| Carenza's Caravan proudly presents...... "The Tantric Tales of il Troubadore" Friday, August 27th at the Rex Doors open at 7:30 Show starts at 8pm Discount Tickets on sale at the Rex website |
featuring..
Sadiqa: Maleh U FilFil Sahra Saidi Raks Araby
JoAnna Abel (PA) - Fire Dance
Kari Merlina (PA) - Miserlou
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania dance troupe Sadiqa brings its own innovative sense of Middle Eastern Dance to the stage.
Their unique approach to this ancient artform is a fusion of traditional and contemporary movement complimented by a
variety of music whether live or recorded. Their elegant and fluid dancing combined with sharp, defined movement
shows this duos precision and charm.
Amber Nagy (PA)
Amirah (IN) - Sacred Land
Amirah began her dance journey at the age of 3, and has passionately explored the art form ever since. After studying
ballet, hip hop, and predominately modern dance for over 10 years, she found belly dance and has never looked back.
While she predominately performs tribal fusion styles, Amirah enjoys studying and performing all styles of belly
dance. Her personal style is a fusion of modern, hip hop, and pop and locking, fused with tribal stylizations. As a
teacher, Amirah focuses on technique and muscle control as a foundation to all forms of the dance. She concentrates
on teaching her students concepts which they can apply many different ways to help inspire them to hone in on their
own style. Amirah is also quite passionate about playing music, and is a member of Indy’s 16th century rock band, Il
Troubadore, with whom she dances and plays Middle Eastern clarinet, dumbek, and riq.
Amirah will be teaching a workshop on Saturday!
Berna (PA) - Milise Mou/Right Round
Berna is a professional belly dance instructor, performer, and choreographer in Pittsburgh, PA. Middle Eastern Dance,
aka Bellydance, is alive and vibrant in Pittsburgh!
Dunya (IN) - Calle Ocho
Dunya is a member of Tantric Trio and a founding member of Carenza's Caravan.
Jemeena (PA) - Boos Shoof/Mevlana
Jemeena has been dancing all of her life. Her mother was a professional dancer & instructor and exposed Jemeena to a
variety of dance styles at a young age. She fell in love with Middle Eastern Dance several years ago and has had the
good fortune to be able to study under many skilled and respected dancers. She teaches weekly classes and performs at
events throughout the area. Jemeena is thrilled to share her love of this dance with you.
JT (PA)-Hosanni
JT discovered American Tribal Style Belly Dance in 2003 where she danced with In Your Dreams Dance Ensemble in
Lincoln, NE under the direction of Barb Sorenson. In 2006, In Your Dreams became Benu Dance Company performing
and teaching workshops all over the United States. She later moved to Pittsburgh, PA where she became a member of
the award winning Khafif Music and Dance, bringing her ATS background to mix with their world fusion style. JT
teaches at the Khafif Studio, offering American Tribal Style and Improvisionational Style Dance.
Liz (IN)
Liz has an untamed fire and passion for Tribal Fusion Belly Dance! For her seventh year and counting, Liz has been
dedictated to capturing the power, feminity, and joy of belly dancing! Liz is the owner and Director of Ancient Arts
Dance Studio and Daturra. She is a member of Tantric Trio and a founding member of Carenza's Caravan.
Unsuk (PA)- Ani Mori Nuse, Layali Al Sharq
Unsuk is a full-time mother and a part-time commercial model. She is a professional belly dance performer. She is a
member of the La Belle Sultana troupe led by Berna in Pittsburgh, and she has studied with other popular belly dancing
instructors including Carenza bint Asya. She performs as often as possible at local shows open to the public and also
enjoys other types of dancing. For example, she performed a Korean traditional fan dance at the Silk Screen Red
Carpet Gala held in Pittsburgh recently. In addition to dancing, she also designs and creates belly dance
costumes.
Zhenna (IN)
Zhenna is a member of Tantric Trio and Carenza's Caravan.
Sadiqa: Maleh U FilFil Sahra Saidi Raks Araby
JoAnna Abel (PA) - Fire Dance
Kari Merlina (PA) - Miserlou
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania dance troupe Sadiqa brings its own innovative sense of Middle Eastern Dance to the stage.
Their unique approach to this ancient artform is a fusion of traditional and contemporary movement complimented by a
variety of music whether live or recorded. Their elegant and fluid dancing combined with sharp, defined movement
shows this duos precision and charm.
Amber Nagy (PA)
Amirah (IN) - Sacred Land
Amirah began her dance journey at the age of 3, and has passionately explored the art form ever since. After studying
ballet, hip hop, and predominately modern dance for over 10 years, she found belly dance and has never looked back.
While she predominately performs tribal fusion styles, Amirah enjoys studying and performing all styles of belly
dance. Her personal style is a fusion of modern, hip hop, and pop and locking, fused with tribal stylizations. As a
teacher, Amirah focuses on technique and muscle control as a foundation to all forms of the dance. She concentrates
on teaching her students concepts which they can apply many different ways to help inspire them to hone in on their
own style. Amirah is also quite passionate about playing music, and is a member of Indy’s 16th century rock band, Il
Troubadore, with whom she dances and plays Middle Eastern clarinet, dumbek, and riq.
Amirah will be teaching a workshop on Saturday!
Berna (PA) - Milise Mou/Right Round
Berna is a professional belly dance instructor, performer, and choreographer in Pittsburgh, PA. Middle Eastern Dance,
aka Bellydance, is alive and vibrant in Pittsburgh!
Dunya (IN) - Calle Ocho
Dunya is a member of Tantric Trio and a founding member of Carenza's Caravan.
Jemeena (PA) - Boos Shoof/Mevlana
Jemeena has been dancing all of her life. Her mother was a professional dancer & instructor and exposed Jemeena to a
variety of dance styles at a young age. She fell in love with Middle Eastern Dance several years ago and has had the
good fortune to be able to study under many skilled and respected dancers. She teaches weekly classes and performs at
events throughout the area. Jemeena is thrilled to share her love of this dance with you.
JT (PA)-Hosanni
JT discovered American Tribal Style Belly Dance in 2003 where she danced with In Your Dreams Dance Ensemble in
Lincoln, NE under the direction of Barb Sorenson. In 2006, In Your Dreams became Benu Dance Company performing
and teaching workshops all over the United States. She later moved to Pittsburgh, PA where she became a member of
the award winning Khafif Music and Dance, bringing her ATS background to mix with their world fusion style. JT
teaches at the Khafif Studio, offering American Tribal Style and Improvisionational Style Dance.
Liz (IN)
Liz has an untamed fire and passion for Tribal Fusion Belly Dance! For her seventh year and counting, Liz has been
dedictated to capturing the power, feminity, and joy of belly dancing! Liz is the owner and Director of Ancient Arts
Dance Studio and Daturra. She is a member of Tantric Trio and a founding member of Carenza's Caravan.
Unsuk (PA)- Ani Mori Nuse, Layali Al Sharq
Unsuk is a full-time mother and a part-time commercial model. She is a professional belly dance performer. She is a
member of the La Belle Sultana troupe led by Berna in Pittsburgh, and she has studied with other popular belly dancing
instructors including Carenza bint Asya. She performs as often as possible at local shows open to the public and also
enjoys other types of dancing. For example, she performed a Korean traditional fan dance at the Silk Screen Red
Carpet Gala held in Pittsburgh recently. In addition to dancing, she also designs and creates belly dance
costumes.
Zhenna (IN)
Zhenna is a member of Tantric Trio and Carenza's Caravan.
| The Tantric Trio |
Carenza bint Asya (PA)
Zhenna (IN)
Dunya (IN)
Zhenna (IN)
Dunya (IN)
| Jon Silpayamanant Paul Radecki Robert Bruce Scott Amirah |
| Join us Saturday, August 28, 2010 for a workshop with Amirah - the Borg Queen of Bellydance! & later that evening a Hafla!! |
