Our Mission Statement

The Middle Eastern Dance Association is a non-profit society whose members share an interest in the Middle Eastern dance arts and their components.

We foster community involvement and awareness by sponsoring and supporting events and by providing services.

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The Middle Eastern Dance Association is proud to present
Twilight at the Oasis 2010
an evening of belly dance
featuring BC dancers Ala Nar, Ashley, Belly Belly Hip, Banat Tariq, Egyptian Breeze, Emily, Floreo, Ishtar, Kim and Kim, Laura Scotten, Lava, Maissane, Maki, Shimmy for the Soul, and Tha Fae
and headlining the exquisite Sabura of Seattle
Saturday, October 2, 8:00 pm
at the James Cowan Theatre,
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
6450 Deer Lake Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Tickets  members 18.00 non members 20.00 available now at www.shadboltcentre.com
or phone 604-205-3000
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The Middle Eastern Dance Association is proud to present
The Oasis Bazaar
* costumes * clothing * jewelry * music * and more *
Saturday, October 2, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
at the Russian Hall
600 Campbell Avenue
Vancouver, BC
admission $2 or free when you purchase/renew a MEDA membership
Want to vend? contact allisonraks@gmail.com
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Ala Nar and MEDA present

Veil and Drum Solo Workshop with Sabura

Sunday, October 3, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

at the Russian Hall

600 Campbell Avenue

Vancouver, BC

$75, or $70 for MEDA members

 

Known for her mesmerizing veil work, Sabura will help you learn how to make your veil breathe, suspend, and dance with you, transforming music into movement. In this workshop, we’ll cover veil tips, technique, moves, and transitions, culminating in elegant combinations to different types and tempos of music. In the last hour of the workshop, we will work with the Drum solo exploring combinations and shimmies to popular drum solo patterns. Learn the KEY to exciting drum solo improvisation! 

 
   
 

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March 19th & 20th 2011

THE GRANDE BAZAAR IS COMING!!!!       

                                      Book you space now!!!