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hanan

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About Me


raven haired gypsy, dancer, story + fortune teller...I am the Founder and Director of the hanan arts cooperative; a humanitarian non profit arts organization. We are a global network of artists, thinkers, activists and shape shifters that use our art to promote social change and unity consciousness. I collaborate with many groups in Miami and New York and produce and present theatre and arts events.My main discipline is Arabic Dance, specializing in authentic Egyptian styles. I have toured and danced internationally including Egypt, Argentina and the Caribbean. I Direct a dance troupe in Havana, Cuba named Grupo AISHA Al-Hanan. I am currently working on my first film Havana Habibi; a trailblazing documentary on Bellydance in Cuba.Get Your Own! | View Slideshow
I created the "Habibi Project"; a multi year, multi-disciplinary theatre and outreach project fusing Hip Hop and Middle Eastern Dance and Music. We have created three evening length productions; "Habibi", Get Your Own! | View Slideshow"Habibi Remix",Get Your Own! | View Slideshow and the "Habibi Thinktank Orchestra".
I teach dance as an empowerment and healing tool for women and have outreach programs in underserved and marginalized communities throughout Miami.I love to travel. I love all the people of the globe. I am seeking my next adventure!Cairo
Paris
La Habana
the best part of my day is coming home to my pug "Miss Piggy"
my dream is to adopt children from all over the world.(Africa, Ireland, Latin America, Asia and U.S.)
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My Interests

arabic dance

the beachYemaya,

Fatima,

chakras,revolutionary arts and artists

Cuban Poster Art

turntables,

biking,hiking,dance classes,

the moon,home life, hello kitty,

pugs, spiritual transformation, quantum physics, staring, locking eyes, eating with my hands, capoeira, peaches, guava, passionfruit,dark chocolate marzipan,

havana,Grupo Aisha AL-Hanan chillin in key west with my friends(sometimes i overdo it)rio, bahia, orchids,kissing smelling

adopt your own virtual pet!i love Easter and my family (my aunt "tia hini" dressed as the "easter clown"honoring my inner childand most importantly.....keeping it SO REAL!

I'd like to meet:

artists, communicators, peacemakers, collaborators, agents provocateurs...

(Lori Belilove reconstructing Isadora Duncan)

I want to meet the Shamans, Shape Shifters, Light Chasers..

i'm interested in meeting people with a point of view, positive energy, LIGHT and an interest in creating a better world.people who do this...

Music:

Los Van Van, Charanga Habanera, Beny More, Oum Kalthoum, Feiruz, Bob Marley, Rosario, Gypsy Kings, Virginia Rodrigues, Nena Simone

adopt your own virtual pet!enjoy one of my favorite videos!..

Movies:



I am making a documentary film with filmmaker joshua bee alafia of Beeloved Creations (Brooklyn, NY). It is called "Havana Habibi" of my Arabic Dance troupe in Cuba. They are Cuba's first and only Bellydance troupe, created, trained and developed by hanan arts cooperative.photo by joshua bee alafia

Television:

my daily ritual and relaxation...

Books:

Rasta + Resistance, Open Veins of Latin America, Te Di La Vida Entera, Dreams of Trespass

Heroes:

Katherine Dunham
Alvin Ailey (Dance Theatre)
Frida Kahlo
miss piggy #1"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye." Miss Piggyself survey:
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: tiffany or hanan
Birthday: november 1st- all saints day
Birthplace: miami
Current Location: miami beach
Eye Color: light brown
Hair Color: black
Height: 5'8
Right Handed or Left Handed: right
Your Heritage: cuban- american
The Shoes You Wore Today: barefoot
Your Weakness: crazy knockin'
Your Fears: lightning
Your Perfect Pizza: pepperoni, onion, sun dried tomato + goat cheese
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: finish my Thesis
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: never used it
Thoughts First Waking Up: yaay!
Your Best Physical Feature: smile
Your Bedtime: wish i knew
Your Most Missed Memory: easter egg hunts in my backyard
Pepsi or Coke: diet vanilla coke
MacDonalds or Burger King: yuk
Single or Group Dates: single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: i make the best homemade iced tea with fresh cloves, cinnamon, goji berries and spicy asian teas
Chocolate or Vanilla: both!
Cappuccino or Coffee: cafe cubano
Do you Smoke: nastazoid!
Do you Swear: when necessary
Do you Sing: alot!
Do you Shower Daily: i think so
Have you Been in Love: with love, everyday
Do you want to go to College: in grad school- straight to PHD.
Do you want to get Married: depends on the day
Do you belive in yourself: totally
Do you get Motion Sickness: oh yes
Do you think you are Attractive: definately
Are you a Health Freak: in a way
Do you get along with your Parents: oh yes
Do you like Thunderstorms: if i am inside
Do you play an Instrument: what kind of "instrument"
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: very moderately
In the past month have you Smoked: never
In the past month have you been on Drugs: no
In the past month have you gone on a Date: yes
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: i walk my puppy on lincoln road, if you can call that a mall.
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: i have done this in dark moments from my past
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: only veggie rolls
In the past month have you been on Stage: yes
In the past month have you been Dumped: no, thank god
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: unfortunately not
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: no
Ever been Drunk: not really, just extremely entertainingly "nice"
Ever been called a Tease: i'm sure
Ever been Beaten up: dont think so
Ever Shoplifted: twice
How do you want to Die: making love, laughing or dancing
What do you want to be when you Grow Up: miss piggy
What country would you most like to Visit: Turkey, Dubai, Qatar
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: brown
Favourite Hair Color: salt n pepper
Short or Long Hair: either
Height: taller than me
Weight: good fat to muscle ratio
Best Clothing Style: clean, no name brands except adidas or puma, like banana republic look
Number of Drugs I have taken: never done "illegals"
Number of CDs I own: who cares
Number of Piercings: 5 and 2 more that closed
Number of Tattoos: none
Number of things in my Past I Regret: maybe a couple of useless, goofy lays
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