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01-09-2006
A MAGI’s Professional Dancers: Melanie LaJoie, Amira Sa’id, Amirah, Angeleila, Aziena, Lilith, Malinda, Melanie Abraham plus special guest: Aisha, The Shimmy Girl perform daily pre-shows at Arabian Nights Equestrian Dinner Theater, Rte. 192, Kissimmee, Florida (www.Arabian-nights.com) 1 ½ hr prior to show time.
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01-09-2006
9/10/06 6pm - A MAGI BELLY DANCE FOR CHARITY to benefit Nourish The Children (www.nourishthechildren.com) Show & Buffet @ Ali Baba’s Restaurant, Rte 434, Longwood, Florida - $19.95 - (buffet & show)
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01-09-2006
November, 2007 - A MAGI Temple Gypsy Faire to benefit Nourish The Children. A MAGI Gypsy Tribe, A MAGI Students & Teachers performances plus henna, face painting, psychic readings, massage available at nominal fees.
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Belly Dance Classes for beginners through professional levels at A MAGI Temple School of Belly Dance, World Ethnic Dance-Beat & Mystical Healing Arts by “Orlando’s Crown Jewel of Belly Dance Specialists,“ Internat’l Performer & Master Instructor, Melanie LaJoie plus Orlando‘s premier certified A MAGI Instructors: Amira Sa‘id, Aziena, Amirah, Lilith, Melanie Abraham. We offer authentic classical Oriental Belly Dance, Gypsy Dance, Mid-East Folkloric Dance, Balancing: Fire/Swords, Tribal Fusion by Amy AUM Anthony, Goddess Evolution by Mychele Boardman, Spanish Flamenco by Leticia LaCanela, Indian Bollywood by Khush, Mid-East Drum Percussions by Talisen & Lilith, Finger Cymbal Percussion with dance drills & thrills by Melanie LaJoie. A MAGI Temple also offers classes with guest instructors such as Zarifa Said & Amel Tafsout plus classes/sessions on Aura Cleansing, Psychic Spiritual Counseling, Reiki Healing & Massage Therapy.
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A MAGI provides entertainment for events & daily shows at Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Disney, House of Blues: Belly & Gypsy Dance shows, Modern Mystics Mid-East/Funk Band, Mid-East Drummers & Belly Dancing Drummers, Fire & Sword Balancing, Fire Eating, Sword Swallowing, Psychic Mystical Entertainers, Snake Charmers, Aerialists, Magicians, Henna Tattoo, Face Painters, Chinese Lion & Dragon Dances by Wahlum, Chinese Acrobat/Balancing, Oragami, Spanish Flamenco Dancers & Guitarist, a variety of ethnic & themed acts plus Freaks: The Lizardman plus suspension & escape artists.
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Melanie LaJoie began her dance career over 25 years ago in Boston, Massachusetts where she performed at night clubs, festivals, colleges and museums. Melanie studied with Middle Eastern dance premiere artists such as the late "Vina" Florence Haddad (sister to singer George Abdo), the late Ibrahim Farrah, Phyllis Saretta and other members of Ibrahim Farrah Dancers of NYC, the late LaMeri, Grand Dame of Ethnic Dance and associate of Ruth St. Denis and other stellar artists.
Melanie performed and studied in Morocco developing her passion in studying dance ethnology and anthropology. She traveled to Egypt to pursue authentic Egyptian dance and culture and to perform on a Nile Cruise Ship. Melanie has also studied and worked with the Russian Moscow Circus under the direction of Nougzarov. She has studied a variety of ethnic dance from Brazilian, Calypso, Flamenco, African and martial arts such as Kung Fu, Tai Chi. Melanie continues martial arts training & taught kickboxing at the National Karate Academy. Currently, she teaches group of private classes in Mid-East/Gyspy Belly Dance/Danse Orientale locally in Orlando & seminars/workshops nationally & internationally.
Presently, Melanie directs A MAGI Entertainment/Dance Productions and performs, directs and produces A MAGI shows at theme parks and conventions at Universal Studios Orlando, Universal's Islands of Adventure, House of Blues, Disney, Sea World.
Melanie has directed other companies such as Pyramid Dance Company (Massachusetts), co-directed Oria Gypsy Dance Theatre, and was a principal dancer and soloist in DeSamba (Brazilian) Dance Company of Boston. She has performed in many cities throughout the United States including New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston. She has performed and/or taught at colleges such as Harvard Peabody Museum, Dartmouth College, Clark University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Puma Community College. She has also performed for American tour groups in Switzerland and in the Bahamas.
Melanie's TV and film credits include dance performances on Rosie O'Donnell, WB's Steve Harvey Show (both taped at Universal's Islands of Adventure), numerous commercials and prints for Universal Studios, Nickelodeon's "What Would You Do?" as Mid-East Dancer and instructor and Hawaiian Dancer. She and members of A MAGI were featured on E! Entertainment Network. Melanie choreographed and cast the music video for SNAP's RHYTHM IS A DANCER hit dance tune. Melanie performed as featured Mexican Dancer on Val Kilmer's TNT "Billy the Kid" movie filmed in Tucson. She was TV talk show co-host for Massachusetts cable TV show: INNERVISIONS.
In 1990, Melanie became Supervisor of Special Events Entertainment at Universal Studios Orlando. In 1993, and after the birth of her daughter, she left that position to form Magi Melanie psychic entertainment performing at theme parks and radio spots throughout Orlando. She recently left her long-standing position as Senior Gakmeister for Nickelodeon Studios.
Melanie is a member of the Society of American Magicians and has been honored by St. Jude's Children's Hospital for numerous fundraising performances. Melanie and A MAGI performers have participated in children charities' fundraisers for Give Kids the World and New Hope Charities.
Melanie is also a singer, songwriter, musician and percussionist and has produced her own CD containing several of her own compositions entitled: ANTHOLOGY OF A MAGI. Additionally, Melanie is producing dance instructional and A MAGI performance videos.
Winner of 4 Gold Medals in Traditional Chinese Kung FU at Int’l Chinese Martial Arts Tournament (2004 & 2005 - hand form & traditional weaponry: Staff & Broadsword). Melanie is also an events entertainment director having worked in events entertainment management at Universal Studios Orlando (1990-1993) booking & stage managing talent, specialty acts, bands for events & production.
Melanie LaJoie, Orlando’s “Crown Jewel of Belly Dance Specialists,”* “Cultural Guru”* studied & performed Internationally dances of the Mid-East (Classical Egyptian/Oriental Belly Dance, Folkloric/Tribal & Gypsy dances mastering fire & sword balancing, finger cymbal rhythms/technique, drums & fire eating for the last 3 decades -- Orlando‘s TRUE MASTER of Authentic Oriental, Egyptian Belly Dance & Gypsy dances!
Performing in the Great Hall with great entertainers: Csaba - Hungarian Aerialist & Magician, Michael Barron!
Melanie LaJoie, A MAGI Director has been studying & performing classical Oriental Belly, Gypsy, Folkloric & Tribal dances, plus ethnic dances of the world nationally & internationally for over 30 years plus has been certified in Exercise Physiology/ Kinesiology/Aerobics plus studied Sports Injury/Dance Medicine at Univ. of Massachusett~Amherst & is a double gold medalist in Traditional Chinese Kung Fu & Long Weaponry at the Int‘l Chinese Martial Arts 2004 Tournament & Bronze Medalist for the Wahlum Kung Fu 2004 Tournament (www.wahlum.com)!
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A MAGI under direction of Melanie LaJoie has performed for major events, attraction openings at Universal Studios including The MUMMY attraction, Islands of Adventure to celebrities such as Patrick Swayze, Michael Douglas, Steven Spielberg, at Disney’s “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween,” Animal Kingdom events & events at House of Blues, SeaWorld, Hard Rock Live & conventions/industrials in the Orlando area, events at Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine & Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island.
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A MAGI Temple is located at 2221 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806.
3 storefronts west of Bumby Street.
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From Kaley St. East. (From Kaley St. Exit:) Cross over Orange Avenue. Pass Boone High School & Mills Ave. Left (North) at next light @ Ferncreek Road. Right (East) at next light @ Curry Ford Road. About 1 mile on Left (North side) after Warwick PL & All American Pool N Patio & Gift Guru. We are in a small strip mall next to Appliance Service & A R Vertical Blind Stores & Carl Griffin Atty.
From Downtown Orlando:
Anderson Street East - Right (south) on Bumby Street, Right (west) on Curry Ford Rd - 3 store fronts on right before "The Gift Guru")
From Rte. 408 East/West Expressway:
Exit Bumby Street South. Pass Gore St. (approx. 1-2 miles).(Due to 408 construction, you may have to exit on Conway Rd South to Curry Ford Road - check with Florida Highway Patrol) Right (West) on Curry Ford Road. 3 Storefronts on Right (North side). We are in a small strip mall next to Appliance Service/A R Vertical Blind Stores & Carl Griffin Atty before Warwick PL. & Gift Guru.
From Rte 436 Semoran Blvd:
Take Curry Ford Rd west (south of 408 underpass & Underhill Rd) - 3 storefronts after Bumby Street on Right before “The Gift Guru“.
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