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What is Middle Eastern Dance?
- It is a Middle Eastern style of dance for women that supports strength, rhythm, and coordination.
- It is about learning Middle Eastern dance techniques and joining your soul with music.
- It is about being feminine and powerful.
- It is a great way to exercise and have fun.
Who?
- Anyone interested in having fun through dance movement
About Donna
- Donna is a co-founder of SWVAMEDA and she continues to sponsor, in
conjuction with SWVAMEDA and Virginia Tech's Hill & Veil, Dance
Potpourri which is in its 4th year of production. Her style has been
described as "Lithe, elegant, and soulful in Raks Sharki; her dramatic
style is intermixed with delightful spontaneity." She won the Best Kept
Secret Award from Zaghareet magazine in 2000. She has taught workshops
in Raleigh, NC; and Blacksburg and Richmond, Virginia. She is also
judging the East Coast Classic Belly Dance Contest this year.
Donna teaches classes through the YMCA, and she is available for performances and workshops. For more information,
contact Donna.
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Copyright© 2002 Donna Thornberry. Questions or suggestions on this site?
E-mail Sahira.