JERRY BEZDIKIAN PRESENTS RIYAZ The women of Columbia Bellydance make their debut performance as “Riyaz.” Featuring the live music of the Bezdikian Ensemble and hosted by Taj Lounge. February 16, 8pm $15 at the door Drink Specials: $5 beer $6 wine $7 cocktails Taj Lounge 48 W. 21st ST (Take the 1 train to 23rd ST) __________________________________________________ Past Events Fall 2011 November 12-13 “University Raqs!,” presented as part of the 4th Annual Collegiate Middle Eastern Dance Conference. With special guests: Luna of Cairo Mimi Fontana and Manhattan Tribal Anwar Dickinson Bellydance Meira Belly Dance, College of Charleston Rutgers Bellydance Susquehanna Belly Dance Circle UPenn Yalla Dance & Drum Yale Belly Dance Society See images from the show. October 16 Rakkasah East. See the video here! September 17 Passport to Columbia September 30 Columbia African Students presents “Afropolitan” Spring 2011 May 15 Joanie and Jen take home 1st and 3rd place at the Eastern Regional Bellydance Championship. May 28 & 29 Jen and Joanie perform at Rakkasah East’s Spring Caravan. April 16 CU Bellydance performs at “Perspectives on Diversity” showcase for perspective students. April 10 Alura, Joanie, and Jen dance to the live music of Efendi at the Grisly Pear. April 9 CU Bellydance performs at the annual Relay for Life. March 26 HIPnotic, CU Bellydance’s second annual full-length show featuring live drumming, folkloric, fusion, and American styles of bellydance. See the promo from last year’s show. Fall 2010 December 2 CU Bellydance will perform at the Chamak fashion show benefit for Pakistani flood relief. Hosted by the Organization of Pakistani Students. November 30 World Wide Fair, hosted by Barnard Multicultural Committee. November 12-13, 2010 CUBD proudly presents the University Raqs! as part of the Third Annual Inter- Collegiate Middle Eastern Dance Conference. Learn about past Conferences. October 13 Come out for an evening of culture and cuisine hosted by the School of International and Public Affair’s Arab Students Association. Mahrajan will feature Middle Eastern food, henna tattoos, live music, and of course, CU Bellydance! September 13 CU Activities Fair! Come learn about CU Bellydance at the fall activities fair. Get all the information you need about our upcoming projects, classes, and auditions, while watching performances and participating in min bellydance lessons. September 18 “Passport to Columbia.” CUBD will perform a dance as part of this university-wide showcase highlighting the many different performance groups on campus. 7pm in Lerner Hall Roone Arledge Auditorium. Spring 2010 April 25 “PURE Reflections: Beauty Reimagined.” CUBD joins together with Kaeshi Chai and PURE NYC to present this theatrical bellydance production. Watch the promo here. April 17 “Perspectives on Diversity: One World Showcase.” CUBD performs at this annual event for perspective Columbia and Barnard students. April 16 “Diversity Through Arts and Theatre.” Hosted by the Harlem Educational Activities Fund. March 10 School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) Multicultural Night. March 3 DJam at Je’Bon. CUBD performs with Alura and Yael at Kaeshi Chai’s DJam. JeBon Noodle Shop, 15 Saint Marks Place, NYC. February 20 CU Bellydance presents: “HIPnotic!” CUBD’s first full-length troupe showcase. Featuring: Tribal Fusion, Russian Gypsy, Bollywood Fusion, Raqs Assaya (Egyptian Cane Dance), Bellynesian, candles, veils, swords, and more! Lerner Black Box Theatre, Lerner Hall. February 4 CUBD dances at the annual Glass House Rocks university-wide party in Lerner Hall. January 30 Bellydance Evolution CUBD members Joanie and Faith were chosen to perform in Bellydance Superstar Jillina’s newest stage show, Bellydance Evolution. Check it out at: http://www.bellydanceevolution.com/ January 30 Annual CU Dance Marathon. Roone Arledge Auditorium. Columbia University. Fall 2009 November 20 CU Unicef’s “Miracle on 116th Street” fundraiser for Korean children. Low Plaza, Columbia University. November 7 CU Bellydance hosts the 2nd Annual Inter-Collegiate Middle Eastern Dance Conference. 5-7pm, Lerner Party Space, Lerner Hall, Columbia University. October 23 CUBD performs at Chinese Students Club’s annual Night Market. Low Plaza, Columbia University. September 19 “Passport to Columbia” international showcase of Columbia student groups and artists September 6 New Student Orientation Program student organization showcase. Roone Arledge Auditorium, Columbia University. September 4 New Student Orientation Program performance in Central Park. Spring 2009 April 18 Perspectives on Diversity Cultural Showcase. May 1 Peace by P.E.A.C.E. End of the Year Festival. River Bank State Park, NYC. May 15 c o l l i s i o n 09 - CU Bellydance perfoms at this underground exhibition of student art and music. Brooklyn, NY. April 4 Teacher's College International Week: Cultural Extravaganza. March 28 Norooz Persian New Year. Lerner Party Space, Lerner Hall, Columbia University. January 31 CU Dance Marathon. 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