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Mellilah's Classes at Ottoman Trading
Beginners: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
(Egyption Cabaret: Level 1)
Rhythms of the Dance: Tuesdays at 7:30
Open to all levels but geared towards those with at least some experience.
Learn to recognize and dance to various Middle Eastern rhythms!
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Mellilah performs the ancient art of belly dance, also known as raqs sharqi, throughout the Greater Seattle Area and beyond. A true entertainer, Mellilah's elegance and charismatic style keep audiences of all ages enchanted. Her shows are fun and dazzling, leaving guests amused, at ease and wanting more!
Mellilan performs as a soloist for restaurants, corporate events and private parties throughout the Puget Sound Area, specializing in Egyptian cabaret, cane, sword, and veil. She often dances with a live Arabic band, musicians and other dancers and has been featured in many of Seattle's restaurants and large-scale stage productions.
In August of 2007, Mellilah completed Hadia's Middle Eastern Dancer Teacher Training program, Level 1 and Level 2. She now teaches private lessons in her Mountlake Terrace studio and group classes in Bothell. Additionally, she holds a group fitness instructor certificate from the Fitness Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a B.S. in Education, and Minor in Music.
Mellilah is currently a board member and the Volunteer Coordinator of Middle East Arts International (MEAI), a non profit organization seeking to expand and build cross-cultural ties and the personal growth of all individuals via the support and promotion of excellence in Middle East inspired music and dance.
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Mellilah's Workshops, Events, and Performances
AD-LIB (Formerly the Moonraker) Sept 6th
Sept 6th - 6:30-9:00 pm - Mellilah and other belly dancers with Saqra's Raqs Band, live band.
DETAILS:
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JERZY'S WINE BAR now has live belly dancing EVERY Friday @ 10 pm, presenting a unique show every week of the month with one of our four spectacular belly dancers!
Join us Friday nights and enjoy over 100 fine wines, beautifully presented anti-pasti, tapas, Polish Pierogi, desserts, and authentic European beers. A truly Cultural Affair. - Mellilah performs on Friday, Sept 12!
DETAILS:
Jerzy's Wine Bar -16727 REDMOND WAY - Redmond, WA 98052
Return to Cairo presents... Sept 19th
FEATURING:
Music of the Middle East with musicians GEORGE SADAK, WALID NAKKOUR, IHAB NAKKOUR, MAURICE ROUMAN, and more... Belly Dance shows featuring ELISA GAMAL & RAZI
DETAILS:
Friday, Sept 19th, 2008 – 9:00pm -2:00am
Dance shows @ approx. 10:00 and 11:30
Dress to impress! $15.00 cover
Waid's Haitian Cuisine & Lounge - 1212 E. Jefferson St - Seattle, WA 98122
206-328-6493 (Reservations not accepted)
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Jewels of Egypt: Dances from Afar - Sept 25
Thursday, Sept 25th - 8:00-10:00pm - Every Last Thursday of the Month
FEATURING:
FRANCESCA (West African Dance); with Special guests SAHAILA (Egyptian Cabaret), MARK LILLY (Afro -Cuban Dance), and AKAHSIA (Tribal Fusion) and more...
DETAILS:
Featuring local belly dancers, musicians, and dancers of other art forms! Lots of open dancing after the show! $5.00 cover
Waid's - 1212 E Jefferson St - Seattle, WA 98122, (206) 328-6493
www.mellilah.com/jewelsofegypt
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UPPER BODY DYNAMICS with SALOME
WORKSHOP & SHOW
Workshop- Sat, Oct. 18th 2008, 10am – 12:00pm (Arrive at 9:45 to register)
Show – Fri, Oct. 17th 2008, 9pm – 2:00am
Please join us for a unique and powerful workshop with the amazing Salome from Corvallis, Oregon! Upper Body Dynamics focuses on utilizing many of the fundamental family groups of Oriental dance movement with the upper body; including lifts, drops, slides, circles, figure eights, undulations and shimmies. Time is devoted to facial relaxation and emoting exercises with special attention to the arms and hands, by increasing grace and fluidity as well as defining space on and around the body in a variety of pleasing silhouettes.
DETAILS:
Sat, Oct 18th 10am-12:00pm (register at 9:45am)
ARC Dance Space - 9250 14th Ave NW - Seattle, WA 98117
Registered by October 10th = $30
Postmarked after October 10th & at door = $35
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