Soiree Saturday June 13

Om Laila's Sizzling Soiree and Dance Party

Peotry, Song, Humour and, above all, Dance co-mingle in this evening of authentic and unexpected delights. 
  
There is a truly magical energy in the Om Laila community. 

Come catch a little fairy dust.

Featuring performances by Roula, the fabulous Om Laila Troupe, gorgeous new class choreographies, and a taste of the Om Laila system.

Soloists: Elana, Bronwyn, Victoria, Sandy, Jenya, Caliana, Nicole, Jaene and Anuka.


There is a full cash bar.  If you want to grab a bite beforehand, there's great food nearby (Empire Falafel on Bloor west of Dovercourt...among others).

The night will wrap up with a FunkaBelly-style dance party with global grooves that will free your ass for sure - maybe even your mom's !!  Roula will lead an inspirational mini-class to get it all going.

June 13, 2009
Dovercourt House, 1st Floor
Doors 8:00 pm, Show 8:30
$20 in advance, $25 at the door (Om Laila appreciates your generous support)
Sliding Scale(pay what you can if you are truly broke, $10 suggested donation)

tickets available on line (pick up at the door) - click here
or from Om Laila students and/or Roula in person

 

Bellywood FunkaBelly May 28

Nomadica will rock the house playing live Gypsy Funk played hard to make you move. Guest vocalist, Maryem Tollar joins us singing her hit song
"Mayya Mayya" from the Bollywood film "Guru"

 dancer line-up:
Bollywood Goddess, Iman Grewal (of Kama Entertainment)
Bellydance fusion artist, Laura Selenzi (of Arabsque Dance Company)

more tba

Make sure to come out for our last blowout performance before we take a break for the summer.

Be there!!

Doors 8:30
Show 9:00

$10
Location: Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue

"Gypsy" FunkaBelly

Thursday, March 26
Supermarket, 268 Augusta Avenue
$10

Schedule:
9:00 Fabulous bellydance mini-cabaret
9:30 Dance your ass off to live music by our brand new band, followed by DJ medicineman's global beats.

Mini-Cabaret Performers:

• Maryfer of Arabesque Dance Company
• Shema of Arabesque Dance Company and Orchestra
• Maha of Hannan's Bellydance
• Ioana

*After the show, treat yourself to a beautiful henna design by Shema.  Prices start from $10.*
 

We are thrilled announce the debut of an exciting new band:
The So-New-It-Isn't-Yet-Named Band

Dedicated to playing the powerful, celebratory music of the Roma, Turks, Arabs and fellow travelers, this over-the-top party machine will grace Supermarket's stage as featured performers at Funkabelly.

Meet the personnel - united colours of Rom, Cuban, Jewish, Palestinian, Turkish and Serbian:

David Buchbinder - trumpet, alto horn
Roula Said - vocals, zylls
Drew Jurecka - violin, alto sax
Atalay Altinok - percussion
Nemanja Pjanic - accordion
Caner Ustundag - bass

Be sure to check the FunkaBelly website and Facebook Group for picture and video updates!

FemCab

Bridge to Palestine

An evening of music, dance, poetry and song.  Roula will be performing as part of the fabulous Mraya musical group.  The stellar lineup also includes the Al Lala Dance Group, the MOSAIC Arabic Folklore Ensemble, spoken word by Samah Sabawi and more.  This event is a fundraiser for Project Hope, a group that provides Palestinian children and youth with opportunities for peace and education. 

Date: Sunday February 22, 2009
 
Time: Doors open at 6pm
Location: Lula Lounge (1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto)

Tickets: $35 (includes finger food)
Contact Mona @ mona@projecthope.ps
or (416) 879-8939 Lemma @ lemloumah@yahoo.ca or (416) 570-3674