DANCERS NEWS

Cassandra Shore in Toronto

Early Bird Registration: $195!

Workshop Topics & Descriptions:

9/8 Karsilaama Greek/Turkish Nightclub style
Saturday, May 4
12:00-2:00pm

Until the spread of Egyptian style, many professional dancers performed with Greek, Turkish, or Armenian bands throughout North America. This dance was a popular, thrilling, lively finale to the classic club routine. Karsilaama is filled with flashing skirts, bouncy movements, and exciting cymbal patterns! We’ll explore the basic style and rhythm, and learn spicy steps to add to your finale! Please bring cymbals and a circle skirt.

Danse Orientale Technique Intensive
Saturday, May 4
3:00-5:00pm

In this non-stop class we’ll drill our technique, add layering, nuance, and make “sentences” (phrases and combinations) that you can use or expand in your own Orientale performances. Bring veils and good dance energy!

Moroccan Cheikhatt
Sunday, May 5
12:00-2:00pm

Cassandra will present Cheikhatt Styling, combinations using the distinctive earthy and playful movements of the “wise women” of Morocco. Cheikhatt dance includes vigorous pelvic movement, delicate hand movements, hair tossing, and footwork patterns. A costuming demonstration and discussion is included.

Taqsim/Improvisational Skills
Sunday, May 5
3:00-5:00pm

What constitutes a taqasim (melodic improvisation) and how does a dancer deal with it to make it part of a great dance show? We’ll work with different instruments and taqasims, both “on the beat” and without an underlying pulse. We’ll also explore, in movement, ideas of how to tailor your dance techniques to any music.

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Website: http://www.arabesquedance.ca/academy-25.php

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May 11, 12, 2013
Whole Earth Expo for Enlightened, Healthy and Harmonious Living

Carleton University Fieldhouse
http://www.wholeearthexpo.ca

Explore enlightened, healthy and conscious living and get inspired and energized by creative and powerful ideas for personal and social transformation!

Some of the presenters include:

Anna and Safiya – Belly Dance Performance and mini lesson
Eurika – Belly Dance Performance and mini lesson
Sharon Ziai – Zumba Fitness class for adults and Zumbatomic class for kids
Julie Tierney – Yoga to the Live Drum with Jody Marsolais
- Guided Sound Healing Meditation
Jody Marsolais and Julie Tierney – Children’s drum and dance circle
- Community drum and dance circle

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JUNE 22, 2013
URBAN BELLY DANCE FUSION WITH LISA ZAHIYA

The talented Lisa Zahiya of North Carolina, USA and who participated in Project Belly Dance Season 2, will teach some of her favourite moves and combinations of Tribal and Urban Belly Dance Fusion.

Location: Dance Studios (151 Chapel St., Ottawa, Ontario)
Time: 12:30-2:30pm

Early bird: $60 before May 1, 2013 (midnight)
After May 1, 2013 $80.

To register please contact Eurika at eurikadance@rogers.com

Check out some videos of Lisa Zahiya in action: : Fusion 1, Fusion 2, Fusion 3

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JUNE 22, 2013 
BHANGRA/BOLLYWOOD WORKSHOP WITH LISA ZAHIYA

The talented Lisa Zahiya will teach some of her favourite bhangra/bollywood dance moves and combinations (and perhaps a mini choreography).

Location: Dance Studios (151 Chapel Street, Ottawa, Ontario)
Time: 3:00-5:00pm

Early bird: $60 before May 1, 2013 (midnight)
After May 1, 2013 $80

To register please contact Eurika at eurikadance@rogers.com

Check out a video of Bollywood/bhangra fusion 

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July 19  2013
SUMMER SIZZLE RETURNS! 

Location: The RA Centre Ballroom, Riverside near Billings Bridge Plaza (lots and lots of convenient and free parking….and on a bus route hub)
Time: Doors open at 7 pm ….show starts at 8 pm.

Tickets: $20

This will be a CABARET/NIGHTCLUB STYLE SHOW to encourage the audience to dress up, enjoy more interaction with the performers and free dancing opportunities. There will also be a Zumba promo demo during intermission and your participation will be welcome.

FRUIT AND DESSERT GOODIES TO BE SERVED AT INTERMISSION (not finger food at the pre-show as we did last year!) The RA Centre is providing a cash bar throughout the show. Remember to eat first! There is a restaurant on site…and many fast food restaurants at Billings Bridge

Performer and programme updates will be added as we go….

Once again, we will be forwarding any profits to the Distress Centre, Dave Smith Drug Addiction Programme for Youth, Snowsuit Fund, and Bereaved Families.
Contact: Catharine (dragonslivehere.glebe@gmail.com) or 613-276-0969 for information !

Anyone wishing to buy tickets should contact me soon and check out my facebook page for updates. https://www.facebook.com/SummerSizzle10thAnniversary

IMPORTANT NEWS: WE WILL BE PRESENTING 3 DANCERS FROM OUT-OF-TOWN…THE EVER POPULAR AND INFORMATIVE LYNETTE HARPER (EXPERT ON ROMA STYLE DANCE) FROM BRITISH COLUMBIA….FOUZIA ACHI FROM MONTREAL (MOROCCAN AND RAKS SHARKI EXPERT) AND A VISITOR FROM NEW YORK WHO WAS VERY POPULAR IN THE ‘FOR THE LOVE OF DANCE SHOW’, BASIMAH!!!

SHHHHH – IT’S A WORK IN PROGRESS…BUT… THERE MIGHT BE A LIVE DRUMMING/DANCING SESSION TO HONOUR ROSEMARY! KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED!

October 20, 2013
New Ottawa Dancers Bazaar

Eurika & Farasha present the next Ottawa Dancers Bazaar, Sunday October 20, 2013. For details please check Eurika’s website.

http://eurikadance.ca/ottawa-dancers-bazaar/

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NOT QUITE BELLYDANCE

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May 10, 11, 12, 2013

Ottawa ComicCon

OPENING HOURS

Carnival of Cultures

Founded in 1992, Carnival of Cultures is a not-for profit organization responsible for Ottawa’s only international folkloric festival that brings to life music, song and dance from countries around the world in an exciting weekend of non-stop entertainment. Our goal is to promote individuals and organizations that seek to showcase their traditions and art forms through the folk arts.

This year, Carnival of Cultures will be presented outdoors on June 7, 8 and 9, 2013 at Marion Dewar Plaza (in front of Ottawa City Hall) at the corner of Laurier Avenue and Elgin Street. This year’s event will celebrate over 400 artists representing over 25 different countries from afar.

Check the website for more information!
http://www.carnivalofcultures.com.

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June 12, 2013
BOLLYWOOD INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM?FORMATION-BOLLYWOOD INTENSIVE (40hrs) by/par Amrita Choudhury

Montreal, Canada
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francais en desous
BOLLYWOOD INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM (40 hours) part I
by Amrita Choudhury

TECHNIQUE, STRUCTURE, STYLE, GRACE, JOY, RHYTHM, EXPRESSION & CHOREOGRAPHY.
A comprehensive Training series in AUTHENTIC & MODERN BOLLYWOOD dance technique, style, and choreography. Explore the wonders, grace, beauty, expression, vibrant rhythm and choreographies of REAL BOLLYWOOD dance through this specially designed intensive training series for all students, teachers and new comers. All are welcome!

Contents of Master Class/Specialized Training Level I:

- History of Bollywood Dance forms: from Authentic/Traditional to Modern Contemporary
- What really is Bollywood Dance?
- Highlights on good choreography sequences in Bollywood.
- Bollywood – Classical style: various styles/forms of Indian classical dances used to choreograph bollywood dance sequences
- Bollywood – Folkloric style: various styles/forms of Indian folk dances used to choreograph bollywood dance sequences
- Bollywood- Gypsy style :various styles/forms of Indian Gypsy dances used to choreograph bollywood dance sequences
- Bollywood Modern/Contemporary style
- Bollywood fusion style: properly using classical, folk, gypsy, modern/contemporary styles in choreography
- How to properly link mudras (hand gestures) and dance steps to bollywood songs and lyrics.
- Expression: a vital element in Bollywood dance.- the story telling aspect of Bollywood with Bollywood song lyrics and music
- Using the proper technique, style of dance, correct expression to choreograph certain bollywood sequences.
- Technique, structure, meaning in choreography of bollywood dance sequences.
- Choreography piece using all the above techniques and practices above.

Information/Registration: http://ananda-amrita.com/BollywoodMasterClasse_I.htm

FORMATION-BOLLYWOOD INTENSIVE (40hrs) 1er Partie
par Amrita Choudhury
TECHNIQUE, STRUCTURE, STYLE, GRÂCE, JOIE, RYTHME, EXPRESSION, & CHORÉGRAPHIE
Une série de formation accessible sur la technique de danse, le style, et la chorégraphie du AUTHENTIQUE & MODERNE BOLLYWOOD. Explorer les merveilles, la grâce, la beauté, l’expression, le rythme vibrant et les chorégraphies de la VRAI DANSE BOLLYWOOD à travers cette formation spécialisée intensive, destinée à tous les étudiants, professeurs et débutants. Bienvenue à tous!

Contenu de la classe Bollywood: formation spécialisée, niveau-I

* Histoire des formes de danse Bollywood: de la forme traditionnelle authentique à la forme moderne contemporaine.
* Qu’est-ce réellement que la danse Bollywood?
* Style classique Bollywood: différents styles et formes de danse classique indienne utilisés pour chorégraphier les séquences de danse Bollywood.
* Style folklorique Bollywood: différents styles et formes de danse folklorique indienne utilisés pour chorégraphier les séquences de danse Bollywood.
* Style gitan Bollowood: différents styles et formes de danse gitane indienne utilisés pour chorégraphier les séquences de danse Bollywood.
* Style de Bollywood moderne et contemporain.
* Style de Bollywood fusion: utilisant correctement les styles classique, folklorique, gitan, et moderne-contemporain dans la chorégraphie.
* Comment lier, correctement les mudras (gestes de la main) et les pas de danse, aux paroles des chansons Bollywood.
* Expression: un élément vital de la danse Bollywood-une histoire racontant les aspects de Bollywood avec les paroles et la musique de Bollywood.
* Utilisation de la technique appropriée, du style de danse, et de la bonne expression, pour chorégraphier certaines séquences de Bollywood.
* Une chorégraphie utilisant toutes les techniques et pratiques ci-dessus.

Information/Inscription: http://ananda-amrita.com/BollywoodMasterClasse_I_Fr.htm

 

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June 21,22,23, 2013
Summer Solstice Drumming with Marla Leigh Goldstein

Transform your Rhythm. Transform your Life.
All sessions at Maki House, 19 Leeming Drive, Crystal Beach, Nepean

Magical Drumming Celebration of the Summer Solstice
Friday, June 21, 2013, 7 to 9 pm
Bring your drum (any kind), your dancing soul, and finger food to share.
We will celebrate the longest day of the year — Summer Solstice.
Marla will lead us in a joyous drumming and dance experience, including a DruMeditation.
The celebration will close with a dynamic group-trance drumming ritual.
Fee: $10

Introduction to the Frame Drum, Improvising and Middle Eastern Rhythm
Saturday, June 22, 10 am to 5:30 pm
The Frame Drum is one of the oldest instruments and was traditionally played by women in cultures worldwide. It was an instrument traditionally used for healing ceremonies, rituals and deep relaxation, as well as in traditional folk music. Connecting to this incredible ancient lineage, we will learn how to play the frame drum with traditional rhythms from the Middle East, as well as an introduction to improvisation, drumming in solid time, yoga for drummers, and the healing drum — meditation rituals, drumming as a tool for sound healing, and much more.
The workshop is open to Beginners and Intermediate players. Frame drums provided; instruction workbook included; bring a bag lunch.
Fee: $98 ($75 before May 15th)

Frame Drumming, Improvising, World Rhythms, Level 2
Sunday, June 23, noon to 4 pm
This workshop will be tailored to the skill-levels and interests of the participants.
Topics such as extended playing techniques, lap/tar/ free-hand style frame drumming, traditional rhythms, notation, and improvisation, can be covered at the request of the group.

Fee: $70 ($59 before May 15th)
Package price for all three events (before May 15th) only $128

Private lessons and Sound Healing Sessions with Marla will be available on June 23rd and 24th.

* Maki House is an accessible venue of the Crystal Beach Community Association.

Details and registration at marlainottawa.ft9z@ncf.ca or 613-853-0938
More information about Marla Leigh at http://www.marlaleigh.com
Cheques can be made out to Judith Wouk and mailed to:
Marla in Ottawa
Box 150
99 Fifth Avenue, unit 5
Ottawa K1S 5P5