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Sunday, May 4

DANCERS' NEWSLETTER - FULL EDITION

ANNOUNCEMENT

A Big THANK YOU to all volunteers, performers and attendees at the Students’ Bellydance Fundraiser. We all ‘played’ together to earn a whopping big profit of $2,442.39 !!! The three charitable organizations are very happy indeed! (Bereaved Famillies, Distress Centre, and Kids Help Phone) A special thank you goes out to C&M Textiles of Merrivale Rd. for their very generous prizes of two gift certificates for $50 each and to Darner Media for its very appreciated charitable reduction on the price of filming and DVD production ...without which we couldn’t afford to produce these terrific keepsake DVDs.

Our income was earned from the combined sources of the snackbar, donations at the door, raffle tickets and ticket sales and came to $5,088.63. Our expenses included: food, hall rental, misc. supplies, DJ/lighting, etc. and totalled $2,646.24. All accounting items are easily retrievable and we would be happy to send the details to anyone who would like to review them.

Don’t forget....the Teachers’ Fundraiser will be Oct. 18 and we will have some interesting guest surprises and prizes! We have already been promised a weekend getaway to Toronto at the Sheraton Centre as a prize. Who knows what else we will come up with by October!

Editor's note: October 19th will bring the next Dancer's Bazaar- so plan for an exciting weekend of dance and fun...

2008 EVENTS

MAY 10, 2008
COSTUME SHOPPING EVENT!

Creative Clothing by Roxane will be having A Giant Open House Belly and Tribal Dance Clothing and Jewellery Inventory/Moving Sale on Saturday 10 May, from noon until 4p.m., 32 Cassidy Road in Bell's Corners.

For more information please phone 613-726-9067 or e-mail: roxkirk@sympatico.ca.

MAY 10, 2008~MONTREAL
MORIA OF THE BELLY DANCE SUPERSTARS TRIBAL FUSION WORKSHOP

Saturday, May 10th 2008/Samedi, 10 mai 2008
12:30 to 13:00 Registration and bazar/Inscription et bazar
13:00 to 15:00 Workshop/Atelier
15:00 to 15:30 Break/Pause
15:30 to 17:30 Workshop /Atelier

Collège Ahuntsic
9155 St-Hubert, Montreal
(Entrance : 825 Émile-Journault, and follow the indications for « palestres des miroirs »)
Pre-sale special : 75$ before April 25th 2008, 85$ after April 25th 2008
Spécial pré-vente : 75$ avant le 25 avril 2008, 85$ après le 25 avril 2008

Http://Anichkabaladi.tripod.com
Anichka : (514) 690-5362

About Moria :
Morias enigmatic stage presence is born from a history of training in San Francisco bellydance technique that combines the Salimpour method, stylization from The Indigo, and Fat Chance posturing. Remembering her mothers early practice of bellydance, her fathers study of yoga, and from what later became a background of classical dance and theatre in her youth, Moria was moved to exclusively study bellydance after graduating Magne Cum Laude from the University of California, Irvine. Inspired by the spirit of bellydance as it allows for the organic and gypsy nature of life to move serpentine through space, her personal fusion of circus art, theatre make-up, and rich costuming brings a grace and elegance to tribal bellydance that evokes the majestic. She has performed music and dance in collaboration with Suhaila and Jamilla Salimpour via Bal Anat and The Suhaila Dance Company; with Ziah Ali via Awalim; and currently with Rachel Brice and Sharon Kihara via The Bellydance Superstars. Moria performs and teaches internationally and is well loved within the bellydance community and beyond.

Au sujet de Moria :
La présence énigmatique de Moria sur scène tient ses origines de la formation technique en danse orientale qu'elle a reçu à San Franciso. Cette formation combine la technique de Suhaila Salimpour, le style de "The Indigo", et la posture de "Fat Chance Bellydance". Inspirée dès son jeune âge par la pratique de la danse orientale de sa mère, l'étude du yoga de son père,et la formation en danse classique et en théâtre qu'elle a reçu dans sa jeunesse, Moria s'est consacrée exclusivement à l'étude de la danse orientale après avoir gradué Magne Cum Laude de l'Université Irvine en Californie. Inspirée de l'esprit de la dance orientale qui permet à la nature gitane et organique de la vie de bouger tel un serpent à travers l'espace, sa fusion personnelle du cirque, du maquillage et des costumes théâtraux apporte grace et élégance à la danse orientale Tribal Fusion. Elle a dansé en collaboration avec Suhaila et Jamilla Salimpour via Bal Anat et The Suhaila Dance Company; avec Ziah Ali via Awalim; et régulièrement avec Rachel Brice et Sharon Kihara via les Bellydance Superstars. Moria danse et enseigne internationalement et elle est très appréciée par toute la communauté de la danse orientale.

MAY 17, 2008
Music Editing Tools for Dancers Workshop

Sunday April 27, 2008
1:30 - 4:30 PM

Dance Oasis, 200 boul. St-Joseph, Hull

Dancer and amateur technology geek Jocelyne Khan offers an afternoon
workshop in using music editing software to enhance the music you use
for performances. These are great skills for professional dancers,
teachers, and dance hobbyists who like to perform.

More information: www.baladi.ca/workshop
819-776-5033

MAY 17&18,2008 ~ MONTREAL
Akiki Productions is proud to present, directly from Lebanon,
Legendary Oriental Dance Diva:
Amani

Workshops & Shows
www.salomestar.com/amanienglish.html
For more information contact Fady Akiki:
(514) 947. 9197 - fadyakiki@hotmail.com

Or Salome:
(514) 222. 9869 - info@salomestar.com

MAY 17, 2008 ~ Montreal
Master Belly Dance & Burlesque Artist
Shifra Soria Tobiasch in performance

Evening Gala Montreal Quebec Canada

for more information please log in :
http://www.salomestar.com/
http://www.transconabiz.com/shifra/index.html

MAY 18, 2008
WEIGHTED VEIL WORKSHOP with Zamira

1:00-3:00 pm
Location: Routhier Community Centre (Page Room) 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa
Parking available off-street. OCTranspo buses #1 and #3 stop within 1-2 minute walk.

In this workshop you will receive instruction on all the techniques and skills required to use weighted veils in your favourite choreography.
From basic movements to complex combinations, incorporating dance movement with the dynamic movement of the veils.
Weighted veils are rapidly becoming the prop of choice for many dancers and troupes wishing to achieve a more dramatic effect in dance or to add a new visual element.

(minimum 5 participants required to run a workshop)
Cost: $25.00 up to 16 May 2008, $30 after. Buy a set of veils in advance and get the workshop for $20 (must register before 16 May 2008)
Payment can be made by cheque to The Veiled Eye or by cash in person (call to arrange) or by sending a Paypal payment to zamira@the veiledeye.com ( add $1 service fee)

For registration and information contact Zamira:
zamira@the veiledeye.com or call 613-797-4068

MAY 24, 2008

The Oasis Studio welcomes you to a night of dance with the Enan Egyptian Dancers and very special guests, including Samia and her group from Montreal. (The quality of her dancing is well known...she was invited to dance at Celine Dion’s wedding!)

There will be a wide variety of performers ranging from traditional Arabic to modern belly dance. Come to Carleton University Theatre, May 24 and see a beautiful display of dance techniques and the best costumes imaginable.

Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling 819-776-5066 or 819-962-2645.

MAY 24&25, 2008 ~ KINGSTON
Hadia Workshop & Show

One of North America's top Oriental Dance Artists!
Hosted by Adishakti
Kingston, ON
Contact Info
Phone:613.888.1988
Email: adishakti@adishaktibellydance.com

Registration is now open! Catch the early bird rates!
www.adishaktiraks.com/events.html

Friday, May 23
Gala Show 8:00pm @ The Octave Theatre
Starring Hadia, the Kingston Egyptian Dance Ensemble, Adishakti, Jocelyne Khan, Any Massicotte, Zahrah, Sabra and many more!

Saturday, May 24
Turkish ROM w/Hadia: 9:30am - 11:30pm & 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Oriental Technique I w/Hadia: 1:45pm - 2:45pm & 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Sunday, May 25
Oriental Technique II w/Hadia : 9:30am - 11:30am
Beledi (Old Quarter, Cairo) w/Denise Enan: 12:15pm - 2:15pm & 3:00 - 5:00pm
*It is highly recommended that you take Oriental I prior to doing Oriental II on Sunday.

MAY 31, 2008~ WINNIPEG

Master Belly Dance & Burlesque Artist
Shifra Soria Tobiasch

presenting Her Choreography
“INTA OMRY “
performance/advance class
May 31 2008
Warehouse Theater Winnipeg Manitoba
Vienna Evening Gala 2 Shaw's
7:00pm – 9:00pm
for more information please e-mail stobiasch@shaw.ca

Tour Egypt! June 2008

Once again, the Enans are leading another exciting trip to Egypt! Join Denise and Ahmed for an Egyptian experience like no other.

June 3-19 for the main tour:
15 days, 5 star, bilingual guides, all the must-see sights!

Choice to stay for the Nile Group Festival:
Classes with Egyptian legends of dance from the Kawmiyya and Reda troupes.

Extension from June 19-July 1:
Desert Oases, Sharm el Sheikh, Nuweiba, St Catherines and more

All the details at www.baladi.ca/tours

or call Ahmed 819-776-5033

JUNE 1, 2008
Sha' Vega Malibu Presents Combinations and Zil Technique Workshop

Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues (at Cumberland)
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Full day fee is $50 in advance, $60 at the door.
Half day fee is $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
What is more stressful? Doing a movement in place, or moving across the dance floor?

Sha' Vega will teach you how to move fluidly and own your dance space with some creative combinations! Sha' Vega will help you overcome that hesitation that all new dancers feel when making the transition from moving in place to actually dancing without the fear of moving! Also included in this workshop is techniques for playing the finger cymbals (zils/sagat). We’ll cover basic patterns, playing techniques, when to play, when NOT to play, playing rolls and triplets.

*This is a beginner/intermediate level workshop. If you have less than 2 years of dance under your hip belt, this workshop may be for you!

Schedule
10:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. - Registration and mini-bazaar
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Creative Combinations
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Bring your own brown bag lunch and watch dance performance videos. Mini bazaar will be open at lunch time.
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Zil techniques, dancing some combinations (learned in the morning) with zils.
Recommendations
Zils (Finger cymbals) (Loaner zils are available on request. First come first serve.)
Dress in layers so you can peel off those layers as you heat up.
Water and Lunch
Dance shoes (if you prefer)
Cash for the mini bazaar!
For additional information, please call or write: sha_vega@hotmail.com 819-281-3307

JUNE 8, 2008 ~ MONTREAL

2008 INDIAN GYPSY/FOLKLORE WORKSHOP SERIES -
“A JOURNEY THROUGH THE LAND OF THE GYPSIES”

continuing 8 June, 24 August, 19 October & 7 December.
By Amrita Choudhury, Montreal.

Explore the vibrant rhythms of the ancient gypsy dances of India! Learn how oriental dance and flamenco dances have been influenced by the beauty, grace and richness of the Indian Gypsy cultures. Beautiful hand gestures (mudras), intricate body movements and rhythmic feet positions, all encompass this joyous, sensual experience!! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to study the true essence and authentic technique of these elusive and timeless dance forms of these amazing and enigmatic “Gypsy” people, and the rich folklore traditions.

Workshop Content:
- Gypsy/ Folklore dance traditions from the provices of Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujrat and Bengal.
- Mudras (hand gestures), feet movements, body movement, turns and various dance steppings.
- Dandiya: Stick Dance from Gujrat
- Bhangra: Folklore dance of Punjab
- Dances with Veils.
- Bollywood Dance Styles

Amrita Choudhury has devoted the past 25 years to the dance and music of India. She began her life journey in dance at the age of four as she studied with her mother who was also a well known dancer in India. She continued her development at the Santiniketan School in India, where she studied the classical/sacred dances as well as the traditional and folkloric/gypsy dances of India for many years. Amrita also has a degree in Anthropology and continues to pursue her research of Anthropology and Dance. One of her personal passions is to explore the relationships between Indian dance and many of its descendant forms such as oriental, flamenco and Eastern European gypsy/folklore dances.

For more info on Amrita: www.ananda-amrita.com
Reservations:
amrita@ananda-amrita.com
514-768-9711

Cost: $90/workshop
Time : 13:30-17:30,
Studio Shamanika, 501 (a) Duluth east, Montreal
Maximum Participants:15, space is very limited!! It is necessary to reserve your place in advance with a deposit.
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2008 PROGRAMME D'ATELIER DE DANSE~ MONTREAL
GITANE & FOLKLORE DE L'INDE

8 Juin, 24 Aout, 19 Octobre & 7 Decembre
Donné par Amrita Choudhury, Montréal.
Explorer les rythmes vibrants des danses anciennes des Gitans de l'Inde! Apprendre que les danses orientale et flamenco ont été influencées par la beauté, la grâce et la richesse de la culture des Gitans originant de l'Inde. Les gestes beaux et signifiants des mains (mudras), les mouvements subtils du corps et les positions des pieds en accord avec les rythmes de la musique, tout contribue à une expérience joyeuse et sensuelle!! Ne pas manquer cette occasion rare d'étudier la vraie essence et la technique authentique de ces formes de danses insaisissables et éternelles énigmatiques que sont les Gitans, ayant appris d'eux et partagée leur vie en Inde.

L'atelier Détaille

- Danse gitane/folklore de la province de Rajasthan, Punjab, Gufrat & Bengal.
- Les Mudra (geste de main), movement des pieds, cercles, & movement de danse.
- Dandiya: Les Danse avec les Batons
- Bhangra: folklore de Punjab
- Danse avec les voiles
- Danse Bollywood

Amrita Choudhury a consacrée les derniers 25 ans de sa vie a la danse et la musique d’Inde. Elle a débuté sa carrière en danse à l’âge de 4 ans en étudiante avec sa mère. Ensuite, elle a continué sa formation dans l’école Santiniketan en Inde, ou elle a étudié les danses classiques/sacrées ainsi que les danses folklorique/gitanes Indiennes pour plusieurs années. Amrita est aussi détentrice d’un diplôme en Anthropologie et depuis plusieurs années elle poursuivre sa recherche de « l’anthropologie de la danse ». Une autre passion personnelle d’Amrita est d’explorer les liaisons entre et le développement de plusieurs formes de danse qui parvienne de la danse Indienne (incluant le flamenco et la danse orientale).

Pour plus info sur Amrita veuillez cliquer ici :
www.ananda-amrita.com
amrita@ananda-amrita.com
514-768-9711
Coût $90
13:30-17:30, Studio Shamanika, Montreal.
L'espace est très limité, s'il vous plaît réserve en avance!!!

Location: Studio Shamanika, Montreal

JUNE 7 & 12, 2008
Two Belly Dance Shows to note!

As all things progress, they have the potential to grow, develop and morph! The following is intended as a pleasant progression in the development of our fabulous Community here in Ottawa. The December Ottawa Centre Class Party at the Bronson Centre was a great success, and the main feedback was that it was too long.

So, how do we deal with it? After a few chats with Julia Watson, we have decided to offer two parties in early June so that all of the fabulous routines/performances and students wanting to perform solos can have a fun chance to come out to dance.

Now - mark your calendars and plan to start the summer season off right!

Jalila's "Welcome to the Dance" Party

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

Doors open at 6:30,
Show starts at 7 p.m.
Ottawa University Alumni Auditorium, 95 University Avenue
Tickets: $5 advance for everyone/$10 at the Door
CONTACT INFO:
jalila@magma.ca
613-567-6675

Halyma's Ottawa Centre Class Party

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Doors open at 6:30,
Show starts at 7 p.m.
Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Avenue
Tickets: $5 advance for everyone/$10 at the Door
CONTACT INFO:
tracey@tav-creations.com
613-241-3397

JULY 6, 2008
DANCING WITH THE ELEMENTS
WITH HALYMA AND MICHELLE HRYNYK

9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
357 Wilmont - Subud, Ottawa, Ontario.

A workshop for women designed to help you fully awaken your Goddess of Dance by implementing the power of the five elements.
Times: 9:30a.m. to 11:30p.m Workshop
11:30p.m. to 12:30p.m. Potluck lunch
12:30p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Workshop
Cost: $65.00 paid registration received by June 11, 2008
$80.00 after June 12, 2008

Limited to 12 pariticpants, please register early to avoid disappointment!

Open to all levels of dancer.

Whether you dance for your own pleasure, are a professional performer or somewhere in between, Dancing With the Elements can help improve your energy, presence and how you feel the dance from within.

The workshop will begin with covering belly dance moves from a variety of cultural sources, breaking them down to their linear and elemental essences.

With the five elements of Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit, participants will be guided in using each in turn to empower and enhance the dance, taking time to explore our individual experiences as we go inside to connect with our inner Goddess of Dance.

The workshop will end with a powerful healing ritual that gives the opportunity to both give and receive the energies accessed during the workshop.

Co-facilitated by Tracey "Halyma" Vibert of Belly Dancing For Fun! and Michelle Hrynyk, Wiccan High Priestess, Reiki Master, healer and trained aromatherapy specialist.

Space is limited - register early!
To Register: contact Tracey for a registration form. Send it along with your payment to the address at the bottom of the form.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me: Tracey at 613-241-3397 or email tracey@tav-creations.com.

JULY 2008 ~MONTREAL
WORKSHOPS WITH HADIA

Montreal Summer Training Programs are filling up very quickly! http://www.hadia.com/professional.htm

The Ultimate Technique Training Week, July 7th to 11th, does not require an audition submission and is open to all students of an intermediate level and above. Admission is on a first come first serve basis and is strictly limited to 30 students.

The Professional Oriental Dance Training begins with our sensational workshop “Making the Most of your Music”, July 12/13th, features many of Montreal’s finest Arabic musicians and authentic traditional instruments. A limited number of registrations will be accepted for those not attending the full Training Program, but preference will be given to students registered in the Technique Week. We will continue the Professional course until Monday, July 21st, with our Soiree Orientale to showcase the workshop participants, on Sunday, July 20th. Please note that DVD auditions are required for acceptance into the Professional Training course and must be received by May 10th and accompanied by your $200 deposit. If you require a later submission date, please contact Hadia immediately at 514 969-2220 or hadia@hadia.com
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Toutes les formations intensives d’été à Montréal se remplissent rapidement !

http://www.hadia.com/professional.htm

La Semaine de la technique ultime du 7 au 11 juillet est ouverte à toutes élèves du niveau intermédiaire à professionnelle. Une audition de DVD/vidéo n’est pas requit, mais vu que le nombre d’élèves est strictement limitée a 30 personnes, on vous conseille de vous inscrire bientôt !

En suite, la formation professionnelle en danse orientale commence avec notre week-end exceptionnel du stage « Maximiser votre Musique » le 12/13 juillet, avec le meilleurs musiciens orientaux du Montréal et leurs instruments traditionnels. Ce stage est compris dans la formation professionnelle mais nous aurons un nombre limité des places supplémentaires disponible, avec préférence aux participants de la semaine de Technique Ultime. Nous continuerons la formation professionnelle jusqu’au 21 juillet, avec notre Soirée Orientale le dimanche, 20 juillet a fin de présenter notre danseuses (stagiaires) magnifiques qui viennent des 4 coins du monde.

Veuillez noter que les auditions de DVD/vidéo pour la formation professionnelle, ainsi que le dépôt de $200, devraient être reçus avant le 10 mai. Si vous anticipez un délai, svp de contacter Hadia directement a 514 969-2220 ou hadia@hadia.com

JULY 19, 2008~ MADOC, ONTARIO
BELLY DANCING BASICS with Halyma

This afternoon workshop will focus on exploring the basics of belly dancing with an emphasis on connecting to the spiritual side of belly dance through movements and finding one’s natural rhythm. Some drumming and dancing will be explored and played with.

Open to dancers of all levels; some dance experience will help. Come dressed in comfortable clothes / dance wear.

Mini Bazaar to follow workshop. Cash and Credit card payments will be accepted for purchases.

For more info about the workshop content:
email halyma@bellydancingforfun. com
For background info on Halyma:
http://www.bellydancingforfun.com

Location: North of Belleville on Hwy 62, approx 20 minutes from Belleville. We are right off the hwy at #12980, Madoc ( stone & log cabin)
Cost: $35.00

To register, contact Debbie Richardson

Email: wildblueyonder@sympatico.ca
Phone:613-473-1725
Website: http://www.thewildblueyondercabin.com

JULY 19 & 20, 2008 ~MONTREAL
Eastern dance workshop with Petite Jamilla and Sonïa of Bellydance superstars. Monitoring the large oriental dance competitions.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Saturday
DOUBLE VEIL AND SPINNING WITH PETITE JAMILLA
Teaching her 7 techniques to double veil in addition to spinning pointers, Petite Jamilla uses
Visualization and meditation methods to relax the body and focus the mind on spinning through which
she found her own spiritual connection.

DRUM SOLO WITH SONÏA
Sonia will drill essential technique to various Arabic rhythms, and breakdown combinations with an
emphasis in ballet movement and Egyptian styles. She will focus on postures and fluid transitions.

Sunday
EGYPTIAN WITH SONÏA
Sonia will drill essential technique and breakdown combinations with an emphasis in ballet movement
and Egyptian styles. She will focus on postures and fluid transitions.

TROUPE CHOREOGRAPHY WITH PETITE JAMILLA
This workshop offers a drum solo choreography for a troupe to learn and perform. Entire troupes are encouraged, but a minimum of 3 representatives from each troupe should be present to learn the multi-layers of formations and choreography. Solo performers are not to be excluded; as they will learn 1 of the 3 formation and layer options in order to perform it on their own. This is a fun modern dance and jazz infused piece with earthy elements and multiple rhythm changes. (another troupe choreography available is "Caba Ribal" style: a mixture of Cabaret and Folkloric-Tribal movements based on improvisational techniques for solo sections designed within the group piece.)

110$ for 2 Workshops (One Day) or 180$ for 4 Workshops (Both Days)

Atelier de danse orientale avec Petite Jamilla et Sonïa des Bellydance superstars. Suivi du grand concours de danse orientale.

DESCRIPTION DES ATELIERS:
Samedi AM- Petite Jamilla

DOUBLE VOILE ET LES TOURS-Petite Jamilla enseignera ses 7 techniques de double voile en plus du focus pour les tours, elle utilise des méthodes de visualisation et la méditation pour relaxer le corps et l'esprit afin de se concentrer sur le chemin à travers lequel elle a trouvé sa propre connexion spirituelle.

PM Sonïa
Drum Solo: Sonia va creuser l'essentiel de la technique à travers les divers rythmes arabes, et le passage entre les combinaisons avec un accent particulier sur le ballet et le mouvement égyptien des styles. Elle sera axée sur la posture et les transitions fluides.

Dimanche AM- Sonïa
Egypte:
Sonia va creuser la technique indispensable et un enchainement de combinaisons avec un accent particulier sur le ballet et le style des mouvements égyptiens. Elle sera axée sur la posture et les transitions fluides.

PM- Petite Jamilla
TROUPE CHORÉGRAPHIE: â€¨ Cet atelier offre un « drum » solo chorégraphié pour une troupe à apprendre et à accomplir. Toute la troupe est encouragé à venir, mais un minimum de 3 représentants de chaque troupe devrait être présent pour apprendre les multi-formations de la chorégraphie. Les artistes solo ne sont pas à exclure, car elles apprendront 1 formation et les 3 multi-formations afin de réaliser l'ensemble elles-mêmes. Il s'agit d'une danse moderne amusante avec une influence jazz, des éléments terriens avec de multiples changements de rythmes.

110$ pour 2 Ateliers (un jour) ou 180$ pour 4 Ateliers (2 jours)

Soraya
www.sorayadanse.com

Inscriptions: Kristoff 450-759-3797

kristoff@kristoffbellydance.com

JULY 24 to 27, 2008
Nathalie Lebel's Un Air de Vacances 4 day Oriental Dance Workshop in Ottawa

Nathalie Lebel's English version of her popular 4-day intensive Oriental Dance workshop comes to Ottawa this summer for the third consecutive year.

Benefit from Nathalie's superb technical excellence and warm presence. Immerse yourself in dance technique, choreography, yoga, relaxation & stretching in a large air conditioned dance studio.

Be sure to mark your calendars.

Details are below.

July 24 to 27, 2007
Walter Baker Sports Centre, Room 205,
100 Malvern Drive, Nepean
$365 plus GST and includes 25 hours of instruction, 4 lunches and 3 dinners, Friday's Arabian Night event
and a DVD of the choreographies taught.

To hold your spot send a $50 deposit made out to:
Mouvance
820 rue George
Sherbrooke, Quebec
J1H 1L4

Flyer will be available soon. For more info contact:
julie(AT)ottawabellydance.com or call (613) 254-8469
(replace the (AT) with @)
www.ottawabellydance.com

SPRING CLASSES:

Jalilah's Spring session

May 8 to June 26
at Denise Enan's Studio Oasis 200 St Joseph in Hull!
The Beginner Class is on Thursdays from 6-7 8 weeks costs $85
The Advanced Class is also on Thursdays from 7:15-8:45
8 weeks $100
We will be working on an oriental choreography with a veil entrance to the music piece “Tales of the Sahara” see a review of the CD in Gilded Serpent:
http://www.gildedserpent.com/art38/AminaJalilah6.htm
Another theme this session will be improvising to “Baladi” style music!

A great plus point to coming to Studio Oasis is we have classes everyday so If you have to miss your class you can make it up by coming any other day! Don't be deterred by going to Hull! The studio is located just minutes from downtown Ottawa!
to register: contact Denise and Ahmed (819) 7765033 www.baladi.ca
or Jalilah (613)2288215 www.piranha.de/jalilah

BEGINNER CLASSES WITH BAHIYA

Dovercourt Community Center
Starting Tuesday May 6th, to June 24th
from 7:00 to 8:00 pm

Contact BRENDA/BAHIYA AT 613 727-9987 or brendastocker@rogers.com

SPRING CLASSES~ HUNTINGDON, QUEBEC

Location: Huntingdon Academy (now called the Heritage School because the St.Joseph School is combined with the Academy and changed the name.)

Saturday morning at 9a.m. to 10 a.m.
10 weeks session
Contact:
Deborah
peidebbie@yahoo.ca

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

MAY 6-20, 2008
OTTAWA FASHION WEEK

We are proud to announce that Ottawa Fashion Week tickets are now on
sale! There are two types of tickets available:

1- Festival Passes for $30 which provide access to shows and night events for the duration of the festival

2- Day Passes for $20 which provide access to the shows and night event on the given day

Tickets may be purchased:
- Online at www.ottawafashionweek.ca through a secure online payment
OR
- In Person through cash payments on given days

Ticket sales and Bracelet pick-up location is:
CIMA Inc.
391 Bank Street (2nd floor)
Ottawa ON
K2P 1Y3

Timings are as follows:
Tuesday May 6th 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Monday May 12th 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Friday May 16th 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday May 20th 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Please note seating will be limited and is contingent on arrival basis.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any further inquiries.

Thank you,

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Samar Rashid
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Director, Administrative Co-ordination Panel
Canadian International Modeling Agency
613.262.5994
samarrashid@cimaonline.ca
www.cimaonline.ca__

JUNE 6, 2008

Join us for a special evening!
Enjoy the traditional sounds of a 18 piece Big Band with saxes, bones, trumpets, and a swinging rhythm section. Imagine a few friends, a vintage ballroom and a verandah overlooking the water of the Ottawa River.
The NEW MOON in JUNE – BIG BAND DANCE featuring Stan Clark & The CAPITAL SWING, Friday June 6 (Doors at 8pm – Cash Bar), New Edinburgh Club Boathouse, 501 Rockcliffe Parkway (parking at Tennis Cresc, on Southside of Pkway), advance tickets $12, cash at door $15, http://www.nccb.ca/swing_band01.html.

Thanks and hope to see you there,
Roxanne Standefer
Capital Swing Band

SEEKING HENNA ARTISTS!

We are looking for some Henna artist for Canada day. Do you know someone who does henna and do they like to do some henna work on that day? Can you please pass this email to your other friends

It will be really appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Seema
If you are interested, please email: seema@studio-12.com

TEACHER LISTINGS

Contact Teacher directly about drop ins and private lessons:

TRACEY/HALYMA

- Byward Market Area and Old Ottawa South
613-214-3397
Halyma@bellydancingforfun.com
www.bellydancingforfun.com

JALILAH

- Nepean and Hull
(613)228 8215
jalilah@rogers.com

ZAMIRA

- Orleans
zamira@theveiledeye.com
http://www.theveiledeye.com
Phone: 613-797-4068

JULIE TIERNEY

- Nepean, Almonte and Kanata
613-254-8469
julie@ottawabellydance.com
www.ottawabellydance.com

NIKITA

- Westboro, Nepean and Ottawa South
web: WWW.NNBB.CA
email: nikita@nnbb.ca

SHA' VEGA Malibu

- Orléans, Centertown, Nepean and South Keys.
sha_vega@hotmail.com
http://lablanchepoterie.com/otherstuff.htm

ANNA & SAFIYA

- Byward Market
Arts Court, 2 Daly Avenue, Studio B
Wednesday evenings: Classes are on-going, so join anytime!
Contact Safiya at safiyadancer@yahoo.com, or Anna at (613) 978-5886

LOIS

- Sandy Hill
info: http://www.fusesite.com/gratitude/

MAYA NAIM

- New Edinburgh
info: www.mayanaim.com
Phone: 613-744-6119

ZENA

- Ottawa Centre, Renfrew

Email: zena555@rogers.com

ROXANE

- Westboro
Dancing Phoenix Studios
email: dancingphoenixes@yahoo.ca
phone: (613) 866-4664

Shadia

http://dancewithalana.com/schedule.htm
or call Alana at # 613-233-3456

Christine Palmer

Teaches at the Y on Argyle
613-513-3108.

LESLIE

- Tribal Fusion Classes!

Leslie at 613-296-2810
email oceanfiretribalATgmailDOTcom
Info and updates: http://tribes.tribe.net/shakti

Dance Oasis / Oasis de la danse

- HULL
200 St Joseph Blvd, Hull

Classes of all levels every evening of the week and daytime during weekends.
See full schedule at www.studiooasis.ca
Drop-ins welcome!

Studio 58/60

-HULL
phone # (819) 777-1768.

Studio de Danse Danielle

- AYLMER/HULL
with Maria Kaur V.
Belly dance (all levels) and Bollywood dance (bharatanatyam and bhangra)
www.studiodanielle.com

Shakira's Belly Dance Fitness

- KEMPTVILLE
200 Sanders Street, Lower Level (drop-ins welcome)
613-258-4753
www.magma.ca/~shakira

BodySmooth

- CORNWALL AND ALEXANDRIA, ONTARIO
Sandra (Sa'diyah) Cordeiro
613-938-8905
www.bodysmooth.ca

JAMILAH

- PEMBROKE, RENFREW, COBDEN AND EGANVILLE
ALSO: introductoryTribal fusion with Milana
613-628-2904
www.valleybellydance.com

Kalila's School of Bellydance

- BANCROFT
Ongoing Weekly lessons
Ph: 613-332-9075 for more information or
email: iksbd@hotmail.com

Haft Vadi Bellydance Studio

- KITCHENER
email: dharlene@haftvadi.com
phone: 519-569-7139 ext. 1
web: http://haftvadi.com/

Jannah

- MILTON, KITCHENER
519.569-1432
www.jannahdancer.info

Bellydancing with Nyssa

~ PETERBOROUGH, ON
Nyssa_Bellydance@hotmail.com

Hadia

~Montreal, International
Intermediate and advanced level classes
Teacher certification, workshops
hadia@hadia.com
http://www.hadia.com/classes.htm

Amrita Choudhury

~ MONTREAL
Indian Classical/Sacred & Gypsy/Folk Dance
www.ananda-amrita.com
amrita@ananda-amrita.com
View Nritya Yoga (Yoga of Dance) Instructional DVD Clip http://ananda-amrita.com.hosting.domaindirect.com/video_test.htm

Deborah

~ HUNTINGDON, QUEBEC
Location: Huntingdon Academy (now called the Heritage School because the St.Joseph School is combined with the Academy and changed the name.)
EMAIL: peidebbie@yahoo.ca

Fun with the Doumbek

Arabic-style drumming courses with Zahra Haddad
Registration & information: Rosemary 298-0788
Private instruction: Available on request

ANJALI

Indian Temple Dance Beginners Classes
Wednesdays 8-9 pm 6 classes $150.
Learn a dance.
www.culturalhorizons.ca

OMEDA - the Ontario Middle Eastern Dance Association

Click on "Teacher Directory" for more listings!
http://www.omeda.ca

SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES/BUSINESS LISTINGS:

TAV CREATIONS:

Specializing in bridal wear and custom designed dance costumes.
Halyma's Belly Dance Lessons on DVD

- available in local stores:
http://ww.tav-creations.com/dvd
Number One: Absolute Basics for Absolute Beginners;
Number Two: Basic Moves That Move You
http://www.tav-creations.com

JOCELYNE KHAN:

Costumes, videos and other goodies of interest to dancers for sale on her website at www.jocelynekhan.com/shop.htm
(credit cards accepted through Paypal!).

Zamira's Flying Veils by Gailene Green at The Veiled Eye:

- you've seen them in action, now you can have your own pair of these beautifully dynamic custom made weighted veils. Your fabric or fabric chosen for you to suit your costume.

Also available: custom veils of all types and costuming. And a small selection of Black gymnastic/dance slippers!

By appointment only in the Byward Market.
e-mail: zamira@theveiledeye.com
http://www.theveiledeye.com
Phone: 613-686-7511
Mobile: 613-797-4068

CREATIVE CLOTHING BY ROXANE:

Ready-made costumes for lessons or recitals as well as the custom designed outfits.Tribal Belts and accessories now available!
By appointment in Bell's Corners - off the 416
Website: http://www.creativeclothingbyroxane.com
phone (613)726-9067.

JULIE TIERNEY:

Hip Scarves, zills, Silk and Chiffon Veils, Egyptian skirts for sale.
website: http://www.ottawabellydance.com
phone:254-8469

ANALAE - Unique Designs for Unique Performers

Specializing in highly textured, one of a kind accessories such as one- and two-piece yarn fringe belts, hair falls, and other costuming.
Custom orders encouraged!
Website:http://www.dance.analae.ca
email:analae@gmail.com

HAND-PAINTED SILK VEILS

by artist Karen Jennings
5mm / 8mm rectangular and 8mm half-circle habotai silk veils now available.
Commissions accepted in the Ottawa area
Website: http://www.karenjennings.ca
Phone: 613-599-2737

Dance Oasis/Oasis de la danse:

Now has costumes and practice set for sale on the boutique page of the website.
Even more great stuff is available at the studio - new shipment of SharifWear just in from New York!
Full costumes, hip scarves, and jewellery imported direct from Egypt.
By appointment at Dance Oasis, 200 St. Joseph Blvd, Hull.
Website: http:// www.studiooasis.ca
Phone: 819 -776-5033

NIKITA NOUWAR BELLYDANCE BOUTIQUE:

eastern influence clothing, sterling silver jewelry, tribal pieces, fringe for costumes
email: nikita@nnbb.ca
website: http://www.importsbynikita.com

SHIBORI BOREALIS:

Hand-dyed textile art on silk veils
http://shiboriborealis.com

AKAD DIFFUSION:

STORE CLOSING - COME IN FOR GREAT PRICES

eastern furniture, dance costumes, beads and sequins, hip scarves and swords
address: 240 Sparks, basement level
phone: 613-234-0688

BELLY DANCE SUPPLY

NEW SHIPMENT!!
We would like to introduce ourselves as Canada’s leading manufacturer and distributor of Belly Dance supplies.
At Belly Dance Supply, we tailor to your specific needs, and since we oversee manufacturing, we also offer the best possible price. Custom orders are available to accommodate any need.
We will supply you regularly direct from Canada or India depending on your needs.
With Belly Dance Supply, we guarantee fulfillments of costumes, hip scarves, veils, jewellery and all other Belly Dance related items for your organization and students.

For additional information and photo samples, please see our website at
HTTP://www.bellydancesupply.net

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Mike Sharda (President)
Erin Thomas ( G . M.)
belly-dance-supply-india@hotmail.com
belly-dance-supply-canada@hotmail.com

TAROT CARD READINGS

Guidance from divination can often set your mind at ease and give you a sense of direction.
Sha' Vega (she of the Tarot Tent seen at Halyma's Dancers' Bazaar) has been reading Tarot cards since 1987.
Have a private reading with Sha' Vega in your home or hers, or book a Tarot Card Party with your friends.
For more information and a price list, please contact Lisa-Marie/Sha' Vega at sha_vegaAThotmailDOTcom or by calling 819-281-3307.

STUDIO 12 ESTHETICS:

Total 12 years of experience in providing Esthetics services. Expertise in Eyebrow Threading, Professional Airbrush Make-up, Bridal Mehendi, Airbrush Tanning and Hair up-do's.
Ask about a Spa Party on your special day!!!
Phone: (613) 745-3418
Web site : http://www.studio-12.com
Email: info@studio-12.com

AZIZ COMPANY:

India Importers with clothing, hip scarves, jewelry, chain belts, veils and more.
365 Bank Street at Gilmour
phone: 613 234-4630

SILKY TOUCH:

Fabrics, some jewelry, some belts
393 Cooper Street (at Bank Street)New and bigger location with a whole new look!
(613) 231-4249

"Cleopatra's Secrets"

old White Rose Mall on Robertson road off Moodie

Kiosks:

Cashmere Haven - Rideau Centre, and St, Laurent Malls

STUDIO 58-60

Close to St-Joseph Blvd. and the Casino.
Looking for a room to teach or practice?
Space available for rent.
For information: Chantal Cyr (819) 777-1768

TAV Creations Specializing in Custom Designed Garments since 1988

Email: tracey@tav-creations.com or Phone: 613-241-3397

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