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Asmara Bellydance Initiative Presents: Shades of Autumn
Date: November 12, 2023
Time: 3pm EDT

Join Asmara Bellydance Initiative and special guests on November 12, 2023 at 3pm EST, at Rhythma Dance Studios, Atlanta, GA for the Shades of Autumn dance showcase!

We are preparing an enchanting afternoon to revel in the richness of diversity within our Raqs Sharqi (bellydance) community. Brace yourselves for an exhilarating event that will capture the essence of the season! The spotlight will shine brightly on BIPOC dancers, as we come together to showcase our undeniable talents and captivating performances that embrace dance styles extending from Southwest Asia and North Africa. We will also be streaming the show online so that you may watch it from anywhere in the world.

We hope that you will join us in this effort to make a difference and show support for our brothers and sisters in dance. We believe that, together, we have the power to promote, nurture, encourage, and celebrate the diversity of BIPOC dancers. Thank you for your support and we hope to see you at the Shades of Autumn showcase this fall.

The showcase will be family-friendly and light refreshments will be available. A recording will not be available afterwards.

TICKETS & DONATIONS

Ticket purchase for the showcase is only available through Just Belly Dance Events or at the door.
In-person tickets (thru Oct 28): $20
In-person tickets (after Oct 28): $25
Online (thru Nov 12): $15

Ticket purchase for the showcase at the door will be $25.

To purchase tickets or to donate, visit our event webpage on the Just Belly Dance website. The website uses PayPal for payment processing, but a PayPal account is not required to send payment.
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Online ticket sales for showcase closes November 12, 2023 @10am EST and watch links for the online option will be emailed by 1pm before showtime. Tickets will also be available at the door. Doors open @2:45pm EST.

We also welcome donations supporting our dancers and our mission at any time.

If you would prefer to donate via Venmo or CashApp, please use the information below.

CashApp:
$asmarabi
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Venmo:
asmarabi
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https://venmo.com/asmarabi

OUR MISSION

We are a vibrant collective of dancers of color dedicated to Raqs Sharqi (bellydance), while promoting and funding shows and festivals that celebrate the dazzling diversity of Raqs Sharqi dancers of various backgrounds. Our aim is to empower and inspire BIPOC dancers, encouraging them to embrace their inner and outer beauty, and express themselves through captivating performances and education. We firmly believe in fostering a supportive environment, where performance showcases, teaching opportunities, fundraising events, and engaging panel discussions take center stage.

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Asmara Bellydance Initiative Presents: Turkey & Syria Benefit Showcase
Date: April 29, 2023
Time: 3pm EDT

Join Asmara Bellydance Initiative and special guests on April 29th at 3pm EST for the Turkey and Syria fundraiser showcase.

As we all know by now, both Turkey and Syria were hit with a devastating earthquake on Feb. 6, 2023, and the death toll has surpassed 50,000. As relief efforts are still underway and will continue for an undetermined amount of time, we believe it is only right to give back to a community that has given so much to us.

The showcase will feature performances by talented dancers from around the world and will be streamed live so that all can participate from the comfort of their own homes.

Reservations for the showcase are available on Just Belly Dance for a suggested minimum donation of $10. Even if you are unable to attend, we encourage you to donate whatever you can to support the relief efforts in these devastated areas. All proceeds from the showcase will be donated to humanitarian organizations working to provide emergency relief and aid to those affected by the earthquake.

BENEFITTING CHARITY

DirectRelief
https://www.directrelief.org/emergency/turkey-syria-earthquake/

We hope that you will join us in this effort to make a difference and show our support for our brothers and sisters in Turkey and Syria during their time of need. We believe that together, we have the power to make a difference and help those in need. Thank you for your support, and we hope to see you at the Turkey & Syria fundraiser showcase.

DONATE & REGISTER

To donate and receive a link to the show, visit our event webpage on the Just Belly Dance website. The website uses Paypal for payment processing, but a PayPal account is not required to send payment.

https://www.justbellydance.com/events/view/asmara-tss

If you would prefer to use Venmo or CashApp, please use the information below and be sure to include your email in the notes to gain entry to the show.

CashApp:
$asmarabi
OR
https://cash.app/$asmarabi

Venmo:
asmarabi
OR
https://venmo.com/asmarabi

****DON'T FORGET TO PROVIDE YOUR EMAIL OR YOU WILL NOT GET A LINK TO ATTEND THE SHOW****

Registration for show entry closes April 29, 2022 @10am and links will be emailed before the show.

CONTACT US

Email: contact@asmarabellydance.org
Web: www.asmarabellydance.org/
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Asmara will be holding a free group therapy session centered around healing and thriving within our dance community for and about BIPOC dancers. With all that is currently happening we could all use a safe space to come together and receive mental health support with a focus on navigating and creating healthy ways of coping with issues that are specific to us in this community. We will be hosting two guest speakers that will be providing their knowledge and expertise in these areas.

Introducing Amma Gyamfowa, a Ghanaian womanist, mental health therapist, and registered social worker. Engaged in the field of social work for the last 8 years, her work has been rooted in supporting women, survivors of gender-based violence, and perse Black and racialized communities across Greater Toronto Area.

Amma's Asmara Healing Session involves:

Responding to Racial Trauma through Embodied Healing
• Exploration of collective experiences in relation to challenges presented to group
• Impact of racial trauma
• Embodied healing and somatic responses
• Community and collective hea

Mi-a-sia \My-Asia \ n.: A dancer, bone/tarot reader and storyteller, Miasia’s passion for healing has followed her throughout her life, but intensified through the pandemic. A performer, trainer and workshop instructor of Egyptian and Turkish Dance of over 24 years, Miasia began studying African Traditional Religion during the pandemic as a way to connect further with her ancestors. In December when stricken with an unexplained illness, Miasia delved deeper into her spiritual practice and decided to dedicate herself to healing fulltime. Utilizing her skills as a dancer, coupled with the numerous healing modalities she has studied over the years, Miasia helps guide you to the healing which is inside your own body.

Miasia can be reached at Miasia@miasia.org; https://www.facebook.com/miasia/ and https://www.instagram.com/miasia_dances

Miasia's Asmara Healing Session involves:
We will begin with Miasia sharing her eventful life experiences in healing and moving forward, followed by a storytelling session with movement to ease your Mind, Body, and Soul. Have a comfortable place to lie down, as Miasia will conclude the event with a relaxing sound bath.

There will be a presentation by both of our esteemed speakers, a panel discussion, and a time for Q&A where you can ask questions specific to you and what you might be personally struggling with in this art form. Topics will include:

• Exploration of collective experiences in relation to challenges presented to group
• Impact of racial trauma
• Embodied healing and somatic responses
• Community and collective healing

We will be closing out with a sound bowl healing session as well.

Unfortunately, we will not have a recording available for viewing later but we do encourage you to please come if you can. If you have any questions that you would like answered feel free to drop them below in the comments section in the registration from so we can provide them to our guest speakers in advance.

Once again this session is free and we encourage you to please attend and NEVER stop dancing!

Registration closes June 27 @ 10am and links will be emailed within 24 hours before the event.

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