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“Your classes this winter were a big part of my prenatal birth plan. I hope to use some of the moves at my birth and will bring the Drummers of the Nile CD to the hospital. Thanks!”
“My 7yr. old daughter and I recently participated in the workshop you did at CCE. I loved the dancing and the information you gave about the dances and about body image and cultural implications…what great work you are doing empowering the female in our lives!”
“As your student I get exposed to much more than technique. I get history and a connection to the past, present and future aspects of who I am and can become as a woman. Thank you for sharing your passion.”
“I really want to thank you… You've taught us more than just how to execute the moves. And, I have a lot more to offer now because of it.”
“I am having such a great time and you are an awesome teacher. I haven't felt so free and accepted in a very long time. You rock!”
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. Educational and community hosts include: Bowdoin College, the University of Southern Maine, the University of New England, The Children's Museum of Maine, The Girlscouts of America, Bristol Consolidated School, Hollis Elementary School, Cape Elizabeth Middle School, Scarborough Middle School and Reiche Elementary School among others.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 American Folk Festival, "From Kef to Classical" I & II, 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 delighted to continue performing with the wonderful Okbari Middle Eastern Music Ensemble and Alhan Arabic 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
PORTLAND
Tuesdays at Full Circle Synergy School, 500 Forest Avenue
MORNING
MIXED LEVELS - 9:15-10:30 am
Session 1 - 9/14-10/26 for 7 weeksSession 2 - 11/2-12/21 (no class 11/23) for 7 weeks
$84/7 week session - Register beginning 8/9 through Portland Adult Education.
EVENING
BEGINNER I & II - 5:30-6:40 pm
Session 1 - 9/14-10/26 for 7 weeks
Session 2 - 11/2-12/21 (no class 11/23) for 7 weeks
$84/7 week session - Register NOW through Jamileh.
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
Featuring Live Music with Okbari - 6:50-8:00pm9/14-12/21 (no class 11/23) for 14 weeks, $182.00/14 week session - Register NOW through Jamileh.
BRUNSWICK
New day, new format, same location! Sundays at Full Circle Dance Studio, Fort Andross, 14 Maine Street, Suite 0101
GATHERING THE GIFTS OF WOMEN
4 Sundays, 1:00-4:00pm
This class is the premiere of what I see as an exciting next step after having been blessed for so many years to participate in the transformative power of belly dance for women at any age/stage of life. Using the techniques of belly dance, we will delve deeper into the power of being in our bodies and celebrating the amazing gifts we bring to the world simply because we are women.
This is a mixed levels class, however, some belly dance experience is required. For more information, call 207-773-2966.
9/19, 10/17, 11/14 and 12/12, $140.00/series of 4 workshops - Register NOW through Jamileh.
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. Past beneficiaries include Birth Roots, Hardy Girls Healthy Women, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England, La Leche League Portland/South Portland, Midwives of Maine, A Company of Girls, Preble Street Women's Shelter, Real Life Real Talk and a special to the Lebanese Red Cross.• Sunday, Date TBA, 1:00-2:30pm at Full Circle Synergy, 500 Forest Avenue, $25/couple to benefit TBA.
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.
Jamileh ~ 189 St. John St. ~ Portland, ME 04102 ~ (207) 773-2966 ~ E-mail