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After an excellently inspiring recital hosted by our great friend Khizmet, we're gearing up for our next shimmylicious session, the International Bellydance Conference, and many great treats not to be missed!
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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."
Because bellydance in it's original context is a solo, improvisational dance form, we thought it would be great to bring some variety from this fascinating American innovation. The discipline, humility and attentiveness to fellow dancers required to create ATS are unique skills that are hard to get in traditional bellydance classes. Valizan has been immersed in the discipline of ATS for many years and is committed to teaching it with the spirit in which it was developed.
The 8 week session with Valizan will be held Mondays at 5pm-6:30pm 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. Not sure which level to take? Just talk to Dharlene for suggestions and further information.
Returning students, refer your friends and receive a free CD ($20-$25 value!).
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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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International Bellydance Conference
day passes, individual workshop passes and show tickets now on sale
As of TODAY, Arabesque is
releasing:
- A LIMITED number
of individual Seminar Room Day Passes at $25.00 each
- And a LIMITED number
of spaces in the 16 workshops at $45.00 each
See Website www.bellydanceconference.com for more details.
Each Day Pass
includes 2 lectures, a film, a panel discussion and 90 minutes of great troupe
and solo performances on the Open Stage.
Two hour Workshops are
taught by internationally renowned artists including Egyptian Star RANDA KAMEL,
California's SAHRA SAEEDA, Argentina's AMIR THALEB, Florida's TAMALYN DALLAL,
New York's KAESHI and Canada's own MARTINE WEROTTE, RAHMA HADDAD, YASMINA RAMZY and SASHAR ZARIF.
Don't miss your chance to
get these limited last minute spots at the International Bellydance
Conference of Canada.
Full Conference Packages
still available at $699.00 for four and half days of the biggest Bellydance
event ever in Canada
- April 18-22.
To register for the
conference or individual Workshops and Day Passes,
Phone 1-416-920-5593.
* No refunds, transfers or
exchanges!
Tickets for 3 nights of
performance featuring 150 International Bellydance Stars available at www.TOTIX.ca
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Hadia presents the Secrets of the Stars
a journey from the Golden Age of Egyptian Dance to the modern era
 Here
is your chance to discover and learn the techniques of the Great
Egyptian Stars of Oriental dance, including Samia Gamal, Naima Akef, Fifi Abdo, Dina, Aida
Nour, Rawnda Kamal and more. A full day of
Hadia's skillful system and easy-to-understand breakdowns that
will leave you ready to incorporate the techniques and styling of
these masters into your personal style. Followed by a gala show at 8pm in the lovely Crystal Ballroom of the Walper Terrace Hotel.
Sunday, July 1st, 2007
10 am - 3 pm (1 hour lunch, light refreshments provided) $85 ($75 if paid before June 15th) Workshop and show together $100, ($90 by June 15th)
Gala show $20 in advance, $25 at door (space permitting)
Register with Dharlene. Space very limited to ensure personal attention, don't hesitate!
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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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