Hip Hop Workshop with Choreographer Antony Ware

Hip Hop dance is a well-known and exciting dance art that can be seen just about everywhere in mainstream music and media today. Artists develop their skills in many unique fashions and have, in recent years, shared that knowledge with dance enthusiasts worldwide. Pera Dance and Event Studio is proud to host one of Atlanta's top Hip Hop Choreographers in a workshop this February 2012.

Antony Ware is often described as the "Ultimate Performer." Based in Atlanta Georgia, one of the world's hip hop dance hotspots, his fan base has grown tremendously making him widely sought after.

Register for the workshop

All participants  must register for the workshop to participate using the link above. $25 in advance and $35 at the door
You can send payment to info@peradance.com

Hip Hop Workshop -February 11th 2012
Instructed by Choreographer Antony Ware
Pera Dance and Event Studio
1015 Collier Rd. Suite B Atlanta GA 30318
3:30-6pm

Pera Dance and Event Studio 2012!!

We are ready for 2012 with lots of workshops and fun events! Here's our Winter Class and Event Schedule! Check it out! Join us in the studio for some awesome fun!

Bellydance & Events:
7 Jan: Best of Bellydance 7pm $12 at door
14 Jan: World Bellydance Alliance featuring Alicia of BellyCraft
28 Jan: So You Think You Can Model -call for tickets & info 404.355.0807 (post poned til March 2012)

Mondays

             Zumba 7pm with Lawanda The Fitness Diva

Tuesdays

open for weekday workshops and dance club events

Wednesdays

Zumba 7:30pm with Lawanda The Fitness Diva

Thursdays

Bellydance 7pm with Aya of Istanbul

Enjoy the Bellydance Specials this fall: 8 classes for $25 or unlimited month long for $60 (use paypal link below to purchase, bring your receipt and receive your class card)

Fridays

Open for workshops and studio rentals

(great place for parties, dance and rehearsals)

Saturdays

Hoopdance 11am with Rebecca Deshon 
 Bellydance w/Turkish Romany Basics 12pm with Aya

Zumba 1pm with Lawanda The Fitness Diva

Sundays

Open for rentals. Inquire at 404.355.0807

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Party with us all year long! Host your event here at our studio!

Also available by request

• Arabic, French and Portuguese language tutorials (for students)
• Persian Folkdance for beginners (Bandari and Classical)
• Arabic Debke and Folkdance for beginners and intermediates (Palestinian and Maghrebi) *Call the studio on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6pm-8pm to book in advance. 404.355.0807 

The Best of Bellydance 2012 *Bellydance Competition*

Calling all bellydancers! It's your turn to sparkle and spin this holiday season! Pera Dance will host the 2011 Best of Bellydance! Competition will be Saturday 7 January from 6:30pm-9pm. Bellydancers will showcase the best of their bellydance capabilities.

Requirements:
Each dancer is asked to put as much into their presentation as they possibly can to show their skill and knowledge of the Middle Eastern and African regions and the people who live there. Fusion/TribalFusion/American Tribal Style artists will showcase their ability to mix and incorporate the regions into modern aesthetics. It's a great challenge but we know Atlanta is up to the task!
Competition is all inclusive for all levels of bellydance. 1 Grand Prize of $200 plus 2nd & 3rd place gifts and giveaways!

Dancers will be judged on:

• Skill, ability to execute the basics of bellydance

• Costume choice

• Cultural representation or Fusion Recognition: ability to convey to the audience what genre you represent or which genres you are fusing

Rules:
You must be over 18+ years of age
Both Males and Females are welcome
Presentation is limited to 5 minutes max
No flames or liquids as props

Must pre-register by 1 January
$35 before 24 December and $45 thereafter (up to the 1st of Jan)

Doors open at 6:30pm
Competition begins at 7pm
Cost is $7 to attend as a guest, $12 at the door
Must be at least 8 years of age to attend

Best of Bellydance 2011
Doors at 6:30pm, competition at 7pm
Pera Dance Studio
1015 Collier Rd. Atlanta GA 30318
404.355.0807
Must pre-register to participate
Please Use Paypal or pay in person M-Sat before 5pm

(if link does not direct you to paypal, feel free to log onto paypal and submit your registration payment to sales@missbellydance.com w/a Competition Entree or Audience in the reference line) Please email peradancestudio@gmail.com for an entry form. You must complete an entry form (which asks for your paypal confirmation/reference number) to be put on our the line up for the event.

Najm Al Cairo Comes to Pera Dance

Pera Dance is proud to be the event facility for Najm al Cairo featuring Aleya! Next Sunday the 13th  November in West Buckhead Atlanta, all are welcome to come and be apart of an Egyptian dance workshops with this great raqs artist! Our resident Raissa Andye spoke to Aleya in an exchange fostered by Saniyah Raks some weeks ago. She also viewed a video of this artist and here's what she had to say:
"I was impressed with her skill, movement and overall spirit. She is what you expect from Egypt. Strong, full of energy and all around someone you enjoy watching. I did take more than one look at her videos because I was engulfed in her style. As for her overall demeanor and attitude, which is something very important to consider if you plan to spend any length of time with someone, I was very happy with it. If a person communicates with you  via email with emoticons and colloquial expressions it certainly helps you get the feel of what kind of person they're going to be face to face.  Oftentimes, an email is the first impression. And in this case she is someone that I would want to work with and study from to drill and pick up new skills. I found Aleya to be pleasant and eager to be "on board," ready to make new friends and I'm excited about meeting her in person next week."

Najm al Cairo will present the workshop from 12:30pm-2:30pm at your home for International Dance, Pera Dance Studio. Aleya will have costumes and the store will also be open as it is whenever there is an event taking place. So attendees should be able to get a great deal of instruction and take a treat or two home for themselves.
More about Aleya
She is noted for working with Adam Basma, who is a huge name in Middle Eastern Dance. Not only is he talented but he puts on one heck of a show. And having someone from his group in our studio is just a thrill and an honour. Aleya also has  a fun blog. Take a moment to read about this dancer and her day to day activities...life in Cairo and a peek at what it was like being a dancer during the Arab Spring. She used to live in Los Angeles and moved to Cairo in order to immerse herself into the actual culture. For those who write us continuously asking how to merge into Arab culture, Aleya is a great example of one who does that. She speaks Arabic (or at least she did with Andye) and is very appreciative of ethnic cultures, understanding clearly that its best to get the lessons directly from the locals. So come share in her knowledge and skill. Gain a better  understanding of what it is like to live and work abroad in a coveted entertainment industry and most important have fun doing it!

Many thanks to these great groups here in Atlanta for promoting Cultural Awareness through dance and business exchange.

Turkish Romany, Bellydance Special 1 September -1 December 2011

Join us every Thursday and Saturday to get a great bellydance workout and lesson from our very own Turkish native Aya of Istanbul. Aya has had the blessing of growing up multi-cultural with time in both Turkiye (Turkey) and the United States. Fluent in Turkish and English she relays to students the extra special information and song translations so that everyone covets from the culture.

Each Thursday the class will go over basic moves as well as advanced bellydance techniques to push each person to the next level in their dance education. It's more than just a little shimmy here and there it's a full on double impact bellydance class that you won't forget.

Back by popular demand is our Turkish Romany Raqs Hour. Saturdays are dedicated to Turkish Romany rhythms and technique. Everyone gets a chance to dance and feel the difference between the bellydance you might see everyday and that which is straight from the culture. It's a marvelous time to get moving. All of this is only $25. That provides you with 4 classes in Global Bellydance and 4 classes with Turkish Romany Rhythms. Get in on this great deal today buy purchasing this special online.

Get your Bellydance 8-class card right here:

We look forward to seeing you at Pera Dance!
Bellydance Special
1015 Collier Rd Atlanta GA 30316
404.355.0807

FAQs:
Do I have to go to the class every week?
A. No. The classcard will not expire. If you miss a class during the 8 weeks you can pick up anytime. Each class goes over a different technique and you will not fall behind.

Can I buy the card in person:
 A. Yes. Feel free to ask for the Bellydance Special at the registration desk located at the front of the store

What if I already have a class card? Do I need to buy a new one for this class:
A.No, you can use any current class cards toward your attendance of this class.

What do I wear?
A. comfortable clothing in which you can move around

Can my friend come and watch me take the class?
A. Everyone that enters the studio must have a class card. There is no spectator section of the class.

I have a child. Can they come?
A. Currently Pera Dance does not provide childcare. Please arrange for your little ones to have supervision at all times.

We love to host our local international community functions all year long. If you need a great space to entertain your friends, social group and family gatherings we're more than happy to host you at Pera Dance.

Studio space is 2000 square feet
Stereo system compatible with new media
Disco Ball and ceiling decor
Cushioned seating
Flexible Hours...including some holidays

Rental space fees vary depending on the date and the time. They start at $35 an hour for Monday-Friday before 2pm. And $40 on weekends. Inquire in person or over the phone. And don't forget to come by the studio for a tour!

 Pera Dance Studio
1015 Collier Rd.
Atlanta GA 30318
404.355.0807

Dancers' Costume Shop in House at Pera Dance

Dancers love to buy costumes and keep their wardrobe looking fresh and new. The great thing about Pera Dance is that it is owned and operated by the one and only top wholesale bellydance costume shop MissBellydanc.com! You can visit the on-site store and enjoy great savings for shopping in person. A full 10% off your final order in house when you mention the blog.

Check out the www.askmissbellydance blog and see for yourself!

http://askmissbellydance.com/2011/10/08/shopping-for-a-costume

stop by Pera Dance Studio
1015 Collier Rd Atlanta GA 30318
to save on great dance items!