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Beach Blanket Beledi
 
Folk Dances of North Africa & the Middle East
 
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Beach Blanket Beledi 2009
Celebrating sixteen years of oceanfront fun!
Annual Columbus Day seminar and dance party in Nags Head, NC. The instructors for BBB 2009 are Artemis, Chelydra, and Donna Mejia.

Click here for photos of Beach Blanket Beledi 2008. Please do not copy or publish these photos without permission from the artist.


 

  Photo of Chelydra in coin beledi dress.


Folkloric Cocktail Workshop with Chelydra
Belly dancing evolved from middle eastern folk dancing. Take a trip back to the roots of belly dance, learning combinations from Tunisia, Egypt, Persia, and Turkey that can be modified to add a unique flavor to your cabaret-style performances.
What to bring: Just you!
Fee: $35
Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM (subject to change)
Location Fields Dance Studio
Registration: Fields DanceStudio



  Photo of Chelydra in full skirt.


Earthdance Fundraising Workshop with Chelydra: Skirt Stuff
You already know how to use your veil as a partner in your dance - now learn to partner with your skirt! Class will provide tips and techniques from the sassy to the spectacular to embellish your performance with your most neglected dance accessory –your skirt!
What to bring: A full skirt
Fee: TBD
Date: Saturday, August 15
Time: TBD
Location Bodyworks, 178 Thalia Village Shoppes Suite C, Virginia Beach VA 23452
Registration: TBD



  Photo montage of Dancing Turtle Folk Arts group.


Dancing Turtle Folk Arts
Dancing Turtle Folk Arts of Fields Dance Studio presents traditional folk dances of North Africa and the Middle East with a fresh, fun, contemporary twist.


Photo © 2005-2008 by Claude Sneed.

  Photo for belly dance will display if available.


Middle Eastern Cabaret-Style Dance (Belly Dance)
Performance, instruction, and coaching in middle eastern dance.


Photo © 2005 by Donald Bridgers.

Photo for folk dances will display if available.


Folk dances of North Africa and the Middle East
Performance and instruction in folk dances of Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey, Persia, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia.


Photo by Robert Lee.
 

Classes & Upcoming Events Featuring
Dancing Turtle Folk Arts and Chelydra

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Subject to Change
Date Event Contact
January 14 - February 18, 2009
7:30-8:30 PM
Turkish Karsilama
Levels 3 & 4
Newport News, VA
Class Description
Fields Dance Studio
January 14 - February 18, 2009
8:30-9:30 PM
Belly Dance Basics I
Levels 1 & 2
Newport News, VA
Class Description
Fields Dance Studio
March 8, 2009
1:30-4:00 PM
The Day The Stars Came Out
Benefit for The Samaritan House
Virginia Beach, VA
Ursula
March 11 - April 15, 2009
7:30-8:30 PM
Oriental Choreography Part I (Cane)
Levels 3 & 4
Newport News, VA
Class Description
Fields Dance Studio
March 11 - April 15, 2009
8:30-9:30 PM
Belly Dance Basics II
Levels 1 & 2
Newport News, VA
Class Description
Fields Dance Studio
April 4, 2009
7:00 - 12:00 PM
Yuri's Night
Virginia Air & Space Center
Hampton, VA
Virginia Air & Space Center
May 2, 2009
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Women of Selket Hafla
Richmond, VA
Women of Selket
May 6 - June 10, 2009
7:30-8:30 PM
Oriental Choreography Part II (Veil)
Levels 2, 3 & 4
Newport News, VA
Class Description
Fields Dance Studio
May 6 - June 10, 2009
8:30-9:30 PM
Dancing with a Veil
Beginner
Newport News, VA
Class Description
Fields Dance Studio
May 16, 2009
2-5 PM
Fan Fusion Workshop
Intermediate & Advanced
Newport News, VA
Class Description
Fields Dance Studio
June 20, 2009
6:30 PM
Fields Dance Studio Annual Recital
TBD, VA
Fields Dance Studio
July 8 - 29, 2009
7:30-8:30 PM
Shake It Up!
All Levels
Newport News, VA
Class Description
Fields Dance Studio
July 8 - 29, 2009
8:30-9:30 PM
Fan Fusion
Levels 3 & 4
Newport News, VA
Class Description
Fields Dance Studio
July 18, 2009
10 AM - 1 PM
Folkloric Cocktail Workshop
Levels 3 & 4
Newport News, VA
Class Description
Fields Dance Studio
August 15
TBD
Earthdance Fundraiser Workshop: Skirt Stuff
All Levels
Virginia Beach, VA
Class Description
Fields Dance Studio
Sep 2 - Oct 7, 2009
7:30-8:30 PM
Intermediate & Advanced Belly Dance
Levels 3 & 4
Newport News, VA
Class Description
Fields Dance Studio
Sep 2 - Oct 7, 2009
8:30-9:30 PM
Belly Dance Basics I
Beginner
Newport News, VA
Class Description
Fields Dance Studio
October 9-10, 2009 Beach Blanket Beledi 2009
with Artemis, Chelydra, and Donna Mejia.
Nags Head, NC
Chelydra
Oct 21 - Dec 2, 2009
7:30-8:30 PM
Intermediate & Advanced Belly Dance
Levels 3 & 4
Newport News, VA
Class Description
Fields Dance Studio
Oct 21 - Dec 2, 2009
8:30-9:30 PM
Rhythm and Movement I
Beginner
Newport News, VA
Class Description
Fields Dance Studio
December 5, 2009
2 - 4 PM
Holiday Hafla Open Dance Party
Fields Dance Studio
Newport News, VA
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