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Delilah is
an internationally acclaimed bellydance performer and instructor
of the “American Classic” bellydance style. She grew
up in Southern California, learning the dance form as it was
passed on and popularized in this country by first and second
generation immigrants from Lebanon, Armenia, Iraq, Syria, Iran,
Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Morocco and Greece. When Delilah was 18,
bellydance was fast becoming an American phenomenon.
As thousands of women absorbed this dance by way of
diverse cultural experience, a new style of American
Bellydance evolved. Delilah is an active part of this
transformation. Her bellydance experience fuels her
interest in studying the fields of mythology, archeology,
history, women’s studies, bio/ecology, psychology, healing
practices, and other movement forms such as tai chi, yoga, modern
dance and movement therapy.
In 1978 Delilah moved her home base to Seattle, and began teaching
and performing the dance all around the world. By the 90's she
was disseminating her philosophies, techniques and performing
artistry on a highly-acclaimed instructional video series produced
by Visionary Dance Productions. Delilah supports diversity in
the dance and enjoys all its styles; she sees the bellydance
as never stationary, but always in a state of creative flux and
growth. She encourages the student to examine and experience
the dance in its variety of disciplines.
In addition to openly sharing her technical knowledge with
her students, Delilah imparts the idea that by opening our
bodies to these ancient, earthly, and natural movements that
connect us physically, emotionally, and spiritually, we will
become more aware environmentally. This gives the dance greater
purpose.... “When
we are more aware, we are better artists, enjoying a fuller life
experience. When we stretch our awareness, we are more equipped
to heal our bodies, our relationships and our earth.”
Inspired by this wisdom, Delilah held her first ten-day Visionary
Belly Dance Retreat on the island of Maui in 1992. This annual
Hawaii retreat is now frequented by dancers from all over the
world.
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Erik
Brown is the drummer for House of Tarab,
Egyptian music ensemble. He will be playing live music for
Delilahís classes as well as the featured instructor
in the extra elective Drum Solo Class. He's very charming
and will be on hand to help you with any heavy logistics.
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