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Sonya

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joined on 10/31/05
last updated 09/15/09
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My Recommendations

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"Best Burlesque Show & Instructor ever!"
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What has she been up to...?

Arabesque's 5-Yr Anniversary Show, Celebration & HAFLA 11/15 ( events » nightlife ) FREE!
Sunday, Nov. 15th 2009
Arabesque Dance Studio's
5-Year Anniversary Show
Celebration & HAFLA
(doors 6pm for 7-9pm show)
RAFFLE for TERRIFIC PRIZES
"A Belly Dancer Must See!"
@ Bottom Lounge
(www.bottomlounge.com)
1375 w Lake st (@ ... read more
event starts Monday, November 2, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Arabesque's 5 year Anniversary Show at Bottom Lounge! Sunday, 11/15, 7pm... ( events » nightlife ) More Info Coming Soon!
Sunday Nov 15th -
Doors open 6pm for 7pm show start, upstairs in the Volcano Room!
Free Show
at
Bottom Lounge
Starring the Instructors & Students of Arabesque Dance Studio for their 5 years in same location!
(as of ... read more
event starts Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 6:00 PM
FREE! 2nd Hand Souk/Costume Swap at Arabesque! 3-6pm in April 2010 ( events » community ) Looking for good costuming but on a budget? Have too much costuming already & wish to unload some of it, or make room for more? Come to the Bi-Monthly Costume Swap at Arabesque, aka: The 2ndHand Souk - where you can not only meet & greet other loc... read more
event starts Friday, April 30, 2010 - 3:00 PM
"Belly Dance with Zills" Weekly Class with Sonya at Arabesque... ( events » arts ) EVERY Thursday Starting October 15th, from 7:15-8:15pm -
"Big Girl Zills" Adv. Beginner/Intermediate class with Sonya...

www.arabesquechicago.com/classsch.html

$48 for 4 weeks or $96 for 8 weeks if Pre-registered by 7pm on Thur. 10/29, (1st... read more
event starts Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Sonya's dancing at A La Turka 11/7 & 11/14 at 9pm alaturkachicago.com ( events » nightlife ) Greetings!!

Just a quick note, I'm performing at A La Turka Turkish Kitchen on the 1st two Saturdays of this month, 7th &14th of November @ 9pm - call & make a reservation if you can (& ask to be seated where you can enjoy the belly dance show... read more
event starts Saturday, November 7, 2009 - 9:00 PM
RAKS GOTHIQUE 3 Alternative Belly Dance Fusion Show in Chicago ( events » live music ) DVD -
Don't miss this Spooktacular Show!
event starts Saturday, June 6, 2009 - 7:00 PM
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Who is she?

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I eat, sleep, walk, talk & breathe all things belly dance! My full bio is posted on-line on my personal website, www.SonyasSouk.com/biography.html and part of my teaching philosophy is posted on my Dance School's website, www.ArabesqueChicago.com/bios.html
My hubby is my web master & these sites are painfully up-to-date, we take great pride in that.
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My Testimonials

February 16, 2008
I met Sonia first at the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea show, featuring Rachel Brice. Even though my friends and I showed up 5 hours early and she probably thought we were insane, she was sweet, humble, and friendly to us. I saw her dance at that show and immediately knew that she was a pro and a beautiful artist.

I met her again at the Raqs Gothique workshop and show. She not only let me perform, but she drove me around between the workshop and show and let me hang out at the venue since I had no car and nowhere to go. She talked to me like a friend and an equal and I was struck again by her generosity and humility. Again, her voi/veil solo and her troupe choreography left me speechless.

Sonya is an amazing woman and artist and I feel lucky to have met her!
August 26, 2007
Sonya is an amazing dancer, teacher and person. She is one of my top favorite dancers to watch, because to see her dance is to see the music in motion. She is doing great things for the dance community in Chicago! Now I just wonder when she'll come visit Las Vegas... :)
April 1, 2007
Sonya is a fantastic instructor and performer! She is down to earth and always strives for more in belly dance. She is always traveling and studying with instructors from around the world honing her vast repertoire of belly dance skills. She's not stagnant or pretentious, making her a great choice for an instructor and performer! As an instructror and performer of belly dance myself, I highly recommend her.
January 12, 2006
Quite simply, the student has found the master.

My initial experiences with lessons nearly had me convinced that studying belly dance was unthinkable. I had signed up for four separate multi-week sessions in the period of a year but quit after the third, fourth or fifth class each time. I wasn't getting it and that left me feeling both incapable and clumsy. I have a performance background including singing, acting and two years of jazz dance so when I couldn't seem to grasp belly dance, it was very frustrating for me.

My very first night at Arabesque, however, everything clicked in to place and revealed that yes, I really can in fact learn this marvelous form of dance! Ever since then I have left school with feelings of accomplishment and reward, eagerly anticipating the next class.

Thank you, Sonya, for your kind and joyous spirit and for instructing me with gentle but unequivocal command of your craft, your gift; if I may.

Your loyal student and fan,
Caerann

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