Winter Session Classes with Maya Christina at Bedouin Beats!

"Secrets of Great Bellydance Floorwork" Sat 10-11 AM
"How to Choreograph Bellydance" Sat 11-12 AM
Classes begin January 16.
Please pre-register at Bedouin Beats (www.bedouinbeats.com), space is extremely
limited!  Classes may not be offered again until a much later date.

Scroll down for descriptions:

Secrets of Great Bellydance Floorwork
(aka Strenthen, Stretch, and Floorwork)

Our goals for this class are threefold: build core and leg strength for
floorwork, learn great 1970's and Turkish floorwork, and increase our
flexibility!  Each portion will take approximately a third of each class time. 
Students are expected to continue with strengthening and stretching outside of
class at least once a week.  Please bring a thick mat (thicker than a yoga mat)
OR a yoga mat and soft knee pads (for floor work); for those of you whose tops
of feet hurt during floorwork, wear thick socks.
Prerequisites: Bellydance or Tribal level 1; ability to (1) sit on your knees
and (2) to do a backbend without strain or injury; good judgement of your
exercise limits; yoga or pilates a plus.  If you have knee or back concerns, I
strongly advise a health care professional's official okay before taking this
class.


How to Choreograph Bellydance (Raks Sharki: Choreography Technique)

In this class, we will start by learning a very short RS choreography, in which
I will explain the "rules" of RS choreo (why I am doing certain steps,
musicality, when to move, how to use the stage, etc.).  For the rest of the
class, the class as a group will choreograph a full RS entrance (classical) song
under my mentorship.  If there is time, we will try a drum solo or a pop shaabi
choreography.  We will also cover topics like how to refresh a choreography
after much use, getting past choreographer's block, finding inspiration, adding
zills, and how to alter the choreography to a different version of the music. 
Forewarning: there will be choreography homework!  Please bring a 3 or 4
yard/meter veil, a notebook and pencil/pen.  We may use zills later in the
session.
Prerequisites: Level 3 or 4 bellydance or Level 2 tribal (however, professionals
and "ambitious" level 2 RS dancers welcome!).

Please email me if you have questions: mayachristinaraks@...
More info at www.mayachristina.com

Starting January 16, Saturday Mornings, Bedouin Beats:

Secrets to Great Bellydance Floorwork 10-11AM
How to Choreograph for Bellydance 11AM-12PM

Class descriptions:

**Secrets of Great Bellydance Floorwork aka Stretch, Strengthen, and Floorwork

We will learn classic 1970's and 1980's floorwork moves plus increase our
strength and flexibility!  Please bring a thick mat (thicker than a yoga mat) or
soft kneepads. Prerequisite: completed level 1 bellydance; yoga or similar
classes a plus

**How to Choreo for Bellydance

Learn how to choreo a classical Raks Sharki piece -- and more! For the first few
weeks, the class will learn a very short choreo, complete with explanations on
technique and musicality. For the rest of the session, the class will choreo a
classical Egyptian raks sharki dance under Maya's mentorship. We will cover
topics like what moves are appropriate to what music, stage use, pacing, Western
vs Arabic audiences, applications to Shaabi and drum solos, how to find
inspiration, and much more! Bring a lightweight veil (at least 3 yards) and a
notebook to class. Plan on weekly homework or practice. Prerequisite: Class will
be taught at level 3/4, but professionals and ambitious level 2 students
welcome.



Maya Christina is an award-winning performer and choreographer currently based
in Edmonton. Maya's classes are strongly founded in classical RS Cassandra
School style and focus on performance development and dance technique.  For more
info on Maya Christina or the classes, visit www.mayachristina.com and
www.bedouinbeats.com

Hello Everyone!
Wondering if there is anyone driving down to Calgary on Thursday Nov 12 so see
the Reda troupe perform.

Willing to share expenses.  Please call soon, 780-238-5099

Aurora

Aldiya Middle Eastern Dance and Edmonton Bellydance Academy present:
CHRISTMAS IN EGYPT
Sunday, December 13
Central Lion's Recreation Centre
11113-111 Ave
Doors 6:15pm, Show 6:30pm
$15 advance, $20 door
Purchase tickets online at http://www.aldiya.byregion.net or call 780-264-0706
or at aurora@...

Put a little jingle in your Christmas, Egyptian style! Enjoy performances of
classic, contemporary and folkloric Middle Eastern Dance by students,
instructors and professional dancers. For more information please contact Aurora
at aurora@... or Aldiya at aldiya_med@...

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KIND REGARDS,
KAJAL

Hi everyone, I just wanted to remind you to register early for the workshops to
not be disappointed. Workshop registrations are already starting to come in.

Also, I have changed the refund policy. A full refund will be granted up to 30
days before the date of the workshop. After the 30 days a 50% refund will be
issued. Workshops are transferrable. Payment plans are available, please contact
me for further information.

Don't forget I am looking for performers for the hafla on the Saturday night.
Forward a link to a video or a DVD of yourself/troupe to me @
bellydance_with_geela@....

Registration form and online registration available at
www.freewebs.com/bellydance-with-geela

Keep up to date by joining Facebook group "Sadie Marquardt Workshop in Edmonton,
AB"

I'm so excited about this workshop as I'm sure you all are as well.

Yours in dance,

Tracy
(sorry to all those on FAcebook who have already rec'd this message)

This Saturday!  10 AM to 12 PM!

TURKISH ROMA WORKSHOP!!!!

Where: Bedouin Beats 11805 94 St, Edmonton 780-761-0773
http://www.bedouinbeats.com/index.php
Workshop is $40.00

TURKISH ROMA
Saturday, September 26 10-12AM
Explore the exciting and flashy dance of the Roma! Bring the fullest skirt you
have for some intense skirt-action. This will be a high-energy, calorie-burning
class! We will cover cultural impacts, musicality and music choice, basic
techniques, and combos, with focus on 9/8 karshilima rhythm.

The Roma Dance mini workshop with Maya Christina, scheduled for Saturday, Sept
26, will be postponed for a later date.

The Ghawazee workshop is still open for Sat, October 3, as is the Turkish
bellydance workshop for Novembe.  If you are planning to attend please
pre-register with Bedouin Beats so the workshop will go on as scheduled.

Keep shimmying!

3 Mini Workshops by Maya Christina!

Where: Bedouin Beats  11805 94 St, Edmonton  780-761-0773
http://www.bedouinbeats.com/index.php
Each workshop is $40.00

TURKISH ROMA
Saturday, September 26 10-12AM
Explore the exciting and flashy dance of the Roma!  Bring the fullest skirt you
have for some intense skirt-action.  This will be a high-energy, calorie-burning
class!  We will cover cultural impacts, musicality and music choice, basic
techniques, and combos, with focus on 9/8 karshilima rhythm.

EGYPTIAN GHAWAZEE
Saturday, October 3, 10-12AM
We will cover both "traditional" and "modern" Ghawazee musicality, dance
technique and steps unique to Ghawazee dance, combos, and "tricks".  Finger
cymbals are optional.  Bring them, and we may integrate finger cymbal technique
in the last half hour of class, time and interest permitting.

TURKISH BELLYDANCE
Saturday, November 21, 10-12AM
We will explore technique, music appropriateness, and…Turkish floorwork!  Bring
soft kneepads, a towel, or a cushy mat for your knees.  Expect knee-based and
back-based floorwork.  (Floorwork "cheats" will be taught for those of us who
treat our knees and backs delicately).

Sadie Marquardt Workshop
April 23, 24 & 25, 2010

Caernarvon Community Hall
14830-118 Street
Edmonton, AB

Friday
Master Class
6:30 - 9:30   Drum Solo Secrets
Price:  $75.00

Saturday
10:00 - 12:00 Arabic Pop
1:00 -   3:00 Shimmmmy Time
Price:  $95.00 (before March 23)  $100.00 (after March 23)

Sunday
10:00 - 12:00  Veil Bonding
1:00 -   3:00  Drills & Zills
Price:  $95.00 (before March 23)  $100.00 (after March 23)

Register for both days and pay only:  $170.00 (before March 23)  $190.00 (after March 23)

Light lunch provided for both Saturday and Sunday.

Payment plan available.  Contact me @ bellydance_with_geela@... for more information.

Download registration form or register via paypal at:

www.freewebs.com/bellydance-with-geela

SON OF THE PHARAOH IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE REDA TROUPE
All the way from Cairo, Egypt!
2 Shows Only!!!
November 12 and 13, 2009
in Calgary, Alberta

This is the first time this internationally acclaimed troupe has performed in Western Canada!
Don't miss this amazing opportunity to see the Reda Troupe from Egypt!
Egyptian dance and music at it's finest!!!!
 
www.egyptianfestival.net
 
http://www.egyptianfestival.net/fest2009video.asp
 
 
Tickets are available from Son of the Pharaoh
1512 - 17th Avenue SW
or
Eau Claire Market
or by calling
(403) 265-5152 or toll-free 1-866-836-2869
or e-mail
pyramids@...
 
Ticket Price $63.00 (GST included)
Visa and MasterCard accepted
Cash, cheques and debit accepted in-store