A MAGI World Belly Dance Orlando Offers Belly Dance Classes for Beginners thru Professional and World Dance! Orlando's Longest Established & Award Winning Belly Dance Classes & Premiere Company!
A MAGI World Belly Dance of Orlando began in 1989 by Melanie LaJoie, International Performer World Dancer since 1972. Now hosting LIVE & Zoom VIRTUAL Classes plus Private Sessions/Coaching A MAGI Melanie, Founder/Director, celebrates 50th Golden Belly Dance anniversary; 35 years in Orlando!
Saturdays, 11am-Noon BELLY DANCE for ALL LEVELS Combos, Technique, Shimmies, Balady Dance!
Jazzercise South Orlando, 3205 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806 ALL LEVELS wELCOME!
On-Demand Video Library available!
FUN Classical Oriental Belly Dance with Raks Sharqi Drills & Thrills, Combos & Choreography - GET INSPIRED & GET UP AND DANCE! Limited Spaces require Pre-Register & Pre-Pay 2 hours prior to class time to A MAGI Melanie amagi@amagibellydance.com $15/class or Class Card Discounts (10 for $125) Current Schedule Check Calendar for Updates: www.amagibellydance.com/calendar CashApp, Venmo & CASH accepted too!
A MAGI Belly Dance Upper Level & Show Classes:
Mondays, 8-9pm Advanced Zills, Technique, Rhythms & Dance the Beats - Global Beats Troupe; Props & Advanced Choreography
Select Saturdays Noon-1pm Intermediate/Adv. Beginners choreographies/Props: Cane, Veils, Wings
Live at Jazzercise South Orlando, 3205 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, FL 32806
Troupe & Soloist Auditions Available amagi@amagibellydance.com
Under the Direction of Melanie LaJoie, International Performer and Orlando's GRAND DAME & MASTER INSTRUCTOR of Authentic Mid-East Classical Belly Dance & Folkloric, began her training in the Boston area 50+ years ago where she is honored as 1 of the "Legends of Belly Dance in New England." A MAGI Belly Dance & A MAGI Entertainment Productions celebrate 33 successful years in Orlando! Be a part of our Magical Journey and Be MARVELOUS with A MAGI!
Expect Miracles
Song: "Expect Miracles" (c) Melanie LaJoie
On "Music for Miracles" fundraiser CD
produced by Children's Miracle Network
Open the magical, mystical doors of an enchanting place and time. Let the dance of A MAGI take you on a magic carpet ride. Award-Winning A MAGI's spellbinding dance acts combine a variety of styles specializing in traditional ethnic Middle Eastern Dance with dances of the harem, gypsies, tribal and ritual dance, sword and fire balancing, veils and wings swirling, ecstatic twirling and whirling, and the eerie sounds of sagats (finger cymbals "Zills") ringing to the syncopated rhythms of far away lands -- all for your enjoyment and entertainment -- all found in the magic of A MAGI
A MAGI Belly Dance offers classes in Belly Dance: Classical Orientale Raks Sharqi, Folkloric, Araby Funk/Shaabi, Gypsy Dance, Drums & World Dance!
Belly Dance Classes - for beginners through professional for fun, fitness & lasting friendships Performance opportunities are available!
BOOK A MAGI Entertainment: Belly Dancers, Snake Charmers, Psychics, Fire Eaters/Dancers, Henna Artists, Sword Swallowers, World Dance & Beat: African, Flamenco, Bollywood, Latin and MORE! amagi@amagibellydance.com . See our other website: www.amagipsychics.com Book Psychic Entertainers for your next Event!
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A MAGI Director/Founder: Melanie LaJoie, "Matriarch of Belly Dance in Orlando!"
Be a STAR at A MAGI!
Melanie LaJoie Performed & Taught Workshp for UNESCO Council Of International Dance World Dance Congresses, Athens Greece July 2018 & 2024. Here's her 2024 Video of Classic AZIZA!: CLICK HERE >>> https://youtu.be/Opm0D623bSQ?si=sRnfAFxTRRw7gJ1G
DANCE HEALS! DANCE LIGHT, LOVE, PEACE & JOY! A MAGI Melanie's Spirit Healing Dance in tribute to 6/12/16 PULSE Nightclub Tragedy ("Hands" by Jewel) CLICK HERE >>> https://youtu.be/26k7lrMB3ck
See our YOUTUBE Channel!
A MAGI books their professional soloists and troupes at:
- Area Theme Parks & Dinner Attractions
- Conventions/Special Events
- Weddings/Birthdays/Anniversaries
- Restaurants
- Festivals/Faires
- Bachelorette & Princess Parties
- Charity Events & more
Melanie LaJoie, International Performer with over 50 years study & performance (Egypt, Morocco, Boston, NYC, Europe, Cruise ships) is "Orlando's Crown Jewel of Belly Dance Specialists" (WKMG-TV6) & now an official "Legend of Belly Dance in New England"
NEWS ALERT
A MAGI won 1st Place at Arts Talentxtravaganza at Orlando Public Library performing a fusion of Traditional Egyptian Saidi Folk/Cane Dance & Tribal Belly Dance!
Remembering Bobby: A Dance Seminar Dedicated to the Legacy of IBRAHIM FARRAH
April 8, 9, & 10, 2011
Click HERE for more details.
Melanie LaJoie, A MAGI Director & Founder is the proud grant recipient attending the April 2011 Seminar "Remembering Bobby: A Dance Seminar Dedicated to the Legacy of Ibrahim Farrah" funded in part by a Professional Development Grant in the Performing Arts Category from United Arts of Central Florida to attend this seminar and additional training with her former NYC dance mentors and stellar artists.
Upon her return, Melanie will be scheduling workshops, training & additional solo & A MAGI performances dedicated to the legacy of the late, great Ibrahim Farrah and his extensive research in traditional Mid-East dance and culture.
Melanie would like to the thank the United Arts of Central Florida for this grant funding allowing her to continue her studies and training and to enhance the training and studies of dedicated world dance students throughout Central Florida!
Melanie LaJoie,
Director A MAGI Contact: amagi@amagibellydance.com
"Orlando's Crown Jewel of Belly Dance Specialists" (WKMG-TV)
"Legend of Belly Dance New England" (New England Belly Dance Magazine)
"Grand Dame of Belly Dance In Florida"
A MAGI Troupe: Recipient of 2004 Troupe OASIS International Award
2018 UNESCO Council for International Dance Workshop Instructor & Performer, Athens, Greece
2024 UNESCO Council for International Dance Workshop Instructor & Performer, Athens, Greece
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