Art & Dance Academy, Oceanside, Belly Dancing Lessons

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CEDAR Productions ----- The Oasis Boutique

Arabic Danse Academie

Phone/ Fax: (760) 433-2276

Class Spring 2009

NEW TO ETHNIC DANCE CLASSES?
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760-433-2276
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STUDIO/OFFICE HOURS
Assistants: Ahlam, Nila & Suma Bibi - Assistants, ,
Artistic Director: Morwenna Assaf
Musical Director: Walid Assaf
Monday: 10am -6pm - Walid, Morwenna Office)
Tuesday: 6-9pm - Morwenna (Studio)
10 - 4pm (Office)
Wednesday 6-9pm - Morwenna (Studio)
10 - 4pm (Office)
Thursday: 6-8:30pm - Morwenna (Studio
10 - 4pm (Office)
Friday (Office) 10-4pm.
Saturday & Sunday: closed

****OUR ARTIST of the MONTH****

**** Winter 2010****

**Raks el Anwar**

For outstanding help and trust. Knowing it can be done.
For Jumping in there with no warning and doing it!
(This award is given to any member who goes above and beyond.)
MABROUK!!
Check to see if it is YOU next time. We announce monthly and a certificate hangs in the studio in this person(s) honor.

WINTER 2010 SESSION
Ends March 31st, 2010
New students welcome the beginning of every month.
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Check schedule under CLASSES for ALL class times.
E-Mail : Dancer-Drummer@sbcglobal.net

GO TO **CALENDAR** FOR LATEST INFORMATION FOR PERFORMANCES and CLASSES! Latest information for WINTER SESSION 2010.
DO NOT FORGET our performances under Events and Workshops FUN FOR ALL!!
Art & Dance Academy, Oceanside, Belly Dancing Lessons
Dance is MAGIC!!! The Fountain of Youth!
See list of Classes for FALL 2009!!
1. Belly Dancing Arabic Style - All Levels
/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday & Coaching on Saturday
2. Middle Eastern Drumming for Dancers and Drummers-Saturday
Get healthy and stay healthy
Move Your Body & Free Your Mind
Move to Lose, Get Energized & Reveal How You Feel!
Art & Dance Academy, Oceanside, Belly Dancing Lessons


DANCE IS MAGIC!
Dance for health, Wellness and Joy!

Check Calendar and Class Schedules for all class times.
for the WINTER 2010 session

ARE YOU In THE KNOW????
****The Difference Between Belly Dance Styles****
Whether hiring a Belly Dancer for a party, event or taking a dance class requires you being able to make an educational decision. It requires knowing you what you are getting and what to expect. There are several different styles in America and all use the term Belly Dancing.
CHECK UNDER ARTICLES THEN UNDER STYLES

** DANCE -- DREAM -- DAZZLE **- Take A Dance Class!!!!
Belly Dance at Art/Dance Academy
*The Arabic Danse Academie *

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The Art/Dance Academy (Arabi Danse Academie) is a performing arts school dedicated to presenting, preserving and educating the general public on ethnic culture and folklore of various world forms. It was formed and officially opened on January 25, 1998. During 1997 classes were offered at Dance North County in Encinitas, Ca. Prior to their opening, Morwenna & Walid Assaf operated Scheherazade Studios from 1975 in Boston, New Bedford and Fall River in Massachusetts, as well as Providence, RI and various locations throughout Cape Cod. We are a non-profit Education Organization specializing in Middle Eastern Dance (BELLY DANCE CLASSES) and Arabic Music, and classical dance. We are a "Not for Profit: educational corporation registered in the state of Rhode Island since 1984. Registered on Dunn & Brad Street and hold a annual renewable government contract to produce festivals of cultural background for the military. Flamenco and Polynesian. Our instructors are hand picked for their knowledge and quality of teaching experience plus are certified.

The Art/Dance Oasis is a boutique showing costumes and articles from various countries. Plus videos and music. There are gift items plus supplies for ethnic dancers. We now introduce our on line shopping where you can buy dance accessories, DVDs, and CD's. There are paintings (originals and prints) from bookmarks, cards, T-shirts to large paintings. Something for everyone! The Oasis also boasts a book and research library on various cultures and dance forms, (dedicated to the late Ibrahim Farrah), for the dancer who wishes to learn more about dance in general.

RAKS EL ANWAR & The ZEFFET EL ARUSSAIN

The Art/Dance Academy Complex is home to the Dance Company Raks El Anwar, "Dancers of the Light" A Co. Nour El Shams ( Light of the Sun) B Co. and Niswan el Raks (Ladies of the Dance) C Co. Academy students have an open invitation to audition for the company once they have achieved a certain level of proficiency. Open audition calls are every year and are open to dancers with an interest in learning more about the dance and wanting to perform with others at a professional level. The works produced are choreographies by such greats as the late La Meri and Ibrahim Farrah. Yousry Sharif, Morwenna Assaf and others are. also presented. We use live percussion when possible to add to our affect. We also perform Persian Dances for special occasions. The ZEFFET Group is comprised of select dancers that just does Arabic weddings in the traditional style.

Wedding at Gigi's - 2007

C*E*D*A*R (Cultural Ethnic Dance Arts Repertory) Productions, A talent agency that produces shows of all cultures throughout Southern California and beyond. This part of the company was formed in 1998 to facilitate the USMC. We produce shows for all types of organizations having the best performing companies throughout Southern California at our disposal. So regardless of the type of entertainment you are looking for, we can provide it. Not only do we have our own in house dancers and percussionists for Middle Eastern, Flamenco and Polynesian shows, we also boast one of the best Arabic Disc Jockeys in the area. We have the best in quality and sound for all your entertainment needs, including sound and special equipment. We have shows for all occasions from home parties to conventions. Greetings à la Orientale, "A Touch of Arabia."

CEDAR PRODUCTIONS also offers CEDAR Arabic DJ Services.

We offer Introductory through Professional Middle Eastern (Arabic)-Belly Dancing & Percussion
Belly Dancing for Fun & Fitness/All Levels
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CALL the Studio for more information and to sign up.
760-433-2276 (Phone line open from 10am - 4pm daily Tuesday-Thurs.
Classes are in session from 6-9pm weekdays.
If calling during those times leave a message.

NEW TO ETHNIC DANCE CLASSES?
Don't know what to look for?
CALL OUR STUDIO
760-433-2276
www.dancerandrummer.com

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