Photos, upcoming events, past events, and video information.

 

Educational Links and Organizations

Guild of Oriental Dance - at the heart of the Minnesota Near East dance and music community, the Guild provides information, guidelines, seminars and support resources for local students, enthusiasts and professionals.

Mizna - Mizna's mission is to bring Arab American arts to life, to support the vision of Arab American artists, and to reflect a depth, breadth and humanity of Arabs everywhere.

Shira's Art of Middle Eastern dance information site

IAMED (BellyDance.org) - Belly Dance DVDs, History, Photos, Events and More!

 

Supporting Organizations and Individuals

Springboard for the Arts - Springboard's mission is to cultivate a vibrant arts community by connecting artists with the skills, contacts, information and services they need. They offer workshops and services for artists and emerging non-profit arts organizations.

Joanna & Chad Lessard's Fred Astaire Dance Studio - Want to learn to ballroom dance? Check out our find friends at the Fred Astaire studio, home to many of the Aalim School classes. Our thanks to the Lessards for their cooperation and support.

Rhythm and Shoes Dance Studio - Children and teen dance programs in tap, jazz, lyrical dance, hip-hop, and more! The Aalim School is also proud to teach adult belly dance classes in the Rhythm and Shoes studio!

MirahAmmal.com - Mirah's private web site. The site includes Mirah's personal public performance schedule, writings and photos, and a log-in area for her students.

AmarasDance.com - Amara's private web site.

BellyDanceAmina.com - Amina Beres's private web site.

 

Resources

Egyptique Imports - The local source for Egyptian art, fine jewelry, decor, books, and other goods. They also carry a limited supply of hip scarves, galibayas, and dance/music items. The owner, Grace, is also a local dancer (formerly the featured dancer at Java Restaurant.) Two locations: South Minneapolis (58th & Nicollet) and Midtown Global Market (Fridays and Saturdays.)

Grand Jete - Source for dance shoes, leotards, and other general dancewear, located on Grand Avenue in St. Paul.

Sara Cura - Jewelry, scarves, DVDs, finger cymbals, half-sole dance shoes, gifts, tribal goods, and other wonderful things! They now have a beautiful storefront in Dinkytown--check them out! Sarah is also a henna artist and is available for appointments in her shop.

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P.O. Box 19342

Minneapolis, MN 55419

612-703-7002

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