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Updated 10/4/2023

Alia Thabit, Traditional and Avant-Garde Belly Dance

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    VT

Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

Alia Thabit, an Arab-American dance artist of Lebanese and Palestinian descent, incorporates traditional and contemporary influences, colorful costumes, and dynamic music to present a wide range of Middle Eastern dance styles (also known as raqs sharqi, danse orientale, baladi, or belly dance).

Suitable for schools, theatres, festivals, and celebrations of all sorts. Alia'’s performances demystify the culture and art of the Middle East and delight audiences of all ages. Mysterious, powerful, earthy, and mischievous, Alia evokes the splendor of the East, expressing the heart and soul of the music, a thrilling blend of passion and expertise.

As an instructor, Alia empowers students, bringing out their individuality and unique personal expression. As a performer, Alia dazzles young and old with her feeling and expression of the music, precise hip work, beautiful costuming, and audience rapport.

Suitable for all audiences.

Find Me

Alia Thabit (she/they)
Job Title: Dancer, Author, Artist, Guide
Phone: (802) 488-5234
Address:
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819

Additional Content:

About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1997

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1997

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Dance - Traditional

Additional Disciplines:

  • Theater - Storytelling

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Arts Criticism / Journalism
  • Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Professional Development / Training
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Residency - Community
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 5

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • LGBTQ Populations
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Youth-At-Risk

Languages Available:

  • English

Geographic Reach:

  • State
  • Multi-State Region
  • National
  • International

Media Gallery

I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Awards

Awards:

  • VT Arts Council Artist Development Grant, 2004
  • FlynnCenter NASA Space Grant, 2004
  • NEFA New Artists Grant (through AANNH), 2005
  • VCF VT Arts Endowment Fund Grant, 2007

Awards

Awards:

  • VT Arts Council Artist Development Grant, 2004
  • FlynnCenter NASA Space Grant, 2004
  • NEFA New Artists Grant (through AANNH), 2005
  • VCF VT Arts Endowment Fund Grant, 2007

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - Communications
  • Dance
  • Literature

Certifications and Training:

  • Dancemeditation Teaching Certificate

Fee range:

$350 - $3,000

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - Communications
  • Dance
  • Literature

Certifications and Training:

  • Dancemeditation Teaching Certificate

Fee range:

$350 - $3,000

State Arts Agency Roster Artist

  • Vermont Teaching Artist Roster

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • Electricity. Otherwise, depends upon the space, from nothing (small sound system provided) to full on lights and amplification.

Fee Range:

$250 - $3,500

State of Residence:

Vermont

Minimum Number of Performers:

1

Maximum Number of Performers:

5