2024 Fall workshops with Lynette
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2024 Fall Events and classes on the Island
*** See also the Vancouver Island Belly Dancers Fb page for current notices of classes and events. https://www.facebook.com/groups/16858407337 * Saturday September 28 Discover “Belly Dance” with Lynette Learn basics of the diverse dances inspired by the Middle East. Explore the music, body movements, traditions, and innovations that have made these dance forms popular around the world.… Read more…
Event updates 2019
Fall email update: So many terrific opportunities for dancers this autumn! Classes, workshops, hafla, shows – hope to see you at some of these events! Lynette COMING EVENTS Friday October 5 Dance Performances & Sema Gathering with special guest Farima Berenji Abbey Studio in Cumberland doors 7:30, suggested donation $10-15, Info Cathy (250) 218-0704… Read more…
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…
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…
Funkadelic Turkish Lounge 2014
Another amazing Turkish Lounge at The Abbey in Cumberland! Saturday Oct. 25, 7:30 pm This time there will be just a few performances (including me, Edith Jacob and our host Cathy Stoyko), plus lots of music and dancing for everyone, with a funkadelic dance set by DJ StIzmir Smyrna and live music jamming to wrap… Read more…
Fall Belly Dance Teachers Showcase & Bazaar 2014
MANY MANY THANKS to our wonderful dance community, for supporting the 2014 Teachers Showcase and Bazaar with such energy and enthusiasm! You raised almost $800 for Haven Society this year, and shared the joy of the dance with well over 100 participants, dancers, drummers, and Haven volunteers. Thank you all. ********************** FIVE half-hour dance workshops… Read more…
Fall 2013 workshops with Lynette
Belly dance! in downtown Nanaimo Basics Thursdays Sept. 26, Oct. 3 & 10 * Moves, music & dances of Egypt, Lebanon & Turkey. For beginners & a refresher for more experienced dancers Art & artistry Thursdays starting October 17 * All experience levels welcome – contemporary dance from the Middle East and exciting fusions.… Read more…
OPA Showcase 2013
So glad that OPA is hosting this popular event again this year! Get more details on the Facebook page OPA Proudly Presents: The Vancouver Island Bellydance Showcase 2013 Saturday, November 23, 2013 • Royal Canadian Legion (411 Gorge Rd East) 10:00am ‘Spins and Turns’ with Shari Nakagawa (Victoria) Spinning is not just for ballerinas. Learn some… Read more…
2nd Annual North Island Bellydance Bazaar
New Horizons Belly Dance presents the 2nd Annual North Island Belly Dance Bazaar at Merville Hall, 1245 Fenwick Road, Merville, BC Saturday October 5 Due to such an amazing turnout and fabulous time last year they’re doing it again!! Performances throughout the day, shopping, delicious food, 3 free mini workshops, door prizes & more! This is… Read more…
Nanaimo’s Bellydance Bazaar another success!
THANK YOU to the bellydance community, donors, St. Paul’s Church and volunteers for all your work in 2013!!! We raised more money than ever for Haven Society. If you have suggestions and ideas for next year, let us know at bellydancenanaimo@gmail.com or on our Facebook site ! A fundraiser for Haven Society, hosted by Genya & Lynette… Read more…
Dance Vallarta 2013
Five days of dance and sun in the Yoga Vallarta studio of Puerto Vallarta, February 5 – 9 2013. Thanks to my co-instructor Debra Shields of Saidi Sisters, the beautiful dancers who attended, Alma our studio host, and the restaurants that welcomed our evening dance parties! See our Facebook site Dance Vallarta 2013 for… Read more…
Fall classes with Lynette – 2012 – downtown Nanaimo
Art of Middle Eastern Dance – Tuesdays starting October 16 – Explore the joy and artistry of Middle Eastern dance in weekly multilevel classes with a masterful instructor/performer. This fall Lynette will strengthen your technique and movement vocabulary, while deepening your understanding of traditional styles and contemporary approaches to Turkish, Arab and fusion dance. Develop confidence in… Read more…
1st Annual North Island Bellydance Bazaar
SATURDAY Sept. 29 2012 Join New Horizons Belly Dance for a day filled with wonderful dancing, delicious food and fabulous shopping!! (I’ll be teaching a workshop about 3:30 pm – there are workshops and performances scheduled throughout the day! Join in workshops with Tricia Campbell (12:30 pm) or Debra Shields of Saidi Sisters (1:30 pm);… Read more…
Vancouver Island Bellydance Showcase
Saturday September 22, 2012 – Victoria-based OPA society celebrated the very best in our Island bellydance community! Among the 6 mini-workshops, I taught a session on Turkish Roman dance. I’ve listed some of my music resources and video inspirations in the Resources page “Turkish Roman workshop music and videos” Workshop Descriptions: 10am -‘Layering Drills for… Read more…
Damask Rose Revue 2
A fantastic show featuring guest artist Tamlyn Dallal! I am thrilled to be invited to perform with some of Vancouver’s finest: Al a Nar, Aviva & Megan, Carla, Laura, Leona, Lisa, Lynette (that’s me), Maki & students, Michelle, nina d., Tamara, Tha Fae, The Phoenix Dancers, and the magical musings of Rakkab Saturday July 7,… Read more…
April Point Retreats, Quadra Island BC
2013 Dates TBA – Gypsy Spirit Dance Retreats with Lynette at April Point Resort & Spa on Quadra Island (3 hours north of Victoria) – Discover your “gypsy spirit” with Gypsy (Romani) style bellydance. You’ll quickly learn the basic moves to passionate music and lively rhythms. Celebrate the informal spontaneity of traditional Romani dance styles from Turkey,… Read more…
DanceAway Mexico
Planning for a 2013 Retreat in Mexico is underway, see the post Dance Vallarta 2013 ! Five days of dance and relaxation in a tranquil seaside village on Mexico’s west coast! DanceAways in 2010, 2011, and 2012 took place in La Manzanilla, a small seaside village just 4 hours south of Puerto Vallarta. DanceAway is an… Read more…
Belly for the Beast 2011
October 1, 2011 – Bellydancers take over the stage at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre! See fine local bellydance in a proper theatrical venue – while supporting the SPCA. A dynamite show showcasing traditional, folkloric to modern fusions, with touches of flamenco, Romany, contemporary dance – and live music adds depth to several pieces. Applause to Pacifica for creating… Read more…
Traditions, Tribes and Fusions – Nanaimo workshops
May 15, 2011 Dance with Arab Rhythms – LIVE!!!! Guest drummer Robin Shackleton of Sylvan Temple joins Lynette for a dynamic and energizing multi-level workshop. We’ve booked a large bright and NEW studio in downtown Nanaimo, to fill with drumming and dance! Develop your dance vocabulary and music understanding, as we work creatively with beledi… Read more…
Silk Road comes to Errington
I look forward to dancing with Silk Road and other Island bellydancers – SATURDAY APRIL 14 – with Cathy StoyStoyko, Taissia, Taiya, Kalina, and Kirsten! Silk Road and Friends at the Errington Hall Music and Dance from Spain, the Middle East, China and Beyond April 14, 2011 8pm Tickets $20 Under 12… Read more…