Performances, Workshops, Educational Products and Recordings

This list serves Oregon, Washington and the NW United States. It is open to any who wish to post an event related to Middle Eastern performance arts or one of it’s modern offspring. If interested in posting an event, please see guidelines at bottom.

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And yes, there has been a name change for the new year! Because so many people from Oregon and Washington participate and read the update, I’ve switched from “Portland” to “Northwest”. So please encourage your friends in Wash. to send in their listings. I’ll formally announce when the transition is complete. Enjoy! – David Reihs

Upcoming Events

Meydan ensemble plays traditional Turkish and Balkan music on authentic instruments.

This time we will be joined by our guest percussionists, Jerry Fugate (of Arabesque), and Michael Hagmeier. Hope to see you there!

Sun Jan 24, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
no cover charge!
Marino Cafe
4129 SE Division St
Portland OR

Sun Feb 7, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
no cover charge!
Marino Cafe
4129 SE Division St
Portland OR

Photos, sound clips, and background info: www.myspace.com/meydanmusic

Chris Henke – Ney (Turkish Flute)
Dennis Godfrey – Gudulka (Bulgarian fiddle), Tambura (Balkan Lute), Kaval (Balkan Flute)
Seth Bloombaum – Frame Drum
Alethea Devi – Vocals

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A Day of Private Lessons with Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance

A rare opportunity to receive individual attention from the originator of
American Tribal Style Bellydance. Deepen your understanding of the
movements and formations specific to group improvisation.

February 13, 2010
Scarlet Thistle Studio
Hood River, OR

Space is limited – contact Colette to reserve your spot.
colette@scarletthistlestudio.com
www.scarletthistlestudio.com

Weekly / Monthly Events

Arabesque

Weekly Community Middle Eastern

Music & Dance Party

Featuring The Finest Local & National Dancers

$ 5 at Door

Every Wednesday 8:30 PM

*NEW LOCATION*

The Blue Monk

SE 34TH & Belmont PDX, OR

For more information call 503/760-7851 or http://www.baladi.com

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Balkan Dance Night !

Every Tuesday from 9-11pm
Live Music and Folk Dancing
It’s A Beautiful Pizza
Belmont Ave between SE 33rd and 34th Street, Portland

Ongoing Classes

normal pricing–$80 for the session…$12 drop-in

For the new year, I am offering my classes to you on a donation basis, if you or a friend cannot pay full price right now for classes, I honor you and want you to dance with us anyway. Come to class and donate what you can, no worries. We all need to dance together! That is my way of giving back to our community.

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Zill’s Drills with Ruby continue on Mondays at 6pm!!!

Get frustrated when dancing and zilling at the same time? Only have

4 patterns under your belt? In this class you will learn multiple zill

patterns and step combinations to get you moving!! We will begin with

finger cymbal pattern mastery and transition into layering isolation

and step combinations with your zills. This class is geared toward the

intermediate dancer however all are welcome!

Learn more about Ruby at http://www.divinebelly.com and contact her at ruby@divinebelly.com.

Euphoria Studios
1235 SE Division, Portland, OR 97202

(12th and SE Division, look for the green building and Artemis Foods Cafe…)

www.EuphoriaStudios.net | Jane@EuphoriaStudios.net | 503.240.1997

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Doumbek/Darbuka with Doug Shafer

Beginning

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30

Intermediate/Advanced doumbek/darbuka
Wednesdays, 7:45-8:45

Private lessons are also available for students at any level. Contact me for information about scheduling and fees. Classes are held at my home in the Hollywood neighborhood in Northeast Portland.

Please call or email any of the following for registration, location/directions

503 335 3974, djzshafer@comcast.net , dksbooks@yahoo.com

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Class in Sandy OR: Belly dance for all levels taugh by Charlotte McFarlane. Mondays 6-730pm at the Sandy Community Center 38348 Pioneer Blvd Sandy OR 97055 503-668–5569 Call for exact dates. ckmcfarlane@earthlink.net or 503-348-8125

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Euphoria Studios is Portland’s unique movement artspace, offering the largest variety of dance/body awareness classes in Portland. With 2 absolutely gorgeous studios with sprung maple floors, & our Euphoria Bazaar, we strive to create a strong, artistically rich community, full of a love of the arts. Here you will discover high quality instructors in every genre.
1235 SE Division 503.240.1997 www.EuphoriaStudios.net
May you find your passion

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Tribal Bellydance with Colette

A former member of FatChanceBellyDance, Colette teaches Tribal Style
Bellydance in Hood River, OR. Classes focus on moves and their cues,
practicing group improvisation, and proper body mechanics and posture.
Learn combos to practice at home to increase your bellydance vocabulary.
Bring zils and yoga mat.

www.scarletthistlestudio.com for class times, specialty classes offered,
and upcoming performances and events.

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Zaina Hart, Classical and Modern Egyptian Style

Clark Community College Accredited Program
Beginning and Intermediate
Wednesday, 6-8pm

Zaina’s House of Dance – Orchards Studio
Mixed Level Class (Performance Class)
Monday 6-7pm

Beginning Class
Monday, 7-8pm

Z-Amba – Monday/Thursday/Saturday (Schedule Varies-Check Website)

Private Instruction/Coaching
Current Schedule at: http://www.zainahart.com/zaina/classes.html
zaina@zainahart.com 360-891-7041

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MIDDLE EASTERN WORLD MUSIC DRUM CLASSES with Michael Beach of Brothers of the Baladi & Arabesque

* Beginner & Intermediate Levels of Instruction on Doumbek/Arabic Tabla,

Def/Framedrums, Riq/Tambourine OR any drum you bring.

* Basic instruction of Arabic, Turkish, Armenian, Persian & North African Music.

* Dancers – learn your Middle Eastern Rhythms so you can speak the language of your other half – the music. Know your rhythms!

* Learn how to play with others in a Group or Ensemble.

* Learn drum pieces/solos. Everyone gets to play together.

* Have a great time and do something you never thought you could do.

Special Group Classes – Private Lessons Anytime
Please inquire for scheduling & fees.
FOR INFO CALL 503/288-4684 or email: info@baladi.com

Out of Town – Oregon

Outside of Portland/Vancouver Vicinity

Events
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Belly Dance Workshop with Razia in Eugene! Razia’s Favorites: New Year, New Stuff!

Out of Town – Washington

“Fab Four Show with Live Music by Naseem!” on Friday, January 8 at 7:30pm.

Event: Fab Four Show with Live Music by Naseem!
What: Performance
Start Time: Friday, January 8 at 7:30pm
End Time: Friday, January 8 at 10:00pm
Where: 3400 Fremont Ave N

To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=205398287049&mid=190a9cfG3f61f31eG13abe51G7

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Have a Heart/Help a dancer – FUNDRAISER for Jaleh –

Sunday Feb 14, dancing starts at 6:30 – Great Cuisine of India, 116 W 4th Ave, Olympia To donate or to sign up to dance, contact Kashani via www.mas-uda.com or 360-459-3694

THANKS
Smile and dance!
Kashani of Mas Uda
Available to teach workshops, classes and private lessons
EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION – AFFORDABLE RATES!!
www.mas-uda.com
http://www.myspace.com/masudaolympia
Sponsors of annual benefit show/workshops helping those affected by childhood cancer
April 10 & 11, 2010 featuring Artemis Mourat
WA/OR Master Events Calendar: http://freecal.brownbearsw.com/BDCal

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*Feb 28* // Super Mega Hafla

Workshops<http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/92195%20>with Raqs

Serpentine 12-4pm Youngstown Cultural Arts Center

Super MEGA Hafla workshops: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/92195
(2) action packed workshops brought to you by the ladies of Raqs Serpentine.

12pm-1:30pm Improvisational Dance – Exercises to tune into yourself and
partners by Kaori and Leslie $25
2pm-4pm Hip Hop Bellydance fusion – Ellen 2hrs! $35
Both for $50
All workshops at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle

Make sure you come check out the FINAL monthly Pyramid Lounge Show the next
day at the High Dive on Monday March 1, 2010 8pm – 9:30pm Suggested donation
$10 – $15 at the door 21+ We have 15+ of our featured dancers ready to take
the stage together for one last bow in celebration of the 6th Anniversary
and final monthly Pyramid Lounge Show.

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MARCH 20, 2010:

LIFELONG BELLY DANCERS TAKE THE STAGE,

CELEBRATING THEIR RADIANCE IN WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Performers:
Aleili, Basma, Delilah, Elizabeth Dennis, Hasani, Rishi, Sabura, Saqra

Eight luminous local women take the stage in “Hathor Unveiled: An
Homage to Seattle’s Belly Dance Origins.” Like Hathor, an ancient
Egyptian goddess of music, dance, and foreign lands, who personified
feminine love, motherhood, and joy, these women have dedicated their
lives to sharing the many benefits of belly dance, enriching Puget
Sound culture and the confidence, health, and wellness of countless
other women. All over the age of 45, they continue to teach, innovate,
and perform.

This show celebrates the artistry and beauty of seasoned women in
performance while paying tribute to the many influential lifelong
belly dance artists in our area who laid the groundwork for today’s
prolific belly dance scene. Although only eight are featured in the
coming show, there are many more to be acknowledged. Inspired by their
teachers and mentors, this show is produced by Malia Mihailoff and
Suzanna Davis. It is hoped that the debut of this event will lead to
future productions featuring more of these remarkable women of our
community.

EVENT DETAILS:
March 20, 2010 – 8pm
UW Ethnic Cultural Center Theatre
3940 Brooklyn Avenue NE – Seattle
Tickets $18 Presale | $22 at the door, as available
Purchase Advance Tickets at:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/92295

CONTACTS: Suzanna (planetsuzanna@gmail.com) or Malia (maliaraqs@gmail.com)

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*The First Monday of every month*

Raqs Serpentine presents:

The Pyramid Lounge*

*-Seattle’s monthly bellydance gathering celebrating music & dance-

High Dive
513 N 36th
Seattle, WA 98103
206.632.0212
Doors open at 7:30pm
Live Music at 8:00pm House of Tarab <http://www.houseoftarab.com/>
Dance Show at 8:30pm
*No cover *21+ w/ID

Come early if you want a seat!
The High Dive opens at 5pm and has happy hour specials.

More info: www.RaqsSerpentine.com <http://www.raqsserpentine.com/> //
www.PyramidLounge.com <http://www.pyramidlounge.com/>

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First Fridays at Habesha

www.habeshaseattle.com

1809 Minor Ave. (Minor & Howell)

Downtown Seattle – (206) 624-0801

10pm – Free

Belly Dance Kaleidoscope shows return to Habesha! Three powerful dancers
descend in a nonstop splash of sensational entertainment. Habesha Ethiopian
Restaurant & Lounge is a gorgeous and classy downtown Seattle venue offering
savory, nutritious, and delicious cuisine. The exquisite artistic
atmosphere, infused with amber glow and vibrant traditional Ethiopian art
and sculptures, flows throughout two contiguous spaces connected by a 360
degree, cascading full bar.

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Classes

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Belly Dance Raqout with Suzanna!

Mondays, 5:30

Westlake Dance Center <http://westlakedance.com/>

An intensive hour of belly dance drills and hot combos, awakening powerful
hidden core strength, and skillfully engaging subtle body mechanics to
develop accurate muscle memory, musicality, movement vocabulary, and
improvisational capacity, preparing you for more fluent movement of ANY
kind. A great start for beginners as well as a technical foundation builder
for all levels and disciplines. Check out Suzanna’s teaching
reviews<http://www.teachstreet.com/belly-dancing/belly-dance-coaching-by-suzanna/li-2441t9m6tc/reviews/page/1#utm_campaign=operational&utm_source=operational&utm_medium=email>
Westlake Dance Center is located one block east of Northgate Mall, behind
the Gene Juarez Beauty Academy, at 10701 8th Ave NE, in Seattle.

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Beginner Belly Dance with Kashani, includes cultural/costuming and music info ? Mondays 5:30-7:00 at the Woman?s Club, 1002 Washington Street. This class is limited to 15 students. $75 for 9 weeks – Jan 11-March 8

Belly Robics/steps & step combos? Drills, individual attention, steps/step combos, no choreography. Class focus is on technique & precision ? must have taken a beginner class to take this class. Weds 6:00-7:00 at The Woman?s Club. A great workout & good review for intermediate or advanced students. Limited to 10 students. January 6-March 10.

Intermediate class – Thursday 6:30-7:30 at Dance Direction Studio, 1202 Black Lake Blvd (98502). $60/10 wks.

Performance class(must also take intermediate) 7:30-8:30 $25/10 wks. Both classes paid two weeks in advance = $75. To perform with Mas Uda you must take both.

For more info, contact Kashani at 360-459-3694 or via www.mas-uda.com