ESP Biography



TANIA ANAISSIE, Arabesque- Middle Eastern Dance Group




Major: Product Design

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: 2013

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

We are the leading Middle Eastern Dance Group on campus. We explore folkloric and Oriental dance styles. We choreograph to Arabic music and always have fun.



Past Classes

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P803: These Hips Don't Lie: Bellydance for Beginners in Splash! Spring 2010 (Apr. 17 - 18, 2010)
Ever wanted to learn to move like Shakira? This is your chance! We will learn to shimmy, undulate, and do other moves with our hips such as figure eights. The music is upbeat and lively and the class is open to everyone. Previous dance experience is not required.


H514: Oriental Middle Eastern Dance (Belly Dancing) in Splash! Fall 2009 (Oct. 10 - 11, 2009)
Ever wanted to learn to move your hips like Shakira? This is your chance! Learn the basics of Oriental Middle Eastern Dance such as hip drops, shimmies, and undulations to fast-beat Arabic beats. The instructor will perform a short solo to provide the full effect and then break down the moves step by step. Time providing, the students will learn some choreography. Don't be shy, this class is for anyone who is interested.