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)
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.
 
Get Virginia’s Cd!

Wa Lamsa Min el Alb
Produced by Yousry Sharif
Recorded and mixed in Cairo,
Egypt


August 7-9, 2009
Durango, Mexico
teaches and performs at the Encuentro de Danzas Arabe.
Contact: raksalamdgo@yahoo.com.mx

August 1-2, 2009
Virginia & C.O.M.E. Dance is proud to present Egyptian Superstar Mohamed El Hosseny for the first time in the US and Miami in a two day workshop & Gala Show entitled "Rakstar". Two days of Oriental, modern fusion, and folklore! All star cast in Rakstar including Virginia, WA Nour Al Ayun , Surprise guest Superstar , and workshop participants from around the world! Please check our events page for more information.
Contact: comednce@bellsouth.net

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: www.saffrondance.com
Contact Saphira:
saphira@saffrondance.com

October 2-4, 2009
Nagoya, Japan Virginia teaches a two day workshop and performs in a Gala Show.
Sponsored by: Mariko
Contact: marimariri@hotmail.com

October 7-8, 2009
Tokyo, Japan. Virginia teaches two days of workshops.
Sponsored by: Yukiko
Contact: zizi@smile.email.ne.ip
Info: bellydancerzizi.blog38.fc2.com

October 10-11, 2009
Osaka, Japan Virginia teaches two days of workshops and performs in a Gala Show.
Sponsored by: Akiko Terada
Contact: yallahkallista@nifty.com

October 16-17, 2009
Milan, Italy Virginia teaches two days of workshop and performs in a Gala Show.
Sponsored by: Gioia
Contact: gioia-meoni@yahoo.it

October 21-25, 2009
Moscow, Russia Virginia teaches two days of workshops, performs in Gala Show and judges competitions with Nour, Yasser, Saida, Yamil Amun.
Sponsored by: Nour & Yasser
Info: www.nour-orientaldance.com
Contact: Yasserallama@yahoo.com

November 13-15, 2009
Barcelona, Spain Virginia teaches two days of workshops and performs in a Gala Show.
Sponsored by: Farasha
Info: www.farashabcn.com
Contact: farasha@farashabcn.com

 
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