Zemira

Bellydance event on Saturday, November 5th ONLY $5 .00

2011-10-31T09:00:00.000-07:00

6 days until
SF/BA MECDA Swap, Shop & Shimmy
on November 5th
at
Hillview Community Center Multipurpose Room
97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos, CA

Only $5.00 entrance to see a variety of dancers throughout the day as well as Shop & Swap.

A portion of the proceeds from the event, will be donated to Next Door, Solutions to Domestic Violence http://www.nextdoor.org/

Hope to see you all there!

2011-10-24T13:59:00.000-07:00

Halloween is around the corner but you can begin your Halloween celebration this Friday night at

Bean Scream
Halloween Bellydance Show in Sunnyvale, CA.

I will be performing around 8pm.

Hope to see you there!

Sizzling Summer Shimmies Friday Aug 26th

2011-08-20T15:00:00.000-07:00

The dancer line up is awesome!

Free Bellydance show 7pm to 10:30pm

August 2011 Bellydance Event

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Watch a video trailer here

Performing in Pleasant Hill on June 5th

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SF/BA MECDA Presents

Summer Dancers’ Night
Live Music by Al ‘Azifoon
at El Morocco Restaurant in Pleasant Hill
Sunday, June 5, 2011
6:30 pm

El Morocco
2203 Morello Ave. (at Taylor Boulevard)
Pleasant Hill, CA
925-671-0132 ~ www.elmorocco.net

Hafla Adira on May 14, 2011

2011-05-08T16:59:00.000-07:00

Swirl, the feisty belly dance trio composed of Davina, Bonnie Stensler and Myself (Zemira) will be performing at Adira Dance and Costume Saturday the 14th in the 3pm hour.

This is a free event... come early for the best seating.

Visit Adira's website for a complete list of performers. http://www.adiradance.com/dance_costume_s/A-EVENTS/Events.html

Adira Dance and Costume
1202 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 107
San Jose, CA 95125
Store Phone (408) 280-0110

Upcoming Bellydance Events

2011-05-07T11:25:00.000-07:00

Tribal Fest is in May 2011 in Sebastabol, CA - May 18 to - 22nd
website: http://www.blacksheepbellydance.com/tf11/

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Carnival of Stars ~ Fantasy Convention is on August 6th & 7th, 2011 in Richmond Ca.
I will be performing on Saturday August 6th in the 12 o'clock hour
website: http://www.carnivalofstars.com/home.htm

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Desert Dance Festival is an annual three day festival held in San Jose, CA.
Dates: September 23, 24 & 25
Website: http://desertdancefestival.com/

Swirl Performance, Sunday April 17, 2011

2011-04-03T16:49:00.000-07:00

This month in April on Sunday the 17th I'll be performing with the Troupe Swirl at the Bay Area Belly Dance Festival in Redwood City.

Swirl is a newly formed troupe with myself, Dawn Devine and Sayfiah.

Here is the event information:

Bay Area Belly presents

A Belly Dance Festival & Showcase

Sunday, April 17, 2011 ~ 11am - 6pm

Location: Angelica's Bistro

863 Main Street, Redwood City. CA

General Admission $10

~ Celebrate the Art of Belly Dance ~

Enjoy an afternoon watching bejewelled and serpentine belly dancers and shopping in the Bazaar

Non-stop dancing from Noon - 5:00pm!

Includes a live music set by Meridian Band

Bring your family and friends for an enjoyable day together!

Featured performers from all over the Bay Area include:

SABIBA, ALYNE, SAUSAN & COMPANY, TROUPE CELENE, HALA DANCE COMPANY, UNA, SISTER SIRENS, PALOMA, TROUPE ZAMBALITA AND MORE!

Contact information: http://www.bayareabelly.info

Bistro information: www.angelicasbistro.com

Performance from Love Raks ~ Bean Scene Feb 2011

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Upcoming performances March & April 2011

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On Saturday, March 12, 2011 I will be performing solo at Rakkasah Middle Eastern Dance Festival with the Bank Flowers of the Nile at 2:42pm.
Find the Rakkasah schedule here

Rakkasah Middle Eastern Dance Festival
Richmond Memorial Auditorium
24th and Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA

Friday March 11 - 7pm to 11pm
Saturday March 12 - 11am-11pm
Sunday March 13 - 11am - 8pm

Then in April I'll be performing with the Trio Swirl.

Swirl is a high energy trio performance with Davina, Safiyah & Zemira and our performance time is at 1:36pm.

Bay Area Belly
Belly Dance Festival in Redwood City
April 17th, 2011 11:00am - 6:00pm
website

Location: Angelica's Bistro
863 Main Street, Redwood City, CA 94063

Bay Area Belly is a festival showcasing Teachers & Students Of Middle Eastern Dance on the Mid-Peninsula

Bellydance show - Saturday November 13, 2010

2010-10-31T20:35:00.000-07:00

The San Francisco / Bay Area chapter of MECDA is hosting our Annual Gala Show & Festival on Saturday November 13, 2010.

Hopefully you can attend. Please print this page to utilize the below $8.00 admission coupon.

The Bean Scream - Halloween Belly Dance Show

2010-10-24T17:12:00.000-07:00

Paloma and the Staff of Lunatic Fringe Belly Dance Essentials are pleased to present the

Bean Scream
at the
Bean Scene

186 S. Murphy Ave
Sunnyvale, 94086

Join us for a spook-tackcular evening of belly dance in celebration of Halloween

FRIDAY OCTOBER 29 at 7PM

Wear your favorite costume and be prepared for a fantastic show featuring an assortment of the Bay Area's most popular performers. From students to professionals armatures, and instructors, our show has it all.

BOUTIQUE SPECIAL
HALLOWEEN SCREAM'EN SALE

Take 20% all regular priced merchandise all day Friday October 29

Special Event Hours: Friday October 29

11:30AM - 11:00PM

Hot Moroccan Nights Performance in San Jose

2010-09-06T22:12:00.000-07:00

Belly Dance Show performance
on
Thursday, September 9, 2010

86 N. Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113

Call to make reservations : 408-998-1059

Bellydance Festival THIS Weekend - Aug 7 & 8th

2010-08-04T21:58:00.000-07:00

I will be performing on Saturday, August 7th around noon.

Carnival of Stars is a
combination Belly Dance show and Comic Book Convention

Location for the show will take place in the
Richmond Auditorium in
Richmond, California.
August 7 & 8, 2010

Carnival of Stars Website

SATURDAY AUGUST 7
Doors open at 9am.
The show starts at 10am.
Doors close at 10pm.

SUNDAY AUGUST 8
Doors open at 9am.
The show starts at 10am.
Doors close at 10pm.

You oughta to be in pictures....

2010-06-07T20:29:00.000-07:00

The SF/BA MECDA club is hosting a photo shoot this Sunday with a great local photographer Oscar Cwajbaum.

Sunday, June 13, 2010 ~ Noon to 6 pm
Lunatic Fringe
182 South Murphy St., Suite A, Sunnyvale, CA
http://www.sfbamecda.org/

This is a great opportunity to have access to an excellent photographer and get some new publicity shots for your website, flyer, business cards, etc. I hope to have a new photo or two myself.

Oscan C. will be setting up a studio complete with backdrop and lights in the Lunatic Fringe Bellydance store in Sunnyvale, Ca. There are a couple sitting times left ~ if interested check out the SF/BA MECDA website for information on how to sign up and click here for the flier.

Swap Shop & Shimmy - Sunday, April 18, 2010

2010-04-13T20:45:00.000-07:00

SF/BA MECDA Presents
Swap, Shop and Shimmy
Swap-meet Style Shopping Extravaganza Hosted by SF/BAMECDA

Sunday, April 18, 2010 ~ Noon to 6:00 pm
Multipurpose Room ~ Hillview Community Center
97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022

The seller space is full! We have 20 sellers coming with a mix of Costumes, Pieces, Music, DVD's, Accessories, Jewelry, Supplies and Materials and UFO's (unfinished objects) -- Students - invest in basics, Dancers - create your next masterpiece. Teachers - bring your classes and pick up some new class music for a song.

Rummage Sale Prices - Bargains Galore - Sign-up-at-the-door to dance!

Gotta Dance?
The Hillview Community Center Multipurpose room has a small stage and we are planning a full line-up of performers. From 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm we will have booked an exciting lineup of featured dancers. From noon until 4:00 pm, there are two ways to take the stage at our event.

~ Take a Chance on Dance
For this event, we are keeping 1/3 of our dance slots open for at-the-door sign ups. So even if you don’t get a slot right away, come prepared. Bring costume and music (7 min.) on a clearly marked CD. We all might get lucky and see you perform.

Quick Directions
Take HWY 101 to San Antonio
Head West toward Los Altos
Turn LEFT on Hillview Ave. and park
Ample Free Parking!

Performance on Saturday March 13, 2010

2010-03-01T13:12:00.000-08:00

Three days of Bellydance

I'm performing at 2:08pm on the Cabaret Stage

Rakkasah West 2010
Rakkasah is back at the Richmond Auditorium for their 30th anniversary!

Richmond Memorial Auditorium
24th and Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA

Friday March 12 - 7pm to 11pm - $15
Saturday March 13 - 11am-11pm - $18
Sunday March 14 - 11am - 8pm - $18

View the schedule of all the performances here

Event Highlights from January 2009 SF/BA MECDA Showcase

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Bellydance Festival & Fundraiser ~ November 14 , 2009

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SF/BA MECDA Presents
Gala Show & Fundraiser
for Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence
Saturday November 14, 2009
11 am - 9 pm
Festival Dancing ~ Three Featured Showcases ~ Gala Show ~ Vendors ~ Food ~ Raffle

A portion of the proceeds for this event are donated to Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence

http://sfbamecda.org/

Visit our website http://sfbamecda.org/ to get a copy of the discount coupon @ $8 per person. If you only want to print just one page print the BACK page with the coupon and directions. Print as many copies as you need - one coupon is needed per person. Feel free to forward this to friends and family that you think might be interested in a full day event with live dance performances and vendors, and at $8 for the full day how can you beat that in this economy?!?

Also, I will be performing during the 6 -7 pm hour during in one of the Event Promoter Showcase

Belly Dance Show Friday November 30, 2009

2009-10-25T09:33:00.000-07:00

Paloma and the Staff for LUNATIC FRINGE Belly Dance Essentials are pleased to present

BEAN SCREAM 2009
at the
Bean Scene in Sunnyvale
Friday October 30 7pm-10pm

Slip into a parallel dimension with Bay Area Belly Dancers, as they take you on a surreal dance performance trip! Groovy costumes and supernatural shimmies are in order for the evening.

There is no cover charge and plenty of free parking, arrive early for best indoor and outdoor seating, the cafe serves hot drinks and delicious snacks. Invite your friends and family, there are several restaurants and lounges nearby to enjoy before or after.

Bean Scene: 186 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 408.738.4523
http://www.beanscenecafe.com

Lunatic Fringe: 182 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 408.732.2405

http://www.lunaticfringebde.com
Paloma: lunaticfrng@mindspring.com

Lunatic Fringe Boutique Event Special
For your last minute Halloween shopping needs the boutique will offer a 20% discount on all regular priced merchandise all day. October 30, Noon 'till 10 pm

Desert Dance Festival Sept 12 & 13

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Upcoming Performances

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Lunatic Fringe Belly Dance Essentials presents
Sizzling Summer Shimmies
Friday, August 14, 2009
7:00 pm
No Cover Charge
Location: Bean Scene 186 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale 94086

Desert Dance Festival
Saturday, September 12 & 13, 2009
Click here for event details
I'm performing on Saturday 12th with Pangia
Location: S.E.S.
Hall1375 Lafayette St.
Santa Clara , CA 95050

Hope to see you at one of these events!

Feel free to contact me with any questions

MECDA Spring Dancer Night ~ National Dance Week 2009

2009-04-19T11:16:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, April 26 2009 the SF/BA MECDA Chapter will host the Spring Dancer Night at Kan Zeman restaurant in Palo Alto, CA 6pm to 9 pm

Kan Zeman

Mediterranean dining in the heart of Palo Alto

274 University Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 328-5245

www.kanzeman.com

No Cover Charge
Affordable Dinner Options
Fundraiser Raffle for our next Gala Show

Come join us for an evening of fun, food and dance. We’re putting together a wonderful mixed line-up of professional performers, teachers, and talented amateurs.

www.sfbamecda.org - info@sfbamecda.org
Visit our website - Join Our E-mail list

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Stay tuned for upcoming Performance Dates....

Belly Dance Event in Palo Alto on 1/17/2009

2009-01-08T13:59:00.000-08:00

On Saturday, January 17, 2009 the SF BA MECDA Chapter will host the SF BA MECDA Gala Festival and Showcase in Palo Alto.

I am performing around 1:30 pm. I hope to see you there!

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SF/BA MECDA Gala Festival and Showcase
~ Fundraiser for Next Door: Solutions to Domestic Violence ~

All Dancers Confirmed for the 2009 SF/BA MECDA Gala Showcase
Visit our website for more information: www.sfbamecda.org

Saturday, January 17, 200910:00 am – 9:00 pm
Cubberley Community Auditorium4000 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto , CA 94303 Dance Festival & Gala ShowFestival Dancing :: Vendors :: Food & Fun
Ample Free Parking!
Festival Dancing ~
Starting at 10:30 dancers from all over the Bay Area will be performing.

Peninsula Instructor Showcase ~
This year, we've invited instructors from up and down the peninsula to come and showcase their skills in a special performance exhibition. We will have top-level dance professionals showcasing their talents. The Peninsula Instructor Showcase starts at 4 pm

Gala Evening Showcase ~
For our showcase this year, our committee came together and selected from a pool of dancers from throughout the greater Bay Area. 14 wonderful performers have accepted our invitation to dance. The Evening Showcase will begin around 6:30 pm

Please visit our website for more information: www.sfbamecda.org

Thank You

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Thanks to everyone who made it to the Carnivale of Stars.

It was great to see you there!

Don't forget to visit the SF/ Bay Area MECDA Chapter's 2009 Gala Show on January 17, 2009.

www.sfbamecda.org

Carnival of Stars November 8 & 9, 2009

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I am performing at the Carnival of Stars in November

My performance time is

Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 11am

Carnival of Stars is a combination Belly Dance Show and Comic Book Convention.

It takes place at: 22292 Foothill Blvd at Centennial Hall in Hayward, CA.

It's a two day event with non-stop professional Belly Dance performances and other entertainment, including panel discussions and a costume contest ~ complete with prizes!

Tickets are sold at the door on the day of the event for $15.00 ($5.00 admission for those under the age of 12).

I hope to see you there!
Zemira

July 2008 Belly Dance Performance

2008-06-24T22:01:00.000-07:00

UPDATE!

Unfortunately I will not be performing ~ I've come down with a cold that I can not shake. The show will still be fantastic even though I'm not dancing!

On Friday, July 11, 2008 I will be dancing at the

Sizzling Summer Shimmies

Paloma of Lunatic Fringe hosts a showcase of local dancers at the Bean Scene in Sunnyvale:

Bean Scene

186 Murphy Street

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

408-738-4523

There is no cover for this event ~ and it is easily accessible by Caltrain, and there is plenty of free parking close by.

For more info about the event: http://www.lunaticfringebde.com/