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Updated 12/9/09 9:45am |
Dance Weekly Workshops will be held in a private studio and various
locations throughout West Michigan.
(All workshops are 6-wk sessions unless noted otherwise.) MR = Minimum Requirement Needed
**(Minimum requirement to offer a workshop so call to reserve your spot today, size is limited)
6 week sessions (paid in advance):
1 workshop per week: $60.00/6
workshops
2 workshops per week: $108.00/12
workshops
3 workshops per week: $153.00/18
workshops
Walk-in: $15.00/1
workshop
Private: $45.00/1
workshop (2 people $30 each person)
Private for Current Students: $30.00/1 workshop (2 people $20 each person)
If you miss your
regular BD workshop you may make it up at one of our
other BD workshops during your 6 week session or you will
forfeit the class fee for that session.
If you weekly
workshop falls on a Holiday, you will need to make up that class within your
session (no
workshops on
Holidays.
Morning, Afternoon & Evening Middle Eastern Dance
(BellyDance) Workshops Available
Please
contact me if you are interested in taking a weekly workshop at a different day
& time. Thanks, Sharon
Johara Dancers Rehearsal
1:30-4:30pm
Fruitport
Eagle’s
BellyDance Beginner ** (Various Styles) Space Available!
6:00-7:00
pm
465 W. Broadway (Muskegon Hts. Eagle’s Oval Room)
7:30-8:30pm
Žahirah’s
Dance Studio
1074
Hendrick Road
Norton Shores
Tuesday
BellyDance Beginner Basics** Walk-ins Welcome Space Available MR (3) Call to register (231) 557-8304.
Class will begin when minimum is met.
Call to register (231) 557-8304.
10:00-11:00
am
Žahirah’s
Dance Studio
1074
Hendrick Road
Norton
Shores
BellyDance Beginner Basics** Walk-ins Welcome
Call to register (231) 557-8304. Space Available! MR (3) Call to register (231) 557-8304. Class will begin when minimum is met.
6-7pm
Žahirah’s
Dance Studio
1074
Hendrick Road
Norton
Shores
6-7:00pm
Žahirah’s
Dance Studio
1074
Hendrick Road
Norton Shores
BellyDance Beginner Basics ** Walk-ins
Welcome MR (5) Call
to register (231) 557-8304. Class will
begin when minimum is met.
7:45
– 8:45pm
(Grand Haven Eagles Upstairs)
Grand Haven
Mixed Level** Walk-ins Welcome Space Available!
6:30-7:30pm
Call for location.
BellyDance for Beginners
MR (3) Call to register (231) 557-8304. Class will begin when minimum is met.
6-7:00pm
Žahirah’s
Dance Studio
1074
Hendrick Road
Norton Shores
BellyDance for Beginners Walk-ins
Welcome Space Available! Next Session Starts
Jan. 9, 2010
Call to Register: (231) 557-8304
9:00-11:00am
Žahirah’s
Dance Studio
1074
Hendrick Road
Norton Shores
No Workshops Scheduled at this time.
If you
would like to have a Dance Workshop started in your area
Contact Sharon at (231) 557-8304
“Žahirah” (Sharon) Bio:
Sharon started dancing at the age of 5. Coming from a Russian Ballet
background Sharon has studied many types of dance including Tap, Jazz, Toe,
African, Modern, and Dancercise w/Sharon. She started taking Belly Dance in the
1970’s and rediscovered her passion for it in 2003. She is a Dance Major from MCC and has taught Russian Ballet, Tap,
Jazz, Dancercise w/Sharon, and Belly Dance. She has taught dance in California
and Michigan. Her stage name is
“Žahirah” which means, luminous, shining. She has studied with Thornton School
of Dance, Judith Brooky, Linda Jones, Christina Tejchma, Cyrena White, and
Laura Armenta. Sharon has also taken intensive workshops with Yesmina, Bozenka
(2000 Miss America of Belly Dance and one of the Bellydance Superstars),
Jillina (Choreographer for the Bellydance Superstars and one of the Bellydance
Superstars), Rachel Brice (one of the Tribal Bellydance Superstars), Suhaila
Salimpour, Amaya from New Mexico (formally from Muskegon), Karim Nagi from
Egypt; currently living in Boston, Amel Tafsout, Amar Gamal (from Bellyqueen
& Bellydance Superstars), Megha Gavin from Devyani, Carolena Nericcio
from Fat Chance Belly Dance and Crystal Dunlap from Unveiled & Bellyqueen.
To enhance her performances and classes, Sharon continues her education in Middle
Eastern Dance by taking many intensive workshops throughout the year from
highly respected and talented national & international instructors. In 2007 she received her GS Certification
w/FCBD for American Tribal Style Belly Dance (ATS). Sharon
currently has weekly workshops for Belly Dance in Muskegon, Grand Haven,
Montague/Whitehall area. In 2005 Sharon
started the dance troupe called The Johara Dancers, which translates to The
Jewel Dancers. Venues include the Grand
Haven Eagles, University Park Assisted Living, Hume Home, MCC, Reeths-Puffer
High School, Muskegon Heights Middle School, Spring Lake Library, Lakeside
Eagles, various VFW’s, Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, various other
Nursing & Assisted Living Homes in Spring Lake, GR, Grand Opening of
Klingman’s Furnature “Twilight Shines” for Senior Neighbors of GR, St. Mary’s
Church, and many other private parties.
Žahirah has been a Guest
Performer at Mezze Café’ & Cabaret in Grand Rapids numerous times. The
Johara Dancers look forward to expanding their performances throughout Michigan
in 2009. The troupe dancers are Žahirah, Artistic Director, Choreographer,
& Performer, Lisa, & Tracy Performers.
Resume
Sharon Gabris “Žahirah” (231)
557-8304 rubyeagle@verizon.net
O b j e c t i v e
To strengthen the tradition of Belly Dance
and educate the public on this mesmerizing art form.
T h e A r t s E m p l o y m e n t & V e n u e H i s t o r y
RTC Gift Shop & Wellness Center, Muskegon, MI:
Owner, Reiki Master/Teacher, Massage Therapist (1999 - present)
RTC Gift Shop & Wellness Center, Muskegon, MI:
Belly Dance Instructor (2003 - present)
Johara Dancers, Muskegon, MI:
Artistic Director, Belly Dancer (2005 -
present)
Diane’s School of Dance, Grand Haven, MI:
Belly Dance Instructor (Winter 2006 - present) Rent Space
Mezze’s Café & Caberet, Grand Rapids, MI:
Guest Belly Dancer (June 2006 - January 2007)
Lakeshore Academy of the Arts, Muskegon, MI:
Belly Dance Instructor (July 2004 – September 2006) Rent Space
Grand Haven Eagles, Grand Haven, MI:
Belly Dancer (2005 - present) Periodic Performances
Lakeside Eagles, Muskegon, MI:
Belly Dancer (2005 - present) Periodic Performances
VFW’s, Muskegon, MI:
Belly Dancer (2006 - present) Periodic Performances
White Lake Eagles, Whitehall, MI:
Belly Dancer (2007 - present) Periodic Performances
Muskegon Community College, Muskegon, MI:
Belly Dancer (2006 - present) Periodic Performances
Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, Muskegon, MI:
Belly Dancer (June 2007)
Private Parties, Muskegon, Oceana & Ottawa Counties, MI:
Belly Dancer (2005 - present) Periodic Performances
Muskegon Hts. Eagles, Muskegon, MI:
Belly Dancer (2009 - present) Periodic Performances
DancExercise w/Sharon, Bay Area, CA:
Dance & Exercise Instructor (1982 - 1984)
Hume Home, Muskegon, MI:
Belly Dancer (2005 - present) Periodic Performances
Knollview, Muskegon, MI:
Belly Dancer (2007 - present) Periodic Performances
The Terraces @ Maple Grove, Grand Rapids, MI:
Belly Dancer (2008 - present) Periodic Performances
The Lodge @ Maple Grove, Grand Rapids, MI:
Belly Dancer (2008 - present) Periodic Performances
The Woods @ Maple Grove, Grand Rapids, MI:
Belly Dancer (2008 - present) Periodic Performances
Riverside Nursing, Grand Haven, MI:
Belly Dancer (2008 - present) Periodic Performances
Sanctuary at the Park, Muskegon, MI:
Belly Dancer (2007 - present) Periodic Performances
Sanctuary at the Oaks, Muskegon, MI:
Belly Dancer (2007 - present) Periodic Performances
Brookhaven, Muskegon, MI:
Belly Dancer (2008 - present) Periodic Performances
Metron of Lamont, Lamont MI:
Belly Dancer (2007 - present) Periodic Performances
Freemont Transitional Health Services, Freemont, MI:
Belly Dancer (2008 - present) Periodic Performances
Northcrest, N. Muskegon, MI:
Belly Dancer (2008 - present) Periodic Performances
Newaygo Medical Facility, Freemont, MI:
Belly Dancer (2009 - present) Periodic Performances
Christian Care, Muskegon, MI:
Belly Dancer (2009 - present) Periodic Performances
Senior Sing A Long, Grand Rapids, MI:
Belly Dancer (2005 - present) Periodic Performances at various locations
(corporate)
Private Dance Studio, Burlingame, CA:
Dance Instructor (1982 - 1983)
E d u c a t i o n
Thorton School of Dance, Muskegon, MI:
Dance Student (1960 – 1970)
Associates of Arts Degree from Muskegon Community College (Dance
Major)
Muskegon, MI (1977)
Completed Reiki Teacher Training with William Lee Rand & Arjava
Petter,
International Center for Reiki Training, Southfield, MI (1999)
Massage Therapy Training from Esalen Institute
Big Sur, CA (2000)
Lymphatic Drainage Training from Upledger Institute
MI (2000)
GS Certification ATS (American Tribal Style) Bellydance
Fat Chance Bellydance of San Francisco, CA (workshop in Georgia) (2007)
Intensive Workshops with:
Boženka, Amaya, Jillina, Rachel Brice, Karim Nagi, Suhailia Salimpour,
Amel Tafsout, Amar Gamal, Megha
Gavin, Carolena Nericcio and Crystal Dunlap. On-going education (2003-present).
Žahirah,
Johara Dancers & Student Dancers Performances:
October 8, 2009
Hume Home
1244 W. Southern Avenue
Muskegon, MI
Performance Time: 2:00pm
Johara
Dancers Performance
October 29, 2009
Chestnut Fields
5425 Chestnut Drive
Norton Shores, MI
Performance Time: 2:30pm
Johara
Dancers Performance
November 10, 2009
Klingman’s Furniture Store
28th Street
Grand Rapids, MI
“Twilight Shines”
Performance Time: Between 7-10pm (exact times TBD)
This is a benefit for Senior Neighbors
& Senior Sing Along.
Cost:
to be announced shortly
Johara
Dancers Performance
January 12, 2010
Heartland Health – Crestview
6225 36th Street S.W.
Wyoming, MI
Performance Time: 2:00pm
Johara
Dancers Performance
January 12, 2010
Tender Care
2786 56th Street
Wyoming, MI
Performance Time: 7:00pm
Johara
Dancers Performance
Up coming Events & Workshops:
January 30, 2010
The Johara
Dancers Invite You to Their
Winter Hafla and Gala Show!
January
30, 2010
Location: American Legion #9 (corner of Bus. 31 & Hoyt) 3408
Hoyt St., Muskegon
Doors Open at 7 pm
Meet & Greet: 7-7:30
pm
Ethnic Dinner Buffet: 7:30-8:45 pm
Dessert: During Gala Show Intermission
50/50 Raffle: Throughout the Evening
Open Dance Floor: 10:30-11 pm
Cash Bar:
(drinks must be purchased
by a member of American Legion or VFW)
Early Bird Cost: $30.00/per person (post marked by 1/9/10)
After 1/9/10 or at the
door Cost: $40.00/per person
Open to the Public. Space
is limited.
Checks made payable to: Sharon Gabris
A $30.00 fee will be charged on checks returned due to ISF
(Insufficient Funds)
Mail payment (with form) to: 1074 Hendrick Rd., Muskegon, MI 49441
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Name: Number of Tickets:
Address: Phone: ( )
Member of an American Legion or VFW: Yes No
Aerie Number:
NOTE: If you are a member make sure to bring your
card to the event.
Payment Enclosed Total: For Directions or Questions Call: (231) 557-8304
Winter
Hafla Menu (subject to vary):
Feta Cheese Platter
Hummus
Fattoush (Salad)
Loubie bi Zeit (Veggie)
Couscous (Pasta)
Indian Roasted Potatoes (Starch)
Stuffed Falafel (Vegetarian)
Kafta Moroccan Style (BBQ Meatballs)
Spiced Chicken (Vegetarian)
Bakalava or a Variety of Ethnic Pastries
(Yummy’s)
R.T.C.
Gift Shop & Wellness Center offers a
unique gift shop (stones, crystals, tarot, essential oils, books, CD’s, &
much more)
including all your Bellydance treasures
(workout clothing, student costumes, professional costumes, wings, swords,
zills & more).
We also have fantastic incense from
India, CD’s, essential oils, stones & crystals, books & much more!
Call to schedule your private shopping
visit: (231) 557-8304.
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