Dear Amara,

What an exciting issue this month. Each of the MEDLS Honorary Members have achieved far beyond their careerinfo@medls.org in Belly Dance and it is our pleasure to award them this honor. Stepping into new directions is what MEDLS is all about Utilizing their background as a path to these fantastic achievements. Also, take a look at an outstanding event in Long Island NY and Raleigh/Durhan NC. A first of it's kind, in NY, If you find yourself in NY this summer, register and attend this amazing group of artists. Then if you are in NC right after Labor Day, attend and perform at MOMO KADOUS Gala Shows & Workshops.

Shana (Cindy Sansone - Braff) Author 

Amara: Shana, I am so impressed with your new book. I have known you now for almost 25 years.  Our relationship goes back to our successful Belly Dance and Entertainment Agency in NY during the heydays of Belly Dance in NY in the 80's and 90's.  Our relationship was destined; how do feel about this now that you written your first book; Grant Me A Higher Love; How to Go from the Relationship from Hell to One That is Heaven Sent by Scaling the Ladder of Love.

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Jerry Bezdikian of Stellar Indigo -  Photographer

  It is my pleasure to present an Honorary Member of March 2008 to Jerry Bezdikian of Stellar Indigo. I met Jerry at the famed Lafayette Grill of NYC. Jerry is a accomplished Kanoun Musician and has provided the most sophisticated music for myself and others at our Gala Shows with Live Bands.  Jerry's talents also include his artistry and photography. Here is an example of his work. See the incredible collection of Middle Eastern Dance Photography of famed dancers in NY.

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Julia R Zay Author

Julia R. Zay is an artist and a muse, a performer and a ritual dancer. She is a complex woman of multiple disciplines and talents, most widely recognized for her contributions to the study of Neo-classical transcendental dance.Ecstasia is a complete system for the transcendental arts of dance, instrumentation and chant. This book is your guide to understanding the often misunderstood fundamentals of the transcendental arts; a must-have for musicians, dancers, chanteurs, trance monitors and aficionados!

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Honey wins 4th Place  Ms New York America Senior Pagent

Honey, fourth from right performed Belly Dance as her talent and came in 4th. Cool.  Honey trained at Amara's Tapestry Belly Dance School in NY and reached the level of Tapestry Divas. Honey gives us all hope and emulated the essense of MEDLS.

See Honey Live Performance on Newsday Video

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Sincerely,

Amara Al Amir
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