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!
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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
Dancers’ News – Update
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Good morning,
Today brings a few updates and another busy week ahead! Hope to see you today at the West End Bazaar – and remember to check out my 10 Tips for Shopping… for some ideas on making your experience as fun as possible! It applies to pretty much any bazaar you might attend, including those craft fairs, Church bazaars and more!
Oh, and I went silly on Youtube too…
Have a lovely day and week!
Halyma/Tracey
Sunday, November 22
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATE EDITION
Check out the Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Features:
Eco-TAV is running a video contest with prizes! If you have bought – or will buy – anything from my Eco-TAV line, I hope you will have some fun shooting a quick video clip sharing the ways you are “green”!
You can find the details online here!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Dance the Night Away Fundraiser DVD $20 can still be ordered for those who attended. Please contact Catharine Crerar to order your copy of a fun night’s dancing – what a joyful evening it was!
Email: dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com
And this is a quick note from our lovely hostess for the evening:
‘Dancing through the Night’ was a big success! Thanks to all who attended, performed, volunteered, filmed, decorated and who made it such a good night. We had lots of hurdles to make this party work…new format, new DJ, new location, 2 stage shows this month, a surprise party for Denise (congrats on her 65th!!)…and the fears of H1N1.
Even so, enough of you came out and partied that we were able to make a small profit to be shared between our charities. We are especially grateful for the wonderful performances by our visiting dancers (Caliana’s troupe from Toronto, Nathalie Lebel from Sherbrooke, Donna Langois from North Bay, and Lynette Harper from Victoria, B.C.)
We hope to party again in mid-April and that you will all join in the fun. We will continue to bring in lots of great dancing, lots of interactive and open floor dancing, great prizes….and we will serve the food all night long so everyone gets a chance to sample the terrific mid-east flavours. (Corner Cafe Catering).
Special thanks to Tom of Darner Media for once again creating our wonderful DVDs. Another special thank you to Michele Roy for creating a wonderful ambiance in a very challenging room.
Thanks also to Starwood Hotels for their generous donations of gift certificates….and to all those other company’s who have given so generously. Our volunteers are fantastic too!
You are all much appreciated….come back again! Catharine
p.s. Tracey, I am still getting compliments on the lovely dress you made for me! Thanks.:-)
And check online for some fun pics and comments – add your own too!
You can find the details online here!
2009 EVENTS
NOVEMBER 22, 2009
WEST END BAZAAR:
Creative Clothing by Roxane is hosting a Belly Dance Bazaar in the west end of Ottawa to raise funds for the Iqaluit Women’s Shelter.
Don’t miss the new West End Dancers’ Bazaar:
Bell’s Corners at the Legion Hall,
4026 Richmond Road: easy access and lots of parking.
Sunday, November 22, from noon to 5 pm.
We have over 15 vendors :
Creative Clothing by Roxane,
Tracey with TAV Creations,
*Tarot Card Readings with Lisa-Marie*,
Gailene *Zamira*,
Darlene *Shibori Borealis*,
Rain Kazymerchyk our lovely Silversmith,
Sylvie Girard and her food,
Val DeWitt *The Trader*,
Zena Nesrallah,
Curves (the gym people),
Melissa Wakeling from Belleville too
and a few new artisans amongst them.
Free admission: all money raised is for Qimaavik the Women’s Shelter!!
For more information contact Roxane at: roxkirkatsympaticodotca or phone: 613-726-9067.
NOVEMBER 26-29, 2009
HADIA IN TORONTO
Authentic Turkish Rom (Gypsy) Workshop with Hadia
Thursday, November 26th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Aurora Live Studios
392 Queens St. E
Toronto
Hadia has lived, studied and taught the primary forms of Roman/gypsy dance for many years and is pleased to share with you a taste of Authentic Turkish Roma dance. After getting comfortable with the unique Turkish 9/8 rhythm, we will work with a range of basic steps and foot patterns and finish these off with a fascinating array of gestures and movements that connect this fascinating and visceral dance form to the mysterious history of these strong, proud and vital people.
Registration and full details http://www.hadia.com/index.php?id=15#toronto2009workshop
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NOVEMBER 26-29, 2009
Hadia’s Teacher Training Certification – Level 3 in Toronto
Don’t miss your chance to achieve your well earned certification for Hadia’s internationally recognized Middle Eastern Dance Training.
This 20 hour training will cement your technique, rhythm and musical interpretation, improvisation, communication and teaching skills, the art of cymbals, course/class planning, anatomy for dance, body balance, alignment, professional ethics, and guide you with business basics, advanced rhythms and musical interpretation, Mid East dance styles, history and evolution and more…
Thursday, November 26th 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28, 10 am to 5pm
Sunday, November 29th, 10 am to 4 pm
Aurora Live Studios
392 Queen St. East.
Toronto
For Registration and Information
Hadia hadia@hadia.com
1 (902) 640-2473
http://www.hadia.com/index.php?id=11#torontoLv3
NOVEMBER 28, 2009
The 8th Annual “For the Love of Dance” Multi-Cultural Dance Showcase!
“For the Love of Dance” Multi-Cultural Dance Showcase…Tickets now available on-line at www.annabellydance.ca/events !
Saturday November 28th, 2009 (7:30 – 10:00 pm)
University of Ottawa Alumni Theatre (Jock-Turcot University Centre)
Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Bollywood, African, Tango, Vietnamese, Tap, Tribal, Persian, Hip-Hop, Bellydance, Latin Swing, Venezuelan, Contemporary…
Join us for a fast-paced evening of dance styles from around the world!
All proceeds donated to Propeller Dance, a local initiative providing dance programming to children and adults with and without disabilities. And they will be kicking off the show this year! www.propellerdance.com
Last year we were sold out prior to the event, so avoid disappointment by pre-purchasing tickets on-line (www.annabellydance.ca/events), or contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com to reserve tickets for purchase at the door.
November 29 2009 – Ottawa
WEIGHTED VEIL WORKSHOP with Zamira
Sunday, 29 November 2009 1:00-4:00 pm
Location: Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa
1:00-3:00 pm Basic Workshop:
In this workshop you will receive instruction on all the techniques and
skills required to use weighted veils in your favourite choreography. From
basic movements to complex combinations and incorporating dance movement
with the dynamic movement of the veils. Weighted veils are rapidly
becoming the prop of choice for many dancers wishing to achieve a more
dramatic effect in dance or to add a new visual element. We will finish
off with a short choreography that will use much of what you learn in the
workshop.
Cost: $30. Buy a set of veils in advance and get the workshop for $25
3:00-4:00 pm Advanced Workshop:
This advanced weighted veils workshop extension is for those who wish to
continue into more advanced spins, turns, combinations and choreography
work. You must have participated in at least one workshop before taking
this advanced class (includes the above workshop).
Cost: $15 . If you are taking the earlier
workshop that day you will receive a $5.00 discount for the extension.
PayPal payment accepted. Please add $1.00 service fee and PayPal to
zamira@theveiledeye.com
Email money transfer accepted. Please add $1.00 service fee and email to
zamira@theveiledeye.com
Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa
Parking available off-street. OCTranspo buses #1 & #9 stops within 1 block
For registration and information contact Zamira:
zamira@theveiledeye.com
613-797-4068
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
NOVEMBER 22, 2009
Sister Bazaar Open House
Check out our website to see some of the amazing new stock we have just received.
Glorious new stoles and shawls, cozy soft wool, unique weaves not available previously. And of course, some charming “stocking stuffer” type small gifts as well.
We are having an “Open House” event on SUNDAY November 22nd from 4 PM to 7 PM at 187 Holmwood Ave, apt 2.
Please plan to join us, and send any of your textile-loving friends to see these exciting and exclusive products before they disappear. Hope to see you there.
Andree & Madeleine
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
10 Tips for Shopping at the Dancer’s Bazaar!
After a short conversation at last week’s Sunday Brunch, it was suggested that one of our brunch gang should write up a how-to guide for those coming out to shop at the Dancer’s Bazaar – and that can be used for any event!
I think that everyone has a plan when they come to the Dancers’ Bazaar – and I am hoping that you’ll take a moment to share your thoughts in the comments below – give some sage advice, share some awareness, whatever works!
But here are some general ideas to get you percolating!
1 – Check your coat – it just makes it easier to navigate the aisles and try things on!
2- Bring a tote bag or two. Or it you have a big list, bring a larger suitcase and check it with your coat! You can always pack things into it through the afternoon!
3- Bring cash. UPDATED INFO: There is now an ATM Machine in the hall – but know that there are fees of course!While a small number of vendors can accept Visa/MC/AMEX, most cannot. Or plan to go out and get cash after you’ve had a first looksee! And try to have some smaller change too – most vendors try to bring a good float, but it helps if you have the correct amount for those smaller pieces!
4-If you are trying to match a piece you have already, bring it along! You cannot be sure of colours, even of gold and silver, unless you have some part of your costume there for reference.
5- Quality costs. If you are a new dancer, you may not need to invest $60 plus in a hip scarf, and the $15-$25 ones will do you just fine. But if you really want to have a piece that will last a while, check the stitching, and note the price – usually, the quality items will cost a bit more, but it is worth the investment.
6- Negotiations. This one is a tough topic – some vendors are really wanting to move their stuff and are willing to haggle a bit in order to get the piece gone, but still at a fair value for them. Often this can be the case with used pieces, or if you are buying a larger ticket item, you might be able to get a discount on some other pieces.
Be aware that artisan/designer/one of a kind pieces are all more labour intensive than something that was imported in bulk from overseas…and think about it before asking that designer/artisan to drop the price on their pieces. Often we are not actually asking a price that realistically reflects the time, creativity and supplies involved.
7- Wear something easy to get in and out of! A tank top over a good bra and leggings, under a loose fitting tunic or dress will not only let you be in style these days, but will also allow you to whip on skirts, try on bedleh sets and more without having to wait in line at the changing rooms.
8- Bring a portable cd player and headphones. This is a bit iffy as most new cds will be shrink wrapped. But you can easily check on used ones if you have your own system to play them on.
9- Be spatially aware. The Dancer’s Bazaar flows in waves of people. There are times when it is quieter and there are booths that will be rockin the whole 4 hours. If you are coming in with a huge backpack, and/or a baby carriage, think about maybe bringing along a friend to help watch your stuff, in a spot that is out of the way.
10-SMILE. This is fun – say hi to the vendors, the volunteers, and keep your energy light! Remember that most vendors cannot “chat” for very long, but being pleasant makes the whole day more fun!
And finally – go vote for what you want to see at the Ottawa Dancers’ Bazaar on the Bazaar Shopping POLL!
Add you comments below to share any good advice you have for the day too!
Dancers’ News – August 2009
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Good morning,
Here is your FULL – EVERYTHING IS almost HERE newsletter for August! While I am off doing holiday things, I hope you all have loads of fun with all of the August activities that are happening – there are LOTS!
A quick reminder that the summer OPEN PRACTICE Evenings will be running for 3 weeks in August, thanks to my home base, Routhier Community Centre, and the generosity of Isaden/Erika and Zamira/Gailene! Details are in the news below!
There are also summer classes taking place – and the Fall sessions are just around the warm sunny corner!
Thank you all for subscribing, supporting our community by participating, and for taking the time to write me sometimes!
While I am gone, I ask, in order to minimize the emails I will come back to, that you post any comments or even news bits that you want to remember to tell me HERE. Just click on the word “comments” and add your say! I may even include your comments as entries for that July contest I had running!
Have a wonderful August – see you in September!
Tracey/Halyma
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – FULL EDITION
Check out the Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Features:
This week’s Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Feature is a visit to the Ottawa Bollywood News site – Contributors welcome!!! Check out August’s events- not all are listed here, so Click here for a quick look!
2009 EVENTS
August 6, 2009 to AUGUST 20, 2009
SUMMER PRACTICE EVENINGS- extended dates
Thursday evenings of dance – come out and play
Where: 172 Guigues – Routhier Community Centre, 2nd floor
When: 6:30 to 8:30p.m.
What: Two hours in an air conditioned room with mirrors to play as you wish!
There with a cd player and music. Feel free to bring your own music too, or just take advantage of space and a safe fun atmosphere to test drive those belly dance moves you learned through the winter and spring!
Drop in anytime during the two hours to play, practice, and socialize.
Join us for a fun night out to get some exercise, to practice for upcoming performances, or try those props you have learned through the year and have nowhere to practice them!
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS – Beginner through professional!
Please note: this is not a class – but you’ll learn new stuff by watching and playing.
During August, it will be hosted by Isaden and/ or Zamira, who will provide some music for your dancing pleasure – but please bring your own cds as well!
AUGUST 9, 2009 onwards – Montreal
Gypsy/Folklorique/Bollywood Dances of India– For Belly Dancers
Workshop Series 2009 by Amrita Choudhury
9 August – Bollywood Dance – Part 2 (1-5) $90
13 September – Gypsy/folklore Dances of Gujarat (Dandiya – Stick Dances) (1-5) $90
18 October – Gypsy/folklore Dances of Bengal (River Gypsies) (1-5) $90
15 November – Gypsy/folklore/bollywood fusion! Part -1 (1-5) $90
13 December – Gypsy/folklore/bollywood fusion! Part- 2 (1-5) $90
After a successful run of the 2008 program of Indian Gypsy, Folklore, Bollywood dance workshops, Amrita is back from India again to offer the 2009 program. Because the participants of the 2008 workshops were mostly from the Belly Dance tradition, Amrita has designed these workshops to benefit dancers/teachers coming from the Oriental dance traditions. Come experience the joy and ecstacy of the vibrant gypsy, folklore and bollywood dance traditions of India; the beautiful and graceful hand gestures, facial/eye expressions, torso & hip movements, rhythmic feet movements and much much more! Please bring veils and joy in your heart! No experience is necessary.
Amrita Choudhury has devoted the past 27 years to the dance and music of India. She began her life journey in dance at the age of four as she studied with her mother who was also a well known dancer in India. She studied the classical/sacred dances as well as the traditional and folkloric/gypsy dances of India for many years in India at a the specialized art school “Santiniketan”. Amrita also has a degree in Anthropology and continues to pursue her research of “Anthropology and Dance”. Amrita travels all over the world offering workshops and performances. For more information on Amrita, please see www.ananda-amrita.com
AUGUST 13, 2009
DRUM SOLO WORKSHOP WITH ZELIA
Thursday, August 13, 2009
6:45 p. m. to 9:45 p.m.
Nepean Creative Arts Centre
35 Stafford Rd., Nepean (Bells Corners)
For intermediate to advance level dancers as well as professionals.
$45 by August 7, 2009, $55 thereafter
Workshop includes:
Warm-up and a cool-down
Break down of all the movements and combos bit by bit to ensure all workshop participants can learn to master this wonderfully fun choreography
Notes for the choreography
A DVD of Zelia performing the choreography is available for $10 to those who pre-order.
For more information about Zelia, please visit her website: www.firespirit.ca.
You can access the flyer at www.ottawabellydance.com/events.html
To register, fill out the flyer and mail it in along with your payment. For info contact julieATottawabellydanceDOTcom.
AUGUST 20, 2009
Hadia: Master Class in Montreal
I hope that you are having a fabulous summer so far! I am very happy to let you know that I will be back in Montreal for a one evening Master Class on Thursday, August 20th at Studio Metronome, from 5:30 to 9:30pm. I will be teaching technique, musical interpretation and choreographic sequences to a gorgeous song called “Ba’eed Annak”.
Registration before August 1st is $80, August 1st to 15th $90 and after August 15th $100
Please click on the link http://www.hadia.com/index.php?id=15#montreal2009 for more info, and the registration forms. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 514 969-2220 or email me at hadia@hadia.com
The workshop is almost full so be sure to register as soon as possible for this great evening!
Join me for my Last and Latest Greatest Dance Tour to Turkey – “Gateway to the Orient” from Sept 15th to 30th. Don’t miss the early registration deadline on August 1st to take advantage of our great discount for this last fabulous tour, which includes 20 hours of wonderful dance training with Master instructor Reyhan Tuzsuz and Hadia in authentic Turkish Rom and Egyptian Oriental dance . There are still a couple of spots waiting for you on our adventure into authentic Turkish Culture, Dance and History through Istanbul, Bodrum, Afrodisias, Pamukkale and Cappadocia. For all info and registration forms http://www.hadia.com/events/turkey2009.html
Hadia www.hadia.com
Bonjour les belle danseuses!
J’espère que tout passe très bien chez vous cet été! Je suis très heureuse à vous envoyer les nouvelles que je serais de retour à Montréal jeudi, le 20 Aout pour un soir de « Master Class » au Studio Métronome du 17h30 au 2h30. J’enseignerai la technique, l’interprétation musicale et les séquences chorégraphique a une très belle chanson « Ba’eed Annak ».
Les prix sont 80$ pour l’inscription avant le 1e Aout, 90$ entre le 1e et le 15 Aout et 100$ après le 15 Aout. Pour tout info ainsi que les formulaires d’inscription veuillez cliquer sur le lien ici http://www.hadia.com/index.php?id=15#montreal2009 si vous avez encore des questions, je vous invite de m’appeler à 514 969-2220 ou de m’envoyer un courriel à hadia@hadia.com
Vu que l’atelier est presque complet maintenant, n’hésitez pas de vous inscrire bientôt pour vous assurer votre place parmi nous!
Hadia www.hadia.com
August 22-23 2009 workshops by Caroline of Cairo in Montréal
Her workshops are hugely popular around the world because she is able to bring the latest styles and movements from Egypt. to you. A dancer who lives there and sees it daily…. Fun full of energy these workshops will leave you wanting more!!! Which is why I return to Egypt to study with Caroline every winter for four or five months. Full package and registration will be sent to you should you be interested. Caroline may also be visiting Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver during her stay in Canada. At the moment the only city where workshops are confirmed is Montréal.
We welcome all dancers to a great ladies weekend in Montréal!!!! Come and enjoy the other treats we have instored for you.
Ruby Roy
rubyroy@autoroute.net
*Studio Location in Montreal*:Studio will be near the downtown area, close to metro station with available parking. Location will be confirmed when registration and payment has been received
Full weekend package registration after June 1st 2009 paid in full: $330.00
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Workshop 1: Saturday August 22nd 2009 9h30- 12h30
Oriental Instruments and Movements that go with them:
This workshop will offer dancers a great tool of understanding of /Oriental Music,/ instruments and movements that can go with it. This in turn makes the difficult task of choreographing so much easier. Many dancers want to learn combinations of movements, outside of Egypt and then apply these combinations to every piece of music. This is not done in Egypt.
The Nai, The Accordian, The Oud, The Kamanga The Kanoon are some of the instruments that will be covered.
Workshop will be given in English and French. Ateliers serai en anglais et français
After June 1st : $70.00____
*Workshop 2 Saturday 22nd August 2009 13h30-16h30
Shaabi awi!- Choreogpraphy to “Assalayah”*
The real shaabi of the backstreet weddings and microbuses! A fun and fantastically real workshop on the backstreet weddings. This workshops will give dancers an authentic feel, understanding for what Shaabi really is.
After June 1st $70.00
*Workshop 3 : Saturday August 22^nd 2009 17h00-18h30*
*Discussion Lecture: Life as a foreign dancer living in Egypt & Learn how you can visit Egypt and learn directly from the Egyptians who live and dance there.*
A short discussion/lecture session will be offered about some of the things that Caroline has discovered from living and working in Egypt for more than 10 years as a foreign dancer that are important to learn/understand/watch out for.
Ruby has been living in Egypt every winter as a local and has learned things that make her teaching in teaching of the dance to students in Montréal richer, more rewarding and appreciated.
Before: June 1st : $20.00_____ After June 1st : $25.00_____
*Workshps 4: Sunday August 23 2009 9h00-11h00*
*Raks Khalijee ( Dance of the Arbian Gulf) Given by Ruby: *
The two hour workshop will introduce dancers to this dance, the gestures and the movements. Very different dance to Egyptian Oriental. Not a very well known dance in North America. Raks Khalijee is danced by women at weddings.
After June 1st : $55.00______
*Workshop 5 Sunday August 23 2009 11h00- 14h00*
*Saidi- modern pop saidi song with double cane introduction*
The choreography commences with double canes then uses just one cane or alternatively it can be danced with just one cane.
*Register*: Before June 1st $60.00 After June 1st $70.00
*Workshop 6 : Sunday August 23 2009 15h00- 18h00*
“Bous ala Halawa”- the choreography *
Although the song was originally from the Said region (South of Egypt) the song has been reinvented into a modern pop song. A fun choreography, full of gestures to the music which will be explained during the workshop. The translation and transliteration of the music will be provided to students attending this workshop.
After June 1st $70.00____
Editor’s note: FOR FULL DETAILS, email Ruby for her informative registration package!
Ruby Roy
Media Relations Specialist
Montreal Professional Tourist Guide, for Tourisme Montréal
International Event and Meeting Planner
Egyptian Oreintal, Folkloric and Raks Khalijee Dance Instructor
rubyroy@autoroute.net
+1 514 992- 0632
SEPTEMBER 5, 2009
Performance by Shifra Tobiasch
The Cavern @ 112 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, MB. Phone: 204-284-7201
Night of burlesque + belly dance performance with Shifra Soria Tobiasch & dancers (old & new). Stay tuned for more information (dancers names & more events).
שפרה טוביאש
Shifra Tobiasch
طوبياش شفرا
Leading Master Belly Dance Master zills
Burlesque instructor
http://masterbellydance.com/
September, 2009 – Hadia in Nova Scotia
It’s off to Toronto for Level 3 Teacher Training Certification over the Labour Day Weekend, September 5th to 7th. http://www.hadia.com/teacher.htm; for all details and registrations; hadia@hadia.com (902) 640-2473.
Finally, Get Ready for my 8th Annual TURKEY “Gateway to the Orient” Tour from September 15th to October 1st. Don’t Miss the chance for a truly Authentic Cultural Experience with Hadia and Bulent in the Tour that gets better every year! Istanbul, the Aegean, Bodrum, Village Life, Afrodisias, Heiropolis, Pamukkale and Cappadocia with 20 hours of Roman and Oriental Dance Training with master Roman dance teacher – Reyhan Tuzsuz and Hadia – You will be so happy you made the choice! For lots of other details, comments, reviews and photos, I invite to you check out the Turkey page on my site. http://www.hadia.com/dance_tours_&_travel.htm#turkey
Thanks so much and I look forward to hearing from you all soon at hadia@hadia.com or 1 (902) 640-2473.
Maintenant en français…
En suite, je passerais l’été à concentrer sur ma carrière de thérapeute, avant de le terminer avec la Formation de Professeur en Danse Orientale Volet 1 dans mon nouveau village de Lüneburg du 27 au 30 Aout et le Certification Volet 3 à Toronto du 5 as 7 Septembre. Pour tout détails; http://www.hadia.com/teacher.htm ou me contacter directement a hadia@hadia.com (902) 640-2473
Finalement, préparez vous pour notre 8e Voyage en Turquie “Portail a l’Orient: du 15 Septembre au 1e Oct. Cette voyage incontournable vous donne une expérience authentique de la culture, la danse est les peuple de ce pais inoubliable! 20 heures des cours en Rom (gitan) Turc et la danse orientale – l’Istanbul, le Méditerrané, Bodrum, Pamukkale, le Cappadoce. http://www.hadia.com/dance_tours_&_travel.htm#turkey ou me contacter a hadia@hadia.com (902) 640-2473.
Je serais très heureuse de recevoir tes nouvelles et de répondre a vos questions a hadia@hadia.com ou bien 1 (902) 640-2473.
AMMENDMENTS:
Hi and just a quick note to let you know that Turkey is SOLD OUT,
My workshop on Aug 20th is almost sold out with only 3 places left.
Level 3 in Toronto has been moved to the end of November 26th evening and all day 27-29th plus l also will now have a Level 1 there the week before; November 21st/22nd all day and evening of 23 /24th
Last thing is the Level 1 Teacher Training in Lunenburg, NS August 28th to 31st
All the info except TO is on my new website.
OCTOBER 9, 2009
A Thanksgiving weekend with Rachel Brice!THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT !!!
Friday October 9th
Shakti fusion presents: Fall Fusion Cabaret
The Arts Court Theatre, 2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON
Featuring Rachel Brice, with Leslie, Shakti fusion, Rosanna, Tribu Ghabal, Anna & Safiya, Milana & Jamilah and Mat Jacob.
leslie at shaktifusion dot ca
THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT !!!
OCTOBER 24, 2009
DANCERS’ BAZAAR
Save the date! NOTE: it will be on a Saturday this time around – let’s see how that goes!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
260 McArthur, Knight’s of Columbus Hall,
Doors open from noon to 4 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION!
Registration for vendors will be available as of September 1st – when I am back from my break!
NOVEMBER 14 & 15, 2009
Nathalie Lebel will be in Ottawa to give a 2 day workshop
For those of you who have not yet studied with Nathalie, she has been a popular workshop instructor with Ottawa dancers for 10 years. Many of Ottawa’s best dancers and performers have studied with her and have performed her choreographies. Her style is graceful, feminine and innovative and she is known for her emphasis on technique and for her lovely choreographies.
Mark your calendars and keep your eyes peeled for details.
For info about the workshop contact julieATottawabellydanceDOTcom.
Nathalie will be performing on Saturday November 14 at the fundraiser to be held at the Legion Hall at the corner of Metcalfe and MacLaren. If you are interested in performing in the show contact Catharine at dragonslivehereDOTglebeATgmail.com.
NOVEMBER 14, 1009
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY FUNDRAISER
Our next show will be very different.
It will be an ‘open stage’ or ‘impromptu’ show on November 14, 2009. Everyone is welcome to dance! It will be at the Legion Hall at the corner of Kent and MacLaren. It is very central, the room will seat 150 people, has a big dance floor, and the bar stays open until 2 am!!! I think it will be a great way to celebrate the fact that snow will not yet have arrived! A way to pretend we do not live in the frigid north! It will still be a fundraiser….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 time…and our partners might enjoy it too!
AND…big surprise….Nathalie Lebel who will be presenting a workshop on the 14th and 15th, has also said she will be happy to perform for us as our party. Keep your fingers crossed…her performances are absolutely lovely!! More info to follow…You are all much appreciated! Catharine
NOVEMBER 22, 2009
Creative Clothing by Roxane is hosting a Belly Dance Bazaar in the west end of Ottawa to raise funds for the Iqaluit Women’s Shelter. This is an opportunity for vendors (or dancers/students who wish to sell their gently used costumes and accessories) before the recitals start in December! You are also welcome to sell goods or sell/advertise for services. It will be held in Bell’s Corners on Richmond Road and there is ample parking.
Our West End Bazaar will be held on Sunday, 22 November, 2009, from noon to 5p.m. There is space for 15 booths. Here are the prices for the booths:
4 smaller booths, 6X6: $10@ or 2 for $18.
8 regular booths, 8X8: $15@ or 2 for $30. (6 still available)
3 large booths: 8X16 (corners) $20 each. (1 still available)
A plan is available for your convenience, just contact me at the e-mail address below.
All proceeds from the booth rentals are going to Qimaavik, the Women’s Shelter. I will reserve spaces on a first pay first served basis… cheque, internet banking or cash. You can mail to: Roxane Kirkman, 32 Cassidy Road, Ottawa, K2H 6K1.
For more information contact Roxane at: roxkirkatsympaticodotca or phone: 613-726-9067.
NOVEMBER 28, 2009
The 8th Annual “For the Love of Dance” Multi-Cultural Dance Showcase!
Please join us for a spectacular evening of dance representing cultures from around the world!
Saturday November 28th, 2009
University of Ottawa Alumni Theatre
7:30 – 10:00 pm
Tickets will be $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
Last year we were sold out, and raised $1500 for The Leading Note Foundation thanks to overwhelming audience support. Showcased were dance styles such as Bellydance, Venezuelan Folk, Swing, Persian, Irish, Flamenco, Latin Jazz, Celtic Fusion and more.
This year we aim to create just as diverse and spectacular a show…with all proceeds donated to Propeller Dance, a non-profit organization leading dance innovation by providing dance programming to people with and without disability (www.propellerdance.com).
Although we already have our full complement of Bellydance performances (thank you to all who have agreed to perform!), we would love to hear from performers from all types of cultural dance who might be interested in donating their talent.
Please contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com for more details.
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
AUGUST 6, 2009
“The Pulse of Eternity” -Featuring the electric dance duo Ramli Ibrahim of Malaysia & Dali Basu of Ottawa
When: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 7.30 pm
Where: Canadian Museum of Civilization Theatre
100 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec, K1A0M8
Tickets: $20
To Reserve call: (819)776-7000 (To reach the CMC Box Office press options – 2, 1 and 7)
“Politics, nation and religion divide peoples while dance is an expression of art that brings people together” –Ramli Ibrahim.
A powerful dancer of international acclaim, he started his dance career with the Australian National Ballet. Later as a Fullbright scholar to India he trained in different Indian classical dance forms, and extensively in the Odissi form in Orissa, the birth place of the Indian Odissi classical style. His every production is a labour of love, display of a perfect jewel on a stage. Ramli Ibrahim is a pride of Australia, India and Malaysia.
Dali made her passion into her profession.
She mesmerizes her audience with the grace and fluidity of her movements. Trained in all the Indian classical styles she chooses Odissi to express her inner dance. The two-time Shastri Indo-Canadian scholarship award winner pursued intensive Odissi training in India. Her training culminated into well acclaimed performances in India, Canada and the US. Her most prestigious presentation was recently at the world-famous Bhubaneswar Festival in the elite gathering of Odissi experts.
“The Pulse of Eternity” is the duo’s expression of a never-ending cosmic cycle – of creation and destruction. Shiva, the emblem of pure consciousness, dances with Shakti, his companion, in a rhythm which continues through eternity.
Indian Temple Dance AUGUST Summer Intensive
Time 2-3 pm Wednesdays
Cost $100 for 4 one hour sessions August 6, 12, 19, 26
Syllabus
1)Learn hand signs, neck and eye movements
2)how to tie a sari,
3)make-up and
4) DANCE steps a) rhythmic beating of the feet,
b) how to speak the drum syllables that accompany the dance
c) How to beat the rhythms
Indian Temple Dance
174 Dufferin Rd
Unit 11
Dufferin runs into Crichton Crichton is an extension of the Vanier Parkway
Cost:
payable by cash only sorry I do not have Visa or interac
Please pass this on to your friends
Please confirm by email gaston@cyberus.ca
Hope you can come
Best wishes
Anjali
613 745-1368
www.culturalhorizons.ca
ONGOING= DRUMMING CIRCLE IN MADOC
Hey Everybody,
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday we have been drumming at the Cabin at 6pm
This coming Sunday ,we have been asked to hold our drum gathering at the O’haras Mill Park in Madoc
for a celebration they are holding.The volunteers at the park would like to give drumming a try.
So, this Sunday, instead of drumming at 6pm at the Cabin we will be drumming at the O’haras Mill Park at 12:30 pm
The park is located just west on hwy 7 off hwy 62
http://www.ohara-mill.org
If you would like to meet at the cabin around 12pm, we can all ride out together.
We hope to see everybody, its a very beautiful park.
Luv Deborah & Terry Richardson
Note: This years September Drum gathering and cornroast will be held at the same park.
Here is our new website for the event http://www.drumnationfestival.com
NEW DANCE CLASS IN ALMONTE WITH JULIE TIERNEY
Joyful Expressive Dance
No routine.
No instruction.
Just fun expressive dance.
This is not a belly dance class, although if you know belly dance you will enjoy using your belly dance moves when you dance.
This class consists of guided and free dance moves finishing with a relaxation exercise at the end.
No dance experience is necessary. This class is for everyone who wants to enjoy freeing and expressive movement.
7:00 to 8:00
Almonte Community Centre, 2nd floor upper hall
180 Bridge Street, Almonte
For more info contact
julieATottawabellydanceDOTcom (replace AT with @ and DOT with .)
or call 254-8469
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
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 ~KEMPTVILLE
Nathen Aswell (www.nathenaswell.com) – Performance
Sept. 10, 6:30 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM)
– House Concert in Kemptville, ON
– $15/$10 for children under 18.
(Space is limited, so please RSVP with Ellen at nickal@storm.ca ASAP to reserve a spot and to get details on the concert’s location.)
Nathen Aswell (www.nathenaswell.com) – Bio
(Please note: the last line is to be added to the program for my mother’s House Concert)
Nathen was born in Montreal, and has been a professional vocalist/bassist/guitarist since 1977, graduating from Concordia University’’s Music Program in 1985. Since calling Vancouver his home in 1992, he’’s enjoyed making music with numerous local, national and international acts, including ABBA-Cadabra, Randy Bachman, Keith Bennett (Tin Sandwich), Joani Bye & The Homewreckers, Susan Crowe, The Euphorics, Gary Fjellgaard, Babe Gurr, Russell Marsland, Lowry Olafson, Mark Perry, The Aaron Pritchett Band, Lyndia Scott, Shari Ulrich, Bill Usher and Edith Wallace. He also performs regularly with his buddies in The Hitmen (www.thehitmen.ca).
Nathen’’s musical life began in the Catholic church of his youth, and he’’s remained active in liturgical/sacred/inspirational music ever since. He performs regularly at many local churches, including Unity of Vancouver, The Centre for Spiritual Living in Vancouver, Spiritual Centre for Dynamic Living in Vancouver, The Centre For Positive Living in White Rock, and Unity of the Valley in White Rock.
Nathen believes that his purpose in this life is to inspire and heal through his music. His debut CD, “Little By Little”, released in March of 2007, is a powerful realization of his purpose, fully intertwining his two passions of music and spirituality.
In an effort to build relationships and get his music out into the world, Nathen attends and performs at as many music conferences and events as he can. (In March, he performed at the Affiliated New Thought Network Conference in Phoenix, AZ, and in August, he’ll be performing in the Circle Of Love Gathering in Kelowna, BC.) As a direct result of these experiences, Nathen is now beginning to perform at House Concerts (www.concertsinyourhome.com), Kirtans (devotional chanting nights) and New Thought churches in both Canada and the U.S. (including Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Seattle, Phoenix and Kansas City).
Nathen now presents his music with his voice and with the NS Stick, an 8-stringed electronic instrument that can be plucked like a bass, strummed like a guitar, or tapped with both hands like a piano (http://www.stick.com/instruments/ns/).
We are glad that Nathen has decided to bring his talent to eastern Canada. In the month of September, he will be performing at a House Concert in Dartmouth NS, a Concert in Montreal QC, and a House Concert in Kemptville ON.
VOLUNTEER DRIVER RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGN
Volunteer drivers are needed to take clients to their medical appointments. If you have a car and some time to spare, please call 613-737-7195 x2303.
Leave a message and a volunteer will call you back within 2 days to direct you to the agency closest to you or one(s) of your choice.
This campaign is sponsored by Ottawa Community Support Coalition (representing 12 agencies across Ottawa, offering transportation services to seniors and adults with physical disabilities), Friends of Hospice Ottawa and Canadian Cancer Society.
Thank you.
CAMPAGNE DE RECRUTEMENT DE CHAUFFEURS BÉNÉVOLES
Des bénévoles sont requis pour conduire des personnes âgées à leurs rendez-vous médicaux. Si vous avez une automobile et du temps à offrir, s’il-vous-plaît appeler au 613-737-7195 x2303. Laissez un message et un-e bénévole vous rappellera à l’intérieur de deux jours afin de vous diriger à un organisme de votre choix ou près de chez vous.
Cette campagne est commanditée par la Coalition de services de soutien communautaire d’Ottawa (représentant 12 agences qui offrent un service de transport aux personnes aînées et adultes ayant une incapacité physique, la Société Canadienne du Cancer et Friends of Hospice Ottawa.
Merci.
SUMMER 2009 CLASSES
Summer Classes 2009
Bellydancing with Zena
Date: June 30th to Aug 18, 7:05 pm
Bellydance Level 2/3 with veil routine
Location: Dance with Alana Studio, 858 Bank St.
Contact: www.dancewithalana.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 11:00-12:15 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 Denise Enan’s Studio Oasis : 200 St. Joseph, Hull
To register contact Oasis (819) 7765033 or (819)-962-2645.
jalilah@rogers.com (613)2288215
www.piranha.de/jalilah
www.gildedserpent.com/aboutuspages/jalilahzamora.htm
Summer Bellydance with Nikita
Beginners and Beyond starting July 6th
Monday Nights @ Plant Rec Centre
6:30-7:30
To register go to Ottawa.ca or in person. Please quote this barcode 420200
SUMMER Classes with Lois Brake (Loulouh)
AUGUST
203 Catherine St.
Tuesdays – 7:30 to 8:30
August 4, 11, 18, 25.
Cost is $ 40 for the 4 week session (drop-ins welcome)
August 4, 11, 18, 25.
Class is at 203 Catherine St.
Between O’Connor and Bank
Entrance to the studio is from the parking lot at the back of the building.
http://www.fusesite.com/gratitude
SHIFA TOBIASCH – MANITOBA
Summer Classes – It’s My Pleasure
Wednesdays | 10 weeks (beginning July 8)
It’s My Pleasure Women’s Resource Center, Dance Studio and Boutique at 205-250 Panet Rd. Winnipeg, MB. Call 204-853-7389 to register.
4:00 – 5:00 – Beginner Belly Dance
5:30 – 6:30 – Beginner Belly Dance
6:30 – 7:30 – Multi Level Burlesque Choreography
7:30 – 8:30 – Multi Level Belly Choreography
–Summer Workshops – Rady JCC
Tuesdays | 6:30 – 8:00pm
Rose and Max Rady Jewish Community Center @ 100B – 123 Doncaster St., Winnipeg, MB. Please call 477-7508 or fax 477-7530 to register.
July 21
August 11
August 18
September 1
FALL CLASSES
TRACEY/HALYMA’S CLASSES
BYWARD MARKET AREA
172 Guigues – call 613 244-4470 for registration
12 weeks = $86.50 per course
Monday,Sept 14 Level 1 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( 12 weeks) Course Code 412497
Monday,Sept 14 Level 2 7:30pm.-8:30pm. ( 12 weeks) Course Code 412544
Thursday,Sept. 17 Level 1 6:30pm.-7:30pm.( 12 weeks)Course Code 412505
Thursday,Sept. 17 Level 2+ Creative Intermediate 7:30pm.-8:30pm.( 12 weeks) Course Code 412559
Register online starting August 13th through the City of Ottawa website here
OLD OTTAWA SOUTH area ( Near the May Fair theatre)
260 Sunnyside – call 613 247-4946 for registration
12 weeks = $88.00 per course
Tuesday,Sept 15(12 weeks)6:30pm.-7:30pm. – level 1
Tuesday,Sept 15(12 weeks)7:30pm.-8:30pm. – level 2
Register online starting Sept. 2th, at 9 p.m.: http://www.oldottawasouth.com
Zamira’s Fall-Winter 2009 Classes
My classes are moving to a new home in a more central location. These specialty classes focus on the needs of 2 specific groups to bring the joy of Belly Dance to even more women and girls too. A description of my teaching style and thoughts about dance can be found on my website at theveiledeye.com
Women 50+ Belly Dance all levels
8 classes per session
$90.00 (taxes included)
6:45 – 7:45 PM (1 hour)
Sep 1 – Oct 20 2009
Oct 27 – Dec 15 2009
Youth Belly Dance for ages 13-17
8 classes per session
$80.00 (taxes included)
6:15 – 7:15 PM (1 hour)
Sep 3 – Oct 22 2009
Oct 29 – Dec 17 2009
All classes take place at Makin’ Moves Dance Studio:
1196 Bank Street at Ossington Avenue
Old Ottawa South
For more information or to register please contact:
Zamira
The Veiled Eye
Email: zamira@theveiledeye.com
Phone: 613-797-4068
Website: www.theveiledeye.com
Jalilah’s Fall 2009 Schedule
Authentic Middle Eastern Dance Classes
www.gildedserpent.com/aboutuspages/jalilahzamora.htm
At the RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa
Beginners Belly Dance Workout
Mondays 10:30-11:30
Starting September 14 to December 7
$85 for CanFit members and RA members, $140 for non- members
To Register contact RA Centre:(613) 7366224
At Greta Leemings Studio of Dance, 1460 Merivale Road, Ottawa
Intermediate Level Tuesdays Mornings 11-12:15 September 15 to December 15
Price: $175 ($160 if paid by August 31)
Pilates Tuesdays 10-11 September 15 to December 15 $140
To Register contact Jalilah (613)2288215 jalilah@rogers.com
At The Studio School of Dance, 74 Jamie Avenue, Ottawa-Nepean
Intermediate Level: Monday Evenings 7:30- 8:45 September14-December 14
Price: $160 ($150 if paid by August 31)
To Register contact Jalilah: jalilah@rogers.com (613)2288215
At Denise Enan’s Studio Oasis 200 St. Joseph, Hull
Intermediate Thursdays 6:15-7:15 PM $85 for 8 Weeks
Advanced Baladi/Belly Dance Thursdays 7:15-8:45 PM $100 for 8 weeks
To register contact Oasis (819) 7765033
Fall Classes at Dance with Alana Studios
Teen Belly Dance with Vera
When: starts Monday Sept 15, from 4:15-5:15pm
Where: Dance With Alana Studios, 858 Bank St. @ 5th Ave.
Cost: $90 for 8 weeks
Beginner Belly Dance with Zena
When: starts Saturday Sept 12, from 12:30-1:30pm
Where: Dance With Alana Studios, 858 Bank St. @ 5th Ave.
Cost: $105 for 8 weeks
Intermediate Belly Dance with Oksana
When: starts Tuesday Sept 15, from 8:15-9:15pm
Where: Dance With Alana Studios, 858 Bank St. @ 5th Ave.
Cost: $105 for 8 weeks
Also, coming in the fall…Burlesque, Bollywood, Tap, Salsa, Hip Hop, Swing, Zumba, Dance Fusion and more!
Please contact Alana at 613-233-3456
http://dancewithalana.com/
Fall Bellydance Classes with Anna & Safiya
– Start Wednesday September 16th, 2009
Beginner-Intermediate (Wednesdays 8:00 – 9:30 pm)
Review basic bellydance techniques, and build them into sequences culminating in choreography to an upbeat Arabic pop song.
Intermediate-Advanced (Wednesdays 6:30 – 8:00 pm)
Challenge yourself with high-energy drills and isolations, and learn an innovative choreography inspired by Khaliji, a dance of the Persian Gulf States.
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
Belly Dancing with Sha’ Vega Malibu
South Fallingbrook C.C. (aka Maple Ridge Elementary School), 998 Valin Street, Orléans
Monday, September 21 – December 14, 2009
*NEW CLASS* Mother and Daughter belly dance – 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Mother and Daughter – $52.00 – 12 weeks. Course code – 419444
Children’s fee – $49.74 – 12 weeks. Course code – 420030
Level 1 & 2 – 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Course code – 415840
Level 2 & 3 – 7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Course code – 415846
Cost: $65.00 for 12 weeks.
No classes on Monday, Oct 12 (Thanksgiving)
REGISTRATION begins AUGUST 13, 2009
Call 613-824-0633 ext. 221 or register online at www.ottawa.ca
McNabb Recreation Centre, 180 Percy St. (at James), Centretown
Tuesday, September 15 – December 1, 2009
Level 1 & 2 – 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Level 2 & 3 – 7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $87.50 for 12 weeks.
REGISTRATION begins AUGUST 13, 2009
Call 613-564-1070 for more information. Register online at www.ottawa.ca
McNabb Recreation Centre, 180 Percy St. (at James), Centretown
Thursday, September 17 – December 3, 2009
Level 1 & 2 – 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Level 2 & 3 – 7:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $87.50 for 12 weeks.
REGISTRATION begins AUGUST 13, 2009
Call 613-564-1070 for more information. Register online at www.ottawa.ca
Lisa-Marie Serafin
Ceramic Artist/Middle Eastern Dance Artist
Poterie du Lac la Blanche
http://lablanchepoterie.com/
FALL CLASSES WITH Lois/ Loulou
SEPTEMBER – NOVEMBER
Sandy Hill Community Centre
(613) 564-1062
Level 1 – 417170 (program code)
Wednesdays, Sept. 16 – Nov. 18
6 – 7 pm
Level 2 – 417179 (program code)
Thursdays, Sept. 17 – Nov. 19
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Level 3 – 417186 (program code)
Thursdays, Sept. 17 – Nov. 19
6:30 – 7:45 pm
Level 4 – 417199 (program code)
Thursdays, Sept. 17 – Nov. 19
7:45 – 9:00 pm
http://www.fusesite.com/gratitude
Tribal fusion classes with Niki
Tuesday 8-9pm
Sept 1 Oct 6 (6 week session)
1196 Bank St at Makin Moves studios
to register: theodorn AT magma DOT ca
The Ottawa Centre Class Party – what a way to end the season!
Hey Kids,
I have finally recovered enough to start looking at pics and video from our fabulous show on Wednesday June 10th. You ladies rock! Or Rak as the the pun goes!
So what does this mean for the blog post? It means that I will direct you all to the little final video clip that my good friend Linda took of many of us at the end of the show! Click on the still image to take you there!
It also means I will say a huge sloppy thank you to so many people – I hope I have not forgotten anyone, but someone can leave me a word in the comments in case I did!
The teachers who helped provide student performances to fill out the evening. Click on their name and if they have a website – you get to see it :-):
Bahyia/Brenda
Anna and Safiya
Jalilah
Zamira
Loulouh
Leslie
Sha Vega
Julie
Randi
Oksana
The student group dancers:
Thank you for all of the class time and extra time you put into preparing for the show – you’ve done your teachers proud!
I am not going to list you all by name – you are all given credit in the performer DVD! But thank you to each and everyone one of you for coming out and sharing your love of dance with us!
The Rogue Dancers:
These dancers took time on their own to develop and practice the pieces they danced completely on their own! Congratulations to you all for your efforts for the evening!
Niki and Shade
Pink Pandemonium: Linda,Diane,Ameenah,Sadira,Esmerelda
Anadil: Siddiqah,Farasha,Wendy,Rebecca,Lisa
Ameenah and Sadira
Hipnotic Hips: Bahiya, Zaida, Zeevah
The Teacher Soloists who graced us with their elegance. Thank you ladies!
Jewel
Zena
The amazing volunteers:
Ticket and DVD order ladies: Julie T and Linda B
General Help: Brenda,Megan,Katheryne, Diane, Zamira, Jewel, Nat and Andrea, Erika
Decor: Michele Roy [ OMG thank you!]
Backstage/Stage Manager: Catharine Crerar
Official Photographer: Lainie Cambria
And the underpaid staff:
Tom of Darner Media
The Bronson Centre Staff and volunteers
Wall Sound
And the supportive members of the audience deserve some recognition too!
Thank you for your feedback, your participation, your support and your presence – it brings the end of the season to a fantastic close for me!
Remember to sign up for the weekly Dancers’ Newsletter to get news about workshops, classes and more belly dance related fun that is happening here in Ottawa-Gatineau and beyond!
Halyma’s Belly Dancing For Fun~ At the BAY
What a fun time!
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I won’t go on too long – suffice it to say I am very lucky to have such gorgeous ladies to work wit – inside and out! Click on the pic to take you to see more fabulous shots of this fun event!
Also please check out the Current Events box on my website for all of the many shows and events we will be appearing in – a variety of ways to see what fun we have!
Okay – on to my next events this weekend! Sleep, then Hersource!
A Busy Weekend – come on out and see me!
Being self-employed means spending a lot of time working, and then a lot of time self-promoting! This weekend will have me doing a lot of both before I get to take some time off on Sunday!
Friday evening, I will be out in Kanata, doing some lesson demos and promoting my two instructional belly dance DVDs which I produced to fill a niche in home lesson DVDs. Halyma’s belly dance lessons on DVD are for a beginning student who wants to learn the movements in a fun and safe way! I had a lot of fun making them, and have them available online , but also in the Chapters in Kanata in their local authors area – as they are produced and distributed from here, Ottawa.
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Saturday morning takes me bright and early to the RA centre on Riverside drive here in Ottawa to set up for the Ottawa Eco-Fair. There I will be promoting and selling my Eco-TAV green textiles product line in person.
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Though you can buy the Eco-TAV Napkins and Pouches online here, and the Blossom Bags and MP3 player/camera/phone cases here online! After I do my best to save the planet one napkin at a time, I then head off for an evening of dance for charity!
Saturday evening takes me to the Glebe Community centre where I will be presenting two performances for a good cause. One is my Tuesday intermediate student group. A lovely group of ladies who have been practicing our new routine to get ready for this show, and then we’ll be embellishing it and adding more layers and fun for the June 10th show at the Bronson Centre [ details about that later]!
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The second presentation involving me that evening will be as a member of a new dance group that I have helped found with 4 other dancers: Bollywood For Fun. While not quite our inaugural performance, it will be out first show before a large number of our peers in the belly dance world, and hopefully they will be kind!
So where ever you may be this weekend, I hope you can find some time to come by and say hello!
Now back to some of my other work!
Blessed be…