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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)

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,
Egypt

February 10-16, 2008. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Virginia will teach a weeklong intensive workshop and will present her theatre production and company in Amal Hayati at the Teatro Margarita Xiru. Also teaching, Amir Thaleb, Romina Mustone, Meera & Sebastian.
Sponsored by Amir Thaleb.
Contact : www.amirthaleb.com /or
amirthaleb@hotmail.com

March 6-9, 2008. Torino, Italy
Virginia will teach a two day workshop and star in a Gala show at Aziza’s Festival. Also teaching Raquia Hassan, Nagua Foad, Dr. Mo Geddawi, Amir Thaleb, Leyla Jouvana & Roland, Luis Anch Amun IV, Seetha & Tarek Sponsored by Aziza.
Contact: zia.amelia@tin.it / or info@centroaziza.com

March 28-30, 2008. Sarnia, Canada.
Virginia will teach a two day workshop and star in a Gala Show.
Sponsored by: Dawna Robertson
Contact: goddess47@hotmail.com

April 5-6, 2008. New York, New York
Virginia will teach a workshop on Saturday, April 5 sponsored by Aasal El Helwa. Virginia will teach a workshop on Sunday, April 6 sponsored by Yousry & Nourhan Sharif/ Sharif Productions. Virginia and her performing company will present their theatre production “Once Upon A Time In Arabia” in the Roy Arias Theatre.
Contact for Saturday workshop: aasalbellydance@yahoo.com
Contact for Sunday workshop: Nourhan@aol.com 718-726-0526. Contact for theatre show tickets: bellydancebyvirginia.com / (305) 558-5743

April 12, 2008. Miami, Forida.
Virginia and her performing company Wa Nour Al Ayun will perform a tribute to Mr. Yousry Sharif at his weekend workshop.
Sponsored by Kahreen & Kira.
Contact: carol1089@aol.com

April 19-20. 2008. Knoxville, Tennessee.
Virginia will teach a two day workshop and star in a Gala Theatre Show.
Sponsored by Alexia.
Contact: alexia@alexia-dance.com /or (865) 898-2126

May 1-4, 2008. Stockholm, Sweden.
Virginia will teach several workshops and star in several Gala Shows at the Nile Group Festival. Also teaching
Sponsored by Suzanne & Mohamed Abou Shebika
Contact: aboushebika@telia.com

June 27-29, 2008.Berlin, Germany.
Virginia will teach a two day workshop and star in a Gala Show. Also teaching Horacio & Beata Cifuentes.
Sponsored by Horacio & Beata Cifuentes
Contact: TanzstCifuentes@aol.com