Daughters of Djinn
Fall Festival 2008
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Halleyah has studied Middle Eastern Dance since 1990 and became an assistant instructor in 1991. She began teaching on her own in 1992. Her own instructors have included: Isabel Crunk at Emory University, Rayne Kerrigan who danced professionally with Ouzel's Company in Germany during the 1970's, Agela of Atlanta, and Zhaleh Ferreshta of Augusta. She has taken seminar and workshop classes with many instructors over the years. In October of 2007 she received her General Skills Certificate from Carolena Nericcio of Fat Chance Belly Dance.
Halleyah has studied a wide variety of Middle Eastern dances over the years including: Central Asian, Egyptian, Nomadic North Indian, North African, Persian, Turkish and American Tribal Style (ATS). Her areas of specialty are Egyptian and Persian. Her dance training is primarily in Middle Eastern Dance, but she has also studied: Ballroom dance, Flamenco, Folk dance, Line dance, Modern dance, Renaissance dance, and Square dance. She holds a Masters degree in Education, with a Media Specialist, and a BA in Sociology, with a minor in Theatre. All of this colors her teaching style and methodology as well as the way she performs the dance. Halleyah emphasizes the historical and ethnic traditions of the dance form, fusing different styles and ethnic traditions to create a beautiful art form. She believes that this dance form is an amazing tool for women to explore and redefine themselves and enjoys assisting her students in discovering a comfort and pride as they learn this ancient art form. While she enjoys performing, her main area of interest is in teaching others and helping her students to look good! She is currently exploring theatrical dance possibilities with belly dance.
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Thanks to everyone who braved the weather to support us yesterday! We appreciate the effort and the support.
Sun, May 17, 2009 - 6:55 AM
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The performance went off well with only a technical fog machine glitch - so we're very pleased. I will be at the Dominy School of Performing Arts Studio Open House on Saturday May 23rd 2:00 - 5:00PM celebrating the studio's new location! I hope to see you there. Mini classes and dance demos will be done and Ms. Paula will have lots of other neat stuff going on. Halleyah :)
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Sun, May 3, 2009 - 4:58 AM
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We will be performing with Dominy School of the Performing Arts Date: Saturday May 16, 2009 Time is aproximate: 11:30 We are first after the opening ceremonies. Location: Rockdale County Auditorium - Main Street Old Town Conyers, GA Hope to see you there!
It looks like my advanced students and myself will be performing at the Conyers Fine Arts Festival with Dominy School of Performing Arts on Saturday May 16th. As soon as I have the venue and times, I will post them. I hope to see you there!
Tue, April 14, 2009 - 5:09 AM
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Also, on Saturday May 30th 1-5pm I will be hosting a Hair and Make-up workshop for students looking to explore the fantasy "Gypsy" look. This workshop is designed for my students who are participating in the June recital, but there will be good inf... read more
My Recent Posts!
Re: Teaching teachers to teach!!
(in teaching bellydance)
Learning styles!
All too often teachers will only present the movement in one fashion. What about the students who don't learn in that way? Some who are very motivated will hang in there, but the vast majority will get so frustrated that the... read more discussion post on Fri, June 26, 2009 - 5:41 AM
January Student Hafla
( events » other ) Join Halleyah and her belly dance students for their annual student hafla!
There will be a few short performances and then open floor for dancing and hanging out! Please bring a finger-food munchie to share. We always have a great time! Brin... read more
event starts Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Tribal Bra and Belt Workshop
( events » arts ) Join Halleyah and Stacia in creating every belly dancer's wardrobe basics!
Tips on styles and shapes that best suit your figure. Time saving ideas that won't break the bank! Belt workshop 10 -1 Kit included in fee Bra workshop 2 - 5 Kit ... read more
event starts Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 10:00 AM
Tribal Belly Dance Hair and Make-Up Workshop
( events » arts ) Join Halleyah and make-up artist Jennifer Harmon for a day of Tribal beauty!
Learn: General stage make-up tips and tricks. Find out the back-stage story on Tribal hair. Enjoy the opportunity to have henna done. ... read more
event starts Saturday, June 28, 2008 - 1:00 PM
Mid-Year Hafla
( events » community ) Join me in my Mid-Year Hafla for my students!
There will be some arranged performances, but most of the evening is open floor dancing. A time to meet new dance friends! Musicians and drummers welcome for the open floor part of the evening.
event starts Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 7:00 PM
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My Tribes
**Bellydance Props!!!**,
ANCIENT EGYPT ; Ritual and Dance,
Atlanta Belly Dance,
Awalim Dance Co & TRIBALCON!,
Belly Dance Hair,
Belly Dance Instructors,
Bellydance Feedback,
Bellydance History/Evolution/Archetypes,
Bellydance Reviews,
Costume Tutorial Database,
Ethnology & History of Mid-Eastern Dance,
Fantasy Bellydance,
FatChanceBellyDance,
Holistic Bellydance,
Jahara Phoenix,
Liora & Fatina,
Makeup and Hair for Dancers,
Raquy and The Cavemen,
SCA Middle Eastern Dance,
Shimmy-A-Thon,
...
My Recommendations "Awesome Floorshow!"
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