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Expert: - 2/8/2008


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I am a journalism student who has chosen Belly Dancing for my story because how interesting it is and the misconceptions of the dance. I am wondering if I might be able to have an online interview with you or someone that you might recommend. I want to straighten out once and for all to my teacher that Belly Dancing isn't inappropriate outside of the bedroom!

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I have assisted many students and scholars with their projects in this same topic.
Feel free to email me directly at IDreamOfGia@aol.com with your questions.  Please make sure to give me enough lead time to answer as my schedule won't permit immediate response to your questions!
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Gia al Qamar

Expertise

I am a fulltime, professional Belly Dance Performer & Instructor. I can answer questions about Middle Eastern dance. I can discuss topics such as technique and history, performing, music, props, costumes and more! I will not answer questions about the misconceptions about this dance of a sexual nature.

Experience

I am, literally, a life-long dancer, having studied dance in its many forms since the age of 3. My college degree was in theater arts from Rutgers University. I have studied with a myriad of well known belly dance master instructors (all listed on my website... www.IDreamOfGia.com )and I continue to study with teachers from around the world. I have extensive performance experience and teach group and private classes in Northern NJ and the NY Metro area.

Publications
"The Hip Circle" "Jareeda" "Bella Online"

Education/Credentials
I have studied with master teachers from all over the US and the Middle East, I have a degree in Theater Arts from Rutgers University and continue to study and increase my knowledge and ability through private sessions, workshops and master classes.

Awards and Honors
Voted NJ's Favorite Belly Dance Teacher by NJBellydanceing.org 2009 Oasis Honors "Cleopatra" Division 2008 Performing Arts Awards (various) Mustang Medalion (NJ)

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