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Dancers’ News:2010-04-04- UPDATES

DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – BLOG EDITION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Glebe Fire affects Dance with Alana Studio

Dear Ottawa dancers,
Classes are canceled all this week.

This past weekend there was a fire behind the dance studio and unfortunately the dance floor was damaged by water.We are unable to hold classes this week as it will take time for the floor to be re-done.

I will keep you updated on the situation.

Shadia’s EXCITING “Advanced Drum Solo Choreography” class will start soon. We will keep you updated.

Looking forward to dancing with you,Alana : )

http://dancewithalana.com

613-233-3456

Angelo Luzio bellydance shoes
in nude, black, gold and silver available for fall delivery.

Place your reservation now so that you will be one of the ones with his new and improved shoes on your feet when the fall session starts.

Contact Marcelle at Boutiqueisis@aol.com.

Chaussures danse orientale par Angelo Luzio

en rose (nu), noir, argent et or ?sont disponible pour livraison à l’automne!

Placez votre réservation dès maintenant pour recevoir vos chaussures ?améliorée lors de la session d’automne commence.

Contactez Marcelle au Boutiqueisis@aol.com

2010 EVENTS

APRIL 10…SPRING FLING/HAFLA FUNDRAISER

ALL BELLY DANCE ENTHUSIASTS WELCOME!!

REMEMBER YOUR HIP BELTS!

BOLLYWOOD FANS AND DANCERS ARE WELCOME TOO!!

Food will be served from 8:30 pm till close!

Everyone is invited to dance: soloists, groups, troupes, bunches….out-of-towners are welcome too!

Tickets available by calling/emailing Catharine, dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com

or by sending $25 per ticket via PayPal to tracey@tav-creations.com

Spread the word – forward the flyer to your friends!

APRIL 18,2010
GENUINE ROMA DANCE WORKSHOP WITH LYNETTE HARPER (from British Columbia)

(Genuine Turkish/Gypsy style)

Lynette is a master level instructor and has spent many years studying, dancing and teaching this beautiful dance form!

12 to 2 pm, Sunday, at Oasis Studio, Hull
$35 in advance

Spaces available at Oasis Studio, 819-776-5033 and from Catharine – dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com

Workshop is already filling up quickly, so please contact us soon.
Open to all levels…but some dance experience required!

18 avril 2010 – LAVAL

Catherine De Sève atelier Tribal-Burlesque

Contenu de l’atelier: Technique et mini-chorégraphie

Dimanche 18 avril 2010 9h00 à 12h00

Lieu: École Anichka: 65 St-Judes, Laval

Tarif: 75$

Pour inscription, appuyez ici: http://www.boutique.anichka.ca/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=291

Vous devez mettre l’article dans votre panier, visualiser votre panier (en haut à gauche), puis suivre les indications Pour vous inscrire vous devez le faire via le site, car ce système comptabilise les inscriptions.

Vous pourrez choisir votre mode de paiement: Paypal, Chèque, Accès D ou dépôt bancaire Si vous désirez payer par chèque, votre chèque doit être post-daté pour maximum le 1er avril 2010. Aucun chèque ne sera accepté après le 1er avril, mais les autres modes de paiement seront toujours en vigueur.

Merci, Anichka

www.boutique.anichka.ca

JUNE 13 , 2010
Saidi : Cane & Choreography Workshop with Chantal Dos Santos in Toronto

When: Sunday June 13th, 2010 from 11:00am-3:30pm
Where: Martha Hicks School of Ballet – 2384 Yonge St. 2nd floor, Studio B
(West side of Yonge, North of Eglinton)
Pricing: $55 on or before June 1st / $65 after June 1st

To register contact Caliana: 416-821-4381 or calianadances@gmail.com

www.cdsmovement.com

JUNE 19, 2010
Alhambra Dance & Friends presents Red Hot Summer Hafla in Toronto

When: Saturday June 19th from 2:00-4:00pm
Where: Martha Hicks School of Ballet, 2345 Yonge St. 1st floor, back of Office Building
(East side of Yonge, North of Eglinton)
Price: $10 in advance, $15 at the door (*funds are being raised for troupe costumes*)

For advanced tickets contact Caliana:

416-821-4381 or calianadances@gmail.com

Description:
Summer will be here before we know it! Join Alhambra Dance & Friends in our “Red Hot Summer Hafla” (RHSH).

This event will be more informal, where performances & demonstrations will be interspersed with mingling, eating & free dancing time!

Snacks & refreshments will be provided -byob

Performances by:

Caliana, Jaene, Siham Sumaiya, Haifa, Alexandra, some students, live musicians and more (TBA)

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

April 9-10, 2010
The Goddess Revealed

ANJALI and Company featuring Basia Gowing

The Goddess Revealed

Mixed Media: Indian Classical Dance, Video, Images Music Text

April 9-10

7.30 pm

Arts Court Theatre, Ottawa

$25, $22 info tickets 613 564 7240

Classical Indian Temple and Court Dances

Mixed Media Dance-Theatre – Performed in front of Video and Images from Hindu Temples, sculptures and miniature paintings throughout India

Journey back in time to savour the classical arts of Ancient India through their temple dances and sacred spaces. The unfolding of tradition, history and imagination is assisted by stunning imagery and poignant narration.

première: Dance meets Yoga with BASIA GOING of Adishesh Yoga

APRIL 10,2010
Ottawa Turkish Music Ensemble Concert

Saturday, April 10, 2010 8:00pm
at Alumni Theatre, University of Ottawa,
85 University Private
Jock-Turcot building

Tickets $15.00 Adults, $10 students,
Reception to follow

17 APRIL, 2010
CHOREOGRAPHY : BOLLYWOOD/GYPSY WORKSHOP! by Amrita Choudhury


STUDIO METRONOME, MONTREAL, QUEBEC. (1-5PM)

Reservations : 514-768-9711
a_choud@hotmail.com
www.ananda-amrita.com
$90

Gypsy/folklore workshop video:
http://www.ananda-amrita.com/gypsy-folk-bollywood-workshop.htm

Bollywood workshop video:
http://www.ananda-amrita.com/bollywood-bhangra.htm


SPRING CLASSES

TRACEY/HALYMA – Byward Market Area and Old Ottawa South

OLD OTTAWA SOUTH area ( Near the May Fair theatre)

260 Sunnyside – call 613 247-4946 to register in person or go online to http://www.oldottawasouth.ca

Tuesdays – start April 6

Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. – ($63/ 8weeks)

Level 2 – 7:30pm.-8:30pm. – ($63/8 weeks)

(No Class on May 18th ) – These classes take place in the Hopewell School( Bank and Sunnyside/Hopewell), north gym, but you register at the community centre – online is easiest.

BYWARD MARKET AREA

172 Guigues – call 613 244-4470 to register or online through the City of Ottawa and follow the “how to register” instructions on the sidebar.

Mondays- start April 26:

Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( $45/6 weeks) course code:434367

Level 2 -7:30pm.-8:30pm. ( $45/6 weeks) course code:434406

Thursdays – start April 29:

Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( $ 45/ 6 weeks) course code:434373

Level 2+ – 7:30pm.-8:30pm.( $45/6 weeks) course code:434422

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

General info about classes: www.bellydancingforfun.com

Zamira’s Classes

**New SPRING 2010 class schedule**

*Belly Dance for Adults and Teens all levels*

A Beginner-Intermediate Belly Dance class with an emphasis on flexibility, muscle isolation and increasing muscle strength and grace. To run this class a minimum of 6 students is required.

Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM
Mar 24 – May 26, 2010: 10 one hour classes $110

Drop-in fee $12 cash per class – no registration necessary. Try a class any time.

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

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

Jalilah’s Spring 2010 Sessions:

RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa

Belly Dance for Fitness a fast paced cardio class using only Middle Eastern dance movements! Perfect for both beginners to learn the basic Middle Eastern Movement repertoire and for intermediate dancers to improve stamina and technique! Mondays 10:30-11:30 a.m. at RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive or Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Rideau tennis Club 1 Donald Street April 12-June 23 2010-03-10 Price: Free for Life Fit Members $89 for RA members $114 for non-members

To register contact the RA Centre Tel (613) 7335100 www.racentre.com

Greta Leemings Studio of Dance 1460 Merivale Road, Ottawa

Intermediate a fun mixture of technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, improvisation and more! Tuesdays 11-12:15 March 30 to June 15 2010 $156

To register contact Jalilah (613)2288215 jalilah@rogers.com

Denise Enan’s Studio Oasis 200 St. Joseph, Hull

Beginner 5:30-6:30 p.m. Learn the basic Middle Eastern Movement repertoire and get a fun and healthy workout ! $85 for 8 weeks

Intermediate 6:30-7:30 a fun mixture of technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, improvisation and more! $85 for 8 weeks

Advanced 7:30-9:00 in addition to technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, and improvisation also musicality, learning how to create your own choreography and improvise all by yourself! Good for dancers who have been dancing a while and would like a challenge! $100 for 8 weeks

The new session started March 3 however you can join any time and missed classes will be pro-rated!

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

Metro Y on Argyle with Christine

Starting April 3 to June 27 , 2010
• Tuesdays 7:15 – 8:15pm
• Thursdays 8:30 – 9:30pm

and again . . .

June 28 to August 29, 2010
• Tuesdays 7:15 – 8:15pm
• Thursdays 8:30 – 9:30pm
Join us for a girls night out of dancing, laughing and a did I mention, a great work out.
Belts and veils are provided for those new and curious to try a taste of Baladi.
Don’t be shy 😉


Classes with Zeevah

Cabaret Style Belly Dancing for Beginners/ Belly Dance Basics

Beginners will learn enough basic steps and veil movement for a complete choreography. The style taught is American Cabaret belly dance which allows for freedom in the interpretation of movement. Perfect for beginners. Wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or flat dance shoes.

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

ON LINE www.winterconnections.com
Click on General Interest Courses to view program and to
sign up for a course. Login ID and PIN numbers are required for use of our online registration system. If you do not have an account but wish to create one please send your request for a login ID and pin number along with the student’s full name, home phone, work phone, home mailing address, and return email address to Continuing.Ed@ottawacatholicschools.ca.

Spring classes with Loulouh

Sandy Hill Community Centre (613) 564-1062

Wednesdays
Level 1 – Mar 24 to May 26
$68 for 10 weeks
6 to 7 pm
Program Code 437079

Thursdays
Level 2 – Mar 25 to May 27
$68 for 10 weeks
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Program Code 437081

Level 2/3 – Mar 25 to May 27
$75 for 10 weeks
6:30 to 7:45 pm
Program Code 437084

Level 3/4 – Mar 25 to May 27
$75 for 10 weeks
7:45 to 9 pm
Program Code 437088

Contact Loulouh at:
http://www.fusesite.com/gratitude
loulouh@rogers.com


Bellydancing with Zena
Spring Schedule

Kanata: Classical Dance Academy, 100 Castlefrank Rd., (613) 836-5725
Monday nights at 8:15-9:15 pm for Beginners starting Apr. 12, 2010. 10wks/$105
Thursday afternoons at 1:00-2:15 pm for Intermediate/Advanced starting Apr. 15, 2010. 10 wks/$105 taxes included.

Stittsville: Astral Fitness, 44 Iber Rd. (613) 831-2348
Thursday evenings at 6:30-7:30 pm for Beginners. Available to current gym clients with a full one year membership.

NEW! – CardioBellydance with Anna & Safiya!

Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm, starting April 21st, 2010
Capital City Dance, Ottawa
1309 Carling Avenue, Westgate Mall (lower level)
A fun and fast-paced hour of bellydance sequences danced to up-beat music!

All levels of Bellydancers will benefit from this class. There will be some explanation of moves, and various level options will be given, but the focus will be on cardio workout.

Come get in shape for summer…sweat and love it!

For pricing and location, please see www.annabellydance.ca/classes

Belly Dancing with Sha’ Vega

If you have yet to register, do so as soon as possible to avoid disappointment (full or cancelled classes). These are the last classes Sha’ Vega will be teaching in Ottawa for a while, so if you have ever wanted to study with her, now is the time to do it.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TUESDAYS at McNabb Rec Centre in Centretown

Level 1 / 2 – $91 – 9 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Apr. 6 – June 22
6:00 – 7:15 pm
Course code: 423318

Level 3 / 4 – $91 – 9 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Apr. 6 – June 22
7:15 – 8:30 pm
Bar Code: 423330

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THURSDAYS at McNabb Rec Centre in Centretown

Level 1 / 2 – $91 – 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Apr. 8 – June 24
6:00 – 7:15 pm
Bar Code: 423323

Level 3 / 4 – $91 – CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT
Apr. 8 – June 24
7:15 – 8:30 pm
Bar Code: 423334

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MONDAYS at South Fallingbrook in Orleans:

REGISTER NOW!
Mom & Daughter belly dance – child (6-14 yrs) – $36
Course code: 435123
Mom & Daughter belly dance – adult (15+ yrs) – $38.75
Course code: 435120
April 12 – June 14 (no class on May 3 and 24)
5:15 – 6:15pm

Level 1/2 – $44.50
April 12 – June 14 (no class on May 3 and 24)
Course code: 435487

Level 2/3 – $44.50
April 12 – June 14 (no class on May 3 and 24)
Course code: 435488

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


Dancers’ News-2010-03-28

DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATES

2010 EVENTS

MARCH 31, 2010

Chris Gasci Workshop

An instructional & fun-filled evening of Middle Eastern drumming with Chris from California, multi-instrumentalist & drummer extraordinaire, well-known to Ottawa dancers & drummers from past workshops. Chris will entertain, inform & challenge all levels of players to take a leap forward in drumming & technique. Bring your own doumbek & a stool or cushion to sit on. A few loaner drums available on request when registering.When: Wednesday, March 31st, 7 – 9 pm

Where: 301 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, 3rd Floor

Cost: $45 early-bird registration by March 23; $55 later or at the door

Cash or cheques only, payable to Rosemary Corfield, 42 Putman Ave., Ottawa, ON K1M 1Z3

Additional info: zahra_haddad@hotmail.com or call 613-298-0788

APRIL 10…SPRING FLING/HAFLA FUNDRAISER

ALL BELLY DANCE ENTHUSIASTS WELCOME!!

BOLLYWOOD FANS AND DANCERS ARE WELCOME TOO!!

Food will be served from 8:30 pm till close!

Everyone is invited to dance: soloists, groups, troupes, bunches….out-of-towners are welcome too!

Tickets available by calling/emailing Catharine, dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com

or through PayPal by contacting Tracey – tracey@tav-creations.com

Spread the word – forward the flyer to your friends!

APRIL 18,2010
GENUINE ROMA DANCE WORKSHOP WITH LYNETTE HARPER (from British Columbia)

(Genuine Turkish/Gypsy style)

Lynette is a master level instructor and has spent many years studying, dancing and teaching this beautiful dance form!

12 to 2 pm, Sunday, at Oasis Studio, Hull
$35 in advance

Spaces available at Oasis Studio, 819-776-5033 and from Catharine – dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com

Workshop is already filling up quickly, so please contact us soon.
Open to all levels…but some dance experience required!

18 avril 2010 – LAVAL

Catherine De Sève atelier Tribal-Burlesque

Contenu de l’atelier: Technique et mini-chorégraphie

Dimanche 18 avril 2010 9h00 à 12h00

Lieu: École Anichka: 65 St-Judes, Laval

Tarif: 75$

Pour inscription, appuyez ici: http://www.boutique.anichka.ca/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=291

Vous devez mettre l’article dans votre panier, visualiser votre panier (en haut à gauche), puis suivre les indications Pour vous inscrire vous devez le faire via le site, car ce système comptabilise les inscriptions.

Vous pourrez choisir votre mode de paiement: Paypal, Chèque, Accès D ou dépôt bancaire Si vous désirez payer par chèque, votre chèque doit être post-daté pour maximum le 1er avril 2010. Aucun chèque ne sera accepté après le 1er avril, mais les autres modes de paiement seront toujours en vigueur.

Merci, Anichka

www.boutique.anichka.ca

April 25th, 2010

Fun and Funky Moves Workshop with Bahiya/Brenda

Time: 1:00 to 4:00

Cost: $35.00

Where: Manotick Legion

Things to bring: Snacks, yoga mat and of course your favorite shimmy belt.

Contact me at: brendastocker@rogers.com

We will be learning fun & funky moves to some great drum rhythms. We will practice some veil moves and also, how to connect to your audience when performing.

For class schedules you can check out my blog at:

ignite-your-inner-goddess.com or brendastocker.com

MAY 8, 2010
West End Bazaar

This is a bazaar fundraiser for the women’s shelter known as Qimaavik, in Iqaluit, Nunavut. These ladies need help for supplies, utilities and security at the only shelter in the entire Territory.

25 vendors will be offering their wares, from Belly dance and Tribal costumes and accessories to food and Artists. Here is the list:
Creative Clothing by Roxane: costumes
TAV Creations and Eco-Tav: costumes
Shibori Borealis: hand painted silk veils
Zamira: costumes and weighted veils
Zena: accessories for dance
Hollywood Music Centre: CDs and DVDs
Patricia Zaid and Bahiya: costumes and dance accessories
Boutique Baladi Ruby: coin belts, accessories, costumes
Nassim Naturals: natural make-up
Rain Kazymerchyk: from Gallery6: silver jewellery
Wendy Stevenson: from Gallery6: photographer
Carol Pillar: from Gallery6: watercolour artist
Tara Heft: glass jewellery
Margaret Toner: gemstone beaded jewellery
Tarot by Lisa-Marie
Curves Gym
Carolyn Penney: jewellery
Margaret Cape: jewellery
Divine Image: dance teacher
Janet Brown: A More Beautiful You esthetician
Joan Jesion: BeautiControl beauty products
Aloette products ptresented by RoseMarie Keogh
Sylvie the Incredible Pastry chef
Belly Dance Supplies

Venue:
OUR LADY of PEACE Catholic School
3877 Richmond Road
Ottawa (Bell’s Corners), ON, K2H 5C1
Canada

contact Roxane at : roxkirk at sympatico dot ca

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NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

April 9-10, 2010
The Goddess Revealed

ANJALI and Company featuring Basia Gowing

The Goddess Revealed

Mixed Media: Indian Classical Dance, Video, Images Music Text

April 9-10

7.30 pm

Arts Court Theatre, Ottawa

$25, $22 info tickets 613 564 7240

Classical Indian Temple and Court Dances

Mixed Media Dance-Theatre – Performed in front of Video and Images from Hindu Temples, sculptures and miniature paintings throughout India

Journey back in time to savour the classical arts of Ancient India through their temple dances and sacred spaces. The unfolding of tradition, history and imagination is assisted by stunning imagery and poignant narration.

première: Dance meets Yoga with BASIA GOING of Adishesh Yoga

APRIL 10,2010
Ottawa Turkish Music Ensemble Concert

Saturday, April 10, 2010 8:00pm
at Alumni Theatre, University of Ottawa,
85 University Private
Jock-Turcot building

Tickets $15.00 Adults, $10 students,
Reception to follow


SPRING CLASSES

TRACEY/HALYMA – Byward Market Area and Old Ottawa South

OLD OTTAWA SOUTH area ( Near the May Fair theatre)

260 Sunnyside – call 613 247-4946 to register in person or go online to http://www.oldottawasouth.ca

Tuesdays – start April 6

Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. – ($63/ 8weeks)

Level 2 – 7:30pm.-8:30pm. – ($63/8 weeks)

(No Class on May 18th ) – These classes take place in the Hopewell School( Bank and Sunnyside/Hopewell), north gym, but you register at the community centre – online is easiest.

BYWARD MARKET AREA

172 Guigues – call 613 244-4470 to register or online through the City of Ottawa and follow the “how to register” instructions on the sidebar.

Mondays- start April 26:

Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( $45/6 weeks) course code:434367

Level 2 -7:30pm.-8:30pm. ( $45/6 weeks) course code:434406

Thursdays – start April 29:

Level 1 – 6:30pm.-7:30pm. ( $ 45/ 6 weeks) course code:434373

Level 2+ – 7:30pm.-8:30pm.( $45/6 weeks) course code:434422

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

General info about classes: www.bellydancingforfun.com

Zamira’s Classes

**New SPRING 2010 class schedule**

*Belly Dance for Adults and Teens all levels*

A Beginner-Intermediate Belly Dance class with an emphasis on flexibility, muscle isolation and increasing muscle strength and grace. To run this class a minimum of 6 students is required.

Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM
Mar 24 – May 26, 2010: 10 one hour classes $110

Drop-in fee $12 cash per class – no registration necessary. Try a class any time.

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

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

Jalilah’s Spring 2010 Sessions:

RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa

Belly Dance for Fitness a fast paced cardio class using only Middle Eastern dance movements! Perfect for both beginners to learn the basic Middle Eastern Movement repertoire and for intermediate dancers to improve stamina and technique! Mondays 10:30-11:30 a.m. at RA Centre 2451 Riverside Drive or Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Rideau tennis Club 1 Donald Street April 12-June 23 2010-03-10 Price: Free for Life Fit Members $89 for RA members $114 for non-members

To register contact the RA Centre Tel (613) 7335100 www.racentre.com

Greta Leemings Studio of Dance 1460 Merivale Road, Ottawa

Intermediate a fun mixture of technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, improvisation and more! Tuesdays 11-12:15 March 30 to June 15 2010 $156

To register contact Jalilah (613)2288215 jalilah@rogers.com

Denise Enan’s Studio Oasis 200 St. Joseph, Hull

Beginner 5:30-6:30 p.m. Learn the basic Middle Eastern Movement repertoire and get a fun and healthy workout ! $85 for 8 weeks

Intermediate 6:30-7:30 a fun mixture of technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, improvisation and more! $85 for 8 weeks

Advanced 7:30-9:00 in addition to technique, drills, fluidity exercises, choreography, and improvisation also musicality, learning how to create your own choreography and improvise all by yourself! Good for dancers who have been dancing a while and would like a challenge! $100 for 8 weeks

The new session started March 3 however you can join any time and missed classes will be pro-rated!

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

Advanced Belly Dance Choreography with Shadia

Come and learn a challenging drum solo that will be performed in June.

Date: Starts this Tuesday, March 30th from 8:30-9:30pm

Location: 858B Bank Street at 5th Ave. Below Booster Juice.

Cost: $90 for 7 weeks or $77 for full-time students

Please register at http://dancewithalana.com/register.php

Classes with Zeevah

Cabaret Style Belly Dancing for Beginners/ Belly Dance Basics

Beginners will learn enough basic steps and veil movement for a complete choreography. The style taught is American Cabaret belly dance which allows for freedom in the interpretation of movement. Perfect for beginners. Wear comfortable clothes and bare feet or flat dance shoes.

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

ON LINE www.winterconnections.com
Click on General Interest Courses to view program and to
sign up for a course. Login ID and PIN numbers are required for use of our online registration system. If you do not have an account but wish to create one please send your request for a login ID and pin number along with the student’s full name, home phone, work phone, home mailing address, and return email address to Continuing.Ed@ottawacatholicschools.ca.

Spring classes with Loulouh

Sandy Hill Community Centre (613) 564-1062

Wednesdays
Level 1 – Mar 24 to May 26
$68 for 10 weeks
6 to 7 pm
Program Code 437079

Thursdays
Level 2 – Mar 25 to May 27
$68 for 10 weeks
5:30 to 6:30 pm
Program Code 437081

Level 2/3 – Mar 25 to May 27
$75 for 10 weeks
6:30 to 7:45 pm
Program Code 437084

Level 3/4 – Mar 25 to May 27
$75 for 10 weeks
7:45 to 9 pm
Program Code 437088

Contact Loulouh at:
www.fusesite.com/gratitude
loulouh@rogers.com


Bellydancing with Zena
Spring Schedule

Kanata: Classical Dance Academy, 100 Castlefrank Rd., (613) 836-5725
Monday nights at 8:15-9:15 pm for Beginners starting Apr. 12, 2010. 10wks/$105
Thursday afternoons at 1:00-2:15 pm for Intermediate/Advanced starting Apr. 15, 2010. 10 wks/$105 taxes included.

Stittsville: Astral Fitness, 44 Iber Rd. (613) 831-2348
Thursday evenings at 6:30-7:30 pm for Beginners. Available to current gym clients with a full one year membership.

Belly Dancing with Sha’ Vega

Spring Session

If you have yet to register, do so as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. These are the last classes Sha’ Vega will be teaching in Ottawa for a while, so if you have ever wanted to study with her, now is the time to do it.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
MONDAYS at South Fallingbrook in Orleans:

Mom & Daughter belly dance – child (6-14 yrs) – $36
Course code: 435123
Mom & Daughter belly dance – adult (15+ yrs) – $38.75
Course code: 435120
April 12 – June 14 (no class on May 3 and 24)
5:15 – 6:15pm

Level 1/2 – $44.50
April 12 – June 14 (no class on May 3 and 24)
Course code: 435487

Level 2/3 – $44.50
April 12 – June 14 (no class on May 3 and 24)
Course code: 435488
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TUESDAYS at McNabb Rec Centre in Centretown

Level 1 / 2 – $91
Apr. 6 – June 22
6:00 – 7:15 pm
Course code: 423318

Level 3 / 4 – $91
Apr. 6 – June 22
7:15 – 8:30 pm
Bar Code: 423330

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THURSDAYS at McNabb Rec Centre in Centretown
Level 1 / 2 – $91
Apr. 8 – June 24
6:00 – 7:15 pm
Bar Code: 423323

Level 3 / 4 – $91
Apr. 8 – June 24
7:15 – 8:30 pm
Bar Code: 423334

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

Dancers’ News-2010-02-14

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Good morning,

February is just getting us wound up for loads of fun in March!  And Happy Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day and Family Day for those who celebrate any / all of these holidays this weekend!

May the Tiger bring you good fortune this coming year!

Hope Winterlude has been enjoying your company too!

Read on to check out some new updates to info and new postings – hope to see you at some of these upcoming events!

Tracey/Halyma

Sunday, February 14

DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATE EDITION

2010 EVENTS

JANNAH DANCE CENTRE- KITCHENER

Feb 20/21 – Dance with Jasmin – $175 – reg’n w/ Jannah

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

FEBRUARY 28, 2010
Bellydance Workshop with Zena

Sat. Feb. 28, 2010 @ 12:30 pm -3:00 pm.

Fun basics of bellydance with tone-up exercises, drills, shimmywork and intro to veils. Light refreshments provided and water. Wear comfy exercise clothes, bare feet or indoor shoes and hipscarf/neck scarf or coin belt. Cost: $45 tax included.

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

To reserve/register, please email Zena:zena555@rogers.com or call Darpan dircectly at (613) 288-0106.

FEBRUARY 27/28,2010
Montreal workshops with Rosanna Mc Guire (Toronto/San Francisco)!!!

Saturday February 27th, 1-4pm
Flapper fusion (technique and combinations):
A combination of vintage jazz dance and bellydance, completely fabricated from Rosanna’s imagination. Don’t know what on earth this could be? See Rosanna’s video from Tribal Fest 2008
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqG-7DNB1No]

Sunday February 28th 2010, 1-4pm:
Hip hop fusion choreography
Fusing bellydance with hip hop and funk styles (popping, locking, waving, etc.)

Location: École Anichka

65 St-Judes, Laval Quebec

Cost:75$ for 1 workshop

140$ for both

To register: Click Here

MARCH 6, 2010
TAV CREATIONS PRESENTS the Ottawa Dancer’s Bazaar

INFO

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS – as usual! Email me if you are able to help out that day! tracey@tav-creations.com

10 TIPS for Shopping at the Bazaar!

Take our shopping POLL!!

MARCH 7, 2010
Fluidity and Slow Movements Workshop with Jalilah

SOLD OUT

To accommodate the overwhelming demand for this workshop the same workshop is being offered on Sunday May 2. The first workshop sold out in just 1 week. Be sure to mail in your registration and payment early to avoid missing out on the next one.

Do you long to move gracefully to those ethereal flutes, soulful accordions and haunting violins?

Would you like to gain more fluidity in your dancing and learn to make smooth transitions from one movement to the next?

Then this is the workshop for you!

Jalilah will teach you how to move gracefully and to connect your arms, hip circles, infinity loops (figure 8s) and undulations together into a beautiful seamless flow!

This workshop is accessible and beneficial to all levels of dancers from beginner to professional levels.

Jalilah has been a professional dancer since 1985. She has performed with over 25 different music groups and has produced 6 CDs in Egypt and Lebanon that are considered classics of Middle Eastern Dance. With her vast experience performing in the Middle East and having studied under various famous Egyptian masters she is widely regarded as an authority on authentic Middle Eastern Dance.

Sunday, May 2nd, 11:00 a. m. to 1:00 p.m.
Nepean Creative Arts Centre, 35 Stafford Rd., Nepean (Bells Corners)

To register contact julieDOTtierneyATsympatico.ca for the registration form or if you are on docod you can download the flyer from.
Cost: $35 if received by April 23, $45 thereafter. No refunds.

APRIL 10, 2010    SPRING FLING/HAFLA FUNDRAISER

ALL BELLY DANCERS WELCOME – IT IS YOUR PARTY

We will once again be partying and raising funds for great causes.
(Distress Centre, Bereaved Families)

The party will be at the Legion hall at the corner of McLaren and Kent (lots of parking).
The doors (and the bar) open at 7 pm. The party starts at 8 pm. Food will be served from 9 pm till close!
Everyone is invited to dance: soloists, groups, troupes,bunches….out-of-towners are welcome again.

Tickets are $25 in advance….$30 at the door

Don’t forget our great prizes, DVDs, the bar…so bring along some cash!! It all goes back to our community!
Contact Catharine at dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

February 15, 2010   Meditation group in Crystal Beach

Anyone can join whenever they are free to come. For those of you who meditate and want to join like minded others or if you’ve wanted to try meditation but haven’t gotten around to it this is the perfect opportunity for you.

The purpose of this group is to provide a place for people to come together to practice meditation and learn from each other so that they can enjoy the many benefits of meditation which include:

· Greater health
· Deeper levels of relaxation
· Improved brain function
· Decreased levels of pain
· Increased feelings of well-being

No experience necessary.

Mondays
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 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 CrystalBeach Drive (your second street), left at Leeming Drive (your first street). Maki House is on the left right after the school.

Cost: Free
Info: julieDOTtierneyATsympatico.ca

DANCES OF INDIA: by Amrita Choudhury MONTREAL

Classical/Sacred Dance(Odissi) 27 Feb, 6 & 20 March(1:30-4:30)
Classical dance video: http://www.ananda-amrita.com/classical-dance.htm

Gypsy/folk/BOLLYWOOD Dance:
– 20 Feb Gypsy/Bollywood – Mudras(hand gestures) & feet movements: Workshop #1(1-3:30)
– 13 March Gypsy/Bollywood – Expression & Grace in Indian Dance : Workshop #2(1-3:30)
– 17 April Gypsy/Bollywood – Choreography combining workshops 1 & 2(1-3:30)

Gypsy video: www.ananda-amrita.com/gypsy-folk-bollywood-workshop.htm
Bollywood video: http://www.ananda-amrita.com/bollywood-bhangra.htm

Yoga of Dance- The Joy of Shakti! 23, 24 et 25 April a 3 day retreat at L’Ermitage Centre de Retraite http://www.ermitage.ca/index.html

Video: www.ananda-amrita.com/video_test.htm

Reservation: www.ananda-amrita.com 514-768-9711 a_choud@hotmail.com

Full Moon Drum and Dance Circle

Saturday February 27, 2010
7:00 to 8:30
Maki House
19 Leeming Drive 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 julieDOTtierneyATsympatico.ca

FEBRUARY 28, 2010 Journey Dance Ottawa

Born out of Kripalu Yoga Dance, JourneyDance is a groovy celebration that will have you loving your body and loving your life! Weaving simple, guided movement sequences and free exploration, JourneyDance reconnects you with your innate state of joyous well-being. Your mind becomes clear, free and positive, and your body feels supple, energized, and powerful. Practiced barefoot to inspiring world music, your dance is an empowering journey of transformation.

Next Class for February will be on Sunday 28th @ 4:30-6:00 pm at Routhier Centre in Lowertown.

See website for details: http://www.journeydance.blogspot.com/. Everyone is welcome, because we are all dancers!!

The Present is a Gift from The Past, and an Inspiration to the Future.” -Tracey “Halyma” Vibert, TEDxOttawa Talk, December 2009.