AMMALA DANCE & MUSIC: Performances, parties and dance classes
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SUNDAY JANUARY 11 â€" OPEN STAGE DANCE & MUSIC PARTY
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Ammala Dance & Music and Betsy's Back Porch present
Middle Eastern Night at the Back Porch
Open stage dance and music party.
Sunday, January 11, 2004
7-9 p.m.
Admission is free (though small donations are gladly accepted).

Show begins at 7 p.m. with open dancing to follow. All dancers and
musicians welcome--student, amateur or professional. Local dancers
perform with Ammala dancers and the Ancient Sonic Libido percussion
ensemble.

Interested in performing? E-mail Mirah (Tonia) at mirah@...
or call 612-703-7002.

Betsy's Back Porch Café
5447 Nicollet Avenue (Just off 35W at the Diamond Lake Road exit)
Minneapolis, MN 612-827-8283


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WINTER DANCE CLASSES BEGIN THIS MONTH in many locations. contact ammala for mroe
details: mirah@...
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Ammala dancers Mirah, Aliye, Zareen, Melinda and Afrita offer belly
dancing classes at various locations around the Twin Cities. Most
classes begin in late January, but session dates, length and pricing
may vary by location. Some classes fill quickly, so register in
advance.

LOCATIONS:
* Minneapolis (Downtown/Uptown)
* Minneapolis (Washburn)
* Anoka
* Burnsville-Eagan-Savage
* Eden Prairie
* Lakeville
* Minnetonka Beach
* West St. Paul-Mendota-Inver Grove
* White Bear Lake

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WHERE TO SEE AMMALA PERFORMERS: JANUARY
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Friday, January 2
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ALIYE (Leslie) performs
Beirut Restaurant
1385 S. Robert St., West St. Paul
651-457-4886
Show time: 8 p.m.
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Saturday, January 3
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MIRAH (Tonia) performs
Beirut Restaurant
Show time: 8 p.m.

Friday, January 9
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MIRAH performs
Beirut Restaurant
Show time: 8 p.m.

ALIYE performs
Mediterranean Cruise Restaurant
3945 Sibley Memorial Highway, Eagan
651-452-5991
Alternating shows with Eloisa, 7-10 p.m.


Saturday, January 10
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MIRAH performs
Mediterranean Cruise Restaurant
Alternating shows with Tara, 7-10 p.m.


Sunday, January 11
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OPEN STAGE NIGHT
Ammala and Betsy's Back Porch present open stage Middle Eastern
dance and music night. Featuring the Ancient Sonic Libido, Ammala
dancers Mirah, Aliye, Afrita, Zareen and Melinda, and other friends.
(See section above on the Open Stage.)


Friday, January 16
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ALIYE performs
Beirut Restaurant
Show time: 8 p.m.


Saturday, January 17
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ALIYE performs
Mediterranean Cruise Restaurant
Alternating shows with Staci, 7-10 p.m.


Sunday, January 18
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ALIYE performs
Santorini Restaurant
9920 Wayzata Blvd., St. Louis Park
763-546-6722
Show time: 7 p.m.


Saturday, January 23
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MAYA (Kristine) & MIRAH perform
Mediterranean Cruise Restaurant
Alternating shows, 7-10 p.m.


Friday, January 30
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MAYA performs
Mediterranean Cruise Restaurant
Alternating shows with Julie, 7-10 p.m.


Saturday, January 31
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MIRAH performs
Beirut Restaurant
Show time: 8 p.m.


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OTHER UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
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February 21
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Miran performs in CASSANDRA'S CABARET
8 p.m show, featuring Cassandra and three Twin Cities soloists.
JDC Studio Theater
1940 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Tickets: $20
For reservations call 612-872-6050

February 28
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Mirah and Aliye perform with Melanie, Monique, Zafina and the
Layalli Sharqi Band in a LIVE MUSIC AND DANCE SHOWCASE sp

April 23-25
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Ammala Dance and Music performs solo and group pieces in the GUILD
OF ORIENTAL DANCE ANNUAL SHOW. Show times and prices TBA.

May 7
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Ammala Dance and Music performs pieces from their 2003 show and
previews new works from their 2004 show as part of the HOPKINS
CENTER FOR THE ARTS EDGE COFFEE HOUSE SERIES.
Show time: 7 p.m.
Admission: $6-8, available on-site
1111 Main Street, Hopkins

August 6-15
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Ammala Dance and Music presents ON THE BEADED FRINGE II in the
Minnesota Fringe Festival. Show times and location TBA after April
15.

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"Shaken, Not Stirred" contact:
E-mail: mirah@...
Phone: 612-703-7002
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