Dancing the Middle East – 2018
Dance like there is no tomorrow
Fall 2017 Workshops with Lynette
Arab, Turkish and fusion belly dance in three workshops Sundays Sept.17, October 1 and 22 1:30-3:30 pm (3 sessions for the price of 2 – see below) Contemporary and traditional dance from the Middle East * Develop skills with body-friendly warm-ups, movement technique and vocabulary * Enhance your understanding of Middle Eastern music, dance and… Read more…
1001 Likes – December 2014
Lynette Harper updates her shopping list for Christmas gifts and ideas online. Reprinted with permission from the Middle Eastern Dance Association newsletter, Sahda December 2014. Read more…
5th Annual Nanaimo Belly Dance Bazaar 2015
Hope to see you there on June 20 – I can hardly wait! Many thanks to Genya Bonfield and her team of volunteers for producing the event this year. Get the latest news from the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/118888411465134/ Read more…
Nanaimo dancers & teachers
Lynette 250-753-1659 laahper@gmail.com Genya 250-739-0589 genyasdancing@gmail.com Ramona 250-616-3824 Ramona@bellydancer.ca Giselle Jacob – Drum & percussion classes available – see her Facebook page Crimson Coast Dance Society Artistic Director Holly Bright, Nanaimo, BC – Develops and supports contemporary dance creations, productions, performances and educational opportunities at both grass roots and professional levels in Central Vancouver Island. Read more…
Arab & Turkish music for listeners
Minor Empire – Second Nature Great music for listening and dancing – this new album of Turkish / world music is made in Toronto! I couldn’t stop dancing during the Minor Empire set at the Islands Folk Festival last summer, where the whole crowd was mesmerized by Ozgu’s truly enchanging vocals. Guitarist/composer Ozan describes their style… Read more…
Ladysmith & Cowichan area dancers & teachers
Ladysmith Debra Shields (formerly Pinchbeck) – full weekly schedule at www.saidisisters.ca Cowichan Area Yesca “Elegant Power” Belly dance classes, Lake Cowichan 250 749 7759 Lynene Allen 250-746-1077 email miragedanse@shaw.ca website Shakti Bellydance shakti.bdance@gmail.com Bellydance for fun and fitness, plus new classes for youngsters and teens. Register with Island Savings Centre, 250.748.7529 Read more…