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eastern sun current members
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Anisa
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Cariadwen
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Heather Lovehouse
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Kristi
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Tara
eastern sun dance company
The Eastern Sun Dance Company was founded in 2007 and is Artistically Directed by Andalee. It’s members are made up of Dancers from around California’s Central Valley. As a performing professional dance company the Eastern Sun has had the opportunity to travel around California and dance for audiences at Belly Dance Festivals, Cultural Events, Dance Showcases, private events, and special charity events such as the Rely for Life.
Not fully committed to any one style of Middle Eastern Dance or “Belly Dance” it is the goal of Eastern Sun to share with it’s audiences the ‘authentic’ side of Belly Dance (with representations of Folkloric types of Middle Eastern Dance) and also the side of the art that encourages a deeper exploration of creativity and expression. Using that creativity the Eastern Sun Dance Company creates some choreographies based on the fusion of two or more styles of dance.
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events
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IBDC queen of the Rhythm
September 14, 2018, SF Bay Area, CA
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New Session 2018
Fresno, CA
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Lebanese Simon
January 27, 2018, SF Bay Area, CA
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10th Edition - Shimmy Shakedown Festival
March 24 - 25 2018, Brea, CA
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Hard Raqs Cafe
December 3, 2017, Los Angeles, CA
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Fabulous Fall Belly Dance Festival
November 11, 2017, Los Angeles, CA
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Carnival of Stars
July 22 & 23, 2017, Alameda, CA
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Raks Tiki
July 28, 29 & 30, 2017, Brentwood, CA
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Zamani World Dance Gala 2017
September 02, 2017, Seattle, Wa.
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privacy policy
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Andalee
Andalee is an Award Winning Dancer with several titles under her belt;
the most prestigious of which is the title of “Top Belly Dancer” after winning the popular Web Series Project Belly Dance in 2011!
Andalee began her Belly Dance Odyssey in year 2000 while attending Humboldt State University where she studied Biology, Percussion, and Dance.
The Amazing Shoshanna taught the Middle Eastern Dance class at Humboldt State and mentored Andalee through her journey. Andalee became a principal dancer, soloist, and choreographer for Shoshanna's Lailaa Chandani Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble (now called Ya Habibi!) where she danced until 2005.
Andalee has since studied with many other Masters of the Art both in the U.S. and abroad during her travels through the Middle East.
She expertly performs a variety of different styles including: Contemporary American Cabaret, Egyptian Folkloric, Classical Egyptian (Raks Sharki), & Spanish- Arabic (Zambra) fusion.
Because of her extensive background in percussion and rhythm,
Andalee has a strong connection to the rhythms of the Middle East and is highly skilled at playing Zills (finger cymbals) and other percussion instruments including the Doumbek (Arabic Tabla).
Andalee now resides in the Central Valley of California Fresno / Clovis, Ca) where she performs regularly, teaches, produces events, and is the Artistic Director of the Eastern Sun Dance Company.
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awards
So You Think You Can Belly Dance.
The Las Vegas Belly Dance Intensive 1st Place Winner 2011: “Ultimate Belly Dance Artist”
Project Belly Dance
www.topbellydancer.com 2011 Winner and title: “Top Belly Dancer”
Belly Dancer of the Universe
Long Beach, Ca 2007 1st Runner Up Universal Soloist
International Belly Dance Convention
Las Vegas, NV 2007 1st Place:“ Advanced Soloist”
North Valley Belly Dance Competition
Chico, Ca 2003 1st Place Soloist
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hot raqs
hot raqs is a competition with a vision founded by Season 1 winner of Project Belly Dance, Andalee. The intention of is to create a competition with a purpose: a meaningful community event, where participants are encourage to challenge themselves and grow as performing artists within a supportive environment.
After participating in many competitions over the years as both participant and judge, Andalee has developed what she thinks is the perfect balance between friendly competition and personal advancement. Hot Raqs is designed to promote education by offering varied level workshops by skilled instructors; and growth through positive competition and comprehensive constructive feedback provided by Andalee.
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What is Belly Dance?
“Belly Dance” is an American term to describe a varied, complex, and expressive dance form rooted in cultures from the Middle East and North America. In Arabic Belly Dance is usually referred to as “Raqs Sharqi” which translates to “Eastern Dance” and sometimes as “Oriental” which means “Eastern” in Western languages. In Turkish it is generally referred to as "Dans Oryantal” or “Tanzi Oryantal” which also mean “Eastern Dance”. Although Belly Dance has roots in Middle Eastern and North African folkloric styles of dance, it is considered a separate art form, and just like there are regional differences in folk styles of dance, there are regional differences in styles of Belly Dance. In America we can find some Belly Dance styles that are completely different from those in the countries of origin and have evolved as American art forms.
Andalee’s classes are taught to ensure a strong foundation in basic technique with emphasis on posture, isolation technique, and expression with a leaning towards Modern American Cabaret and Egyptian Raqs Sharqi styles. Students can also expect to learn about history, music, cultural context, costuming, and other fun tidbits about Raqs Sharqi and Andalee’s 18 years experience in the art form and her travels.
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What to wear?
Please wear comfortable, form fitting clothing like leggings or yoga pants and a fitted tank top, t-shirt, or half top (showing your belly is optional- in class and in performance!). We dance barefooted or with dance shoes/sandals. No “sneakers” please.
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What are the fees?
Group classes are $15 per class for drop ins. If you plan to take class regularly (recommended) then you can save money by paying at the beginning of the month at the rate of $12 per class! (So if there are 4 weeks in a typical month the fee would be $48 for all 4 classes).
Private Lessons are at the rate of $50 for a 1 hour lesson. Or you can purchase 4 Private Lessons for $175!
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What to bring?
Bring water, small towel (when it is hot, especially), a notebook, and a hip scarf if you have one. Andalee has some hip scarves for sale for $15, if you wish to purchase one.
For Intermediate or Advanced classes- Please bring finger cymbals and a rectangular veil.
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Beginning Lessons
Monday 5:30 pm
D&J Dance Studio
1477 E. Shaw Ave. Suite 110 Fresno, CA 93710
+1 559 835 6887
D&J Dance Studiowhat you will learn
This Beginning Belly Dance class is geared toward brand new students and those with beginning-intermediate skills. Andalee will give the student a strong foundation in the basics of Belly Dance, giving the student the ability to either move to a more advanced class offered by her, or another style of Belly Dance as offered by other instructors in the area and beyond. In each class Andalee will start with a quick warm up, take students through isolation technique, and review of some movement vocabulary as well as an introduction some new ones. For the last 20 minutes or so of class the students will work on placing these movements together in combinations and even work on a short choreography. Expect to also learn about history, music, cultural context, improvisation, choreography, and performance skills.
$12 per class if paid monthly.
$15 per class for drop ins.
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Intermediate
Wednesday 5:30 pm
D&J Dance Studio
1477 E. Shaw Ave. Suite 110 Fresno, CA 93710
+1 559 835 6887
D&J Dance StudioIntermediate / Advanced
Thursday 6:30 pm
Cal Arts
4750 N. Blackstone Fresno, Ca 93726
+1 559 222 6539
Cal Artswhat you will learn
In this mixed level Intermediate/Advanced class, Andalee will coninue teaching a strong foundation of the basics of Belly Dance and incorporate more advanced technique and layering. In each class Andalee will start with a quick warm up, take students through isolation technique (with finger cymbals for added challenge), and review of some movement vocabulary as well as an introduction some new ones. For the last 20 minutes or so of class the students will work on placing these movements together in combinations and even work on a short choreography. Bring Finger Cymbals and a rectangular veil as we will incorporate their use into class. Expect to also learn about history, music, cultural context, improvisation, choreography, and performance skills.
$12 per class if paid monthly.
$15 per class for drop ins.
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Private Lessons
To register for a private lesson contact Andalee at
+1 559 202 7702
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andalee@andalee.comwhat you will learn
Private lessons are geared to work on the dancer's individual needs. In the 60 minute lesson Andalee can help you with challenging movements, teach different styling, work with you to get competition ready, help put together a performance ready set, improve performance skills, work on zills or musiclaity, or anything you might think of to help you round out your Middle Eastern Dance education.
$50 per hour
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fees
Classes are $12 per class if paid monthly a the beginning of each month.
Drop in rate is $15 per class.
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Hire Andalee
Andalee is the only Multi-Award Winning Belly Dancer and Nationally touring Instructor currently Performing in the Fresno, Ca area. Her Elegant Style and Dynamic technique has won her many titles at prestigious International Competitions including "TOP BELLY DANCER" after winning the popular web series Project Belly Dance! One of the highly esteemed judges called Andalee "...the epitome of Egyptian Womanhood..." and went on to say that Andalee resembles "Silk moving across the stage".
When you hire Andalee you will be hiring the best of the best... a Professional Dancer in a Professional Costume providing your event with Family Friendly Entertainment!
Andalee specializes in Arabic Style Belly Dance and especially the Glamourous styles of Classic Belly Dance from Egypt and America. If you are planning a Wedding perhaps you would like to include a Zeffa (a traditional Bridal Procession in which a Belly Dancer balances a lit Candelabra on her head and dances while leading in the New Couple!).
Let Andalee know if you have any special requests regarding music selection or props including Shamadan, Veil, Wings of Isis, Zills/Sagat (Finger Cymbals), Assaya (Egyptian Sa'idi Cane). Call (559) 202-7702
Prices start at:
$200* for a local “Classic Show” of about 25 minutes including Audience Participation!
$300* for a local “Double Set” which includes two 20-25 minute performances in 2 High Quality Professional Costumes! Perfect for Weddings where a Zeffa could be the first set and Classic Belly Dance performance for the second set.
-Additional Dancers available for group performances.
-Additional fees assessed for out of town performances, wait time exceeding 20 minutes, additional sets or a request for longer performances.
*I sometimes get asked why the price is what it is. Keep in mind that a lot of preparation goes into a professional performance made special for you. You are not paying only for the 25 minute performances but also for the hours of prep time go into selecting and editing music, doing hair, & applying make-up. (Not to mention the cost of a professional costume ranges from $600-$1000). A Professional Dancer has spent YEARS dedicating themselves to Studying their Art spending Countless hours and dollars to perfect their Presentation in order to Dazzle your Guests!
