To see this as the main website, click here . Also find the Late Fall Classes, Teacher Directory[new listings], Shopping Opportunities[new listings], and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections online!

Good morning,

Today brings a few updates and another busy week ahead!  Hope to see you today at the West End Bazaar – and remember to check out my 10  Tips for Shopping… for some ideas on making your experience as fun as possible!  It applies to pretty much any bazaar you might attend, including those craft fairs, Church bazaars and more!

Oh, and I went silly on Youtube too…

 

Click to go to the Youtube Video

 

 

Have a lovely day and week!

Halyma/Tracey

Sunday, November 22

DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATE EDITION

Check out the Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Features:

Eco-TAV is running a video contest with prizes! If you have bought – or will buy – anything from my Eco-TAV line, I hope you will have some fun shooting a quick video clip sharing the ways you are “green”!

You can find the details online here!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Dance the Night Away Fundraiser DVD $20 can still be ordered for those who attended. Please contact Catharine Crerar to order your copy of a fun night’s dancing – what a joyful evening it was!

Email: dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com

And this is a quick note from our lovely hostess for the evening:

‘Dancing through the Night’ was a big success! Thanks to all who attended, performed, volunteered, filmed, decorated and who made it such a good night. We had lots of hurdles to make this party work…new format, new DJ, new location, 2 stage shows this month, a surprise party for Denise (congrats on her 65th!!)…and the fears of H1N1.

Even so, enough of you came out and partied that we were able to make a small profit to be shared between our charities. We are especially grateful for the wonderful performances by our visiting dancers (Caliana’s troupe from Toronto, Nathalie Lebel from Sherbrooke, Donna Langois from North Bay, and Lynette Harper from Victoria, B.C.)

We hope to party again in mid-April and that you will all join in the fun. We will continue to bring in lots of great dancing, lots of interactive and open floor dancing, great prizes….and we will serve the food all night long so everyone gets a chance to sample the terrific mid-east flavours. (Corner Cafe Catering).

Special thanks to Tom of Darner Media for once again creating our wonderful DVDs. Another special thank you to Michele Roy for creating a wonderful ambiance in a very challenging room.

Thanks also to Starwood Hotels for their generous donations of gift certificates….and to all those other company’s who have given so generously. Our volunteers are fantastic too!

You are all much appreciated….come back again! Catharine
p.s. Tracey, I am still getting compliments on the lovely dress you made for me! Thanks.:-)

And check online for some fun pics and comments – add your own too!
You can find the details online here!

2009 EVENTS

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

WEST END BAZAAR:

Creative Clothing by Roxane is hosting a Belly Dance Bazaar in the west end of Ottawa to raise funds for the Iqaluit Women’s Shelter.

Don’t miss the new West End Dancers’ Bazaar:
Bell’s Corners at the Legion Hall,
4026 Richmond Road: easy access and lots of parking.
Sunday, November 22, from noon to 5 pm.

We have over 15 vendors :
Creative Clothing by Roxane,
Tracey with TAV Creations,
*Tarot Card Readings with Lisa-Marie*,
Gailene *Zamira*,
Darlene *Shibori Borealis*,
Rain Kazymerchyk our lovely Silversmith,
Sylvie Girard and her food,
Val DeWitt *The Trader*,
Zena Nesrallah,
Curves (the gym people),
Melissa Wakeling from Belleville too
and a few new artisans amongst them.

Free admission: all money raised is for Qimaavik the Women’s Shelter!!

For more information contact Roxane at: roxkirkatsympaticodotca or phone: 613-726-9067.

NOVEMBER 26-29, 2009
HADIA IN TORONTO

Authentic Turkish Rom (Gypsy) Workshop with Hadia

Thursday, November 26th, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Aurora Live Studios
392 Queens St. E
Toronto

Hadia has lived, studied and taught the primary forms of Roman/gypsy dance for many years and is pleased to share with you a taste of Authentic Turkish Roma dance. After getting comfortable with the unique Turkish 9/8 rhythm, we will work with a range of basic steps and foot patterns and finish these off with a fascinating array of gestures and movements that connect this fascinating and visceral dance form to the mysterious history of these strong, proud and vital people.

Registration and full details http://www.hadia.com/index.php?id=15#toronto2009workshop


NOVEMBER 26-29, 2009
Hadia’s Teacher Training Certification – Level 3 in Toronto

Don’t miss your chance to achieve your well earned certification for Hadia’s internationally recognized Middle Eastern Dance Training.
This 20 hour training will cement your technique, rhythm and musical interpretation, improvisation, communication and teaching skills, the art of cymbals, course/class planning, anatomy for dance, body balance, alignment, professional ethics, and guide you with business basics, advanced rhythms and musical interpretation, Mid East dance styles, history and evolution and more…
Thursday, November 26th 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28, 10 am to 5pm
Sunday, November 29th, 10 am to 4 pm

Aurora Live Studios
392 Queen St. East.
Toronto

For Registration and Information

Hadia hadia@hadia.com
1 (902) 640-2473
http://www.hadia.com/index.php?id=11#torontoLv3

NOVEMBER 28, 2009
The 8th Annual “For the Love of Dance” Multi-Cultural Dance Showcase!

“For the Love of Dance” Multi-Cultural Dance Showcase…Tickets now available on-line at www.annabellydance.ca/events !
Saturday November 28th, 2009 (7:30 – 10:00 pm)
University of Ottawa Alumni Theatre (Jock-Turcot University Centre)
Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Bollywood, African, Tango, Vietnamese, Tap, Tribal, Persian, Hip-Hop, Bellydance, Latin Swing, Venezuelan, Contemporary…
Join us for a fast-paced evening of dance styles from around the world!

All proceeds donated to Propeller Dance, a local initiative providing dance programming to children and adults with and without disabilities. And they will be kicking off the show this year! www.propellerdance.com

Last year we were sold out prior to the event, so avoid disappointment by pre-purchasing tickets on-line (www.annabellydance.ca/events), or contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com to reserve tickets for purchase at the door.

November 29 2009 – Ottawa
WEIGHTED VEIL WORKSHOP with Zamira

Sunday, 29 November 2009 1:00-4:00 pm
Location: Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa

1:00-3:00 pm Basic Workshop:

In this workshop you will receive instruction on all the techniques and
skills required to use weighted veils in your favourite choreography. From
basic movements to complex combinations and incorporating dance movement
with the dynamic movement of the veils. Weighted veils are rapidly
becoming the prop of choice for many dancers wishing to achieve a more
dramatic effect in dance or to add a new visual element. We will finish
off with a short choreography that will use much of what you learn in the
workshop.

Cost: $30. Buy a set of veils in advance and get the workshop for $25

3:00-4:00 pm Advanced Workshop:

This advanced weighted veils workshop extension is for those who wish to
continue into more advanced spins, turns, combinations and choreography
work. You must have participated in at least one workshop before taking
this advanced class (includes the above workshop).

Cost: $15 . If you are taking the earlier
workshop that day you will receive a $5.00 discount for the extension.

PayPal payment accepted. Please add $1.00 service fee and PayPal to
zamira@theveiledeye.com
Email money transfer accepted. Please add $1.00 service fee and email to
zamira@theveiledeye.com

Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa
Parking available off-street. OCTranspo buses #1 & #9 stops within 1 block

For registration and information contact Zamira:
zamira@theveiledeye.com
613-797-4068

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

NOVEMBER 22, 2009
Sister Bazaar Open House

Check out our website to see some of the amazing new stock we have just received.

http://www.sisterbazaar.com/

Glorious new stoles and shawls, cozy soft wool, unique weaves not available previously. And of course, some charming “stocking stuffer” type small gifts as well.

We are having an “Open House” event on SUNDAY November 22nd from 4 PM to 7 PM at 187 Holmwood Ave, apt 2.

Please plan to join us, and send any of your textile-loving friends to see these exciting and exclusive products before they disappear. Hope to see you there.
Andree & Madeleine

Click HERE to see more shots!

Bollywood For Fun, originally uploaded by Halyma.

On Saturday, November 14, 2009, the Dance the Night Away Fundraiser was born!

A new twist on Catharine’s Fundraising parties that began way back when Hartwell’s used to be the locale for a fun night out filled with socializing, dancing and fun! A return to this nature of party may be the way to go! I certainly had fun!

The Montgomery Legion was decorated with the gorgeous draperies of Michele Roy, living up to her now well established reputation of being the community’s decorator extraordinaire! Even with the speakers in front of her work, it made the simple space into an elegant atmosphere to showcase some local and out of town dancers.

We were lucky to have some amazing dancers come out for the evening, and while I have not opened up the privacy settings on everyone’s photos, I’ll open up the pics for viewing if I get permission to do so! Meanwhile, if you click on the photo of our Bollywood For Fun group, it will take you to my Flickr page where you can see many more fun shots from the evening!

Please feel welcome to add your own comments of your experiences or anything else in the comments below!

See you at the next fun Ottawa Belly Dance community event!

To see this as the main website, click here . Also find the Teacher Directory, Shopping Opportunities, and Healing, Guides and Energy workers, Pampering sections online!

Last night was long and late , but what a great time! Going back to include some socializing in between all of our dancing was a fabulous idea – great job Catharine for organizing! See the note in the Announcements about the DVD! Send in your reviews comments and thoughts about the evening!

I am exhausted and heading off for a family day outta town, but I hope you all have a great week! Here’s some news and updates for ya…
Tracey/Halyma

NO FANCY STUFF TODAY  - I’ll update it late as needed – but gotta GO!

Sunday, November 15
DANCERS’ NEWSLETTER – UPDATE EDITION

Check out the Dancers’ Newsletter Extra Features:
Eco-TAV wants to see you Greening it up:

You can find the details online here!

ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Dance the Night Away Fundraiser DVD $20 can still be ordered for those who attended. Please contact Catharine Crerar to order your copy of a fun night’s dancing – what a joyful evening it was!
Email: dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com

2009 EVENTS

NOVEMBER 15, 2009 onwards – Montreal ~ TODAY
Gypsy/Folklorique/Bollywood Dances of India– For Belly Dancers
Workshop Series 2009 by Amrita Choudhury

15 November – Gypsy/folklore/bollywood fusion! Part -1 (1-5) $90
Details are online!

For more information on Amrita, please see www.ananda-amrita.com
Also see below for her upcoming Yoga and Dance workshop in the Not Quite Belly Dance section!

NOVEMBER 20-29, 2009~Kingston
Oasis Dance Studio hosts Sahra Saeeda

“Journey Through Egypt I and Journey Through Egypt II”.
For more information on Sahra Saeeda: Sahra Saeeda

General outline available online

Sahra will also be offering two workshops on Oriental Dance technique at Oasis Dance Studio on Tuesday, Nov. 24th and Wednesday, Nov. 25th.

Sahra will also be available for privates, semi-privates, and small group lessons from Nov. 24th – Nov. 26th inclusive.

For more information and registration, contact Khalida/Kellye by email, oasisdancestudio@gmail.com or by phone at 613-544-9773.

NOVEMBER 22, 2009
WEST END BAZAAR:

Creative Clothing by Roxane is hosting a Belly Dance Bazaar in the west end of Ottawa to raise funds for the Iqaluit Women’s Shelter.

Don’t miss the new West End Dancers’ Bazaar:
Bell’s Corners at the Legion Hall,
4026 Richmond Road: easy access and lots of parking.
Sunday, November 22, from noon to 5 pm.
Vendor list online!
Free admission:
all money raised is for Qimaavik the Women’s Shelter!!

For more information contact Roxane at: roxkirkatsympaticodotca or phone: 613-726-9067.

NOVEMBER 20-26, 2009
HADIA IN TORONTO
CHECK HER WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS

All Toronto workshops:
Aurora Live Studios
392 Queens St. E
Toronto

NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Hadia’s Body Logic Technique Workshop

NOVEMBER 21-24, 2009
Hadia’s Level 1 Teacher Training back in Toronto

NOVEMBER 26, 2009
Authentic Turkish Rom (Gypsy) Workshop with Hadia

NOVEMBER 26-29, 2009
Hadia’s Teacher Training Certification – Level 3 in Toronto

Hadia hadia@hadia.com
1 (902) 640-2473
http://www.hadia.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2009
The 8th Annual “For the Love of Dance” Multi-Cultural Dance Showcase!

“For the Love of Dance” Multi-Cultural Dance Showcase…Tickets now available on-line at www.annabellydance.ca/events !
Saturday November 28th, 2009 (7:30 – 10:00 pm)
University of Ottawa Alumni Theatre (Jock-Turcot University Centre)
Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Bollywood, African, Tango, Vietnamese, Tap, Tribal, Persian, Hip-Hop, Bellydance, Latin Swing, Venezuelan, Contemporary…
Join us for a fast-paced evening of dance styles from around the world!

All proceeds donated to Propeller Dance, a local initiative providing dance programming to children and adults with and without disabilities. And they will be kicking off the show this year! www.propellerdance.com

Last year we were sold out prior to the event, so avoid disappointment by pre-purchasing tickets on-line (www.annabellydance.ca/events), or contact Safiya at safiyadancer@gmail.com to reserve tickets for purchase at the door.

November 29 2009 – Ottawa
WEIGHTED VEIL WORKSHOP with Zamira

Sunday, 29 November 2009 1:00-4:00 pm
Location: Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa

1:00-3:00 pm Basic Workshop

Cost: $30. Buy a set of veils in advance and get the workshop for $25

3:00-4:00 pm Advanced Workshop

Cost: $15 . If you are taking the earlier
workshop that day you will receive a $5.00 discount for the extension.

For registration and information contact Zamira:
zamira@theveiledeye.com
613-797-4068

LATE FALL CLASSES

Bellydancing with Zena
New session in Kanata!

Intermediate: Thursdays from 1:00 – 2:00pm starting Nov. 5 for 7 weeks
Beginners: Tuesdays from 10:00 – 11:00 am starting Nov.10 for 7 weeks
Cost: $75 per session.
Contact: zena555@rogers.com

Jocelyne Khan
Belly Dance Technique & Drills w/ Jocelyne Khan – Starts This Thursday from 7:15-8:15pm

Cost: $78 / 6 weeks
***Only 6 spots left

This class will feature a mixture of classical Arabian dance music and modern eastern pop hits to help students learn to appreciate the beauty of Middle-Eastern music. All classes will include attention to posture, safe warm-up, breakdown of movement technique, and cool-down and safe stretching techniques. Some weeks we’ll work on fun combinations, other times we’ll do some guided improvisational dancing, and once in a while we’ll drill drill drill ’till we sweat sweat sweat; it is so much fun you won’t even notice it’s exercise! Questions are always welcome at any time, and the pace is tailored to the students’ needs.
PLEASE register through our website to reserve a spot in this popular new class.

http://dancewithalana.com/register.php#schedule

NOT QUITE BELLY DANCE EVENTS:

NOVEMBER 19, 2009
HURRAY FOR ISM(E) CABARET!!!!!

LA LA LA!!!

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.ism(e): cabaret Mnémosine
Thursday November 19, jeudi 19 novembre
8:30 PM at/ au Club SAW, 20h30
67 Nicholas (Corner of/coin Daly)
PWYC/ contribution volontaire ($5 sugg)

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Le prochain cabaret Ism(e) est le 19 novembre!
Novembre, c’est le mois du souvenir. Quand le givre et le froid couvrent le sol et que les prochains mois sont gouvernés par la noirceur, nous nous tournons vers la lumière du feu et le souvenir de bons moments pour nous garder au chaud.Comme le 18 août. Vous rappelez vous du 18 août?
Vot’ compte d’hydro? Quand le mur est tombé? Le bonheur d’être un enfant?
Joignez vous à nous le 19 novembre au cabaret dédié à la déesse Mnémosine.

Mettant en vedette le collectif Read ‘em their Writes (Vous vous rapellez les histories écrites à l’école?)
Les danseuses de Bollywood for Fun (elles se rapellent des tou’es moves) Megan Jerome et Mike Essoudry (Mike et Megan du dernier cabaret hein?, hein?) Corey Tomicic (On oubliait que la plupart des hommes peuvent pas chanter comme lui) et la troupe d’impro CRUSH (qui on pas besoin de se rapeller de leur texte)

On se voit le 19 au cabaret! Rappelez vous en!!!!!

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November is a month for memories: Remember, remember the 5th of November?… Remembrance Day is November 11th… Remember when the wall came down?… As we gather round the fires in November, frost and snow on the ground, a long winter ahead, we can’t help but turn our thoughts back and summon up the past in stories to keep us warm. Join us at the .ism(e) cabaret dedicated to the great goddess Mnémosine.

Featuring the Read ‘em Their Writes collective (remember the stories you wrote in school), Bollywood for Fun (you remember fun, don’t you?), Megan Jerome and Mike Essoudry (you remember them from the last cabaret!), Corey Tomicic (remember that most men can’t sing like him!), Crush Improv (they don’t have to remember their lines) and more – assuming they remember to show up!

NOVEMBER 22, 2009
Sister Bazaar Open House

Check out our website to see some of the amazing new stock we have just received.

http://www.sisterbazaar.com/

Glorious new stoles and shawls, cozy soft wool, unique weaves not available previously. And of course, some charming “stocking stuffer” type small gifts as well.

We are having an “Open House” event on SUNDAY November 22nd from 4 PM to 7 PM at 187 Holmwood Ave, apt 2.

Please plan to join us, and send any of your textile-loving friends to see these exciting and exclusive products before they disappear. Hope to see you there.

Andree & Madeleine

DECEMBER 5&6, 2009 ~ MONTREAL
Atelierworkshop: Yoga de la danse/Yoga of Dance avec/with Amrita Choudhury

- Decembre 5 &12 (1:30-4:30)

S’il vous plait reserver votre place/Please reserve your place now.
video: http://www.ananda-amrita.com/video_test_fr.htm

Le yoga et la danse indienne sont des disciplines inséparables. Selon les anciennes croyances, les Écritures sacrées nous ont été transmises par les dieux et les déesses à travers l’expression, le mouvement, et le rythme de la danse. Les positions yogiques et les mudras sacrés découlent d’une position à l’autre, en douceur, comme une danse. La musique rythmique lente et rapide est employée pour faciliter la réalisation des postures. La respiration yogique appropriée, le chant sacré d’anciens mantras et la méditation concluent cette forme merveilleuse de danse-yoga. Une expérience intégrant vraiment le corps, le mental et l’esprit; une forme de méditation dans le mouvement qui est vraiment spirituelle et édifiante !

OTHER ONLINE POSTING:

www.dance-ottawa.com
Ottawa’s Social Dance Calendar and much more!
We have just opened a new Dance-Ottawa.com, and I am inviting your mailing list members to advertise for FREE their dance schools, lessons and events on our site.

Once people have logged in, they can add their own information to the site.
I know there are many great bellydance instructors on your mailing list, and I’d be pleased to have their listing on our new site.
Greetings!
David

OTTAWA BOLLYWOOD NEWS
Ottawa’s News Source for Bollywood, Classical Indian Dance info and more!
CONTRIBUTORS WELCOME!
Ottawa has a growing Bollywood dance community, and we want to spread the word! We are also close to Montreal, another great source of inspiration and education!
Click Here to check it out and be sure to send us your Bollywood related news!

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