Belly Dance Instructors Certification  in the  A  MAGI Method

of Authentic Classical Oriental Egyptian, Gypsy Belly Dance, Raqs Shaqi plus Folkloric,  Tribal Styles & Rhythms/Percussions!

 

A   MAGI  Director, Melanie LaJoie, Master Instructor 

Melanie LaJoie, A   MAGI  Director has been studying & performing classical Oriental Belly, Gypsy, Folkloric & Tribal dances, plus ethnic dances of the world nationally & internationally for over 30 years plus has been certified in Exercise Physiology/ Kinesiology/Aerobics plus studied Sports Injury/Dance Medicine at Univ. of Massachusett~Amherst, Member of the Int’l Assoc. of Dance Medicine Science  & is a double gold medalist in Traditional Chinese Kung Fu & Weaponry at the Int‘l Chinese Martial Arts 2004 & 2005 Tournaments & Bronze Medalist for the Wahlum Kung Fu 2004 Tournament (www.wahlum.com)!   Melanie is “Orlando’s Crown Jewel of Belly Dance Specialists” (TV6 WKMG) & “Orlando’s Cultural Guru” (Universal Studios).  See Melanie regularly at Arabian Nights Dinner Theater pre-shows, & theme park events.

 

Instructors can be certified in the A MAGI method of authentic Classical Oriental Egyptian, Gypsy Belly Dance, Raks Shaqi.   For information, please contact Melanie LaJoie, A MAGI 407-423-7269 or e-mail amagidance@yahoo.com.  Belly Dance Instructional DVD by Melanie LaJoie - now available!

 

Meet our   A   MAGI Certified Teacher Team:

 


~Amira Said~ 

Amira Said teaches Thurs. 7 pm Intermediate Class

An Arabian Nights Dinner Theatre pre-show regular & also performs Friday & Saturday pms at Ali Baba’s Restaurant

 


 ~Amirah~

Amirah teaches Latin Belly Dance/Zumba Style Classes on Sundays @ 5:30 pm  - Amirah, our favorite “Puerto Rican Princess” can be seen regularly at Arabian Nights Dinner Theater pre-shows.


~Angeleila~

Angeleila is a certified Reflexologist & Yoga specialist www.dancingdesire.com

Our “Favorite” Aussie  Subs Beginners & Intermediate Classes


~Ashley~

An Arabian Nights Dinner Theatre Regular, performs Friday night shows at Olympia Restaurant & teaches classes in Deland.  Ashley also subs for Beginners & Intermediate A  MAGI classes.


~Aziena~

Aziena is a regular at Arabian Nights Dinner Theater pre-shows & teaches Beginners Classes: Tuesday 6:30 pm, Thursday 10am, Saturday 10:30 am & is a Licensed Massage Therapist!

 


~Lisa Myers~

 

A.K.A. Lilith! An Arabian Nights Dinner Theatre pre-show regular, A   MAGI’s American Tribal Belly Dance Specialists, Percussion/Drum Specialists & teaches Tribal Belly Dance classes in Melbourne, Florida.   Lisa is also teacher certified in Tribal Belly Dance through Gypsy Caravan & V.P. of American Belly Dance Club  http://alemah.tripod.com/club



~Malinda~

Formerly an Arabian Nights Dinner Theatre Regular.   Malinda teaches & performs in Austin, Texas & can be seen regularly at Austin’s Mid-East Restaurant circuit.

A  MAGI  looks forward to Malinda’s return to the Orlando area!

 


~Melanie Abraham~

 

Melanie Abraham is now in Grand Rapids, Michigan teaching & performing.  She visits regularly & can be seen at Arabian Nights Dinner Theater pre-shows.  A  MAGI  awaits the return of Miss Mellie in 2009.  Inchallah!


~KHUSH~ 

A   MAGI’s Indian Bollywood Teacher

Khush originally from Bombay India teaches Wednesdays 6:30 pm Indian Bollywood Dance Beginners & Thursday 6pm Intermediate.  Khush can be seen regularly performing at Arabian Nights Dinner Theater pre-shows & Friday/Saturday nights at Ali Baba’s Restaurant & also performs with the popular “Belly twins - Neena & Veena!”

 


A   MAGI’s Official Health Professionals/Advisors:

*Dr. Vicki Merrick - Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
Palm Bay, Florida & American Belly Dance Club Treasurer - 321-952-7004

*Aziena aka Emily Richards - Licensed Massage Therapist

954-540-5329

* Angeleila akaAngela Badolato - Licensed Reflexologist   www.dancingdesire.com

*James Jacob Pierre - Licensed Masasge Therapist  www.ausetgypsy.com