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Ayesha's Oasis Dance Company
Ayesha's Oasis Dance Company is a repertory Bellydance Troupe located in Medford, Oregon. The critically acclaimed company has astonished audiences everywhere with an attractive combination of technique and onstage personality. They have won many awards and specialize in intricate, precise Zil (finger cymbal) playing and innovative choreographies.
History
The troupe was originally founded in the small town of Mount Shasta, California, in 1979 by Ayesha and Denise Mannion as Troupe Mandala. When Ayesha moved out of California to Southern Oregon, the troupe followed. Over the years, the troupe became well known for excellence, winning multiple awards nationally.
In 2003, with other troupes using the name Mandala, Ayesha decided that the time had come for change. She rechristened the troupe Ayesha's Oasis Dance Company, after her successful vending business. With its new moniker, the troupe has continued to blossom and grow, earning accolades and placing highly at competition. Most recently, AODC placed first at the highly prestigious Belly Dancer of the Year Pageant 2006, their third time taking top honors in this competition, and then went on to win the Wiggles of the West! They also placed second in the Double Crown Bellydance Competition in 2003, First in the Bellydancer USA 2005. They also won the "People's Choice" award, proving their hard working dedication to entertainment.
Troupe Members are:
Ayesha, Deborah, Fiji, Idena, Maia Alexandra, Samiyah, Sherrie
and Gordon Kamm, our resident Drummer
Ayesha@ayeshasoasis.com
Copyright © 2006-2008 Ayesha's Oasis Dance Company. All rights reserved
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