Hosted by Palmetto Oasis Middle Eastern Dance Troupe, you'll leave Charleston, SC for a fabulous trip among the Bahama Islands!

All reservations must be booked directly with Sybil Yocum, travel agent and director of Palmetto Oasis.....no on-line reservations                                    
$25.00 reserves your space!! June 1st is the deadline please rush space is limited!!

Please call Sybil Yocum at Travel Leaders @ 843-881-1181 to reserve your space now!!

Guest instructor.... Amani Jabril ...an international performer and instructor
http://www.amanijabril.com

For additional details visit Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=226038077007 or download PDF "Raq the Boat" flyer

We have our own YouTube channel - check out fun info on the cruise here! http://www.youtube.com/palmettooasis

Past 2010 performances and events   
2009   2008   2007   2006   2005   2004   2003

Saturday May 1, 2010 – 1pm
North Charleston Arts Festival – site

Palmetto Oasis is thrilled to be performing
during the Main Event weekend on the
Performing Arts Center's Main Stage!

Don't miss our new 2010 show entitled "Beyond the Veil" view POSTER

PHOTOS SOON!

Saturday January 9, 2010

Palmetto Oasis entertained the Shriners, and their wives, at the Omar Shrine Temple's Annual Temple Meeting and Election event. Palmetto Oasis transformed the Omar Shrine Temple into ancient Egypt! Tents, music, costumes, dancing, henna, swords, veils, balanced candalabras and more! 4 pages of PHOTOS!!

2009 Performances and Events

Thursday November, 19, 2009

Palmetto Oasis was thrilled to entertain at The 8th Annual 2009 CNN Circle of Light Gala – "Passage to India." This amazing event raises funds to prevent child sexual abuse for the Darkness to Light Foundation.

4 4 pages of PHOTOS!!

For more info. visit: http://www.darkness2light.org/gala2009.asp

Saturday October 17, 2009
Palmetto Oasis will once again be a part of the
"Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure"
breast cancer fundraiser – Daniel's Island, SC
Palmetto Oasis has put together our "Unveiling a Cure" team to raise funds for this very worthy cause.

Also, during the month of October, Palmetto Oasis has joined with Mercato Restaurant on Market St. in downtown Charleston, SC to help raise funds for Breast Cancer Awareness. Special menu items – the "Merca-Ta-Ta-Tini" and a Grilled "Pink" Pizza will be on the menu with proceedes donated to the cause! Eat. Drink. Support!

Also, when visiting Mercato's this month, you may catch a glimpe of some of our troupe members dressed in costume to encourage your support of the "Merca-ta-ta-tini" and the yummy "Pink" pizza! Enjoy!

"Mirabai" of Seattle presented a
Fusion Fan Veil Workshop hosted by Palmetto Oasis
2-4pm on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 – see photos!

Mirabai taught Chinese silk fan fusion theory and technique, a series of basic fan technique and fan dance combinations, culminating in a gorgeous little choreography!!

Thank you to all the attendees, our vendor Lacy of "Beledi Boutique" and especially to Mirabai, for sharing her knowledge and talents!-uj5RFRxMR0

Mirabai is currently President of the
Northwest’s Middle East Arts International (MEAI)
and recently won Belly Dancer USA 1st runner up!
http://www.mirabaidance.coml

Saturday May 2, 2009 – 3pm to 4pm                 PHOTOS
North Charleston Arts Festival
Palmetto Oasis presented “Rhythms of the Oasis,”a belly dance extravaganza, at the 25th Annual 2009 North Charleston Arts Festival on Saturday, May 2. The troupe performed from 3-4 p.m. on the main stage in the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.

Don't miss us next year!!

2008 Performances and Events

Suhaila Salimpour Workshop was held
Sunday, December 28, 2008 - 2-5pm
St. Andrew's Family Fitness, Sam Rittenberg Blvd.
Charleston, SC

or see FLYER  
 www.therealsuhaila.com

Friday, November 7, 2008
Mingo Point – Kiawah Island, SC
Corporate event – 7-9pm

Saturday, November 1, 2008 – 7:30-8:30pm on Parkway Stage
Coastal Carolina Fair – Ladson SC
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Saturday October 18, 2008
Palmetto Oasis was proud to once again be a part of the
"Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure"
breast cancer fundraiser – Daniel's Island, SC – we raised $5,093!!
Palmetto Oasis has put together our "Unveiling a Cure" team to raise funds for this very worthy cause.
Photos (slideshow)

HIlton Head, SC – October 11th
at the Shoreline Ballroom (check back for photos)

Sunday, August 24th      3-5pm
Natalie Brown (Delirium Tribal Bellydance Troupe) workshop!
The fabulous Natalie held a 2 hr workshop hosted by Palmetto Oasis
that covered Tribal Combinations!  FLYER

Saturday, August 23, 2008
SHIMMY-OFF for breast cancer – FLYER
at Manny's Neighborhood Grill 6-9pm
"Unveiling a Cure" from Palmetto Oasis teamed up with Manny's Neighborhood Grill for a fun filled
evening on Sat. August 23rd to raise funds for "Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure."
Dance performances, Hoopers, shimmy contests, "Shimtini's" to drink and more!
See flyer for details!   FLYER  and "Unveiling a Cure" team site 

Sunday, July 20th
Natalie Brown (Delirium Tribal Bellydance Troupe) workshop!
The fabulous Natalie held a 2 hr workshop hosted by Palmetto Oasis and
covered the Eqyptian basic, Arabic hip twist, paddle turns and snake arms.

Photo slideshow     flyer

Sunday June 1, 2008 – 2-6pm
The Piccolo Amazing Race
Palmetto Oasis helped direct participants in the race to the Piccolo artist and handing them the next clue.
An adventure the entire family enjoyed. Starting at Liberty Square (adjacent to SC Aquarium); clues lead participants through eight downtown destinations featuring mini-performances by Piccolo Artists. Finish line party included food, music and prizes. Proceeds benefited the documentary film "Awaken the Dragon" about a group of cancer survivors.

Saturday May 3, 2008 – 3pm
North Charleston Arts Festival – site
Palmetto Oasis performed on the
Performing Arts Center's Main Stage!

PHOTOS!!!

Performance FLYER

Sunday, March 30th
Natalie Brown (Delirium Tribal Bellydance Troupe) workshop!

Natalie taught a technique workshop here in Charleston on Sunday, March 30th. The workshop was held at St. Andrews Gym on Sam Rittenburg in West Ashley of Charleston, SC. Natalie covered oblique moves, taxim, sidewinders, and 3/4 shimmies.

Natalie is an amazing person and dancer and we're thrilled to have brought her here to Charleston. http://www.nataliebrown.net/

Saturday February 23, 2008 – 11am
in conjunction with Trident HealthFinders
at Northwoods Mall, North Charleston, SC
A national event to prevent heart attacks and strokes
dancing • health info • music • family fun • refreshments • celebrities!
http://www.redshoeinitiative.org/
http://www.dayofdance.org/

Wednesday, February 20, 2008,
HAFLA (music/dancing/vending/henna/costume sales etc.)
It was a huge success!!
.....see FLYER

2007 Performances and Events

Saturday, December 1, 2007
Daniel Island Holiday Festival - photos

November 5-10th, 2007
Palmetto Oasis taught classes and performed in JAMAICA! – more info

Saturday, October 27, 2007
Coastal Carolina Fair – Ladson SC – Photos

Saturday, Oct 20, 2007
"Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure®"
breast cancer fundraiser – Daniel's Island, SC
Palmetto Oasis put a team together called
"Unveiling the Cure", and we raised $2,000 for this very important cause.

Sept. 2007 State Dept. Hispanic Month – Photos

Sept. 2007 TribOriginal in Black Mountain, NC – Photos

Thursday, July 26, 2007
Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station Officer's Club

Piccolo Spoleto Finale'
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Hampton Park, Charleston, SC (near The Citadel)
Palmetto Oasis provided an hour of performance and audience participation complete with "Wedding Processional" being led by a dancer balancing a lit candelabra on her head! – Photos

Thursday, May 31, 2007
John's Island Library
Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance – Photos

Friday May 19, 2007
Birthday celebration in
downtown Charleston, SC

Saturday May 5, 2007
North Charleston Arts Festival!
Palmetto Oasis performed in the
Performing Arts Center's Lobby Stage – Photos

Saturday April 28, 2007
Spirit of the Tribes, Ft. Lauderdale – Photos

Monday, April 23rd
"Raquy and the Cavemen" drumming workshop and performance (view flyer) at CISCO's CAFE'

Saturday, April 21th
"Beaufort Air Show" and "Softshell Crab Fest &
Lowcountry Blues Festival" – Beaufort, SC – Photos

Thursday, April 19th
Medical University of South Carolina's
"International Bazaar" at MUSC's Horseshoe – Photos

Saturday, April 14th, 5-6pm - JALSAH CHARLESTON! (flyer)
with special guests ISHTAR from Pittsburgh!
Musician’s Workshop 4:00pm – 6:00pm ($10)

Friday March 9, and Saturday March 10, 2007
Performed with "Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band"
at the Pour House on James Island, SC
- the band kicked off their new CD tour.

Saturday February 24, 2007 – Photos
in conjunction with Trident HealthFinders
at Northwoods Mall, North Charleston, SC
A national event to prevent heart attacks and strokes
dancing • health info • music • family fun • refreshments • celebrities!
Come put on your RED shoes and dance!

http://www.dayofdance.org/
http://www.dayofdance.org/video_00003.html (Patrick Swayze endorsement)

Belly Dance for Health & Happiness
February 3, 2007
Trident HealthFinders in the Northwoods Mall,
North Charleston, SC

"Ladies Belly Dance Night Out"
January 8, 2007, Moncks Corner, SC – photo

Red Hot Mamas with Trident HealthFinders
January 4, 2007, North Charleston, SC

2006 Performances and Events

Troupe Holiday Dinner – Friday, Dec 15, 2006
Charleston, SC – photo

Coastal Carolina Fair – Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006
Ladson, SC – photos

Komen "Race for the Cure" – Oct. 21, 2006
Daniel Island, SC – photo

Festival Hispano – Oct.1, 2006
North Charleston, SC – photos

WomenRock IV: Rockin' On! – Sept. 28, 2006
SC Aquarium, Charleston SC
View pictures from Womenrock and also those
from Charleston's "City Paper"

"Bowl for the Cure" – July 29, 2006
Breast Cancer fundraiser
Charleston, SC – photos

Franke at Seaside – July 20, 2006
Mt. Pleasant, SC

Family Reunion – July 4, 2006
Columbia, SC

Spoleto Finale' – June 11, 2006
Won Silver Fork 2nd place award, at Middleton Plantation
– photos

Piccolo Spoleto Petite Pavilion – May 28, 2006
Charleston, SC– photos

Girl Scout Troupe dance class – May 16, 2006
North Charleston, SC – photos

North Charleston Performing Arts Center – May 6, 2006
North Charleston, SC – photos

O'Quinn School – March 18, 2006
Mt. Pleasant, SC – photos

Women's Retreat – Jan. 15th, 2006
Folly Beach, SC – photos

Woodlands Inn – Jan. 8th, 2006
Summerville, SC

2005 Performances

Belly Blessing – Nov 12, 2005
Ladson, SC – photos

Circa Carnivale – Oct. 28, 2005
Charleston, SC – photos

Coastal Carolina Fair – Oct. 27, 2005
Ladson, SC

A Caravan through Ancient Eqypt – October 1, 2005
* see testimonial
Riverbanks Zoo & Gardens
Columbia, SC – photos

WCIV Channel 4 – September 29, 2005
Interview and dance demonstration on "Lowcountry Live"
Charleston, SC

State Department – September 21, 2005
in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
Charleston, SC

Festival Hispano – September 11, 2005
North Charleston, SC

Piccolo Spoleto Finale – June 11, 2005
Charleston, SC – photos

Piccolo Spoleto Petite Pavillion – June 4, 2005
Charleston, SC

Piccolo Spoleto Children's Festival – May 28, 2005
Charleston, SC

North Charleston Arts Festival – April 30, 2005
N. Chas Performance Art Center lobby
North Charleston, SC – photos

"Spirit of the Tribes" – April 15, 2005
Fort Lauderdale, FL – photos

Mt. Pleasant Recreation Workshop – January 21, 2005
Mt. Pleasant, SC

Dec. 31, 2004 – First Night Charleston
Charleston, SC

Wednesday Dec 8, 2004 – Holiday Season HAFLA!
Charleston, SC

November 6, 2004 – Fort Stewart
Palmetto Oasis entertained America's troops!
Fort Stewart, GA

October 28, 2004 – Coastal Carolina Fair
Appreared on WCSC's Channel 5's evening news with an interview and demonsrations
Ladson, SC

October 23, 2004 – 25th Annual Halloween Extravaganza
Hollywood, S.C.

September 11, 2004 – Festival Hispano
Wannamaker County Park
North Charleston, SC – photos

August 19, 2004 – WomenRock III: Making Waves
SC Aquarium
Charleston, SC – photos

July, 2004 – Mother's Blessing Ceremony
Summerville, SC – photos

June 12, 2004 – Piccolo Spoleto Finale
Hampton Park
Charleston, SC

May 28, 2004 – Piccolo Spoleto International Brunch
Marion Square
Charleston, SC

May 28, 2004 – Piccolo Spoleto
"World Music Dance Party" with TURKU
I'On Village Westlake Amphitheatre
252 Ponsbury Rd, Mt. Pleasant, SC – photos

May 29, 2004 – Piccolo Spoleto
Marion Square 
Charleston, SC

May 2, 2004 – North Charleston Arts Festival
Performing Arts Center
North Charleston, SC

April 27, 2004 – Franke Home at Seaside
Mt. Pleasant, SC

Jan. 23, 2004– Mt. Pleasant Recreation Workshop
Mt. Pleasant, SC

Dec. 31, 2003 – First Night Charleston
Charleston, SC

Dec. 13, 2003 – Folly Beach Christmas Parade
Folly Beach, SC

Oct. 24, 2003 – 24th Annual Halloween Extravaganza
Hollywood, SC

August 21, 2003 – Creative Spark
Mt. Pleasant, SC

July 24, 2003 – Citadel Alumni House
Charleston, SC

July 19, 2003 – Omar Shrine Temple
Mt. Pleasant, SC

June 16, 2003 – Alhambra Hall
Mt. Pleasant, SC

May 24, 2003 – Piccolo Spoleto
Charleston, SC

May 3, 2003 – North Charleston Performing Arts Center
North Charleston, SC

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