Miami Dade College's Kendall Campus Students Perform an Ancient Dance on the Big Stage
Campus' popular Belly Dance Show 2008 premieres May 10 at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium
Belly Dance Show 2008 premieres May 10 at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium
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Miami, Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - Belly dance students from Miami Dade College's (MDC) Kendall Campus School of Community Education will showcase their talents by performing at The Belly Dance Show 2008 on Saturday, May 10 at 8 p.m., at the Miami-Dade County Auditorium. The extravaganza will feature more than 150 dancers from ages 6 to 66. It has become a very popular event as belly dancing itself has significantly grown in popularity in recent years for its health and mental wellness benefits.
This year marks the seventh anniversary of the show. Last year, the show met unprecedented success with a sold out performance where more than 2,400 attended. The show this year, "Passport to Arabia" provides entertainment and performances by a variety of special guests.
The Belly Dance Show 2008 will be directed and choreographed by the renowned Samay. Students enrolled in the belly dance classes have been learning under the direction of Samay, who is an instructor at MDC's School of Community Education program, and Shivanna, one of Samay's protégés. Samay is a professional Middle Eastern dance performer, choreographer and instructor who has performed for prestigious companies such as Disney's Magic Kingdom and Epcot Center and Carnival Cruise Lines. In 1997, Samay and MDC's Kendall Campus began a successful Middle Eastern Dance program which has grown into one of the largest of its kind within the state of Florida. Shivanna has been teaching at MDC many years and, in addition to studying under Samay, she has also studied with many other masters of the art of belly dance. Students in the class range from beginner's level to advanced troupe level.
Tickets are now on sale to the public and going quickly. Prices are $20, $22, and $28. Tickets can be purchased in a variety of ways: by visiting Miami-Dade County Auditorium box office on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. or through Ticketmaster outlets. Individuals can also call Ticketmaster at (305) 358-5885 or visit them online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/.
- WHAT: MDC's Kendall Campus School of Community Education Belly Dance Show 2008
- WHEN: Saturday, May. 10, 8:00 PM
- WHERE: Miami Dade County Auditorium, 2901 West Flagler Street, Miami
- COST: Prices are $20, $22, and $28
For more information, please contact: Irene Baquero at 305-237-2747.