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Dance Schedule, Performances & Fees:
Updated: 10-22-17
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Massage & Reiki & More by Sharon (previously RTC) (Est 1999)
The Johara Dancers “Middle Eastern Dance Troupe” Entertaining W. MI since 2005
Dance Weekly Workshops will be held in a private studio and various locations throughout West Michigan.
Phone Number: (231) 557-8304.
Email: AlanSSharon888@comcast.net
Please call if you are unable to attend your weekly workshops.
(All workshops are 4-wk sessions unless noted otherwise.) MR=Minimum Requirement Needed
**(Minimum requirement to offer a workshop so call to reserve your spot today, size is limited)
2017 Fee Schedule:
6 Month Studio Membership Fee: $25.00 per person (receive a 20% discounted class fee) (due on your first class of 2017) Non Refundable
Membership Class Fee Non-Membership Class Fee Walk-In Fee
1 mo (4 classes) $48.00 1 mo (4 classes) $60 1 class $20
Members will also receive a 20% discount on Hafla’s & workshops taught by Sharon.
Troupe Membership Fee (1 time only as long as there is no time off from the troupe):
$25
Troupe Rehearsal Fee (signed commitment must be on record)
$12 (current rehearsal day is Monday, approx. 3hrs) subject to change if necessary
Private & Semi Private Fee Schedule remains the same:
Private: $45.00/1 workshop (2 people $30 each person)
Private for Current Students: $30.00/1 workshop (2 people $20 each person)
If you miss your regular BD workshop you may make it up at one of our
other BD workshops during your current session or you will forfeit the class fee for that session.
If your weekly workshop falls on a Holiday, you will need to make up that class within your session (no
workshops on Holidays).
If you have questions, concerns, or need additional information, please contact me.
Thank You, I am so grateful for your support and look forward to the coming year and upcoming workshops, haflas & special guest workshops.
Morning, Afternoon & Evening Middle Eastern Dance (BellyDance) Workshops Available
Please contact me if you are interested in taking a weekly workshop at a different day & time. Thanks, Sharon
Class Schedule Will Change Effective 11/1/17
Watch for details coming soon.
Monday
Johara Dancers Rehearsal
1:30-3:30pm
Zahirah's Studio, Norton Shores (times may change)
Will start a workshop upon request.
If you would like to have a Dance Workshop started in your area
Contact Sharon at (231) 557-8304
“Žahirah” (Sharon) Bio:
Sharon started dancing at the age of 3. Coming from a Russian Ballet background Sharon has studied many types of dance including Tap, Jazz, Toe, African, Modern, and Dancercise w/Sharon. She started taking Belly Dance in the 1970’s and rediscovered her passion for it in 2003. She is a Dance Major from MCC and has taught Russian Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Dancercise w/Sharon, and Belly Dance. She has taught dance in California and Michigan. Her stage name is “Žahirah” which means, luminous, shining. She has studied with Thornton School of Dance, Judith Brooky, Linda Jones, Christina Tejchma, Cyrena White, and Laura Armenta. Sharon has also taken intensive workshops with Yesmina, Bozenka (2000 Miss America of Belly Dance and one of the Bellydance Superstars), Jillina (Past Choreographer for the Bellydance Superstars and one of the Bellydance Superstars), Rachel Brice (one of the Tribal Bellydance Superstars), Suhaila Salimpour, Amaya from New Mexico (formally from Muskegon), Karim Nagi from Egypt; currently living in Boston, Amel Tafsout, Amar Gamal (from Bellyqueen & Bellydance Superstars), Megha Gavin from Devyani, Carolena Nericcio from Fat Chance Belly Dance, Yasmina Ramsey, Tamalyn Dallal, Ruby Beh, Ruby Jazayre, and Crystal Dunlap from Unveiled & Bellyqueen,Yasmina Ramzy, Minnie Morey (Pacific Island Dancers). To enhance her performances and classes, Sharon continues her education in Middle Eastern Dance by taking many intensive workshops throughout the year from highly respected and talented national & international instructors. In 2007 she received her GS Certification w/FCBD for American Tribal Style Belly Dance (ATS). Sharon currently has weekly workshops for Belly Dance in Muskegon, Grand Haven, Montague/Whitehall area. In 2005 Sharon started the dance troupe called The Johara Dancers, which translates to The Jewel Dancers. Venues include the Holiday Inn Muskegon, Grand Haven Eagles, University Park Assisted Living, Hume Home, MCC, Reeths-Puffer High School, Muskegon Heights Middle School, Spring Lake Library, Patty's Pub, Cancun, Fruitport Eagles, Lakeside Eagles, various VFW’s, Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, various other Nursing & Assisted Living Homes in Spring Lake, GR, Grand Opening of Klingman’s Furnature “Twilight Shines” for Senior Neighbors of GR, St. Mary’s Church, and many other private parties. Žahirah has been a Guest Performer at Mezze Café’ & Cabaret in Grand Rapids numerous times. The Johara Dancers look forward to expanding their performances throughout Michigan in the upcoming year. Žahirah, (Sharon Gabris) Artistic Director, Choreographer & Performer. Upcoming date TBD for Auditions for the Johara Dancers Dance Troupe. Sharon has also danced with The Pacific Island Dancers.