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SA's Belly Superstar in the Limelight ... AGAIN!

They say that if you want to taste authentic Chinese food, you need to look for a Chinese restaurant where Chinese people choose to eat. The same could be said about belly dancing – if you want to watch or learn belly dancing in its most authentic form, look for a dance studio that is acknowledged by local Mediterranean communities. The one South African studio that can indeed pride themselves in attracting and retaining Greek and Turkish clientele, consistently for over 13 years, is the Jewels of the Nile.

But don’t think this is the only well-deserved recognition that Charlotte and her increasingly popular brain child is receiving – even the entertainment gurus on television and radio are standing in line to let this Jewel dazzle under their spotlights. One such interview is coming up later in March on DStv’s Business and Commerce channel, where Charlotte is going to share her experience as entrepreneur and business woman.

This isn’t the first time that Charlotte had the opportunity to inspire the world with her shining success story. The Jewels of the Nile have also featured on, amongst others, the following:

  • A feature on kykNET’s popular magazine programme highlighting the Jewels of the Nile’s showcase
  • Two interviews on Nr 1 News and Talk station, 702;
  • An interview on Tuks Radio;
  • An interview on an international SABC news channel that only broadcasts outside our borders;
  • A chat (in full costume!) on SABC;
  • An international TV channel in Rio; and
  • A Christian programme on SABC 2

So, to Charlotte and her girls at Jewels of the Nile®, keep up the good work. We’ll all be on edge of our couches end of March – we know you’ll once again make us proud of our association with this exquisite dance form!

For information about Charlotte and the jewels in South Africa - see www.bellydance.co.za

Welcome to the Middle Eastern Dance Association!

The Middle Eastern Dance Association of South Africa is currently run as an association, with various committees heading up specific dance categories. These categories are currently those that are not under the FEDANSA banner. FEDANSA is the governing body of those dance forms that have been accepted by the South African government (SASCOC), as ‘Dancesport’. MEDASA is FEDANSA’s newest associate and we look forward to promoting dance in South Africa on many levels, this with the exclusive endorsement and support of FEDANSA. See Events

To regulate the industry to ensure that teachers are providing instruction that is technically correct as per the origins of the dance and to honour the spirit of the dance form to ensure that the dance form is not misunderstood or more...

Our Values

Intellectual capital: we strive to continuously research, gather information related to the history and development of the dance and educate other members through ongoing communication, training and the involvement of more...

Why become a member

MEDASA offers members opportunities to meet, network, and exchange information with individuals from all over the area interested and involved in this dance form. In addition, MEDASA offers: more...

Who can join the Middle Eastern Dance Association?

MEDASA is open to anyone within Southern Africa. The organization is open to anyone interested in Middle Eastern dance: students, professional dancers, teachers, studio owners, troupe directors, choreographers, musicians, costume designers, business owners, and fans. MEDASA welcomes members of any race, color, creed, national origin, age, and gender.

Our Code of Ethics

  • Members will not restrict information about seminars or workshop events from their students when the instructor, sponsor, and material presented are ethical, accurate, and appropriate to the level of the student.
  • Members who are instructors shall agree to keep the students first. For example more...

 
Hafla ... Annual Fun Dancing Evening
Recently MEDASA and CSS hosted the annual October fun dancing and prizes galore evening – theme was “Dancing Divas”, here is what some of our stunning Dancing Diva guests had to say:

“Thank you for tonight, it went well!”

“I really had so much fun”

“Wow you really know how to throw a party”

“Thanks for a lovely lovely evening”

“Just want to say thank you for a very well organised and fun-filled evening. We had a great time!”

“Just a note to thank you so much for having us last night and sorry that I could not have been there. The girls were raving about it this morning and saying they had so much fun!! If you have any further events coming up we would be delighted to be a part of them”

Visit the Cleopatra's Social Society website or photos from the event.

 
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