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Hiya, everyone!

Just a reminder that if you are interested in joining us for Kent
Cornucopia Days it ISN’T ON MEDFEST WEEKEND this year! Woooooo!

We have a few available dance spaces for our street performance
times if you want to join us…. live music with RaqsBand or
recorded! Fri the 13th 5-6 Sat 14 2-3 Sat 14 5-6

Come to the wilds of Kent! Contact saqra@ saqra.net to
dance. All levels welcome… we dance in front of my studio so
it is clear there are all levels.

You can also join us Sunday the 15th for the televised PARADE!
Remember we have repeatedly gotten awards in this thing and last
year we got 1st place drill team — god knows how…. there are
other really terrific drill teams and we don’t even require you
know how to dance!

So grab your mom, your daughter, your neighbor, your boss…
and drag ‘em on down for the Parade! We have extra costuming to
dress up the civilians… we learn the world’s shortest and
easiest routine that they don’t even have to do to participate
and our big goal is to show all other women that belly dancers
come in all ages, sizes, races and we ALL HAVE FUN TOGETHER!
And that they can too!

This year’s parade theme? “We will rock U” which of course became
“We Will Rak You” for us!

Experienced or not, we dress ‘em up and take ‘em out on the road
in a big televised parade…. ain’t that a hoot?!

Full info on all our Cornucopia Days activities is available at
http://www.saqra.net/ off the main page.

Hey, you really don’t need a passport to come to Kent… just a
sense of humor! (something tells me the downtown committee
would skin me for saying that)

Hi Ladies and Gents!
July 5th’s Belly Dance Ball has a fabulous line-up, not to be
missed!  This month’s Featured Artists are adored throughout
the Northwest and the Guest Artsist are highly respected at
home and abroad!

Featured Artists:

>>>>  Y ‘ C H E S S A   D A H L I  <<<<

Guest Artists:
Nabeela El Shalimar
Zeeta
Setsuna

What is a “Belly Dance Ball?”
Belly Dance Ball is a "First Thursdays" event hosted by Dahlia
and Nadira at Kolbeh Persian Restaurant.  It's an official all
ages get-together for belly dancers, friends and family, and
belly dancer aficionados to enjoy a mini belly dance lesson and
showcase featuring both novice and professional dancers,
students, and instructors in our community and beyond.  Each
month features a professional dancer and her students or chosen
guests.  $5 cover charge.

WHEN:
Doors @ 7pm
Mini lesson @ 7:30
Show @ 8pm

LOCATION:
Kolbeh Persian Restaurant
(So-Do District)
1956 1st Avenue South
Seattle, WA
206-224-9999
www. Seattlekolbeh .com

(Reservations highly recommended.)

Kolbeh is a gorgeous, chandelier-filled restaurant/nightclub with
ample seating and live Arabic music every Saturday night. And
yes, wonderful Persian food in generous portions.  See
"Nightlife" on Kolbeh's website for an events calendar and
schedule of dancers.

About Y'Chessa Dahli~
www.YChessa-Dahli.com

In 2001, Jaree Dahia, Phaedra Nicholle, Constance & Zena attended
Rakkasah-West (which is a week long Belly Dance Festival/
Conference) in Richmond California. While there, they saw a woman
who wore a sign saying that she was a member of the first all-
Black belly dance troupe to perform at Rakkasah. The thought of
having an all-Black troupe of their own stuck in their minds and
when they returned, they contacted all the experienced dancers in
their area.

The Y’Chessa Dahli Troupe (pronounced yuh’chessa dolly) was
formed in 2001 with a group of dancers who had a common interest
and goal to perform creative, colorful, fun, technically correct
routines for your viewing pleasure. Y’Chessa Dahli loosely
translated is “hips a smokin”. This Seattle based troupe is
comprised of women who have studied under Nabeela El Shalimar.
Each dancer has their own style. They work hard to blend these
styles to create interesting choreographies to delight their
audience.

In 2002, the troupe returned to Richmond and danced at Rakkasah-
West. Y’Chessa Dahli Troupe hosts and performs at several events
each year. Some of the events hosted/sponsored by the troupe
include: North-End Hafla and Dancers Supporting Dancers (DSD).
The troupe also performs in the area in Bellydance festivals such
as Med-Fest in Seattle, Hasani’s Hafla in Gig Harbor and
participating in the Powers Conference in Yakima. Y’Chessa Dahli
has also been invited to various festivals in the Pacific
Northwest such as Festival Sundiata (2003 & 2004), the Eastlake
Shake Festival (2003) & The Kent Heritage Festival (2004).
Individual members also dance as a group and/or in solo
performances in venues like the Riviera Lounge in Tukwila, The
Triple Door in Seattle and the Pyramid Lounge in Seattle. The
rest is history….in the making.
About Nabeela~
www.ychessa-dahli.com/nabeela.html

About Zeeta~
www.belly-dancing.info/trainers/zeeta.php

For Information, Contact:
Dahlia@DahliaDance.com
Nadira@Nadira.com

There is some very important class information in this email. So,
please read it to the end.

NO CLASS on Wed July 4th

Last Series of the summer!!!
~Tuesdays 6pm-7pm Tribal Basics
(July 10th-Aug 21st / NO CLASS Jul 24th)
Beginner Level Class (6 week series)
$60 ($12 drop in)
~Wednesdays 6pm-7:30pm Combinations / Improv
(July 11th-Aug 22nd / NO CLASS July 25th)
Mixed Level Class (6 week series)
$80 ($15 drop in)

Classes at Dance Underground
340 15th Ave E, Capitol Hill

Class trip to San Francisco!!!
~Please join us in San Francisco for classes at the FCBD Studio!!
We will be in San Francisco Tues July 24th-Saturday July 28th
dancing, dancing dancing and more. If you are interested in
joining us, please email me for more info mizkatrina@gmail.com
For class schedule please check http://fcbd.com

Class trip to Tribal Quest NW in Portland, OR
~Please join us in Portland, OR to see the FCBD student troupe,
Red Lotus on Saturday August 4th. Please email
mizkatrina@gmail.com for more info

NO CLASSES on August 28th or 29th / Sept 4th and 5th

Fall Class Series ~ at the new FCBD Sister Studio!!!

Please join us in the fall for our official FCBD Sister Studio
Classes!!!! (same location, just new status!!!)

Classes will begin on Tuesday Sept 11th and Wednesday September
12th There will be a slighty new format along with loads of new
moves!!!!

Troupe Forming
A professional FCBD format troupe will be forming soon. If you
are interested, please come to class. More information is
available on my website.

Honor the universe, honor the earth, honor each other and honor
yourself!
~Katrina
http://atsbellydance.com
http://myspace.com/danceunderground
mizkatrina@gmail.com
206-890-4487

ps Don’t forget about the Mediteranean Fantasy Festival in West
Seattle on July 21/22
http://www.babylonianensemble.com/

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340 15th Ave E #309
Seattle WA 98112
206-890-4487
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July 8 (this is really coming up fast!) - Head dresses by Ketzia
and Kashani (and probably one other guest instructor).  $10
Sunday July 8 from 2:00-4:30.  Supplies - bring one piece of
fabric (or scarf) about 24″ by at least 2.5 yards and various
size scarves.  Many scarves will be for sale at the event, along
with other costume items.  Ketzia’s segment of the workshop will
start at 3:00.  Workshop will include ethnic turbans and tribal
types as well as cabaret head wear.  Workshop will take place at
Mas Uda Studio, SE of Lacey (contact Kashani for directions)

Nizana (of the Spokane area) of Desert Silk Dance Company will be
dancing that evening at Great Cuisine of India - 6:30, second
show at 7:30 with Kashani if there’s good attendance.
 
August 12 - zills with Kashani and one more workshop TBA
 
TO REGISTER, send the following info along with your check for
$10.00 (please note “Head dress workshop”
(to: J. Berube, 5840 Stellar Lane SE, Lacey, WA  98513)
Make Checks to J. Berube
 
NAME_________________________

ADDRESS_________________________

Phone (        )_______________________

e-mail_______________________

Registration receipt will be acknowledged if you provide an
e-mail address

I would like to be on Mas-Uda’s mailing list:

_____ yes     ____ no
 
For more information contact Kashani – 360-459-3694 or via Mas
Uda’s website – www.mas-uda.com

Middle Eastern Sounds meet Western Rock when Brothers of the
Baladi play the Wild Buffalo on Friday June 29. Local Beautiful
BellyDancers Indigo, Amanda & Ruby will perform for your pleasure
and encourage you to get up and boogie down all night!  Show
begins at 9pm. Wild Buffalo offers lots of Food & Drinks for all
those 21 and over.  Cost is $8 in advance or w/ Student I.D. card
or $10 the day of the show.  Wild Buffalo is located at
208 West Holly St.
Wild Buffalo  phone# 360-752-0848
For more info Please visit www.baladi.com
www.wildbuffalo.net   
www.indigodance.net

Info on Brothers of the Baladi:
Though grounded in centuries-old Middle Eastern musical tradi-
tion, the Brothers of the Baladi’s music is no dry academic
exercise, but a vibrant, communicative and contemporary take on
the roots from which it springs. Maria Muldaur has called them
“a delightful oasis of sensual rhythms and superb musicianship
that always makes me dance” and the LA Times praised their
playing as “a sound that knows no borders”.
Founded in 1975 by leader Michael Beach, The Brothers sing in
seven different languages: Turkish, Arabic, Farsi, Armenian,
French, Spanish and English. English verses often alternate with
those in the original tongues to give the listener a better
understanding of a song’s meaning.

Sweet friends –
Hands of Kali will bring the bellydance love back to Neighbours
this week, with a sexy-dark-fun show on Tuesday night, 6/26. We
go on at 11pm, followed by the delightful House of Dolls drag
and burlesque show.
It’s a special night for us, as we’ll be filming our new video–
we’d love for you to be part of it. Cover charge is $7, and the
drinks are strong. Join us! Address is 1509 Broadway; enter
through the Pike Street alley. xoxox, Hands of Kali

Middle East Arts International Presents…

CANE WORKSHOP WITH MAHIRA
June 30, 2007
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, Seattle
online registration: http://middleeastarts.org/upcoming.htm
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP
This is a rare opportunity to learn a playful and sassy modern
cane dance from an expert!  In this two-hour workshop, Mahira
will teach her famous 4 minute choreography to a modern Egyptian
song.  Mahira’s signature cane dance combines traditional
Egyptian saaidi steps with shaabi (pop) attitude, drawing on
influences such as Mahmoud Reda, Morocco and Raqia Hassan. This
spunky cane choreography has graced stages and clubs across the
region.  You will find the workshop jam-packed with cute
combinations that you can use on your own in any saaidi or pop
song, with or without a cane.  You will need a cane for this
workshop.
 
Workshop Schedule ~ June 30
1:30 - 2:00 pm Registration
2:00 - 4:00 pm Class with Mahira
 
Workshop Location
Youngstown Cultural Arts Center  (West Seattle)
4408 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA  98106
 
Workshop Fee:
$30 Advance (EXTENDED!  new deadline: must be received by 6/28)
$35 at the Door
 
TO REGISTER:
By mail: Please make checks payable to Middle East Arts
International, 703 30th Ave Apt K, Seattle, WA 98122
Online: Go to www.MiddleEastArts.org and pay through PayPal!
In person: Stop by Centerstage Dance Shop at
5012 University Way NE, Seattle 98105
 
For more information:
Call Amira at (206) 351-4740
Email: Info@MiddleEastArts.org

CANES AVAILABLE!
Lost Treasures - a local import store that is a favorite of many
belly dancers - will be offering canes for purchase at the
workshop.  Inventory will be limited so to ensure availability at
the workshop, please order your cane by June 15th by contacting
Lost Treasures: info@lost-treasures.com.
Several colors available.  $25 for beaded canes, $10 for
foil-wrapped canes.  Group/troupe orders also accepted, inquire
with Lost Treasures.  Cash and checks only, please (checks made
out to Lost Treasures).
 
ABOUT MAHIRA
Mahira is a popular Seattle-area belly dancer  known for her
captivating and entertaining style. She infuses each performance
with passion, grace, liveliness… and a dash of sass! For over a
decade Mahira has studied and performed a wide range of Middle
Eastern and Latin dance styles.  She is recognized throughout the
Northwest as a delightful performer at parties and festivals, as
well as Moroccan, Greek and Persian restaurants in the area.  As
a soloist and member of two professional dance companies, Fleurs
d’Égypte and MEAI Dance Company, Mahira has performed throughout
the country.  She is also a Board Member for Middle East Arts
International.
 
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Middle East Arts International Presents “Midnight Heat”
October 6, 2007 featuring Midnight Mirage of Utah and more.
Weekend workshop and evening show at the Seattle Art Museum!
Details forthcoming.
 
ABOUT MEAI
Middle East Arts International is a 501c3 nonprofit organization
dedicated to nurturing cross-cultural appreciation and promoting
excellence in Middle East-inspired dance and music.  Donations
are tax-deductible…thanks for your support!
 
www.MiddleEastArts.org

Yasou Dancers-
Check out Taki’s Mad Greek restaurant in North Ballard.  This is
the only venue in Seattle that features live Greek music every
Saturday night with belly dancing performances and Greek line
dancing.  The house dancers are Dahlia, Katia and Lisa Yasmeen.
They have all been performing there since November 2006 which is
when Taki started having professional dancers performing with the
live music.   
Do not miss this opportunity to see the world’s greatest bouzouki
player, Taki, perform.   
Reservations are highly recommended for this quaint and popular
family restaurant. 

Good times, great food and fun entertainment.

Music starts at 7:00 pm and the belly dancing show is at 8:00 pm.
Here is the summer schedule:

June 30th- Katia

July:
7th- Katia
14th- Lisa Yasmeen
21st- Dahlia
28th- Katia

August:
4th- Lisa Yasmeen
11th- Dahlia
18th- Katia
25th- Lisa Yasmeen

For more information on the music visit:
http://www.takismadgreek.com/livegreekmusic.asp

For general information contact:
lisa@lisayasmeen.com
Opa-
Lisa Yasmeen

New Entertainment Showcase in Seattle!!
Indulge your senses with the sights, sounds, and tastes of an
exotic Spanish isle known for its Nightlife. Ibiza Dinner Club
has been elevating Seattle’s dining experience since 2005 with
fferings of exquisite international faire. Spanish entrees are
served up with a unique flare, coupled with specialty cocktails,
in an exotic environment. There is sure to be something for
everyone. Starting June 21, we are introducing a hot new event
every other Thursday night featuring performances of Middle
Eastern dance, live musicians, etc. This is the first night for
this showcase, so come check out Ibiza, try their amazing tapas
and specialty cocktails! Future shows will showcase varied styles
of Middle Eastern dance, live music, and a mix of collaborations.
This unique and exotic collaboration is not to be missed!

Ibiza Dinner Club
www.ibizadinnerclub.com

528 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104  (206) 381-9090

Upcoming dates: June 21, July 5 and July 19 featuring performances
by members of Fleurs d’Egypte and musicians
Show times: Two sets between 9:00-11:00pm

For more information and/or inquiries, please contact nadira@nadira.com

Hi Everyone, I’ve recently had several requests for tickets and
workshop  registrations. I would let all of you know that if you
want to take advantage of the advance pricing for show tickets,
$15 adv purchase price instead of $20 at the door –  you can
purchase tickets now by sending me your payment thru paypal, you
can send your payment to jaleh10@comcast.net, and your ticket
will be held at the door.  This offer is good thru Friday June 22.
l HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!

JALEH