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More about the next Hafla
The Delaware Drum and Dance hafla continues into 2019. 3rd Sunday at 3:30pm. Check the list below for which months.
The Newark Arts Alliance is no longer open on most Sundays from. Come early at 3pm if you want to check out the Gallery display or the Gallery shop.
Dates for 2019: live music dates will be announces ASAP
The Newark Arts Alliance is no longer open on most Sundays from. Come early at 3pm if you want to check out the Gallery display or the Gallery shop.
Dates for 2019: live music dates will be announces ASAP
- 3rd Sunday in Feb: Hafla Anniversary
- 3rd Sunday in May
- Improv Roulette June 30th at Elevations Studio
- 3rd Sunday in Aug
- 3rd Sunday in Nov (Blacklight hafla)
- Possible Bellyanna in Dec. More details TBD
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Guest Performers:
This month some of our dancers are participating on a classic Middle Eastern music swap. What might they dance too, well probably something on this list:
100+ Compositions Every Belly Dancer Should Know Guest Performers: Donna Eileen (DC): dance.yellowliongrrl.com Known for her fiery stage presence and sophisticated cymbal work, Donna Eileen is a dynamic performer and instructor with a focus on Middle Eastern folk dance and belly dance, West African dance, and Hip Hop. She strives to create an innovative expression of music through movement that is rooted in joy and soulful empowerment. More about Donna (and her classes) on her website dance Khuzama (DE/PA): www.purplebellydancer.com Khuzama, is a multi award winning professional belly dancer, instructor and choreographer. Khuzama performs regularly at several restaurants in Philadelphia. She has graced the stage of the World Cafe Live in Philadelphia with Animus. She is also an accomplished choreographer including choreography for the award winning dance troupe M.O.D.E of Maryland, and others. |
Wendy Broadway (MD): www.masalamovements.com
Wendy is a professional instructor since 1993, when her passion for health and fitness inspired her to share it with others. Being an ACE certifed personal trainer and aerobics instructor is where her journey began. Soon after, Wendy SHe earned a Baccalaureate Honors Degree in Sports Medicine,Yoga Alliance RYT certification, as well as sundry fitness and dance certifications. Wendy studied Ashtanga yoga, Kundalini yoga, and was one of the first to earn a ATS general skills certification from with Carolena Nericcio-Bohlman. Her diverse interests, experiences, and education contributed to her eclectic instructional approach, which springboards from her Yoga Synthesis training with Raji Thron.
Jo (NJ): brickhousebdblog.com
Jo dances, duh. And she also is a makeup and costume aficionado. Follow her adventures on her blog.
Hassanisa (PA):
Hassania is originally from Morocco. She started belly dancing with Valerie at studio 1831 several years ago. She has performed at Valerie's Hafla events multiple times. She has also performed at the DD&D before. In addition she also tutors Arabic and French languages.
Wendy is a professional instructor since 1993, when her passion for health and fitness inspired her to share it with others. Being an ACE certifed personal trainer and aerobics instructor is where her journey began. Soon after, Wendy SHe earned a Baccalaureate Honors Degree in Sports Medicine,Yoga Alliance RYT certification, as well as sundry fitness and dance certifications. Wendy studied Ashtanga yoga, Kundalini yoga, and was one of the first to earn a ATS general skills certification from with Carolena Nericcio-Bohlman. Her diverse interests, experiences, and education contributed to her eclectic instructional approach, which springboards from her Yoga Synthesis training with Raji Thron.
Jo (NJ): brickhousebdblog.com
Jo dances, duh. And she also is a makeup and costume aficionado. Follow her adventures on her blog.
Hassanisa (PA):
Hassania is originally from Morocco. She started belly dancing with Valerie at studio 1831 several years ago. She has performed at Valerie's Hafla events multiple times. She has also performed at the DD&D before. In addition she also tutors Arabic and French languages.
