Yes, thanks, I have a wonderful holiday! And now it’s time tog et back to work with both my sewing and dancing!
Have you signed up yet for your class of choice? If not, please head over to my Schedule page and find one that works for you! I’m mainly offering belly dance through the City of Ottawa and Bellywood is being offered privately through me!
And register – details are with each class!!
Pushy, eh?
Well, I know I want to get creating some new fun stuff and I need lovely dancers to play with, so I hope to see you in a couple of weeks!
Tag Archives: Belly Dancing For Fun!
Back to work – well for some of us!
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?
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 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 …
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!
Summer Sabbatical just around the corner…
Last Friday, I was pleased to have been a part of a great charity evening, Summer Sizzle Ignite the Night 2014.
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 🙂 >
Busy summer ahead- as usual but a little different!
This weekend, I danced at Community Cup with Bollywood For Fun.
Go see pics here:
Last weekend, I danced at Emilie’s Run with the amazing Belly Dancing For Fun Rogue Dancers:
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:
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!
May is gonna be so busy!
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!
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:2010-04-04- UPDATES
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – BLOG EDITION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Glebe Fire affects Dance with Alana Studio
Dear Ottawa dancers,
Classes are canceled all this week.
This past weekend there was a fire behind the dance studio and unfortunately the dance floor was damaged by water.We are unable to hold classes this week as it will take time for the floor to be re-done.
I will keep you updated on the situation.
Shadia’s EXCITING “Advanced Drum Solo Choreography” class will start soon. We will keep you updated.
Looking forward to dancing with you,Alana : )
613-233-3456
Angelo Luzio bellydance shoes
in nude, black, gold and silver available for fall delivery.
Place your reservation now so that you will be one of the ones with his new and improved shoes on your feet when the fall session starts.
Contact Marcelle at Boutiqueisis@aol.com.
Chaussures danse orientale par Angelo Luzio
en rose (nu), noir, argent et or ?sont disponible pour livraison à l’automne!
Placez votre réservation dès maintenant pour recevoir vos chaussures ?améliorée lors de la session d’automne commence.
Contactez Marcelle au Boutiqueisis@aol.com
2010 EVENTS
APRIL 10…SPRING FLING/HAFLA FUNDRAISER
ALL BELLY DANCE ENTHUSIASTS WELCOME!!
REMEMBER YOUR HIP BELTS!
BOLLYWOOD FANS AND DANCERS ARE WELCOME TOO!!
Food will be served from 8:30 pm till close!
Everyone is invited to dance: soloists, groups, troupes, bunches….out-of-towners are welcome too!
Tickets available by calling/emailing Catharine, dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com
or by sending $25 per ticket via PayPal to tracey@tav-creations.com
Spread the word – forward the flyer to your friends!
APRIL 18,2010
GENUINE ROMA DANCE WORKSHOP WITH LYNETTE HARPER (from British Columbia)
(Genuine Turkish/Gypsy style)
Lynette is a master level instructor and has spent many years studying, dancing and teaching this beautiful dance form!
12 to 2 pm, Sunday, at Oasis Studio, Hull
$35 in advance
Spaces available at Oasis Studio, 819-776-5033 and from Catharine – dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com
Workshop is already filling up quickly, so please contact us soon.
Open to all levels…but some dance experience required!
18 avril 2010 – LAVAL
Catherine De Sève atelier Tribal-Burlesque
Contenu de l’atelier: Technique et mini-chorégraphie
Dimanche 18 avril 2010 9h00 à 12h00
Lieu: École Anichka: 65 St-Judes, Laval
Tarif: 75$
Pour inscription, appuyez ici: http://www.boutique.anichka.ca/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=291
Vous devez mettre l’article dans votre panier, visualiser votre panier (en haut à gauche), puis suivre les indications Pour vous inscrire vous devez le faire via le site, car ce système comptabilise les inscriptions.
Vous pourrez choisir votre mode de paiement: Paypal, Chèque, Accès D ou dépôt bancaire Si vous désirez payer par chèque, votre chèque doit être post-daté pour maximum le 1er avril 2010. Aucun chèque ne sera accepté après le 1er avril, mais les autres modes de paiement seront toujours en vigueur.
Merci, Anichka
www.boutique.anichka.ca
JUNE 13 , 2010
Saidi : Cane & Choreography Workshop with Chantal Dos Santos in Toronto
When: Sunday June 13th, 2010 from 11:00am-3:30pm
Where: Martha Hicks School of Ballet – 2384 Yonge St. 2nd floor, Studio B
(West side of Yonge, North of Eglinton)
Pricing: $55 on or before June 1st / $65 after June 1st
To register contact Caliana: 416-821-4381 or calianadances@gmail.com
JUNE 19, 2010
Alhambra Dance & Friends presents Red Hot Summer Hafla in Toronto
When: Saturday June 19th from 2:00-4:00pm
Where: Martha Hicks School of Ballet, 2345 Yonge St. 1st floor, back of Office Building
(East side of Yonge, North of Eglinton)
Price: $10 in advance, $15 at the door (*funds are being raised for troupe costumes*)
For advanced tickets contact Caliana:
416-821-4381 or calianadances@gmail.com
Description:
Summer will be here before we know it! Join Alhambra Dance & Friends in our “Red Hot Summer Hafla” (RHSH).
This event will be more informal, where performances & demonstrations will be interspersed with mingling, eating & free dancing time!
Snacks & refreshments will be provided -byob
Performances by:
Caliana, Jaene, Siham Sumaiya, Haifa, Alexandra, some students, live musicians and more (TBA)
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
April 9-10, 2010
The Goddess Revealed
ANJALI and Company featuring Basia Gowing
The Goddess Revealed
Mixed Media: Indian Classical Dance, Video, Images Music Text
April 9-10
7.30 pm
Arts Court Theatre, Ottawa
$25, $22 info tickets 613 564 7240
Classical Indian Temple and Court Dances
Mixed Media Dance-Theatre – Performed in front of Video and Images from Hindu Temples, sculptures and miniature paintings throughout India
Journey back in time to savour the classical arts of Ancient India through their temple dances and sacred spaces. The unfolding of tradition, history and imagination is assisted by stunning imagery and poignant narration.
première: Dance meets Yoga with BASIA GOING of Adishesh Yoga
APRIL 10,2010
Ottawa Turkish Music Ensemble Concert
Saturday, April 10, 2010 8:00pm
at Alumni Theatre, University of Ottawa,
85 University Private
Jock-Turcot building
Tickets $15.00 Adults, $10 students,
Reception to follow
17 APRIL, 2010
CHOREOGRAPHY : BOLLYWOOD/GYPSY WORKSHOP! by Amrita Choudhury
STUDIO METRONOME, MONTREAL, QUEBEC. (1-5PM)
Reservations : 514-768-9711
a_choud@hotmail.com
www.ananda-amrita.com
$90
Gypsy/folklore workshop video:
http://www.ananda-amrita.com/gypsy-folk-bollywood-workshop.htm
Bollywood workshop video:
http://www.ananda-amrita.com/bollywood-bhangra.htm
SPRING CLASSES
TRACEY/HALYMA – Byward Market Area and Old Ottawa South
OLD OTTAWA SOUTH area ( Near the May Fair theatre)
260 Sunnyside – call 613 247-4946 to register in person or go online to http://www.oldottawasouth.ca
Tuesdays – start April 6
Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. – ($63/ 8weeks)
Level 2 – 7:30pm.-8:30pm. – ($63/8 weeks)
(No Class on May 18th ) – These classes take place in the Hopewell School( Bank and Sunnyside/Hopewell), north gym, but you register at the community centre – online is easiest.
BYWARD MARKET AREA
172 Guigues – call 613 244-4470 to register or online through the City of Ottawa and follow the “how to register” instructions on the sidebar.
Mondays- start April 26:
Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( $45/6 weeks) course code:434367
Level 2 -7:30pm.-8:30pm. ( $45/6 weeks) course code:434406
Thursdays – start April 29:
Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( $ 45/ 6 weeks) course code:434373
Level 2+ – 7:30pm.-8:30pm.( $45/6 weeks) course code:434422
* Level 2+, also called “creative Intermediate”, will focus on more personal development as a dancer/performer
General info about classes: www.bellydancingforfun.com
Zamira’s Classes
**New SPRING 2010 class schedule**
*Belly Dance for Adults and Teens all levels*
A Beginner-Intermediate Belly Dance class with an emphasis on flexibility, muscle isolation and increasing muscle strength and grace. To run this class a minimum of 6 students is required.
Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM
Mar 24 – May 26, 2010: 10 one hour classes $110
Drop-in fee $12 cash per class – no registration necessary. Try a class any time.
Classes take place at Makin’ Moves Dance Studio:
1196 Bank Street at Ossington Avenue Old Ottawa South
For registration and information contact Zamira:
zamira@theveiledeye.com
613-797-4068
Jalilah’s Spring 2010 Sessions:
RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
Belly Dance for Fitness a fast paced cardio class using only Middle Eastern dance movements! Perfect for both beginners to learn the basic Middle Eastern Movement repertoire and for intermediate dancers to improve stamina and technique! Mondays 10:30-11:30 a.m. at RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive or Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Rideau tennis Club 1 Donald Street April 12-June 23 2010-03-10 Price: Free for Life Fit Members $89 for RA members $114 for non-members
To register contact the RA Centre Tel (613) 7335100 www.racentre.com
Greta Leemings Studio of Dance 1460 Merivale Road, Ottawa
Intermediate a fun mixture of technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, improvisation and more! Tuesdays 11-12:15 March 30 to June 15 2010 $156
To register contact Jalilah (613)2288215 jalilah@rogers.com
Denise Enan’s Studio Oasis 200 St. Joseph, Hull
Beginner 5:30-6:30 p.m. Learn the basic Middle Eastern Movement repertoire and get a fun and healthy workout ! $85 for 8 weeks
Intermediate 6:30-7:30 a fun mixture of technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, improvisation and more! $85 for 8 weeks
Advanced 7:30-9:00 in addition to technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, and improvisation also musicality, learning how to create your own choreography and improvise all by yourself! Good for dancers who have been dancing a while and would like a challenge! $100 for 8 weeks
The new session started March 3 however you can join any time and missed classes will be pro-rated!
To register contact Oasis Studio (819) 7765033 (819)9622645 www.baladi.ca
Metro Y on Argyle with Christine
Starting April 3 to June 27 , 2010
• Tuesdays 7:15 – 8:15pm
• Thursdays 8:30 – 9:30pm
and again . . .
June 28 to August 29, 2010
• Tuesdays 7:15 – 8:15pm
• Thursdays 8:30 – 9:30pm
Join us for a girls night out of dancing, laughing and a did I mention, a great work out.
Belts and veils are provided for those new and curious to try a taste of Baladi.
Don’t be shy 😉
Classes with Zeevah
Cabaret Style Belly Dancing for Beginners/ Belly Dance Basics
Beginners will learn enough basic steps and veil movement for a complete choreography. The style taught is American Cabaret belly dance which allows for freedom in the interpretation of movement. Perfect for beginners. Wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or flat dance shoes.
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. Login ID and PIN numbers are required for use of our online registration system. If you do not have an account but wish to create one please send your request for a login ID and pin number along with the student’s full name, home phone, work phone, home mailing address, and return email address to Continuing.Ed@ottawacatholicschools.ca.
Spring classes with Loulouh
Sandy Hill Community Centre (613) 564-1062
Wednesdays
Level 1 – Mar 24 to May 26
$68 for 10 weeks
6 to 7 pm
Program Code 437079
Thursdays
Level 2 – Mar 25 to May 27
$68 for 10 weeks
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Program Code 437081
Level 2/3 – Mar 25 to May 27
$75 for 10 weeks
6:30 to 7:45 pm
Program Code 437084
Level 3/4 – Mar 25 to May 27
$75 for 10 weeks
7:45 to 9 pm
Program Code 437088
Contact Loulouh at:
http://www.fusesite.com/gratitude
loulouh@rogers.com
Bellydancing with Zena
Spring Schedule
Kanata: Classical Dance Academy, 100 Castlefrank Rd., (613) 836-5725
Monday nights at 8:15-9:15 pm for Beginners starting Apr. 12, 2010. 10wks/$105
Thursday afternoons at 1:00-2:15 pm for Intermediate/Advanced starting Apr. 15, 2010. 10 wks/$105 taxes included.
Stittsville: Astral Fitness, 44 Iber Rd. (613) 831-2348
Thursday evenings at 6:30-7:30 pm for Beginners. Available to current gym clients with a full one year membership.
NEW! – CardioBellydance with Anna & Safiya!
Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm, starting April 21st, 2010
Capital City Dance, Ottawa
1309 Carling Avenue, Westgate Mall (lower level)
A fun and fast-paced hour of bellydance sequences danced to up-beat music!
All levels of Bellydancers will benefit from this class. There will be some explanation of moves, and various level options will be given, but the focus will be on cardio workout.
Come get in shape for summer…sweat and love it!
For pricing and location, please see www.annabellydance.ca/classes
Belly Dancing with Sha’ Vega
If you have yet to register, do so as soon as possible to avoid disappointment (full or cancelled classes). These are the last classes Sha’ Vega will be teaching in Ottawa for a while, so if you have ever wanted to study with her, now is the time to do it.
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TUESDAYS at McNabb Rec Centre in Centretown
Level 1 / 2 – $91 – 9 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Apr. 6 – June 22
6:00 – 7:15 pm
Course code: 423318
Level 3 / 4 – $91 – 9 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Apr. 6 – June 22
7:15 – 8:30 pm
Bar Code: 423330
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THURSDAYS at McNabb Rec Centre in Centretown
Level 1 / 2 – $91 – 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Apr. 8 – June 24
6:00 – 7:15 pm
Bar Code: 423323
Level 3 / 4 – $91 – CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT
Apr. 8 – June 24
7:15 – 8:30 pm
Bar Code: 423334
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MONDAYS at South Fallingbrook in Orleans:
REGISTER NOW!
Mom & Daughter belly dance – child (6-14 yrs) – $36
Course code: 435123
Mom & Daughter belly dance – adult (15+ yrs) – $38.75
Course code: 435120
April 12 – June 14 (no class on May 3 and 24)
5:15 – 6:15pm
Level 1/2 – $44.50
April 12 – June 14 (no class on May 3 and 24)
Course code: 435487
Level 2/3 – $44.50
April 12 – June 14 (no class on May 3 and 24)
Course code: 435488
Lisa-Marie Serafin
Ceramic Artist/Middle Eastern Dance Artist
Poterie du Lac la Blanche
http://lablanchepoterie.com/
Dancers’ News-2010-03-28
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATES
2010 EVENTS
MARCH 31, 2010
Chris Gasci Workshop
An instructional & fun-filled evening of Middle Eastern drumming with Chris from California, multi-instrumentalist & drummer extraordinaire, well-known to Ottawa dancers & drummers from past workshops. Chris will entertain, inform & challenge all levels of players to take a leap forward in drumming & technique. Bring your own doumbek & a stool or cushion to sit on. A few loaner drums available on request when registering.When: Wednesday, March 31st, 7 – 9 pm
Where: 301 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, 3rd Floor
Cost: $45 early-bird registration by March 23; $55 later or at the door
Cash or cheques only, payable to Rosemary Corfield, 42 Putman Ave., Ottawa, ON K1M 1Z3
Additional info: zahra_haddad@hotmail.com or call 613-298-0788
APRIL 10…SPRING FLING/HAFLA FUNDRAISER
ALL BELLY DANCE ENTHUSIASTS WELCOME!!
BOLLYWOOD FANS AND DANCERS ARE WELCOME TOO!!
Food will be served from 8:30 pm till close!
Everyone is invited to dance: soloists, groups, troupes, bunches….out-of-towners are welcome too!
Tickets available by calling/emailing Catharine, dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com
or through PayPal by contacting Tracey – tracey@tav-creations.com
Spread the word – forward the flyer to your friends!
APRIL 18,2010
GENUINE ROMA DANCE WORKSHOP WITH LYNETTE HARPER (from British Columbia)
(Genuine Turkish/Gypsy style)
Lynette is a master level instructor and has spent many years studying, dancing and teaching this beautiful dance form!
12 to 2 pm, Sunday, at Oasis Studio, Hull
$35 in advance
Spaces available at Oasis Studio, 819-776-5033 and from Catharine – dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com
Workshop is already filling up quickly, so please contact us soon.
Open to all levels…but some dance experience required!
18 avril 2010 – LAVAL
Catherine De Sève atelier Tribal-Burlesque
Contenu de l’atelier: Technique et mini-chorégraphie
Dimanche 18 avril 2010 9h00 à 12h00
Lieu: École Anichka: 65 St-Judes, Laval
Tarif: 75$
Pour inscription, appuyez ici: http://www.boutique.anichka.ca/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=291
Vous devez mettre l’article dans votre panier, visualiser votre panier (en haut à gauche), puis suivre les indications Pour vous inscrire vous devez le faire via le site, car ce système comptabilise les inscriptions.
Vous pourrez choisir votre mode de paiement: Paypal, Chèque, Accès D ou dépôt bancaire Si vous désirez payer par chèque, votre chèque doit être post-daté pour maximum le 1er avril 2010. Aucun chèque ne sera accepté après le 1er avril, mais les autres modes de paiement seront toujours en vigueur.
Merci, Anichka
www.boutique.anichka.ca
April 25th, 2010
Fun and Funky Moves Workshop with Bahiya/Brenda
Time: 1:00 to 4:00
Cost: $35.00
Where: Manotick Legion
Things to bring: Snacks, yoga mat and of course your favorite shimmy belt.
Contact me at: brendastocker@rogers.com
We will be learning fun & funky moves to some great drum rhythms. We will practice some veil moves and also, how to connect to your audience when performing.
For class schedules you can check out my blog at:
ignite-your-inner-goddess.com or brendastocker.com
MAY 8, 2010
West End Bazaar
This is a bazaar fundraiser for the women’s shelter known as Qimaavik, in Iqaluit, Nunavut. These ladies need help for supplies, utilities and security at the only shelter in the entire Territory.
25 vendors will be offering their wares, from Belly dance and Tribal costumes and accessories to food and Artists. Here is the list:
Creative Clothing by Roxane: costumes
TAV Creations and Eco-Tav: costumes
Shibori Borealis: hand painted silk veils
Zamira: costumes and weighted veils
Zena: accessories for dance
Hollywood Music Centre: CDs and DVDs
Patricia Zaid and Bahiya: costumes and dance accessories
Boutique Baladi Ruby: coin belts, accessories, costumes
Nassim Naturals: natural make-up
Rain Kazymerchyk: from Gallery6: silver jewellery
Wendy Stevenson: from Gallery6: photographer
Carol Pillar: from Gallery6: watercolour artist
Tara Heft: glass jewellery
Margaret Toner: gemstone beaded jewellery
Tarot by Lisa-Marie
Curves Gym
Carolyn Penney: jewellery
Margaret Cape: jewellery
Divine Image: dance teacher
Janet Brown: A More Beautiful You esthetician
Joan Jesion: BeautiControl beauty products
Aloette products ptresented by RoseMarie Keogh
Sylvie the Incredible Pastry chef
Belly Dance Supplies
Venue:
OUR LADY of PEACE Catholic School
3877 Richmond Road
Ottawa (Bell’s Corners), ON, K2H 5C1
Canada
contact Roxane at : roxkirk at sympatico dot ca
Online POSTER
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NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
April 9-10, 2010
The Goddess Revealed
ANJALI and Company featuring Basia Gowing
The Goddess Revealed
Mixed Media: Indian Classical Dance, Video, Images Music Text
April 9-10
7.30 pm
Arts Court Theatre, Ottawa
$25, $22 info tickets 613 564 7240
Classical Indian Temple and Court Dances
Mixed Media Dance-Theatre – Performed in front of Video and Images from Hindu Temples, sculptures and miniature paintings throughout India
Journey back in time to savour the classical arts of Ancient India through their temple dances and sacred spaces. The unfolding of tradition, history and imagination is assisted by stunning imagery and poignant narration.
première: Dance meets Yoga with BASIA GOING of Adishesh Yoga
APRIL 10,2010
Ottawa Turkish Music Ensemble Concert
Saturday, April 10, 2010 8:00pm
at Alumni Theatre, University of Ottawa,
85 University Private
Jock-Turcot building
Tickets $15.00 Adults, $10 students,
Reception to follow
SPRING CLASSES
TRACEY/HALYMA – Byward Market Area and Old Ottawa South
OLD OTTAWA SOUTH area ( Near the May Fair theatre)
260 Sunnyside – call 613 247-4946 to register in person or go online to http://www.oldottawasouth.ca
Tuesdays – start April 6
Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. – ($63/ 8weeks)
Level 2 – 7:30pm.-8:30pm. – ($63/8 weeks)
(No Class on May 18th ) – These classes take place in the Hopewell School( Bank and Sunnyside/Hopewell), north gym, but you register at the community centre – online is easiest.
BYWARD MARKET AREA
172 Guigues – call 613 244-4470 to register or online through the City of Ottawa and follow the “how to register” instructions on the sidebar.
Mondays- start April 26:
Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( $45/6 weeks) course code:434367
Level 2 -7:30pm.-8:30pm. ( $45/6 weeks) course code:434406
Thursdays – start April 29:
Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( $ 45/ 6 weeks) course code:434373
Level 2+ – 7:30pm.-8:30pm.( $45/6 weeks) course code:434422
* Level 2+, also called “creative Intermediate”, will focus on more personal development as a dancer/performer
General info about classes: www.bellydancingforfun.com
Zamira’s Classes
**New SPRING 2010 class schedule**
*Belly Dance for Adults and Teens all levels*
A Beginner-Intermediate Belly Dance class with an emphasis on flexibility, muscle isolation and increasing muscle strength and grace. To run this class a minimum of 6 students is required.
Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM
Mar 24 – May 26, 2010: 10 one hour classes $110
Drop-in fee $12 cash per class – no registration necessary. Try a class any time.
Classes take place at Makin’ Moves Dance Studio:
1196 Bank Street at Ossington Avenue Old Ottawa South
For registration and information contact Zamira:
zamira@theveiledeye.com
613-797-4068
Jalilah’s Spring 2010 Sessions:
RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
Belly Dance for Fitness a fast paced cardio class using only Middle Eastern dance movements! Perfect for both beginners to learn the basic Middle Eastern Movement repertoire and for intermediate dancers to improve stamina and technique! Mondays 10:30-11:30 a.m. at RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive or Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Rideau tennis Club 1 Donald Street April 12-June 23 2010-03-10 Price: Free for Life Fit Members $89 for RA members $114 for non-members
To register contact the RA Centre Tel (613) 7335100 www.racentre.com
Greta Leemings Studio of Dance 1460 Merivale Road, Ottawa
Intermediate a fun mixture of technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, improvisation and more! Tuesdays 11-12:15 March 30 to June 15 2010 $156
To register contact Jalilah (613)2288215 jalilah@rogers.com
Denise Enan’s Studio Oasis 200 St. Joseph, Hull
Beginner 5:30-6:30 p.m. Learn the basic Middle Eastern Movement repertoire and get a fun and healthy workout ! $85 for 8 weeks
Intermediate 6:30-7:30 a fun mixture of technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, improvisation and more! $85 for 8 weeks
Advanced 7:30-9:00 in addition to technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, and improvisation also musicality, learning how to create your own choreography and improvise all by yourself! Good for dancers who have been dancing a while and would like a challenge! $100 for 8 weeks
The new session started March 3 however you can join any time and missed classes will be pro-rated!
To register contact Oasis Studio (819) 7765033 (819)9622645 www.baladi.ca
Advanced Belly Dance Choreography with Shadia
Come and learn a challenging drum solo that will be performed in June.
Date: Starts this Tuesday, March 30th from 8:30-9:30pm
Location: 858B Bank Street at 5th Ave. Below Booster Juice.
Cost: $90 for 7 weeks or $77 for full-time students
Please register at http://dancewithalana.com/register.php
Classes with Zeevah
Cabaret Style Belly Dancing for Beginners/ Belly Dance Basics
Beginners will learn enough basic steps and veil movement for a complete choreography. The style taught is American Cabaret belly dance which allows for freedom in the interpretation of movement. Perfect for beginners. Wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or flat dance shoes.
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
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sign up for a course. Login ID and PIN numbers are required for use of our online registration system. If you do not have an account but wish to create one please send your request for a login ID and pin number along with the student’s full name, home phone, work phone, home mailing address, and return email address to Continuing.Ed@ottawacatholicschools.ca.
Spring classes with Loulouh
Sandy Hill Community Centre (613) 564-1062
Wednesdays
Level 1 – Mar 24 to May 26
$68 for 10 weeks
6 to 7 pm
Program Code 437079
Thursdays
Level 2 – Mar 25 to May 27
$68 for 10 weeks
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Program Code 437081
Level 2/3 – Mar 25 to May 27
$75 for 10 weeks
6:30 to 7:45 pm
Program Code 437084
Level 3/4 – Mar 25 to May 27
$75 for 10 weeks
7:45 to 9 pm
Program Code 437088
Contact Loulouh at:
www.fusesite.com/gratitude
loulouh@rogers.com
Bellydancing with Zena
Spring Schedule
Kanata: Classical Dance Academy, 100 Castlefrank Rd., (613) 836-5725
Monday nights at 8:15-9:15 pm for Beginners starting Apr. 12, 2010. 10wks/$105
Thursday afternoons at 1:00-2:15 pm for Intermediate/Advanced starting Apr. 15, 2010. 10 wks/$105 taxes included.
Stittsville: Astral Fitness, 44 Iber Rd. (613) 831-2348
Thursday evenings at 6:30-7:30 pm for Beginners. Available to current gym clients with a full one year membership.
Belly Dancing with Sha’ Vega
Spring Session
If you have yet to register, do so as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. These are the last classes Sha’ Vega will be teaching in Ottawa for a while, so if you have ever wanted to study with her, now is the time to do it.
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MONDAYS at South Fallingbrook in Orleans:
Mom & Daughter belly dance – child (6-14 yrs) – $36
Course code: 435123
Mom & Daughter belly dance – adult (15+ yrs) – $38.75
Course code: 435120
April 12 – June 14 (no class on May 3 and 24)
5:15 – 6:15pm
Level 1/2 – $44.50
April 12 – June 14 (no class on May 3 and 24)
Course code: 435487
Level 2/3 – $44.50
April 12 – June 14 (no class on May 3 and 24)
Course code: 435488
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TUESDAYS at McNabb Rec Centre in Centretown
Level 1 / 2 – $91
Apr. 6 – June 22
6:00 – 7:15 pm
Course code: 423318
Level 3 / 4 – $91
Apr. 6 – June 22
7:15 – 8:30 pm
Bar Code: 423330
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THURSDAYS at McNabb Rec Centre in Centretown
Level 1 / 2 – $91
Apr. 8 – June 24
6:00 – 7:15 pm
Bar Code: 423323
Level 3 / 4 – $91
Apr. 8 – June 24
7:15 – 8:30 pm
Bar Code: 423334
Lisa-Marie Serafin
Ceramic Artist/Middle Eastern Dance Artist
Poterie du Lac la Blanche
http://lablanchepoterie.com/
Halyma and finale – The end of another season of dance!
Halyma and finale – The end of another season of dance!
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Another new costume, another Ottawa Centre Class Party under the hip belt!
I LOVE my parties. I enjoy the process of planning them, nagging people, cajoling them and then seeing what they come up with for their final presentations to share with those who are able to come watch!
As the roster changes and develops over the weeks coming up to the event, there is some stress of course, but it always gives me the chance to bring together the diverse styles and inspired moments into one lovely evening! One lovely, not too late, weeknight event during a very busy time of year!
The teachers who bring their students out to perform – there will be a list at the end of the post with some contact info – work hard to guide their groups to a point of feeling they can dance their routine in public. In front of almost 300 strangers.
The dancers, students, pros and rogue dancers, spend weeks preparing, practicing, being stressed, or confident, they all still put a lot of work into getting ready for 2-4 minutes { in most cases] on stage. And if they study with more than one teacher, or are both teachers and students themselves, they may be rushing down to the dressing room to do at least one quick change before their next routine gets called to the stage.
The volunteers help in more ways than imaginable. Often people will as me how I am doing as I trot from one part of the backstage to the next, checking on folk, etc. And most of the time, unless there is a crisis to be dealt with, I try to enjoy the music, conversation and have a fun time myself. I can only do this because I have some very cool people to hep me out.
Linda has been helping me for years and I can leave pretty much anything in her hands – once I tell her what this year’s variation on the system is – I am always trying to make things better, honest! And then I hand her my camera and she shoots some fun and funky video clips so that I can share stuff asap!
Melissa kindly offered this time around, and was a huge help at the ticket desk as well as making sure Shade had help changing when we had a quiet change to the roster.
Catharine has been helping out as Stage Manager for years, and knows what is involved in running these kinds of events! She keeps those dancers all lined up and ready to go, and takes over as the voice from beyond when I head down to get myself ready!
I know I can leave things in the hands of these trusted friends and that’s why I can be so relaxed – it is a party after all!
And there are the other folk who I don’t interfere with at all, they come out and do their thing, without any concern or guidance from me at all, I just keep outta their way as they already know what they are doing!
Michele R comes out to every show for the past 7 years?( I will have to check on that) and she brings whatever fabrics, decor pieces, etc. that catch her fancy and sets up a beautiful ambiance for us, before the dancers even arrive to start any run throughs they need to do. And it does make a difference – even if the dancers don’t realize it, the flow and energy of the stage has been transformed through the ritual of her making the space “ours” for the night.
Lainie, our official Photographer, comes, has fun, gets great shots, enjoys herself – we hope – and shares her love of movement and beauty with everyone! Everyone has a moment caught by Lainie that immortalizes them as a dancer!
Tom shoots our official video so that we performers can show our friends and family the cool performances that took place! One student dancer told me downstairs how she sat and watched a few of the previous dvds when she was not feeling so hot this fall – and was totally taken down memory lane, seeing the changes in the shows over the years..
Kudos and thanks to you all!
As I mentioned, I like to work towards improving every show, and the best way to do this is to get some feedback that I can then process, compile and share with the performers I invite to come out to the next event. I know some folk are not comfortable sharing their thoughts openly, but really, it’s the best way to make changes happen – tell everyone your ideas for improvements and then if feasible, they’ll be implemented.
I want to encourage the solutions, so if there were any things that you experienced as a dancer, teacher, or audience member, post your comments here so that we can all get some fresh perspective on ways to keep making these events better! And of course – if anything struck you as fabulous, be sure to point that out too – we need to hear what works too!
Programme from the evening: Go HERE to check on Teacher Listings
SET 1
- Azhar D’Halyma
- Sha vega: Goddess Belly Dancers
- Les Danseuses de la Maison des Arts d’Embrun
- Loulouh’s student Caitlin
- Zamira’s student Azzah
- Niki’s Tribal Fusion students
- Sha’ Vega’s Treasures
- Bahiya’s Hip Belly dancers
- Shade solo
- Oksana’s Gothic Belly Dance
- Hypnotic Hips: Bahiya,Zaida,Zeevah
- Loulouh solo
- BDw/ Anna& Safiya level 1
- Les Deesses de la lune
- Jalilah’s students- all classes
SET 2
- Gulzaar D’Halyma
- Chandrika solo
- Loulouh students 2
- Leslie’s students
- Isaden solo
- Jewel solo
- Sha Vega solo
- Bahiya solo
- BDw/ Anna& Safiya level 2
- Zamira solo
- Anna and Safiya Duet
- Leslie
- Halyma
- Finale
Dance the Night Away Fundraiser
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!
A busy weekend for Halyma ahead!
During the day on Saturday, I will have a booth at the Women Entrepreneurs’ Xmas Sale – Last minute decision so I am working frantically today to get some new Eco-TAV stock ready!
CLICK HERE for more details – loads of other vendors and folks will be there!
And then after I get home, unload the car and reload it with tom’s stuff and costumes, I head off to join the fun at the
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY FUNDRAISER
Presented by Catharine Crerar
Kent Street at MacLaren, Ottawa, Ontario.
Our next party is very different. It will be an ‘open stage’ or ‘impromptu’ show. Everyone is welcome to dance! If you want to perform, bring your CD, a belt, and let it rip! The DJ will happily spin your song and the moves are all up to you. When the floor opens up…we all get to dance. BUT there’s more….some wonderful professional dancers are coming to town that weekend and have enthusiastically agreed to perform for us and add to the overall joy of the night.
- Michele Roy’s displays
Nathalie Lebel who will be presenting a workshop on the 14th and 15th will be dancing for us.
Lunette Harper from British Columbia will be performing a Turkish Roma piece.
Kelly Enston is coming in from Toronto (hopefully with her troop) to show us their moves.
Google these wonderful dancers….I think you will agree that we have a great evening ahead of us!!
It will be at the Legion Hall at the corner of Kent and MacLaren….very central, the room will seat 150 people, has a big dance floor, and the bar stays open until 1 am!!!
There will be a late-night buffet of mid-East snacks. It will be a great way to pretend that we live in a warmer, sultrier climate!
The party will still be a fundraiser for Kids Help Phone, Distress Centre, Bereaved Families….and very serious of course!!!….but I felt it was time for a bit of a shake-up. We haven’t ‘kicked up’ our heels for a long while..and our partners might enjoy it too!
Doors open at 7:30 (first come – first serve) (Party starts at 8 pm and goes ’till we drop!
Tickets are available now at $25…just contact Catharine by email: dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com
$30 at the door – if any are left: contact Catharine to be sure!
Great door prize is a beautiful hand-made Egyptian dance belt courtesy of Oasis Studio.
Raffle prizes include a one night stay at the Ottawa Westin and breakfast for 2 at Daly’s;
a 2 night stay at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto;
many theatre tickets; another beautiful dance belt; restaurant gift certificates; and miscellaneous prizes from various shops around town.
There are only 150 tickets available so don’t delay. If there are any left, they will be $30 at the door.
You are all much appreciated! Catharine
PS – LOADS OF PARKING IS AVAILABLE!
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HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND! Halyma