New Jersey, North Jersey, Bellydance! Our New Jersey belly dance group is fun! If you love bellydance in New Jersey or want to learn how to belly dance in New Jersey then join us! We share: Bellydance, Belly-dance, Dance, Middle Eastern Music, Women's Social, Fitness, Belly Dance, Belly dance performance, Bellydance Workshops, Belly Dancers, Cabaret Bellydance, Bellydance Classes, Hafla - bellydance party, Bellydance Workouts, (MED) dance classes, Tribal, Turkish, Egyptian Cabaret, Fusion, Goth …

Belly Dance Fans...Students...New Performers and Hobbyists and Pros... Welcome to The Northern NJ Meetup Group of NJ Belly Dance Instructor and Middle Eastern Dance Performer Gia al Qamar! Use this Meetup to get to know other belly dancers throughout Northern NJ and all over the NY Metro area! This Meetup group is a great place to keep up with, not only Gia's classes and performances, but also Haflas, workshops, Drum circles and MORE around Northern NJ. Welcome and start shimmying!

Sufi Music Circle: Sufi, Alevi & Folk Music. Classes and lessons to learn: Middle Eastern musical instruments, specially Persian and Turkish (Ney, Daf, Tanbour, Oud, Baglama, Saz, Zarb, Doumbek etc.). Singing and sacred dances (Sema and Semah, Whirling etc.). Group classes for singing and drumming. Language classes for Persian and Turkish. Rumi and other sufi poetry. Sufi and Alevi music . In addition to our classes, we will have concerts, lectures, movies, poetry reading, dinner out etc. Thes …

These days it's hard to be Arab. On the other hand, to be single can be a lot of fun. But being Arab and single is BONKERS! We started this group for Arab Singles in the New York area who are looking to meet and date other Arabs. We will host a Hookah Mixer every month, so we can actually meet each other. (Thanks to those who came out last month) We will be organizing social events for singles who are looking to meet friends or that special someone. Suggestions are welcomed. I'd also like t …

Are you a woman that is into going to Arabic night clubs but would love to go with a fun group of girls without men? Want to meet and make new friends in the process who love what you love. Then this is the group for you. Why don't you join us! I love going into different Arabic night clubs in Astoria or NYC. From dandana to El Diwan. Love the shisha, the belly dancing, the fun enviroment and the debkah? Join us and make new friends in the process!! This group is for women of different backgr …

Ahlan/Hello. I'm Michael Kim 'Jamal' Riegelman, the Director/al'modir of the NYC Arabic Club. Feel free to text or call me at 1 (347) 523-3937, or email me at MichaelKimRiegelman@gmail.com if you have any questions about our community. Our goal is to bring people together who share a common interest in the diversity and richness of the Arab World - which stretches from Morocco to Oman. We try to break through the stereotypes which so many people have by offering unique cultural and educationa …

www.ancientartofbellydance.com Classes, Workshops, Events, Community Belly Dance Nights, Field Trips and Students Shows will be listed here.  We are back on meet up after taking 12 months off the website and coming back strong as ever.

Begin to learn and become comfortable with the moves of this ancient dance that burns calories and helps you explore your body strength and flexibility. Belly Dancing has been used for centuries to celebrate various stages of a woman’s life. Belly dancing is a celebratory, communal dance that strengthens the core of women’s bodies and provides a challenging, yet expressive and fluid workout. Come join us to learn the empowering, feminine movements of belly dancing and how this sensual dance can …

This group is for anyone interested in learning the graceful art of bellydance in Hoboken. If I get a big enough group, I would also like to organize a performance somewhere in Hoboken. I started this group because I have not seen any bellydance classes in Hoboken and I would love to meet those who are interested in learning more about it, developing their dance potential, and having lots of fun! Bellydancing is an amazing workout and teaches you to get in touch with your body, as well as your i …

Let international folk dancing strengthen your body, free your mind, and elevate your spirit! Tensions will vanish as you learn dances from Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Israel, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, Croatia, Norway, and more. Dr. László Férfi of the Institute of Hungarian Medicine says: “Folk dance promotes Fun Cell Growth.  The high Fun Quotient (FQ) releases folk dance endorphins which increase longevity and lower cholesterol!.” Join our folk dance group! Start your fun high portion of your …

This group was started to promote Belly Dancing in Westchester. We take belly dance classes (Egyptian Raqs Sharqi style) and attend belly dance events. We also perform at various venues.

NYC Based American Tribal Style® Belly Dance Troupe Manhattan Tribal, directed by Mimi Fontana, the first all ATS® Dance Company in NYC. Here you will find class listings, events we are hosting, gatherings we're attending and an online community of dancers celebrating this new to New York dance format. We'll also be featuring events hosted or recommended by our Sister Troupe, Tribe Hamsa in Staten Island NY and other fun dance and drum related events! What is American Tribal Style Belly Dance? A …

My name is Mishaal. I am a bellydancer and instructor at Center Stage Studio. I love to dance Tribal Fusion and American Cabaret, and actively perform at fundraisers, events, and restaurants in Manhattan, Queens and Long Island. This group is for women who love to bellydance or wish to learn about bellydance. I hope you will join us in class, at workshops and at shows whether it be performing or just attending.

Hey everybody, My name is Murat. I am guitar teacher at the University of Pennsylvania and teach and perform in New York. I love music and have been playing and teaching for most of my life. I am starting to give group guitar classes out of my place in Crown Heights on thursdays and sundays in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. I teach and play a lot of different styles, from rock/pop to classical, basic jazz, and Middle Eastern music. I will start with one beginner class and one intermediate. In the in …

Let the beauty and power of Tribal Style empower and heal you!

I have two boys (1.5 and 2.5 years old) who only speak Armenian and it would be nice to meet other kids that they can communicate with. We spend a lot of the summer going on day trips to parks, zoos, aquariums, museums in NY and NJ and would love to have other kids join or just meet up for a play date. We live in Jersey City, NJ. մենք ուզում ենք հանդիպել հայախոս երեխաներին եւ ծնողներին

! New York Ethnic Food Lovers and activities ! For More Fun Hiking or walking and eating events Join our sister's Group www.meetup.com/365days/ New York City is the ethnic food and culinary as well as the culture CAPITAL CITY of the world. As the greatest "Melting Pot " in the world, we are blessed with the rich traditions of diverse and authentic ethnic foods and cultures. ! New York Ethnic Food Lovers and activities The food and culture that are celebrated by millions of new and old immigrants …

Muslim-ish: searching for truth, rejecting false idols, and fighting for freedom Who are we? We are a group of Ex-Muslims and Muslims of varying degrees of religiosity. What do we want? We want to find the truth, no matter what it is, and fight for our right to follow it. We want to create a safe place for people to exchange thoughts and ideas that we were taught not to talk about. We want to support each other and help each other deal with family questions and formulate answers. We want to gi …

Release your inner wild child! Heal your body. Heal your voice. Shamanic circle of Love, Love, Love. *DANCE*DRUM*SING*HUM* Drums, bells, bowls, gongs, rattles, voices, howls, laughter Come and celebrate the sacred rhythms that live within us all! Move freely and make organic sound in a safe and sacred space with like minds and kindred spirits.  Eileen O'Hare

Join us for Israeli Dancing ! It's a fun way to meet new friends and start a new hobby. It's a great way to be challenged mentally and physically. You don't have to be Jewish to do it. Move to beautiful middle eastern music! Israeli dancing is no longer the traditional Israeli folk dancing.  It has now become modernized where every popular song is grabbed and a new dance is created.  Israeli dance now has hip hop, salsa moves.  We even dance to music from India and Ireland.  It has evolved to be …

This group is designed for anyone/everyone who likes food from various cultures--Indian, Japanese, Thai, Brazilian, Afghani, Mexican, Middle Eastern, etc. The goal is to check out all of the hidden authentic ethnic restaurants in the greater Hartford area, and beyond.  Why dine alone when you can join us?

To the ancient Egyptians, dance was an essential part of their culture. People from every social class were exposed to music and dancing. I invite you to take a journey from the pyramids of Giza, to the markets in Khan el-Khalili, the roads of Cairo to the resorts in Sharm el-Sheik and discover an ancient art that will bring you to new dimensions and empower you in ways you never imagined. Here you will have access to classes, shows, parties, get togethers, and lots more. I look forward to meeti …

Get your body moving and start having fun ! Have fun getting some exercise for your mind, body and soul. No prior experience is necessary!  Beginners, come learn basic Israeli dance steps and simple dances. For the experienced dancers, we will be doing a combination of traditional, classic Israeli dances as well as new, modern Israeli dances! Circles, Lines, & Partner Dances !

Everyone is born with psychic abilities. However, not everyone finds the medium that allows them to express it. This meet-up is designed to introduce you to different ways to percieve and understand the mind of others as well as your own. Each person has a medium that is right for him or her, in order to express latent psychic abilities. While these mediums are used by others to foretell the future. Our goal is mainly to help you see first what events of your past are influencing the choices yo …

Shimmy Chasers are the ultimate Belly Dance addicts!!! Partying and Traveling the world in search of Belly Dance Music and the Inetrnational Party Scene! Festivals, workshops, performances, clubs, lounges, and cultural emersion. NYC to Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Lebanon, Greece... and Places that appreciate our beloved Art: Argentina, Brazil, Japan, US, etc.

Participants will acquire deep contact with their natural rhythms and pulses (heart pulse, breath pulse, walking pulse…), amazing experiences of multi-layered rhythmics; they will learn to play a percussion instrument (up to an advanced level); they will learn a fun, connected way of concentrating and keeping attention out of thought mode; they will cleanse themselves from stagnated emotions in the trance of drumming and chanting alone. And they will experience the older-than-the-world feeling o …

This is a group for any one interested in drumming,All ages, skills are welcomed. Those who like to drum and are inspired to drum. Is an beautiful experience with harmony of your own heart. Lets get together for affordable fun activities that promote healthier lifestyle and Hobbies for our children.

Esther DeCew A Performance Arts , Instructor & Choreographer currently based in New York City .Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Half Malay Bugis Javanese and Borneo Sabah . Esther has devoted her life to dance was naturally drawn to mixing art forms to express who she is through performance and teaching.She was trained in the art of dance from the heart of her traditional culture.When Esther migrated to New York she looking for new inspiration , she formed a group of students who now pr …