Jewel of the Sierra Bellydance Competition. Join us this year for the 5th annual Competition September 14-15, 2013. New Diva live Music category for 2013!

Sunday September 15, 2013 10am-12pm
Mariah was trained in American Cabaret style for over 20 years. She will share with students the history of this special era of Bellydance. You will learn the 5 parts of a full cabaret routine performed just like the famous bellydancers from the 1970's. If you have finger cymbals and a veil, bring them! It's show time!
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Jewel of the Sierra

Jewel of the Sierra 2011 Winners
Mariah Wins 1st Place in both Pearl/Diva & Live Music/Emerald Categories!!!

Jewel of the Sierra 2011 Saturday Winners

Pearl/Diva Category
1st Mariah
2nd Etana Hayal
3rd Yolanda
4th Paloma

Alternative/Fusion/Tribal Category
1st Ayre
2nd Shabnam
3rd Heaven
4th Makeda

Live Music/Emerald Category
1st Mariah
2nd Shabnam
3rd Courtney
4th Badia

Sunday Winners

Sapphire/non-pro Category
1st Alma
2nd Alison Turner
3rd Natika
4th Negar

Ruby/Troupe Category
1st Khasim
2nd Jewels of the North
3rd Hip Shock

Diamond/Pro Category
1st Courtney
2nd Kaira
3rd Amalie Ahlam
4th Lara

9/8 Rhythm - Belly Dance Workshop w/ Mariah

Join Mariah of Ohio as she teaches her 9/8 Rhythm – Bellydance Workshop, with a new twist! Mariah’s 9/8 dancing is passionate and upbeat, exuding sultry style unique to Mariah. She will impart that style and knowledge while combining elements of cabaret, Gypsy Fusion with traditional Turkish Roman dancing. Zills optional.

3-5pm, Saturday, October 6th, 2012

Pittsburgh Dance Center

4765 Liberty Ave, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh PA

Register now here!

http://janim.org/98-workshop-with-mariah/

Follow the workshop, with our October Installment of the Istanbul Hafla Series featuring mariah of Ohio and many of the area's most talented dancers!

Mariah 2013 Grand Belly Dancer of the Year

Belly Dancer of the Year 40th Anniversary celebration in El Cerrito, California.

Mariah of Ohio, USA wins Grand Dancer of the Year AND places 2nd Runner-Up Belly Dancer of the Year 2013!!

The longest-running and most respected belly dance competition. BDOY is now an international event, and "Belly Dancer of the Year" is recognized as the premier title in belly dancing. It opens the door to teaching workshops, starring in performances, and DVD appearances. Previous winners include Aziza (2002), Judeen (1993), and Alexandra King (1988). The goal of BDOY is to give qualified dancers a fair and equal opportunity to exhibit their skills, as well as promote and elevate the art of belly dance and support its amazing community.

To learn more about Mariah please visit her official website http://www.mariaparasson.com

Mariah is a working traveling performer and Instructor. Now Booking Workshops Worldwide!

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