Events with Ionah & the 3 Early Girls
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3 Early Girls Present ...
Elizabeth Strong and Dan Cantrell in Syracuse
September 1 - 2 at All for the Love of Dance in North Syracuse, NY
Celebrate 5 years with us on our 2018 year of Turkish Style Dance!
Elizabeth Strong is a San Francisco Bay Area dancer, choreographer, and teacher whose work focuses on the integrity and spirit of traditional dance forms inside of a contemporary framework. Elizabeth was a touring member of Bellydance Superstars, and was a founding member of Bellydance Evolution and of Beats Antique’s dance company with Zoe Jakes. A former principal member of Katarina Burda’s Aywah! Ethnic Dance Company, Elizabeth has traveled to Egypt, Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco, Greece and Bulgaria to study closely at the source and is now considered one of the leading experts in the form. She performs with live music groups including Kugelplex, MWE, Brass Menazeri, and Fishtank Ensemble, and renowned world musicians including Faisal Zeidan and Rumen Sali Shopov.
Elizabeth has had original choreographies commissioned by Jill Parker and Jillina Carlano, and has received grants from Zellerbach Foundation and from Bill Graham Presents Foundation. Her Turkish Roman instructional DVD was released in 2011. Elizabeth currently teaches and performs internationally. Find Elizabeth (and her DVD) at www.strongdancer.com. As a teacher, her specialties include Turkish Roman, Bellydance, finger cymbals, musicality, floorwork, isolation, balancing with props, D.I.Y. Fusion, and strengthening. Elizabeth’s education as a dancer has been unique in that she has been trained through both Western, formal technique, and in the Middle Eastern style of following by simply watching and imitating. She tries to use both methods in her teaching, allowing the feel of the form to become familiar to her students, while guiding with explanations about important details, from muscle control to cultural background. Most of all, Elizabeth strives to create a learning environment that is joyful, nurturing, and fun, as well as educational.
Elizabeth has had original choreographies commissioned by Jill Parker and Jillina Carlano, and has received grants from Zellerbach Foundation and from Bill Graham Presents Foundation. Her Turkish Roman instructional DVD was released in 2011. Elizabeth currently teaches and performs internationally. Find Elizabeth (and her DVD) at www.strongdancer.com. As a teacher, her specialties include Turkish Roman, Bellydance, finger cymbals, musicality, floorwork, isolation, balancing with props, D.I.Y. Fusion, and strengthening. Elizabeth’s education as a dancer has been unique in that she has been trained through both Western, formal technique, and in the Middle Eastern style of following by simply watching and imitating. She tries to use both methods in her teaching, allowing the feel of the form to become familiar to her students, while guiding with explanations about important details, from muscle control to cultural background. Most of all, Elizabeth strives to create a learning environment that is joyful, nurturing, and fun, as well as educational.
THE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 1
Musicality: 4 hours 11:30-4:00
Join Elizabeth Strong, former Bellydance Superstar and Emmy Award winning musician, Dan Cantrell to get a deep dive into musicality. Learn how you can shape your dance, improvise more freely, and feel confident and comfortable dancing to live music. With their twenty years of professional experience teaching and performing all over the world, this generous and heartfelt artistic couple provide a safe and inviting space to nourish your love of music and dance.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2
Fancy 9/8 Footwork of the Turkish Roman: 4 hours 10:30 - 2:30
This introductory course to Turkish Roman Dance will cover everything from toes to head, arms to belly. Fiery, fun footwork, and story telling gestures make this dance totally unique and expressive. Elizabeth learned this dance among the Rom people in Turkey, and has taught and performed for almost two decades. She is sought out as one of the leading experts in the form and sited as an international bridge between cultures. The fancy, fun styling of Turkish Roman dance are at once familiar and foreign to many belly dancers. The material offered in this class is challenging and deeply layered for all levels, offering sublime subtlety for advanced students and exciting overviews for beginners. Everyone will find a way to go deeper into their own practice while experiencing the rich and wonderfully colorful, traditionally improvisational movement of Turkish Roman dance. In this 4 hour intensive we will watch videos and learn a choreography! 9/8 footwork classes are a total workout that will make you feel great, and add depth to your own dance vocabulary, whatever your background.
COST:
Saturday OR Sunday workshop $90 (at the door $115)
Both Days $165 (at the door $200)
**Every participant gets a bonus MP3 download of authentic Turkish Roman music to listen to at home!!
PAYMENT METHOD:
Please PayPal tessadances@gmail.com and note in your payment notes what exactly is being purchased (i.e. Saturday, SUnday, both days, etc.). If you live in the area you can also pay by cash/check. Please contact 3EarlyGirls@gmail.com for more info on that payment method.
Musicality: 4 hours 11:30-4:00
Join Elizabeth Strong, former Bellydance Superstar and Emmy Award winning musician, Dan Cantrell to get a deep dive into musicality. Learn how you can shape your dance, improvise more freely, and feel confident and comfortable dancing to live music. With their twenty years of professional experience teaching and performing all over the world, this generous and heartfelt artistic couple provide a safe and inviting space to nourish your love of music and dance.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 2
Fancy 9/8 Footwork of the Turkish Roman: 4 hours 10:30 - 2:30
This introductory course to Turkish Roman Dance will cover everything from toes to head, arms to belly. Fiery, fun footwork, and story telling gestures make this dance totally unique and expressive. Elizabeth learned this dance among the Rom people in Turkey, and has taught and performed for almost two decades. She is sought out as one of the leading experts in the form and sited as an international bridge between cultures. The fancy, fun styling of Turkish Roman dance are at once familiar and foreign to many belly dancers. The material offered in this class is challenging and deeply layered for all levels, offering sublime subtlety for advanced students and exciting overviews for beginners. Everyone will find a way to go deeper into their own practice while experiencing the rich and wonderfully colorful, traditionally improvisational movement of Turkish Roman dance. In this 4 hour intensive we will watch videos and learn a choreography! 9/8 footwork classes are a total workout that will make you feel great, and add depth to your own dance vocabulary, whatever your background.
COST:
Saturday OR Sunday workshop $90 (at the door $115)
Both Days $165 (at the door $200)
**Every participant gets a bonus MP3 download of authentic Turkish Roman music to listen to at home!!
PAYMENT METHOD:
Please PayPal tessadances@gmail.com and note in your payment notes what exactly is being purchased (i.e. Saturday, SUnday, both days, etc.). If you live in the area you can also pay by cash/check. Please contact 3EarlyGirls@gmail.com for more info on that payment method.
LOCATION:
All for the Love of Dancing, 305 South Main Street
North Syracuse, NY 13212
North Syracuse, NY 13212
Fine Print:
The usual 3 Early Girl show will be on hold until the holidays and our amazing guest artist joining us next year for Memorial Day, but there will be a laid-back dinner Saturday night for interested workshop participants-details TBA!
* Absolutely no refunds for any reason.
* Elizabeth Strong and the 3 Early Girls are not liable for any loss or damage to items in the venue nor are responsible for any accident or injury that may result from dancing, practicing, learning, performing, or being in the venue. Please consult with a medical provider prior to the workshops if you have any concerns.
The usual 3 Early Girl show will be on hold until the holidays and our amazing guest artist joining us next year for Memorial Day, but there will be a laid-back dinner Saturday night for interested workshop participants-details TBA!
* Absolutely no refunds for any reason.
* Elizabeth Strong and the 3 Early Girls are not liable for any loss or damage to items in the venue nor are responsible for any accident or injury that may result from dancing, practicing, learning, performing, or being in the venue. Please consult with a medical provider prior to the workshops if you have any concerns.
More Events with Ionah
Annual Civic Association Festival
Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 3:45 - 4:15 PM
American Civic Association, 131 Front St.,
Binghamton, NY
Ionah and her dance company return for this annual event to support and show solidarity with and love to refugee communities in the Southern Tier!!
New York State Fair
Monday, September 3, 2018 at 12:00 PM
Empire Theatre in Art & Home Building, Syracuse, NY
See Ionah and her dance company perform for this annual event!
Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 3:45 - 4:15 PM
American Civic Association, 131 Front St.,
Binghamton, NY
Ionah and her dance company return for this annual event to support and show solidarity with and love to refugee communities in the Southern Tier!!
New York State Fair
Monday, September 3, 2018 at 12:00 PM
Empire Theatre in Art & Home Building, Syracuse, NY
See Ionah and her dance company perform for this annual event!
Private Wedding
Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 8:00 PM Syracuse, NY Want to book Ionah for your wedding, next major charity event or family celebration? The most highly sought-after dancer in Syracuse, let her wow you with a dynamic show to make your occasion a memorable one. Visit her booking page for details and testimonials to read more about what to expect from this talented performer! |
Syracuse Area Bellydancers' Association Benefit Show
Saturday, September 22, 2018 Doors at 6:30 / Show at 7:00 pm Puttin' on the Ritz, Shoppingtown Mall, Dewitt, NY Each year, SABA (Syracuse Area Bellydancers' Association_ hosts a fundraiser show to raise money for the greater good ... and this year the beneficiary is ... Ionah! Ionah has been struggling with medical issues the better part of 2018 and this benefit show will help support her in her recovery, living expenses, and medical expenses. $10 Minimum Suggested Donation Westcott Fair Sunday, September 23, 2018 time TBA Westcott Nation, Syracuse, NY This is the annual street and cultural fair that brings every bellydancer in Upstate NY out of the woodwork and dancing together and, as usual, Ionah and her dance company along with her dance partners of the 3 Early girls - Hannah and Tessa - will be gracing the fair stage t wow y'all with their performances! Check it out! |
RESTAURANT/LOUNGE SHOWS
Book Ionah on a regular basis at your restaurant, lounge, or other venue!
A crowd and regional favorite and one of the most highly sought-after, dynamic performers, Ionah is known for being the talk of the evening at any event at which she performs. Guests have often come to the restaurants simply to watch her perform. She has had years of experience dancing at local eateries including the Black Olive, Munjed's, and Byblos and is available for Middle Eastern restaurant, nightclub, hookah lounge, or other appropriate venues.
Discounted rates for regular shows (at least twice/monthly). Contact Ionah and/or visit her booking page for more information or to hire her for your venue!
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Want to see Ionah perform but can't make it to her next show? Check out her booking page to hire her for your next party or event!
Thanks everyone for making our 3 Early Girls events a success over the years. Like our Facebook page to stay tuned for more & to be invited including to our 2018 Memorial Day Weekend event with Ruby Beh! www.3EarlyGirls.com |
Selected Performance CV
Soloist, Ensemble Performer & Host - May 2017 Michelle Sorensen Gala Show in Syracuse, NY
Invited Performer with Osama Farouk and Live Band - May 2017 in Astoria, Queens
Featured Performer at Gala Show with live band featuring Issam Houshan - March 2017 in LA
Soloist with Live NYC-based Live Band - November 2016 in Brick Township, NJ
Soloist with Live Band from Detroit - September 2016 Turning Stone Resort in Rome, NY
* 1st Place Grand Champion/Queen - June 2016 at ROTK Competition in New York, NY
Soloist with Live Band - June 2016 in Long Island City, NY
Soloist, Ensemble Performer & Host - May 2016 Gala Show with Ava Fleming in Syracuse, NY
Soloist with NYC-based Arabic Band - April 2016 in Binghamton, NY
Soloist - Golden Nights Show with Live Band Layali Zaman - March 2016 in Los Angeles, CA
Soloist & Ensemble Performer at Community Show - March 2016 in Syracuse, NY
Soloist & Ensemble Performer at Raq City Bellydance Night - February 2016 in Rochester, NY
Soloist with the Cornell Middle Eastern Music Ensemble - November 2015 in Ithaca, NY
Guest Performer at Joana Saahirah Gala Show - November 2015 in New York City, NY
Featured Guest Artist/Performer at Trexx Nightclub - October 2015 in Syracuse, NY
Soloist - Benefit for Syrian Refugee Relief - October 2015 in Ithaca, NY
* Finalist - New York State Talent Showcase - August 2015 in Syracuse, NY
Featured Performer & Sponsor - May 2015 Anjelica Scannura Gala Show in Syracuse, NY
Opening Soloist - Syracuse Fashion Week's Runway Show - April 2015 in Syracuse, NY
Soloist - Golden Nights Show with Live Band Layali Zaman - March 2015 in Los Angeles, CA
* 1st Runner Up Entertainer of the Year - November 2014 in Pittsburgh, PA
Guest Performer - A Magi Anniversary Celebration Show - September 2014 in Orlando, FL
* 1st Runner Up Diva Crown Grand Champion - August 2014 in Boston, MA
Featured Invited Performer - June 2014 Raq City Belly Dance Night in Rochester, NY
Guest Performer - May 2014 Spring Hafla in Rochester, NY
Featured Performer & Sponsor - May 2014 Amanda Rose Gala Show in Syracuse, NY
Competitor at NYCairoRaks International Competition - April 2014 in New York City, NY
Guest Performer - November 2013 Ahmed Hussien Gala Show in Rochester, NY
Featured Performer & Sponsor - September 2013 Ava Fleming Gala Show in Syracuse, NY
Guest Performer - February 2013 Queen of Hearts Charity Hafla in Fort Drum, NY
Featured Performer - February 2013 at Turning Stone Casino & Resort in Rome, NY
Featured Soloist - June 2012 at Taste of Syracuse Cultural Event in Syracuse, NY
Featured Guest Performer - March 2012 with the Bellydance Superstars' in Syracuse, NY
Featured House Dancer - Munjed's Middle Eastern Lounge - 2013-15 in Syracuse, NY
Featured House Dancer - Black Olive Middle Eastern & Restaurant - 2013-15 Syracuse, NY
House Dancer - Sinbad Mediterranean Restaurant - 2007 in San Mateo, CA
Featured Performer & Host - 3 Early Girls Holiday Show - December 2014-17 in Syracuse, NY
Soloist & Duet - Rakkasah's Annual Spring Caravan - 2009 and 2013 in Somerset, NJ
Soloist - Civic Association Cultural Event 2014-2015 in Binghamton, NY
Soloist & Ensemble Performer - Charity Gala Show 2015-2017 in Glens Falls, NY
Soloist - Multicultural Event 2015-17 in Syracuse, NY
Featured Performer - Westcott Street Fair - 2008 through 2017 in Syracuse, NY
Featured Performer - Great New York State Fair - 2008, 2012-2017 in Syracuse, NY
Featured Performer & Company Director - Plowshares Festival - 2013-2017 in Syracuse, NY
Guest Performer - 2011-16 Syracuse Area Bellydancers' Association Shows in Syracuse, NY
Guest Performer - 2013 through 2016 Mantra & Mantrella Belly Dance Events in Ithaca, NY
Ensemble & Solo Performer
November 2011 & November 2012 - Food Fight Bellydancers vs. Breakdancers Theatrical Rescue Mission Benefit Show in Syracuse, NY
And many, many more . . . make your event the next one!
Book Ionah for your next event!
Belly Dance Areas served: Syracuse Auburn Oswego Fulton Rochester Buffalo Binghamton Elmira Cortland Ithaca Utica Rome Hamilton Watertown Camillus Fairmount Onondaga Cayuga Madison Oneida Central New York Upstate New York Central New York CNY Northern New York
Soloist, Ensemble Performer & Host - May 2017 Michelle Sorensen Gala Show in Syracuse, NY
Invited Performer with Osama Farouk and Live Band - May 2017 in Astoria, Queens
Featured Performer at Gala Show with live band featuring Issam Houshan - March 2017 in LA
Soloist with Live NYC-based Live Band - November 2016 in Brick Township, NJ
Soloist with Live Band from Detroit - September 2016 Turning Stone Resort in Rome, NY
* 1st Place Grand Champion/Queen - June 2016 at ROTK Competition in New York, NY
Soloist with Live Band - June 2016 in Long Island City, NY
Soloist, Ensemble Performer & Host - May 2016 Gala Show with Ava Fleming in Syracuse, NY
Soloist with NYC-based Arabic Band - April 2016 in Binghamton, NY
Soloist - Golden Nights Show with Live Band Layali Zaman - March 2016 in Los Angeles, CA
Soloist & Ensemble Performer at Community Show - March 2016 in Syracuse, NY
Soloist & Ensemble Performer at Raq City Bellydance Night - February 2016 in Rochester, NY
Soloist with the Cornell Middle Eastern Music Ensemble - November 2015 in Ithaca, NY
Guest Performer at Joana Saahirah Gala Show - November 2015 in New York City, NY
Featured Guest Artist/Performer at Trexx Nightclub - October 2015 in Syracuse, NY
Soloist - Benefit for Syrian Refugee Relief - October 2015 in Ithaca, NY
* Finalist - New York State Talent Showcase - August 2015 in Syracuse, NY
Featured Performer & Sponsor - May 2015 Anjelica Scannura Gala Show in Syracuse, NY
Opening Soloist - Syracuse Fashion Week's Runway Show - April 2015 in Syracuse, NY
Soloist - Golden Nights Show with Live Band Layali Zaman - March 2015 in Los Angeles, CA
* 1st Runner Up Entertainer of the Year - November 2014 in Pittsburgh, PA
Guest Performer - A Magi Anniversary Celebration Show - September 2014 in Orlando, FL
* 1st Runner Up Diva Crown Grand Champion - August 2014 in Boston, MA
Featured Invited Performer - June 2014 Raq City Belly Dance Night in Rochester, NY
Guest Performer - May 2014 Spring Hafla in Rochester, NY
Featured Performer & Sponsor - May 2014 Amanda Rose Gala Show in Syracuse, NY
Competitor at NYCairoRaks International Competition - April 2014 in New York City, NY
Guest Performer - November 2013 Ahmed Hussien Gala Show in Rochester, NY
Featured Performer & Sponsor - September 2013 Ava Fleming Gala Show in Syracuse, NY
Guest Performer - February 2013 Queen of Hearts Charity Hafla in Fort Drum, NY
Featured Performer - February 2013 at Turning Stone Casino & Resort in Rome, NY
Featured Soloist - June 2012 at Taste of Syracuse Cultural Event in Syracuse, NY
Featured Guest Performer - March 2012 with the Bellydance Superstars' in Syracuse, NY
Featured House Dancer - Munjed's Middle Eastern Lounge - 2013-15 in Syracuse, NY
Featured House Dancer - Black Olive Middle Eastern & Restaurant - 2013-15 Syracuse, NY
House Dancer - Sinbad Mediterranean Restaurant - 2007 in San Mateo, CA
Featured Performer & Host - 3 Early Girls Holiday Show - December 2014-17 in Syracuse, NY
Soloist & Duet - Rakkasah's Annual Spring Caravan - 2009 and 2013 in Somerset, NJ
Soloist - Civic Association Cultural Event 2014-2015 in Binghamton, NY
Soloist & Ensemble Performer - Charity Gala Show 2015-2017 in Glens Falls, NY
Soloist - Multicultural Event 2015-17 in Syracuse, NY
Featured Performer - Westcott Street Fair - 2008 through 2017 in Syracuse, NY
Featured Performer - Great New York State Fair - 2008, 2012-2017 in Syracuse, NY
Featured Performer & Company Director - Plowshares Festival - 2013-2017 in Syracuse, NY
Guest Performer - 2011-16 Syracuse Area Bellydancers' Association Shows in Syracuse, NY
Guest Performer - 2013 through 2016 Mantra & Mantrella Belly Dance Events in Ithaca, NY
Ensemble & Solo Performer
November 2011 & November 2012 - Food Fight Bellydancers vs. Breakdancers Theatrical Rescue Mission Benefit Show in Syracuse, NY
And many, many more . . . make your event the next one!
Book Ionah for your next event!
Belly Dance Areas served: Syracuse Auburn Oswego Fulton Rochester Buffalo Binghamton Elmira Cortland Ithaca Utica Rome Hamilton Watertown Camillus Fairmount Onondaga Cayuga Madison Oneida Central New York Upstate New York Central New York CNY Northern New York