Belly Dance by Juanita   

         Pensacola, Florida

Belly dance is believed to have originated as part of ancient cultures. The dance & music evolved due to various influences, such as the mingling of women from different lands in harems, & as the Gypsies (Roma) traveled from India, through Central Asia, Egypt, the Middle East, North Africa, Spain, Greece, Turkey, Russia & the rest of Europe. The roots of Belly Dance are the same as for Middle Eastern Dance, but what most of what we see here in America have a blending of our own culture.

From the shores of ancient lands, the dance comes to the shores of Pensacola, Florida.

Area News / What's Happening Next...

December 4 & 5

Salute to Tribal:  Habiba's Ultimate Ghawazi Workshop, Gainesville, FL.  Two days of intensive immersion in Ghawazi and 2 shows. Produced by Zarifa Said. www.globaldancearts.com.

December 11

Pensacola International Folk Dancers meet, 7:00 - 10:00 PM.  Dance Unlimited, 211 W. Cervantes St., Pensacola.  Folk dances from around the world.  Everyone invited - No partner needed.  Contact:  Georgeanna at (850) 492-3956.

January 22, 2005

Amani Jabril of Atlanta, Georgia, and ANTONIS.  Amani will teach a North African drum solo and Antonis will teach Greek Line dancing.  Contact: zivadiva2000@yahoo.com.  Sponsored by the Zuri Dancers of Mobile.  

January 25

New beginner Middle Eastern Dance classes at Pensacola Junior College. Register through their Continuing Education program. (850) 484-1797. 10 weeks - $40. Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:00. #RO2304. 

For more info on Belly Dance in the Pensacola area, e-mail: Juanita@JuanitaJohns.net

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