Journey through Egypt – Folkloric Intensive with Sahra December 17, 2007

Wow, this is such a great opportunity it’s bringing me out of bellydance retirement!

“Journey through Egypt” Intensive & Certification January 24-27
Heather Village Recreational Center,
6443 Green Valley Circle, Culver City, CA 90230

Exciting and informative – 20 hour weekend intensive on theFolkloric Dance Zones of Egypt!

Full weekend enrollment only, no individual classes.
$250 for full weekend, teaching notebook; Map of Folkloric Zones, new “Journey through Egypt” DVD, music CD, and Certificate upon completion of 20 hours.
Includes: Nubia, Ghawazee, Saidi, Cairo (Awalem, Orientale, Hassaballah. Shamadan), Suez, Delta, Bedouin & pan-Egypt (History, Moulid, Tanura, Melaya Luff, Zar)

Based on years of research in Egypt, Sahra (Master’s Degree in Dance Ethnology, UCLA) has presented portions of this intensive for graduate level anthropology students, dancers and teachers worldwide. Now presented in full intensity for the first time.

Limited Enrollment. Sign up now. Register below.
PayPal available through JourneyEgypt@yahoo.com.

Sahra Saeeda Classes in January- Costa Mesa December 17, 2007

Orientale – Costa Mesa
“Salsa Swing Connection” 2221 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa CA 92627

January 5
1pm – 2:15 Orientale Basic (Isolations of movements used in layering)
2:30 – 3:45 Advanced (Layering, High/Low Center)
4pm – 5:15 Intermediate (Continue above w/ break down & repetition)

January 6
1pm – 2:15 Orientale Basic (Movements used in dynamics class)
2:30 – 5:30 Dynamics & Energy used in Orientale Dance – Workshop on movement dynamics, level & time dynamics, paths & power places on the stage.

January 19
1pm – 2:15 Orientale Basic (Isolations of traveling movements)
2:30 – 3:45 Advanced (Traveling steps & combinations, include Reda)
4pm – 5:15 Intermediate (Continue above w/ break down & repetition)

January 20
1pm – 2:15 Orientale Basic (Movements used in effort/shape class)
2:30 – 5:30 “Effort/Shape” used in Orientale Dance – Workshop using the concept of “Effort/Shape” bringing richness, depth and meaning into your dance.

February 2
1pm – 5 Choreography “Sahra Saeeda” Part 1

February 3
1pm – 5 Choreography “Sahra Saeeda” Part 2
(Sahra’s signature dance for her Cairo show)

PayPal through: JourneyEgypt@yahoo.com
See registration below
*Advanced & Intermediate courses are designed so that the Intermediate/Advanced dancer can take the Advanced class at an Advanced pace, first as a test and a challenge, then stay for the Intermediate class to more fully understand and practice the movements.
** “Basic Orientale” is a review of basic repertoire of movements and steps towards the listing and definition of the Sahra-style Orientale dance vocabulary. These classes are good for teachers and choreographers as well as the student who wants to lay a firm base. Teaching according to the ability of a strong beginner, at the speed of a quick learner.

Hypzotica is back – Wahib’s in January November 20, 2007

Join Roxxanne, Sahra Saeeda and more at Hypzotica on January 19.

Workshop and Show with Diana Tarkan of Cairo November 12, 2007

WORKSHOP AND SHOW WITH DIANA OF CAIRO EGYPT

SATURDAY, NOV. 17

and SUNDAY NOV. 18 2007

Cane Workshop with Basima – 11/17 November 11, 2007

This Saturday, Nov 17, from 1-4 pm join us for a special 3-hour workshop with Basima! Pre-registration price is $35–that’s only $11.67 per hour to learn a complete cane choreography!! Check the link below for full details and the registration form.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Basima before she moves away!

For full workshop description and info click here!

Workshops in Redlands at the Oasis November 10, 2007

Starting in December, there’s a workshop the first weekend of the month. Here is a rundown of what’s going down so far:December 1: Blue Damsel
January 5: Olivia of Zafira Dance Company
February 2: Princess Farhana
March 1: Tsingani
April 5: Olu
May 3: TBA
June 7: Marjani
July: TBA
August: Fat Chance Belly DanceWorkshop information will be posted on the Oasis website as it becomes available. Have a favorite teacher/performer? Let us know who you’d like to see and we’ll try to make it happen.

For more info on the upcoming workshops see the Oasis Website.

Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition, Feburary 2008 November 7, 2007

It’s that time again – well, it’s closing in and you know how Hallowe’en to New Year’s goes – FAST.

Tonya & Atlantis BDUC annual competition. Here are the Categories: (and the link to the entry form page.)

Prizes for winners of each category Include:

Universal Adult Solo, Egyptian Adult Solo, Creative Group – All Ages: Men/Women/Children
$1000 Cash + Prizes + Title Trophy + International Dance Seminar and Performance Opportunities (pending mutual agreement). Featured on BDUC Mega Star DVD Volume II.

Fusion Adult Solo, Drum Solo Adult, Tribal Group – All Ages: Men/Women/Children
$300 Cash + Prizes + Title Trophy + featured on Mega Star DVD Volume II.

Tribal Adult Fusion Solo, Veil Adult Solo and NEW Taxim Adult Solo:
$200 Cash + Prizes + Title Trophy, Mega Stars #2

Little Solo Category: Ages 6-12
$200 CASH +Title Trophy + Featured on Little and Jr. Mega Stars DVD.

Junior Solo Category: Ages 13-17
$200 CASH + Title Trophy + Featured on Little and Jr. Mega Stars DVD.

Belly Dance in Downtown Show October 27, 2007

Here’s another reason to hang out downtown – a multi-disciplinary show with belly dance represented by the lovely Melanie (Melania).

Mesmera Class Updates September 22, 2007

Heads up Mesmera Students:

NOVEMBER11/1 – Thursday LACC 5pm + 6pm with Ava
NO 11/2 – Friday 10am
NO 11/3 – Saturday 1pm
11/3 – Saturday LACC 10am + 11am with Anna

11/5 CLASSES resume as normal until Winter Holidays

New IAMED Video Release September 20, 2007

Okay, this will look a bit like a Tamra-henna love fest with the class change post below, and of course I will admit, I’m a big fan and devoted student of hers so bias noted.

That said – excellent new DVD release from IAMED. Run, don’t walk to buy. Link for the IAMED store is here.