Dancer call-in is Sunday, October 4, 2009 starting at noon

253-858-2755

If you can’t get to a phone during the Hafla call-in, you can have
a friend call in for you – just make sure your friend has your
address and phone number handy.

All dance spots (including troupes) are 8 minutes max.  One dance
spot per call, please, and dance spots are booked by phone only.

Ciao for now,
Hasani
Gig Harbor, WA
253-858-2755
http://hasani.net

Elizabeth Strong is an incredible versatile dancer. She performs
as a soloist as well as a collaborator with other great dancers
from the SF Bay area including Mira Betz, Frederique David, The
Indigo, and Ultra Gypsy. Elizabeth studied authentic Turkish Roman
dance while living in Istanbul amongst Rom (”Gypsy”) families
and frequently returns to Turkey and Eastern Europe to study the
dance and culture. She has performed and taught throughout the
US and Europe at some of the foremost tribal festivals. Elizabeth
joined the Bellydance Superstars in 2008 and can be seen in 3
new DVDs: Tribal LA, Tribal Fusions 2, and Tales of Desire. Now
she is touring as a principle dancer in Jillina’s new production,
Bellydance Evolution.
http://strongdancer.com

~*~*~*~*~ WORKSHOPS WITH ELIZABETH STRONG

SATURDAY * 11-2:00 * FANCY FOOTWORK of the TURKISH ROMAN:
Turkish Roman dance is playful, passionate and fun! This all
levels workshop will cover footwork, hipwork and armwork and the
way these movements integrate in this elusive, very expressive
dance form. Learn what those distinctive gestures mean… or don’t
mean. Enjoy expanding your dance vocabulary and explore the
energizing 9/8 rhythm! Please wear dance pants, a simple, quiet
hip sash, and a comfortable top. A notebook is recommended.
SUNDAY * 12:00-3:00 * FREE YOUR FEET! GET YOUR TRIBAL-STYLE MOVING!:
Layer movements while traveling and utilize your performance space
with 2 (short) combos. We’ll be in a huge studio with lots of room
to move! Learn to layer the hips and chest over fun traveling
steps, and learn great turns to get the energy flowing in your
dance and on the stage. Focus will include isolations, layering,
and control of slow movements. Practice it all in two short
combinations. Time permitting, Elizabeth will also cover different
types of shimmies and their appropriate drills. Please wear dance
pants, a simple, quiet hip sash, and a comfortable top. A notebook
is recommended.

PRICE:
$55 each / $65 after 9/30
$105 both / $120 after 9/30
Cash only @ the door
I know money is tight so talk to me about a payment plan if you
need it (mailing list only)

LOCATION:
Century Ballroom West Hall (formerly Velocity Mainspace)
915 E Pine 2nd floor
Seattle WA 98122

This studio is huge so don’t be afraid to drop in!
www.centuryballroom.com/html/westhall.html

REGISTRATION:
Please contact Helenwheels@earthlink.net to register. Dancers under
18 need a parent or legal guardian to sign the liability release form.

~*~

PRIVATE LESSONS WITH ELIZABETH STRONG
Elizabeth is available for semi- or private lessons Friday – Monday
for those who can’t make it to the workshops… or just can’t get
enough! Topics include traditional Turkish Roman dance, Turkish
Roman Fusion, Upper Egyptian Folkloric Stylings in Fusion
Bellydance, Prop Balancing Skills, and Bellydance Technique and
Shimmies. If you’re interested, let me know! Last time we booked
5 hours of private lessons in addition to 4 hours of workshops and
I *still* had to turn people away!

~*~

Only a dancer as amazing as Elizabeth Strong could drag me out of
show production retirement. And the super generous support of Skin
Deep & Spice Box Theater. Thank you, Katrina!

Co-sponsored by Spice Box Theater spiceboxtheater.com
and Skin Deep Dance SkinDeepDance.com

Skin Deep is also sponsoring a wonderful show and workshop with Taj
the next weekend, Oct. 10-11th. Taj was a member of Read My Hips
during the same time as Heather Stants. More info @
http://skindeepdance.com/taj.html
~*~*~*~*~

Hope to see you sometime this weekend! We might check out the NW
Tea Festival on Sunday and Pyramid Lounge on Monday. Come out and
hang with us!

Yacht Club!

7/23/2009 7:30 PM at Yacht Club w/ Special Guests: Honey Sexpot
& Najla
1611 Fairview Ave. E., Seattle, Washington 98109
Cost: $35 Buy Tickets @ www.thecancan.com/tickets.htm
Can Can takes it?s unique blend of Cabaret and Burlesque to
the Water!
Lounge in luxury while watching Can Can?s award winning
cabaret/burlesque and belly dance show and sipping delicious
cocktails upon one of Seattle?s largest party yachts. The show
will be followed by a dance
party.

www.thecancan.com
www.raqsnajla.com

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

509-429-0185

(No Class August 20th)

Register online NOW!! $93 for 6 weeks.
 http://skindeepdance.com/bollywood.html

We will be learning a choreography to
“Choli Ke Peeche” (club remix version)

Open to all levels: This 90 minute class is suitable for beginners. Learn an
original choreography with Seattle’s top Bollywood / Bhangra Dance
Instructor, Mollie Singh.

Class is suitable for men and women.

About the class:
Learn steps and choreography
Choreographed to individual or group ability
Traditional Bollywood/Bhangra Style
Includes “Light Steps” of North Indian Classical Dance
Ability to take your steps to the club!
Opportunity to perform choreography at Spice Box Theater (optional, not
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

Available for private instruction.

Register now!

http://skindeepdance.com/bollywood.html
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

Seattle Washington
 
Hello Friends,
House of Tarab is Performing with the Amazing Aziza and Delilah
Friday June 17th 2009!
HOT does it again…Presenting Aziza and Delilah, both in one
night…!!!
Born in Portland, Oregon Aziza had studied with some of the
greatest teachers in the northwest, such as Delilah, and went
ahead to build her wonderful reputation and became the award
winning dancer, world renowned teacher, and the class act she is
today. More on <http://www.azizashimmy.com/> Aziza!
As for our own Delilah, while she’s out there helping built the
dance community with her vision, teachings and women empowerment,
somehow she found the time to keep up her performance career
alive and to graciously give us some of the most memorable
moments in watching her dance it away. More on 
<http://www.visionarydance.com/> Delilah!
HOT is honored and exited to host these two icons in one
wonderful summer evening and still planning to have plenty of
open-dance time for all of you to enjoy.
Friday, July 17th 2009
   <http://www.navyalounge.com/> Navya Lounge
  1333 5th Avenue
  Seattle, WA 98101
 
In the Rainier Center next to the Rock Bottom Brewery at 5th
and Union st
Show starts at:
  9:00PM till close
  All ages
  $10 at the door
  Children are FREE
  (if they need a babysitting then they don’t pay)
  You can make reservations (recommended):
  By calling (206) 623-4111
  Or online via this link:
http://www.opentable.com/single.aspx?rid=28801
&restref=28801
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
  ==================
  Please make sure when you call to make reservation that they
  don’t confuse it with Aziza’a next day performance (Saturday
  the 18th) with MB Orchestra at the same place.
Parking is free on the street, but it’s been suggested that it’s
faster and more available at the City Center Parking Lot $5.00 on
6th Ave just next block to the restaurant.

CONTACT:
U.S. Commerce Association
Email: PublicRelations@us-ca.org
URL: http://www.us-ca.org

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

Tuesdays
7 PM – 8 PM
Fridays
7 PM – 8 PM
 
Kids class at Dance Academy of Bellevue
Studio A, 626 120th Ave. NE, Suite #B-102, Bellevue, WA 98005
Mondays
6 PM – 7 PM
Thursdays
6 PM – 7 PM
 
Background of the Teacher:
 
Anu hails from India and has been living in the United States
since 2002 (in Seattle area since 2005). She is an exponent of
Bharatnatyam. Anu is also a professional Indian modern dance
exponent. She has been training and performing both these art
forms professionally for about 15 years.