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    Quote Originally Posted by IrishLily View Post
    Ok y'all, have been going back and forth over whether a totally raw newbie like me should go to Bahaia's Oct Camparet, where Ranya is one of the amazing workshop instructors, and it sounds like it (she) is something that should not be missed! How do you know when you're ready??? I just received Ranya's "Modern Oriental" dvd but haven't yet had a chance to indulge...
    Do not miss the chance to take her workshop!! I missed her workshop at Amity's (NH) in May-I had a broken arm, but I so regret it now!!

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    It is your mission from God! Cant wait.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IrishLily View Post
    Ok y'all, have been going back and forth over whether a totally raw newbie like me should go to Bahaia's Oct Camparet, where Ranya is one of the amazing workshop instructors, and it sounds like it (she) is something that should not be missed! How do you know when you're ready??? I just received Ranya's "Modern Oriental" dvd but haven't yet had a chance to indulge...
    Another alternative is her Phoenix workshops. She will be there Oct 1-3, teaching 5 workshops. I've already signed up for 3 of them!!! Can hardly wait!

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    I'm not sure about the Oriental style, but definitely Ranya is a Baladi woman and a half. This clip of her rendition of Fatme Serhan's "Tahtil Shibbak" was great....though there is something missing in her interpretation of the words.

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7YG7i2WmK4]YouTube - Bellydancer Ranya Renee of NYC: Raks Beledi "Tahtil Shibbak[/ame]

    I love the DVD, very funny, very much full of fun and you get the sense of her ability to think out of the box with the teaching/illustrating a move technique.

    Good stuff from over the pond!!!!

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    Have to revive this thread, because I just took a workshop with Ranya on improvisation to taqasim, and WOW was it good. Her performance that evening blew me right out of my seat. She's an excellent teacher (with kind of a wacky sense of humor) and a fabulous performer. I wish I had the time and money to go to South Bend IN for her workshop at the end of the month. She is great!
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    Ranya performing to Tahtil Shebak (the one where she's wearing that red galabeja) is my favourite performance ever. Seriously.

    I went to NYC a while ago and went to one of her classes.
    She was really welcoming (since I just dropped in one of her classes, it wasn't a WS or anything).
    She had also brought her DVD's and some CD's, so I bought those of her directly. So cool.

    I hope she comes to Belgium soon...
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    I am flagrantly abusing the fan forum to let people know that I am excited to be hosting Ranya here in NZ in June 2012, when she will be fresh from her gig at WAMED in Perth! There's a listing in the Events tab if you are interested.... but mostly I just want to squee.

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    That is SO awesome Lucky NZ, Ranya Renée is an amazing instructor, love her DVDs!
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    Re: Ranya of NY

    Bumping this thread to spread the word about this way under promoted lady. Love her!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Khalida View Post
    That is SO awesome Lucky NZ, Ranya Renée is an amazing instructor, love her DVDs!
    Shall we join forces to get her to Belgium/Germany?
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    LOL Zoë! *starts building the shrine*
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    I recently discovered her via YouTube, and fell madly in love. I just bought her Baladi DVD and plan to get the rest. I really want to take a workshop from her someday!
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    :-)
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    If Zumarrad does it, I can do it too

    I just want to let you know that Ranya will be in France at the beginning of february : in Paris on feb 4, 11 and 12, and in Montpellier (hosted by myself, yay !) on february 5. France is very close to Belgium, and there are very cheap flights to Montpellier with Ryanair...
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    Simply cannot wait to welcome Ranya to Perth!! (For WAMED Festival 1-4 June 2012)
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    Re: Ranya of NY

    I love Ranya Renee. It's been more than a decade since I've encountered a dancer impressive enough to cause me to revise my Top Ten list. Then I bought Ranya's Baladi DVD. List revision followed immediately.

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