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| ACT I Dancing INXS Pearls Kids Competition Team "Kimbara" Introduction: Our next performers are one of the competition teams from Dancing Inxs. They received 1st Place and National Champion in the Jazz Category (9-11) at the Contest of Champions Nationals 2008. They also won the Spirit of Disney Award 2008 in Orlando, Florida. Please welcome the Dancing INXS Pearls, with Mini Latinas! Heather Dibra Soloist "Entrance Of The Stars" Introduction: Heather has been practicing the art of Bellydance for almost a year. She studies at the YMCA in Homestead with dance instructor and performer, Sultana. Her dedication and love for the art has made her feel with more enthusiasm and energy. Bellydance has inspired the woman inside. Shayna & The Snake Charmers Cyndi, Elsie, Karla, Keyona, Melanie, Nicole, Shayna, Sonia "Unknown" Introduction: Shayna and The Snake Charmers are performing an original choreography by Shayna. The dance is a fusion of bellydance, tribal and some hip hop. The song they are performing to is also a fusion mix. Isabel Riera Soloist "Veil Dance" Introduction: Representing Superior Performing Arts Paramount Dance Company Troupe Members (Little Girls) "Jackson 5 Tribute" Introduction: Representing Paramount Dance Studios Lilia Perezcordova Soloist "Last Kiss" by Alabina Introduction: Representing Superior Performing Arts YMCA Homestead Bellydance Group "Sultana", Heather, Jazmina, Olga Lucia "Habibi Ya Elni" Introduction: The YMCA Homestead Bellydance Group directed by Sultana, started in October 2007 and it has been a great addition to the Homestead Community. These ladies bring their energy and enthusiasm to this wonderful benefit event. In their very first performance your support is appreciated. Lamis Soloist "Afrah In The Club" Introduction: The dancer you are about to see will entertain you to a song she thought sounded pretty cool!!! Get ready for the CHILL!!! Here comes...Lamis!!! Wahida Hippies Troupe Members "Habeeb Hayeti" By Mustafa Amar Introduction: Next are Elviza & Symphony's Student Group from Paramount Dance Studio - please welcome the 'Wahida Hippies' … Shayna Rogg Soloist "Arabian Tiger" Introduction: Shayna is not only a wonderful dancer and performer, but she is also a 3rd degree black belt. Shayna has been dancing since she could walk. She has studied ballet, lyrical, tap, modern dance, jazz, hip hop and for the last 5 years bellydance. She teaches karate and bellydance classes at her studio in the Cutler Bay area. She wants to dedicate this performance to "Ansuya" who choreographed this dance. Nilly & The Nashwa Dancers Nilly, Carla, Daniela, Eileen, Jane, Laura, Marina, Rosa, Skye, Yuliya, Zully "Sunset Drums" Introduction: Nilly is a full-time nerd and a part-time bellydance instructor. Her student troupe, Nashwa Dancers consists of beginner and intermediate students from Artserve class in East Sunrise. Today they will be performing "Sunset Drum". Please welcome Nilly and The Nashwa Dancers. Tiffany Flores Soloist "Sword Dance" Introduction: Representing Superior Performing Arts Alexandra Soloist "Ikhlasik Fen" by The Al-Ahram Orchestra Introduction: Alexandra is a fluent and serene dancer. Her belly dance experience began in 2005 at Belly Motions and has since grown into a deep love for the special art. She wishes for all women of all ages and sizes to find their place in this happy, majestic art of belly dance! Paramount Dance Company Troupe Members (Big Girls) "Break The Ice" "Don't Stop The Music" Introduction: Representing Paramount Dance Studios |
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| ACT II Whispers Of Cairo Andres, Bianca, Carolina, David, Frankie, Gaby, Karina, Steven "Bamboo" By Wyclef & Shakira (Hips Don't Lie Remix) Introduction: Please welcome Whispers of Cairo, a teen dance ensemble under the direction of Shivanna Lalla. Tonight's performance will present you with a fusion of bellydance and salsa, enacting the playful courtship between young hearts ... Jacqueline Rodriguez Soloist "Ojos Asi" by Shakira Introduction: Representing Superior Performing Arts Rockabelly Hippies Elviza, Kimberly, Symphony "Habet" By Hakim & Galactic Caravan Introduction: The next performance was choreographed by Symphony and Elviza, and they are joined by their lovely student Kimberly who has learned a lot in a short time -- please welcome the 'Rockabelly Hippies' ... Stacy O'Neill Soloist "Choli Ke Peeche" Introduction: Stacy has been performing tribal fusion bellydance in the Miami area for over five years. This dance combines her recent love of indian music and her childhood love of marching bands. Although many versions of this popular indian song have been recorded, this is probably one of the most unique. Luisa Soloist "Shatti Ya Dnyi" Introduction: Luisa is known for her beautiful, soft yet charismatic style. As a member of the Belly Motions family, her warm-hearted enthusiasm carries through her performances and teaching styles. In addition to working as a full time Architect, Luisa is a member of the DIVA foundation; she proudly donates her time and talents working with various charitable organizations, including the Beautiful Shimmies project. Luisa would like to dedicate this performance to her Grandmother, Maria Luisa, whom she was not able to meet due to her battle with Breast Cancer. Bellypassion Anahid, Josie, Lilian, Marie, Mayra, Sultana "Paradise El Hawa Mix" Introduction: Bellypassion is a dance company directed by Xiomara, a professional bellydance instructor, performer and choreographer. This is a group of dedicated and trained dancers that decided to share their passion for this dance with the world and gave themselves to this art form as a way of self-expresion and femenity! Bellypassion's diverse and modern choreographies are based on the traditional Oriental "Raks Sharki" fusioned with other dance forms. Bellypassion ... bellydancig with a passion! Andrus Soloist "Amal Hayati" Introduction: Andrus is belly dance artist who has performed with Tamalyn Dallal, Dreams Bellydance, and affiliated with Belly Motions. He dedicates this number to Kamileh for putting together this event for a good cause. Daniska Yamilet Lam Soloist "Fantastic Feel" Introduction: Daniska Yamilet Lam, from Puerto Rico, 3rd Runner Up Junior Solo 2008 Category winner at the Bellydance Of The Universe Competition - held in Long Beach, California. Zaina Hart Guest Artist Introduction: Multi Award Winning Zaina Hart is a master instructor and performer of Oriental Dance, hailing from the Emerald State - Washington. She is the owner of iShimmy.com, The Belly Dancer Magazine and producer of multiple events throughout the year. She is as well a personal coach to dancers internationally and pageant contestants. Zaina is a very big fan of the Miami, South Florida Dance Community and personally thanks this wonderful community for stepping up to support this very important cause. Arish Lam & Zizi Zabaneh Featured Artists & Instructors Arish Lam Featured Artist & Instructor |