New Choreography Session & New Bollywood Class (4 weeks only!)

Bollywood is back (for 4 weeks only)!

Our new choreography session starts Dec 9th.  At least 6 months of recent bellydance experience is required to join a choreography class.  Basics are always on-going and drop in offerings.

We are closed Dec 24, 25, 31 & Jan 1.

Ugly Sweater Dance Party at Mahasti – Beginners Welcome!

Pay What You Can Ugly Sweater Bellydance Party to benefit Essential Aid and Family Services of Ontario inc.
 
Sun Dec 16th 10-11:30AM
Open to beginners. Everyone is welcome!
 
100% of donations go to Essential Aid. No donation is too small. You can also use 1 class on your class card.
 
Mahasti – The Bellydance Emporium
422 Concession
Hamilton
hamiltonbellydance.com
 

Glitter Bellydance Show at The Casbah

Glitter – Bellydance Show in Hamilton is a professional bellydance (& more) show curated by Eshe established in 2007 at The Casbah on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
 
Sat Dec 15th
6:30PM doors open
7-8:30PM show
Kids under 18 attend for free.
For this show we’re letting you name the ticket price. Donations will be given to Hamilton’s infant food bank Essential Aid and Family Services of Ontario inc.
 
Artists include:
Shades of Araby
Itzel Yedith
Alegria Dance Company
Tahira’s Goddess Emerging Dance Studio
BellaDance Hamilton
Angela Josephine
Alyssa Nedich
Wild Orchid Belly Dance Studio
Yalla Baladi
Willow
Andria Guitard Henry
Faith Dance
Peggy Nuwayrah Bellydance
Mahasti – The Bellydance Emporium
 
The Casbah is located at 306 King St W, Hamilton
Nearest restaurant is La Luna (also 306 King St W)
Nearest municipal parking: 55 Queen St N, Hamilton
 
hamiltonbellydance.com

Online Classes with Eshe

New additions to my online classes this week!
-shik shak shok combo
-fusion holiday combo
-maya layering drills
-turkish roman step & belly work
-horizontal 8 variations
In addition to all of the content already up there since launching 10 days ago
-lama bada choreo
-fusion choreo x2
-enta omri arm combo
-sahar samara mejance (saidi, samaii, maksoum sections)
-intro to working with fans
-turkish roman gestures & steps
-shimmy drills
-veil wraps & moves
-shaabi combo
-turkish snap & lotus hands
$1 and $10 unlimited options available.
patreon.com/hamiltonbellydance

Thank you for your donations! $5541 to charity!

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In April 2016 we raised $530 for Sacha Hamilton
In May we raised $300 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada
In June we raised $130 for the youth of Attawapiskat.
In July we raised $230 for Sacha Hamilton.
In August we raised $120 for Essential Aid and Family Services of Ontario inc.
In September we raised $85 for Food4Kids as well as $385 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
In October we raised $80 for Immigrants Working Centre
In November we raised $95 for Thrive Child & Youth Services.
In December we raised $570 for Essential Aid and Family Services of Ontario inc.
In January 2017 we raised $155 for 541 Eatery & Exchange’s Button Jar.
In February we raised $150 for Sacha Hamilton.
In March we raised $170 for NGen Youth Centre in Hamilton
In April we raised $110 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
In May we raised $80 for Micah House in Hamilton.
In June we raised $80 for Sacha Hamilton.
In July we raised $130 for Sacajawea Non-profit Housing in Hamilton.
In August we raised $100 for Rainbow Camp.
In September we raised $100 for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
In October we rised $120 for Sunnybrook Hospital in honor of Angela’s Nonna & Gord Downie.
In November we raised $120 for Thrive Child & Youth Services.
In December we raised $511 for Essential Aid.
In January 2018 we raised $130 for Sacha Hamilton.
In February we raised $150 for Empowerment Squared.
In March we raised $200 for 541 Eatery & Exchange’s Button Jar.
In April we raised $225 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.
In June we raised $30 for Pride Hamilton & $120 for Rainbow Camp.
In July & August we held a tampon drive for Interval House.
In September we raised $100 for Sacha Hamilton.
In October we raised $135 for Thrive Child & Youth Services.
In November we raised $100 for The Bridge from Prison to Community.
You’ve raised $5541 for charity! Thank you so much!

Chair Dance Workshop with Faith for Sexual Assault Centre Hamilton

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Chair Dance Workshop with Faith Dance to benefit Sacha Hamilton.
 
Wear: whatever makes you feel confident & beautiful
Bring: water, open heart, padded folding chair (we have some loaners just let us know you need one please)
Level: open
Jam: Tiffany Young’s “Over My Skin”
 
Friday Feb 8th 7-9PM
$35
Interac etransfer eshebellydancer@hotmail.com
Cash or credit card payment at Mahasti
 
Mahasti – The Bellydance Emporium
422 Concession
Hamilton, Ontario
hamiltonbellydance.com

Bellydance Workshops with Heather Marie at Mahasti in Hamilton, Canada

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Sun 11/18 workshops with Heather Marie
Expand and Contract 12-2
Let’s explore breath & full body movements. We will begin with dynamic stretching followed by focused dance conditioning sequences to preparing your body and focus the mind. Drills w/ a heavy focus on lines, turns, spins, & extensions will help inspire a more dynamic range of expression in your dance. Come with the intention to refine your movement quality and take your dance to the next level.

Synthesis 3-5PM
Applying the techniques from the previous class, you will learn a few fun, yet challenging combinations; fusing soft flowing contemporary technique with good ole’ tribal fusion pop n locking! Fun for the brain and the body! In closing, we will also be exploring group/partner work. (Bring knee pads if you feel you need them as we will be doing some floor work!)

$45 for 1 workshop
https://mahasti.ecwid.com/#!/1-Workshop-2-hours-total/p/64748412/category=18890056
$75 for both workshops
https://mahasti.ecwid.com/#!/2-Workshops-4-hours-total/p/64748410/category=18890056

Workshops for Ngen by Angela Josephine

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Join Angela in a workshop dedicated to the art of melting. Learn some original ooey gooey combos that play with the dynamics of rigid and soft, stiff and loose, solid and slack. We will explore how we can use these contrasting movements to make our dances both more dynamic and expressive. I mean, what’s a lock if you can’t melt like a boss?

Suitable for all styles and levels of Bellydancers. 6 months experience recommended.

11AM-1PM
Sunday Dec 2nd
$35
Online payment https://mahasti.ecwid.com/?fbclid=IwAR1jJY_nXF94dG8zDcxTBJ9rbfRjAEhdIOkWJ_wVNZoL_snx06v-FEsOPJY#!/2-Hours-1-workshop/p/80134848/category=18890056
Interac etransfer eshebellydancer@hotmail.com
Cash or credit card payment at Mahasti

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
In the spirit of giving, Angela is offer 2 full scholarships to this event. (1 remaining) Nominate a friend or yourself. Contact eshebellydancer@hotmail.com letting us know who you think is deserving. (Please confirm availability before you nominate a dancer).