Another moment on the Rideau River and I was noticing in the moments when the traffic was still, and the curve of the river hid the buildings, I could have been deep in a forest.
Sunday morning paddle
In the middle of the city
Listen to the birds
And see the scenery so pretty.
Enjoy:
As a child I loved “paint by numbers” projects that have a starting point that I could work.
I am approaching some of my self teaching with ProCreate with the same concept, using the layers as a way to draw and paint over an existing image ( my own photos).
This rose came to me from a client who is a florist- so lovely!
And today I used it as my starting template for this:
Progress is being made!!
Today the sun shone and the air was crisp as many people waited up at Parliament Hill and the Cenetaph in Ottawa for the ceremony.
It was the first time in years that I have attended without my husband, and it was a bit too cold for my phone to catch all of the speeches but it caught a few pics and some video of the event.
This morning, my weekly newsletter was a bit later than I had intended as I apparently needed an extra long walkabout in my nearby parks.
My life is such that during the spring and summer, I do not get as much time outside as other folk might, and the fall brings me renewed freedom to get out and enjoy the parks and pathways near my home.
I live in the heart of the city, maybe the right ventricle for folks who consider centre town to be the “heart – I’ll give them the left ventricle. The Byward Market/ Lowertown area is full of character and a mix of old and new housing, families that have lived here for generations, gardens that are overrun with weeds and gardens that are tended with love and artistic beauty. And parks. and the Rideau River, as well as the connection to the Ottawa River, where water cascades over a small waterfall.
I grew up in a small town and I find this area of Ottawa to replicate that experience. There is a comfort in living here. I know many of our long-time neighbours, and we see many transitory folks as they come through for the school year, and if they are “trouble”, they don’t stay for long. “Trouble” is defined as requiring phone calls to 911 – otherwise, they might party bit here and there, but in general, keep to themselves.
Back to the greenspaces – What blessings they are. We have our own park less than 2 blocks away, and it connects to 3 other parks with either fairly clear pathways or a little bit of “city walking” over a coupe of bridges. The sound of leaves rustling, while the sunlight is glistening on the water, that kind of thing just refreshes the soul.
And I know there are many other areas in Ottawa that have similar blessings, so thank you, City of Ottawa/ NCC – keep our greenspaces alive for us, as they are a much needed balm for the stress and wackiness of life.
Some days, you need a few.
To see this as the main website, click here . Also find the Late Fall Classes, Teacher Directory[new listings], Shopping Opportunities[new listings], and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections online!
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
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!
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!
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.
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
“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.
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
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
To see this on the main website, click here . Also find the Teacher Directory, Shopping Opportunites, and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections online!
Good Thanksgiving Weekend morning to you all!
What a fabulous weekend of dance and sunshine and eating!
I have the pleasure of helping out at the Fall Fusion Cabaret that took place on Friday evening and wanted to say WOW!
The lovely new dancers who joined our own local beauties were phenomenal and fun! Congrats Leslie on putting on a great show! And Rachel Brice. what a sweetheart!
Okay enough raving! There is so much more happening today and this week and this month! It was killer trying to edit down the “updates” to make sure I still included as much as I could without going overboard! Without any further ado – read on to set your fall dance calendar in motion!
Latest Dancers’ Newsletter
Sunday, October 11
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATE EDITION
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This week’s Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Feature is a visit to OTTAWA BOLLYWOOD NEWS – some fun local events that will include Bollywood For Fun! Contributors welcome! If you hear anything Bollywood/ Indian Dance/ Asian related that folks should know about – post it in the comments there!
Click here for a quick look!
Bollywood For Fun will be performing in Hintenburg/ Wellington street area for the Diwali festival – check the OBNews site for details!
2009 EVENTS
Le 11 Octobre ~ Montreal ~TODAY!
Atelier avec Rachel Brice:
Dimanche 11 octobre 2009, 12h00 à 16h00 (incluant une courte pause)
Cette classe est ouverte à tous les niveaux
Collège Montmorency à Laval: 475 De l’Avenir, Laval (salle #3105):
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Laval&state=QC&address=475+De+L’avenir
Ce n’est pas facile de s’y retrouver dans le Collège alors voici les indications:
Vous devez entrer par la porte prinicpale #3, cage d’escalier à gauche, 3e étage, à gauche jusqu’au bout, salle #3105
Il y aura un bazar sur place (argent comptant seulement pour le bazar)
Pour plus de détails ou pour s’inscrire ou pour acheter les billets de spectacle: http://boutique.anichka.ca/
OCTOBER 11~ Montreal
Workshop with Rachel Brice
Sunday, October 11th 2009, 12h00 to 16h00 (short break included)
This class is open to all levels
College Montmorency at Laval: 475 De l’Avenir, Laval (room #3105):
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Laval&state=QC&address=475+De+L’avenir
Entrance door #3, stairs on the left, 3rd floor, end left, room #3105
There will be a bazaar on the spot (cash only for the bazaar)
To see details or registrations (buy online): http://boutique.anichka.ca/
CONTACT ANICHKA TO REGISTER: soukanichka@gmail.com
OCTOBER 11, 2009 – TODAY
Tribal fusion workshop with Rosanna (Business as Usual, San Francisco/Toronto)
Please welcome Rosanna McGuire to Ottawa for the first in a series of tribal fusion workshops, a dancer well known for her original fusions of flapper style dance with tribal, and also for her infusion of liquid pops and locks. As she was in town for the Fall Fusion Cabaret, we didn’t want to miss out on the opportunity to have her teach! For those of you looking to remain active on ‘turkey day’, this workshop will get you moving!
Sunday October 11th
2-4pm
1196 Bank St at Makin Moves studio
$35
to register please email cleoflaptra@gmail.com and for more info about Rosanna, visit her site: www.cleoflaptra.com
If you have never seen her perform before, check out her recent performances at Tribal Fest, in Sebastopol, CA!
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Thanksgiving Monday Oct 12 – Work off your Turkey with Leslie!
The intention of this workshop is a high energy, fun filled afternoon of up-tempo drills with a tribal fusion approach! For those who had their turkey on Sunday, or who just want to get out for the afternoon, Leslie will lead you in a 2 hour session of energetic movement.
Info as follows:
1196 Bank
1-3pm
$35 for this 2 hour session!
Please RSVP to leslie@shaktifusion.ca – limited to ten participants!
Tuesday October 13th – Tribal Fusion class with Leslie 8-9pm – one night only!
Leslie returns for reading week, instead of reading, she’ll be dancing 🙂
This is a Tribal Technique Basics class, all are welcome!
1196 Bank at Makin Moves studio
$15 drop in for this one hour class, coffee and tea at Bridgehead afterwards!
This is a Drop-in class.
Friday October 16th – Next Level Tribal Fusion workshop with Leslie 7-9pm!
This workshop is for the tribal experienced dancer. We will work on layering, drills, and begin formulating our next choreography, to be taught in December!
1196 Bank at Makin Moves studio
$35 for this two hour class!
To register: leslie@shaktifusion.ca
OCTOBER 17-18, 2009
CAROLINE LABRIE IN Kitchener
Caroline Labrie, well-versed in knowledge of Folkloric danceform from Egypt, will be gracing our dance centre October 17 and 18; show at Diwan on the Saturday (17th)
http://www.jannahdancer.info/registration.htm
Caroline’s website is found at http://www.danseegyptiennebf.com/ for further information on her.
Jennifer (Jannah)
to Dance is Paradise!
www.jannahdancer.info 519.569-1432
OCTOBER 18, 2009 onwards – Montreal
Gypsy/Folklorique/Bollywood Dances of India– For Belly Dancers
Workshop Series 2009 by Amrita Choudhury
18 October – Gypsy/folklore Dances of Bengal (River Gypsies) (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 ecstasy 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.
For more information on Amrita, please see www.ananda-amrita.com
OCTOBER 16-18 2009 ~Sudbury, Ontario
Turc Gitane Workshop with Lucie De La Fontaine and Rachelle Connor
DETAILS are online
Vous pouvez communiquer avec moi au numéro sans frais
tél. 888-673-0841
Merci
Lucie
email : bellydance@luciedelafontaine.com for the registration pdf and more details
www.luciedelafontaine.com
October 16th-18th 2009- Sudbury, Ontario
Gypsy workshop with Lucie and Rachelle
You can contact me at toll free number tel. 888-673-0841
email : bellydance@luciedelafontaine.com for the registration pdf and more details
www.luciedelafontaine.com
OCTOBER 23, 2009 ~ TORONTO
Business as Usual proudly presents our inaugural bash: Hipnotech featuring Rosanna McGuire
Rosanna returns to Southern Ontario after spending 2 years studying and performing in San Francisco. There, she studied with a who’s who of bellydance: Suhaila and Jamila Salimpour, FCBD, Jill Parker, Zoe Jakes, Rachel Brice, Mira Betz, Cera Byer, and Amy Sigil.
In California, Rosanna also had the opprtunity to expand her movement repertoire outside of bellydance and into vinyasa yoga, breakdance, house, and locking. She is known for her unique interpretation of tribal fusion, incorporating elements of vintage jazz dances as well as hip-hop, while referencing traditional styles of Middle Eastern dance. Rosanna continually strives to dance outside of her own box and fully admits to having dance ADD.
Tickets $10 in advance at
http://www.cleoflaptra.com/performance.html
Labspace Studio
2A Pape Ave at Queen
Toronto
Doors at 830, 1st set at 930, 2nd at 1030
Rosanna is also teaching a belly dancing workshop that same weekend.
Early bird prices have been extended to October 16th, per class
registration opening shortly. Weekly classes now being held in
Toronto. See http://www.cleoflaptra.com/instruction.html or details!
OCTOBER 24, 2009
Ottawa DANCERS’ BAZAAR
TAV CREATIONS PRESENTS the Dancers’ Bazaar
Saturday, October 24, 2009
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Where:
260 McArthur (Knights of Columbus Hall), Ottawa.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Email me if you can help!
GO TO THE ONLINE POLL TO LET US KNOW WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR!
Click here for a quick look!
Posters/ details: Http://wwww.tav-creations.com/bazaar
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
Nathalie Lebel Workshop
Double Veil Workshop
Saturday, November 14, 2009
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lunch and Bazaar from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
DanceStudios.ca, 151 Chapel Street (parking entrance on the side of the building)
$70 if payment is received by November 4, 2009 $80 thereafter.
To register:
Info: julie(DOT)tierney(AT)sympatico.ca
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY FUNDRAISER
Details are still ONLINE!
Legion Hall at the corner of Kent and MacLaren
Fundraiser for Kids Help Phone, Distress Centre, Bereaved Families
Doors open at 7:30
Party starts at 8 pm and goes ’till we drop!
Tickets $25
email: dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com
Buy your tickets with Paypal(.50 nominal fee) to make sure you get yours!
ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE READY TO GO:
There are only 150 tickets available so don’t delay. If there are any left, they will be $30 at the door.
NOVEMBER 14 and 15, 2009~MONTREAL
WORKSHOPS WITH DEB RUBIN From San Fransciso
Deb Rubin has been a 5+year core member, and co-choreographer with Ultragypsy Bellydance Theater, until Fall 2007, and a regular sub for Jill Parker’s classes. She also holds a level 1 certification from Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance.
Workshop details and registration:
http://www.matjacob.com
NOVEMBER 22, 2009
Creative Clothing by Roxane presents the WEST END BAZAAR:
Bell’s Corners on Richmond Road and there is ample parking.
Sunday, 22 November, 2009, from noon to 5p.m.
All proceeds from the booth rentals are going to Qimaavik, the Women’s Shelter.
Only a few booths remain!Regular booths, 8X8: $15@ or 2 for $30.
For more information contact Roxane at: roxkirkatsympaticodotca or phone: 613-726-9067.
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
October 13 and 20, 2009
Social Internet Crash Course
Presented by David Rostenne and Tom Leroux
This two night course (October 13 and 20th, 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM) is primarily geared towards small business owners, but can apply to anyone who is curious about participating in the online world.
We are covering a whole slew of “keeping in touch” methods in this course: having a web site, surfing the web, passwords and online safety, email and etiquette, newsletters, instant messaging, blogs, podcasts, Digg, StumbleUpon, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter – there’s so much, and we will be doing our best to cover it all. We will let you know what it can (and can not) do for you, and answer your questions.
This will be followed by our :
Introduction to Video Editing with Final Cut Express
October 27 and November 3rd
Using iPhoto
November 10 and 17th
All classes are $150, or $275 if you sign up for two.
You can view more details online here: http://www.darnermedia.ca/training-and-consulting/classes/ , give me a call, or you can shoot an email to classes@darnermedia.ca.
Tom
MORE INFO:
classes@darnermedia.ca
http://www.darnermedia.ca
OCTOBER 30, 2009
Halloween Community Drum and Dance Circle
Bring your own hand drums, shakers, bells and other percussion instruments. There will be shakers for people to use if they don’t have anything of their own.
Friday, October 30
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Maki House Community Centre
19 Leeming Drive, Crystal Beach
(Between Bayshore and Kanata)
417 to Moodie Drive North. Turn right at Carling avenue, right at Crystal Beach Drive (your second street), left at Leeming Drive (your first street) Maki House is on the left right after the school.
Cost: Free
Please RSVP by email to julie(DOT)tierney(AT)sympatico.ca
OCTOBER 31, 2009
11th Annual Witches’ Gathering Charity Ball (2009)
Nightmares: That Which Haunts Us Through The Night
Barrymore’s Music Hall
Ottawa, Ontario
DOORS OPEN: 7 PM
TRADITIONAL WICCAN SAMHAIN RITUAL: 8- 9 PM
COSTUME CONTESTS/DRUMMING/DANCING: 9 PM – 12:30 AM
Each year, on October 31st, the Witches Gathering Charity Ball brings together people from a diverse range of Ottawa’s spiritual and cultural communities to celebrate Halloween while giving back to the local community.
DETAILS: http://witches-gathering.com/site/index.html
Tickets for this year’s Witches’ Gathering are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.
ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT:
Perfect Books
258A Elgin Street
Tel:(613)231-6468
Crystal Dawn
217 Dalhousie Street
Tel: (613) 241-2262
crystal@storm.ca
Venus Envy
320 Lisgar Street
Tel: (613) 789-4646
ottawa@venusenvy.ca
Advance Tickets may also be purchased online:
NOTE: service fees may apply to tickets purchased on-line.
As soon as we get confirmation from Barrymore’s we’ll let everyone know when tickets are available for purchase there…
Hey all,
How are ya? I am doing well! I had a wonderfully busy summer, and was blessed with the month of August off! This is something we work towards all year, so we relish that hammock time when we get it! Sometimes I think that we should take more long weekends throughout the year, and if we can toss a few in this year, that would be great!
September has always been my “New Year”. Back to school still exists for me as my new session of classes began a couple of weeks ago. Fresh starts to my sewing roster as well as I try to finish everyone’s summer projects before I leave for my holidays, and then in the first few weeks I am back, the calls {thankfully} start rolling in.
I have some great new points of focus too happening this fall. I was encouraged by a rush order for a select number my Eco-TAV products when I can back. I have since sent off a small shipment to a distributor in Toronto, managed to get them into Arbour here in Ottawa, and have meetings this week and next to continue the momentum. And I have updated both the Eco-TAV and Artfire sites to show the new goodies available!
I also will be playing with creating some online video shows. Nothing fancy yet, it will grow as all things do in my world: baby steps and not too much horn bleating until I feel more comfy and polished. But if you follow me in various online places, you see the hints and can check it out ! Just be gentle 🙂
And my stand-by fall events are in the planning stages – well, the Dancer’s Bazaar is almost sold out, and ready to rock on a new day! Saturday the 24th should have a different feel to it, and there are some new vendors coming to this one which I am looking forward to seeing! The December OCCP is just getting off the ground – possibly some changes in the air there too – but we’ll see!
And Bollywood – what’s up with that! We have been doing some serious fun with our new group, and getting some great face time! Another new adventure for Halyma!
So, that’s my business realm in a nutshell. Being self employed, being who I am , I seem to revolve around my variety of career choices in a way that seems to define my existence. According to so many this would be wrong. Or at the very least an incomplete definition of who am I. I can accept the “incomplete”, but if I am not what I do, then I don’t know who I am. hmm…
….that’s another blog post on the way…
Til then – have a great one!
Tracey/Halyma
To see this as a website, click here . Also find the Teacher Directory, Shopping Opportunites, and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections online!
Sunday, September 20
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATE EDITION
Check out the Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Features:
This week’s Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Feature is a visit to THE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE FOR THE UPCOMING DANCERS’ BAZAAR! I have included links to all of the confirmed vendors who have websites to you can get an idea of how exciting this October’s event will be!
Click here for a quick look!
NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:
DARNER MEDIA: COMPUTER RELATED CLASSES – STARTING THIS WEEK!
Introduction to Macs
September 22, 29 and October 6th (Tuesdays)
Social Internet Crash Course
October 13 and 20th (Tuesdays)
Introduction to Video Editing with Final Cut Express
October 27 and November 3rd
Using iPhoto
November 10 and 17th
MORE INFO:
classes@darnermedia.ca
http://www.darnermedia.ca
SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
Classical Indian dance classes with Anjali in Ottawa STARTING THIS WEEK!
Indian dance classes start Wed Sept 23
Fall sessions will start.
Please indicate the day you can come and your level of expertise.
Do try to come
Hope to hear from you
Best wishes
Anjali
www.culturalhorizons.ca
613 745-1368
Indian Temple Dance
6 sessions:
Cost $150 for 6 one hour sessions.
Time options
Monday 8-9 0r 7.30-8.30
Tuesdays 8-9 or 7.30-8.30
Wednesdays 8-9 or 7.30-8.30
Saturday 2-3
Sunday 2-3
Syllabus
1)Learn hand signs, neck and eye movements
2)how to tie a sari,
3)make-up and
4) DANCE steps to use in your belly dance work,
a) rhythmic beating of the feet,
b) how to speak the drum syllables that accompany the dance
c) How to beat the rhythms
COMPLETE a short temple dance
Option of participating in a small informal; recital in September.. If you want
**Please
1)bring an eyebrow pencil, and if you have one, a sari ( I have extra)
2)**bring a short example of a piece of your music that is rhythmic and I will give you some
“Fusion step options”
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
OCTOBER 2, 2009
Full Moon Community Drum and Dance Circle
Friday, October 2
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Maki House Community Centre
19 Leeming Drive, Crystal Beach (between Bayshore and Kanata)
417 to Moodie Drive North. Turn right at Carling avenue, right at Crystal Beach Drive (your second street), left at Leeming Drive (your first street) Maki House is on the left right after the school.
Bring your own hand drums, shakers, bells and other percussion instruments. There will be some shakers for people to use if they don’t have anything of their own.
Cost: Free
Please RSVP by email to julie.tierney@sympatico.ca
FALL CLASSES – ALL of the other classes are still online – likely with room for new students still! Check the full list online
Starting this week!
Belly Dance in Kemptville with Nancy/Shakira
613-258-4753 or shakira@magma.ca
Beginner/Intermediate 1
Wednesday 6:00-7:00 pm
Intermediate 2
Tuesday 7:00-8:30 pm
(pre-requisite: a couple of years BD)
Advanced
Wednesday 7:00-8:30 pm
(pre-requisite: lots of years BD)
Bahiya’s Classes – Fall Belly Dance 2009
Monday 5:15pm to 6:15pm
Sept 21st to Nov 23rd 10 weeks (Beyond Beginner)
Nutri-Land 3625 Rivergate Way
Contact: Brenda
613-727-9987
brendastocker@rogers.com
Tuesday 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
Sept 22nd to Nov 7th 8 weeks (Beyond Beginner) (1169)
Tuesday 7:30 pm-8:30 pm
Sept 22nd to Nov 7th 8 weeks (Beginner) (1163)
St. Nicholas Adult High School
893 Admiral Ave
Contact: Catholic School Board
613-228-3338
continuing.Ed@ottawacatholicschools.ca
Thursday 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Sept 24th to Nov 19th 9 weeks (Beginner)
Thursday 7:40pm to 8:40pm
Sept 24th to Nov 19th 9 weeks (Beyond Beginner)
Hunt Club Riverside Community Centre
3320 Paul Anka Drive
613-521-1392
Sunday 2:30 to 3:30
Sept 13th to Oct 11th 5 weeks (Beginner)
Blue Bamboo Yoga Studio
6081 Hazeldean Rd, Stittsville
613-435-9447
Louise Houle – Embrun Belly dance Classes
Embrun at La Maison des Arts this fall.
Tuesday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
Registration is on the 8 – 9 -10 of September, to register call 613-443-0058
The classes start on the 22nd of September.
Jocelyne “Jehane” Khan
Beginner Bellydance
Bilingual Class!
Sundays 4:00-5:00 PM
http://www.baladi.ca/StudioOasis/schedules/2009-fall-Schedule_e.htm
Baladi Débutant
Cours bilingue!
Dimanche 16h00 – 17h00
http://www.baladi.ca/StudioOasis/schedules/2009-fall-Schedule_f.htm
Oasis de la danse
200 St-Joseph Hull
www.studiooasis.ca
info@baladi.ca
819-776-5033
2009 EVENTS
Friday September 25, 2009
TOPKAPI Turkish Restaurant invites you to their “Fasil Night Celebration”
A four-hour dinner cruise on the Outaouais river on board of the ‘Miss Gatineau’
Departure at 7:00 pm from the ‘Quai des artistes’ on Jacques Cartier Street in Gatineau, Qc
All you can eat buffet and Live Entertainment
Bellydancers and live musicians
$55.00 per person
For information or reservations, call 613.230.8828
NOVEMBER 14, 2009
Nathalie Lebel 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.
Registration is now open!
Details:
Double Veil Workshop
Saturday, November 14, 2009
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lunch and Bazaar from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dance Studios.ca, 151 Chapel Street (parking entrance on the side of the building)
$70 if payment is received by November 4, 2009 $80 thereafter.
To register:
Info: julie(DOT)tierney(AT)sympatico.ca
NOVEMBER 21-24, 2009
Hadia’s Level 1 Teacher Training back in Toronto
Hadia is happy to share 38 years of teaching experience with you in this unique instructor training course (not just a dance course for instructors) which includes Mastery of effortless, beautiful and flawless technique for you and your students; musical and rhythm interpretation; the art of finger cymbals; anatomy for belly dance; injury prevention and body balance; teaching and communication skills; class/course planning; improvisation skills; origins, evolution and styles of oriental, including ROM, folklore, baladi and ritual and more……
Saturday and Sunday November 21st and 22nd 10 am to 5:30 pm plus Monday and Tuesday November 23rd and 24th 6 to 9:30 pm
$375 Can before November 1st
$425 Can after November 1st
PLUS Hadia’s Ultimate Technique Workshop
Friday November 20th 6:30 to 9:30 pm
This workshop is designed as a preparation for the Level 1 Participants who have not studied extensively with Hadia prior to the Training, but it is also open to dancers who are not taking the Training on a space available basis.
Aurora Live Studios
392 Queen St. East.
Toronto
$80 before November 1st
$90 after November 1st
$50 for paid participants of Level 1 Teacher Training before November 1st
For registration and information
Hadia hadia@hadia.com
1 (902) 640-2473 (out of country Sept 14th to October 9th)
http://www.hadia.com/index.php?id=11#torontoLv1
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
$425 before October 15th
$475 after October 15th
For Registration and Information
Hadia hadia@hadia.com
1 (902) 640-2473 (out of country Sept 14th to October 9th)
http://www.hadia.com/index.php?id=11#torontoLv3
