NEWS ARCHIVE
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2009
IN MEMORY OF ANGIE...
Today we celebrate the life - and mourn the passing - of our sister in dance, Angie (Michelakis) Janusz.
Angie was passionate about her family...and belly dancing! She was at once sweet, shy and funny, but with a "mom" look that could stop a rowdy patron in their tracks!
As we dance, we know that Angie will always be with us, that we are all part of a long proud line of women, celebrating life with joy, energy and sisterly love.
In loving memory of our sister in dance, May your spirit sparkle in heaven as much as it did while you were here with us.
We miss you! You are in our hearts, always and forever.
Love, Alanna, Dawn, Angela, Viv, Chris, Wendy, Laura, Kaleena, Missie and Lisa
2008
Troupe Shabaana to perform at "Day of Music"
Today we celebrate the life - and mourn the passing - of our sister in dance, Angie (Michelakis) Janusz.
Angie was passionate about her family...and belly dancing! She was at once sweet, shy and funny, but with a "mom" look that could stop a rowdy patron in their tracks!
As we dance, we know that Angie will always be with us, that we are all part of a long proud line of women, celebrating life with joy, energy and sisterly love.
In loving memory of our sister in dance, May your spirit sparkle in heaven as much as it did while you were here with us.
We miss you! You are in our hearts, always and forever.
Love, Alanna, Dawn, Angela, Viv, Chris, Wendy, Laura, Kaleena, Missie and Lisa
January 21, 2008
On January 21st 2008 - Martin Luther King Day - Troupe Shabaana will be performing at Severance Hall in University Circle.
Severance Hall's ninth annual free community open house, "Day of Music," will include performances by Troupe Shabaana, local music and dance ensembles. A performance by our acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra and Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus under the direction of its music director, Jayce Ogren will be at 4:15.
2007
Live on Robin Swoboda's "That's Life".
On April 27th Alanna appeared on Robin Swaboda's "That's Life". Here's Robin in a hip scarf striking a bellydance pose with Alanna on the set!
Cleveland's ONLY College Belly Dance Instructor!
Alanna continues to be the only belly dance instructor invited to teach Belly Dance at Cuyahoga Community College's Western campus. All are welcome to sign up for a class for college credit or just for fun! Get class details on the classes page, or visit Tri-C's web site.
College Summer Class Info...
The class is listed under PE-1808 (Physical Education) at WESTERN CAMPUS
Named: Special Topic: Middle Eastern Dance
Section#: 51965
Instructor: Schultz, Alanna J
Dates: 05/29-08/05
Time: Mon & Wed. 01:30 PM-02:45 PM
Room: West Campus, Liberal Arts, B 115(Dance Studio)
Register early, because this class fills quickliy!!
2006
Welcome Tiny Dancers!!
Three tiny dancers have just joined us...Anna, William and Luke are pictured below. These lucky little ones enjoyed months of beautiful movement and rhythms as their mothers danced! Congratulations Joanie, Jen and Steph!!
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Film Fest Features...
On Wednesday, May 15th at 8:00 p.m., Alanna's beautiful Snake Arms wil be featured in a short animated film at Tri-C's 3rd annual Digital Film and Media festival! Come enjoy this FREE event, featuring students films, animations, large format photogrphs and interactive media! Join us in the theater of Tri-C's Western Campus. Details on the events page, or visit www.privatescreening.org
Belly Dance Goes to College
Earn college credit, get fit and have fun!! Starting this Spring (2006) that's what the classmates at Tri-C are doing. Alanna has been invited to teach ongoing Belly Dance classes at Cuyahoga Community College. The class is a mix of degree students, faculty and college staff as well as community members. Get class details on the classes page, or visit Tri-C's website.
Troupe Members Get Religion
...in a series of performances of GodSpell! Get details on the events page.
2005
Raquy and The Cavemen, live in Cleveland with Belly-Dancers from Troupe Shabaana!
Raquy and the Cavemen perform Progressive Middle-Eastern Music (HEAVY on the drumming!) Arabic Percussion, the Hottest Belly-Dance Music !! we'll be joining them at Wilbert's on November 12th for a workshop and show. See details on the EVENTS page. Visit Raquy and the Cavemen too!
Who is that Troupe in Cleveland Magazine?
It's Us! Although not named, the September, 2005 issue of Cleveland Magazine has a photo of Troupe Shabaana on page 64.
Sun Newspapers Visit Dance Class
On Thursday, September 1, 2005, Sun Newspaper featured Alanna's "very popular" class with a nice story... and pictures too!
Hero Tomorrow
Alanna and members of Troupe Shabaana performed in the independent film "Hero Tomorrow", a dark comedy and the third feature film being created by Swinging Cane Productions. Catch a glimpse of them dancing in this preview of the movie.
Animated Dancer
Troupe director, Alanna, was featured in a soon-to-be-released animated short focusing on her dancing. Stay tuned to see the short feature!
Noted in a book, Spring 2005
A class with Troupe Shabaana's director, Alanna, was recently recommended as one of the five best places to relax before a date in "IT'S JUST LUNCH! A Guide to Dating in Cleveland", a book by Andrea McGinty, Nancy Kirsch & Mark Frankovic. (See page 58)