Another video, this time dancing with Different Drummers Joyful Hearts Club Band at Southern Maine Pagan Pride! This was SO much fun. The piece changes from a soft slow piece into a high-energy drum improv about halfway through.

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I’m dancing in Mirage this year - in a tahtib piece with other dancers, as well as a solo piece with Okbari. It should be a fantastic evening of traditional belly dance, with many local legends!

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So many wonderful performances coming up this summer!!

SATURDAY, JULY 12: Norway Arts Festival
Our tribal work-in-progress group will be travelling up to Norway, Maine to perform at this annual event. We’ll be doing several sets between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., including solos, duets, and group pieces. If you’re in that area, come out and join us! For more information: http://www.norwayartsfestival.org

FRIDAY, JULY 25: Acropolis Restaurant
Live music with Okbari, dancing, and Greek food at Acropolis Greek Restaurant! Family-friendly and lots of fun. I’ll be performing on 7/25, and other dancers will be taking the floor on the other Fridays and Saturdays. For a complete schedule, visit http://mainebellydance.com/special.html
795 Forest Ave. in Portland
6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Reservations recommended: 207-879-2400. When you call, tell them you’re coming for the music and dancing!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2: North Star Music Cafe
I’ll be dancing at North Star’s Feminine Sacred Night, at the corner of Congress and Washington St. in Portland. Voice, singing bowls, and bellydance! For more information: http://northstarmusiccafe.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16: Southern Maine Pagan Pride Day
Many bellydancers, including myself, will be performing at this annual event celebrating diversity in spiritual practice. It will be held at the Allen Ave. Unitarian Universalist Church, at 524 Allen Ave. in Portland. Schedule TBD. For more information: http://www.mainepaganprideday.org

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23: MIRAGE
Naya’s Trance puts on this annual professional stage show, at the St. Lawrence Arts Center in Portland. I’ll be performing in it this year! Buy your tickets early, they always sell out. For more information: http://nayastrance.com/mirage.htm

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Please come support the bellydance community at Jamileh’s annual spring student showcases. I will be dancing at the the Portland show; catch both if you can!

THE ALWAYS FANTABULOUS BRUNSWICK AREA STUDIO SHOW
Thursday, June 19th, 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm) at The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 798 Washington Street, Bath. $5 and a non-perishable food item to be donated to Midcoast Hunger Prevention/person at the door.

THE ALWAYS FANTABULOUS PORTLAND AREA STUDIO SHOW
Sunday, June 22nd, 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm) at John Ford Auditorium, Portland High School, 284 Cumberland Avenue, Portland. $5 and a non-perishable food item to be donated to Preble Street Food Pantry/person at the door.

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Opa! Jaiyana will be performing with the talented Okbari at Acropolis on Friday, May 30th. Join us for a fun evening of live music, dance, and Greek food! Call for a reservation, or just show up.

6:30 - 8:30 PM
Acropolis Restaurant
795 Forest Avenue
Portland, Maine
207 879 2400

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