Month: April 2012

I have a few inexpensive but super sparkly costumes for sale here!

Red Metallic: SOLD

Reminiscent of a Sahar, this super sparkly costume is a study in simplicity! The farbric is stretchy red metallic and it comes with bra, skirt iwht single flower ornament and slit over left leg and two gauntlets.

Silver Mocha Eman: SOLD!

Beautiful Eman Zaki costume that comes with bra, belt, two arm bands, and skirt. The skirt has a front center slit and is incredibly twirly. See the video below for the twirl factor! The costume has been loved but has plenty of sparkle to it. It is by far one of the most comfortable cosutmes I have owned!

Nitty gritty details:

Bra has a 32″underbust and the cups are 5.5″v x 6″h x 6.5″d

Belt is 35″long measured at the top of belt.

Skirt is 26″unstretched at the top and stretches to 40″. Comes with two arm bands.

Link to costume in action:

Turquoise Egyptian: SOLD!

Elegant turquoise gyptian bra and skirt set is a study in grace. The skirt has two front slits so it shows a lot of leg and comes with two armbands. The fabric is sparkly and is studded with rhinestone ornament.

Nity gritty details:

Bra is 6″h x 6″v x 6.5″d

underbust is 37

Skirt is 28″unstretched at the top and 34.5″stretched. The skirt is 37″laying flat.

Comes with two arm bands.

 

April’s Installment of the Istanbul Hafla Series featuring Holly Kirby’s Tango and salsa stylings! 

We have been running the Istanbul Hafla Series for well over two years now, and I know that I have been fascinated to see not only the local bellydance talent in our area, but also the dancers from other styles that we have engaged with in the past events. My specific vision for this series was to expose bellydance students and instructors to other styles of dance and simultaneously, other dance forms to the art of bellydance. I think we have had a successful run of it and this month’s edition is likely to be another great show!

Pittsburgh is blessed with a vibrant and diverse world dance community. On April 14th, head out to Istanbul Grille in Lawrenceville for great Turkish food and a spectacular night of world dance performance, followed by an open dance floor. This show stars award winning local Latin dancer and instructor Holly Kirby, who will be performing sizzling Salsa and Tango performances, with additional performances by Pittsburgh’s finest bellydancers including, Sara DeRoy, Mehira, Unsuk, Nawal, Kate, and Janim. Holly will lead a dance lesson for audience members at intermission, and after the performances the dance floor will be open for a world dance party. Don’t miss this dynamic performance!

Salsa Tango Bellydance Ballroom
April 14th, 2012
Doors open at 7:30 pm, Show starts at 8
$8, kids under 12 get in free

Buy your tickets online and save yourself the hassle!

Istanbul Grille, 4130 Butler Street, Pittsburgh PA
For more information call 412 759 0522 or email jengal55@gmail.com
https://janim.org/events/istanbul-haflas/

The Istanbul Haflas are monthly bellydance events at the Istanbul Grille in Lawrenceville. We feature a different guest artist each month. We also feature bellydance performers of varying levels. If you are interested in performing at one of our haflas, please email Janim (me!) with your request.

Haflas with their intimate and cozy atmosphere, offer the perfect chance for you to involve your friends, to show off a few moves, but most importantly to learn the dance styles of other dancers/ instructors in the community.