NWBD: Dahlia in Bellingham!

November 6th, 2008

Ruby presents:

DAHLIA

at
Indian Flavors Cuisine
3930 Meridian St
Bellingham, WA 98226       

Friday, November 14th
7pm
360.647.1589 for reservations

Workshop in association:
SHIMMY MADNESS!
Need to work out the kinks?  You want the “How to’s?”  Well,
that’s not all you’ll do in this intensely high-energy workshop
with Dahlia.  Get the scoop on finding that “special place” where
“that one” shimmy works and then keep it!  Whether belly dance
is relatively new to you or an old friend, this workshop will
help you nail down where the beat belongs in your hips and how
to layer on more moves.  The exercises and concepts taught are
easy to understand and take home for a lifetime of practice.
Bring your shimmy questions, a towel and be prepared to sweat!

Saturday, November 15th
4:30-6:30pm
Cost: $30 3-day advance registration/ $35 at the door

Core Kinetics Movement Studio
1103 Railroad Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225

Contact Ruby for details:  360.927.4015

www.DivineBelly.com - Ruby
www.DahliaDance.com - Dahlia

NWBD: Nalini dance classes

November 6th, 2008

Dear dancer,
My all classes start this week.

BOLLYWOOD DANCE, beginning level, based on Kathak dance style,
will learn basic steps, simple moves and combinations

WEDNESDAY 6-7:30  - Crossroads Community Center in Bellevue
SATURDAY - 1-2:30 - Vedic Cultural Center in Sammamish
.
BELLYDANCE

TUESDAY - 7:30-8:45 - Bellevue Family YMCA - beginning level
SATURDAY - 10:30-12:00 - Voyage Dance Studio in Kirkland -
intermediate/advance level

Please see the details at
http://nalinidance.com/English-page/class.html

Nalini
www.nalinidance.com
(425) 647-0555

NWBD: Dance Calendar Announcement

November 6th, 2008

Seven Dancing Sultanas is a belly dance fairytale for the whole
family. In this opulent production a storyteller spins a tale of
a love struck drummer’s quest to win the hand of a royal sultana.
This story has something for everyone, beautiful dancing
daughters, a tricky fairy, a sly imp, fierce royal guards, and
an evil enchantress.

Featuring performances by special guests Seattle Wushu Martial
Arts.
Produced by Cause It’s Art and Y’Chessa Dahli Middle Eastern
Dance Ensemble.

Rainier Beach High School Paul Robeson Performing Arts Center,
8815 Seward Park Avenue S. Saturday, November 22, 2008 7PM
BrownPaperTickets.com $12 -
$15 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/45799  or 1800-838-3006
Show info. www.causeitsart.org   206-723-9039

Seattle Spin said - If you’re Nutcrackered-out this year … this show
is a worthy holiday alternative.

NWBD: Delilah Workshop & 3 hour DVD, Nov 8th

November 6th, 2008

The Grace of Belly Dance Workshop Saturday November 8th 2008
In this workshop we will focus on graceful arms and hands, body
poses, undulations and belly rolls. A very fluid class that is
suitable for all levels. We will also learn a pharonic style
dance choreography. Time: 10:30-1:30 PM (3 hours) *note if we
have high attendance we’ll go 4 hours
Cost: $100 includes an Instructional DVD Delilah’s Belly Dance
Workshop vol 3 (3 hours long),
$90 with 3 day advance registration.
All you need is something comfortable to dance in. Avoid baggy
shirts and sleeves Weekend workshops?
For those who live further out of town are a good value. We
schedule as we have time or there is a request from dancers. So
don’t be shy. Please call and tell us you are interested and
we’ll have a class and you will be the first to know.
http://www.visionarydance.com/bellydancecalendar.html
206 632-2353
206 632-1906

VDP Studio
4128 Fremont Ave North
Sea. Wa 98103

NWBD: Reminder for November (and beyond!)in Olympia

November 3rd, 2008

Belly robics
Thursdays, 5:30-6:30:  Nov 1, 13, 20, Dec 4, 11, 18
WHERE: High Impact Dance Center, 7839 Martin Way E
COST:  $25 per month, of $10 drop in

Sun afternoon Nov 9 at Mas Uda studio, Lacey. 2:30-5:00 - join
others in making a tribal yarn belt or embellishing a toran
belt.    There are still a couple of ‘metal ring’ belts
available  ($15 each) to be used as bases for the yarn belts.
Bring a few different skeins or yarn - bring any extra you might
 want to donate to the group.  How much yarn you use depends on
 many factors, including how long you make the lengths, how big
 around you are and how many different yarns you use.
 There are 1-2 toran belts available for purchase
 too, at $10 each.  OR, check on e-bay and get your own to
 bring.  You may want to bring matching bias tape and some
 yarn to make the tassels with.

Sun evening Nov 9 - go to Great Cuisine of India, 116 W 4th,
Olympia, to see Skin Deep (ATS duo) from Seattle perform - it’ll
be a real treat!

Thursday evening November 20, 7:00 pm at the Black Lake grange
- “No host” general Mid East music jam - bring instruments and
just get together and see what happens.  Mas Uda will be there
with drums, zills, shakers, etc. A fun evening just to ‘play’.
Mas Uda will be participating in the Procession of the Species
in April and this will be a good opportunity to get musicians
started practicing for it.  FREE

coming in December -

Kashani will be teaching Mas Uda’s cane duet choreography in
workshop - Sunday Dec. 14, At top floor of the Eagles, 805 4th
Ave E, Olympia, WA  98506.  Register Early.
    2:00-4:000   $20.00 ($15 Mas Uda members - those registered
    for the fall session or already pre-pd for the January
    session)
For more info on any of the above contact Kashani -
www.mas-uda.com or 360-459-3694

Kashani of Mas Uda
(Available to teach workshops, classes and private lessons)
(contact me for price comparison of our classes and all Oly/Lacey
area b.dance classes)
EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION - AFFORDABLE RATES!!
www.mas-uda.com
http://www.myspace.com/masudaolympia
Sponsors of annual benefit show/workshops
April 4/5, 2009 featuring workshops with Riskallah Ryad of
Connecticut
Show includes Riskallah Ryad (www.riskallah.com) and Riskallah
Ryad Dance Theater Company.

Excellent Instruction - affordable rates!!

1.     Intermediate class, Thursday 7:00-8:00 at High Impact
Dance Ctr, 7839 Martin Way E.  $50/10 wks. Performance Class
(must also take intermediate) 8:00-9:00 $25/10 wks.  Both
classes paid before Christmas = $65.  To perform with Mas Uda
you must take both. To register call Kashani-360-459-3694. Next
session January 8 - March 12.

2.            BEGINNER CLASS:  2 options - Mondays or Wednesdays

         Mondays 5:30-7:00 at the Woman’s Club, 1002 Washington
         Street. This class is limited to 15 students. $65  
         Next session -January 5- March 23 . No class on Jan 19
         or Feb 16

Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 - at The Evergreen State College - see the
Leisure ed listings for more     info.  Class starts in January.

3.      Beyond Beginner - Drills, individual attention, steps/
step combos, no choreography.  Class focus is on technique &
precision.  Weds 6:30-8:00 at Mas Uda studio.  A great workout
& good review for intermediate or advanced students. Limited to
10 students. Join this class at any time. $65   Next session -
January, if there is enough demand for the class.

4.      Private lessons - available by arrangement with Kashani.

5.      Make your own class - get 5-6 students together and a
time that works for Kashani and let’s talk!!           

6.  Belly robics!!  - Thursdays 5:30-6:30 at High Impact Dance
Ctr, 7839 Martin Way E - prepare to work out!!!  November and
December only for now…may be continued is there is interest.

Mas Uda Performances:

v     Sat November 1 - Kashani donates a performance to the
benefit for Sahabra in Mt. Vernon

v     8 - Kashani (Mas Uda is on the waiting list) at Hasani’s
hafla, Wells Hall, Episcopal church, Tacoma - 9:10

v     Fri. Dec 5, 7:30 - Olympics West Retirement home - Our
annual Christmas show

v     Feb 13, 2009 - with Brothers of the Baladi at South Puget
Sound Community College

v     April 4-5, 2009 - Mas Uda’s Evening at the Oasis benefit
show and workshops

***************************************************************

Dancing - 2nd & last Sunday of each month, 6:30 & 7:30pm Great
Cuisine of India, 116 W 4th 

Workshop Series - November 9 workshop - making tribal style
belts. Sun December 14 - cane duet choreography workshop.  
MAS UDA performs a mix of ethnic, tribal & cabaret style dances.

NWBD: 10% OFF COUPON

November 3rd, 2008

Dear Dancer, Use this e-mail to buy any of our Egyptian costumes
or any costume above $400 and get 10% off of your purchase. 
Visit us here: http://www.bellydancecostumes.com/
Your sister in dance, Lila

NWBD: Space Available Immediately

October 30th, 2008

Hello~
 
We have studio space available immediately on Wednesday and
Thursdays nights.
 
Please call for more info

Emails & Calls are returned during office hours.
9am-2pm Tues-Fri
 
Katrina Hellbusch
http://SkinDeepDance.com <http://skindeepdance.com/>
FCBD Sister Studio
2524 16th Ave S #311
Seattle WA 98144
206-322-9500 or katrina@skindeepdance.com

NWBD: Halloween!

October 30th, 2008

FIFTH ANNUAL CABARET MACABRE INVADES BELLTOWN

That’s right, kids — the Rendezvous in Belltown will be
hosting the Fifth Annual Cabaret Macabre. Live music by The
Bad Things, Baby Gramps and Chervona from Portland, Darek
Mazzone spinning in the Grotto Room and spooky goth bellydance
by Hands of Kali. Come experience the madness!

Tickets available at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Halloween Night, Friday 10/31

Doors at 8pm, music at 9pm, HoK at 10pm.

Address 2322 2nd Ave.

xoxo,

Hands of Kali

www.handsofkali.com

NWBD: Open Dance Spots

October 30th, 2008

BlankOpen dance spots! 2nd Sunday, of the month at 7 pm Kalia
Lynnwood, available are 2 spots on Nov 9th send your e-mail of
your dance introduction of 60 words or less, to
Marion.moat@verizon.net or call 425-486-6713

 have fun & try out a routine
1. A free Indian dinner
2. Tips
3. You will gain confidence and experience dancing in public.

The crowd is friendly, the staff loves us, the food is
great, and the dancers are sensational! 

COMPENSATION - TIPS & DINNER:  Performers will receive  One
complimentary dinner,  troupes receive 50% off a dinner.
Tips will be encouraged via a tip basket that is carried around
personally by the hostess
after the show. pay will average around $10 - $25 depending on
the turnout of the guests and how well they tip. 
Kalia Indian Cuisine
4520 200th St SW # 202
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 771-6422
www.kaliacuisine.com
 
Marion Moat

 

NWBD: Pyramid Lounge THIS Monday!

October 30th, 2008

*The First Monday of every month*
Raqs Serpentine presents:
The Pyramid Lounge*
*-Seattle’s monthly bellydance gathering celebrating music &
dance-
*
*Monday, Nov 3rd, 2008
Featuring
Elisa Gamal

What lies nestled between The Day of the Dead and Thanksgiving,
Pyramid Lounge! Joyful dances to honor the living and dead by:
Anwaar, Malia, Kathy Houseman, Candida, Solos by Ellen and
Leslie of Raqs Serpentine.

We’re featuring celebrated dancer, Elisa Gamal. Highlights of
her twenty year career include winning numerous solo and group
awards including the 1999 Bellydance USA and 2006 Seven Veils
Champion titles, being a cover girl for Jareeda magazine, and
performing as a guest with the Bellydance Superstars on their
first US tour.
High Dive
513 N 36th
Seattle, WA 98103
206.632.0212
Doors open at 7:30pm
Music by House of Tarab <http://www.houseoftarab.com> 8pm
Dance Show @  8:30pm
No cover 21+ w/ID

Come early if you want a seat!
The High Dive opens at 5pm and has happy hour specials.

More info: www.RaqsSerpentine.com
www.PyramidLounge.com

*Upcoming events*:

Always wanted to add fire to you life?! Now you can! New
instructional DVD by Leslie “Bellydancing with Fire”
<http://www.filmbaby.com/films/3042> was just released in June.
Read the first review
<http://www.gildedserpent.com/art45/rebfirefire.htm>
*Oct 29* // Leslie’s bellydance technique and workout classes
are*in-session *now. New Session began* Wed Oct 29th*, 2008!
Wednesday nights at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
<http://www.youngstownarts.org/> Check out her website for all
the details: www.LeslieRosen.com

*Costumes, Halloween or bellydance, are encouraged for our
Halloween class on Oct 29th. We’ll be doing Bellydance
Thriller at 8pm!!!! Bellydance zombies rise!*
*Oct 31 // *10:30-11:30pm* *Leslie joins Pyrosutra in the
premier of their new weekly event at The Chapel Bar on Capital
Hill 1600 Melrose, Seattle WA*

*Through Christmas*//Basic Bellydance with Ellen on Monday
nights 6:30 -7:30pm
Enroll now: www.seattle.gov/park or just show up
Loyal Heights Community Center
2101 NW 77th St
Seattle, WA 98117
(206) 684-4052

*Look for Ellen’s Funky Hip Hop BellyBurn coming Thursday Nights
at VDP<http://www.visionarydance.com>

*Nov 8* -  Leslie is in the Midnight fire show with
Pyrosutra<http://www.pyrosutra.com/>at Seacompression
<http://ignitionnw.org/>
*Mar 28 - May 3* // Leslie will be a featured dancer in the
World Heritage Dance Festival Show Feet of Fire
<http://www.irelandsfeetoffire.com/>Branson, MO with her partner
Kim Brown of Pyrosutra