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Festival Of The East May 30th - May 31st 2009 Adelphi Univerity, Gardeny City, NY |
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Ancient Dance, Modern TimesFestival of the East is a two day family friendly mideastern festival rich in culture and history will feature continuous music and dancing. Festival of the East celebrates the music and the dance, keeping a 3,000 year old legacy alive through a high level of learning and sharing. Festival highlights include Free beginner belly dance classes, Q&A sessions with the world renowned leading authority and living legend Morocco plus loads of unique one-of-a-kind merchandise. WorkshopsBe part of a commitment to excellence in the arts by being here to study, perform, observe and participate in the richness of the culture of the MidEast. » View a complete list of workshops.Daytime ShowTake the stage yourself during our day time shows on Saturday and Sunday. Plenty of time slots available for dancers and musicians. All are welcome soloist, duets and group performances. Share your talent and joy of performing. » View the performance schedule.» Contact us if you're interested in performing. Evening ShowFeaturing Morocco, Tarik Sultan, Kaeshi Chai, Sera Solstice, Carmine T.Guida, Casey Bond, April Centrone, Paola, Farasha and Su'ad.Harem Belly Dance Studio's... Aviva Khadra, Isis and Latifa. Group performances by... Goddesses Bas Harem, Harem Belly Dance Troupe, Nile Gypsies, Lotus Fire and Desert Jewels. Live Musical Performances by... Djinn and The Turkish Band Camp All Stars » View the performance schedule. VendorsShop and discover the authentic to the unusual and exotic with our merchants. » View a complete list of Vendors.» Sign up to vend at our event. Travel/LodgingBy Car or by Train, the Festival of the East is easy to get to with plenty of free parking available. » View Travel/Hotel information. |
2009 Teaching Staff
Morocco (Carolina Varga Dinicu) is
considered the leading performer &
authority in her field in the U.S., Canada
and abroad, evidenced by frequent
invitations to teach master seminars and
perform all over the world.
Tarik Sultan is one of the few male Oriental Dancers in the world.
His talent and dedication to the art of Oriental Dance has earned him a reputation as a dynamic performer, teacher and choreographer.
Kaeshi Chai has taught all over the world including the US, Canada, Europe,
Mexico, Bali, Trinidad, Australia and throughout Asia.
She performed with the
first professional touring belly dance company, the "Bellydance Superstars"
Sera Solstice director of Solstice Studio, & founder of the East Coast Tribal community in NYC, Sera is the creatrix behind the East Coast Tribal Style of
Bellydance taught at Solstice Studio & performed by Solstice Dance Ensemble.
Carmine is an accomplished instructor, teaching both nationally and internationally.
His students compliment his lively and engaging teaching style and his ability to make complex technique and intricate rhythms easy to learn.
Casey Bond has been performing and facilitating percussion workshops for over a decade – first, as the co-founder of the fusion duo Eastwinds Tribal Drumming, and currently with her own no frills percussion projects.
April Centrone is one of the leading classical Arabic percussionists in America. April plays riq, frame drum, darbuka, oud and violin. Apri; has performed in venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
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