SATURDAY NIGHT IN NYC :: Scott Shuster

Saturday night - we arrive at Mezzo Mezzo in Astoria, NYC, to celebrate the completion of filming for Blanca's upcoming "Sensual Bellydance" DVD. We chose Mezzo Mezzo because Tanna Valentine would be the featured dancer and Amir Naoum's band would be playing - two massive reasons to go. And I didn't even mention the food. . The band started playing and Greek line dancing opened the Saturday night festivities. Click on the thumbnails to view larger images.
Oh look! There is Amir in action on doumbek.	Tanna arrived beveiled...She shed 2 veils during the course of the performance while simultaneously wearing and playing zills - magnificent prestidigitation.
Check out those abs - well, she did create her own abs-toning DVD, after all!
CLICK... Warning: if you click on this link, your bank account will be reduced by $14.98
The adoration of friends... In New York, we say it with cash.
Tanna finished her show with a beautiful Turkish karsilama and skirt work.	Amir and his band have produced all the music for Tanna's upcoming DVD "Bellydance - It's Your Show!" The video will teach an entire mini bellydance show to beginners. A CD containing all the music will be available separately, too.
Neon, Amir, Blanca: Everybody wants a picture with Amir!	CLICK...
Torrentious social dancing followed in a cultural landslide of sound from Amir's band.
A quick check of Carmine's six-pack confirmed what we've always suspected: Carmine has been secretly exercising with Neon's "Bellydance for Body Sculpting: Abs" DVD!	CLICK...
As the night progressed, we were treated to 2 spectacular male solo dance performances: Debke by Ghassan Fadlallah, a long-time star of Lebanese folk dance; and a surprise Greek folk dance performance by our waiter - he is spectacular! Who is this guy?
Neon, Blanca	Mary

Comments

[Blanca]

Tanna and her dancing were gorgeous. And her costume was breathtaking!

[Tanna]

What a wonderful summary of a great evening! Thank you all so much for coming -it was a lovely surprise and I really appreciated it.

Note: Giving credit where credit is due, the Perfect-in-10 Abs routine was created by Andy Troy - I just demonstrate the movements. And it is a thorough workout!