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New Wednesday Night Classes for 2026!

Posted by Whitney Irwin on Tuesday, January 6, 2026,

Happy to announce Wednesday classes at 6pm in downtown Greenfield MA. Beginning this winter for year 2026.

Space is limited, so sign up once details are posted (they will be soon).

Mixed Belly Dance Project December 2016

Posted by Whitney Irwin on Sunday, December 11, 2016, In : Events and Shows

Oh how I wish I took pictures from today's event! 3 of us shared the space to teach a great group of students, and then perform. We loved the venue and the great energy of everyone in the room! We need to remember always, to stand for one another, and give each other the space to truly express. We accomplished this today. I do have a small little photo or two to share...

Belly Dance in December 2016!

Posted by Whitney Irwin on Saturday, December 3, 2016, In : Events and Shows

The first 2 weekends of December we've 2 belly dance events in western MA.
Sunday December 4th, Ill be performing with many other artists at Cairo Cabaret in Chicopee MA.
Saturday December 10th, The Mixed Belly Dance Project is offering free classes to the public at the Guiding Star Grange in Greenfield MA.

Mixed Belly Dance Project

Posted by Whitney Irwin on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, In : Events and Shows

December 10th 2016, Saturday at 1pm, 3 teachers present a free class with suggested $7 donation.
http://mixedbellydanceproject.yolasite.com/Mixed-Belly-Dance-Events.php

Classes begin October 26th 2016

Posted by Whitney Irwin on Saturday, October 15, 2016, In : Events and Shows

Our pre-holiday belly dance classes begin October 26th and run for 4 weeks. Our class location is at Shutesbury Elementary School at 23 West Pelham Road, Shutesbury MA. Close to Amherst, free parking. More information at www.attarbellydance.yolasite.com.

Note from Whitney.... To clarify my styles:. I don't consider myself Oriental (though it's often a loose term for many styles of belly dance), my training is in ATS, Cabaret, Raks Sharki, and Shaabi styles. I have performed ATS with O...
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Belly Dance Classes September 2016 at Shutesbury Elementary School, Shutesbury MA.

Posted by Whitney Irwin on Thursday, September 22, 2016, In : Students and Troupes

Our Wednesday night belly dance classes begin on September 28th in Shutesbury MA. Our location is 15 minutes from Amherst, Pelham, and Leverett. 20 minutes from Belchertown, Montague, and Deerfield. Students who register by paying a small deposit with paypal, get a discount. Drop in rate is $15 per class. Prepay for the 4 classes for $40, and save $20.
We have a fun lesson plan, with lots of shimmies, fun combinations, and I will bring extra zills/finger cymbals to share and practice wi...
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New photos from Krakowski Photography

Posted by Whitney Suter on Thursday, June 27, 2013, In : Students and Troupes

Our classes in Brimfield and Leverett MA were visited by photography students from Hallmark Institute of Photography in June 2013. Here are some beautiful candid photos from https://www.facebook.com/krakowskiphotography

Two Short Articles Id like to share!

Posted by Whitney Suter on Thursday, May 16, 2013,

Something that caught my eye(s), enjoy!

An Ear-splitting Cry: Gender, Performance, and Representations of Zaghareet in the U.S.
http://soundstudiesblog.com/2013/05/13/zaghareet/

Kim Kardashian Eye Makeup
http://www.preen.me/look/116062
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Our Student Showcase- Oriental Caravan, May 11, 2013

Posted by Whitney Suter on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, In : Events and Shows

Thankyou to our co-producers Za-Beth, Zabel, Ankara Rose, Anabee and Attar! Our teachers Destiny Maktoub, Maroznia, Zoe, Anabee, Zabel, Ankara Rose, Attar! Our venue the Hitchcock Academy, our sound technician Aric Kimball of AricAudio and our workshop teachers Jemileh Nour, Zabel and Za-Beth! We had a spectacular event with over 100 attending and beautiful showcase <3

Oriental Caravan is just about to celebrate the 10 year anniversary and our May 11th show was a HUGE success at Hitchcock ...
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Radio Interview by Dick Vaughn on WESO Radio, February 15th 2013

Posted by Whitney Suter on Wednesday, January 23, 2013, In : Press

At 8 am, Friday, February 15th 2013.... listen to WESO radio to hear Attar being interviewed by Dick Vaughn about her 15 year long career as a belly dancers, and belly dance classes at Hitchcock Free Academy of Brimfield MA.
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2013 January - Back On Line!

Posted by Whitney Suter on Sunday, January 20, 2013, In : Press

Ancient Art of Belly Dance is BACK ON LINE! Classes are being browse around, for class listings and events in western MA. www.ancientartofbellydance.com. Check out the recent article from January 2013. Shimmies!

Finale Show at the Northampton Center for the Arts in June 2010

Posted by Whitney Suter on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, In : Events and Shows

Id like to thank the many performers, volunteers, audience and friends for a great end to a season of Cabaret Attar.
Shows will resume in the fall, and dates will be posted soon. Photo of Attar by Almasa.