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Anthea (Kawakib) 2007
Anthea (Kawakib)
Hi, and welcome - ahlan wa sahlan
My Arabic dance name, Kawakib (kah WAH kib), means "planets"

Who am I, and what is my dance background? See more here
 

     My professional career in Oriental (belly) Dance includes:
  • 19 years as a Featured Dancer (steady weekly or more appearances) in the DC area: The Athenian Corner, Sahib, El Cid, Atilla's, and the Culmore during late '80's - early '90's; and monthly with live band at Casablanca, Alexandria VA 2002 - 2006.
  • 15 years (longest-running engagement in DC for an Oriental Dancer) at the premier Moroccan restaurant, the Marrakesh, D.C. 1992 - 2007.
  • Over a dozen appearances at First Night Virgina (New Year's Eve arts event) since 1986.
  • Winner of "Best Kept Secret" 1999 National Award.
  • Staff writer for Zaghareet! Bellydance Magazine since 2001.
Anthea Kawakib Finger Cymbal solo
Kawakib on SerpentineVideo's YouTube Channel
Finger Cymbals or Zills Solo
Background:
  • Teaching Certification (2008) by NATCMED. (see comments from the review board)
  • Founder and Artistic Director of the PRISM Dancers (student performing group) as well as previous performing groups Tribe Odyssey East, and the Award-winning Pearls of Rhythm troupe
  • Former member of  Topkapi Dancers folkloric troupe for ten years, including several as Artistic Director
  • HUNDREDS of shows through my Bellygram Service from 1986 - 2008
  • Acting Co-ordinator of Dance Eternal Productions
  • Co-creator of Tribal Odyssey group improvisational format of belly dance
  • Composer of Tribe O electronic belly dance music
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