Where: Matsqui Recreation Centre, Aerobics Room
3106 Clearbrook Road, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4N6
Cost: Pre-pay $45.00, $50.00 at the door

Tribal Fusion Choreography & Technique
Lava will be teaching two pieces of tribal fusion choreography for a full well-rounded day! There will be technique drills with special focus for specific tribal fusion movements including some of your favorite challenging moves hopefully some you haven’t seen before with Lava’s signature styling!

For all levels of dance experience.

Please wear comfortable clothing, bring a yoga mat if you have one (mats are available for use at the venue also). Water & snack provided.

Witchazel and MiMi’s Cauldron will be vending.

Info: www.fraservalleybellydance.com

For more information see www.tribalgirona.info
Or write to tribalgirona@yahoo.es (María Cresswell)

Also more info from the following links

(in English)
http://www.gildedserpent.com/art37/MariaSpain06.htm
http://www.gildedserpent.com/art37/MariaFestSpain06.htm

(in Spanish)
http://www.aprendedanzaoriental.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=169
http://www.aprendedanzaoriental.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=160

MOTHER’S DAY - May 10, 2008
Singer ALAN and Band

PERSIAN NIGHT - May 17, 2008
Singer YALDA and Band

Belly Dance by OULA!

The time has come for Ethereal Vibe Dance Company to put on another exciting show!  We are hosting our bi-annual student night and bellydance showcase!  (Guest performers TBA.)

Time:  7-9pm, doors open at 6pm
Where:  Port Kells Community Centre, 18918 88th Ave., Surrey, BC
Cost:  Tickets are $10

To order tickets, please email Skye at etherealvibe@hotmail.com or call 604-340-2914.  There are a limited number, so reserve early!

Vancouver’s fiery Bellydance Troupe, Ala Nar invites you to come to their Birthday Hafla to celebrate 5 years of dancing together!

Where:  The End Cafe (2360 Commercial Drive, near Broadway)
Show time:  8pm but come early to get seats!
Cost:  $7 cover

Featuring a lovely array of dancers including Azrakesh, Faith, Zelia, Lava, Tamara, and of course Ala Nar!  Hope to see you there!!!!

Time:  1:30-4:30pm
Place:  Matsqui Recreation Centre, Abbotsford
Cost:  Prepay $35.00, $40.00 at the door

The first part will be spent learning five common rhythms in Arabic dance. We will learn a rhythm and drum it, then listen to that rhythm in musical context, and drum it again.

The second half we will learn rhythms with the zils, alone and paired with dance moves. We will try drills and rhythm trade-offs for a fun challenge.

We will finish off with a drum/zil combo where we dance to our own music!

For all levels of dance experience. When registering please request drums and/or zills if needed - you will not be empty-handed!

Register at www.FraserValleyBellyDance.com.

Combinations for Egyptian, Lebanese and Turkish Oriental Dance, Taqsim and Veil/Double Veil - 8 hrs - $125.00

Join us for a gala performance at the Assiniboine Gordon Inn on the Park on Saturday Night.

Tickets:  $20.00 per person.

For more information contact:  Jasmine; jasminedavies55@yahoo.ca

A weekend of sacred and sensual movement integrating physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the self in three restorative days of healing movement, joyous celebration, tranquil space, and beautiful vegetarian food.  Explore the healing power of dance with instructors:

Bronwyn Simons (celebrating sensuality through dance, ritual dance, Egyptian bellydance);

Gillian Saxby (Temple Dance, Yogadance, inner belly dance, taxim – meditative aspects);

and Cathy Stoyko, recently returned from dance study in Northern India (Rajasthani gypsy dance, Odissi dance). 

Information/Registration:  Gillian at 250-335-1616 or yogadance@telus.net

Sacred Dance Show – Denman Island

May 17, 2008

Showcasing sacred dance from many traditions, a benefit for The Hermitage.

Location: Denman Island Community Hall

Information: Cathy at 250-335-1964

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Half day; $25 in advance or $30 at the door.

What is more stressful? Doing a movement in place, or moving across the dance floor? Sha’ Vega will teach you how to move fluidly and own your dance space with some creative combinations! Sha’ Vega will help you overcome that hesitation that all new dancers feel when making the transition from moving in place to actually dancing without the fear of moving!

*This is a beginner/intermediate level workshop. If you have less than 2 years of dance under your hip belt, this workshop may be for you!

For more information please contact Sha’ Vega at 819-281-3307.

Time: 11am - 2pm

Location: Bonsor Recreation Centre, Burnaby, BC

ALL members are welcome to attend!

MEDA needs your support!!! Come join a great team of volunteers. Several positions to be filled.