Aziza

ATLANTA'S MOST WANTED ENTERTAINMENT would like to offer you professional belly dancing services from Aziza for your special event!

Aziza provides professional, authentic Oriental dance (Middle Eastern dance) performances suitable for all audiences with the use of elaborate costuming and a variety of sensational props. Her performances are usually accompanied by authentic prerecorded music, however, live music is available for an additional fee. She also provides knowledgeable instruction in the art of Oriental dance from beginner to professional levels in either group or private sessions. Aziza is the Artistic Director of the Sawah Dance Ensemble.

Winner of Middle Eastern Dance in North America Competition 2002, Aziza has also been nominated for Best Kept Secret 2002 by Zaghareet Magazine. She has also been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta Journal Constitution, WGCL's Good Morning Atlanta, Creative Loafing, and Jezebel Magazine.

Aziza has had the pleasure of performing for former President Jimmy Carter, the Atlanta Midtown Music Festival, Fox Television's 30 Seconds to Fame and legendary country singer George Strait.

Aziza has performed for various restaurants and gala affairs in Atlanta since March 1997 where she debuted at Casbah Moroccan Restaurant in Atlanta. Since then she has performed in many venues in Atlanta such as Landmark Sidedoor, Cedar's, Byblos, Shiraz, Persepolis, and Cafe Istanbul. Aziza is also a featured performer at Casbah Moroccan Restaurant in Savannah, Georgia. Aziza has performed at the Seaside Palace in Los Angeles. William Aura Higher Octave Records' Heartspace 20 year reunion concert and Fern Street Circus in San Diego inj addition to her above mentioned credits.

Aziza has performed for various restaurants and gala affairs in Atlanta since March 1997 where she debuted at Casbah Moroccan Restaurant in Atlanta. Since then she has performed in many venues in Atlanta such as Landmark Sidedoor, Cedar's, Byblos, Shiraz, Persepolis, and Cafe Istanbul. Aziza is also a featured performer at Casbah Moroccan Restaurant in Savannah, Georgia. Aziza has performed at the Seaside Palace in Los Angeles. William Aura Higher Octave Records' Heartspace 20 year reunion concert and Fern Street Circus in San Diego inj addition to her above mentioned credits.

Dance Companies

• Grand Gypsy Revue June 1996 May 1997 - Troupe Member
• Egyptian Caravan February 1997 Present -Troupe Member & Soloist
• Bacchus Productions' Jewels of the Casbah May 2000 Present -Troupe Member & Soloist Director.
• Sawah Dance Ensemble established 2003
• Sawah Dance Ensemble established 2003

Organizations

• Atlanta Danse Orientale Society Co-Sponsor
• Atlanta Area Middle Eastern Dance Association Member
• International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance Member
• Sawah Dance Ensemble established 2003
• Sawah Dance Ensemble established 2003

Book Aziza for your next event Gala event. Aziza has performed at some of the most prestigious fund raisers and events in Atlanta. Her appearances include Callenwolde Fine Arts Center Fundraiser 2000, Fox Theatre`s Egyptian Ballroom for various corporate events, The Dogwood Festival 2000, and Music Midtown 1999.

Learn the ancient art of Middle Eastern dance from one of Atlanta`s top performers. This is a fun way to exercise and gain flexibility no matter your age or body type. You will learn the basic movement and how it fits with the fascinating sounds of Middle Eastern music. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a scarf or sash to tie around your hips.

Aziza is one of Atlanta's top performers and has recently been in demand for local workshops and master classes. Aziza's repertoire includes her renowned double sword, shemedan (candelabra), cane, Khaleegi (Saudi/Gulf dance), Moroccan folk dance and finger cymbals. She is a featured performer at Casbah Moroccan Restaurant in Savannah as well as Co-Sponsor of Atlanta Danse Orientale Society's annual Egyptian Nights dance event.

Aziza attributes her compelling performance skills to her lifetime love of epic movies and vaudeville. In addition, she has studied with many top instructors and has amassed a collection of videos to glean a better understanding of the dance from the "greats". Her constant research has broadened her abilities as a dancer and fulfilled the intellectual side as well.

Aziza has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Atlanta Magazine, Creative Loafing, The Decatur Daily and The Druid Hills News. She has also had the pleasure of performing for former president Jimmy Carter and been featured in The Fern Street Circus - San Diego, California.

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