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| Virginia is an award
winning international performer and instructor of Raks Sharki (Bellydance),
based in Miami, Florida. A powerful and exciting performer, a motivational
and articulate instructor, Virginia has enchanted audiences around
the world with her dynamic and soulful interpretation of Oriental
Dance. “Virginia’s dancing is extremely focused
and inspiring. She is charismatic, clear in her movement, and electric
when she performs!”, Yousry Sharif (founder EAOD, NY,
Egypt) |
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Coalition of Middle Eastern
Dance & Arts
Founded in Miami by Oriental Dance Artist Virginia in the year 2000,
C.O.M.E. Dance is an educational organization dedicated to excellence
in performance and instruction of Middle Eastern Dance & Arts.
It’s mission is to create an appreciation and understanding
of this extraordinary art form through a variety of dance study programs,
quality performances and productions.
Classes & Workshops
Experience challenging and motivational dance instruction
with soulful insight into the music, history and culture of this Middle
Eastern art form. “Nurture your feminine spirit” while
you discover beautiful movements that improve grace, strength and
flexibility. Virginia has spanned the globe to diligently study with
legendary masters to provide the most comprehensive dance curriculum
available.
Performances and Productions
In addition to countless private performances and international tours,
Virginia has successfully produced five stage shows, Echoes of
Cairo, Odalisca Oriental Cairo Cabaret, Egyptia, and Amal Hayati.
These have featured Virginia and her Ensembles together with
masters of the art. Mahmoud Reda (Founder of the National Folkloric
Troupe of Egypt) raves, "Virginia is truly a great artist, ...
this is the best show I have seen in the US.... creative, artistic,
amazing! All of these productions have received accolades from both
the Arabic community and the general public, thus heightening the
admiration and appreciation for the art form. |
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Wa Lamsa Min el
Alb
Produced by Yousry Sharif
Recorded and mixed in Cairo,
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January 7-28 2009
Miami, Florida USA
(Every Wednesday) Virginia teaches the second in her series of “Dancing To Live Music” Workshops. This month of master workshops is focused on Dancing to the music of Oum Kalthoum. Live musicians in every class every week, screening of the film “A Voice Like Egypt” The life of Oum Kalthoum, lectures on her history as well as translations to songs, and insight to her musical catalog.
For more information check our events page or contact Virginia: comednce@bellsouth.net
February 7-9, 2009
Valencia, Spain
Virginia teaches and performs at the Bellyrium Festival along with Amir Thaleb. Sponsored by Tasnim.
For info: www.tasnim.net
Contact: odalisca@tasnim.net
February 21-22, 2009
Genoa, Italy
Virginia teaches workshops and performs in a Gala Show.
Contact: anahitadanza@yahoo.it
May 21-24, 2009
Stockholm, Sweden
Virginia teaches and performs at the Nile Group Festival Along with Yousry Sharif, Mahmoud Reda, Farida Fahmy, Aida Nour, Freiz, Tito, and more
Info: nilegroup.net
Contact: aboushebika@telia.com
March 28-31, 2009
Chile
Virginia teaches workshops and performs in a Gala Show along with Tito and Asmahan.
For info: www.gada.cl
Contact: gadakanaan@gmail.com
April 3-6, 2009
Paris, France
Virginia teaches workshops and performs in a Gala Show.
For info Contact: bina93140@yahoo.fr
April 18-19, 2009
Belgium
Virginia teaches workshops and performs in a Gala Show.
Contact: Nicole@crea-dance.be
May 7-10, 2009
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida USA.
Virginia teaches workshops and performs at Spirit of the Tribes along with many artists from around the world. Sponsored by Maja.
For info: www.majanile.com
Contact: majanile@aol.com
954-929-7155
May 15-17, 2009
Loveland, Ohio USA.
Virginia teaches workshops and performs in a Gala Show at the Island of Isis Weekend Retreat.
Sponsored by: Nataj
May 21-24, 2009
Stockholm, Sweden.
Virginia teaches workshops and performs in a Gala Show along with Yousry Sharif, Aida Nour, Freiz, Tito, Mahmoud Reda, Faride Fahmy, and many more at the Nile Group festival.
May 29-31, 2009
Costa Rica.
teaches workshops and performs in a Gala Show.
Contact: sdanac@hotmail.com
June 6-7, 2009
Knoxville, Tennessee.
Yousry Sharif teaches a two day workshop and Virginia performs in the Theatre Show.
Contact: alexia@alexia-dance.com
June
TBA
Cairo, Egypt
Virginia teaches workshops and performs in the Gala Show along with Yousry Sharif, Aida Nour, Freiz, Tito, Mahmoud Reda, Faride Fahmy, Dr. Hassan Khalil and many more.
For info: www.nilegroup.net
June 15-22, 2009
Cairo, Egypt.
Virginia will teach and perform at the Nile Group Festival along with Yousry Sharif, Mahmoued Reda, Farida Fahmy, Aida Nour, Freiz, Tito, and more...
Info: nilegroup.net
Contact: aboushebika@telia.com
August 7-9, 2009
Durango, Mexico
teaches and performs at the Encuentro de Danzas Arabe.
Contact: raksalamdgo@yahoo.com.mx
September 4-6, 2009
Mexico City, Mexico.
Virginia teaches workshops and performs in a Gala Show. Sponsored by Maria Shazadi.
Contact:
September 25-27, 2009
Washington D.C.
Virginia teaches workshops and performs in a Gala Show. Sponsored by Saffron Dance.
Info:
Contact Saphira:
October 2009 Japan & Asia TBA
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