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Gia Dances with great emotion & expression. One
Watches with pure exhilaration as she performs.
It is a true pleasure to have her as a sister of
'our' dance & an honor to count Gia as a friend!
Chadia-Gypsy Caravan Enterprises
Watches with pure exhilaration as she performs.
It is a true pleasure to have her as a sister of
'our' dance & an honor to count Gia as a friend!
Chadia-Gypsy Caravan Enterprises
Recipe for Gia:
Equal parts: Hotness, passion,
beauty, humor, caring, brains and
oy-vay!
Shake (shimmy), stir (big gooey hip
circles)-and voila! Gia! --Dancer
Samira Shuruk
Equal parts: Hotness, passion,
beauty, humor, caring, brains and
oy-vay!
Shake (shimmy), stir (big gooey hip
circles)-and voila! Gia! --Dancer
Samira Shuruk
I was just thinking of what an
incredible sword routine you did last
night. Man Alive! How did you ever
'bounce' the sword from your head
to your tummy without giving
yourself non-elective surgery? You
are a REAL Diva!!! --NJ Dancer Sivasa
incredible sword routine you did last
night. Man Alive! How did you ever
'bounce' the sword from your head
to your tummy without giving
yourself non-elective surgery? You
are a REAL Diva!!! --NJ Dancer Sivasa
Gia--your shows this weekend have
left me in awe! The 7 Veils Dance
was gorgeous and I especially loved
the chiftitelli transition to your
taqsim & sword solos! --NJ Dancer Su'ad
left me in awe! The 7 Veils Dance
was gorgeous and I especially loved
the chiftitelli transition to your
taqsim & sword solos! --NJ Dancer Su'ad
Gia--I was thrilled to have you as my
featured dancer at my Showcase! The
crowd absolutely LOVED YOU!! People
STILL calling to rave about your
performance! They were so amazed &
totally LOVED your energy. I am SO
honored that you came and performed at
my show. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Sonjirey Murielle-Shades of Lakshmi Entertainment
featured dancer at my Showcase! The
crowd absolutely LOVED YOU!! People
STILL calling to rave about your
performance! They were so amazed &
totally LOVED your energy. I am SO
honored that you came and performed at
my show. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Sonjirey Murielle-Shades of Lakshmi Entertainment
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I first took adult education belly dance classes, but
after 2 years with no progress, I came to Gia to learn
year! All the wonderful friends I have met in class are
also inspired by Gia's enthusiasm and love for this
womanly art. Our mutual mentor inspires us past what
we thought we could do emotionally and physically. I
can't think of a better way boost to self esteem &
develop my talent!--Pam, NJ
after 2 years with no progress, I came to Gia to learn
year! All the wonderful friends I have met in class are
also inspired by Gia's enthusiasm and love for this
womanly art. Our mutual mentor inspires us past what
we thought we could do emotionally and physically. I
can't think of a better way boost to self esteem &
develop my talent!--Pam, NJ
Gia welcomed me to my first class with a big hug! I stared at the
students assembled and thought 'OK I can do this...if not...well it's
only 6 weeks.' But I left that first night so excited to be doing Gia
welcomed me to my first class with a big hug! I stared at the smile!
The best part of all...I have a new community of friends and I
students assembled and thought 'OK I can do this...if not...well it's
now feel sexy! Gia makes sure that we all feel special. I mess up in
only 6 weeks.' But I left that first night so excited to be doing class, I
look in the mirror and she winks..I do something well and
something new and sexy! Gia was very encouraging...always a Gia
smiles, nods her head, I know I'm OK. She makes a point of talking
to me privately after class....using words like 'awesome' 'wonderful'
.She let me know that I can dance! I am soooo thankful....we all
LOVE Gia!!!!...Najum Sparta NJ
students assembled and thought 'OK I can do this...if not...well it's
only 6 weeks.' But I left that first night so excited to be doing Gia
welcomed me to my first class with a big hug! I stared at the smile!
The best part of all...I have a new community of friends and I
students assembled and thought 'OK I can do this...if not...well it's
now feel sexy! Gia makes sure that we all feel special. I mess up in
only 6 weeks.' But I left that first night so excited to be doing class, I
look in the mirror and she winks..I do something well and
something new and sexy! Gia was very encouraging...always a Gia
smiles, nods her head, I know I'm OK. She makes a point of talking
to me privately after class....using words like 'awesome' 'wonderful'
.She let me know that I can dance! I am soooo thankful....we all
LOVE Gia!!!!...Najum Sparta NJ
Gia, you have no idea how you have helped me... sometimes...on
a difficult day, class was the only place I laughed and had a
chance for a moment in time to just forget things, and enjoy
myself with you and all the other ladies. I find myself smiling now
as I practice. I want everyone to know the wonderful things a
never new she had before, or that they could actually move in
ways they'd never done before (hahahaa!). You give so much
more to women (me) than just a healthier body and posture.
My wish and prayer for you is that more women find you. You
such a give a Gift to others! You give of yourself...Gia, the "Gift
Giver." -- Wendy NJ
a difficult day, class was the only place I laughed and had a
chance for a moment in time to just forget things, and enjoy
myself with you and all the other ladies. I find myself smiling now
as I practice. I want everyone to know the wonderful things a
never new she had before, or that they could actually move in
ways they'd never done before (hahahaa!). You give so much
more to women (me) than just a healthier body and posture.
My wish and prayer for you is that more women find you. You
such a give a Gift to others! You give of yourself...Gia, the "Gift
Giver." -- Wendy NJ
Gia, My sister and I met you at this weekend's dance
showcase and we were mesmerized by your
performance!! We loved your style so much that we
signed up for classes that day! We cannot wait to see
you perform again! Maria & Liz NJ
showcase and we were mesmerized by your
performance!! We loved your style so much that we
signed up for classes that day! We cannot wait to see
you perform again! Maria & Liz NJ
| I have to tell you, last night's show made me very glad that Clare is taking lessons with you! Even from my untrained eye I could see the difference a good teacher makes in the quality of a students performance! Gail (mother of student Clare) |
Hey Gia...
I just wanted to tell you how much we all enjoyed being with
you last night at Al Kasbah! You are such a beautiful perfomer
and bring so much joy to your work ;) We all enjoyed watching
you dance & dancing with you...You bring such a wonderful all
of us. Taking your class has been the best thing I've ever done
for myself! Thank you...Namaste--Mindy (Parsippany NJ)
I just wanted to tell you how much we all enjoyed being with
you last night at Al Kasbah! You are such a beautiful perfomer
and bring so much joy to your work ;) We all enjoyed watching
you dance & dancing with you...You bring such a wonderful all
of us. Taking your class has been the best thing I've ever done
for myself! Thank you...Namaste--Mindy (Parsippany NJ)
I want to tell you how much I love your class.
I've been dancing for a long time and you are
one of the best if not THE best instructor I've
ever had. The way you teach and conduct
class makes it practically impossible for
anyone to feel uncomfortable or nervous!
After other dance classes I usually leave feeling
frustrated or angry at myself for not
performing to my own expectations, but I've
never felt that way after your class. It's
because of your teaching style, so thank you
for making belly dance so much more fun!--
Kristin, Piscataway NJ
I've been dancing for a long time and you are
one of the best if not THE best instructor I've
ever had. The way you teach and conduct
class makes it practically impossible for
anyone to feel uncomfortable or nervous!
After other dance classes I usually leave feeling
frustrated or angry at myself for not
performing to my own expectations, but I've
never felt that way after your class. It's
because of your teaching style, so thank you
for making belly dance so much more fun!--
Kristin, Piscataway NJ
At Sunday's show, I couldn't help but notice
that, like the sun, everyone revolves around you
when you enter the room! It was so interesting
to watch....I think you should run for bellydance
president! Raja--NJ Dancer
that, like the sun, everyone revolves around you
when you enter the room! It was so interesting
to watch....I think you should run for bellydance
president! Raja--NJ Dancer
Morning Gia, I just wanted to say, You are
Terrific!! Somehow you have taught me to dance
with feeling. You are a terrific teacher, a
wonderful person and friend-I don't think that I tell
you enough! Kristine Henning-Haboran
Terrific!! Somehow you have taught me to dance
with feeling. You are a terrific teacher, a
wonderful person and friend-I don't think that I tell
you enough! Kristine Henning-Haboran
A Drama Queen in the Best Way
Possible. Gia offers her audience
all of the Drama & feelings &
show of emotions with none of the
teenage hysteria or' silent movie'
overacting. -- Master Teacher &
Ledgendary Performer Aszmara
Possible. Gia offers her audience
all of the Drama & feelings &
show of emotions with none of the
teenage hysteria or' silent movie'
overacting. -- Master Teacher &
Ledgendary Performer Aszmara
Thank you for being a wonderful,
charitable lady. You are a wonderful
teacher, who has encouraged me and
Gia-Thank you for being a wonderful,
nurtured my self-confidence. It is because
charitable purposes. The world needs more
teachers like you! --Sherry Sussex NJ
charitable lady. You are a wonderful
teacher, who has encouraged me and
Gia-Thank you for being a wonderful,
nurtured my self-confidence. It is because
charitable purposes. The world needs more
teachers like you! --Sherry Sussex NJ
My Mom & I were just talking about you today & how
wonderful of a person you are. I just wanted to tell you
again--you truly are a shimmering, glitterly light in this world.
A diamond amongst many lumps of coal! I am very lucky to
have you as my teacher. Knowing you is truly a gift. --Sindy NJ
wonderful of a person you are. I just wanted to tell you
again--you truly are a shimmering, glitterly light in this world.
A diamond amongst many lumps of coal! I am very lucky to
have you as my teacher. Knowing you is truly a gift. --Sindy NJ
My fearless Diva, You've not only taught me so much about the
world of belly dance, but also about myself. You are truly
something special, you have all the wonderful magic in you and
everyone around you basks in it's glow.
Thank you so much for teaching me how to be more confident
and to use my femininity and intelligence (its definitively got
me out of a ticket and I met a nice man for a change).
Performing is always something I wanted to do and, until I took
your class, I'd been too scared to try. You have encouraged my
dancing spirit! Muchas Gracias Divina! Carolina (NJ)
world of belly dance, but also about myself. You are truly
something special, you have all the wonderful magic in you and
everyone around you basks in it's glow.
Thank you so much for teaching me how to be more confident
and to use my femininity and intelligence (its definitively got
me out of a ticket and I met a nice man for a change).
Performing is always something I wanted to do and, until I took
your class, I'd been too scared to try. You have encouraged my
dancing spirit! Muchas Gracias Divina! Carolina (NJ)
Gia...You have become SUCH a wonderful
inspiration to me in such a short amount of
time! When I first walked into your class, I was
scared of what other people would think of
me and my dancing abilities. You immediately
made me feel welcome and the positive
energy that fills your classes became my new
favorite high. Your wisdom on life, dancing,
and on being a woman has built my
confidence more than I could have ever
imagined. This isn't just a 'dance class', it is a
life-make over! --Barbara
inspiration to me in such a short amount of
time! When I first walked into your class, I was
scared of what other people would think of
me and my dancing abilities. You immediately
made me feel welcome and the positive
energy that fills your classes became my new
favorite high. Your wisdom on life, dancing,
and on being a woman has built my
confidence more than I could have ever
imagined. This isn't just a 'dance class', it is a
life-make over! --Barbara
My hipscarf off to you for presenting such a
high level professional Hafla! It was fun, the
space was fantastic & the audience captivated!
Your students are lovely & their admiration of
you was overwhelmingly evident all evening
long! --Dina Dancer NJ
high level professional Hafla! It was fun, the
space was fantastic & the audience captivated!
Your students are lovely & their admiration of
you was overwhelmingly evident all evening
long! --Dina Dancer NJ
| My Students Threw me a Birthday Party And Baked me a CAKE! How SWEET is THAT?!?! |
Gia...Like...you haven't set the bar high
for the rest of us!!! We adore you and
you. Your grace is endless. Thank you
for the love!
Blessings, NJ Dance Troupe Raqs La'Majali
for the rest of us!!! We adore you and
you. Your grace is endless. Thank you
for the love!
Blessings, NJ Dance Troupe Raqs La'Majali
First, I just want to say that i feel like i died and went to DIVA
HEAVEN!!!
Words cannot express how thankful I am to find you! You
are the sister that I lost and the childhood friend that moved
away!
Even in my 1st class...I felt like I found my people, my
home, my caravan! I almost talked myself out of going but I
pushed and found that the warmth and the sweetness in
your class was exactly what I needed...not to mention the
wealth of information that you share! We don't even realize
that we are learning while you are teaching!!
You are really wonderful and once again I am super thankful
for your life! Blessings. ~Nayda~ Northern NJ
HEAVEN!!!
Words cannot express how thankful I am to find you! You
are the sister that I lost and the childhood friend that moved
away!
Even in my 1st class...I felt like I found my people, my
home, my caravan! I almost talked myself out of going but I
pushed and found that the warmth and the sweetness in
your class was exactly what I needed...not to mention the
wealth of information that you share! We don't even realize
that we are learning while you are teaching!!
You are really wonderful and once again I am super thankful
for your life! Blessings. ~Nayda~ Northern NJ
Gia, You're an amazing teacher, your class was
so much fun and I learned a lot.
I could tell it would be like that even before
meeting you just from your website &
testimonials but you even surpassed those
expectations!
Please keep me posted on workshops you
might be teaching-I can't wait to attend another
one! I don't know if you keep track of that
somewhere on your website already or if you
have a mailing list (in which case I'd like to be
added to it), but however it is that you normally
do it I wanna be in on it!! -Yame NJ
so much fun and I learned a lot.
I could tell it would be like that even before
meeting you just from your website &
testimonials but you even surpassed those
expectations!
Please keep me posted on workshops you
might be teaching-I can't wait to attend another
one! I don't know if you keep track of that
somewhere on your website already or if you
have a mailing list (in which case I'd like to be
added to it), but however it is that you normally
do it I wanna be in on it!! -Yame NJ
"Thank you Gia for a
wonderful workshop and an
amazing performance! Your
skill, knowledge and sense of
humor completely blew me
away. Please let me know
when you're doing a
workshop near the Jersey
Shore! ~Nightshade~
wonderful workshop and an
amazing performance! Your
skill, knowledge and sense of
humor completely blew me
away. Please let me know
when you're doing a
workshop near the Jersey
Shore! ~Nightshade~
I cannot express how thankful I am for your kinds words. You are definitely someone special and your
compliment made me feel like all my hard work was worth the effort. I am very exited you enjoyed our dance
and took the time to comment on my choreography. I want to be the best dancer I can be so I may teach
others the way you do. I can tell how inspired you are and it's your kind of inspiration that teaches me to be
disciplined, driven and imaginative. I believe the only way to give back to others is to fill yourself to the brim
with so much love and creativity that it spills out of you! I see this in you and I hope the same for me. I really
enjoyed your workshop and you are so much fun to be around. You are someone very special! I am so glad I
was able to meet you and hopefully I can take another workshop with you very soon. --Nadirah
compliment made me feel like all my hard work was worth the effort. I am very exited you enjoyed our dance
and took the time to comment on my choreography. I want to be the best dancer I can be so I may teach
others the way you do. I can tell how inspired you are and it's your kind of inspiration that teaches me to be
disciplined, driven and imaginative. I believe the only way to give back to others is to fill yourself to the brim
with so much love and creativity that it spills out of you! I see this in you and I hope the same for me. I really
enjoyed your workshop and you are so much fun to be around. You are someone very special! I am so glad I
was able to meet you and hopefully I can take another workshop with you very soon. --Nadirah
I am one of the "virgins" who participated in your workshop and I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed it!
It was the fastest 90 minutes ever! Not only are you a fantastic dancer you are a super effective teacher.
We had so much fun and at the same time we learned something in that short time. It was such a rush
starting with that fantastic workshop with you. You're performance was very appropriate for the "Grand
Finale"! There was such energy, beauty along with a twinkle for fun all rolled up in one. You were
outstanding! I wish you lived closer because I would love to take more of your workshops! I had to write
this little note because you have made such an impression on me! Thank you! --Carol
It was the fastest 90 minutes ever! Not only are you a fantastic dancer you are a super effective teacher.
We had so much fun and at the same time we learned something in that short time. It was such a rush
starting with that fantastic workshop with you. You're performance was very appropriate for the "Grand
Finale"! There was such energy, beauty along with a twinkle for fun all rolled up in one. You were
outstanding! I wish you lived closer because I would love to take more of your workshops! I had to write
this little note because you have made such an impression on me! Thank you! --Carol
"Gia is the best part of New Jersey!" ~Heather Vidal
| Gia was voted NJ's FAVORITE Belly Dance Teacher 2009-2010 by NJBellyDance.org |
| Top 10 reasons Gia is the Best Belly Dancing Teacher Ever 10. Gia's shimmies are extraordinary! (my shimmies look like I have a spastic colon) 9. Gia's technique is perfect! (my technique is..well, I have no technique) 8. Gia always makes jokes and she is funny! (I always make jokes, but I'm not funny) 7. Gia has a lot of patience with her students! (me, no patience) 5. Gia has a beautiful belly dancing wardrobe! (I did NOT split my pants! That hole was already there) 4. Gia has years of experience in dance! (I started last week) 3. Gia's movement is naturally elegant! (I'm naturally trampy) 2. Gia's choreography is exciting! (I'm lucky I can walk across the room) 1. Gia is a beautiful person inside and out! (I can only bask in her radiance) --Rabi'ah M. |
| Since having you as my teacher, I know I will dance beautifully soon!! You are absolutely a fantastic guru! -Smita NJ |