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Creativity abounds and balance is sought in both hermitting and peopling.

Halyma Speaks at TEDxOttawa

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TEDx Ottawa: Tracey Vibert – Creativity Abounds – December 6, 2009
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I had the biggest pleasure of being a part of Ottawa’s Very First TEDx event!  It was amazing!

See my first post here about it for more of my enthusiast response to being welcomed into the fold!

Plans are already in the works for another great event by the organizers of this TEDxOttawa event so I am looking forward to helping out again in the future!

More videos are going up as you read this, so be sure to check Youtube for more TEDxOttawa clips!

Tracey/Halyma

PS. ARE YOU LIVING YOUR CHILDHOOD PASSIONS? Leave me some comments to say what you are doing  or are going to start doing!

“The Present is a Gift from The Past, and an Inspiration to the Future.” – Tracey “Halyma” Vibert

Dancers’ News 2010-1-10

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

More classes begin this week – and hopefully you have already signed up – or will do so before the night of the first class to ensure they run!!  Some organizations need to have the full complement of students all signed up to even have the first night take place, so don’t wait!  Sign up today, if you are taking dance classes this January!

Okay enough nagging 🙂

For those wondering about the next Dancers’ Bazaar – I just have a bit more info to organize on my end before the website gets updated, but it will be on Saturday, March 6, 2010.  Set your pennies aside as there are already some new vendors signing on!

All of the upcoming classes I know about are listed below so you should be able to find something fun to keep warm and active this winter!

Have a fun week,

Tracey/Halyma

Sunday, January 10

Latest Dancers’ Newsletter

EVENTS

Bellydance Open House with Anna & Safiya -REMINDER

Anna & Safiya invite you to shake up your New Year during their free Open House!
This fast-paced and fun hour will include drills of fundamental movements, and learning and entire bellydance routine.
Come and give this beautiful and powerful women’s dance a try…

Wednesday January 13th, 2010
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Capital City Dance, Westgate Mall (1309 Carling Avenue, lower level)
www.annabellydance.ca
safiyadancer@gmail.com

JANUARY 2010- JANNAH DANCE CENTRE- KITCHENER-REMINDER

In a nutshell – here’s what’s on tap if you’re looking to see what’s ahead in the area our way:

Jan 10 – Pilates – 1pm- 2pm $15 register with Jannah please
Jan 10 – Numerology 10l – 2pm – 4pm $35 (combo $55) reg’n w/Jannah
Jan 16 – Rosanna – 10am to noon – $45 register with Jannah please
Jan 16 – Swap-n-Sell – 1pm – 5pm $25/table (combo $55) reg w/ Jannah
Jan 17 – Rhaehana – 10:30am-12:30pm $25 contact Rhaehana please

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

JANURY 31, 2010 – CORNWALL-REMINDER

What: BellyDance workshop
When: Sunday Jan 31st, 11:30a – 1:30p
Where: SatNam Yoga Centre, 333 Pitt Street in Cornwall.

http://www.facebook.com/l/99bad;www.satnamyogacentre.com

Why: well, to dance of course. lol
Cost: $40 ($35 for SatNam Yoga members) to be paid at SatNam by Wednesday Jan 27th. 613-930-9314
Please note that SatNam’s doors are only open 30 mins before and after classes so go online to check their schedule to see when you can get in.

So bring your bellydance gear, your smiles and good energy and let’s have some fun!

See you there,
Sandra

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

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

Time: 1-4 pm
Maximum Spaces Available: 12

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

Cost: $25 before March 6
$30 after March 7

If you don’t have a cane/stick and/or zills please let me know. I will have some spares available for the day. Email Isaden_dances@rogers.com for more details and to register

Checks can be made out to Erika McCulloch and sent to 618-1551 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4B5

WINTER 2010 CLASSES – updated info

TRACEY/HALYMA – Byward Market Area and Old Ottawa South

BYWARD MARKET AREA – Still time to join!

172 Guigues – call 613 244-4470 to register or online through the City of Ottawa

http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/parks_recreation/programs/index_en.html and follow the “how to register” instructions on the sidebar.

Mondays- start January 11:

Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( $86.50/ 12 weeks) course code:418031 STILL ROOM TO JOIN!

Level 2 -7:30pm.-8:30pm. ( $86.50/ 12 weeks) course code:418015 STILL ROOM TO JOIN!

Thursdays – start January 14:

Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( $ 86.50/ 12 weeks) course code:418027

Level 2+ – 7:30pm.-8:30pm.( $ 86.50/ 12 weeks) course code:418008 STILL ROOM TO JOIN!

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

General info about classes: www.bellydancingforfun.com

Jalilah’s Authentic Middle Eastern Dance Classes
Winter 2010 Session

In Ottawa
Beginners Belly Dance for Fitness Mondays 10:30-11:30 at the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive January 11-March 29
A fast paced workout consisting only of Middle Eastern Dance Movements!
Free for LifeFit members, $89 for RA members $114 for non-members
Register through the RA: 613 733-5100 www.racentre.com

Intermediate Evening Class Mondays 7:30-8:45pm. at the Studio School of Dance, 74 Jamie (off Hunt Club near Costco) January 4 to March 8 2010
A fun combination of technique and drills, chorography and improvisation…. Price:$130
To register contact Jalilah (613)2288215 jalilah@rogers.com

Intermediate Day Class Tuesdays 11:00-12:15 Greta Lemmings Studio Of Dance, 1460 Merivale Road (at Loblaws Plaza) January 5- March 9 2010 A fun combination of technique and drills, chorography and improvisation Price: $130
To register contact Jalilah (613)2288215 jalilah@rogers.com

In Hull (just minute from downtown Ottawa!)

At Denise Enan’s Studio Oasis, 200 St. Joseph, Hull
January 7 to February 25 2009
Beginner Thursday Evenings from 5:30-6:30 $85

Intermediate Thursday Evenings from 6:30-7:30 $85 includes technique, combinations introducing a short routine and beginnings of free style improvisation.

Advanced Thursday Evenings 7:30-9:00 $100 a Very advanced Class! Like all my classes a mixture of Technique, drills, choreography and improvisation. My theme this session will be dancing to the classics. Songs every advanced dancer should know!

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

Bellydancing with Zena
Winter Session

KANATA:
Classical Dance Academy, 100 Castlefrank Rd., (613) 836-5725
Beginners: Monday 8:15 pm; 7 + 6 wks, $70/7 wks and
$65/6 for the next term starting Feb. 22, 2010.

The pricing for Intermediate or advanced is $90/7 and $90/ 6wks second session.
Intermediate: Tues. Jan. 5th at 10:00 am to 11:15 am, 7 weeks/$90
Advanced: Thurs. Jan. 7th at 1:00pm to 2:15 pm, 7 weeks/$90

Class description: All classes include warm-up, technique and cool down. Participants interested in Intermediate or Advanced classes should have already taken classes with Zena in Beginner or Intermediate Bellydance. For the advanced class: we will be working on a Zill choreography.

HUNT CLUB
Location: Nutriland, 3625 Rivergate Way
Tel: (613) 288-0106

Beginner Bellydance: Tuesday evgs, starting Jan. 12 at 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Cost: 6 weeks/$72
Please Pre-register by Jan.8, 2010 by calling Nutriland or email Zena

Pre-registration is now open. Please email Zena for more info: zena555@rogers.com

Bellydance with Anna & Safiya – Winter 2010

Starting January 13th

Capital City Dance Studio

1309 Carling Avenue, Westgate Mall

Beginner – Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Learn a solid foundation of bellydance movement and posture, that will inspire you to continue!

Intermediate – Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Drills and technique applied to a beautiful veil choreography by Anna & Safiya

Advanced – Wednesdays 8:30 – 9:30 pm
Fast-pasted drills and challenging technique with props, applied to a zill-fusion choreography by Anna & Safiya

Drop-in for $13, or purchase 5-class ($60) or 10-class ($110) cards.
For more information, see www.annabellydance.ca/classes, or contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com

We will be holding a Free Open House on Wednesday January 13th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
Come give Bellydance a try!

Zamira’s New class schedule for Winter/Spring 2010

Youth Belly Dance – Girls 12-17 years of age
With emphasis on posture, strength, grace and controlled movement, exotic
Eastern belly dance is the basis for the latest dances.

Thursday 6:30-7:30 PM
Jan 14 – Mar 18 2010 10 1hour classes $100
Mar 25 – May 27 2010 10 1hour classes $100

Belly Dance 40+ all levels
All the best of Belly Dancing with an emphasis on increasing joint
mobility and helping to keep muscles toned, strong and graceful.

Tuesday 6:45-7:45 PM
Jan 12 – Mar 16 2010 10 1hour classes $110
Mar 23 – May 25 2010 10 1hour classes $110

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

Drop-in fee $12 per class – no registration necessary (cash only).

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

Louise Houle
Beginner/Intermediate class

Maison des Arts in Embrun

Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

From January 19 to March 23, 2010

Cost : 110$

Registration:613-443-0058

Tribal fusion classes with Niki

1196 Bank St at Makin Moves studios

to inquire/register: theodorn AT magma DOT ca

Fridays 7-8pm

first class Jan 15

6 week session – winter special for 60 dollars

January Classes at Dance With Alana

Beginner Belly Dance w/ Lisa
Start Date: Saturday January 9th
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
Where: 858 Bank St @ 5th Ave
Cost: $105 adult; $90 student/senior

Intermediate Technique & Drills w/ Jocelyne
Start Date: Thursday January 14th
Time: 7:05-8:05pm
Where: 858 Bank St @ 5th Ave
Cost: $105 adult; $90 student/senior

NEW NEW NEW!!!
Advanced Belly Dance Fusion w/ Shadia
Start Date: Tuesday January 12th
Time: 8:30-9:30pm
Where: 858 Bank St @ 5th Ave
Cost: $105 adult; $90 student/senior

For more information Contact Alana:
www.dancewithalana.com
613-233-3456
dancewithalana@gmail.com

Sha’ Vega’s winter 2010 Classes – UPDATED

South Fallingbrook C.C. (aka Maple Ridge Elementary School), 998 Valin Street, Orléans
Monday, January 11 – March 8, 2010

Mother and Daughter belly dance – 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. There is still a lot of room in this class. Please join us!
6-13 yrs $34.75 – Course code 420031
15+ yrs $37.50 – Course code 419453

Level 1 & 2 – 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. – a few spots left
$43.25 – Course code 415839

Level 2 & 3 – 7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – a few spots left
$43.25 – Course code – 415847

REGISTER NOW.
Call 613-824-0633 ext. 221 or register online at www.ottawa.ca

THE FOLLOWING CLASSES ARE IN DANGER OF BEING CANCELLED!!
You can register 24 hrs a day on the Internet at www.ottawa.ca. You can register over the phone using The City of Ottawa’s touch-tone telephone registration system at 613-580-2588.

McNabb Recreation Centre, 180 Percy St. (at James), Centretown

Tuesday, January 12 – March 30, 2010
Level 1 & 2 – 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
$87.50 – Course code 412101
12 weeks

Tuesday, January 12 – March 30, 2010
Level 3 & 4 – 7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
$70 – Course code – 416154
12 weeks

Thursday, January 14 – April 1
Level 1 & 2 – 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
$87.50 – Course code 412103
12 weeks

Thursday, January 14 – April 1 – This class presently has only 1 person registered. In all likelihood it will be cancelled. IF you can do so, please sign up for the Tuesday Level 3 & 4 class.
Level 3 & 4 – 7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
**$70 – Course code – 416162
12 weeks

REGISTER NOW over the phone using The City of Ottawa’s touch-tone telephone registration system at 613-580-2588
or register online at www.ottawa.ca

Lisa-Marie Serafin
Ceramic Artist/Middle Eastern Dance Artist
Poterie du Lac la Blanche
http://lablanchepoterie.com/

Belly Dance in Kemptville with Shakira
Winter 2010 Session

Beginner Thursdays 6:00-7:00 pm
Intermediate Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 pm
Advanced Thursdays 7:00-8:30
shakira@magma.ca

Bellydance with Nikita

Monday Nights@ Plant Rec Centre 930 Somerset west

6:30-7:30 Beginners

7:30-8:30 Intermediate

Please register on line @Ottawa.ca or in person.

Tribal fusion classes with Leslie

During winter 2010, Leslie will be living part time in Ottawa, and teaching two great classes!

Tribal Basics includes yoga inspired warmup, conditioning, drills for strong and elegant technique and combinations towards the end of the session! This all levels class will challenge both beginners and experienced dancers. Leslie is a certified yoga instructor currently studying her MA in Dance at York University, is a Suhaila Salimpour Format trained dancer, and a longtime student of Rachel Brice. In developing her style of dance, she draws upon these influences to create modern fusion bellydance performance.

Tribal Basics & Combinations

Tuesdays 8-9pm
1196 Bank at Makin Moves
$100 for this 8 week session
Begins Jan 12 (this session almost sold out!)

Tribal Basics & Combinations

Mondays 8-9pm
1196 Bank at Makin Moves
$100 for this 8 week session
Begins Jan 18th

to register: email leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca

for those who cannot attend regularly, a drop-in option is available, $15 per class. Please email an rsvp before dropping in!

***Your participation in these classes goes towards supporting the cost of my tuition which is $6000 this year alone! Tuition in Ontario is sometimes 40% higher then many other provinces!***

CLASSES WITH JOCELYNE “JEHANE” KHAN

www.orientaldance.ca

**DANCE OASIS — OASIS DE LA DANCE**
200 St-Joseph, Hull
Classes start this week (first class Jan 10)! – Les cours commence cette semaine (première class le 10 janvier)!

Beginner Bellydance — $90 — Baladi Débutant
Sundays 4:30PM — dimanches 16H30

Registration: 819-776-5033, info@baladi.ca, www.studiooasis.ca
**DANCE WITH ALANA**
858 Bank St @ 5th Ave

Classes start next week (first class Jan 14)

Intermediate technique and drills $105 adult; $90 student/senior
Thursdays 7:05PM

Registration: www.dancewithalana.com, 613-233-3456, dancewithalana@gmail.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.

Loulouh’s Classes (Lois Brake)

Sandy Hill Community Centre
250 Somerset E.
Ph. 613-241-4646.

Wednesdays
Level 1
Jan 13 to Mar 17
$65
6 to 7 pm
Code 417173

Thursdays
Level 2
Jan 14 to Mar 18
$65
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Code 417181

Level 2/3
Jan 14 to Mar 18
$70
6:30 to 7:45 pm
Code 417192

Level 3/4
Jan 14 to Mar 18
$70
7:45 to 9 pm
Code 417211

Bahiya’s Classes

Jan 21st 8 week session
Hunt Club Riverside Community Center
3320 Paul Anka Drive
Ottawa Ontario K1V 0J9
613-521-1392
Thursdays Beginner 6:30 to 7;30
Thursdays Level 2 7:40 to 8:40

St Nicholas Adult High School
893 Admirl Ave
Catholic School Board
613-228-3338
continuing.Ed@ottawacatholicschools.ca
Starts Feb 9th 8 week session
Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:00

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

Tom and Dave’s Classes: Introduction to Macs

Tom Leroux and David Rostenne are running classes on Tuesday evenings again, starting with Introduction to Macs (January 12th, 19th and 26th, 6:30 to 9:30 PM), ideal for the new Mac user. We will be starting with the actual computer hardware, and then on to a guided tour of the operating system, how to configure preferences, using DVDs, USB keys, iChat, and a slew of other features. More information at http://www.darnermedia.ca/training-and-consulting/classes/#intro

HEALERS, ENERGY WORKERS, GUIDES, PAMPERING

Acupuncturist ~NEW LISTING

I’m a fellow bellydancer and also an acupuncturist. I specialise in cosmetic acupuncture and the name of my clinic is Lumina Health & Rejuvenation Clinic.

Roxanne Chabidon

Lumina Health & Rejuvenation Clinic
20 James Street Suite 300 Ottawa ON K2P 0T6
Ph (613) 216 2135 Fax (613) 216 2157
drchabidon@luminaottawa.com
http://www.luminaottawa.com

….Creativity Abounds…

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Phone: 613.241.3397

E-mail: tracey@tav-creations.com

Custom Sewing: http://www.tav-creations.com

Belly Dance shows and Classes: http://www.bellydancingforfun.com

Blog: http://www.halyma.com

Eco Products: http://www.eco-tav.com


Halyma and finale – The end of another season of dance!

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Halyma and finale – The end of another season of dance!
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Another new costume, another Ottawa Centre Class Party under the hip belt!

I LOVE my parties. I enjoy the process of planning them, nagging people, cajoling them and then seeing what they come up with for their final presentations to share with those who are able to come watch!

As the roster changes and develops over the weeks coming up to the event, there is some stress of course, but it always gives me the chance to bring together the diverse styles and inspired moments into one lovely evening! One lovely, not too late, weeknight event during a very busy time of year!

The teachers who bring their students out to perform – there will be a list at the end of the post with some contact info – work hard to guide their groups to a point of feeling they can dance their routine in public. In front of almost 300 strangers.

The dancers, students, pros and rogue dancers, spend weeks preparing, practicing, being stressed, or confident, they all still put a lot of work into getting ready for 2-4 minutes { in most cases] on stage. And if they study with more than one teacher, or are both teachers and students themselves, they may be rushing down to the dressing room to do at least one quick change before their next routine gets called to the stage.

The volunteers help in more ways than imaginable. Often people will as me how I am doing as I trot from one part of the backstage to the next, checking on folk, etc. And most of the time, unless there is a crisis to be dealt with, I try to enjoy the music, conversation and have a fun time myself. I can only do this because I have some very cool people to hep me out.

Linda has been helping me for years and I can leave pretty much anything in her hands – once I tell her what this year’s variation on the system is – I am always trying to make things better, honest! And then I hand her my camera and she shoots some fun and funky video clips so that I can share stuff asap!

Melissa kindly offered this time around, and was a huge help at the ticket desk as well as making sure Shade had help changing when we had a quiet change to the roster.

Catharine has been helping out as Stage Manager for years, and knows what is involved in running these kinds of events!  She keeps those dancers all lined up and ready to go, and takes over as the voice from beyond when I head down to get myself ready!

I know I can leave things in the hands of these trusted friends and that’s why I can be so relaxed – it is a party after all!

And there are the other folk who I don’t interfere with at all, they come out and do their thing, without any concern or guidance from me at all, I just keep outta their way as they already know what they are doing!

Michele R comes out to every show for the past 7 years?( I will have to check on that) and she brings whatever fabrics, decor pieces, etc. that catch her fancy and sets up a beautiful ambiance for us, before the dancers even arrive to start any run throughs they need to do.  And it does make a difference – even if the dancers don’t realize it, the flow and energy of the stage has been transformed through the ritual of her making the space “ours” for the night.

Lainie, our official Photographer, comes, has fun, gets great shots, enjoys herself – we hope – and shares her love of movement and beauty with everyone! Everyone has a moment caught by Lainie that immortalizes them as a dancer!

Tom shoots our official video so that we performers can show our friends and family the cool performances that took place!  One student dancer told me downstairs how she sat and watched a few of the previous dvds when she was not feeling so hot this fall – and was totally taken down memory lane, seeing the changes in the shows over the years..

Kudos and thanks to you all!

As I mentioned, I like to work towards improving every show, and the best way to do this is to get some feedback that I can then process, compile and share with the performers I invite to come out to the next event.  I know some folk are not comfortable sharing their thoughts openly, but really, it’s the best way to make changes happen – tell everyone your ideas for improvements and then if feasible, they’ll be implemented.

I want to encourage the solutions, so if there were any things that you experienced as a dancer, teacher, or audience member, post your comments here so that we can all get some fresh perspective on ways to keep making these events better!  And of course – if anything struck you as fabulous, be sure to point that out too – we need to hear what works too!

Programme from the evening: Go HERE to check on Teacher Listings

SET 1

  1. Azhar  D’Halyma
  2. Sha vega: Goddess Belly Dancers
  3. Les Danseuses de la Maison des Arts d’Embrun
  4. Loulouh’s student Caitlin
  5. Zamira’s student Azzah
  6. Niki’s Tribal Fusion students
  7. Sha’ Vega’s Treasures
  8. Bahiya’s  Hip Belly dancers
  9. Shade solo
  10. Oksana’s  Gothic Belly Dance
  11. Hypnotic Hips: Bahiya,Zaida,Zeevah
  12. Loulouh solo
  13. BDw/ Anna& Safiya level 1
  14. Les Deesses de la lune
  15. Jalilah’s students- all classes

SET 2

  1. Gulzaar D’Halyma
  2. Chandrika solo
  3. Loulouh students 2
  4. Leslie’s students
  5. Isaden solo
  6. Jewel solo
  7. Sha Vega solo
  8. Bahiya solo
  9. BDw/ Anna& Safiya level 2
  10. Zamira solo
  11. Anna and Safiya Duet
  12. Leslie
  13. Halyma
  14. Finale

TEDxOttawa – Wow, I’ll be a part of it!

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Click here to go to the LIve linkIt has flown by – weeks of preparation and meetings for the main organizing team of TEDxOttawa will culminate in the all day event taking place this coming Sunday, December 6th, 2009.
When I offered myself as one of the speakers, I was prepared for a sweet but polite, “we’ll let you know.. “as they waited to see what well known, public figures, famous or at least semi-famous folk they could fill the list with before a – “thanks, but…”

Instead, I got an amazingly enthusiastic response from the committee and was blown away to be considered worthy of not only helping out [ I also offered my services as a “backstage” crew/ ” stage manager” type minion for the day] at the FIRST TEDxOttawa event EVER! And they are giving me stage time too!

AS the event is sold out, the best way to get involved is to check it out live all day long on their streaming page.  Yes, you will be a few seconds behind the real action, but you can also simply watch in your PJs, with a group of friends, or in a cafe with internet service!

The program for the day will not be pre announced, but you’ll want to start watching right away at 10 a.m. { hint, hint} and just keep ‘er running in the background all day – there will be some amazing talks I am sure!

I am really looking forward to the entire day, being part of a great new community of folk who I am enjoying getting to know!

If you watch on Sunday, leave me a “you were fabulous” comment here on my blog, kay?

<kidding!>

And this just in… Thanks @knealemann for tweeting this link where Susan Murphy [ @suzemuse] gives us some insight into the day:

CLICK HERE to see her interview on Startuplucky.com

Dancers’ News – Update

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To see this as the main website, click here . Also find the Late Fall Classes, Teacher Directory[new listings], Shopping Opportunities[new listings], and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections online!

Good morning,

Today brings a few updates and another busy week ahead!  Hope to see you today at the West End Bazaar – and remember to check out my 10  Tips for Shopping… for some ideas on making your experience as fun as possible!  It applies to pretty much any bazaar you might attend, including those craft fairs, Church bazaars and more!

Oh, and I went silly on Youtube too…

 

Click to go to the Youtube Video

 

 

Have a lovely day and week!

Halyma/Tracey

Sunday, November 22

DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATE EDITION

Check out the Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Features:

Eco-TAV is running a video contest with prizes! If you have bought – or will buy – anything from my Eco-TAV line, I hope you will have some fun shooting a quick video clip sharing the ways you are “green”!

You can find the details online here!

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

And this is a quick note from our lovely hostess for the evening:

‘Dancing through the Night’ was a big success! Thanks to all who attended, performed, volunteered, filmed, decorated and who made it such a good night. We had lots of hurdles to make this party work…new format, new DJ, new location, 2 stage shows this month, a surprise party for Denise (congrats on her 65th!!)…and the fears of H1N1.

Even so, enough of you came out and partied that we were able to make a small profit to be shared between our charities. We are especially grateful for the wonderful performances by our visiting dancers (Caliana’s troupe from Toronto, Nathalie Lebel from Sherbrooke, Donna Langois from North Bay, and Lynette Harper from Victoria, B.C.)

We hope to party again in mid-April and that you will all join in the fun. We will continue to bring in lots of great dancing, lots of interactive and open floor dancing, great prizes….and we will serve the food all night long so everyone gets a chance to sample the terrific mid-east flavours. (Corner Cafe Catering).

Special thanks to Tom of Darner Media for once again creating our wonderful DVDs. Another special thank you to Michele Roy for creating a wonderful ambiance in a very challenging room.

Thanks also to Starwood Hotels for their generous donations of gift certificates….and to all those other company’s who have given so generously. Our volunteers are fantastic too!

You are all much appreciated….come back again! Catharine
p.s. Tracey, I am still getting compliments on the lovely dress you made for me! Thanks.:-)

And check online for some fun pics and comments – add your own too!
You can find the details online here!

2009 EVENTS

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.

We have over 15 vendors :
Creative Clothing by Roxane,
Tracey with TAV Creations,
*Tarot Card Readings with Lisa-Marie*,
Gailene *Zamira*,
Darlene *Shibori Borealis*,
Rain Kazymerchyk our lovely Silversmith,
Sylvie Girard and her food,
Val DeWitt *The Trader*,
Zena Nesrallah,
Curves (the gym people),
Melissa Wakeling from Belleville too
and a few new artisans amongst them.

Free admission: all money raised is for Qimaavik the Women’s Shelter!!

For more information contact Roxane at: roxkirkatsympaticodotca or phone: 613-726-9067.

NOVEMBER 26-29, 2009
HADIA IN TORONTO

Authentic Turkish Rom (Gypsy) Workshop with Hadia

Thursday, November 26th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Aurora Live Studios
392 Queens St. E
Toronto

Hadia has lived, studied and taught the primary forms of Roman/gypsy dance for many years and is pleased to share with you a taste of Authentic Turkish Roma dance. After getting comfortable with the unique Turkish 9/8 rhythm, we will work with a range of basic steps and foot patterns and finish these off with a fascinating array of gestures and movements that connect this fascinating and visceral dance form to the mysterious history of these strong, proud and vital people.

Registration and full details http://www.hadia.com/index.php?id=15#toronto2009workshop

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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

Aurora Live Studios
392 Queen St. East.
Toronto

For Registration and Information

Hadia hadia@hadia.com
1 (902) 640-2473
http://www.hadia.com/index.php?id=11#torontoLv3

NOVEMBER 28, 2009
The 8th Annual “For the Love of Dance” Multi-Cultural Dance Showcase!

“For the Love of Dance” Multi-Cultural Dance Showcase…Tickets now available on-line at www.annabellydance.ca/events !
Saturday November 28th, 2009 (7:30 – 10:00 pm)
University of Ottawa Alumni Theatre (Jock-Turcot University Centre)
Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Bollywood, African, Tango, Vietnamese, Tap, Tribal, Persian, Hip-Hop, Bellydance, Latin Swing, Venezuelan, Contemporary…
Join us for a fast-paced evening of dance styles from around the world!

All proceeds donated to Propeller Dance, a local initiative providing dance programming to children and adults with and without disabilities. And they will be kicking off the show this year! www.propellerdance.com

Last year we were sold out prior to the event, so avoid disappointment by pre-purchasing tickets on-line (www.annabellydance.ca/events), or contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com to reserve tickets for purchase at the door.

November 29 2009 – Ottawa
WEIGHTED VEIL WORKSHOP with Zamira

Sunday, 29 November 2009 1:00-4:00 pm
Location: Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa

1:00-3:00 pm Basic Workshop:

In this workshop you will receive instruction on all the techniques and
skills required to use weighted veils in your favourite choreography. From
basic movements to complex combinations and incorporating dance movement
with the dynamic movement of the veils. Weighted veils are rapidly
becoming the prop of choice for many dancers wishing to achieve a more
dramatic effect in dance or to add a new visual element. We will finish
off with a short choreography that will use much of what you learn in the
workshop.

Cost: $30. Buy a set of veils in advance and get the workshop for $25

3:00-4:00 pm Advanced Workshop:

This advanced weighted veils workshop extension is for those who wish to
continue into more advanced spins, turns, combinations and choreography
work. You must have participated in at least one workshop before taking
this advanced class (includes the above workshop).

Cost: $15 . If you are taking the earlier
workshop that day you will receive a $5.00 discount for the extension.

PayPal payment accepted. Please add $1.00 service fee and PayPal to
zamira@theveiledeye.com
Email money transfer accepted. Please add $1.00 service fee and email to
zamira@theveiledeye.com

Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa
Parking available off-street. OCTranspo buses #1 & #9 stops within 1 block

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

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

NOVEMBER 22, 2009
Sister Bazaar Open House

Check out our website to see some of the amazing new stock we have just received.

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

Dance the Night Away Fundraiser

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Click HERE to see more shots!

Bollywood For Fun, originally uploaded by Halyma.

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!

Dancers’News-Update

Halyma

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:

You can find the details online here!

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

Hadia hadia@hadia.com
1 (902) 640-2473
http://www.hadia.com

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!!!

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.ism(e): cabaret Mnémosine
Thursday November 19, jeudi 19 novembre
8:30 PM at/ au Club SAW, 20h30
67 Nicholas (Corner of/coin Daly)
PWYC/ contribution volontaire ($5 sugg)

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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!!!!!

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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!

A busy weekend for Halyma ahead!

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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.

fundraiser decor
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!

Tickets are available now at $25…just contact Catharine by email: dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com

$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

PS – LOADS OF PARKING IS AVAILABLE!

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HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND! Halyma

Halyma’s Mini Lessons…

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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:

Lesson 1: Absolute Basics for Absolute Beginners

Lesson 2:Basic Moves that Move You

Details online!

Another Dancers’ Bazaar – all done!

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CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO SEE MORE SHOTS FROM THE DAY!

IMG_2466.JPG, originally uploaded by Halyma.

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!