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Prepping for the upcoming Ottawa Dancer Bazaar- March 8

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March 8th.

Knight’s of Columbus Hall at 260 McArthur.

Doors open from 12-4 p.m.

free admission – details of other vendors can be found here

Come to my table/booth:

TAV Creations/ Belly Dancing For Fun

Halyma’s Belly Dance instructional DVDs on sale:

CLICK on the photos for more details!

Halyma's Belly Dance DVD 1 coverHalyma's Belly Dance DVD 2 cover

Bazaar pricing will be $40 per set!  

That’s about half the price of ordering online!

1 day only!

Visa and Mastercard will be accepted, and cash is always welcome!

I’ll also have some used costumes, some new pieces and a new concept I’ll be presenting from my TAV Creations custom design side of things!
 
And I’ll also be practicing up this week to help lead the first official rehearsal for the May 9th Ottawa Shimmy Mob – part of an international fundraising challenge – still time for you to join!!

Back to work – well for some of us!

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I completely envy the folks who chose this week to head off to warmer climates for a sojourn. Good call.
– 15C <Canadian> with a windchill of -24C means the snow pants and extra inner layers come out for any walkabout I do today.
But January in Ottawa, what do I expect?Screen Shot 2015-01-05 at 6.46.48 AM
And now it’s also time to look ahead to both my week < tis Monday morning pre-7 a.m. after all> plus being the first Monday of January 2015, there is a little symbolism there since I pretty much follow the Gregorian calendar. Thus the “new year” begins.
For me, the new year actually starts in the fall, when classes resume and so this feels more like Second BreakfastSecond breakfast.
But French toast with jelly made from Campbell’s Bay wild plums < thanks Laura and Todd> will make second breakfast do just fine…
( In case you were wondering, Elevensies comes around April)
Annnd…back to work, oh yes.
So classes start in a couple of weeks – depending on enrolment, so of course here is where I poke you to be sure to sign up – take someone’s classes – get dancing!
Or sewing, as yes, I also have sewing classes on Saturday mornings and Monday evenings …
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And I’m already booking custom sewing appointments this week so I hope you will keep me in mind if you have any design needs this coming year – weddings, costumes, anything pretty and fun will always catch my interest!
Happy first week back to work – or first week on holidays depending on your situation!
See you soon!

Getting ready to dance… students and professionals all put their belt on the same way.

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Well, sort of – I was trying to come up with a dance related metaphor  for ” putting your pants on one leg at a a time”, and that was the best I could come up with in 10 seconds of thinking…
Onward we go.
In our area, we have an assortment of opportunities available to us to perform, depending on your level, interest in generating dance opportunities < pros- advertising your availability to restaurants and for private parties; students, nagging your teachers to give you a chance to dance >.

Tracey
Tracey…

While there are better pics of Halyma, this shows a bit of the veil and skirt from Shibori Borealis...
Halyma

And there are some standards that help making the transformation from your everyday gorgeous self ….

to your super powered dancer self.

As we are approaching my own Big Bi-Annual OCCP < Ottawa Community Class Party >, I spent the end of my final rehearsal time with one of my student groups listing a pile of things to think about as they prepare to dance that night.
And I thought some of you might find it helpful, interesting, and can add your own little tidbits in the comments, especially to help the new and up and coming dancers have more information!

Shira.net HAS A GREAT ARTICLE TOO -SO CHECK IT OUT!!

These are not in any particular order, just how they pop into my head, so prioritize based on your own process!
Know your music.Screen Shot 2014-12-06 at 8.07.29 AM
Do I need to say more? Unless you are improvising to a live band you have never met before, in which case, just dance!!
Know your routine with your eyes closed.
Dancing a choreographed piece with other students? Know your routine with your eyes closed < literally, yes, I mean it>,  while still being prepared to adjust if everyone else suddenly forgets and you are the only one “doing it right”.
Screen Shot 2014-12-06 at 8.08.54 AMPractice Your Smile.
Unless your piece calls for a different facial expression, in which case, you should practice that.  It’s muscle memory once you don’t have to think about it, and that will make those pics of your look great.
Posture
Stand up straight, from the ribcage, and keep your butt tucked under to both protect your lower back and keep it from looking like you are doing some sort of Booty dance – unless you are doing it ironically, of course!  AND LOOK UP!!!
Make-up
On stage, the lights are bright – your face will fade into a neutral blob unless you define your lips and eyes. Here’s my cheesy video for applying make-up:
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8hhTuUUQkk]
IMG_2098Nails and feet
You don’t have to go out and get an expensive mani-pedi, but take a moment to make sure your nails are neat and even, add polish if you like, but well groomed is the key. And shoes or not is also your choice, but it’s good to have a pair with you, just in case the space you are dancing in requires shoes, or is simply safer for you with shoes.
Underwear
YES. There are some costumes that make it difficult, but Bellydance has enough of a PR issue without the audience being distracted by the accidental viewing of more than they expected. And yes, I’ve heard that “in the old days” dancers didn’t wear underwear, so I’ll add that this is my OPINION, with which you can do what you like… but think about it…
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Wear one for wandering around the audience. Yes, your veil can work in a pinch, but if you have a loose dress/ long tunic/ something comfy and pretty, save the viewing of your actual costume for when you are on stage. It also allows you to eat and drink – so that you don’t faint – without risking getting stuff on your costumes.
Hairspray
Your choice, but remember that MANY people have allergies/ sensitivities/ coughing fits around freshly sprayed hairspray, so TAKE IT OUTSIDE to a separate area where you can spray and return to the dressing area without overwhelming your colleagues.
Screen Shot 2014-12-06 at 8.26.51 AMPERFUME -NO.
Just no. It’s really not needed in this day and age of hygiene, and think about it – if you are on stage, no one is going to smell you anyway; and if you are dancing in a restaurant, shouldn’t the patrons be enjoying the smell of good food and drink? And that goes for essential oils, incense, and any other heavy scents – again we have society that has a number of people with sensitivities or should I say “Scentsitivities”, some of whom will actually become nauseated or get migraines from perfumes. Please be kind and just don’t. < lecture ends here >
STUFF– I treat this like I treat camping:

  • Pack light;
  • Keep your site clean
  • Make it better than how you found it;
  • Take home everything your brought with you
  • Recycle and clean up your garbage

Arrive on time or a little early
You may not get the chance to walk through your routine, but at least if you can check out the space you will be dancing in/on, you can take a few moments to prepare any modifications you might need to.  We’ve danced in shopping malls, in parks on rickety stages, in parks on uneven grass, and in theatres where it’s simply glorious, and every situation has required a quick run through with the group to establish entrances, exits, placements on stage etc.
Have you music in multiple formats

Click here for great Cd Art
Click here for great Cd Art

These days, in  my opinion, cd’s should be gone the way of cassette tapes < which is what I started with!> but many venues are still using cd players for their sound system. So, while I always inquire in advance, I usually bring my music on my iPod  < not my phone, that risks a disturbance in the force while dancing>, a USB stick and in rare cases, if absolutely required, cd. Most modern DJs have their laptop in place and can take your music right off a USB stick – but having it in more than one playable format is good.
What else do you do to prepare for a show?
Leave me some comments and if you have questions, pop them in the comments as well!

Adventures in Bellywood classes rolling along!

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This fall, I was able to set up, with the support of my advanced students, a session of Adventures in Bellywood, that allowed us to progress and continue to play!  We even had a chance to help Aziz and Company celebrate their 50th Anniversary and performed with Bollywood For Fun in that very cozy sparkly space!

With the Ladies of Aziz and Company, India Importers
With the Ladies of Aziz and Company, India Importers

So grateful to Ameenah and Sadira for being able to join me that day!
We are working on a new routine for a December presentation – semi-private event, so not sure I can invite ya yet – but we look forward to continuing the fun on January!
Sadly, my schedule only allows so much time, so I am contemplating combining the “Awaken your inner Goddess” class with “Bellywood level 1”.
I’ll be teaching this class at the Routhier Community Centre starting in January 2015 – and it will depend on the energy of the participants as to how I approach the introduction of Bellywood into this more ethereal class format, but certainly mudras and poses will be there, as many of the classical indian moves are based on those found in depictions of gods and goddesses – so it should work!
So if you are thinking you might like to play with this and me in January – check my schedule and sign up with Ottawa.ca for the beginner classes, and if you are a more advanced dancer, you are most welcome to come play on Tuesdays with my private lessons!

Summer Sabbatical just around the corner…

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Last Friday, I was pleased to have been a part of a great charity evening, Summer Sizzle Ignite the Night 2014.IMG_5922
 
The dancers were !!!!!! Amazingly phenomenal!  I on the other hand, after giving my energy to our Bollywood For Fun performance, was hit by that wave of inertia that I try to keep at bay, but with everything else happening in my  personal little universe…
So, instead of being an “awesome stage dancer”, which each and every one of the other performers that night showed how to do that, I chose my alternate route – for which I am known.
After a few fun moments on stage, I took to the darkness,  dancing through the crowd, enjoying being a “community dancer”.  I think I chatted with as many people as I danced around as I did during the rest of the evening when not performing!
So congrats to Catharine Crerar for another great event.  And thank you for having me be a part of it.
This week I am preparing for our move, not far, but after 17 years in the same building, 16 in the same unit, I’ve had a lot of stuff to go through.
And the new place is still under renos < which are being done so I am grateful, but timing!!!  So panic mode is gently running under the calm demeanour I am trying to maintain while I finish off 5 clients today and tomorrow, pack boxes and stack them, calm a stressed out dog < with the most appreciated help of Dar > and attempt to organize the generously offered time of friends and family who will help us move – assuming we can get in there Wednesday to at least stack boxes into a big empty room 🙂
Then August 1st hits and I am on SUMMER SABBATICAL.
Which means time is spent settling what we can in the apartment, dealing with outstanding website issues, business paperwork and sleeping if possible. But generally, heading offline, outside, unavailable, disappearing, socializing  when possible and just taking some family time!
Then I’ll see you in September! < click for my class schedule 🙂 >
Scene from Pog lake
 

More dancing w/ Bollywood For Fun at Mercury lounge Saturday!

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Welcomed once again by Kuljit of Galitcha to join in on a fun Saturday evening of Bollywood at the Mercury lounge, we hope to see you there!
KBH July 12 Poster with BFF 2014
And I’m getting my bellydance on in the morning at a private belly dance lesson – something fun for showers and bachelorette parties – think about it!

Busy summer ahead- as usual but a little different!

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This weekend, I danced at Community Cup with Bollywood For Fun.
Go see pics here:
Bollywood For Fun by wtl
Last weekend, I danced at Emilie’s Run with the amazing Belly Dancing For Fun Rogue Dancers:

click for more photos
click for more photos

And then I switched over to join up with Bollywood For Fun and headed east bound to the Blackburn Public library for a quick dance and lesson then off to Andrew Hayden Park for the MSMF picnic, meeting up with 2 more BWFF dancers there.
More photos:
Click for more photos
Click for more photos

Not a very dramatic telling of the weekend’s of fun but know that the dancing is what keeps me somewhat sane.
In the midst of all of the dancing, I still have sewing clients, though the universe has blessed me with more costumes and less bridal this summer!  And we have more dancing to come, so I hope to see you out there!
I am also about to move a lot of stuff. everywhere.
Virtual world: this weekend, my main business website for both TAV Creations and Belly Dancing For Fun is about to undergo mitosis. So if anything goes wrong, it’s while people are drinking and carousing here in Canada, and won’t even be online to see 🙂
Virtual World: I also, as part of the above mitosis – what a great word – have moved my weekly Dancers’ News weekly email to a new distribution site and have had to comply with the new Canadian Anti- Spam stuff – so confusion and wackiness there!
Real world: Boxes and Boxes and Boxes abound in my home as the apartment building we have lived in for 17+ years has been sold and the new owners are doing major renos and we have to leave. So forced out by upcoming paint fumes, dust and an actual legal requirement, we have found a new home nearby and will be spending much of July purging and packing and hopefully trickle-moving over towards the end of the month with a binge move and yard sale to take care of the final bits.
Real World: Annual August sabbatical: yep, we still get our time off, and the time we’ll spend unpacking will be offset by some time in the woods – but at a NEW site – disturbing to not know where the trees will be, but our zero gravity chairs we got last year are at least a sold plan if the hammocks have to be configured in a less than usual way ( we’ve had 1 of 3 sites for the past 16 years, so now that we have to move to a new one, more adventures!)
And so, blogging may be limited for the next while, but keep an eye on my twitter stream for short bursts!
Happy Canada Day!
Canada Day 2014

May is gonna be so busy!

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I just began my Monday evening classes last night, and it’s a small group, but I think that’s going to be just right for this session!
I also start my Awaken your Inner Goddess classes this coming Thursday, and am working on how I’ll be manifesting this concept – since it’s a new type of weekly class for me, I want to go with the flow.  Fortunately, I am sure the women who have signed up will be open to the adventure!
May 9-11 is also Ottawa ComicCon and I’ll be volunteering there as an Ottawa Browncoat and am hoping to see some  cool celebs  when I take my breaks!
Tracey, Nathan, Tom
And then there’s the dance festival events that are coming up for both Bollywood For Fun { my other dance group} as well as Belly dancing For Fun and Bellywood with Halyma.  Lots of practices and co-ordination with my many wonderful colleague dancers ahead!
 
Keep an eye here and on the Dancers’ News for info about the many events – some are fundraisers and  have a ticket purchase involved, some are community events and are free to attend!
 

Dancers’ News 2010-1-10

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

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

Okay enough nagging 🙂

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

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

Have a fun week,

Tracey/Halyma

Sunday, January 10

Latest Dancers’ Newsletter

EVENTS

Bellydance Open House with Anna & Safiya -REMINDER

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

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

JANUARY 2010- JANNAH DANCE CENTRE- KITCHENER-REMINDER

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

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

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

JANURY 31, 2010 – CORNWALL-REMINDER

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

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

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

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

See you there,
Sandra

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

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

Time: 1-4 pm
Maximum Spaces Available: 12

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

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

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

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

WINTER 2010 CLASSES – updated info

TRACEY/HALYMA – Byward Market Area and Old Ottawa South

BYWARD MARKET AREA – Still time to join!

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

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

Mondays- start January 11:

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

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

Thursdays – start January 14:

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

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

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

General info about classes: www.bellydancingforfun.com

Jalilah’s Authentic Middle Eastern Dance Classes
Winter 2010 Session

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

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

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

In Hull (just minute from downtown Ottawa!)

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

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

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

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

Bellydancing with Zena
Winter Session

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bellydance with Anna & Safiya – Winter 2010

Starting January 13th

Capital City Dance Studio

1309 Carling Avenue, Westgate Mall

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

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

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

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

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

Zamira’s New class schedule for Winter/Spring 2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Louise Houle
Beginner/Intermediate class

Maison des Arts in Embrun

Tuesdays from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

From January 19 to March 23, 2010

Cost : 110$

Registration:613-443-0058

Tribal fusion classes with Niki

1196 Bank St at Makin Moves studios

to inquire/register: theodorn AT magma DOT ca

Fridays 7-8pm

first class Jan 15

6 week session – winter special for 60 dollars

January Classes at Dance With Alana

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

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

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

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

Sha’ Vega’s winter 2010 Classes – UPDATED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Belly Dance in Kemptville with Shakira
Winter 2010 Session

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

Bellydance with Nikita

Monday Nights@ Plant Rec Centre 930 Somerset west

6:30-7:30 Beginners

7:30-8:30 Intermediate

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

Tribal fusion classes with Leslie

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

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

Tribal Basics & Combinations

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

Tribal Basics & Combinations

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

to register: email leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca

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

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

CLASSES WITH JOCELYNE “JEHANE” KHAN

www.orientaldance.ca

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

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

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

Classes start next week (first class Jan 14)

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

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

Cabaret Style Belly Dancing for Beginners

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

All body types and sizes welcome. Liz Chaisson Thompson

Winter Dates 2010 8 Weeks $66/person + GST
St. Patrick’s HS Tues 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Start Feb 2 (14028)

Spring Dates 2010 8 Weeks $66/person + GST
St. Patrick’s HS Tues 7:00 pm-8:00 pm Start Apr 20 (24028

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

Loulouh’s Classes (Lois Brake)

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

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

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

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

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

Bahiya’s Classes

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

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

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

Tom and Dave’s Classes: Introduction to Macs

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

HEALERS, ENERGY WORKERS, GUIDES, PAMPERING

Acupuncturist ~NEW LISTING

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

Roxanne Chabidon

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

….Creativity Abounds…

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Phone: 613.241.3397

E-mail: tracey@tav-creations.com

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

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

Blog: http://www.halyma.com

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


Dance the Night Away Fundraiser

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Click HERE to see more shots!

Bollywood For Fun, originally uploaded by Halyma.

On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the Dance the Night Away Fundraiser was born!

A new twist on Catharine’s Fundraising parties that began way back when Hartwell’s used to be the locale for a fun night out filled with socializing, dancing and fun! A return to this nature of party may be the way to go! I certainly had fun!

The Montgomery Legion was decorated with the gorgeous draperies of Michele Roy, living up to her now well established reputation of being the community’s decorator extraordinaire! Even with the speakers in front of her work, it made the simple space into an elegant atmosphere to showcase some local and out of town dancers.

We were lucky to have some amazing dancers come out for the evening, and while I have not opened up the privacy settings on everyone’s photos, I’ll open up the pics for viewing if I get permission to do so! Meanwhile, if you click on the photo of our Bollywood For Fun group, it will take you to my Flickr page where you can see many more fun shots from the evening!

Please feel welcome to add your own comments of your experiences or anything else in the comments below!

See you at the next fun Ottawa Belly Dance community event!