HDBG News http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog News for High Desert Bellydance Guild members Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:49:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Bellydance for Kids at Bend Spring Fest http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/2012/03/27/bellydance-for-kids-at-bend-spring-fest/ http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/2012/03/27/bellydance-for-kids-at-bend-spring-fest/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:42:35 +0000 Dave http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/?p=174 Continue reading »]]> The NorthWest Crossing Bend Spring Festival returns April 13th through 15th at NorthWest Crossing.

This year’s Spring Festival presentation includes Middle Eastern dance and drum demonstrations by the guild’s youngest members (ages 7-13). Children in the audience will be invited onstage for an Egyptian style bellydance lesson. Sunday, April 15th at 12:30pm in the Fun Family Area at the south end of Fort Clatsop.

]]> http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/2012/03/27/bellydance-for-kids-at-bend-spring-fest/feed/ 0 8th Annual MEDGE Fall Festival http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/2011/09/30/8th-annual-medge-fall-festival/ http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/2011/09/30/8th-annual-medge-fall-festival/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:11:57 +0000 Dave http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/?p=168 Continue reading »]]> The 8th Annual MEDGE Fall Festival will be Saturday, October 22nd at Cozmic Pizza, 199 W 8th Ave., Eugene, OR.

10am-5:30pm: Four workshops!
Noon-8pm: Festival dancing.
8:30pm: Evening Show featuring Soulfire Bellydance (pictured)
All day: Vendors and raffle!

Workshops at Studio B, 189 W 8th Ave., Eugene, OR (all other events at Cozmic Pizza).

$6 admission includes evening show. See www.MEDGE.org for workshop registration form and festival dancer sign-up contact information. Sponsored by the Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene.

See [flyer] pdf.

]]> http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/2011/09/30/8th-annual-medge-fall-festival/feed/ 0 Gypsy Fire Bellydance Fall Classes! http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/2011/09/23/162/ http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/2011/09/23/162/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:07:23 +0000 Dave http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/?p=162 Continue reading »]]> From Quinn:

Hello,

Fall is here, and what better time to start a dance class? Come discover the joy of bellydance with Gypsy Fire!

Gypsy Fire Bellydance offers beginning classes in American Tribal Style Bellydance. ATS is a modern form of bellydance that combines traditional movements from the Middle East with elements from India and Spain. ATS is a group style of dance, and is done Improvisationally: dances are created in the moment.

This 6-week foundational course will cover the basic movements of ATS, playing finger cymbals, as well as some stretching and flexibility exercises: you will be dancing in your first class!

Class starts Tuesday, October 4.
Time: 8:00-9:00 pm
Location: Terpsichorean Dance Studio, 1601 NW Newport Ave.
Tuition: $55/ 6-week class card
More information: www.gypsyfirebellydance.com or call (541) 420-5416

Thank you,

Quinn Donovan Fradet
Director, Gypsy Fire Bellydance

“To watch us dance is to hear our hearts speak.” – Hopi Indian saying
Gypsy Fire Bellydance, Bend, Oregon www.gypsyfirebellydance.com

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It’s back to school season, and that means that Tribal Moon Belly Dance classes are starting up again!

Please join us for the next 6-week session, start dates are below:

Bend – Wednesday, 7:00-8:00pm: October 5 – November 9 (at Asmi Yoga Studio, 911 SE Armour at 9th, near Wilson)

Redmond – Monday, 6:15-7:30pm: October 10 – November 14 (at Miss Kimbers Dance Magic, 628 SW Glacier at 7th)

Level I – Tribal Basics & Dance Fundamentals.

Description: Designed for dancers new to ATS, and for all students looking to refine their Tribal belly dance skills. Each class begins with drills and belly dance conditioning exercises followed by an in-depth approach to learning the essential slow and fast movements that are key to dancing ATS. From day-one you’ll learn the concept of group improv and how to connect with fellow dancers as you learn the art of dancing American Tribal Style. This is a progressive course that helps you build a basic repertoire in the 6-week series.

Dress requirement: New to Tribal Style? Just wear comfy, stretchy pants (like yoga pants), and a tank top, sports bra or yoga top. Large scarf or triangle piece of fabric that can be tied around the hips (we call this a hip shawl or hip scarf) is helpful but not required.

Tuition:
$50/for 6-week series
$10/for drop-in, OK to drop-in the first 2 weeks of class only.
RSVP is required. Please send me an email confirmation to hold your space.

Instructor: Classes are taught by Kathy Stahlman, former member of Fat Chance Belly Dance, the troupe that created the legend.

Happy dancing!
- Kathy
Director, Tribal Moon Belly Dance
www.tribalmoonbellydance.com

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Time: Tuesdays: 9/20/11 -11/8/11 6:30 to 8:00PM
Location: @Cascade Fitness in Sisters (172 E Main)

In addition to some belly dance FUNdamentals, we will focus on Turkish style- earthy, fun and spirited!

We will use very full skirts, finger cymbals and attitude to accent the lively 9/8 Turkish rhythm.

All of this will be put together in an upbeat, SIMPLE choreography.

The class is appropriate for all levels of dancers:

Beginners will still get the basics…
More seasoned dancers will gain experience with a new prop (skirts) and be able to tuck a few new moves under their belt.

Join with a friend- a daughter- a sister- or just on your own!

The class is sponsored by COCC Community learning, is open to individuals 16 and over and is only $45 for the 8 week session.
Pre-registration/pre-payment is required.

Supplies Needed:

The fullest skirt you can find.
Finger Cymbals: Zills.
An attitude for fun!

Registration details:

Register online through COCC Community Learning , Dance & Recreation,
Bellydance: A Taste of Turkish, Course #47452 with Tasmeen & Nalia
Register via phone with a credit card by calling COCC @ 541.383.7270
Register in person on campus 2600 NW College Way (Bend) or 2030 SE College Lp.(Redmond)

Hope to see some familiar faces and a whole bunch of new ones! Spread the word!

Tasmeen, aka Julie Cash
Feel free to email with any questions.

]]> http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/2011/09/12/bellydance-a-taste-of-turkish-8-week-session/feed/ 0 HDBG Summer Showcase 2011! http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/2011/07/06/hdbg-summer-showcase-2011/ http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/2011/07/06/hdbg-summer-showcase-2011/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:28:09 +0000 Dave http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/?p=138 Continue reading »]]> From Tribal Moon:

Sunday – July 31, 2011 – The High Desert Bellydance Guild is putting on its annual Summer Showcase at Riverfront Plaza (aka Mirror Pond Plaza), Drake Park. The event is free and open to the public. Drum lessons with Dave Goodman from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Live belly dancing with members of the High Desert Bellydance Guild starts at 5:30 p.m.

Bring your blankets or low-back chairs to Riverfront Plaza on Brooks Street to enjoy this free evening of dancing and drumming.

What: Free and open to the public, the HDBG Quarterly Showcase features local performers representing a variety of belly dance styles — from classical Egyptian and Cabaret, to American Tribal Style and modern Tribal Fusion performances. The Summer Showcase features a free drum lesson by HDBG Board member, Dave Goodman.

When: Sunday, July 31, 2011. Free drum lessons from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Belly Dance Showcase starts at 5:30 p.m.

Where: Riverfront Plaza, Bend OR in front of Arts Central. [map]

Images from HDBG Summer Showcase 2010 by Nils Eddy.

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From Tribal Moon:

1st Annual HDBG Camp-out and Halfa for members and their families – Aug 27/28 at Thousand Trails, Bend. See the Event calendar on HDBG FB for details.

Deadline to reserve camping spot and sign up is August 6. Contact Loren at:
hdbgmembership@yahoo.com

To sign up to dance at the Sat. night Hafla, contact Zweena at: zweena@zweena.com

Join us for this free, fun, family-friendly, fabulous event!

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Wednesday, July 14th at 6:30pm at Cork Cellars Wine Shop, 161 n Elm st, Sisters: Free! Introductory bellydance workshop and demonstrations. Get yourself a glass of wine, a tasty snack and try out some bellydance moves! Contact nalia@raqsafara.com

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From Nalia:

Saturday, July 2nd at  5:30pm

Bellydance Picnic: Party at Our Park! At Creekside Park in Sisters. Just for fun! Potluck picnic and live music, casual performances and noodling around. Open to all – come to Sisters, bring something to share: food, music and dance! Contact: nalia@raqsafara.com

]]> http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/2011/06/13/bellydance-picnic-and-party-in-sisters/feed/ 0 Gypsy Fire returns to Taj Palace http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/2011/06/01/110/ http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/2011/06/01/110/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 21:44:55 +0000 Dave http://highdesertbellydance.org/blog/?p=110 Continue reading »]]> From Quinn:

June is here (doesn’t seem like summer could only be 3 weeks away, does it?), and Gypsy Fire Bellydance is returning to our 1st Friday shows at the Taj Palace, this week:  June 3.  Come savor the exotic flavors of India, and enjoy some mesmerizing, energetic, and improvised Tribal Bellydance! 2 shows, starting around 6:45 pm.  As always, our shows are family-friendly!   917 NW Wall St.
Hope to see you there!

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