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.
Upcoming Events
Negara at Bete-Lukas Sunday, Dec. 13, 6-8pm 2504 SE 50th, 2nd Floor one block S. of Division 503.477.8778 Reservations strongly suggested
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Tribal Trance Dance - Friday Night Series Join Paulette Rees-Denis, Karen Harte, and Lynea Gillen Fridays, once a month, 6:30-8pm,
Join us for different ways and methods of using dance, with the tribal bellydance background, for trance and healing. This is your time to explore your dance, free your dance, dance with the elements, dance with your sisters, shake your booty, sweat and groove, chant and meditate, journal and write, with a bit of ritual and prayer in our fabulous tribal bellydance way! All styles and levels of dancers are welcome. **Friday, December 18, 6:30-8 pm–
with Paulette and Lynea– Surrender to the Winter Solstice with Yoga, Trance, and Writing– –Step into the darkness of winter and emerge with jewels from the beauty of your own inner spirit. We will linger in gentle restorative poses, open to each other with partner stretches, and enter into sweet stillness through sitting and moving meditations - then capture it all in the private pages of our journals. please pre-register, at Om Studio, class size is limited… dance@gypsycaravan.us
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BAR CARLO Presents An evening of live music with Negara Friday, Dec. 18th @ 7:30pm No Cover Bar Carlo 6433 SE Foster Rd. 503.771.1664
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EUPHORIA STUDIOS 2009 HOLIDAY HAFLA IS THIS SATURDAY!!
DON’T MISS IT… WE HAVE PREPARED AN AMAZING LINE-UP! Saturday DECEMBER 19th, 8pm, $8 (doors open at 7:30)
Witness this year’s heart-warming, dazzling, entertaining, and talent-filled student show. An array of students from our Belly Dance classes and Classical Indian Dance sessions are ready to bring their blossoming talents to the stage!
AND don’t miss Solo Performances by our very own Cassiopeia and Jane Archer!
Incredible teachers, innovative choreographies, supportive dance community - the perfect recipe for an amazing experience. Bring your friends and family & a potluck to share if you like. Just $8 (performers are not charged of course!) Beer & wine will be available.
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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SPECTACULAR BELLY DANCE & BOLLYWOOD SHOW - DECEMBER 20th
Roll out the red carpet, Aziza’s back in town celebrating her new DVD release! This Amazing event is not to be missed!! Performances by AZIZA, Rachel Brice, Belly Dance Soulfire and Blue Lotus Dance Company.
DVD Sale, Drink Specials, Wonderful Greek Food Served All Night, Full Bar
DECEMBER 20th 7:00 pm
Greek Cusina 404 SW Washington St. Portland
503-224-2288
$15.00 all ages
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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
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
Paulette and the Caravan teach Tribal Belly Dance classes starting every six weeks Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Portland NEW SESSIONS Start every six weeks! Tuesdays at SOMA Space, next session starts December 1st… *6 PM -Beginning Tribal, with Paulette - a good workout, great for new dancers! *7 PM -Advanced, with Paulette SOMA Space 4050 NE Broadway, Portland
NEW TIME on Wednesdays at Om Studio next session starts December 2nd… *6:00 pm - Beginning, with Karen - great for new dancers, learn tribal basic steps, strength building, using zils (finger cymbals), and have lots of fun! *7:00 - Intermediate–Tribal Focus, with Carol - more steps, playing zils and rhythms, tribal styling, using our tribal language to dance with partners and in our circle! OM Studio, 14 NE 10th Ave, just off Burnside
For more info: http://www.bhrigha.com/Classes_Events.html BhrighaRaks@Bhrigha.com 360-686-1707 (office) 407-341-0817 (cell)
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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
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
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
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Belly Dance Workshop with Razia in Eugene!
Razia’s Favorites: New Year, New Stuff!
What’s Razia been up to in London lately? Come find out in this belly dance grab-bag of fun! Razia will share her ‘’faves’’ based on her latest studies with top teachers in the UK as well as the new practice drills that are making her crazy (and better!). Topics will include Naima Akef-style combos, layering drills, musicality, zills, technique, as well as cultural tidbits about life as a belly dancer in London. This will be Razia’s only Eugene workshop before she heads back to the UK, so don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity!
Sunday, January 3, 2010 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Celebration Bellydance And Yoga 1840 Willamette St Eugene, OR $25/adv or $30 door
International Belly Dance Artist - London and USA www.raziadance.com www.hipsinc.com
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Cloud 9 Belly dance An intoxicating evening of dance from the Near and Middle East. Featuring solo performances in an intimate cabaret setting by: Salome in classic American Oriental dance, Razia in Egyptian Raqs Sharqi, and Elena Villa in Spanish Arabic Fusion! Enjoy hand made American fare, sumptuous libations, merry making and an open dance floor at show’s end.
For the Newberg/Yamhill County area Belly dance classes will be restarting after the summer hiatus. Location is the Newberg Armory Dance room on Morton Contact the Chehalem Park and Rec office at 503-538-7454
Beginning classes will be at 5:30pm Intermediat/Advanced at 6:30pm
Classes may be combined for a discount and will be ongoing every month.
I may be reached by email for more information at benefzigi@yahoo.com
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Bellydance Classes by Ayesha in Medford, Or
Ayesha has been teaching and performing for over 30 years. She is well versed in all styles of Bellydance and teaches all levels. Besides learning techniques and a variety of rhythms, you will also learn to play finger cymbals, use veils, perform with swords, canes and fans.
Class Schedule
Beginning : Wednesdays 6 to 7:15 pm Intermediate : Mondays 6 to 7:15 pm Advanced : Tuesdays 6 to 7:15 pm
All classes $8.00 or $40 for a 6 week session Location : Ayesha’s Oasis Dance Studio 3052 Samike Dr. Medford, OR
Bellydance Classes with Emily Alrick of Circus Tribal Bellydance Co. In Southern Oregon
Contact Emily for more info or registration: Emily@circustribal.com 541-227-1273
Private lessons and gift certificates are available! Please inquire or check www.circustribal.com for more information about our various workshops.
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Tribal Improvisation Bellydance Classes with Sabine and Tribalation at Celebration Belly Dance and Yoga, 1840 Willamette St., suite 206, Eugene OR. Schedule and class information at www.sabinedance.com Private lessons and workshops available with Sabine, for sword dance, tribal improv, tribal fusion, Egyptian style, veil, and Turkish style dance. Bellydance classes and workshops www.celebrationbellydanceandyoga.com
Out of Town - Washington
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“Saltana Hafla ” on Sunday, December 20 at 6:00pm.
Event: Saltana Hafla What: Performance Start Time: Sunday, December 20 at 6:00pm End Time: Sunday, December 20 at 9:00pm Where: Navya Lounge indian cuisine
“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
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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Kashani and Mas Uda present Mas Uda’s annual performance and benefit “Evening at the Oasis”, featuring workshops and performance by Artemis Mourat. Artemis will teach workshops on Sat April 10 and Sun afternoon April 11. Charani of Charani’s Mandali will teach a sword workshop on Sun morning. Sat evening show will include performances by Mas Uda and their soloists, duets as well as Artemis, Charani, Charani’s Mandali, Samara Dancers and Ruby.
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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.
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.
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
Tours / Camps / Festivals - In the U.S. and Middle East
World Rhythm Festival 2010 Artist Proposals Invited A one-of-a-kind, free annual event at the Seattle Center for the past 17 years, celebrating world percussion, music, and dance, featuring local and national artists in over 100 workshops and performances!
March 15 – 21, 2009 Raquy Danziger (New York) and Bunyamin Olguncan (Turkey) …
offering lessons in Ras Hasatan, a desert oasis near Nuweba in the Sinai Desert!
$300 per person for instruction. This does not include airfare, accomodation or food. Accomodation at Ras Hasatan is about $6 per night for a bungalow, and you buy food from the restaurant which is also very reasonably priced. Roundtrip chartered bus fare from Cairo and back costs an additional $60. American citizens can purchase an Egyptian visa when they arrive in Egypt for $15. Those who come to play in the show in Cairo are responsible for their own accomodation, but we can help arrange hotel reservations.
To register send $300 to: retreat@raquy.com pay pal account or send check or money order to: Raquy Danziger 136 South 2nd, Apt B5 Brooklyn, NY 11211
Raquy is not responsible for anything except the music and teaching !!!!
Please contact these folks to be placed on their mailing lists…
Oregon:
Amel Tafsout, Dance performer and instructor, anthropologist, singer and frame drummer of North African Maghreb dance and music - 541-459-4463 - ameltafsout@yahoo.com.
Helene Eriksen - Traditional North African to Central Asian Dancer/Dance Ethnologist - www.helene-eriksen.de/contact.htm
*Please do not add the above people to any distribution lists without their permission.
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