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Dear Dharlene,
The lengthening of the days has inspired us at Haft Vadi to seek out opportunities for spring renewal, in friendships, in our art and in our training. To that end, we're thrilled to announce a session of tribal style bellydance, an amazing mystical show with Sashar, a short but sweet visit from our great friend Ranya and our new spring schedule!
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Sufi Mysticism comes to the Toronto stage
Sashar Zarif's latest production this weekend!
Sashar Zarif Dance Company brings ancient Sufi mysticism to the contemporary stage in their mesmerizing new choreography Meeting with Saghi, inspired by the lost dance of Saghi, The Wine Bearer.
Sashar is a long time friend of Haft Vadi, and would be thrilled to see many of us at his amazing shows.
Friday, March 23rd and Saturday, March 24th at 8pm
Betty Oliphant Theatre
404 Jarvis Street, Toronto
Tickets: $25 & $18 Students and CADA members
Box Office: danceworks/coworks - 416-204-1082
Read the press release about the production Meeting with Saghi here.
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Tribal Spirit comes to Haft Vadi
American Tribal Style Bellydance with the amazing Valizan!
 Course description: Tribal 101. Learn American Tribal Style (ATS)
bellydance. This is a group improvisational form that creates dance by
working with cues for a set palette of moves. In this class you will
learn the basic moves of ATS, cueing, as well as formations and other
technique.
Valizan says: "I teach ATS because I really like dancing with other people. There is a
neat bond that happens when you connect with someone who is dancing
with you in the moment. ATS moves people closer to that bond."
There are two chances to study with Valizan:
1. a two-hour intro teaser this Sunday, March 25th
2. an eight week session starting in May
Full details are on the Haft Vadi website.
Let's create unity in dance with Valizan!!!
Valizan's website is still in the future, but in the meantime, you can learn more about him and connect to him on Tribe.com.
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Spring 2007 Session at Haft Vadi
April 16th - July 7th
The new schedule is now available on our newly revamped (but still a work-in-progress) website.
Highlights of the new session include two levels of drumming, mixed level bellydance combos and a wide range of intro classes to suit your schedule.
We always recommend taking two classes a week, to combine drumming and dancing, or technique with choreography, and to help you do that, we've included a 25%-off coupon at the end of this newsletter. You can get your classes for less than $9 each if you sign up early!
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Reunion with Ranya of New York
Master Class Wednesday, April 18th, 6pm-8pm
 On Wednesday, April 18th, Ranya will be in Kitchener before heading off to present at the International Bellydance Conference of Canada.
We're thrilled she could sneak in a couple minutes to share some of her
special magic with us. Her workshops here in Kitchener and performances
at the Bewitching Bellydance Ball 2005 amazing and delighted everyone
who came, so we're so happy to have her back even for a short time.
She is willing to offer a master class from 6pm to 8pm on Wednesday the 18th.
Ranya is a master of the Egyptian style has amazing insight into making
connections between music, the dancer's body and the audience, which
are sure to be valuable for all levels of student. Her ability to
communicate her knowledge in ways that inspire other dancers to achieve
their fullest potential makes her especially sought after.
Spots will be limited to ensure individual attention in this master class. $45 if paid before April 13th, $50 after April 13th. Register with Dharlene.
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To stay connected with Haft Vadi between newsletters, join us at:
the Grand River Bellydance Tribe,
or on MySpace,
or check back at our own Haft Vadi Bellydance Studio website regularly.
Cheers and shimmies,
Dharlene
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