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Del Espadin Baile Espanol welcomes Ansuya back to Houston, Friday-Sunday, July 31, August 1 & 2 for an Ansuya Bellydance Certification Event, for the first time in Houston.  

Bellydance Superstar Ansuya is one of the most talented and accomplished performers, choreographers and instructors in the bellydance world today. Her style is unique, blending the best aspects of bellydance with Indian, Spanish and African moves. Energetic, sensual and innovative, Ansuya is a master of improvisation, musical interpretation, emotional expression, original moves and costume design. Students are captivated by Ansuya's unparalleled skill as an instructor.

With 25 years of experience, she remains accessible and fun, having a great time with students while helping them to achieve their best. Ansuya is a multi award winner and has been seen on television shows, music videos and commercials as both a bellydancer and an actress. She has performed for countless celebrities and her top selling instructional videos are some of the best reviewed on the market. She is a second generation bellydancer with secrets handed down from mother to daughter, adding mystic and legend to her soulful performances and devoted instruction.

A sought after choreographer, she worked for CBS and for her own dance company, "Yaleil," which was now under her directorship. Yaleil was nominated for Best Troupe by the International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance. Ansuya herself was voted Best Cabaret Dancer of the year 2001 and received the Golden Belly Award for Best Cabaret dancer in 2003, 2005 and 2007. She also continues to appear with the Bellydance Superstars with a recent tour of the U.S. and recent television appearances on Mexican TV Show, Otro Rollo and the Regis and Kelly Live Show.

Ansuya will be coming to Houston to hold a certification workshop focusing on her Cabaribalusion Style: JULY, 31ST, AUGUST 1ST & 2ND, 2009 DEL ESPADIN FLAMENCO & SPANISH DANCE ACADEMY 3939 HILLCROFT, SUITE 160 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77057 (713) 899-3771 **(LOOK FOR THE FLAMENCO HOUSTON SIGN)**

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:

Friday, July 31st
- The Secrets of Bellydance Cabaret Improvisation to Fast, Slow and Drum Solo Music - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 1st
- Bellydance Fusion including Indian, African, Spanish, Gypsy and Tribal Flavors - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 2nd
- Bellydancing with Props including Cane, Candle, Sword, Fan, Veil and Finger Cymbals - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

 - Performance by Ansuya and local belly dance troupes - Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Pre-registration Fees (deadline - Wednesday, July 22, 2009): Friday workshop: $60.00 Saturday workshop: $75.00 Sunday workshop: $75.00 3-days SPECIAL: $190.00 "At Door" Registration Fees (after July 22nd pre-reg deadline): Friday workshop: $70.00 Saturday workshop: $85.00 Sunday workshop: $85.00 3-days SPECIAL: $220.00 Sunday Evening Show Tickets: $15.00 (up to July 22, 2009) $20.00 (after July 22, 2009)

***Certificates will only be granted to students with full weekend attendance. Upon completion of the full workshop, participants will receive a certificate for Ansuya Bellydance Certified - Cabaribalusion Style!

*** REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE. SPECTATORS AND VIDEO CAMERAS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE STUDIO.

TO REGISTER ONLINE, PLEASE VISIT WWW.BELLYDANCEINTEXAS.COM!