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HENNA GARDEN-Cynthia Ann McDonald has moved to Las Cruces. She is an excellent Henna Artist who has been at our Renaissance Fair for years.
(602) 677-5598 hennabycyn@yahoo.com

Jewell's web page
Is the web page for the Jewell's of the Desert Dance Troupe.

Events sponsored by My Place Jewell
Rio Grande Theatre
211 N Downtown Mall
Las Cruces, NM 88001
New Date March 3rd so mark your calendars.
Las Cruces Renaissance Fair November 5th and 6th. If your group would like to perform in either event contact Jewell
575-639-1616 Las Cruces New Mexico
mail4jewell@yahoo.com
Because of the holidays call instructor first please.

Sun	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Spinning Guild Third Sunday of the month 1-4pm 1:30-3:30pm Hector Hip-Hop Belly dance 5:30-6:30pm $4.00 Donation Ginnia 903-312-8565 Sewing, spinning, and weaving classes on request Jewell 639-1616	9am-12pm 12:30-3:30pm 3:30pm4:30pm INST. KAREN-YOGA 575-882-4943 6-8PM $4.00 Donation Folk Dancing $2.00 Carolyn 8-9pm 9-10pm Beg. Tribal Breedlove Inst. 505-603-8494 $4.00 Donation Hip-hop private or groups on request Hector 575-640-4863	9am-10am Monina private MONINA (Dance exercise for women) 10AM-11AM The cost is $2.00 TAIJI QIGONG DANCE Class INST. Mei Ling 575-382-8978 11AM-12:30PM $2.00 Donation Call to register 12:30pm-3:30pm 4pm-5 pm Beg. Tribal Breedlove Inst. 505-603-8494 $4.00 Donation JEWELLS Beginning Belly Dance INST. JEWELL 5:00-6:00PM 575-639-1616 $2.00 Donation Call to register 6-6:30pm Jewell/Heartbeat Rehearsals MONINA (Dance exercise for women) 6:30pm-7:30pm The cost is $2.00	9am-10am MONINA (Dance exercise for women) 10AM-11AM The cost is $2.00 11am-12;30PM 12:30-5PM Mom & Daughter Belly dance 4:00-4:45pm Inst. Suhaila $2.00 per person INST. SUHAILA BELLYDANCE YOGA $5.00 a class 5-6pm BELLY DANCE MODERN EGYPTIAN 6PM-7PM $5.00 per class Call to register Beg. Belly dance INST. Ginnia 7:30-8:30PM $4.00 Donation 903-312-8565 Call to register	TRI-WEAVING CLASS 9AM-12PM CALL NANCY FIRST. 680-0791 $2.00 Donation Call to register 12:00pm-5pm 4pm-5pm Beg. Tribal Breedlove Inst. 505-603-8494 $4.00 Donation JEWELLS Beginning Belly Dance INST. JEWELL 5:00-6:00PM 575-639-1616 $2.00 Donation Call to register INST. KAREN-YOGA 575-882-4943 6-8PM $4.00 Donation Knitting and Crochet Lessons on request Davis 650-3490	9am-11am TAIJI QIGONG DANCE Class INST. Mei Ling 575-382-8978 11AM-12:30PM $2.00 Donation 12:30pm-3:30pm TRI-WEAVING CLASS CALL NANCY FIRST. 680-0791 $2.00 Donation Call to register 3:30-4:30pm private Monina INST. SUHAILA BELLYDANCE YOGA $5.00 a class 5-6pm BELLY DANCE MODERN EGYPTIAN 6PM-7PM $5.00 per class	9am-11am 11am-12pm 12pm-3pm Viviana Artsy Portraits 2-3PM SARAH 3-4pmRed Hats rehearsal Beginning Belly dance for Woman 4-5pm INST. JEWELL $2.00 Donation 575-639-1616 Mid-Eastern hand drum BEG. DRUM INST. JEWELL 5:00PM-6:00PM $2.00 Donation 575-639-2024 Flute Music & Lessons on request Ignacio 575-635-4709

How to do links listed can be found on Jewells of the Desert costume page
How to wrap a turban
How to wrap a sari
Who wears saris
HOW TO WRAP A SARONG
WRAP DRESS
HOW TO WRAP CONVERTIBLE DRESS
MAKE YOUR OWN CLOTHES
DANCE FANS
WINGS
BOLLYWOOD

Tribal Fusion- Rachel's SERPENTINE
http://youtu.be/W3zGbsTcxgo
Tribal-Fat Chance Bellydance
http://youtu.be/2FePZ4oPJPQ
Bellydance Show for Beginners-American Style
http://youtu.be/StGg7UKr-lE

MELAYA
http://youtu.be/TBgKkgc0YOQ
http://youtu.be/Cg42xTB26Dg

PERSIAN DANCE
http://youtu.be/1vi5fa2ZLwo

Afghan Dancer
http://youtu.be/gLflrGStfaY
http://youtu.be/EC0IMS0NxJY
http://youtu.be/ZhgbX1ZZxaw
http://youtu.be/5juKSuRTnCM
WHAT'S HAPPENING
JOIN THE CLASS!

INSTRUCTOR: Mary (filling in for Rosie Hoover)
STYLE: Tribal Fusion Bellydance
CLASSES: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30pm to 7:30pm
LOCATION: Multi-Purpose Rec Center 9031 Viscount El Paso, Texas 79925
For more information please call: Multipurpose Recreation Center (915) 598-1155



Jewels of the Desert
Jewels of the Desert and the Desert Heartbeats create a drum beat for Middle Eastern dancing Saturday at the 11th annual Hafla held at the Grapevine Vintage Cafe ballroom. The celebration included regional belly dancers, Middle Eastern food and music.
New Mexico State University student Brittany Breedlove shows off her belly dancing skills while performing at the 11th annual Hafla celebration held at the Grapevine Vintage Cafe ballroom Saturday. The Middle Eastern-themed event included music, food, henna tattoos and dancing by regional dancers.



01/28/2012 Bellydance Extravaganza at Chamizal National Memorial, El Paso, TX Belly Dance Extravaganza 2012, Dancers & Music from the Southwest, featuring Dance Alive and Special Guests performing to the music of Doug Adam & Light Rain, Jitano & the Desert Prophets & Sadaqah
Gala Performance-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial
Tickets: $10 at the door or in advance at 2120 Montana.Information: 566-1742 or 544-0364 March 2012


Tickets are now on sale for
We Are One Dance and Drum


The FLORALIA is HAPPENING! May 4-6, 2012 in New Mexico USA, International Dance Artists, SHOWS/CLASSES Guest Speakers on Exopolitics, Metaphysics and MORE (Stay Tuned)



Regular Performances



Fridays at Al-Zaituna’s in El Paso
With the Sisters of the Veil (Casey, Kareesha, Farasha, Ileana, Sheena,
Dayna, Kahramen and Tammy)
7:00 to 9:00pm
Al-Zaituna’s – 4172 N. Mesa, El Paso


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The Silver Dunes
Stephanie / Georgine
Sponsored by Shuvani Belly Dance Studio http://www.shuvani.biz/

Fridays at Bridges Bistro (formally known as Shiraz) in El Paso
Snake Charmer & The Belly Dancer, Nights of ShiraZ
7:30 to 8:30pm
ShiraZ, fine Persian Cuisine, 400 Montana El Paso TX, 915-315-6555