Salyna Gracie
Salyna’s Specialty Cakes
http://www.salynacakes.com

509-429-0185

November 6-8, 2009

Friday,  1-7pm
Saturday,  10am-4pm
Sunday,  10am -4pm *
15 total hours of instruction. Each day will include a 1 hour lunch break.

Cost: $400, $375 if paid in full by September 1.

*Optional Level 1 testing is available after the workshop on Sunday.
Testing costs an additional fee of $150, to be paid at the time of the
test. To undergo testing you must be a current member of the Suhaila
Salimpour School of Belly Dance (SSSBD). Workshop participants may
sign up for membership during the workshop or at the time of the test.
Note that testing fees are paid for a specific testing date and not
refundable/transferable. Please review the required elements for
testing on main website (www.SuhailaInternational.com).

Location:
Skin Deep Studio (Skindeepdance.com)
2524 16th Ave S #311
Seattle, WA 98144

About the Workshop
This workshop is open to participants of all levels and styles, from
baby bellydancer to pro, tribal, fusion, or cabaret.  Anyone new to
Suhaila’s format, regardless of previous experience, begins in Level
1.

Participants will learn the building blocks of Suhaila unique format
terminology.  Emphasis is placed on muscle awareness and control,
proper alignment, music timing and finger cymbals.

Why attend?
o        To learn from a master teacher and world renown dancer
o        To learn the basics of Suhaila’s unique format and
terminology with a focus on Level 1 material.
o        To refresh and refocus with the intent to test for Level 1
certification.
o        For the challenge of learning something new and developing
into the best dancer you can be.
o        To refine your technique and accrue required CECs (for
already certified dancers)

To reserve: $200 deposit due by September 1, 2009; balance due
November 1, 2009.   Full cost: $400, $375 if paid in full by
September
1.  NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS. If you are unable to attend the
workshop, you may sell your spot by your own arrangement.

To register send email to renee.drellishak@gmail.com

For students interested in advanced preparation (highly
recommended!),
review How to Prepare for a Workshop
http://www.suhailainternational.com/workshops_preparation.php

location of studio. Finger cymbals will be available for sale.
Yasmin will perform at Great Cuisine of India, 116 4th Ave.,
Olympia.  show starts at 6:30PM.  Contact Kashani at
berubej@comcast.net to register for classes and for more info.
 
Yasmin performs and teaches for 30 years.  She is lead
percussionist with Hejira band and currently resides in Idaho
teaching with Lewis & Clark State College and is a dance
consultant for University of Idaho.  She has a studio in
Winchester where you can enjoy and learn your art surrounded by
of nature.  Contact Yasmin at (208) 924-6634,
www.myspace.com/yazedwards

Five-Day Intensive for men and women:
Immerse yourself in dance, rhythm and song of North Africa, the
Balkans, the Middle East and Central Asia.

- Learn to connect deeply with rhythm and movement through
singing, dancing and drumming with two deeply experienced artists.
- We will investigate the profound interface between movement and
rhythm from many overlapping traditions ranging from North Africa
to Central Asia.
- Each student will have ample opportunity to explore individual
questions.
- We look forward to celebrating together the glorious music and
dance traditions of these regions.

Become synchronized with the therapeutic roots of rhythm and
discover unique self-expression and confidence.

+ Yoga practice every morning
+ Techniques for a variety of Frame Drums
+ Techniques for a variety of dance styles
+ Learn to play rhythms with ensembles of percussion and
traditional Middle Eastern and Balkan music
+ Learn to play, sing and dance simultaneously
+ Learn to improvise and stay grounded ‘in time’ both on drums
and with your body
+ Learn to coordinate rhythm into dance
+ Understand the different regional dance rhythms and how they
create styles of movement
+ Celebrate the collective power of rhythm and dance

Frame Drums:
+ Bring your own Frame Drum if you have one
+ A variety of Frame Drums are available at the workshop
+ Rowan Storm Dayereh is available for purchase at the
workshop

Helene and Rowan have known each other for over 20 years and are
thrilled to be able to offer this special week of music and
dance together!

HELENE ERIKSEN
Helene Eriksen celebrates 30 years of teaching this year.  She
is an  internationally acclaimed touring artist, choreographer
and teacher of traditional dance from the countries from North
Africa to Central Asia.  Her knowledge is based on years of
field research and collaboration with renowned international
artists.  She has conducted research in Morocco, Algeria,
Tunisia, Egypt, Greece, Bulgaria, ex-Yugoslavia, Romania, Turkey,
Armenia, Georgia and with immigrant communities and artists in
Europe and North America. She leads yearly music and dance
study tours to places like Turkey, Armenia and Morocco. After
living for 25 years in Europe Helene has settled in Seattle in
the beautiful Pacific Northwest where she is deeply involved with
the Northwest Folklife Festival and with directing her ensemble
ANAR: Helene Eriksen’s Traditional Dance Theatre.  To read more
about her repertoire and to see photos and videos please visit
www.helene-eriksen.de or visit her network on Facebook “Helene
Eriksen Dance Ethnologist”.

ROWAN STORM
Rowan Storm is recognized internationally for her drum workshops
and Carpet Concerts, singing in several languages, and performances
of traditional Middle Eastern percussion instruments. From 2000
to 2006 Rowan studied and performed dayereh and daff in concert
tours with the great Master of Classical Persian music,
Mohammad Reza Lotfi. Rowan has been living in Greece since 1993,
where she is a leader in the contemporary movement to embrace
shared Oriental heritage. Her performance venues include New
York City?s Lincoln Center, celebrated venues throughout Europe,
ancient amphitheaters of Greece and Cyprus, Istanbul?s Reshid
Rey Concert Hall, as well as countless carpet concerts
throughout the world. Rowan invites you to join her network on
Facebook for updates and information. Please see also
www.rowanstorm.com.

The Rowan Storm Dayereh is an updated version of the traditional
Iranian frame drum, now featured in the Artist Innovation Series
by Cooperman Drum Company,
www.cooperman.com/coopermanaiseries.php.

DETAILS
August 5-9, 2009
Classes will be held at Studio Motion and Rest in Ballard,
Seattle 6 hours each day and a final celebration/concert eveing
on Sunday. Price $500 before July 1st, $550 after July 1st.
Includes all classes, lectures and performances.
Please contact Helene mail@helene-eriksen.de (
Mailto:mail@helene-eriksen.de ) for a registration form and
hotel list.

 
Miss Belly Dance USA to Bring Belly Dance Power and Passion Live
Show to Lake Oswego on June 29
 
Show to be produced by local dancer/Miss Belly Dance USA, Sedona
Ruiz, and will feature 10 world renowned and internationally
acclaimed belly dance performing artists
 
Lake Oswego, ORE. – June 12, 2009 – Belly Dance Power and Passion
Live Show, produced by local dancer, community member and Miss
Belly Dance USA, Sedona Ruiz, is coming to Lake Oswego for one
night only on Monday, June 29.
 
The show will feature 10 world renowned and internationally
acclaimed belly dance performing artists including: Belly
Dancer of the Universe, Dahlia; Las Vegas Belly Dance
Entertainer of the year, Rachel George; Belly Dancer of the
Universe Group Champions, Belly Dance Soulfire; Miss Belly
Dance USA, Sedona Ruiz; New York’s Darshan; East Coast Belly
Dance Champion, Ruby, Magidah, Shara, Alimah; Costa Rica’s
Yemaya; plus special guests, the legendary Delilah with Seattle’s
House of Tarab and Egyptian drummer extraordinaire Karim Nagi.
 
This amazing show is coming to Lake Oswego High School’s
Performing Arts Auditorium for one night only and will be
filmed and featured on Soulfire Productions’ premiere Belly
Dance Performance DVD.
 
Tickets are just $25 and may be purchased at
www.soulfire-productions.com.
 
SEDONA “Miss Belly Dance USA 2008″

Nath Keo, a wonderful dancer and teacher in his own right, is
sponsoring Bozenka, for a weekend of workshops and theatre show.
He sent me a pdf of the registration form, which I’d be happy
to email to anyone who’s interested (sabura@att.net , or you
could contact Nath directly at sacredcentredance@shaw.ca). 
Here’s a summary of the info:

Sat Oct 10      10 am -3 pm     From Andalus to Zaffa:  A
workshop on how to dance to obscure rhythms       
Bozenka will break down and explain these rhythms, which are
often found in classical Egyptian music, but which are
unfamiliar to many dancers.  She’ll teach movement combinations
for each rhythm, including rhumba, vox, samahi, sombati, Darig,
Tunesi, and more.

Sat Oct 10      8 pm    “Ashra” performance at Macpherson
Theatre, featuring Bozenka, Nath Keo, Sacred Dance Center
Company (Nath’s dance company, voted best dance company in
Victoria, in all genres, by Monday Magazine), and special
guests

Sun Oct 11     10 am – 3 pm   Classical Egyptian Technique
and Combinations    Take your dancing to the next level, with
intricate and challenging hip technique that will enhance your
performance.  The class includes special attention to facial
expression and body language, as well as exercises to help
dancers unleash new ways of interpreting the music.

UNMATA fUsiUN UNfUrNo 2009

Sacramento’s fusion dance artists, UNMATA, have officially set the
world on fire. Led by cutting-edge choreographer and director, Amy
Sigil, this group of inspiring women-turned-dancing-globe-
trotters leave a trail of intoxicated fans wherever they tour.
Witness UNMATA and the hottest of Seattle’s ultra-modern fusion
and fire dance entertainers at UNMATA fUsiUN
UNfUrNo 2009.  www.UNMATA.com

2 Shows; 1 Night

*For details and tickets:
www. DahliaDanceProductions .com

*Dance Workshops also offered Sunday, July 26th

Yes, Elizabeth Mahina of She’enedra is back in Olympia and she
has kindly accepted to teach us a fabulous workshop!!! Troupe
O-Wa will be hosting Elizabeth Mahina on Saturday June 20th,
2pm to 4pm at the Academy Dance Theater, located on 601 Columbia
Downtown Olympia.

Register by June 17th: $30
After June 17th: $35
For information on how to register: e-mail troupeowa@gmail.com.

Spread the word!!! Elizabeth Mahina is a talented dancer and
instructor, those of us who took her workshop last year (hosted
by Kashani-you are so awesome!) know what fun she is and how
easygoing her class is. Visit her website at:

http://www.elizartist.com
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http://www.she-enedra.com
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Elizabeth’s youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/elizartist
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Blood Sister’s Choreography:
Performing offers a myriad of challenges for dancing as a group,
from stage, to dance floor, to crowded restaurants. Using a
combination choreography as well as group improvisation is a
great alternative to deal with these issues. In this workshop,
students will learn some an exciting group choreography from
one of the She’enedra/Sisterhood/Nataraja choreoraphers!
Skill level- Enthusiastic beginner to advanced.

Spread the word!!!!!

http://www.bellydanceolympia.com

4 Week Bollywood Choreography Intensive:
Saturdays 10am-12pm June 6, 13, 20, 27
Learn an entire Bollywood choreography in just 4 weeks!
$120 Pre-registration required 

About the Instructor:
Mollie Singh has performed on stage since she was 2 1/2 years
old. She has focused her learning on South Indian Classical,
Traditional Folk and Bollywood styles. Some of the highlights
of her dance career include pefroming for the Smithsonian
Institute in Washington DC, performing in Japan for the Nara
Silk Road Expedition, and performing for President George Bush
(Senior). She has over 10 years of experience in teaching
dance and mentoring her students through the different phases
of their dance career.

http://dancewithmollie.com

Katrina Hellbusch
Artistic Director: http://SkinDeepDance.com
Producer: http://SpiceBoxTheater.com

Skin Deep Dance
        2524 16th Ave S #311  Seattle WA 98144  206-322-9500 or
        katrina@skindeepdance.com