Beat of the Drum

July 09, 2014
Arianna will be performing at the Maryland Belly Dance Convention held in the Historic Tremont Embassy Suites in Baltimore, Maryland.  It is a 3 day event hosted by Typhrodisia and features nonstop dancing, workshops, live music and a fashion show.  Arianna will dance to 4 pieces, 1 of which will be with Typhrodisiacs, the event's house band consisting of Brett Zwerdling of Maharal on the double neck saz, Heather Amos on percussion, Jonathan Fell on doumbek, and Rodney of the Gypsy Funk Squad on doublebass.  She has 2 performance spots on Sunday, July 13 at 1:48pm and 3:13pm.   July 11 - 13, 2014 Maryland Belly Dance Convention Tremont Suites Hotel & Grand Historic Venue 222 St. Paul ...
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June 12, 2014
Arianna will be belly dancing to live music by the Gypsy Funk Squad, 9:00pm on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Trend Coffee & Tea House in Montclair, across the street from Cuban Pete's.  Other dancers include Marrakesh and Audie.  Open dance floor after performance and wonderful food.  Come join us for exotic dancing with amazing music!  It promises to be a wildly entertaining evening of celebration!!! Gypsy Funk Squad line-up: Jack Lowry - Vocals, Oud, Mini 12-String Guitar Jason Eaton - Bass Doumbek, Doumbek Rodney - Upright Bass, Vocals, Soprano Sax With special guest from Anka Kusu, Chuck on Riq Trend ...
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August 20, 2013
Hang out at the back yard patio and enjoy the beautiful dance of Aaliyah Jenny and Arianna!  Enjoy some great food, maybe join in on some belly dancing?  Try a hookah? ~ BYOB ~ Open dance floor for all after the featured dancers Music by: NOT Constantinople Jack - Oud, 12-String Guitar, Vocals Luis- Percussion Jason - Doumbek Ohannes - Doumbek, riq Rodney - Double Bass ~ No cover charge ~Tips appreciated!~ ~ We play inside if rain ~ arianna-with-not-constantinople-at-mediterranea-08-28-2013_abd More

May 17, 2013
Arianna will perform solo accompanied by Rodney Azagra on Middle Eastern percussion at the Bohemian Festival in Queens, NY on Saturday, May 18th at 3:30pm.  She will be competing against at least 4 other belly dancers.  The competition will be judged by crowd reaction, so come out and show your support. The Bohemian Festival is an annual event held at the grounds of the historic Vander Ende-Onderdonk House.  It features live music, globally sourced DJs, dancers, performers, art and workshops.  Performers include: acclaimed percussionist Liron Peled, Yuri Yunakov & The Grand Masters of Gypsy Music, Escarioka, Amour Obscur, Radio Armada, Big Volcano, The Soul Muse, Balkan Stomp, the Burdel Dali ...
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April 12, 2013
Arianna to perform with her belly dance troupe Alimah Samra accompanied by Rodney Azagra on percussion at the May Day Monster Mash Benefit, an all ages event, on Saturday, May 4th at Roxy & Dukes in Dunellen, NJ.  Other acts include Cryptkeeper Five, The Silverhounds, Deadly Nights, The Zombie Mafia, and Children of October.  Proceeds will go to the Hayes Children Foundation.  Alimah Samra's performance starts at 6:30pm.
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Opening for M.C. Pollock at Hotoke in New Brunswick

November 16, 2012
Accompanied by Rodney Azagra on percussion, Arianna danced for the CD release of M.C. Pollock and the Angels at Hotoke in New Brunswick to a wild and appreciating crowd on November 15th.
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September 30, 2012
Alimah Samra performance with Sandra Costales and Arianna at the 8th Annual Highland Park Arts Festival.
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August 26, 2012
Under a star lit evening Arianna danced with her belly dance company, Alimah Samra, accompanied by Rodney Azagra, Ian Alfano and Matt Fordney on percussion at the Casey estate in Princeton on August 25th. They shared the stage with other esteemed performers including The Engish Lie, MC Pollock and the Angels, Capoeira Senzala with Mestre Zumbi, New Black Pants, Sailors in Rags, Donner Party, dancers and fire twirlers with musicians in the group Ex Astra, female rap artist Kkimestry and other talented artists.
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May 13, 2012
Marafiki Fair Trade, owned by Debbie Zupan and Linda Koskoski.  Arianna and Vivian Perez accompanied by Rodney Azagra and Andrea Gordita.
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September 24, 2011
Performed by Arianna, Vivian Perez, Natalie Gallenter, Ardra Spector, and Melanie Johnson.
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