Come to the one of the main source in oriental dance ( belly dance)
Come to Amani Oriental Festival 2011 !
From 25 to 29 October 2011

Workshops – Competition – Tourism – Prizes – Leisure and Fun

the Academic Belly dance workshop Festival is back in its third edition !!! And always with the best Master Teachers !!

If you buy a Hotel Package :
- you can have the Whole Workshop Package for 420 US$ ( over than 23 classes )
- if you do not want to buy a Whole Workshop package , than you will have around 10% discount on the Classes you select .
- Registration fees FOR FREE
- To participate at the dance competition : For FREE
- Get your ticket to attend the dance competition nigh: For FREE
- Tour + Lunch + Snack : For FREE
- Get your Ticket for Opening Night : For FREE
- Transportation from airport to hotel and vice versa: For Free
- A souvenir: For Free
- Get your certificate at the end of the festival: For FREE

If you do NOT buy a Hotel Package -
- the Whole Workshop Package is for 500 US$ ( over than 23 classes )
- If you do Not buy a Hotel Package and you do NOT want to buy a Whole Workshop package than you will pay the fees for the Class you select as posted on the program table ( will be online soon on program page)
- Registration fees : 25 US$
- To participate at the dance competition : 50 US$
- Get your ticket to attend the Dance Competition nigh: 35 US$ ( Drinks and snacks)
- Get your Ticket for the Opening Night : 35 US$ ( Drinks and snacks)
- Tour + Lunch + Snack : 75 US$ .
- Get your certificate at the end of the festival : For FREE

Tuesday, October 25 at 12:00pm – October 29 at 11:30pm

amaniorientalfestival.com

Workshop registration and show info coming soon!

Festival Schedule: (tentative)

Down East Dance – New Bern, NC

9:00am: Doors Open, Registration & Shopping
10:00am – 12:00pm: “American Tribal Style Moves & Combinations” w/ Nandana
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch & Shopping
1:00pm – 3:00pm: “Shimmy Variations and Hagallah: Egyptian “bling” for Cabaret and Tribal” w/ Aela Badiana
3:15pm – 5:15pm: “Drumming for Dancers” w/ Jeremiah Soto

Jones Co. Civic Center – Trenton, NC

8:30pm -10:30pm – Gala Stage Show including workshop instructors and local & regional artists!

Show Tickets:
$15.00: Pre-sale
$20.00: @ the door

Workshop Descriptions:

Nandana – American Tribal Style moves and combinations for the adventurous dancer!

American Tribal Style (ATS) is known for its captivating and awe-inspiring group improvisation. Using body language to help “talk” to their partners & create seamless transitions, ATS dancers use a variety of moves and combinations to create a powerful, entertaining, and fun dance form. This workshop will focus on breaking down some of these moves and combinations, as well as the cues that go along with them. We will then explore some options for using them with a partner, in addition to a group. All of these moves can be used for solo dance, group improvisation, or choreographies. This workshop is good for any level and style of dancer.

Aela Badiana – “Shimmy Variations and Hagallah: Egyptian “bling” for Cabaret and Tribal”

In this workshop you’ll learn the proper Egyptian Hagallah and Shimmy Variations.After a short warm up we will break down the technique of the Hagallah, drill shimmy variations to create new combinations of this traditional move. These combos can be used in all of your performances. We will then pack them into fun combinations that are guaranteed to spice up your performances, whether improvised or choreographed.

Jeremiah Soto – “Drumming For Dancers” (great for Dancers & Drummers!)

-Learn the three fundamental hits of Arabic drumming, Dum, Tek, Left Handed Tek (or Ka),
-Strengthening drills, and call and answer exercises (split into groups)
-Learn and recognize basic rhythms such as Beledi, Maqsum, Saidi, Ayyub and Cheftitelli.

Workshop Prices
$45.00 early bird special (until July 1st)
$50.00 after

$80.00 for two (early bird)
$90.00 for two (after)

$120.00 for 3 (early bird) + free t-shirt
$130.00 for 3 (after) + free t-shirt

Vendors Include:
The Bellydance Shop of Charlotte
Magical Fashions
Eventide Music Productions
Dancing Genie Veils
Arabian Nights Cafe of Wilmington

Official Photography by: Dave Lee
Videography by: L2 Media Productions

DANCE FESTIVAL AND FAMILY ACTIVITY IN IRELAND

SHAKE IT!
LOOKING FOR A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT?
COME TO THE BEST CULTURAL MUSIC, DANCE FESTIVAL AND FAMILY ACTIVITY IN IRELAND
MAY 28-29TH, 2011 AT CHARLEVILLE CASTLE, TULLAMORE – THE HEART OF IRELAND

Shake over the past years has grown from a day of Energy, Movement and Dance to a unique week-end of multicultural and international relaxation and holistic living – come for the weekend – stay locally or camp around the castle – but also, if you prefer, just pop-in for your preferred course – this is a special time-out for everyone – every age – every taste – every family – a community switching-on!

Workshops.

With children’s workshops in Circus Skills, Jazz and African Drumming, a bouncy castle and facepainting, specialist workshops for mums and dads and market stalls to browse, as well as live music and dance demonstrations there will be something for the entire family at Shakefest! This is a community run holistic fair day for families, international dance enthusiasts and anybody who is active!

Admission Fees
Entrance fee: €0 for 5 and under; €5 for 6-12; €7 for 13-17
General Adult Admission – €10 (festival grounds only, daytime hours)
Family pass is €20 for 2 adults, up to 3 children (up to age 12) – (festival grounds only, daytime hours)
€30 Children’s package price (all 3 workshops and entrance fee)

Ballet Afsaneh’s Anniversary

Come Celebrate Ballet Afsaneh’s 25 Year Anniversary!
Fun for the whole family!
6:30pm The Silk Road Bazaar and exhibit begins in the beautiful lobby at the Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater.
8:00 – 10:00pm CONCERT
Tickets: $18 General Admission, $12 Kids & Seniors, $25 Sponsor (includes preferred seating)

Festival of the Silk Road

For the Festival of the Silk Road, Afsaneh Art & Culture Society unites a group of phenomenal Bay Area dance and musical guests to present a vibrant exploration of the rich cultural traditions of the Silk Road, as well as a not-to-miss pre-performance bazaar including traditional clothing, exhibits, art, and refreshments. This year’s festival will also showcase some dynamic innovations, a cross-pollination of culture and ideas, sizzling with poetic lyricism and dazzling moves.

Guest dancers

In a joyful convergence of these ancient and influential cultures, the Festival of the Silk Road brings together an inspired roster of dance and musical artists including Ballet Afsaneh, Yore Turkish Folkdance Ensemble, the award-winning Chinese Performing Arts of America, Khukh Tenger – Mongolian Dance Group, Shahrzad Dance Company, and Niosha Dance Academy. Esteemed musical guests include: the Zaryab Persian Music Ensemble, Ebrahimi Brothers, Turkish Classical Music group, Chinese Performing Arts Music Ensemble …. many more!

Afsaneh Art & Culture Society (AACS) & Ballet Afsaneh proudly present Festival of the Silk Road 2011, a full of evening of dance, music and poetry from the Silk Road including Iran, Turkey, China, India, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan & Tajikistan on Saturday, May 7th, 2011. Ballet Afsaneh is the professional performance ensemble of the Afsaneh Art & Culture Society ;Now celebrating its 25 year anniversary in the Bay Area! This critically acclaimed group presents performances and activities in the Bay Area and beyond, featuring dance, poetry, and music of the Silk Road —the historic trade route stretching 7,000 miles across Eurasia from the China Sea in the east to the Mediterranean in the west. Gorgeously crafted, authentic and rarely-seen traditional dances from Central Asia and Iran as well as cutting-edge, contemporary work based on traditional themes. Gorgeously crafted, authentic rarely-seen traditional dances from Central Asia and Iran, cutting-edge contemporary work, the Ballet Afsaneh repertoire displays a wide range, from the lush and glittering lyricism of fairytale to incisive, thought provoking new art work.

Festival’s Producers

Festival of the Silk Road – 2011 is produced by Afsaneh Art & Culture Society in association with: Yore Turkish Folkdance, Chinese Performing Artists of America, Shahrzad Dance Company, Niosha Dance Academy, the Arts Council Silicon Valley, and the Office of Cultural Affairs of the City of San Jose.

MAY 7, 2011

Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater

1700 Alum Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA

Belly Dance Festival of the Silk Road - 2011

From Cairo with Love II

“The Wild Edition” with Cairo’s Megastar ASMAHAN

Dresscode: Let’s Go WILD!

Special Guest: The Black Lion from Senegal

Gala Evening with: Asmahan, The Black Lion, Oriental Princesses, Amira Ates, Ishtar, Loraine, Marit Saladini, OP Academy Brew: Debbie, Julia, Gigi, Maria Benmira, Coco

Workshops:
Date: 26 March 2011
Workshop Asmahan: 12.00-15.00
Workshop The Black Lion: 9.30-11.30

Gala Evening:
Date: 26 March 2011
Diner buffet: 18.00-20.00
Show: 21.00-23.00
Afterparty with Nomads/Supperclub residing DJ JIMMY JAZZ!!

info@orientalprincesses.com