ONGOING CLASSES
Explore the ancient art of this proud
and joyful form. On-going classes and special workshops are offered
in Portland, Brunswick and Falmouth for
all
levels from beginner to professional. We study the techniques of both
Raqs Sharqi (performance-style) and Raqs Beledi (folkloric) through
group and solo choreography and improvisational exercises as well
as music,
costuming
and history. Private coaching and semi-private classes available
by appointment.
WORKSHOPS
Jamileh offers a number of workshops including “Mother & Daughter
Belly Dance”, “Pre-Natal Belly Dance”, “From
Head to Fingertips - the Grace and Elegance of Belly Dance”,
and “Hips of Dum”. She will also design specialty workshops
suited to your specific needs by request.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Jamileh offers educational workshops with an
emphasis on culture or body image suitable for all levels of school
age children,
youth and adults. She offers these as a solo artist or teamed with
accomplished musicians incorporating both music and dance in an interactive
setting.
PLAYSHOPS
Complete with sparklies! For women and girls’ birthdays,
wedding/baby showers, etcetera.
PERFORMANCE
Jamileh is a favorite at many cultural events including The American
Arabic Benevolent Association’s 25th Anniversary Gala, The 37th
National Melkite Convention, The 66th National Folk Festival with Sharq
Arabic Music Ensemble, The Festival of Cultural Exchange, “The
Vagina Monologues” at Merrill Auditorium and The Center for Cultural
Exchange’s “Kef North”. She is honored to have been the resident dancer with the late, great Alan Shavarsh Bardezbanian Middle Eastern Ensemble and is thrilled to continue performing with the wonderful Okbari Middle Eastern Music Ensemble. Audiences have described her shows as “elegant”, “breathtaking” and “authentically
Arabic”. Jamileh is available to perform for weddings, festivals,
haflis and other cultural celebrations. Please see Special
Events Page
for a list of upcoming performances.
Questions? Call (207) 773-2966.
AUTUMN SESSION
BRUNSWICK
Mondays at Full
Circle Dance Studio, Fort Andross, 14 Maine Street, Suite 0101
BEGINNER I & II - 6:00-7:00pm
9/8-12/8 (no class 10/13 or 11/24) for 12 weeks, $144.00/12 week session - Register NOW through Merrymeeting Adult Education.
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Featuring Live Music with Okbari- 7:05-8:05pm
9/8-12/8 (no class 10/13 or 11/24) for 12 weeks, $156.00/12 week session - Register NOW through Jamileh.
PORTLAND
Tuesdays at Full
Circle Synergy School, 500 Forest Avenue
MORNING
NEW! INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED
Featuring Live Music with Okbari - 9:15-10:15 am
9/16-12/9 (no class 11/25)
for 12 weeks, $156/12 week session - Register NOW through Jamileh.
NEW! BEGINNER I & II - 10:30-11:30 am
9/16-12/9 (no class 11/25)
for 12 weeks, $144/12 week session - Register NOW through Jamileh.
EVENING
BEGINNER I & II - 5:30-6:40 pm
9/16-12/9 (no class 11/25)
for 12 weeks, $144/12 week session - Register NOW through Jamileh.
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Featuring Live Music with Okbari- 6:50-8:00pm
9/16-12/9 (no class 11/25)
for 12 weeks, $156/12 week session - Register NOW through Jamileh.
FALMOUTH
Wednesdays at Lunt School, 192 Middle Road
MIXED LEVELS - 7:00-8:00 pm
9/17-12/10 (no class 11/26) for 12 weeks, $144/12 week session - Register through Falmouth Community Programs beginning August 15th.
AUTUMN WORKSHOPS
MOTHER & DAUGHTER BELLY DANCE
Belly dance is a celebration of women and life at all phases. What
a wonderful thing to share with each other! Mothers and daughters
can be birth, adoptive, grand, step, god, in-law, aunt, niece, sister,
cousin, partner or just good friend. All experience levels welcome.
Mother & Daughter Belly Dance Workshops are benefit workshops.
100% of your class fee will be donated to a local organization that
also celebrates women.
• Sunday, October 19th, 1:00-2:30pm at Full Circle
Synergy, 500 Forest Avenue
$25/couple to benefit Birth Roots.
POLICIES & REGISTRATION
Class size is limited. Pre-registration is highly recommended. Students
are encouraged to make up missed classes at any other regularly scheduled
class within the session. A 10% discount is offered to full time
university students, anyone 60 and better, mother and daughter(s)
enrolled in the same series and anyone taking 2 or more classes per
week (one discount per person.)
DROP-INS will be welcomed at $15.00/class only if class limit is
not met.
ALL STUDENTS (except one-time workshop only and prenatal students)
will need a set of finger cymbals (musical instrument, not decorative),
which
are
available
through instructor. Intermediate through professional level students
will also need a veil. Please do not purchase either until after
the first class. Prenatal students, please bring a blanket, towel
or mat.
DRESS COMFORTABLY - a skirt or yoga pants, a fitted rather than
bulky top, bare feet, and a sash to tie around one’s hips
(not necessary, but helpful.)
Please see Registration Page to
register.