E-mail: ajsasamia@yahoo.de

E-mail: iorientaldancefesival@webafrica.org.za

Cape Town, South Africa

Cell.: 0027 73 8109208

Fax: 0027 86 512 8363

                           Belly  Power 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feast your senses on performances by students of

Ajsa Samia`s International Oriental Dancing School from Cape Town.

The belly dance students will perform a variety of styles on all levels,

from beginners to professional.

Ajsa Samia,

the international belly dance performer, teacher and choreographer will crown the performance.

This is not to be missed!

 

Ajsa Samia has been a driving force in the elevation of Culture in South Africa, especially in her forte – performing art in the form of Dance!  In all her work her focus is on the uplifting of society and the bonding of people across all divides.

Oriental Belly Dancing has become an integral part of the cultural scene in South Africa, providing opportunities for exercise, socializing and employment for women.

 

Women of all ages and weight can enjoy the benefits of belly dance.

 

At Ajsa Samia`s International Oriental Dancing Schools, woman of every, colour, shape and social background, enjoy each other’s company and dancing together.

 

The International Oriental Dancing School provides people with a great opportunity to learn one of the oldest kinds of dance forms for various reasons:

 

· Exercise to keep fit and look after general health

· Spiritual balance

· Social Interaction

· Build Self Esteem

· An opportunity to become a confident performer on your own

· An opportunity to be a part of The Oriental Dance Theatre, Palace of the Winds, performing Nationally and              Internationally

· An opportunity to become a professional belly dancer

· An opportunity to become a belly dance teacher

 

 

Ajsa Samia is also the director of The Oriental Dance Theatre, Palace of the Winds from Cape Town, which is the most professional Belly Dancing group in South Africa. As a registered non -profit organization, Palace of the Winds (NPO 052-395) is involved in lots of community work, organizing and supporting charity projects.

 

Ajsa Samia and Palace of the Winds are the initiators and organizers of the annual International Oriental Dance Festival in South Africa. The Festival is a charity event in aid of The Saartjie Baartman Centre for abused Women and Children in Athlone. Last year’s Festival was visited by approximately 15 000 people. The 4^th International Oriental Dance Festival will be held on 23 -25 October 2009 in Cape Town. The Festival opens with a spectacular Gala Evening on

 23 October 2009, where international and local professional belly dancers will perform.  The Fringe program will be held at the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town from 24-25 October 2009. There will be performances, workshops by international teachers, a bazaar, drumming…and much more.