JBelly School of RAQ: 2nd Annual Student Showcase: بطيخ

JBelly School of RAQ: 2nd Annual Student Showcase  |  presents: بطيخ (bat-teekh) = Watermelon 

The symbol of the watermelon is powerful, the fruit that bears the colors of the flag of Palestine: red, white, green and black. Our simple yet beautiful way to show support to Palestine. 

WHERE: Manhattan Movement Arts Center 

SCHEDULE:

6:00pm | Doors Open

6:30pm | Opening + Solos, Duet's and Trios 

7:15pm | Guest Break 15 Minutes (Enjoy Drinks, Stretch Your Legs, Shop, Dance in Isles) 

7:30 - 8:30pm | The JBelly Jewels, Intructors, and Guest Artists 

SHOW COST:  *Tickets are non-refundable.

• $30 VIP Seating (first 3 rows of elevated seating) 
• $22 General Admission ($25 at the Door If Seats are Availalbe) 
• $22 Orchestra Seating will be Opened Once Other Seats Have Been Filled 

MENU: Beer, Wine and Prosecco will be available for purchase. 

SHOP:  Hip Skirts, Veils, JBelly Tops and More for Sale 

PHOTOS AND VIDEO:  Please tage @jbellyburn for soical media posts. You are welcome to capture what you like.

✰ Live Music feat. 

✰ Guest Performances

• Raks Al Zahra Director Natalie Nazario - @natalie_hayat
• Elizabeth Khard - @elizabeth_khard & @fusion.bellydance.nyc

✰ JBelly School of RAQ: Intructor Performances

• Creator/Director of JBelly School of RAQ: Janelle Jalila Issis @jbellyburn
• Vintage Classic Instructor: Layla Isis @laylaisis
• Saidi Instructor: Laura Diaz @laurabellydancer
• Beginner Class Instructor: Gloria Mendoza @glrmndz

✰ JBelly Jewels (Dancers, Soloist, Duets)

• Soloists:  Fukuko, Tina, Ruthie, Rachel, Tiana, Nyanna, Dezere, Ilma, Zakeya, Victoria, and Haleema
• Duets:  Nikki & Lorena  |  Natalia & Veronica
• Trio: Claudia, Jude, & Gabriela

✰ JBelly School of RAQ - Student Works:

• Weekly Student Spotlight Number by Janelle Issis  
• Sha'abi Girl MASHUP by Janelle Issis 
• Vintage Classic Veil by Layla Isis 
• Raqs Al Assaya (Cane Dance) Saidi by Laura Diaz 
• Finalé - Modern Raqs & Drum Solo Production by Janelle Issis