760-757-4470










Our Locations are:
San Diego
No County
CA

760-757-4470
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat
1850 Hacienda Dr.
Vista, CA
Morwenna & Walid Assaf
Iryna, Nayla  & Zahara

Anne Dietzman
Christy Johnson


Providence RI

Groundwerx Dance Studio 95
Empire Street Providence, RI
(3rd Floor)
Sabra Jama
l

Danbury
CT

A Common Ground Community Arts Center
346 Main Street
Danbury, CT
Dolores Matzen



Kaua'i
HI

Yoga Hanalei
5-5161 Kuhio Hwy
Hanalei Town Center
Miranda Milardo


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Home To: ART/DANCE ACADEMY COMPLEX
(Offering different styles of World Dance)
+
CEDAR Productions ----- The Oasis Boutique

Outside of studio


OUR ADDRESS
1850 Hacienda Drive #17
Hacienda Plaza
Corner of Hacienda Dr (Hwy 78) and Emerald

(760) 757- 4470  Fax: (760) 433-2276


   Class January 2008 

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STUDIO/OFFICE HOURS
Assistants:  Julie, Tina, Maria, Walid & Morwenna
Artistic Director: Morwenna Assaf
Musical Director: Walid Assaf
Monday: 5-9pm - Maria
Tuesday: 5-9pm - Tina
Wednesday 5-9pm - Julie

Thursday: 6-9pm -
Tina
Friday closed.
Saturday 10am -3pm - 
Julie
 


****OUR ARTISTS of the MONTH****

**** OCTOBER 2008****

**ZAHARA-JAZMINE*

For outstanding growth as a students, and performers and teachers..
(This award is given to any student who goes above and beyond.)
MABROUK DANCERS!!
Check to see if it is YOU next time. We announce monthly and a certificate hangs in the studio in this person(s) honor.

FALL SESSION
 September 22nd  2008 through December 13th 2008


Check schedule under CLASSES for ALL class times.
E-Mail : Dancer-Drummer@sbcglobal.net  

  
GO TO **CALENDAR** FOR LATEST INFORMATION ON PERFORMANCES and CLASSES!  Latest information  for FALL SESSION  2008.
DO NOT FORGET our performances under Events and Workshops  FUN FOR ALL!!

Dance  is MAGIC!!! The Fountain of Youth!
See list of Classes for FALL 2008!! 
1. Belly Dancing Arabic Style - All Levels
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
2. Middle Eastern Drumming for Dancers and Drummers-Monday
3. Polynesian /Tahitian All Levels - Tuesday & Thursday
4. International Ballroom - By appointment

Move Your Body & Free Your Mind
Move to Lose, Get Energized & Reveal How You Feel!

Get healthy and stay healthy

DANCE IS MAGIC!
The Fountain of Youth!


Check Calendar and Schedules for all class times.
(Available within the FALL 2008 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 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". 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. The ZEFFET Group is a troupe that just does Arabic weddings in the traditional style.


 
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
Polynesian and Ballroom and other fun styles for teens and adults!

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CALL the Studio for more information and to sign up.
760-757-4470 (Phone line open from 10am - 4pm daily Mon-Sat.
Classes are in session from 5-9pm weekdays & Sat 10-3pm.
If calling during those times leave a message.

NEW TO ETHNIC DANCE CLASSES?
      Don't know what to look for?       
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www.dancerandrummer.com

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