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Hello! In order to make the NW Update easier to create, use and read I have come up with a new format. I will also continue to copy facebook announcements so you can send me an invite to your group.
These will be the new Sections:
Portland Area Events
Around Oregon Events
Oregon Teachers/Classes
Seattle Area Events
Around Washington Events
Washington Teachers/Classes
*Weekly Events will now just go under ‘Events’
If you have any comments or suggestions about this new system please send them to me at: david@dhavir.com
Thanks and enjoy!
David Reihs
Events
Title: Middle Eastern Music and Dance Show!
Date: January 1st, 2015
What? - 2 lines please. Classic Bellydance and music.
Performers/Teachers 1 line: The Egyptian Orkestrah
Cost: $15
Where: The Cool Venue
4433 Downtown Ave. - Portland
333-444-5555
Contact: me@gmail.com
Link: www.dhavir.com ; )
Teachers/Classes
Teacher/Subject Ahmet Jones - Egyptian Oud
Info: Egyptian Oud - All levles,13 years experience in
modern and classic oud technique.
Contact: Ahmet@pmail.com
Link: www.ahmetfingers.net
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This is what they will look like:
Events
Middle Eastern Music and Dance Show!
January 1st, 2015
Classic Bellydance and Music!
The Egyptian Orkestrah and the Cairo Dance Ensemble
$15
The Cool Venue
4433 Downtown Ave. - Portland
333-444-5555
me@gmail.com
www.dhavir.com ; )
Teachers/Classes
Ahmet Jones - Egyptian Oud
All levles, 13 years experience in modern and classic oud technique.
Ahmet@pmail.com
www.ahmetfingers.net
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And now….
Mid East Events - late winter and spring…
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The Northwest Middle Eastern Arts Update
February 18th, 2010 - Next Update March 2nd
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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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Feb 19 -21*// Leslie Rosen joins mega talents Dahlia Moon, Unmata
and more at
Reigning Down on Oregon
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Offbeat is Off-Schedule!
Yet still FREEE! And still fabulous!” on Saturday, February 20 at 7:00pm.
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Greek and Turkish Film showing :
In conjunction with our Savor the Flavors exhibit, we invite you all to Politiki Cuzina ( A Touch of Spice)an award-winning film. It’s the first joint venture by Greece and Turkey about love, loss, and the importance of adding spice to our lives.
HACCM 7pm Feb 26,2010
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Portland,Oregon
$10 includes refreshments (from Touch of Spice) and childcare ages 5+
Tickets sold after church services
Chryssie V. 5039391469
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Hope for Haiti fundraiser Sat March 6th
for earthquake victims featuring Znama, Salla! Salla! , Wa-ha-keen plus musical performances from local musicians and singers. To be held at the Sandy Community Center 38348 Pioneer Blvd Sandy OR 97055 Call Charlotte McFarlane for more info 503-348-8125
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Darshan Returns!
The Essence of Performance-Where the Dancer Meets the Stage!
Join us for an evening of dance where we dive into performance
concepts, musicality, and learn combinations that will bring out the
performer in you!
Wednesday, March 10
8pm-10 pm
at our NEW rehearsal space, *the mOuth, 810 SE Belmont
$25 advanced registration
* the mOuth is a new space brought to you by tEEth! It is gorgeous! We are so glad to be there!
Check out our NEWS at:
www.geminiprojectdance.com?
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Advanced Workshops with Carolena Nericcio
~ Advanced Movements & FloorWork ~ April 17, 2010 ~ The Dalles, OR
* Advanced Movement: Embellishments, variations, and layering to add to
your dance vocabulary. Must be familair with basic ATS movements and
formations. 10am - 1pm
* FloorWork: A visual illusion that looks so simple and yet?.how to they
do that? Bring kneepads. 2pm - 4pm
$35 per workshop / $60 for both
colette@scarletthistlestudio.com to register
www.scarletthistlestudio.com
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Saqra’s 21st Annual Showcase Belly Dance Festival - April 23-25, 2010
at the Washington County Fair Complex in Hillsboro, OR
Inportant date:
Dancer & Workshop Registration begins Feb 1, 2010
See www.bellydanceshowcase.com for the latest info
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Saqra’s 2nd Annual FALL Showcase Festival & Competition - Nov 12-14, 2010 at the Washington County Fair Complex in Hillsboro, OR Dates: Jun 15 - Competition entries accepted Aug 1 - Festival Dancer Registrations accepted Aug 25 - Preliminary Competition Entry Deadline
See www.bellydanceshowcase.com for the latest info
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Arabesque
Weekly Community Middle Eastern
Music & Dance Party
Featuring The Finest Local & National Dancers
$ 5 at Door
Every Wednesday 8:00 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 |
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Debra Souki will be teaching Egyptian / Lebanese Style Bellydance at Cassiopeia’s Bellydance School in Vancouver on Monday and / or Wednesday evenings beginning in Feb, $55 for a 5 week session, Beginning and Intermediate, please contact me to reserve a spot. Go to http://bellyrolls.net/Vanclasses.html to register or call 360.773.9704.
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BELLY DANCE CLASSES at ZNAMA STUDIOS
Znama Dance Company is belly dance fusion inspired by tango, flamenco, and cabaret with a flirty sensuous can can flair
Belly Dance Basics
Sundays 4:30 and Mondays 6 pm
Learn the Basics or bellydance…or great for a technique review…
Beyond Basics
Sundays 5:45 and Mondays 7:15 pm
drill lots of shimmies and basics, learn short and long combos, work on spins, travelling, adding arms..
Advanced
Thursdays 6:30 pm
learn advanced combos and technique.strength and a commitment to learn are required for this class!
Icing on the Cake
Tuesdays 7:45-9:15 pm
Emilie uses ballet and pilates to increase strength, flexibility, and grace. Followed by a special focus such as veil, floorwork, sword, fan, and more… focus changes every 6 weeks
at ZNAMA STUDIOS 333 ne hancock in the Boxlift Building where grand and mlk meet.
door on hancock
side of building faces mlk and reads 1909, in between hancock and san rafael.
there is a parking lot that you can use on san rafael and mlk
this is a locked building, please arrive within the 15 minutes before your class starts and someone will be waiting down there to let you in 
www.znamadance.wordpress.com
www.severina.us
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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
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New Winter Tribal Belly Dance with Paulette and the Caravan,
New Eight-week Format, class sessions starts January 26th and 27th, 2010…
Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Portland
Tuesdays at SOMA Space, starting January 26th,
*6 PM -Beginning Tribal, Levels One and Two
- Feel the power of tribal! Great for new and continuing beginning dancers!
*7 PM -Advanced- tribal grooves, combos, formations, and more…
SOMA Space 4050 NE Broadway, Portland
Wednesdays at Om Studio, next session starts January 27th…
*6:00 pm - Beginning Level One and Two, with Karen
- Feel the power of tribal! Great for new and continuing beginning dancers!
*7:00 - Intermediate Level One and Two–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
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.
Paulette@gypsycaravan.us
www.gypsycaravan.us
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Magidah - Belly Dance Classes
Current schedule at:
http://www.bellynet.net
503-957-5926 or magidah@bellynet.net
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Tribal Bellydance at The Nest (SE Portland) with Michele Gila
Weekly classes, 8 week sessions. Class sizes limited.
http://origindance.wordpress.com
———————– Bellydance Your Bliss with Bhrigha GypsiKelt! Weekly group classes in Bellates® (Pilates for Bellydancers), Classical Pilates, GypsiKelt© & Tribical© Bellydance Fusion in multiple small settings in Clark County, WA & Portland, OR. Private & semi-private Classical Pilates apparatus & dance instruction also available near Yacolt, WA.
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
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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,
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Outside of Portland/Vancouver Vicinity
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Concepts in Spanish Arabic Fusion with Elena Villa Sunday, Feb. 21, 1-3pm
Learn some Spanish Arabic fusion fundamentals, plus technique and movement combinations from an experienced fusionista!
Elena Villa has been developing,
performing, and teaching fusion dance for over 15 years and is excited to share
this compelling dance form. Movement handout included.
Cost: $25 in advance. $30 at the door
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Saturday, Feb. 27 An Evening of Belly Dance! With Americanistan, Salome Bahar, Dunyah, Elena Villa, Amani, Cira and Jennifer!
8pm. All ages show.
Davis Restaurant, 94 West
Broadway, Eugene, OR.
Venue phone: (541) 485-1124
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Dance Workshop with Elena Villa, Sunday, Feb. 21, 1-3pm
Concepts
In Spanish Arabic Fusion
What is fusion? How are fusion movements created? What is the role of music in creating a fusion piece? How can you make your fusion more authentic? Learn some Spanish Arabic fusion
fundamentals, plus technique and movement combinations from an experienced fusionista!
Elena Villa has been developing, performing, and teaching fusion dance for over 15 years and is excited to share this compelling dance form. Movement handout included.
Cost: $25 ea in advance. $30 at the door
At Celebration Belly Dance & Yoga, 1840 Willamette St., Eugene
Information:
541/359-7219, elena_vll@yahoo.com
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*Saturday, March 20th 2010***
*Dance Workshops with Amel Tafsout in Ashland, Oregon*
*11am-1pm*
*Nuba: Dances of North Africa. A journey through the Maghreb - Tunisia,
Algeria and Morocco.*
In this workshop Amel Tafsout will introduce the various dance movements that are specific to each country, such as the Tunisian hip twists, the Moroccan hips and belly drops the Algerian hip figures of eights and various steps. She will teach the similarities and differences in each dance, talk about costuming ( head dress, dress and jewelry), give some background of each dance and teach a short choreography useful to each style.
*pre-paid by March 12: $30 *($35 after March 12)**
*2pm-6pm*
*Zar-Hadra: Healing through Trance Dance:*
Learn self-healing through music and dance! The Zar-Hadra ia an ancient
healing ceremony to release sadness, pain, frustration and fear. Amel is an
experienced facilitator of this healing art form and is able to provide a
safe environment for participants to ‘let go’. Amel will lead the class in a
warm up, including breathing exercises and sound healing. Participants will
be taught background information about trance dance, introduced to sufi
spinning and the workshop will culminate with a Zar-Hadra ceremony. After
the trance session Amel will lead a short meditation to help integrate the
experience. Please bring a blanket, a long shawl, flowers and chocolate (or
your treat of choice). Some extras will be provided.
*pre-paid by March 12: $60* ($70 after March 12)
***EARLY BIRD SPECIAL**: Both workshops for $80 pre-paid only by March 12*
*Held at:*
Agile Healing Arts
842 A Street, Ashland, OR
*Contact Emily to register!*
541-227-1273
Emily@circustribal.com
There will be a one-hour lunch break for those participating in both
workshops. There is space to carefully eat in the studio, a park across the
street and many yummy places to get lunch in the neighborhood. Directions
will be gladly given to those in need.
*About Amel:*
Amel Tafsout is among the most charismatic master dance teachers. Brought up
in Algeria, Tafsout was fascinated by dance and music since childhood and
grew up among the finest traditional dancers and musicians of her native
country. She is currently using her expertise to lead highly successful
master classes in dance, drumming and singing for students from various
countries. She has mesmerized audiences in the Middle East, North Africa,
Europe, and the US with her expressive and stunning stage presence. Her work
is characterized by a search between body, mind and spirit.
www.ameltafsout.com
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Belly Dancer USA 2010 June 5-6, 2010 9 Categories including, Apprentice, Hobbyist, Goddess, 7 Veil, Alternative Music, Alternative Music Professional, Duet, Troupe, Professional. Evening show featuring judges and live music with Americanistan People’s Choice Awards and Great Prizes Email jareeda@jareeda.com www.bellydancerusa.com
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Classes
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Bellydance Classes with Emily Alrick in Southern Oregon
Emily is a professional performer and instructor in Ashland OR as well as
the director of Circus Tribal Bellydance Co. She is level 3 certified in
Suhaila Salimpour’s format and classes are based in that technique with
varied stylizations taught. All classes include a comprehensive warm up,
conditioning, drills, combinations, and a cool down. Finger cymbals are
incorporated in sessions.
Tues. - Beginner - 7:15-8:45
Thurs. - Intermediate - 7:15-8:45
Agile Healing Arts
842 A Street, Ashland OR 97520
Drop ins: $10
5 classes: $45 (valid for 3 months)
10 classes: $80 (valid for 3 months)
Contact Emily for more info or registration:
Emily@circustribal.com
541-227-1273
Private lessons, workshops and gift certificates are available!
Please inquire or check www.circustribal.com or www.emilyalrick.com for more
information.
Mezdulene’s on-going classes:
Monday 6 p.m. Mixed levels
Tuesday 7 p.m. Beginner/Intermediate Belly Dance
Wednesday 6p.m. Beginner Belly Dance
$25 monthly $40 for two monthly classes
Mezdulene teaches belly dance basics, as well as veil, sword, cane, skirt dances and more.
Call or stop by to register. 541-459-7745 or email mezdulene@mezdulene.com
Class times may change.
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Elena Villa Classes and Workshops, Winter 2010
Belly Dance Rhythms of the Dance series:
Jan. 13-Feb. 24: ?Rumba
Arabi & Bolero - Wed., 5:30-6:45 pm
Mar. 3-17: Samai Thaqil?
Wednesday, 5:30-6:45 pm
At Celebration Belly Dance
& Yoga, 1840 Willamette, Eugene, OR
Fusion Workshops:
At Celebration Belly Dance & Yoga, 1840 Willamette St., Eugene, OR Jan. 16, Saturday, 1-3 pm: Mantón (Spanish shawl)
Feb. 21, Sunday, 1-3pm:
Concepts in Spanish Arabic Fusion
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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
Contact: Ayesha @ mandala79@aol.com
(541) 779-3940
www.ayeshasoasis.com
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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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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
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Cairo Cabaret
World Dance Cabaret
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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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Registration is now open for workshops with Princess Farhana on Saturday March 20th 2010.
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April 2-9, 2010
This is your golden opportunity to study not with just one master belly dancer and legendary artist, thinker, and trail blazing visionary of her time but THREE! This year Delilah and her company will be joined by the fierce and ever popular Amy Sigil and the award winning Dahlia Moon!
www.delilahs-belly-dance-retreat.com/April2010/aboutretreat.html
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April 10/11 at The Evergreen State College, Olympia — Artemis Mourat in workshops and show to benefit Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation’s “Kill the Cancer not the Kid” campaign. See www.mas-uda.com for more info or call Kashani 360-459-3694.
Sat April 10 - 10:00-12:30 Turkish Romany Dance workshop with Artemis $35
1:30-4:00 Skirt Dancing with Artemis $35
Sat evening show (doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:00) with Artemis, Ruby, Samara Dancers, Charani & Charani’s Mandali, Mas Uda and more - $10 pre reg $15 at the door
Sun April 11 - 10:30-12:30- sword workshop with Charani -$25
1:30-4:00 the 14 rhythms all dancers should know with Artemis - $35
Pre-reg deadline/deal — take $5 off each item (workshop and/or show) by March 29
show and all workshops, pre reg = $120
contact Kashani via www.mas-uda.com for more info
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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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Saqra presents MAHMOUD REDA in workshops - August 13-15, 2010
Greater Seattle area. Private lessons with Mr Reda to be available at Saqra’s Last Oasis
Studio
Watch www.saqra.net for the latest info, or visit our main page and join the mailing list.
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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 15. You may join this class through the end of January
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 5:30-6:30 at Mas Uda studio, SE of Lacey. A great workout & good review for intermediate or advanced students. Limited to 10 students. January 6-March 17.
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 the intermediate class and performance class.
For more info, contact Kashani at 360-459-3694 or via www.mas-uda.com
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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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Saqra: Zaghareet Magazine’s 2008 Teacher of the Year. Ongoing classes.
A wealth of experience & education to share with you.
All continuing/advanced classes taught workshop style to challenge all levels.
Kent, WA — just off I-5 just South of Seattle. See www.saqra.net for full info.
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Tours / Camps / Festivals - In the U.S. and Middle East
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“MUSIC, DANCE AND CULTURAL TOUR TO ISTANBUL, TURKEY March 30 - April 8, 2010″ on Tuesday, March 30 at 6:00pm.
Helene says, “Come join me on an adventure in Turkey. It’s time to register now for this popular tour. Please pass this on to someone who might be interested or post it to your profile.
Looking forward to seeing you in Istanbul!
Helene
http://www.facebook.com/l/b16d0;www.helene-eriksen.de“.
Event: MUSIC, DANCE AND CULTURAL TOUR TO ISTANBUL, TURKEY March 30 - April 8, 2010
“with Helene Eriksen and Sinan Erdemsel”
What: Group Trip
Start Time: Tuesday, March 30 at 6:00pm
End Time: Thursday, April 8 at 10:00am
Where: Istanbul, Turkey
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=306613895319&mid=1cc9bd5G3f61f31eG16a778eG7
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April 2-9, 2010
This is your golden opportunity to study not with just one master belly dancer and legendary artist, thinker, and trail blazing visionary of her time but THREE! This year Delilah and her company will be joined by the fierce and ever popular Amy Sigil and the award winning Dahlia Moon!
www.delilahs-belly-dance-retreat.com/April2010/aboutretreat.html
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Egypt with the Custom Dream Tour 2010
April 2-12, 12-16, 16-20
www.samra40.webs.com
www.egyptnationaltours.biz
276-236-4533
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Morocco Tour 2010
Dror Sinai & Rhythm Fusion invites you to join us on a
Fun, Spiritual, Music & Food Journey
To
MOROCCO
May 28 – June6, 2010
Extended itinerary options for the Sacred Music Festival in Fes
available from June 6-12, 2010 (or any portion of those dates)
Complete information:
http://drorsinai.com/?page_id=120
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Mailing Lists in the Northwest
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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.
Origin - http://origindance.wordpress.com/
Jewels - jewelsdances@aol.com - http://Jewelsdances.com - 503-502-5242 - American Cabaret
Severina - goddessseverina@yahoo.com - Tribaret
Kafana Club: Balkan Musical Group - http://kafanaklub.com
Shara/Sambali Productions: shara@sambali.com
Paulette Rees-Denis/Gypsy Caravan/ Caravan Dance Collective–503-490-6628, dance@gypsycaravan.us - www.gypsycaravan.us
Emily Alrick and Circus Tribal Bellydance Co. - Modern Fusion Bellydance performance and instruction - emily@circustribal.com - www.circustribal.com
Dulcinea Myers-Newcomb of Gemini Project: sketch@spiritone.com - www.geminiprojectdance.com - Modern (belly) Dance
Euphoria Studios - Jane@EuphoriaStudios.net - Neo-Tribal, Egyptian Cabaret, Yoga & Fire Dance
Jareeda Magazine / Belly Dancer U.S.A. - jareeda@jareeda.com
Astryd Farah deMichele - www.DanceAstryd.com - International Middle Eastern Dance Artist
Sedona performer/producer - WWW.SEDONARAKS.COM , bellydancersedona@comcast.net
DJ Layla - world music and bellydance events - layla@djlayla.com
Charlotte McFarlane/ performance and instruction ckmcfarlane@earthlink.net 503-348-8125
Sarab - Fabulous Middle Eastern Music - writeme@belindaunderwood.com
Julia D. Sanasarian - dancingspirit8@yahoo.com - www.thejoecockerdancers.com
Washington:
Kashani of Mas Uda Dancers Olympia, WA — berubej@comcast.net, www.mas-uda.com, http://www.myspace.com/masudaolympia
Bhrigha’s Bellyworks/Murfeus Productions (Theatrical Drum & Dance Arts) at http://www.bhrigha.com
Greater Portland/Seattle Event Calendar - http://freecal.brownbearsw.com/BDCal
House of Tarab - Exceptional Arabic Music- www.houseoftarab.com - info@houseoftarab.com
Northwest Event Listings and Mailing list - www.nwbellydance.com
Nadira - nadira@nadira.com - http://www.nadira.com - Cabaret/Producer
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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