While I think that Sunday morning will always be the proper  Dancers’ News “day” – and the major deadline for folks to send me their information will be Saturdays, I know that sometimes in the past I would send out a Wednesday update, if info came in really last minute.

Now I am happy to help promote your events as much as I can, within reason of course!

I think we all have so much to do/read/email in our inbox etc. that sending out another email just to make up for a missed deadline is not necessary, esepcially if I can use my blog as an alternative way to add super last minute posts…

So, I’ll give it a try here and I’ll be including everything that is coming up next week so that it’s all fresh!

If you have any thoughts, are a subscriber to this blog, follow me on Twitter or Facebook and want to share, leave me a comment!

Sunday will also have the usual newsletter from my main website  – so try to get me your info before the Saturday evening deadline and it’ll get out there!

Weekend/coming week News:

This Weekend’s EVENTS of all types!

September 10, 2010
Henna Party Fundraiser for Victims of Flooding in Pakistan

Shenkman Centre
245 Centrum Blvd.
5 to 10 p.m.

– donations will go to Oxfam Canada
$5 admission
$2 for kids

Bollywood for Fun will be part of the entertainment along with traditional cuisine, face painting, henna tattoos and more!

FREE
Beginner Bellydance workshop with Nikita

September 11 @ OSSD Westboro
2:30-3:00 PM
294 Picton Avenue
613-567-6788
No registration required… just show up for some fun!!!!!

September 11 and 18, 2010
COSTUMING WORKSHOP with Roxane and Zeevah

September 11 · 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location 32 Cassidy Road, Bell’s Corners.

Created By Creative Clothing by Roxane

Liz Chaisson and Creative Clothing’s Roxane will be holding a double workshop aimed at helping dancers in general, but also the dancers getting ready for Catharine Crerar’s Hallowe’en Fundraiser, to design, find the elements and create a recital or special event costumes.

Liz is a dancer herself and an accomplished beader and costume maker. See her website here: http://zeevah.wordpress.com/ . Roxane used to dance (amateur level only) and is a professional designer and sewer who loves to make Cabaret belly dance and especially Tribal dance costumes. You can visit her website at: http://www.creativeclothingbyroxane.com.

Email to register or for more information on what you’ll need!

Contact either Roxane at roxkirk@sympatico.ca or Liz at chaissonthompson@yahoo.ca or check out the facebook event page at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147202975298239&index=1

September 11, 2010
Djembe Fever With the amazing Catherine Veilleux

Saturday, September 11, 2010
Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church
291 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew

Beginners workshop 9 a.m. to noon
Intermediate workshop 1 :30– 4:30 p.m.

Workshops $40.00 each or $75.00 for the day

Registration is limited. Register early.

To register contact Debi Virtue at debivirtue@distributel.net or 613-432-0908

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010 ~ Madoc, Ontario

Drum Nation Festival is fast approaching and the excitement has started

already.Last year we had such an amazing turn out and everyone had so much fun.

For those of who were unable to make it or have not yet heard about the festival, here is a little info..It`s a festival geared toward family and creative learning.

Admission is Free, as are many of the workshops, such as drumming and percussion workshops, many types of drumming circles, wellness workshops, Dance and Drumming performances, Belly Dancing, Youth workshops, making a meditation mat with mural artist Maureen Walton, Yoga, and so much more..Visit our website for this year’s event listings and a video of last year’s festival at http://www.drumnationfestival.com

Or call Deborah or Terry Richardson at 613-473-1725,
Hope to see you there.

FALL CLASSES:

Starting this week/ already underway

Halyma’s Class Info

Belly dance

Byward Market Area: Starting September 13th / 16th
172 Guigues, Routhier Community Centre, corner of Cumberland street and St. Patrick

$97.75/ 12 weeks

Beginner classes:
Learn the basics of belly dance in a relaxing atmosphere and have some fun finding new ways to move your body!

Mondays 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. => Lots of room to sign up!

Thursdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. * This class presently has only 1 student enrolled and may be changed to a Bellywood class. If you are interested in finding out more about this class, read on as the description is below…

Intermediate Class:
Once you’ve got the basics, come out for a bit of a challenge with layering, more props and even more fun!

Mondays, 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Still Room to sign up!

Old Ottawa South: Starting September 14th
Bank and Sunnyside Area, Old Ottawa South Community Centre
Beginners and Beyond:Designed for beginners and those who have the basics of belly dance already, this course will challenge you to a low impact workout and get your brain working too!

Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Bellywood with Halyma

“Bellywood“: a fusion of the best of Bollywood dance and Bellydance that focuses on the strong and gentle low impact movements with lots of energy!

AS I have been working with Bollywood For Fun over the past while, I have come to see a potential of amazing joy and high energy dance that could be made available to all fitness levels! By combining that which I personally love from both dance forms, I will be sharing my two loves in a new way for me, and for those who come out to play!

Check out more about it online at http://www.bellywood.ca

Old Ottawa South – Starting September 14
Bank and Sunnyside Area
Tuesdays: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Check with centre for pricing details- http://www.oldottawasouth.ca

Dovercourt Starting September 15
411 Dovercourt
Wednesdays: 7 -8 p.m.
$147/14 weeks – 2 weeks extra! http://www.dovercourt.org

Routhier Community Centre Starting September 16
172 Guigues,corner of Cumberland street and St. Patrick

Thursdays: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. FULL!*

$97.75/ 12 weeks

*Possible 2nd class will be set up from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with enough students – Contact the centre by phone to add your name to the waiting list if interested!

Zamira’s Fall/Winter Classes

Belly Dance for Adults and Teens all levels
A Beginner-Intermediate Belly Dance class with an emphasis on flexibility, muscle isolation and increasing muscle strength and grace. Enroll early to guarantee your spot in this fun, dynamic class.
Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM
September 8 – December 8, 2010: block of 8 consecutive classes $88
Paypal (credit card, interac, etc.) or cash payment accepted. Call or email for details.
Drop-in fee $12 cash per class – no registration necessary

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

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

Bellydance with Gela~ Renfrew

beginner-intermediate

Renfrew and Horton Community centre.

Fall classes begin week of Sept.13th

e-mail: melville@renc.igs.net

or call 613-432-7459.

JEHANE (Jocelyne Khan)

www.orientaldance.ca www.jehane.ca

Downtown Ottawa, Sept 16-Dec 16
Dance with Alana Studio, 100-858 Bank Street, Ottawa.
Registration online, Phone 613-233-3456 dancewithalana@gmail.com
– Thursdays Intermediate 7:00 PM at Dance with Alana on Bank St in Ottawa www.dancewithalana.com for registration info
www.orientaldance.ca / www.jehane.ca
jehane@orientaldance.ca
613-867-7987

DANCE OASIS

www.studiooasis.ca

Fall classes start September 7
Daytime and evening classes; Monday to Friday and Saturday & Sunday
Full schedule at http://www.baladi.ca/StudioOasis/classes_e.htm.
Drop-ins welcome.

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OASIS DE LA DANSE
www.studiooasis.ca

Cours d’automne commence le 7 septembre
Classes des jours et soirs; Lundi au vendredi et samedi-dimanche
Programme de cours en complet au http://www.baladi.ca/StudioOasis/classes_f.htm.
Les au-cours (drop-in) bienvenues.

Jalilah’s fall 2010 Classes!

In Ottawa

Belly dance for Fitness with Jalilah at the RA Centre September 13-December 6 2010

Mondays 10:30-11-30 am at the RA centre 2451 Riverside Drive or

Mondays 6:30-7:30 pm at the Rideau Tennis Club, 1 Donald Street

Fees: LifeFit Member free

RA Member $99

Non-member $124

Learn the basic authentic Middle Eastern Dances movements and combinations put together in easy routines while getting a terrific cardio workout. Focus on core strength and proper body alignment.

Belly Dance Level 2

For those who have mastered all the movements taught in “belly dance for Fitness” and wish to continue learning more advanced movements and routines.

Mondays 7:30-8:30 pm at the Rideau Tennis Club, 1 Donald Street

Fees:

LifeFit Member $89

RA Member $119

Non-member $144

Registration through the RA Centre: (613)736-6224

In Hull

Jalilah’s Classes at Oasis Starting September 9 to October 28 2010

Intermediate 2 Thursdays 6:30-7:30

Technique with an emphasis on flowing form one movement to the next, a short veil Choreography and the beginnings of improvisation

Fees: $85

Advanced Thursdays 7:30-8:30

Choreography to Alf Leila Wa Leila and Improvising to Arabic Pop music

Fees: $100

At Denise Enan’s Studio Oasis, 200 St. Joseph, Hull

To register contact Oasis at (819) 9622645 or (819) 7765033

Dance with Alana

Our Fall registration is now well underway & Fall classes start on Friday September 10th, 2010. Please visit our new schedule at http://dancewithalana.com/ register.php#schedule

A reminder that we have an GREAT sale on our Annual Membership!
Get unlimited dance classes for just $65 + hst per month!
This offer ends Sept. 30th, 2010!

Beginner Belly Dance
When: Starts on Thursday Sept. 16th 6:00-7:00pm

Intermediate Belly Dance
When: Starts on Thursday Sept. 16th 7:15-8:15pm

Advance Belly Dance
When: Starts on Thursday Sept. 16th 8:30-9:30pm

*Also comming in Sept are beginner classes in:
Burlesque
Tap
Salsa
Contemporary Jazz
Ballet
Swing
Zumba
Yoga
& More!!!!!
Bachelorette Parties & Private Lessons also Available.

Thank You & Happy Dancing!

From your friends at Dance With Alana Studios. 🙂

HOME

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Bellydance with Anna & Safiya

2010 Fall Classes
Starting Wednesday September 15th!

At Capital City Dance (1309 Carling Avenue, Westgate Mall lower level)

Learn to Bellydance: Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Build strength, flexibility and confidence learning movements key to bellydance, through technique exercises, drills and dancing that will inspire you to continue.

Intermediate – Advanced Bellydance:Wednesdays 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Take your bellydancing to the next level with technique, drills, short fun combos and innovative choreography!
Location and pricing info available at www.annabellydance.ca or contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com

Beginning bellydance starting soon at Fitness Fusion

333 Cumberland (between York and Clarence),

Tuesdays 8 – 9 pm, Sept 14 – Nov 7.

Learn fun combinations from an American cabaret dancer who’s danced for 15 years. We’ll look at hip and shoulder shimmies, upper body isolations, fun traveling steps and more.
Although this is geared toward beginners, it’s good for more experienced dancers who want to brush up on the basics.
$96 plus tax, discount for Fitness Fusion members.
www.fitnessfusionstudio.com, info@fitnessfusionstudio.com  613-680-7276

To see the main website, click here . Or check the Blog version here

Head on over to your preferred of the above links and check out everything there:

Events, Classes Teacher Directory, Shopping Opportunities, and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections!

Okay folks!

I am back and at it!  Already had my first demo night – 2nd one coming up this week and am really looking forward to the challenges of my new classes along with the fun of ramping up my regular ones!

But if mine don’t fit your schedule or style, Ottawa/Gatineau/and up the valley is blessed with loads of classes, so be sure to check the Fall Classes listing online and sign up in advance!!

TEACHERS: thanks to those who sent in their info early  – everyone else: feel free to send me yours asap and I’ll get it online!

I am begin “efficient” today and simply sending you to the websites –links at the top of this post.  Please check any listings I have about you in particular as well as if you offer services in any of the categories and are not listed, send me your text info and I’ll get it up too!

Have a great week!

Tracey/Halyma

To see the main website, click here . Or check the Blog version here

DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – BLOG EDITION

2010 EVENTS

JULY 29, 2010

FREE SUMMER PRACTICE EVENINGS

Thursday evenings of dance – come out and play
Where: 172 Guigues – Routhier Community Centre, 2nd floor
When: 6:30 to 8:30p.m.
What: Two hours in an air conditioned room with mirrors to play as you wish!

There with a cd player and music. Feel free to bring your own music too, or just take advantage of space and a safe fun atmosphere to test drive those belly dance moves you learned through the winter and spring!

Drop in anytime during the two hours to play, practice, and socialize.

Join us for a fun night out to get some exercise, to practice for upcoming performances, or try those props you have learned through the year and have nowhere to practice them!

OPEN TO ALL LEVELS – Beginner through professional!

Please note: this is not a class – but you’ll learn new stuff by watching and playing.

29 juillet au 1er août 2010 ~ Sherbrooke
Air de Vacances

Hi!

I would like to invite you to my Oriental dance annual retreat in Sherbrooke, Qc. It is given in French, but dance being an universal language, you can still benefit of it. I have taken dance classes in German and still I was able to learn beautiful things!

Here is the link for all the information:

http://www.nathalielebel.com/attachments/004_Un%20air%20de%20vacance%202010.pdf
Please note that the second workshop (the one in August) is already full.
Nathalie Lebel
mouvancevoyage@yahoo.ca

31 Juillet, 2010 ~ Laval
Atelier ”Dunyavi” avec Marthyna

Samedi, 31 juillet 2010
9h00 à 12h00

Lieu: Le Souk d’Anichka: 65 St-Judes à Laval

L’atelier est en français.

Plan du cours:

Réchauffement et musculation en fonction des mouvements à apprendre
Technique de base du Dunyavi
Apprentissage d’une courte chorégraphie avec jupe
Étirements et retour au calme

Le Dunyavi:
Le Dunyavi est un style créé par Dalia Carella de New-York qui fusionne essentiellement les danses orientales turques, les danses classique de l’Inde et les danses latines. Dunyavi signifie “du monde” en indien. Marthyna étudie ce style depuis 12 ans. Elle approndie depuis quelques années les danses dont le style Dunyavi est issu afin de bien comprendre et surtout, bien interpréter les différents styles ainsi fusionnés.

Cet atelier vous permettra d’en comprendre les principes à votre tour et de pouvoir présenter une splendide chorégraphie avec de dynamiques mouvements de jupe !

Pour en savoir plus au sujet de Marthyna: www.marthyna.com

Pour réserver votre place, vous devez le faire directement sur le site: www.boutique.anichka.ca
Vous y trouverez les informations complètes et divers modes de paiement vous seront offert (chèque, Accès D, Dépôt bancaire, Paypal).

Merci,
Anichka
www.boutique.anichka.ca

August 14, 15, 2010

Khan el Khalili Weekend at Arabesque-Toronto

– everyone welcome!

Arabesque and various dancers/vendors sell their new and used bellydance costumes, drums, shisha, props, fabric, zylls, hip scarves, coin belts, DVDs, CDs, and more!

Sat. Aug. 14: 5:00-9:00pm & Sun.Aug. 15: 12:00-6:00pm

Free public admission

Interested in selling your Bellydance gear? please contact us for more details at:info@arabesquedance.ca

ARABESQUE
1 Gloucester St, Suite #107
Toronto, ON M4Y 1L8
www.arabesquedance.ca

October 17, 2010

TAV Creations Presents the Dancer’s Bazaar

Sunday, October 17, 2010
Noon to 4 p.m.
260 McArthur, Knight’s of Columbus Hall

More details will come, but mark the date now!
info: tracey@tav-creations.com

October 30, 2010
Halloween Masquerade and Fundraising Party!

Saturday, Oct. 30…doors open at 7 pm…party starts at 8 pm
Montgomery Legion, corner of MacLaren and Kent Sts.

Come dressed to inspire, frighten, charm ??, intrigue. Prizes will be given for the best masks!
Belly up for the challenge….How does a belly dancer dress for Halloween??
Soloists, duets, etc. are all welcome…out-of-towners too!! So is ‘Theme’ music!. We will have lots of tasty food, good vibes, prizes and some ‘interesting’ performances!!
The price is still only $25, the booze is cheap, and all profits will go to the Distress Centre and Bereaved Families of Ottawa…maybe enough will be left over to donate to the Snow Suit Fund too!
If you have a special piece of music you would like to perform, contact Catharine ASAP to reserve it….(Thriller has already been spoken for!!!..and is much anticipated!)
dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com or 613-276-0969

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

July 25, 2010

Full Moon Drum and Dance Circle

Sunday July 25 – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Maki Park

19 Leeming Drive (between Bayshore and Kanata)
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=19+Leeming+Drive%2C+Ottawa%2C+ON
Rumour has it that there will be some hooping going on there.

Celebrate the powerful energy of the Full Moon.

Bring your own hand drums, shakers, bells and other percussion instruments. There will be some shakers for people to use if they don’t have anything of their own.

Weather permitting, we will be outside in the park, otherwise we will be inside the community centre.

There will be an optional meditative drumming and period of silence at the end of the circle for those wishing to stay.

Please RSVP to julie.tierney@sympatico.ca.

You can also invite friends through facebook
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events#!/event.php?eid=141043799245668

Hope to see you there.

JULY 31, 2010
Nepalese Canadian Association of Ottawa Present:
8th Annual Multicultural Dance and Music Show For Ottawa’s Food Bank

Saturday, July 31. 12:00 PM – 05:00 PM

Free Admission
Come join us for an afternoon of entertainment and fundraising!

Non-perishable food or cash donations for the Ottawa Food Bank appreciated

Andrew Haydon Park – 3169 Carling Avenue
Ottawa
Bollywood For Fun will be performing between 2-5 p.m.
More details will be updated on our website:
http://bollywoodforfun.ca/upcoming-shows/ncao/

July 31, 2010

Musical Wheel at Chamberfest with Leo Brooks

Saturday, July 31
Marion Dewar Plaza
110 Laurier Ave. W.
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

From Leo Brooks:

As a member of the Hand Drumming community in Ottawa, I want to invite you to take part in a really special event taking place at the end of this month, put together by Chamberfest, Ottawa’s world renown chamber music festival.

The event is called “The Musical Wheel”, and it ingeniously incorporates cycling with music and community participation. Essentially, it is a bicycle ride along the canal from Landsdowne park to Ottawa city hall. Cyclists are treated to live chamber music performances at several stops en route, but the main event happens at Marion Dewar plaza in front of the municipal buildings. Here, the fantastic percussion quartet TorQ will be laying down some grooves for the cyclists to enjoy. They, in turn, will continue to ride around the perimeter of the plaza and are encouraged to join in with bicycle bells, horns and whistles.

And this is where you come in…

I have been commissioned to assemble as many volunteer hand drummers as possible to boost the sonic landscape created by TorQ around the perimeter of the plaza. These players will create a drum circle within the Musical Wheel, with TorQ as the hub. Hand drummers will get the unique chance to jam with each other, a professional percussion ensemble, and dozens of cyclists creating a moving sonic soundscape.

The event takes place on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Drummers are asked to assemble at Marion Dewar plaza by 1:30 pm. The first wave of cyclists is expected to arrive by shortly after 2:00 pm. The Musical Wheel will continue until approximately 3:30 pm. At this time we are hoping the carillon of bells at City Hall will join in for a true climax to the event.

Please let me know via  email whether or not you are able to attend. Of course, friends and family members are invited to join in, regardless of their hand drumming experience. We should have enough experienced players there to carry the beginners along!

Thanks in advance. See you at “The Musical Wheel” 2010!

Leo Brooks
leo@treefrogpercussion.ca

For more information check out the following websites:

www.torqpercussion.ca
www.chamberfest.com
www.treefrogpercussion.ca

AUGUST 6, 2010
SPLASH! Bollywood dinner and dance boat cruise on the Ottawa River

date: Friday Aug. 6th
cruise departs at 8:00 pm. from Jacques Cartier (Hull)
Bollywood-R&B-Bhangra, 3 dj’s, catered by East India Company
tickets $35.
www.divine.ws
Please contact Andree, who wants to club our tickets together to negotiate a
discount on the ticket price. Note, tickets are limited and usually sell out.
andreepouliot@gmail.com
Come on out for a night of Bollywood bling and dancing!

August 6, 2010 – 1st Friday of Every Month
Repo! The Genetic Opera

Shadowcast Performance by the Necromerchant’s Payment
Friday August 6th, Sept 3rd, Oct 1st, Nov 5th and Dec 3rd, 2010…

Club SAW  67 Nicholas Street (near the arts court and next to the youth hostel)Ottawa

Welcome to “Repo! – the Genetic Opera!” Bring your zydrate and get ready for some fun with Ottawa’s shadowcast performers – “The Necromerchant’s Payment” – a tribute group to the movie “Repo! the Genetic Opera”. This movie was released in 2008 and rapidly became a cult classic with groups soon forming to do shadowcast performances during showings of the movie. Shadowcasting is when a live ensemble recreates a movie on stage while the film is playing behind them. It is the ultimate melding of film and theatre, with the cast complimenting the action on screen, and subtly contrasting it with their own unique vision. As such, you are really getting two shows for the price of one. It is the perfect blend of theatre and film, with audience participation and gags thrown in to create a fun, unique event.

“The Necromerchant’s Payment” are a bunch of lunatics with sharp things dancing around and throwing organs. It’s a good old time, full of mischief, mayhem, drugs, rock N roll and anarchy. They perform the first Friday of every month at the Club Saw located at 67 Nicholas Street. The doors open at 8pm and the show starts at 9pm. Admission is a mere $10 at the door, and for your money you are getting a movie, a show, an event, and more importantly, a bunch of people dancing around while having their organs repossessed. What could be better than that?

For more information on the Necromerchant’s Payment, visit www.necromerchants.com

7&8 Aout DANSE GITANE/FOLK/BOLLYWOOD(BHANGRA&DANDIYA(DANSE AVEC LES BATONS)7&8 AUGUST: INDIAN GYPSY/FOLK/BOLLYWOOD (BHANGRA & DANDIYA(DANCES WITH STICKS) ~MONTREAL

To see the main website, click here . Or check the Blog version here

Head on over to see more Events, Classes Teacher Directory, Shopping Opportunities, and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections!

OMG= yesterday was a blow me away day!

It was great to see so many familiar faces at all of the dance events I took part in – thanks for coming out to support us at the South Asian Festival! Isaden, Kalyani and I had such a blast showcasing our new BFF routines { complements of Isaden, our lead choreographer]!

Working with the ladies in Bollywood For Fun gives me loads of inspiration for the “Bellywood” [Bellydance/Bollywood fusion] classes I’ll be starting to teach in the fall!

And Zafirah is priceless – it’s not over yet, there is still time to take the drum solo workshop today – details right below!  It was a pleasure hanging out with her and Dania and friends last night after the show!  More solos Dania!

Congrats to Isaden for assembling an amazing selection from Ottawa’s very talented pool of dancers for her Midsummer Night’s Dance show last night – if you were elsewhere, you missed a Kick-A** show!

Gonna chill today – have a good week,

T/H

DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER -UPDATE EDITION

2010 EVENTS

July 18, 2010

Drum Solo Workshop with Zafirah of Montreal

STILL A FEW SPOTS REMAIN – but only a couple!
Drum Solo
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Time: 12pm-4pm
Location: Routhier Community Centre (172 Guigues St.)
Note: Parking available for free
Learn technique and choreography at each workshop.
DVD of the choreographies are included.

$75 cash at the door!

To confirm your spot: email at isaden_dances@rogers.com

JULY 24, 2010

Workshop and Pool Party w/ Leslie

On Saturday July 24th, 1-4pm, take an afternoon to learn this deliciously slow movement choreography created by Leslie for her presentation at UCR. Theory will be discussed and the workshop includes a yoga based warmup, technique practice and combinations leading into the choreography.

Wear something comfortable and bring water! $40 for this 3 hour workshop at 1196 Bank St (Makin Moves). After the workshop, we will all head over to Leslie’s for a pool party and tribal gathering with snacks and videos.

RSVP and BYOB (if you can’t make the workshop, you can still come to the party!)
To register and RSVP – email leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca

29 juillet au 1er août 2010 ~ Sherbrooke

Air de Vacances with Nathalie Lebel

CLICK Here for all the information

August 6 – 8th 2010 ~ Mississauga, Ontario

Fifi Abdo

First Time to Canada!

Also featuring Khaled Mahmoud of Cairo!

Saturday Gala starring Fifi Abdo! With live band Layali El Sharq!

Click here for more details: http://www.littleegypt.com/fifi.htm

August 9-20, 2010 ~ Montreal

Hadia’s 5th Annual Summer Pro Course and Ultimate Technique Week return to Montreal!!

So many details! check it online on Hadia’s website

(514) 969-2220 | hadia@hadia.com | www.hadia.com

Merci et a tantôt!

Xoxo Hadia

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

BBGO is having a Big Summer Clearance Sale!!!

Please come and enjoy our large selection of summer products and save up to 50%! This offer ends on 6th of August.

Please Note: Our shop will be closed from August 7th to 22nd for our summer vacation.

BGGO Trading Inc.
1A Springfield Road
Ottawa, Ontario
Phone: +1.613.680.1500

SISTER BAZAAR

We want to remind you that you can visit Sister Bazaar any time during July by appointment.

Come individually or with friends, we are located at Andree’s apartment in the Glebe.

please contact andreepouliot@gmail.com to set an appointment.

July 24, 2010

FREE OPEN-AIR RETREAT in Ottawa

SEEKING DRUMMERS!  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122091814502436&index=1

FOR MORE INFO & BOOKING, VISIT:
http://www.meetup.com/Ottawa-Evolving-Consciousness/calendar/13942479/

July 25, 2010

Full Moon Drum and Dance Circle

7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Maki Park

19 Leeming Drive (between Bayshore and Kanata)

Please RSVP to julie.tierney@sympatico.ca.

You can also invite friends through facebook
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events#!/event.php?eid=141043799245668

AUGUST 6, 2010

SPLASH! Bollywood dinner and dance boat cruise on the Ottawa River

cruise departs at 8:00 pm. from Jacques Cartier (Hull)
Bollywood-R&B-Bhangra, 3 dj’s, catered by East India Company
tickets $35.
www.divine.ws
Please contact Andree, who wants to club our tickets together to negotiate a
discount on the ticket price. Note, tickets are limited and usually sell out.
andreepouliot@gmail.com
Come on out for a night of Bollywood bling and dancing!

7&8 Aout ~ Montreal

DANSE GITANE/FOLK/BOLLYWOOD (BHANGRA&DANDIYA(DANSE AVEC LES BATONS) avec Amrita Choudhury

7&8 AUGUST: INDIAN GYPSY/FOLK/BOLLYWOOD (BHANGRA & DANDIYA(DANCES WITH STICKS) ~MONTREAL

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Good morning!

Another busy weekend of dance all over the place!  And next week is full on crazy too!  Be sure to get your tickets for the Midsummer Night’s Dance Show at Ottawa U – details below!  A pro evening of dance not to be missed!

Bollywood For Fun, will be doing some great public shows- check it on our website if you have a moment!

Okay – read on for this weeks updates!

T/H

DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATE EDITION

2010 EVENTS

July 11, 2010

Sparks Street International Festival

Belly Dancing For Fun and Bollywood For Fun are proud to be sharing their love of dance with everyone, both performing and teaching some fun moves to get you moving!

Wear something sparkly and join us:

Sunday, July 11: Check at the Green roofed Kiosk on Sparks Street as to where we should be!
1:30 p.m. Bollywood For Fun
2:00 p.m. Belly Dance

JULY 12, 2010
Belly Dance and more for charity: Sexy in the City

The Algonquin College Events Management Students present Sexy in the City, a Ladies night out in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation.

On Monday July 12th from 6:30-10:30pm join us at the Loft on 380 Elgin Street for a night of pampering and fun.

Mini manicures, mini pedicures, hair styling, make-overs, canapés, cocktails, belly dancing lessons by Halyma, interior design specialist Luc Crawford, bra fittings by La Senza, silent auctions and much more!
Take a night off, have fun, and come join us in some pampering for charity.

Tickets: $60 a person or
2 for $100.
Four or more will be $40 each.
Tickets can be purchased at the Loft, by email: sexyinthecity2010@gmail.com or by calling 613.617.0773, ask for Cara.

WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO

JULY 15, 22 and 29, 2010
FREE SUMMER PRACTICE EVENINGS

Thursday evenings of dance – come out and play
Where: 172 Guigues – Routhier Community Centre, 2nd floor
When: 6:30 to 8:30p.m.
What: Two hours in an air conditioned room with mirrors to play as you wish!

There with a cd player and music. Feel free to bring your own music too, or just take advantage of space and a safe fun atmosphere to test drive those belly dance moves you learned through the winter and spring!

Drop in anytime during the two hours to play, practice, and socialize.

Join us for a fun night out to get some exercise, to practice for upcoming performances, or try those props you have learned through the year and have nowhere to practice them!

OPEN TO ALL LEVELS – Beginner through professional!

Please note: this is not a class – but you’ll learn new stuff by watching and playing.

JULY 16, 2010
Zafirah of Montreal in Ottawa

Friday, 16 July 2010
Topkapi Turkish Restaurant, 484, rue Preston Street

Dinnner with performance by Zafirah of Montreal.
http://www.zafirahraks.com/english

Please make your reservation by calling 613-230-8828.

Souper et spectacle avec Zafirah de Montréal.
http://www.zafirahraks.com/francais/

Veuillez faire vos réservations dès maintenant en téléphonant au 613-230-8828.

We need 20 people to reserve in order for this event to take place.
Nous avons besoins de 20 réservations pour continuer avec l’élément.

July 17-18, 2010
Two Day Workshop with Zafirah of Montreal

Veil Poi (Voi) Workshop
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Sandy Hill Community Centre (250 Somerset St.)
Note: Parking available for free.

Drum Solo
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Time: 12pm-4pm
Location: Routhier Community Centre (172 Guigues St.)
Note: Parking available for free
Learn technique and choreography at each workshop.
DVD of the choreographies are included.

Prices
1 day workshop: $75
2 day workshop: $140

Please make payments through Paypal to the email address erikamcc@rogers.com and let me know which workshop or both you would like to register for.

Once your payment is processed I will send you an email confirming your registration.

If you would like to make other arrangements for payment please email at isaden_dances@rogers.com
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A Midsummer’s Night Dance – A Celebration of Oriental and Tribal Dance
Special Guest Zafirah of Montreal

Saturday July 17, 2010
Ottawa University Alumni Theatre ( Jock Turcott Building/Unicenter )
Doors open: 7:00pm
Show starts: 7:30pm
$15.00 Advance or $20.00 at the Door

for tickets email: isaden_dances@rogers.com
Tickets will also be available at the SUMMER PRACTICE EVENINGS

JULY 24, 2010
Workshop and Pool Party w/ Leslie

Saturday, July 24th – workshop and pool party!
Tribal fusion workshop with Leslie: Slow Motion: The Minimalist Economy of Movement choreography!
In April, Leslie presented her work at the Dance Under Construction Conference at UC Riverside in California.

On Saturday July 24th, 1-4pm, take an afternoon to learn this deliciously slow movement choreography created by Leslie for her presentation at UCR. Theory will be discussed and the workshop includes a yoga based warmup, technique practice and combinations leading into the choreography.

Wear something comfortable and bring water! $40 for this 3 hour workshop at 1196 Bank St (Makin Moves). After the workshop, we will all head over to Leslie’s for a pool party and tribal gathering with snacks and videos.

RSVP and BYOB (if you can’t make the workshop, you can still come to the party!)
To register and RSVP – email leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca

29 juillet au 1er août 2010 ~ Sherbrooke
Air de Vacances

Hi!

I would like to invite you to my Oriental dance annual retreat in Sherbrooke, Qc. It is given in French, but dance being an universal language, you can still benefit of it. I have taken dance classes in German and still I was able to learn beautiful things!

Here is the link for all the information:

http://www.nathalielebel.com/attachments/004_Un%20air%20de%20vacance%202010.pdf
Please note that the second workshop (the one in August) is already full.
Nathalie Lebel
mouvancevoyage@yahoo.ca

31 Juillet, 2010 ~ Laval
Atelier ”Dunyavi” avec Marthyna

Samedi, 31 juillet 2010
9h00 à 12h00

Lieu: Le Souk d’Anichka: 65 St-Judes à Laval

L’atelier est en français.

Plan du cours:

Réchauffement et musculation en fonction des mouvements à apprendre
Technique de base du Dunyavi
Apprentissage d’une courte chorégraphie avec jupe
Étirements et retour au calme

Le Dunyavi:
Le Dunyavi est un style créé par Dalia Carella de New-York qui fusionne essentiellement les danses orientales turques, les danses classique de l’Inde et les danses latines. Dunyavi signifie “du monde” en indien. Marthyna étudie ce style depuis 12 ans. Elle approndie depuis quelques années les danses dont le style Dunyavi est issu afin de bien comprendre et surtout, bien interpréter les différents styles ainsi fusionnés.

Cet atelier vous permettra d’en comprendre les principes à votre tour et de pouvoir présenter une splendide chorégraphie avec de dynamiques mouvements de jupe !

Pour en savoir plus au sujet de Marthyna: www.marthyna.com

Pour réserver votre place, vous devez le faire directement sur le site: www.boutique.anichka.ca
Vous y trouverez les informations complètes et divers modes de paiement vous seront offert (chèque, Accès D, Dépôt bancaire, Paypal).

Merci,
Anichka
www.boutique.anichka.ca

October 8-10, 2010
Tribal Fusion Bellydance with Rosanna McGuire

Shakti fusion welcomes Rosanna McGuire for a 2 day intensive workshop in tribal fusion!
October 9-10, 2010 – Thanksgiving weekend!
The workshop is in downtown Ottawa with a small possibility of Gatineau (151 Chapel or CEGEP as the backup!).

I’m delighted to bring Rosanna back for a two day workshop, Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday Oct 9 and Sunday Oct 10th. She’ll be teaching workshops in her two signature styles, vintage/flapper fusion bellydance and bellyfunk hip hop fusion, each workshop is 4 hours – so you get a weekend intensive with 8 hours of instruction plus a fabulous show!. (for the show, I’m waiting for confirmation on the location/day from the venue).

Saturday 12-5pm
Yoga
Technique and drilling
Intro to vintage jazz dance and how to incorporate it with bellydance – In this workshop we will revue basic charleston, but adding more complicated variations. We will go further in depth into vintage jazz styles and steps, with more footwork and combinations.

***the Saturday workshop includes a mini costuming workshop and break***

Sunday 12-4pm
Yoga
Popping vs. Locking – whats the deal? In this workshop we will clarify what exactly is the difference between popping and locking. Many people confuse the two, mistakenly calling these two distinct dance forms by one term “poplocking.” Through a breakdown of the differences and doing a short choreography with each one, we will see that there is actually no such thing as “poplocking.”

Please register early to guarantee your spot 🙂

$170 Both days and show ticket EARLYBIRD!
$150 workshop only EARLYBIRD!
$75 Saturday only EARLYBIRD!
$75 Sunday only EARLYBIRD!
$20 Show ticket ____ (specify number of tickets) **show location to follow!**

VENDORS: If you would like to vend at this event, please contact me by email.

To register – email leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

11 JUILLET/JULY, 2010 ~ Montreal
DANSE DE L’INDE – ATELIER INTENSIF!
INDIAN DANCE – SUMMER INTENSIVE WORKSHOP!

PAR/BY AMRITA CHOUDHURY

(10AM-4PM)
ATELIER INCLUS:
WORKSHOP CONTENT::
-52 mudras(hand gestures)/ Mudras Traditionelle (les gestes de main)
-104 expressive mudras/ Mudras expressif
– 8 styles of dance walks/ styles de danse-marche elegant
– 15 combinations of feet and hand steppings/ combinaisons de pieds et les mains
-10 eye, neck, torso & hip combinations/ combinaisons des yeux, le cou, le torse& les combinaisons de hanche;
–Many slow and fast rhythmic dance movements using all techniques AND LOTS OF JOY!/ Beaucoup mouvements de danse lents et rapidement rythmiques qui utilisent tous les techniques ET BEAUCOUP DE JOI!

INSCRIPTION/REGISTRATION : www.ananda-amrita.com 514-768-9711

Cout/Cost:$295 for two days

JULY 17, 2010
South Asian Festival

website:

http://www.southasianfestival.org/

11a.m. to 8 p.m.
Confederation Park, Elgin and Laurier
This Admission-Free festival is a full day event (11 AM to 8 PM) for the entire family. We are working hard to prepare for all weather conditions so rain or shine, please bring your lawn chairs and spend the day in Confederation Park!

LIVE Performances: You will enjoy free live preformances by Ottawa artists including diverse dance forms (such as Bhangra, Garba, Bollywood) as well as various vocal performances (traditional and RRB). This festival is also your chance to meet the talented Preeta Chabra from Montreal and Naomi Zaman & Jay Deala from Toronto!! You will also laugh your heart out with Sophie Teresse as she leads 2 laughter yoga sessions!! You’ll end the night dancing to DJ Imperial Desi’s South Asian beats!
Mouth-watering Cuisine: From popular items including samosas, butter chicken, biryani to specialties not easily found in Ottawa restaurants such as Hakka (Chinese fusion), paan, and Shikanjvi (South Asian style lemonade). There will also be special items for kids including pizza and fried chicken. And not to forget kulfi (South Asian ice cream) and Breyer’s ice cream cart!

Health & Well-being: We have expanded the Health Section of the festival, thanks to support from the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario! There will be six health agencies on-site including the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario, the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County, Canadian Blood Services, Canadian Liver Foundation, Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, and Ottawa Public Health to provide information and answer your questions. Some agencies will also provide Free health screenings. There will also be booths offering information on alternative and holistic treatments including Reiki and Ayurveda.

Kid’s Zone: Professional face painters will be creating fun designs for kids of all ages! There will also be story-telling by My Barefoot World, which offers award-winning books and gifts for kids! And one of Ottawa’s best caricatures will be there to create amazing sketches!

Traditional Merchandise: The latest in South Asian fashion will be offered by Ottawa’s Preity Collections and Toronto’s Laiba Fashions! There will also be traditional jewellery, silks, miniature wooden creations, spices, teas, basmati rice, and cooking ware!! And of course Al-Nisa henna artists will be there to create intricate traditional patterns!

Community Information: The RCMP, Ottawa Police, Hydro Ottawa, South Asian Bar Association, Ecology Ottawa, 211 Ottawa,and South Asian Connection Business Directory will be on-site to provide you with information on the services they provide to the community including legal services, advocacy, child saftey, conservation, and the environment.

Parking is free at the World Exchange (111 Albert Street) on Saturdays. You can also find parking at City Hall (opposite Confederation Park), the National Arts Centre (less than a block away), and Rideau Mall. You can also use all the main transit linea to Rideau Mall and walk down to the Park.

Please check out our website www.southasianfestival.org for more information. You can also tune in to CHIN Radio 97.9 FM from 5 to 7pm to receive regular updates on the festival. Rogers TV and A Channel are also running special features on the festival next week. /A Morning Ottawa, will run a speacial feature on Wednesday, July 14th at 7:20am and Rogers Daytime Ottawa will run a special feature on Friday, July 16th at 11:50am.

Hope to see you all at Confederation Park on Saturday July 17th!!

BOLLYWOOD FOR FUN WILL BE PERFORMING mid-day!

July 15-18, 2010

Ottawa school of Art
Summer Academy for Adults courses

If you have any questions about these courses or this information, please contact our Administration Officer, Patricia Madge:
613.241.7471 ext 29
admin@artottawa.ca

CYNOSURE JEWELRY | Ottawa School of Art’s Summer Academy for Adults

http://cynosure-jewelry.com/home.html

FULL DETAILS ONLINE!

July 24, 2010
FREE OPEN-AIR RETREAT in Ottawa

10:30am – 4:30pm
Vincent Massey Park (please confirm location with the organizer)
http://www.meetup.com/Ottawa-Evolving-Consciousness/calendar/13942479/

SEEKING DRUMMERS! We are organizing a free event on Saturday July 24th, to raise awareness of consciousness activities in the Ottawa area. A drum circle would expose new people to the experience would be a real hit with this crowd. ANYONE WANT TO VOLUNTEER FOR AN AFTERNOON THAT DAY?

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122091814502436&index=1

Clear the mind, invigorate the body, and inspire the soul.

This open air FULL DAY event will offer a variety of relaxing and inspiring activities, and a chance to ‘sample’ consciousness, wellness and healing experiences at no cost. Try things like yoga, energy healing, Love workshops, meditations, singing bowls, Qigong, and more.

Share your experience with like-minded others, meet new friends, and leave relaxed, renewed and inspired!

FOR MORE INFO & BOOKING, VISIT:
http://www.meetup.com/Ottawa-Evolving-Consciousness/calendar/13942479/

July 25, 2010
Full Moon Drum and Dance Circle

Sunday July 25 – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Maki Park

19 Leeming Drive (between Bayshore and Kanata)
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=19+Leeming+Drive%2C+Ottawa%2C+ON
Rumour has it that there will be some hooping going on there.

Celebrate the powerful energy of the Full Moon.

Bring your own hand drums, shakers, bells and other percussion instruments. There will be some shakers for people to use if they don’t have anything of their own.

Weather permitting, we will be outside in the park, otherwise we will be inside the community centre.

There will be an optional meditative drumming and period of silence at the end of the circle for those wishing to stay.

Please RSVP to julie.tierney@sympatico.ca.

You can also invite friends through facebook
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=events#!/event.php?eid=141043799245668

Hope to see you there.

July 31, 2010
Musical Wheel at Chamberfest with Leo Brooks

Saturday, July 31
Marion Dewar Plaza
110 Laurier Ave. W.
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

From Leo Brooks:

As a member of the Hand Drumming community in Ottawa, I want to invite you to take part in a really special event taking place at the end of this month, put together by Chamberfest, Ottawa’s world renown chamber music festival.

The event is called “The Musical Wheel”, and it ingeniously incorporates cycling with music and community participation. Essentially, it is a bicycle ride along the canal from Landsdowne park to Ottawa city hall. Cyclists are treated to live chamber music performances at several stops en route, but the main event happens at Marion Dewar plaza in front of the municipal buildings. Here, the fantastic percussion quartet TorQ will be laying down some grooves for the cyclists to enjoy. They, in turn, will continue to ride around the perimeter of the plaza and are encouraged to join in with bicycle bells, horns and whistles.

And this is where you come in…

I have been commissioned to assemble as many volunteer hand drummers as possible to boost the sonic landscape created by TorQ around the perimeter of the plaza. These players will create a drum circle within the Musical Wheel, with TorQ as the hub. Hand drummers will get the unique chance to jam with each other, a professional percussion ensemble, and dozens of cyclists creating a moving sonic soundscape.

The event takes place on Saturday, July 31, 2010. Drummers are asked to assemble at Marion Dewar plaza by 1:30 pm. The first wave of cyclists is expected to arrive by shortly after 2:00 pm. The Musical Wheel will continue until approximately 3:30 pm. At this time we are hoping the carillon of bells at City Hall will join in for a true climax to the event.

Please let me know via a response to this email whether or not you are able to attend. Of course, friends and family members are invited to join in, regardless of their hand drumming experience. We should have enough experienced players there to carry the beginners along!

Thanks in advance. See you at “The Musical Wheel” 2010!

Leo Brooks
leo@treefrogpercussion.ca

For more information check out the following websites:

www.torqpercussion.ca
www.chamberfest.com
www.treefrogpercussion.ca

AUGUST 6, 2010
SPLASH! Bollywood dinner and dance boat cruise on the Ottawa River

date; Friday Aug. 6th
cruise departs at 8:00 pm. from Jacques Cartier (Hull)
Bollywood-R&B-Bhangra, 3 dj’s, catered by East India Company
tickets $35.
www.divine.ws
Please contact Andree, who wants to club our tickets together to negotiate a
discount on the ticket price. Note, tickets are limited and usually sell out.
andreepouliot@gmail.com
Come on out for a night of Bollywood bling and dancing!

SUMMER CLASSES – more listed online!

Summer Classes with Jalilah !

Still Room to join!

Intermediate /Multi-level   Tuesday  Mornings 11-12

At The Studio School of Dance 71 Jamie Street (near Hunt Club and Merivale)

July 6 to August 10 Price: $60

To register contact Jalilah (613)2288215 jalilah@rogers.com

Intermediate/ Advanced  Multi Level  Thursday Evenings  7:00-8:30

At Denise Enan’s Studio Oasis

200 St Joseph, Hull

July 8 to August 12  Price $90

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

Jalilah has been a professional dancer since 1985 and teaching dance since 1996.  Her extensive experience in working with a variety of musicians and performing with live music enabled Jalilah to produce a series of six CDs of belly dance music.   Jalilah’s teaching technique is  multi-dimensional; her classes are artistic, culture-oriented, uplifting and above all, a fun, safe and healthy workout. Her classes are intended for all age groups and fitness levels and are appropriate for those who want to have fun while working out, as well as for dancers who wish to achieve a professional level.

Zena

Astral Fitness & Health Club, Stittsville, (613) 831-2348, Private workshops and performances also available, zena555@rogers.com in Ottawa Area.

Summer ShimmySessions are on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 -7:30pm in Stittsville at Astral Fitness & Health Club, 44 Iber Road, 12 week Class Pass = $99 + taxes. Check out www.astralfitness.com
or call to register (613) 831-2348

AUGUST= HOLIDAYS!

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A few updates to the news – otherwise check it in full: Dancers’ News

UPDATES

July 8-11, 2010

2010 International Festival on Sparks Street

Come out and dance with us  July 9-11, 2010

Belly Dancing For Fun and Bollywood For Fun are proud to be sharing their love of dance with everyone, both performing and teaching some fun moves to get you moving!

Friday, July 9:

1:15 p.m. at Block One ( between Elgin and Metcalfe)

Saturday, July 10:
1:30 p.m. at Block Two ( Between Metcalfe and O’Connor)

Sunday, July 11:
1:00 p.m. at Block One
1:45 p.m. at Block Two

JULY 10, 2010
Bhangra Workshop!! For Beginners of All Ages!

Saturday, July 10
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Come learn Bhangra! The vibrant & joyful traditional dance from northern India. Bhangra dancing elevates the mind and spirit and Wow! what Great exercise!

More details- Click here or call: 613-824-9189

July 17-18, 2010
Two Day Workshop and Gala with Zafirah of Montreal

Still tickets available for the Gala and room in the workshops

More details: http://www.eurikadance.ca

JULY 17, 2010
South Asian Festival
website

11a.m. to 8 p.m.
Confederation Park, Elgin and Laurier
Free Admission
Food Fun and entertainment all day!

BOLLYWOOD FOR FUN WILL BE PERFORMING mid-day!

It’s been a busy  couple of weeks since the Ottawa Centre Class Party, but the dvd’s are finishing up in the production line now!

We’ll be dropping them into the mail Wednesday morning – and though you’l just have to relate your memories, based on the photos seen on Lainie Cambria’s site , to your friends and family on Canada Day, you may get your copy by the weekend – early next week for sure!

If you are on the list of folks dropping by Chez T2 on Canada Day [check your Facebook events area!] then you can pick your copy up in person!  Do RSVP if you haven’t so far so that we can keep your copy outta the mail!

And resuming next week, onThursdays, you are of course welcome to join us at the Summer Practice Evenings for the rest of July!  I might miss one of two myself, but I’ll have some fabulous folks to help keep the music playing if I am not there!

Happy dancing!

Tracey/Halyma

To see the main website, click here . Or check the Blog version here

So, there it is.

I’ve peaked.

Where can I go from here…?

{ and to clarify, the “peak” I speak of is the amazing culmination of everyone’s efforts, the fabulous contributions of the Shibori Wings and neck piece and the strength of our community coming together to create such a great party!}

My THANKS!

Photo by Lainie Cambria – Click Here for more

Veils/ Wings: Shibori Borealis and TAV Creations co- creation

Necklace: Witchy Poo Boutique [ also check out her necklaces here]

Decor: Michele Roy

Stage Management: Catharine Crerar

DVD: Darner Media

General and much appreciated help on the day, in advance, and after:

• Linda B
• Isaden
• Saddiqah
• Zamira
• Esmerelda
• Louise H
• Farasha

Ottawa Browncoats:  Allison

Dancers: to all of you lovely ladies, all of you made the evening an amazing event!  Thank you!

And if I missed anyone, leave me a comment to add your commendations to really pass along our appreciation for the parts everyone plays!

While I can easily go on and on about how great the evening was, how fabulous the dancing, costumes, energy etc was, what I really want is to hear from you.

I’ll be posting some of the email comments I’ve received already, but I want more!

Who did you love?

What music were you blown away by?

AND:

What improvements can you suggest to make future shows even better?

I’ve already had one reminder that I need to tell folks to stay  in their seats during the performances, and if they need to get up – sometimes ya just gotta – to not use the entrance the dancers are using – makes for some complicated extra footwork!

Also about the flash photography lighting up the entire audience – it’s fun to take pics of course, but we gotta try to keep it simple so that the dancers are not distracted by a flash of light!

So: bring it to the comments!!

I cannot please everyone, but with every event we learn and grow and by sharing with everyone, it also helps other organizers improve their shows!

To see the main website, click here . Or check the Blog version here

Head on over to see more Events, Classes Teacher Directory, Shopping Opportunities, and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections!

WOW – the past week has been dance filled for me and many of you!  Fabulous performances Wednesday evening at the OCCP, and then yesterday was a dance-all-day kinda day for me and some of the Belly Dancing For Fun Dancers along with our Bollywood For Fun crew!  Thanks to everyone who has come out to play!  My blog will be updated later today with pictures, video and some feedback from the day – check it out at http://www.halmya.com – later!

Happy Father’s Day – BTW!  I suspect not that many gents read the news, but if you do and are a father – well, have a great day!

Finally: if you donated $1 to get a chance to win the 2 CSTS  Charity Screening tickets, and did not hear me call out the number, the last 2 digits on that little white “admit one” ticket were 79.  I need you to email me so that I know who can come and enjoy the show on Sunday next!

DANCERS’ NEWS – UPDATE EDITION

2010 EVENTS

JUNE 24 to JULY 29, 2010
FREE SUMMER PRACTICE EVENINGS

Thursday evenings of dance – come out and play
Where: 172 Guigues – Routhier Community Centre, 2nd floor
When: 6:30 to 8:30p.m.
What: Two hours in an air conditioned room with mirrors to play as you wish!

There with a cd player and music. Feel free to bring your own music too, or just take advantage of space and a safe fun atmosphere to test drive those belly dance moves you learned through the winter and spring!

Drop in anytime during the two hours to play, practice, and socialize.

Join us for a fun night out to get some exercise, to practice for upcoming performances, or try those props you have learned through the year and have nowhere to practice them!

OPEN TO ALL LEVELS – Beginner through professional!

Please note: this is not a class – but you’ll learn new stuff by watching and playing.

JULY 2, 2010~Montreal
The One and Only Mira Betz

Absolutely unique as a dancer and teacher, Mira is a must see. Read more about here here :www.miramania.com

She will be with us for 9 hours of intimate teaching (max 25 people) and a show on july 2nd.

At first, we will only accept registration for the full week end. Individual workshops will be open for registration only if they don’t sell out. We want to create a group energy that grows through the week end.

For 9 hours of workshops: 230 $
Registrations and workshop description at www.matjacob.com

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Le 2 juillet à 20H30 venez découvrir l’incroybale Mira Betz, tout droit venue de San Francisco.
Elle a la rare qualité de savoir captiver un public et de l’émouvoir comme personne.
Elle vaut le détour. Mille fois.
Ouverture des portes à 19h30, spectacle à 20h30.

Avec elle, des artistes invitées:

Andrea Fryett
Dominique Senécal
Firshania
Iza San
Lauren Caspar (New York)
Mat Jacob
Maryfer (Toronto)
Tribu Ghabal (Trois Rivières)
Zafirah

Le thème du spectacle est le temps. Ne ratez pas ça!!
Les billets sont au coût de 25 $ (30 $ sur place) et peuvent être achetés:http://www.matjacob.com/fr/spectacle.html ou au magasin “L’oblique” au 4333 rue Rivard (métro Mont royal).

Vive la danse!

JULY 16, 2010
Zafirah of Montreal in Ottawa

Friday, 16 July 2010
Topkapi Turkish Restaurant, 484, rue Preston Street

Dinnner with performance by Zafirah of Montreal.
http://www.zafirahraks.com/english

Please make your reservation by calling 613-230-8828.

Souper et spectacle avec Zafirah de Montréal.
http://www.zafirahraks.com/francais/

Veuillez faire vos réservations dès maintenant en téléphonant au 613-230-8828.

We need 20 people to reserve in order for this event to take place.
Nous avons besoins de 20 réservations pour continuer avec l’élément.

July 17-18, 2010
Two Day Workshop with Zafirah of Montreal

Veil Poi (Voi) Workshop
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Time: 10am-2pm
Location: Sandy Hill Community Centre (250 Somerset St.)
Note: Parking available for free.

Drum Solo
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Time: 12pm-4pm
Location: Routhier Community Centre (172 Guigues St.)
Note: Parking available for free
Learn technique and choreography at each workshop.
DVD of the choreographies are included.

Early Bird Prices (EXTENDED UNTIL JUNE 25, 2010)
1 day workshop: $65
2 day workshop: $120

Prices after June 11, 2010
1 day workshop: $75
2 day workshop: $140

Please make payments through Paypal to the email address erikamcc@rogers.com and let me know which workshop or both you would like to register for.

Once your payment is processed I will send you an email confirming your registration.

If you would like to make other arrangements for payment please email at isaden_dances@rogers.com
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A Midsummer’s Night Dance – A Celebration of Oriental and Tribal Dance
Special Guest Zafirah of Montreal

Saturday July 17, 2010
Ottawa University Alumni Theatre ( Jock Turcott Building/Unicenter )
Doors open: 7:00pm
Show starts: 7:30pm
$15.00 Advance or $20.00 at the Door

Tickets will also be available at the SUMMER PRACTICE EVENINGS!

for tickets email: isaden_dances@rogers.com

October 8-10, 2010
Tribal Fusion Bellydance with Rosanna McGuire

Rosanna will teach her signature style, and we’re excited to present a show featuring Rosanna and guest performers!

For information and registration email Leslie – leslie@shaktifusion.ca

November 5-7, 2010 ~ Toronto
Dalia Carella, Carmine Guida, Beatbox Guitar
Serpentina North & Shakti fusion collaborate to bring you a divine weekend of music, dance and workshops featuring renowned world fusion artist, choreographer, and instructor Dalia Carella, accompanied by the internationally recognized percussive genius of Carmine Guida, and Brooklyn based duo, Beatbox Guitar (Pete List & Rob Mastrianni) who create an innovative mix of flamenco, psychedelic rock, hip hop and punk.

Details on this exciting weekend of workshops and performance to follow soon!
For information email:  leslie@shaktifusion.ca and morbidoutlook@hotmail.com

December 3-5, 2010
Dalia Carella and Carmine Guida of Djinn (NYC!) intensive workshop and show in Ottawa

Since many won’t be able to get to our Toronto intensive November 5-7 with Dalia, Carmine, and Beatbox Guitar, Leslie will be hosting a smaller version of the event here in Ottawa !

Dalia & Carmine will teach together, music/rhythms for dancers, and also offer separate workshops in both dance and drumming.  More details to follow.  The earlybird for *both* days (9 hours total) will be $275 and time limited, the full price will be more.

For information and registration for both these exciting workshops email Leslie – leslie@shaktifusion.ca

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

JUNE 20, 2010
Sister Bazaar event

Sunday June 20th (yes…. Father’s Day) at

70 Third Ave in the Glebe,
from 1 PM to 6 PM.

We have received new stock of lovely floaty tunics and we do still have several excellent indigo printed items available. They won’t last long…

Hope you can attend. Feel free to share this notice with friends.

www.sisterbazaar.com

Madeleine & Andree

June 25, 2010
Full Moon/Lunar Eclipse Drum and Dance Circle – Summer Solstice Edition

Friday – 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Maki House Community Centre

19 Leeming Drive (between Bayshore and Kanata)

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=19+Leeming+Drive%2C+Ottawa%2C+ON

This month, the Full Moon falls just days after the summer solstice and coincides with a Lunar Eclipse.  We will celebrate outside weather permitting at Maki Park, otherwise we will be inside the community centre.

Bring your own hand drums, shakers, bells and other percussion instruments. There will be some shakers for people to use if they don’t have anything of their own.

There will be an optional meditative drumming and period of silence at the end of the circle for those wishing to stay.

Please RSVP to julieDOTtierneyATympatico.ca. so that we know how many people to set up for.

JUNE 27, 2010
Can’t Stop the Serenity 2010

Sunday, June 27, 2010
Mayfair Theatre
1074 Bank Street
Ottawa, ON K1S 3X3
(613) 730-6552

What is Can’t Stop the Serenity?
Can’t Stop the Serenity is a charity event supporting Equality Now and iSisters Technology Mentoring. We are screening the sci-fi film “Serenity”, and “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog.”

ABOUT THE CHARITIES:

Equality Now is an international organization which documents violence and discrimination against women and mobilizes international action to support their efforts to stop these human rights abuses.

iSisters Technology Mentoring is a local charity that connects women in need with technology through mentoring. iSisters increases economic earning potential and independence for women in poverty in Ottawa who are unemployed, have limited education and depend on government services for basic needs.

ABOUT THE FILMS:

Serenity (film starts at 1 PM)
Called “the best science fiction film ever” by science fiction author and legend, Orson Scott
Card, it’s hard not to like Joss Whedon’s shiny space western. Indeed, watch the film that rose from the ashes of the celebrated Fox television show, Firefly, and you’ll soon see why this movie garnered IGN’s 2005 Best Sci-Fi and Best Story awards, as well as topping numerous fan polls.
Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (film starts at 3:20 PM)
A classic short film showcasing the writing talents of the Whedon family (and Maurissa Tancharoen) as well as the acting and singing abilities of none other than Neil Patrick Harris(Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, How I Met Your Mother), Felicia Day (The Guild, Dollhouse) and Nathan Fillion (Firefly, Slither). You will laugh and cry in this amazing musical about an up-and-coming supervillain, his nemesis and his one true love.

To purchase tickets ($12 in advance, $15 after June 20th) or to make a donation please visit http://www.ottawabrowncoats.ca.

CATS SEEKING  NEW HOME

Hello friends,

Might you know someone who’d like to adopt feline sisters Charlotte and Emily, affectionate in-door cats aged 6 and 7, as of October 2010?

Please contact Bill in Ottawa:  613 612 7460

billwoodward2008@gmail.com

see letter from Charlotte and Emily below.

Thanks!  Fran

SUMMER CLASSES

Zamira’s Summer Classes

Belly Dance for Adults and Teens all levels

A Beginner-Intermediate Belly Dance class with an emphasis on flexibility, muscle isolation and increasing muscle strength and grace. To run this class a minimum of 6 students is required.

Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM
June 2 – July 28, 2010: block of 6 consecutive classes $66

Drop-in fee $12 cash per class – no registration necessary

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

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

Tribal Fusion Leslie and Tools for your Practice with Leslie

This class is both for the absolute beginner and the more experienced tribal dancer looking to deepen their practice.  Drills for strong technique will be taught, along with some combinations throughout the session.  This session takes us through to the end of July.

Tuesdays 8:15-9:15pm
1196 Bank at Makin Moves studio
email leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca to register!
$90 for this 7 week session

CardioBellydance at the Arts Court with Anna and Safiya

Wednesday June 23rd, CardioBellydance continues all summer long at
Capital City Dance
1309 Carling Ave, Westgate Mall,
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com , or visit www.annabellydance.ca/classes

Dance OASIS de la danse

200 St-Joseph blvd, Hull

819-776-5033 / 819-962-2645

Register now for summer classes with Denise Enan, and the Oasis teachers.
Monday-Friday: lunch-time classes and evening classes
Saturday-Sunday: morning and daytime classes

Drop-ins welcome

Summer session starts June 21
http://www.baladi.ca/StudioOasis/schedules/2010-summer-Schedule_e.htm

Jalilah’s Summer Classes

Intermediate /Multi-level  Tuesdays Mornings 11-12
at The Studio School of Dance 11 Jamie Street (near Hunt Club and Merivale)
July 6 to August 10 $60
To register contact Jalilah (613)3388215 jalilah@rogers.com

Intermediate 6:30-7:30 Thursday Evenings 6:30-7:30
Advanced 7:30-8:30 Thursday Evenings 7:30-9:00
At Denise Enan’s Studio Oasis
200 St Joseph, Hull
June 24 to August 12 Intermediate $85 Advanced $100
To register contact Oasis at (819) 7765033 or (819)9622645 www.baladi.ca