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Expert: - 3/8/2008


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Hi
I need a belly dancer for my wedding in fairfax,VA-do you know anyone or do you perform at weddings?I need a zeffa and performance to tabla for about an hour or so.It will be on March 24th in a ball room.60 guests

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Yes, I perform at dozens of weddings each year and have presented blessed brides and their grooms to their guests during a sparkling traditional zeffa!
However, I am not located in VA!  My suggestion would be for you to do an online search for "belly dancer VA" and start emailing dancers asap!
You must understand that most professional belly dancers, like myself, are booked months in advance. Occasionally, we do have openings and cancelations that would enable a last minute request such as yours.
A zeffa is a traditional processional usually lead by the belly dancer (who brings good luck to the couple) who wears a 'shamedan' or candleabra on her head to light the way for the newlyweds!
The zeffa lasts under 10-15 minutes.
If you want a longer show for your reception, it would not be a zeffa, but a full show.  You could certainly hire a belly dancer to do either, or both!
Best of luck and Mabruk!  Congratulations on your upcoming nuptuals!
Gia
www.IDreamOfGia.com

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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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