This was Aziza Nawal’s final show as an official member of Awalim Dance Company. Zia’ah and Aziza are still producing shows together with their students – they will return to Smith’s Olde Bar on June 29, 2014
Category: Miscellaneous
Aziza Nawal Workshop & Show February 1 & 2
Dance Before the Groundhog Wakes!
Saturday, February 1, 8:00 p.m.
At the Flying Monkey Arts, Huntsville, AL
$10 Tickets at the Door. Live music and dancing!
Aziza Nawal
Technique and Combos
Sunday, February 2, Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Nomadic Tapestry Studio, Huntsville, AL
$35 – Visit our Rates page and reserve your spot with PayPal.
Aziza Nawal Performs in Istanbul, Turkey
In 2006, Aziza Nawal was asked to perform on “Yıldız Yağmuru” a live television show produced in Istanbul, Turkey. It was a thrilling experience to appear on the show. Aziza Nawal would like to thank Ebru Eren, the hosts: Salemi Sahin, Muslum Gerses, Ferdi Tayfur and the staff of Star TV for their hospitality during her stay.
MUSIC: “Shisha Room” by Solace
New performances for Aziza Nawal
January 3 Open Mic at Steve’s Live Music
Join World Belly Dance Alliance and Steve’s Live Music on Friday, January 3rd, for a night of dance and music as we celebrate the new year with an open mic night for dancers!
Show starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $10 at the door. Steve’s Live Music also offers a full bar and food in a smoke free environment. The menu is primarily vegetarian and pescetarian fare. http://
Taverna Plaka
Restaurant performance on Saturday January 25 and Friday January 31
Save the Date – June 29!!
Spring Showcase at Smith’s Olde Bar is back!!
Aziza Nawal will team up with Ziah Ali, director of the Awalim Dance Company for a special Spring Showcase featuring soloists and group routines! More info coming soon!
Winter Shows
Aziza Nawal and Banat Almeh to perform at the 40 Watt Club in Athens in December 4th!
Awalim Dance Company – Winter Apprentices Showcase – Dec 8 @ Smith’s Old Bar!
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2013Time: Doors open at 7 PM for Seating | Show Starts at 7:30 PM
Address: 1578 Piedmont Ave, Atlanta, Georgia 30307
The Awalim Dance Company and students invite you to an evening of fun and dance at our Student Show Sunday, December 8th!
This is a Semi-Annual Student Showcase with range of tribal, classic, and fusion performances with a special focus on soloists and performances by the Awalim Dance Company. Awalim was formed in 1999 under the Direction of Ziah Ali McKinney-Taylor as a group to bring Tribal Bellydance to the stages of Atlanta and the Southeast US. Awalim’s particular flavor of Tribal is decidedly upbeat and earthy while being sophisticated and urban, bringing what we feel are Atlanta’s strongest characteristics to the Tribal genre. They will also be presenting classic belly dance in its original form.
Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 day of show buy now
Hafla at Hendershots
Join me in Athens, GA on September 28th for Hafla at Hendershots! I’ll be teaching a workshop that day and performing in the evening show! Here’s more info:
We’re hosting a Middle Eastern Dance party at Hendershots!
featuring Atlanta Raqs Star Aziza Nawal
with music by Denys Proteau & Friends
along with many other special guests: including Athens premier bellydance troupe Sulukule, Hakan Dances, Majda Anwar, CA Webb, Jenny Nichols and Evadne Medina.
Tickets $5 advance, $7 at the door
Music and Dance Workshops at FloorSpace Studio during the day with
Aziza Nawal–Drum Solos!
Musik Karadeniz–Melody Songs for Haflas and Drumming for Dancers
Classes are $25 each before Sept. 15th, take 2 for $45
C
atered lunch from Big City Bread available during the day
Register for workshops, lunch or purchase hafla tickets at: http://
New class sessions coming soon
While I am currently taking a much needed break from teaching and performing I am still preparing for upcoming classes!
The Sandy Springs classes will resume on Wednesday September 25th and continue for 8 weeks – this will be the last session of 2013 at this location!
I will start a Drum Solo choreography class on Thursday September 19th at Atlanta Fusion Bellydance located in Midtown near Atlantic Station – this class will run for 6 weeks.
Please check my class page for more info on times, class descriptions and registration info.
Mid-summer News
Hi everyone
It has been an incredible summer so far – I celebrated my wedding anniversary on the river in the rain, attended an amazing workshop with Artemis Mourat and Amel Tafsout at Crossroads & Origins, performing with Circus Combustus at our fundraiser for Burning Man and taught my new Orientale choreography in Chattanooga.
If you missed the incredible Crossroads & Origins show – you can watch it here!
My plans for another jaunt to Burning Man are underway but I am also preparing for our Summer Showcase at Nicola’s happening Sunday August 11. This showcase will feature predominately solo works from the Awalim apprentices, Banat Almeh, – Ziah and I will contribute a performance or two as well! Tickets for this are $20 and includes dinner.
I still have class running through the first of August at Muse for Life – drop-ins are welcome in the 7pm class. I’ll be taking a break after this session then new classes at Muse for Life will resume on Wednesday September 24th – I will also begin a new session at Atlanta Fusion Belly Dance on Thursdays starting September 19th. More info on that coming soon!
Just Announced: I’ll be teaching a workshop and performing in Athens on September 28th!! Here’s more info:
| Save the Date: Saturday September 28thWe’re hosting a Middle Eastern Dance party at Hendershots! featuring Atlanta Raqs Star Aziza Nawal with music by Denys Proteau, along with many other special guests from the Southeast including Athens premier bellydance troupe SulukuleTickets $5 advance, $7 at the door Music and Dance Workshops at FloorSpace Studio during the day with Aziza Nawal–Drum Solos! Classes are $25 each before Sept. 15th, take 2 for $45 Register for workshops or purchase tickets at: http:// Private lessons are available with Aziza Nawal by appointment. Contact Christy for details. |
Aziza Nawal now teaches in Two Locations!
From Aziza Nawal: My mission is to share my love of this beautiful art form that is rich in culture. I believe it is a powerful tool that builds self esteem through increasing body awareness and making new friends with whom you share the journey.
Aziza Nawal now teaches in Two Locations!!
Wednesdays in Sandy Springs at Muse for Life
Thursday in Midtown at Atlanta Fusion Bellydance
Summer Showcase at Nicola’s
Sunday, August 11th – Awalim Student and Apprentice Showcase @ Nicolas!
The Awalim Dance Company and students invite you to an evening of fun and
dance at our Student Show Sunday, August 11th! This show is the Semi-Annual
Student Showcase with range of tribal, cabaret, and fusion belly dance
choreographies as well as student solos and performances by the Awalim
Dance Company. Ticket price is $20.00 and includes a full Lebanese dinner
with dessert. Bring your hip scarves for a hafla (party) after the show
with Nicola himself!
What: Awalim Student and Apprentice Showcase at Nicolas
Date: Sunday, August 11th
Time: Doors open at 6 PM for Seating | Show Starts at 7:00 PM
Address: Nicola’s Restaurant, 1602 Lavista Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329
Questions? Call Aziza Nawal at 404-247-9861
Tickets $20 – Purchase link coming soon.
If choosing to pay by check or cash, please give cash or check to Ziah, or Aziza Nawal any of our students
before the day of the event.