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



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 21-22, 2009
Malaga, Spain
Virginia teaches workshops and performs in a Gala Show.
For info: www.esalimdanza.com  Contact: info@esalimdanza.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

April 25-26, 2009
Kalamazoo, Michigan USA
Virginia teaches workshops and performs in a Gala Show.
For info:  www.wmschoolofmed.com Contact: joette@wmschoolofmed.com

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

November 2009 Russia TBA

 
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