On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the Dance the Night Away Fundraiser was born!
A new twist on Catharine’s Fundraising parties that began way back when Hartwell’s used to be the locale for a fun night out filled with socializing, dancing and fun! A return to this nature of party may be the way to go! I certainly had fun!
The Montgomery Legion was decorated with the gorgeous draperies of Michele Roy, living up to her now well established reputation of being the community’s decorator extraordinaire! Even with the speakers in front of her work, it made the simple space into an elegant atmosphere to showcase some local and out of town dancers.
We were lucky to have some amazing dancers come out for the evening, and while I have not opened up the privacy settings on everyone’s photos, I’ll open up the pics for viewing if I get permission to do so! Meanwhile, if you click on the photo of our Bollywood For Fun group, it will take you to my Flickr page where you can see many more fun shots from the evening!
Please feel welcome to add your own comments of your experiences or anything else in the comments below!
See you at the next fun Ottawa Belly Dance community event!
To see this as the main website, click here . Also find the Teacher Directory, Shopping Opportunities, and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections online!
Last night was long and late , but what a great time! Going back to include some socializing in between all of our dancing was a fabulous idea – great job Catharine for organizing! See the note in the Announcements about the DVD! Send in your reviews comments and thoughts about the evening!
I am exhausted and heading off for a family day outta town, but I hope you all have a great week! Here’s some news and updates for ya…
Tracey/Halyma
NO FANCY STUFF TODAY – I’ll update it late as needed – but gotta GO!
Sunday, November 15
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATE EDITION
Check out the Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Features:
Eco-TAV wants to see you Greening it up:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Dance the Night Away Fundraiser DVD $20 can still be ordered for those who attended. Please contact Catharine Crerar to order your copy of a fun night’s dancing – what a joyful evening it was!
Email: dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com
2009 EVENTS
NOVEMBER 15, 2009 onwards – Montreal ~ TODAY
Gypsy/Folklorique/Bollywood Dances of India– For Belly Dancers
Workshop Series 2009 by Amrita Choudhury
15 November – Gypsy/folklore/bollywood fusion! Part -1 (1-5) $90
Details are online!
For more information on Amrita, please see www.ananda-amrita.com Also see below for her upcoming Yoga and Dance workshop in the Not Quite Belly Dance section!
NOVEMBER 20-29, 2009~Kingston
Oasis Dance Studio hosts Sahra Saeeda
“Journey Through Egypt I and Journey Through Egypt II”.
For more information on Sahra Saeeda: Sahra Saeeda
General outline available online
Sahra will also be offering two workshops on Oriental Dance technique at Oasis Dance Studio on Tuesday, Nov. 24th and Wednesday, Nov. 25th.
Sahra will also be available for privates, semi-privates, and small group lessons from Nov. 24th – Nov. 26th inclusive.
For more information and registration, contact Khalida/Kellye by email, oasisdancestudio@gmail.com or by phone at 613-544-9773.
NOVEMBER 22, 2009
WEST END BAZAAR:
Creative Clothing by Roxane is hosting a Belly Dance Bazaar in the west end of Ottawa to raise funds for the Iqaluit Women’s Shelter.
Don’t miss the new West End Dancers’ Bazaar:
Bell’s Corners at the Legion Hall,
4026 Richmond Road: easy access and lots of parking.
Sunday, November 22, from noon to 5 pm.
Vendor list online!
Free admission:
all money raised is for Qimaavik the Women’s Shelter!!
For more information contact Roxane at: roxkirkatsympaticodotca or phone: 613-726-9067.
NOVEMBER 20-26, 2009
HADIA IN TORONTO CHECK HER WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS
All Toronto workshops:
Aurora Live Studios
392 Queens St. E
Toronto
NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Hadia’s Body Logic Technique Workshop
NOVEMBER 21-24, 2009
Hadia’s Level 1 Teacher Training back in Toronto
NOVEMBER 26, 2009
Authentic Turkish Rom (Gypsy) Workshop with Hadia
NOVEMBER 26-29, 2009
Hadia’s Teacher Training Certification – Level 3 in Toronto
NOVEMBER 28, 2009
The 8th Annual “For the Love of Dance” Multi-Cultural Dance Showcase!
“For the Love of Dance” Multi-Cultural Dance Showcase…Tickets now available on-line at www.annabellydance.ca/events !
Saturday November 28th, 2009 (7:30 – 10:00 pm)
University of Ottawa Alumni Theatre (Jock-Turcot University Centre)
Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Bollywood, African, Tango, Vietnamese, Tap, Tribal, Persian, Hip-Hop, Bellydance, Latin Swing, Venezuelan, Contemporary…
Join us for a fast-paced evening of dance styles from around the world!
All proceeds donated to Propeller Dance, a local initiative providing dance programming to children and adults with and without disabilities. And they will be kicking off the show this year! www.propellerdance.com
Last year we were sold out prior to the event, so avoid disappointment by pre-purchasing tickets on-line (www.annabellydance.ca/events), or contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com to reserve tickets for purchase at the door.
November 29 2009 – Ottawa
WEIGHTED VEIL WORKSHOP with Zamira
Sunday, 29 November 2009 1:00-4:00 pm
Location: Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa
1:00-3:00 pm Basic Workshop
Cost: $30. Buy a set of veils in advance and get the workshop for $25
3:00-4:00 pm Advanced Workshop
Cost: $15 . If you are taking the earlier
workshop that day you will receive a $5.00 discount for the extension.
For registration and information contact Zamira:
zamira@theveiledeye.com
613-797-4068
LATE FALL CLASSES
Bellydancing with Zena
New session in Kanata!
Intermediate: Thursdays from 1:00 – 2:00pm starting Nov. 5 for 7 weeks
Beginners: Tuesdays from 10:00 – 11:00 am starting Nov.10 for 7 weeks
Cost: $75 per session.
Contact: zena555@rogers.com
Jocelyne Khan
Belly Dance Technique & Drills w/ Jocelyne Khan – Starts This Thursday from 7:15-8:15pm
Cost: $78 / 6 weeks
***Only 6 spots left
This class will feature a mixture of classical Arabian dance music and modern eastern pop hits to help students learn to appreciate the beauty of Middle-Eastern music. All classes will include attention to posture, safe warm-up, breakdown of movement technique, and cool-down and safe stretching techniques. Some weeks we’ll work on fun combinations, other times we’ll do some guided improvisational dancing, and once in a while we’ll drill drill drill ’till we sweat sweat sweat; it is so much fun you won’t even notice it’s exercise! Questions are always welcome at any time, and the pace is tailored to the students’ needs.
PLEASE register through our website to reserve a spot in this popular new class.
http://dancewithalana.com/register.php#schedule
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
NOVEMBER 19, 2009
HURRAY FOR ISM(E) CABARET!!!!!
LA LA LA!!!
Le prochain cabaret Ism(e) est le 19 novembre!
Novembre, c’est le mois du souvenir. Quand le givre et le froid couvrent le sol et que les prochains mois sont gouvernés par la noirceur, nous nous tournons vers la lumière du feu et le souvenir de bons moments pour nous garder au chaud.Comme le 18 août. Vous rappelez vous du 18 août?
Vot’ compte d’hydro? Quand le mur est tombé? Le bonheur d’être un enfant?
Joignez vous à nous le 19 novembre au cabaret dédié à la déesse Mnémosine.
Mettant en vedette le collectif Read ‘em their Writes (Vous vous rapellez les histories écrites à l’école?)
Les danseuses de Bollywood for Fun (elles se rapellent des tou’es moves) Megan Jerome et Mike Essoudry (Mike et Megan du dernier cabaret hein?, hein?) Corey Tomicic (On oubliait que la plupart des hommes peuvent pas chanter comme lui) et la troupe d’impro CRUSH (qui on pas besoin de se rapeller de leur texte)
On se voit le 19 au cabaret! Rappelez vous en!!!!!
November is a month for memories: Remember, remember the 5th of November?… Remembrance Day is November 11th… Remember when the wall came down?… As we gather round the fires in November, frost and snow on the ground, a long winter ahead, we can’t help but turn our thoughts back and summon up the past in stories to keep us warm. Join us at the .ism(e) cabaret dedicated to the great goddess Mnémosine.
Featuring the Read ‘em Their Writes collective (remember the stories you wrote in school), Bollywood for Fun (you remember fun, don’t you?), Megan Jerome and Mike Essoudry (you remember them from the last cabaret!), Corey Tomicic (remember that most men can’t sing like him!), Crush Improv (they don’t have to remember their lines) and more – assuming they remember to show up!
NOVEMBER 22, 2009
Sister Bazaar Open House
Check out our website to see some of the amazing new stock we have just received.
http://www.sisterbazaar.com/
Glorious new stoles and shawls, cozy soft wool, unique weaves not available previously. And of course, some charming “stocking stuffer” type small gifts as well.
We are having an “Open House” event on SUNDAY November 22nd from 4 PM to 7 PM at 187 Holmwood Ave, apt 2.
Please plan to join us, and send any of your textile-loving friends to see these exciting and exclusive products before they disappear. Hope to see you there.
Andree & Madeleine
DECEMBER 5&6, 2009 ~ MONTREAL
Atelierworkshop: Yoga de la danse/Yoga of Dance avec/with Amrita Choudhury
– Decembre 5 &12 (1:30-4:30)
S’il vous plait reserver votre place/Please reserve your place now.
video: http://www.ananda-amrita.com/video_test_fr.htm
Le yoga et la danse indienne sont des disciplines inséparables. Selon les anciennes croyances, les Écritures sacrées nous ont été transmises par les dieux et les déesses à travers l’expression, le mouvement, et le rythme de la danse. Les positions yogiques et les mudras sacrés découlent d’une position à l’autre, en douceur, comme une danse. La musique rythmique lente et rapide est employée pour faciliter la réalisation des postures. La respiration yogique appropriée, le chant sacré d’anciens mantras et la méditation concluent cette forme merveilleuse de danse-yoga. Une expérience intégrant vraiment le corps, le mental et l’esprit; une forme de méditation dans le mouvement qui est vraiment spirituelle et édifiante !
OTHER ONLINE POSTING:
www.dance-ottawa.com
Ottawa’s Social Dance Calendar and much more!
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
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!
Click Here to check it out and be sure to send us your Bollywood related news!
During the day on Saturday, I will have a booth at the Women Entrepreneurs’ Xmas Sale – Last minute decision so I am working frantically today to get some new Eco-TAV stock ready!
CLICK HERE for more details – loads of other vendors and folks will be there!
And then after I get home, unload the car and reload it with tom’s stuff and costumes, I head off to join the fun at the
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY FUNDRAISER
Presented by Catharine Crerar
Kent Street at MacLaren, Ottawa, Ontario.
Our next party is very different. It will be an ‘open stage’ or ‘impromptu’ show. Everyone is welcome to dance! If you want to perform, bring your CD, a belt, and let it rip! The DJ will happily spin your song and the moves are all up to you. When the floor opens up…we all get to dance. BUT there’s more….some wonderful professional dancers are coming to town that weekend and have enthusiastically agreed to perform for us and add to the overall joy of the night.
Michele Roy’s displays
Nathalie Lebel who will be presenting a workshop on the 14th and 15th will be dancing for us.
Lunette Harper from British Columbia will be performing a Turkish Roma piece.
Kelly Enston is coming in from Toronto (hopefully with her troop) to show us their moves.
Google these wonderful dancers….I think you will agree that we have a great evening ahead of us!!
It will be at the Legion Hall at the corner of Kent and MacLaren….very central, the room will seat 150 people, has a big dance floor, and the bar stays open until 1 am!!!
There will be a late-night buffet of mid-East snacks. It will be a great way to pretend that we live in a warmer, sultrier climate!
The party will still be a fundraiser for Kids Help Phone, Distress Centre, Bereaved Families….and very serious of course!!!….but I felt it was time for a bit of a shake-up. We haven’t ‘kicked up’ our heels for a long while..and our partners might enjoy it too!
Doors open at 7:30 (first come – first serve) (Party starts at 8 pm and goes ’till we drop!
$30 at the door – if any are left: contact Catharine to be sure!
Great door prize is a beautiful hand-made Egyptian dance belt courtesy of Oasis Studio.
Raffle prizes include a one night stay at the Ottawa Westin and breakfast for 2 at Daly’s;
a 2 night stay at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto;
many theatre tickets; another beautiful dance belt; restaurant gift certificates; and miscellaneous prizes from various shops around town.
There are only 150 tickets available so don’t delay. If there are any left, they will be $30 at the door.
You are all much appreciated! Catharine
Halyma’s Mini Lesson4 – Halloween fun
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So, this is number 4 – kind of a review since I took 2 weeks off to work on the Dancers’ Bazaar.
I hope to do these regularly, so be sure to subscribe, rate, comment etc. and let me know what you might be looking for and if I can help out I will!
And of course:
For more in depth lessons, get Halyma’s Belly Dance Lessons on DVD:
So, thank you…
The vendors… the volunteers… the shoppers….
There are so many people that make each belly dance event in Ottawa fun to be a part of. We all learn, and grow and see the development of each other through these stages and events.
I love to see the teachers talking to their students, either just as the student is about to buy something and is asking advice, or just as the student has found the perfect item, bought it and is now proudly showing it off.
I love to see the look of sensory overload on the faces of the first time Bazaar attendees. It can be overwhelming for sure, but it makes sense to have a plethora of things to offer and a variety of price points, and styles from which to choose. And after a few loops, they seem to settle in and find what they are looking for, or at least make contact with someone who can help them get it in the future!
I appreciate the first faces in the morning, brown cups in hand for that morning start { travel mugs for you all next year!}, and the quick pace and “what can I do to help?”. My angels…
I am grateful to the vendors who return each time, even if sales fluctuate from one event to the next as we roll with the economy, the changing times, styles and trends in belly dance and life in general.
There are some amazing teachers from all across Ontario and Quebec who spread the word, letting their students know about the Bazaar, suggesting they attend and helping them with ideas of what to look for so that they can come with a plan!
While there is a lot of work that goes into organizing any event, and some occasional challenges make the planning of the Dancers’ Bazaar more than usual, I know that there is a purpose to it, a community that comes together to meet, share and reconnect at it, and that is fabulous.
You are all fabulous!
Tracey/Halyma
PS. EVERYONE who bought some Eco-TAV products is invited to enter the Eco-TAV video contest – go here for details!
To see this as the main website,click here . Also find the Teacher Directory, Shopping Opportunites, and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections online!
Good morning All!
It was lovely to see about 300 patrons come out to the Dancers’ Bazaar yesterday – in spite of inclement weather and the shift from Sunday to Saturday!
I also enjoyed meeting some of the new vendors and seeing familiar faces there too! And after a lovely supper out with some of the vendors last night, I am grateful to have some of the nicest people around as part of my belly dance community!Pics and video will go up this week – taking it easy today!
As October comes to a end this week, the upcoming weekend has some fabulous events as a final hurrah – and then November is chalk full of belly dance fun! Remember that even more events are listed on the main website too – so if you are not seeing something, check online to see if I have it there!
Have a wonderful week!
Tracey/Halyma
Latest Dancers’ Newsletter
Sunday, October 25
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – Update EDITION
Check out the Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Features:
This week’s Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Feature is your invitation to be creative and express your greenness! Eco-TAV is running a video contest with prizes for the top 4 videos! If you have bought – or will buy – anything from my Eco-TAV line, I hope you will have some fun shooting a quick video clip sharing the ways you are “green”!
The Fall Fusion Cabaret DVD available for ordering!
For those of you who missed out, or who would like a DVD: DVD is available for order by contacting Tom at tom@darnermedia.ca and they are $20 each. The DVD does not include Rachel’s performances, but includes our guests Rosanna McGuire, Tribu Ghabal, Mat Jacob, Jamilah & Milana, Anna & Safiya, and Shakti fusion (including solos by Niki, Natasha and Leslie). The sale of the DVD goes to support the production of the event and we are lucky to have so many original performances in one place!
Also please note: Anyone who took photos or film of Rachel Brice at the show, these may not be published without her consent! We always ask that no flash photography or filming happens, but sometimes it seems people can’t resist. Please do not post photos/videos of performers online without their express permission :)”
Leslie
2009 EVENTS
November 1 2009 – Ottawa WEIGHTED VEIL WORKSHOP with Zamira
SOLD OUT! A second workshop date will be set up – please email to add your name to the waiting list for the second workshop!
Sunday, 1 November 2009 1:00-4:00 pm Location: Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa
1:00-3:00 pm Basic Workshop:
Cost: $35. Buy a set of veils in advance and get the workshop for $25
3:00-4:00 pm Advanced Workshop:
Cost: $20 . If you are taking the earlier workshop that day you will receive a $5.00 discount for the extension.
For registration and information contact Zamira: zamira@theveiledeye.com 613-797-4068
NOVEMBER 7, 2009 *Workshop with a twist*
Roxane (creative Clothing) is giving a workshop on NOV 7, from 1 to 5:
HOW TO MAKE A BRA and BELT SET with pre-sequinned and embroidered fabrics.
And to make it easier for you, she will have pre-packaged boxes of beautiful, shiny fabrics and matching trims and extras to make your set. All you would have to supply is the bra.
Pre-register now for $40 for the workshop, plus cost of your package.
It will be $50 at the door.
For more information contact Roxane at: roxkirkatsympaticodotca or phone: 613-726-9067.
7 NOVEMBRE 2009 Spectacle 30e anniversaire de la Troupe Égyptienne Enan
Samedi le 7 novembre, 2009
19h00
Venez célébrer 30 ans de danse folklorique égyptienne au Canada avec les Enans!
au Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave
prix spécial, seulement $10!
disponible a l’Oasis de la danse, 819-776-5033
ONLINE TICKET SALES http://www.baladi.ca/troupe/
Denise and Ahmed would like to extend a special invitation for the 30th Anniversary show to all former Enan Troupe members. Please contact them at 819-776-5033.
Denise et Ahmed aimeraient offrir une invitation speciale au spectacle 30ième anniversaire aux toutes les anciennes membres de la Troupe Enan. Veuillez les contacter au 819-776-5033.
NOVEMBER 7, 2009 Enan Egyptian Troupe’s 30th Anniversary Show
Saturday November 7th, 2009 7:00 PM
Come celebrate 30 years of the Enans sharing Egyptian Folkloric dance in Canada!
at Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave
Special anniversary price, tickets only $10! available at Dance Oasis, 819-776-5033
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
Nathalie and her double veils
Nathalie Lebel Workshop
Double Veil Workshop Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch and Bazaar from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. DanceStudios.ca, 151 Chapel Street (parking entrance on the side of the building) $70 if payment is received by November 4, 2009$80 thereafter.
There are only 150 tickets available so don’t delay. If there are any left, they will be $30 at the door.
NOVEMBER 20-26, 2009 HADIA IN TORONTO
Hadia’s Body Logic Technique Workshop
Friday November 20th 6:30 to 9:30 pm Aurora Live Studios 392 Queens St. E Toronto
Hadia’s Body Logic is a revolutionary approach to belly dance that traces even the most complex movements and steps back to their essential, simple movement patterns. Based on her training and in the field of therapeutic exercise, optimal alignment, Biodance and NLP, Hadia has developed this series of safe, effective and effortless warm up exercises that naturally evolve into her repertoire of belly dance technique and movements with grace, ease and simplicity. Hadia’s Body Logic also has the benefit of allowing students to not only dance through 4 to 5 hours of class per day without pain, discomfort or fatigue, but even heals and strengthens the body. Cost $80 before Nov. 1st $90 after Nov. 1st
NOVEMBER 21-24, 2009 Hadia’s Level 1 Teacher Training back in Toronto
Hadia is happy to share 38 years of teaching experience with you in this unique instructor training course (not just a dance course for instructors) which includes Mastery of effortless, beautiful and flawless technique for you and your students; musical and rhythm interpretation; the art of finger cymbals; anatomy for belly dance; injury prevention and body balance; teaching and communication skills; class/course planning; improvisation skills; origins, evolution and styles of oriental, including ROM, folklore, baladi and ritual and more……
Saturday and Sunday November 21st and 22nd 10 am to 5:30 pm plus Monday and Tuesday November 23rd and 24th 6 to 9:30 pm
$375 Can before November 1st $425 Can after November 1st
Thursday, November 26th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm Aurora Live Studios 392 Queens St. E Toronto
Hadia has lived, studied and taught the primary forms of Roman/gypsy dance for many years and is pleased to share with you a taste of Authentic Turkish Roma dance. After getting comfortable with the unique Turkish 9/8 rhythm, we will work with a range of basic steps and foot patterns and finish these off with a fascinating array of gestures and movements that connect this fascinating and visceral dance form to the mysterious history of these strong, proud and vital people.
Registration and full details http://www.hadia.com/index.php?id=15#toronto2009workshop
— NOVEMBER 26-29, 2009 Hadia’s Teacher Training Certification – Level 3 in Toronto
Don’t miss your chance to achieve your well earned certification for Hadia’s internationally recognized Middle Eastern Dance Training. This 20 hour training will cement your technique, rhythm and musical interpretation, improvisation, communication and teaching skills, the art of cymbals, course/class planning, anatomy for dance, body balance, alignment, professional ethics, and guide you with business basics, advanced rhythms and musical interpretation, Mid East dance styles, history and evolution and more…
Thursday, November 26th 6:30 to 9:30 pm Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28, 10 am to 5pm Sunday, November 29th, 10 am to 4 pm
DARNER MEDIA: COMPUTER RELATED CLASSES With Dave Rostenne and Tom Leroux
Introduction to Video Editing with Final Cut Express October 27 and November 3rd
Using iPhoto November 10 and 17th
MORE INFO: classes@darnermedia.ca http://www.darnermedia.ca
OCTOBER 30, 2009 Halloween Community Drum and Dance Circle
Bring your own hand drums, shakers, bells and other percussion instruments. There will be shakers for people to use if they don’t have anything of their own.
Friday, October 30 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 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 Crystal Beach Drive (your second street), left at Leeming Drive (your first street) Maki House is on the left right after the school.
Cost: Free
Please RSVP by email to julie(DOT)tierney(AT)sympatico.ca
OCTOBER 31, 2009 11th Annual Witches’ Gathering Charity Ball (2009)
Nightmares: That Which Haunts Us Through The Night
Barrymore’s Music Hall
DOORS OPEN: 7 PM TRADITIONAL WICCAN SAMHAIN RITUAL: 8- 9 PM COSTUME CONTESTS/DRUMMING/DANCING: 9 PM – 12:30 AM
After a short conversation at last week’s Sunday Brunch, it was suggested that one of our brunch gang should write up a how-to guide for those coming out to shop at the Dancer’s Bazaar – and that can be used for any event!
I think that everyone has a plan when they come to the Dancers’ Bazaar – and I am hoping that you’ll take a moment to share your thoughts in the comments below – give some sage advice, share some awareness, whatever works!
But here are some general ideas to get you percolating!
1 – Check your coat – it just makes it easier to navigate the aisles and try things on!
2- Bring a tote bag or two. Or it you have a big list, bring a larger suitcase and check it with your coat! You can always pack things into it through the afternoon!
3- Bring cash. UPDATED INFO: There is now an ATM Machine in the hall – but know that there are fees of course!While a small number of vendors can accept Visa/MC/AMEX, most cannot. Or plan to go out and get cash after you’ve had a first looksee! And try to have some smaller change too – most vendors try to bring a good float, but it helps if you have the correct amount for those smaller pieces!
4-If you are trying to match a piece you have already, bring it along! You cannot be sure of colours, even of gold and silver, unless you have some part of your costume there for reference.
5- Quality costs. If you are a new dancer, you may not need to invest $60 plus in a hip scarf, and the $15-$25 ones will do you just fine. But if you really want to have a piece that will last a while, check the stitching, and note the price – usually, the quality items will cost a bit more, but it is worth the investment.
6- Negotiations. This one is a tough topic – some vendors are really wanting to move their stuff and are willing to haggle a bit in order to get the piece gone, but still at a fair value for them. Often this can be the case with used pieces, or if you are buying a larger ticket item, you might be able to get a discount on some other pieces.
Be aware that artisan/designer/one of a kind pieces are all more labour intensive than something that was imported in bulk from overseas…and think about it before asking that designer/artisan to drop the price on their pieces. Often we are not actually asking a price that realistically reflects the time, creativity and supplies involved.
7- Wear something easy to get in and out of! A tank top over a good bra and leggings, under a loose fitting tunic or dress will not only let you be in style these days, but will also allow you to whip on skirts, try on bedleh sets and more without having to wait in line at the changing rooms.
8- Bring a portable cd player and headphones. This is a bit iffy as most new cds will be shrink wrapped. But you can easily check on used ones if you have your own system to play them on.
9- Be spatially aware. The Dancer’s Bazaar flows in waves of people. There are times when it is quieter and there are booths that will be rockin the whole 4 hours. If you are coming in with a huge backpack, and/or a baby carriage, think about maybe bringing along a friend to help watch your stuff, in a spot that is out of the way.
10-SMILE. This is fun – say hi to the vendors, the volunteers, and keep your energy light! Remember that most vendors cannot “chat” for very long, but being pleasant makes the whole day more fun!
And finally – go vote for what you want to see at the Ottawa Dancers’ Bazaar on the Bazaar Shopping POLL!
Add you comments below to share any good advice you have for the day too!
To see this as the main website,click here . Also find the Teacher Directory, Shopping Opportunities, and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections online!
Good morning!
Thanks to those who came out on Friday in the cold to see us do our Bollywood thing and celebrate Diwali! I’ll be updating the Bollywood For Fun website soon with video clips etc. Busy, busy, busy!
The next few weeks seem to have something on every weekend – so be sure to check the Dancers’ Newsletter online as well – It’s hard to list everything every week and still call them Updates… So I have condensed things as much as I can, but there is a lot online!
Read on!
If you are able to help out at the Dancers’ Bazaar on Saturday, please email me! There are always benefits to being a volunteer there!
Tracey/Halyma
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – Update EDITION
Check out the Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Features:
This week’s Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Feature is a visit to my blog for some advice on how to shop at the upcoming Ottawa Dancers’ Bazaar! Check back this week for any extra comments – and please add yours too! Click here for a quick look!
DOUBLE FEATURE:
Part 2 is your invitation to be creative and express your greenness!
Eco-TAV is running a video contest with prizes for the top 4 videos! If you have bought – or will buy – anything from my Eco-TAV line, I hope you will have some fun shooting a quick video clip sharing the ways you are “green”!
“Do you happen to know anyone in my neck of the woods (well my school’s area) who teaches Belly dance? We are putting together a set of community arts workshops and would like to invite community artists to participate. We can offer a little bit of an honorarium but I think one of the real benefits is exposure to potential new students / customers. The local glass studio has had a significant flow of customers through his involvement with previous workshops with our school.
Woodroffe High School, is in the west end. Near Woodroffe and Carling. Another easy land mark is Lincoln Fields bus station. Any one interested can contact me. Feel free to put my phone number out – 613-721-3458.
Thanks for your help.”
Christy Stanhope christy.stanhope@rogers.com
The Fall Fusion Cabaret – Special Thanks and DVD available!
“I’d like to extend a special thanks to everyone who helped make our sold out show, the Fall Fusion Cabaret, possible. Mostly to Ms. Brice for travelling all the way up here for the weekend, and to our performers who came from other cities to dance in our show! Locally, I’d like to extend gracious thanks to Tracey for all her help and support, Tom and Lainie for video and photo, Dantessa for the bar, and the Arts Court Theatre for their continued support of our events. Thank you all for coming out to the show!
For those of you who missed out, or who would like a DVD: DVD is available for order by contacting Tom at tom@darnermedia.ca and they are $20 each. The DVD does not include Rachel’s performances, but includes our guests Rosanna McGuire, Tribu Ghabal, Mat Jacob, Jamilah & Milana, Anna & Safiya, and Shakti fusion (including solos by Niki, Natasha and Leslie). The sale of the DVD goes to support the production of the event and we are lucky to have so many original performances in one place!
Also please note: Anyone who took photos or film of Rachel Brice at the show, these may not be published without her consent! We always ask that no flash photography or filming happens, but sometimes it seems people can’t resist. Please do not post photos/videos of performers online without their express permission :)”
Leslie
2009 EVENTS
Tribal fusion workshops with Leslie!
Sunday October 18th, 2009 Tribal Basics – new to tribal, or want to brush up on your technique? This class is for you! 1196 Bank at Makin Moves 12:15-2:15pm (ish, depending on the class before ours finishing on time) $30 drop in.
Friday October 23th, 2009 Tribal fusion combinations – this class is for the tribal experienced, or dancers well experienced in bellydance. 1196 Bank at Makin Moves 7:30-9:30pm $30 drop in.
to register – leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca
OCTOBER 18, 2009 onwards – Montreal Gypsy/Folklorique/Bollywood Dances of India– For Belly Dancers
Workshop Series 2009 by Amrita Choudhury
18 October – Gypsy/folklore Dances of Bengal (River Gypsies) (1-5) $90
15 November – Gypsy/folklore/bollywood fusion! Part -1 (1-5) $90
13 December – Gypsy/folklore/bollywood fusion! Part- 2 (1-5) $90
OCTOBER 23-25, 2009 ~ TORONTO Hipnotech featuring: Rosanna McGuire
Labspace Studio 2A Pape Ave at Queen Toronto Doors at 830, 1st set at 930, 2nd at 1030Tickets $10 in advance at http://www.cleoflaptra.com/performance.html,more at the door, and reduced after the bellydance performance isover.
October 23rd-25th. Fees: 1/2 day: $45, or $90/day.
Friday October 23rd (Aurora Live Studios, 392 Queen Street E) 12-2pm: Yoga and fast technique. 230-430: Technique contin. and flexibility training
Saturday October 24th (Mad For Dance 263 Adelaide St. West) 1230-230: Fusion, movement invention, and creating choreography
3-5: Flapper fusion
Sunday October 25th (Mad For Dance 263 Adelaide St. West) 12-2: Funk styles for bellydancers – Funkifying your bellydance and bellydancifying your funk.
November 1 2009 – Ottawa WEIGHTED VEIL WORKSHOP with Zamira
Sunday, 1 November 2009 1:00-4:00 pm Location: Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa
1:00-3:00 pm Basic Workshop:
In this workshop you will receive instruction on all the techniques and skills required to use weighted veils in your favourite choreography. From basic movements to complex combinations and incorporating dance movement with the dynamic movement of the veils. Weighted veils are rapidly becoming the prop of choice for many dancers wishing to achieve a more dramatic effect in dance or to add a new visual element. We will finish off with a short choreography that will use much of what you learn in the workshop.
Cost: $30.00 up to October 24th, $35 after. Buy a set of veils in advance and get the workshop for $25 (must register by 24 October 2009)
3:00-4:00 pm Advanced Workshop:
This advanced weighted veils workshop extension is for those who wish to continue into more advanced spins, turns, combinations and choreography work. You must have participated in at least one workshop before taking this advanced class (includes the above workshop).
Cost: $15.00 up to October 24th, $20 after. If you are taking the earlier workshop that day you will receive a $5.00 discount for the extension.
PayPal payment accepted. Please add $1.00 service fee and PayPal to zamira@theveiledeye.com Email money transfer accepted. Please add $1.00 service fee and email to zamira@theveiledeye.com
Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa Parking available off-street. OCTranspo buses #1 & #9 stop within 1 block
For registration and information contact Zamira: zamira@theveiledeye.com 613-797-4068
NOVEMBER 7, 2009 *Workshop with a twist*
Roxane (creative Clothing) is giving a workshop on NOV 7, from 1 to 5: HOW TO MAKE A BRA and BELT SET with pre-sequinned and embroidered fabrics. And to make it easier for you, she will have pre-packaged boxes of beautiful, shiny fabrics and matching trims and extras to make your set. All you would have to supply is the bra.
These packages will be on show and for sale at the upcoming Dancers’ Bazaar on SAT. OCT 24. Pre-register now or at the bazaar for $40 for the workshop, plus cost of your package. It will be $50 at the door. 10 spaces available and 8 only 8 are left.
7 NOVEMBRE 2009 Spectacle 30e anniversaire de la Troupe Égyptienne Enan
Venez célébrer 30 ans de danse folklorique égyptienne au Canada avec les Enans!
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch and Bazaar from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dance Studios.ca, 151 Chapel Street (parking entrance on the side of the building) $70 if payment is received by November 4, 2009 $80 thereafter.
To register: Send a cheque made out to Mouvance and mail it to Julie Tierney 84 McDermot Court, Kanata, Ontario K2L 3V1 Info: julie(DOT)tierney(AT)sympatico.ca
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY FUNDRAISER
Legion Hall at the corner of Kent and MacLaren
Fundraiser for Kids Help Phone, Distress Centre, Bereaved Families
Creative Clothing by Roxane is hosting a Belly Dance Bazaar in the west end of Ottawa to raise funds for the Iqaluit Women’s Shelter.
Don’t miss the new West End Dancers’ Bazaar: Bell’s Corners at the Legion Hall, 4026 Richmond Road: easy access and lots of parking. Sunday, November 22, from noon to 5 pm.
We have 15 vendors: Creative Clothing by Roxane, Tracey with TAV Creations, Lisa-Marie *Sha’Vega*, Gailene *Zamira*, Darlene *Shibori Borealis*, Rain Kazymerchyk our lovely Silversmith, Sylvie Girard and her food, Val DeWitt *The Trader*, Zena Nesrallah, Curves (the gym people), Melissa Wakeling from Belleville too and a few new artisans amongst them.
Free admission: all money raised is for Qimaavik the Women’s Shelter!!
For more information contact Roxane at: roxkirkatsympaticodotca or phone: 613-726-9067.
December 12 & 13, 2009 Shakti fusion bellydance is excited to present a workshop and show with Rosanna McGuire (Toronto/San Francisco)
Rosanna brings her fabulous Hipnotech workshop to Ottawa! A spectacular instructor and performer, she will bring her original fusions to the class and in performance at our show – for more about Rosanna, please visit her site at: http://www.cleoflaptra.com/bio.html
Saturday December 12 dancestudios.ca 12-4pm
Yoga and Fast Technique and Flapper Fusion See Rosanna’s video from Tribal Fest 2008 to see Rosanna’s original fusion style: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqG-7DNB1No]
Sunday December 13 location TBD Funk Styles for Bellydancers and Slow technique and flexibility. See Rosanna’s video from Tribal Fest 2009 to see her funkstyle: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H1ze_ZMBS8]
Registration for both days is $170, $190 with ticket for the show, or $85 for one day only. This is an event not to be missed! to register: leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca Space is limited!
Saturday December 12th Show: The Holiday Cabaret Spectaculaire!
The Mercury Lounge 56 Byward Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door Featuring our house dj, and special guest performer Rosanna McGuire, Shakti fusion, and many guests! This event doubles as our first ever Christmas party, dress up in your best winter sparkle, and come dance with us! Limited to 80 guests! Santas and bad holiday sweaters welcome!
for tickets, email leslie – leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca
DECEMBER 16, 2009 HALYMA’S OTTAWA CENTRE CLASS PARTY
Wednesday, December 16th, 2007 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Ottawa University Alumni Theatre
Tickets will go on sale in November, but check with your teacher to see if she has reserved space for your class to perform in the show!
David Rostenne and Tom Leroux have a Social Media Crash Course starting on Tuesdays.
Social Internet Crash Course October 20th
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
This course is primarily geared towards small business owners, but can apply to anyone who is curious about participating in the online world. We are covering a whole slew of “keeping in touch” methods in this course: having a web site, surfing the web, passwords and online safety, email and etiquette, newsletters, instant messaging, blogs, podcasts, Digg, StumbleUpon, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter – there’s so much, and we will be doing our best to cover it all. We will let you know what it can (and can not) do for you, and answer your questions.
All classes are $150, or $275 if you sign up for two.
Myself and a handful of talented friends will be hosting a Jewelry and Art Sale on November 8, 2009! The sale will be held at Studio B (591 Bank St, near Pretoria) from 12-5pm, and will include the following artists:
Jewelry, artwork and honey by A Sassy Conspiracy (www.acidtrix.com) Oil paintings and art bookmarks by Erika Doyon (www.tattoosbyerika.com) Knits and plushies by Aeramel Watercolour and oil paintings by Pookzilla Watercolour paintings and buttons by Elektrafying Artistic Cupcakes by Kasia
Stop in and say hello, and get your holiday shopping done early by supporting local artists! We promise, it’ll be worth the trip!
We hope to see you there! Please pass this information on to anyone you think might be interested 🙂
Erika Doyan
edoyon(at)gmail(dot)com
FALL CLASSES
Tribal fusion classes with Niki
Tribal fusion classes with Niki
Tuesday 8-9pm
Oct 20 (6 week session for $70)
1196 Bank St at Makin Moves studios
to register: theodorn AT magma DOT ca
SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES/BUSINESS LISTINGS:
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
To see this on the main website,click here . Also find the Teacher Directory, Shopping Opportunites, and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections online!
Good Thanksgiving Weekend morning to you all!
What a fabulous weekend of dance and sunshine and eating!
I have the pleasure of helping out at the Fall Fusion Cabaret that took place on Friday evening and wanted to say WOW!
Bellysis and Nemira flanking Halyma Backstage!
The lovely new dancers who joined our own local beauties were phenomenal and fun! Congrats Leslie on putting on a great show! And Rachel Brice. what a sweetheart!
Okay enough raving! There is so much more happening today and this week and this month! It was killer trying to edit down the “updates” to make sure I still included as much as I could without going overboard! Without any further ado – read on to set your fall dance calendar in motion!
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Sunday, October 11
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATE EDITION
Check out the Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Features:
This week’s Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Feature is a visit to OTTAWA BOLLYWOOD NEWS – some fun local events that will include Bollywood For Fun! Contributors welcome! If you hear anything Bollywood/ Indian Dance/ Asian related that folks should know about – post it in the comments there! Click here for a quick look!
Bollywood For Fun will be performing in Hintenburg/ Wellington street area for the Diwali festival – check the OBNews site for details!
2009 EVENTS
Le 11 Octobre ~ Montreal ~TODAY!
Atelier avec Rachel Brice:
Dimanche 11 octobre 2009, 12h00 à 16h00 (incluant une courte pause) Cette classe est ouverte à tous les niveaux
Ce n’est pas facile de s’y retrouver dans le Collège alors voici les indications: Vous devez entrer par la porte prinicpale #3, cage d’escalier à gauche, 3e étage, à gauche jusqu’au bout, salle #3105
Il y aura un bazar sur place (argent comptant seulement pour le bazar) Pour plus de détails ou pour s’inscrire ou pour acheter les billets de spectacle: http://boutique.anichka.ca/
OCTOBER 11~ Montreal Workshop with Rachel Brice
Sunday, October 11th 2009, 12h00 to 16h00 (short break included) This class is open to all levels
Tribal fusion workshop with Rosanna (Business as Usual, San Francisco/Toronto)
Please welcome Rosanna McGuire to Ottawa for the first in a series of tribal fusion workshops, a dancer well known for her original fusions of flapper style dance with tribal, and also for her infusion of liquid pops and locks. As she was in town for the Fall Fusion Cabaret, we didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to have her teach! For those of you looking to remain active on ‘turkey day’, this workshop will get you moving!
Sunday October 11th 2-4pm 1196 Bank St at Makin Moves studio $35
If you have never seen her perform before, check out her recent performances at Tribal Fest, in Sebastopol, CA! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqG-7DNB1No&feature=PlayList&p=AABE8DEFFC341E7B&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=50 http://www.youtube.com/user/blueberrysouffle#play/all/uploads-all/0/Km22Ai2mPlo]
Thanksgiving Monday Oct 12 – Work off your Turkey with Leslie!
The intention of this workshop is a high energy, fun filled afternoon of up-tempo drills with a tribal fusion approach! For those who had their turkey on Sunday, or who just want to get out for the afternoon, Leslie will lead you in a 2 hour session of energetic movement.
Tuesday October 13th – Tribal Fusion class with Leslie 8-9pm – one night only!
Leslie returns for reading week, instead of reading, she’ll be dancing 🙂
This is a Tribal Technique Basics class, all are welcome!
1196 Bank at Makin Moves studio
$15 drop in for this one hour class, coffee and tea at Bridgehead afterwards!
This is a Drop-in class.
Friday October 16th – Next Level Tribal Fusion workshop with Leslie 7-9pm!
This workshop is for the tribal experienced dancer. We will work on layering, drills, and begin formulating our next choreography, to be taught in December!
Caroline Labrie, well-versed in knowledge of Folkloric danceform from Egypt, will be gracing our dance centre October 17 and 18; show at Diwan on the Saturday (17th)
Gypsy/Folklorique/Bollywood Dances of India– For Belly Dancers
Workshop Series 2009 by Amrita Choudhury
18 October – Gypsy/folklore Dances of Bengal (River Gypsies) (1-5) $90
After a successful run of the 2008 program of Indian Gypsy, Folklore, Bollywood dance workshops, Amrita is back from India again to offer the 2009 program. Because the participants of the 2008 workshops were mostly from the Belly Dance tradition, Amrita has designed these workshops to benefit dancers/teachers coming from the Oriental dance traditions. Come experience the joy and ecstasy of the vibrant gypsy, folklore and bollywood dance traditions of India; the beautiful and graceful hand gestures, facial/eye expressions, torso & hip movements, rhythmic feet movements and much much more! Please bring veils and joy in your heart! No experience is necessary.
Business as Usual proudly presents our inaugural bash: Hipnotech featuring Rosanna McGuire
Rosanna returns to Southern Ontario after spending 2 years studying and performing 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, Cera Byer, and Amy Sigil.
Rosanna and Halyma Backstage 🙂
In California, Rosanna also had the opprtunity 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.
Labspace Studio 2A Pape Ave at Queen Toronto Doors at 830, 1st set at 930, 2nd at 1030
Rosanna is also teaching a belly dancing workshop that same weekend. Early bird prices have been extended to October 16th, per class registration opening shortly. Weekly classes now being held in Toronto. See http://www.cleoflaptra.com/instruction.html or details!
OCTOBER 24, 2009
Ottawa DANCERS’ BAZAAR
TAV CREATIONS PRESENTS the Dancers’ Bazaar Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Where: 260 McArthur (Knights of Columbus Hall), Ottawa.
Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lunch and Bazaar from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. DanceStudios.ca, 151 Chapel Street (parking entrance on the side of the building) $70 if payment is received by November 4, 2009 $80 thereafter.
To register: Info: julie(DOT)tierney(AT)sympatico.ca
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY FUNDRAISER
Details are still ONLINE!
Legion Hall at the corner of Kent and MacLaren
Fundraiser for Kids Help Phone, Distress Centre, Bereaved Families
There are only 150 tickets available so don’t delay. If there are any left, they will be $30 at the door.
NOVEMBER 14 and 15, 2009~MONTREAL
WORKSHOPS WITH DEB RUBIN From San Fransciso
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.
Creative Clothing by Roxane presents the WEST END BAZAAR:
Bell’s Corners on Richmond Road and there is ample parking.
Sunday, 22 November, 2009, from noon to 5p.m.
All proceeds from the booth rentals are going to Qimaavik, the Women’s Shelter.
Only a few booths remain!Regular booths, 8X8: $15@ or 2 for $30.
For more information contact Roxane at: roxkirkatsympaticodotca or phone: 613-726-9067.
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
October 13 and 20, 2009
Social Internet Crash Course
Presented by David Rostenne and Tom Leroux
This two night course (October 13 and 20th, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM) is primarily geared towards small business owners, but can apply to anyone who is curious about participating in the online world.
We are covering a whole slew of “keeping in touch” methods in this course: having a web site, surfing the web, passwords and online safety, email and etiquette, newsletters, instant messaging, blogs, podcasts, Digg, StumbleUpon, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter – there’s so much, and we will be doing our best to cover it all. We will let you know what it can (and can not) do for you, and answer your questions.
This will be followed by our :
Introduction to Video Editing with Final Cut Express October 27 and November 3rd
Using iPhoto November 10 and 17th
All classes are $150, or $275 if you sign up for two.
Bring your own hand drums, shakers, bells and other percussion instruments. There will be shakers for people to use if they don’t have anything of their own.
Friday, October 30 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 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 Crystal Beach Drive (your second street), left at Leeming Drive (your first street) Maki House is on the left right after the school.
Cost: Free
Please RSVP by email to julie(DOT)tierney(AT)sympatico.ca
Nightmares: That Which Haunts Us Through The Night
Barrymore’s Music Hall
Ottawa, Ontario
DOORS OPEN: 7 PM TRADITIONAL WICCAN SAMHAIN RITUAL: 8- 9 PM COSTUME CONTESTS/DRUMMING/DANCING: 9 PM – 12:30 AM
Each year, on October 31st, the Witches Gathering Charity Ball brings together people from a diverse range of Ottawa’s spiritual and cultural communities to celebrate Halloween while giving back to the local community.
Bollywood For Fun, originally uploaded by Halyma.
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