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u Bazar
u Open Stage
u Open Stage gallery
u Open Stage programme
u Open Stage-
u Workshops
u Matinée Show with
Live Music Competition
u Grand Gala Show
u Portrait artists
LIVE MUSIC COMPETITION
u „Miss Bellydance of Europe“
u Jury
u Memberlist
u Competitionterms
u Application
BUCHUNG & TICKETS
u Booking Tickets
u Bookingconditions
u Partner Hotels
FLYER & NEWSLETTER
u Flyer order
u Flyer download
u Newsletter order
u Impressum
u PARTNERLINKS /
BANNER BAZAR ORIENTAL
Overview Festival 2012
10.11.
SATURDAY
SATURDAY
> Bazar & non stop
"Open Stage"
> Workshops
> Livemusik Competition:
"Miss Bellydance of Europe"
> Grand Gala Show
"Open Stage"
> Workshops
> Livemusik Competition:
"Miss Bellydance of Europe"
> Grand Gala Show
11.11.
SUNDAY
SUNDAY
Master-Class Workshops
Raksan - (Deutschland) Contemporay Oriental Dance
Raksan can look back to a long career as an oriental Dancer with bookings at the prestiquestest Variete Theater
of Germany, Switzerland and many of the most popular Circus ever. Her very unique art and life was broadcast 1997
in the TV - Documental Film "Dances of the Night" (2SAT, ARTE, ZDF).
2000 she became the a member of Oasis Danse Ensemble in Berlin. Through this work she was recognized by
many international oriental Dance Festivals such in countries like Finland, Italy, Spain and England.
Raksan is not only a stunning charismatic personality in Dance, as well she is a great teacher. She creates her own
teaching concepts on a high level. On the basic of contemporary dance, Ballet and improvisation as well differant acting
techique, she combienes all together to a complete thing:
contemporary dance and oriental dance full of emotion, personal expression through out a 26 year lasting career!
www.raksan.de
of Germany, Switzerland and many of the most popular Circus ever. Her very unique art and life was broadcast 1997
in the TV -
many international oriental Dance Festivals such in countries like Finland, Italy, Spain and England.
Raksan is not only a stunning charismatic personality in Dance, as well she is a great teacher. She creates her own
teaching concepts on a high level. On the basic of contemporary dance, Ballet and improvisation as well differant acting
techique, she combienes all together to a complete thing:
contemporary dance and oriental dance full of emotion, personal expression through out a 26 year lasting career!
www.raksan.de
Miss Lily Qamar (Germany)
started with irish dance formation dance in the age of 16. She studied Gymnastic and dance for beeing a dance and
gymnastic teacher, there she discovered the oriental dance and her passion for it.
Since 2006 she is focused on improvisation Tribal Style and specially Tribal Fusion. 2009 she win the 3rd contest
“Bellydancer of the world" in the category - Tribal Fusion Duo - together with Henneth Annun.
2011 she graduated with the "Suheaila Salimpour Bellydance Format" Zertifivation level 1.
Next to her solo carrier as a dancer and performer she is a member in the group "Violet Tribe" and as a singer and
musician at the music group "Das Gaucklerpack".
started with irish dance formation dance in the age of 16. She studied Gymnastic and dance for beeing a dance and
gymnastic teacher, there she discovered the oriental dance and her passion for it.
Since 2006 she is focused on improvisation Tribal Style and specially Tribal Fusion. 2009 she win the 3rd contest
“Bellydancer of the world" in the category -
2011 she graduated with the "Suheaila Salimpour Bellydance Format" Zertifivation level 1.
Next to her solo carrier as a dancer and performer she is a member in the group "Violet Tribe" and as a singer and
musician at the music group "Das Gaucklerpack".
Sara (Slovenia)
is slovenian professional bellydancer, teacher and performer living in Ljubljana, Slovenia. She trained for 13 years
jazz ballet and already 5th year dancing oriental dance.
Her bigger accomplishments are being Slovenian national championship's winner and 2nd winner
(2007, 2008, 2009,2010), 2nd place at competition ''Bellydancer of the world'' 2009, European championship's winner
2010 (1st place formations and duo, 6th place as soloist), winner of bellydance festival Heshk Beshk (July 2010),
2nd place at competition of Cairo festival by Mercedes Nieto 2010, 2nd place at competition of Randa Kamel of
Course 2011 and winner of competition at Oriental Passion festival 2011. Last year she also started to teach
workshops in Slovenia and neighbors countries.
www.saraoriental.com
is slovenian professional bellydancer, teacher and performer living in Ljubljana, Slovenia. She trained for 13 years
jazz ballet and already 5th year dancing oriental dance.
Her bigger accomplishments are being Slovenian national championship's winner and 2nd winner
(2007, 2008, 2009,2010), 2nd place at competition ''Bellydancer of the world'' 2009, European championship's winner
2010 (1st place formations and duo, 6th place as soloist), winner of bellydance festival Heshk Beshk (July 2010),
2nd place at competition of Cairo festival by Mercedes Nieto 2010, 2nd place at competition of Randa Kamel of
Course 2011 and winner of competition at Oriental Passion festival 2011. Last year she also started to teach
workshops in Slovenia and neighbors countries.
www.saraoriental.com
Yana - (Russia)
Yana Dance is a professional actress, dancer and choreographer, founder and artistic director of Oriental Dance
Ensemble(since 2006) and School (since 2000). Yana Dance style is modern scenic oriental dance, she creates
her own dance trend with signature moves and reknown Yana's manner. Her Ensemble is one of the most
professional and popular oriental dance groups in the world. Mahmoud Reda awarded
Yana for outstanding achievements and oriental dance development with the Golden Plate of 50 years RedaTroupe.
Yana is a guest artist and
teacher of International Dance Festivals. Yana& Ensemble is a modern creative dance group, their repertoire is filled
with a range of
oriental dance styles - classical and modern belly dance, folklore, fusion. All repertoire is choreographed and staged
by Yana Dance.
Yana & Ensemble travels around the world, performs at the Festivals, Shows and Concerts.
www.yanadance.com
Ensemble(since 2006) and School (since 2000). Yana Dance style is modern scenic oriental dance, she creates
her own dance trend with signature moves and reknown Yana's manner. Her Ensemble is one of the most
professional and popular oriental dance groups in the world. Mahmoud Reda awarded
Yana for outstanding achievements and oriental dance development with the Golden Plate of 50 years RedaTroupe.
Yana is a guest artist and
teacher of International Dance Festivals. Yana& Ensemble is a modern creative dance group, their repertoire is filled
with a range of
oriental dance styles -
Yana & Ensemble travels around the world, performs at the Festivals, Shows and Concerts.
www.yanadance.com
Jamilah (Poland)
is a professional, contest-winning dancer who cultivates oriental dance tradition along with its best, classical patterns.
Loved by the Polish audience, admired on international stages. Laureate of the most prestigious international contests.
Recognized teacher, invited to workshops by renowned foreign and Polish schools. Graduate of an elite instructor course
Certified Academic Teacher's Training (CATT) in Berlin and judge in international competitions.
Performance highlights and recommendations
„She doesn´t need my classes. She is perfect” – said Mahmoud Reda, the father and the guru of oriental dancing about Jamilah.
European tour with the show "Dark Side of the Crown" within the Bellydance Evolution Project:
Mediolan , Rabat , Praga , Berlin i Maribor – starring here (May 2012) part of the main cast of the
Bellydance Evolution in Hannover in 2012.
winner "Bellydance Evolution Competition (April 2011).
1st place in the International Raks Sharqi Contest, Solo Professional category at the "Sommerfestival"
in Berlin (September 2010).
1st place in the International Raks Sharqi Contest, Semi-Professional category at the "Sommerfestival" in Berlin –
Jamilah was the first Pole to win this prize (June 2009).
3rd place in the "Bellydancer of the World" (November 2010).
"People's Choice Award" (audience prize) in The Bellydance Evolution Competition organised by Jillina (February 2010).
finalist of the competition at Eilat Festival (Israel, January 2012).
is a professional, contest-
Recognized teacher, invited to workshops by renowned foreign and Polish schools. Graduate of an elite instructor course
Certified Academic Teacher's Training (CATT) in Berlin and judge in international competitions.
Performance highlights and recommendations
„She doesn´t need my classes. She is perfect” – said Mahmoud Reda, the father and the guru of oriental dancing about Jamilah.
European tour with the show "Dark Side of the Crown" within the Bellydance Evolution Project:
Mediolan , Rabat , Praga , Berlin i Maribor – starring here (May 2012) part of the main cast of the
Bellydance Evolution in Hannover in 2012.
winner "Bellydance Evolution Competition (April 2011).
1st place in the International Raks Sharqi Contest, Solo Professional category at the "Sommerfestival"
in Berlin (September 2010).
1st place in the International Raks Sharqi Contest, Semi-
3rd place in the "Bellydancer of the World" (November 2010).
"People's Choice Award" (audience prize) in The Bellydance Evolution Competition organised by Jillina (February 2010).
finalist of the competition at Eilat Festival (Israel, January 2012).
Rachid Alexander (Curacao/NL)
is a well educated Oriental dancer of Curacao, was inspired by oriental dance when he was a
little boy while visiting a theme park in the Netherlands. Back in Curacao he was trained by
Zareefa al Noor and took lessons at the MEDE (Middle Eastern dance exchange) in Miami with
other great dance teachers and masters.
Now living in The Netherlands he performs all over Europe, the USA and Asia, teaches works
hops to share this art
and is a judge at several dance competition.
Highlights of his dance career includes; dancing in the Antilles and wining the first
price during the Talents show at the University of the Netherlands Antilles, In The Netherlands
performing at the
prestigious Amstel hotel, in the Holland Casino and the annual Society lunch for many
well known Dutch Stars, touring in the Dunya Festival and chosen as one of the best acts in
2500 auditioners in Holland’s got Talents
Rachid is also featured several times in magazines, press and in TV programs.
His dance style can be described as intricate, passionate and dynamic.
Full of dynamic energy and passion he reveals
the beauty of oriental dance on Middle Eastern rhythms!!!
is a well educated Oriental dancer of Curacao, was inspired by oriental dance when he was a
little boy while visiting a theme park in the Netherlands. Back in Curacao he was trained by
Zareefa al Noor and took lessons at the MEDE (Middle Eastern dance exchange) in Miami with
other great dance teachers and masters.
Now living in The Netherlands he performs all over Europe, the USA and Asia, teaches works
hops to share this art
and is a judge at several dance competition.
Highlights of his dance career includes; dancing in the Antilles and wining the first
price during the Talents show at the University of the Netherlands Antilles, In The Netherlands
performing at the
prestigious Amstel hotel, in the Holland Casino and the annual Society lunch for many
well known Dutch Stars, touring in the Dunya Festival and chosen as one of the best acts in
2500 auditioners in Holland’s got Talents
Rachid is also featured several times in magazines, press and in TV programs.
His dance style can be described as intricate, passionate and dynamic.
Full of dynamic energy and passion he reveals
the beauty of oriental dance on Middle Eastern rhythms!!!
Zubaidah - (Spain)
Zubaidah was the competition winner of the spanish Festival "Aini ya Aini" in Valencia in January 2012.
"Aini ya Aini" Festival from Rosadela in Valencia was the Partnerfestival of BAZAR ORIENTAL in 2011.
"Aini ya Aini" Festival from Rosadela in Valencia was the Partnerfestival of BAZAR ORIENTAL in 2011.
FARIDA (Italy/Sweden)
Member of the International Dance Council - CID
Dancer and choreographer with her roots from Sicily, her Italian temper in combination with Nordic grace has given
her a unique style that is cool but elegant, modern yet classic. She has a long line of qualifications, and prior to discovering
her passion for raqs sharqi she studied classic ballet, jazz and contemporary for many years.
She apeard on the Performance DVD “Heshk Beshk vol. 1” for choreographer Wael Mansour
Instruction DVD edited by Mondadori released in December 2007 and was booked for Dance Show at 5-star Hotels in
Libanon/Beirut in 2002 (Sheraton Coral Beach, Legend Hotel, Royal Park Hotel, Casino Piscine Aley, Villa d’Este, Ishtar Bar)
www.faridaonline.com
Member of the International Dance Council -
her a unique style that is cool but elegant, modern yet classic. She has a long line of qualifications, and prior to discovering
her passion for raqs sharqi she studied classic ballet, jazz and contemporary for many years.
She apeard on the Performance DVD “Heshk Beshk vol. 1” for choreographer Wael Mansour
Instruction DVD edited by Mondadori released in December 2007 and was booked for Dance Show at 5-
www.faridaonline.com
Badriyah - (CZ)
is czech bellydancer, who was awarded with titel Vicemiss Bellydance of Europe 2011 and 2nd runner up of Belly Dancer of the
Universe 2012. She is a member of Bellydance Evolution team lead by Jillina. She is also a member of Al Fayyum Dancers and
co-editor of Orient Express magazine, where she writes articles mostly about Golden Era of bellydance. She loves egyptian
classical and folkloric styles.
www.badriyah.cz
Universe 2012. She is a member of Bellydance Evolution team lead by Jillina. She is also a member of Al Fayyum Dancers and
co-
www.badriyah.cz
Fire (Germany)
Fire from Germany/Hannover is since 1998 involved to Bellydance and its Fusion. She got known and famous through
her verry unique Choreography´s with indian influance and "Robot Style".
Fire is known for the extra ordenary for the combination and connection between feminin (soft moves) and masculin
(hart moves). She suprises her audiance concecently with new and fresh idears and choreographies which keeps in mind.
www.dances-of-fire.de und www.midnight-circus.de
Fire from Germany/Hannover is since 1998 involved to Bellydance and its Fusion. She got known and famous through
her verry unique Choreography´s with indian influance and "Robot Style".
Fire is known for the extra ordenary for the combination and connection between feminin (soft moves) and masculin
(hart moves). She suprises her audiance concecently with new and fresh idears and choreographies which keeps in mind.
www.dances-
INSPIRIT - (Germany) - The New Age Bellydancers
This revolutional group was foundet 2009 and presents the "new generation" of Bellydance!
The three performer and teacher are professional educated in Jazz Dance, Ballet, Salsa and Hip-Hop.
They are professional dancer with international bookings worldwide.
In oriental dance they are specialist in dance fusion between oriental dance technique and other Dance styles in
combination such as Salsa/Orient, Hip-Hop/Orient and Ballet/Orient.
They became "German Master" in Dance 2011. At the competition of worldmastership they became 3rd place in the
category "Bellydance Fusion". The have been many times at turkish TV and Video-Clips.
www.inspirit-bellydance.com
The three performer and teacher are professional educated in Jazz Dance, Ballet, Salsa and Hip-
In oriental dance they are specialist in dance fusion between oriental dance technique and other Dance styles in
combination such as Salsa/Orient, Hip-
category "Bellydance Fusion". The have been many times at turkish TV and Video-
The higly skilled percussionist, dancer and indipendent record producer GUY SCHALOM based in London with
oriental roots (Egypt/Israel) foundet the Balady Blues Ensemble with whom he is worldwide on tour and produced
several albums like Baladi Blues Vol. 1 + 2. He is best known for his work with Natasha Atlas and the Musicians
of the Nile as well the Klezmer Alliance and Klezmatics. He tought since many years worldwide with big success
oriental rhythm, percussion as well juwish and egyptian folklore dance.
Since 2007 Guy Schalom & Balady Blues Ensemble acompain the Livemusic Dancecompetition
“Miss Bellydance of Europe” in Berlin at BAZAR ORIENTAL Festival. He will accompain also as a teacher
for oriental rhythms and music skills at RAKSlife education.
oriental roots (Egypt/Israel) foundet the Balady Blues Ensemble with whom he is worldwide on tour and produced
several albums like Baladi Blues Vol. 1 + 2. He is best known for his work with Natasha Atlas and the Musicians
of the Nile as well the Klezmer Alliance and Klezmatics. He tought since many years worldwide with big success
oriental rhythm, percussion as well juwish and egyptian folklore dance.
Since 2007 Guy Schalom & Balady Blues Ensemble acompain the Livemusic Dancecompetition
“Miss Bellydance of Europe” in Berlin at BAZAR ORIENTAL Festival. He will accompain also as a teacher
for oriental rhythms and music skills at RAKSlife education.
Salamandra - Russia
is a famous dancer and choreographer , director of Belly dance School "The Salamandra".
Winner of International Dance Competitions.
She learned Oriental from dance legend: Yousry Sharif, Madame Raqia Hassan, Randa Kamel, Lubna Imam, Tito, Hatem Hamdi,
Khaled Mahmoud, Nour .
She is now in her eighth year teaching dance and has organized many performances and workshops.
She is the competition winner of our annual Partner-Festival "EastWest" in Moscow.
Winner of International Dance Competitions.
She learned Oriental from dance legend: Yousry Sharif, Madame Raqia Hassan, Randa Kamel, Lubna Imam, Tito, Hatem Hamdi,
Khaled Mahmoud, Nour .
She is now in her eighth year teaching dance and has organized many performances and workshops.
She is the competition winner of our annual Partner-
Katalin Breban (Hungary)
has been dancing for more than 10 years. Her teacher from the first day is Mercedes Nieto who is now one of the most famous
bellydancer all over the world.
She is a solo dancer of the Nymph Oriental Dance Company, one of the most succesful group in Europe.
Teaching for 6 years in Mercedes's dance school as well.
Her personal results in 2011-2012:
Miss Bellydance Europe organized by: Nabila Sabha, SabinaZaida, Berlin 2011
Tarabesque Festival competition winner, organized by: Salima, Barcelona 2012
Nile Group competition first prize, organized by: Mohamed and Suzanne Abou Shebika, Cairo 2012
has been dancing for more than 10 years. Her teacher from the first day is Mercedes Nieto who is now one of the most famous
bellydancer all over the world.
She is a solo dancer of the Nymph Oriental Dance Company, one of the most succesful group in Europe.
Teaching for 6 years in Mercedes's dance school as well.
Her personal results in 2011-
Tarabesque Festival competition winner, organized by: Salima, Barcelona 2012
Nile Group competition first prize, organized by: Mohamed and Suzanne Abou Shebika, Cairo 2012
Salamandra (Russland)
Katalin Breban (Hungary)
PORTRAIT ARTISTS
INSPIRIT - (Germany)
Salamandra - Russia
Sabina Zaida (Germany)
is a professional dancer through and through! She has different educations. Belly Dance, Classic Ballett,
Jazz and Modern Dance, Arabic and Turkish Folklore, Spanish Sevillana,
Brasilian Samba, Salsa Calena.
Sabina is the founder and organizer of the most important Bellydance Festival in Berlin since 1998...t
he one and only "Festival Bazar Oriental".
Since 2001 she organized it successful together with her Bff Nabila Sabha.
You can book Sabina Zaida as an Bellydance Artist, Coach, Teacher, Choreografer, Art Director and Consultant.
Figur it out...come, try and see! Just one phonecall away!
is a professional dancer through and through! She has different educations. Belly Dance, Classic Ballett,
Jazz and Modern Dance, Arabic and Turkish Folklore, Spanish Sevillana,
Brasilian Samba, Salsa Calena.
Sabina is the founder and organizer of the most important Bellydance Festival in Berlin since 1998...t
he one and only "Festival Bazar Oriental".
Since 2001 she organized it successful together with her Bff Nabila Sabha.
You can book Sabina Zaida as an Bellydance Artist, Coach, Teacher, Choreografer, Art Director and Consultant.
Figur it out...come, try and see! Just one phonecall away!