FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Primary Contact: Alisa A. McAffee (aka Samira Tu'Ala)
Address: 8985 S. Durango Suite 2145, Las Vegas, NV 89113
Phone: 702-296-9269
Email: Samira@bellydanceintensive.com
Website: www.bellydanceintensive.com

The 7th Annual Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive, to be held on September 10th-13th, 2009, is an event which celebrates the exotic art and beauty of belly dancing. This local extravaganza includes 4 full days of workshops, 3 full evenings of entertainment, and features some of the top belly dance artists in the country as well as many talented local dancers and teachers.  This event started as a small get-together that was organized by a local dancer and has now blossomed into an event that is attracting visitors from all over the world.

Thursday & Friday feature workshops with the world-renowned Jim Boz, Suzanna Del Vecchio, Sharon Kihara, and Frederique.  These workshops will be followed by an amazing array of professional belly dancers performing in the evening production "A Night in the City of Riches".  This theater production will take place at the Clark County Flamingo Library Theater from 7-9pm, Sept. 11th and will culminate with performances featuring both Sharon and Suzanna del Vecchio!!

Saturday & Sunday boasts 4 full level-specific dance tracks with over 30 topics to choose from, including workshops taught by 34 instructors.  The workshops are designed to meet the needs of belly dance students of all levels while encompassing a broad spectrum of topics.

The Saturday night Vegas-Style Gala starting with a cocktail party, shopping, merriment, and photo opportunities with "The King".  The Saturday night show is a bit more raucous and will feature many of our top level visiting instructors and troupes.

Shopping is available from local and out-of-state vendors throughout the weekend and is open to the public free-of-charge.   There is also a festival stage that will feature many up and coming artists.

Although this dance originates in the Middle East, its popularity in the United States has caused a dance evolution resulting in tremendous diversity of styles and interpretations.  The 2009 Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive strives to embrace this remarkable dance culture and to support the local Las Vegas belly dance community. 

For additional information, please contact Samira Tu'Ala at 702-296-9269.

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