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InstagramBill DAgostino2016-09-08T14:37:48-05:00

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American Legion Auxilary Benefit collaborated with Ancient Art’s troupe, Sabaya, tonight plus a few guest artists. Raising money for the veteran’s holiday gift program was @kerrierou , @kizcheerios @liztome702 @kris_cartin @sorayajamaldance @jeannine.faiella @tinamikaela @flowchad @erinmsylvia @crisoares and others not on insta or who came to show support. #bellydanceforcharity #bellydancetaunton #bellydanceancientartstudios

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Sabaya is a troupe with an incredible repertoire. Each dancer is unique and together they bring the world alot of joy. Some of the group is shown here rehearsing contemporary, Egyptian inspired stick dance at Ancient Art Studios. They are prepping to perform with our areas’ fine belly dance artists this Sat at the Clarion Hotel (940 Fall River Ave in Seekonk $20) Shakin’ 9 to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. 2pm showtime. Go Sabaya!!! @kizcheerios @liztome702 @kerrierou @kris_cartin

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Ancient Art Studios was my attempt to share what I learned and am learning about this exceptionally rich art form. Little did I know the studio and the many who come to it and the events that occur because of it would actually be my teachers in so many ways. Here I am, candles on my head, learning once again that the arts are the ultimate tool for forging and then celebrating our journeys. Also re-learning that blending traditions and cultures in the sprit of honoring all involved makes hearts sing and spirits rise. With gratitude for the lessons, the bonds, and the memories and connections in this photo. Blessings to @sheemalaugh and Jeff Dolan, @alwandanceensemble, @mohammedmejaour, and @emelitadeiulio a member of Alwan and also DJ running this party delightfully, and to all friends and family of Sheema and Jeff who were present. On we go.

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It’s not too late! Intermediated through pros will find these two classes challenging and fun! Take one. But together they empower each other. Discounts for bundling. Come try and see! #bellydanceclassestauntonma #bellydanceclassesraynhamma #bellydanceclassesbrocktonma #bellydanceclassesswanseama #bellydanceclassesseekonkma #bellydanceclassesri #bellydanceclassessouthernma

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Belly dance classes @ Ancient Art Studios In Berkley Ma. Unsung heroes welcome to find themselves here!

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@joc_a_boss rocked her restaurant debut last night. What a display of dedication to her passion even creating own costume from scratch! Ancient Art Studios salutes the courage and effort it took to learn the music, culture, and dance movements - Jocelyn is actually one of the founding members at AAS but only recently decided to take her years of study public. Sasha Chi was also sharing the bill with us and she was luminous as u can see. Sasha has studied mostly with @kaninahague And occasionally at AAS. Extended family is what we all feel like down here in RI and Southern Ma. Many just enjoy once a week class with non-performance ambitions. Many perform. All choices are valid and all are celebrated. Thank you all for coming to show support at @efendi_cafe produced by Mahdia. #ancientartstudiossacredspace #ancientartstudios #bellydance #bellydancetaunton #bellydancesouthernma #orientaldance

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Starts tonight. 6pm drills preps u for this choreography at 7. Or skip the bundle and come ready to work! (Each class can stand alone) Www.ancientartstudios!

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Tonight’s focus: Arabic music devise, “Call and Response”. Let’s have fun exploring 4 popular strategies for dancing “C and A”. This session we will focus on the Arabic selections our local bands play. Drop in or sign up for 10 weeks. Www.ancientartstudios.com #arabicmusic #bellydancetaunton #raqssharki #raqssharqi

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Classes begin next week. Beginners with no experience through working professionals, welcome! Join Aurel, Najla, and Kali as we time travel through history meeting lovely souls and seeing incredible places. Www.ancientartstudios.com #bellydance #orientaldance #southernbellydance #berkleymabellydance @kali_inbellydanceland @kerrierou @jeannine.faiella @sheemalaugh @tinamikaela

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There is science behind the art of improvisation. So many useful tools exist, in fact, that students take this course repeatedly as an ongoing lab. Intermediate to pro dancers find the environment and tools enlightening and empowering. If you seek to develop your artistry and honor Oriental dance as it came to us, through improvisation, spend some time with Improv Primer. Concrete methodology awaits. Next 10 week begins 9/9. Registration now open. www.ancientartstudios.com

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Congrats Belly Dance Fundamentals class and teacher @kali_inbellydanceland for the joy you brought us all last night. First drum solo for several in the class was a triumph! New class begins 9/11. Absolute beginners, jump in and make new connections with music, dance, culture, and yourself. www.ancientartstudios.com

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Thinking of the extreme privilege it has been to have fine training and exceptional musicians to grow with. To be an Oriental dancer (belly dancer) is to learn about the the birthplace of humanity and it changes you deeply. If I’d landed in any other region of the United States I’d have missed out on so much. Thank you to every contributor, patron, venue, dance teacher, and musician who generously shared with us and still does share. My life was saved by you. @georgemaalouf2005 @mohammedmejaour @billdago @pkampanelas

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Dresses and hip scarves and jewelry and props for Belly Dance from Egypt including my favorite designer Yasmin as well as other designers and consigned items from many dancers in New England. If you’d rather touch and try and Internet buy, please visit while everything is out. I cannot leave all the items out all the time because are use the space for dancing. Come Sunday, tomorrow, between 11 and 4 and you can enjoy self-care day and stay to explore these beautiful items. 590 Berkley St. Berkley mass.

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Not on social media lately but popping up to invite folks to enjoy @miladys808 @hollyferreira free refreshments $15 portraits ... in a self care mode. Dress up therapy on hand, should you wish to explore, including new jewelry, hip scarves, and costumes from Egypt. 590 Berkley St. Berkley, Ma www.ancientartstudios.com

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free yoga my @miladys808 and free henna by @hollyferreira bc self care is a necessity! Please RSVP so we know how many lemonades to have on hand :)

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Begin or sharpen up! #bellydancetaunton

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Classes start this week! Just back from Egypt. I missed studio and the energy of the women who come. I cannot wait to see and share with everyone! I plan to share, as liberally as possible, everything I learned, and am learning, with all classes.
MONDAY
The early Monday class works muscles related to movement of the week as a great way to sharpen technique and get strong at the same time.
Monday Hi Tech Combos will feature today's Mergence, the elegance of Egypt's Golden Era, and a few masculine stick combos from upper Egypt- take and use!
Improv class, last Monday night class, will focus on three-move combos and how fun they are and so much more (improv skills are teachable and fun).
TUESDAY
Early Drills class will require a stick and Zagat finger cymbals (we have both if you need them). Later Tuesday Choreography class will focus on Luxor related dances - YAY!
WEDNESDAY
Fundamentals with Kali is going to introduce or re-introduce folks to finger cymbals and focus on time honored moves we love in belly dance
THURSAY
Early Express class w Najla gives advanced dancers a turn, a finger cymbal workout, and a combo - yay!
Later Thursday’s class, Sabaya, is by audition only.
Packages exist if you want to combine a few classes. Please join Ancient Art Studios as this journey continues! Www.ancientartstudios.com

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Exploring belly dance history is a privilege I cherish deeply. Read blog post about this video here. https://www.ancientartstudios.com/and-raja-danced/?v=7516fd43adaa

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AAS’ Aurel and Kali tour early Egyptian cinema and cabaret sites where belly dance stars were born. @sahrasaeeda’s educational tour was extra blessed by including Shira.net whose research in this area is vast. #unforgettableeducation #cairobellydancehistory #firstegyptianfilmlayla #journeythroughegypt

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Off to our first lesson! #sahar #egypt

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