::: The Austin Belly Dance Convention :::


	Featured artist: Virginia www.bellydancebyvirginia.com Considered to be one of the most influential and sought after performers, a gifted choreographer, and one of the most profound master instructors of this ancient art form, Virginia has been presented in the most prominent theaters and festivals across 5 continents and over 40 countries. Respected by legendary artists and students alike as one of the world’s foremost instructors, she is also considered to be one of it’s most generous. Constantly creating motivating and articulated workshops, Virginia shares a wealth of knowledge each and every time she instructs. True to this reputation she has created 7 instructional DVD’s, 2 theatrical productions on DVD, and 2 Oriental Dance Music CD’s, all critically acclaimed by the Bellydance and Arts Communities. Saturday, 9am-12pm: Folkloric Suite Sunday, 10am-1pm: Shabby Virginia Style! Sunday, 2pm-4pm: Dancing to Om Kalthoum

	Stacey Lizette www.staceylizette.com Executive Producer of the ABDC since 2009, certified in the Suhaila Salimpour format (Level 4) and Jamila Salimpour format (Level 2). Stacey teaches weekly classes, directs the Tekatek Dance Ensemble, is a member of the Sabaya Belly Dance Collective and sponsors the Suhaila Certification Program in TX. Saturday, 1-2:45pm: Cymbals: Beyond Triplets

	Bahaia www.bahaia.com Saturday, 2-3:45pm: Demystifying the Drum Solo

	Lily www.lilybellydance.com Saturday, 2-3:45pm: Tribal Fusion Drum Solo Choreography

	Ruby www.divinebelly.com In addition to being a multi-award winning performer, Ruby is a certified Pilates instructor and is featured on several instructional and performance DVDs including her own full length instructionals: Flawless Floorwork, Totally Turkish and All About Arms. Saturday, 2-3:45pm: Turkish Time

	Sa'diyya www.sadiyyadance.com Sa'diyya, the 2011 Belly Dancer of the Universe, is a full time professional performer, instructor and choreographer of Middle Eastern Dance based in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. With almost 2 decades of experience in Middle Eastern dance and having won many national awards for her exciting and energetic solo and troupe performances, she is a rising star in the world of Bellydance. Saturday, 1-2:45pm: How to Prepare for a Belly Dance Competition Saturday, 2-3:45pm: Personal Best Evaluator


	Z Helene www.zhelene.com Saturday, 2-3:45pm: Personal Best Evaluator