Welcome to the home of Hill and Veil! We are a student group at Virginia Tech dedicated to supporting Middle Eastern dance (belly dance) in our community through a laid back, fun atmosphere for both students and the general public alike with weekly practices open to everyone. Hill and Veil is also a member of CISO (the Council of International Student Organizations) at Virginia Tech.
Located in the Appalachian mountains near the city of Roanoke, we are part of the Southwestern Virginia Middle Eastern Dance Association (SWVAMEDA), an informal group of teachers, students, and other dancers. If you are looking for a teacher, performer, or dance event in our area, please explore the SWVAMEDA web site for a wealth of local resources.
Located in the Appalachian mountains near the city of Roanoke, we are part of the Southwestern Virginia Middle Eastern Dance Association (SWVAMEDA), an informal group of teachers, students, and other dancers. If you are looking for a teacher, performer, or dance event in our area, please explore the SWVAMEDA web site for a wealth of local resources.
On April 16, 2007 Hill and Veil lost one of their members to the shootings at Virginia Tech. We will never forget.
THE REEMA JOSEPH SAMAHA MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE MEMORIAL FUND will be used to assist the student-members of the Middle Eastern Dance Association of Virginia Tech. Depending on the amount donated, the fund may be used for a one time gift in Reema's name or for an annual award, perhaps a small scholarship.
Here is how to make a donation by check:
Make check payable (in any amount) to Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. Mail to:
University Development
902 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Be sure to either write on the check or in a cover note that the donation is for the REEMA JOSEPH SAMAHA MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE MEMORIAL FUND.
To make an online donation:
Go to https://webapps.banner.vt.edu/giving/academic_index.jsp
In the "Gift Designation" area of the form go to the box "Other Designation" and type in Reema Joseph Samaha Middle Eastern Dance Memorial Fund.
There is a general scholarship fund set up to honor Reema. However this particular Middle Eastern Dance Memorial Fund will go for a scholarship for a member of Hill and Veil.
THE REEMA JOSEPH SAMAHA MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE MEMORIAL FUND will be used to assist the student-members of the Middle Eastern Dance Association of Virginia Tech. Depending on the amount donated, the fund may be used for a one time gift in Reema's name or for an annual award, perhaps a small scholarship.
Here is how to make a donation by check:
Make check payable (in any amount) to Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. Mail to:
University Development
902 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Be sure to either write on the check or in a cover note that the donation is for the REEMA JOSEPH SAMAHA MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE MEMORIAL FUND.
To make an online donation:
Go to https://webapps.banner.vt.edu/giving/academic_index.jsp
In the "Gift Designation" area of the form go to the box "Other Designation" and type in Reema Joseph Samaha Middle Eastern Dance Memorial Fund.
There is a general scholarship fund set up to honor Reema. However this particular Middle Eastern Dance Memorial Fund will go for a scholarship for a member of Hill and Veil.
We meet every Monday and Wednesday night from 8-10pm during the fall and spring semesters in War Memorial Gym, Multi-purpose room A.
Monday: Advanced level practice. We concentrate on teaching and practicing choreographies for upcoming shows.
Wednesday: 8-9pm Beginners level practice. We concentrate isolations and technique starting at the very basics for girls with no prior experience. Classes build on each other, so it is not advised to begin lessons in the middle of the semester.
9-10pm Intermediate level practice. A continuation from beginners level practice. Focus shifts from beginners moves and choreographies to harder moves and choreographies.
Monday: Advanced level practice. We concentrate on teaching and practicing choreographies for upcoming shows.
Wednesday: 8-9pm Beginners level practice. We concentrate isolations and technique starting at the very basics for girls with no prior experience. Classes build on each other, so it is not advised to begin lessons in the middle of the semester.
9-10pm Intermediate level practice. A continuation from beginners level practice. Focus shifts from beginners moves and choreographies to harder moves and choreographies.
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2) In the body of the message, type: subscribe hillandveil [First Name] [Last Name]
Note: Replace [First Name] [Last Name] with your first and last name.
If you would like to be removed from Hill and Veil's listserv:
1) Compose an email to listserv@listserv.vt.edu
2) In the body of the message type: signoff hillandveil
President - Kristin Fields - pinkcadi@vt.edu
Vice President - Chelsea Lindsey - chelseal@vt.edu
Secretary - Heather Gilley - hethero7@vt.edu
Treasurer - Laura Yowell - wolfie13@vt.edu
Public Relations - Samantha Won - moocowz@vt.edu and Ellen Maroney - emaroney@vt.edu
Costumes Manager - Sarah Polan - ritzclearwater@yahoo.com
Webmaster - Mandy Wilmoth - agw1188@vt.edu
CISO Representatives - Samantha Won - moocowz@vt.edu
Vice President - Chelsea Lindsey - chelseal@vt.edu
Secretary - Heather Gilley - hethero7@vt.edu
Treasurer - Laura Yowell - wolfie13@vt.edu
Public Relations - Samantha Won - moocowz@vt.edu and Ellen Maroney - emaroney@vt.edu
Costumes Manager - Sarah Polan - ritzclearwater@yahoo.com
Webmaster - Mandy Wilmoth - agw1188@vt.edu
CISO Representatives - Samantha Won - moocowz@vt.edu