1 Gloucester St., #107, Toronto (Just south of Bloor at Yonge   www.arabesquedance.ca   

NOVEMBER 2009 

The NEW

Arabesque Academy

23 years in the making

… It's coming

2010

International Bellydance Conference of Canada (IBCC)

75 % sold out

www.bellydanceconference.com

LAYALI  ARABESQUE
Every Friday night. * new time: 8:30-11:30pm

NO COVER!

Minimum charge for prime seating with dinner

Myth Restaurant. 417 Danforth @ Chester Subway
For reservations call 416-461-8383.
                                   

o                    Downtown Toronto in the heart of the trendy Danforth strip

o                    Three hours of live Arabic music featuring the Arabesque Orchestra

o                    Different dance artist each week performing Bellydance and Folklore

o                    Dance floor for all to enjoy dancing to the band, bring your hip scarf

o                    Great Food!

Layali Arabesque Performers

NOV.6:

VOULA

NOV. 13:

LAURA

NOV.20:

MELISSA

NOV.27:

INGRID

ARABESQUE WINTER GALA

Saturday December 5, 2009

Over 200 Bellydancers perform including our amazing students, Yasmina Ramzy, Arabesque Dance Company, Arabesque Allspice and live Drummers!

$15 adv/$20 door

Estonian House, 958 Broadview Ave.

ARABESQUE DANCE COMPANY & ORCHESTRA

AT DANCE ONTARIO DANCE WEEKEND

Saturday January 23rd, 2010, 6:30pm

Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra debuts groundbreaking choreography OUM (Tribute to Oum Kalthoum) at Dance Ontario Dance Weekend

at 6:30pm.

Tickets: at door only, $10 donation

Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre

235 Queens Quay West, Toronto

Info: Dance Ontario 416-204-1082

Dance Ontario

OUM

ARABESQUE DANCE COMPANY & ORCHESTRA

February 11-14, 2010

Harbourfront Centre

OUM (Mother) - The swirling, undulating passion of Arabesque Dance Company and Orchestra celebrates the Mother of Arab Music, Oum Kalthoum. The only performing arts company of its kind in the world, Arabesque features live acoustic Arabic music and vocals accompanying 18 male and female dancers expressing Bellydance, Whirling Dervish and the ritual arts of the Middle East .

"Artistry & passion" Dance International

"Seduces completely" The Globe & Mail

"Creates dramatic impact" Toronto Star

Tickets selling fast – Get YOURS now!!

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OUM KALTHOUM WORKSHOP

Saturday February 27, 2010

3:00-7:00

$95

Discover what it means to dance to the timeless and emotional music of the Arab world's most revered singer, Oum Kalthoum.

Experience the many layers and textures of simple phrases and intricate subtleties of nuance up close and personal with Oudist Bassam Bishara, Drummer Suleiman Warwar with choreography by Yasmina Ramzy.

Includes screening of the amazing film "Oum Kalthoum: A Voice Like Egypt"

with food and refreshments

@ Arabesque

AL KHAIMA WORKSHOP

Saturday March 27, 2010

3:00-6:00

$125

For novices and professionals

Learn the art form as a whole and where the movement originates.

A 3 hour workshop with Arab musicians learning how to perform with a live band. Enjoy a first hand experience with Taqsim, Drum Solo, Openings, Finales, hand clapping popular songs, the music of Oum Kalthoum, Mawaal, Maqaam and more!

… all of this inside a warm and colourful tent with many instructors including Yasmina Ramzy, Bassam Bishara and Suleiman Warwar.

Workshop & Performance 3:00-6:00pm and 8:00-10:00pm, at Arabesque

More info here

AL KHAIMA PERFORMANCE

March 27, 2010

8:00pm

15 Bellydancers perform with members of the Arabesque Orchestra in a beautiful Arabian tent!

$15 adv/$20 door

Includes snacks and refreshments

at Arabesque

INTERNATIONAL BELLYDANCE CONFERENCE OF CANADA (IBCC)

April 21-25, 2010

Register Now! $599

$599 until February 28/10

Regular Price: $699

1-416-920-5593

www.bellydanceconference.com

Arabesque PRO COURSE

PROFESSIONAL MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE COURSE

Sponsored by Ontario Arts Council

July 5-16, 2010

Limit of 10 students each year

Candidates are accepted by audition only

Two Week Intensive

Since 2001, Pro Course graduates have hailed from Japan , Mexico , Austria , China , Portugal , Hungary , Panama , Russia and across Canada and the United States .

They have gone on to be ambassadors of a comprehensive art form, replete with meaning, tradition and integrity.

Join this elite group of artists with 65 hours of in depth training from 10 master teachers, each experts in their fields of Stage Presence, Musicality, Choreography, Improvisation, Creativity, Showmanship, Character Portrayal,  Marketing and History. Receive thorough Performance Feedback, Coaching and Technique Refinement. Take a huge leap in your Bellydance journey with all the mysteries solved and homework to keep you busy for 5 years. No certificate can measure up to the new confidence and assurance in your profound understanding of Middle Eastern Dance gained through the Arabesque Pro Course.

Arabesque Professional Course creates fully rounded professional dance artists and teachers who learn and experience the art form as a whole. While working with live Arab musicians both in class and performance, students gain a deep understanding of why and where the movements come from. During this intensive course, students also benefit from the expertise of a number instructors in different fields including Yasmina Ramzy, Dr.George Sawa, Bassam Bishara, Suleiman Warwar, Wagdi Bechara, Walter Alza, Jennifer Watkins, Robert Desrosiers, Brian Smith, Arun Srinivasan and Sashar Zarif.

More info here