Featured Instructor/performer for Cairo Carnival 2005, Tribal Fest 2005, Arabian Nights at Sea 2005, Tribal Fusion Fair 2005. For 2006, Bellydancer of the Universe instructor, and judge in Divine, juniors, junior groups, and littles.

Come participate in an ancient art designed to suit the specialized structure and movements of a woman's body. You will learn how to relax and center yourself with an enjoyable low-impact dance form as traditional as yoga and as flirtatious as salsa. Learn the ancient art of Oriental dance and Bellydance.

We will invite guest musicians and instructors to our classes. We also encourage you to visit other classes, instructors and events to futher your understanding of middle eastern dance and bellydance.

We will invite guest musicians and instructors to our classes. We also encourage you to visit other classes, instructors and events to futher your understanding of middle eastern dance and bellydance.

• TUESDAY night, teacher on hiatus (class suspended indefinitely)

Beginning- 7- 8:30 pm

Intermediate /advanced- 8:30- 10:00. Call to book your spot.

Single class payment- 16.00 a class for visitors and drop-ins- dancers or viewers.

Monthly payment- 52.00 to be made at the first non-holiday Tuesday of each month only.

Personalized attention- Expect to sweat, have fun and apply yourself.

Please bring- hip wrap, veil, prepared finger cymbals, notebook and pencil.

Please wear- work out clothing or dance leotard so that your posture, arms, elbows, waist, knees, ankles and feet can be seen. Flat dance shoes or socks for your first session. We need to see your movements clearly as we take an interest in preserving and improving your health and movement range.

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Special clothing- we will let you know when we do classes that require other items.

Special class sessions will be held on- veil, finger cymbols, sword, cane, multiple sword, fusion, transitions, floor work, various stylings (American, Tribal, Oriental, Turkish, Gypsy, Egyptian, folkloric, etc.) spins and turns, and posture improvement.

Performance- Interested students will be asked to perform for the class. We will hold informal recitals. Information will be made available about other teachers, classes and events.

Video viewing- every week as part of our class, you will see clips of dancers past and present. If there is interest, we will discuss culture, transformational aspects of dance and applied subjects.

To schedule private lessons and coaching or group seminars at any location, please contact me at 310-370-5155 or Marguerite@gypsymagic.com .
The ancient art of "Raks Sharqui", or Belly Dance.
Marguerite is So. Cal's only 2005 nominee for Zaghareet Magazine's Golden Belly awards in "Favorite Ethnic Dancer" Category.
Please see our client list and gallery page for dance styles, themes, and more past performance venues. If you are interested in a Bellydance show, we can create something special for your party or your client's event. Triple sword balance, Magic of the Eastern Fakir, several snake show selections, and basic cabaret show are available. Also, educational lectures, cultural background, and demos. One or more performers.
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A few of our professional restaurant and public bellydance presentations past and present-

"Sufis and Sulukule" for Multicultural Arts Center Northridge, Ca.

Tribal Fest 2005, Show and performance. Sebastopol, Ca.

"The Dance of Leadership" seminar- Pomona, Ca.
Café Beledy- Reseda (coming again soon)
The Greek Village- San Diego (coming again soon) Marrakesh- Studio City and Newport Beach, Ca.

Silk Road Legacy, Ridgecrest, Ca.

Maarifa's Critter Benefit, show and seminar. Riverside, Ca.
Irvine Spectrum- Irvine, Ca.
Athena's - Laguna Hills, Ca.
Al Salaam- Cologne, Germany
The Evening Pearl - Hohhot,Inner Mongolia
Jhou Jhun- Hohhot, Inner Mongolia
Casino Edriss- Luxor, Egypt
Club Cleopatra- Jaffa, Israel
Cairo Carnival- 2005, show and seminars. Glendale, Ca.

Tribal Cafe, Montclair, Ca. 2004

EEMED productions - So Cal
IAMED productions- So Cal
Festival of Dancing Colors Gala, show and Performance Corona, Ca.

Good Day LA Live TV for Lego Land promotion, 2008


Casa Cultura, show and seminar- Tijuana, Mexico
Ford Amphitheater's "Big World Fun", 2004, 2005

"The Arabian" for Clarita's Vogue Nutcracker

Demo for Inner Mongolia University

Live music available..Marguerite sings on youtube clip, plays rik, instrumentals by Rico on oud, Jerry on darbukka, David on violin, other musicians available. Arabic and belly dance standards, Armenian, Turkish, Greek, Roma, international. Parties, events. Showcases.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw4TsrcbwSg
Demo for Inner Mongolia University
Demo for Inner Mongolia University

Marguerite and Jerry Summers at Cabaret Beledy

Marguerite at Rancho Kabob in Rancho Cucamonga
DVD Release: IAMED Instructional media "Turns and Spins by Marguerite" which includes transformational movements, stunning visuals, complete breakdowns, and 2 performances - one folk and one cabaret. DVD only now available.
Special price: $45.00 for students of Marguerite and web site viewers.
includes shipping and handling.


DVD now available.

$55.00 for orders outside the U.S.A. Money order in U.S.Dollars only.
To purchase this dvd, contact Marguerite@gypsymagic.com
Marguerite,

Just got your video and it is absolutely wonderful. Just wanted to say thank you.

badrah_dancers@yahoo.com

Regards.

Tina from New York

"The most helpful, clearest and comprehensive teaching video I've ever seen!" -- Nikki of raqs-sharqi.com.

"PERFORMED SO BEAUTIFULLY THAT EVEN ON VIDEO YOU CAN SEE HOW SPIRITUAL IT COULD BE"
-- From Jareeda Magazine, video review by Aloria.

"Something unique and really beautiful in a teaching video." -- Maurice Saba Metri.

"A fine example of an educational bellydance video. Well thought out as well as interesting to watch.".
-- John Bilezikjian