IN THE MEDIA
Interviews, features, posters, press releases, and more!
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The Seattle Times: Belly Dance Off! gives amateurs a chance to shake and shimmy
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Seattle Weekly: Belly Dance Off 2010
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Thank you so much for elevating Middle Eastern arts for dancers & musicians, and educating local audiences consistently.” – Middle East Arts International Belly Dance Off is incredibly fun and educational and I can't wait to see another one.” – David Reihs |
The EXAMINER: Belly Dance Off requires serious shimmying
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Bellydance Japan
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Zaghareet Magazine
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Enjoyed the event very much! Very nice venue, great organization and beautiful dancing, everybody! The best band ever!!! and great lighting too. I also liked the new style of judging - right after the performance, and I think the judges made very nice comments to competitors. Thank you , Suzanna..." – Nalini |
Blog 2/23/17: Waves of Change
Blog 12/13/16: Evolution & Changes in 2017
Blog 3/13/15: Thanks! From the producer of Belly Dance Off
Blog 12/28/14: 2014 Year in Review
Sequins & Shimmies Blog by Alessandra: Interview with Suzanna
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More Testimonials
Thank you for a very interesting dance event last evening. It's been about 14 years since the last time I danced after starting in 1981. This was a nice way to reconnect. The music was wonderful, the judging team had very valuable and astute critique. The fellow from Teatro Zinzanni's input about use of space, drama and persona from different area of expertise very insightful. I particularly appreciated Mish-Mish's comments about the music itself the nature of pieces each person danced to and the challenges within it. All three of them brought an interesting perspective and gave thoughtful responses." - Kari Berger
Suzanna Davis what a great opportunity you have given dancers. I know I have learned a lot from the experience. It was a wonderful show. The band, judges, venue food. And those oh so brave awesomely beautiful dancers. I enjoyed and applaud each and every one. I couldn't stop smiling from one dancer to the next. I can't wait for the next "BDO!" – Nafiah
Awesome show, great host and judges, amazing musicians and dancers. Loved to be with so many great friends tonight. Congrats to the beautiful winners" – Roxy
This is fabulous and important work! I truly believe that exposure to this music, culture, and art of dance is an important contribution to peace and understanding that transcends dialogue…Oh, and it is also fun and uplifting! Which is a really great combination." – Josey Cooper
I have to say last night was simply awesome! I had so much fun! Not only dancing and watching everyone else, but just being back in my element and feeling at "home" again in bellydance! All of you ladies were awesome and I LOVED visiting with you and reconnecting. Thank you Ritim Egzotic for the amazing music! Thank you Suzanna for bringing this format to Portland, and thank you judges for your time and loving feedback!” – Leylah Jamal
Wow people. Just wow. What a great night of music and dance.” – Guy Masson
Wow, what a joy and an honor it was to sit on the judge panel for last evenings Portland BELLY DANCE OFF! Ritim Egzotik sounded AMAZING and ever single dancer danced *S0* beautifully, I feel absolutely inspired from all the splendid sharing that took place! THANK YOU Artists - it was a wonderful show and truly a fun and exciting event overall. I adored sitting with the most excellent judge panel compadres one could hope for - Nemra Khan and Erik Brown! So Much Fun!!! THANK YOU!!!!!” – Sedona Soulfire
WOW! Just WOW! That's how I would describe the Belly Dance Off Brunch Saturday. The show was amazing. The venue was phenomenal. Your organization of the event was top notch and it went off without a hitch (as far as I could tell). You delegated responsibilities to people that really did a GREAT job of keeping things on track. It was a pleasure to dance in such a well executed show. Thank you for all that you did to make it happen. …Thank you again for such a professionally done show. You are a credit to the dance community!” – Heather Wayman
I have been absolutely amazed and grateful for how much I have learned and grown through Belly Dance Off...I have met wonderful people, some of which have become good friends, and the experience of dancing in new venues to amazing live bands in such a supporting environment has been magical. I can't even begin to say how much I have gotten through the judges' feedback - both directly to me, as well as what they have observed with other performers. You really have created a cool, educational community.” - Amira Jade
Bravo Bravo Broavo Suzanna Davis ! You have been putting in such hard work for years and building something dancers can be proud of. You should be proud! You looked fantastic as the Mistress of Ceremonies all a glitter in center ring with your sequins and lovely smile. Beautiful. I loved the venue, I loved the hour, food and drinks. The dancers got a wonderful opportunity working in a lovely theatrical environment. Good for their growth. Great for the prestige of belly dance as an art form in our society. Thanks and keep up the good work!!!” – Delilah, International Belly Dance Pioneer