The Northwest Middle Eastern Arts Update
March 16th, 2010 - Next Update April 6th
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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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Negara, belly dancers, turkish coffee…
Friday, March 19, 8:00pm
Join Negara in the cozy confines of Marino Cafe for one of the city’s best cappuccinos and a tasty panini to go with your evening of music and dance.
Featuring Negara with dancers Kristnh and Laurel
$5 recommended donation
Marino Adriatic Cafe, 4129 SE Division, Portland, OR
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Meydan performs a spicy melange of Turkish Classical, folk and Balkan music on authentic instruments from these musical traditions.
Chris Henke – Ney (Turkish Flute), Dennis Godfrey – Gudulka (Bulgarian fiddle), Tambura (Balkan Lute), Kaval, (Balkan Flute), Seth Bloombaum – Frame Drum, Alethea Devi – Vocals and guest Percussionists: Jerry Fugate, Michael Hagmeier
Sunday, March 21st, 2 – 4 pm
Marino Adriatic Cafe
4129 SE Division St
Saturday, March 27th, 7 – 9 pm
Mint Tea Imports
2014 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98660
(360) 699-4991
www.mintteaimports.com
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Mediterranean music & motion
Friday, March 26, 7:30pm
Join Negara and the tantalizing Tiffany while enjoying dinner or a snack from an extensive menu and a beverage from the full bar.
$5 recommended donation
Bar Carlo, 6433 SE Foster, Portland, OR
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Belly dance by Grace at Mezza Restaurant Saturday, March 27th at 7pm
Grace is delighted to dance at Mezza: a new restaurant in her local Woodstock neighborhood. Enjoy a fabulous Lebanese dinner & full-length belly dance show
Grace Constantine (of Deviant Dance)
No Cover; menu is reasonably-priced, and the food is delicious!
Mezza Middle Eastern Cuisine
5520 SE Woodstock Portland, OR 97206
503-777-2922 www.mezzapdx.com
grace@deviantdance.com
http://www.deviantdance.com
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More mediterranean madness
Saturday, March 27, 8:00pm
Come enjoy food, reportedly ranging from “rustic Italian cuisine” to hummus, or a tasty beverage from the full bar in this new venue (formerly the Blue Dragonfly). And, of course, come to enjoy music and dancing.
Performers: Negara with Jewels and Emilie Lauren
$5 cover
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Mediterranean and Gypsy evening
Saturday, April 10, 7:00pm
Look for full sets from Negara and the Underscore Orkestra. Also this will be the inaugural show for RevelMe!… “a music and dance extravaganze featuring musicians from The Underscore Orkestra and Negara and dancers Danielle Smith (Znama Dance Company) and Bevin Victoria (Gemini Project).” This is going to be a very full night of fun.
Performers: Negara, Underscore Orkestra & RevelMe
The Lotus Seed, 4635 NE 9th, Portland, OR
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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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Zaina’s Zany Two Day Intensive – Round 3
May 1st and 2nd
Zaina’s House of Dance
12 hours of intense training
Art of Taksim, Z-Drills and Combos, Stage Makeup 101, Powerful Entrance/Exit, Dancer Ergononmics, 70′s American Cabaret – Chifti and Karsilama by guest teacher Maia)
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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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The first session of the MOA School of Turkish Music will be offered in Portland. June 11-15, 2010.
Timucin Cevikoglu, master Turkish musician (see bio below), will offer instruction in Voice, Ney, Percussion, and Makam (Turkish music theory). MOA is the Mevlevi Order of America.
Save these dates – more information coming!
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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY EVENTS IN PORTLAND
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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
The Blue Monk SE 34TH & Belmont PDX, OR
For more information call 503/760-7851 or http://www.baladi.com
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Monthly Community show at Great Hall Restaurant
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Zaina’s Monthly Second Friday Hafla
Mint Tea, 2014 Main Street, Vancouver WA
6:30 – 8:30pm
Guest Dancers from the Pacific Northwest and Beyond
April 9th, Zaina’s Second Friday Hafla
April 30th, Zaina’s Zany Two Day Intensive Welcome Hafla
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*Dance Workshops with Amel Tafsout in Ashland, Oregon*
Saturday, March 20th 2010 11am-6pm
*Nuba: Dances of North Africa. A journey through the Maghreb – Tunisia,
Algeria and Morocco.* *pre-paid by March 12: $30 *($35 after March 12)**
*Zar-Hadra: Healing through Trance Dance:*
*pre-paid by March 12: $60* ($70 after March 12)
***EARLY BIRD SPECIAL**: Both workshops for $80 pre-paid only by March 12*
Amel Tafsout : http://www.ameltafsout.com
*Held at:* Agile Healing Arts 842 A Street, Ashland, OR
*Contact Emily to register!*
541-227-1273
Emily@circustribal.com
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The Yuval Ron Ensemble
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 7:30 pm
Cultural Forum , Oregon Stage University in Eugene presents:
Mystical Music of the Middle East – An inspirational celebration of Sacred Hebrew, Sufi
and Armenian devotional music, poetry and story telling.
Featuring: Armenian woodwind master Norik Manoukian, soulful Yemenite singer
Maya Haddi, percussion by Jamie Papish and guest dancers Jane Archer and Elena Villa
Beall Hall
961 E. 18th Ave
Eugene, OR 97403
General: $15, Students: $7
Tel/email for reservations and more info: UO ticket office at (541)346-4363.
Music as a Bridge: Bringing People Together with Music
Friday, April 16, 2010, 5:30 pm
Cultural Forum , Oregon Stage University in Eugene presents: A lecture-demonstration with The Yuval Ron Ensemble
Eugene Downtown Public Library
100 W. 10th Ave
Eugene, OR 97401
Free and open to the public. Contact Milo Petruziello at petruzie@uoregon.edu or by phone at (541) 346-4376.
Yuval Ron Music
www.myspace.com/yuvalronensemble
www.myspace.com/yuvalron
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Advanced Workshops with Carolena Nericcio
April 17, 2010 ~ The Dalles, OR
~ Advanced Movements & FloorWork ~
* 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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Karim Nagi in Eugene, OR.
April 30-May 1, 2010
Sponsored by MEDGE, UO Arab Student Union and the UO Cultural Forum.
Fri. Apr 30. GALA EVENING SHOW – 8:30 P.M., WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR. Tickets $10 at the door only. Sun. May 1 – Workshops with Karim:
10:00am-12:00pm – Musicality for Dancers
1:00-3:00pm – Arab Folk Dance Intensive
Staver Dance Sport, 41 E. 6th Ave., Eugene. Cost for MEDGE member is $30 for one workshop, $50 for both. Non-MEDGE members $35 for one, $60 for both – sign up before April 23. Prices increase (if space still available) after April 23. Join MEDGE for $15/year and save on future events.
Registration form and all details available at http://medge.org/ or call Sally at 541-933-2092. See http://www.karimnagi.com/ for more information about Karim Nagy, international recording artist, instructor and performer.
Denise Gilbertson, Publicity – Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene (MEDGE)
www.medge.org – 541-913-9345
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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
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LIFELONG BELLY DANCERS TAKE THE STAGE,
CELEBRATING THEIR RADIANCE IN WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
MARCH 20, 2010:
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
Saturday March 20th 2010. Her 1st time in the Northwest!
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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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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 http://www.saqra.net for the latest info, or visit our main page and join the mailing list.
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WEEKLY AND MONTHLY EVENTS IN SEATTLE
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Belly Dance Off! — Belly dancers take the live music challenge – YOU decide the winner!
On the first Sunday of every month, participate in an interactive evening of
fun with live music, artistic talent, delicious eats, and a full bar in an
exquisite dinner theatre style venue! Ambitious dancers perform to a world
class live Arabic band, demonstrating improvisational excellence and
artistry as three luminous judges provide thought-provoking feedback. But
only THE AUDIENCE casts the vote and decides the outcome!
Dancers: Take the live music challenge and feature your dance in dazzling
performance lighting. With exceptional live feedback, grasp this
unprecedented opportunity to advance your performance skills. Each monthly
champion is crowned a sparkly tiara, awarded $50, and invited to compete for
the annual grand prize title. With only 4-6 dancers, odds are excellent!
Because this sensational music must be enjoyed by everyone, we conclude the
evening with an open dance celebration.
First Sundays – 6:30pm (Seating begins at 6)
Live world class music by House of Tarab or MB Orchestra
Crimson Theatre (Enter through Little Red Bistro)
400 Dexter Avenue North (corner of Dexter & Harrison in South Lake Union)
$10 Special February Preview Tickets!
$5 Kids 17 and under
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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 http://www.mas-uda.com for more info
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Oregon Teachers and Classes
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Spring flamenco and belly dance classes with Elena Villa.
Spring is almost here and it’s time to shake off the winter doldrums with music and dance. I have some exciting new classes planned and I look forward to sharing them with you. Read on.
New flamenco dance classes starting April 6th!
Las Sevillanas (a partner dance from Sevilla, Spain)
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Day: Tuesdays
Cost: $100 for the term
Beginning Flamenco: Technique and tangos flamencos
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Day: Tuesdays Cost: $100 for the term
***Take both classes and save $30!
Dates: Both classes run from April 6–June 8, 2010 (10 classes each)
Place: Upstart Crow Studios (upstairs back studio), 855 West 1st Ave., Eugene, OR
For information call or e-mail Elena: 541/359-7219, elena_vll@yahoo.com
Or, go to www.elenavilladanza.com
New Belly Dance Classes: “Rhythms of the Dance”
With this series students will refine their understanding of Middle Eastern rhythms in order to build a stronger connection to the music. We will explore movements, accents, and combinations that translate these rhythms through the body so that we can “become the music” in our dance.
March 3, 10, 17: “Soulful Semai”
Learn to dance to semai thaqil, the beautiful 10-count rhythm commonly found in classical Arab-Andalusian music. Please bring your veils.
April: “The Magic of Masmoudi”
A cornerstone of Arabic music, this exciting 8-count rhythm packs a punch in drum solos and in modern and classical compositions.
May: “Zils & Rhythms”
Learn to be a musician with your finger cymbals. We will work with common rhythms, such as, maqsoum, beledi, masmoudi, and saidi, focusing on pattern drills with basic movement combinations.
DAY & TIME: Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45pm
PLACE: Celebration Belly Dance & Yoga, 1840 Willamette St., Eugene, OR
INFORMATION: 359-7219, or, elena_vll@yahoo.com
http://www.elenavilladanza.net
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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 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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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
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Tiazza
Tiazza Wilson
Certified Personal Trainer
Certified Sports Nutritionist
Dance & Fitness Instructor
541-621-4812
http://www.tiazza.com
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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.
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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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,
and upcoming performances and events.
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Washington Teachers and Classes
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Egyptian Styling from the Hart
Zaina Hart is an Award Winning Instructor/Performer recognized
around the globe for her “heart felt” performances and unique styling.
She is also owner of the International Publication, iShimmy.com, The Belly Dancer Magazine
and Double Crown Productions.
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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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