Art & Dance Academy, Oceanside, Belly Dancing Lessons

MORWENNA ASSAF- ArabiDanseAcademie@sbcglobal.net

Home To: ART/DANCE ACADEMY
(Offering the Finest in Middle Eastern Education and Entertainment)

San Diego's only Lebanese Style Belly Dance Studio plus Egyptian Reda Style.

CEDAR Productions ----- The Oasis Boutique

Tales1001 - 2 new books are available for sale.

1. Finger Cymbals: Play Them Correctly (for students and dancers)

2. ZILLS-ZAGAT Teaching Syllabus ( for teachers of Belly Dance)

Check our online shop on left.

Art/Dance Academy

Oceanside, San Diego North County
(760) 433 - 2276

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

STUDIO CLASS HOURS for WINTER 2012
Artistic Director: Morwenna Assaf
Musical Director: Walid Assaf
Monday: 6-8:30pm - Morwenna, 8pm Raks
Thursday: 6-7:30pm Raks 7pm Morwenna
Coaching available by appointment only.

OFFICE HOURS
Daily 10am - 5pm
Sat 10-1pm

**STUDIO WILL BE CLOSED FROM THURSDAY DECEMBER 23rd - SUNDAY JANUARY 1st. CLASSES RESUME ON MONDAY THE 2nd!**

ADA WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Presented by CEDAR Productions
Morwenna & Walid Assaf - OPEN BORDERS SERIES

Studio of Yazmina Zarod, Tijuana, Mex 2-5pm-Morwenna & Walid Spring 2012
Eye of Horus Studio, Tijuana, Mex 1-5pm - Morwenna & Walid - Spring 2012

Katia of Boston 2012 Master Class February 11/12 2012 (ADA)

Dahlena - Spring 2012 Workshop. Weekend of March 17/18 2012 (ADA)

AVA Fleming of Phoenix, AZ - Dec 12th 2011Master Class 6-8:30pm

Shahzad Khorsandi - Persian Worskhop weekend of April 21/22 2012 (ADA)

Morwenna & Walid Assaf-May 5th & 6th 2012 - Palm Springs, CA / sponsor CAHPERD

Amani of Lebanon - AmaniOrientalFestival 2012 - June 19th -23rd- Beirut Lebanon (AMANI)
Amani, Margo Kalfayan, plus Morwenna & Walid Assaf and the masters of the dance from Lebanon and around the world. "I'll See You in Beirut"

AVA Fleming of Phoenix, AZ - Dec 12th 2011Master Class 6-8:30pm

ELENA LENTINI of NYC August 12th 2012 (ADA)

Fadi el Saadi (Musico) 2012 (ADA) SD, LA & Mexico

FUTURE POSSIBILITIES
Amani of Lebanon- The Queen of the Dance - Fall 2012 or Spring 2013
&
Mohamed Kazafy of Egypt and Mia Summer 2013

SHOWS
See our CALENDAR page for information

Morwenna & Walid Assaf
present OPEN BORDERS
AVA FLEMING
for one day of Orientale Dance Master Classes
in San Diego North County

Location: Art/Dance Academy, 3337 Tournament Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056

Monday December 12th at 6pm -8:30pm

Sponsored by: Art/Dance Academy & CEDAR Productions
3337 Tournament Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056-1710

Check Classes and Calendar pages for more info

CALL MORWENNA AT 760-433-2276 FOR MORE INFORMATION. MysticalMosaic@sbcglobal.net for PayPal payments
www.DancerAndDummer.com or http://OpenBorders.webs.com

****OUR ARTIST of the SEASON****

**** THANKSGIVING & CHRISTMAS 2011****

*LUCIA HERLINDA**
Our Dancer Extraordinaire

2nd place winner in Amani International Festival Competition Beirut Lebanon October 30th 2011

For outstanding growth over the past few months as teacher & performer,
(This award is given to any person who works with ADA or Cedar Productions 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 persons honor.

WINTER SESSION

January 2nd to March 31st, 2012

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

GO TO **CALENDAR** FOR LATEST INFORMATION ON PERFORMANCES, CLASSES and WORKSHOPS !
Latest information for WINTER 2012.
DO NOT FORGET our performances under Events and Workshops FUN FOR ALL!!

Dance is MAGIC!!! The Fountain of Youth!

1. Belly Dancing Arabic Style - All Levels
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday
2. Middle Eastern Drumming for Dancers and Drummers-Monday

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

WE ARE A DANCERS' STUDIO!!!

WE ARE A TEACHERS' STUDIO!!!

WE ARE A STUDENT'S STUDIO!!!

DANCE IS MAGIC!
The Fountain of Youth!

Check Calendar and Schedules for all class times.
(Available for WINTER 2012 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.

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.Check out http://CedarProductions.webs.com

We offer Introductory through Professional Middle Eastern (Arabic)-Belly Dancing & Percussion
Belly Dancing for Fun & Fitness/All Levels
We teach The "Ibrahim Farrah Method" for Lebanese Style
and
"The Mahmoud Reda Style" for Egyptian Style..

**WE ARE REDA EDUCATED**
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CALL the Studio for more information and to sign up.
760-433-2276 (Phone line open from 10am - 4pm daily Mon-Fri.
Classes are in session from 6-8pm weekdays Mon-Thurs
Tuesday is a day off. That is the day I devote to writing. If calling during class times
please leave a message.

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

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