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The Northwest Middle Eastern Arts Update
 April 27th, 2010 - Next Update May 11th







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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Zaina&#8217;s Zany Two Day Intensive - Round 3</b></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">12 hours of intense training<br />
Art of Taksim, Z-Drills and Combos, Stage Makeup 101, Powerful Entrance/Exit, Dancer Ergononmics, 70&#8217;s American Cabaret - Chifti and Karsilama by guest teacher Maia)</div>
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$125.00 for the weekend, Class Size limited to 15<br />
<a nicetitle="New Message to zaina@zainahart.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=164" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=zaina%40zainahart.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">zaina@zainahart.com</a> for information</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">&#8220;Bright &#038; Beautiful Bellydance&#8221; on Saturday, May 8 at 8:00pm.</p>
<p>Event: Bright &#038; Beautiful Bellydance<br />
What: Performance<br />
Start Time: Saturday, May 8 at 8:00pm<br />
End Time: Saturday, May 8 at 10:00pm<br />
Where: Tiger Bar</p>
<p>To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:<br />
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<b>The first session of the MOA School of Turkish Music will be offered in Portland.</b> June 11-15, 2010</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">The first session of the MOA School of Turkish Music will be offered in Portland, June 11-15, 2010. (MOA, the Mevlevi Order of America.) Timucin Cevikoglu, master Turkish musician, will offer instruction in Voice, Ney, Percussion, and an Ensemble class, which will include Makam (Melodic Theory) and Usul (Rhythmic Theory). We&rsquo;ll start five days of instruction in close-in SE<br />
Portland on Friday, June 11, running about 11am-6pm. Additionally, there  will be a concert by Timucin and U.S. musicians on Saturday night the 12th, and a closing gathering for music, food, and community on Tuesday night June 15.</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Costs: Tuition for the full course: $200<br />
Individual Classes (60-90 minutes): $30 each<br />
Five days of a single Class (such as Voice, Ney or Ensemble): $100<br />
Please contact us for details on Percussion, presently envisioned as two or three lessons in Turkish Bendir (Frame Drum) and/ or Kudum, depending on registration.<br />
Please Contact Seth Bloombaum to register!</div>
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Register and complete payment by May 31 to assure a place. Late registration<br />
on a space-available basis. <a nicetitle="New Message to sbloombaum@yahoo.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=220&#038;start=1&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=sbloombaum%40yahoo.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">sbloombaum@yahoo.com</a>  -  503-297-1435</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Mosaic: A Day of Music and Dance Featuring Brothers of the Baladi</b><br />
Saturday, September 25th, 2010&mdash;begins at 1pm</p>
<p>Community Music Center</p></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">3350 Southeast Francis Street, Portland</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">Workshops: $15  -  Concert: $12  -  Workshop/Concert: $20</p>
<p>Brothers of the Baladi are pleased to announce a day of music and dance workshops and an<br />
evening concert focusing on the appreciation of Middle Eastern music. This event, Mosaic,<br />
will begin with an afternoon of workshops by Michael Beach, Ishmael and Amel Tafsout.<br />
There will be a panel discussion and a Middle Eastern style souk (market). An evening<br />
concert will feature the Middle Eastern/World Music of the Brothers of the Baladi.</p>
<p><a class="fixed" href="http://www.baladi.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.baladi.com/</a></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Saqra&#8217;s 2nd Annual FALL Showcase Festival &#038; Competition</b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">Nov 12-14, 2010</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">at the Washington County Fair Complex in Hillsboro, OR<br />
Dates:<br />
Jun 15 -  Competition entries accepted<br />
Aug 1 - Festival Dancer Registrations accepted<br />
Aug 25 - Preliminary Competition Entry Deadline</p>
<p>See www.bellydanceshowcase.com for the latest info.</p></div>
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Weekly Community Middle Eastern<br />
Music &#038; Dance Party<br />
Featuring The Finest Local &#038; National Dancers<br />
$ 5 at Door<br />
Every Wednesday  8:00 PM</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">The Blue Monk<br />
 SE 34TH &#038; Belmont   PDX, OR</p>
<p>For more information call 503/760-7851  or   http://www.baladi.com</p></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Monthly Community show at Great Hall Restaurant</b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">Thursday, March 25 at 6:30pm.</p>
<p>Monthly Community show at Great Hall Restaurant<br />
&#8220;Live music, good food and great dancing! &#8220;</p>
<p>Where: Great Hall Restaurant</p>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Zaina&#8217;s Monthly Second Friday Hafla</b></div>
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Mint Tea, 2014 Main Street, Vancouver WA<br />
6:30 - 8:30pm<br />
Guest Dancers from the Pacific Northwest and Beyond<br />
April 9th, Zaina&#8217;s Second Friday Hafla<br />
April 30th, Zaina&#8217;s Zany Two Day Intensive Welcome Hafla</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Ala Nar with the Corvallis Belly Dance Performance Guild</b></div>
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Wednesday, April 28 at 8:00 PM Old World Deli  -  341 SW 2nd St. - Corvallis<br />
541. 752. 8549/ No cover/ Child-friendly venue</p>
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<a class="fixed" href="http://www.myspace.com/alanarmusic" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.myspace.com/alanarmusic</a></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Karim Nagi in Eugene, OR.</b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">April 30-May 1, 2010</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Sponsored by MEDGE, UO Arab Student Union and the UO Cultural Forum.</div>
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<div><b>Fri. Apr 30. GALA EVENING SHOW &ndash; 8:30 P.M., WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR.</b> Tickets $10 at the door only. <b>Sun.  May 1 &ndash; Workshops with Karim:<br /></b></div>
<div style="font-style: italic;"><b><i>10:00am-12:00pm</i></b> <b style="font-style: italic;"><i>&ndash;</i></b> <b><i>Musicality for Dancers</i></b></div>
<div><b style="font-style: italic;"><i>1:00-3:00pm &ndash;</i> <i>Arab Folk Dance Intensive</i></b></div>
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<p>Staver Dance Sport, <b style="font-weight: normal;">41 E. 6th Ave., Eugene.</b> Cost for MEDGE member is $30 for one workshop, $50 for both.  Non-MEDGE members $35 for one, $60 for both &ndash; sign up before April 23. Prices increase (if space still available) after April 23. Join MEDGE for $15/year and save on future events.</div>
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Registration form and all details available at http://medge.org/ or call Sally at 541-933-2092.<br />
See  <a href="http://www.karimnagi.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.karimnagi.com/</a> for more information about Karim Nagy, international recording artist, instructor and performer.</p>
<p>Denise Gilbertson, Publicity - Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene (MEDGE)<br />
www.medge.org  -  541-913-9345</div>
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<div><b>Belly Dancer USA 2010</b></div>
<div>June 5-6, 2010</div>
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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&#8217;s Choice Awards and Great Prizes</div>
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<div>Email <a nicetitle="New Message to jareeda@jareeda.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=70" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=jareeda%40jareeda.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">jareeda@jareeda.com</a><br />
http://www.bellydancerusa.com</div>
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SPECTACULAR EVENING SHOW<br />
With Americanistan<br />
Admission $10<br />
8:00 p.m. Show starts<br />
(Doors open 7:30)<br />
Performers will include:<br />
Ruby, Mezdulene, Mystical Oasis Dance Co. &#038; judges.</p>
<p>June 6th Schedule</p>
<p>Competition Audience Admission $15<br />
10:00 a.m. Competition Begins<br />
Duet</p>
<p>Alternative Music - Goddess - Troupe Awards - Professional Category - Guest Dancer Awards</p>
<p>SPECIAL OFFER!</p>
<p>$30 for both contests and show if purchased by May 31.<br />
Full price at the door.</p>
<p>Nestled in the hills of Southern Oregon between the beautiful Umpqua River and I-5,<br />
Seven Feathers is truly Oregon&#8217;s unique destination casino resort. This event will<br />
be held in their new convention center!</p>
<p>DIRECTIONS: Traveling on I-5 South, take Exit 99, or traveling I-5 North take exit 98.</p>
<p>For reservations and information, call (888)677-7771 and ask to be booked in the<br />
 block of rooms being held for the Jareeda Bellydance Event.</p>
<p>Medford, Oregon is the nearest airport! Important Note: Seven Feathers is child friendly. The competition is held in the convention center, not the casino.</p></div>
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<div><b>BELLY DANCE OFF!</b><br />
Belly dancers take the live music challenge &mdash; YOU decide the winner!</p>
<p>An exhilarating, interactive evening of artistic talent, live music, delicious eats and a full bar, in an exquisite dinner theatre style venue! THE AUDIENCE casts the vote and decides the outcome!<br />
Live world class music by MB Orchestra.</div>
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Next Show: Sunday, May 2nd &mdash; 6:30pm (Seating at 6)<br />
Crimson Theatre (Enter through Little Red Bistro)</div>
<div>400 Dexter Avenue North (corner of Dexter &#038; Harrison)</p>
<p>$10 Advance | $15 at Door<br />
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/104948<br />
$5 Kids 12 and under</p>
<p>Request registration details<br />
and more info at <a nicetitle="New Message to planetsuzanna@gmail.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=201&#038;start=2&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=planetsuzanna%40gmail.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;">planetsuzanna@gmail.com</a>.</div>
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<b>RevelMe! Performing in Seattle:</b></p>
<p>Influenced by sounds and movement from the Balkans, the Middle East, andSpain, as well as American and Gypsy Jazz, Blues, Swing and Klezmer, theseartists craft a seamless show of syncopated rhythmic compositions andcontemporary performance vignettes. Musicians from Portland&#8217;s, The Underscore Orkestra  <<a class="fixed" href="http://theunderscoreorkestra.com/%3E%28Balkan" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;">http://theunderscoreorkestra.com/>(Balkan</a>, Klezmer,<br />
Gypsy Jazz &#038; Swing both traditional and original) -Jorge Kachmari, Russel Gores, and Doug Shafer (also of Negara), Accordion extraordinaire from Seattle Gus Clark, <<a class="fixed" href="http://theunderscoreorkestra.com/%3Eand" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;">http://theunderscoreorkestra.com/>and</a> Contemporary Bellydancers Danielle Smith (Znama Dance Company<<a class="fixed" href="http://znamadance.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;">http://znamadance.wordpress.com/</a>>) and Bevin Victoria (of the Gemini project) are joining to create their newest project and finishing up their premier west coast tour in Seattle!</p>
<p>Seattle Shows:<br />
May 7th in Port Townsend, 8pm at the Upstage Theater  (923 Washington St.)<br />
May 8th in Seattle, 7pm at the Ballard Big House with Toy Box Trio (2007 NW<br />
61st)<br />
May 9th in Seattle, 7pm at the Tractor Tavern with Orkestar Zirkonium (2113<br />
Ballard Ave)</p>
<p>revelme.wordpress.com</p></div>
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<div>Helenwheels is honored to present ~<br />
<b>The Tribal &#038; Fusion Bellydance Showcase @ NW Folklife Festival in Seattle</b></div>
<div><b>May 29, 2010</b></div>
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The NW Folklife Festival is the biggest FREE community arts festival in the USA with over 250,000 people attending each year.  Northwest Folklife encourages communities to share their cultural arts, believing that interaction with new audiences enriches the community as much as the audience. When people share aspects of their culture, opportunities are created to dissolve misunderstandings, break down stereotypes and increase respect for one another.  <a class="fixed" href="http://www.nwfolklife.org/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;">http://www.nwfolklife.org</a></p>
<p>Now with twice the Cammis/Kamis!</p>
<p>That&#8217;s right, Cammi Vance - a.k.a. DARSHAN from PDX/NYC - is the special guest this year www.darshandances.com along with the fabulous headliner Bellydance Superstar KAMI LIDDLE!!  www.kamiliddle.com</p>
<p>Joining them are some of the best in the NW from Canada, Washington, and Oregon: The Bijou Project ~*~ Copper Clock ~*~ Elizabeth Dennis ~*~Ginger Blue ~*~ Gypsy Caravan ~*~ Skin Deep ~*~ Troupe Hipnotica</p>
<p>Tribal &#038; Fusion Bellydance Showcase<br />
International Dance Stage, Seattle Center<br />
Saturday May 29, 2010  7-10pm</p>
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Helenwheels is honored to present ~<br />
<b>Bellydance Superstar KAMI LIDDLE in Seattle May 29-30, 2010!</b><br />
www.kamiliddle.com</p>
<p>Saturday  *  11:00-2:00  <br />
MOVE IT!<br />
The focus of this workshop is to get you moving and traveling across the floor.  Various footwork, spins and traveling steps will be broken down, embellished and put into combinations that you can add to any dance routine.  Some bellydance experience highly recommended.</p>
<p>Sunday  *  11:00-2:00<br />
TURN UP THE DRAMA<br />
Stand out and capture your audience&#8217;s attention with these dramatic combos.  Our focus will be on slow isolated movements while overlaying sharp contrasting isolations to create an unique and theatrical effect.  Some bellydance experience highly recommended.   </p>
<p>PRICE:<br />
$75 each or $135 both until 5/8<br />
$85 each or $160 both after 5/8</p>
<p>LOCATION:<br />
Washington Dance Club - 1017 Stewart Street - Seattle, WA 98101</p>
<p>REGISTRATION: E-mail <a nicetitle="New Message to helenwheels@earthlink.net" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=203&#038;start=2&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=helenwheels%40earthlink.net&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;">helenwheels@earthlink.net</a> for a registration form and get on the list.  Payment is expected promptly after or you&#8217;ll lose your spot.  Liability release from a parent or guardian required for dancers under 18.</div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Greater Seattle area. Private lessons with Mr Reda to be available at Saqra&#8217;s Last Oasis<br />
Studio Watch http://www.saqra.net for the latest info, or visit our main page and join the mailing list.</span></span></div>
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www.habeshaseattle.com<br />
1809 Minor Ave. (Minor &#038; Howell)<br />
Downtown Seattle - (206) 624-0801<br />
10pm - Free</p>
<p>Belly Dance Kaleidoscope shows return to Habesha! Three powerful dancers<br />
descend in a nonstop splash of sensational entertainment. Habesha Ethiopian<br />
Restaurant &#038; Lounge is a gorgeous and classy downtown Seattle venue offering<br />
savory, nutritious, and delicious cuisine. The exquisite artistic<br />
atmosphere, infused with amber glow and vibrant traditional Ethiopian art<br />
and sculptures, flows throughout two contiguous spaces connected by a 360<br />
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<div><strong>Spring flamenco and belly dance classes with Elena Villa. </strong></div>
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Spring is almost here and it&#8217;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.</p>
<p>New flamenco dance classes starting April 6th!<br />
Las Sevillanas (a partner dance from Sevilla, Spain)<br />
Time: 6:30-7:30pm<br />
Day: Tuesdays<br />
Cost: $100 for the term</p>
<p>Beginning Flamenco: Technique and tangos flamencos<br />
Time: 5:30-6:30pm<br />
Day: Tuesdays Cost: $100 for the term</p>
<p>***Take both classes and save $30!</p>
<p>Dates: Both classes run from April 6&ndash;June 8, 2010 (10 classes each)<br />
Place: Upstart Crow Studios (upstairs back studio), 855 West 1st Ave., Eugene, OR</p>
<p>For information call or e-mail Elena: 541/359-7219, <a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=elena_vll%40yahoo.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=152" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to elena_vll@yahoo.com">elena_vll@yahoo.com</a><br />
Or, go to www.elenavilladanza.com</p>
<p>New Belly Dance Classes: &#8220;Rhythms of the Dance&#8221;<br />
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 &ldquo;become the music&rdquo; in our dance.</p>
<p>March 3, 10, 17: &ldquo;Soulful Semai&rdquo;<br />
Learn to dance to semai thaqil, the beautiful 10-count rhythm commonly found in classical Arab-Andalusian music. Please bring your veils.</p>
<p>April: &ldquo;The Magic of Masmoudi&rdquo;<br />
A cornerstone of Arabic music, this exciting 8-count rhythm packs a punch in drum solos and in modern and classical compositions.</p>
<p>May: &ldquo;Zils &#038; Rhythms&rdquo;<br />
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.</p>
<p>DAY &#038; TIME: Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45pm<br />
PLACE: Celebration Belly Dance &#038; Yoga, 1840 Willamette St., Eugene, OR<br />
INFORMATION: 359-7219, or, <a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=elena_vll%40yahoo.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=152" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to elena_vll@yahoo.com">elena_vll@yahoo.com</a> <br />
<a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" target="_blank" href="http://www.elenavilladanza.net/" class="fixed">http://www.elenavilladanza.net</a></div>
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<div><strong>Bellydance Classes with Emily Alrick in Southern Oregon</strong></p>
<p>Emily is a professional performer and instructor in Ashland OR as well as<br />
the director of Circus Tribal Bellydance Co. She is level 3 certified in<br />
Suhaila Salimpour&#8217;s format and classes are based in that technique with<br />
varied stylizations taught. All classes include a comprehensive warm up,<br />
conditioning, drills, combinations, and a cool down. Finger cymbals are<br />
incorporated in sessions.</p>
<p>Tues. - Beginner - 7:15-8:45<br />
Thurs. - Intermediate - 7:15-8:45</p>
<p>Agile Healing Arts<br />
842 A Street, Ashland OR 97520</p>
<p>Drop ins: $10<br />
5 classes: $45 (valid for 3 months)<br />
10 classes: $80 (valid for 3 months)</p>
<p>Contact Emily for more info or registration:<br />
<a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=Emily%40circustribal.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=108" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to Emily@circustribal.com">Emily@circustribal.com</a><br />
541-227-1273</p>
<p>Private lessons, workshops and gift certificates are available!<br />
Please inquire or check www.circustribal.com or www.emilyalrick.com for more<br />
information.</div>
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<div>Mezdulene&#8217;s on-going classes:</p>
<p>Monday 6 p.m. Mixed levels<br />
Tuesday 7 p.m.  Beginner/Intermediate Belly Dance<br />
Wednesday 6p.m. Beginner Belly Dance <br />
$25 monthly $40 for two monthly classes<br />
Mezdulene teaches belly dance basics, as well as veil, sword, cane, skirt dances and more.<br />
Call or stop by to register. 541-459-7745 or email <a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=mezdulene%40mezdulene.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=70" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to mezdulene@mezdulene.com">mezdulene@mezdulene.com</a><br />
Class times may change.</div>
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<div><strong>Elena Villa Classes and Workshops, Winter 2010</strong></div>
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Belly Dance Rhythms of the Dance series:</p>
<p>Jan. 13-Feb. 24: ?Rumba<br />
Arabi &#038; Bolero -  Wed., 5:30-6:45 pm</p>
<p>Mar. 3-17: Samai Thaqil?<br />
Wednesday, 5:30-6:45 pm</p>
<p>At Celebration Belly Dance<br />
&#038; Yoga, 1840 Willamette, Eugene, OR</p>
<p>Fusion Workshops:<br />
At Celebration Belly Dance &#038; Yoga, 1840 Willamette St., Eugene, OR</div>
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Jan. 16, Saturday, 1-3 pm:<br />
Mant&oacute;n  (Spanish shawl)</p>
<p>Feb. 21, Sunday, 1-3pm:<br />
Concepts in Spanish Arabic Fusion</div>
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<div>Information: 541/359-7219;<br />
<a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=elena_vll%40yahoo.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=57&#038;start=2&#038;actionID=delete_message" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to elena_vll@yahoo.com">elena_vll@yahoo.com</a></div>
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<p><strong>Bellydance Classes by Ayesha in Medford, Or</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Class Schedule</p>
<p>Beginning  :     Wednesdays 6 to 7:15 pm<br />
Intermediate :   Mondays      6 to 7:15 pm<br />
Advanced  :     Tuesdays      6 to 7:15 pm</p>
<p>All classes $8.00  or $40 for a 6 week session<br />
Location : <br />
Ayesha&#8217;s Oasis Dance Studio<br />
3052 Samike Dr.<br />
Medford, OR</p>
<p>Contact:   Ayesha @ mandala79@aol.com <br />
(541)  779-3940 <br />
www.ayeshasoasis.com</p>
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<p><strong>Bellydance Classes with Emily Alrick of Circus Tribal Bellydance Co.</strong><br />
In Southern Oregon</p>
<p>Contact Emily for more info or registration:<br />
Emily@circustribal.com<br />
541-227-1273</p>
<p>Private lessons and gift certificates are available! <br />
Please inquire or check www.circustribal.com for more information about our various workshops.</p>
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<strong>Tribal Improvisation Bellydance Classes with Sabine and Tribalation at</strong><br />
Celebration Belly Dance and Yoga,<br />
1840 Willamette St., suite 206, Eugene OR.<br />
Schedule and class information at www.sabinedance.com<br />
Private lessons and workshops available with Sabine, for sword dance,<br />
tribal improv, tribal fusion, Egyptian style, veil, and Turkish style<br />
dance.<br />
Bellydance classes and workshops www.celebrationbellydanceandyoga.com</div>
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<div><strong>Tiazza</strong></p>
<p>Tiazza Wilson<br />
Certified Personal Trainer<br />
Certified Sports Nutritionist<br />
Dance &#038; Fitness Instructor<br />
541-621-4812<br />
<a class="fixed" href="http://www.tiazza.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.tiazza.com</a></div>
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<div><strong>Debra Souki will be teaching Egyptian / Lebanese Style Bellydance</strong></div>
<div>at Cassiopeia&#8217;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 <a class="fixed" href="http://bellyrolls.net/Vanclasses.html%C2%A0to" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://bellyrolls.net/Vanclasses.html to</a> register or call 360.773.9704.</div>
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<div><strong>BELLY DANCE CLASSES at ZNAMA STUDIOS</strong></p>
<p>Znama Dance Company is belly dance fusion inspired by tango, flamenco, and cabaret with a flirty sensuous can can flair.</p>
<p>at ZNAMA STUDIOS 333 ne hancock in the Boxlift Building where grand and mlk meet. <br />
door on hancock side of building faces mlk and reads 1909, in between hancock and san rafael.<br />
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 <img src='http://www.dhavir.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>www.znamadance.wordpress.com<br />
www.severina.us</div>
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<div><strong>Zaina Hart, Classical and Modern Egyptian Style</strong></p>
<p>Clark Community College Accredited Program<br />
Beginning and Intermediate<br />
Wednesday, 6-8pm</p>
<p>Zaina&#8217;s House of Dance - Orchards Studio<br />
Mixed Level Class (Performance Class)<br />
Monday 6-7pm</p>
<p>Beginning Class<br />
Monday, 7-8pm</p>
<p>Z-Amba - Monday/Thursday/Saturday (Schedule Varies-Check Website)</p>
<p>Private Instruction/Coaching<br />
Current Schedule at:  <a target="_blank" href="http://www.zainahart.com/zaina/classes.html" class="fixed" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.zainahart.com/zaina/classes.html</a><br />
zaina@zainahart.com 360-891-7041</div>
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<div><strong> </strong> with   Michael Beach of Brothers of the Baladi &#038; Arabesque</div>
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<div>*  Beginner &#038; Intermediate Levels of Instruction on Doumbek/Arabic Tabla,<br />
    Def/Framedrums, Riq/Tambourine OR any drum you bring.<br />
*  Basic instruction of Arabic, Turkish, Armenian, Persian &#038; North African Music.<br />
*  Dancers - learn your Middle Eastern Rhythms so you can speak the language of your other half &ndash; the music. Know your rhythms!     <br />
*  Learn how to play with others in a Group or Ensemble.<br />
*  Learn drum pieces/solos.  Everyone gets to play together.<br />
*  Have a great time and do something you never thought you could do.</p>
<p>Special Group Classes - Private Lessons Anytime<br />
Please inquire for scheduling &#038; fees.  <br />
FOR INFO CALL 503/288-4684    or   email:   info@baladi.com</div>
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<div><strong>Magidah - Belly Dance Classes</strong><br />
Current schedule at:<br />
http://www.bellynet.net<br />
503-957-5926  or magidah@bellynet.net</div>
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<p><strong>Tribal Bellydance at The Nest (SE Portland) with Michele Gila<br /></strong>Weekly classes, 8 week sessions. Class sizes limited. <br />
http://origindance.wordpress.com</p>
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<strong>Bellydance Your Bliss with Bhrigha GypsiKelt! </strong><br />
Weekly group classes in Bellates&reg; (Pilates for Bellydancers), Classical Pilates, GypsiKelt&copy; &#038; Tribical&copy; Bellydance Fusion in multiple small settings in Clark County, WA &#038; Portland, OR. Private &#038; semi-private Classical Pilates apparatus &#038; dance  instruction also available near Yacolt, WA.</p>
<p>For more info:<br />
http://www.bhrigha.com/Classes_Events.html<br />
BhrighaRaks@Bhrigha.com<br />
360-686-1707 (office)<br />
407-341-0817 (cell)</div>
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<div><strong>Zill&#8217;s Drills with Ruby continue on  Mondays at 6pm!!!</strong></div>
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Get frustrated when dancing and zilling at the same time? Only have<br />
4 patterns under your belt? In this class you will learn multiple zill<br />
patterns and step combinations to get you moving!! We will begin with<br />
finger cymbal pattern mastery and transition into layering isolation<br />
and step combinations with your zills. This class is geared toward the<br />
intermediate dancer however all are welcome!<br />
Learn more about Ruby at <a class="fixed" href="http://www.divinebelly.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.divinebelly.com</a> and contact her at <a nicetitle="New Message to ruby@divinebelly.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=25&#038;start=2&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=ruby%40divinebelly.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">ruby@divinebelly.com</a>.</p>
<p>Euphoria Studios<br />
1235 SE Division, Portland, OR 97202</div>
<div>(12th and SE Division, look for the green building and Artemis Foods Cafe&#8230;)<br />
www.EuphoriaStudios.net | <a nicetitle="New Message to Jane@EuphoriaStudios.net" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=25&#038;start=2&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=Jane%40EuphoriaStudios.net&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">Jane@EuphoriaStudios.net</a> | 503.240.1997</div>
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<div>Beginning<br />
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30</p>
<p>Intermediate/Advanced doumbek/darbuka <br />
Wednesdays, 7:45-8:45 </p>
<p>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.</p></div>
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503 335 3974, djzshafer@comcast.net , dksbooks@yahoo.com </p>
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<p><b>C</b><b>lass in Sandy OR:  Belly dance for all levels taugh by Charlotte McFarlane. </b></div>
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<div><b> </b>Mondays 6-730pm at the Sandy Community Center 38348 Pioneer Blvd Sandy OR 97055 503-668&#8211;5569  Call for exact dates.  ckmcfarlane@earthlink.net or 503-348-8125</p>
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<div>is Portland&rsquo;s unique movement artspace, offering the largest variety of dance/body awareness classes in Portland. With 2 absolutely gorgeous studios with sprung maple floors, &#038; 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.<br />
1235 SE Division 503.240.1997 www.EuphoriaStudios.net<br />
May you find your passion</p>
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<p><b>Tribal Bellydance with Colette</b></p>
<p>A former member of FatChanceBellyDance, Colette teaches Tribal Style<br />
Bellydance in Hood River, OR.  Classes focus on moves and their cues,<br />
practicing group improvisation, and proper body mechanics and posture.<br />
Learn combos to practice at home to increase your bellydance vocabulary.<br />
Bring zils and yoga mat.</p>
<p>www.scarletthistlestudio.com for class times, specialty classes offered,<br />
and upcoming performances and events.</div>
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<p>*Sundays 1:00-2:00/2:40*<br />
Egyptian Belly Dance Technique<br />
Each class (besides 2nd Sundays) is followed by a 30-40 minute Zill Jam, accelerating your ability to dance and play simultaneously and naturally, acting as a musician highlighting your dancing.</div>
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*Mondays 5:30-6:30*<br />
Egyptian Belly Dance Technique<br />
Westlake Dance Center<br />
10701 8th Ave NE - Seattle<br />
(one block east of Northgate Mall, behind the Gene Juarez Beauty Academy)<br />
See <a class="fixed" href="http://www.westlakedance.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;">http://www.westlakedance.com</a> for pricing</p>
<p>All classes are multi-level and accept drop-ins.<br />
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<div><b>Egyptian Styling from the Hart</b><br />
Zaina Hart is an Award Winning Instructor/Performer recognized<br />
around the globe for her &#8220;heart felt&#8221; performances and unique styling.<br />
She is also owner of the International Publication, iShimmy.com, The Belly Dancer Magazine<br />
and Double Crown Productions.</div>
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<div><a nicetitle="New Message to zaina@zainahart.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=164" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=zaina%40zainahart.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;">zaina@zainahart.com</a> for information</div>
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Intermediate class, Thursday 6:45-7:45 at the Woman&rsquo;s Club, 1002 Washington St SE, Olympia.  $60/9-10 wks.</p>
<p>Performance Class (must also take intermediate) 7:45-8:45 $25/9-10 wks at the Woman&#8217;s Club.  Both classes paid two weeks in advance = $75.  To perform with Mas Uda you must take both. To register call Kashani-360-459-3694.Sessions Start in January, April, June &#038; September.</p>
<p>Beginner &ndash; Mon. 5:30-7:00 at the Woman&rsquo;s Club, 1002 Washington St SE. This class is limited to 15 students. $75 for 9 weeks.  You may join the current session thru May 2</p>
<p>Belly Robics &ndash; Drills, individual attention, steps/step combos, no choreography.  Class focus is on technique &#038; precision - must have taken a beginner dance class.  Wed evenings at Mas Uda Studio - $50 for 8-10 week session. Great workout/good review for intermediate students. Limited to 10 students.  Drop in rate = $10 per hour.</p>
<p>Private lessons &ndash; available by arrangement with Kashani. Make your own class - get 3-4 students together and a time that works for Kashani and let&rsquo;s talk!!  </p></div>
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<div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span><b><span><span><span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Belly Dance Raqout with Suzanna!<br />
Mondays, 5:30<br />
Westlake Dance Center <</span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span><b><span><span><a class="fixed" href="http://westlakedance.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;"><span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">http://westlakedance.com/</span></span></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">></p>
<p>An intensive hour of belly dance drills and hot combos, awakening powerful<br />
hidden core strength, and skillfully engaging subtle body mechanics to<br />
develop accurate muscle memory, musicality, movement vocabulary, and<br />
improvisational capacity, preparing you for more fluent movement of ANY<br />
kind. A great start for beginners as well as a technical foundation builder<br />
for all levels and disciplines. Check out Suzanna&#8217;s teaching<br />
reviews<</span></span></span> <a class="fixed" href="http://www.teachstreet.com/belly-dancing/belly-dance-coaching-by-suzanna/li-2441t9m6tc/reviews/page/1#utm_campaign=operational&#038;utm_source=operational&#038;utm_medium=email" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;"><span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">http://www.teachstreet.com/belly-dancing/belly-dance-coaching-by-suzanna/li-2441t9m6tc/reviews/page/1#utm_campaign=operational&#038;utm_source=operational&#038;utm_medium=email</span></span></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">><br />
Westlake Dance Center is located one block east of Northgate Mall, behind<br />
the Gene Juarez Beauty Academy, at 10701 8th Ave NE, in Seattle.</span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span><b><span><span><span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Saqra: Zaghareet Magazine&#8217;s 2008 Teacher of the Year. Ongoing classes.<br />
A wealth of experience &#038; education to share with you.<br />
All continuing/advanced classes taught workshop style to challenge all levels.<br />
Kent, WA &#8212; just off I-5 just South of Seattle. See www.saqra.net for full info.</span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<div><b>The Yuval Ron Ensemble in Portland &#038; Eugene!</b></p>
<p>Featuring:<br />
Director &#038; Oud - Yuval Ron<br />
Armenian woodwind master - Norik Manoukian<br />
soulful Yemenite singer - Maya Haddi<br />
percussion - Jamie Papish<br />
and guest dancers - Jane Archer and Far&#8217;ha<br />
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*Portland Concert</b><br />
Tuesday, April 13th, 7pm, $15<br />
1st Unitarian Church Sanctuary, 1211 SW Main St<br />
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<p><b>*Eugene Concert</b><br />
Thursday, April 15, 7:30pm, $15 (Students $7)<br />
Beall Hall, 961 E. 18th Ave<br />
Eugene, OR 97403<br />
UO ticket office at (541)346-4363.</p>
<p>*Eugene Workshop<br />
Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance<br />
A beginning level dance workshop with Jane Archer &#038; Yuval Ron focusing on Unity! <br />
Join us for a fun class learning basic Middle East dance moves (beginning belly dance technique) &#038; how to use these moves to communicate and dance with others.  We call this type of dancing together chorus and it is a great community builder! </p>
<p>You will learn to access your own expressive gestures which allow the music to flow through you using arms/upper body movements to a musical melody.  Throw in some folk steps, live music and we have a recipe for peace!<br />
details: <a nicetitle="New Message to info@yuvalronmusic.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=206&#038;start=2&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=info%40yuvalronmusic.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">info@yuvalronmusic.com</a></div>
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<div><b>Offbeat Belly Dance 2nd Anniversary Show!</b></div>
<div>Friday, April 16 at 7:00pm</p>
<p>Offbeat Belly Dance 2nd Anniversary Show!<br />
Friday, April 16 at 7:00pm<br />
The Blue Monk, Portland</p>
<p>To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:<br />
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<div><b>Bellydance Uncorked: New Monthly Evening of Dance, Music and Wine</b><br />
Sat., April 24, 2010</div>
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<div>Bellydance Uncorked offers a unique rotating showcase with some of<br />
Portland&rsquo;s hottest, hand-picked bellydance and musical talent.</div>
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<div>7:30-10:30 p.m<br />
Location - Vino Vixens - 2929 SE Powell Blvd., Portland</p>
<p><a nicetitle="New Message to endymienne@gmail.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=210&#038;start=1&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=endymienne%40gmail.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">Contact: endymienne@gmail.com</a>  -  www.iamasite.com - Phone: 360.601.5160</div>
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<div><b>Meydan Ensemble</b></div>
<div>Saturday, April 24th</p>
<p>Mint Tea -  6:30 - 8:30 pm  -  2014 Main St  - Vancouver, WA</p>
<p>Meydan is:<br />
Chris Henke - Turkish ney<br />
Dennis Godfrey - gudulka and tambura<br />
Seth Bloombaum - percussion<br />
Alethea Devi - vocals<br />
With guest percussionists Jerry Fugate and Michael Hagmeier.</p>
<p>Visit us on the web at www.myspace.com/meydanmusic</p></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">April 23-25, 2010</div>
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at the Washington County Fair Complex in Hillsboro, OR<br />
Inportant date:<br />
Dancer &#038; Workshop Registration begins Feb 1, 2010<br />
See www.bellydanceshowcase.com for the latest info</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">12 hours of intense training<br />
Art of Taksim, Z-Drills and Combos, Stage Makeup 101, Powerful Entrance/Exit, Dancer Ergononmics, 70&#8217;s American Cabaret - Chifti and Karsilama by guest teacher Maia)</div>
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$125.00 for the weekend, Class Size limited to 15<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Nov 12-14, 2010</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">at the Washington County Fair Complex in Hillsboro, OR<br />
Dates:<br />
Jun 15 -  Competition entries accepted<br />
Aug 1 - Festival Dancer Registrations accepted<br />
Aug 25 - Preliminary Competition Entry Deadline</p>
<p>See www.bellydanceshowcase.com for the latest info</p></div>
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<b>The first session of the MOA School of Turkish Music will be offered in Portland.</b> June 11-15, 2010.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Save these dates - more information coming!</p></div>
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<div><b>Arabesque</b></div>
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Weekly Community Middle Eastern<br />
Music &#038; Dance Party<br />
Featuring The Finest Local &#038; National Dancers<br />
$ 5 at Door<br />
Every Wednesday  8:00 PM</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">The Blue Monk<br />
 SE 34TH &#038; Belmont   PDX, OR</p>
<p>For more information call 503/760-7851  or   http://www.baladi.com</p></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Monthly Community show at Great Hall Restaurant</b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">Thursday, March 25 at 6:30pm.</p>
<p>Monthly Community show at Great Hall Restaurant<br />
&#8220;Live music, good food and great dancing! &#8220;</p>
<p>Where: Great Hall Restaurant</p>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Zaina&#8217;s Monthly Second Friday Hafla</b></div>
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Mint Tea, 2014 Main Street, Vancouver WA<br />
6:30 - 8:30pm<br />
Guest Dancers from the Pacific Northwest and Beyond<br />
April 9th, Zaina&#8217;s Second Friday Hafla<br />
April 30th, Zaina&#8217;s Zany Two Day Intensive Welcome Hafla</div>
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<div><b>The Yuval Ron Ensemble</b></div>
<div>Thursday, April 15, 2010, 7:30 pm</p>
<p>Cultural Forum , Oregon Stage University in Eugene presents:<br />
Mystical Music of the Middle East - An inspirational celebration of Sacred Hebrew, Sufi<br />
and Armenian devotional music, poetry and story telling.</p>
<p>Featuring: Armenian woodwind master Norik Manoukian, soulful Yemenite singer<br />
Maya Haddi,  percussion by Jamie Papish and guest dancers Jane Archer and Elena Villa</p>
<p>Beall Hall<br />
961 E. 18th Ave<br />
Eugene, OR 97403</p>
<p>General: $15, Students: $7<br />
Tel/email for reservations and more info: UO ticket office at (541)346-4363.</div>
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<div><b>Music as a Bridge: Bringing People Together with Music</b></div>
<div>Friday, April 16, 2010, 5:30 pm<b><br /></b><br />
Cultural Forum , Oregon Stage University in Eugene presents: A lecture-demonstration with The Yuval Ron Ensemble</p>
<p>Eugene Downtown Public Library<br />
100 W. 10th Ave<br />
Eugene, OR 97401</p>
<p>Free and open to the public.</p></div>
<div>Contact Milo Petruziello at <a nicetitle="New Message to petruzie@uoregon.edu" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=161&#038;start=1&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=petruzie%40uoregon.edu&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">petruzie@uoregon.edu</a> or by phone at (541) 346-4376.</p>
<p>Yuval Ron Music<br />
www.myspace.com/yuvalronensemble<br />
www.myspace.com/yuvalron</div>
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<b>The Yuval Ron Ensemble</b><br />
performing Mystical Music of the Middle East Concert for Unity</div>
<div>Saturday, April 17, 2010, 8:00 pm</div>
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<div>Location: Havurah Shir Hadash, 185 N. Mountain Ave. Ashland, OR 97520</div>
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<div>Ashland OR online at www.brownpapertickets.com</div>
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<div>For more information: Call (541) 488-7716 or email <a nicetitle="New Message to ashlandhavurah@yahoo.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=208&#038;start=2&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=ashlandhavurah%40yahoo.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">ashlandhavurah@yahoo.com</a></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Advanced Workshops with Carolena Nericcio</b><br />
April 17, 2010 ~ The Dalles, OR</div>
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~ Advanced Movements &#038; FloorWork ~</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">* Advanced Movement:  Embellishments, variations, and layering to add to<br />
your dance vocabulary.  Must be familair with basic ATS movements and<br />
formations.  10am - 1pm</p>
<p>* FloorWork:  A visual illusion that looks so simple and yet?.how to they<br />
do that?  Bring kneepads.  2pm - 4pm</p>
<p>$35 per workshop / $60 for both</p>
<p><a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=colette%40scarletthistlestudio.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=125&#038;start=1&#038;actionID=delete_message" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to colette@scarletthistlestudio.com">colette@scarletthistlestudio.com</a> to register<br />
www.scarletthistlestudio.com</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Wednesday, April 28 at 8:00 PM<br />
<b>Ala Nar with the Corvallis Belly Dance Performance Guild</b></div>
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Wednesday, April 28 at 8:00 PM Old World Deli  -  341 SW 2nd St. - Corvallis<br />
541. 752. 8549/ No cover/ Child-friendly venue</p>
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<a class="fixed" href="http://www.myspace.com/alanarmusic" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.myspace.com/alanarmusic</a></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Karim Nagi in Eugene, OR.</b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">April 30-May 1, 2010</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Sponsored by MEDGE, UO Arab Student Union and the UO Cultural Forum.</div>
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<div><b>Fri. Apr 30. GALA EVENING SHOW &ndash; 8:30 P.M., WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR.</b> Tickets $10 at the door only. <b>Sun.  May 1 &ndash; Workshops with Karim:<br /></b></div>
<div style="font-style: italic;"><b><i>10:00am-12:00pm</i></b> <b style="font-style: italic;"><i>&ndash;</i></b> <b><i>Musicality for Dancers</i></b></div>
<div><b style="font-style: italic;"><i>1:00-3:00pm &ndash;</i> <i>Arab Folk Dance Intensive</i></b></div>
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<p>Staver Dance Sport, <b style="font-weight: normal;">41 E. 6th Ave., Eugene.</b> Cost for MEDGE member is $30 for one workshop, $50 for both.  Non-MEDGE members $35 for one, $60 for both &ndash; sign up before April 23. Prices increase (if space still available) after April 23. Join MEDGE for $15/year and save on future events.</div>
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Registration form and all details available at http://medge.org/ or call Sally at 541-933-2092.<br />
See  <a href="http://www.karimnagi.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.karimnagi.com/</a> for more information about Karim Nagy, international recording artist, instructor and performer.</p>
<p>Denise Gilbertson, Publicity - Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene (MEDGE)<br />
www.medge.org  -  541-913-9345</div>
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<div><b>Belly Dancer USA 2010</b></div>
<div>June 5-6, 2010</div>
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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&#8217;s Choice Awards and Great Prizes</div>
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<div><b>Friday Night Cabaret Featuring House of Tarab</b></div>
<div>April 16th, 2010</div>
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<div>With exquisite dancing by Jewels and Ruby!</div>
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<div>Doors Open 7:30</div>
<div>Tickets $15</div>
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<div>VDP Studio - 4128 Fremont Ave N. - Seattle - 98103 - Phone: 206.632.2353</div>
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<div><b>Live Arabic music Night ( Saltana Band )</b></div>
<div>Saturday, April 24 at 9:00pm.</p>
<p>Live Arabic music Night ( Saltana Band )<br />
Petra Mediterranean Bistro - Seattle</p>
<p>To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:<br />
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<div><b>BELLY DANCE OFF!</b><br />
Belly dancers take the live music challenge &mdash; YOU decide the winner!</p>
<p>An exhilarating, interactive evening of artistic talent, live music, delicious eats and a full bar, in an exquisite dinner theatre style venue! THE AUDIENCE casts the vote and decides the outcome!<br />
Live world class music by MB Orchestra.</div>
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Next Show: Sunday, May 2nd &mdash; 6:30pm (Seating at 6)<br />
Crimson Theatre (Enter through Little Red Bistro)</div>
<div>400 Dexter Avenue North (corner of Dexter &#038; Harrison)</p>
<p>$10 Advance | $15 at Door<br />
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/104948<br />
$5 Kids 12 and under</p>
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and more info at <a nicetitle="New Message to planetsuzanna@gmail.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=201&#038;start=2&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=planetsuzanna%40gmail.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;">planetsuzanna@gmail.com</a>.</div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Greater Seattle area. Private lessons with Mr Reda to be available at Saqra&#8217;s Last Oasis<br />
Studio Watch http://www.saqra.net for the latest info, or visit our main page and join the mailing list.</span></span></div>
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<div>Helenwheels is honored to present ~<br />
<b>The Tribal &#038; Fusion Bellydance Showcase @ NW Folklife Festival in Seattle</b></div>
<div><b>May 29, 2010</b></div>
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The NW Folklife Festival is the biggest FREE community arts festival in the USA with over 250,000 people attending each year.  Northwest Folklife encourages communities to share their cultural arts, believing that interaction with new audiences enriches the community as much as the audience. When people share aspects of their culture, opportunities are created to dissolve misunderstandings, break down stereotypes and increase respect for one another.  <a class="fixed" href="http://www.nwfolklife.org/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;">http://www.nwfolklife.org</a></p>
<p>Now with twice the Cammis/Kamis!</p>
<p>That&#8217;s right, Cammi Vance - a.k.a. DARSHAN from PDX/NYC - is the special guest this year www.darshandances.com along with the fabulous headliner Bellydance Superstar KAMI LIDDLE!!  www.kamiliddle.com</p>
<p>Joining them are some of the best in the NW from Canada, Washington, and Oregon: The Bijou Project ~*~ Copper Clock ~*~ Elizabeth Dennis ~*~Ginger Blue ~*~ Gypsy Caravan ~*~ Skin Deep ~*~ Troupe Hipnotica</p>
<p>Tribal &#038; Fusion Bellydance Showcase<br />
International Dance Stage, Seattle Center<br />
Saturday May 29, 2010  7-10pm</p>
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Helenwheels is honored to present ~<br />
<b>Bellydance Superstar KAMI LIDDLE in Seattle May 29-30, 2010!</b><br />
www.kamiliddle.com</p>
<p>Saturday  *  11:00-2:00  <br />
MOVE IT!<br />
The focus of this workshop is to get you moving and traveling across the floor.  Various footwork, spins and traveling steps will be broken down, embellished and put into combinations that you can add to any dance routine.  Some bellydance experience highly recommended.</p>
<p>Sunday  *  11:00-2:00<br />
TURN UP THE DRAMA<br />
Stand out and capture your audience&#8217;s attention with these dramatic combos.  Our focus will be on slow isolated movements while overlaying sharp contrasting isolations to create an unique and theatrical effect.  Some bellydance experience highly recommended.   </p>
<p>PRICE:<br />
$75 each or $135 both until 5/8<br />
$85 each or $160 both after 5/8</p>
<p>LOCATION:<br />
Washington Dance Club - 1017 Stewart Street - Seattle, WA 98101</p>
<p>REGISTRATION: E-mail <a nicetitle="New Message to helenwheels@earthlink.net" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=203&#038;start=2&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=helenwheels%40earthlink.net&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;">helenwheels@earthlink.net</a> for a registration form and get on the list.  Payment is expected promptly after or you&#8217;ll lose your spot.  Liability release from a parent or guardian required for dancers under 18.</div>
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www.habeshaseattle.com<br />
1809 Minor Ave. (Minor &#038; Howell)<br />
Downtown Seattle - (206) 624-0801<br />
10pm - Free</p>
<p>Belly Dance Kaleidoscope shows return to Habesha! Three powerful dancers<br />
descend in a nonstop splash of sensational entertainment. Habesha Ethiopian<br />
Restaurant &#038; Lounge is a gorgeous and classy downtown Seattle venue offering<br />
savory, nutritious, and delicious cuisine. The exquisite artistic<br />
atmosphere, infused with amber glow and vibrant traditional Ethiopian art<br />
and sculptures, flows throughout two contiguous spaces connected by a 360<br />
degree, cascading full bar.</span></span></div>
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<div><strong>Spring flamenco and belly dance classes with Elena Villa. </strong></div>
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Spring is almost here and it&#8217;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.</p>
<p>New flamenco dance classes starting April 6th!<br />
Las Sevillanas (a partner dance from Sevilla, Spain)<br />
Time: 6:30-7:30pm<br />
Day: Tuesdays<br />
Cost: $100 for the term</p>
<p>Beginning Flamenco: Technique and tangos flamencos<br />
Time: 5:30-6:30pm<br />
Day: Tuesdays Cost: $100 for the term</p>
<p>***Take both classes and save $30!</p>
<p>Dates: Both classes run from April 6&ndash;June 8, 2010 (10 classes each)<br />
Place: Upstart Crow Studios (upstairs back studio), 855 West 1st Ave., Eugene, OR</p>
<p>For information call or e-mail Elena: 541/359-7219, <a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=elena_vll%40yahoo.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=152" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to elena_vll@yahoo.com">elena_vll@yahoo.com</a><br />
Or, go to www.elenavilladanza.com</p>
<p>New Belly Dance Classes: &#8220;Rhythms of the Dance&#8221;<br />
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 &ldquo;become the music&rdquo; in our dance.</p>
<p>March 3, 10, 17: &ldquo;Soulful Semai&rdquo;<br />
Learn to dance to semai thaqil, the beautiful 10-count rhythm commonly found in classical Arab-Andalusian music. Please bring your veils.</p>
<p>April: &ldquo;The Magic of Masmoudi&rdquo;<br />
A cornerstone of Arabic music, this exciting 8-count rhythm packs a punch in drum solos and in modern and classical compositions.</p>
<p>May: &ldquo;Zils &#038; Rhythms&rdquo;<br />
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.</p>
<p>DAY &#038; TIME: Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45pm<br />
PLACE: Celebration Belly Dance &#038; Yoga, 1840 Willamette St., Eugene, OR<br />
INFORMATION: 359-7219, or, <a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=elena_vll%40yahoo.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=152" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to elena_vll@yahoo.com">elena_vll@yahoo.com</a> <br />
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<div><strong>Bellydance Classes with Emily Alrick in Southern Oregon</strong></p>
<p>Emily is a professional performer and instructor in Ashland OR as well as<br />
the director of Circus Tribal Bellydance Co. She is level 3 certified in<br />
Suhaila Salimpour&#8217;s format and classes are based in that technique with<br />
varied stylizations taught. All classes include a comprehensive warm up,<br />
conditioning, drills, combinations, and a cool down. Finger cymbals are<br />
incorporated in sessions.</p>
<p>Tues. - Beginner - 7:15-8:45<br />
Thurs. - Intermediate - 7:15-8:45</p>
<p>Agile Healing Arts<br />
842 A Street, Ashland OR 97520</p>
<p>Drop ins: $10<br />
5 classes: $45 (valid for 3 months)<br />
10 classes: $80 (valid for 3 months)</p>
<p>Contact Emily for more info or registration:<br />
<a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=Emily%40circustribal.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=108" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to Emily@circustribal.com">Emily@circustribal.com</a><br />
541-227-1273</p>
<p>Private lessons, workshops and gift certificates are available!<br />
Please inquire or check www.circustribal.com or www.emilyalrick.com for more<br />
information.</div>
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<div>Mezdulene&#8217;s on-going classes:</p>
<p>Monday 6 p.m. Mixed levels<br />
Tuesday 7 p.m.  Beginner/Intermediate Belly Dance<br />
Wednesday 6p.m. Beginner Belly Dance <br />
$25 monthly $40 for two monthly classes<br />
Mezdulene teaches belly dance basics, as well as veil, sword, cane, skirt dances and more.<br />
Call or stop by to register. 541-459-7745 or email <a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=mezdulene%40mezdulene.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=70" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to mezdulene@mezdulene.com">mezdulene@mezdulene.com</a><br />
Class times may change.</div>
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<div><strong>Elena Villa Classes and Workshops, Winter 2010</strong></div>
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Belly Dance Rhythms of the Dance series:</p>
<p>Jan. 13-Feb. 24: ?Rumba<br />
Arabi &#038; Bolero -  Wed., 5:30-6:45 pm</p>
<p>Mar. 3-17: Samai Thaqil?<br />
Wednesday, 5:30-6:45 pm</p>
<p>At Celebration Belly Dance<br />
&#038; Yoga, 1840 Willamette, Eugene, OR</p>
<p>Fusion Workshops:<br />
At Celebration Belly Dance &#038; Yoga, 1840 Willamette St., Eugene, OR</div>
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Jan. 16, Saturday, 1-3 pm:<br />
Mant&oacute;n  (Spanish shawl)</p>
<p>Feb. 21, Sunday, 1-3pm:<br />
Concepts in Spanish Arabic Fusion</div>
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<div>Information: 541/359-7219;<br />
<a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=elena_vll%40yahoo.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=57&#038;start=2&#038;actionID=delete_message" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to elena_vll@yahoo.com">elena_vll@yahoo.com</a></div>
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<p><strong>For the Newberg/Yamhill County area</strong></div>
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<p><strong>Bellydance Classes by Ayesha in Medford, Or</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Class Schedule</p>
<p>Beginning  :     Wednesdays 6 to 7:15 pm<br />
Intermediate :   Mondays      6 to 7:15 pm<br />
Advanced  :     Tuesdays      6 to 7:15 pm</p>
<p>All classes $8.00  or $40 for a 6 week session<br />
Location : <br />
Ayesha&#8217;s Oasis Dance Studio<br />
3052 Samike Dr.<br />
Medford, OR</p>
<p>Contact:   Ayesha @ mandala79@aol.com <br />
(541)  779-3940 <br />
www.ayeshasoasis.com</p>
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<p><strong>Bellydance Classes with Emily Alrick of Circus Tribal Bellydance Co.</strong><br />
In Southern Oregon</p>
<p>Contact Emily for more info or registration:<br />
Emily@circustribal.com<br />
541-227-1273</p>
<p>Private lessons and gift certificates are available! <br />
Please inquire or check www.circustribal.com for more information about our various workshops.</p>
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<strong>Tribal Improvisation Bellydance Classes with Sabine and Tribalation at</strong><br />
Celebration Belly Dance and Yoga,<br />
1840 Willamette St., suite 206, Eugene OR.<br />
Schedule and class information at www.sabinedance.com<br />
Private lessons and workshops available with Sabine, for sword dance,<br />
tribal improv, tribal fusion, Egyptian style, veil, and Turkish style<br />
dance.<br />
Bellydance classes and workshops www.celebrationbellydanceandyoga.com</div>
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<div><strong>Tiazza</strong></p>
<p>Tiazza Wilson<br />
Certified Personal Trainer<br />
Certified Sports Nutritionist<br />
Dance &#038; Fitness Instructor<br />
541-621-4812<br />
<a class="fixed" href="http://www.tiazza.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.tiazza.com</a></div>
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<div><strong>Debra Souki will be teaching Egyptian / Lebanese Style Bellydance</strong></div>
<div>at Cassiopeia&#8217;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 <a class="fixed" href="http://bellyrolls.net/Vanclasses.html%C2%A0to" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://bellyrolls.net/Vanclasses.html to</a> register or call 360.773.9704.</div>
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<div><strong>BELLY DANCE CLASSES at ZNAMA STUDIOS</strong></p>
<p>Znama Dance Company is belly dance fusion inspired by tango, flamenco, and cabaret with a flirty sensuous can can flair.</p>
<p>at ZNAMA STUDIOS 333 ne hancock in the Boxlift Building where grand and mlk meet. <br />
door on hancock side of building faces mlk and reads 1909, in between hancock and san rafael.<br />
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 <img src='http://www.dhavir.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>www.znamadance.wordpress.com<br />
www.severina.us</div>
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<div><strong>Zaina Hart, Classical and Modern Egyptian Style</strong></p>
<p>Clark Community College Accredited Program<br />
Beginning and Intermediate<br />
Wednesday, 6-8pm</p>
<p>Zaina&#8217;s House of Dance - Orchards Studio<br />
Mixed Level Class (Performance Class)<br />
Monday 6-7pm</p>
<p>Beginning Class<br />
Monday, 7-8pm</p>
<p>Z-Amba - Monday/Thursday/Saturday (Schedule Varies-Check Website)</p>
<p>Private Instruction/Coaching<br />
Current Schedule at:  <a target="_blank" href="http://www.zainahart.com/zaina/classes.html" class="fixed" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.zainahart.com/zaina/classes.html</a><br />
zaina@zainahart.com 360-891-7041</div>
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<strong>MIDDLE EASTERN WORLD MUSIC DRUM CLASSES </strong></div>
<div><strong> </strong> with   Michael Beach of Brothers of the Baladi &#038; Arabesque</div>
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<div>*  Beginner &#038; Intermediate Levels of Instruction on Doumbek/Arabic Tabla,<br />
    Def/Framedrums, Riq/Tambourine OR any drum you bring.<br />
*  Basic instruction of Arabic, Turkish, Armenian, Persian &#038; North African Music.<br />
*  Dancers - learn your Middle Eastern Rhythms so you can speak the language of your other half &ndash; the music. Know your rhythms!     <br />
*  Learn how to play with others in a Group or Ensemble.<br />
*  Learn drum pieces/solos.  Everyone gets to play together.<br />
*  Have a great time and do something you never thought you could do.</p>
<p>Special Group Classes - Private Lessons Anytime<br />
Please inquire for scheduling &#038; fees.  <br />
FOR INFO CALL 503/288-4684    or   email:   info@baladi.com</div>
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<div><strong>Magidah - Belly Dance Classes</strong><br />
Current schedule at:<br />
http://www.bellynet.net<br />
503-957-5926  or magidah@bellynet.net</div>
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<p><strong>Tribal Bellydance at The Nest (SE Portland) with Michele Gila<br /></strong>Weekly classes, 8 week sessions. Class sizes limited. <br />
http://origindance.wordpress.com</p>
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<strong>Bellydance Your Bliss with Bhrigha GypsiKelt! </strong><br />
Weekly group classes in Bellates&reg; (Pilates for Bellydancers), Classical Pilates, GypsiKelt&copy; &#038; Tribical&copy; Bellydance Fusion in multiple small settings in Clark County, WA &#038; Portland, OR. Private &#038; semi-private Classical Pilates apparatus &#038; dance  instruction also available near Yacolt, WA.</p>
<p>For more info:<br />
http://www.bhrigha.com/Classes_Events.html<br />
BhrighaRaks@Bhrigha.com<br />
360-686-1707 (office)<br />
407-341-0817 (cell)</div>
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<div><strong>Zill&#8217;s Drills with Ruby continue on  Mondays at 6pm!!!</strong></div>
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Get frustrated when dancing and zilling at the same time? Only have<br />
4 patterns under your belt? In this class you will learn multiple zill<br />
patterns and step combinations to get you moving!! We will begin with<br />
finger cymbal pattern mastery and transition into layering isolation<br />
and step combinations with your zills. This class is geared toward the<br />
intermediate dancer however all are welcome!<br />
Learn more about Ruby at <a class="fixed" href="http://www.divinebelly.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.divinebelly.com</a> and contact her at <a nicetitle="New Message to ruby@divinebelly.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=25&#038;start=2&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=ruby%40divinebelly.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">ruby@divinebelly.com</a>.</p>
<p>Euphoria Studios<br />
1235 SE Division, Portland, OR 97202</div>
<div>(12th and SE Division, look for the green building and Artemis Foods Cafe&#8230;)<br />
www.EuphoriaStudios.net | <a nicetitle="New Message to Jane@EuphoriaStudios.net" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=25&#038;start=2&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=Jane%40EuphoriaStudios.net&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">Jane@EuphoriaStudios.net</a> | 503.240.1997</div>
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<div><strong>Doumbek/Darbuka with Doug Shafer</strong></div>
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<div>Beginning<br />
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30</p>
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Wednesdays, 7:45-8:45 </p>
<p>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.</p></div>
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503 335 3974, djzshafer@comcast.net , dksbooks@yahoo.com </p>
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<p><b>C</b><b>lass in Sandy OR:  Belly dance for all levels taugh by Charlotte McFarlane. </b></div>
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<div><b> </b>Mondays 6-730pm at the Sandy Community Center 38348 Pioneer Blvd Sandy OR 97055 503-668&#8211;5569  Call for exact dates.  ckmcfarlane@earthlink.net or 503-348-8125</p>
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<p><b>Euphoria Studios</b></div>
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<div>is Portland&rsquo;s unique movement artspace, offering the largest variety of dance/body awareness classes in Portland. With 2 absolutely gorgeous studios with sprung maple floors, &#038; 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.<br />
1235 SE Division 503.240.1997 www.EuphoriaStudios.net<br />
May you find your passion</p>
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<p><b>Tribal Bellydance with Colette</b></p>
<p>A former member of FatChanceBellyDance, Colette teaches Tribal Style<br />
Bellydance in Hood River, OR.  Classes focus on moves and their cues,<br />
practicing group improvisation, and proper body mechanics and posture.<br />
Learn combos to practice at home to increase your bellydance vocabulary.<br />
Bring zils and yoga mat.</p>
<p>www.scarletthistlestudio.com for class times, specialty classes offered,<br />
and upcoming performances and events.</div>
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<div><b>WEEKLY CLASSES with Suzanna</b></p>
<p>*Sundays 1:00-2:00/2:40*<br />
Egyptian Belly Dance Technique<br />
Each class (besides 2nd Sundays) is followed by a 30-40 minute Zill Jam, accelerating your ability to dance and play simultaneously and naturally, acting as a musician highlighting your dancing.</div>
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*Mondays 5:30-6:30*<br />
Egyptian Belly Dance Technique<br />
Westlake Dance Center<br />
10701 8th Ave NE - Seattle<br />
(one block east of Northgate Mall, behind the Gene Juarez Beauty Academy)<br />
See <a class="fixed" href="http://www.westlakedance.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;">http://www.westlakedance.com</a> for pricing</p>
<p>All classes are multi-level and accept drop-ins.<br />
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FREE WORKSHOP</b></div>
<div>&#8220;Walk Like an Egyptian,&#8221; a free annual belly dance workshop by Suzanna at World Rhythm Festival <<a class="fixed" href="http://swps.org/swps?page=schedlistwrf100424" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;">http://swps.org/swps?page=schedlistwrf100424</a>>!<br />
Saturday, April 24th at 4pm</div>
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Seattle Center House - 4th Floor, Room H<br />
Be sure to enjoy the huge spectrum of free performances and workshops<br />
throughout the entire weekend!<br />
<a class="fixed" href="http://swps.org/swps?page=schedlistwrf100424" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;">http://swps.org/swps?page=schedlistwrf100424</a><br />
Participants of all ages listen, drum, and dance to music from Africa, Asia, Cuba, Brazil, India, America, the Middle East, and more, by national, international, and local rhythm and dance artists!</div>
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<div><b>Egyptian Styling from the Hart</b><br />
Zaina Hart is an Award Winning Instructor/Performer recognized<br />
around the globe for her &#8220;heart felt&#8221; performances and unique styling.<br />
She is also owner of the International Publication, iShimmy.com, The Belly Dancer Magazine<br />
and Double Crown Productions.</div>
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<div><a nicetitle="New Message to zaina@zainahart.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=164" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=zaina%40zainahart.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;">zaina@zainahart.com</a> for information</div>
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<div><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">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</p>
<p>Belly Robics/steps &#038; step combos - Drills, individual attention, steps/step combos, no choreography.  Class focus is on technique &#038; 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 &#038; good review for intermediate or advanced students. Limited to 10 students.  January 6-March 17.</p>
<p>Intermediate class - Thursday 6:30-7:30 at Dance Direction Studio, 1202 Black Lake Blvd (98502).  $60/10 wks.<br />
Performance class(must also take intermediate) 7:30-8:30 $25/10 wks.  Both classes paid two weeks in advance = $75. <br />
To perform with Mas Uda you must take both the intermediate class and performance class.</p>
<p>For more info, contact Kashani at 360-459-3694 or via www.mas-uda.com</span></span></div>
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<div><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span><b><span><span><span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Belly Dance Raqout with Suzanna!<br />
Mondays, 5:30<br />
Westlake Dance Center <</span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span><b><span><span><a class="fixed" href="http://westlakedance.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;"><span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">http://westlakedance.com/</span></span></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">></p>
<p>An intensive hour of belly dance drills and hot combos, awakening powerful<br />
hidden core strength, and skillfully engaging subtle body mechanics to<br />
develop accurate muscle memory, musicality, movement vocabulary, and<br />
improvisational capacity, preparing you for more fluent movement of ANY<br />
kind. A great start for beginners as well as a technical foundation builder<br />
for all levels and disciplines. Check out Suzanna&#8217;s teaching<br />
reviews<</span></span></span> <a class="fixed" href="http://www.teachstreet.com/belly-dancing/belly-dance-coaching-by-suzanna/li-2441t9m6tc/reviews/page/1#utm_campaign=operational&#038;utm_source=operational&#038;utm_medium=email" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;"><span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">http://www.teachstreet.com/belly-dancing/belly-dance-coaching-by-suzanna/li-2441t9m6tc/reviews/page/1#utm_campaign=operational&#038;utm_source=operational&#038;utm_medium=email</span></span></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">><br />
Westlake Dance Center is located one block east of Northgate Mall, behind<br />
the Gene Juarez Beauty Academy, at 10701 8th Ave NE, in Seattle.</span></span></span></span></span></b></span></span></div>
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A wealth of experience &#038; education to share with you.<br />
All continuing/advanced classes taught workshop style to challenge all levels.<br />
Kent, WA &#8212; just off I-5 just South of Seattle. See www.saqra.net for full info.</span></span></span></span></b></span></span></span></div>
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<div><b>Negara, belly dancers, turkish coffee&#8230;</b><br /> Friday, March 19, 8:00pm</div>
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<div>Join Negara in the cozy confines of Marino Cafe for one of the city&#8217;s best cappuccinos and a tasty panini to go with your evening of music and dance.</div>
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<div>Featuring Negara with dancers Kristnh and Laurel</div>
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<div>$5 recommended donation<br /> Marino Adriatic Cafe, 4129 SE Division, Portland, OR</div>
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<div><b>Meydan</b> performs a spicy melange of Turkish Classical, folk and Balkan music on authentic instruments from these musical traditions.</p>
<p> 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</p>
<p> <b>Sunday, March 21st, 2 - 4 pm</b></p>
<p> Marino Adriatic Cafe<br /> 4129 SE Division St</p>
<p> <b>Saturday, March 27th, 7 - 9 pm</b></p>
<p> Mint Tea Imports<br /> 2014 Main St<br /> Vancouver, WA 98660<br /> (360) 699-4991</p>
<p> www.mintteaimports.com</p></div>
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<div>Join Negara and the tantalizing Tiffany while enjoying dinner or a snack from an extensive menu and a beverage from the full bar.</div>
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<div>$5 recommended donation<br /> Bar Carlo, 6433 SE Foster, Portland, OR</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Belly dance by Grace at Mezza Restaurant</b><br /> Saturday, March 27th at 7pm </p>
<p> Grace is delighted to dance at Mezza: a new restaurant in her local Woodstock neighborhood. Enjoy a fabulous Lebanese dinner &#038; full-length belly dance show</p>
<p> Grace Constantine (of Deviant Dance)                        </p>
<p> No Cover; menu is reasonably-priced, and the food is delicious!<br /> Mezza Middle Eastern Cuisine<br /> 5520 SE Woodstock Portland, OR 97206<br /> 503-777-2922   www.mezzapdx.com</p>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Come enjoy food, reportedly ranging from &#8220;rustic Italian cuisine&#8221; 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.<br /> Performers:  Negara with Jewels and Emilie Lauren</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Sana&#8217;s Bar and Grill, 1195 SE Powell, Portland, OR<br /> <a nicetitle="New Message to negara@me.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=167" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=negara%40me.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">negara@me.com</a><br /> <a class="fixed" href="http://www.negaramusic.org/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.negaramusic.org</a>  -   <a class="fixed" href="http://jewelsdances.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://jewelsdances.com</a></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"> <b>Mediterranean and Gypsy evening</b><br /> Saturday, April 10, 7:00pm</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Look for full sets from Negara and the Underscore Orkestra.  Also this will be the inaugural show for RevelMe!&#8230; &#8220;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).&#8221;  This is going to be a very full night of fun.</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Saqra&#8217;s 21st Annual Showcase Belly Dance Festival</b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">April 23-25, 2010</div>
<div style="text-align: left;"> at the Washington County Fair Complex in Hillsboro, OR<br /> Inportant date:<br /> Dancer &#038; Workshop Registration begins Feb 1, 2010<br /> See www.bellydanceshowcase.com for the latest info</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Zaina&#8217;s House of Dance</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">12 hours of intense training<br /> Art of Taksim, Z-Drills and Combos, Stage Makeup 101, Powerful Entrance/Exit, Dancer Ergononmics, 70&#8217;s American Cabaret - Chifti and Karsilama by guest teacher Maia)</div>
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<p> See www.bellydanceshowcase.com for the latest info</p></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"> <b>The first session of the MOA School of Turkish Music will be offered in Portland. </b>June 11-15, 2010. </p>
<p> 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.</p>
<p> Save these dates - more information coming!</p></div>
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<div>Weekly Community Middle Eastern<br />Music &#038; Dance Party<br />Featuring The Finest Local &#038; National Dancers<br />$ 5 at Door<br />Every Wednesday  8:00 PM</div>
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<p>For more information call 503/760-7851  or   http://www.baladi.com</p></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Thursday, March 25 at 6:30pm.</p>
<p> Monthly Community show at Great Hall Restaurant<br />&#8220;Live music, good food and great dancing! &#8220;</p>
<p> Where: Great Hall Restaurant</p>
<p> To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:<br /> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&#038;eid=334382895939&#038;mid=1f7ed1dG3f61f31eG18e1666G7&#038;n_m=david%40dhavir.com" class="fixed" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&#038;eid=334382895939&#038;mid=1f7ed1dG3f61f31eG18e1666G7&#038;n_m=david%40dhavir.com</a></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"> Mint Tea, 2014 Main Street, Vancouver WA<br /> 6:30 - 8:30pm<br /> Guest Dancers from the Pacific Northwest and Beyond<br /> April 9th, Zaina&#8217;s Second Friday Hafla<br /> April 30th, Zaina&#8217;s Zany Two Day Intensive Welcome Hafla</div>
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<div>*Nuba: Dances of North Africa. A journey through the Maghreb - Tunisia,<br />Algeria and Morocco.* *pre-paid by March 12: $30 *($35 after March 12)**</div>
<div><b><br /></b>*Zar-Hadra: Healing through Trance Dance:*</div>
<div>*pre-paid by March 12: $60* ($70 after March 12)</div>
<div>***EARLY BIRD SPECIAL**: Both workshops for $80 pre-paid only by March 12*</div>
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<div>Amel Tafsout : http://www.ameltafsout.com</div>
<div>*Held at:*<br />Agile Healing Arts<br />842 A Street, Ashland, OR</p>
<p>*Contact Emily to register!*<br />541-227-1273<br /><a nicetitle="New Message to Emily@circustribal.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=107" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=Emily%40circustribal.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">Emily@circustribal.com</a></div>
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<div><b>The Yuval Ron Ensemble</b></div>
<div>Thursday, April 15, 2010, 7:30 pm</p>
<p> Cultural Forum , Oregon Stage University in Eugene presents:<br /> Mystical Music of the Middle East - An inspirational celebration of Sacred Hebrew, Sufi<br /> and Armenian devotional music, poetry and story telling.</p>
<p> Featuring: Armenian woodwind master Norik Manoukian, soulful Yemenite singer<br /> Maya Haddi,  percussion by Jamie Papish and guest dancers Jane Archer and Elena Villa</p>
<p> Beall Hall<br /> 961 E. 18th Ave<br /> Eugene, OR 97403</p>
<p> General: $15, Students: $7<br /> Tel/email for reservations and more info: UO ticket office at (541)346-4363.</div>
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<div>Friday, April 16, 2010, 5:30 pm<b><br /></b> <br /> Cultural Forum , Oregon Stage University in Eugene presents: A lecture-demonstration with The Yuval Ron Ensemble</p>
<p> Eugene Downtown Public Library<br /> 100 W. 10th Ave<br /> Eugene, OR 97401</p>
<p> Free and open to the public.</p></div>
<div>Contact Milo Petruziello at <a nicetitle="New Message to petruzie@uoregon.edu" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=161&#038;start=1&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=petruzie%40uoregon.edu&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">petruzie@uoregon.edu</a> or by phone at (541) 346-4376.</p>
<p> Yuval Ron Music<br /> www.myspace.com/yuvalronensemble<br /> www.myspace.com/yuvalron</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">~ Advanced Movements &#038; FloorWork ~</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">* Advanced Movement:  Embellishments, variations, and layering to add to<br />your dance vocabulary.  Must be familair with basic ATS movements and<br />formations.  10am - 1pm</p>
<p>* FloorWork:  A visual illusion that looks so simple and yet?.how to they<br />do that?  Bring kneepads.  2pm - 4pm</p>
<p>$35 per workshop / $60 for both</p>
<p><a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=colette%40scarletthistlestudio.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=125&#038;start=1&#038;actionID=delete_message" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to colette@scarletthistlestudio.com">colette@scarletthistlestudio.com</a> to register<br />www.scarletthistlestudio.com</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">April 30-May 1, 2010</div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Sponsored by MEDGE, UO Arab Student Union and the UO Cultural Forum.</div>
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<div><b>Fri. Apr 30. GALA EVENING SHOW &ndash; 8:30 P.M., WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR.</b> Tickets $10 at the door only.<b> Sun.  May 1 &ndash; Workshops with Karim: <br /></b></div>
<div style="font-style: italic;"><b><i>10:00am-12:00pm</i></b><b style="font-style: italic;"><i> &ndash; </i></b><b><i>Musicality for Dancers</i></b></div>
<div><b style="font-style: italic;"><i>1:00-3:00pm &ndash; </i><i>Arab Folk Dance Intensive</i></b></div>
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<p>Staver Dance Sport, <b style="font-weight: normal;">41 E. 6th Ave., Eugene.</b> Cost for MEDGE member is $30 for one workshop, $50 for both.  Non-MEDGE members $35 for one, $60 for both &ndash; sign up before April 23. Prices increase (if space still available) after April 23. Join MEDGE for $15/year and save on future events.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">Registration form and all details available at http://medge.org/ or call Sally at 541-933-2092.<br />See  <a href="http://www.karimnagi.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.karimnagi.com/</a> for more information about Karim Nagy, international recording artist, instructor and performer.</p>
<divre>Denise Gilbertson, Publicity - Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene (MEDGE)<br />www.medge.org  -  541-913-9345</divre></div>
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<div><b>Belly Dancer USA 2010</b></div>
<div>June 5-6, 2010</div>
<div>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&#8217;s Choice Awards and Great Prizes</div>
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<div>Email <a nicetitle="New Message to jareeda@jareeda.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=70" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=jareeda%40jareeda.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">jareeda@jareeda.com</a><br />http://www.bellydancerusa.com</div>
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<div><font size="3"><font size="2"><br /> Performers:<br /> Aleili, Basma, Delilah, Elizabeth Dennis, Hasani, Rishi, Sabura, Saqra</p>
<p> Eight luminous local women take the stage in &ldquo;Hathor Unveiled: An Homage to Seattle&rsquo;s Belly Dance Origins.&rdquo; Like Hathor, an ancient Egyptian goddess of music, dance, and foreign lands, who personified<br /> 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<br /> other women. All over the age of 45, they continue to teach, innovate, and perform.</p>
<p> 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&rsquo;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.</p>
<p> EVENT DETAILS:<br /> March 20, 2010 - 8pm<br /> UW Ethnic Cultural Center Theatre<br /> 3940 Brooklyn Avenue NE &ndash; Seattle<br /> Tickets $18 Presale | $22 at the door, as available<br /> Purchase Advance Tickets at:<br /></font> <a class="fixed" href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/92295" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;"><font size="2">http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/92295</font></a><font size="2"></p>
<p> CONTACTS: Suzanna (planetsuzanna@gmail.com) or Malia (maliaraqs@gmail.com)</font></font></div>
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<div><font size="3"><font size="2">Saturday March 20th 2010. Her 1st time in the Northwest!</font></font></div>
<div><font size="3"><font size="2"> -<br /></font> <a class="fixed" href="http://visionarydance.com/schedule/Mar_10.html" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;"><font size="2">http://visionarydance.com/schedule/Mar_10.html</font></a><font size="2"><br /></font> <a class="fixed" href="http://visionarydance.com/seattle-studio/class-info/abs-olutely-fabulous/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;"><font size="2">http://visionarydance.com/seattle-studio/class-info/abs-olutely-fabulous/</font></a><font size="2"><br /></font> <a class="fixed" href="http://visionarydance.com/seattle-studio/class-info/armed/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;"><font size="2">http://visionarydance.com/seattle-studio/class-info/armed/</font></a><font size="2"><br /> -<br /> Workshops will be held at VDP Studio<br /> 4128 Fremont Ave N Seattle Wa 98103<br /> 206-632-2353<br /> -<br /> Princess and Delilah will be performing Friday March 19th with House  of Tarab at VDP Studio Friday Night Cabaret. all ages, bring your  own drinks. $15 advanced tix available 206-632-2353</p>
<p> Princess will also be performing Burlesque with Sinner Saint at the  Noc Noc Thursday March 18th doors at 9:00pm $12 at the door 21 and up.</font></font></div>
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<p> 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!</p>
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<p> Belly Dance Kaleidoscope shows return to Habesha! Three powerful dancers<br /> descend in a nonstop splash of sensational entertainment. Habesha Ethiopian<br /> Restaurant &#038; Lounge is a gorgeous and classy downtown Seattle venue offering<br /> savory, nutritious, and delicious cuisine. The exquisite artistic<br /> atmosphere, infused with amber glow and vibrant traditional Ethiopian art<br /> and sculptures, flows throughout two contiguous spaces connected by a 360<br /> degree, cascading full bar.</font></font></div>
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<div><font><font size="2"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sat April 10 - 10:00-12:30 Turkish Romany Dance workshop with Artemis $35<br />                        1:30-4:00 Skirt Dancing with Artemis $35<br />Sat evening show (doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:00) with Artemis, Ruby, Samara Dancers, Charani &#038; Charani&#8217;s Mandali, Mas Uda and more - $10 pre reg  $15 at the door<br />Sun April 11 - 10:30-12:30- sword workshop with Charani -$25<br />                        1:30-4:00 the 14 rhythms all dancers should know with Artemis - $35<br />Pre-reg deadline/deal &#8212; take $5 off each item (workshop and/or show) by March 29<br />            show and all workshops, pre reg = $120</span></font></font></div>
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<div><strong>Spring flamenco and belly dance classes with Elena Villa. </strong></div>
<div><strong> </strong><br />Spring is almost here and it&#8217;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.</p>
<p>New flamenco dance classes starting April 6th!<br />Las Sevillanas (a partner dance from Sevilla, Spain)<br />Time: 6:30-7:30pm<br />Day: Tuesdays<br />Cost: $100 for the term</p>
<p>Beginning Flamenco: Technique and tangos flamencos<br />Time: 5:30-6:30pm<br />Day: Tuesdays Cost: $100 for the term</p>
<p>***Take both classes and save $30!</p>
<p>Dates: Both classes run from April 6&ndash;June 8, 2010 (10 classes each)<br />Place: Upstart Crow Studios (upstairs back studio), 855 West 1st Ave., Eugene, OR</p>
<p>For information call or e-mail Elena: 541/359-7219, <a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=elena_vll%40yahoo.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=152" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to elena_vll@yahoo.com">elena_vll@yahoo.com</a><br />Or, go to www.elenavilladanza.com</p>
<p>New Belly Dance Classes: &#8220;Rhythms of the Dance&#8221;<br />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 &ldquo;become the music&rdquo; in our dance.</p>
<p>March 3, 10, 17: &ldquo;Soulful Semai&rdquo;<br />Learn to dance to semai thaqil, the beautiful 10-count rhythm commonly found in classical Arab-Andalusian music. Please bring your veils.</p>
<p>April: &ldquo;The Magic of Masmoudi&rdquo;<br />A cornerstone of Arabic music, this exciting 8-count rhythm packs a punch in drum solos and in modern and classical compositions.</p>
<p>May: &ldquo;Zils &#038; Rhythms&rdquo;<br />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.</p>
<p>DAY &#038; TIME: Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45pm<br />PLACE: Celebration Belly Dance &#038; Yoga, 1840 Willamette St., Eugene, OR<br />INFORMATION: 359-7219, or, <a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=elena_vll%40yahoo.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=152" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to elena_vll@yahoo.com">elena_vll@yahoo.com</a> <br /><a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" target="_blank" href="http://www.elenavilladanza.net/" class="fixed">http://www.elenavilladanza.net</a></div>
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<div><strong>Bellydance Classes with Emily Alrick in Southern Oregon</strong></p>
<p>Emily is a professional performer and instructor in Ashland OR as well as<br />the director of Circus Tribal Bellydance Co. She is level 3 certified in<br />Suhaila Salimpour&#8217;s format and classes are based in that technique with<br />varied stylizations taught. All classes include a comprehensive warm up,<br />conditioning, drills, combinations, and a cool down. Finger cymbals are<br />incorporated in sessions.</p>
<p>Tues. - Beginner - 7:15-8:45<br />Thurs. - Intermediate - 7:15-8:45</p>
<p>Agile Healing Arts<br />842 A Street, Ashland OR 97520</p>
<p>Drop ins: $10<br />5 classes: $45 (valid for 3 months)<br />10 classes: $80 (valid for 3 months)</p>
<p>Contact Emily for more info or registration:<br /><a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=Emily%40circustribal.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=108" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to Emily@circustribal.com">Emily@circustribal.com</a><br />541-227-1273</p>
<p>Private lessons, workshops and gift certificates are available!<br />Please inquire or check www.circustribal.com or www.emilyalrick.com for more<br />information.</div>
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<div>Mezdulene&#8217;s on-going classes:</p>
<p>Monday 6 p.m. Mixed levels<br />Tuesday 7 p.m.  Beginner/Intermediate Belly Dance<br />Wednesday 6p.m. Beginner Belly Dance <br />$25 monthly $40 for two monthly classes<br />Mezdulene teaches belly dance basics, as well as veil, sword, cane, skirt dances and more.<br />Call or stop by to register. 541-459-7745 or email <a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=mezdulene%40mezdulene.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=70" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to mezdulene@mezdulene.com">mezdulene@mezdulene.com</a><br />Class times may change.</div>
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<div><strong>Elena Villa Classes and Workshops, Winter 2010</strong></div>
<div>Belly Dance Rhythms of the Dance series:</p>
<p>Jan. 13-Feb. 24: ?Rumba<br />Arabi &#038; Bolero -  Wed., 5:30-6:45 pm</p>
<p>Mar. 3-17: Samai Thaqil?<br />Wednesday, 5:30-6:45 pm</p>
<p>At Celebration Belly Dance<br />&#038; Yoga, 1840 Willamette, Eugene, OR</p>
<p>Fusion Workshops:<br />At Celebration Belly Dance &#038; Yoga, 1840 Willamette St., Eugene, OR</div>
<div>Jan. 16, Saturday, 1-3 pm:<br />Mant&oacute;n  (Spanish shawl)</p>
<p>Feb. 21, Sunday, 1-3pm:<br />Concepts in Spanish Arabic Fusion</div>
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<div>Information: 541/359-7219;<br /><a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=elena_vll%40yahoo.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=57&#038;start=2&#038;actionID=delete_message" class="fixed" nicetitle="New Message to elena_vll@yahoo.com">elena_vll@yahoo.com</a></div>
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<p><strong>Bellydance Classes by Ayesha in Medford, Or</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
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<p>Beginning  :     Wednesdays 6 to 7:15 pm<br />Intermediate :   Mondays      6 to 7:15 pm<br />Advanced  :     Tuesdays      6 to 7:15 pm</p>
<p>All classes $8.00  or $40 for a 6 week session<br />Location : <br />Ayesha&#8217;s Oasis Dance Studio<br />3052 Samike Dr.<br />Medford, OR</p>
<p>Contact:   Ayesha @ mandala79@aol.com <br />(541)  779-3940 <br />www.ayeshasoasis.com</p>
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<p><strong>Bellydance Classes with Emily Alrick of Circus Tribal Bellydance Co.</strong><br />In Southern Oregon</p>
<p>Contact Emily for more info or registration:<br />Emily@circustribal.com<br />541-227-1273</p>
<p>Private lessons and gift certificates are available! <br />Please inquire or check www.circustribal.com for more information about our various workshops.</p>
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<div><strong>Tribal Improvisation Bellydance Classes with Sabine and Tribalation at</strong><br />Celebration Belly Dance and Yoga,<br />1840 Willamette St., suite 206, Eugene OR.<br />Schedule and class information at www.sabinedance.com<br />Private lessons and workshops available with Sabine, for sword dance,<br />tribal improv, tribal fusion, Egyptian style, veil, and Turkish style<br />dance.<br />Bellydance classes and workshops www.celebrationbellydanceandyoga.com</div>
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<p>Tiazza Wilson<br />Certified Personal Trainer<br />Certified Sports Nutritionist<br />Dance &#038; Fitness Instructor<br />541-621-4812<br /><a class="fixed" href="http://www.tiazza.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.tiazza.com</a></div>
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<div><strong>Debra Souki will be teaching Egyptian / Lebanese Style Bellydance</strong></div>
<div>at Cassiopeia&#8217;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 <a class="fixed" href="http://bellyrolls.net/Vanclasses.html%C2%A0to" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://bellyrolls.net/Vanclasses.html to</a> register or call 360.773.9704.</div>
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<div><strong>BELLY DANCE CLASSES at ZNAMA STUDIOS</strong></p>
<p>Znama Dance Company is belly dance fusion inspired by tango, flamenco, and cabaret with a flirty sensuous can can flair.</p>
<p>at ZNAMA STUDIOS 333 ne hancock in the Boxlift Building where grand and mlk meet. <br />door on hancock side of building faces mlk and reads 1909, in between hancock and san rafael.<br />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 <img src='http://www.dhavir.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>www.znamadance.wordpress.com<br />www.severina.us</div>
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<div><strong>Zaina Hart, Classical and Modern Egyptian Style</strong></p>
<p>Clark Community College Accredited Program<br />Beginning and Intermediate<br />Wednesday, 6-8pm</p>
<p>Zaina&#8217;s House of Dance - Orchards Studio<br />Mixed Level Class (Performance Class)<br />Monday 6-7pm</p>
<p>Beginning Class<br />Monday, 7-8pm</p>
<p>Z-Amba - Monday/Thursday/Saturday (Schedule Varies-Check Website)</p>
<p>Private Instruction/Coaching<br />Current Schedule at:  <a target="_blank" href="http://www.zainahart.com/zaina/classes.html" class="fixed" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.zainahart.com/zaina/classes.html</a><br />zaina@zainahart.com 360-891-7041</div>
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<div><strong> </strong> with   Michael Beach of Brothers of the Baladi &#038; Arabesque</div>
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<div>*  Beginner &#038; Intermediate Levels of Instruction on Doumbek/Arabic Tabla,<br />    Def/Framedrums, Riq/Tambourine OR any drum you bring.<br />*  Basic instruction of Arabic, Turkish, Armenian, Persian &#038; North African Music.<br />*  Dancers - learn your Middle Eastern Rhythms so you can speak the language of your other half &ndash; the music. Know your rhythms!     <br />*  Learn how to play with others in a Group or Ensemble.<br />*  Learn drum pieces/solos.  Everyone gets to play together.<br />*  Have a great time and do something you never thought you could do.</p>
<p>Special Group Classes - Private Lessons Anytime<br />Please inquire for scheduling &#038; fees.  <br />FOR INFO CALL 503/288-4684    or   email:   info@baladi.com</div>
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<div><strong>Magidah - Belly Dance Classes</strong><br />Current schedule at:<br />http://www.bellynet.net<br />503-957-5926  or magidah@bellynet.net</div>
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<p><strong>Tribal Bellydance at The Nest (SE Portland) with Michele Gila<br /></strong>Weekly classes, 8 week sessions. Class sizes limited. <br />http://origindance.wordpress.com</p>
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<div><strong>Bellydance Your Bliss with Bhrigha GypsiKelt! </strong><br />Weekly group classes in Bellates&reg; (Pilates for Bellydancers), Classical Pilates, GypsiKelt&copy; &#038; Tribical&copy; Bellydance Fusion in multiple small settings in Clark County, WA &#038; Portland, OR. Private &#038; semi-private Classical Pilates apparatus &#038; dance  instruction also available near Yacolt, WA.</p>
<p>For more info:<br />http://www.bhrigha.com/Classes_Events.html<br />BhrighaRaks@Bhrigha.com<br />360-686-1707 (office)<br />407-341-0817 (cell)</div>
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<div><strong>Zill&#8217;s Drills with Ruby continue on  Mondays at 6pm!!!</strong></div>
<div>Get frustrated when dancing and zilling at the same time? Only have<br />4 patterns under your belt? In this class you will learn multiple zill<br />patterns and step combinations to get you moving!! We will begin with<br />finger cymbal pattern mastery and transition into layering isolation<br />and step combinations with your zills. This class is geared toward the<br />intermediate dancer however all are welcome!<br />Learn more about Ruby at <a class="fixed" href="http://www.divinebelly.com/" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">http://www.divinebelly.com</a> and contact her at <a nicetitle="New Message to ruby@divinebelly.com" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=25&#038;start=2&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=ruby%40divinebelly.com&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">ruby@divinebelly.com</a>.</p>
<p>Euphoria Studios<br />1235 SE Division, Portland, OR 97202</div>
<div>(12th and SE Division, look for the green building and Artemis Foods Cafe&#8230;)<br />www.EuphoriaStudios.net | <a nicetitle="New Message to Jane@EuphoriaStudios.net" class="fixed" href="http://webmail.opentransfer.com/horde/imp/message.php?index=25&#038;start=2&#038;actionID=delete_message" onclick="popup_imp('/horde/imp/compose.php',700,650,'to=Jane%40EuphoriaStudios.net&#038;thismailbox=INBOX.PDX+FOR');" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#045f20;">Jane@EuphoriaStudios.net</a> | 503.240.1997</div>
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<div>is Portland&rsquo;s unique movement artspace, offering the largest variety of dance/body awareness classes in Portland. With 2 absolutely gorgeous studios with sprung maple floors, &#038; 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.<br />1235 SE Division 503.240.1997 www.EuphoriaStudios.net<br />May you find your passion</p>
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<p><b>Tribal Bellydance with Colette</b></p>
<p>A former member of FatChanceBellyDance, Colette teaches Tribal Style<br />Bellydance in Hood River, OR.  Classes focus on moves and their cues,<br />practicing group improvisation, and proper body mechanics and posture.<br />Learn combos to practice at home to increase your bellydance vocabulary.<br />Bring zils and yoga mat.</p>
<p>www.scarletthistlestudio.com for class times, specialty classes offered,<br />and upcoming performances and events.</div>
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<div><b>Egyptian Styling from the Hart</b><br /> Zaina Hart is an Award Winning Instructor/Performer recognized<br /> around the globe for her &#8220;heart felt&#8221; performances and unique styling.<br /> She is also owner of the International Publication, iShimmy.com, The Belly Dancer Magazine<br /> and Double Crown Productions.</div>
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<div><font size="3"><font size="2">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</p>
<p> Belly Robics/steps &#038; step combos - Drills, individual attention, steps/step combos, no choreography.  Class focus is on technique &#038; 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 &#038; good review for intermediate or advanced students. Limited to 10 students.  January 6-March 17. </p>
<p> Intermediate class - Thursday 6:30-7:30 at Dance Direction Studio, 1202 Black Lake Blvd (98502).  $60/10 wks. <br /> Performance class(must also take intermediate) 7:30-8:30 $25/10 wks.  Both classes paid two weeks in advance = $75.  <br /> To perform with Mas Uda you must take both the intermediate class and performance class.</p>
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<p> An intensive hour of belly dance drills and hot combos, awakening powerful<br /> hidden core strength, and skillfully engaging subtle body mechanics to<br /> develop accurate muscle memory, musicality, movement vocabulary, and<br /> improvisational capacity, preparing you for more fluent movement of ANY<br /> kind. A great start for beginners as well as a technical foundation builder<br /> for all levels and disciplines. Check out Suzanna&#8217;s teaching<br /> reviews<</font></font></span><font size="2"> </font><a class="fixed" href="http://www.teachstreet.com/belly-dancing/belly-dance-coaching-by-suzanna/li-2441t9m6tc/reviews/page/1#utm_campaign=operational&#038;utm_source=operational&#038;utm_medium=email" target="_blank" style="font-weight:normal;font-size:10pt;font-family:georgia,'times new roman',times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#002056;"><font><font size="2">http://www.teachstreet.com/belly-dancing/belly-dance-coaching-by-suzanna/li-2441t9m6tc/reviews/page/1#utm_campaign=operational&#038;utm_source=operational&#038;utm_medium=email</font></font></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><font><font size="2">><br /> Westlake Dance Center is located one block east of Northgate Mall, behind<br /> the Gene Juarez Beauty Academy, at 10701 8th Ave NE, in Seattle.</font></font></span></font></font></b></font></font></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;">This is my second newsletter and I hope it will find you well.</span><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;"> After the release of the DVD. and CD, I felt a great relief and a sense of accomplishment in terms of music education. With the great help of David Reihs, I was able to put my thoughts out clearly. I am really excited that my teaching career is taking a good path and I hope that what I am offering is valuable to people who like to play Arabic music.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;"> I want to thank every one who purchased the DVD and CD. With your vote of confidence, we will be able to continue making and teaching </span><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;">music</span><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;">.</span><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;"> We really appreciate any feed back on the project and any comments for future works.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #000000;">If you haven&#8217;t bought the DVD yet, </span>don&#8217;t forget to buy the DVD before March 14th if you would like to try to win the Emin Drum! You can read <a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:14pt;font-family:georgia,times new roman,times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#990000;" href="http://www.dhavir.com/faisal-dvd-testimonials/">testimonials about the DVD here.</a></span></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;">I was fortunate to spend 10 days in February working with the Middle Eastern ensemble in Williamsberg, Virginia, which is lead by professor Anne Rasmussen. Ms. Rasmussen is a great scholar and musician at William and Mary college. Also it was a great furtune to teach along side Sami Abu Shumays. We both had a great teaching</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino;"> </span></span>and learning experience. It felt to me that the serious work is starting and there is so much to work on and a lot of music to play.</p>
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<p><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;">I will be teaching three workshops with dancer Samar Naser, in Berkeley Ca. for three Sundays in March. This is the second time I will co-teach a drumming workshop for dancers with Samar. We decided to do it again and the series is a 4 weekend workshop, I will be teaching the last three. I will be covering a few subjects that touch on immediate needs for dancers in learning about Arabic and Turkish beats. You can check out Samar&#8217;s <a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:14pt;font-family:georgia,times new roman,times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#990000;" href="http://myhipline.com/">website here</a>.<br />
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<p><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;"> In April, I will be on a tour with the Qadim ensemble on the east coast. This will be our first tour together in the east and it will include NYC, Boston, Yale and maybe 2 more places. Eliyahu and Rachel just returned from a 4 months trip to Morocco and now we are back to start the group again, hoping to refresh and advance our work as a group and refine our music. The tour will be from April 1st. till the 9th. and then I will be spending few more days in NYC working with Sami on more music projects. You can check out the detailed schedule for the Qadim tour in the east coast at <a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:14pt;font-family:georgia,times new roman,times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#990000;" href="http://qadimmusic.com/">qadimmusic.com</a><br />
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<p><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;"> I would like also to mention my involvement with the world music and dance school Zambaleta, in San Francisco. This school is newly opened and we are hoping it will grow to attract more people and become an established school<br />
for music and dance. I will be teaching my third session at Zambaleta and I invite you to check it out and see if you are interested in enrolling as  a student or if you&#8217;d like to be involved in the school in other ways. You can also check their website <a style="font-weight:normal;font-size:14pt;font-family:georgia,times new roman,times,serif;text-decoration:underline;color:#990000;" href="http://www.zambaleta.org/">zambaleta.org</a> for listings of classes and mission statement.<br />
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<p><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;">Our newly founded group Ajyal is getting more ready through rehearsals and study of the music. We are also recruiting musicians to play few different instruments like Nay, upright bass and violin. We are hoping to reach the<br />
amount of musicians that is required to express the music that we like to perform. If you are around San Francisco on Monday night , you are welcome to check our rehearsal between 5 and 9pm at Zambaleta music school.<br />
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;"> Thank you for your time and for your support. I hope to see you soon at a performance or a workshop and we can all enjoy the moment and listen to the music together and dance together.</span></div>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino; font-size: medium;">Best to all of you,</span></div>
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