Good morning,

Over the past month or so, we’ve been having some major website issues with my main website and I cannot begin to express how frustrating it has been, so I won’t go there.  This past week brought a busy trade show weekend and personal family issues without a lot of spare time to deal with web problems

For everyone who has subscribed to receive the Dancer’s News in their email, I am strongly suggesting that you sign up to receive the posts from this website – there is a sign up option in the upper left corner of the blogpage – take advantage and while WordPress does occasionally have problems too, you’ll be able to continue to get the news in your email easily.

I have spent the past two hours setting up a new Online version of the Dancers’ News as a Page here on my blog.

You can find it here: http://halyma.com/dancers-news-for-belly-dancers/

Please check it out to see the new titbits , the updates to the Spring Classes and more.

I have to head off for a day at the Go Green Expo, otherwise you would have received the regular updates only version of the news today.

Hoping that next week will bring about some easy changes to the system for us all – in the meantime, please have patience with me as I try this new way!

Thanks,

Tracey/Halyma

To see this as a website, click here . Also find more Events, Teacher Directory, Shopping Opportunities, and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections online

Good morning,

Change your clocks!

Enjoy the rain as it washes away the last vestiges of sad crusty snow!

And check out some of the new tidbits that have been sent it – including the beginnings of the Spring Classes!

Tracey/Halyma

Sunday, March 14

DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER -UPDATE EDITION

2010 EVENTS

March 21, 2010
Fun with Cane/Stick and Zills with Isaden

Location: 172 Guigues St., Ottawa

Routhier Community Center

2nd Floor Room Page

Time: 1-4 pm

Learn basic cane/stick movements and basic zills. Then learn how to combine the two props together for fun and challenge in some movement combinations.

Cost: $30

If you don’t have a cane/stick and/or zills please let me know. I will have some spares available for the day.

Email Isaden_dances@rogers.com for more details and to register.

MARCH 20, 2010 ~ Montreal
Ateliers et Spectacle
Les Tywalline célèbrent : Shem En’Nassim

www.tywalline.com

Spectacle : Samedi 20 mars 2010

Invitées : Bouchra, Simona et Zafirah
Ouverture des portes 19h, spectacle 19h30

Les billets sont en vente sur le réseau admission au coût de 20$ pour les adultes et 15$ pour les enfants de moins de 12 ans (plus frais de transaction) à l’adresse www.admission.com. Les billets non vendus seront disponibles à la porte au prix unique de 30$.

Ateliers, Samedi 20 mars 2010

Khadija vous invite à découvrir les couleurs de l’Afrique du Nord avec le Shaabi marocain et le Fazzani tunisien. Profitez de cette opportunité pour ressentir la chaleur et palper les tonalités si proches et si différentes des danses nord africaines.

Qui dit voile dit légèreté, nuage, rêve, émotion, beauté, grâce; avec Fouzia vous aurez tout en un. Vous explorerez une sensation voluptueuse! Fouzia vous apprendra à aimer votre voile et, croyez-le, il vous rendra la pareille. Toi, oui je m’adresse à toi qui veut atteindre ce summum de la sensualité! Fouzia t’apprendra comment ton voile et toi pouvez vous exprimer dans la joie, avec beaucoup d’émoi. Elle te donnera tous les atouts afin vous fassiez un tout.

Vous êtes chaudement conviés à Raqs El Hawary, pour découvrir cet esprit de bienvenue dont est comblé chaque Égyptien. Devez-vous absolument être invité pour aller au mariage de la fille ou du fils de votre voisin, qu’il soit mitoyen, sur la rue en face ou sur la ruelle? Joignez-vous à Khadija pour connaître la réponse et pour comprendre cette danse purement égyptienne à l’état brut.

Pour télécharger le formulaire d’inscription : http://tywalline.com/docs/Formulaire_inscription.pdf

Tarif : 75.00$

Lieu : Collège de Maisonneuve, 3800 rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal, Qc, H1X 2A2 (métro Joliette et métro Pie-IX), Stationnement disponible
Spectacle : Salle Sylvain-Lelièvre
Ateliers : Palestre, entrée située au 2701, rue Nicolet (métro Joliette)

MARCH 31, 2010

Chris Gasci Workshop

An instructional & fun-filled evening of Middle Eastern drumming with Chris from California, multi-instrumentalist & drummer extraordinaire, well-known to Ottawa dancers & drummers from past workshops.  Chris will entertain, inform & challenge all levels of players to take a leap forward in drumming & technique.  Bring your own doumbek & a stool or cushion to sit on.  A few loaner drums available on request when registering.

When:  Wednesday, March 31st,  7 – 9 pm

Where: 301 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, 3rd Floor

Cost:    $45 early-bird registration by March 23;  $55 later or at the door

Cash or cheques only, payable to Rosemary Corfield, 42 Putman Ave., Ottawa, ON  K1M 1Z3

Additional info: zahra_haddad@hotmail.com or call 613-298-0788

APRIL 10…SPRING FLING/HAFLA FUNDRAISER

ALL BELLY DANCE ENTHUSIASTS WELCOME!!

BOLLYWOOD FANS AND DANCERS ARE WELCOME TOO!!

Food will be served from 8:30 pm till close!

Everyone is invited to dance: soloists, groups, troupes, bunches….out-of-towners are welcome too!

Tickets available by calling/emailing Catharine, dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com

or through PayPal by contacting Tracey – tracey@tav-creations.com

Spread the word – forward the flyer to your friends!

APRIL 18,2010
GENUINE ROMA DANCE WORKSHOP WITH LYNETTE HARPER (from British Columbia)

(Genuine Turkish/Gypsy style)

Lynette is a master level instructor and has spent many years studying, dancing and teaching this beautiful dance form!

12 to 2 pm, Sunday, at Oasis Studio, Hull
$35 in advance

Spaces available at Oasis Studio, 819-776-5033 and from Catharine – dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com

Workshop is already filling up quickly, so please contact us soon.
Open to all levels…but some dance experience required!

JULY 3-4, 2010~Montreal
The One and Only Mira Betz

will be in Montreal the week end of July 3-4th!

Absolutely unique as a dancer and teacher, Mira is a must see. Read more about here here :www.miramania.com

She will be with us for 9 hours of intimate teaching (max 25 people) and a show on july 2nd.

At first, we will only accept registration for the full week end. Individual workshops will be open for registration only if they don’t sell out. We want to create a group energy that grows through the week end.

For 9 hours of workshops: 230 $
Registrations and workshop description at www.matjacob.com

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

DANCES OF INDIA: by Amrita Choudhury

MONTREAL

1–Classical/Sacred Dance(Odissi) 20 March(1:30-4:30)
Classical dance video: http://www.ananda-amrita.com/classical-dance.htm

2–Gypsy/folk/BOLLYWOOD Dance:17 April(1-3:30)

– 17 April Gypsy/Bollywood – Choreography combining workshops 1 & 2

Gypsy video: www.ananda-amrita.com/gypsy-folk-bollywood-workshop.htm
Bollywood video: http://www.ananda-amrita.com/bollywood-bhangra.htm

3–Yoga of Dance- The Joy of Shakti! 23, 24 et 25 April a 3 day retreat at L’Ermitage Centre de Retraite http://www.ermitage.ca/index.html

Video: www.ananda-amrita.com/video_test.htm

Reservation: www.ananda-amrita.com 514-768-9711 a_choud@hotmail.com

MARCH 20, 21, 2010
TAV Creations/Eco-TAV at the Ottawa Go Green Expo

New products along with the growingly popular Eco-TAV Napkins and Pouches!

Saturday, March 20 10:00 AM to 6 p.m.
Sunday March 21, 2010 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

1015 Bank Street -Lansdowne Park, Aberdeen Pavilion, Ottawa, Ontario.

Free admission!

” This exciting, 2 day event features over 180 exhibitors, all dedicated to providing information, products and services that can help you live a greener lifestyle! With everything from home and garden ideas, eco-friendly food and clothing, transportation options, organic food and cooking, to guest speakers and interactive displays the Ottawa Go Green Expo offers many simple ways of going green and helping our environment!

Make a day of it; bring your friends and family and learn to “Go Green”.

April 9-10, 2010
The Goddess Revealed

ANJALI and Company featuring Basia Gowing

The Goddess Revealed

Mixed Media: Indian Classical Dance, Video, Images Music Text

April 9-10

7.30 pm

Arts Court Theatre, Ottawa

$25, $22 info tickets 613 564 7240

Classical Indian Temple and Court Dances

Mixed Media Dance-Theatre – Performed in front of Video and Images from Hindu Temples, sculptures and miniature paintings throughout India

Journey back in time to savour the classical arts of Ancient India through their temple dances and sacred spaces. The unfolding of tradition, history and imagination is assisted by stunning imagery and poignant narration.

première: Dance meets Yoga with BASIA GOING of Adishesh Yoga

SPRING CLASSES

TRACEY/HALYMA – Byward Market Area and Old Ottawa South

OLD OTTAWA SOUTH area ( Near the May Fair theatre)

260 Sunnyside – call 613 247-4946 to register in person or go online to http://www.oldottawasouth.ca

Tuesdays – start April 6

Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. – ($63/ 8weeks)

Level 2 – 7:30pm.-8:30pm. – ($63/8 weeks)

(No Class on May 18th ) – These classes take place in the Hopewell School( Bank and Sunnyside/Hopewell), north gym, but you register at the community centre – online is easiest.

BYWARD MARKET AREA

172 Guigues – call 613 244-4470 to register or online through the City of Ottawa and follow the “how to register” instructions on the sidebar.

Mondays- start April 26:

Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( $45/6 weeks) course code:434367

Level 2 -7:30pm.-8:30pm. ( $45/6 weeks) course code:434406

Thursdays – start April 29:

Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( $ 45/ 6 weeks) course code:434373

Level 2+ – 7:30pm.-8:30pm.( $45/6 weeks) course code:434422

* Level 2+, also called “creative Intermediate”, will focus on more personal development as a dancer/performer

General info about classes: www.bellydancingforfun.com

Zamira’s Classes

**New SPRING 2010 class schedule**

*Belly Dance for Adults and Teens all levels*

A Beginner-Intermediate Belly Dance class with an emphasis on flexibility, muscle isolation and increasing muscle strength and grace. To run this class a minimum of 6 students is required.

Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM
Mar 24 – May 26, 2010: 10 one hour classes $110

Drop-in fee $12 cash per class – no registration necessary. Try a class any time.

Classes take place at Makin’ Moves Dance Studio:
1196 Bank Street at Ossington Avenue Old Ottawa South

For registration and information contact Zamira:
zamira@theveiledeye.com
613-797-4068

Jalilah’s Spring 2010 Sessions:

RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa

Belly Dance for Fitness a fast paced cardio class using only Middle Eastern dance movements! Perfect for both beginners to learn the basic Middle Eastern Movement repertoire and for intermediate dancers to improve stamina and technique! Mondays 10:30-11:30 a.m. at RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive or Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Rideau tennis Club 1 Donald Street April 12-June 23 2010-03-10 Price: Free for Life Fit Members $89 for RA members $114 for non-members

To register contact the RA Centre Tel (613) 7335100 www.racentre.com

Greta Leemings Studio of Dance 1460 Merivale Road, Ottawa

Intermediate a fun mixture of technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, improvisation and more! Tuesdays 11-12:15 March 30 to June 15 2010 $156

To register contact Jalilah (613)2288215 jalilah@rogers.com

Denise Enan’s Studio Oasis 200 St. Joseph, Hull

Beginner 5:30-6:30 p.m. Learn the basic Middle Eastern Movement repertoire and get a fun and healthy workout ! $85 for 8 weeks

Intermediate 6:30-7:30 a fun mixture of technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, improvisation and more! $85 for 8 weeks

Advanced 7:30-9:00 in addition to technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, and improvisation also musicality, learning how to create your own choreography and improvise all by yourself! Good for dancers who have been dancing a while and would like a challenge! $100 for 8 weeks

The new session started March 3 however you can join any time and missed classes will be pro-rated!

To register contact Oasis Studio (819) 7765033 (819)9622645 www.baladi.ca

Classes with Zeevah

Cabaret Style Belly Dancing for Beginners/ Belly Dance Basics

Beginners will learn enough basic steps and veil movement for a complete choreography. The style taught is American Cabaret belly dance which allows for freedom in the interpretation of movement. Perfect for beginners. Wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or flat dance shoes.

Spring Dates 2010 8 Weeks $66/person + GST
St. Patrick’s HS Tues 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Start Apr 20 (24028)

ON LINE www.winterconnections.com
Click on General Interest Courses to view program and to
sign up for a course. Login ID and PIN numbers are required for use of our online registration system. If you do not have an account but wish to create one please send your request for a login ID and pin number along with the student’s full name, home phone, work phone, home mailing address, and return email address to Continuing.Ed@ottawacatholicschools.ca.

To visit the main website, click here .

A HUGE THANKS  to everyone who participate in yesterday’s Ottawa Dancer’s Bazaar!

Monday is Women’s Day – And I just found out about an event happening in centre town on Monday afternoon – not sure I can attend -but if you are planning to go, there is a reporter looking to do some interviews – details are in the Not Quite Belly Dance section below.

Read on for the fabulous going on this spring – and can you believe enrolment for spring classes start this week?!?  Teachers send in any details –click here for my April classes

Okay – have a great week,

Tracey/Halyma

Sunday, March 7

DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – BLOG EDITION

2010 EVENTS

Sunday, March 14, 2010

WEIGHTED VEIL WORKSHOP with Zamira
SOLD OUT

Anyone interested in attending this workshop who has not yet registered, please contact Zamira. With enough interest another date can be added in early to mid April.

MARCH 15-19, 2010

JANNAH DANCE CENTRE- KITCHENER

Youth Dance Camp – never a dull moment $150 – Jannah

Jennifer (Jannah)
to Dance is Paradise!
www.jannahdancer.info 519.569-1432
Jannahdancer Dance Centre….a Positive Place to Be!

MARCH 21, 2010

Fun with Cane/Stick and Zills with Isaden

Location: Routhier Community Center 2nd Floor Room Page (172 Guigues St., Ottawa)

Time: 1-4 pm
Maximum Spaces Available: 12

Learn basic cane/stick movements and basic zills. Then learn how to combine the two props together for fun and challenge in some movement combinations.

Cost: $30 after March 7

Email Isaden_dances@rogers.com for more details and to register.

APRIL 10, 2010

SPRING FLING/HAFLA FUNDRAISER

ONLY ONE MONTH AWAY – ALL BELLY DANCE ENTHUSIASTS WELCOME!!

BOLLYWOOD FANS AND DANCERS ARE WELCOME TOO!!

The party will be at the Legion hall at the corner of McLaren and Kent (lots of parking).

The doors (and the bar) open at 7 pm. The party starts at 8 pm. Food will be served from 8:30 pm till close!

Everyone is invited to dance: soloists, groups, troupes, bunches….out-of-towners are welcome too!

Be sure you bring your music on a CD…not a CD-R or MP3

Lots of open dance floor time….we might even get the guys up again!

Tickets are $25 in advance….$30 at the door. Available by calling/emailing Catharine, dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com

or through PayPal by contacting Tracey – tracey@tav-creations.com

Don’t forget our great prizes, DVDs, the bar…so bring along some cash!! It all goes back to our community!

(Sheraton Centre weekend in Toronto, Gladstone Theatre stage tickets, dance belt….and lots more!)

We will once again be partying and raising funds for great causes.

(Distress Centre, Bereaved Families)

APRIL 18,2010

GENUINE ROMA DANCE WORKSHOP WITH LYNETTE HARPER (from British Columbia)

(Genuine Turkish/Gypsy style)

Lynette is a master level instructor and has spent many years studying, dancing and teaching this beautiful dance form!

12 to 2 pm, Sunday, at Oasis Studio, Hull

$35 in advance

Spaces available at Oasis Studio, 819-776-503 and from Catharine – dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com

Workshop is already filling up quickly, so please contact us soon.

Open to all levels…but some dance experience required!

APRIL 21-25, 2010 TORONTO

International Belly dance Conference

http://www.bellydanceconference.com/2010/index.php

MAY 2, 2010

Fluidity and Slow Movements Workshop with Jalilah

Jalilah will teach you how to move gracefully and to connect your arms, hip circles, infinity loops (figure 8s) and undulations together into a beautiful seamless flow!

This workshop is accessible and beneficial to all levels of dancers from beginner to professional levels.

Sunday, May 2nd, 11:00 a. m. to 1:00 p.m.
Nepean Creative Arts Centre, 35 Stafford Rd., Nepean (Bells Corners)

To register contact julieDOTtierneyATsympatico.ca for the registration form or if you are on docod you can download the flyer from.
Cost: $35 if received by April 23, $45 thereafter. No refunds.

MAY 8, 2010
West End Bazaar

LOCATION: OUR LADY of PEACE Catholic School at 3877 Richmond Road, Bell’s Corners.

There are still a few booths available for vendors: to sell your costumes (new or used), music, instruments, accessories and jewellery and services for our belly dance and Tribal community.

This bazaar is once again a fundraiser for the Women’s Shelter in Iqaluit, Nunavut. We will have two raffles and will accept donations.

The booths are $30. Reserve soon if you want an electrical site, as there are fewer of those available. For more information and for reservations, contact Roxane at: roxwinATsympaticoDOTca.

MAY 30 – JUNE 15, 2010

EGYPT TOUR

Travel in Egypt with Denise and Ahmed Enan!

Details of the next tour now available on their website: http://www.baladi.ca/tours/

Nobody, but nobody can bring you the years of first-hand knowledge and
experience with authentic Egyptian dance! Denise and Ahmed will share
entertaining stories of their time with the Firqa Kaoumeia (National Dance
Troupe of Egypt) and life growing up in Egypt. Without missing any of the
tourist must-sees, we allow special time for dancers to go costume shopping,
take optional dance lessons, and outings to see dancers performing.

Call Ahmed for more details 819-776-5033.

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

MARCH 8, 2010

WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION- DANCE FOR FREEDOM

Dance at 245 METCALFE ST
1:00-3:00 PM
Now, it is 31 years that Dance is banned in Iran,
Now, it is 31 years that Government of Iran tries to eliminate women’s presence in Society.
Now it is 31 years that women’s right is ignored by This Regime.
WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION
KHORSHID KHANOOM Dance Group of Montreal Invites all the WOMEN & MEN to Dance In Front of Iranian Embassy 245 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa
* Monday March 8 1:00 – 3:00 pm
*put on your* beautiful & colorful costume
Did you check our web?
www.khorshidkhanoomdance.com

NOTE:

If you are planning to attend and are able to speak with a reporter about this, I was contacted by the following woman and she would love to hear from you:

Hello,

I’m a third year journalism student at Carleton and I’m producing a radio report on the dance in celebration of International Women’s Day that is going on outside of the Iranian Embassy on Monday,.

I was wondering if you’re going or if any dancers you know are going. If so, I’d like to request an interview with you either Sunday (anytime) or Monday morning (my report is due at noon).

Thanks for your time, I hope to hear back soon.

Brittany

Features Editor, the Charlatan

613-324-4962 (personal)

613-520-6680 (newsroom)

DANCES OF INDIA: by Amrita Choudhury

MONTREAL

1–Classical/Sacred Dance(Odissi) 20 March(1:30-4:30)

Classical dance video: http://www.ananda-amrita.com/classical-dance.htm

2–Gypsy/folk/BOLLYWOOD Dance:13 March&17 April(1-3:30)

– 13 March Gypsy/Bollywood – Expression & Grace in Indian Dance : Workshop #2

– 17 April Gypsy/Bollywood – Choreography combining workshops 1 & 2

Gypsy video: www.ananda-amrita.com/gypsy-folk-bollywood-workshop.htm

Bollywood video: http://www.ananda-amrita.com/bollywood-bhangra.htm

3–Yoga of Dance- The Joy of Shakti! 23, 24 et 25 April a 3 day retreat at L’Ermitage Centre de Retraite http://www.ermitage.ca/index.html

Video: www.ananda-amrita.com/video_test.htm

Reservation: www.ananda-amrita.com 514-768-9711 a_choud@hotmail.com

MARCH 20, 21, 2010

TAV Creations/Eco-TAV at the Ottawa Go Green Expo

Saturday, March 20 10:00 AM to 6 p.m.
Sunday March 21, 2010 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Where:
1015 Bank Street – Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, Ontario. Aberdeen Pavillion

Website:
http://www.ottawagogreenexpo.com/

Come check out TAV Creations and Eco-TAV at the Ottawa Go Green Expo.
New products along with the growingly popular Eco-TAV Napkins and Pouches!

Lansdowne Park,
Free admission!

“The Ottawa Go Green Expo is the first of it’s kind in Ottawa! This exciting, 2 day event features over 180 exhibitors, all dedicated to providing information, products and services that can help you live a greener lifestyle! With everything from home and garden ideas, eco-friendly food and clothing, transportation options, organic food and cooking, to guest speakers and interactive displays the Ottawa Go Green Expo offers many simple ways of going green and helping our environment!

Make a day of it; bring your friends and family and learn to “Go Green”.

APRIL 24, 2010

TAV Creations/Eco-TAV at the Ottawa Eco-Fair

Saturday, April 24, 2010

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

2451 Riverside Drive, RA Centre, Ottawa, Ontario.

Website:
http://www.ottawaecofair.ca/

Come check out TAV Creations and Eco-TAV at the Ottawa Eco-Fair at the RA Centre, Ottawa.

New products along with the growingly popular Eco-TAV Napkins and Pouches!

“The Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair brings together community environmental groups, up-and-coming new small business ventures as well as large companies and all levels of government, to promote to the public a range of innovative new products, exciting services and appealing volunteer programs. ”

MAY 1 and 2, 2010

TAV Creations/Eco-TAV at the National Women Show

Saturday, May 1 10:00 AM to 6 p.m.
Sunday May 2, 2010 10:00 AM to 5 p.m.
Where:
1015 Bank Street – Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, Ontario.

Website:
http://www.nationalwomenshow.com

TAV Creations and Belly Dancing For Fun is pleased to once again be participating in Ottawa’s National Women Show.

Begun in 2003, TAV Creations has been a part of this weekend of information, demos, fashion, fitness and much more since the beginning.

Featuring information on custom sewing, examples of some of my recent designs, and products available for sale, our booth will be along the wall just past the fitness area!

Extra special sales events will include Halmya’s Belly Dance DVD’s , Eco-TAV Blossom Bags and so much more!

Cash and credit card sales accepted!

Come out and enjoy a day of adventure in exploring all of those great things women love so much – and be sure to stop by to say hi!

See their website for the Ottawa Spring National Women’s Show for full details of the weekend!