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Students are always working on SOMETHING! Here are just a few of the recent accomplishments of thess dedicated dancers.

Sandra and Song of the Sand Headline SF Bay MECDA's Gala Event.

November 2010, Song of the Sand, Sandra's advanced student troupe, was invited to perform at SF Bay MECDA's annual Gala event. They closed the evening's show with an exciting Turkish suite. Thanks so much to everyone who worked so hard to make the evening a success! We all had a great time!

 

Maria wins the coveted title - Bellydancer of the Year, 2009!

In May of 2009, Maria won the Bellydancer of the Year Pageant here in Northern California. This event is one of the oldest bellydance competitons in the United States and dancers come from all over the world to compete for the title.

Maria began studying raks sharki with Sandra in 2004. As well as being a full-time mom to her 3 year old daughter, she practices tirelessly and brings an open attitude for learning to every class. Sandra is so grateful for the inspiration she provides to all the students coming up behind her. Keep up the good work, Maria! .

 

 

September - 2009
Rhea and Lara Win 1st and 2nd Place, Semi-Pro Category
Rhea and Lara, along with many other students, were in Lake Tahoe for Namira's first annual Jewel of the Sierra Bellydance Competition They placed 1st and 2nd respectivaly. Congratulations, girls!
And thanks to Namira for putting on such a beautifully organized event.

July - 2009
Lara Wins First Place, Headliner Category
Lara travelled to Ohio to compete in the Personal Best Middle Eastern Dance Competition, where she came in first in the Headliner Category (dancers who have danced professionally for less than two years). Congratulations, Lara!

Lara has been taking the competition circuit by storm for the last year, using it as a supportive place to practice her performance skills before moving into professional, paid performance jobs. She placed 1st in the Intermediate category at 2008's Double Crown Bellydance Competition and 1st place earlier that year in the Rising Star category of the East Coast Classic Bellydance Competition.