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It's Time for Back to School! Fall Class Schedule and my Newsletter

LisaZahiya — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:01:58 GMT

'ello all, Please find a link to my fall newsletter here - exciting info about the November Ava Fleming workshop: http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/tools/view_newsletter.php?newsletter_id=1409718567 and my new Fall Class Schedule starts September 1st - here's the info: First class in September is free! All classes are located in downtown Asheville on Carolina Lane. Enter the Lane from Woodfin Street and look for the "Studio Zahiya" sign. Call for directions or with questions - 828.242.7595. Drop in classes - $12. Any 4 classes - $40. Any 8 classes - $72. Unlimited classes - $90. Ask me about pricing for private or small group classes. TUESDAYS: Beginner Bellydance 6-7 (drop in anytime) Learning posture, steps, and movements. Explore a dance for a different Middle Eastern culture each week. Bellydance Skills & Drills 7:15-8:15 (drop in anytime) A workout! Refine and enhance your technique; includes the 10 minute shimmy! This is a go at your own level class. Advanced Topics in Middle Eastern Dance 8:20-9:35 This class is by permission only - please email Lisa for more information. THURSDAY Beginner Tribal Bellydance 6-7 (drop in anytime) Learn basics of bellydance and the tribal improv style. Bellydance Skills & Drills 7:15-8:15 (drop in anytime) A workout! Refine and enhance your technique; includes the 10 minute shimmy! This is a go at your own level class. SUNDAY Beginner Hip Hop 4-5 pm (drop in anytime) with Lisa Zahiya and Pipi Learn the basics of hip hop in this fun and fast paced class. Supportive dance shoes required Hip Hop Bellydance Fusion 5:15-6:15 (drop in anytime) Learn a fun and funky coreography and how to fuse these two dance forms.

International Dance Party & Drum Circle - Celebrate Independence in a Whole New Way!

LisaZahiya — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:01:05 GMT

I'm promoting an international dance night this Thursday the 3rd at Club 11 (Club 11 is located at 11 Grove Street off Patton above Scandals)... DJ Pop and Lock Alekium will be playing dope international dance music all night and we will have a drum circle upstairs. It starts at 10 - the cover is $5, but it is $3 with a drum. Should be a rockin' good time ...

Yeah baby - buy fresh bread, eggs, veggies and see some bellydance !!

LisaZahiya — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:34:25 GMT

Come support your local farmer and your local bellydancer this Saturday morning at the new City Market from 9:30-11:30. Lisa Zahiya, Liam Niblack, Rowena, Jen Amann, Diana, SenSen and more will entertaining the crowds at the fun day at the market. Free demonstrations, lessons, dancing with the kids, music and hipscarves for sale and more! The City Market has more than 60 LOCAL vendors. More info here: http://www.asapconnections.org/special/citymarket/

Bellydance Show This Weekend!

LisaZahiya — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:57:30 GMT

The Art of Bellydance - A Bellydance Show The Asheville Arts Center http://www. ashevilleartscenter.com/ 8pm - $10 Starring Lucy and Shems of Washington, DC contemporary and traditional bellydance perfomances by Lisa Zahiya, Amanda Foster, Mahsati and more.... Hope to see you there. Tickets here: http://bellydanceasheville.eventbrite.com/

Tzignal :: World Dance Party :: $5 :: Drink Specials :: May 1

LisaZahiya — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:26:05 GMT

Club 11 :: 10 pm $216oz draft beer $3 Mojitos Need I say more?

updated my website

LisaZahiya — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:50:57 GMT

yay! It doesn't look like it's December anymore. Picture Gallery and a few more features to add: www.lisazahiya.com

May 10 Oriental Intensive in Asheville with Lucy and Shems

LisaZahiya — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:09:38 GMT

yay - I love Lucy & Shems! http://www.lisazahiya.com/lucyshemsworkshop.html Amanda (amanda-raks.com) and I are very excited to be sponsoring two of Washington, DCs best cabaret dancers in an Oriental Intensive workshop on May 10 - please see the link above for all the info and more about Lucy and Shems... There is space in the show - please let me know if you are interested in performing. and mark your calendar's - we are bringing Aziza Fleming to Asheville no November 8-9, we'll also be celebrating my 30th birthday! Please call or email me with more information (lisa@lisazahiya.com or 828.242.7595) There's a great discussion about this on bhuz -- http://www.bhuz.com/forum/rest-belly-dance/10013-lucy-shems-workshop-asheville-nc-may-9-10-a.html

Hip Hop Workshops - March 16

LisaZahiya — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:20:37 GMT

Benefits Kukundi Dance Camp.... Kids - 11:30-12 :: $5....Fun dance class for kids - all positive conscious hip hop Adults - 4-5 - $10... Fun dance class for adults Come give it a try.... I don't have the full schedule for the day - updates soon! (Studio Terpsicorps - 129 Robert Street)

Spring Class Update and Newsletter

LisaZahiya — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:54:15 GMT

Introduction to Hip Hop Dance Mondays 8:30-9:30pm Studio Terpsicorps, 129 Robert Street $10 drop-ins Intermediate/Advanced Middle Eastern Dance Tuesdays 8:30-10pm Studio Terpsicorps, 129 Robert Street *by permission only - please email to me to register* This session will focus on Turkish techniques and rhythyms. Bring your zills! http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/tools/view_newsletter.php?newsletter_id=1409648079

WLOS Channel 13

LisaZahiya — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:21:41 GMT

I'll be on WLOS here in Asheville at 6pm tonight.... We filmed it very early this morning so hopefully i won't look too tired :)

NC Rockin the Bellydacer of the Universe Competition

LisaZahiya — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:39:50 GMT

I had an amazing weekend at the Bellydancer of the Universe Competition... It was great to watch the competitions and shows - really wonderful dancing :) I was very excited to win the Tribal Fusion Solo competition and had mighty competition from Asheville's Samite who won First Runner Up - Go Asheville!!!! I have a bunch of pictures from the show

I'm consolidating...

LisaZahiya — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:29:09 GMT

all blogs - 1 place http://adventuresoflisaz.blogspot.com/

Beginner Tribal Improv Bellydance

LisaZahiya — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:28:47 GMT

Interested in trying bellydance?? I will be teaching a basic beginners class starting this Thursday 1/3 at Terpsicorp Studio of Dance. The studio is located in the River Arts District at 129 Roberts Street on the 2nd floor. Class info: 6-7 pm Beginner Tribal Improv Bellydance Studio Terpsicorps Learn the basics of bellydance and the basics of the improvisational group style. $80 per 8 week session or $12 drop in Please email me: lisa@lisazahiya.com for information

Resolve to Dance in 2008!

LisaZahiya — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:48:30 GMT

New Classes Starting in January of 2008! Mondays 8:30-9:30 pm Intro to Hip Hop Studio Terpsicorps, 129 Roberts Street Learn the basics of Hip Hop history, culture, basic movements and terminology. $10 drop in, buy an 8 week class card for $80 and get a 9th class free! ~starts January 7~ Tuesday 8:30-10 pm Advanced Topics in Middle Eastern Dance Studio Terpsicorps, 129 Roberts Street *By permission only - email me to inquire* ~new session starts January 8th~ $90 per 8 week session Thursday 6-7 pm Beginner Tribal Improv Bellydance Studio Terpsicorps, 129 Roberts Street Learn the basics of bellydance and the basics of the improvisational group style. ~starts January 3~ $80 per 8 week session, $12 drop in

ho-ho-holiday update

LisaZahiya — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 04:49:33 GMT

Hey Y'all, I'm starting new classes in the new year (this schedule is slightly updated from the last one)... Please check out my newsletter: http://lisazahiya.com/lisazahiyanewsletter.htm Give the gift of Bellydance - Gift a friend with a private lesson or group class (paypal links conveniently located in the aforementioned newsletter) Remember - boys can take hip hop too ;) Don't be scared... and...I put up a video on YouTube of me doing an improv drum solo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwiNCw4AoxU Please excuse my dear friend Adrienne for yelling HOT! over and over, apparently my dancing just rocks her socks - hee hee :) LisaZ

Newsletter - September Update

LisaZahiya — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:35:11 GMT

Visit me on the web! http://lisazahiya.com/lisazahiyanewsletter.html yippee for trips home and TribO this weekend :) :) :)

Back from Pennsic

LisaZahiya — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:39:02 GMT

and am feeling quite perpelex to be back in the mundane world.... why doesn't everyone want to run around pretending to be on a pirate ship????? Great fun was had though - down in the bog - I also did some major shopping.... back to the real world :(