Latest Dancers’ Newsletter

Sunday, February 7

2010 EVENTS

Winter 2010- JANNAH DANCE CENTRE- KITCHENER

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

Feb 7 – 1pm – 3pm – Drumzy solo – $35 register with Jannah please
Feb 20/21 – Dance with Jasmin – $175 – reg’n w/ Jannah

March 6/7 – Dance with Nath Keo! $165 – reg’n w/ Jannah
March 15-19 – Youth Dance Camp – never a dull moment $150 – Jannah

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

Deb Rubin In Montreal February 7th 2010!

About Deb

Deb Rubin has been a 5+year core member, and co-choreographer with Ultragypsy Bellydance Theater, until Fall 2007, and a regular sub for Jill Parker’s classes. She also holds a level 1 certification from Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance.
Currently, Deb teaches and performs nationally and internationally. Most recently, she assisted Rachel Brice in her 5-day Tribal Massive intensive 2008.
She co-taught a retreat with Sharon Kihara in Hawaii, Dec. 08 She will also be co-teaching a retreat with Heather Stants in Costa Rica this year and another reatreat with Sharon Kihara in Australia.

As a performer, Deb is honored to have collaborated and shared the stage with amazing artists such as: Balkan Beat Box, Beats Antique, Brass Menazerie Balkan Brass Band, UltraGypsy Bellydance Theater, members of the Yard Dogs Road Show, Urban Tribal Dance Company, Mira Betz… and festivals throughout this hemisphere.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7TH
1. Arms! LENGHT: 2 HR
2. Drills & Skills LENGHT: 2 HR

PRICE
1 WORKSHOP = 90$ CAN

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION / INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION AT WWW.MATJACOB.COM

February 12,13,14, 2010
Intensive/certification course with Sahra Saeeda

Journey through Egypt 2 (Pre-requisite journey through Egypt 1)

“Journey through Egypt” Basic 2: Movement Intensive.
This Intensive weekend with Certification is an advanced “basic” overview, within which we base to our future research and specializations.
In JtE-2 we address movement proficiency, in addition to instruction in core Dance Ethnography concepts.
We aim to study and replicate each dance zone’s movement at the levels of: authentic indigenous home-style, local performers, regional government groups, national government theater-stage troupes: both Reda and Kowmeya, and within Night Club shows.

More info at www.eliseoasis.com
EMAIL: eliseoasis@hotmail.com

FEBRUARY 27/28,2010
Montreal workshops with Rosanna McGuire (Toronto/San Francisco)!!!

Saturday February 27th, 1-4pm
Flapper fusion (technique and combinations):
A combination of vintage jazz dance and bellydance, completely fabricated from Rosanna’s imagination. Don’t know what on earth this could be? See Rosanna’s video from Tribal Fest 2008

Sunday February 28th 2010, 1-4pm:
Hip hop fusion choreography
Fusing bellydance with hip hop and funk styles (popping, locking, waving, etc.)

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=274410987730&ref=mf

For more videos, please visit:
http://www.cleoflaptra.com/media.html

Location: École Anichka http://anichkabaladi.tripod.com/
65 St-Judes, Laval Quebec
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Laval&address=65+St-Judes&zipcode=H7W4G7

Cost:
75$ for 1 workshop
140$ for both

For registration, visit:
http://www.boutique.anichka.ca/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=232

Saturday, March 6, 2010
TAV CREATIONS PRESENTS the Ottawa Dancer’s Bazaar

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
260 McArthur (Knights of Columbus Hall),

A Dancer’s Bazaar
The largest gathering of Ottawa area dancers with the best selection of new and used costumes, fabrics, music, accessories and more to buy, sell, swap and trade!

Open to all – free admission

Meet teachers, check out class schedules, get costume information, and much more!

Something for everyone – young and old – men and women! Come on out and enjoy the afternoon!

The Dancer’s Bazaar now hosts over 40 tables of goods and services to appeal to the shopper in us all! All booked with a variety of local and out of town vendors for your shopping pleasure!

Looking for zills? Sticks? Veils? Skirts? Music? Anything you can think of, and many things you might not have thought would come in handy – tote bags and cover-ups, baladi dresses, and accessories to complete any outfit! Whew! There will be new stock from Egypt, Turkey and of course from our local artisans and designers. And be sure to check out the many deals for used costumes as well.
There are many vendors who are connected to the belly dance community who are offering products and services that might not automatically seem like a bellydance purchase, so come with an open mind! Remember this is a cash and carry event – credit cards are not likely to be accepted by most vendors. And as in the past, many new vendors will be coming out, so there will be a huge selection of products available!

10 TIPS for Shopping at the Bazaar!

Take our shopping POLL!

Get the bilingual Miniposter (404 KB PDF) with all the details!

Sunday, March 7, 2010
Fluidity and Slow Movements Workshop with Jalilah

Do you long to move gracefully to those ethereal flutes, soulful accordions and haunting violins?

Would you like to gain more fluidity in your dancing and learn to make smooth transitions from one movement to the next?

Then this is the workshop for you!

Jalilah will teach you how to move gracefully and to connect your arms, hip circles, infinity loops (figure 8s) and undulations together into a beautiful seamless flow!

This workshop is accessible and beneficial to all levels of dancers from beginner to professional levels.

Jalilah has been a professional dancer since 1985. She has performed with over 25 different music groups and has produced 6 CDs in Egypt and Lebanon that are considered classics of Middle Eastern Dance. With her vast experience performing in the Middle East and having studied under various famous Egyptian masters she is widely regarded as an authority on authentic Middle Eastern Dance.

Sunday, March 7th 11:00 a. m. to 1:00 p.m.
Nepean Creative Arts Centre, 35 Stafford Rd., Nepean (Bells Corners)

To register fill out this form and mail it along with a cheque made out to:
Julie Tierney 84 McDermot Court, Kanata, Ontario K2L 3V1
Keep the top page of this flyer for your reference.
Cost: $35 if received by February 26, $45 thereafter. No refunds.

For info contact Julie julieDOTtierneyATsympatico.ca

Sunday, March 14, 2010
WEIGHTED VEIL WORKSHOP with Zamira

1:00-3:00 pm Basic
3:00-4:00 pm Beyond Basic

Location: Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa
Parking available off-street. OCTranspo buses stop within 1 block

You will receive instruction on all the techniques and skills required to
use weighted veils in your favourite choreography. From basic movements to
complex combinations, incorporating dance movement with the dynamic
movement of the veils. Weighted veils are rapidly becoming the prop of
choice for many dancers wishing to achieve a more dramatic effect in dance
or to add a new visual element.

Cost for the first 2 hours, 1:00-3:00: $30.00 up to March 6th, $35 after.
Buy a set of veils in advance and get the workshop for $25 (must register
by 6 March 2010)

The 3rd hour, 2:00-3:00, is for students to develop ideas for choreography
and freestyle performances. The cost will be $15 and there must be at
least 4 participants.

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

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

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

Time: 1-4 pm
Maximum Spaces Available: 12

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

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

If you don’t have a cane/stick and/or zills please let me know. I will have some spares available for the day.

Email Isaden_dances@rogers.com for more details and to register

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

APRIL 10…SPRING FLING/HAFLA FUNDRAISER

ALL BELLY DANCERS WELCOME – IT IS YOUR PARTY

We will once again be partying and raising funds for great causes.
(Distress Centre, Bereaved Families)

The party will be at the Legion hall at the corner of McLaren and Kent (lots of parking).
The doors (and the bar) open at 7 pm. The party starts at 8 pm. Food will be served from 9 pm till close!
Everyone is invited to dance: soloists, groups, troupes,bunches….out-of-towners are welcome again.

Tickets are $25 in advance….$30 at the door

Don’t forget our great prizes, DVDs, the bar…so bring along some cash!! It all goes back to our community!
Contact Catharine at dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com

P.S. Our Oct.30 party is just before Halloween so I expect to see some really unusual costumes!!!
We will have a contest!!! Rules (such as they are) will be announced in the fall. Booooo!

APRIL 21-25, 2010 TORONTO
International Belly dance Conference

Check it out.

Learn about the IBCC 2010 Featured Instructors, Speakers, Main Stage Performers … and more!

Hurry! We’re already 85% sold out!
$599 to Feb. 28th, 2010
Regular rate: $699 CDN
SPECIAL: All IBCC past package registrants receive an extra $50 off per year registered!

Just call: 1-416-920-5593

WINTER 2010 CLASSES

Also see the TEACHER LISTINGS below for all teachers who may have classes running and info available…

Belly Dance With Dale in Brockville

Eight Weeks
Boost your energy and fitness with eight weeks of belly dance classes that will burn fat, tone muscle, develop the power of your femininity, and make you feel good about the body you’re in. Enjoy the tribal spirit of middle eastern dance. Includes moving meditation, muscle isolation, drills, shimmies, and steps. Eight weeks for $80, $12 drop in.

Where: Dream Weaver (behind the store)
20 King Street West, Brockville
613-342-0179
Time: Wednesdays
February 3 – March 31
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Call to register or stop in at Dream Weaver.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring a scarf
to tie at your hips.

Dale has worked with hundreds of women of all ages, watching them step into their own sense of beauty, strength and grace as they share this ancient art form. You are never too young, too old, too tall, too short, too big, too small, too out of shape, or too in shape to benefit from all that Middle Eastern Dance has to offer.

There are still spots in this class!
Jalilah’s Intermediate Evening Class Mondays

7:30-8:45pm. at the Studio School of Dance, 74 Jamie (off Hunt Club near Costco) January 4 to March 8, 2010

It is not too late to join! Price will be pro-rated $13 a class.
A fun combination of technique and drills, chorography and learn how to improvise!….
To register contact Jalilah (613)2288215 jalilah@rogers.com

Bellydancing with Zena
Winter Session

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cabaret Style Belly Dancing for Beginners

Have fun while getting fit. Beginners will learn enough basic steps and veil
movement for a complete choreography. The style taught is “American Cabaret” belly dance which allows for more freedom in the interpretation of movement – perfect for beginners. Wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or flat dance shoes.

All body types and sizes welcome. Liz Chaisson Thompson
Winter Dates 2010 8 Weeks $66/person + GST
St. Patrick’s HS Tues 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Start Feb 2 (14028)
Spring Dates 2010 8 Weeks $66/person + GST
St. Patrick’s HS Tues 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Start Apr 20 (24028

ON LINE www.winterconnections.com
Click on General Interest Courses to view program and to
sign up for a course. To obtain your client # and PIN # for on
line registration call 613-228-3338.
Payment by Visa or MasterCard only.
BY PHONE 613-228-3338
Please have your Visa or MasterCard information ready.

Bahiya’s Classes

Thursday Classes at Hunt club Riverside Comunity Center start date to be announced.
3320 Paul Anka Drive
Ottawa Ontario K1V 0J9
613-260-1299
Thursdays Beginner 6:30 to 7;30
Thursdays Level 2 7:40 to 8:40

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

Jewel

Barrhaven – Mother Teresa High School

Mondays Beginner 7:00-8:00PM Beyond Basics 8:15-9:15M

Orleans – St. Peter High School

Thursdays Beginner 7:00-8:00PM Beyond Basics 8:15-9:15M

Classes will being in February

For details email: jewel2k9 (at)gmail (dot)com

Rosanna-Toronto

Two new classes starting this Tuesday, bellydance hip hop at Queen and Spadina (all levels) and absolute beginner class at Dundas and Crawford. Please pass on to any friends who may be interested! These are currently my only downtown Toronto classes, and the BellyHop class is theonly bellydance hip hop one that I’m currently teaching. The BellyHop class is suitable for all levels, though some bellydance or hip hop experience is suggested.

BellyHop w/ Rosanna at Streetdance Academy
Starting on Tuesday February 9 and will run 6-7pm. BellyHop is a fusion dance class combining basic bellydance technique with movements from hip hop, locking, popping, waving, tutting, and other street dance styles in fun, funky combos. Bellydance can be done to many more styles of music than middle eastern – including hip hop, breaks, techno, dubstep, and house. Experienced bellydancers will have their boundaries pushed to incorporate hip hop movement. Hip hop dancers will see how learning bellydance isolations can improve their skills. Any level of experience is welcome but prepare to be challenged.

Streetdance Academy
160 Spadina Ave. at Queen (NW corner)
Tuesdays 6-7pm
$12 (less with class card) CASH, VISA or MASTERCARD (no interac)

Bellydance Basics with Rosanna
This 6 week series of classes in an introduction to basic principles of bellydance. We will muscularly break down how to execute fundamental bellydance isolations. This course provides students with the foundation to explore any style of bellydance. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat if desired.

Tuesdays 8-9 pm
February 9 – March 16
$72 for 6 week session
Please contact Rosanna at cleoflaptra@gmail.com for registration
(space is limited)
Xila’s House every Tuesday Night
313 Crawford St. Apt. 2
Toronto, ON

Bio:
Rosanna McGuire returns to the Great White North after spending 2 years studying and performing bellydance in San Francisco. There, she studied with a who’s who of bellydance: Suhaila and Jamila Salimpour, FCBD, Jill Parker, Zoe Jakes, Rachel Brice, Mira Betz, Cery Byer, and Amy Sigil. In California, Rosanna also had the opportunity to expand her movement repertoire outside of bellydance and into vinyasa yoga, breakdance, house, and locking. She is known for her unique interpretation of tribal fusion, incorporating elements of vintage jazz dances as well as hip-hop, while referencing traditional styles of Middle Eastern dance. Rosanna continually strives to dance outside of her own box and fully admits to having dance ADD. For more information about Rosanna, please visit her website: http://www.cleoflaptra.com

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

FEBRUARY 7, 2010
Journey Dance Ottawa

Born out of Kripalu Yoga Dance, JourneyDance is a groovy celebration that will have you loving your body and loving your life! Weaving simple, guided movement sequences and free exploration, JourneyDance reconnects you with your innate state of joyous well-being. Your mind becomes clear, free and positive, and your body feels supple, energized, and powerful. Practiced barefoot to inspiring world music, your dance is an empowering journey of transformation.

Classes for February will be on Sunday the 7th & 28th @ 4:30-6:00 pm at Routhier Centre in Lowertown.

There will also be a class on Thursday the 11th @ 7:35 – 9:00 pm at Sandy Hill Community Centre. FEE IS BY DONATION.

See website for details: http://www.journeydance.blogspot.com/. Everyone is welcome, because we are all dancers!!

much love, Dodie Sobretodo

DANCES OF INDIA: by Amrita Choudhury

MONTREAL

1–Classical/Sacred Dance(Odissi) 13 & 27 Feb, 6 & 20 March(1:30-4:30)

Classical dance video: http://www.ananda-amrita.com/classical-dance.htm

2–Gypsy/folk/BOLLYWOOD Dance:20 Feb,13 March&17 April(1-3:30)
– 20 Feb Gypsy/Bollywood – Mudras(hand gestures) & feet movements: Workshop #1
– 13 March Gypsy/Bollywood – Expression & Grace in Indian Dance : Workshop #2
– 17 April Gypsy/Bollywood – Choreography combining workshops 1 & 2

Gypsy video: www.ananda-amrita.com/gypsy-folk-bollywood-workshop.htm
Bollywood video: http://www.ananda-amrita.com/bollywood-bhangra.htm

3–Yoga of Dance- The Joy of Shakti! 23, 24 et 25 April a 3 day retreat at L’Ermitage Centre de Retraite http://www.ermitage.ca/index.html

Video: www.ananda-amrita.com/video_test.htm

Reservation: www.ananda-amrita.com 514-768-9711 a_choud@hotmail.com

Spark your Creativity through
The Artist’s Way Workshop

Part I 8-week facilitated course

This workshop is for anyone wanting to live a more creative life!

Do you like to write, sing, make music, act, paint, draw, dance, or decorate your home? Would you like to be more creative in your workplace? Maybe you are looking for a new hobby or a new way to express yourself. If so, give yourself the gift of time and join us for 8 evenings of self-discovery and fun.

Julia Cameron’s classic text, The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, will form the basis for this course. Come explore the keys to unlocking greater creativity in your life. As we work and share together, artists and non-artists alike will find the exercises and practices enlightening.

You’ll learn how to dismantle emotional blocks to creativity, including conflicts involving personal relationships, preconceived notions about success, concerns about money, and doubts about your own abilities. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to draw out your inner artist for a heightened sense of authenticity, adventure, and creative power in your everyday life.
When: Next session starts March 3, 2010
8 Wednesday evenings, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

Where: Chapters Bookstore
Pinecrest Shopping Centre, 2735 Iris
Ottawa, Ontario

Cost: $275
Seating is limited. Advance registration required.

E-mail: dbaottawa@gmail.com
Web site: sites.google.com/site/dbaconsultantsottawa
DBA Consultants
Dream Believe Achieve… be all you can be

MARCH 7, 2010
Beginner Bollywood Workshop – PEMBROKE

Interested in trying something new?

Join other beginners for a beginner Bollywood workshop with Isaden & Halyma as they teach us some Bollywood moves & a mini choreography!

Bollywood dance is the fun and energetic dance forms seen in movies produced in “Bollywood”, the Hollywood of India, Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay). Based on Classic Indian Dance, Bhangra dance as well as a variety of modern influences, Bollywood dancing will bring a smile to your face either while watching or while having some fun trying it yourself!

Both Halyma and Isaden have strong backgrounds in a variety of dance forms which include bellydance, jazz, ballroom and newly bollywood. Both teachers have taken workshops for Bhangra as well as Bollywood fusion with various teachers. Isaden’s dance repertoire also includes the classical Indian style of Bharantanyam from which most of the hand gestures or Mudras, derive. Their love of dance has brought them together, and their love of entertaining brings them out to perform at parties and shows as well as conduct workshops.

Details….
Sunday, March 7, 2010 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Hall, 170 Ellis Avenue, Pembroke
Cost is $30.00 per person to be paid upon registration by February 26, 2010.
Sorry no refunds.

To register please send your name, phone number and email address along with cash or cheque for $30 by February 26, 2010 to:
Vickyrae Burns, 605A Moss Drive, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 3Y8
If you have any questions, you can email me at vbrns@nrtco.net.

Request for clothing

From JUDY:

Tonight when I was chatting with my friend Joanne she mentioned to me that the ladies at The Well are in need of underwear, socks, slippers, etc.

The colder weather is fast approaching and the ladies are in need of some warmer clothing. Some of the ladies also live on the street, etc.

If you want to deliver it yourselves, here’s the address and you may want to call first to confirm when they’re open .. I know in the past they were closed after lunch on Mondays.

The Well-La Source www.the-well.ca

154 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, ON K2P 0H8
(613) 594-2843

These items do not have to be new, gently worn and clean are just fine.

And thanks so much for your kind generousity.

VOLUNTEER DRIVER RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN

Volunteer drivers are needed to take clients to their medical appointments. If you have a car and some time to spare, please call 613-737-7195 x2303.
Leave a message and a volunteer will call you back within 2 days to direct you to the agency closest to you or one(s) of your choice.

This campaign is sponsored by Ottawa Community Support Coalition (representing 12 agencies across Ottawa, offering transportation services to seniors and adults with physical disabilities), Friends of Hospice Ottawa and Canadian Cancer Society.

Thank you.
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CAMPAGNE DE RECRUTEMENT DE CHAUFFEURS BÉNÉVOLES

Des bénévoles sont requis pour conduire des personnes âgées à leurs rendez-vous médicaux. Si vous avez une automobile et du temps à offrir, s’il-vous-plaît appeler au 613-737-7195 x2303. Laissez un message et un-e bénévole vous rappellera à l’intérieur de deux jours afin de vous diriger à un organisme de votre choix ou près de chez vous.

Cette campagne est commanditée par la Coalition de services de soutien communautaire d’Ottawa (représentant 12 agences qui offrent un service de transport aux personnes aînées et adultes ayant une incapacité physique, la Société Canadienne du Cancer et Friends of Hospice Ottawa.

Merci.

TEACHER LISTINGS

Contact Teacher directly about drop ins and private lessons:

TRACEY/HALYMA– Byward Market Area and Old Ottawa South

613-241-3397

Halyma@bellydancingforfun.com

www.bellydancingforfun.com

JALILAH– Nepean and Hull

(613)228 8215

jalilah@rogers.com

ZAMIRA– Old Ottawa South

zamira@theveiledeye.com

http://www.theveiledeye.com

Phone: 613-797-4068

JULIE TIERNEY– Nepean, Almonte and Kanata

613-254-8469

julie@ottawabellydance.com

www.ottawabellydance.com

NIKITA– Westboro, Nepean and Ottawa South

web: WWW.NNBB.CA

email: nikita@nnbb.ca

SHA’ VEGA Malibu– Orléans, Centertown.

sha_vega@hotmail.com

http://lablanchepoterie.com/otherstuff.htm

ANNA & SAFIYA– Centre West

Capital City Dance in the Westgate Mall (1309 Carling Avenue)

Wednesday evenings: Classes are on-going, so join anytime!

Contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com, or Anna at (613) 978-5886

LOIS– Sandy Hill

info: http://www.fusesite.com/gratitude/

DANCE WITH ALANA– Glebe

Beginner – Intermediate Belly Dance, Bollywood, Burlesque, Swing, Tap, Salsa, Zumba and more

Bank Street at 5th Avenue

Contact Alana at 613-233-3456

HOME

Louise Houle- Maison des Arts in Embrun

Email: louhou@sympatico.ca

Registration:613-443-0058

Jocelyne “JEHANE” Khan

– Beginners (bilingual class!) Sundays 4:00 PM at Dance Oasis on St-Joseph in Hull www.studiooasis.ca for registration info

– Technique and Drills Thursdays at 7:15 PM at Dance with Alana on Bank St in Ottawa www.dancewithalana.com for registration info

Also:

– private & semi-private lessons
– mini-workshops
– bachelorette parties/bridal showers/performances

Orleans, Ottawa, Gatineau, and beyond
www.orientaldance.ca / www.jehane.ca
jocelyne@orientaldance.ca
613-867-7987

MAYA NAIM– New Edinburgh

info: www.mayanaim.com

Email: maya_naimdance@yahoo.ca

ZENA– Hunt Club, Kanata

Email: zena555@rogers.com

Haifa Gabel-Orleans

Belly Dance for weight loss and exercise!
-Traditionel Belly dance
-All ages are welcome
-Special price for class of 5 persons
– weddings – birthdays -women’s party
-Intensive class :3 hours of workshop half hour in between break
-Introduction to belly dance
-Basics
-practice
Your place or my place: Orleans-Ottawa

For info: 613- 424-0754 or 613-277-6772

ROXANE– Westboro

Dancing Phoenix Studios

email: dancingphoenixes@yahoo.ca

phone: (613) 866-4664

OKSANA

http://dancewithalana.com/schedule.htm

or call Alana at # 613-233-3456

Christine Palmer

Teaches at the Y on Argyle

613-513-3108.

BAHIYA~ Stittsville, Ottawa West

613 727-9987 or

email brendabella@rogers.com

LESLIE– Tribal Fusion Classes!

Leslie at 613-296-2810
email oceanfiretribalATgmailDOTcom
Info and updates: http://tribes.tribe.net/shakti

Tribal fusion classes with Niki

INFO: theodorn AT magma DOT ca

DANCE OASIS – STUDIO – OASIS DE LA DANSE

www.StudioOasis.ca

Denise Enan’s Egyptian Dance Studio

Regular classes:
Monday-Friday: lunch-time classes and evening classes
Saturday-Sunday: morning and daytime classes

Also: Arabic lessons with Ahmed; Egypt tours; boutique; mini-workshops and intensive workshops; dance party nights; video nights; galabaya parties and other special events.

Full schedule at http://www.baladi.ca/StudioOasis/classes_e.htm. Ongoing sessions throughout the year, and drop-ins welcome any time.
Call 819-776-5033 / 819-962-2645 for information or to register.

Teachers: Denise Enan, Marie-Eve (Farida), Jalilah, Ginette (Gilane), Christine(Krystina), Jocelyne(Jehane), Tia (Taheya), Johanne (Johara)

200 St. Joseph Blvd, Hull, (just 5 minutes from the Rideau Centre!) http://www.baladi.ca/StudioOasis/location_e.htm

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le Studio de danse égyptienne de Denise Enan

Cours:
du lundi au vendredi les classes de midi et les soirs
le samedi et dimanche les classes du matin et le jour

Aussi: Leçons de langue arabe avec Ahmed; voyages en Égypte; boutique; mini-ateliers et ateliers intesives; soirées de danse; soirées video; soirés galabaya et autres événements speciaux.

Programme de cours en complet au http://www.baladi.ca/StudioOasis/classes_f.htm. Les sessions continueront toute l’année et les au-cours (drop-in) sont toujours bienvenue.
Appelez 819-776-5033 / 819-962-2645 pour informations ou inscriptions.

Professeures: Denise Enan, Marie-Eve (Farida), Jalilah, Ginette (Gilane), Christine(Krystina), Jocelyne(Jehane), Tia (Taheya), Johanne (Johara)

Endroit: 200 boul. St-Joseph, Hull, http://www.baladi.ca/StudioOasis/location_e.htm

Divine Image Dance Company
The Future of Dance and Wellness

Brooke
“Lady Mystique”

divineimagedance.com

We present dance programs for “World Fusion Belly Dance” a mix of cabaret, traditional belly dance and tribal belly dance.

We specialize in presenting Holistic Dance programs–Dance to uplift the Body, Mind and Soul. With a focus of women
using dance to Celebrate their Body, Restore Energy, and Stregthen Body and Mind. Programs are geared to all fitness levels, all dance levels and all ages.

Private Intsruction
Group Sessions
Workshops
Dance coaching (for personal projects or needing support for your project)

Bachlorette Parties (Lessons)
Bridal Showers
Corporate Events
Birthday Parties

We have service to fit any of your dance needs!

Call us today 613.265. 4048

Arts In Motion Perth School of Dance

Address: 1 Sherbrooke Street

Perth ON CA K7H 1A1

Phone: 1-613-267-1900

Website: Perth School of Dance

Dance classes for all ages! Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Irish, Highland, Hiphop, Belly Dance. Call Svetlana for more information. Click on our website link for further details. http://www.facebook.com/l/6f9d9;www.perthschoolofdance.com/1.html

Studio 58/60-HULL

phone # (819) 777-1768.

Studio de Danse Danielle– AYLMER/HULL

with Maria Kaur V.

Belly dance (all levels) and Bollywood dance (bharatanatyam and bhangra)

www.studiodanielle.com

Shakira’s Belly Dance Fitness– KEMPTVILLE

200 Sanders Street, Lower Level (drop-ins welcome)

613-258-4753

www.magma.ca/~shakira

BodySmooth– CORNWALL AND ALEXANDRIA, ONTARIO

Sandra (Sa’diyah) Cordeiro

613-938-8905

www.bodysmooth.ca

JAMILAH– PEMBROKE, RENFREW, COBDEN AND EGANVILLE

ALSO: introductory Tribal fusion with Milana

613-628-2904

www.valleybellydance.com

Kalila’s School of Bellydance– BANCROFT

Ongoing Weekly lessons

Ph: 613-332-9075 for more information or

email: iksbd@hotmail.com

Haft Vadi Bellydance Studio– KITCHENER

email: dharlene@haftvadi.com

phone: 519-569-7139 ext. 1

web: http://haftvadi.com/

Jannah– MILTON, KITCHENER

519.569-1432

www.jannahdancer.info

Bellydancing with Nyssa~ PETERBOROUGH, ON

Nyssa_Bellydance@hotmail.com

Anichka-(LAVAL, Quebec)

www.anichka.ca

soukanichka@gmail.com

Hadia~Nova Scotia, International

Intermediate and advanced level classes

Teacher certification, workshops

hadia@hadia.com or hadia@eastlink.ca

http://www.hadia.com/classes.htm

Amrita Choudhury~ MONTREAL

Indian Classical/Sacred & Gypsy/Folk Dance

www.ananda-amrita.com

amrita@ananda-amrita.com

View Nritya Yoga (Yoga of Dance) Instructional DVD Clip http://ananda-amrita.com.hosting.domaindirect.com/video_test.htm

Deborah~ HUNTINGDON, QUEBEC

Location: Huntingdon Heritage School

EMAIL: cheveriedeborah@yahoo.ca

Shifra Tobiasch –Manitoba

Leading Master Belly Dance Master zills

Burlesque instructor

http://masterbellydance.com/

Fun with the Doumbek

Arabic-style drumming courses with Zahra Haddad

Registration information: Rosemary 298-0788

Private instruction: Available on request

ANJALI

Indian Temple Dance Beginners Classes

Wednesdays 8-9 pm 6 classes $150.

Learn a dance.

www.culturalhorizons.ca

SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES/BUSINESS LISTINGS:

TAV CREATIONS:

Specializing in bridal wear and custom designed dance costumes.

Welcome

Halyma’s Belly Dance Lessons on DVD :
http://ww.tav-creations.com/dvd
Number One: Absolute Basics for Absolute Beginners;
Number Two: Basic Moves That Move You

Halyma’s BELLY DANCE DVDs available in local stores:

CD Warehouse
1383 Clyde Avenue
1717 St. Laurent Blvd
499 Terry Fox Drive

Mother Tongue Books
1067 Bank St
Ottawa, ON
(613) 730-2346

Sunnyside Bookstore
113 Murray Street

Singing Pebble Books
202a Main Street

Eco-TAV:

New environmentally friendly product line:

Check the website for more details! http://www.eco-tav.com/shopping

Eco-TAV napkins and pouches are now available at:
Herb and Spice at 375 Bank Street
Arbour in the Glebe- Bank Street
Market Organics, 126 York Street
Mother Earth Natural Health, 7474 Richmond Road

Zamira’s Flying Veils by Gailene Green at The Veiled Eye:

– you’ve seen them in action, now you can have your own pair of these beautifully dynamic custom made weighted veils. Your fabric or fabric chosen for you to suit your costume.

Also available: custom veils of all types and costuming. And a small selection of Black gymnastic/dance slippers!

By appointment only in the Byward Market.
e-mail: zamira@theveiledeye.com
http://www.theveiledeye.com
Phone: 613-686-7511
Mobile: 613-797-4068

CREATIVE CLOTHING BY ROXANE:

Ready-made costumes for lessons or recitals as well as the custom designed outfits.Tribal Belts and accessories now available!

By appointment in Bell’s Corners – off the 416

Website: http://www.creativeclothingbyroxane.com

phone (613)726-9067.

JULIE TIERNEY:

Hip Scarves, zills, Silk and Chiffon Veils, Egyptian skirts for sale.

website: http://www.ottawabellydance.com

phone:613-254-8469

Honey Bee Cottage
Hand-painted silks by Melissa Wakeling, Belleville, Ontario

Hand-painted silk veils using Heliographic “sun printing” technique to create unique patterns and colour variations. This special technique results in beautiful colour swirls and marbling – a look that is not quite watercolour and not quite tie-dye – a one of a kind treasure! Custom-painted bellydance veils available April-October only.
www.HoneyBeeCottage.etsy.com
qtmeliss34@yahoo.ca
613-961-2020

HAND-PAINTED SILK VEILS

by artist Karen Jennings

5mm / 8mm rectangular and 8mm half-circle habotai silk veils now available.

Commissions accepted in the Ottawa area

Website: http://www.karenjennings.ca

Phone: 613-599-2737

Tribal Pants from Mouvance and Beautifully Printed Hipscarves

Shakira/Nancy received a small order from Mouvance and would like to let everyone know of the opportunity to see the items at her studio in Kemptville.
Mouvance tribal pants are pretty cool and we have received a small number in black and in red size medium and large. As well, we received some beautiful hip scarves in velour and others in striking prints. They will only be here for a short time so contact Nancy to come by for a visit at shakira@magma.ca

DENISE ENAN’S DANCE OASIS

Egyptian hip scarves and bellydance costumes. Consignment sales of used costumes.
Special orders of Madame Amira Pharonics of Egypt designer professional costumes.

Boutique open between class times, or by appointment.
Dance Oasis, 200 St. Joseph Blvd, Hull.
Website: http:// www.studiooasis.ca
Phone: 819-776-5033

DENISE ENAN, L’OASIS DE LA DANSE

Ceintures et costumes de danse de l’égypte. Vente de cosutmes en consignation.
Commandes des costumes professionels haute-couture de Madame Amira de Pharonics d’Égypte.

Boutique ouvert entre les classes, ou par rendez-vous.
Oasis de la danse, 200 boul St-Joseph, Gatineau (secteur Hull)
Site-web: http://www.studiooasis.ca
Téléphone: 819-776-5033

NIKITA NOUWAR BELLYDANCE BOUTIQUE:

eastern influence clothing, sterling silver jewelry, tribal pieces, fringe for costumes

email: nikita@nnbb.ca

website: http://www.importsbynikita.com

SHIBORI BOREALIS:

Hand-dyed textile art on silk veils

http://shiboriborealis.com

SOUL MATTERS

Energy pieces, stones, books,etc and HIP SCARVES!

1093 Bank Street – at Sunnyside

phone: 613-730-7685

email: soulmatters.sue@gmail.com

BRASS N CRAFTS

– two locations – Hip scarves and bra tops to match!

1642 Merivale Road – 613-224-6219

Rideau Centre – 3rd floor near Grand and Toy/Bay walk over – 613-321-0264

New Boutique Shaïma baladi in Montreal

Belly dance costumes. We have tribal and Cabaret costumes as well as dance pants, skirts, tops, coins scarfs, silk veils and accessories to complete your own costume. Large variety of tribal jewellery and tribal belts, bras and more.

Please visit our web site : www.shaimabaladi.com Weekly incoming ! Welcome every one! Fabulous prices! Claudie, owner.

Boutique Shaïma baladi à Montreal

Costumes de baladi tribal et cabaret…vaste gamme d’accessoires de danse tels que: pantalons, tops, jupes, palazzo, ceintures à cents, voiles de chiffon et de soie à des prix incomparables! Grande sélection exclusive de ceinture tribales et de leurs spectaculaires brassières à kuchis! Bijoux faits à partir de monnaies anciennes et kuchis. De toute beauté!

Nous avons des prix exceptionnels et une grande panoplie de prix qui permettent à toutes les danseuses d’avoir un costume à leurs images, à des prix plus qu’abordables! Bienvenue à toutes!

Visitez notre site: www.shaimabaladi.com
Nouveautés chaque semaine. Claudie-Shaïma, Propriétaire.

BELLY DANCE SUPPLY

We would like to introduce ourselves as Canada’s leading manufacturer and distributor of Belly Dance supplies.

At Belly Dance Supply, we tailor to your specific needs, and since we oversee manufacturing, we also offer the best possible price. Custom orders are available to accommodate any need.

We will supply you regularly direct from Canada or India depending on your needs.

With Belly Dance Supply, we guarantee fulfillments of costumes, hip scarves, veils, jewellery and all other Belly Dance related items for your organization and students.

For additional information and photo samples, please see our website at
HTTP://www.bellydancesupply.net

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Mike Sharda (President)
Erin Thomas ( G . M.)
belly-dance-supply-india@hotmail.com
belly-dance-supply-canada@hotmail.com

STUDIO 12 ESTHETICS:

Total 12 years of experience in providing Esthetics services. Expertise in Eyebrow Threading, Professional Airbrush Make-up, Bridal Mehendi, Airbrush Tanning and Hair up-do’s.

Ask about a Spa Party on your special day!!!

Phone: (613) 745-3418

Web site : http://www.studio-12.com

Email: info@studio-12.com

Kiosks:

Cashmere Haven – Rideau Centre, and St, Laurent Malls

STUDIO 58-60

Close to St-Joseph Blvd. and the Casino.

Looking for a room to teach or practice?

Space available for rent.

For information: Chantal Cyr (819) 777-1768

Le Souk d’Anichka

Boutique complète (vêtements et accessoires) de baladi et tribal.

Boutique située à Laval, ouverte sur rendez-vous

Il est également possible d’acheter directement en ligne.

www.boutique.anichka.ca

Boutique : bellydance clothes and accessories.
Oriental and Tribal dance
Laval (5 minutes from Montreal)
You can visit us or buy directly online
www.boutique.anichka.ca

HEALERS, ENERGY WORKERS, GUIDES, PAMPERING

Ionic Foot Spa Detoxification

Purges the body of toxins, chemicals, radiation, pollution, heavy metals, and other foreign material.

Julie Tierney
(613) 254-8469
Downtown and Kanata locations
julie.tierney@sympatico.ca

Check out a review here: http://tinyurl.com/ioncleanse

PAM KYSSA: Cranial Sacral/ Chair massage

Available for treatments in Ottawa area either at the:

Real Medicine
Westboro Holistic Center
181 Richmond Rd.
Ottawa ON
613-761-6405
Craniosacral Therapy 1 hour session $65.00

Or she will come out for a party to you to do chair massages: In her own words:
“…chair massage parties/gatherings/spa-relax days.
$15.00 for 15 min chair session or
$30.00 for 30 min chair session.

I also love to teach a 2 hour ‘Inner Resting’ session (gentle combo yoga/breathing/awareness techniques, lot’s of time on the floor surrendering/transmuting all that is to be let go) $100.00 for as many people as you like…with more than 10 people works out to less than $10.00 each!”

If you have a chance to connect with her, she does a lovely job and has such powerful intuition during the treatment!

Her contact info:
pkyssa@gmail.com
613-237-0019

TAROT CARD READINGS

Guidance from divination can often set your mind at ease and give you a sense of direction.

Sha’ Vega (she of the Tarot Tent seen at Halyma’s Dancers’ Bazaar) has been reading Tarot cards since 1987.

Have a private reading with Sha’ Vega in your home or hers, or book a Tarot Card Party with your friends.

For more information and a price list, please contact Lisa-Marie/Sha’ Vega at sha_vegaAThotmailDOTcom or by calling 819-281-3307.

Hypnosis for women

Judy White MacDonald…Nursing Consultant, Professional Coach, Clinical Hypnotist

All aspects of our lives add to the definition of who we are as women, but the person ‘at the core’ is the most important one. Connection with this ‘real’ self identity is necessary for us to answer all the important questions in our lives and to find that often elusive joy, happiness, success, peace and contentment.

As women, so many of us have been trained to put the needs of others first. We so often don’t even understand what our needs are, or what to do about them. Hypnosis allows us to relax and allow the subconscious mind to reveal truths and strengths which might never have come to light otherwise. There are many ways in which hypnosis can be helpful to women. Please connect to: http://www.timeforachange.ca/womenspage.htm and learn what hypnosis can do for you!

Orleans Office; everyone welcome!

Tel. / Fax: (613) 841-4071

E-mail: jmd1regn@magma.ca

http://www.timeforachange.ca

RED SHOES PRODUCTIONS

Red Shoes Productions is the ONLY Women’s Sensual Entertainment company with a Holistic Approach! Our goal is to assist every woman in attaining her highest potential with services that nourish the soul, open the heart and awaken the inner Goddess!

Red Shoes offers home parties, private coaching, workshops and special events! There are many home party themes to choose from visit our website at http://redshoesproductions.com and discover the magic of the Red Shoes!

Dot’s fortune-telling party

Want a look into the future?

Dot Iskra and her fellow fortune-tellers/psychics Maya Ravenswing & Loula Blue invite you to an evening of fun, great food drinks and a choice of 3 different types of fortune-telling.

We offer divination by crystal ball, tarot cards & rainbow beads.
Fortune-telling with rainbow beads is a new way of divination that involves using the powers of semi-precious stones, found objects, glass beads in the rainbow colours of the chakra system, and various symbolic beads from native and old wolrd cultures to give a past, present, and future reading for you.

So BOOK NOW and have a look into your future with 3 of ottawa’s most innovative fortune-tellers!

For more info CONTACT: Dot Iskra
613-627-6562

Acupuncturist

Roxanne Chabidon, TCMP -specialising in Acupuncture, Nutrition and Chinese Herbology.

For all kind of Women issues including menopause, menstrual irregularities and fertility.

For more information visit the website at www.luminaottawa.com .

To book an appt: 613-216-2135.

Lumina Health & Rejuvenation Clinic
http://www.luminaottawa.com

TAValonia

Where Creativity Abounds

Dancers’ News-2010-02-07