"Turkish Dancers strut, Egyptian Dancers glide"
Elizabeth Artemis Mourat

	KAMAR is a professional Middle Eastern Orientale Dance Performer, Instructor, Choreographer and Costume Designer with 32 years of entertainment knowledge. Experience the Divine excellence of La Danse Orientale through the unique, classical interpretation of the one and only KAMAR. In February, 2000, 2002 and 2005, she was selected 1st Runner-Up in the Divine Catagory and the Winner of the People's Choice Award and the Halame Memorial Congeniality Award at the 10th and 12th Annual Bellydancer of the Universe Competition in Long Beach, California. KAMAR is the Director, Choreographer and Costumer of KAMAR AND JEWELS OF FIRE Middle Eastern Orientale Dance Troupe and director/co-choreographer with her Granddaughter, TAMARA, of JEWELS OF KAMARAIN and Granddaughter, PETIT JOHARA (Little Jewel) debuted with JEWELS OF FIRE at Cairo Carnivale in 2006. KAMAR is available for performances, workshops, costuming advice and personal consultations. Specializing in veil, multiple veils, circular veil, multiple circular veils, single and double scimitars and swords, fan and daggers. Moonlite Fantasy Homepage Organizations M.E.C.D.A Bellydancer of the Universe Competitions Bellydance Websites Tonya and Atlantis Pink Gypsy Shimmy Showcase Shira's Homepage Market at the Casbah Anaheed & Perfumes of Araby Bhuz Magic of Oriental Dance FatChanceBellyDance Kamar's Tribe Website Kamar's MySpace Site What is Bellydance? Bellydance Costumes & Accessories Saroyan Zils Turquoise International Turkish Emporium Sugar Petals Babylon Breeze Diamond Pyramid Costume Goddess Lila's Belly Dance Costumes Bellydance Music John Bilezikjian Peko Records Dance Schools Blanca Luz Academy of Performing Arts Martial Arts United School of Martial Arts Tai Shing Pek Kwar Kung Fu Grandma

	Bellydance Class Schedule - Buena Park Link About Kamar's Bellydance Classes Bellydance has been deemed the best total fitness workout of the New Millennium. Learn the beautiful Art of La Danse Orientale with the Divine Excellence of one of California's foremost Middle Eastern Orientale Dance instructors, KAMAR. KAMAR offers the highest quality Beginning through Advanced level Orientale Bellydance lessons for Adults and Teens at the Buena Park Dance Academy. Classes are ongoing and you learn at your own pace. Styles taught are American Classic style (also known as American Cabaret style), Turkish, Arabic, Gypsy, Folk, Fusion and Fantasy styles. Bellydancing is not easy but anyone is capable of learning this exciting form of personal expression. Although one is exercising while taking a Bellydance class, this is indeed a classical and cultural dance class and not an exercise class. History of the dance and styles of costuming are presented in class as a part of the learning experience. Intermediate and Advanced Classes have a chance to perform at special events. Performing is always optional. Students also learn the use of props such as veils, single and double circular veils, zils (cymbals), fans, candles, tambourine, single and double swords and scimitars (w/signed Waiver/Release), daggers and dumbec or tabla (drums). Please see link above for schedule of classes. *** HOW MUCH DO CLASSES COST? *** 1. This is an Dance Academy so Classes are small with a chance for lots of individual attention. The quality of instruction is of the highest level. 2. All classes are one hour in length and are on a pre-pay basis. Cost is $20 registration fee and $56 a month via Auto Pay. 3. Make-up any missed lessons any day other than during your scheduled class time. Take a make up in other dance classes as well (Ballet, Flamenco, Salsa). 4. Private Lessons are available upon request and mutual agreement. Email Kamar for schedualing Private Lessons. Fees Info Email Link *** WHERE ARE WE LOCATED *** The Academy is located in Buena Park, CA, 1/4 mile west of Knott's Berry Farm. For more Class information and driving directions to the Studio, please contact Sandra (Kamar) at our email link below. Detailed Driving Directions Link NOTE: This a legitmate Performing Arts Business. Thank You!

	How about a BELLYDANCE LESSON for each of your guests at your next BRIDAL OR BABY SHOWER instead of those silly and boring Shower games? Or a group lesson for your ADOLESCENT or TEEN GIRLS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION or any Women's Gathering. Lessons are taught by Kamar. Lessons are 1 hour for $15 per participant or $20 per participant for 1 1/2 hours. There is a minimum of 10 paid students and your Bride, Mother-to-Be or Birthday Girl is free. At Women's Gatherings, each participant must pay. Your lesson includes a short Yoga warm up, a few basic movements, veil movements, shimmies, basic finger cymbals and you will learn a simple choreography to music. A great way for the ladies at your special occasion to get a taste of the newest rage of the New Millennium. Veils, cymbals and hip scarves will be provided for up to 20 participants. ***Please note that there is a $25 minimum travel fee. Amount of travel fee is determined by distance to the event from Norwalk. Contact Kamar for more information and booking arrangements. KAMAR AND JEWELS OF FIRE is a Professional Middle Eastern Orientale Dance Troupe under the direction of KAMAR. We are noted for our unique American Classic style (also known as American Cabaret), Turkish, Folk, Fusion, Fantasy Shows, extensive use of props and unique costuming as well as traditional costuming. KAMAR AND JEWELS OF FIRE is based in Buena Park near Knott's Berry Farm. For more information about KAMAR AND JEWELS OF FIRE contact us by clicking our email link at the bottom of this page. Photograph courtesy of Benny Campa. *** LINKS TO BELLYDANCE ORGANIZATIONS, BELLYDANCE SITES, BELLYDANCE COSTUMES AND ACCESSORIES AND BELLYDANCE MUSIC SITES. *** See top of this page. The Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition is held by Tonya and Atlantis yearly on President's Day Weekend at Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA. In the year 2000, 2002 and 2005 KAMAR (second from right) was selected 1st Runner Up in the Divine Catagory (20 Plus years of dance experience), voted People's Choice Award and was awarded the Halame Memorial Congeniality Award by her competitors. Photograph courtesy of Benny Campa. Kamar's Granddaughter, TAMARA, also competed in the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition at the Willow St. Center in Long Beach for the first time in February 2000 and was judged tied for third runner up. She was very strong and confident. She was also featured on the Channel 11 Fox News that evening. A great honor! The children are our future and TAMARA is evident of that. Tamara competed again on Feb 17 2001 and placed 2nd Runner Up. She again competed in Feb. 2002 and 2003 and placed a strong 1st Runner Up. She showed confidence, precision in her technique and had real audience appeal. Photo courtesy of Benny Campa. TAMARA - 1st Runner Up - Junior Division - 2002 Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition. TAMARA competed again on President's Day Weekend, February 15, 2003 and also placed 1st Runner Up. Balancing a sword seemed to be no problem for Tamara. In 2003, she balanced 2 sword with exact precision. See Photo Gallery for more photos. Photo courtesy of Benny Campa. Kamar and her granddaughter, Tamara, at Cairo Carnivale on June 3rd, 2001. Kamar and Tamara competed at the 13th Annual Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition Sunday Feb. 16th 2003 in the Group Catagory. They performed under the name "Jewels of Kamarain", which means "Jewels of the Two Moons". They were awarded the Halame Memorial Congeniality Award by their co-competitors in the Group Catagory. Photograph courtesy of Carlota Haider.