eXalta 6: What's in a Name?

Zuhur

Zuhur is a Medical Lab Technologist and a mother of two. She took her first belly dance class with Darla in 2002 because she always thought it would be a fun dance to try. Well, she got hooked and has been dancing since.

Zahirah

Often breaking into spontaneous dance, Zahirah feels blessed to share her passion with such a wonderful and diverse group of women. Having studied jazz and modern dance growing up in small town Saskatchewan, Zahira found Bellydance in 2002 and fell in love with the rich history and celebration of the female form and power. She enjoys collaborating with other dancers and musicians, as well as sharing the art with her doula clients and a group of seniors who meet for a weekly class. Zahira's love of dance extends to the contemporary realm as well; she's part of a Regina company called FADA Dance, a common attraction at summer music and art festivals. When's she's not dancing, Zahira can be found teaching yoga and working to deadline as a freelance journalist.

Rabi'ah

Rabi'ah has her Bachelor of Education with a major in visual art and a minor in dance. She has been studying belly dance since 2002. She received the biggest geek award last year for her love of research and sometimes too enthusiastic attitude. She adores Tribal and has recently taken a liking to Dunyavi Rom. She resides in Regina with her husband, two dogs, 3 ferrets, and one snake.

Nashita

Nashita is a 4th year Social Work Student. She began dancing in 2004 when she moved from Prince Albert to Regina. She loves bellydance in all its forms, especially tribal and dunyavi rom (gypsy). She has been called a "Move Hussy" by her tribe because she can never decide on what her favorite move is; it practically changes every week.

Layali

Layali started belly dancing with Darla in 2002 and fell in love with the fun, uplifting art form. She brings a calm and grounded energy to the tribe. When she is not dancing she plays the doumbek, tends to her vegetable garden (weather permitting) and works as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.

Jaleid

Jaleid is a mother of one son and two dogs, a wife, and a registerd nurse certified in infection control. She has always loved to dance but has really found her inner passion through belly dance. She began dancing in 1999, joined Darla in 2002, and has been with Exalta Tribal Connections since it's inception. She has been labelled "HARD CORE MOMMA" for dancing when pregnant and overdue and being back dancing 6 days after delivering.

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December 25, 2006

What's in a Name?

What's in a Name?

It is traditional in Middle Eastern Dance for a teacher to name those that come after her. In this fashion, the members of Exalta Tribal Connections were offered names on the Spring Equinox. With Spring being a time to start fresh, the new names take Exalta members to the next level of dance, and represent an element of their personalities.

Layali- nights
Jaleid- snow
Zahirah-shining, luminous
Rabi'ah- garden, springtime
Zuhur- to flower, to blossom, to glow
Nashita- energetic, full of life

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For Performances

We dance a diverse repertoire including traditional tribal, sword, candle, Wings of Isis, Dunyavi Rom (Gypsy), and fire. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor venues. Great for bridal showers, stagettes, anniversary or birthday parties, grand openings, and shows. Contact us for negotiable rates.
For Performances contact Michelle- Michelley04@sasktel.net 530-4194 or Brett- brettbradshaw@hotmail.com 522-0718

Past Performances

Some of our past performances include: Gypsy Carnival: A Journey Through Tribal Belly Dance 2007 Ameba Gathering 2007 Mystique Middle Eastern Dance Show 2007 Ice and Fire Carnival 2006 & 2007 Nuptial Blessings Tribal Bellydance Show 2006 Dare to Dance, Dance Saskatchewan 2006 Royal Saskatchewan Museum 100th anniversary 2006 Secret Gardens, New Dance Horizons 2006 Care for the Core Fundraiser 2006 Hemp Haven Grand opening 2006 Arabian Fantasy Belly Dance Show 2006 Sears Ladies Night 2005 Tribal Epic 2005

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