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Good morning,

My thanks to everyone who attended the show on Wednesday the 10th! A brief moment of gratitude is on Halyma.com!  For those performers who ordered a DVD, those prepaid orders are in the mail!  If you have not yet paid for your dvd be sure to email dvd@darnermedia.com for payment/pick up options!

 

Today’s got some great new bits and reminders some shortened if the main info is online!- there’s lots of info online for other previously posted events, of course!

 

Teachers, please send in your info if you will be teaching during the summer months! 

 

Also remember that many of us are available for private parties and lessons during the summer if you cannot commit to a full class!

 

Tracey/Halyma

Sunday, June 21

 

DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER -Update EDITION

 

Check out the Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Features:

This week’s Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Feature is a visit to Lainie Cambria’s site for photo’s of the OCCP!
Click here for a look at some gorgeous pics!

 

2009 EVENTS

 

JUNE 27, 2009 – Verdun, Quebec ~REMINDER
Arabic Flamenco Workshop

Saturday, June 27 from 1-4PM
IKRA Wellness Center
5101 Wellington, Verdun,Qc.

Come have fun and learn how to fuse Belly Dance with Flamenco!

We will also work on palmas (rythmic clapping) with simple 
zapateado (footwork) as well as floreos (graceful hand moves), braceos (arm 
techniques) and the many ways the falda (skirt) can be used as a prop.

For more information write Ana at zambra-mora@hotmail.com
or visit
www.geocities.com/anaisha2002
……………………………………………………

Atelier de Flamenco Arabe
Le samedi 27 juin de 13h à 16h
IKRA Centre de Santé Optimale
5101, rue Wellington, Verdun, Qc.

Les mouvements palmas (applaudissements synchronisés et rythmiques), floreos 
et braceos (techniques gracieuses de mouvement des bras et des mains) seront 
abordés ainsi que l’utilisation de la jupe en tant qu’accessoire de danse.

Pour de plus amples informations, vous pouvez visiter: 
www.geocities.com/anaisha2002
ou m’envoyez un courriel à :
zambra-mora@hotmail.com

 

 

June 28 to July 12-Sundays
Tribal Fusion workshops with Leslie

As Leslie has been accepted into the Master of Arts, Dance program at York in Toronto, this will be the last opportunity for a while to get in some study of Tribal fusion bellydance on a regular basis. Please note that the below listings are fundraising activities to support this course of study 🙂 Workshops are $50 each or $180 to participate in all four. In the fall, Leslie will return to Ottawa periodically to teach monthly workshops.

Sunday, June 28th
Tribal Basics
This three workshop focuses on Suhaila method style drills to improve technique and isolations for Tribal fusion bellydance. During this workshop we will begin with a yoga warmup, and work through isolations with various foot patterns and tempos.
2-5pm
1196 Bank, Makin’ Moves studio
$50 for this 3 hour workshop
to register: leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca

Sunday, July 5th
Slow Motion
This workshop presents techniques and combinations for slow movement in tribal fusion bellydance. Includes yoga warmup, drills, and practice of combinations
2-5pm
1196 Bank, Makin’ Moves studio
$50 for this 3 hour workshop
to register: leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca

Sunday, July 12th
How Not To Get Dizzy: Spinning and Tribal fusion bellydance

By request, this workshop provides grounding yoga practice and tips and tricks to perform fast, calibrated and slow spins and turns.
2-5pm
1196 Bank, Makin’ Moves studio
$50 for this 3 hour workshop
to register: leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca

Sunday, July 26th
Yoga for Bellydance

This workshop is a 3 hour part practice, part lecture about the benefit of specific yoga poses and how they help support alignment in dance. Leslie is a certified Hatha yoga instructor and also draws from her training with Rachel Brice.
2-5pm
1196 Bank, Makin’ Moves studio
$50 for this 3 hour workshop
to register: leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca

 

 

JULY 12, 2009~REMINDER
Dancing With The Elements

9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
357 Wilmont – Subud, Ottawa, Ontario.

A spiritual workshop for women co-facilitated by Halyma and Michelle Hrynyk, designed to help you fully awaken your Goddess of Dance by implementing the power of the five elements.

Cost: $90.00 -includes a vial of your personalized aromatherapy oil

Limited to 12 participants, please register early to avoid disappointment! 3 SPACES REMAIN

Open to all levels of dancer.

MORE DETAILS: http://www.tav-creations.com/events/event-details.cfm?id=110

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me: Tracey at 613-241-3397 or email tracey@tav-creations.com.

 

JULY 19, 2009
Summer Bellydance Workshop with Zena

When: Sunday, July 19, 2009
Where: Dance with Alana Studio, 858 Bank St. @ 5th Ave
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00 pm with an intermission
Cost: Pre-register by July 10: $35 (Cash/cheque) or At the door, $50 (cash only)
This includes the workshop, bottled water and light snacks, Choreography on DVD and music for the routine.

Please bring finger cymbals, bellydance coin belt, snug fitting exercise clothing, dance slippers, a notebook. (Optional) This workshop will include an extended warm-up, technique review for the dance moves and choreography practice following the break.

Contact: Zena for pre-registration and the address to send in payment
Email: zena555@rogers.com

 

 

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

 

JUNE 21st, 2009 ~TODAY~!
3rd Annual Can’t Stop the Serenity

Sunday June 21, 2009, 3:30 pm

Mayfair Theatre

1074 Bank Street, Ottawa, On, Canada

$10 tickets available at the door

Details are online: http://www.myspace.com/ottawabrowncoats
Buy your Tickets here:
http://spiceroyer.blogspot.com/

This year’s global artwork was designed by one of our local Browncoats, Don McMillan!
Get your art work signed by the artist at the Mayfair on June 21, 2009!!

To see the winning design head over to 
http://www.cantstoptheserenity.com/csts-global/artwinner/

Can’t Stop The Serenity is a Global movement of fans of Firefly, lovingly referred to as Browncoats, in support of Equality Now.

Please pass this information/website to everyone you know, because they might have a friend/relative who might want to attend. Your support either financially or through spreading the word is greatly appreciated. If you tell two people who tell two people who tell two people ….

 

 

JUNE 26-28, 2009
3rd Annual Summer Sale
Poterie du Lac la Blanche

 

Friday, June 26 until Sunday, June 28

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

 

Our annual summer sale is a great opportunity to start collecting or add to your collection of hand made pottery and ceramic art by Lisa-Marie Serafin. It happens in the most idyllic setting – a small poterie in the countryside on the edge of Lac la Blanche.

Poterie du Lac la Blanche is located at 110 chemin Giroux in Mayo, QC
The potter, Lisa-Marie Serafin specializes in stoneware pottery for everyday living.
She says, “I find that the most useful things in a household can also be beautiful works of art. My hand made pottery, such as a covered jar, a serving bowl, or a coffee mug, are meant for your pleasure and to be admired as well as be functional.” 
Lisa-Marie is greatly influenced by her surroundings. She often uses nature’s objects, such as leaves, grasses and seed pods to achieve a variety of surface textures. She is also inspired by ancient symbols and rituals, music, colour and even the materials and tools with which she works.

Please visit http://lablanchepoterie.com
We look forward to seeing you at our Summer Sale and would like to remind you that the Poterie is open year round by appointment by calling (819) 281 – 3307.
Cash and cheques gladly accepted.
Thanks for your support!

 

 

JUNE 27, 2009
SISTER BAZAAR SALE

We have some lovely new stock, perfect for summer wear, plus re-orders of a few past faves.

We will have 2 sale dates in the near future. Both are at the NEW (and separate) locations including Gatineau QC.

 

Saturday June 27th at 70 Third Ave, in the Glebe (just East of Bank St) from 11AM to 4PM
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Ottawa&state=ON&address=70+3rd+Avenue&zipcode=K1S&country=CA&latitude=45.403952&longitude=-75.686151&geocode=ADDRESS

and

Saturday July 11th at 38 rue Hormidas Dupuis from 11AM to 4PM
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Gatineau&state=QC&address=38+Rue+Hormidas+Dupuis

Please see our website for details on the locations, as well as some new photos. And of course, there are always those one of a kind special surprises….

http://www.sisterbazaar.com

Please TELL YOUR FRIENDS, co-workers, anyone you think may be interested. It’s important to note that these are “eco-friendly” hand crafted products, using natural fibres (and dyes when possible) no child labour etc. We strive to bring the best Indian quality to those of discerning taste.

We look forward to seeing you all in the next few weeks.
Madeleine and Andree

 

 

JUNE 28, 2009
Yoga Meets Dance

Trained by Beth Rigby, I’ll be offering a class of Yoga meets Dance on the 28th of June at the yoga center “Relais Yoga”. This beautiful studio is located in the Gatineau Park (397, Cité-des-Jeunes Blvd).
We will dance with the elements of nature : stillness of the earth, sensuality of water, wildness of fire, freedom of air and sacredness of spirit.
Lots of beauty and fun!
All my gratitude for posting this event on your fabulous web site!
Namaste,
Marie Grégoire
Relais Yoga
819 777 4937

 

 

JULY 6, 2009 

CALL IT KARMA

In Honor of His Holiness The Dalai Lama’s Birthday

Winner of Best Adventure Film, Whistler Film Festival 2004

CALL IT KARMA

With special guests, producer writer, Michael Parker and Producer, Shan Tam

Sales Bazaar and Refreshments

Monday, JULY 6, 6:00 pm
Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa
Tickets: $10

Organized by Ottawa Friends of Tibet www.oft.ca
To reserve tickets or for more info, please e-mail event@oft.ca 
Or contact Barb at 613 290-6944

Proceeds to support the Kalimpong Seniors Home Project

 

 

Ongoing until September, 2009
Bag Reflex

Most of you know (Creative Clothing by) Roxane as a prolific source of unique costume designs for your dance performances. Now come see her other works in the “Bag Reflex” Exhibit at Gallery 6 in Kemptville. The Gallery is opened 8:30-4pm Monday to Friday and 8:30-3 Saturdays year round except statutory holidays..

http://gallery6.org/default.aspx.

 

You can see the “Bag Reflex” collection on Roxane’s website: www.creativeclothingbyroxane.com.
Gallery 6
126 Prescott St., 
Kemptville, Ontario
K0J 1T0
613 258-0668

 

 

SUMMER 2009 CLASSES

 

VENUS in Montreal

Intermediate ~ Intermediare
JUN 25 – AUG 13 8 wks $110
Thursday/Jeudi
19 h 30 à 21h ~ 7:30-9:00pm

** Learn technique, finger cymbals, **
**** veils, choreographies, modern Egyptian ****
*** and folkloric styles! **

Studio Bizz
551 ave du Mt-Royal E.
3e étage ~ 3rd floor
Reg/Inscrip: 514-526-2455

Host of Bellydance Workout TV series!

438-888-9056
www.venusbellydance.com 
venus@venusbellydance.com

 

 

Bellydance with Anna & Safiya

Summer Bellydance with Anna & Safiya – Starts Wednesday June 17th, 2009
Cardio-Bellydance (Wednesdays 8:00 – 9:30 pm)
Cardio-Bellydance all summer long! Designed for many levels of dance, we will teach short combinations of bellydance and aerobics that will be sure to make you sweat…

Intermediate-Advanced Improv (Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:00 pm)
Learn and improve upon your improvisational skills, using props such as veil and zills. Participate in a group-run choreography.

2 Daly Avenue downtown Ottawa (Daly at Nicholas)
Drop-ins $13/class
Beginning of the month special $45/month
Contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com

 

 

Dancing with Jalilah this Summer!

Jalilah’s Intermediate Level Classes in Ottawa:

Monday Evenings 7:30- 8:45 July 6 to August 10 
Tuesday Mornings 10:00-12:15 July 7 to August 11 
At: The Studio School of Dance 74 Jamie Avenue, Nepean/Ottawa(near Costco)
The price for 6 week session is $70 if registered before June 26 or $75 thereafter 
To Register for these classes contact Jalilah: jalilah@rogers.com (613)2288215

Jalilah’s Classes in Hull: Summer Session Starting July 2
Beginner Baladi/Belly Dance Thursdays 5:30-6:30 $80 for 7 Weeks

Intermediate Baladi/Belly Dance Thursdays 6:30-7:30 $80 for 7 Weeks

Advanced Baladi/Belly Dance Thursdays 7:30-9:00 $90 for 7 weeks

At Studio Oasis is: 200 St. Joseph, Hull

To register contact Oasis (819) 7765033 The new session starts in July 2nd

jalilah@rogers.com (613)2288215
www.piranha.de/jalilah
www.gildedserpent.com/aboutuspages/jalilahzamora.htm

 

 

Tribal Fusion classes with Leslie:

Tribal Basics
Tuesdays 8-9pm
1196 Bank St at Makin’ Moves studio
Drop-in every Tuesday in July: $15
to register: leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca
*this class emphasizes practice of tribal basics and some combinations.

Mini-Workshop Series

Fridays 7-9pm
1196 Bank St at Makin’ Moves studio
$100 for all four classes
$30 for individual workshops.
All workshops limited to 10 participants
to register: leslie AT shaktifusion DOT ca

Friday June 26
Creating Your Own Choreography
This workshop is part lecture and part demonstration. Leslie will break down concepts, ideas and her creative process in how to develop your own tribal fusion choreography, either as a soloist or for a group. Please bring a notebook and pen and a piece of music you would like to work with.

Friday July 3
Drills for Locks and Isolations
In this workshop you will learn techniques to drill locks and isolations combinations.

Friday July 11
Tribal Fundamentals for Improvisation
This workshop drill ATS and Tribal fusion essentials for dancing improv in a group.

Friday July 26
Shakti fusion Signature Combinations
In this workshop you will learn some of Leslie’s original combinations in tribal fusion bellydance, which she often integrates into Shakti fusion troupe and student choreographies as well as her own solos.

Upcoming Events in Halyma’s world!

Life is getting busy!  And that’s fabulous!

Sometimes I like to sit and make lists of all of the events, workshops, classes, and shows I have in my calendar for the next while, just to get my head wrapped around it all and sort of my timing.I’ll be performing in a few charity shows, as well as  baking cupcakes! I’ll be teaching along with a colleague of amazing status how to out together fabulous belly dance costumes! And I’ll be promoting my eco friendly products, in the hopes of spreading some awareness and joy!

I hope that if you are in Ottawa during the next few weeks that you’ll be able to come out to paricipate in some of these fun activities! Be sure to say HI!

March 21/22, 2009: TAV Creations/Eco-TAV at the Ottawa Go Green Expo

New products along with the growingly popular Eco-TAV Napkins and Pouches!

pouch-napkin promo shot

March 29, 2009 Featuring two charity events!  

s52492299268_9978The first will be in the afternoon and I’ll be participating as a baker at the first annual Ottawa CupCake Camp. They are hoping that over 2000 cupcakes will be there for the tasting!

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In the evening, I’ll be part of a group of creative souls raising money for another at the Mercury Lounge in  Ottawa….Halyma performs at:pARTicipate! A Benefit for Hollis Hawthorne.  


Saturday, April 4, 2009: Randala and Halyma’s Costuming Extravaganza or How to Costume the Belly Dance Goddess in You!  Check out our Promo video!

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April 18, 2009 – Another double header!  

Not only am I, TAV Creations /Eco-TAV, in the Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair during the day, but that evening I will have students performing as part of an eclectic  charity  Belly dance” show at the Glebe Community centre! It promises to be a great show with a wide variety of performances demonstrating the evolution of belly dance!

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Back from the Wild Blue Yonder…

 

Gorgeous place to be!
Gorgeous place to be!

… Cabin that is!  

 

The workshop this past weekend was so nice from my perspective.  I received a lot of positive feedback too – so that’s always good as well!  I like the down to earth nature of the ladies out that way – Trenton/Belleville/Madoc – they are there to have fun and and tolerate me being me without any fuss!

About 5 minutes in, I had to dig into my bag to find my ever handy facecloth – I tend to release a lot of moisture through my skin on hot days – profusely!  I drip.  So, rather than try to be discrete and lady like, I keep a nice absorbent facecloth handy in my dance bag all the time now.  Along with toothpaste, a portable toothbrush and some deodorant, I feel like I can maintain some sense of personal hygiene in most situations!

After we began to warm up and I got a feel for the different skill sets within the group, I tired to make sure I challenged the more experienced dancer while not totally overwhelming the beginners.  I think I found a middle ground that still gave everyone a sense of accomplishment at least a few times through the 3 hours.  We danced and I taught them part of a routine that I had created this spring, so while it had some challenging bits for the beginners, everyone at least got a sense of putting moves together.

There are a lot of drums at The Wild Blue Yonder Cabin and so we were able to take some time to play with them and some basic rhythms.  I had brought some music by Solace, the Rhythm of the Dance cd and we were able to use it to follow some basic baladi and chiftetelli rhythms – my two faves!

A reporter from the local newspaper came out to take some pics and interview the ladies – I hope to get a copy of at least a picture sometime soon!

Thanks to everyone who came out and the Debbie, our hostess – it was a great day!

Dancing With the Elements

This past weekend, I was the organizer and co-facilitator with Michelle Hrynyk in presenting our annual spiritual belly dance workshop, Dancing with the Elements. After some health issues with my husband, 

I was able to head off and gratefully work with some amazing ladies!   

We use the Subud Facilities on Wilmont here in Ottawa, a fantastic split level house that is rentable for a variety of workshops, classes and other endeavors.

A welcoming place
A welcoming place
Subud Ottawa

 

 

We had a lovely number of participants, almost all new comers, with a couple of returning dancers.  A variety of levels of skills were represented, and that’s perfect as this is not a workshop about technique. It is a journey into your own personal space as a dancer, woman, and participant in a community of dancers and women.  [ Nothing against the boys at all – we just spent the time focused on the women for the day!]

 

Michelle mixes up great aromatherapy oils for each participant and the headiness of the room at the end of the day is amazing – energy, power, interconnectedness and the generosity of each woman as she has given to each of her colleagues throughout the day hangs in the air.  

 

Mixing the perfect blend
Mixing the perfect blend

 

 

As Michelle and I alternate in roles throughout the day,  we are able to play off each other and every year there are new lessons learned.  While I teach the basics in the morning, getting everyone warmed up and prepared to put their moves to use, she is finishing the oils so that they are as fresh as possible.  While she comes into the role of leader, guiding everyone through the movement meditations, I am lucky enough to be able to participate myself.  I just have to pay enough attention to work the music, and then I can float off and dance through the Air, Fire, Water and Earth myself, benefiting from the magical energy she exudes as she guides us.

 

Lunch is simply phenomenal – everyone brings something to share and there are some powerfully good cooks out there!  Thanks again to everyone!

 

The afternoon brings out the veils and the oils – I can just let you visualize that yourself! Until it is experienced, the practical description simply does the healing ritual no justice at all!

We end with food again to bring us back to earth, and a collaborative effort to clean up – again thanks to all!  And a bit of chatting /sharing etc. to let people express anything they feel they want to, and to give us some feedback for next year!

I’ll be posting the song list  in the discussion area of my Facebook group – Halyma’s Belly Dance

Now on to the next event on the calendar!