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DAHLIA'S BIOGRAPHY Dahlia has been studying, teaching and
performing various styles of belly dance for over a decade. After dancing in Arabic
and Turkish restaurants in Osaka, Japan for two years, she and her family settled
in Seattle, WA in 2003. Dahlia is fortunate to have been born into a family of
musicians. She has been surrounded by live music and song her entire life. Being
a musician herself allows her to transform music into movement with expertise
and ease. Dahlia has also studied other forms of dance, such as ballet, jazz,
modern, flamenco, Japanese, salsa, and ballroom throughout her life. Blessed with
a talent for both music and dance, Dahlia performs with unaffected intensity,
skillful grace, and sheer joy. Dahlia is known for her precision technique that's
both bold and gentle. She specializes in Khaliji (Arabian Gulf dance), sword dance,
cane/saidi dance, candle dance and finger symbols, but has a special place in
her heart for Danse Orientale (Egyptian Belly Dance). Today, Dahlia can be found
wearing her genuine smile in Seattle's top Persian and Arabic clubs and restaurants,
like, Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant, Caspian Grill Persian Cuisine, and Kolbeh
Persian Restaurant. She is also enjoying teaching belly dance lessons both publicly
and privately and frequently dances for private parties and weddings. INSTRUCTION/WORKSHOPS
EVERETT LOCATION: 7-week Session begins: July 11th Beginners: Mondays 6:15-7:30
Learn basic moves through precise break-downs of technique. Dahlia's beginner
classes are always challenging but fun! This session also learn a classy veil
choreography as well as candle dance technique. Intermediates: Mondays 7:45-9:00
This session will of course cover technique, but we'll no longer have class-by-request.
We will learn an awesome pop/sha'abi choreography to a popular Hakim song. Finger
symbols encouraged. You will learn lots of cool moves, combinations and proper
technique application through this choreography. Along with drilling isolations
and adding modern moves to your repertoire, we will also practice practical improvisation.
Cost: Pre-registered $60 (7-week session) or $10 for drop-in (Take second class
for half price!) Location: Moonflower Magicks Studio 2733 Colby Avenue Everett,
WA 98201 Contact Dahlia for information or to pre-register for Everett class.
FREMONT LOCATION: 6-Week session begins: August 17th Beginner I: Wednesdays 6:30-7:45
We'll cover the basics, of course! Technique, technique, technique! Lots of drills,
but tons of fun. You will learn more than just how to move. You'll learn history,
identifying basic rhythms, muscle anatomy, style differentiation, and more! Intermediate/Advanced:
Wednesdays 8:00-9:15 This session will focus intensely on technique through a
show-stopping Egyptian /Sha'abi choreography using finger symbols. Along with
drilling isolations and adding modern moves to your repertoire, we will also discuss
handouts on belly dance show etiquette on and off the stage. Cost: $75 pre-registration
Location: VDP (Visionary Dance Production) Studios 4128 Fremont Ave. North Seattle,
WA 98103 To pre-register contact: Delilah delilah@visionarydance.com or 206.632.2353
for Fremont class only. Private Lessons available upon request. WORKSHOPS: Friday
July 8, 2005 1:30 - 3:30pm Blue Heron Dance Studio 19704 Vashon Highway SW Vashon
Island Learn the basics of belly dancing step-by-step with one of Seattle's most
sought-after performers, Dahlia. Through fun combinations that never grow old,
Dahlia will teach clear, concise technique application for all levels. Pre-registration:
$28 At Door: $33 Check or money order to: Barbara Bain P.O. Box 2782 Vashon Island,
WA 98070 For more information, contact: Barbara 206.463.6649 modernwarrior@centurytel.net
Saturday August 27th at "Hasani's Hafla" in Gig Harbor "HOT HIPS"
Learn clear, step-by-step instructions on how to break down simple to complex
percussive hip movements. Not only will you realize how to perfect and layer an
old move, learn to make those common moves look Egyptian! Shine up the old and
bring in the new! see www.hasani.net for detailsPERFORMANCE CALENDAR JULY: Caspian
Grill Persian Restaurant: Friday July 22nd 8:30 show Kolbeh Persian Restaurant:
Saturday July 23rd 10:30 show Saturday July 30th 11:30 show Marrakesh Moroccan
Restaurant: Wednesday July 13th 7:30 show Saturday July 16th 6:30 and 8:30 shows
Wednesday July 27th 7:30 show Friday July 29th 6:30 and 8:30 shows AUGUST: Caspian
Grill Persian Restaurant TBA 8:30 show Kolbeh Persian Restaurant: Saturday August
20th 11:30 show Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant: Thursday August 11th 7:30 show
Friday August 12th 6:30 and 8:30 shows Sunday August 21st 7:00 show Friday August
26th 6:30 and 8:30 shows EVENTS: Belly Dance Ball -First Thursdays July 7th 7pm
-Belly Dance Lesson with Nadira
August 4th 7pm -Belly Dance Lesson with Dahlia Kolbeh Persian Restaurant Vashon
Island Belly Dance Basics Workshop Friday July 8th 1:30-3:30pm see Instruction/Workshops
for details Hasani's Hafla www.hasani.net Saturday August 27th -guest performance
at 9:30pm "Hot Hips" Workshop by Dahlia 2:00-4:00pm see Instruction/Workshops
for details VENUE DETAILS Caspian Grill Persian Cuisine - University District
Reservations highly recommended. A family restaurant with a classy but comfortable
atmosphere with stage, lights, and beautiful dancers every Friday and Saturday
night. The food is exquisite. I highly recommend the mirza. Friday and Saturday
show times: 8:30 5517 University Way NE. Seattle, WA 98105 206.524.3434 www.caspiangrill.com
Kolbeh Persian Restaurant - So-Do District Reservations recommended. A gorgeous,
chandelier-filled restaurant/nightclub with ample seating and live Arabic music
every Saturday night. And yes, wonderful Persian food in generous portions. I
recommend the Koobideh. See "Nightlife" on Kolbeh's website for an events
calendar and schedule of dancers. Saturday show times: 10:30 and 11:30pm 1956
1st Avenue South Seattle, WA 206.224.9999 www.seattlekolbeh.com Marrakesh Moroccan
Restaurant - Bell Town Reservations required. Experience an atmosphere like no
other... Tented ceilings, serene lighting, pillows for seats, not to mention belly
dancers! Enjoy a soothing hand washing before and after your 5 -course feast!
Mint tea and a rose-water splash to freshen up as you finish. Wednesday and Thursday
show time: 7:30 Friday and Saturday show times: 6:30 and 8:30 Sunday show time:
6:30 2334 Second Avenue Seattle, WA 98121 206.956.0500 www.marrakeshseattle.com
Zaina - Pioneer Square This is a hookah bar - quiet by day, wild by night. I sometimes
substitute dance here for a friend. This place is not for the faint of heart,
but definitely for a young couple of folks looking for fun on a Friday night.
The deli has delectible, FRESH food served all night as well as beer and more
than a dozen flavors of hookah/shisha/waterpipe tabacco. Friday show time: 11:00pm
108 Cherry St. Seattle, WA 206.624.5687 EVENT DETAILS: "Belly Dance Ball"
What's a "Belly Dance Ball?" It's an all-ages get-together for all belly
dancers, belly dancer aficionados, and belly dancer friends and family. Includes:
MINI BELLY DANCE LESSON, PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES, and HANG OUT after the show
to for the OPEN FORUM. It's a"LADIES NIGHT OUT" where you not only watch,
but participate. And lots of OPEN DANCING!!! THERE'S MORE... "T-M-T"
- Thursday Mini-Tini Night Every Thursday night from 7pm to close... MINI-TINI
MENU - $3 each! Classic, Cosmopolitan, Persian Lemon Drop, Appletini, and more!
PLUS!... A KILLER APPETIZER MENU featuring your favorite Kolbeh tummy-yummies
such as Koobideh in a Blanket, Mini-Chic Kabobs, Sabze, Hummus, and Baba Ganough.
ALL UNDER $4.00!!! CONTACT For information regarding instruction, performance
calendar, or to book Dahlia for your next event, email: dahlia@dahliadance.com
or call: 425.345.0311 "Music and Dance are the languages we all share."
-Dahlia