Sand Shimmers Sightings

Sand Shimmers and Devadasi host workshops and shopping!

Mirjana will be teaching and vending Eye Kandy

March 6th

Mirjana will be Vending Belly Dance Merchandise and Eye Kandy Glitter Cosmetics

Old Hollywood Live Bellydance Show - Saturday March 6th
By Popular Demand - New Earlier Showtime 7pm - Doors open 6pm

3 full rooms of Festivities and Entertainment at:
10 East Athens Ave 2nd floor
Ardmore PA, 19003

Doors open: 6pm. Vegan Potluck, Shopping, Live Arabic Band !
Showtime and a Vintage bellydance lesson - 7pm - 8:30pm
8:30 -10pm and beyond
More shopping for bellydance items and Open Floor Dancing !!!!!

Special Theme "Old Hollywood Bellydance"
Curl up to performances reminiscent of the days bellydance first made
it's appearance on the silver screen in both America and Egypt. Enjoy
and outlandish opening number with "Dance of the Seven Veils" and
classic dances dedicated to the B & W Era of Egyptian dance.

Link for additional info and to purchase tickets:
http://s95204971.onlinehome.us/najia/najianews.htm

March 20th

Mirjana and the Sand Shimmers Dance Troupe will be Performing
and Vending Belly Dance Merchandise and Eye Kandy Glitter Cosmetics

Amala Gameela hosts A Spring Hafla: An Evening of Belly Dance and
Benefit Show for PARROTS!
03/20/10 7:30PM-10:00PM

The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem: 521 E. 4th St. (3rd floor) Bethlehem, PA 18015

Indulge in Middle Eastern treats, shop for all things that glitter,
and enjoy exciting belly dance performances by Abzahrah, Amala
Gameela’s Dancers of the Caravan, Sand Shimmers, Embers & Emeralds,
and more! Doors open at 7:00pm *come early to meet the parrots* $10
minimum donation all ticket sales at the door All proceeds benefit The
World Parrot Trust, The Indonesian Parrot Project, and The Bailey
Foundation

For more information Contact Amala at: Amala @ amalaraqs.comwww.amalaraqs.com

April 16th

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

An informal gathering open to friends and family of Mirjana's students.

7:30pm - 9:00pm

Mirjana, Sand Shimmers Dance troupe and students of Mirjana will
demonstrate Middle Eastern Dance with a costumed performance. There
will be a question and answer session. Vendors will also be on hand
to supply belly dance merchandise.

Please bring your own seating.

A student of Mirjana's and wish to perform, contact Mirjana for a spot!

For additional information and to RSVP, please contact Mirjana at:
mirjana @ sandshimmers.com

Montgomery Community College
340 DiKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422
PE Bldg Room 108

Workshops

1pm - 2:30pm
Balancing - It's easier than you think!
Have a sword hiding in your dance closet? Not sure how to get it to stay on your head? Always wanted to try balancing a tray? Now's your chance to pick up advice, tips and get in some practice with Mirjana! She will take the class through movements, drills, and mini choreographies. Some props will be available for loan, please bring that item you've been itching to balance!
Instructor: Mirjana
Cost: $25.00

3pm - 4:30pm
Hot Egyptian Combos
Here is your chance to learn the latest moves and combinations used by the top dancers in Egypt! In this workshop you will strengthen your Egyptian technique while learning tips and tricks that will enhance your dancing. This workshop is open to beginner to advanced level dancers. Instructors Dinah and Shahrzad are a mother and daughter who teach and perform classic Egyptian style bellydance. In December, 2007 they spent two weeks of intensive dance training in Cairo, Egypt studying with Dina, Randa Kamel, Mona Said, Raqia Hassan, Dr. Mo Gedawwy and many more.
Instructor: Shahrzad
Cost: $25.00

5pm - 6:30pm
Veil Fans - What are they and how do you dance with them.
Kaliyah will introduce Veil Fans using basic movements. The class will culminate in a choreography using movements taught. A limited amount of fans available for loan, please bring your set if you have them!
Instructor: Kaliyah
Cost: $25.00

All 3 workshops only $60.00!!

Limited spaces available! Register Early!

Shopping

Looking for an unusual gift for the holidays?
Need something for Belly Dance?
Just want to find that unique piece of jewelry for that special outfit?
Stop by and check out the wonderful and unique gift ideas!
Enjoy an afternoon of relaxed shopping, light refreshments, and spontaneous demonstrations of Belly Dance!

Some of the wonderful vendors in attendance:

Devadasi - Offering costumes for the beginner to the professional, practice wear for yoga and belly dance, jewelry, and other unique accessories. Devadasi also specializes in custom belly dance and fantasy costumes.

Mirjana - Eye Kandy Glitter Cosmetics, Hip scarves, practice belly dance wear, zills, and other unique items.

Kaliyah - Embroidered tee's, bags, water bottle holders. Silk fans and chain jewelry. Kaliyah also specializes in custom embroidery. Thinking of monogrammed towels (or anything else for that matter!) for someone special? Stop in and check out Kaliyah's fabulous embroidered quilts!

Debbie's Craftroom - Silk veils and fans. Don't see a color that matches your home decor or costume? Ask for a custom creation!

Jewelry designs by Angela Cubbler - Looking for a unique jewelry piece for that holiday party dress? Stop by and see what Angela has to offer!

Tastefully Simple - Offers a wide selection of convenient, easy-to-prepare gourmet foods designed to help people spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the rest of their lives. Our products are sold by independent Tastefully Simple consultants primarily at home taste-testing parties nationwide.