Artistic Director: Jasmine (Yas-mine) has been professionally performing and instructing in the art of Middle Eastern Dance for the last 25 years. In 1987 she co-founded the Abu Simbel Middle Eastern Dance School and formed the Abu Simbel Middle Eastern Dance Troupe. In 2002 she founded The Turkish Taffy Belly Dancers.
The dance is her escape from the “real world”. She is a dedicated, learned instructor and choreographer and has a legacy of teachers, students and professional dancers. Spirituality is important to her inner harmony. Dance is her way to honor and enjoy a connection to the spiritual through art and beauty. Currently she teaches for Diva’s On the Loose, City of Winnipeg Adult Leisure and for the Louis Riel School Division Continuing Education. Jasmine also offers private lessons which are a great tool to quickly improve your dance skills. |
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Curriculum Vitae – Jasmine
Jasmine began studying Oriental Dance in 1984.
She has studied under a plethora of master dancers from Canada, USA, Egypt and Internationally including:
John Compton - San Francisco, CA |
Randa Kamel - Egypt |
Cassandra – Minneapolis, MN |
Yousry Sharif, - New York, NY |
Amaya – Austin, TX |
Sahra Saeeda – Los Angeles, CA |
Delilah - Seattle, WA |
Mayodi - Paris, France |
Shahrazad – Germany |
Jalilah - Montreal, Quebec |
Denise Anan – Ottawa, ON |
Sabura – Seattle, WA |
Jasmine Gamal – Las Vegas, NV |
Horacio Cifuentes - San Francisco, CA |
Angelika Nemeth – CA |
Suhali Salimpour – CA |
Serena Wilson - New York, NY |
Paulette Rees-Denis – Portland, OR |
Jamila Salimpour – CA |
Dalia - New York, NY |
Yasmina Ramzy – Toronto, ON |
Beata/Horacio - Berlin, Germany |
Hadia – Montreal, Quebec |
Aradia – Las Vegas, NV |
Paola Blanton – Malaysia |
Amir Thaleb - Argentina |
Bellyqueen (Kaeshi) - New York, NY |
Rahma Haddad – Vancouver, Canada |
Styles studied include: Egyptian Cabaret, Folk Ethnic such as Cane, Arabic and Lebanese Debkehs, Women’s Circle Dances, Tambourine, Fan, Tunisian Jug Dance, Candle Dances, Turkish Sword, Saudi Arabian Women’s Dances, Moroccan Glass Dance, Double Veil, Seven Veil, Fusion, Egyptian Pop, Arab Flamenco and Wings of Isis.
She has performed at Multicultural Events, Conventions, Banquets, Weddings, Restaurants, Street Festivals, Middle Eastern Shows, Middle Eastern Hafla’s and on Cruise Ships.
In support of her community, world issues and incurable disease she does many charitable performances each year.
Professional Memberships have included:
Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg
Dance Manitoba
Eastern Dance Circle of Manitoba
Dance Achievements:
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September 1987 – Co-founded the Abu Simbel Middle Eastern Dance School and Abu Simbel Middle Eastern Dance Troupe.
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Manitoba Theatre Center, Provincial Dance Festival Winner – High Silver Medalist, 1988.
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Catholic Women’s League Provincial Convention: Featured Performer – “Women & the Well”, 1989.
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1990 –2001 – Featured Performer with Desert Caravan Middle Eastern Band.
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Producer/Performer Shaw Channel 11 – 1995 Rhythms and Dance from the Middle East.
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2005 – Golden Turban Awards – Favorite Belly Dance Troupe and Dance Achievements.
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2002-2009 – Director and founder of the Turkish Taffy Belly Dancers.
Jasmine has designed and sewn some of her own costumes. She choreographs dances for herself her students and the Turkish Taffy Belly Dancers. She continues to study the styles, interpretations and choreographies of major Egyptian, Canadian and International performers and Folkloric groups through her extensive collection of Performance and Instructional VHS & DVD, Instructional Books and attending workshops. She also traveled to Egypt to study the culture, history and dance.
She has a deep interest in preserving this ancient dance form, and in sharing her passion for the art with her audience and students.
Currently she teaches for the City of Winnipeg, Adult Leisure, Louis Riel School Division, Continuing Education and Diva’s on the Loose.
Private Lessons with Jasmine
Private lessons are a great tool to work specifically on accomplishing dance technique and form. Prior dance experience is recommended.
$35.00 hour/minimum 2 hours (one student).
$45.00 hour/minimum 2 hours (two students).
Contact: jasmini44@yahoo.ca
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