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Upcoming Events

Specialty Classes - May - June 2008

Sunday Assessments - May 11

Rhythm of the Nile Show - June 27

Hannan's Workshop - June 28 and 29

Past Events

Upcoming Events

Sunday Assessments by Hannan - MAY 11th @ 1:30pm
We conduct an assessment for students who wish to move into a higher level. This happens on the second to last Sunday of each session. Students receive detailed feedback. Contact us for the upcoming date and details. $24 at the door.

Rhythm of the Nile Show- June 27th

A Journey through Folkloric, Classical and

Modern Egyptian Dance.

Friday June 27th

Buy your ticket before April 27th and get it for only $27!

Tickets $35 in Advance - $45 at the Door

Lithuanian House. 1573 Bloor St. W.

Specialty Classes

All Specialty Classes are held at Danforth Studio from 11am-1pm on Sundays unless otherwise noted:

May 11 - Belly Dance Hip Hop Choreo with Robyn - ALL LEVELS

May 25  - Abs + Butts for Spring with Rhonda - ALL LEVELS

June 1 - Intro to Cane with Zahira - ALL LEVELS

June 8 - Entrances & Finales with Nada - ALL LEVELS

Hannan's Workshop

Hannan is in town! Take advantage of this opportunity to train with her - It WILL improve your dancing! Classes are 11am-3:45 pm at 211 Danforth Ave. Saturday June 28 - Beginner's Bouquet: a variety of topics for intro and continuing beginners as well as current and future teachers Sunday June 29 - Kick It Up a Notch: partake in a potpourri of dance designed for intermediate to advanced dancers and current or future teachers Register by June 10th: $85 per day or $155 for both days Register after June 10th: $98 per day or $180 for both days REGISTER IN ADVANCE, THEY WILL SELL OUT!

Past Events

Hafla - May 2 Join Hannan, the Sultanettes, and select student performers for an initmate evening. Hannan will be performing a complete improvised Oriental/bellydance suite. Limited spaces available. Please reserve a space by phoning or emailing our studio. Friday, May 2nd at the Danforth. Suggested Donation $10 for the Rhythm of the Nile costume fund.

April 6 How to Create Choreography with Hannan - CONTINUING BEGINNER +

April 20 Intro to Cane with Zahira - CONTINUING BEGINNER +

April 27 Beginner Level Technique Refinement with Hannan - ALL LEVELS

Saturday May 3 Arabic Instrumental Music Interpretation with Maha - ALL LEVELS

Join us for an evening of performances by professional and student bellydancers. Friday April 4th. Lithuanian House. 1573 Bloor St. W.

Open House at our Bloor West Studio. Free mini-classes, shows, and more! Prizes to be won! Dec. 8th, 2007, 12:30-3. Totally free. Bring your friends! 2323 Bloor St. West suite 106.

March 30 3/4 Shimmy with Zahira - ALL LEVELS

March 16 Stage Presence with Zahira - ALL LEVELS

March 9 Arms & Hands with Hannan - ALL LEVELS

Saturday March 1st @ Danforth Studio 11am - 1pm with Maha
How to Dance to Arabic Music - ALL LEVELS

Sunday January 13th @ Eglinton Studio 1:15 - 3:15pm with Hannan
Finger Cymbal Basics - Continuing Beginner +

Sunday January 20th @ Danforth Studio 11am - 1pm with Hannan
Posture, Poise, Arms & Hands - ALL LEVELS

Sunday January 27th @ Eglinton Studio 12:15 - 2:15pm with Nada
Famous Arabic Songs - ALL LEVELS

Sunday February 3rd @ Danforth Studio 11am - 1pm with Hannan
Veil - ALL LEVELS

Sunday February 10th @ Danforth Studio 11am - 1pm with Robyn
Foundations in Dance - ALL LEVELS

Sunday February 17th @ Danforth Studio 11am - 1pm with Hannan
Beyond Basic Veil - Continuing Beginner +

Sunday Novmeber 25th @ Eglinton Studio 12:15 - 2:15pm with Hannan
3/4 Shimmy & More - ALL LEVELS SOLD OUT!!

Saturday December 1st @ Danforth Studio 11am - 1pm with Nada
HIstory of Bellydancing (1940 - 1970) - ALL LEVELS

Sunday December 2nd @ Eglinton Studio 12:15 - 2:15pm with Hannan
Finger Cymbal Basics - ALL LEVELS

Sunday October 21st @ Danforth Studio 1 - 3pm
with Hannan
Finger Cymbal Choreography - Intermediate / Advanced Level

Sunday October 21st @ Danforth Studio 10:30am - 12:30pm
with Hannan
Isolations and Combos - Beginner's Level

Sunday September 30th @ Danforth Studio 11am - 1pm
with Zahira
Intro to Tribal Bellydance - ALL LEVELS

Aziza Workshop and Show

AZIZA of Montreal / Portland is one of the leading belly dance instructors and performers in the world. Students rave about her motivational workshops, insightful feedback, and fantastic choreography.

One day public workshop in Toronto- isolation and shimmy technique & drum solo choreography. Sunday August 5th @ Estonian House, 958 Broadview Avenue.

The workshop will run from 11am - 4pm (with 1 hour for lunch). Please bring lunch.

Pre-register for only $95

Cabaret 101 will be held on Saturday, July 22 at 7pm in the studio. Cabaret 101 features student soloists and groups as well as instructors from the studio. Performance spaces are still available for students from Hannan's Studio.

Make-Up for Bellydance us for a hands-on lesson on creating a stunning face with style specific for bellydance. Melissa was Hannan's make-up artisit for her forthcoming DVD as well as for the photo series in the white costume. We'll learn special techniques for applying make-up that will stay on while you sweat and accentuate all of your best features. A must for performers of all levels! 2-4:30, $35 advance, $45 at the door. Stick around for Cabaret 101!

Toronto Bellydance Spring Recital - 8:00pm Friday, April 28 The TorontoBellydance student recital is Friday, April 28 starting at 8pm at (please note new location) Holy Name Church, 71 Gough Ave, Pape and Danforth intersection. Buy tickets in advance from Hannan or Roula $10 or at the door for $15

Specialty Class with Hannan Saturday May 27 - Kick Ass Drills and Saucy Combos - We'll practice drills to enhance and improve isolations and coordination. Then Hannan will teach you cute (and complicated!) belly dance combinations 1-3:30pm at Hannan's Studio - 71 Gough Ave. at Pape and Danforth. $35 advance, $45 at the door

Veil with Katy March 24 1-3pm Katy will be teaching beautiful veil technique for bellydance. She'll be teaching basics, moves, and combinations. Space is limited to 8!

Saidi with Nada April 8 1-3pm Nada, from the world famous Reda Troupe of Egypt, will be teaching Saidi style (upper Egyptian) folkloric dancing. This is a fun and upbeat style. The Saidi rhythms and movements are frequently used in bellydance.
Workshops are $35 each in advance, $45 at the door.

CABARET 101 Friday, Feb. 24 at 7:30pm
$7 at Hannan's Studio of Middle Eastern Dance
This is a casual gathering at the studio featuring student solo performances. It is designed to give students regular performance opportunities. There is nothing like the practical experience of pulling a piece together and dancing in front of an audience! All bellydance students are welcome to attend with friends. Student dancers of any level are invited to perform, please contact Hannan in advance to sign-up.

Seasonal SOIREE
On Wednesday, December 7 at Lula Lounge, the students and teachers from TorontoBellydance were joined by our bellydance friends (what a great crowd!) to celebrate the season while raising almost $900 for Sistering (www.sistering.org).
We had a blast! We were treated to delicious canapes by Lula's, great Arabic music from DJ Tony, and fantastic performances by Marion, Marie, Janey, Meggie, Eden, Kathy, Tina, and Shu'la. Additionally, the crowd gave it up for Hannan and a very saucy Mrs. Claus (aka Roula). We were all blown away by the amazing skills of our special guest for the evening, Valizan!
Thanks everyone for attending!

Bellydance Swap Meet
The bellydance swap meet on December 11th at Hannan's Studio was a great time! We had costumes, scarves, Belly dancing Barbies by Linda, cds, books, and lots of odds and ends! Everyone came away with a fantastic bargain find, and it was just a lot of fun to hang out, eat too much chocolate, and try on fantastic costumes. We'll do it again soon!

Dancers Specialty Class July 22Professional make-up artist Melissa Nicholl of Stellar Designz will be joiningback to top