Esther DeCew A Performance Arts , Instructor & Choreographer currently based in New York City .Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Half Malay Bugis Javanese and Borneo Sabah . Esther has devoted her life to dance was naturally drawn to mixing art forms to express who she is through performance and teaching.She was trained in the art of dance from the heart of her traditional culture.When Esther migrated to New York she looking for new inspiration , she formed a group of students who now pr …

I have two boys (1.5 and 2.5 years old) who only speak Armenian and it would be nice to meet other kids that they can communicate with. We spend a lot of the summer going on day trips to parks, zoos, aquariums, museums in NY and NJ and would love to have other kids join or just meet up for a play date. We live in Jersey City, NJ. մենք ուզում ենք հանդիպել հայախոս երեխաներին եւ ծնողներին

This is a group for Arabs, especially those interested in the GCC, to get together, get to know each other and talk about the issues that concern us and the projects we're working on! :)

Muslim-ish: searching for truth, rejecting false idols, and fighting for freedom Who are we? We are a group of Ex-Muslims and Muslims of varying degrees of religiosity. What do we want? We want to find the truth, no matter what it is, and fight for our right to follow it. We want to create a safe place for people to exchange thoughts and ideas that we were taught not to talk about. We want to support each other and help each other deal with family questions and formulate answers. We want to gi …

Sharing East Asia is an eclectic and informal collective of fellows and friends, dedicated and devoted to East Asia (China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam), as well as to both Asia and Eurasia, and to both Oceania and the Pacific as related to East Asia.  The fellows and friends which comprise the Membership of Sharing East Asia, seek to exchange and share most anything and most everything about and of East Asia and East Asians.  Further, Sharing East Asia hopes to create, expand and promote the broad …

New Jersey, North Jersey, Bellydance! Our New Jersey belly dance group is fun! If you love bellydance in New Jersey or want to learn how to belly dance in New Jersey then join us! We share: Bellydance, Belly-dance, Dance, Middle Eastern Music, Women's Social, Fitness, Belly Dance, Belly dance performance, Bellydance Workshops, Belly Dancers, Cabaret Bellydance, Bellydance Classes, Hafla - bellydance party, Bellydance Workouts, (MED) dance classes, Tribal, Turkish, Egyptian Cabaret, Fusion, Goth …

Join us for Israeli Dancing ! It's a fun way to meet new friends and start a new hobby. It's a great way to be challenged mentally and physically. You don't have to be Jewish to do it. Move to beautiful middle eastern music! Israeli dancing is no longer the traditional Israeli folk dancing.  It has now become modernized where every popular song is grabbed and a new dance is created.  Israeli dance now has hip hop, salsa moves.  We even dance to music from India and Ireland.  It has evolved to be …

To the ancient Egyptians, dance was an essential part of their culture. People from every social class were exposed to music and dancing. I invite you to take a journey from the pyramids of Giza, to the markets in Khan el-Khalili, the roads of Cairo to the resorts in Sharm el-Sheik and discover an ancient art that will bring you to new dimensions and empower you in ways you never imagined. Here you will have access to classes, shows, parties, get togethers, and lots more. I look forward to meeti …

Shimmy Chasers are the ultimate Belly Dance addicts!!! Partying and Traveling the world in search of Belly Dance Music and the Inetrnational Party Scene! Festivals, workshops, performances, clubs, lounges, and cultural emersion. NYC to Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Lebanon, Greece... and Places that appreciate our beloved Art: Argentina, Brazil, Japan, US, etc.

We now have Persian language (Farsi), Music and Poetry classes. Our main focus will be Persian Language (Farsi), Persian Music and Persian Poetry. We have private and group classes as well as workshops for music and poetry (Rumi, Hafez etc.). Please visit our website: www.tanbour.org These classes will help Persian-Americans reconnect to their roots and will also serve as a wonderful point of introduction for those who are interested in the Persian culture. We welcome everyone to our group beca …

These days it's hard to be Arab. On the other hand, to be single can be a lot of fun. But being Arab and single is BONKERS! We started this group for Arab Singles in the New York area who are looking to meet and date other Arabs. We will host a Hookah Mixer every month, so we can actually meet each other. (Thanks to those who came out last month) We will be organizing social events for singles who are looking to meet friends or that special someone. Suggestions are welcomed. I'd also like t …

! New York Ethnic Food Lovers and activities ! For More Fun Hiking or walking and eating events Join our sister's Group www.meetup.com/365days/ New York City is the ethnic food and culinary as well as the culture CAPITAL CITY of the world. As the greatest "Melting Pot " in the world, we are blessed with the rich traditions of diverse and authentic ethnic foods and cultures. ! New York Ethnic Food Lovers and activities The food and culture that are celebrated by millions of new and old immigrants …

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Drum Circles & Hand Drumming, Acoustic Instruments, Vocals and Poetry reading for all levels, the aim being to provide an introduction to the percussion techniques and rhythmical systems of Central Asian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern music. These are informal and friendly sessions (Drum Circles) and we hope that in addition to learning about percussion, attendees will gain a more general insight into the music and culture that interests us. We are also experimenting with poetry reading and s …

Are you a woman that is into going to Arabic night clubs but would love to go with a fun group of girls without men? Want to meet and make new friends in the process who love what you love. Then this is the group for you. Why don't you join us! I love going into different Arabic night clubs in Astoria or NYC. From dandana to El Diwan. Love the shisha, the belly dancing, the fun enviroment and the debkah? Join us and make new friends in the process!! This group is for women of different backgr …

Let international folk dancing strengthen your body, free your mind, and elevate your spirit! Tensions will vanish as you learn dances from Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Israel, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, Croatia, Norway, and more. Dr. László Férfi of the Institute of Hungarian Medicine says: “Folk dance promotes Fun Cell Growth.  The high Fun Quotient (FQ) releases folk dance endorphins which increase longevity and lower cholesterol!.” Join our folk dance group! Start your fun high portion of your …