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"Astryd Farah is a spellbinding dancer with impeccable Egyptian style. Her presence on stage slows time down and brings all attention to the present moment." ~ Helene Eriksen, dancer & dance ethnologist


In Egypt, Astryd Farah is available for weddings, birthdays, private parties, corporate and educational events throughout the country. Please contact her in Cairo at 010 558 2273 for further booking info.

In the USA, Astryd Farah is available for club and restaurant performances as well as shows for weddings, birthdays, parties, corporate events and educational events. Please contact her at 541.514.0749 for your booking.



Upcoming Performances



For upcoming Cairo, Egypt appearances email Astryd...for other appearances, stay tuned to the website...



Oslo, Norway
Fri/Sat/Sun, May 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 2008
Astryd Farah is the featured instructor for this annual dance festival! Performance Friday evening featuring Astryd Farah and Norway's top dancers! Workshops Saturday & Sunday in Egyptian Oriental dance, Shimmies & Layering and Raks Assaya/Saidi! Details at www.1001natt.com.






PHOTO: Astryd Farah at Rakkasah East, 2007. Photo by Scott Schappall, All Rights Reserved.








Past Performances




Astryd performing at El Morocco in Pleasant Hill, California...getting the audience up to shake it too!
Photo by Patricia deMichele. All rights reserved, 2007.



Eugene, Oregon
New Year's Eve Celebration!
Cozmic Pizza, 8th & Charnelton, downtown Eugene
9pm- 11pm: Featuring Ala Nar with dancing by Astryd Farah, Oralia and Amira Azhar! After Ala Nar ring in the New Year with Samba Ja...fabulous Brazilian band!

Las Vegas, Nevada
Holiday Hafla! Saturday, December 1st, 7:30 pm
Arthur Murray Dance Studio , 4550 S. Maryland Parkway Suite N, Las Vegas, NV 89119.
Special performances by Astryd Farah and Frederique! WORKSHOPS with Astryd on Saturday and Sunday the 1st/2nd, see the workshops page for details. $10, show info at www.bellydanceintensive.com.

Corvallis, Oregon
Friday, November 16th, 9:30 - 11:00 pm
Iovino’s Ristorante, 1st & Washington St. in downtown Corvallis
Featuring Ala Nar with Astryd Farah & Janikea! $5 cover; venue telephone (541)738-9015. $5 cover; venue telephone (541)738-9015.

Eugene, Oregon
Thursday, November 15th, 9 pm
Luna Jazz Club, 30 E. Broadway, downtown Eugene
Featuring an ALL-STAR lineup with the fabulous JIM BOZ, Zaina Hart and Astryd Farah! A show NOT TO BE MISSED! (Evening workshop with Jim Boz in Eugene! See the workshops page for details). $8, tickets at the door.

Medford/Ashland, Oregon
Saturday, November 10th, 7 pm
Evening Show at Ayesha's Oasis Dance studio for students and participants of the daytime workshop. See the workshops page for info. Contact mandala79@aol.com. www.ayeshasoasis.com.

Corvallis, Oregon
Friday, October 26th, 9:30 - 11:00 pm
Iovino’s Ristorante, 1st & Washington St. in downtown Corvallis
Featuring Ala Nar with Astryd Farah, Salome and Janikea! Astryd in workshops in Newberg, Oregon on Saturday the 27th...see the workshops page for details! $5 cover; venue telephone (541)738-9015.

Santa Fe, New Mexico
October 19th, 7 pm
Friday night dinner show! Weekend workshops! Info: Myra Krien at myramosaic@msn.com. www.mosaicdance.net

Rakkasah East, New Jersey
Sunday, October 14th, around 7:00 pm
Not to be missed! www.rakkasah.com

Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Saturday, October 6th, 7:30pm - 10pm
Join Astryd, the Dancers of 1001 Nights, and the musicians of Majnoun for a relaxing and fun evening of choreography, improvisation, and live music. Space will be extremely limited, so reserve your ticket early! Contact Sylvana at sylvana@1001dance.com. Daytime workshop with Astryd Farah -- visit the workshops page for info. www.1001dance.com

Eugene, Oregon
Thursday, September 27th, 9 pm
Sam Bonds Pub and Cafe, 4th and Blair St.
Featuring Ala Nar with performances by Astryd Farah and special guests Oralia and Amira Azar! $6 at the door.

St. Petersburg/Tampa, Florida
Saturday, September 22nd, doors 7pm, show 9pm
St. Petersburg Nights Russian Restaurant and Lounge, 6800 Sunset Way, St. Pete Beach, FL; 727.644.4839
Gala Show featuring Astryd and some of Tampa Bay's top belly dancers! Karen Sun Ray at karen@hip-expressions.com. www.hip-expressions.com

Atlanta, Georgia
Saturday, September 8th, 8 pm at the Atlanta Sheraton Ballroom.
Featuring Rania Bossonis, Aziza Nawal and Astryd Farah plus other wonderful dancers!
Sponsored by Jechileah's Treasures of Atlanta. Visit www.jechileahstreasures.biz

Corvallis, Oregon
Friday, August 30th, 9:30 - 11:00 pm
Iovino’s Ristorante, 1st & Washington St. in downtown Corvallis
Featuring Ala Nar with dancers Astryd Farah deMichele, Salome & Janikea. $5 cover; venue telephone (541)738-9015.

San Francisco, California
Sunday, August 26th, 8 pm
PenaPachamama - 1630 Powell St. in S.F.'s North Beach.
Features the Georges Lammam Ensemble, Astryd Farah and an array of other wonderful dancers ~ including the lovely Shareen el Safy! $10 cover charge. Daytime workshop with Astryd Farah -- visit the workshops page for info.

Fremont, California
Saturday, August 25th
Bijan Restaurant, 39935 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA. (510) 440-1755. Reservations recommended! www.bijanrestaurant.net

Walnut Creek, California
Friday, August 24th
Bijan Restaurant, 1690 Locust St., downtown Walnut Creek. (925) 935-1972. Reservations recommended! www.bijanrestaurant.net

Pleasant Hill, California
Wednesday, August 22nd
El Morocco Restaurant, 2203 Morello Ave. (925) 671-0132. Reservations recommended! www.elmorocco.net
Evening will feature El Morocco's regular Wednesday night dancer at 7:30 pm, plus Astryd Farah at 8:30 pm.

Eugene, Oregon
Thursday, January 25th, 8:30 pm
Sam Bonds Pub and Cafe, 4th and Blair St.
Featuring Ala Nar with fabulous performances by students of the Astryd Farah deMichele School of Middle Eastern Dance, plus Astryd herself! $6 at the door.

Cottage Grove, Oregon
Friday, January 12th, 8:30 pm
Axe & Fiddle, 641 East Main Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Ala Nar and Astryd plus special guest dancer, Jamara! $5 at the door.

New Year's eve party!
Sunday, December 31st, 2006, 9:00 pm
Cozmic Pizza, 8th & Charnelton, Eugene.
Ala Nar and Astryd plus the sizzling Macaco Velho to reel in the New Year! $8 at the door.

Eugene, Oregon
Friday, December 8th, 9 pm.
Jo Federigo's, 259 E. 5th Ave., downtown Eugene.
Featuring Astryd Farah and Innana!

St. Petersburg, Florida
Saturday & Sunday, November 18th/19th
Saturday: Capri Middle Eastern Restaurnat and Nightclub ~ 11:45 pm and 1:00 am.
Sunday: "St. Petersburg Nights" featuring Astryd, Madrina, Sesen Dance Ensemble, Johanna, Loud Zoo, and more!
6800 Sunset Way, St Pete Beach, 33706. (727) 644-4839 - Reservations Recommended! $10 admission, $6 workshop participants -- Workshops Sunday, see the workshops page for details! Showtime 7 pm, doors at 6 pm. Visit www.hip-expressions.com for details.

Eugene, Oregon
Saturday, November 11th, 8:30 pm
Luna Jazz Club, 30 E. Broadway, downtown Eugene. In the banquet room through the back of Adam's Restaurant.
Featuring Astryd Farah and Marah!

Eugene, Oregon
Saturday, October 28th, 9 pm.
Jo Federigo's, 259 E. 5th Ave., downtown Eugene.
Featuring Astryd Farah and Janikea!

Portland/Lake Oswego, Oregon
Friday, October 27th, 8 pm
Pars Restaurant (formerly Kolbehs), 11830 SW Kerr Pkwy, Lake Oswego, OR 97035. Telephone: 503-244-3333. This performance event is in conjunction with 2 instructional workshops on Saturday in Newberg! See the workshop page for full details.

Las Vegas, Nevada
Saturday, October 21st, 9 pm
Shimmies & Shivers Halloween Hafla
Backstage II Dance Studio, 3425 Backstage Blvd, Las Vegas, 89121
For more info call Samira at 702-296-9269. WORKSHOPS on Sunday the 22nd, see the workshops page for full details!

Las Vegas, Nevada
Friday, October 20th, midnight
Cedars Grill Restaurant, 3655 S. Durango Blvd, (702)869-3154 for reservations.
WORKSHOPS on Sunday the 22nd, see the workshops page for full details!

Eugene, Oregon
Friday, October 6th, 8:30 pm
Luna Jazz Club, 30 E. Broadway, downtown Eugene
Featuring the lovely Asya from southern Oregon presenting Turkish & classic American style bellydance, and Astryd Farah presenting Egyptian dance.

Eugene, Oregon
Eugene Celebration
Saturday, September 9th: 3:00 - 3:30 pm at Celebration Central, 4:00 - 4:30 pm at the Broadway area & 5:15 - 5:45 pm at the Lucky's area. Featuring Astryd Farah and Janikea.

Arcata, CA
Saturday, September 2nd, 8 pm
Mosgo's Coffee Shop, Westwood Shopping Center, Alliance Rd.
Features Shoshanna, Astryd Farah, and local guest dancers. $8 general admission, $4 kids. Daytime workshop with Astryd Farah -- visit the workshops page for info.

San Francisco, CA
Sunday, August 27, 8 pm
PenaPachamama - 1630 Powell St. in S.F.'s North Beach.
Features the Georges Lammam Ensemble & Astryd Farah. Other dancers are Yosifah Rose and Amina plus more. $10 cover charge. Daytime workshop with Astryd Farah -- visit the workshops page for info.

Walnut Creek, CA
Thursday, August 24th, with shows at 7 pm, 8 pm & 9 pm
Bijan Restaurant, 1690 Locust St., downtown Walnut Creek. (925) 935-1972. Reservations recommended! www.bijanrestaurant.net

Pleasant Hill, CA
Wednesday, August 23rd
El Morocco Restaurant, 2203 Morello Ave. (925) 671-0132. Reservations recommended! www.elmorocco.net
Evening will feature El Morocco's regular Wednesday night dancer plus Astryd Farah as guest dancer.





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