SHAMIRA HAWAII
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Shamira has woven a rich pattern of oriental dance (a.k.a. belly dance) experiences through studies, performances and teaching in the U.S. and in several countries. Her unique dance style embodies an ethnic cross-cultural perspective including the Egyptian, Turkish, Greek, Armenian and Lebanese cultures, and several others across the Near & Middle East.
An I.A.M.E.D. (International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance) member, Shamira's training has been through a blend of many wonderfully talented and knowledgeable instructors across the United States, Europe and the Middle East. Her dance philosophy and personal performing technique was carefully guided by her dance mentor and good friend, Bert Balladine.
Shamira was a past Vice President of Middle Eastern Dance Artists of Hawaii (MEDAH), and she and Amaya also co-sponsored the 2004 Pineapple Shake & Bake Dance Festival in Hawaii. She founded the Amara Kismet Near & Middle East Dance Ensemble in 2003 and produced the first annual "Belly Dance and Beyond" (Hawaii's premier theatrical production of Near & Middle East music and dance) on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at the Paliku Theatre in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The show was a resounding success - a sold out house, a standing ovation, and multitudes of compliments by well-wishers for this year's production.
Studies of the music, languages and customs of each culture have enabled Shamira to bring a sense of dignity and grace to the oriental dance arena. Her particular attention to understanding of values and traditions are paramount in showcasing each of the cultures that celebrate their music and poetry through oriental dance.
Shamira's classes and ties to the oriental dance community provide opportunities for belly dancing enthusiasts to continue their studies and personal dance growth while visiting or living in Hawaii.
Currently in pre-production for the "Belly Dance and Beyond II - Jasmina & the Dragon©" - scheduled for June 3, 2006 (2:00 p.m. matinee & 7:30 p.m. evening show) at the $18 million dollar state of the art Paliku Theatre on the Windward Campus of the University of Hawaii in Kaneohe. Contact Shamira for more information about auditions, production schedule, and early ticket sales. Watch closely for those early ticket sale announcements, because although we plan on a multiple night run, the show sold out very quickly in 2005!
Shamira has woven a rich pattern of oriental dance (a.k.a. belly dance) experiences through studies, performances and teaching in the U.S. and in several countries. Her unique dance style embodies an ethnic cross-cultural perspective including the Egyptian, Turkish, Greek, Armenian and Lebanese cultures, and several others across the Near & Middle East.
An I.A.M.E.D. (International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance) member, Shamira's training has been through a blend of many wonderfully talented and knowledgeable instructors across the United States, Europe and the Middle East. Her dance philosophy and personal performing technique was carefully guided by her dance mentor and good friend, Bert Balladine.
Shamira was a past Vice President of Middle Eastern Dance Artists of Hawaii (MEDAH), and she and Amaya also co-sponsored the 2004 Pineapple Shake & Bake Dance Festival in Hawaii. She founded the Amara Kismet Near & Middle East Dance Ensemble in 2003 and produced the first annual "Belly Dance and Beyond" (Hawaii's premier theatrical production of Near & Middle East music and dance) on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at the Paliku Theatre in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The show was a resounding success - a sold out house, a standing ovation, and multitudes of compliments by well-wishers for this year's production.
Studies of the music, languages and customs of each culture have enabled Shamira to bring a sense of dignity and grace to the oriental dance arena. Her particular attention to understanding of values and traditions are paramount in showcasing each of the cultures that celebrate their music and poetry through oriental dance.
Shamira's classes and ties to the oriental dance community provide opportunities for belly dancing enthusiasts to continue their studies and personal dance growth while visiting or living in Hawaii.
Currently in pre-production for the "Belly Dance and Beyond II - Jasmina & the Dragon©" - scheduled for June 3, 2006 (2:00 p.m. matinee & 7:30 p.m. evening show) at the $18 million dollar state of the art Paliku Theatre on the Windward Campus of the University of Hawaii in Kaneohe. Contact Shamira for more information about auditions, production schedule, and early ticket sales. Watch closely for those early ticket sale announcements, because although we plan on a multiple night run, the show sold out very quickly in 2005!
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