SURREYYA

AWARDS

2008

Troupe Scimitar win at Double Crown Competition, Santa Cruz, 2008!!
1st Runner Up TROUPE Category! 

Troupe Scimitar win at Bellydancer of the Year Contest 2008!!
1st Runner Up DUO/TRIO Category!

2007

Surreyya & Nyla (Scimitar) win at Desert Rose Bellydance Competition in Santa Cruz, CA June 24, 2007!!! First Place, Duet Category

Surreyya & Nyla (Scimitar) win at Belly Dancer of the Year Contest in Danville, CA May 26, 2007!!
1st Runner up Duo/Trio Category!!


PRESS/ARTICLES


8/18/10 - LaMorinda Weekly!


"Feature in Diablo Magazine Best of the Bay"

2/6/07 Yahoo "OASIS PARTY" reviewed by 2 news sources (Surreyya and Lynette performed with their snakes)

 
 

1/27/07 Surreyya's Favorite Gilded Serpent Articles


1/10/07 Ansuya's SF Performance reviewed by Surreyya


12-7-06 Jazayer's "Enchanted Journey" CD Reviewed by Surreyya
“It is easy to make easy music sound good…” they say.
published in Gilded Serpent Magazine

10-31-06 Dancers Arms by Aruna, DVD review by Surreyya
Why you must get this DVD and why some instructors don’t want you to know about it…
published in Gilded Serpent Magazine

9-13-06 Luna’s Café Bellie Serves Up a Mix of Dance Delights Review and Photos by Surreyya
Ten bones gets you a great lesson, and the best local talent worth absorbing…
published in Gilded Serpent Magazine

8-4-06 ******Surreyya -  Santa Cruz Art and Wine Festival - published in Gilded Serpent Magazine

5-31-06  - Turkish Post - write up of HAZERFAN (Surreyya's/Murat's Rock Group)


6-16-05*****
Surreyya - Adding Dance to Her Repertoire - by Najia Marlyz  for Gilded Serpent Magazine


Previous events

  • Saturday, September 10, 2011 3:00 pm
  • Hiptastic!!!
  • Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural Center: 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach, IL, USA (MAP)
  • Come join us for a beautiful day of dance at this outdoor event!  Workshops by Ava Fleming, and also Surreyya will be teaching Turkish Cabaret at 4:20pm!
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  • Friday, September 9, 2011 7:00 pm
  • The Closet Boutique Fashion Show and Dance Soiree
  • Banbury Fair Courtyard: 211 Railroad Ave., Bartlett, IL (MAP)
  • Bring your pocketbooks ladies - there is a fashion show with the latest greatest garb with amazing dance performances in between!  Both Surreyya and Nyla will dance a few numbers inbetween their personal shopping.  Come out and play and enjoy wine and hors d' ouvres - yumm!  Organized by the one and only Donna Diva!  More about the event http://theclosetbtq.blogspot.com/ and Banbury Fair www.bainburyfair.com
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  • Saturday, August 6, 2011 10:00 am
  • Carnival of Stars
  • Richmond Civic Center: nevin, Richmond (MAP)
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  • Saturday, May 28, 2011 7:00 pm
  • The Land of Enchantment - Workshops in Las Cruces NM!
  • My Place Jewell: Las Cruces New Mexico (MAP)
  • Saturday is 9/8 Cabaret and 9/8 Roman
    Sunday we begin with Pilates for Bellydance, then Sword then Zills
  • $20 in advance - $25 at the door - discounts provided for more than one class - please inquire! (Buy tickets)
  • Saturday, May 21, 2011 7:00 pm
  • Kardash and Scimitar at Vin Club SF - From Istanbul to Cairo - a night of Turkish and Egyptian songs
  • Vin Club SF: San Francisco (MAP)
  • Wine, Women and Song - Come prepared to dance!
  • Wednesday, April 20, 2011 7:00 pm
  • Yoshi's SF presents Kardash and Dangerous Beauties at the Global Lounge
  • Yoshi's San Francisco: 1330 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, CA (MAP)
  • Star packed event - join us for great eats and entertainment!!!

  • Saturday, March 12, 2011 7:00 pm
  • Dangerous Beauties - An Evening of Historical Femme Fatales
  • Viracocha SF: 998 Valencia Street (cross street: 21st street), San Francisco, CA (MAP)
  • Special guest Rose Harden joins us for this historical night of danger, dance and decadance!!

  • Thursday, February 10, 2011 7:00 pm
  • Love you to Death - an evening of Femme Fatales
  • Red Poppy Art House: San Francisco, CA (MAP)
  • show starts at 7pm sharp!!!  Don't miss these historical divas - Special Guests Elizabeth Strong and Terry Del Giorno!!!  hot!!!
  • Sunday, October 24, 2010 5:00 pm
  • Chicago Oriental Dance Weekend - Dance Competition
  • Ernest Hemingway Museum: 200 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL (MAP)
  • I'm a judge! 

    A diversity of Oriental dance talent will take the stage to vie for the chance to attend the Convencion de Musica y Danzas Arabes (Middle Eastern Music and Dance Convention) in Buenos Aires, Argentina and perform with celebrated musician Mario Kirlis. Come celebrate the talent and professionalism of Chicago international dance!

    Where: The Arts Center of Oak Park (Ernest Hemingway Museum Building)
    200 N. Oak Park Ave.
    When: Sunday October 24th 2010 5:30pm (Doors open at 5pm)

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  • Sunday, September 12, 2010 4:00 pm
  • Solano Stroll!!!
  • Solano Avenue : Solano Avenue, Albany/Berkeley, CA (MAP)
  • My Troupe and I will be performing on the main stage at this wonderful annual event.  Look for us and some of the bay area's best dancers between 4-6pm!!
  • Saturday, September 11, 2010 9:00 am
  • Hiptastic!
  • Round Lake Beach, Illinois (MAP)
  • Back to my hometown to shake it up!  Join me for a shimmy workshop at 3pm on Saturday and then again later that evening for performance!!
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  • Sunday, August 22, 2010 7:30 pm
  • Afendi's Turkish Restaurant
  • 299 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA (MAP)
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  • Saturday, August 21, 2010 7:30 pm
  • Bijan Restaurant - Fremont
  • Bijan Restaurant: 39935 Mission Boulevard, Fremont, CA (MAP)
  • Friday, August 20, 2010 7:30 pm
  • Belly Dance Show
  • Afendi's Turkish Restaurant: 299 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, Ca (MAP)
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  • Thursday, August 19, 2010 8:00 pm
  • Kardash/Native Brew World Music Concert and Birthday Party!
  • Socha Cafe - SF Mission: 3235 Mission Street (@ Valencia), San Francisco, CA (MAP)
  • eat, drink, be merry!  Come sample some of the best local talent and celebrate my birthday!!
  • Friday, August 13, 2010 7:00 pm
  • Apple's Annual Company Picnic
  • Coyote Ranch: Coyote, CA (MAP)
  • The one and only Apple!  I hope they are adding the new Iphone to the guest bags :)
  • Saturday, August 7, 2010 7:00 pm
  • Carnival of Stars
  • Richmond Civic Auditorium: Nevin at 27th, Richmond, CA (MAP)
  • I emcee Saturday night and perform with my troupe Sunday am and again with Murat on Sunday afternoon - Don't miss this favorite festival of Belly dance!!!
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  • Friday, June 18, 2010 2:00 pm
  • Sandisk International Day Festival
  • Sandisk: Milpitas, CA (MAP)
  • The mighty Scimitar whole crew!  Fun international festival!!
  • Wednesday, June 2, 2010 9:00 pm
  • Cirque Du Soleil - Alegria
  • Arco Arena: Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • Alegria show, Opening Night Gala
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  • Sunday, May 2, 2010 7:00 pm
  • Whole Earth Festival
  • UC Davis Campus: Davis, CA (MAP)
  • Scimitar performs duet on main stage - don't miss it!!!
  • Thursday, April 29, 2010 – Sunday, May 2, 2010 7:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • The FLORALIA
  • Truth or Consequences : New Mexico (MAP)
  • Surreyya will be teaching workshops and performing at the upcoming:


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  • Sunday, April 18, 2010
  • MECDA's Swap, Shop & Shimmy!
  • Hillview Community Center: 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA (MAP)
  • Surreyya performs at Swap, Shop and Shimmy - A portion of the proceeds are donated to charity!!


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  • Sunday, November 8, 2009 12:00 pm
  • Fantasy Festival
  • San Ramon, CA (MAP)
  • Don't miss all the best local bay area talent at this yearly hit!
  • Saturday, October 31, 2009 10:00 pm
  • Medjool Halloween Night Bash!
  • Medjool : Mission Street, San Francisco, CA (MAP)
  • Come see Sultana in a rare and otherworldly snake dance performance!  shimmy from 10 till when???
  • Saturday, October 10, 2009 7:00 pm
  • Carnival of Stars
  • Richmond Civic Auditorium: Richmond, CA (MAP)
  • Get your comiccon and dance on all in one event - Come see some of the best local and international talent of dance!
  • Friday, September 11, 2009 7:00 pm
  • Painted on Water - Sertab Erener/Demir Demirkan
  • Big Fox Theatre: Redwood City, CA (MAP)
  • Surreyya and Hazerfan opening for world famous Sertab Erener - Don't miss this once in a lifetime concert!
  • Thursday, June 18, 2009 2:00 pm
  • Sandisk International Day
  • Sandisk Compound: Mountain View, CA (MAP)
  • Scimitar will perform at this fun and festive event.
  • Saturday, May 9, 2009 2:00 pm
  • UC Davis Whole Earth Festival
  • UC Davis: Davis, CA (MAP)
  • Performing with my partner in crime, Nyla Crystal....
  • Saturday, April 18, 2009 7:00 pm
  • UC Davis Picnic Day!
  • UC Davis: Davis, CA (MAP)
  • Performing with my partner in crime, Nyla Crystal.....
  • Sunday, November 9, 2008 4:00 pm
  • Carnival of Stars!
  • Hayward, CA (MAP)
  • The most exciting festival this year!  Carnival of Stars - get your holiday shopping done while you absorb the wonderful glow of so many talented dancers!
  • Friday, October 3, 2008 1:00 pm
  • Bellydance Iceland - Contest and workshops!
  • Reykjavik, Iceland (MAP)
  • Surreyya and Nyla Crystal to serve as competition judges and workshop instructors for the Bellydance Iceland Contest!
  • Thursday, October 2, 2008 1:00 pm
  • Bellydance Iceland - Contest and workshops!
  • Reykjavik, Iceland (MAP)
  • Surreyya and Nyla Crystal to serve as competition judges and workshop instructors for the Bellydance Iceland Contest!
  • Wednesday, October 1, 2008 1:00 pm
  • Bellydance Iceland - Contest and workshops!
  • Reykjavik, Iceland (MAP)
  • Surreyya and Nyla Crystal to serve as competition judges and workshop instructors for the Bellydance Iceland Contest!
  • Tuesday, September 30, 2008 1:00 pm
  • Bellydance Iceland - Contest and workshops!
  • Reykjavik, Iceland (MAP)
  • Surreyya and Nyla Crystal to serve as competition judges and workshop instructors for the Bellydance Iceland Contest!
  • Monday, September 29, 2008 1:00 pm
  • Bellydance Iceland - Contest and workshops!
  • Reykjavik, Iceland (MAP)
  • Surreyya and Nyla Crystal to serve as competition judges and workshop instructors for the Bellydance Iceland Contest!
  • Sunday, September 28, 2008 1:00 pm
  • Bellydance Iceland - Contest and workshops!
  • Reykjavik, Iceland (MAP)
  • Surreyya and Nyla Crystal to serve as competition judges and workshop instructors for the Bellydance Iceland Contest!
  • Saturday, September 27, 2008 1:00 pm
  • Bellydance Iceland - Contest and workshops!
  • Reykjavik, Iceland (MAP)
  • Surreyya and Nyla Crystal to serve as competition judges and workshop instructors for the Bellydance Iceland Contest!
  • Friday, September 26, 2008 1:00 pm
  • Bellydance Iceland - Contest and workshops!
  • Reykjavik, Iceland (MAP)
  • Surreyya and Nyla Crystal to serve as competition judges and workshop instructors for the Bellydance Iceland Contest!
  • Tuesday, September 16, 2008 10:00 pm
  • Oryantal Night - Lumbini - Surreyya and Crystal perform with Japanese Dancer ZOI!
  • Lumbini: Kyoto, Japan
  • Special show hosted by Japan Belly Dancer Zoi!!!  Surreyya and Nyla Crystal perform with Zoi from Tokyo!
  • Saturday, September 13, 2008 7:00 pm
  • Surreyya and Crystal Perform with Dancer KEKE in Japan!
  • Tokyo: Japan
  • More information can be found here - keep checking for more details!

    http://www1.odn.ne.jp/keke/index.html

  • Thursday, September 11, 2008 11:00 am
  • Veil Workshop
  • Tokyo, Japan (MAP)
  • TBD - check back for more information!
  • Saturday, August 16, 2008 7:00 pm
  • Heart Health Hafla
  • contact me: Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • Come be a part of a special fundraiser for Heart Health!  Raffle prices and delicious food and dancers delight!
  • Sunday, August 10, 2008 6:30 pm
  • Scimitar @ Cafe Bellie!
  • Ashkenaz: Berkeley, CA (MAP)
  • $10 gets you a bellydance lesson and the best local talent - try Luna's amazing chai tea!  Proceeds go to benefit the Women's Drop in Center
  • Sunday, August 3, 2008 4:00 pm
  • Tatseena's Fantasy Festival
  • San Leandro, CA (MAP)
  • Don't miss this event!! 
  • Saturday, June 21, 2008 9:00 pm
  • Ancient Future w/Patti Weiss and Friends!
  • Enrico's: San Francisco, CA (MAP)
  • Come rock out to a fusionista experience - Friends from Ancient Future and Gypsy Kings unite for a special performance!  email me for more info - surreyya@surreyya.com
  • Saturday, June 21, 2008 5:00 pm
  • Double Crown Competition
  • Santa Cruz, CA (MAP)
  • Troupe Scimitar for President - wish us luck!!


  • Tuesday, May 20, 2008 4:00 pm
  • Bellydancer of the Year Competition
  • Danville, CA (MAP)
  • wish us luck!!
  • Saturday, February 16, 2008 7:00 pm
  • Hazerfan plays Beale Street Pub
  • Beale Street Pub: 133 Beale, San Francisco, CA (MAP)
  • Come see us Hazerfan's first gig of 2008!  New people, new songs,  new gadgetry, new weapons and surprize guests!  WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
  • Sunday, January 6, 2008 7:00 pm
  • Yosifah's Dancer's Night
  • El Morrocco: 2203 Morello Ave, Pleasant Hill, CA (MAP)
  • Come see the best local talent around!  Honored to be the featured Instructor :)
  • Sunday, November 11, 2007 7:20 pm
  • Carnival of Stars!
  • Centennial Hall: 22292 Foothill Boulevard, Hayward, CA (MAP)
  • Come and enjoy the wonderful array of dancers, comics and holiday shopping at this superfun and unique event! http://www.clonecomics.com/carnivalofstars.com/performers/
  • Sunday, October 14, 2007 5:00 pm
  • Hafla Grande
  • Bamboo Lounge: San Jose (MAP)
  • Setareh is up to it again - a great time and a wonderful array of dancers to shake it up at this fun party.  Bring a friend!
  • Thursday, June 7, 2007
  • Uptown
  • Oakland (MAP)
  • World Fusion Rock show with our good Friends from Canada - Blurred Vision!
  • Sunday, May 6, 2007
  • El Morrocco
  • Pleasant Hill CA (MAP)
  • Dancer's Night with YOSIFAH!
  • Sunday, March 4, 2007
  • El Morrocco
  • Pleasant Hill CA (MAP)
  • Dancer's Night with Yosifah!
  • Saturday, December 9, 2006
  • Yahoo! christmas party - San Mateo Expo Hall
  • San Mateo (MAP)
  • Friday, December 8, 2006
  • private party
  • Sacramento (MAP)
  • Saturday, October 28, 2006
  • Private Party
  • Calistoga CA (MAP)
  • Saturday, October 14, 2006
  • Spin-A-Yarn Restaurant
  • Fremont (MAP)
  • Belly Dance Event (a.k.a. HAFLA) featuring a vast aray of beautiful women, wine and song.  Special Guest Alejandro Godoy joins us on guitar and electric sitar.

    for directions - click here

    For more information visit http://shaynaz.com/hafla.html
  • Saturday, August 12, 2006
  • Merced Cotton Festival
  • Merced California (MAP)
  • Sunday, July 30, 2006
  • San Francisco Marathon @ 23rd Mile
  • 19th @ Indiana, San Francisco, CA (MAP)
  • Come have coffee with us at 6am!  we play until 12:00 noon.  Surreyya will do a sword marathon with singing and dancing for 3 hours with a blade on her noggin.  Murjana may also be in attendance! http://www.runsfm.com/home.html
  • Saturday, July 22, 2006
  • Delancey Street Concert
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • Monday, June 19, 2006
  • Private Party
  • Rancho Cucamonga (MAP)
  • Sunday, June 11, 2006
  • Mountain Arts Guild Art and Wine Festival
  • Santa Cruz CA (MAP)
  • Thursday, March 30, 2006
  • Black Cat Bar
  • Penngrove CA (MAP)
  • Special guest performance with Tellus 818!
  • Saturday, March 25, 2006
  • Club Underground
  • Reno NV (MAP)
  • Saturday, March 4, 2006
  • Quarternote Bar
  • Sunnyvale CA (MAP)
  • Sunday, January 29, 2006
  • Kibbitz Room
  • Los Angeles CA (MAP)
  • Saturday, January 28, 2006
  • Oreo Cheesecake Neighborhood Bash
  • Huntington Beach CA (MAP)
  • Saturday, January 7, 2006
  • Shelby's Awesome Morrocan Party
  • Clayton CA (MAP)
  • Monday, December 5, 2005
  • Quarternote Bar & Grill
  • Sunnyvale CA (MAP)
  • Saturday, November 19, 2005
  • Huerta Family Ranch
  • Merced (MAP)
  • Tuesday, November 1, 2005
  • IN THE STUDIO - YAY!!!! - stay tuned!
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • Saturday, October 29, 2005
  • 9/8 Studios - Workshop - Drums
  • El Cerrito (MAP)
  • Improvisation and odd time signatures (9/8, 7/8)
  • Saturday, October 15, 2005
  • 9/8 Studios - Workshop - Drums
  • El Cerrito (MAP)
  • Doumbek/Darbuka standard dance rhythms
  • Saturday, October 1, 2005
  • The Big Valley Arts and Culture Festival
  • Merced (MAP)
  • http://www.artsmerced.org/news_events/index.html
  • Thursday, September 29, 2005
  • Rite Spot Cafe
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • Wednesday, September 28, 2005
  • Canvass Gallery
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • Featured Artist!!!
  • Saturday, September 10, 2005
  • Delancey Street Foundation
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • Saturday, August 20, 2005
  • Last Day Saloon
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • Friday, August 12, 2005
  • Canvas Gallery
  • 1200 9th Ave & Lincoln, san francisco, CA (MAP)
  • Band showcase night, come enjoy truly unique bands...... 10:00 pm

  • Tuesday, August 2, 2005
  • Rite Spot Cafe
  • 2099 Folsom Street, san francisco, CA (MAP)
  • Monday, July 25, 2005
  • 9/8 Studios - Workshop Part 2
  • El Cerrito (MAP)
  • Storytelling - doing more with your dance!
  • Wednesday, July 20, 2005
  • Canvass Gallery
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • Saturday, July 9, 2005
  • 9/8 Studios - Workshop Part 1
  • El Cerrito (MAP)
  • Storytelling - doing more with your dance!
  • Wednesday, July 6, 2005
  • Canvass Gallery
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • Saturday, June 25, 2005
  • 9/8 Studios - Workshop Part 4
  • El Cerrito (MAP)
  • Outside the 4/4 - learning traditional dances to uncommon rhythm
  • Saturday, June 25, 2005
  • Gilroy Garlic Festival
  • Gilroy CA (MAP)
  • Saturday, June 11, 2005
  • 9/8 Studios - Workshop Part 3
  • El Cerrito (MAP)
  • Outside the 4/4 - learning traditional dances to uncommon rhythm
  • Wednesday, June 8, 2005
  • Canvass Gallery
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • Saturday, May 28, 2005
  • 9/8 Studios - Workshop Part 2
  • El Cerrito (MAP)
  • Outside the 4/4 - learning traditional dances to uncommon rhythm
  • Wednesday, May 25, 2005
  • Canvass Gallery
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • Saturday, May 14, 2005
  • 9/8 Studios - Workshop Part 1 of 4
  • El Cerrito (MAP)
  • Outside the 4/4 - learning traditional dances to uncommon rhythm
  • Wednesday, May 11, 2005
  • Common Grounds
  • San Franciso (MAP)
  • Monday, April 25, 2005
  • 9/8 Studios - Workshop
  • El Cerrito (MAP)
  • Rhythm Workshop - Part 2
  • Wednesday, April 20, 2005
  • Canvass Gallery
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • Monday, April 11, 2005
  • 9/8 Studios - Workshop
  • El Cerrito (MAP)
  • Rhythm Workshop
  • Wednesday, April 6, 2005
  • Canvass Gallery
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • Sunday, March 20, 2005
  • Sacred Grounds
  • San Pedro CA (MAP)
  • Saturday, March 19, 2005
  • The ARC
  • North Hollywood CA (MAP)
  • Friday, March 18, 2005
  • The Unurban
  • Hollywood CA (MAP)
  • Wednesday, March 2, 2005
  • Canvas Gallery
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • MASTYKA is the featured artist of the night. Come check it out.
  • Saturday, February 5, 2005
  • Delancey Street
  • San Francisco (MAP)
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  • Saturday, January 29, 2005
  • Private Party
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • Wednesday, January 12, 2005
  • Canvass Gallery
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • Tuesday, December 28, 2004
  • Canvass Gallery
  • San Francisco (MAP)
  • Hazerfan - evolving into Mastyka performs and receives an unexpected encore request!
  • Sunday, October 31, 2004
  • Blake's on Telegraph
  • Berkeley (MAP)
  • Blake's Acoustic Birthday Bash!!! 13 bands like you've never heard them before....all acoustic, mystic and in costume....