Curious about what we do but haven't quite pushed yourself to take the plunge and come in for a class?

Well, this Saturday from 5-7pm you can check out the studio for FREE!

Not only will everything on the poster below be happening but there will also be clothing for sale from Rock Star Rehab, pasties and costume pieces from Danielle Muad'Dib, and the coolest accessories from VisualGrammar216!
I've also heard that Faith with be firing up the grill on our rooftop patio. Cleveland looks amazing from our roof! Bring something to throw on the grill.
The total number of performances that night has been tallied. 15! Up 15 acts for FREE!!!

It's from 5-7pm so you can still do family stuff during the day, come check us out, and then still have time to go out at night! PERFECT!

 

I haven't seen it yet, and I'll tell you what. I don't want to. I'm afraid it's going to be a Hollywood sham. Now I know my fears are not unfounded. Thanks Dr. Lucky! 

So what is a better example of burlesque? Watch this.

Sure I love the glamorous, cabaret side, but it's just a small small side to it. The second video is really why I love it!

Roxi

Danielle was once NE Ohio's premiere authentic Egyptian Cabaret and folkloric belly dancer...Danielle is back on Saturday night for a rare and fantastic evening!!!!!!!!!!!

She is a sought after instructor and is best known for her zill instruction and technique

She had been seen on HBO, MTV2, MTV Europe, The Caroline Rhea show, Fox 8,Tiger Woods, Caroline Rhea,as well as on stage with Third Eye Blind, Flaming Lips,Cobre Verde, Bellydance Superstars(Cleve.03), Billboard magazine, Plain Dealer, Cleveland Magazine, Al Sahafa, Nikos on Detroit, Kan Zaman, with Tony Mikeal, Tony Eid, Gaida,George Wassouf, FiFI Abdou the list goes on... After a hiatus from public belly dance shows to pursue her other careers of extraordinary proportions. including being "Squeal" of the vaudeville duo; "Pinch and Squeal" pin up modelling (for in the infamous George Barris and Greg Hildebrandt) and Make up artist for film, stage and television shes back... dont miss it..its going to be a trip

Oh Cleveland, you have no idea what your in for!

Saturday March 19, 2011
Kan Zaman Restaurant
1616 W. 25th St
Cleveland, OH  

From what I understand, she'll be on at 11:30pm. You WILL want to get there earlier though to get a good spot and enjoy some food and drinks beforehand. 

What Danielle's Belly Dance peers have said about her.
"You can just smell Egypt when you dance " -Jillina
"Dont come to Egypt, Id be out of work!" - Dina of Egypt

Danielle has also inspired and taught many of Cleveland's other well known dancers such as Leyla Soleil.
She is currently teaching at Cleveland Exotic Dance, both Belly Dance and Burlesque classes! The next session of classes will be starting early April (schedule will be posted on the studio's website by March 22nd)

Thanks Pam for the repost on Facebook!

The following video is a recent performance by Gravity Plays Favorites at the Midwest Pole Jam. We were sooooo lucky to have Gravity Plays Favorites traveling with the Show-Me Burlesque tour a couple weeks ago. Amazing to see in person, but if you missed the show in Cleveland check out the video to see what two ladies on a pole can do! Also, you should know our new all levels instructor is from

Here's a little preview of what June has to offer. The weather's getting warmer and the events are all hot to match! Please let me know if you hear of anything else going on related to anything we do at CED, or not related if it's f'ing cool. Friday June 4: Head on down to Columbus, OH for Sex Show starting at 8pm at Bristol Bar 132 East 5th Ave. Come check out Viva! & the Velvet Hearts! Check

We have made a few changes to the Hoop and Poi class schedule for June through mid-July. June 2 will be the last day of the current 6 week session. You are welcome to drop-in at 6:15pm for a beginner hoop class or at 7:15pm for intermediate/advanced. Poi drop-in is at 8:30pm. June 9th we're mixing things up a bit. The current intermediate/advanced students are going to be performing!!!! There

You would be amazed how many underground performance artists there are in Cleveland. They all either have their own troupes that do small performances here and there, are independents doing shows around town a bit, or used to perform/really want to perform but are frustrated with trying to get gigs or don't know how. We really have AMAZING talent around here from burlesque to belly dance to

You don't want to miss Troupe Shabaana performing this summer all around Cleveland. You can see them tonight as a matter of fact. They will be dancing at the Cinemark in Strongsville for the advance screening of the movie, Prince of Persia. They will be performing at 6:30pm so don't miss out! If you can't make it there, there's another chance this Saturday, May 29th 1:00pm performance time.