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Vahana

You can take the girl out of Hollywood, but you can't take Hollywood out of the girl

About Me

I am a Middle Eastern dancer/performer transpanted to Northern California via Hollywood, and a category winner in the 2006 Bellydancer USA competition. I perform frequently at fundraisers, restaurants, and private events. I am also the producer of the Casbah Lounge, an Evening of Middle Eastern Dance, the premiere cultural event of the Sierra Foothills. I have studied extensively with Princess Farhana of Hollywood, Kristin Cunningham (Glendale), Miriam (Flowers of the Desert), Jim Boz, Daleela Morad, Fatima al Wahed, Adriene, Leyla Jouvanna and was a performing member of Jewels of the Dance for several years. I am now the founder/troupe leader/choreographer for Jewels of the North, an Egyptian-style bellydance performance troupe in the Sacramanto area.I teach bellydance classes at Stage Right Studio, 466 Canal Street, Placerville: Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Bellydance Technique; 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Intermediate choreography class;Fridays 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. - Fit for Life, NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED. Only $6.50 per class!I hope to see you all soon!Come join me for the opportunity to perform at one of our many events or just to find out what this belly dance craze is all about! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT MY WEBSITE, PLEASE GO TO HTTP://VAHANA-BELLYDANCE.TRIPOD.COMThanks for visiting and peace!
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My Interests

Bellydancing, Arabian horses, whitewater rafting, anything outdoors, and animal rescue. Indiabazzare.net

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Music:

Hakim, Zachary Mechlem, metal, Stevie Nicks, Oojami, Pink Floyd, Turbo Tabla, Metallica, Black Eyed Peas, Amr Diab, Shakira, most Lebanese music too.

Movies:

Nightmare Before Christmas, Office Space, Best in Show, Legally Blonde I got my Cursor at BAMFStuff.com <mspobj type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="never" allowNetworking="internal" height="350" width="425"

Television:

Deal Or No Deal! (Take the offer, duh!!!) I found my rollover effect at pYzam.com , They're awesome!

Books:


Graphics and Myspace Layouts at pYzam.com

Heroes:

Princess Farhana of Hollywood! Thea Raqs! Leyla Jouvanna! Jim Boz!

My Blog

Vahana at Rakkasah West 2008

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCvof4sJnYM Vahana peforming live with Djinn at Rakkasah West in March 2008....
Posted by Vahana on Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:44:00 PST

’Twas the Night Before Kindergarten

'Twas the night before kindergarten and all through the house,Mama was looking at baby photos as quiet as a mouse.Unable to sleep, unable to cry,She sat in the dark and let out a sigh.How could this t...
Posted by Vahana on Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:50:00 PST

Upcoming 2008 dance gigs

Catch Vahana and Jewels of the North at the following performances in California:   June 14th - Oasis Cafe, Fair Oaks June 28th - Marco's Cafe, Lotus July 6th - Belli Danse Showcase, Fair Oaks Ju...
Posted by Vahana on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:47:00 PST

April 19th Casbah Lounge Line Up!

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Posted by Vahana on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:07:00 PST

Next Casbah Lounge - April 19th, 2008!

Join Vahana, the Jewels of the North, as well as many professional and hobbyist bellydancers at Annabelle’s Chocolate Lounge for another great night of Middle Eastern Dance. 6:30 p.m., Sat. Apri...
Posted by Vahana on Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:34:00 PST

Dec. 1st Casbah Lounge

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Posted by Vahana on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:14:00 PST

Casbah Lounge Dec. 1st!

Annabelle's chocolate lounge presents The casbah lounge An evening of middle eastern dance Sat., dec. 1st, 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 1st, 7 p.m. Featuring vahana & jewels of the north Special appearanc...
Posted by Vahana on Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:06:00 PST

Sword Workshop with Vahana

Announcing "A Matter of Balance" Middle Eastern Sword Dancing workshop with Vahana Saturday, Sept. 22nd, 10 a.m. to Noon.   This 2 hour intensive sword workshop will include sword safety, handli...
Posted by Vahana on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:51:00 PST

professional photography by Scott Schappell

Professional photography courtesy of Scott Schappell.  Meet him at the Casbah Lounge, Aug. 25th, 2007, 7 to 9ish p.m.
Posted by Vahana on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:20:00 PST

Sacred Paths Studio is moving, but still very much alive!

Sacred Paths Studio is moving to a new home, and hopefully this new home will be much cooler to dance in than the old studio was!  The building at 466 Canal Street is for sale, so Stephanie, the ...
Posted by Vahana on Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:40:00 PST