Over the past month or so, we’ve been having some major website issues with my main website and I cannot begin to express how frustrating it has been, so I won’t go there. This past week brought a busy trade show weekend and personal family issues without a lot of spare time to deal with web problems
For everyone who has subscribed to receive the Dancer’s News in their email, I am strongly suggesting that you sign up to receive the posts from this website – there is a sign up option in the upper left corner of the blogpage – take advantage and while WordPress does occasionally have problems too, you’ll be able to continue to get the news in your email easily.
I have spent the past two hours setting up a new Online version of the Dancers’ News as a Page here on my blog.
Please check it out to see the new titbits , the updates to the Spring Classes and more.
I have to head off for a day at the Go Green Expo, otherwise you would have received the regular updates only version of the news today.
Hoping that next week will bring about some easy changes to the system for us all – in the meantime, please have patience with me as I try this new way!
To see this as a website,click here . Also find more Events, Teacher Directory, Shopping Opportunities, and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections online
Good morning,
Change your clocks!
Enjoy the rain as it washes away the last vestiges of sad crusty snow!
And check out some of the new tidbits that have been sent it – including the beginnings of the Spring Classes!
Tracey/Halyma
Sunday, March 14
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER -UPDATE EDITION
2010 EVENTS
March 21, 2010 Fun with Cane/Stick and Zills with Isaden
Location: 172 Guigues St., Ottawa
Routhier Community Center
2nd Floor Room Page
Time: 1-4 pm
Learn basic cane/stick movements and basic zills. Then learn how to combine the two props together for fun and challenge in some movement combinations.
Cost: $30
If you don’t have a cane/stick and/or zills please let me know. I will have some spares available for the day.
Email Isaden_dances@rogers.com for more details and to register.
MARCH 20, 2010 ~ Montreal Ateliers et Spectacle Les Tywalline célèbrent : Shem En’Nassim
www.tywalline.com
Spectacle : Samedi 20 mars 2010
Invitées : Bouchra, Simona et Zafirah
Ouverture des portes 19h, spectacle 19h30
Les billets sont en vente sur le réseau admission au coût de 20$ pour les adultes et 15$ pour les enfants de moins de 12 ans (plus frais de transaction) à l’adresse www.admission.com. Les billets non vendus seront disponibles à la porte au prix unique de 30$.
Ateliers, Samedi 20 mars 2010
Khadija vous invite à découvrir les couleurs de l’Afrique du Nord avec le Shaabi marocain et le Fazzani tunisien. Profitez de cette opportunité pour ressentir la chaleur et palper les tonalités si proches et si différentes des danses nord africaines.
Qui dit voile dit légèreté, nuage, rêve, émotion, beauté, grâce; avec Fouzia vous aurez tout en un. Vous explorerez une sensation voluptueuse! Fouzia vous apprendra à aimer votre voile et, croyez-le, il vous rendra la pareille. Toi, oui je m’adresse à toi qui veut atteindre ce summum de la sensualité! Fouzia t’apprendra comment ton voile et toi pouvez vous exprimer dans la joie, avec beaucoup d’émoi. Elle te donnera tous les atouts afin vous fassiez un tout.
Vous êtes chaudement conviés à Raqs El Hawary, pour découvrir cet esprit de bienvenue dont est comblé chaque Égyptien. Devez-vous absolument être invité pour aller au mariage de la fille ou du fils de votre voisin, qu’il soit mitoyen, sur la rue en face ou sur la ruelle? Joignez-vous à Khadija pour connaître la réponse et pour comprendre cette danse purement égyptienne à l’état brut.
Pour télécharger le formulaire d’inscription : http://tywalline.com/docs/Formulaire_inscription.pdf
Tarif : 75.00$
Lieu : Collège de Maisonneuve, 3800 rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal, Qc, H1X 2A2 (métro Joliette et métro Pie-IX), Stationnement disponible
Spectacle : Salle Sylvain-Lelièvre
Ateliers : Palestre, entrée située au 2701, rue Nicolet (métro Joliette)
MARCH 31, 2010
Chris Gasci Workshop
An instructional & fun-filled evening of Middle Eastern drumming with Chris from California, multi-instrumentalist & drummer extraordinaire, well-known to Ottawa dancers & drummers from past workshops. Chris will entertain, inform & challenge all levels of players to take a leap forward in drumming & technique. Bring your own doumbek & a stool or cushion to sit on. A few loaner drums available on request when registering.
Everyone is invited to dance: soloists, groups, troupes, bunches….out-of-towners are welcome too!
Tickets available by calling/emailing Catharine, dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com
or through PayPal by contacting Tracey – tracey@tav-creations.com
Spread the word – forward the flyer to your friends!
APRIL 18,2010 GENUINE ROMA DANCE WORKSHOP WITH LYNETTE HARPER (from British Columbia)
(Genuine Turkish/Gypsy style)
Lynette is a master level instructor and has spent many years studying, dancing and teaching this beautiful dance form!
12 to 2 pm, Sunday, at Oasis Studio, Hull
$35 in advance
Spaces available at Oasis Studio, 819-776-5033 and from Catharine – dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com
Workshop is already filling up quickly, so please contact us soon.
Open to all levels…but some dance experience required!
JULY 3-4, 2010~Montreal The One and Only Mira Betz
will be in Montreal the week end of July 3-4th!
Absolutely unique as a dancer and teacher, Mira is a must see. Read more about here here :www.miramania.com
She will be with us for 9 hours of intimate teaching (max 25 people) and a show on july 2nd.
At first, we will only accept registration for the full week end. Individual workshops will be open for registration only if they don’t sell out. We want to create a group energy that grows through the week end.
For 9 hours of workshops: 230 $
Registrations and workshop description at www.matjacob.com
New products along with the growingly popular Eco-TAV Napkins and Pouches!
Saturday, March 20 10:00 AM to 6 p.m.
Sunday March 21, 2010 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
1015 Bank Street -Lansdowne Park, Aberdeen Pavilion, Ottawa, Ontario.
Free admission!
” This exciting, 2 day event features over 180 exhibitors, all dedicated to providing information, products and services that can help you live a greener lifestyle! With everything from home and garden ideas, eco-friendly food and clothing, transportation options, organic food and cooking, to guest speakers and interactive displays the Ottawa Go Green Expo offers many simple ways of going green and helping our environment!
Make a day of it; bring your friends and family and learn to “Go Green”.
Mixed Media: Indian Classical Dance, Video, Images Music Text
April 9-10
7.30 pm
Arts Court Theatre, Ottawa
$25, $22 info tickets 613 564 7240
Classical Indian Temple and Court Dances
Mixed Media Dance-Theatre – Performed in front of Video and Images from Hindu Temples, sculptures and miniature paintings throughout India
Journey back in time to savour the classical arts of Ancient India through their temple dances and sacred spaces. The unfolding of tradition, history and imagination is assisted by stunning imagery and poignant narration.
première: Dance meets Yoga with BASIA GOING of Adishesh Yoga
SPRING CLASSES
TRACEY/HALYMA – Byward Market Area and Old Ottawa South
OLD OTTAWA SOUTH area ( Near the May Fair theatre)
260 Sunnyside – call 613 247-4946 to register in person or go online to http://www.oldottawasouth.ca
Tuesdays – start April 6
Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. – ($63/ 8weeks)
Level 2 – 7:30pm.-8:30pm. – ($63/8 weeks)
(No Class on May 18th ) – These classes take place in the Hopewell School( Bank and Sunnyside/Hopewell), north gym, but you register at the community centre – online is easiest.
BYWARD MARKET AREA
172 Guigues – call 613 244-4470 to register or online through the City of Ottawa and follow the “how to register” instructions on the sidebar.
* Level 2+, also called “creative Intermediate”, will focus on more personal development as a dancer/performer
General info about classes: www.bellydancingforfun.com
Zamira’s Classes
**New SPRING 2010 class schedule**
*Belly Dance for Adults and Teens all levels*
A Beginner-Intermediate Belly Dance class with an emphasis on flexibility, muscle isolation and increasing muscle strength and grace. To run this class a minimum of 6 students is required.
Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM
Mar 24 – May 26, 2010: 10 one hour classes $110
Drop-in fee $12 cash per class – no registration necessary. Try a class any time.
Classes take place at Makin’ Moves Dance Studio:
1196 Bank Street at Ossington Avenue Old Ottawa South
For registration and information contact Zamira:
zamira@theveiledeye.com
613-797-4068
Jalilah’s Spring 2010 Sessions:
RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
Belly Dance for Fitness a fast paced cardio class using only Middle Eastern dance movements! Perfect for both beginners to learn the basic Middle Eastern Movement repertoire and for intermediate dancers to improve stamina and technique! Mondays 10:30-11:30 a.m. at RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive or Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Rideau tennis Club 1 Donald Street April 12-June 23 2010-03-10 Price: Free for Life Fit Members $89 for RA members $114 for non-members
To register contact the RA Centre Tel (613) 7335100 www.racentre.com
Greta Leemings Studio of Dance 1460 Merivale Road, Ottawa
Intermediate a fun mixture of technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, improvisation and more! Tuesdays 11-12:15 March 30 to June 15 2010 $156
To register contact Jalilah (613)2288215 jalilah@rogers.com
Denise Enan’s Studio Oasis 200 St. Joseph, Hull
Beginner 5:30-6:30 p.m. Learn the basic Middle Eastern Movement repertoire and get a fun and healthy workout ! $85 for 8 weeks
Intermediate 6:30-7:30 a fun mixture of technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, improvisation and more! $85 for 8 weeks
Advanced 7:30-9:00 in addition to technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, and improvisation also musicality, learning how to create your own choreography and improvise all by yourself! Good for dancers who have been dancing a while and would like a challenge! $100 for 8 weeks
The new session started March 3 however you can join any time and missed classes will be pro-rated!
To register contact Oasis Studio (819) 7765033 (819)9622645 www.baladi.ca
Classes with Zeevah
Cabaret Style Belly Dancing for Beginners/ Belly Dance Basics
Beginners will learn enough basic steps and veil movement for a complete choreography. The style taught is American Cabaret belly dance which allows for freedom in the interpretation of movement. Perfect for beginners. Wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or flat dance shoes.
Spring Dates 2010 8 Weeks $66/person + GST
St. Patrick’s HS Tues 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Start Apr 20 (24028)
ON LINE www.winterconnections.com
Click on General Interest Courses to view program and to
sign up for a course. Login ID and PIN numbers are required for use of our online registration system. If you do not have an account but wish to create one please send your request for a login ID and pin number along with the student’s full name, home phone, work phone, home mailing address, and return email address to Continuing.Ed@ottawacatholicschools.ca.
A HUGE THANKS to everyone who participate in yesterday’s Ottawa Dancer’s Bazaar!
Monday is Women’s Day – And I just found out about an event happening in centre town on Monday afternoon – not sure I can attend -but if you are planning to go, there is a reporter looking to do some interviews – details are in the Not Quite Belly Dance section below.
Read on for the fabulous going on this spring – and can you believe enrolment for spring classes start this week?!? Teachers send in any details –click here for my April classes
Okay – have a great week,
Tracey/Halyma
Sunday, March 7
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – BLOG EDITION
2010 EVENTS
Sunday, March 14, 2010
WEIGHTED VEIL WORKSHOP with Zamira
SOLD OUT
Anyone interested in attending this workshop who has not yet registered, please contact Zamira. With enough interest another date can be added in early to mid April.
MARCH 15-19, 2010
JANNAH DANCE CENTRE- KITCHENER
Youth Dance Camp – never a dull moment $150 – Jannah
Jennifer (Jannah)
to Dance is Paradise! www.jannahdancer.info 519.569-1432
Jannahdancer Dance Centre….a Positive Place to Be!
MARCH 21, 2010
Fun with Cane/Stick and Zills with Isaden
Location: Routhier Community Center 2nd Floor Room Page (172 Guigues St., Ottawa)
Time: 1-4 pm
Maximum Spaces Available: 12
Learn basic cane/stick movements and basic zills. Then learn how to combine the two props together for fun and challenge in some movement combinations.
Jalilah will teach you how to move gracefully and to connect your arms, hip circles, infinity loops (figure 8s) and undulations together into a beautiful seamless flow!
This workshop is accessible and beneficial to all levels of dancers from beginner to professional levels.
Sunday, May 2nd, 11:00 a. m. to 1:00 p.m.
Nepean Creative Arts Centre, 35 Stafford Rd., Nepean (Bells Corners)
To register contact julieDOTtierneyATsympatico.ca for the registration form or if you are on docod you can download the flyer from.
Cost: $35 if received by April 23, $45 thereafter. No refunds.
MAY 8, 2010 West End Bazaar
LOCATION: OUR LADY of PEACE Catholic School at 3877 Richmond Road, Bell’s Corners.
There are still a few booths available for vendors: to sell your costumes (new or used), music, instruments, accessories and jewellery and services for our belly dance and Tribal community.
This bazaar is once again a fundraiser for the Women’s Shelter in Iqaluit, Nunavut. We will have two raffles and will accept donations.
The booths are $30. Reserve soon if you want an electrical site, as there are fewer of those available. For more information and for reservations, contact Roxane at: roxwinATsympaticoDOTca.
Nobody, but nobody can bring you the years of first-hand knowledge and
experience with authentic Egyptian dance! Denise and Ahmed will share
entertaining stories of their time with the Firqa Kaoumeia (National Dance
Troupe of Egypt) and life growing up in Egypt. Without missing any of the
tourist must-sees, we allow special time for dancers to go costume shopping,
take optional dance lessons, and outings to see dancers performing.
Call Ahmed for more details 819-776-5033.
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
MARCH 8, 2010
WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION- DANCE FOR FREEDOM
Dance at 245 METCALFE ST
1:00-3:00 PM
Now, it is 31 years that Dance is banned in Iran,
Now, it is 31 years that Government of Iran tries to eliminate women’s presence in Society.
Now it is 31 years that women’s right is ignored by This Regime.
WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION
KHORSHID KHANOOM Dance Group of Montreal Invites all the WOMEN & MEN to Dance In Front of Iranian Embassy 245 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa
* Monday March 8 1:00 – 3:00 pm
*put on your* beautiful & colorful costume
Did you check our web? www.khorshidkhanoomdance.com
NOTE:
If you are planning to attend and are able to speak with a reporter about this, I was contacted by the following woman and she would love to hear from you:
Hello,
I’m a third year journalism student at Carleton and I’m producing a radio report on the dance in celebration of International Women’s Day that is going on outside of the Iranian Embassy on Monday,.
I was wondering if you’re going or if any dancers you know are going. If so, I’d like to request an interview with you either Sunday (anytime) or Monday morning (my report is due at noon).
Saturday, March 20 10:00 AM to 6 p.m.
Sunday March 21, 2010 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Where:
1015 Bank Street – Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, Ontario. Aberdeen Pavillion
Come check out TAV Creations and Eco-TAV at the Ottawa Go Green Expo.
New products along with the growingly popular Eco-TAV Napkins and Pouches!
Lansdowne Park,
Free admission!
“The Ottawa Go Green Expo is the first of it’s kind in Ottawa! This exciting, 2 day event features over 180 exhibitors, all dedicated to providing information, products and services that can help you live a greener lifestyle! With everything from home and garden ideas, eco-friendly food and clothing, transportation options, organic food and cooking, to guest speakers and interactive displays the Ottawa Go Green Expo offers many simple ways of going green and helping our environment!
Make a day of it; bring your friends and family and learn to “Go Green”.
Come check out TAV Creations and Eco-TAV at the Ottawa Eco-Fair at the RA Centre, Ottawa.
New products along with the growingly popular Eco-TAV Napkins and Pouches!
“The Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair brings together community environmental groups, up-and-coming new small business ventures as well as large companies and all levels of government, to promote to the public a range of innovative new products, exciting services and appealing volunteer programs. ”
MAY 1 and 2, 2010
TAV Creations/Eco-TAV at the National Women Show
Saturday, May 1 10:00 AM to 6 p.m.
Sunday May 2, 2010 10:00 AM to 5 p.m.
Where:
1015 Bank Street – Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, Ontario.
TAV Creations and Belly Dancing For Fun is pleased to once again be participating in Ottawa’s National Women Show.
Begun in 2003, TAV Creations has been a part of this weekend of information, demos, fashion, fitness and much more since the beginning.
Featuring information on custom sewing, examples of some of my recent designs, and products available for sale, our booth will be along the wall just past the fitness area!
Extra special sales events will include Halmya’s Belly Dance DVD’s , Eco-TAV Blossom Bags and so much more!
Cash and credit card sales accepted!
Come out and enjoy a day of adventure in exploring all of those great things women love so much – and be sure to stop by to say hi!
See their website for the Ottawa Spring National Women’s Show for full details of the weekend!
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,
We have a few fun things coming up next weekend to choose from – both here in Ottawa and beyond!
Still open to Bazaar volunteers – thanks for those who have already offered- I’ll be in touch!
Have a fabulous week!
Tracey/Halyma
PS. I am off to celebrate with my hubby our 12 year anniversary! I’ll be making a variation on these for our mid-afternoon movie watching snack – or dessert for supper later… post and pics of the food and recipe will follow!
Sunday, February 21
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATE EDITION
2010 EVENTS
FEBRUARY 28, 2010 Bellydance Workshop with Zena
Sat. Feb. 28, 2010 @ 12:30 pm -3:00 pm.
Fun basics of bellydance with tone-up exercises, drills, shimmywork and intro to veils. Light refreshments provided and water. Wear comfy exercise clothes, bare feet or indoor shoes and hipscarf/neck scarf or coin belt. Cost: $45 tax included.
Location: Nutriland, 3625 Rivergate Way
Tel: (613) 288-0106
To reserve/register, please email Zena:zena555@rogers.com or call Darpan dircectly at (613) 288-0106.
FEBRUARY 27/28,2010 Montreal workshops with Rosanna McGuire
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
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!
Get the bilingual Miniposter (404 KB PDF) with all the details!
JANNAH DANCE CENTRE- KITCHENER
March 6/7 – Dance with Nath Keo!, $165 – reg’n w/ Jannah
Jennifer (Jannah)
to Dance is Paradise!
www.jannahdancer.info 519.569-1432
Jannahdancer Dance Centre….a Positive Place to Be!
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
February 27, 2010
Full Moon Drum and Dance Circle
7:00 to 8:30
Maki House
19 Leeming Drive
417 to Moodie Drive North. Turn right at Carling avenue, right at Crystal Beach Drive (your second street), left at Leeming Drive (your first street) Maki House is on the left right after the school.
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.
Cost: Free
Please RSVP by email to julieDOTtierneyATsympatico.ca
FEBRUARY 28, 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 28th @ 4:30-6:00 pm at Routhier Centre in Lowertown.
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!
..Background details online..
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.
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,
February is just getting us wound up for loads of fun in March! And Happy Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day and Family Day for those who celebrate any / all of these holidays this weekend!
Hope Winterlude has been enjoying your company too!
Read on to check out some new updates to info and new postings – hope to see you at some of these upcoming events!
Tracey/Halyma
Sunday, February 14
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATE EDITION
2010 EVENTS
JANNAH DANCE CENTRE- KITCHENER
Feb 20/21 – Dance with Jasmin – $175 – reg’n w/ Jannah
Jennifer (Jannah)
to Dance is Paradise!
www.jannahdancer.info 519.569-1432
Jannahdancer Dance Centre….a Positive Place to Be!
FEBRUARY 28, 2010 Bellydance Workshop with Zena
Sat. Feb. 28, 2010 @ 12:30 pm -3:00 pm.
Fun basics of bellydance with tone-up exercises, drills, shimmywork and intro to veils. Light refreshments provided and water. Wear comfy exercise clothes, bare feet or indoor shoes and hipscarf/neck scarf or coin belt. Cost: $45 tax included.
Location: Nutriland, 3625 Rivergate Way
Tel: (613) 288-0106
To reserve/register, please email Zena:zena555@rogers.com or call Darpan dircectly at (613) 288-0106.
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
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqG-7DNB1No]
Sunday February 28th 2010, 1-4pm: Hip hop fusion choreography
Fusing bellydance with hip hop and funk styles (popping, locking, waving, etc.)
MARCH 7, 2010 Fluidity and Slow Movements Workshop with Jalilah
SOLD OUT
To accommodate the overwhelming demand for this workshop the same workshop is being offered on Sunday May 2. The first workshop sold out in just 1 week. Be sure to mail in your registration and payment early to avoid missing out on the next one.
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, May 2nd, 11:00 a. m. to 1:00 p.m.
Nepean Creative Arts Centre, 35 Stafford Rd., Nepean (Bells Corners)
To register contact julieDOTtierneyATsympatico.ca for the registration form or if you are on docod you can download the flyer from.
Cost: $35 if received by April 23, $45 thereafter. No refunds.
APRIL 10, 2010 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
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
February 15, 2010 Meditation group in Crystal Beach
Anyone can join whenever they are free to come. For those of you who meditate and want to join like minded others or if you’ve wanted to try meditation but haven’t gotten around to it this is the perfect opportunity for you.
The purpose of this group is to provide a place for people to come together to practice meditation and learn from each other so that they can enjoy the many benefits of meditation which include:
· Greater health
· Deeper levels of relaxation
· Improved brain function
· Decreased levels of pain
· Increased feelings of well-being
No experience necessary.
Mondays
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Maki House Community Centre, 19 Leeming Drive, Crystal Beach
(Between Bayshore and Kanata)
417 to Moodie Drive North. Turn right at Carling avenue, right at CrystalBeach Drive (your second street), left at Leeming Drive (your first street). Maki House is on the left right after the school.
Saturday February 27, 2010
7:00 to 8:30
Maki House
19 Leeming Drive 417 to Moodie Drive North. Turn right at Carling avenue, right at Crystal Beach Drive (your second street), left at Leeming Drive (your first street) Maki House is on the left right after the school.
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.
Cost: Free
Please RSVP by email to julieDOTtierneyATsympatico.ca
FEBRUARY 28, 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.
Next Class for February will be on Sunday 28th @ 4:30-6:00 pm at Routhier Centre in Lowertown.
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
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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.
417 to Moodie Drive North. Turn right at Carling avenue, right at Crystal Beach Drive (your second street), left at Leeming Drive (your first street) Maki House is on the left right after the school.
