Mission and Purpose.

Ava Fleming & Lisa Zahiya seek to cultivate a safe, fun & intensive dance experience at the Bellydance Retreats. Through experiential learning, dance classes & creative exchange, we seek to strengthen connections between dancers people, develop professional and dance skill and create a creative and welcoming experience.

In 2011, we will focus on performance, dealing with all aspects from preparation, costuming, nerves, emoting and more!

Cost: The early bird pricing of $450/$475 (payments) will expire on February 1st 2011. This pricing is ALL-INCLUSIVE and includes classes, professional development, three meals a day and housing. The only money you need are for incidentals and snacks. The payment options are:dance and the art of improvisation

Early Bird Full Payment $450
Early Bird Deposit : $100, $200 due 2/1/2011 and $175 due 4/1/2011

Location: The Prama Institute, located 20 miles north of Asheville, NC. The center will be all ours for the weekend. The center is located on top of a mountain – it has amazing views (and this time of year will be fantastic!), a beautiful domed education room with radiant heating, an outdoor fire pit and stage and more!

There are large comfortable rooms with bunk beds – the center sleeps 28 so there will be plenty of room for all of us.

All meals are provided and will all be vegetarian.

Schedule:
**this is tentative – the schedule will be set with your input in mind, I’ll send out a questionaire once people have confirmed**

Classes will include 12 hours of professional development and dance class with Ava and three hours of marketing and dance classes with Lisa.

Friday:
arrive any time Friday morning
1-2 Introductions
2-5 Class
6 Dinner
Field trip to Hot Springs NC for soaking in natural mineral hot springs

Saturday:
9 breakfast
10-1 class
1 lunch
3-6 class
*special night activity*

Sunday:
9 breakfast
**field trip to Marshall NC for coffee shop and professional development talk**
1 lunch
3-6 class
*special night activity*

Monday:
9 breakfast
10-1 class

Travel:
The closest airport is Asheville (AVL) and we are 45 minutes from Greenville (GSP) and 2 hours from Charlotte (CLT). If you fly into Asheville I can arrange travel from the airport to the center and back. If you will be staying in Asheville Thursday night or Sunday night, please email us for hotel or hostel reccomendations.

Interested in a private lesson?
Privates with Ava, Lisa or both instructors together will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. Please email Kim to schedule. Privates with Ava are $75, privates with Lisa are $60, privates with both are $100.

May 27, 2011

Virginia.

“A modern dancer with deep roots in Egyptian technique. Virginia is the pure essence of Oriental Dance” An award winning performer, a motivational and articulate instructor, Virginia has enchanted audiences and students around the globe with her dynamic and soulful interpretation of Oriental Dance. She has been performing and teaching at the most prominent Bellydance festivals, seminars, and productions in the world where she has been presented across 6 continents and almost 30 countries! These include MTV, People Magazine, Good Morning America, Times Square Theatre Off Broadway in NY, The Nile Group Festival in Egypt, Institut Du Monde Arabe in Paris, Ocean Drive Magazine, The New Times, The Miami Herald, Despierta America, El Gordo y La Flaca, and many more.

Authentic in her style, she has performed for celebrities and notable government officials including the Saudi Arabian Royal Family and Ambassadors and Ministers of Culture from many Middle Eastern Countries. Virginia is widely admired as the premiere protégé of Mr. Yousry Sharif.

Virginia is the director and choreographer for the award winning Virginia Wa Nour Al Ayun a professional bellydance performing company which has toured to Paris, NY, Dallas & Argentina and has been featured on MTV, VH1, Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance, and Sabado Gigante. This entire company is available for theatrical productions and performances worldwide. One of the most saught after instructors & performers in Bellydance, Virginia has created a series of instructional DVD’s and CD’s so you can study with her in the comfort of your own home! Highly acclaimed by teachers & students alike they are available in both English & Spanish

In 2000 Virginia founded Rakstar Productions and C.O.M.E. Dance, Coalition of Middle Eastern Dance & Arts, an educational organization dedicated to excellence in performance and instruction of Middle Eastern Dance & Arts. (Bellydance) It’s goal is to create a great appreciation and understanding of this extraordinary art form and culture with quality performances and productions, and through intensive dance study programs.

(305) 558-5743

Email: comednce@bellsouth.net

CLASSES IN MIAMI with Virginia
Including group, private, choreographies and annual Teacher Certification Programs

Attend motivational bellydance classes in a positive and nurturing environment which concentrates on individual attention and encourages personal growth.  Given by internationally acclaimed instructor Virginia in North Dade or S. Miami, or in workshops worldwide. Experience Virginia’s unique and complete dance curriculum, which incorporates intricate breakdown of technique, dynamic interpretation of the music, and a mastery of soulful expression. From the basics to combinations and choreographies, these courses integrate all of the elements including veils, wings, zills (finger cymbals), cane, shamadan, swords, and folklore. With over 16 years of teaching experience Virginia provides her students with the most comprehensive dance curriculum available today!

International Belly Dance Performer

Dance for the king of United Arab Emirates 07, Dance for the King of Morroco 09, Dance for Gloria Estefan 07, Dance for Singer Puff Daddy 06,Won Two Belly Dance Competitions on Miami TV, Dance in Spain for Saudi Arabian Embassy 08,Trained in Egypt Cairo by famous Belly Dancer Nawga Sultan, Dance with the Coreografher of Shakira; Amoura have perform in diferent countries like Dominican Republic, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Colombia, Venezuela, etc .

FILM/TV

Winner Belly Dance Competition, Channel 41Miami-USA, 07

Channel 22 Univision, Dance once a month for a year, Miami-USA, 09

ABC Family Dance Fever Independent,Miami-USA, 08

Mundos The Roof Show Cristina Novo,Miami-USA, 09

Radio-92.7AM Dance -Interview Ary Lezcano,Miami-USA, 09

COMMERCIALS

Dancing with Morrone with Willie Chirinos Singer USA 07, Connection Film Chocolate Milk Venezuela 02

TRAINING

Introduction to Dance in front of Camera – Kim St. Leon 01, Dance & Action- Michael Gioia, Ballet Classic Training: Venezuela 84-97, Egypt- Cairo: Belly Dance Training 97-01, Belly Dance Training with the Choreographer of singer Shakira, Miami USA 01. Basic Flamenco Training, USA 02, Basic Samba, USA 02.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Merengue, Salsa, Ballet Classic, Flamenco,Tango, Samba, 10 years of Party Enterteining, USA, (Belly Dance Shows with one or two Swords over the head and hip, Balance Sword with fire, Veil, Double Veil,7 Veils, Zills, Cane, Candelabrum, Egytptian Wings ).

Languages: English/Spanish

Phone: (61)0434432824

Location : Perth, Australia , WA, Australia

amourabellydance@yahoo.com

Kaya and Sadie 2011 “Summer Workshop Series”

Hello Friends and Dancers! We are so excited to announce our 2011 Summer Workshop Series, our biggest event of the year, 10-hours of butt-kicking training and an exciting Hafla Dance Party! We hope to see you there! Friday, MAY 13th through Sunday, MAY 15th, 2011 Join Kaya and Sadie in beautiful Denver, Colorado for their “6th Annual Summer Workshop Series”. Experience three action-packed days of intense training for dancers under Sadie & Kaya’s exclusive “Tandem Training Method” format. The weekend will include the newest of Kaya and Sadie’s challenging technique and choreography, master classes for intermediate/advanced level dancers, a Samba class and a Hafla dance show. Participants who register for the full weekend package will be eligible to receive a 4-minute dance slot in the Friday Night Hafla Dance Party. (Dance slots are limited to 15 and given on a first come, first serve basis)

Friday Night Hafla Dance Party, May 13th, 2011 A spectacular Hafla dance show featuring Kaya and Sadie, as well as performances by other local talent and weekend workshop participants! LOCATION: The Highland House Event Center 3617 Osage St., Denver, Colorado 80211 Time: 8:30pm-10:30pm, Doors open @ 8:00pm Tickets: $8.00 advanced $10.00 @ the door Light refreshments will be available for donation.  NO ALCOHOL will be available at the venue so get your drink on before or after the show. Plenty of lot and street parking. Tickets available through Sadie & Kaya, not The Highland House. (participants taking the full weekend package will be admitted into The Hafla free of charge as a performer or patron.  Extra tickets for friends or family must be purchased separately)

Saturday, May 14th, 2011– “Samba No Pe” Workshop 11:00am-12:30pm REGISTRATION STARTS@ 10:30am. Kick the weekend workshops off with our most exciting and fun workshop. Energetic, pulsating rhythms and movements, the Samba No Pe is the soloist dance made infamous at Rio’s Carnaval. Get an excellent cardio and fat burning workout, more than the average kickboxing class, while learning the technique of this exciting dance form. Belly Dancers, add some extra spice to your dance vocabulary. If you like Zumba, you will LOVE SAMBA!! Bring heels if you would like to try Samba in your heels LUNCH FROM 12:30-1:30p (on your own)

Saturday, May 14th, 2011–”The Art of Taksim” 1:30pm-3:30pm Learn the secrets to mastering the art of The Taksim~ the emotional and poetic improvised solo in Middle Eastern Music ~ Melodic instrumentals often accompanied by the Cifti Telli rhythm with its hypnotic cadence of quick and slow beats. Dancing to a Cifti Teli Taksim uses slow, flowing movements that reflect an emotional connection to and understanding of the melody, as well as sharp accents that display the power of the drum. Explore this exciting part of the dance set, as Sadie & Kaya guide you through technique, drills, combinations and tips for working with this beautiful music.

Saturday, May 14th, 2011–”Modern Belly Dance Fusion Kaya & Sadie-Style” 3:45pm-6:15pm Kaya & Sadie will teach their latest Modern Fusion choreography. Signature technique and layering with exciting foot patterns, transitions and jazz combos. The class will be taught at the intermediate/advanced level.

Sunday, May 15th, 2011–”Drum Solo Boot Camp” MASTER CLASS 10:30am-12:30pm REGISTRATION STARTS @10:00am Gear up to take on some of Sadie & Kaya’s most challenging Drum Solo technique, and drills. This workshop is open to all levels however it will be fast paced and some prior bellydance training is recommended. LUNCH from 12:30pm-1:00pm (on your own) Sunday, May 15th, 2011–”Drum Solo Choreography” MASTER CLASS 1:00pm-3:00pm Sadie & Kaya are known world wide as two of the best choreographers and performers of the drum solo. Now its time to put everything you have learned over the weekend into action with Sadie & Kaya’s latest Drum Solo Choreography!! This workshop is open to all levels however it will be fast paced and some prior bellydance training is recommended. WORKSHOP RATES SATURDAY SAMBA WORKSHOP ONLY: $25.00 Advanced registration (payments received by May 1st, 2011) or $35.00 at the door SATURDAY FULL DAY RATE: $125.00 Advanced registration (payments received by May 1st, 2011) or $140.00 at the door SUNDAY FULL DAY RATE: $90.00 Advanced registration (payments received by May 1st, 2011) or $100.00 at the door FULL WEEKEND PACKAGE: (includes all workshops and admission to the Friday Night Hafla Dance Party as either a performer or patron.  Extra tickets must be purchased separately) $210 Advanced registration by cash or check (payments received by May 1st, 2011) or $235 at the door $223.00 Payments made with credit card via paypal (payments must be received by May 1st, 2011). All dancers registering for the full weekend package will be eligible to receive a 4-minute dance slot in the Friday Night Hafla. (dance slots are limited to 15 and will be given to the first 15 participants to register for the full weekend package) FRIDAY NIGHT HAFLA DANCE PARTY TICKETS: $8.00 Advanced purchase $10.00 at the door REGISTRATION DETAILS NO REFUNDS, early registration by May 1st, 2011 reserves space for you in the event. You may register by sending advanced payment with your completed registration form to: Sadie & Kaya PO BOX 2506 Englewood, CO 80150-2506 ***You can also make a credit card payment via PayPal, extra surcharges will apply. Details above. For additional information please email sadie.bellydancer@gmail.com or call Mariel at + 1 (720) 341-4817 WORKSHOP/HAFLA LOCATION DETAILS & Travel Information LOCATION ALL WORKSHOPS and HAFLA SHOW will be held at “The Highland House Event Center Denver” 3617 Osage Street, Denver, Colorado 80211

SILK ROAD PROJECTS – VENICE ORIENTAL DANCE CONVENTION 2011

SilkRoadProjects© has the intent to connect dancers, musicians, composers, artists and audiences around the world, organizing cultural events, festivals, dance conventions in the most significant places along the Great Silk Road.

…VENICE ORIENTAL DANCE CONVENTION 2011

organized by Compagnia Music & Dance Design and patronised by Department of Cultural Production – City of Venice, Veneto Region

Artistic Direction – Vidhi Shunyam Bogdanovska

The international event VENICE ORIENTAL DANCE CONVENTION 2011 will be held at the beautiful historical Casinò Palace, Venice Lido, famous for the annual Venice Film Festival!

OVER 60 hours Belly Dance WORKSHOPS for all the levels – MASTER CLASSES

WORLD PRESTIGIOUS VENUE

MORE 20 INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTISTS

3 GALA SHOWS at Perla Theatre

INTERNATIONAL BELLY DANCE COMPETITION “SILK ROAD AWARD”

GALA PARTY with the OPEN STAGE at Casinò Palace – the stage is ours!

A FABULOUS ORIENTAL BAZAR with the exsclusive collection from INDIA, EGYPT, TURKEY!

VENICE ORIENTAL DANCE CONVENTION 2011 encompasses a number of artistic, cultural and educational programs.Through performances, gala-shows, lectures – demonstrations, master classes with international recognized teachers, Venice Oriental Dance Convention has the aim to raise awareness of the variety of different styles of Oriental dance from China to Andalusia, from Folklore to Classic form, from Raqs Sharqi to Tribal Style, from Bollywood to Uzbek Dances, from Balkan Dances to Oriental Flamenco, from Chinese fusion to to Turkish Gypsy Dances, from Persian Dances to Sacred Sufi Dervishes…

INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL PERFORMING ARTISTS:

SUNNY SINGH (India) – Bollywood;
MIRIAM PERETZ (Israel / USA) – Persian Dances, Turkish Roman, Sacred Sufi Dervishes;
JOANA SAAHIRAH (Portugal / Egypt) – Raqs Sharqi, Moden Saidi, Drum Solo;
KAMELLIA (Japan / France) – Veils Dance, Dance with cymbals,
LEILA KUSHNIR (Ukraina / Russia) – Show BellyDance, Drum solo, Isis wings;
DIVA ALI MURAT (Turkey) – Turkish show Bellydance;
SCHACHLO (Uzbekistan) – Silk Road Dances, Uzbek Dances, Dance of Afghanistan, Dances from Iran;
VIDHI BOGDANOVSKA – Russian Gypsy Dance, Kalbeliya, Gurdjieff Movements;
AMBILI ABRAHAM (India / Italy) – Bollywood;
YASMIN NAMMU (Brazil / Italy) – Dance Emotions – Sword Dance;
EVELINA PAPAZOVA (Bulgaria / Italy) – Raqs Sharqi, Baladi;
AMIRA KRISZTINA NEMETH (Hungary) – Goddesses who live in us, Hungarian Gypsy Dance;
ANA OTERO (Spain / Dubai) – Oriental Flamenco;
ESTELLE SHAO (China) – Chinese fusion, long Tail Fan Dance;
JACY (Brazil / Germany) – Percussion, Accents and Vibration;
SHAMS (Bulgaria / Italy)-Balkan Dances;
FRANCESCA PEDRETTI (Italy) – Tribal Bellydance;
GIULIA MION (Italy) – Dance of the Goddess;
NAMIRE (Italy) – Gawazee Dance;
LARISSA VESCI (Venezuela / Spain) – Gypsy Flamenco;
MARIA AYA (Greece) – Oriental Greek style Tsifteteli;
RAFFAELLA CIPOLATO (Italy) – Taqsim Improvisation;
LILYBETH (Italy) – Indian Fusion Bellydance;
PIN PATRIZIA (Italy) – Tribal Fusion BellyDance;
VALENTINA MANDUCHI (Italy) – Bollywood;
MICHELA COMPAGNONE (Italy) – The dance of the veil between innovation and tradition.
WORKSHOP MAKE UP with Raffaella Cipolato

The stage of Venice is prestigious for our International Competition, which relies on the support of the Department of Culture – City of Venice, International Dance Council CID UNESCO. Three prestigious trophy, designed and created specially for the event by a Venetian master of international fame and produced by New Murano Gallery, will be donated to the winners of the competition for: Best Choreography, Best Performance, Artistic Innovation.
Subscription for the competition “Silk Road Award” must be concluded no later than 15th February 2011.

VENICE ORIENTAL DANCE CONVENTION is a great opportunity to experiment, exchange and create communication between different international schools.

DON’T MISS 3 GALA SHOWS at Perla Theatre!

18th March h.20.30 – “The Face of the Goddess” with International Artists
19th March h.19.30 – “Silk Road – The Way of Oneness” with International Artists
20th March h.18.30 – International Competition “Silk Road Award” 2011 with Special Guests

You are welcome to this extraordinary event full of joy, celebration, artistic research and experimentation in the endless dance of Goddesses!

Give yourself a unique and unforgettable experience in the magical atmosphere of Venice!!!

VENICE ORIENTAL DANCE CONVENTION

Phone: 818-297-8575

818-297-8575    
Location : Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA

I’m a professional belly dancer who’s given workshops and shows in Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Uruguay, Spain and now in Los Angeles, CA. I was part of Jillina’s Shape Up n’Hip Out video and I was featured in the DVDs instructional Belly Dance with Amir Thaleb.Vol I. I teach Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6611 Woodman Ave. #106 Van Nuys, CA at 7pm and 8pm. (beginners/introduction & advance). I also teach at the Tango Room 4346 Woodman Ave. Sherman Oaks, CA on Wednesdays 6:30 to 7:30pm beginners and 7:30pm to 8:30pm. Intermediate/advance. I do shows and choreographies.

Denise Belly Dance

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