Originally released in 1995. Each composition in STAR DANCE 3 was inspired by the performers who the melody is named for.

6 MP3 Songs in this album (37:54) !
Related styles: World: Belly Dancing, World: Middle East Contemporary, Mood: Dreamy

People who are interested in Farid al Atrache Mohamed Abdel Wahab Ryad al Sumbati should consider this download.


Details:
Star Dance Vol. 3
By Ibrahim El Samahy
Recorded With Dr. Reda Ragab & His Ensemble
and Said El Artist

Each composition in STAR DANCE 3 was inspired by the performers who the melody is named for.
STAR DANCE INSPIRATIONS BY: MONA NâWAL â Verona, WI | SHAKIRA â Columbus, Ohio | ZADA AL GAZIYEH â Lawrence, Kansas | JORDAN DANCER â San Jose, CA | PHAEDRA AMEERAH â Denver, Colorado | FAHTIEM â Los Angeles, CA

COMPOSER:
Ibrahim El Samahy â Originally from Cairo, Egypt, now residing in the U.S., has a degree in composition and orchestration.
Mr. Amr Abdel Kader Hassan, assistant teacher at the College of Musical Education, Helwan University/Cairo, is the recording engineer and production manager.

Special thanks go to: Mr. Amr Abdel Kader, Mr. Ahmed Shawki. Mr. Ayman Shaarawi, & Dr. Ahmed Mostafa for their artistic and technical contributions.

Recording Artists:
Strings: Prefessor, Dr. Reda Ragab & His Ensemble
Saxophone: Samir Soroor | Kanoon: Gamal Lotfi
Nay/Kawala: Ibrahim Kawala | Keyboards: Emad El Samahy
Accordion: Farouk M. Hassan | Percussions: Said El Artist
Recorded at: Helwan University College of Music | Cover Design: Bill Keidel


MONA NâWAL â Verona, WI
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Mona Nâwal has received critical acclaim for her presentation of folkloric dances as an expression of character, as part of a womanâs story. Her performances are recognized for poise, sensitivity and refinement. Mona has an extensive background in ballet, folk dance & theater. Instructress since 1980.
For seminars, performance, classes, coaching:
mona_nwal@yahoo.com
608.445.1510

ZADA AL GAZIYEH â Lawrence, Kansas
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Ibrahim "Bobby" Farrah called her dancing "organic" and after seeing her American Ghawazee, Raqia Hassan said "You ARE Ghawazee!".

Zada's talent and creativity, developed over more than thirty years, have allowed her to maintain a broad range of styles in her repertoire. While she is best known for character pieces and the study of folkloric styles, Zada is also recognized as a thoughtful and caring instructor, whether in the local classroom or on the seminar circuit. Her patience and sensitivity as an instructor, are combined with a sense of humor that puts any level of student at ease.

Zada is the artistic director of dance company Raghsidad and plays percussion with a Lawrence based improvisational musical group. In 1995, she founded Gaziyeh Enterprises, Inc., a 501C3 organization to preserve, promote and present the arts of the Middle East. For additional information please contact Gaziyeh Enterprises, Inc. via gaziyeh@aol.com, www.gaziyeh.com, or on face book http://www.facebook.com/#!/gaziyeh.


FAHTIEM â Los Angeles, CA
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âFahtiem brings a touch of class to Oriental Dance, as well as a delightful sauciness, making her not only a grand entertainer but an artist as well. Itâs no wonder that as a performer, teacher and choreographer she is so in demand.â
Ibrahim Farrah
Pub. Arabesque Magazine
âFahtiem absolutely took my breath away. She is a vision of lyrical beauty. Her artistry combines the most precise and delicate arm movement that I have seen on an oriental dancer. She truly personifies passion and elegance into an exquisite art form.â
Dalia â New York
âFahtiem is one of Californiaâs leading dancers. Iâve had the pleasure of performing for and with her at many venues. She is a dancer of many talents and has a charming personality on and off stage. It has been my pleasure to perform with her.â
John Bilezikjian
Laguna Beach, California
German born Fahtiem produces one of Southern Californiaâs premier events â âOasis Dance Magicâ every July. She is featured on two videos, âArabian Dance Feverâ and âBelly Dance Paradise.â
Fahtiem
Award Winning Master Instructor,Performer,Choreographer
Southern California
www.Fahtiem.com
fahtiem@ fahtiem.com
626-810-9470


JORDAN DANCER â San Jose, CA
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Jordan Dancer: Beauty, expression, lyrical, fluid, perfection...There arenât enough adjectives to describe the art of my friend, Jordan Dancer. Her strong background in the performing arts and various styles of dance have laid the foundation for her truest expression of self â Middle Eastern dance. Jordan is the founder, director, and prime choreographer of the award winning âTroupe Nafisa,â and is sought after internationally as a workshop instructor. Yet she still finds time to generously give of herself through dance to raise money for various charities, run a successful dance studio (Al Oda Dance Studio) to be an inspirational and supportive friend, and to be a dedicated and loving mother. Jordanâs gentle personality and grace transform the traditional into a dance of unique style and elegance, as her movements intertwine with the music to create a perfect expression of life and beauty. (1995)

"To watch her dance is to see into her soul."
KAMAAL FOUAD

âSheâs good. Sheâs really, really, good. Sheâs really, really, really, good!â
HASSAN YOUSEF DEEB

JORDAN DANCER
(408) 293-4483
jordandancer@sbcglobal.net


SHAKIRA â Columbus, Ohio
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"She has power and she has magicâ¦Her interpretation of the music is perfect." ( Morocco)
"Whenever Shakira teaches, attend, because she delivers quality instruction and exceptional performance skill. You wonât be disappointed." (Najwa Al Qamar)

Shakiraâs expertise in movement awareness means that she can give insight into exactly how to perform any move, from the simplest to the most complexâ¦Her teaching brought out not just the steps and how to do them, but also choreographic principles, performance dynamics and background to the movesâ¦Itâs rare to get a dancers who is an exciting, clear and helpful teacher, and who also gives her audiences such heartfelt, dynamic performances. Andrea Deagon
Shakira teaches 6 to 8 seminars a year and performs internationally. She has received Arts grants for performance and choreography. With over 17 yearsâ dance experience, 4 years of medical school and several years of movement awareness techniques, Shakiraâs teaching skills are beyond exceptional. She is known for a range of styles, all marked by her dramatic intensity, sinuous grace and electryfing stage presence.
Photo by: Bill Judnick
Shakira al Fanninah
efannin@columbus.rr.com
614-294-1171
new website TBA
Based in Columbus, OH

PHAEDRA AMEERAH â Denver, Colorado
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Phaedra Ameerah â Passion in teaching and performing. Nicknamed by Hossan Ramzy, London England the âHanemâ (Sophisticated Lady).
Phaedra âperforms with grace and precision that gives her definite stage recognition.â Amira El Kattan-Cairo, Egypt

With her inspirational instruction and artistic, creative choreographies, Phaedra Ameerah has become internationally recognized. In Denver, Phaedra is the Artistic Director of Jawahare Al Layl Dance Troupe.
Phaedra Ameerah is the creator of Moon Over Denver Workshop Series out of which Moon Over Denver Vol. I & II were born â two internationally known, dazzling videos featuring a Galaxy of Stellar performers.