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Saturday Classes, Hadley MA

mellea — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:15:45 GMT

October 3rd at 2:30 pm is the beginning of a month of Saturday belly dance classes in Hadley! Open to all levels, more information is at www.attarbellydance.yolasite.com or email zhagareteeter@yahoo.com. We will be at North Star on Rt 9 in Hadley MA, more contact information is listed on my website.

New website

mellea — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:12:57 GMT

I made my new website If any of my students on tribe would like their pic up there or see one already up that you would like removed, please email me at zhagareeter@yahoo.com. www.attarbellydance.yolasite.com

Woooo Hooooo Bellydancing!

mellea — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 08:58:31 GMT

Just a heads up.... Ive been receiving quite a few inquiries as to when/where Im teaching. I 'll be teaching again in the fall for about 2 months (most I could squeeze into my schedule). The class sizes will be pretty small (no more than 10 students at most). Classes will be held in the Amherst/Northampton MA areas. Also, Im looking into offering a few workshops this year in New England and will post more info as I get things scheduled. If you have questions you can email me at zhagareeter@yahoo.com.

Next show May 15th

mellea — Wed, 06 May 2009 08:11:04 GMT

We will be performing bellydance at a benefit show for North Star Self-Directed Learning Center for Teens on May 15 at 7:30 We will have an open hafla at the beginning (anyone interested in dancing, please contact us before May 8) followed by Tiamat's performance . At the end we will open the dance floor to all and offer free bellydance lessons. This will be a fun, family-friendly show and the proceeds will go to support an incredibly valuable resource in our community. Admission will be $8-adult, $5-children 12 and under and a $20 max per family and will happen at the North Star building, rte 9 in Hadley, MA. Hope to see you there! ps please forward this to friends who may be interested in supporting North Star.

Bellydance RAKS! Raks Sharki Show- March 26

mellea — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 22:47:40 GMT

March 26th, at the Northampton Center for the Arts. www.nohoarts.org An evening of performance as well as hafla style open stage time. Email Attarmellea@gmail.com for more information or contact the Northampton Center for the Arts.

Our Next Show is New Years Eve

mellea — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:11:02 GMT

http://www.gazettenet.com/firstnight/performances/performances.cfm?venue_id=2 Alnilam bellydancers, with choreography by Attar Mellea, is a cooperatively directed group of local artists who come together tonight to bring on the New Year. They are Elise Haden-Ferdman, Kristy Speck, Rachel Zuckerman, Tegan Mannino, Joyce Joseph, Jennifer Lisa-Kass and Whitney Suter.

Interested? Drum/Dance We are meeting weekly.

mellea — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:17:40 GMT

Want to dance with some cooperatively minded people? Want to drum along? We are splitting rent and meeting weekly and at least 4 of us have been teaching for some time. We are mixed levels and varied experiences. We are currently working on choreographies by Kristie Speck and Attar. This is a cooperatively directed group of local artists - Cooperatively co-directed by Elise Haden-Ferdman, Kristy Speck, Rachel Zuckerman, Tegan Mannino, Joyce Joseph, Jennifer Lisa-Kass, Jennifer, and Whitney Suter. If you would like to join us please email me- we are meeting in western MA (not far from Amherst, Northampton, and Greenfield).

Playing with 9 yards of silk

mellea — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:26:39 GMT

Peaceful Palm Workshop

mellea — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 23:28:03 GMT

Looking forward to seeing those of you who registered for the workshop tomorow at the Peaceful Palm. If you need more information visit http://thepeacefulpalm.com Bring a veil if you have one, I also have some for borrow.

GODDESS FAIR

mellea — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:02:05 GMT

The 4th Annual Goddess Fair Sunday September 7th from 10am-5pm Topia Arts Center, 27 Park Street, Adams, MA Benefit for our local shelter, the Louison House Come and join us for a celebration of the female spirit! Featured at the fair will be Kellianna, internationally recognized musician and performer, Belly Dancing by Attar, the African styling’s of the Marafanyi Drummers, and Aimee Gelinas of Gaia Roots performing a blend of Afro-Caribbean and all original music. Berkshire Dance Theater will also be joining us. A Wee Goddess parade will be held for the children; sign-up starts at 10am with the parade to be held at 11:45am. Artisans from far and near will be on hand to display and sell their creations. Food and drink will also be on hand. All attending are asked to bring one or more of the following as a donation: spices, coffee, tea, creamer, new bed pillows, towels of all types, pots and pans (used ok), cleaning supplies, toiletries for adults & children, laundry baskets & laundry supplies, hair supplies/accessories, bus passes, store gift cards in small denominations, toilet paper, trash bags, feminine products, baby supplies, storage containers Topia Art Center is located at 27 Park Street, Adams, MA, adjacent to the Subway sandwich shop. Interested vendors should contact Isabella at (413) 664-7140 or isabellarvn@yahoo.com.

UPCOMING

mellea — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:31:59 GMT

At the Peaceful Palm Studio in Turners Falls MA. September 28th 20081:30 to 3:30 PM Choreography for new and experienced dancers. FIND BEAUTY IN SIMPLICITY This 2 hour workshop will provide plenty of stretching and drills to enhance technique and build knowledge of some of these beautiful dance movements. Students will learn an original ATTAR choreography suitable for both personal practice and the stage.Students will receive typed choreography with name of song to use for practice and performance.Teachers are welcome to teach this choreography to their students. Registration: pre-register with $5 deposit 1 week before workshop for $15. $20 to drop in. Teacher Special: Preregister with your students and attend free of charge. More information contact Attar at 413-367-2036www.shimmydance.com UPCOMING SHOWS Peaceful Palm Open House, Saturday September 6 2008 Goddess Fair, 27 Park Street Adams MA, Sunday September 7 2008 First Night Northampton, Academy of Music 2009

Another Sun Bridge pic

mellea — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:52:33 GMT

Yes, I did forget part of the choreo :)

shimmydance.com

mellea — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:20:29 GMT

my website is very different now!! take a look :)

Attar

mellea — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:18:44 GMT

Another pic of just myself at the Art Walk,

tribal fusion :)

mellea — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:15:29 GMT

there's my class and I at the Noho Art Walk, thanks Jenny Lisa for the pic!

We were in the paper yesterday

mellea — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:16:13 GMT

A pic of my students and I in the Gazette :)

My husband with our youngest ones

mellea — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:33:23 GMT

Cat and I

mellea — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:29:23 GMT

little Kimmy

mellea — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:23:14 GMT

Little Xavier

mellea — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:20:05 GMT

Here they are, looking like they need a nap.

mellea — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:17:00 GMT

A double dose of cuteness

mellea — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:15:20 GMT

twins :)

health care for all children- lets make it happen.

mellea — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:45:31 GMT

Subject: Biggest health care moment in 40 years Hi, Congress wants to offer free health care to millions of uninsured children. Who could be against that? But President Bush is afraid insuring kids is a slippery slope -- opening the door to affordable health care for everyone. How terrible. Many Republican senators are ignoring Bush in favor of insuring kids. But we still don't have enough votes to override Bush's veto threat -- and the Senate vote is just days away. I signed a petition urging Congress to vote for the biggest health care expansion in over 40 years. Can you join me at the link below? http://pol.moveon.org/kidshealth/?r_by=-8491617-mU86Jj&rc=paste Thanks!

how to cut one's hair without emotional upheaval

mellea — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:23:07 GMT

Over the past 2 years, Ive cut my hair infrequently and it started way below my waist. The first cut was a bit drastic and brought the hair up to the middle of my back. Well, yesterday I cut it and its now shoulder length... Before the hair cut I went to the allergist yesterday morning, to find the mystery causes of my poor health. As some of you know, I've been unwell for some months now, with some moments that the DR wished I used my epi pen. So yesterday I had over 20 shots for allergy testing, and some scratch tests and had to visit the phlebotomist. I walked out of there with more holes in my body than I could count! So the hair cut came next and I walked into the biz and told her to go for it. She took me literally and I think it looks good but will take some getting use to. After all the pokes and stabs at the DR office, a sudden hair change was nothing.

A very successful weekend.

mellea — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 12:15:54 GMT

Im thrilled with the outcome of the weekend with Leyla Jouvana. We sould a ton of tickets, the workshops were filled, the vendors were happy and the space was beautiful. Performances by Leyla and Roland were spectacular and all of the dancers were so talented. We had a thunderstorm on Sunay and lights stayed on when much of Northampton went dark. Thankyou Everyone!