electric shimmy » bellydance

{Commercial Filming}

admin — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 21:27:13 +0000

So I was invited along with another bellydancer, Laylianah, to be in a promo commercial for the upcoming International Festival of Raleigh in September. It was alot of fun. We all met at Babylon in Downtown Raleigh. There was also a Flamenco dancer and some wonderful musicians playing Spanish Guitar. There were others there representing their countries and culture. Afterwards we took a couple photos outside. This will be my 4th year performing at the International Festival and it is always so much fun. I will be at the Dance Demo stage on Saturday from 1-2 pm and Sunday from 12:30-1 giving Bellydance demos. I will also be do a shimmy contest again this year and the winner gets a coinscarf!!! Lost Nomads will be performing some live Middle Eastern Music from 3-4 pm on Saturday so stick around for that too!!

{Sassool’s Birthday Party & Grand Re-Opening Celebration!}

admin — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 22:11:13 +0000

Sassool Cafe, Bakery & Market will be Celebrating Grandma Sassool’s Birthday and our Grand Re-Opening Celebration on Saturday August 9th!

Mounir Saleh recently celebrated Mother’s Day on May 11 by renaming Neomonde’s Strickland Road location to Sassool Cafe, Bakery & Market in honor of his mother, Cecilia. Cecilia was given the nickname Sassool by her father, as a child growing up in Lebanon.

To celebrate Cecilia’s upcoming August birthday, Sassool Cafe, Bakery & Market is hosting a birthday bash and grand re-opening celebration on Saturday, August 9. A portion of the day’s restaurant sales will go to Susan G. Komen North Carolina Triangle to the Coast in honor of Cecilia who is a breast cancer survivor.

Please join Sassool Cafe, Bakery & Market for the following festivities:

11am: Ribbon cutting ceremony followed by a birthday celebration and cake cutting for Cecilia.

11am-4pm: Block party in front of Sassool Cafe, Bakery & Market including a martial arts demonstration by Tiger’s Den, face painting by Revonne Carter, magic by Magic Roman, a bounce house, North Carolina beer samples from Double Barley Brewing, Susan G. Komen North Carolina Triangle to the Coast booth, music by DJ Pancakes and food samples from Sassool Cafe, Bakery & Market.

11:30am-1:30pm: Live jazz music by Diogenes Ruiz and dessert sampling by Angel’s Bakery.

5:30-8:30pm: Indoor festivities including wine sampling by Ararat Imports, music by the Lost Nomads, belly dancing, gluten-free dessert samples from JP’s Cupcakery, and food specials from Sassool Cafe, Bakery & Market.

{Dancing to Victory}

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:46:15 +0000

My husband is working on a new CD and there is going to be some GREAT music on it!!! So excited. Here is one of his newest songs titled ‘Victory’. This was taken at the Friday night hafla at Mickey Mulligans at the Down East Bellydance and Drum Fest 2014

Check out Afrit Temple on CD baby

Down East Fest

admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 01:19:02 +0000

This weekend is the 3rd Annual Down East Bellydance and Drum Fest in New Bern. I am so excited. The whole weekend is filled with workshops, music, dancing, and fun! I will be performing at the Friday night hafla to a brand new song by Afrit Temple and performing on Saturday live with the fabulous musicians!!

{Festival of Legends}

admin — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 02:07:02 +0000

Had a blast this weekend performing at Festival of Legends with the Lost Nomads. The weather was gorgeous! I even got to dance with a dinosaur!!

Photos by Matt Demmy

{16th Annual Lebanese Festival}

admin — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 02:30:45 +0000

The weather was beautiful this weekend. Saturday was the Lebanese Festival. Wonderful music, dancing, food.

Photos by Palani Mohan of PTMPhotography

Photos by Woodland Willow Photography

{Fullsteam Brewery in 2014}

admin — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 02:24:59 +0000

All the new dates for 2014 have been confirmed!! We are excited to be back at Fullsteam Brewery for another wonderful year. This event has really grown and we really appreciate everyone that comes out!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

{Costume revamp}

admin — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 05:01:18 +0000

I have a beautiful Green Sim Moda Evi, that I bought of Bhuz many years ago. It came with a black chiffon skirt sewn directly into the belt. I hardly ever wear it because I am not fond of the color combo. So, I ripped out the black chiffon and bought some pretty fabrics on sale at Joann’s for $30!! What a deal! I am going to make circle/ panel skirts. The base will be the satin/taffeta with the lace overlay. It changes the whole look of the costume. I am so excited!!

Here is the original costume:

New fabric:

{Neomonde Celebrates 2 yr Anniversary}

admin — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 04:48:12 +0000

Neomonde Café & Market (Strickland Rd. location only) will be
celebrating their TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY on Saturday, December 14th!

There will be bread and food sampling all day and wine sampling in the evening.

Live Christmas music by Carpe Diem Saxophone Quartet during lunch (11:30am-2:30pm). Middle Eastern music by the Arabic Ensemble during dinner (5:30pm – 8:30pm).

They will be giving 5% of their proceeds that day to Note in the Pocket, a local non-profit organization that provides clothing to needy children and families in Wake County.

ALSO: a FREE piece of walnut baklava that day to every customer with their purchase!

Join us for the celebration!

{Family Day at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University}

admin — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 01:32:27 +0000

Families can celebrate the Nasher Museum’s current exhibitions with hands-on art activities and a gallery hunt through the museum. Middle-Eastern music band The Lost Nomads will perform at 1 PM and 2:30 pm and I will be doing a bellydance demo. Activities are designed for kids ages 3-12 and their accompanying adults. All ages are welcome. Admission is free for this special family program.

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
2001 Campus Drive
Durham
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Family Day – 12:00- 4:00 pm