Melbourne Belly Dance - February 2021

Whats Love got to do with it?

February is known for Valentine's Day and always associated with love and everything related.  What else does February offer? Well this year the Chinese New Year offers us yet another reason to celebrate. 2021 is the year of the Ox for the Chinese Zodiac . Oxen are the hard workers in the background, intelligent and reliable, but never demanding praise. What Chinese Zodiac Symbol are you? 

We are taking February to make a few changes to our business. You might notice some of these things as we make the transition in our communications and social media. Exciting things are in the future! 

Happy Valentines Day and Chinese New Year!
Brevard Belly Dance

​Belly Dance Classes

Our February 2021 classes have begun but it is not yet too late to register. After this week registration will be closed for February.
Keep posted for our March Specialty Class Announcement- Enchanting Veil! Starting  March 8th & 9th, 2021 6:30pm to 7:45pm at both locations, Melbourne & Indian Harbour Beach.

History of the Veil

Brevard Belly Dance is offering a Specialty Class in March featuring a choreography with a veil. Here is a very brief history of the veil.
​The use of the veil in belly dancing (Raks Sharqi) was made popular by Samia Gamal ( A belly dance legend during the first half of the 20th century) who used the veil to improve her arms carriage.
Since then, more and more belly dancers started using a veil as a prop.
In Egyptian belly dance  the veil is only used briefly at the start of the performance during the entrance.
American dancers instead have made an art of the veil as a prop.
In American belly dance style, the veil is used in a lot of different ways. Dancers usually enter on stage with the veil wrapped around their costume, which is then unwrapped and made to spin with dexterity. American belly dancers have also invented the use of two or multiple veils at the same time.

Upcoming Events

Fabulous Shows
Ongoing Belly Dance Shows are featured at Flames Mediterranean Grille every Saturday night at 8:00pm! 

​Specialty Veil Class
Upcoming Brevard Belly Dance Specialty Class - Veil Entrance Choreography.
​Keep posted for more details. 

Exciting News
We her at Brevard Belly Dance are fashioning up some amazing things! We  are working with Vanessa of Cairo for a workshop here.  Follow us also on Facebook to make sure you are in the know! 

 Highlights

Shukran!
A very special THANK YOU (Shukran in Arabic) to those students who enrolled in February Belly Dance Classes. 

February at Flames
​We always have a blast at Flames Mediterranean Grille! This month  a very special Valentines themed show.

Rummage Sale
The City of Melbourne put on a Rummage Sale at the Eau Gallie Civic Center. Its always fun attending these events!

Local Restaurants featuring Belly Dance

Some restaurants are starting to have performances again. Call ahead for possible showtimes and take out options. Please support your local Middle Eastern food and belly dancer friendly establishments! 
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​Flames Mediterranean Grille
1270 N Wickham Rd
Melbourne, FL 32935
321.727.8944
Showtimes - Every Saturday Night  8:00pm 
Website - click here
Map - click here

Skewers Mediterranean Grille
144 5th Ave
Indiatlantic, FL 32903
321.727.8944
Showtimes - Every Saturday Night 7:00pm, 8:00pm & 9:00pm
Website - click here
Map - click here

Pita Paradise
225 W. Cocoa Beach Causeway
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
321.784.4874
Showtimes - Every Saturday Night 7:00pm, 8:00pm & 9:00pm
Website - click here
Map - click here

Middle Eastern Aromas
3150 S. Babcock St
Melbourne, FL 32901
321.725.5941
Showtimes - Call and request a performer in advance
Website - click here
Map - click here