Guild of Middle Eastern Dance

06/13/2026

Here's what's on the schedule this week!

Sunday, June 14
11am Bellyfit Combos with Tay Zavala

Monday, June 15

Tuesday, June 16
5:50-7:05pm CONDITIONING, ISOLATIONS & BODY AWARENESS with Cassandra Shore (online only)
6pm, Beginner Belly Dance with Renee
7pm, Belly Dance Fundamentals with Mirah Ammal

Wednesday, June 17
6:30pm, Belly Dance for All with Louise

Thursday, June 18
10am-11:30am THURSDAY MIXED LEVEL with Cassandra Shore (in-person)
6:30pm Belly Dance Basics with Barátok

Friday, June 19
6:30pm, 7:30pm Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm Mediterranean Cruise Café

Saturday, June 20
10:30-Noon TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE with Cassandra Shore (in-person)
Drop-in, INTERMEDIATE LEVEL and above.

6:30pm, 7:30pm Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm Mediterranean Cruise Café

For more details, visit the Guild events calendar and/or instructor websites.

06/11/2026

You can enjoy a delicious Middle Eastern meal AND live dancing by local (and amazing!) Guild members.

Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill and Lounge
ansarisgrill.com
Shows:
At 6:30 and 7:30 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays

Friday, June 12 - Theresa
Saturday, June 13 - Nasheeta

Mediterranean Cruise Cafe
medcruisecafe.com
Shows:
At 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays

Friday, June 12 - Emalee
Saturday, June 13 - Theresa

If there is a particular performer you want to see, make sure to check their social media for updates before you go.

Call ahead for reservations and confirm performance times.

06/08/2026

*Guild Member Event*

Craving an extraordinary culinary escape?

For one night only, Le Voltaire French Restaurant is trading its classic Parisian flair for the vibrant, aromatic spices of North Africa. Join us for a spectacular, one-of-a-kind Moroccan Dinner Experience!

Call Le Voltaire French Restaurant to make reservations and tell them you want to see the dancer!
Let me know you are going for a friend of the dancer discount.

06/08/2026

*Guild Member Event*

📅 June 18th at 6:30pm
📍YMCA Ridgedale in Minnetonka
💃 Belly Dance Basics with Dani of Barátok Belly Dance. Hosted by Colombia Live!
✔️ All levels welcome. All people welcome.
Come learn, or review, the basics of what we refer to as "Belly Dance" in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
We'll start with a brief warm-up and then move into learning some key foundational movements. We'll then put those movements together into combinations and compile those combinations into fun choreography you can take home with you. No matter what, we'll keep moving and keep having fun.
Meet and learn more about Colombia Live and Barátok Belly Dance Company.
What to wear:
-Wear clothes you're comfortable moving in.
-Street shoes are not allowed in the studio. Please bring indoor gym shoes, dance shoes or be prepared to dance barefoot.
If you'd like to bring a hip scarf please feel free to do so. We will also have them available for sale.
What to bring:
-Make sure to bring a government issued photo ID. This is a requirement for YMCA guests.
-Water.
How to register:
Register online, for Early Bird special discount register before June 11th! By using the promo code: BELLYDANCE26 https://www.colombialivemn.com/events-1/belly-dance-basics-workshop
Learn more about Colombia Live!
www.colombialivemn.com
Learn more about Barátok Belly Dance Company
www.baratokbellydance.com
📸: Michael Jamieson of Kay Michael Photography
🍾

06/06/2026

Here's what's on the schedule this week!

Sunday, June 7
11am, Raq On! with Adara Din
2pm & 4pm, Cabaret at the Cruise with Blue Lotus

Tuesday, June 8
5:50-7:05pm CONDITIONING, ISOLATIONS & BODY AWARENESS with Cassandra Shore (online only)
6pm, Beginner Belly Dance with Renee
7pm, Belly Dance Fundamentals with Mirah Ammal

Wednesday, June 9
6:30pm, Belly Dance for All with Louise

Thursday, June 10
10am-11:30am THURSDAY MIXED LEVEL with Cassandra Shore (in-person)

Friday, June 11
6:30pm, 7:30pm Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm Mediterranean Cruise Café

Saturday, June 12
10:30-Noon TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE with Cassandra Shore (in-person)
Drop-in, INTERMEDIATE LEVEL and above.

6:30pm, 7:30pm Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm Mediterranean Cruise Café

For more details, visit the Guild events calendar and/or instructor websites.

06/06/2026

*Guild Member Event*

Join me on Sunday, 6/14 at 11 AM for Bellyfit Combos at Diva Dance Alamo City 💃🏽

This class is all about moving, sweating, laughing, and learning fun bellydance-inspired combinations you can actually take with you. We’ll break things down, build confidence, and dance in a way that feels good in your body — no pressure, no perfection, just joy and movement.

Whether you’re brand new, coming back to dance, or just want to move with community, you are so welcome here. 🫶🏽

I’m so excited to be back in my home state and to share space with all of you.

Drop a 💛 if I’ll see you there, and share this with a friend who needs a little Sunday dance date!

06/06/2026

06/04/2026

You can enjoy a delicious Middle Eastern meal AND live dancing by local (and amazing!) Guild members.

Ansari's Mediterranean Grill & Lounge
ansarisgrill.com
Shows:
At 6:30 and 7:30 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays

Friday, June 5 - Alisa
Saturday, June 6 - Mirah

Mediterranean Cruise Café
medcruisecafe.com
Shows:
At 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays

Friday, June 5- Emalee
Saturday, June 6 - Theresa

If there is a particular performer you want to see, make sure to check their social media for updates before you go.

Call ahead for reservations and confirm performance times.

06/02/2026

*Guild Member Event*

annual Cabaret at the Cruise!
Join Blue Lotus Dance Company at Mediterranean Cruise Cafe on Sunday, June 7, for an afternoon of incredible dancing, fabulous music, and delicious food!

Showd at 2pm and 4:30pm.
Get your tickets soon; this event sells out quickly.

https://emaleebellydance.com/product/cabaret-at-the-cruise-2026/

05/30/2026

Here's what's on the schedule this week!

Sunday, May 31
11am, Shake & Flow with Tay Zavala
(in-person)

Tuesday, June 1
5:50-7:05pm CONDITIONING, ISOLATIONS & BODY AWARENESS with Cassandra Shore (online only)

Wednesday, June 2

Thursday, June 3
10am-11:30am THURSDAY MIXED LEVEL with Cassandra Shore (in-person)

Friday, June 4
6:30pm, 7:30pm Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm Mediterranean Cruise Café

Saturday, June 5
10:30-Noon TECHNIQUE INTENSIVE with Cassandra Shore (in-person)
Drop-in, INTERMEDIATE LEVEL and above.

6:30pm, 7:30pm Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm Mediterranean Cruise Café

For more details, visit the Guild events calendar and/or instructor websites.