Welcome to my web site. This site contains information about me, my teaching and dancing schedule, instructional DVDs, and book. You can view photos, both serious and for fun and view links to some of my favorite web sites.
Wed April 25, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Unwrapping the Magic, Veil Work, Turkish Style
Wed May 23, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Drum Solo
See the Teaching page for details.


Hand beaded original costumes from brand new to gently used.
Sun, June 10, 2012 - 2:00-6:00 pm. Thousand and One Nights, Rhode Island. Details to follow.
Sat, June 16, 2012 5:30-10:00ish. Cairo Caberet featured dancer. Maximum Capacity, 116 School St, Chicopee, MA. Dancer sponsored event featuring a dance show and Middle Eastern music to a DJ. Contact
Sat, Oct 13, 2012 7:00-11:00 pm. Fifth annual Helping Hips Gala. Details to follow.
Voted second favorite ethnic band in Worcester County by Viewer's Choice.
This is a fun evening of Armenian/Turkish/Greek/Middle Eastern music featuring Eddie Melikian on oud and vocals, Rickie Kazarian on clarinet, and Leon Manoogian on percussion. There is no belly dance show but the crowd dances all night. No cover. Second Saturday of the month. The band starts at 10:00 pm. Sahara is located at 143 Highland St, Worcester. 508.798.2181
See the Ed Melikian Ensemble web site for more information.