DANCERS’ NEWS
Announcement
Saturday’s Shimmy-O-Thon
Shimmy-o-thon went well! Everyone made it through the whole hour non-stop, sweaty and fun. Great raffle prizes and $3000 raised to help fight gynaecological cancer.
Website for more information : http://www.defisfsg.ca
WINGS NEEDED (a.s.a.p.) FOR THE PROPELLER DANCE COMPANY
Propeller Dance is an integrated dance company in Ottawa. Dancers in wheelchairs or with many other physical challenges weave together beautiful, creative choreographies with able bodied dancers.
Propellers also run dance classes throughout the city for all ages in schools and community centers.
Randala, a local belly dance teacher, costume designer, and former member of the Enan Egyptian Folkloric Troupe, has been costuming and helping the Propeller performing group for several years as they develop pieces to share in schools and performances in Ottawa and on tour.
Recently, a retired belly dance teacher from Newfoundland donated seven pairs of Isis Wings to the Propellers.
These have been scooped up enthusiastically by the young adult class in Vanier.
This class is held in the same room that the Enan Egyptian Folkloric Troupe first held its practices and performance almost 4 decades ago!
There are still 8 students and teachers who need wings as they develop a choreography for their part in the Propeller’s May 8 performance at the GCTC.
Are there any Isis Wings
that the Ottawa Belly Dance Community of Goddesses
would have to donate or or sell to the Propellers?
If so, PLEASE contact Randi “Randala” Cherry at (613) 730-0606 or ra@magma.ca
as soon as possible.
2015 EVENTS -Including Not quite Belly dance events!
UPDATES ONLY - See the main website for other events listed: halyma.com/news
April 11, 2015
Carnaball
Jean Pigott Place – Ottawa City Hall
110 Laurier Ave West
Ottawa, ON K2P 2H9
Canada
Saturday, 11 April 2015 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of carnival-themed fun, all for a great cause. Carnaball will feature tarot card readers, aerial silks, live gymnasts, belly dancers, and much more. Drinks will be served along with appetizers.
This year, Algonquin College Public Relations and the John Howard Society have partnered up to raise funds and spread awareness for an important issue; the protection of incarcerated person’s rights, and prison reform in Canada.
Get the full circus experience at Ottawa City Hall on April 11. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Halyma's Bellywood Raks is proud to be part of this fun filled event!
Tickets < first 50 are $30!>: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/carnaball-tickets-16018192846
Join the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/738225226275378/
The campaign: Let’s Unlock Change
The charity: http://www.johnhoward.ca/
SEE YOU THERE!
May 2nd, 2015
Sangeet 2015 – Jugalbandi – Indian Classical Music
www.ottawasangeet.com
Featuring: India’s top most Flautists the Grammy nominated Maestro Shashank Subramanayam and Maestro Rakesh Chaurasia (nephew of the legend Hariprasad Chaurasia and senior most disciple).
Date: May 2nd, 2015
Location: Kailash Mital Theatre
Time: 5 PM
Tickets: $20
Sangeet 2015 – Jugalbandi with Maestro Shashank Subramanyam & Maestro Rakesh Chaurasia
May 7 – 10, 2015
Valerick Molinary & Shahrzad in Montreal! Workshops and Show!
Valerick Molinary and Shahrzad are coming to Montreal!! They will be teaching master classes and workshops from May 7-10, 2015. They will also be the featured performers for the show *Ashra*, which includes a lineup of professional dancers from across Canada, the USA and even Puerto Rico!
For workshop info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/726718270711484/
For the show info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/617409465069195/
For any questions or to make your reservations, please contact Angelica at: info@angelicadance.com or 514-439-5460
Thanks and hope to see you there! :)
For more information
http://www.angelicadance.com
May 9 2015
Shimmy Mob - DEADLINE TO REGISTER: April 1
Join us and help Ottawa contribute to breaking a world record with Shimmy Mob!
http://www.shimmymob.com/events/city/?eventid=7&cityid=342
This dance event brings the joy of dance to the community, promotes awareness of domestic abuse, and raises resources for abused women’s and children’s shelters in local areas.
This year Shimmy Mob hits the streets in Ottawa for the first time on Saturday May 9th, 2015 and is raising funds in support of Harmony House (http://www.harmonyhousews.com/)
Shimmy Mob broke the world record last year. With the support and participation of the Ottawa-Gatineau dance community, we aim to do it again this year.
We are seeking dancers of all ages and levels to participate in this unique worldwide event and would be honored to have you and your dancers join us.
To qualify, all dancers:
– must be 12 years of age or older (we can make exceptions for younger dancers who have parental permission!);
– must be able to learn basic belly dance choreography.
The choreography tutorials will be available privately online to all registered dancers. In addition, there will be live practices at participating locations (dates and locations to be announced – stay tuned!).
If you are a teacher/studio, this event provides a unique opportunity to promote your school/classes when you sponsor the live choreography practice session. Also, by being a part of Shimmy Mob, you and/or your studio will receive a free listing and sponsor link on our website for 1 full year.
Each registered dancer will also receive the official 2015 Shimmy Mob t-shirt.
Join us! Make history with us! See the details at http://www.shimmymob.com. Upon registration, you’ll receive access to the choreography.
We look forward to shimmying with you!
Jehane Khan
Shimmy Mob Ottawa Team Leader
613-867-7987
info@duniyastudio.com
http://www.shimmymob.com
http://www.harmonyhousews.com/
http://duniyastudio.com/ShimmyMob.htm
EDITOR’S NOTE: SIGN UP ! COME DANCE WITH US ! THANKS Jehane for taking lead on this! …Halyma
Spring 2015 Classes - STARTING SOON - for ongoing classes- see the main website
Spring 2015 Classes with Halyma
Sandy Hill - STARTS THIS WEEK
Sandy Hill Community Centre. 250 Somerset East
Register online at Ottawa.ca or call 613-564-1062
Wednesdays
April 1 to June 3, 2015 – 10 weeks $65 per course
Belly Dancing Level 1
6-7 p.m. – Bar code: 954624
Belly Dancing Level 2/3
7–8 pm -Bar code: 954643
Byward Market
Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa, ON
Register online: ottawa.ca or call 613-244-4470
Thursdays
April 23 to May 28, 2015 6 weeks $49 per course
Awaken Your Inner Goddess
6:30-7:30 pm Barcode 957091
Bellywood with Halyma[ Bollywood-bellydance Fusion]
7:30-8:30 pm Barcode 959444
Tuesday Advanced Private group classes with Halyma
Tuesdays at the Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues
April 14 to June 2, 2015=> 8 Weeks
$80 plus HST for 1 hour/ week
$140 plus HST for 2 hours/week
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Advanced Belly Dance
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Adventures in Bellywood
Previous dance experience expected.
Email halyma@bellydancingforfun.com to register.
Dance with Suhani
Spring session, register online at
https://e-connect.ocdsb.ca/Start/Start.asp
BELLYDANCE – BEGINNER
Rideau High School, 815 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa
Mondays, 6:30-7:30, 8 weeks as of April 20th (No class May 18th.)
Registration code 76199
Brookfield High School, 824 Brookfield Rd, Ottawa
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30, 8 weeks as of April 22nd
Registration code 76616
BELLYDANCE – INTERMEDIATE
Brookfield High School, 824 Brookfield Rd, Ottawa
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30, 8 weeks as of April 21st
Registration code 76995
BOLLYWOOD – BEGINNER
Rideau High School, 815 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa
Mondays, 7:30-8:30, 8 weeks as of April 20th (No class May 18th.)
Registration code 76228
Brookfield High School, 824 Brookfield Rd, Ottawa
Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30, 8 weeks as of April 22nd
Registration code 76650
BOLLYWOOD – INTERMEDIATE
Brookfield High School, 824 Brookfield Rd, Ottawa
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30, 8 weeks as of April 21st
Registration code 76931
Not Quite Belly Dance Lessons
Sewing Classes with Tracey
All courses are taught by Tracey of TAV Creations and take place at the Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa, ON.
Spring 2015 classes - please note: the timing will be from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
Register by calling 613-244-4470 to get the barcode or online at Ottawa.ca in the Spring courses information.Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Street, Ottawa, ON
Sewing Level 1 - $50
April 11-18
Sewing Level 2 – $50
May 2-May 9
Sewing Level 3 – $50
May 23-May 30
Montreal classes with Amrita
BOLLYWOOD- BHANGRA SPRING/SUMMER SESSION!
SESSION PRINTEMPS/ETE!
May/Mai 16, 23, 30, June/Juin 6,13,20 12pm-1:20pm
Registration deadline: APRIL 15
Date limite pour incription: 15 AVRIL
Registration: http://ananda-amrita.com/Upcoming%20Events.htm (english)
Inscription: http://ananda-amrita.com/Upcoming%20Events_Fr.htm (francais)
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcza7sGFPCY
Amrita Dance Creations
www.ananda-amrita.com
Nritya Yoga – Yoga of Dance
www.nrityayogadance.com
