Okay, so I’ve been dancing all weekend – and I am not done yet! It’s exciting, nerve wracking, pretty, sparkly, hot, cold, a full roller coaster ride of emotions and it’s part of who I am!
Yesterday, we cheered on the walkers at the Weekend to End Cancer for our 4th year !
The BDFF gang from Saturday at the Weekend to End Cancer 2010
I am very blessed to have so many wonderful dancers open to the idea of coming out, hanging out, doing some fun dancing for our fans and sharing the joy!
Did I say Fans, yes I did!
It has now been established that we are asked about in advance – ” will the belly dancers be here?”, and have been told by numerous participants that we are the best part of the walk! While I know they are exaggerating about us being “the best” part of the walk – due to dehydration and hunger no doubt 🙂 – it is still nice to hear!
Thanks to our motorcycle buddy with whom we get a group shot with every year!
More dancing…
Last night I had the pleasure of dancing with Shade at the Indo-Carribean Cultural Event – and I don’t have any pics up yet, cause I came home and crashed! But the evening was great fun and we were joined by the lovely Chandrika – who has been a busy dancer/singer/superstar in her own right!
Head over to see the Teacher Directory, Shopping Opportunities, and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections!
GOOD MORNING!
Loads of new tidbits in the news this week and a few reminders as usual! See you at some of the fun coming up this June!
Tracey/Halyma
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATE EDITION
2010 EVENTS
June 5/6 , 2010 Art in the Park – Belly Dancers Welcome
Noon to 4 p.m.
Routines welcome: soloists/Groups
Bring your music! Contact Gee Gee for details – 613-731-0815
JUNE 5, 2010 Indo-Caribbean Cultural Celebration featuring Halyma and the Belly Dancing for Fun Dancers
JUNE 6, 2010~MONTREAL Spectacle de danse d’Ethereal Tribal
Ethereal Tribal et ses élèves vous invite à venir passer une soirée à
la saveur des mille et une nuits. Un moment pour découvrir la danse de
l’orient en fusion avec leurs inspirations d’aujourd’hui.
Ethereal
Tribal and their students invite you to an evening of intoxicating
oriental fusion dance, in the spirit of the 1001 nights.
Bellydance with Anna & Safiya at the Carnival of Cultures!
Saturday June 12 (4:00 – 5:00 pm)
Sunday June 13th (6:00 – 7:00 pm)
Marion Dewar Plaza (corner of Laurier and Elgin)
Come enjoy live and colourful performances presented by hundreds of local and out-of-town artists.
For weekend passes please contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com
or visit www.carnivalofcultures.com also check out the details for Bollywood For Fun’s performances below in the “Not Quite Belly Dance Section”
12 et 13 juin 2010 – Quebec FesTribal de Québec 2010 Tribale Kabbale
JUNE 13 , 2010 Saidi : Cane & Choreography Workshop with Chantal Dos Santos in Toronto
When: Sunday June 13th, 2010 from 11:00am-3:30pm
Where: Martha Hicks School of Ballet – 2384 Yonge St. 2nd floor, Studio B
(West side of Yonge, North of Eglinton)
Pricing: $55 on or before June 1st / $65 after June 1st
To register contact Caliana: 416-821-4381 or calianadances@gmail.com
Description:
Work on your existing skills and gain new ones! This multi-level workshop
offers the opportunity to polish your cane skills to the tune of the earthy
Saidi rhythm. In the first half of the workshop, students will drill the use
of the cane from the basics and beyond, including balancing, flipping and
catching. In the second half, we will work on a 2 1/2 minute choreography, which can be performed as is or built on to fill the full 5 minute song. Students will be provided with a CD of both the edited and the full length version of the song.
Straight canes are necessary for this workshop. Please indicate when registering whether you will be bringing your own straight cane or will need to borrow one.
There will be a 30 minute lunch.
*BIO:*
Chantal Dos Santos is a dance artist from Canada, currently based in
Germany. Chantal’s dance studies include Egyptian and Turkish style Oriental Dance, Contemporary, Creative Movement theories and various Roma dances. She has studied with many notable instructors including Hadia, Roula Said, Nourhan Sharif, Ranya Renee, Lesya Starr and Katjusha Kozubek. Chantal is also a certified Oriental Dance instructor through Hadia’s Middle Eastern Dance Teacher Training Program. Chantal continuously seeks out cultural experience and opportunities to explore endless possibilities of expression through the study of world dances.
www.cdsmovement.com
*inspire movement…*
JUNE 24 to JULY 29, 2010 FREE SUMMER PRACTICE EVENINGS
Thursday evenings of dance – come out and play
Where: 172 Guigues – Routhier Community Centre, 2nd floor
When: 6:30 to 8:30p.m.
What: Two hours in an air conditioned room with mirrors to play as you wish!
There with a cd player and music. Feel free to bring your own music too, or just take advantage of space and a safe fun atmosphere to test drive those belly dance moves you learned through the winter and spring!
Drop in anytime during the two hours to play, practice, and socialize.
Join us for a fun night out to get some exercise, to practice for upcoming performances, or try those props you have learned through the year and have nowhere to practice them!
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS – Beginner through professional!
Please note: this is not a class – but you’ll learn new stuff by watching and playing.
August 6 – 8th 2010 ~Mississauga, Ontario Fifi Abdo First Time to Canada! Also featuring Khaled Mahmoud of Cairo!
2 days of workshops. Saturday night gala starring Fifi Abdo!
Delta Meadowvale Resort & Conference Centre, Mississauga
Whole Weekend Package includes four 3-hour workshops
(12 hours of training) and Friday & Saturday night shows!
Only $399 before July 25th
Single workshops
$150 per workshop for Fifi Abdo.
$80 per workshop for Khaled Mahmoud.
Friday show
$25 in adv., $30 at door.
Saturday Gala
$125 advance
$150 at door.
Don’t miss your chance to study with the Egyptian legend Fifi Abdo along with Khaled Mahmoud for the first time in Canada! Six hours of workshops each day! PLUS Saturday night Gala starring Fifi Abdo performing with live band!
Saturday Oriental workshop. Sunday Tabla Solo. Saturday Gala starring Fifi Abdo! With live band Layali El Sharq!
Click here for more details: http://www.littleegypt.com/fifi.htm
SUMMER CLASSES
Zamira’s Summer Classes
New SUMMER 2010 classes CONTINUE
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
June 2 – July 28, 2010: block of 6 consecutive classes $66
Drop-in fee $12 cash per class – no registration necessary
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
CardioBellydance at the Arts Court with Anna and Safiya
– 1 night only! June 2nd (6:30 – 7:30 pm)
Due to studio renovations, Anna & Safiya will be holding their CardioBellydance course on Wednesday June 2nd at Arts court (2 Daly Avenue Studio B)
If you are downtown and care to come dance with us, all levels of bellydancers are welcome to join in the sweat-infused fun!
Contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com , or visit www.annabellydance.ca/classes
(Starting again on Wednesday June 23rd, CardioBellydance continues all summer long at Capital City Dance (1309 Carling Ave, Westgate Mall), 6:30 – 7:30 pm)
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
JUNE 10-13,2010 Ontario Womyn’s Drum Camp 2010
Thursday – Sunday
Come Join the Fun!
Whatever your interest, there will be something for you!
Our talented teachers will offer you their very best as they share their knowledge and the rhythms of the Earth.
Check out the details online:
http://www.drumcamps.ca/
JUNE 11-13, 2010 Carnival of Cultures
Bollywood for Fun will proudly be participating in the the 2010 Carnival of Cultures!
WE NOW HAVE WEEKEND PASSES AVAILABLE AT $12 each! Email us info@bollywoodforfun.ca and get yours!
Carnival of Cultures is Ottawa’s unique international folkloric festival that brings to life music, song and dance of countries from the four corners of the globe each June.
June 11, 12, 13, 2010
Marion Dewar Plaza (Formerly Festival Plaza)
Corner of Laurier and Elgin
Bollywood For Fun shows: Join us for the parade to kick off the festivities from 6 p.m. onwards!
Friday, June 11, between 9 and 10 p.m. Saturday, June 12, between 2 and 3 pm.
JUNE 13, 2010
TAKE THE LEAD SHOW
Bollywood For Fun will be part of the variety of talent performing in support of this great cause…
JUNE 27, 2010 Can’t Stop the Serenity 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Mayfair Theatre
1074 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K1S 3X3
(613) 730-6552
What is Can’t Stop the Serenity?
Can’t Stop the Serenity is a charity event supporting Equality Now and iSisters Technology Mentoring. We are screening the sci-fi film “Serenity”, and “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.”
ABOUT THE CHARITIES:
Equality Now is an international organization which documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support their efforts to stop these human rights abuses.
iSisters Technology Mentoring is a local charity that connects women in need with technology through mentoring. iSisters increases economic earning potential and independence for women in poverty in Ottawa who are unemployed, have limited education and depend on government services for basic needs.
ABOUT THE FILMS:
Serenity (film starts at 1 PM)
Called “the best science fiction film ever” by science fiction author and legend, Orson Scott
Card, it’s hard not to like Joss Whedon’s shiny space western. Indeed, watch the film that rose from the ashes of the celebrated Fox television show, Firefly, and you’ll soon see why this movie garnered IGN’s 2005 Best Sci-Fi and Best Story awards, as well as topping numerous fan polls.
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (film starts at 3:20 PM)
A classic short film showcasing the writing talents of the Whedon family (and Maurissa Tancharoen) as well as the acting and singing abilities of none other than Neil Patrick Harris(Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, How I Met Your Mother), Felicia Day (The Guild, Dollhouse) and Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Slither). You will laugh and cry in this amazingmusical about an up-and-coming supervillain, his nemesis and his one true love.
To purchase tickets ($12 in advance, $15 after June 20th) or to make a donation please visit http://www.ottawabrowncoats.ca
Relaxing on the futon now over 24 hours later, it’s still a fresh buzz at having performed as part of the Museum of Nature’s Grand re-opening in Ottawa, on Saturday May 22.
The opportunity came as a result of another local group passing on it, due to their own busy schedule, and sending the contact info my way. When I called to find out more about this “parade” I was totally excited to realize what it was.
We have a friend on the board for the Museum of Nature and were able to get a preview last year of some of the new exhibits and are huge fans. So to be able to be a part of the event, it’s a big deal!
The parade organizer, Winnie, was great and while there were some minor last minute adjustments that had to be made for our outdoor stage performance, due to the enormous crowd out front, it all worked out great.
We had no way to get to the stage, so we had to abscond a volunteer who was very helpful at herding us as well as the Chinese dragon dancers – but we seemed to lose them along the way to the stage. I can still see our snaky line of sticks up in the air as we were led through the crowded museum foyer to the outside – it was really great that we had our sticks to keep track of each other!
Our music system was sad – and that was my bad. But we’ll work out something better for any future outdoor events. Even so, we managed to find the rhythm of the marching band behind us and another group in front of us to alternate between following. I think we had 4 fairly steady sill players dancing along, so we did what we could to keep us some danceable rhythms!
The weather was perfect parade weather. Slightly overcast, with a few sprinkles of rain to keep us cool, and loads of folks to cheer us on! And the photo ops were hysterical! And great for our egos!
So, major thanks to the lovely ladies who were available to join me on the latest adventures of Ottawa’s Belly Dancing For Fun!
BTW – the Banner was actually from the time we were in the Help Santa Toy Parade a few years back! Very cool to use it in a parade again!
UPDATE:
And apparently we made it onto the news that night! Check it out while it’s online HERE
And from @wtl:
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The accomplished Aswan Folkloric Dance Troupe of Egypt will travel to the capital city of Canada to participate in the 2010 Canadian Tulip Festival that celebrates the tulip as a symbol of International Friendship.
They will bring their Ud, tabla, and tar to accompany the various songs, intricate patterns of hand-clapping and foot-stomping that are spectacular to watch.
Nubian folk dances of Aswan are performed on everyday and special occasions such as marriage and nuptial ceremonies, harvesting, community functions and merry-making. The Aswan folk dance troupe manifests these themes of folk life in very entertaining performances.
Don’t miss the Nubian Tahtib (stick dancing) – and the Gha Wazi and the El Tahtip, two famed folk dances of Aswan that are enjoyable to watch.
Visitors to the Commissioner’s Park will have the opportunity to dance with the performers as they will be mingling and inviting spectators to take part.
The Aswan Folkloric Dance Troupe shows have the following time slots at the parks.
Major’s Hill park
May 21 12:00 – 1:00 pm
May 22 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
May 23 1:00pm – 2:00 pm
May 24 11:30 pm – 12:30 pm
Commissioner’s Park
May 21 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
May 23 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
May 24 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
For more information contact the Press Office of the Embassy of Egypt.
Counsellor Elsayed Elhady, Director, Press Office
Telephone: 613-563-1248
Email: egyptian.embassy@rogers.com
May 22, 2010
Ottawa’s Belly Dancing For Fun dancers At Museum of Nature Grand Reopening
Join us as we do our best to represent Ottawa’s diverse belly dance community with a variety of costumes and dances!
Grand Reopening Weekend Celebrations Ceremonial Parade and Official Unveiling Ceremony
• 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.- Ceremonial Parade
Led by the town crier, enjoy marching bands, multicultural performers, historical figures, museums from coast to coast, community partners, celebrities and much, much more! Parade route: Starting at Ottawa City Hall (Lisgar Street), along Lisgar to Metcalfe Street, to McLeod Street, to museum main entrance.
• 11:30 a.m. to noon – Official Unveiling Ceremony
To commemorate the official reopening of the museum, a ribbon cutting will take place at the main entrance with a blessing from Algonquin Elder William Commanda.
Performances featuring
the Oasis students and teachers,
the Enan Egyptian Troupe, and
special guest dancer Amelia from MontrealCarleton University theatre
Tickets only $10
Contact Denise or Ahmed, or your Oasis teacher, for tickets
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.
May 30, 2010
Canadian marathon race day – belly dancers welcome!
8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Freestyle Bellydance with Gee Robinson et al – contact Gee Gee for more details:
613-731-0815
MAY 30, 2010 – Montreal
Bellydance Superstars workshops: Sabah and Sabrina Fox
9h30 à 13h30 (incluant une courte pause): Atelier danse orientale avec Sabah
14h30 à 18h30 (incluant une courte pause): Atelier tribal-fusion avec Sabrina Fox
L’atelier se donne dans la palestre des miroirs (bloc sportif).
Dance class studio = Palestre des miroirs
About Sabah: http://www.bellydancesuperstars.com/sabah/
Description de l’atelier de Sabah: Warda
Atelier entier consacré à la musique d’une des chanteuses favorites de Sabah: Warda! La classe sera composée d’un échauffement, d’une partie technique et de combinaisons qui mises ensemble formeront une courte chorégraphie dansée sur de la musique faisant partie du répertoire de Warda.
L’atelier est ouvert et conçu pour tous les niveaux.
Sabah workshop description: Warda
Come learn a full workshop dedicated to one of Sabah ’s favorite singers to dance to – Warda!
This is an open level class.
The class will be broken down into warm-up, technique, and combinations that lead into a short choreography all using Warda’s extensive repertory of music.
Description de l’atelier de Sabrina Fox: Atash Maya style Dark and Sexy Choreography ~ Combos
Chorégraphie gothique et sombre ~ combos pour vos performances non-traditionnelles. Chorégraphie composée de 3 combos pour danser de façon stylisée en improvisation.
Atash Maya (troupe de Sabrina Fox) est connu pour son style ”edgy and sexually powerful”.
Cette chorégraphie, vous ne voudrez pas la ramener à la maison à vos parents, mais vos fans et vos amis du ”dark side” l’adoreront.
La chorégraphie sera de niveau avancée incluant une parite au sol, une descente lente à partir de la position debout, des techniques de superposition de mouvements lentes et rapides et des tours rapides.
Les danseuses de tous les niveaux sont bienvenues, mais les débutantes devront s’allouer du temps d’observation avant d’essayer les techniques.
Sabrina Fox workshop description:
Atash Maya style Dark and Sexy Choreography ~ Combos
Dark gothic stylized choreography ~ combos for your not so traditional performances. A choreography that is broken down into 3 combos for Improvisational stylized belly dance.
Atash Maya has been known for their edgy and sexually powerful style. This choreography you may not want to bring home to your parents, but your friends and fans on the dark side will love it, you can wear your vampire teeth with this one :)=.
This is an advanced choreography including floorwork, a slow drop from standing, layered techniques both fast and slow, and fast spot turns. All Level dancers are welcome to attend, but beginners please allow yourself time to journal and observe techniques before trying if needed.
Prix pour un atelier/1 workshop only (4 heures):
• 85$
Prix pour les 2 ateliers/ both workshops (8 heures):
• 150$
Pour réserver votre place, vous devez effectuer le paiement directement sur le site/For registration, you should buy your place direclty on the website:
www.boutique.anichka.ca
Les paiement disponibles sur le site sont:
• Paypal
• Accès D (before May 25th only)
• Dépôt dans mon compte bancaire/ Deposit into my ban accourt
• Argent comptant (sur rendez-vous en boutique)/Cash (at boutique on appointent)
Thank you,
Anichka
www.boutique.anichka.ca
June 5/6 , 2010
Art in the Park – Belly Dancers Welcome
Noon to 4 p.m.
Routines welcome: soloists/Groups
Bring your music! Contact Gee Gee for details – 613-731-0815
July 16, 2010
Zafirah of Montreal in Ottawa
Friday, 16 July 2010
Topkapi Turkish Restaurant, 484, rue Preston Street
Veuillez faire vos réservations dès maintenant en téléphonant au 613-230-8828.
We need 20 people to reserve in order for this event to take place.
Nous avons besoins de 20 réservations pour continuer avec l’évément.
JULY 17-18, 2010
OTTAWA WORKSHOP AND GALA WITH ZAFIRAH OF MONTREAL
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
May 18-19, 2010
Classical Classes at Ottawa U
Anushya Vijayaraghevan, student at the University of Ottawa and head coordinator for the South Asian Alliance Dance Team will be running some classical indian dance (bharathanatyam) workshops in order to raise money for the team.
Each class will be 3 hours long and will be $15 per class. Here are the details:
Classical Workshops:
Tuesday, May 18th——————-5:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, May 19th—————5:30pm-8:30pm
***Specials:
Mix and match any of our Bollywood and/or Classical classes and get the following rates:
If you do 3 classes: $35
Group rate for 3 people per class: $35
****Groups rates will be available upon request (Must be a group of 5+ people)
The workshops will be taking place at the Ottawa U campus in the University Centre, 2nd floor, room 205.
Contact Anushya at: avijay90 at gmail dot com
May 15 and 16, 2010
Ottawa Sound Healing Conference
St. Paul’s University
223 Main Street, Ottawa (across from the Green Door)
Be sure to check out the amazing line up of performances, workshops and talks at this year’s 2nd Annual Ottawa Sound Healing Conference!
We are also asking for you to help us launch a full promotion by sending out this latest announcement to your email lists. Your support and co-creative assistance is important to the success of the 2nd Annual Ottawa Sound Healing Conference; the more people are informed about this weekend, the more ears and hearts we may touch!
The Ottawa Sound Healing Conference Team
May 16, 2010
Sister Bazaar
187 Holmwood Ave, apt 2, Ottawa
2 PM- 7 PM
Unique Hand-Crafted clothes and accessories from India
Contact Andree at 613-234-5599
www.sisterbazaar.com
May 16, 2010
Ukrainian Male Chorus from Edmonton along with Suzirya Ukrainian Dance group from Calgary are going to be performing “Kateryna” based on the literary work of Taras Shevchenko.
2 pm, Sunday, May 16, 2010
Centre Pointe Theatre
101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, ON
Tickets: $40 dollars
MAY 27,2010
Full Moon Drum and Dance Circle
Thursday, May 27, 2010
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Maki House Community Centre
19 Leeming Drive (just west of Bayshore)
Weather permitting, we will be in the park behind the community centre otherwise, we will be inside.
Bring your own hand drums, shakers, bells and other percussion instruments. There will be some shakers for people to use if they don’t have anything of their own.
There will be an optional meditation at the end of the circle for those wishing to stay.
Please RSVP to julieDOTtierneyATsympaticoDOTca.
May 29, 2010
8th annual Asian Heritage Month Gala Concert
May 29, 2010 8th annual Asian Heritage Month Gala Concert
Saturday, 7:30pm
Location: Theatre, Canadian Museum of Civilization.
The Gala Concert showcases the artistic talents of ten acts from across the pan-Asian spectrum.
Details online: www.AsianHeritageMonth.net
Call for A Way to Women’s Wellness 2011 ArtBra Submissions
As founder of A Way to Women’s Wellness, Inc., I began the non-profit foundation in 2003, when I began to invite friends to create embellished bras. The term ArtBra was born and we continue to create ArtBras for our annual WTWW ArtBra calendar and exhibitions. 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of the ArtBra calendars are donated to different breast cancer centres.
Our group also designs a crazy quilt every year, which we donate to a breast cancer centre.
This year the WTWW ArtBra Exhibit will appear at the Houston Quilt Festival and at national conferences of the American Sewing Guild and Embroidery Guild of America.
This year’s deadline for ArtBra entries is June 5th. Bras should arrive at the Ribbon Smyth Studio no later than June 5th to be considered for inclusion in the 2011 ArtBra Calendar. Area photographers and quilt book editors will select the 2011 Calendar ArtBras. All bras submitted will appear at this year’s exhibitions. Complete submission guidelines may be downloaded at www.artbra.org
There is a gallery featuring the latest ArtBra arrivals.
For additional information please contact Victoria Brown at info@artbra.org
SPRING CLASSES Starting soon
CORNWALL BellyDance classes: 6 week session.
Wednesday evenings from 7p to 8:15p at General Vanier school on Cumberland(upstairs in the mezz – dance studio)
Session runs from May 19 to June 23rd
This is open to those who have no experience as well as returning students
We will be doing drills and small combinations (but mostly drills! lol)
This will mean working on the mid section of the body as well as the hips and all the great gooey areas women should have and we’ll have having so much fun doing it!!
Price is only $85 (taxes included)
You do need to preregister by Wednesday May 12th (so one week from tonight). You can drop me a note here to confirm you’re attendance.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Hey Kids [” kids” is a positive term, reminding us to laugh and play – or act like a baby goat… your choice!]
So, I’ve been going for a morning walk every day – practically- since late January/early February and it’s been amazing. Some mornings are tougher – cold mornings after a warm spell are killer – it just feels out of order! I’ve also had a cold the past week so each morning has been a bit slower, but I am still getting out there.
I’ve had a lot going on lately, a lot of changes, a lot of decisions and stuff to process and think about. The walks help me work out some of the stressful angry talk that should never be said out loud, but I can rant in my head and release it that way.
My walks last about an hour, and the first 10 minutes is often spent thinking, coffee,coffee,coffee… Then after I’ve left Bridgehead, I eat while I walk and start getting my pace set up by the time the last few dribbles of coffee are drained from my travel mug. The next 20 minutes or so are the ranting time, organizing time, and general rehashing of whatever has been allowed to wreak havoc of my life that week/previous day or whenever!
After that, I usually hit the park nearby – either on my side of the river or the other side, depending on the route I have chosen for that morning. When the sun shines, like today, it sparkles and dances on the surface of the river and brings me to that happy place. And finally, I have a little while of really and truly living in the moment and seeing the beauty all around me.
I wanted to share this today as many of my friends are also dealing with a lot in their lives, and well, if this note helps you remember to find your happy place for at least 10 minutes in your busy day, then YAY…
Okay, that’s obviously pretty condensed and not sharing a lot of details, but just for the fun of it – here’s a clip from our celebration of World Belly Dance Day at the West End Bazaar!
Have you ever wanted to take Belly dance classes? What about Bollywood Classes?
Well, now you can do both at once!
Join me for BellyWood with Halyma starting September 2010!
Don’t miss the Nubian Tahtib (stick dancing) – and the Gha Wazi and the El Tahtip, two famed folk dances of Aswan that are enjoyable to watch.
Visitors to the Commissioner’s Park will have the opportunity to dance with the performers as they will be mingling and inviting spectators to take part.
Major’s Hill park
May 21 12:00 – 1:00 pm
May 22 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
May 23 1:00pm – 2:00 pm
May 24 11:30 pm – 12:30 pm
Commissioner’s Park
May 21 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
May 23 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
May 24 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Email: egyptian.embassy@rogers.com
MAY 22, 2010
Studios OASIS de la danse annual recital
Performances featuring
the Oasis students and teachers,
the Enan Egyptian Troupe, and
special guest dancer Amelia from MontrealCarleton University theatre
Tickets only $10
Contact Denise or Ahmed, or your Oasis teacher, for tickets
Nobody, but nobody can bring you the years of first-hand knowledge and
experience with authentic Egyptian dance! Denise and Ahmed will share
entertaining stories of their time with the Firqa Kaoumeia (National Dance
Troupe of Egypt) and life growing up in Egypt. Without missing any of the
tourist must-sees, we allow special time for dancers to go costume shopping,
take optional dance lessons, and outings to see dancers performing.
Call Ahmed for more details 819-776-5033.
May 30, 2010
Canadian marathon race day – belly dancers welcome!
8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Freestyle Bellydance with Gee Robinson et al – contact Gee Gee for more details:
613-731-0815
MAY 30, 2010 – Montreal
Bellydance Superstars workshops: Sabah and Sabrina Fox
9h30 à 13h30: Atelier danse orientale avec Sabah
14h30 à 18h30 : Atelier tribal-fusion avec Sabrina Fox
Prix pour les 2 ateliers/ both workshops (8 heures):
• 130$ avant le 14 mai/ before May 14
• 150$ après le 14 mai/ after May 14
Pour réserver votre place, vous devez effectuer le paiement directement sur le site/For registration, you should buy your place direclty on the website:
Bring your music! Contact Gee Gee for details – 613-731-0815
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
MAY 9, 2010
Mother’s Day Fortune-Telling with Rainbow Totem Beads by Dot Iskra
Location
Twist of Fate Gift Emporium, 633 Somerset West, Chinatown Ottawa
Description:
A wonderful celebration of Mother’s Day with Fortune-telling, Artisan jewellery, fine art and furniture display. Jasmine tea and fortune-cookies served. A chance to get Mom a unique present from a far corner of the world from a Twist of Fate Gift Emporium’s collection of beautiful and rare shiny things.
Twist of Fate Emporium is a fair-trade emporium run by Miss Mika, who travelled all over the world to find rare handcrafted items to bring to Ottawa to share. Mika has lovely shiny things such as miniature jade sculptures of the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, semi-precious stone eggs, window hangings, and beautiful linen and silk purses.
The fortune-telling readings are most unique in that Fortune-Telling with Rainbow Totem Beads is a new,form of divination using the energies of glass beads in the colours of the Rainbow Chakra system, as well as various symbolic animal totems and beads from Aboriginal, Asian and Old World European cultures. A past, present and future reading is given.
Cost: Fortune Readings start at $5 for 5 minutes.
The first 5 minutes of the reading are free if you come in with a Fortune-Telling with Rainbow Totem Beads Coupon. Coupon is available directly from Dot Iskra and/or also from posters for this event hanging at Umi Cafe, on Somerset West St in Chinatown.
Contact information for more details:
Phone; Dot Iskra 613-627-6562 dotjewels2@gmail.com for Fortune-telling and hand-made artisan Rainbow Totem Bead jewellery,
Mika at “Twist of Fate” Emporium, 613-233-3283
May 11-19, 2010
Bollywood/Classical Classes at Ottawa U
Anushya Vijayaraghevan, student at the University of Ottawa and head coordinator for the South Asian Alliance Dance Team will be running some bollywood and classical indian dance (bharathanatyam) workshops in order to raise money for the team.
Each class will be 3 hours long and will be $15 per class. Here are the details:
Bollywood Workshops:
Tuesday, May 11th——————-5:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday May 12th—————-5:30pm-8:30pm
Classical Workshops:
Saturday, May 15th——————5:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, May 18th——————-5:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, May 19th—————5:30pm-8:30pm
***Specials:
Mix and match any of our Bollywood and/or Classical classes and get the following rates:
If you do 3 classes: $35
Group rate for 3 people per class: $35
****Groups rates will be available upon request (Must be a group of 5+ people)
The workshops will be taking place at the Ottawa U campus in the University Centre, 2nd floor, room 205.
Contact Anushya at: avijay90 at gmail dot com
May 15 and 16, 2010
Ottawa Sound Healing Conference
St. Paul’s University
223 Main Street, Ottawa (across from the Green Door)
Be sure to check out the amazing line up of performances, workshops and talks at this year’s 2nd Annual Ottawa Sound Healing Conference!
We are also asking for you to help us launch a full promotion by sending out this latest announcement to your email lists. Your support and co-creative assistance is important to the success of the 2nd Annual Ottawa Sound Healing Conference; the more people are informed about this weekend, the more ears and hearts we may touch!
The Ottawa Sound Healing Conference Team
May 16, 2010
Sister Bazaar
187 Holmwood Ave, apt 2, Ottawa
2 PM- 7 PM
Unique Hand-Crafted clothes and accessories from India
Contact Andree at 613-234-5599
www.sisterbazaar.com
May 16, 2010
Ukrainian Male Chorus from Edmonton along with Suzirya Ukrainian Dance group from Calgary are going to be performing “Kateryna” based on the literary work of Taras Shevchenko.
2 pm, Sunday, May 16, 2010
Centre Pointe Theatre
101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, ON
Tickets: $40 dollars
MAY 27,2010
Full Moon Drum and Dance Circle
Thursday, May 27, 2010
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Maki House Community Centre
19 Leeming Drive (just west of Bayshore)
Weather permitting, we will be in the park behind the community centre otherwise, we will be inside.
Bring your own hand drums, shakers, bells and other percussion instruments. There will be some shakers for people to use if they don’t have anything of their own.
There will be an optional meditation at the end of the circle for those wishing to stay.
Please RSVP to julieDOTtierneyATsympaticoDOTca.
SPRING CLASSES Starting soon
CORNWALL BellyDance classes: 6 week session.
Wednesday evenings from 7p to 8:15p at General Vanier school on Cumberland(upstairs in the mezz – dance studio)
Session runs from May 19 to June 23rd
This is open to those who have no experience as well as returning students
We will be doing drills and small combinations (but mostly drills! lol)
This will mean working on the mid section of the body as well as the hips and all the great gooey areas women should have and we’ll have having so much fun doing it!!
Price is only $85 (taxes included)
You do need to preregister by Wednesday May 12th (so one week from tonight). You can drop me a note here to confirm you’re attendance.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
Feel free to go to the main page to get your full info including all of those classes you can still join even though they’ve already begun! Great seeing some familiar faces at the Women’s Show yesterday – hope to see some after the Hike for Hospice !
Happy Dancing!
Tracey/Halyma
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER
2010 EVENTS
MAY 8, 2010
West End Bazaar
This is a bazaar fundraiser for the women’s shelter known as Qimaavik, in Iqaluit, Nunavut. These ladies need help for supplies, utilities and security at the only shelter in the entire Territory.
25 vendors will be offering their wares, from Belly dance and Tribal costumes and accessories to food and Artists. Here is the list:
Creative Clothing by Roxane: costumes
TAV Creations and Eco-TAV: costumes and Eco-friendly bags!
Shibori Borealis: hand painted silk veils
Zamira: costumes and weighted veils
Zena: accessories for dance
Hollywood Music Centre: CDs and DVDs
Patricia Zaid and Bahiya: costumes and dance accessories
Boutique Baladi Ruby: coin belts, accessories, costumes
Nassim Naturals: natural make-up
Rain Kazymerchyk: from Gallery6: silver jewellery
Wendy Stevenson: from Gallery6: photographer
Carol Pillar: from Gallery6: watercolour artist
Tara Heft: glass jewellery
Margaret Toner: gemstone beaded jewellery
Tarot by Lisa-Marie
Curves Gym
Carolyn Penney: jewellery
Margaret Cape: jewellery
Divine Image: dance teacher
Janet Brown: A More Beautiful You esthetician
Joan Jesion: BeautiControl beauty products
Aloette products ptresented by RoseMarie Keogh
Sylvie the Incredible Pastry chef
Belly Dance Supplies
Venue:
OUR LADY of PEACE Catholic School
3877 Richmond Road
Ottawa (Bell’s Corners), ON, K2H 5C1
Canada
The accomplished Aswan Folkloric Dance Troupe of Egypt will travel to the capital city of Canada to participate in the 2010 Canadian Tulip Festival that celebrates the tulip as a symbol of International Friendship.
Come and enjoy its performances that depict the great heritage of the Aswan region at Major’s Hill Park and Commissioner’s Park from May 21 to May 24.
They will bring their Ud, tabla, and tar to accompany the various songs, intricate patterns of hand-clapping and foot-stomping that are spectacular to watch.
Nubian folk dances of Aswan are performed on everyday and special occasions such as marriage and nuptial ceremonies, harvesting, community functions and merry-making. The Aswan folk dance troupe manifests these themes of folk life in very entertaining performances.
Don’t miss the Nubian Tahtib (stick dancing) – and the Gha Wazi and the El Tahtip, two famed folk dances of Aswan that are enjoyable to watch.
Visitors to the Commissioner’s Park will have the opportunity to dance with the performers as they will be mingling and inviting spectators to take part.
The Aswan Folkloric Dance Troupe has participated on various international stages across continents including the International Folklore Festival in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, Charles De Gaulle Festival, France, Nairobi Festival, Kenya and at other important events at the India International Centre in New Delhi and Tagore Theatre, India; Toronto Cultural Week, Canada, and the Kennedy Centre for Arts in Washington D.C. and New York, U.S.A.
The Aswan Folkloric Dance Troupe shows have the following time slots at the parks.
Major’s Hill park
May 21 12:00 – 1:00 pm
May 22 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
May 23 1:00pm – 2:00 pm
May 24 11:30 pm – 12:30 pm
Commissioner’s Park
May 21 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
May 23 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
May 24 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
For more information contact the Press Office of the Embassy of Egypt.
Counsellor Elsayed Elhady, Director, Press Office
Telephone: 613-563-1248
Email: egyptian.embassy@rogers.com
MAY 22, 2010
Studios OASIS de la danse annual recital
Performances featuring
the Oasis students and teachers,
the Enan Egyptian Troupe, and
special guest dancer Amelia from MontrealCarleton University theatre
Tickets only $10Contact Denise or Ahmed, or your Oasis teacher, for tickets
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.
May 30, 2010
Canadian marathon race day – belly dancers welcome!
8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Freestyle Bellydance with Gee Robinson et al – contact Gee Gee for more details:
613-731-0815
MAY 30, 2010 – Montreal
Bellydance Superstars workshops: Sabah and Sabrina Fox
9h30 à 13h30 (incluant une courte pause): Atelier danse orientale avec Sabah
14h30 à 18h30 (incluant une courte pause): Atelier tribal-fusion avec Sabrina Fox
L’atelier se donne dans la palestre des miroirs (bloc sportif).
Dance class studio = Palestre des miroirs
About Sabah: http://www.bellydancesuperstars.com/sabah/
Description de l’atelier de Sabah: Warda
Atelier entier consacré à la musique d’une des chanteuses favorites de Sabah: Warda! La classe sera composée d’un échauffement, d’une partie technique et de combinaisons qui mises ensemble formeront une courte chorégraphie dansée sur de la musique faisant partie du répertoire de Warda.
L’atelier est ouvert et conçu pour tous les niveaux.
Sabah workshop description: Warda
Come learn a full workshop dedicated to one of Sabah ’s favorite singers to dance to – Warda!
This is an open level class.
The class will be broken down into warm-up, technique, and combinations that lead into a short choreography all using Warda’s extensive repertory of music.
Description de l’atelier de Sabrina Fox: Atash Maya style Dark and Sexy Choreography ~ Combos
Chorégraphie gothique et sombre ~ combos pour vos performances non-traditionnelles. Chorégraphie composée de 3 combos pour danser de façon stylisée en improvisation.
Atash Maya (troupe de Sabrina Fox) est connu pour son style ”edgy and sexually powerful”.
Cette chorégraphie, vous ne voudrez pas la ramener à la maison à vos parents, mais vos fans et vos amis du ”dark side” l’adoreront.
La chorégraphie sera de niveau avancée incluant une parite au sol, une descente lente à partir de la position debout, des techniques de superposition de mouvements lentes et rapides et des tours rapides.
Les danseuses de tous les niveaux sont bienvenues, mais les débutantes devront s’allouer du temps d’observation avant d’essayer les techniques.
Sabrina Fox workshop description:
Atash Maya style Dark and Sexy Choreography ~ Combos
Dark gothic stylized choreography ~ combos for your not so traditional performances. A choreography that is broken down into 3 combos for Improvisational stylized belly dance.
Atash Maya has been known for their edgy and sexually powerful style. This choreography you may not want to bring home to your parents, but your friends and fans on the dark side will love it, you can wear your vampire teeth with this one :)=.
This is an advanced choreography including floorwork, a slow drop from standing, layered techniques both fast and slow, and fast spot turns. All Level dancers are welcome to attend, but beginners please allow yourself time to journal and observe techniques before trying if needed.
Prix pour un atelier/1 workshop only (4 heures):
• 75$ avant le 14 mai/ before May 14
• 85$ après le 14 mai/ after May 14
Prix pour les 2 ateliers/ both workshops (8 heures):
• 130$ avant le 14 mai/ before May 14
• 150$ après le 14 mai/ after May 14
Pour réserver votre place, vous devez effectuer le paiement directement sur le site/For registration, you should buy your place direclty on the website:
www.boutique.anichka.ca
Les paiement disponibles sur le site sont:
• Paypal
• Accès D (before May 25th only)
• Dépôt dans mon compte bancaire/ Deposit into my bank account
• Chèque (soit être reçu et post-daté pour maximum 14 mai, aucun chèque ne sera accepté après cette date)(should be received and post-dated maximum May 14th, no cheque after May 14th)
• Argent comptant (sur rendez-vous en boutique)/Cash (at boutique on appointment)
* Il est à noter qu’à compter du 14 mai 2010, les chèques ne seront plus acceptés pour l’inscription à ces ateliers.
Thank you,
Anichka
www.boutique.anichka.ca
June 5/6 , 2010
Art in the Park – Belly Dancers Welcome
Noon to 4 p.m.
Routines welcome: soloists/Groups
Bring your music! Contact Gee Gee for details – 613-731-0815
JUNE 13 , 2010
Saidi : Cane & Choreography Workshop with Chantal Dos Santos in Toronto When: Sunday June 13th, 2010 from 11:00am-3:30pm
Where: Martha Hicks School of Ballet – 2384 Yonge St. 2nd floor, Studio B
(West side of Yonge, North of Eglinton)
Pricing: $55 on or before June 1st / $65 after June 1st
To register contact Caliana: 416-821-4381 or calianadances@gmail.com
Description:
Work on your existing skills and gain new ones! This multi-level workshop
offers the opportunity to polish your cane skills to the tune of the earthy
Saidi rhythm. In the first half of the workshop, students will drill the use
of the cane from the basics and beyond, including balancing, flipping and
catching. In the second half, we will work on a 2 1/2 minute choreography, which can be performed as is or built on to fill the full 5 minute song. Students will be provided with a CD of both the edited and the full length version of the song.
Straight canes are necessary for this workshop. Please indicate when registering whether you will be bringing your own straight cane or will need to borrow one.
There will be a 30 minute lunch.
*BIO:*
Chantal Dos Santos is a dance artist from Canada, currently based in
Germany. Chantal’s dance studies include Egyptian and Turkish style Oriental Dance, Contemporary, Creative Movement theories and various Roma dances. She has studied with many notable instructors including Hadia, Roula Said, Nourhan Sharif, Ranya Renee, Lesya Starr and Katjusha Kozubek. Chantal is also a certified Oriental Dance instructor through Hadia’s Middle Eastern Dance Teacher Training Program. Chantal continuously seeks out cultural experience and opportunities to explore endless possibilities of expression through the study of world dances.
JUNE 19, 2010
Alhambra Dance & Friends presents Red Hot Summer Hafla in Toronto When: Saturday June 19th from 2:00-4:00pm
Where: Martha Hicks School of Ballet, 2345 Yonge St. 1st floor, back of Office Building
(East side of Yonge, North of Eglinton)
Price: $10 in advance, $15 at the door (*funds are being raised for troupe costumes*)
For advanced tickets contact Caliana:
416-821-4381 or calianadances@gmail.com
Description:
Summer will be here before we know it! Join Alhambra Dance & Friends in our “Red Hot Summer Hafla” (RHSH).
This event will be more informal, where performances & demonstrations will be interspersed with mingling, eating & free dancing time!
Snacks & refreshments will be provided -byob
Performances by:
Caliana, Jaene, Siham Sumaiya, Haifa, Alexandra, some students, live musicians and more (TBA)
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:
Bollywood/Classical Classes at Ottawa U
Anushya Vijayaraghevan, student at the University of Ottawa and head coordinator for the South Asian Alliance Dance Team will be running some bollywood and classical indian dance (bharathanatyam) workshops in order to raise money for the team.
Each class will be 3 hours long and will be $15 per class. Here are the details:
Bollywood Workshops:
Saturday, May 8th——————–5:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, May 11th——————-5:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday May 12th—————-5:30pm-8:30pm
Classical Workshops:
Saturday, May 15th——————5:30pm-8:30pm
Tuesday, May 18th——————-5:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, May 19th—————5:30pm-8:30pm
***Specials:
Mix and match any of our Bollywood and/or Classical classes and get the following rates:
If you do 3 classes: $35
Group rate for 3 people per class: $35
****Groups rates will be available upon request (Must be a group of 5+ people)
The workshops will be taking place at the Ottawa U campus in the University Centre, 2nd floor, room 205.
Contact Anushya at: avijay90 at gmail dot com
MAY 9, 2010
Mother’s Day Fortune-Telling with Rainbow Totem Beads by Dot Iskra
Location
Twist of Fate Gift Emporium, 633 Somerset West, Chinatown Ottawa
Description:
A wonderful celebration of Mother’s Day with Fortune-telling, Artisan jewellery, fine art and furniture display. Jasmine tea and fortune-cookies served. A chance to get Mom a unique present from a far corner of the world from a Twist of Fate Gift Emporium’s collection of beautiful and rare shiny things.
Twist of Fate Emporium is a fair-trade emporium run by Miss Mika, who travelled all over the world to find rare handcrafted items to bring to Ottawa to share. Mika has lovely shiny things such as miniature jade sculptures of the animals of the Chinese Zodiac, semi-precious stone eggs, window hangings, and beautiful linen and silk purses.
The fortune-telling readings are most unique in that Fortune-Telling with Rainbow Totem Beads is a new,form of divination using the energies of glass beads in the colours of the Rainbow Chakra system, as well as various symbolic animal totems and beads from Aboriginal, Asian and Old World European cultures. A past, present and future reading is given.
Cost: Fortune Readings start at $5 for 5 minutes.
The first 5 minutes of the reading are free if you come in with a Fortune-Telling with Rainbow Totem Beads Coupon. Coupon is available directly from Dot Iskra and/or also from posters for this event hanging at Umi Cafe, on Somerset West St in Chinatown.
Contact information for more details:
Phone; Dot Iskra 613-627-6562 dotjewels2@gmail.com for Fortune-telling and hand-made artisan Rainbow Totem Bead jewellery,
Mika at “Twist of Fate” Emporium, 613-233-3283
May 15 and 16, 2010
Ottawa Sound Healing Conference
St. Paul’s University
223 Main Street, Ottawa (across from the Green Door)
Be sure to check out the amazing line up of performances, workshops and talks at this year’s 2nd Annual Ottawa Sound Healing Conference!
We are also asking for you to help us launch a full promotion by sending out this latest announcement to your email lists. Your support and co-creative assistance is important to the success of the 2nd Annual Ottawa Sound Healing Conference; the more people are informed about this weekend, the more ears and hearts we may touch!
The Ottawa Sound Healing Conference Team
May 16, 2010
Ukrainian Male Chorus from Edmonton along with Suzirya Ukrainian Dance group from Calgary are going to be performing “Kateryna” based on the literary work of Taras Shevchenko.
2 pm, Sunday, May 16, 2010
Centre Pointe Theatre
101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa, ON
Tickets: $40 dollars
JUNE 10-13,2010 Ontario Womyn’s Drum Camp 2010
Thursday – Sunday
Come Join the Fun!
Whatever your interest, there will be something for you!
Our talented teachers will offer you their very best as they share their knowledge and the rhythms of the Earth.
Check out the details online:
http://www.drumcamps.ca/
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Leslie Presents Abstract at Univerisity of California Riverside (UCR) Dance Conference: Dance Under Construction – Economies in Motion
Leslie has been selected to present an abstract entitled: Slow Motion: The Minimalist Economy of Movement at the Dance Under Construction Conference at UCR. This student run conference features dance presenters from the University of California Dance Programs and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity to present on bellydance to an audience of student and professional dancers and dance academics!
In order to support travel to this academic event, Leslie is doing some fundraising! While Leslie is applying to York University for funding to support her travel, the University only provides a small percentage of funds required for participating in this event. The total cost of the trip including travel (flight & car rental), accomodations, registration and incidentals is approximately $1000. You can donate by sending an email interac transfer to oceanfiretribal@gmail.com – or, you can join or drop into Leslie’s weekly class, Tuesdays 8-9pm at Makin Moves, or check out her Tribal Bazaar at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=184379&id=547580498 – (you can join Leslie’s facebook here too!)
Leslie will be teaching her Dance Under Construction choreography and presenting her abstract at a May workshop in Ottawa, date TBD and keep an eye out for information! Leslie is currently completing her Master of Arts in Dance at York University and is back in Ottawa for eight weeks for summer work.
Angelo Luzio bellydance shoes
in nude, black, gold and silver available for fall delivery.
Place your reservation now so that you will be one of the ones with his new and improved shoes on your feet when the fall session starts.
Contact Marcelle at Boutiqueisis@aol.com.
Chaussures danse orientale par Angelo Luzio en rose (nu), noir, argent et or ?sont disponible pour livraison à l’automne!
Placez votre réservation dès maintenant pour recevoir vos chaussures ?améliorée lors de la session d’automne commence.
Contactez Marcelle au Boutiqueisis@aol.com
Call for A Way to Women’s Wellness 2011 ArtBra Submissions
As founder of A Way to Women’s Wellness, Inc., I began the non-profit foundation in 2003, when I began to invite friends to create embellished bras. The term ArtBra was born and we continue to create ArtBras for our annual WTWW ArtBra calendar and exhibitions. 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of the ArtBra calendars are donated to different breast cancer centers.
Our group also designs a crazy quilt every year, which we donate to a breast cancer center.
This year the WTWW ArtBra Exhibit will appear at the Houston Quilt Festival and at national conferences of the American Sewing Guild and Embroidery Guild of America.
This year’s deadline for ArtBra entries is June 5th. Bras should arrive at the Ribbon Smyth Studio no later than June 5th to be considered for inclusion in the 2011 ArtBra Calendar. Area photographers and quilt book editors will select the 2011 Calendar ArtBras. All bras submitted will appear at this year’s exhibitions. Complete submission guidelines may be downloaded at www.artbra.org
There is a gallery featuring the latest ArtBra arrivals.
Head on over to see more Events, Classes Teacher Directory, Shopping Opportunities, and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections!
The weekends are busy, and life is hectic, but as long as we keep on dancing we’ll find those moments of peace!
Here’s the latest news – read on!
Tracey/Halyma
Dancer’s News-Update
2010 EVENTS
MAY 2, 2010
Fluidity and Slow Movements Workshop with Jalilah ALMOST FULL!!
If you want to register please contact Julie at julie.tierneyATsympaticoDOTca first to make sure there is still a spot available for you.
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)
Cost: $45 . For the flyer, contact julie.tierneyATsympaticoDOTca
MAY 2, 2010
CALLING ALL DANCERS & DRUMMERS ! !
Coming up in just 2 weeks, on Sunday, May 2nd, is the annual Hike for Hospice, the major fundraiser for this worthy organization which provides loving support to persons diagnosed with terminal illness, their families & all those who care for them.
For the past several years the Ottawa community of dancers & drummers have come out in large numbers to sing, dance, drum & encourage the walkers returning to the Hospice grounds at the end of their 5 km hike along the canal. The purpose is to provide a colourful, noisy & congratulatory welcome back spectacle for the hundreds of walking, jogging, strolling, cycling adults, kids, babystrollers, decorated family dogs & even folks in wheelchairs. The warm thank-you’s & appreciative comments we have received for our efforts in the past would have been enough, but the Hospice also provides us with a sumptuous picnic lunch & live entertainment in their glorious garden beside the Rideau River after the Hike.
So, if you have participated in the past, or would like to lend your own dancing, zilling, drumming, clapping, cheering or zagareeting support with our group this year, please get in touch with me ASAP so I can reserve a lunch for you for Hike day. Husbands, kids, & interested bystanders welcome too.
There will be a place for you to change into a costume if you wish, or you can arrive already dressed. Plan to arrive between 9:00 & 10 a.m. & park on a nearby street. The walkers assemble behind the Hospice building for speeches & opening ceremonies prior to setting out on the Hike at 9:30.
For more information about Hike for Hospice, or about the Maycourt Hospice programs, please consult their website:
This is a bazaar fundraiser for the women’s shelter known as Qimaavik, in Iqaluit, Nunavut. These ladies need help for supplies, utilities and security at the only shelter in the entire Territory.
25 vendors will be offering their wares, from Belly dance and Tribal costumes and accessories to food and Artists. Here is the list:
Creative Clothing by Roxane: costumes
TAV Creations and Eco-TAV: costumes and Eco-friendly bags!
Shibori Borealis: hand painted silk veils
Zamira: costumes and weighted veils
Zena: accessories for dance
Hollywood Music Centre: CDs and DVDs
Patricia Zaid and Bahiya: costumes and dance accessories
Boutique Baladi Ruby: coin belts, accessories, costumes
Nassim Naturals: natural make-up
Rain Kazymerchyk: from Gallery6: silver jewellery
Wendy Stevenson: from Gallery6: photographer
Carol Pillar: from Gallery6: watercolour artist
Tara Heft: glass jewellery
Margaret Toner: gemstone beaded jewellery
Tarot by Lisa-Marie
Curves Gym
Carolyn Penney: jewellery
Margaret Cape: jewellery
Divine Image: dance teacher
Janet Brown: A More Beautiful You esthetician
Joan Jesion: BeautiControl beauty products
Aloette products ptresented by RoseMarie Keogh
Sylvie the Incredible Pastry chef
Belly Dance Supplies
Venue:
OUR LADY of PEACE Catholic School
3877 Richmond Road
Ottawa (Bell’s Corners), ON, K2H 5C1
Canada
Performances featuring
the Oasis students and teachers,
the Enan Egyptian Troupe, and
special guest dancer Amelia from MontrealCarleton University theatre
Tickets only $10
Contact Denise or Ahmed, or your Oasis teacher, for tickets
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!
Saturday 4:15 to 4:45
Sunday 3:30 to 4 p.m.
Main Stage Show featuring Halyma and Friends:
Belly Dance & Bollywood For Fun
Join us for some dancing fun from the middle east to the colourful fields of India! Halyma and friends will wow you with their colourful costumes and joyful show – and join them to learn a few moves too!
JUNE 10-13,2010 Ontario Womyn’s Drum Camp 2010
Thursday – Sunday
Come Join the Fun!
Whatever your interest, there will be something for you!
Our talented teachers will offer you their very best as they share their knowledge and the rhythms of the Earth.
Check out the details online:
http://www.drumcamps.ca/
SPRING CLASSES
TRACEY/HALYMA – Byward Market Area
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.
* Level 2+, also called “creative Intermediate”, will focus on more personal development as a dancer/performer
General info about classes: www.bellydancingforfun.com
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.
NEW! – CardioBellydance with Anna & Safiya!
Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm, starting April 21st, 2010
Capital City Dance, Ottawa
1309 Carling Avenue, Westgate Mall (lower level)
A fun and fast-paced hour of bellydance sequences danced to up-beat music!
All levels of Bellydancers will benefit from this class. There will be some explanation of moves, and various level options will be given, but the focus will be on cardio workout.
Come get in shape for summer…sweat and love it!
For pricing and location, please see www.annabellydance.ca/classes
TRIBAL CLASSES WITH LESLIE
Tribal fusion classes with Leslie – 8 week session – starts Tuesday April 20!
This Tribal fusion Basics session will challenge both beginners and experienced dancers in a supportive environment. In this drill oriented class, you will learn the basic elements of this dance style, more advanced students will be asked to increase their speed and timing and practice layering. Some combinations will be taught near the end of the session.
Tuesdays April 20th to June 8th
8-9pm
1196 Bank St at Makin’ Moves studio
Registration is $100, space limited to ten participants!
Drop-ins possible for $15/class, rsvp by email to confirm space is available.
