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The Gilded Serpent presents...
Angelika
[Biography Subtitle]
Angelika Nemeth is internationally recognized as a premier dancer and teacher of Raqs Sharqi. She is currently on the dance faculties of two Southern California colleges where she teaches accredited classes in Middle Eastern dance. She was influential in the creation and development of the World Dance Certificate Program at Orange Coast College, which she currently supervises, and where she directs the annual “World Dance Celebration” concert. For the past 25 years, Angelika has produced and directed numerous critically acclaimed dance concerts and co-produced the historic 1st and 2nd International Conferences on Middle Eastern Dance held in Southern California in 1997 and 2001. She trains and mentors many of today’s emerging dance artists, lectures at colleges and libraries, has led dance study tours to Egypt, Israel and Turkey, and has appeared on numerous dance videos and magazine covers. One of her recent projects was co-producing a world dance festival, Splendors of the World, in Kostrena, Croatia in July, 2013. She is planning another festival for 2015.
Known for her sultry and expressive style and masterful attention to detail, she elegantly blends traditional forms with a contemporary flair. She is in demand internationally as a featured workshop instructor, dancer and competition judge, and has performed for royalty and celebrities in settings from intimate supper clubs to large concert stages and stadiums. Throughout her illustrious career she has received awards and recognition for her dancing and choreography and was the artistic director of the renowned Angelika Nemeth Dance Ensemble (ANDE). Her artistic legacy has significantly influenced the field of Middle Eastern dance not only in Southern California but worldwide. She is forever grateful to her first belly dance teacher, Feiruz Aram, who inspired her to study this beautiful art form. Angelika has certificates in Dance, Theatre Arts and Related Technologies, and yoga instruction; she holds a Bachlors of Science degree in Education and an Masters Degree in Psychology specializing in the Transformational Arts.
Articles on Gilded Serpent by or about Angelika
- 1-12-03 Photos from "Rockin' the Casbah"
An event produced by IAMED on Sept 28, 2002. The best from multiple photographers. - 11-14-08 Unveiled Musical Gems, 3 CD Reviews
Raqs El Qamar by Chris Marashlian, Rhythms of Turkey by Tayyar Akdeniz, Angelika Unveiled, by Angelika Nemeth and Raul Ferrando - 5-18-07 A Report on the First International Bellydance Conference of Canada Part One- Lectures, Workshops, Panel Discussions
April 18-22, 2007 Toronto, Ontario. Hosted by Yasmina Ramzy of Arabesque Academy in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, this International Bellydance Conference of Canada, the first ever on the Canadian dance scene, proved to be one of the top dance experiences in this reviewer’s 30-year career. - 2-9-12 Group or Troupe Division of the Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition Photos and Video,
The Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition is produced by Tonya and Atlantis in mid February each year in the Long Beach Convention Center. Most photos are linked to enlargements. - 11-3-08 Teach, Reach and Dance- 3 DVD Reviews: “ Hilary Live: Belly Dancing Around the World with Hilary Thacker”,“ Angelika Presents: Oasis at the Races” and “Belly Dance with Jrisi”
This uneven exchange between music and dancer, I feel, took away from a performance that had the potential to be much more dynamic. - 3-17-06 Photos of Friday Evening show from Aida Nour & Magdy El-Leisy Workshop 2006 & staff sponsored by Little Egypt held on Feb 24, 2006 in Los Angeles, California,
- 5-23-06 The Photos of Saroya Ahlaam
...she was a replacement at Rakkasah for a no-show and did a great job! I was so impressed with the crystals on her costume. You could see them sparkle from the back of the auditorium. - Video Interview- GIgbag check with Angelika
- 8-15-11 “Ghannili Shwayya, Shwayya”, (Sing for me a little, a little), Musings: Music Choices at BDUC 2011
Thirty-one contestants and thirty mergencies later, I had my answer. - 5-18-07 A Report on the First International Bellydance Conference of Canada Part One- Lectures, Workshops, Panel Discussions
April 18-22, 2007 Toronto, Ontario. Hosted by Yasmina Ramzy of Arabesque Academy in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, this International Bellydance Conference of Canada, the first ever on the Canadian dance scene, proved to be one of the top dance experiences in this reviewer’s 30-year career. - 5-21-06 March 2006, Rakkasah Festival, Richmond, Ca.
Shoppers were treated to an improvised drum solo by Shoshanna in the foyer. - 12-13-07 A Report on the First International Bellydance Conference of Canada Part 2 - Sunday Club Party
Live orchestra, Randa, Amir, a packed house and very festive mood. How could it be any better? - 10-17-05 How MECDA Began
M.E.C.D.A., (Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association) is a nationwide organization which began in 1977 for the purpose of organizing working dancers, sharing information between teachers...
