Daughters of Rhea ~ Moody Street Circus
Moody Street Circus ~ Daughters of Rhea
Upcoming Schedule of Events in Circus Arts and Belly Dance for kids and adults! Click here for current class calendar.
"I'm still smiling from class last night!  Can't wait for the next one!" - J.P., Moody Street Circus Student
PRE-REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SPRING SESSION OF OUR CIRCUS ARTS PROGRAM
Our spring 10-week sessions of Circus Arts Classes for Kids and Adults begins the week of March 26.  Students learn skills on cloud swing, silks, static trapeze, lyra, aerial hammock, aerial net, low wire, corde lisse, rola bola and more! Visit our website for details. Email Melinda Pavlata to check where there is still room in the session you are interested in for yourself or your child.
Circus Gals!

JULY 2013 CIRCUS ARTS SUMMER PROGRAM
(sessions meet weekdays 9 a.m - 12:30 p.m.)

Session I: July 1 - 12
Session 2: July 15 - 26

For kids aged 7 - 12. Class size capped at 10. Learn circus arts on both aerial and ground apparatus from real circus professionals. Registration now open, please email with questions.
SUNDAY MARCH 17: RISKALLAH RIYAD BELLY DANCE WORKSHOP
We are pleased to announce that this Sunday, Phaedra presents visiting guest artist Riskallah Riyad at Moody Street CIrcus!

Riskallah Riyad is a renowned Oriental dancer and choreographer. She brings extraordinary energy, creativity, and thoughtfulness to the classroom, always seeking new ways to educate and inspire the students. Her classes are both fun and thought provoking for every level, giving material that will stay permanently in your repertoire. 


Registration still open for both Sunday, March 17th workshops: Creating Surprises runs from 12 - 2, and Step Patterns with Sweet Choreography 3 - 5 pm.  For more info, contact Phaedra at 781.329.1484, email phaedraboston@verizon.net or click here for flyer!
PIPER'S LIVE MUSIC BELLY DANCE WORKSHOP
SATURDAY MARCH 30th, 2 - 4:30 p.m 

Special Workshop with visiting guest artist PIPER (Belly Dancer of the Year 2000) and esteemed members of the Fred Elias Ensemble: GEORGE KOKORAS and MIKE GREGIAN. Click here for flyer!

$50 advance registration ONLY
$60 at the door

The Fred Elias Ensemble's new CD features a beautiful rendition of the classic Arabic song Leylet Hob (Nights of Love). It was written for Oum Kalthsoum by Mohamed Abdel Wahab, who is considered one of the greatest composers of Egypt.  In this workshop, Piper will share intermediate - advanced combinations set to live music renditions of Leylet Hob, presenting her physical interpretation of both rhythm and melody combined with dynamic presentation.  Musicians will play live for this workshop, so you will get the added advantage and behind-the-scenes tips of learning to work with a live band. Focus will be on technique and fancy transitions for advanced combos, but everyone will get something out of this innovative workshop. Prepare yourself by practicing your traveling ¾ shimmies and Lift Drop-HipDrop for a few weeks beforehand.
Melina's Belly Dance Classes at Moody Street Circus
Moody Street Circus Co-Founder Melina of Daughters of Rhea teaches ongoing belly dance classes of all levels at Moody Street Circus: there is something for everyone, even brand-new beginners! Tuesday at 7 pm. & Saturday at 12:30 p.m.: Drills 'n Skills Belly Dance (mixed level).  Wednesday at 645 p.m. Belly Dance Choreography. Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. Beginners class. Come Shimmy and have fun! Parties and private lessons also available.

For Melina flyer click here. 
For Live Class Calendar click here.

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In This Issue
Fred Elias Ensemble CD Release Belly Dance Show at Karoun Restaurant Wednesday March 27th 8 p.m.
Belly Dance Show featuring Amity, Sara, Phaedra, Piper and Melina! For Reservations contact George Kokoras: 978 - 531 -0033.  Click here for flyer!

KAROUN RESTAURANT IN NEWTON, MA FEATURES ELEGANT BELLY DANCE SHOWS EACH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT.  Book your table and enjoy succulent kebobs, live music and a great show! 617 964 3400.
Contact Us
Melinda Melina & Sacha Pavlata
Daughters of Rhea ~ Moody Street Circus
781-893-2491
Melina Retreat @ Kripalu 
June 9 - 14
"Wild Hips, Gypsy Heart: Belly Dance as Self-Empowerment" 5-Day Belly Dance Retreat June 9 - 14th, 2013
Piper dancing with Fred Elias Ensemble at Moody Street Circus
Piper is a second-generation belly dancer and winner of the prestigious Belly Dancer of the Year Competition in 2000. Her captivating style is a fusion of traditional and modern Middle Eastern and North African dance influences, with just a dash of flamenco and jazz thrown in to spice up the mix!
Piper began performing at the age of 8 in her mother Rhea's troupe, Nar El Nissa (Women of Fire). By the time she was 17, she was the featured soloist at several tavernas, bozoukia, and Middle Eastern nightclubs in Athens, Greece, performing 4 to 6 shows a night, 7 nights a week. After a decade of working as a professional dancer in Europe, Piper returned to America and academe, where she earned a Doctorate in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins Medical School in 2002.  Piper co-founded Daughters of Rhea with her sister Melina in 1998.  

Moody Street Circus ~ 397 Moody Street, 2nd Floor ~ Waltham, MA 02453 ~ 781.893.2491 | www.moodystreetcircus.com


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