International Bellydance Co...

Second International Bellydance Conference of Canada (IBCC) April 23-27, 2008

With this year's Featured Instructors:
Tito (Egypt)
Aida Nour (Egypt)
Bozenka (Florida)
Amy Sigil of Unmata (California)
Aisha Ali (California)
Mayyadah & Amir (Germany)
Lesya Starr (Spain/Ontario)
Yasmina Ramzy (Ontario)
Nath Keo (British Columbia)
Ferda Bayazit (Turkey/British Columbia)

— Same locations. Hungarian Centre and Ryerson Theatre.
— Same warm, intimate, inspiring vibe with limited numbers of awesome participants!!
— Same format with improvements like longer lectures and panel discussions and better food.
— Another varied and exciting line up of performers, instructors and lecturers.

Register Now!!

Regular rate: $699 CDN
Early Bird Rate: $599 CDN

Your Conference Package Includes:
— Lectures, Panel Discussions
— Music and Drum classes
— 16 Dance Workshops
— Eight spectacular performances
— 50 international artists
— Shopping bazaar
— Lunches, breakfast snacks, unlimited water
and more...

Just give us a call to register.
1- 416- 920-5593

We accept: Visa or MasterCard (over the phone), Cheque, Debit & Cash in person.
Please add 6% GST.
* Conference Packages are non-refundable, but are transferable.


Call to Artists:

If you would like to dance on the Main Stage or Open Stage and/or be a Speaker at the IBCC 2008 click on the link at the top of the page, or e-mail us and we will send you the Call to Artists brochure.

A small group of international stars have been pre-approved for Main Stage, but the bulk of performance spaces will be decided by a jury of well-known dance artists and teachers. The Open Stage is for everyone on a first-come, first-served basis.

Artists who performed on the Gala or Main Stages in 2007 are invited to perform in a special Opening Night performance!

Hazar Fazar Workshop

Modern Egyptian Choreography

Instructor:  Ioana Timariu
Date:  Sunday Jaunary 13th & 20th
Time:  4:30 - 6:30 pm

Advance:  $30 single workshop OR $50 for both
At Door:    $35 single workshop OR $60 for both
Please register ahead of the workshop to ensure you have a spot!!
Call (416) 703-1997 or email roulasaid7@gmail.com

Ioana is a very talented emerging choreographer.  In this workshop, she will teach some combinations from her gorgeous choreography to the Egyptian composition, "Hazar Fazar".  Check the full choreography out on YouTube.  This workshop is suitable for High beginners and up.

The ARAB DANCE SEMINAR

Karim Nagi, Revive Wellness, and Yale P.I.E.R. present the third annual East Coast Session of

The ARAB DANCE SEMINAR
Friday-Sunday November 2nd-4th, 2007
Revive Wellness Center, New Haven CT

Complete info at:
http://www.arabdanceseminar.com/

Instructors include:
Nourhan Sharif, Amel Tafsout, Karim Nagi & Kay Hardy Campbell, with guest instructor Mohamed Shahin (Egyptian Dervish), plus a performance on Saturday Eve. Nov 3rd with The Sharq Trio.

Special Focal Topic for this Session:
"From Entertainment to Ecstasy" - Performance vs. Sacred Dance in the Arab World

Classes and Workshops include:
-Egyptian Raqs Sharqi and Saidi
-Egyptian Sufi Dervish Dance
-Khaligi "Gulf" Dances
-Bedouin Ritual Dance
-Dabka Stage Performance
-Amazigh-Berber Ritual Dance
-North African Dance
-Zirk and Zaar Healing Ritual
-Islam and Sufism
-Culture and Dance History
-Arabic Language Lesson
-Arabic Music Workshop
-Rhythm For Dancers Workshop

COMPLETE SEMINAR INFO at:http://www.arabdanceseminar.com/
-Registration Form:http://www.arabdanceseminar .com/ads_registration.doc
-Schedule: http://www.arabdanceseminar.com/ads_schedule.pdf
-Hotel Option : LaQuinta 400 Sargent Ave. (203)562.1111, limited rooms, discount available till Oct.2nd.

Kitchener Workshop

KITCHENER WORKSHOPS &
ANNUAL BEWITCHING BELLY BUTTON BALL

Kitchener Workshops:
Sunday, October 28th, 2007
10:30 - 3:00 pm

10:30am-12:30am - Asaya (cane) Choreography (2 hours)
Roula will teach a folky and fun choreography to Hakim's "Ya Shok". The plan is to fly through the entire choreography in 2 hours! Bring your cane if you have one. If not, there will be some available. The choreography works without cane as well - for those who may want to get their cane chops up to speed later. High beginners to advanced students welcome.

1:30pm - 3pm - Om Laila Technique - a short and sweet introduction (1.5 hours)
Roula has been developing a system for teaching bellydance and related Arabic musical elements that is organized around the chakra system. The chakras are energy centres in the body that correspond to concentrations of nerve bundles in the central nervous system. They are quite literally extensions of the mind located in the body. In this workshop, Roula will teach the following

Om Laila components:
Resonance exercises for mapping the geometric shapes of bellydance through the chakras (such as undluations/waves, figure eights and circles). These exercises add depth, fluidity and intelligence to your technique. They are both challenging and meditative - and very yummy.

Zylls - Om Laila style: Built on a solid foundation in Jamila Salimpour's method, Roula elaborates on the basic patterns and gives technique that will add dynamics and musicality to your zyll playing.

Om Laila Vocalizations: Roula will teach a phrase that is emblematic of a maqam/mode (like a scale) from Arabic music. The phrase is sung into the chakras using the vowels and moving consonants from Arabic singing. You do NOT have to be a singer. This work is simple and deep. It will help you wake up your ears to the intricacies of Arabic music and open up your body in ways that only making sound can do. We will cover at least two modes (time permitting).

Bewitching Belly Button Ball:
Date: Sunday, October 28, 2007
Location: Walper Terrace Hotel Crystal Ballroom
1 King Street West (at Queen)
Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 1A1
More Info: 519-716-1844

All levels welcome.
To register, please contact Dharlenea at dharlene@haftvadi.com

Bellydance Superstars Workshop

Jillina & Petite Jamilla Workshop

Jillina , main choreographer for the Bellydance Superstars, is coming to do a beautiful "Oriental" choreography set to a rich orchestral music. She will be using Egyptian technique with various combinations as well as giving you ideas for improvisation. In this workshop you will learn how to articulate your hips as well as enhance your fluid and lyrical movements. DATE: November 19th from 7 - 10 p.m. in Toronto - Ukranian Cultural Hall located at 83 Christie Street cost $75 (plus gst)

Petite Jamilla will be teaching the Modern drum choreography. A fun all levels fusion drum solo choreography that incorporates modern movements. In the choreography you will learn how to isolate circles on the lateral plane of the body.
DATE: November 20th from 7 - 10 p.m.at Zahra's School located at 570 Westney Road in Ajax cost $75 (plus gst)

or $130 for both (plus gst)

Please take note that the workshop scheduled for November 26th is NO LONGER scheduled.

Don't miss out, register early for both of these incredible workshops!

Zahra's School of Bellydance
www.zahras.ca or call us at 905-426-5265