2003-2008


List of Performances and other Events in Atlanta, Ga.







Speaking and Teaching
Presentation on Politics of BellyDance, 2005
Hosted by Professor Griff of Public Enemy

Egyptian Drum Rhythms for Bellydance-Spelman College, 2005
By invitation of Omelika Kuumba, Artistic Director of Giwayen Mata

Held Private Classes -Beginners Bellydance and Choreography

Seminars
Chicago ShimmyFest with Jasmin Jahal School of Dance-Oriental Veil Choreography (Chicago, Il)
Bellydancers of Color Association (BOCAFEST) -feat. Leila Haddad (Washington DC)
Sunyatta Amen -Bellydance for Womb Health
Bellytwins (Neena and Veena) -The "I Can Do It" Conference (Orlando, Fl)
Bozenka- Latin/Bellydance Fusion Choreography
Jasmin Jahal -Egyptian Pop Choreography
Helen Erikson-Persian Folk Dance
Yousry Sharif -Egyptian/Oriental Choreography (St. Louis, Mo)
Zi'ah Ali -Zill Workshop and Drill Seminar
Souhail Kaspar-Intro to Drum Rhythms/Doumbek
Amani Jabril-Dance Expression
Aziza Nawal-Oriental Technique
Cassandra-Oriental Choreography

Performances
Private Performances- Showers, Parties, Events, Moroccan Theme Dinners
Egyptian Solo- Intermission act for Lucky Strays alternative band
Big City Burlesque as "Princess of the Sun" - My Sisters' Room and The Compound
FunkJazzKafe with Demonstration- The Tabernacle
FunkJazzKafe -The Tabernacle
Endustry II Summer Gala -Endenu
Kiranzz.com Productions World Party -Tongue & Groove
4 the Love of Art Artist's Forum -The 5 Spot
SoulSista's Juke Joint -Endenu
KindHumanz Homeless Benefit -Red LightCafé
Plugged Magazine Launch Party- Endenu
4 the Love of Art Artist's Forum- The 5 Spot
Opening Act for "Fashion Friday" -Endenu Restaurant
Sound Therapy Session- Soul Vegetarian Restaurant

Articles and Published Work
Aquarius-Magazine(2000-2004):
"Keep on Dancing!" -Pick up your broken dreams.
"Bellydance as a Healing Art" -On domestic violence and dance as therapy for women.

Afro-America E-Zine Article- Cultural History of Bellydance

Myspace.com Blogs- www.myspace.com/zareenadance:
Bellydance Basics-Exercise Benefits of Bellydancing
Bellydance is NOT "Male Fantasy"
Bablesque-Review of "Bellydance Superstars" 2007 Tour
Can I Shake It?- What I Learned at ShimmyFest

Bellydance Music review -Ark21/Mondo Melodia Records

In "Conquering Your Quarter-life Crisis": Advice from Twentysomethings Who Have Been There and Survived", Zareena honestly discusses some painful life experiences, finding your passion, and the power of Bellydance in supporting womens' self-esteem.

Classes
Bellydance classes with various teachers since 2001.
Diane Adams ("Diana")- Director, Company Mezza (Dance and Arts Showcase)
Zaina Zahra-Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center
Zi'ah Ali-Director of Awalim Tribal Bellydance Co.
Schadia-Director of Nazeem Allayl School of Bellydance

Auditions/Groups
Awalim Tribal Bellydance Company-(2005)
Star Search-(2004)
Flowers of the Orient Dance Troupe-(2003)
Nazeem Allayl Professional Bellydance Troupe (2001)

Consultations and Mentoring
Taaj (Life Coach, Healthy Living Solutions)-Dance Career and Business Consultation
Meleah- Makeup and Hair for Costuming
Dina ("The Costume Goddess")-Professional Costuming
Amira Mor, Professional Dancer and Instructor-Video Critique, Mentor
Nourhan Sharif, Egyptian Dance Master-Advisor
Morocco, Director of The Casbah Dance Experience-Advisor
American Business Advisors- Business Strategy and Planning

Networking and Communities
Bellydancers of Color Association (2006)

Online Communities:
Bhuz.com
Tribe.net
Myspace.com

Other: I love to support local Bellydancing at Middle Eastern restaurants, shows, seminars, and performances, including all the Bellydance Superstars tours.

Comments
"Zareena has added a special element to our events by performing the magical art form of belly dance. Her performance evokes positive energy and demands attention and applause. I am in awe of how engaged the audience becomes when she graces the stage."
-Keita Cooper,Founder 4 the Love of Art

"Zareena was a fantastic asset to our Toys for Tots benefit & also during our Harvest for the Helpless. Zareena's amazing display of dance was an intoxicating experience, and comes highly recommended to all who would have the chance for the experience!"
-Marty Renee,Organizer KindHumanz

Video/Film
"This is My Language" (2002): A short documentary and dramatization based on the article "Bellydance as a Healing Art" (Aquarius, February 2001). Written by Zareena and produced and directed by Vanessa Anthony.

"Art in Hidden Places" (2003)People - TV, Atlanta: Interview with Sally Theodore on local-access television. Plus short performance.

Don't do something because you want to do it.
Do it because you'll die if you don't do it.