Om Laila Troupe at Lula Lounge

Elaana, Sandy and Elana of the Om Laila Troupe will be performing at...

Ibtissam's "Middle-Eastern Bellydance and Hafla Party"
Thursday November 13, 2008, 8pm
Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St. West
$10 in advance, $12 at door
To purchase advance tickets call 416-805-2857.
Dinner reservations guarantee seating - reserve at 416.588.0307 or http://www.lula.ca
Presented by Cosmopolitan Event Productions

Ibtissam is one of Toronto's leading performers of Middle-Eastern Bellydance. With her exquisite technique, grace, charm, and playfulness, her dancing has delighted audiences worldwide. She'll be joined for this spectacular evening by a number of guest performers, culminating with the premiere of the dangerous "snake dance" featuring Ibtissam and a live Python! Performances followed by a Hafla dance party with live music by Toronto's top middle-eastern musicians.

Maryem Tollar: "Cairo to To...

Maryem Tollar: "Cairo to Toronto" CD Release Party
Sunday Nov 16, 8:00 pm
Enwave Theatre (231 Queens Quay West, Harbourfront Centre)
Tickets: $12 or $10 students/seniors
Order online or call 416-973-4000

Cairo to Toronto is a metaphorial and lyrical journey that traces one woman's passage from displacement to integration in her adopted land.  Maryem Tollar (vocals, qanun) weaves a narrative which follows this woman's experiences of alienation, fear and longing and sees her locate her dreams and desires.  Her journey culminates in finding like-minded others who each contribute to create a dream of a possible future where differences mingle and produce rich collaborations.

*Features dance performances by Roula Said and the Om Laila Troupe!

Om Laila Troupe in NOW Maga...

The Om Laila Troupe rocked Kensington Market with their zombie bellydance routine on Sunday, October 26. This Halloween edition of Pedestrian Sunday was featured in NOW Magazine.

Rabble.ca Fundraiser @ The ...

October 23, 2008 - The Steamwhistle Brewery - 255 Bremner Blvd. 8 p.m.

A rare performance by Mraya (Maryem Tollar, Roula Said, Jayne Brown & Sophia Grigoriadis) on Media Democracy Day. We will be doing a half hour set as part of a fundraiser for rabble.ca. There will also be performances by LAL and KoboTown; as well as a panel discussion by Maude Barlow, Linda McQuaig, Duncan Cameron and Jessica Yee. PWYC - $10 to $25 - ticket price includes refreshments, stimulating ideas, and other surprises - as well as supporting independent media.

Roula Said & The Roulettes:...

Join Roula Said & The Roulettes:RM2 (featuring Mayada & Meaghan Shields) as they provide a refreshing take on bellydance at the 2008 Luminato Festival of Arts & Creativity. RM2 will deliver two performance and workshop presentations as part of Luminat'eau: Carnival H2O, giving focus to the delicious fluidity of bellydance. This weekend-long water carnival transforms the heart of Toronto’s waterfront into a joyous riot of creativity and celebration to enrapture all of your senses. So come one, come all and get down with your watery selves & RM2 at Luminat'eau: Carnival H2O.

Roula Said & The Roulettes:RM2 @ Luminat'eau: Carnival H2O
Saturday, June 14
1PM at the Parking Lot Tent
5PM on the Toronto Star Stage
FREE!

Check out the Luminato website for more information on this festival or art and culture in Toronto.