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Gia

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last updated 08/15/07
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Synari
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April 16, 2006
Gia is one of the most wonderful women I have ever had the honor of knowing. She has an amazing aura of joy and light ; which shimmers and sparkles around her. To see her dance is to be swept away into a world of artistic passion; into a mesmerizing swirl and dance of grace and glowing colors....and transported into a place that envelopes you in etherial beauty and bliss.

Gia's presence alone is positive and contagious and very addictive to be around. I had the honor of having her as my first belly dance teacher. Words cannot say all she has done for me; not only is she a patient, professional and fantastic teacher ; but she is also a wise, loyal friend. She changed my life. If you're wanting to see a dancer that will take your breath away and leave you eager for more; you're dreaming of Gia.
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June 4, 2005
Gia is wonderful person.. and very informative.. only in few communications.. i realise how much she know about india and india art.. also she is great bellydancer.. i have learn from her something new.. Thanks very much Gia to be my firend
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Profile of Gia al Qamar

Gender
Female
Location
New Jersey
about me
Just your above average diva, hard working belly dance performer, belly dance teacher and all around positive person. I am 'mom' to 2 large cats and one small Chihuahua. I collect ink.
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My Recent Activity

Re: On signing contracts (in Belly Dance Instructors) In my experience, with ALL kinds of clients, those who balk or refuse to sign contracts are the ones with whom you'll have the most difficulty...insist on the contract or don't do business with her...
Gia
discussion post on Thu, May 15, 2008 - 8:16 AM
Re: The Autumn Ward Rise Up Thing (in Fantasy Bellydance) Autumn...what a WONDERFUL detailed response! I feel shamed that I gave such a simplistic 'answer' to what is obviously a very detailed and studied technique...and what a blessing that you're sharing it with one and all...thank you SO much!
I am v... read more
discussion post on Mon, May 5, 2008 - 9:40 AM
Re: The Autumn Ward Rise Up Thing (in Fantasy Bellydance) Gotcha...Here's the deal...
You obviously have to be well conditioned to do this...if your abs, glutes, hamstrings and quads aren't strong, it won't have the same effect.
Most dancers who have trouble doing this rise are trying to pull up from t... read more
discussion post on Fri, May 2, 2008 - 8:23 AM
Re: The Autumn Ward Rise Up Thing (in Fantasy Bellydance) I just ordered the DVD so it'll be a while before I see what you're talking about...if it' the one she does from a kneeling (not standing) position...I do that too and can explain...but you'll need to be specific and if there IS a clip online...sh... read more
discussion post on Thu, May 1, 2008 - 9:14 AM
Re: Aggressive Ink? (in Tattooed & Pierced Belly Dancers) My feeling is that women have been reinventing the role of 'woman' since the dawn of time. So she thinks your tattoos are 'agressive'? Some schmuck down the street may see them as a total turn-on and think that you're 'easy' because you have them... read more
discussion post on Wed, April 30, 2008 - 6:40 AM
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My Blog

Belly Dance Show THIS Sunday...Parsippany!
Don't miss this SPECIAL Show!
I will be dancing a special Turkish solo with my sword and two of my students, Jamilah and Mikaila will also be presenting fantastic solos!
Gia

***Gypsy Caravan Enterprises, Inc.***
Proudly Presents

"A SPRINGTIME SHOWCASE"

Featuring Chadia & The Gypsy Caravan Dancers

And Special Guest Performers
Gia al Qamar
Bellanca, Jamileh, Mikaila and Joan'na!!

at the Beautiful MARAKESH RESTAURANT located 321 Route 46 East Parsippany, NJ

SUNDAY - MAY 4... read more
Wed, April 30, 2008 - 6:31 AM permalink - 1 comment
 
Aaaaaaaahhhh Spring!
The weather isn’t substantially different here today.

The sun rose in its usual way, politicians are still having WAY more sex than most of tax payers, the coffee is still brewing, the day is progressing in the way that it always has...so what’s different?

Aaaaaaaahhhh...spring is in the air.

My daffodils have bravely perked their heads from the cold earth and are smiling now towards the sun. My Chihuahua is dashing about the house in a mad frenzy while the cat nergoooowss at the do... read more
Thu, March 20, 2008 - 5:34 AM permalink - 0 comments
 
Cafe Figaro March 16th
Gia al Qamar and Select Students Appear at Cafe Figaro NYC on March 16th 8 p.m.
COME SEE US ROCK THE BIG APPLE!
No Admission...$20 table min.
The GREAT Dick Barsamian on Oud!!!
Wed, February 27, 2008 - 7:25 AM permalink - 0 comments
 
NEW! "Create a Combo" Belly Dance Decks!
Yep...I went ahead and did it! After years of offering this instructional deck/game to my own students, I have created a beautiful glossy card deck for all to enjoy!

"Create a Combo" allows dancers of all levels to stretch their minds, increase their ability, train smarter and improve their technique!

Beginners can use individual cards to drill on technique, while intermediate and advanced students can chose multiple cards from different categories to create great NEW combinations!

I... read more
Thu, February 21, 2008 - 12:39 PM permalink - 3 comments
 
A sign...
I truly believe that when our loved ones pass, they hang around earth...looking in on us, wondering what the heck happened to them...and then they make their journey to where it is that they are supposed to be. It is then that they send a 'sign' to say..."I'm here and ok...how about you"?
So...on Sunday...
I got my sign from Murphy...
I was having brunch, talking to Mr. Gia about 'the sign' and wondering how long it would be before I got it. The waitress brought my tea an... read more
Mon, January 28, 2008 - 8:40 AM permalink - 2 comments
 
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