Belly Dancing

SUN. NOV. 20th 2011--12–2PM
With Khadija (Katrina Valenzuela)

The workshop includes an introduction to the art of belly dancing and is open to students at all levels, including participants with no prior dance training.

The cost for the workshop is $35.

Pre-registration is required by mail or phone. Please call 508-564-6165

Khadija (Katrina Valenzuela) trained in various forms of dance since early childhood, and learned Middle Eastern dance among family members and native dancers of Egypt. She has taught on Cape Cod since 1980 and performs at cultural events in the US and abroad. 

Khadija was guest performer at a reception in honor of former Secretary General Boutros Ghali at the United Nations. She has performed for Nile cruises and conferences in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, and Turkey & Greece.

While living in Egypt, Khadija participated in the mystical 'Zar' healing ceremony. She has studied Folkloric, Sufi, Dervish, Sword and Cane dance, blending the mystical aspects of these ancient dance forms. She also performs the Dance of Isis for sacred ceremonies. Since 1995, Khadija has produced a weekly TV show and the popular monthly event ‘Evening in Egypt’. Her classes are welcoming and humorous and her many successful students are a testament to her passion for teaching.

Khadija is a professor of Middle Eastern Dance & Culture and Conversational Arabic at Cape Cod Community College.