Anaheed Middle Eastern Dancer, Performer, Instructor Director of "Perfumes of Araby" Dance Company photo by Walter Rasmussen	Anaheed has been performing and teaching for many years. She loves sharing the joy of this art form. Belly Dancing is a powerful, feminine form of artistic expression. Give yourself the gift of dance and try Belly Dancing! Note: Anaheed is an Armenian or Persian girl's name, sometimes spelled differently (for foreign languages it's usually phonetic choice!) as in: Anahid, Anahed, Anahita, or variation Nahed. The meaning relates to the Goddess Diana, or Moon Goddess, as well as a famous ancient Persian Queen named Anahita known for her good deeds toward her people. I use the name to honor a little bit of Middle Eastern blood in my background and as part of my real name. The spelling is my choice for easier pronunciation. (Although I still get called called "Miss Heed" on occasion!) Email Back to Top
Experimental Middle Eastern Dance Concert See detailed information at producer's web page: www.amaradances.com Past Performers included: Desert Sin, Tandemonium, Perfumes of Araby and more! Videos Available from Producer. Amara, pictured above, "The Jellyfish," costume by Hallah Moustaffa Past Experimental Concert at Highways Theatre On August 11 and 12, 2000, this production presented works not usually seen in traditional Middle Eastern dance venues because of their controversial nature (religious, sensual, and outrageous!) Picture at left: David & Anaheed in "Lotus and the Cross." Produced by the lovely Amara, other performers included Anaheed, Djahari, Tatiana, and members of Ya Helewa!     Back to Top
Perfumes of Araby Swap Meet Next Swap Meet: Sunday, Oct 8, 2006    Location: Granada Pavilion, 11128 Balboa Blvd. Granada Hills, CA., (1/4 mile south of 118 fwy, corner of Balboa and San Fernando Mission Rd, behind Trader Joe's) Time: Table set up starts 11:30 AM, Swap open 12:30 - 6:30 PM. Swapping and Dancing all afternoon! Fees: Table or rack space only $20. Due to increased popularity, please send space payment with reservation. For confirmation, please include an SASE or email. Send check or m.o. to: M.A. Cappa, 9046 Haskell Ave, N. Hills, CA 91343. Open dancing signups: solos 6-8 min. groups 8-10 min. Call Anaheed: (818) 893-9019 to reserve a time. As time allows, signups also taken at door. Twice a year, the "P of A" puts on a lively day of swapping, shopping, and dancing! The dates are usually March and August/September. Notices will appear here, and in MECDA publications. Perfumes of Araby Swap Meet Anaheed counts door-prize tickets and watches the shopping frenzy! Back to Top
CAFE BELEDY! Backstage at Café Beledy Top: Leyla, Anja, Cyriana, Halla Mustapha. Bottom: Melody Joy, Anaheed, Kamaal Next Cafe Beledy Date: Fall 2006, TBA! A Belly Dance Variety Show! Our shows over the last five years have had wonderful performers such as Hallah Mustapha, Kamaal, Catharae, Jorjana, and of course members of Perfumes of Araby and Anaheed. In the future we'll continue to feature other local artists, teachers and students dancing to live or taped music of their choice. Do join us for a variety-packed evening with refreshments included in ticket price! Vendors in attendance. New earlier times and new pre-show shopping bazaar! Doors open for early shopping 6-7:00 pm in the larger auditorium. Show starts 7:30 pm. Cafe Beldy continues in current great location: Granada Pavilion, 11128 Balboa Blvd, Granada Hills, CA, (1/4 mile south of 118 fwy, corner of Balboa and San Fernando Mission Rd, behind Trader Joe's. Plenty of parking space) Tickets: $20 Prices include cold mezza and drinks. Open chair seating for 100 guests. Table or Rack Space: $20 (table and chairs provided, racks BYO) Advance sales send check or m.o. to M.A. Cappa, 9046 Haskell Ave. , No. Hills, CA., 91343. Tickets held and sold at the door. Thanks for your support! Back to Top

Anaheed at Rakassah Photo by Benny Campa   K'Feerah and Daveed at Café Beledy Back to Top

Perfumes of Araby: Performance Pictures   Perfumes of Araby (above) do Tonya's Christmas Party: L-R: Marguerité, Djahari, Anaheed, and Amara   Marguerité and Anaheed (above) at Outdoor Show with Perfumes of Araby Bellydance Troupe   Perfumes of Araby at Outdoor Performance: Back: Tonda, Yazreina, Tatiana, Anaheed, Front: Daveed Back to Top

Classes for students, beginners through advanced NOTE: Please call Anaheed before attending class the first time. Thanks GRANADA HILLS: Current group classes taught on Thursdays - Beginning: and Intermediate levels. Please call or Email for more exact times and locations. (818) 893-9019. Private lessons = hourly rates. Seminars can be scheduled for your group, locally or out of town back to top

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