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7:30 pm
Dinner and Show featuring Russya and Special Guest Performers
Venue: Turkish Delight, 5 Weedon Close, Belconnen
Bookings Essential, phone the restaurant on 02 6251 1319
Price: A delicious banquet will cost between $22.50 and $25.
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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Balady - Russya
Balady is the earthy popular dance of Egypt.
Russya's balady style is spicy and fun with a modern Egyptian influence.
The movements in balady are stronger than classical style with special movement combinations which give the dancer more freedom for self expression.
In this three hour workshop Russya will teach posture, styling, technique. and offer insights in to the artistic aspects of the dance.
Venue: Tuggeranong Community Centre Cowlishaw St Greenway
Price: $30
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6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Drum and Zills - Lissa and Richard
Join Lissa and Richard in an informal introduction to the art of playing zills and/or percussion. Students should bring zills or another percussion instrument.
Students will learn how to keep a rhythm with the zills while dancing.
Venue: Om Shanti College, 2A Barker Street Griffith (in the Griffith shops)
Price: $15, on the night.
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7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Dancing, Drum and Zills - Lissa and Richard
In this class students will learn different rhythms and how to apply them in the dance.
Venue: Om Shanti College, 2A Barker Street Griffith (in the Griffith shops)
Price: $15, on the night.
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7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Beginners - Lissa and Richard
Drop in for Lissa's regular beginners class, accompanied by Richard on the drum.
Venue: Queanbeyan Uniting Church Hall, Rutledge Street, Queanbeyan
Price: $12
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7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Women Only Harem Night
A women only event for students wishing to perform, socialize and share their love of the dance. There will be a special prize for the best dressed student. A mini fashion parade and lots of special performances and group dancing.
Don't miss this opportunity to come and try belly dance, perform, lounge luxuriously, or just dress up and look gorgeous!!!!
A delicious supper will be provided consisting of- bottomless cups of Moroccan mint tea and delicious sweets.
Please bring a cushion to sit on……
Venue: Om Shanti College, 2A Barker Street Griffith (in the Griffith shops)
Price: $15 Book early, space is limited
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9:30 am - 11:30 am
Breaking Down the Layers - Leonie Sukan
Ever wondered how accomplished dancers put all the moves together into a seamless performance? Leonie will analyze and teach isolations building them in to one step, then putting them together with steps that compliment for sequences or making your own choreographies. Her easy explanations will suit all levels, Beginners to Advanced.
Venue: Folk Dance Canberra Maitland Street Hackett (old Hackett Primary School)
Price: $25
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12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Dancing Hips-Hypnotic Drum - The Veils of Baghdad
Visualise your magical hips interpreting the exciting rhythms of a tabla solo. The workshop will move progressively between technique into the beginnings of a delightful choreography. Hints and tips on modern interpretation of dance with the drum and a style that is uniquely "The Veils of Baghdad".
You need a basic understanding of belly dance moves and something to tie around and show off your wonderful hips. Be amazed by what your body can do and be prepared to have a good giggle-having fun is what its all about! Great combo! Great fun!
Venue: Folk Dance Canberra Maitland Street Hackett (old Hackett Primary School)
Price: $20
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2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Turkish Dance - Leonie Sukan
An exciting mix of Turkish Rom dance and modern groovy Turkish pop! Leonie's Turkish connections keeps her abreast of the latest dance styles and music. These workshops usually include part or full choreography.
Beginners to Advanced level.
Venue: Folk Dance Canberra Maitland Street Hackett (old Hackett Primary School)
Price: $25
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4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Introductory Middle Eastern Drumming - Richard Lesze
Richard will teach basic Arabic rhythms and how they are applied in the dance, as well as elementary finger techniques for the tabla.
Venue: Folk Dance Canberra Maitland Street Hackett (old Hackett Primary School)
Price: $15
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7:30 pm - late
Hafla Party
A traditional party setting, including stunning performances and Middle Eastern music. With some special surprises- guest artists include Leonie Sukan-Sydney, Michelle Moscova and troupe -Sydney,
Canberra's own Veils of Baghdad, Rae Jemeson, Raqs fi Qamar Azraq, The Occidental Tourists, Lisa Parsons and oh yes Lissa!
Non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided.
The evening will be intimate and casual with some special surprises.
Bring a cushion.
Venue: Tuggeranong Arts Centre, Cnr Cowlishaw and Reed Streets Greenway
Price: $20 Tickets will sell fast and be strictly limited for this once a year event so book early.
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10 am
Belly Dancers' Big Breakfast
A great way to finish the weekend! Meet the workshop presenters and performers. Plan for next years event!
Venue: Book Plate Café, National Library of Australia, Parkes Place, Canberra City
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Phone: 02 6294 0203
041 261 4241
Email: robertkay@freenetau.com.au
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