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November 30, 2007

Famous Baby:

Dardoandbaby.gif Karina Romero and Dardo Galetto are well known Tango  Teachers and professional dancers. They had a baby, "Marlena" . One day, their baby will be famous. To learn more about Dardo and Karina , please go to http://www.newgenerationdc.com..

 

Magdalena and "The King" Carlos Copello."El Rey del Tango".

Magdalena&carlos.gif I had the pleasure of meeting Carlos Copello. Carlos is "El Rey" the King of Argentine Tango. I was so happy to take a photo with him. Carlos was performing at the www.lafayettegrillandbar.net . p.s I am the house photographer.

Nourhan Sharif-workshop

Nourhanworkdhop.gif I attended Nourhan Sharif's Workshop .Nourhan is a well known teacher she teaches Egyptian belly dance style. She gave us the best workout I had ever had in my life. " In the end, I said," Nourhan can we do this again." To learn more much more about Nourhan , please go to www.Nourhansharif.com

 

November 25, 2007

Azza Amon dancing at Lafayette

Azza400.gif Azza dancing at Lafayette . She is terrific with the sword dance. Azza is one of my belly dance teachers. She is also a friend.please visit her at http://www.azzabellydance.com/

 

November 19, 2007

Anahid Sofian.

anahidsofian2.gif Anahid teaching how to play the finger cymbals(zills.)

Anahid Sofian.

Anahid-Sofian1.gif I attended Anahid's Zills workshop this past Sunday. And , as a photographer could not resist to take photos of such a wonderful and well respected teacher and dancer. Anhaid Sofian has been a Middle Eastern dancer for four decades and has perfomed in a wide range of settings including the United Nations, Moma, Delacorte Theater, Dick Cavett TV Show and URis Theater on Broadway. For lessons please visit www.anahidsofianstudio.com

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Anahid Sofian

November 18, 2007

Angel & Magdalena

Angel-and-Magda.gif Angel And Magdalena.

Angel is a wonderful Salsa dancer and teacher. He is also a member of the Middle Eastern Dance Community.

My friends form Boston.

Magdalena-And-Friends.gif These are my friends from Boston From right to left. Ann, Magdalena , Varouj and Varouj's tango teacher. .

November 12, 2007

Fazil from Fazil dance Studio in New YorkCity.

fazil.jpg Fazil is a frequent guest at Lafayette Grill. He felt comfortable went on stage to play the darbuka, while amir took a break.and I climbed up to take a photo with him. I did no want that moment to go to waste. .Fazil is well known as owner of the famous Fazil dance studio in New York City.  http://www.fazilstudio.com/

Dameshe from Zikrayat dancing at LG.

dameshe1 copy.jpg Dameshe from Zikrayat, dancing at Lafayette. I deleted the background to highlight her beauty  and elegance. www.zikrayat.com

Elena Lentini and Magdalena

Elena Lentini and Magdalena.jpg Elena Lentini Famous teacher and Choreographer of Middle Eastern Dance celebrating her birthday  at Lafayette. She was a very special guest. And, I was very lucky to take this photo with her.  http://www.elenalentini.com/

November 07, 2007

My dog Lulu

lulu copy.jpg Lulu is another one of my family pets ,  our family pet.Lulu is seven years old .He is a lucky dog. He favors my son and will only sleep in my son's room .But, Lulu has his own bed and blanket.

 

November 05, 2007

Serena Wilson & Magdalena

Serena Wilson & Magdalena 49(a) copy.jpg I am posting this photo of Serena Wilson and Magdalena because, I lost my original Blog with all it's entries , including, "Serera Wilson and Magdalena." I wrote this entry back in July 2007. "I was soooo happy to finally have met, Serena Wilson.
and to have a picture with her, wow! that is a terrific reward for all
my hard work, in setting up this wonderful gallery." More photos at http://dancersimages.smugmug.com/Events

 

November 04, 2007

Autumn Ward at Lafayette

PB029322-copy-2.gif I photographed Autumn Ward while dancing at Lafayette. Her performance was terrific. However, i had a difficult time  taking  good photos of her because, the environment was dark and cluttered, with all the musicians and their equipment in my way.  But,I still managed to take this decent photo, while she was spinning to the wonderful Arabic music..

November 02, 2007

Gamila El Masri's Show at Tangine

Gamilashow.gif Okay, so everyone listen up, After photographing Layla Mary's show at Lafayette Grill and Bar, Sal Romano and I went to see Gamila's el Masri's Show  " Night of the Hareem "at Tangine. Sal Said," My gorgeous Magda, this show was the best Mideastern production I have ever seen. and I agreed with him because,  Night of the Hareem is not just any ordinary belly dance show. You are embarked to an era  where your spirit and senses are stimulated. Captivated  by the sensuality of the dance. Seduced by the exotic rhythm of the music.  The dancers were  exquisite,  with their beautiful faces thier elegant custumes and the exciting way they make you feel.  You definitely take it with you and go  wishing for more. Photo by Sal Romano. From Left to right. Magdalena,Takisha,Sirrah Nour ,Jason,Cristina, Peishan,Jaida, Vanessa.