Just back from my morning walk, a new habit I am forming, and I composed a fabulous blog post while walking. It’s just too bad that I cannot dictate it while I am walking, but I’ll try to capture the essence of it to share my journey with you all!
I am one of the oodles of folks who has had issues with weight since I born. Much of it came from being called fat as a child, and then being bigger/ taller than everyone in my grade all the way through elementary school and even into early high school. I was never super active, but I was not completely sedentary either, as I walked or biked everywhere as a kid/teen in our small town. I delivered newspapers as my high school job – was not into babysitting at all – and until my final year when I was allowed to use our moped, I walked the route every day.
So, throughout high school I maintained an average weight of 160 lbs. Briefly, I went down to 145, but mostly stayed at 160. I am 5feet 8 inches tall and I apologize to all my metric friends for the imperial measurements – but that’s what I can relate to!
And I believed I was fat. I was cool, I was smart, I had friends, and great hair and funky clothes { it was the 80s}, but in my mind, I was fat. I was not fat – I know this now!
There’s another 20 years ish to cover if I was going to relate my entire weight story, but I’ll skip ahead and gloss over to speed up the process!
My late teens into early 20’s = in design school and poor, so basically in shape
My 20’s = emotional roller coaster ride, lots of angry but walking helped keep that in check and my weight fairly stable – still in the 160-170 range.
My late 20s, early 30s = Major emotional shift to happiness and the right marriage = UhOh – happy newlywed fat crept in during the first 3-5 years of our marriage.
2003 = Seeing myself in a dance video from a friend’s recital, and watching my “disco ball” baladi dress creep up my thighs, as I was really too big to be wearing this dress…my weight had crept up to 225 lbs. This photo is of me in December 2002, a few months before the disco ball dress incident!
I was teaching 9 belly dance classes per week and still performing when I could, but I was not stopping myself from eating the huge pots of pasta, hot turkey sandwiches and fries and so much more. I was also not alone on this journey into the world of excess – my hubby was right there by my side! He was up to 270 lbs when we both made the decision that things had to change.
*SNAP*
July 2nd, 2003, we embarked on our own version of the meal replacement/ calorie counting plan – the big one that has bars and shakes – cause they were on sale at our local grocery chainstore, and I still needed to have chocolate in my life!
By late December/ early January, I was back down at 170 and so pleased to finally be able to buy a pair of pants at a regular store again – as opposed to having to go into the large size stores!
This photo is from December 2003 – the layers poured off as we counted calories and reduced our portion sizes – along with using the meal replacement bars to get a good start on the process.
Over the past few years, I have fallen into a new cycle of yoyo-ing with my weight and now want to explore settling into a good place and staying there.
The cycle goes something like this:
Less work = less stress = time to eat healthy, get into shape, take more care of myself…This would be the winter months mainly, with a break in August to try to counter bad habits incurred over the summer. I lose weight and feel pretty good about myself until….
More work = more stress = more take-out, less time to cook, etc. This takes place from the late spring, through the summer, and continues into the fall.
The Plan: Continue what I have started since January:
1-Counting calories
2-Doing it together with the hubby makes it so much easier and increases my accountability!
3- Walking more [ I am still teaching 5-6 hours per week, but I want to increase and change up my activity options and walking I enjoy.]
4-Keep losing the pounds until I hit 160 – I have lost 13 pounds already since January 2nd, and am on track to reach my goal by mid/end of March. So yay me.
5- Stay within a 5 pound yoyo range – well, maybe 10 pounds, if I start to build more muscle – it could happen!
The main tool I am using are Lose it[Ipod Touch/Iphone app] but any tracking system that works would do it! I have heard of Spark, and I used the MyCalorieCounter.com system for a while too – they all have good ways to encourage you to get healthy!
January 16, 2010
So, here’s where I am today: 174 pounds and walking 1 hour every morning for the past week and a half.
Thanks for reading – I hope this has given you some ideas!
Halyma
YOUR TURN:
How are you doing on finding the healthier you?
Or have you already done it and have some hints to share to keep on the path?
Feel free to leave some comments, mention any tools you are using, or what has worked for you!
In a nutshell – here’s what’s on tap if you’re looking to see what’s ahead in the area our way:
Feb 7 – 1pm – 3pm – Drumzy solo – $35 register with Jannah please
Feb 20/21 – Dance with Jasmin – $175 – reg’n w/ Jannah
March 6/7 – Dance with Nath Keo! $165 – reg’n w/ Jannah
March 15-19 – 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!
Deb Rubin In Montreal February 7th 2010!
About Deb
Deb Rubin has been a 5+year core member, and co-choreographer with Ultragypsy Bellydance Theater, until Fall 2007, and a regular sub for Jill Parker’s classes. She also holds a level 1 certification from Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance.
Currently, Deb teaches and performs nationally and internationally. Most recently, she assisted Rachel Brice in her 5-day Tribal Massive intensive 2008.
She co-taught a retreat with Sharon Kihara in Hawaii, Dec. 08 She will also be co-teaching a retreat with Heather Stants in Costa Rica this year and another reatreat with Sharon Kihara in Australia.
As a performer, Deb is honored to have collaborated and shared the stage with amazing artists such as: Balkan Beat Box, Beats Antique, Brass Menazerie Balkan Brass Band, UltraGypsy Bellydance Theater, members of the Yard Dogs Road Show, Urban Tribal Dance Company, Mira Betz… and festivals throughout this hemisphere.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION / INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION AT WWW.MATJACOB.COM
February 12,13,14, 2010 Intensive/certification course with Sahra Saeeda
Journey through Egypt 2 (Pre-requisite journey through Egypt 1)
“Journey through Egypt” Basic 2: Movement Intensive.
This Intensive weekend with Certification is an advanced “basic” overview, within which we base to our future research and specializations.
In JtE-2 we address movement proficiency, in addition to instruction in core Dance Ethnography concepts.
We aim to study and replicate each dance zone’s movement at the levels of: authentic indigenous home-style, local performers, regional government groups, national government theater-stage troupes: both Reda and Kowmeya, and within Night Club shows.
More info at www.eliseoasis.com
EMAIL: eliseoasis@hotmail.com
FEBRUARY 27/28,2010 Montreal workshops with Rosanna McGuire (Toronto/San Francisco)!!!
Saturday February 27th, 1-4pm
Flapper fusion (technique and combinations):
A combination of vintage jazz dance and bellydance, completely fabricated from Rosanna’s imagination. Don’t know what on earth this could be? See Rosanna’s video from Tribal Fest 2008
Sunday February 28th 2010, 1-4pm:
Hip hop fusion choreography
Fusing bellydance with hip hop and funk styles (popping, locking, waving, etc.)
For more videos, please visit:
http://www.cleoflaptra.com/media.html
Location: École Anichka http://anichkabaladi.tripod.com/
65 St-Judes, Laval Quebec
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Laval&address=65+St-Judes&zipcode=H7W4G7
Cost:
75$ for 1 workshop
140$ for both
For registration, visit:
http://www.boutique.anichka.ca/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=232
Saturday, March 6, 2010 TAV CREATIONS PRESENTS the Ottawa Dancer’s Bazaar
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
260 McArthur (Knights of Columbus Hall),
A Dancer’s Bazaar
The largest gathering of Ottawa area dancers with the best selection of new and used costumes, fabrics, music, accessories and more to buy, sell, swap and trade!
Open to all – free admission
Meet teachers, check out class schedules, get costume information, and much more!
Something for everyone – young and old – men and women! Come on out and enjoy the afternoon!
The Dancer’s Bazaar now hosts over 40 tables of goods and services to appeal to the shopper in us all! All booked with a variety of local and out of town vendors for your shopping pleasure!
Looking for zills? Sticks? Veils? Skirts? Music? Anything you can think of, and many things you might not have thought would come in handy – tote bags and cover-ups, baladi dresses, and accessories to complete any outfit! Whew! There will be new stock from Egypt, Turkey and of course from our local artisans and designers. And be sure to check out the many deals for used costumes as well.
There are many vendors who are connected to the belly dance community who are offering products and services that might not automatically seem like a bellydance purchase, so come with an open mind! Remember this is a cash and carry event – credit cards are not likely to be accepted by most vendors. And as in the past, many new vendors will be coming out, so there will be a huge selection of products available!
Get the bilingual Miniposter (404 KB PDF) with all the details!
Sunday, March 7, 2010 Fluidity and Slow Movements Workshop with Jalilah
Do you long to move gracefully to those ethereal flutes, soulful accordions and haunting violins?
Would you like to gain more fluidity in your dancing and learn to make smooth transitions from one movement to the next?
Then this is the workshop 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.
Jalilah has been a professional dancer since 1985. She has performed with over 25 different music groups and has produced 6 CDs in Egypt and Lebanon that are considered classics of Middle Eastern Dance. With her vast experience performing in the Middle East and having studied under various famous Egyptian masters she is widely regarded as an authority on authentic Middle Eastern Dance.
Sunday, March 7th 11:00 a. m. to 1:00 p.m.
Nepean Creative Arts Centre, 35 Stafford Rd., Nepean (Bells Corners)
To register fill out this form and mail it along with a cheque made out to:
Julie Tierney 84 McDermot Court, Kanata, Ontario K2L 3V1
Keep the top page of this flyer for your reference.
Cost: $35 if received by February 26, $45 thereafter. No refunds.
For info contact Julie julieDOTtierneyATsympatico.ca
Sunday, March 14, 2010 WEIGHTED VEIL WORKSHOP with Zamira
1:00-3:00 pm Basic
3:00-4:00 pm Beyond Basic
Location: Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa
Parking available off-street. OCTranspo buses stop within 1 block
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 wishing to achieve a more dramatic effect in dance
or to add a new visual element.
Cost for the first 2 hours, 1:00-3:00: $30.00 up to March 6th, $35 after.
Buy a set of veils in advance and get the workshop for $25 (must register
by 6 March 2010)
The 3rd hour, 2:00-3:00, is for students to develop ideas for choreography
and freestyle performances. The cost will be $15 and there must be at
least 4 participants.
PayPal payment accepted
For registration and information contact Zamira:
zamira@theveiledeye.com
613-797-4068
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: $25 before March 6
$30 after March 7
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
Checks can be made out to Erika McCulloch and sent to 618-1551 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4B5
APRIL 10…SPRING FLING/HAFLA FUNDRAISER
ALL BELLY DANCERS WELCOME – IT IS YOUR PARTY
We will once again be partying and raising funds for great causes.
(Distress Centre, Bereaved Families)
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 9 pm till close!
Everyone is invited to dance: soloists, groups, troupes,bunches….out-of-towners are welcome again.
Tickets are $25 in advance….$30 at the door
Don’t forget our great prizes, DVDs, the bar…so bring along some cash!! It all goes back to our community!
Contact Catharine at dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com
P.S. Our Oct.30 party is just before Halloween so I expect to see some really unusual costumes!!!
We will have a contest!!! Rules (such as they are) will be announced in the fall. Booooo!
APRIL 21-25, 2010 TORONTO International Belly dance Conference
Learn about the IBCC 2010 Featured Instructors, Speakers, Main Stage Performers … and more!
Hurry! We’re already 85% sold out!
$599 to Feb. 28th, 2010
Regular rate: $699 CDN
SPECIAL: All IBCC past package registrants receive an extra $50 off per year registered!
Just call: 1-416-920-5593
WINTER 2010 CLASSES
Also see the TEACHER LISTINGS below for all teachers who may have classes running and info available…
Belly Dance With Dale in Brockville
Eight Weeks
Boost your energy and fitness with eight weeks of belly dance classes that will burn fat, tone muscle, develop the power of your femininity, and make you feel good about the body you’re in. Enjoy the tribal spirit of middle eastern dance. Includes moving meditation, muscle isolation, drills, shimmies, and steps. Eight weeks for $80, $12 drop in.
Where: Dream Weaver (behind the store)
20 King Street West, Brockville
613-342-0179
Time: Wednesdays
February 3 – March 31
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Call to register or stop in at Dream Weaver.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring a scarf
to tie at your hips.
Dale has worked with hundreds of women of all ages, watching them step into their own sense of beauty, strength and grace as they share this ancient art form. You are never too young, too old, too tall, too short, too big, too small, too out of shape, or too in shape to benefit from all that Middle Eastern Dance has to offer.
There are still spots in this class! Jalilah’s Intermediate Evening Class Mondays
7:30-8:45pm. at the Studio School of Dance, 74 Jamie (off Hunt Club near Costco) January 4 to March 8, 2010
It is not too late to join! Price will be pro-rated $13 a class.
A fun combination of technique and drills, chorography and learn how to improvise!….
To register contact Jalilah (613)2288215 jalilah@rogers.com
Bellydancing with Zena Winter Session
KANATA:
Classical Dance Academy, 100 Castlefrank Rd., (613) 836-5725
Beginners: Monday 8:15 pm;
$65/6 for the next term starting Feb. 22, 2010.
The pricing for Intermediate or advanced is $90/ 6wks .
Intermediate: Tues. Jan. 5th at 10:00 am to 11:15 am,
Advanced: Thurs. Jan. 7th at 1:00pm to 2:15 pm,
Class description: All classes include warm-up, technique and cool down. Participants interested in Intermediate or Advanced classes should have already taken classes with Zena in Beginner or Intermediate Bellydance. For the advanced class: we will be working on a Zill choreography.
HUNT CLUB
Location: Nutriland, 3625 Rivergate Way
Tel: (613) 288-0106
Beginner Bellydance: Tuesday evgs, starting Jan. 12 at 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Cost: 6 weeks/$72
Please Pre-register by Jan.8, 2010 by calling Nutriland or email Zena
Pre-registration is now open. Please email Zena for more info: zena555@rogers.com
Cabaret Style Belly Dancing for Beginners
Have fun while getting fit. Beginners will learn enough basic steps and veil
movement for a complete choreography. The style taught is “American Cabaret” belly dance which allows for more freedom in the interpretation of movement – perfect for beginners. Wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or flat dance shoes.
All body types and sizes welcome. Liz Chaisson Thompson
Winter Dates 2010 8 Weeks $66/person + GST
St. Patrick’s HS Tues 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Start Feb 2 (14028)
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. To obtain your client # and PIN # for on
line registration call 613-228-3338.
Payment by Visa or MasterCard only.
BY PHONE 613-228-3338
Please have your Visa or MasterCard information ready.
Bahiya’s Classes
Thursday Classes at Hunt club Riverside Comunity Center start date to be announced.
3320 Paul Anka Drive
Ottawa Ontario K1V 0J9
613-260-1299
Thursdays Beginner 6:30 to 7;30
Thursdays Level 2 7:40 to 8:40
St Nicholas Adult High School
893 Admiral Ave
Catholic School Board
613-228-3338
continuing.Ed@ottawacatholicschools.ca
Starts Feb 9th 8 week session
Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:00
Two new classes starting this Tuesday, bellydance hip hop at Queen and Spadina (all levels) and absolute beginner class at Dundas and Crawford. Please pass on to any friends who may be interested! These are currently my only downtown Toronto classes, and the BellyHop class is theonly bellydance hip hop one that I’m currently teaching. The BellyHop class is suitable for all levels, though some bellydance or hip hop experience is suggested.
BellyHop w/ Rosanna at Streetdance Academy
Starting on Tuesday February 9 and will run 6-7pm. BellyHop is a fusion dance class combining basic bellydance technique with movements from hip hop, locking, popping, waving, tutting, and other street dance styles in fun, funky combos. Bellydance can be done to many more styles of music than middle eastern – including hip hop, breaks, techno, dubstep, and house. Experienced bellydancers will have their boundaries pushed to incorporate hip hop movement. Hip hop dancers will see how learning bellydance isolations can improve their skills. Any level of experience is welcome but prepare to be challenged.
Streetdance Academy
160 Spadina Ave. at Queen (NW corner)
Tuesdays 6-7pm
$12 (less with class card) CASH, VISA or MASTERCARD (no interac)
Bellydance Basics with Rosanna
This 6 week series of classes in an introduction to basic principles of bellydance. We will muscularly break down how to execute fundamental bellydance isolations. This course provides students with the foundation to explore any style of bellydance. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat if desired.
Tuesdays 8-9 pm
February 9 – March 16
$72 for 6 week session
Please contact Rosanna at cleoflaptra@gmail.com for registration
(space is limited)
Xila’s House every Tuesday Night
313 Crawford St. Apt. 2
Toronto, ON
Bio:
Rosanna McGuire returns to the Great White North after spending 2 years studying and performing bellydance in San Francisco. There, she studied with a who’s who of bellydance: Suhaila and Jamila Salimpour, FCBD, Jill Parker, Zoe Jakes, Rachel Brice, Mira Betz, Cery Byer, and Amy Sigil. In California, Rosanna also had the opportunity to expand her movement repertoire outside of bellydance and into vinyasa yoga, breakdance, house, and locking. She is known for her unique interpretation of tribal fusion, incorporating elements of vintage jazz dances as well as hip-hop, while referencing traditional styles of Middle Eastern dance. Rosanna continually strives to dance outside of her own box and fully admits to having dance ADD. For more information about Rosanna, please visit her website: http://www.cleoflaptra.com
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
FEBRUARY 7, 2010 Journey Dance Ottawa
Born out of Kripalu Yoga Dance, JourneyDance is a groovy celebration that will have you loving your body and loving your life! Weaving simple, guided movement sequences and free exploration, JourneyDance reconnects you with your innate state of joyous well-being. Your mind becomes clear, free and positive, and your body feels supple, energized, and powerful. Practiced barefoot to inspiring world music, your dance is an empowering journey of transformation.
Classes for February will be on Sunday the 7th & 28th @ 4:30-6:00 pm at Routhier Centre in Lowertown.
There will also be a class on Thursday the 11th @ 7:35 – 9:00 pm at Sandy Hill Community Centre. FEE IS BY DONATION.
See website for details: http://www.journeydance.blogspot.com/. Everyone is welcome, because we are all dancers!!
Spark your Creativity through The Artist’s Way Workshop
Part I 8-week facilitated course
This workshop is for anyone wanting to live a more creative life!
Do you like to write, sing, make music, act, paint, draw, dance, or decorate your home? Would you like to be more creative in your workplace? Maybe you are looking for a new hobby or a new way to express yourself. If so, give yourself the gift of time and join us for 8 evenings of self-discovery and fun.
Julia Cameron’s classic text, The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, will form the basis for this course. Come explore the keys to unlocking greater creativity in your life. As we work and share together, artists and non-artists alike will find the exercises and practices enlightening.
You’ll learn how to dismantle emotional blocks to creativity, including conflicts involving personal relationships, preconceived notions about success, concerns about money, and doubts about your own abilities. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to draw out your inner artist for a heightened sense of authenticity, adventure, and creative power in your everyday life.
When: Next session starts March 3, 2010
8 Wednesday evenings, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: Chapters Bookstore
Pinecrest Shopping Centre, 2735 Iris
Ottawa, Ontario
Cost: $275
Seating is limited. Advance registration required.
E-mail: dbaottawa@gmail.com
Web site: sites.google.com/site/dbaconsultantsottawa
DBA Consultants
Dream Believe Achieve… be all you can be
MARCH 7, 2010 Beginner Bollywood Workshop – PEMBROKE
Interested in trying something new?
Join other beginners for a beginner Bollywood workshop with Isaden & Halyma as they teach us some Bollywood moves & a mini choreography!
Bollywood dance is the fun and energetic dance forms seen in movies produced in “Bollywood”, the Hollywood of India, Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay). Based on Classic Indian Dance, Bhangra dance as well as a variety of modern influences, Bollywood dancing will bring a smile to your face either while watching or while having some fun trying it yourself!
Both Halyma and Isaden have strong backgrounds in a variety of dance forms which include bellydance, jazz, ballroom and newly bollywood. Both teachers have taken workshops for Bhangra as well as Bollywood fusion with various teachers. Isaden’s dance repertoire also includes the classical Indian style of Bharantanyam from which most of the hand gestures or Mudras, derive. Their love of dance has brought them together, and their love of entertaining brings them out to perform at parties and shows as well as conduct workshops.
Details….
Sunday, March 7, 2010 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Hall, 170 Ellis Avenue, Pembroke
Cost is $30.00 per person to be paid upon registration by February 26, 2010.
Sorry no refunds.
To register please send your name, phone number and email address along with cash or cheque for $30 by February 26, 2010 to:
Vickyrae Burns, 605A Moss Drive, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 3Y8
If you have any questions, you can email me at vbrns@nrtco.net.
Request for clothing
From JUDY:
Tonight when I was chatting with my friend Joanne she mentioned to me that the ladies at The Well are in need of underwear, socks, slippers, etc.
The colder weather is fast approaching and the ladies are in need of some warmer clothing. Some of the ladies also live on the street, etc.
If you want to deliver it yourselves, here’s the address and you may want to call first to confirm when they’re open .. I know in the past they were closed after lunch on Mondays.
The Well-La Source www.the-well.ca
154 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, ON K2P 0H8
(613) 594-2843
These items do not have to be new, gently worn and clean are just fine.
And thanks so much for your kind generousity.
VOLUNTEER DRIVER RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN
Volunteer drivers are needed to take clients to their medical appointments. If you have a car and some time to spare, please call 613-737-7195 x2303.
Leave a message and a volunteer will call you back within 2 days to direct you to the agency closest to you or one(s) of your choice.
This campaign is sponsored by Ottawa Community Support Coalition (representing 12 agencies across Ottawa, offering transportation services to seniors and adults with physical disabilities), Friends of Hospice Ottawa and Canadian Cancer Society.
Thank you.
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CAMPAGNE DE RECRUTEMENT DE CHAUFFEURS BÉNÉVOLES
Des bénévoles sont requis pour conduire des personnes âgées à leurs rendez-vous médicaux. Si vous avez une automobile et du temps à offrir, s’il-vous-plaît appeler au 613-737-7195 x2303. Laissez un message et un-e bénévole vous rappellera à l’intérieur de deux jours afin de vous diriger à un organisme de votre choix ou près de chez vous.
Cette campagne est commanditée par la Coalition de services de soutien communautaire d’Ottawa (représentant 12 agences qui offrent un service de transport aux personnes aînées et adultes ayant une incapacité physique, la Société Canadienne du Cancer et Friends of Hospice Ottawa.
Merci.
TEACHER LISTINGS
Contact Teacher directly about drop ins and private lessons:
TRACEY/HALYMA– Byward Market Area and Old Ottawa South
613-241-3397
Halyma@bellydancingforfun.com
www.bellydancingforfun.com
JALILAH– Nepean and Hull
(613)228 8215
jalilah@rogers.com
ZAMIRA– Old Ottawa South
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.
sha_vega@hotmail.com
http://lablanchepoterie.com/otherstuff.htm
ANNA & SAFIYA– Centre West
Capital City Dance in the Westgate Mall (1309 Carling Avenue)
Wednesday evenings: Classes are on-going, so join anytime!
Contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com, or Anna at (613) 978-5886
LOIS– Sandy Hill
info: http://www.fusesite.com/gratitude/
DANCE WITH ALANA– Glebe
Beginner – Intermediate Belly Dance, Bollywood, Burlesque, Swing, Tap, Salsa, Zumba and more
Orleans, Ottawa, Gatineau, and beyond
www.orientaldance.ca / www.jehane.ca
jocelyne@orientaldance.ca
613-867-7987
MAYA NAIM– New Edinburgh
info: www.mayanaim.com
Email: maya_naimdance@yahoo.ca
ZENA– Hunt Club, Kanata
Email: zena555@rogers.com
Haifa Gabel-Orleans
Belly Dance for weight loss and exercise!
-Traditionel Belly dance
-All ages are welcome
-Special price for class of 5 persons
– weddings – birthdays -women’s party
-Intensive class :3 hours of workshop half hour in between break
-Introduction to belly dance
-Basics
-practice
Your place or my place: Orleans-Ottawa
For info: 613- 424-0754 or 613-277-6772
ROXANE– Westboro
Dancing Phoenix Studios
email: dancingphoenixes@yahoo.ca
phone: (613) 866-4664
OKSANA
http://dancewithalana.com/schedule.htm
or call Alana at # 613-233-3456
Christine Palmer
Teaches at the Y on Argyle
613-513-3108.
BAHIYA~ Stittsville, Ottawa West
613 727-9987 or
email brendabella@rogers.com
LESLIE– Tribal Fusion Classes!
Leslie at 613-296-2810
email oceanfiretribalATgmailDOTcom
Info and updates: http://tribes.tribe.net/shakti
Tribal fusion classes with Niki
INFO: theodorn AT magma DOT ca
DANCE OASIS – STUDIO – OASIS DE LA DANSE
www.StudioOasis.ca
Denise Enan’s Egyptian Dance Studio
Regular classes:
Monday-Friday: lunch-time classes and evening classes
Saturday-Sunday: morning and daytime classes
Also: Arabic lessons with Ahmed; Egypt tours; boutique; mini-workshops and intensive workshops; dance party nights; video nights; galabaya parties and other special events.
Full schedule at http://www.baladi.ca/StudioOasis/classes_e.htm. Ongoing sessions throughout the year, and drop-ins welcome any time.
Call 819-776-5033 / 819-962-2645 for information or to register.
200 St. Joseph Blvd, Hull, (just 5 minutes from the Rideau Centre!) http://www.baladi.ca/StudioOasis/location_e.htm
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le Studio de danse égyptienne de Denise Enan
Cours:
du lundi au vendredi les classes de midi et les soirs
le samedi et dimanche les classes du matin et le jour
Aussi: Leçons de langue arabe avec Ahmed; voyages en Égypte; boutique; mini-ateliers et ateliers intesives; soirées de danse; soirées video; soirés galabaya et autres événements speciaux.
Programme de cours en complet au http://www.baladi.ca/StudioOasis/classes_f.htm. Les sessions continueront toute l’année et les au-cours (drop-in) sont toujours bienvenue.
Appelez 819-776-5033 / 819-962-2645 pour informations ou inscriptions.
Divine Image Dance Company The Future of Dance and Wellness
Brooke
“Lady Mystique”
divineimagedance.com
We present dance programs for “World Fusion Belly Dance” a mix of cabaret, traditional belly dance and tribal belly dance.
We specialize in presenting Holistic Dance programs–Dance to uplift the Body, Mind and Soul. With a focus of women
using dance to Celebrate their Body, Restore Energy, and Stregthen Body and Mind. Programs are geared to all fitness levels, all dance levels and all ages.
Private Intsruction
Group Sessions
Workshops
Dance coaching (for personal projects or needing support for your project)
Dance classes for all ages! Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Irish, Highland, Hiphop, Belly Dance. Call Svetlana for more information. Click on our website link for further details. http://www.facebook.com/l/6f9d9;www.perthschoolofdance.com/1.html
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)
Halyma’s Belly Dance Lessons on DVD :
http://ww.tav-creations.com/dvd
Number One: Absolute Basics for Absolute Beginners;
Number Two: Basic Moves That Move You
Halyma’s BELLY DANCE DVDs available in local stores:
CD Warehouse
1383 Clyde Avenue
1717 St. Laurent Blvd
499 Terry Fox Drive
Mother Tongue Books
1067 Bank St
Ottawa, ON
(613) 730-2346
Sunnyside Bookstore
113 Murray Street
Singing Pebble Books
202a Main Street
Eco-TAV:
New environmentally friendly product line:
Check the website for more details! http://www.eco-tav.com/shopping
Eco-TAV napkins and pouches are now available at: Herb and Spice at 375 Bank Street Arbour in the Glebe- Bank Street Market Organics, 126 York Street Mother Earth Natural Health, 7474 Richmond Road
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:613-254-8469
Honey Bee Cottage Hand-painted silks by Melissa Wakeling, Belleville, Ontario
Hand-painted silk veils using Heliographic “sun printing” technique to create unique patterns and colour variations. This special technique results in beautiful colour swirls and marbling – a look that is not quite watercolour and not quite tie-dye – a one of a kind treasure! Custom-painted bellydance veils available April-October only.
www.HoneyBeeCottage.etsy.com
qtmeliss34@yahoo.ca
613-961-2020
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
Tribal Pants from Mouvance and Beautifully Printed Hipscarves
Shakira/Nancy received a small order from Mouvance and would like to let everyone know of the opportunity to see the items at her studio in Kemptville.
Mouvance tribal pants are pretty cool and we have received a small number in black and in red size medium and large. As well, we received some beautiful hip scarves in velour and others in striking prints. They will only be here for a short time so contact Nancy to come by for a visit at shakira@magma.ca
DENISE ENAN’S DANCE OASIS
Egyptian hip scarves and bellydance costumes. Consignment sales of used costumes.
Special orders of Madame Amira Pharonics of Egypt designer professional costumes.
Boutique open between class times, or by appointment.
Dance Oasis, 200 St. Joseph Blvd, Hull.
Website: http:// www.studiooasis.ca
Phone: 819-776-5033
DENISE ENAN, L’OASIS DE LA DANSE
Ceintures et costumes de danse de l’égypte. Vente de cosutmes en consignation.
Commandes des costumes professionels haute-couture de Madame Amira de Pharonics d’Égypte.
Boutique ouvert entre les classes, ou par rendez-vous.
Oasis de la danse, 200 boul St-Joseph, Gatineau (secteur Hull)
Site-web: http://www.studiooasis.ca
Téléphone: 819-776-5033
– two locations – Hip scarves and bra tops to match!
1642 Merivale Road – 613-224-6219
Rideau Centre – 3rd floor near Grand and Toy/Bay walk over – 613-321-0264
New Boutique Shaïma baladi in Montreal
Belly dance costumes. We have tribal and Cabaret costumes as well as dance pants, skirts, tops, coins scarfs, silk veils and accessories to complete your own costume. Large variety of tribal jewellery and tribal belts, bras and more.
Please visit our web site : www.shaimabaladi.com Weekly incoming ! Welcome every one! Fabulous prices! Claudie, owner.
Boutique Shaïma baladi à Montreal
Costumes de baladi tribal et cabaret…vaste gamme d’accessoires de danse tels que: pantalons, tops, jupes, palazzo, ceintures à cents, voiles de chiffon et de soie à des prix incomparables! Grande sélection exclusive de ceinture tribales et de leurs spectaculaires brassières à kuchis! Bijoux faits à partir de monnaies anciennes et kuchis. De toute beauté!
Nous avons des prix exceptionnels et une grande panoplie de prix qui permettent à toutes les danseuses d’avoir un costume à leurs images, à des prix plus qu’abordables! Bienvenue à toutes!
Visitez notre site: www.shaimabaladi.com
Nouveautés chaque semaine. Claudie-Shaïma, Propriétaire.
BELLY DANCE SUPPLY
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
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
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
Le Souk d’Anichka
Boutique complète (vêtements et accessoires) de baladi et tribal.
Boutique située à Laval, ouverte sur rendez-vous
Il est également possible d’acheter directement en ligne.
www.boutique.anichka.ca
Boutique : bellydance clothes and accessories.
Oriental and Tribal dance
Laval (5 minutes from Montreal)
You can visit us or buy directly online
www.boutique.anichka.ca
OTHER ONLINE POSTING:
Calling all professional dancers in the NCR
There’s a Yahoo group for local pro dancers in the (general) National Capital Region:
http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/rakissit-outaouais/
Hopefully we can use it as an easy way to pass along local gigs amongst ourselves, work out performing rotations as needed and share other important stuff. If you’re somewhere between Rockland to Almonte, Buckingham to Kemptville (you get the idea) and are a professional dancer, please join us!
Please pass this on as necessary…
Who’s Who in Dance
You are cordially invited to add your listing free of charge to the global directory Who’s Who in Dance of the International Dance Council CID
Just send an email to:president@cid-unesco.org providing the requested data, or send a letter to the address below.
– Name of teacher / director / organizer / researcher / contact person:
– Title of organization / school / company:
– Postal address, complete with postal code and country:
– Email address (confidential, will not appear online):
– Web site URL:
– Telephone & fax number:
– Activities (describe your work in detail):
Alternatively, you can fill the form at:
http://www.cid-unesco.org
This is a strictly non-commercial program, carried out by CID members as a service to the dance community.
It lists openly all forms of dance in all countries on an equal basis. It greatly facilitates overseas contacts and cooperation.
With over 150,000 addresses from 200 countries, it is by far the largest dance directory.
– The International Dance Council CID is the official umbrella organization for all forms of dance in all countries of the world.
– CID is recognized by UNESCO, national and local governments, international organizations and institutions.
– Its members are the most prominent federations, associations, schools, companies and individuals in more than 150 countries.
– CID was founded in 1973 within the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, where it is based.
– UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Permanent Headquarters
International Dance Council CID
UNESCO, 1 rue Miollis, FR-75732 Paris 15, France
www.unesco.org/ngo/cid
We have just opened a new Dance-Ottawa.com, and I am inviting your mailing list members to advertise for FREE their dance schools, lessons and events on our site.
Once people have logged in, they can add their own information to the site.
I know there are many great bellydance instructors on your mailing list, and I’d be pleased to have their listing on our new site.
Greetings!
David
doCod newsgroup
check the calendar there about events happening across Canada!
http://www.docod.ca will now bring you directly to the group.
There are some great out of town events – so check it out!
SPEAKING OF OTTAWA
A new online video podcast site that showcases some of Ottawa ‘s fun and excitement!
http:/wwwspeakingofottawa.ca
OTTAWA BOLLYWOOD NEWS
Ottawa’s News Source for Bollywood, Classical Indian Dance info and more!
CONTRIBUTORS WELCOME!
Ottawa has a growing Bollywood dance community, and we want to spread the word! We are also close to Montreal, another great source of inspiration and education!
We are looking for new contributors all the time, so if you are interested in sharing some news,information, event listings or anything else related to Bollywood dance, Classical Indian dance, Bhangra dance or more, please contact us!
You can become a regular contributor, especially if you are a teacher or performer wishing to have your link added permanently to the BlogRoll on the side bar.
Or
You can contribute submissions anytime by simply filling in the contact form on the submissions page – we want to know about classes, workshops, shows, movie and music reviews – whatever you know about Indian Dance – share it here!
http://bollywoodforfun.wordpress.com/
HEALERS, ENERGY WORKERS, GUIDES, PAMPERING
Ionic Foot Spa Detoxification
Purges the body of toxins, chemicals, radiation, pollution, heavy metals, and other foreign material.
Julie Tierney
(613) 254-8469
Downtown and Kanata locations
julie.tierney@sympatico.ca
Check out a review here: http://tinyurl.com/ioncleanse
PAM KYSSA: Cranial Sacral/ Chair massage
Available for treatments in Ottawa area either at the:
Real Medicine
Westboro Holistic Center
181 Richmond Rd.
Ottawa ON
613-761-6405
Craniosacral Therapy 1 hour session $65.00
Or she will come out for a party to you to do chair massages: In her own words:
“…chair massage parties/gatherings/spa-relax days.
$15.00 for 15 min chair session or
$30.00 for 30 min chair session.
I also love to teach a 2 hour ‘Inner Resting’ session (gentle combo yoga/breathing/awareness techniques, lot’s of time on the floor surrendering/transmuting all that is to be let go) $100.00 for as many people as you like…with more than 10 people works out to less than $10.00 each!”
If you have a chance to connect with her, she does a lovely job and has such powerful intuition during the treatment!
Her contact info:
pkyssa@gmail.com
613-237-0019
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.
Hypnosis for women
Judy White MacDonald…Nursing Consultant, Professional Coach, Clinical Hypnotist
All aspects of our lives add to the definition of who we are as women, but the person ‘at the core’ is the most important one. Connection with this ‘real’ self identity is necessary for us to answer all the important questions in our lives and to find that often elusive joy, happiness, success, peace and contentment.
As women, so many of us have been trained to put the needs of others first. We so often don’t even understand what our needs are, or what to do about them. Hypnosis allows us to relax and allow the subconscious mind to reveal truths and strengths which might never have come to light otherwise. There are many ways in which hypnosis can be helpful to women. Please connect to: http://www.timeforachange.ca/womenspage.htm and learn what hypnosis can do for you!
Orleans Office; everyone welcome!
Tel. / Fax: (613) 841-4071
E-mail: jmd1regn@magma.ca
http://www.timeforachange.ca
RED SHOES PRODUCTIONS
Red Shoes Productions is the ONLY Women’s Sensual Entertainment company with a Holistic Approach! Our goal is to assist every woman in attaining her highest potential with services that nourish the soul, open the heart and awaken the inner Goddess!
Red Shoes offers home parties, private coaching, workshops and special events! There are many home party themes to choose from visit our website at http://redshoesproductions.com and discover the magic of the Red Shoes!
Dot’s fortune-telling party
Want a look into the future?
Dot Iskra and her fellow fortune-tellers/psychics Maya Ravenswing & Loula Blue invite you to an evening of fun, great food drinks and a choice of 3 different types of fortune-telling.
We offer divination by crystal ball, tarot cards & rainbow beads.
Fortune-telling with rainbow beads is a new way of divination that involves using the powers of semi-precious stones, found objects, glass beads in the rainbow colours of the chakra system, and various symbolic beads from native and old wolrd cultures to give a past, present, and future reading for you.
So BOOK NOW and have a look into your future with 3 of ottawa’s most innovative fortune-tellers!
For more info CONTACT: Dot Iskra
613-627-6562
Acupuncturist
Roxanne Chabidon, TCMP -specialising in Acupuncture, Nutrition and Chinese Herbology.
For all kind of Women issues including menopause, menstrual irregularities and fertility.
For more information visit the website at www.luminaottawa.com .
To book an appt: 613-216-2135.
Lumina Health & Rejuvenation Clinic
http://www.luminaottawa.com
With all of the birthday celebrations going on lately, and the huge “CUPCAKE CRAZE” of 2009, I was thinking that I should explore some different options for those of us looking to indulge, without feeling the brutal waste of calories that come from those lovely cakes that abound. Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE CUPCAKES, but I am trying to lose weight and know my own weaknesses, so I choose to find alternatives when I can!
Revisiting foods that I have always liked to make, I remembered the light, melt- in-your-mouthiness of meringues… lemon meringue pie, butterscotch meringue pie… yummy but still high in calories when you’ve got a crust and loads of sugar involved.
As usual, I decided to come up with my own variation of a couple of old stand by recipes, both based on the Betty Crocker cookbook recipes for merignues and cream filling but with less than half the sugar!
Enjoy these 25 calorie per meringue treats – I know we will today!
One thing to note: I baked mine the day before, but they are really best made the day of, or at least, assembled the day of, but I was expecting today to be busy and figured I would save time and store them airtight in the fridge until taking them to the #FridayOffice PARTAY. There will be comments later describing the resulting 18 hour later condition!
Halyma’s Sunnyside Meringues
Meringues:
3 egg whites
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
1/8 cup raw sugar
Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with brown paper [ compostable] or aluminum foil [recyclable].
Beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until fluffy. Add the sugar a spoonful at a time until fully beaten into the fluff. Use an electric mixer or get a workout with a large wire whisk – your choice!
Spoon out 24 blobs, about 2 inches/5cm in diameter, on the lined cookie sheets, creating a little dent in the centre of each.
Bake in the oven for 25 minutes for chewy cookies, 40 minutes for crunchier, and if you have time, let them sit in the oven with the door open for another few hours to really dry them out if you want crunchy ones.
Creamy Custard Filling:
1/4 cup raw sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup milk [ 1%]
3 egg yolks, beaten well, in a metal or glass bowl
Mix the sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan and add the milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a gravy consistency.
Important step:
Pour the hot milk mixture into the bowl holding the beaten eggs and mix as you pour. This keeps the sauce a smooth texture as opposed to letting it get clumpy. Pour it all back into the saucepan and put it back on the heat to continue cooking – keep stirring – until it reaches an almost pudding thickness.
Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes – stirring every once in a while to keep it smooth.
When ready to assemble, spoon a bit of custard into the centre dent in each meringue, dividing the custard between them all.
Serve immediately if possible…
If you have leftover custard, you can drop spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet and freeze it for “pudding pops”.
Hope you try these, and feel free to leave me some comments if you do!
I also made a chocolate butterscotch version, but they were not as good, so I’ll try that again and let you know sometime in the future!
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,
The hibernation tendencies of January are easy to give in to when we get the uber cold of this past week! But it won’t last long, so bundle up and keep dancing ! I’ve relisted a few of the classes this week – ones that are starting over the next week or two – so no excuses! Come dancing!
March 6th brings us the Ottawa Dancers’ Bazaar and we welcome you to Take our shopping POLL!and you can also get the bilingualMiniposter(404 KB PDF) with all the details!
And keep warm!
Tracey/Halyma
Sunday, January 31
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – Update EDITION
2010 EVENTS
JANURY 31, 2010 – CORNWALL~ TODAY
What: BellyDance workshop
When: Sunday Jan 31st, 11:30a – 1:30p
Where: SatNam Yoga Centre, 333 Pitt Street in Cornwall.
Why: well, to dance of course. lol
Cost: $40 ($35 for SatNam Yoga members) to be paid at SatNam by Wednesday Jan 27th. 613-930-9314
Please note that SatNam’s doors are only open 30 mins before and after classes so go online to check their schedule to see when you can get in.
So bring your bellydance gear, your smiles and good energy and let’s have some fun!
See you there,
Sandra
Winter 2010- JANNAH DANCE CENTRE- KITCHENER
Feb 5 – Ladies’ Valentine’s Prep Night – $35 register with Jannah please Feb 7 – 1pm – 3pm – Drumzy solo – $35 register with Jannah please
Feb 20/21 – Dance with Jasmin – $165 by Jan 20, $175 – reg’n w/ Jannah
March 6/7 – Dance with Nath Keo! $155 by Feb 6, $165 – reg’n w/ Jannah
March 15-19 – Youth Dance Camp – never a dull moment $150 – Jannah
Jennifer (Jannah)
to Dance is Paradise!
www.jannahdancer.info 519.569-1432
Jannahdancer Dance Centre….a Positive Place to Be!
February 6th and 7th 2010 Deb Rubin In Montreal !
About Deb
Deb Rubin has been a 5+year core member, and co-choreographer with Ultragypsy Bellydance Theater, until Fall 2007, and a regular sub for Jill Parker’s classes. She also holds a level 1 certification from Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance.
Currently, Deb teaches and performs nationally and internationally. Most recently, she assisted Rachel Brice in her 5-day Tribal Massive intensive 2008.
She co-taught a retreat with Sharon Kihara in Hawaii, Dec. 08 She will also be co-teaching a retreat with Heather Stants in Costa Rica this year and another reatreat with Sharon Kihara in Australia.
As a performer, Deb is honored to have collaborated and shared the stage with amazing artists such as: Balkan Beat Box, Beats Antique, Brass Menazerie Balkan Brass Band, UltraGypsy Bellydance Theater, members of the Yard Dogs Road Show, Urban Tribal Dance Company, Mira Betz… and festivals throughout this hemisphere.
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6TH
1. Engaging the core: Slow and Slinky LENGHT: 2 HR
2. Rocking the Core: Mixed levels LENGHT: 2 HR
PRICES
BEFORE JANUARY 5TH:
1 WORKSHOP = 80$ CAN
2 WORKHOPS = 150 $ CAN
AFTER JANUARY 5TH
1 WORKSHOP = 90$ CAN
2 WORKHOPS = 170 $ CAN
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION / INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION AT WWW.MATJACOB.COM
February 5, 6 and 7, 2010 – Montreal Journey through Egypt 1 20 hours+ intensive/certification course with Sahra Saeeda
limit of 20 students.
Journey through Egypt” Basic 1 Intensive weekend with Certification presents an overview of the Dance Zones of Egypt with attention paid to movement and posture recognition, zone location, historical consideration and cultural diffusion. Includes free notebook and study materials, map, DVD and CD.
The cost includes: teaching notebook, Map of Folkloric Zones, new “Journey through Egypt” DVD, music CD, Saturday’s lunch and dinner and certificate upon completion of 20 hours.
Full intensive only, not enrolling in individual dance zone classes
more info on http://www.eliseoasis.com
eliseoasis@hotmail.com
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February 12,13,14, 2010 Intensive/certification course with Sahra Saeeda
Journey through Egypt 2 (Pre-requisite journey through Egypt 1)
“Journey through Egypt” Basic 2: Movement Intensive.
This Intensive weekend with Certification is an advanced “basic” overview, within which we base to our future research and specializations.
In JtE-2 we address movement proficiency, in addition to instruction in core Dance Ethnography concepts.
We aim to study and replicate each dance zone’s movement at the levels of: authentic indigenous home-style, local performers, regional government groups, national government theater-stage troupes: both Reda and Kowmeya, and within Night Club shows.
more info at www.eliseoasis.com
eliseoasis@hotmail.com
FEBRUARY 27/28,2010 Montreal workshops with Rosanna Mc Guire (Toronto/San Francisco)!!!
Saturday February 27th, 1-4pm
Flapper fusion (technique and combinations):
A combination of vintage jazz dance and bellydance, completely fabricated from Rosanna’s imagination. Don’t know what on earth this could be?See Rosanna’s video from Tribal Fest 2008
Sunday February 28th 2010, 1-4pm:
Hip hop fusion choreography
Fusing bellydance with hip hop and funk styles (popping, locking, waving, etc.)
We will once again be partying and raising funds for great causes.
(Distress Centre, Bereaved Families)
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 9 pm till close!
Everyone is invited to dance: soloists, groups, troupes,bunches….out-of-towners are welcome again.
Tickets are $25 in advance….$30 at the door
Don’t forget our great prizes, DVDs, the bar…so bring along some cash!! It all goes back to our community!
Contact Catharine at dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com
P.S. Our Oct.30 party is just before Halloween so I expect to see some really unusual costumes!!!
We will have a contest!!! Rules (such as they are) will be announced in the fall. Booooo!
WINTER 2010 CLASSES
Also see the TEACHER LISTINGS online for all teachers who may have classes running and info available…
Belly Dance With Dale in Brockville
Eight Weeks
Boost your energy and fitness with eight weeks of belly dance classes that will burn fat, tone muscle, develop the power of your femininity, and make you feel good about the body you’re in. Enjoy the tribal spirit of middle eastern dance. Includes moving meditation, muscle isolation, drills, shimmies, and steps. Eight weeks for $80, $12 drop in.
Where: Dream Weaver (behind the store)
20 King Street West, Brockville
613-342-0179
Time: Wednesdays
February 3 – March 31
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Call to register or stop in at Dream Weaver.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring a scarf
to tie at your hips.
Dale has worked with hundreds of women of all ages, watching them step into their own sense of beauty, strength and grace as they share this ancient art form. You are never too young, too old, too tall, too short, too big, too small, too out of shape, or too in shape to benefit from all that Middle Eastern Dance has to offer.
There are still spots in this class! Jalilah’s Intermediate Evening Class Mondays
7:30-8:45pm. at the Studio School of Dance, 74 Jamie (off Hunt Club near Costco) January 4 to March 8, 2010
It is not too late to join! Price will be pro-rated $13 a class.
A fun combination of technique and drills, chorography and learn how to improvise!….
To register contact Jalilah (613)2288215 jalilah@rogers.com
Bellydancing with Zena
KANATA:
Classical Dance Academy, 100 Castlefrank Rd., (613) 836-5725
Beginners: Monday 8:15 pm;
$65/6 for the next term starting Feb. 22, 2010.
The pricing for Intermediate or advanced is $90/ 6wks .
Intermediate: Tues. Jan. 5th at 10:00 am to 11:15 am,
Advanced: Thurs. Jan. 7th at 1:00pm to 2:15 pm,
Class description: All classes include warm-up, technique and cool down. Participants interested in Intermediate or Advanced classes should have already taken classes with Zena in Beginner or Intermediate Bellydance. For the advanced class: we will be working on a Zill choreography.
Cabaret Style Belly Dancing for Beginners With Liz
Have fun while getting fit. Beginners will learn enough basic steps and veil
movement for a complete choreography. The style taught is “American Cabaret” belly dance which allows for more freedom in the interpretation of movement – perfect for beginners. Wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or flat dance shoes.
All body types and sizes welcome. Liz Chaisson Thompson
Winter Dates 2010 8 Weeks $66/person + GST
St. Patrick’s HS Tues 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Start Feb 2 (14028)
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. To obtain your client # and PIN # for on
line registration call 613-228-3338.
Payment by Visa or MasterCard only.
BY PHONE 613-228-3338
Please have your Visa or MasterCard information ready.
Bahiya’s Classes
Thursday Classes at Hunt club Riverside Comunity Center start date to be announced.
3320 Paul Anka Drive
Ottawa Ontario K1V 0J9
613-260-1299
Thursdays Beginner 6:30 to 7;30
Thursdays Level 2 7:40 to 8:40
St Nicholas Adult High School
893 Admirl Ave
Catholic School Board
613-228-3338
continuing.Ed@ottawacatholicschools.ca
Starts Feb 9th 8 week session
Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:00
Classes will being in February
For details email: jewel2k9 (at)gmail (dot)com
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
FEBRUARY 1, 2010 Vagabond Opera in Kingston, ON
While at the Toronto winter festival, I ran into Vagabond Opera (Cabaret Gypsy Klezmer Jazz band), who are musicians from Portland, OR that also play with March Fourth Marching Band, they currently perform shows with Rachel Brice and Mardi Love of the Indigo, and we are incredibly lucky to have them on this side of the coast! By chance, they are playing in Kingston Monday! If you love the new musical stylings in tribal fusion bellydance, this show is a must-see!!! The drive is definitely worth the field trip.
Vagaobond Opera w/ Swampland Orchestra!
The Mansion
506 Princess St
Kingston, ON
Canada
http://www.themansionkingston.com/
This is a 9pm show with the lovely Swampland Orchestra! A show not to be missed!
more infos & music: http://vagabondopera.com
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“The Present is a Gift from The Past, and an Inspiration to the Future.” -Tracey “Halyma” Vibert, TEDxOttawa Talk, December 2009.
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!
Another busy week comes to an end and a fresh one starts tomorrow! Meanwhile – there is still room in my Thursday Creative Intermediate class to come out and find your own dance style with guidance and laughter !
And today has some reminder for the upcoming week, and all of the classes are still online – so if you need to reference that info – go directly here!
Why: well, to dance of course. lol
Cost: $40 ($35 for SatNam Yoga members) to be paid at SatNam by Wednesday Jan 27th. 613-930-9314
Please note that SatNam’s doors are only open 30 mins before and after classes so go online to check their schedule to see when you can get in.
So bring your bellydance gear, your smiles and good energy and let’s have some fun!
See you there,
Sandra
Saturday, March 6, 2010 TAV CREATIONS PRESENTS the Ottawa Dancer’s Bazaar Updated Info
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
260 McArthur (Knights of Columbus Hall),
A Dancer’s Bazaar
The largest gathering of Ottawa area dancers with the best selection of new and used costumes, fabrics, music, accessories and more to buy, sell, swap and trade!
Open to all – free admission
Meet teachers, check out class schedules, get costume information, and much more!
Something for everyone – young and old – men and women! Come on out and enjoy the afternoon!
The Dancer’s Bazaar now hosts over 40 tables of goods and services to appeal to the shopper in us all! All booked with a variety of local and out of town vendors for your shopping pleasure!
Looking for zills? Sticks? Veils? Skirts? Music? Anything you can think of, and many things you might not have thought would come in handy – tote bags and cover-ups, baladi dresses, and accessories to complete any outfit! Whew! There will be new stock from Egypt, Turkey and of course from our local artisans and designers. And be sure to check out the many deals for used costumes as well.
There are many vendors who are connected to the belly dance community who are offering products and services that might not automatically seem like a bellydance purchase, so come with an open mind! Remember this is a cash and carry event – credit cards are not likely to be accepted by most vendors. And as in the past, many new vendors will be coming out, so there will be a huge selection of products available!
Learn about the IBCC 2010 Featured Instructors, Speakers, Main Stage Performers … and more!
Hurry! We’re already 85% sold out!
$599 to Feb. 28th, 2010
Regular rate: $699 CDN
SPECIAL: All IBCC past package registrants receive an extra $50 off per year registered!
Just call: 1-416-920-5593
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
JOURNEY DANCE OTTAWA – TODAY
JourneyDance is a groovy celebration that will have you loving your body and loving your life! Weaving simple, guided movement sequences and free exploration, JourneyDance reconnects you with your innate state of joyous well-being. Your mind becomes clear, free and positive, and your body feels supple, energized, and powerful. Practiced barefoot to inspiring world music, your dance is an empowering journey of transformation. Everyone is welcome because everyone’s a dancer!
Next Class:
Sunday January 24th, 2010, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Routhier Community Centre
172 Guigues St. Ottawa
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 meditative drumming and period of silence at the end of the circle for those wishing to stay.
Spark your Creativity through The Artist’s Way Workshop
Part I 8-week facilitated course
This workshop is for anyone wanting to live a more creative life!
Do you like to write, sing, make music, act, paint, draw, dance, or decorate your home? Would you like to be more creative in your workplace? Maybe you are looking for a new hobby or a new way to express yourself. If so, give yourself the gift of time and join us for 8 evenings of self-discovery and fun.
Julia Cameron’s classic text, The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, will form the basis for this course. Come explore the keys to unlocking greater creativity in your life. As we work and share together, artists and non-artists alike will find the exercises and practices enlightening.
You’ll learn how to dismantle emotional blocks to creativity, including conflicts involving personal relationships, preconceived notions about success, concerns about money, and doubts about your own abilities. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to draw out your inner artist for a heightened sense of authenticity, adventure, and creative power in your everyday life.
When: Next session starts March 3, 2010
8 Wednesday evenings, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: Chapters Bookstore
Pinecrest Shopping Centre, 2735 Iris
Ottawa, Ontario
Cost: $275
Seating is limited. Advance registration required.
I had the biggest pleasure of being a part of Ottawa’s Very First TEDx event! It was amazing!
See my first post here about it for more of my enthusiast response to being welcomed into the fold!
Plans are already in the works for another great event by the organizers of this TEDxOttawa event so I am looking forward to helping out again in the future!
More videos are going up as you read this, so be sure to check Youtube for more TEDxOttawa clips!
Tracey/Halyma
PS. ARE YOU LIVING YOUR CHILDHOOD PASSIONS? Leave me some comments to say what you are doing or are going to start doing!
“The Present is a Gift from The Past, and an Inspiration to the Future.” –Tracey “Halyma” Vibert
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!
More classes begin this week – and hopefully you have already signed up – or will do so before the night of the first class to ensure they run!! Some organizations need to have the full complement of students all signed up to even have the first night take place, so don’t wait! Sign up today, if you are taking dance classes this January!
Okay enough nagging 🙂
For those wondering about the next Dancers’ Bazaar– I just have a bit more info to organize on my end before the website gets updated, but it will be on Saturday, March 6, 2010. Set your pennies aside as there are already some new vendors signing on!
All of the upcoming classes I know about are listed below so you should be able to find something fun to keep warm and active this winter!
Have a fun week,
Tracey/Halyma
Sunday, January 10
Latest Dancers’ Newsletter
EVENTS
Bellydance Open House with Anna & Safiya -REMINDER
Anna & Safiya invite you to shake up your New Year during their free Open House!
This fast-paced and fun hour will include drills of fundamental movements, and learning and entire bellydance routine.
Come and give this beautiful and powerful women’s dance a try…
Wednesday January 13th, 2010
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Capital City Dance, Westgate Mall (1309 Carling Avenue, lower level)
www.annabellydance.ca
safiyadancer@gmail.com
JANUARY 2010- JANNAH DANCE CENTRE- KITCHENER-REMINDER
In a nutshell – here’s what’s on tap if you’re looking to see what’s ahead in the area our way:
Jan 10 – Pilates – 1pm- 2pm $15 register with Jannah please
Jan 10 – Numerology 10l – 2pm – 4pm $35 (combo $55) reg’n w/Jannah
Jan 16 – Rosanna – 10am to noon – $45 register with Jannah please
Jan 16 – Swap-n-Sell – 1pm – 5pm $25/table (combo $55) reg w/ Jannah
Jan 17 – Rhaehana – 10:30am-12:30pm $25 contact Rhaehana please
Jennifer (Jannah)
to Dance is Paradise!
www.jannahdancer.info 519.569-1432
Jannahdancer Dance Centre….a Positive Place to Be!
JANURY 31, 2010 – CORNWALL-REMINDER
What: BellyDance workshop
When: Sunday Jan 31st, 11:30a – 1:30p
Where: SatNam Yoga Centre, 333 Pitt Street in Cornwall.
Why: well, to dance of course. lol
Cost: $40 ($35 for SatNam Yoga members) to be paid at SatNam by Wednesday Jan 27th. 613-930-9314
Please note that SatNam’s doors are only open 30 mins before and after classes so go online to check their schedule to see when you can get in.
So bring your bellydance gear, your smiles and good energy and let’s have some fun!
See you there,
Sandra
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: $25 before March 6
$30 after March 7
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
Checks can be made out to Erika McCulloch and sent to 618-1551 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4B5
WINTER 2010 CLASSES – updated info
TRACEY/HALYMA – Byward Market Area and Old Ottawa South
BYWARD MARKET AREA – Still time to join!
172 Guigues – call 613 244-4470 to register or online through the City of Ottawa
http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/parks_recreation/programs/index_en.html and follow the “how to register” instructions on the sidebar.
Mondays- start January 11:
Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( $86.50/ 12 weeks) course code:418031 STILL ROOM TO JOIN!
Level 2 -7:30pm.-8:30pm. ( $86.50/ 12 weeks) course code:418015 STILL ROOM TO JOIN!
In Ottawa Beginners Belly Dance for Fitness Mondays 10:30-11:30 at the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive January 11-March 29
A fast paced workout consisting only of Middle Eastern Dance Movements!
Free for LifeFit members, $89 for RA members $114 for non-members
Register through the RA: 613 733-5100 www.racentre.com
Intermediate Evening Class Mondays 7:30-8:45pm. at the Studio School of Dance, 74 Jamie (off Hunt Club near Costco) January 4 to March 8 2010
A fun combination of technique and drills, chorography and improvisation…. Price:$130
To register contact Jalilah (613)2288215 jalilah@rogers.com
Intermediate Day Class Tuesdays 11:00-12:15 Greta Lemmings Studio Of Dance, 1460 Merivale Road (at Loblaws Plaza) January 5- March 9 2010 A fun combination of technique and drills, chorography and improvisation Price: $130
To register contact Jalilah (613)2288215 jalilah@rogers.com
In Hull (just minute from downtown Ottawa!)
At Denise Enan’s Studio Oasis, 200 St. Joseph, Hull
January 7 to February 25 2009 Beginner Thursday Evenings from 5:30-6:30 $85
Intermediate Thursday Evenings from 6:30-7:30 $85 includes technique, combinations introducing a short routine and beginnings of free style improvisation.
Advanced Thursday Evenings 7:30-9:00 $100 a Very advanced Class! Like all my classes a mixture of Technique, drills, choreography and improvisation. My theme this session will be dancing to the classics. Songs every advanced dancer should know!
To register contact Oasis (819) 7765033 or (819) 9622645 www.baladi.ca
Bellydancing with Zena Winter Session
KANATA:
Classical Dance Academy, 100 Castlefrank Rd., (613) 836-5725 Beginners: Monday 8:15 pm; 7 + 6 wks, $70/7 wks and
$65/6 for the next term starting Feb. 22, 2010.
The pricing for Intermediate or advanced is $90/7 and $90/ 6wks second session. Intermediate: Tues. Jan. 5th at 10:00 am to 11:15 am, 7 weeks/$90 Advanced: Thurs. Jan. 7th at 1:00pm to 2:15 pm, 7 weeks/$90
Class description: All classes include warm-up, technique and cool down. Participants interested in Intermediate or Advanced classes should have already taken classes with Zena in Beginner or Intermediate Bellydance. For the advanced class: we will be working on a Zill choreography.
HUNT CLUB
Location: Nutriland, 3625 Rivergate Way
Tel: (613) 288-0106
Beginner Bellydance: Tuesday evgs, starting Jan. 12 at 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Cost: 6 weeks/$72
Please Pre-register by Jan.8, 2010 by calling Nutriland or email Zena
Pre-registration is now open. Please email Zena for more info: zena555@rogers.com
Bellydance with Anna & Safiya – Winter 2010
Starting January 13th
Capital City Dance Studio
1309 Carling Avenue, Westgate Mall
Beginner – Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Learn a solid foundation of bellydance movement and posture, that will inspire you to continue!
Intermediate – Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Drills and technique applied to a beautiful veil choreography by Anna & Safiya
Advanced – Wednesdays 8:30 – 9:30 pm
Fast-pasted drills and challenging technique with props, applied to a zill-fusion choreography by Anna & Safiya
Drop-in for $13, or purchase 5-class ($60) or 10-class ($110) cards.
For more information, see www.annabellydance.ca/classes, or contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com
We will be holding a Free Open House on Wednesday January 13th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Come give Bellydance a try!
Zamira’s New class schedule for Winter/Spring 2010
Youth Belly Dance – Girls 12-17 years of age
With emphasis on posture, strength, grace and controlled movement, exotic
Eastern belly dance is the basis for the latest dances.
Thursday 6:30-7:30 PM
Jan 14 – Mar 18 2010 10 1hour classes $100
Mar 25 – May 27 2010 10 1hour classes $100
Belly Dance 40+ all levels
All the best of Belly Dancing with an emphasis on increasing joint
mobility and helping to keep muscles toned, strong and graceful.
Tuesday 6:45-7:45 PM
Jan 12 – Mar 16 2010 10 1hour classes $110
Mar 23 – May 25 2010 10 1hour classes $110
All classes take place at Makin’ Moves Dance Studio:
1196 Bank Street at Ossington Avenue Old Ottawa South
Drop-in fee $12 per class – no registration necessary (cash only).
For registration and information contact Zamira:
zamira@theveiledeye.com
613-797-4068
Louise Houle Beginner/Intermediate class
Maison des Arts in Embrun
Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 9:00pm
From January 19 to March 23, 2010
Cost : 110$
Registration:613-443-0058
Tribal fusion classes with Niki
1196 Bank St at Makin Moves studios
to inquire/register: theodorn AT magma DOT ca
Fridays 7-8pm
first class Jan 15
6 week session – winter special for 60 dollars
January Classes at Dance With Alana
Beginner Belly Dance w/ Lisa
Start Date: Saturday January 9th
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
Where: 858 Bank St @ 5th Ave
Cost: $105 adult; $90 student/senior
Intermediate Technique & Drills w/ Jocelyne
Start Date: Thursday January 14th
Time: 7:05-8:05pm
Where: 858 Bank St @ 5th Ave
Cost: $105 adult; $90 student/senior
NEW NEW NEW!!! Advanced Belly Dance Fusion w/ Shadia
Start Date: Tuesday January 12th
Time: 8:30-9:30pm
Where: 858 Bank St @ 5th Ave
Cost: $105 adult; $90 student/senior
For more information Contact Alana:
www.dancewithalana.com
613-233-3456
dancewithalana@gmail.com
Sha’ Vega’s winter 2010 Classes – UPDATED
South Fallingbrook C.C. (aka Maple Ridge Elementary School), 998 Valin Street, Orléans
Monday, January 11 – March 8, 2010
Mother and Daughter belly dance – 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. There is still a lot of room in this class. Please join us!
6-13 yrs $34.75 – Course code 420031
15+ yrs $37.50 – Course code 419453
Level 1 & 2 – 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. – a few spots left
$43.25 – Course code 415839
Level 2 & 3 – 7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – a few spots left
$43.25 – Course code – 415847
REGISTER NOW.
Call 613-824-0633 ext. 221 or register online at www.ottawa.ca
THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE IN DANGER OF BEING CANCELLED!!
You can register 24 hrs a day on the Internet at www.ottawa.ca. You can register over the phone using The City of Ottawa’s touch-tone telephone registration system at 613-580-2588.
McNabb Recreation Centre, 180 Percy St. (at James), Centretown
Thursday, January 14 – April 1 – This class presently has only 1 person registered. In all likelihood it will be cancelled. IF you can do so, please sign up for the Tuesday Level 3 & 4 class.
Level 3 & 4 – 7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
**$70 – Course code – 416162
12 weeks
REGISTER NOW over the phone using The City of Ottawa’s touch-tone telephone registration system at 613-580-2588
or register online at www.ottawa.ca
Lisa-Marie Serafin
Ceramic Artist/Middle Eastern Dance Artist
Poterie du Lac la Blanche
http://lablanchepoterie.com/
Belly Dance in Kemptville with Shakira Winter 2010 Session
During winter 2010, Leslie will be living part time in Ottawa, and teaching two great classes!
Tribal Basics includes yoga inspired warmup, conditioning, drills for strong and elegant technique and combinations towards the end of the session! This all levels class will challenge both beginners and experienced dancers. Leslie is a certified yoga instructor currently studying her MA in Dance at York University, is a Suhaila Salimpour Format trained dancer, and a longtime student of Rachel Brice. In developing her style of dance, she draws upon these influences to create modern fusion bellydance performance.
Tribal Basics & Combinations
Tuesdays 8-9pm
1196 Bank at Makin Moves
$100 for this 8 week session
Begins Jan 12 (this session almost sold out!)
Tribal Basics & Combinations
Mondays 8-9pm
1196 Bank at Makin Moves
$100 for this 8 week session
Begins Jan 18th
to register: email leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca
for those who cannot attend regularly, a drop-in option is available, $15 per class. Please email an rsvp before dropping in!
***Your participation in these classes goes towards supporting the cost of my tuition which is $6000 this year alone! Tuition in Ontario is sometimes 40% higher then many other provinces!***
CLASSES WITH JOCELYNE “JEHANE” KHAN
www.orientaldance.ca
**DANCE OASIS — OASIS DE LA DANCE**
200 St-Joseph, Hull Classes start this week (first class Jan 10)! – Les cours commence cette semaine (première class le 10 janvier)!
Have fun while getting fit. Beginners will learn enough basic steps and veil
movement for a complete choreography. The style taught is “American Cabaret” belly dance which allows for more freedom in the interpretation of movement – perfect for beginners. Wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or flat dance shoes.
All body types and sizes welcome. Liz Chaisson Thompson
Winter Dates 2010 8 Weeks $66/person + GST
St. Patrick’s HS Tues 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Start Feb 2 (14028)
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. To obtain your client # and PIN # for on
line registration call 613-228-3338.
Payment by Visa or MasterCard only.
BY PHONE 613-228-3338
Please have your Visa or MasterCard information ready.
Loulouh’s Classes (Lois Brake)
Sandy Hill Community Centre
250 Somerset E.
Ph. 613-241-4646.
Wednesdays Level 1
Jan 13 to Mar 17
$65
6 to 7 pm
Code 417173
Thursdays Level 2
Jan 14 to Mar 18
$65
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Code 417181
Level 2/3
Jan 14 to Mar 18
$70
6:30 to 7:45 pm
Code 417192
Level 3/4
Jan 14 to Mar 18
$70
7:45 to 9 pm
Code 417211
Bahiya’s Classes
Jan 21st 8 week session Hunt Club Riverside Community Center
3320 Paul Anka Drive
Ottawa Ontario K1V 0J9
613-521-1392
Thursdays Beginner 6:30 to 7;30
Thursdays Level 2 7:40 to 8:40
St Nicholas Adult High School
893 Admirl Ave
Catholic School Board
613-228-3338
continuing.Ed@ottawacatholicschools.ca
Starts Feb 9th 8 week session
Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:00
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
Tom and Dave’s Classes: Introduction to Macs
Tom Leroux and David Rostenne are running classes on Tuesday evenings again, starting with Introduction to Macs (January 12th, 19th and 26th, 6:30 to 9:30 PM), ideal for the new Mac user. We will be starting with the actual computer hardware, and then on to a guided tour of the operating system, how to configure preferences, using DVDs, USB keys, iChat, and a slew of other features. More information at http://www.darnermedia.ca/training-and-consulting/classes/#intro
HEALERS, ENERGY WORKERS, GUIDES, PAMPERING
Acupuncturist ~NEW LISTING
I’m a fellow bellydancer and also an acupuncturist. I specialise in cosmetic acupuncture and the name of my clinic is Lumina Health & Rejuvenation Clinic.
Roxanne Chabidon
Lumina Health & Rejuvenation Clinic
20 James Street Suite 300 Ottawa ON K2P 0T6
Ph (613) 216 2135 Fax (613) 216 2157
drchabidon@luminaottawa.com
http://www.luminaottawa.com
….Creativity Abounds…
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Phone: 613.241.3397
E-mail: tracey@tav-creations.com
Custom Sewing: http://www.tav-creations.com
Belly Dance shows and Classes: http://www.bellydancingforfun.com
Halyma and finale – The end of another season of dance!
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Another new costume, another Ottawa Centre Class Party under the hip belt!
I LOVE my parties. I enjoy the process of planning them, nagging people, cajoling them and then seeing what they come up with for their final presentations to share with those who are able to come watch!
As the roster changes and develops over the weeks coming up to the event, there is some stress of course, but it always gives me the chance to bring together the diverse styles and inspired moments into one lovely evening! One lovely, not too late, weeknight event during a very busy time of year!
The teachers who bring their students out to perform – there will be a list at the end of the post with some contact info – work hard to guide their groups to a point of feeling they can dance their routine in public. In front of almost 300 strangers.
The dancers, students, pros and rogue dancers, spend weeks preparing, practicing, being stressed, or confident, they all still put a lot of work into getting ready for 2-4 minutes { in most cases] on stage. And if they study with more than one teacher, or are both teachers and students themselves, they may be rushing down to the dressing room to do at least one quick change before their next routine gets called to the stage.
The volunteers help in more ways than imaginable. Often people will as me how I am doing as I trot from one part of the backstage to the next, checking on folk, etc. And most of the time, unless there is a crisis to be dealt with, I try to enjoy the music, conversation and have a fun time myself. I can only do this because I have some very cool people to hep me out.
Linda has been helping me for years and I can leave pretty much anything in her hands – once I tell her what this year’s variation on the system is – I am always trying to make things better, honest! And then I hand her my camera and she shoots some fun and funky video clips so that I can share stuff asap!
Melissa kindly offered this time around, and was a huge help at the ticket desk as well as making sure Shade had help changing when we had a quiet change to the roster.
Catharine has been helping out as Stage Manager for years, and knows what is involved in running these kinds of events! She keeps those dancers all lined up and ready to go, and takes over as the voice from beyond when I head down to get myself ready!
I know I can leave things in the hands of these trusted friends and that’s why I can be so relaxed – it is a party after all!
And there are the other folk who I don’t interfere with at all, they come out and do their thing, without any concern or guidance from me at all, I just keep outta their way as they already know what they are doing!
Michele R comes out to every show for the past 7 years?( I will have to check on that) and she brings whatever fabrics, decor pieces, etc. that catch her fancy and sets up a beautiful ambiance for us, before the dancers even arrive to start any run throughs they need to do. And it does make a difference – even if the dancers don’t realize it, the flow and energy of the stage has been transformed through the ritual of her making the space “ours” for the night.
Lainie, our official Photographer, comes, has fun, gets great shots, enjoys herself – we hope – and shares her love of movement and beauty with everyone! Everyone has a moment caught by Lainie that immortalizes them as a dancer!
Tom shoots our official video so that we performers can show our friends and family the cool performances that took place! One student dancer told me downstairs how she sat and watched a few of the previous dvds when she was not feeling so hot this fall – and was totally taken down memory lane, seeing the changes in the shows over the years..
Kudos and thanks to you all!
As I mentioned, I like to work towards improving every show, and the best way to do this is to get some feedback that I can then process, compile and share with the performers I invite to come out to the next event. I know some folk are not comfortable sharing their thoughts openly, but really, it’s the best way to make changes happen – tell everyone your ideas for improvements and then if feasible, they’ll be implemented.
I want to encourage the solutions, so if there were any things that you experienced as a dancer, teacher, or audience member, post your comments here so that we can all get some fresh perspective on ways to keep making these events better! And of course – if anything struck you as fabulous, be sure to point that out too – we need to hear what works too!
It has flown by – weeks of preparation and meetings for the main organizing team of TEDxOttawa will culminate in the all day event taking place this coming Sunday, December 6th, 2009.
When I offered myself as one of the speakers, I was prepared for a sweet but polite, “we’ll let you know.. “as they waited to see what well known, public figures, famous or at least semi-famous folk they could fill the list with before a – “thanks, but…”
Instead, I got an amazingly enthusiastic response from the committee and was blown away to be considered worthy of not only helping out [ I also offered my services as a “backstage” crew/ ” stage manager” type minion for the day] at the FIRST TEDxOttawa event EVER! And they are giving me stage time too!
AS the event is sold out, the best way to get involved is to check it out live all day long on their streaming page. Yes, you will be a few seconds behind the real action, but you can also simply watch in your PJs, with a group of friends, or in a cafe with internet service!
The program for the day will not be pre announced, but you’ll want to start watching right away at 10 a.m. { hint, hint} and just keep ‘er running in the background all day – there will be some amazing talks I am sure!
I am really looking forward to the entire day, being part of a great new community of folk who I am enjoying getting to know!
If you watch on Sunday, leave me a “you were fabulous” comment here on my blog, kay?
<kidding!>
And this just in… Thanks @knealemann for tweeting this link where Susan Murphy [ @suzemuse] gives us some insight into the day:
CLICK HERE to see her interview on Startuplucky.com
To see this as the main website,click here . Also find the Late Fall Classes, Teacher Directory[new listings], Shopping Opportunities[new listings], and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections online!
Good morning,
Today brings a few updates and another busy week ahead! Hope to see you today at the West End Bazaar – and remember to check out my10 Tips for Shopping… for some ideas on making your experience as fun as possible! It applies to pretty much any bazaar you might attend, including those craft fairs, Church bazaars and more!
Oh, and I went silly on Youtube too…
Click to go to the Youtube Video
Have a lovely day and week!
Halyma/Tracey
Sunday, November 22
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATE EDITION
Check out the Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Features:
Eco-TAV is running a video contest with prizes! If you have bought – or will buy – anything from my Eco-TAV line, I hope you will have some fun shooting a quick video clip sharing the ways you are “green”!
The Dance the Night Away Fundraiser DVD $20 can still be ordered for those who attended. Please contact Catharine Crerar to order your copy of a fun night’s dancing – what a joyful evening it was!
Email: dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com
And this is a quick note from our lovely hostess for the evening:
‘Dancing through the Night’ was a big success! Thanks to all who attended, performed, volunteered, filmed, decorated and who made it such a good night. We had lots of hurdles to make this party work…new format, new DJ, new location, 2 stage shows this month, a surprise party for Denise (congrats on her 65th!!)…and the fears of H1N1.
Even so, enough of you came out and partied that we were able to make a small profit to be shared between our charities. We are especially grateful for the wonderful performances by our visiting dancers (Caliana’s troupe from Toronto, Nathalie Lebel from Sherbrooke, Donna Langois from North Bay, and Lynette Harper from Victoria, B.C.)
We hope to party again in mid-April and that you will all join in the fun. We will continue to bring in lots of great dancing, lots of interactive and open floor dancing, great prizes….and we will serve the food all night long so everyone gets a chance to sample the terrific mid-east flavours. (Corner Cafe Catering).
Special thanks to Tom of Darner Media for once again creating our wonderful DVDs. Another special thank you to Michele Roy for creating a wonderful ambiance in a very challenging room.
Thanks also to Starwood Hotels for their generous donations of gift certificates….and to all those other company’s who have given so generously. Our volunteers are fantastic too!
You are all much appreciated….come back again! Catharine
p.s. Tracey, I am still getting compliments on the lovely dress you made for me! Thanks.:-)
Creative Clothing by Roxane is hosting a Belly Dance Bazaar in the west end of Ottawa to raise funds for the Iqaluit Women’s Shelter.
Don’t miss the new West End Dancers’ Bazaar: Bell’s Corners at the Legion Hall, 4026 Richmond Road: easy access and lots of parking. Sunday, November 22, from noon to 5 pm.
We have over 15 vendors :
Creative Clothing by Roxane,
Tracey with TAV Creations,
*Tarot Card Readings with Lisa-Marie*,
Gailene *Zamira*,
Darlene *Shibori Borealis*,
Rain Kazymerchyk our lovely Silversmith,
Sylvie Girard and her food,
Val DeWitt *The Trader*,
Zena Nesrallah,
Curves (the gym people),
Melissa Wakeling from Belleville too
and a few new artisans amongst them.
Free admission: all money raised is for Qimaavik the Women’s Shelter!!
For more information contact Roxane at: roxkirkatsympaticodotca or phone: 613-726-9067.
NOVEMBER 26-29, 2009 HADIA IN TORONTO
Authentic Turkish Rom (Gypsy) Workshop with Hadia
Thursday, November 26th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Aurora Live Studios
392 Queens St. E
Toronto
Hadia has lived, studied and taught the primary forms of Roman/gypsy dance for many years and is pleased to share with you a taste of Authentic Turkish Roma dance. After getting comfortable with the unique Turkish 9/8 rhythm, we will work with a range of basic steps and foot patterns and finish these off with a fascinating array of gestures and movements that connect this fascinating and visceral dance form to the mysterious history of these strong, proud and vital people.
Registration and full details http://www.hadia.com/index.php?id=15#toronto2009workshop
— NOVEMBER 26-29, 2009 Hadia’s Teacher Training Certification – Level 3 in Toronto
Don’t miss your chance to achieve your well earned certification for Hadia’s internationally recognized Middle Eastern Dance Training.
This 20 hour training will cement your technique, rhythm and musical interpretation, improvisation, communication and teaching skills, the art of cymbals, course/class planning, anatomy for dance, body balance, alignment, professional ethics, and guide you with business basics, advanced rhythms and musical interpretation, Mid East dance styles, history and evolution and more…
Thursday, November 26th 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28, 10 am to 5pm
Sunday, November 29th, 10 am to 4 pm
NOVEMBER 28, 2009 The 8th Annual “For the Love of Dance” Multi-Cultural Dance Showcase!
“For the Love of Dance” Multi-Cultural Dance Showcase…Tickets now available on-line at www.annabellydance.ca/events ! Saturday November 28th, 2009 (7:30 – 10:00 pm) University of Ottawa Alumni Theatre (Jock-Turcot University Centre) Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Bollywood, African, Tango, Vietnamese, Tap, Tribal, Persian, Hip-Hop, Bellydance, Latin Swing, Venezuelan, Contemporary…
Join us for a fast-paced evening of dance styles from around the world!
All proceeds donated to Propeller Dance, a local initiative providing dance programming to children and adults with and without disabilities. And they will be kicking off the show this year! www.propellerdance.com
Last year we were sold out prior to the event, so avoid disappointment by pre-purchasing tickets on-line (www.annabellydance.ca/events), or contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com to reserve tickets for purchase at the door.
November 29 2009 – Ottawa WEIGHTED VEIL WORKSHOP with Zamira
Sunday, 29 November 2009 1:00-4:00 pm
Location: Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa
1:00-3:00 pm Basic Workshop:
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 and incorporating dance movement
with the dynamic movement of the veils. Weighted veils are rapidly
becoming the prop of choice for many dancers wishing to achieve a more
dramatic effect in dance or to add a new visual element. We will finish
off with a short choreography that will use much of what you learn in the
workshop.
Cost: $30. Buy a set of veils in advance and get the workshop for $25
3:00-4:00 pm Advanced Workshop:
This advanced weighted veils workshop extension is for those who wish to
continue into more advanced spins, turns, combinations and choreography
work. You must have participated in at least one workshop before taking
this advanced class (includes the above workshop).
Cost: $15 . If you are taking the earlier
workshop that day you will receive a $5.00 discount for the extension.
PayPal payment accepted. Please add $1.00 service fee and PayPal to
zamira@theveiledeye.com
Email money transfer accepted. Please add $1.00 service fee and email to
zamira@theveiledeye.com
Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa
Parking available off-street. OCTranspo buses #1 & #9 stops within 1 block
For registration and information contact Zamira:
zamira@theveiledeye.com
613-797-4068
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
NOVEMBER 22, 2009 Sister Bazaar Open House
Check out our website to see some of the amazing new stock we have just received.
Glorious new stoles and shawls, cozy soft wool, unique weaves not available previously. And of course, some charming “stocking stuffer” type small gifts as well.
We are having an “Open House” event on SUNDAY November 22nd from 4 PM to 7 PM at 187 Holmwood Ave, apt 2.
Please plan to join us, and send any of your textile-loving friends to see these exciting and exclusive products before they disappear. Hope to see you there.
Andree & Madeleine
