Fantasy Arabesque
~dances of mystery, passion and tradition~
Middle Eastern Folkloric American Cabaret Tribal Fusion Gothic Avant-garde
~dances of mystery, passion and tradition~
Middle Eastern Folkloric American Cabaret Tribal Fusion Gothic Avant-garde
Haifa/Michelle Repsher has been dancing most of her life and has a
solid thirteen year background of classical dance. Her ten year
involvement with TribalFusion and then Gothic belly dance brings a
freshness and modern approach to the company.
Diana Shahein`s career as a professional dancer spans thirty years.
She has lived in Egypt and the Middle East studying the dances of their
people. As artistic director of Fantasy Arabesque she presents these
dances in a theatrical context while keeping their charm and simplicity.
Helena/Juanita Smart has a fifteen year extensive background as a
certified fitness instructor and personal trainer complimenting her ten
year career as a professional American style Cabaret dancer. Her
performances bring excitement, entertainment and always leaves the
audience wanting more.
solid thirteen year background of classical dance. Her ten year
involvement with TribalFusion and then Gothic belly dance brings a
freshness and modern approach to the company.
Diana Shahein`s career as a professional dancer spans thirty years.
She has lived in Egypt and the Middle East studying the dances of their
people. As artistic director of Fantasy Arabesque she presents these
dances in a theatrical context while keeping their charm and simplicity.
Helena/Juanita Smart has a fifteen year extensive background as a
certified fitness instructor and personal trainer complimenting her ten
year career as a professional American style Cabaret dancer. Her
performances bring excitement, entertainment and always leaves the
audience wanting more.
| Click here for information about hiring Fantasy Arabesque for performances or workshops! Please provide specific information about location, date/time, type of event and length of performance you are interested in. Upcoming events for Fantasy Arabesque: January 15, 2011 Workshop with Fantasy Arabesque. We will be teaching three distinct choreographies to the same piece of music. Helena will teach her exciting Caberet style, Haifa will focus on her innovative Tribal Fusion and Diana will bring her unique, yet traditional style to the piece. The workshop will be held at The Fuse Dance Center, 126 Park Ave, Binghamton, NY from 2 to 4 pm. Price for the workshop is $30. Pre-registration and payment is due by the 12th of January to your respective teachers, or send directly to J. H. Smart 819 Stanley Lake Rd., Friendsville, PA 18818. *Always good to bring a notepad and a water bottle! Street shoes/sneakers are not allowed, sorry. For questions or for directions, please email: fantasy_arabesque@yahoo.com March 26, 2011 Come and enjoy a night of exotic belly dancing presented by Fantasy Arabesque dancers while dining in the lakeside dining room or stovepipe tavern. Regular Menu & Mediterranean specials available! $10 per person will be added to your bill; serving dinner 5-9 pm with minor intermissions of dancing. Ages 1-101 appropriate. The Inn at Starlight Lake and Restaurant 289 Starlight Lake Road, Starlight, PA Call 570-798-2519 or 800-248-2519 for reservations! Look up Fantasy Arabesque on Facebook! Fantasy Arabesque is a professional Middle Eastern Dance Company. Dance artists Diana Shahein, Haifa/Michelle Repsher and Helena/Juanita Smart bring a combination of 50 years of experience in performance and teaching to their new venture. What is unique about the company is that each member has developed proficiency in different styles of the dance and yet can blend their styles to form an exciting and vibrant dance experience. Diana focuses on the traditional folkloric and theatrical Avant-Garde, Helena on American Cabaret and Haifa on Tribal Fusion and Gothic. |
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