November 5 (Saturday): Harmonic Motion Workshop “Buleria Mora” with Myriam Eli and Joe Zeytoonian at Anahid Sofian Studio, 29 W. 15th St., 6th Fl. from 1:00 to 3:00pm.
Myriam will teach her original Moorish flamenco dance style. The class includes explanation of 12-beat rhythm, palmas (hand-clapping), flamenco arm movements with Middle Eastern torso work and Buleria choreography. Oud and percussion accompaniment by Joe Zeytoonian.
Fee: $50. Limited enrollment; make your reservation early by calling Anahid at (212) 741-2848 or e-mail sofiana@tiac.net.
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November 6 (Sunday): Atelier Orientale performance at Anahid Sofian Studio, 29 W. 15th St., 6th Fl. from 5:00 to 7:00pm featuring Najma Ayashah, Carlos Fittante, Harmonic Motion with Myriam Eli and Joe Zeytoonian, Elena Lentini and the Caravanserai Dancers, Sira Melikian, Samara and the Mosaic Dancers, and Anahid Sofian.
A Meet-the-Artists Reception will follow, with video footage from the Moroccan Folkloric Festival in Marrakesh.
Donation: $25. Limited seating; please reserve your space. Phone (212) 741-2848 or e-mail sofiana@tiac.net.
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August 19 (Friday): Gala for Traditions and Innovations Intensive at the Lafayette Grill & Bar, 54 Franklin St., from 8:00 to 10:30PM.
Performances by Anahid, Eva Cernik, Shahrzad Khorsandi, members of Anahid’s company, and workshop participants.
Music by the Elias Sarkar Ensemble featuring Elias Sarkar (violin & vocals), Haig Manoukian (oud), and Seido Salifoski (dumbek).
Admission is $15; table minimum is $10.
For reservations call the Lafayette at 212-732-5600 or e-mail Lafgrill@yahoo.com.
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August 17 - 21, 2011 (Wednesday - Sunday): Tradition and Innovations: Intensive with Anahid Sofian including Workshops in Oriental, Arabic, Turkish and Persian Dance. Guest instructors: Eva Cernik and Sharazad Khorsandi. More information will be available soon or contact Anahid at sofiana@tiac.net. FLYER.

June 19, 2011 (Sunday): The Anahid Sofian Studio presents Atelier Orientale: Dance and Performing Arts of the Middle East, the inaugural event in an innovative quarterly performance series. This multi-media event is being staged at the Anahid Sofian Studio, 29 West 15th Street. 6th Floor, from 5:00 to 7:00PM and will feature rare dance videos and performances by Anahid Sofian, Aszmara, Azza Amon & Dancers, Jean Musacchio, Manhattan Tribal, Nadia Maria Michaels, and Sira Melikian. A Meet-the-Artists wine reception will follow. Donation:$20. Seating is limited so please reserve your space. The Field is this project's fiscal sponsor.  FLYER.

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