Inside The Genie's Bottle
Or...Everything You Ever Wanted to know about Gia...but have been afraid to ask!
Fun Photos of Teachers, Performers & Others I've Had the Pleasure to Meet!

My name is Gia al Qamar...
I have been studying dance since I was old enough to walk...I began
classes at age 3 in ballet & jazz.
I am American born with Middle Eastern, Russian, Italian & German blood.
I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater Arts from Rutgers University and have worked in theater, TV, as a voice-over artist, as a print model and am an extensively published feature writer for local newspapers and national magazines.I am also a trained sculptor!
Not enough you say? I am also a professional Psychic Medium, a Tarot Reader and Reiki Master (energy healing). You can visit my 'sister' site for more information on the Readings and Energy work I offer in my Clifton NJ Studio: www.NJTarot.com .

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Some of the Middle Eastern Teacherswith whom i have studied
 (In classroom, private & workshop settings):

Yousry & Nourhan Sharif
Raqia Hassan
Anahid Sofian
Rayhana * Aszmara
Morocco
Shoshana * Samara
Artemis Mourat * Fahtiem
Ansuya Rathor * Rachel Brice
Jehan Kamal * Ayshe * Andrea Anwar
Hadia * Chadia* Amira Mor
Karim Nagi
and MANY more!!!

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Gia has danced at NY & NJ's BEST Middle Eastern Restaurants, Showcases and Events!
Here's a short list of some of the places she has danced!
* Al Kasbah NJ (House Dancer 2003-2005)
* Marakesh Restaurant NJ
* Lafayette Grill NYC
* Cafe Le Figaro NYC
* The Grisly Pear NYC
* Cambaz / Sultan's Restaurant NJ
* Marrakech Montclair NJ
* Medina Restaurant NJ
* Addiwan Restaurant NJ
* Samdam Turkish Restaurant NJ
* The Chart House NJ
* The Brownstone NJ
* XL Lounge NJ
* Cornerstone Inn NJ
* Namaste Restaurant NJ
* Eros Cafe NJ
* Kevin St. James NYC
* The Luna Stage, NJ
* Cecil's Jazz Club, NJ
*  Bellydance Superstars "Club Belly Dance" Tour 2011
* Rakkasah East
* Jehan Kamal's "Taqsim to Tribal" Show NJ
* The Belly Dance All-Stars Show NY
* Rayhana's annual R&R Shows NYC
* The Dancing Goat Cafe
* The NY Renaissance Faire featured Dancer
* Dancefest NJ (Guest Instructor & Performer)
* University Cultural Shows including Rutgers, Kean & Drew
* Special Corporate Parties, Fundraisers & Events including Macys, American Legion, Am Vets, Paws for Charity, Gilda's Club
* NJ Private & Grade Schools, Festivals, Stage Shows
* And...Hundreds of Haflas, Weddings Private Parties & more!