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Curriculum Vitae
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This page updated
9/30/2008
* Denotes documentation in
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As Noted in:
Sacred Woman, Sacred Dance: Awakening
Spirituality Through Movement and Ritual a book by Iris J. Stewart,
2000.
Daughters of the Goddess: Studies of
Healing, Identity, and Empowerment a book edited by Wendy Griffin, 2000.
"O" - The Oprah Magazine - October 2006 issue. Article by
Francesca Coltrera titled "Timeline of a Tummy". Page 208.
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On-going performance:
1993 - Present.
Performing at The Middle East Restaurant, Cambridge, MA
1993 - Present. Performing at
The Athenian Corner Restaurant, Lowell, MA.
On-going classes:
1990 - Present. Teaching
weekly classes in beginner through advanced belly dance at various locations.
2006 - Present. On
faculty at Boston University Dance Department teaching Foundations of
Belly Dance classes. Boston, MA.
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2008
9/21/2008 - Eastern
MA Pagan Pride Day.
Sponsored by
Eastern Mass
Pagan Pride Project. We presented a workshop "Ritual
Belly Dance".
Harold Parker State Park. North Andover, MA*
5/28/2008 - "In The
Belly of The Goddess: Belly Dance for Pregnancy
and Birth". Presentation at the ACNM 53rd Annual
Meeting and Exposition. Hosted by ACNM.
Sheraton Hotel. Boston, MA.
5/24/08 - Belly Dance
demonstration and mini class presented at the American
College of Nurse Midwives First Annual Women's Health
Expo. Hosted by ACNM. John B Hynes Veterans'
Memorial Convention Center, Boston, MA
5/1/2008 - Belly
Dance demonstration and mini class presented at "Celebrating Women Living a Vibrant Healthy Life"
- an annual community event hosted by
Massachusetts General Hospital. Charlestown Navy
Yard, Charlestown, MA.
3/29/2008 - Belly Dance demonstration
and mini class presented at
Mattapan Community Health Center
First Annual Dance for Good Health as part of the
Diabetes WeCare Program. Boys and Girls Clubs of
Boston. Dorchester, MA.*
2/28/2008 -
Foundations of Belly Dance workshop presented for
Endicott College Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
Endicott College. Beverly, MA. |
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2007
9/16/2007 - Eastern Mass Pagan
Pride Day. Sponsored by
Eastern Mass
Pagan Pride Project. We presented a workshop "Ritual
Belly Dance: The Four Elements".
Harold Parker State Park. North Andover, MA*
9/29/2007 -
BOLD Red Tent event. Performance of
"MotherBirth".
Sponsored by
BOLD Boston. Cambridge Family YMCA.
Cambridge, MA*
8/5/2007 - Sacred Woman Weekend:
Benefit for Jane Doe Inc. in memory of Melissa Namey. Performance of
"Crone". Sponsored by
Zehara. Middle East restaurant.
Cambridge, MA*
8/4/2007 - Sacred Woman Weekend:
Benefit for Jane Doe Inc. in memory of Melissa Namey. Presented workshop:
"The Sacred Sensual" Sponsored by
Zehara. Roslindale Yoga Studio.
Roslindale, MA.*
8/4/2007 -
Covenant of The Goddess MerryMeet.
Presented workshop: "Belly Dance for Ritual and Pleasure". Amherst,
MA.
7/15/2007 - "Goddess
Camp 2007: Lady of the Lake". Workshop leaders & ritual
facilitators. Sponsored by
Empowerment Arts Initiative. Brattleboro,
VT*
6/22 & 23/2007 - "The
Figure Eight" - The Goddess Dancing's 14th Annual Showcase of Contemporary Belly
Dance. Green Street Studios, Cambridge, MA.*
5/29/2007 - Free beginner belly
dance class. Hosted by The Goddess dancing as part of the City of
Cambridge's MayDanceMonth celebrations sponsored by
The Dance Complex. Cambridge, MA*
5/15/2007 - Presentation.
"Belly Dance for Pregnancy & Birth" presented to a variety of birth
professionals at the
18th Annual Partners in Perinatal Health Conference.
Hosted by
AdCare Educational Institute.
Marlborough, MA*
3/31/2007 - Solo
performances by members of The Goddess Dancing. HOT VOODOO: Belly
Dancers in Paradise. Show hosted
by
Samarra's Oriental
Dance and Design Studio. All Asia Cafe. Cambridge, MA*
1/27/2007 - Performance.
HAREM HOLIDAY - Belly Dancing to the music of Elvis Presley. Featuring
LIVE music. Show hosted by
Samarra's Oriental
Dance and Design Studio. All Asia Cafe. Cambridge, MA*
1/27/2007 -
Workshop. "Under The Veil." Sponsored by the Beverly YMCA.
Beverly, MA*
1/27/2007 -
Workshop. "Belly Dance for Pregnancy and Birth." Sponsored by the
Beverly YMCA. Beverly, MA*
1/22/2007 -
Pregnancy Tea. Guest presenter at this regular monthly event hosted by
Michelle Manniaci and sponsored by Isis Maternity. Presented "Belly Dance
for Pregnancy and Birth."
Isis Maternity. Brookline, MA*
1/6/2007 - 4th Annual
Dance
Across The City Day. In our fourth year presenting at this venue, we
taught a master classes on the main stage of the Wang Center and hosted an
informational table. The Wang Center for the Performing Arts.
Boston, MA.*
Original Choreography:
"Towards Balance: The Story of the World According to Yin & Yang"
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2006
12/4/2006 - Prenatal Belly
Dance Seminar. Three week series sponsored by The Goddess Dancing.
The Boston Dance Company. Cambridge, MA.*
11/18/2006 - "Belly Dance for
Pregnancy and Birth". Presentation/workshop given to birth professionals
at BACE conference. Sponsored by
Boston Association for
Childbirth Education (BACE). Newton, MA.*
9/24/2006 - "Belly Dancing The
Sacred Shapes™" workshop. Sponsored by
Circles of
Wisdom
Metaphysical Bookstore & Resource Center. Andover, MA*
9/17/2006 - "Eastern Mass
Pagan Pride Festival" Sponsored by
Eastern Mass
Pagan Pride Project. We presented a workshop "Belly Dancing
the Four Elements" and participated as facilitators in the evening ritual.
Harold Parker State Park. North Andover, MA*
9/12/2006 - Interview on
The
Spiral Dance Radio Show on WRBB.
9/10/2006 - "Embodying The
Divine Feminine Goddess Camp". Sponsored by Empowerment Arts Initiative.
Two workshops presented -
"Dancing The Sacred Feminine Shapes" and "Dances of the Mythic Feminine".
Brattleboro, VT.*
9/9/2006 - "Second Annual
Goddess Fair - Celebrating the Female Spirit". Fundraiser to benefit
Louison House. Guest performance and demonstration. Western Gateway Heritage State Park. North Adams, MA*
7/22/2006 - "CIRCUS BEZERKUS"
fundraiser to benefit the non-profit
organizations
iKatun and
The Institute for Infinitely Small Things. Guest performance.
Waltham Mills Artists Studios. Waltham, MA.*
6/24/2006 - "The Fertile
Crescent" - The Goddess Dancing's
13th Annual Showcase. Sponsored by The Goddess Dancing. Green Street Studios,
Cambridge, MA.*
6/4/2006 - "Village Dance"
perfromanc at "A Summer
Gathering of Troupes" sponsored by Zabeth's Grande Dame/Diva productions.
Holiday Inn. Somerville, MA.
5/24/2006 - Five week Intro to
Belly Dance class at BU. Hosted by Boston University's Department of
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
BU Fitness and Recreation Center.
Boston, MA
5/21/2006 - Free Introductory
Belly Dance class. Hosted by The Goddess Dancing as part of the City of
Cambridge
MayDanceMonth celebrations. The Boston
Dance Company. Cambridge, MA.
5/20/2006 - Foundations of
Belly Dance workshop. Hosted by
Amethyst Wyldfyre. Nashua, NH.
4/29/2006 - "HOLLYWOOD HAREM:
A Tribute to the Middle Eastern Influence in Early Hollywood". Troupe
performance of "Bring on The Dancing Girls". Show hosted by
Samarra's Oriental
Dance and Design Studio. All Asia Cafe. Cambridge, MA*
4/4/2006 - "The Goddess
Laughing" - Master Class with Barbara Michaels. Sponsored by The
Goddess Dancing. The Boston Dance Company. Cambridge, MA.*
2/1 - 4/12/2006. On
faculty at Boston University for a 10 week non-credit course in Belly Dance.
Boston, MA.
2/18-19/2006 -
American College Dance Festival Association's New England Regional Conference.
Hosted by Boston University. We taught 3 master classes.
Boston University. Boston, MA.
1/7/2005 - Third annual Bank
of America/Celebrity Series
Dance Across the City Day.
In our third year presenting at this venue, we taught two
master classes and hosted an informational table. The Wang Center for the
Performing Arts.
Boston, MA.*
Click here for photos.
Original Choreography:
"Elemental Alchemy"
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2005
12/30/2005 - Live radio
interview and "belly dance lesson".
Taste
of Boston Tonight radio show on WRKO 680 AM.
11/5/2005 - "First Annual NBDA
Member Showcase" Troupe and solo performances by members of The Goddess
Dancing. Hosted by
The Belly Buttons - Central MA chapter of NBDA.
Fitchburg, MA.
10/21/2005 - "Belly Dancers in
Outer Space". Solo performances by members of The Goddess Dancing.
Show hosted by
Samarra's Oriental
Dance and Design Studio. All Asia Cafe. Cambridge, MA*
8/23/2005 - "The Sacred Shapes
of Belly Dance". Workshop sponsored by
CasaNia. Cambridge, MA.*
8/18/2005 - "Sacred Belly
Dance". Workshop sponsored by
Eastern Mass Pagan Pride Project. Held
at Harold Parker State Forest, North Andover, MA.*
8/27 - 8/28/2005 - "The Sacred
Shapes of Belly Dance". Workshops sponsored by
Dance New England Summer Camp
held at Omni Camp in Poland Spring, ME.
8/12/2005 - "Foundations of
Belly Dance". Workshop presented at
The Women's Center. Cambridge,
MA.
7/27/2005 - "Sea Anemone".
Performance and presentation. Opening ceremonies of The Glastonbury
Goddess Conference. Sponsored by
The Glastonbury Goddess Conference.
Glastonbury, Somerset, UK.*
7/26/2005 - "The Sacred
Sensual". Workshop presented at The Glastonbury Goddess Conference
Pre-conference "fringe". Sponsored by
The Glastonbury Goddess Conference.
Glastonbury, Somerset, UK.*
7/10/2005 - "Belly Dance for
Pregnancy and Birth". Workshop sponsored by Destination Maternity.
Destination Maternity Superstore. Natick, MA
7/9/2005 - "Rainbow Chakra
Belly Dance." Workshop sponsored by
Circles of Wisdom. Andover, MA.
6/25/2005 - "Circles and
Cycles" - Twelfth Annual Showcase, performance sponsored by TGD, Green Street Studios. Cambridge, MA.*
6/4/2005 - "Belly Dance for
Pregnancy and Birth". Workshop sponsored by Destination Maternity as part
of their "Bohemian Bellies" day.
Destination Maternity Superstore.
Natick, MA
5/14/2005 - "Belly Dance for
Pregnancy and Birth". Workshop sponsored by Destination Maternity.
Destination Maternity Superstore. Natick, MA.
5/1/2005 -
22nd Annual May
Fair. Performance of "Eve & The Serpent". Harvard Square, Cambridge,
MA.
4/3/2005 - "Rainbow Chakra
Belly Dance." Workshop sponsored by
CasaNia. Cambridge, MA*.
3/26/2005 - "Take Me, I'm
Yours - Fantastic Fusion Belly Dance Show". Solo performances by
members of The Goddess Dancing. Show hosted by
Samarra's Oriental
Dance and Design Studio. At All Asia Cafe. Cambridge, MA*
1/12/2005 - "Sacred Belly
Dance mini workshop". Hosted by
Unicorn Books. Cambridge, MA.
1/8/2005 - Bank of
America/Celebrity Series "Dance Across the City Day". We taught two master
classes and hosted an informational table. The Wang Center. Boston,
MA. (As part of the PR campaign for this event, we were
featured in articles and photos in The Boston Globe Calendar,
The Boston Herald,
and
The Boston Phoenix.)*
Click here for
photos.
1/6/2005 -
"Nitebeat" TV show
hosted by Barry Nolan. Performance. Comcast cable network, CN8.
Boston, MA.*
1/3/2005 - "It's All About the
Arts" TV show hosted by Glenn Williams. Performance of "Triple
Blessing for the New Year" and interview.
Boston
Cable TV, BNN Channel 9.
Boston, MA.*
Original Choreography:
"Crone"
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2004
12/5/2004 - "Zabeth's 2nd
Annual Magic Carpet Holiday Party and fundraiser". Solo performances.
Arlington Lodge of Elks. Arlington, MA.
12/4/2004 - "Rock the Casbah"
- Belly Dancing to Rock Music. Solo performances by members of The Goddess
Dancing. Show hosted by Samarra's Oriental
Dance and Design Studio. At All Asia Cafe. Cambridge, MA*
11/29-12/20/2004 - Co-Hosts of
2nd annual Drum and Dance Jams. Boston Dance Co.
Cambridge, MA*
11/21/2004 - “Dancing the
Goddess Within™”. Workshop sponsored by Casa Nia. Cambridge, MA*.
11/06/2004 - "Alisa Starkweather's 6th Annual Belly and Womb Conference".
Facilitators and workshop leaders: “Dancing Bellies: Belly Dance and the Power
of the 2nd Chakra”. Sirius Conference Center. Shutesbury, MA*.
10/20/2004 - Honoring NOW’s “Love Your Body Day” in our classes.*
10/03/2004 - “Sarasvati”
guest performance at ZaBeth's Magic Carpet Annual Bazaar. The American Legion.
Melrose,
MA*.
September 2004 - 1st Belly Dance Teacher
Training Session.
08/07/2004 - “Belly Dance Against MS” guest
performance sponsored by Atiya, Sons of Italy Hall. Arlington, MA.*
07/25/2004 - Closing Ceremony - Group Dance, sponsored by
the
Boston Social Forum. Boston, MA*.
07/25/2004 - Presentation: "In the Belly of the
Goddess – Belly dance for Pregnancy and Birth” and Dance Performance: "Birthdance”,
sponsored by the
Boston Social Forum. Boston, MA*.
07/25/2004- Presentation: "Belly Dance and
Feminist Spirituality” and Dance performance: "Athena”, sponsored by the
Boston
Social Forum. Boston, MA*.
07/24/2004 - “An Evening of Belly Dance” guest
performance sponsored by
Green River Doula Network, Northampton Cultural Center. Northampton, MA.*
07/24/2004 - “Belly Dance for Pregnancy” and “Sacred
Shapes of Belly Dance” workshops sponsored by
Green River Doula Network. Northampton, MA.*
06/26/2004 - “Drum Solo” guest performance sponsored
by Dina, The Worcester Belly Dance Festival. Worcester, MA.*
06/19/2004 - “Eleventh Showcase:
Goddess of Many Names” performance sponsored by TGD, Green Street Studios. Cambridge, MA.*
05/15-16/2004 - Interview for “Ask Bob the Manager”
program,
PAX TV, local channel WBPX. Boston, MA.*
04/25/2004 - “Troupes: How Creative Are We?” guest
performance sponsored by Za-Beth's Magic Carpet, The Middle East Restaurant. Cambridge, MA.
02/29/2004 - “An Evening of Middle Eastern Dance”
guest performance sponsored by Cheryl Suleyma-Masson. Rehoboth, MA.
02/29/2004 - “Belly Dancing the Sacred Shapes”
workshop sponsored by Cheryl Suleyma-Masson. Rehoboth, MA.
01/10/2004 - Master Teachers for “Fleet Boston
Celebrity Series: Dance Across the City Day, the Wang Center. Boston, MA.*
Click here for
photos.
Original Choreographies: “MotherBirth”; “Goddess of Many Names"; “Bring on the Dancing Girls”;
"Sarasvati"
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2003
11/23/2003 - “The Frolic Room” guest performance
sponsored by
Thru the Keyhole, The Paradise Lounge. Boston, MA.*
11/09/2003 - Interview for “Spiral Dance”
Allston-Brighton Free Radio show. Allston, MA.*
11/01/2003 - Video Release Date for “Belly Dancing the
Sacred Shapes with The Goddess Dancing”
10/26/2003 - "Video
Pre-Release Party for Belly
Dancing The Sacred Shapes with The Goddess Dancing”, Performance sponsored by TGD,
The Middle East Restaurant. Cambridge, MA.*
10/26/2003 - “Belly Dance for Pregnancy and Birth”
workshop sponsored by Isis Maternity. Brookline, MA.*
06/28/2003 - “Tenth Showcase: Goddess as Maiden” performance sponsored by TGD, Green Street Studios. Cambridge, MA.*
06/01/2003 - “Divine Exotica” guest performance
sponsored by CandyLand Productions at
The Milky Way. Jamaica Plain, MA.*
03/20/2003 - Master Class for Boston University
Dance Theater Group, Boston University. Boston, MA.*
03/09/2003 - “Dancing the Goddess Within” workshop
sponsored by All That Matters. Wakefield, RI.
January 2003 – April 2003 - Staff Teachers for Open
Doors. Brighton, MA.
Original Choreographies: “Rainbow Chakras”; “Eve and
the Serpent".
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2002
12/01/2002 - “A Celebration of the Journey of the
Divine Feminine” guest performance sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Church. Ashby, MA.
10/10-12/2002 - Filming of TGD video “Belly Dancing
the Sacred Shapes with The Goddess Dancing”. Arlington, MA.
06/22/2002 - “An Introduction to Belly Dance”
workshop sponsored by Beyond Fitness. Natick, MA.
06/15/2002 - “Ninth
Annual Showcase:
Circle Dream” performance sponsored by TGD, Kidstock Theater. Winchester, MA.*
06/08/2002 - “Kick Off Pride” guest performance
sponsored by Dyke Night, The Midway Café, Jamaica Plain. Boston, MA.*
05/29/2002 - “Triple
Blessing” guest performance
sponsored by Temple Isaiah Sisterhood, Temple Isaiah. Lexington, MA.*
05/25/2002 - “Triple Blessing: Maiden, Mother, Crone”
guest performance sponsored by Bellydance Music Association, American Legion
Hall. Arlington, MA.
04/23/2002 - “Belly Dance” presentation and workshop
sponsored by the Hanscom Air Force Base Officers’ Wives’ Club. Bedford, MA.*
04/14/2002 - “Under the Veil” workshop sponsored by
All That Matters. Wakefield, RI.*
04/13/200 - “An Arabian Night’s Dream” guest
performance sponsored by Sabra Jamal. RI.*
02/15/2002 - Master Teachers for American College
Dance Festival, Boston University. Boston, MA.*
01/12/2002 - “Goddess Workout” workshop sponsored by
Beyond Fitness Wellness and Training Center. Natick, MA.*
Original Choreographies: “Circle Dream”; “Dance of
the Sea Anemone”; “Creation Myth”.
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2001
10/27/2001 - “Belly Dance for Fitness” booth at
Health Fest, Newton, MA.
10/13/2001 - “The Goddess Dancing 10th
Anniversary Hafla” performance sponsored by TGD, Dedham Community House. Dedham,
MA.*
September 2001 – December 2002 - Staff Teachers for
Emerson Umbrella, Concord, MA.
06/23/2001 - “Eight
Showcase: The Goddess Dancing's 10th
Anniversary Celebration”
performance and party sponsored by TGD, Creative Movement Studio. Waltham, MA.*
05/19/2001 - “Under the Veil” workshop sponsored by
TGD, Belleville Church. Newburyport, MA.
04/29/2001 - “Belly Dance: Mind, Body and Soul”
workshop sponsored by All That Matters. Wakefield, RI.
03/31/2001 - “The Many Faces of The Goddess”
performance sponsored by the Unity Church of Greater Newburyport. Amesbury, MA.*
03/18/2001 - “Dancing the Goddess Within”, workshop
sponsored by TGD, Sterling Performing Arts, Sterling Theater. Sterling, MA.*
01/13/2001 - “Belly Dance: Body, Mind, and Soul”
workshop sponsored by Unicorn Books. Arlington, MA.*
Original Choreography: “We All Come From The
Goddess”.
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2000
11/04/2000 - “Dancing the Goddess Within” performance
sponsored by Elaine Griffin. The Prodigal Sun, Hyannis, MA.
11/04/2000 - “Dancing the Goddess Within” workshop
sponsored by Elaine Griffin. Hyannis, MA.
September 2000 - ‘Birth’ from Apprenticeship Program,
joining of new members: Cathy, Amy, Laura.
08/05/2000 - “Belly Dance Oasis” performance
sponsored by Yankee Homecoming, Town of Newburyport, Maudsley State Park. Newburyport, MA.
06/17/2000 - “The Sacred Sensual” performance
sponsored by TGD, Taxpayer’s Hall. Plum Island, MA.*
06/17/2000 - “The Sacred Sensual” workshop sponsored
by TGD, Taxpayer’s Hall. Plum Island, MA.*
04/30/2000 - “Foundations of Belly Dance” workshop
sponsored by TGD, Spectrum Dance Studio. Townsend, MA.
03/26/2000 - “Under the Veil” workshop sponsored by
TGD, Paulette’s Dance Studio. Newton, MA.*
[12/10/2000
Professional photos taken by Adam Brooks]
02/13/2000 - “Working with Musicians” workshop and
panel sponsored by TGD, The Middle East Restaurant. Cambridge, MA.*
01/23/2000 - “Dancing the Goddess Within” workshop
sponsored by All That Matters. Wakefield, RI.*
Original Choreography: “Coming together”.
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1999
10/23-24/1999 - “Belly Dance” performance sponsored
by the International Fest, Bayside Expo Center. Boston, MA.*
09/26/1999 - “Foundations of Belly Dance” workshop
sponsored by All That Matters. Wakefield, RI.
September 1999 - "3rd Apprenticeship
Program", training for membership
08/20/1999 - “Sacred Belly Dance” workshop sponsored
by Unicorn Books. Arlington, MA.
07/16-19/1999 - “Belly Dance Retreat: Healing the
Fractured Goddess”, a weekend retreat sponsored by TGD, Essex Conference
Center. Essex, MA.*
05/16/1999 - “Dancing the Goddess Within” workshop
sponsored by The Moving Company. Keene, NH.*
05/16/1999 - “Foundations of Belly Dance” workshop
sponsored by Higher Ground Chiropractic. Burlington, MA*.
03/28/1999 - “Dancing the Goddess Within” workshop
sponsored by Misty Meadows Herb Center. Meredith, NH.*
01/31/1999 - “Foundations of Belly Dance” workshop
sponsored by All That Matters. Wakefield, RI.
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1998
12/18/1998 - Interview on “Straight Talk”, Peabody
Community Cable. Peabody, MA.
11/22/1998 - “Seventh
Showcase: Magic is Afoot” sponsored by TGD, Kidstock Theater. Winchester, MA.*
10/25-26/1998 - “Belly Dance” performance sponsored
by the International Festival, Bayside Expo. Boston, MA.
07/24-26/1998 - “Sacred Belly Dance” workshops
sponsored by Northern Pines. Northern Pines, ME.
05/31/1998 - “Triple Blessing” guest performance
sponsored by Sahar, The Middle East Restaurant. Cambridge, MA.
03/29/1998 - “Belly Dance” workshop sponsored by
Sahar, The Middle East Restaurant. Cambridge, MA.
03/14/1998 - “Dancing the Goddess Within” workshop
and performance sponsored by group in Beacon, NY.
02/20/1998 - Interview on “The David Sollars Show”,
Chelmsford Community Cable. Chelmsford, MA.
Original Choreography: “The Five Part Blessing”.
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1997
11/15/1997 - “Sixth
Showcase: Sacred Belly Dance” performance sponsored by TGD, Kidstock Theater. Winchester, MA.
11/07-09/1997 - “Sacred Belly Dance” workshop
sponsored by Dance New England Dance Camp. Poland, ME.
10/25-26/1997 - “Sacred Belly Dance” workshop and
performance sponsored by the International Festival, Bayside Expo. Boston, MA.
10/19/1997 - “Calendar Release Celebration” guest
performance sponsored by Kindred Arts, Moody Street Studios. Waltham, MA.*
(other artists: Deborah Rose, Ed Barrett, Mike White, Jill Solomon, Sam Laundon)
10/09/1997 - Master Class for Boston University Dance
& Theater Group, Boston University. Boston, MA.
10/04/1997 - “Carlos Fest” performance sponsored by
Dingo Press, Spontaneous Celebrations. Boston, MA.
08/01/1997 - “The Divine Feminine” guest performance
sponsored by Monica Veneziano, Yoga East. Wakefield, MA.
07/11-13/1997 - “Belly Dance Camp: Dancing the
Goddess Within” a weekend dancing retreat sponsored by TGD, at Windhover Retreat
Center. Rockport,
MA.
04/12/1997 - “Foundations of Belly Dance” workshop
sponsored by group. Portland, ME.
03/15/1997 - “Foundations of Belly Dance” workshop
sponsored by Open Doors, Open Doors. Braintree, MA.
03/09/1997 - “Foundations of Belly Dance” workshop
sponsored by TGD, The Dance Complex. Cambridge, MA.*
Original Choreography: “The Goddess of 1,000 Faces”
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1996
10/23-24/1996 - “Belly Dance for Health” lecture and
workshop sponsored by the Whole Health Expo at The Park Plaza Hotel. Boston, MA.*
10/28/1996 - Interview on “Belly Dance Live with
Sahar”, Cambridge Community Cable. Cambridge, MA.
10/26/1996 - “Foundations of Belly Dance” workshop
and performance sponsored by the International Festival at Bayside Expo. Boston,
MA.
10/19/1996 - “A Tribute to George Abdo and His
Music”guest performance sponsored by Za-Beth at The Tremont Villa. Everett, MA.*
10/12/1996 - “Dancing the Goddess Within” workshop
and performance sponsored by Moon & Rose Productions at Taxpayer’s Hall. Plum
Island, MA.*
07/12-14/1996 - “Belly Dance Camp: Dancing the
Goddess Within”, a weekend dancing retreat sponsored by TGD at Woolman Hill
Retreat Center. Deerfield, MA.*
07/07/1996 - “A Day of Belly Dance” guest performers
sponsored by Za-Beth, The Middle East Restaurant. Cambridge, MA.
06/02/1996 - “Fifth
Showcase: The Goddess Lives”, performance sponsored by TGD, Sarah Umberger’s
Studio. Watertown, MA.*
05/19/199 - “Foundations of Belly Dance”, workshop
sponsored by TGD, Sarah Umberger’s Studio. Watertown, MA.*
[05/11/1996
Professional photos taken by Sam Laundon]
05/03/1996 - “For Gaia” performance sponsored by the
Environmental League of Massachusetts. Boston, MA.
03/10/1996 - “Foundations of Belly Dance”, workshop
sponsored by TGD, Sarah Umberger’s Studio. Watertown, MA.*
03/08/1996 - Interview on “Spirit of the Dance”, Cape
Cod Community Television, C3TV. Cape Cod, MA*
Original Choreography: “Big Bertha".
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1995
11/19/1995 - “An Evening of Belly Dance” guest
performance sponsored by Near East Dance Theater at The Athenian Corner
Restaurant. Lowell,
MA.
11/12/1995 - “ Sacred Belly Dance”, workshop
sponsored by Dance New England. Cambridge, MA.
November 1995 - ‘Birth’ from Apprenticeship Program,
joining of new members: Liz, Karen, Jennifer.
10/28/1995 - “Belly Dance” performance sponsored by
International Festival, Bayside Expo. Boston, MA*
05/20/1995 - “Fourth
Showcase: The Wave and The Quake” performance
sponsored by TGD, Green Street Studios. Cambridge, MA.* (other artists: Michael Harkavy, Marjorie Schott, Elisabeth Clark)
05/20/1995 - “Visionary Belly Dance Workshop with
Delilah” workshop sponsored by TGD, Old Cambridge Baptist Church. Cambridge,
MA.*
04/28/1995 - “Belly Dance”, special performance at
The Middle East Restaurant. Cambridge, MA.
04/15/1995 - “4th Annual Blood Mysteries
Dinner” performance sponsored by Gail Morrison. Newburyport, MA.
03/28/1995 - Interview on “Between the Worlds” radio
show on WMFO Tufts University Radio Station. Medford, MA.*
03/23/1995 - Master Class for Boston University Dance
Theater Group, Boston University. Boston, MA. (article: one of those students
goes on Letterman)
03/03/1995 - “Book Blessing” performance for Barbara
Brandt, The Averof Restaurant. Cambridge, MA.
January 1995 - 2nd Apprenticeship Program,
training for membership
Original Choreography: “Zanuba: A Tribute to George
Abdo”.
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1994
11/19/1994 - “Third
Showcase: The Goddess Lives” performance sponsored by TGD, Dance & Movement
Collective. Watertown, MA.* (other artists: Michael Harkavy, Marjorie Schott,
Elisabeth Clark)
11/07/1994 - “Belly Dance” performance sponsored by
International Festival, Bayside Expo. Boston, MA.
11/05/1994 - “Under the Veil” workshop taught and
sponsored by TGD, Sarah Umberger’s Studio. Watertown, MA.
10/23/1994 - “The Sacred Sensual” workshop sponsored
by a group in Maine.
07/09/1994 - “Dancing the Goddess Within” workshop
taught and sponsored by TGD, The Taxpayer’s Hall. Newburyport, MA.*
06/25/1994 - “The Sacred Sensual” workshop taught and
sponsored by TGD, Sarah Umberger’s Studio. Watertown, MA.*
06/15/1994 - “Honoring Barbara Brandt”, performance
and party sponsored by TGD, Sarah Umberger Studio. Watertown, MA.*
05/28/1994 - “Grunge Belly” performance sponsored by
Mia Pem, The Middle East Restaurant. Cambridge, MA.*
05/21/1994 - “Dalia of NYC” guest performance
sponsored by Azziza Productions, Schooner’s Restaurant. Boston MA.*
May –September 1994 - “Belly Dance by the River” TGD
once again sponsors outdoor belly dancing every Sunday by the Weeks Footbridge. Cambridge, MA.*
04/23/1994 - “Dancing the Goddess Within for Men
Only” workshop taught and sponsored by TGD, Sarah Umberger’s Studio. Watertown,
MA.*
04/01/1994 - “3rd Annual Blood Mysteries
Dinner” performance sponsored by Gail Morrison. Newburyport, MA.*
03/26/1994 - “Dancing the Goddess Within” workshop
taught and sponsored by TGD, Sarah Umberger’s Studio. Watertown, MA.*
03/12/1994 - “Women’s Fest” workshop and performance
sponsored by Danu Productions, Boston Center for the Arts. Boston, MA.*
03/02-08/09/1994 - “Carlos Fest” monthly performance
sponsored by Dingo Press, at The Tam. Brookline, MA.* (other artists: Hollywood
Squares, Jack Paradis, Rustic Overtones)
02/27/1994 - “Earth, Air, Fire, Water” performance
sponsored by the Community Church of Boston. Boston, MA. *
02/19/1994 - “Dances of Love” performance sponsored
by TGD, The Dance Complex. Cambridge, MA.*
02/19/1994 - “Middle Eastern Dance Workshop with
Aszmara” workshop sponsored by TGD, Sarah Umberger’s Studio. Watertown, MA.*
Original Choreography: “Invocation”.
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1993
12/04/1993 - “The Sacred Sensual” workshop taught and
sponsored by TGD, The Yoga Studio. Watertown, MA.*
11/05/1993 - “Dance Friday Middle” performance and teaching
sponsored by Movement & Dance Collective. Watertown, MA.
10/18/1993 - “Under the Veil” workshop taught and
sponsored by TGD, Sarah Umberger’s Studio. Watertown, MA*
10/03/1993 - “A Middle Eastern Dance Festival” guest
performers sponsored by Near East Dance Theater at The Averof Restaurant. Cambridge, MA.*
October 1993 - ‘Birth’ from Apprenticeship Program,
joining of new members: MoChing, Abby, Mia, Amber.
09/16-19/1993 - “Belly Dance” workshops sponsored by
Earth Drum Council. Mohawk Camp, ME.
08/26,27/1993 - “An Introduction to Belly Dance”
workshops sponsored by Dance New England, Dance Camp. Poland, ME.
(08/18/1993
Professional photos taken by Sam Laundon)
08/14/1993 - “Belly Dancing Rhythms” guest
performance sponsored by Steve Kouyoumjian, The Middle East Restaurant. Cambridge, MA.*
07/10/1993 - “A Celebration of Kathy Dempsey’s Life”
ritual performance sponsored by Evelyn Tobin. Winchester, MA*
06/26/1993 - “Second
Showcase: In Praise of the Priestesses”
performance sponsored by TGD, Unitarian Universalist Church. Watertown, MA.*
06/26/1993 - “Delilah’s Visionary Dance Workshop”
workshop sponsored by TGD, at the Movement Collective Dance Studio. Watertown,
MA.*
06/11-13/1993 - “Shalom Mountain Retreat” ritual
performance and workshop sponsored by Shalom Mountain, Livingston Manor, NY.
04/02-04/1993 - “A Weekend of Middle Eastern Music
and Dance”, workshop and performance sponsored by Eventworks and Art in Motion,
Mass Collage of Art. Boston, MA.*
03/12/1993 - “Gaudete Anima! A Celebration of the
Reawakening of the Feminine Spirit” performance sponsored by Faith Lucozzi,
Emerson College. Boston, MA.*
02/28/1993 - “The Elemental Woman: Earth, Air, Fire,
Water” workshop taught and sponsored by TGD, Movement & Dance Collective Studio. Watertown, MA.
02/19/1993 - “Dance Friday Middle” performance and
teaching sponsored by Dance & Movement Collective. Watertown, MA
January 1993 - 1st Apprenticeship Program,
training for membership
1993 - Present - TGD monthly solo performances to
live music at The Middle East Restaurant. Cambridge, MA.
1993 - Present - TGD offers ongoing classes (3/8)
Original Choreography: “Persephone in the
Underworld”; “Triple Blessing”.
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1992
11/21/1992 - “Dancing the Goddess Within” workshop
taught and sponsored by TGD, Dance & Movement Collective Studio. Watertown, MA*
10/23/1992 - “Dance Friday Middle” performance and
teaching sponsored by Dance & Movement Collective. Watertown, MA
06/26/1992 - “Dance Friday Middle” performance and
teaching sponsored by Dance & Movement Collective. Watertown, MA
06/06/1992 - “First
Showcase: An Evening of Oriental Dance and Ritual
Dance” performance sponsored by TGD, Unitarian Universalist Church. Arlington, MA.*
06/06/1992 - “TGD Presents Aszmara of NYC” workshop
sponsored by TGD, UU Church. Arlington, MA.*
05/13/1992 - Filmed for IKON Television, “Praise Her!
The Goddess Reclaimed”, a documentary by Freke Vuijst, produced by Green Room
Productions. Waltham, MA.* (other artists: Goddess Gospel, Elinor Gadon,
Starhawk, Luisah Teish, Sheila Richards)
05/10/1992 - “Mother’s Day Festival” performance
sponsored by Sister Wendy Brown, The Middle East Restaurant. Cambridge, MA.*
(other artists: Marcia Perlmutter, Barbara Sanford, Rosalba Solas)
05/03/1992 - “A World Cabaret” performance sponsored
by Svengali Café, TT The Bear’s. Cambridge, MA*
04/04/1992 - “An Evening of Belly Dance” performance
sponsored by MCI Framingham. Framingham, MA*.
03/06/1992 - “Dance Friday Middle” performance and
teaching sponsored by Dance & Movement Collective. Watertown, MA.
01/12/1992 - “Belly Dance Jam” (aka: “Belly Dancing by
the River”) filmed by Channel 2, WGBH, at Columbia Point Community Room. Boston,
MA.
Original Choreography: “Earth, Air, Fire, Water”.
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1991
12/14/1991 - “Yule Feast” guest performers sponsored
by New Moon, at Unitarian Universalist Church. Arlington, MA. (other artists: Goddess Gospel)
[12/04/1991
First Business cards printed*]
10/31/1991 - “Heart of the Goddess Awakening”
performance sponsored by Crone’s Harvest. Boston MA.* (other artists: Jeri Levitt, Pam Loring)
May – December 1991 - TGD hosts “Belly Dancing by the
River” and in the fall we move it indoors and continue all winter at the
Columbia Point Community Room. Boston MA, calling it “Belly Dance Jam”.*
Original Choreography: “The Awakening”.
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1990
May - September 1990 - “Belly Dancing by the River”. TGD
hosts an outdoor belly dance jam every Sunday by the Weeks Footbridge,
Cambridge, MA
We invented “Sssssah” “SAH” to go along with the “ Zaghareet”
We decide on a name, that dangling participle and all,
The Goddess Dancing…
We decide to teach others.
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1989
Autumn, 1989 - “Belly Dance and Women’s Spirituality”.
An eight week class, taught by Barbara Brandt, at Arsenic and Old Lace,
Cambridge, MA
The students of this session decided to continue to meet
with Barbara after the session ended to swap stories, explore the dance and
learn about themselves. This group of women became known as The Goddess
Dancing.
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