Audra Simmons at Mahasti

Sat October 21st

11-1 From the Start

1-3 Beyond Drilling
 
$45 for 1 workshop
$75 for both
 
From the Start: how music inspires movement
 
Dance creation and performance is often inspired and motivated by the music we move to.
 
In this workshop, we’ll take an in depth look at several pieces music to reveal their inner workings as we broaden our knowledge of, and connection to, the music.
 
Discussion and examples of how these sounds and elements can affect and shape our movement choices will follow as we work on creating short dance phrases.
 
Please note: there will be the option of some movement in this workshop, but it is primarily lecture style.
Open to all levels and styles – no previous musical training is required, seriously.
 
Beyond Drilling: bringing life to technique
 
In the life of any dancer, the desire to develop and refine technique is a constant quest, but dance is so much more than technique!
 
We’ll explore energy, work with weight and play with time as we connect with our bodies, and consider the missing link between drilling and successful performance.
 
Inspired by this summer’s sold out Take It Back Intensive, this workshop is part experiment and part investigation, and will provide dancers with new ideas and approaches to both the creative process and performance.
 
Open to all levels and styles
 
Interac Etransfer to eshebellydancer@hotmail.com. Cash or credit card at the studio.
All workshop sales are final.
 
Show 7PM at The Casbah.  $15 entry.  Kids under 18 attend for free. audra simmons ws oct
Picture by Amy Senecal Photography

Bellydance Show in Hamilton

Our monthly bellydance showcase is Sat 8/12 at The Casbah!

Raqs Mahasti with special guests

BellyFlow

Invoketress

Wild Orhid Belly Dance

Sarita of Ya Amar & Raqs Latinas

Show starts at 7PM.  Doors open at 6:30PM.  Tickets are $15 at the door.  Kids under 18 are free.

306 King St W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Hamilton International Bellydance Competition 2017 – Ensemble Deadline Extended

hibc ensembledeadline extended

You still have time to join HIBC as an ensemble.  We are extending the deadline to groups until Friday, June 23, 2017.  4 mins maximum.  $70CDN entry fee.  No workshop purchase necessary.  No costume or make-up necesssary at this stage.  Just send us a video link with your troupe dancing.  Click on “HIBC” above for full details & rules.

The finals will take place Sat Sept 9th in Hamilton at The Casbah with judges Henna of Portland (Datura Online) & Anjelica Scannura of Toronto (ONE TV’s Anjelica’s Dance Workout).

18 days til hibc videos due

18 days tilvideos due

18 days til video entries are due for Hamilton International Bellydance Competition ^_^ We are excited to host this event with so much international talent & artistry. $35 CDN per category for soloists. $70 CDN per category for ensembles. No workshop purchase necessary. After signing up, tape your videos & send us the unlisted YouTube link. No costume or make-up necessary. Just you & your dance. Finals will be held Sat Sept 9th. Click on “HIBC” to see more details. Contact Eshe if you have any questions at eshebellydancer@hotmail.com

harem 21 at the casbah – sat june 10th

Our monthly bellydance showcase is fast approaching!

Saturday June 10th Raqs Mahasti will perform with special guests

Shades of Araby

Wild Orchid Bellydance

The Serpentina North Ensemble

Angela Jospehine with members of Lavish

at The Casbah

306 King St W, Hamilton, Ontario

Doors 6:30PM

Show 7-8:30PM

Tickets are $15 at the door. Kids under 18 are free as part of our afforable art initiative.

 

Harem vol 20 at The Casbah

 

It’s almost that time! Our monthly showcase at The Casbah featuring Raqs Mahasti as well as guest artists.

Bellydance in The Casbah
2nd Saturday of every month

Harem vol 20
Sat. May 13th
Show 7-8:30PM
Tickets $15 at the door

Doors 6:30PM
All ages. Kids under 18 are free.

Raqs Mahasti (Eshe, Peggy Nuwayrah Bellydance & studio dancers) with special guests
Ishra & Invoketress Dance
Anuka Bellydance
Elysium Tribal – American Tribal Style Bellydance
& Athena McQueen (Drag Queen)

The Casbah
306 King W
Hamilton, ON

Audra Simmons – Modern Bellydance Workshop in Hamilton, Ontario

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Mahasti warmly welcomes bellydance pioneer Audra Simmons back to Mahasti. Details below.
1 West Ave S, Suite 300, Hamilton, ON, Canada
hamiltonbellydance.com
eshebellydancer@hotmail.com
Morning workshops followed by a performance at Harem in The Casbah.
306 King St W, Hamilton, ON, Canada.

Arms and Hands 11-1PM
Join Audra for a workshop designed to help you develop beautiful, fluid arms and hands.

We’ll begin with exercises for finding and mobilizing the upper back and shoulder blades, then move into elbows, wrists and fingers.

Then, with Dark Side style, Audra will begin to add details to create further depth of movement, as well as introduce emotive qualities to these movements, as we bring them into short combinations.

No previous Dark Side experience is required, though some belly dance experience is suggested. Suitable for all levels.

Technique Spotlight 1:30-3:30 -SOLD OUT!
This workshop will focus on deepening your understanding and execution of fundamental hip, chest and abdominal movements as we deconstruct the basics in this fun, sweaty workshop!

We’ll refine your technique and enhance your muscular control in stationary and moving drills, adding complexity and layers as we go. We’ll see how much we can pile on, where and how it falls apart, and talk about how we can work to be able to do it all.

No previous Dark Side experience is required, though some belly dance experience is suggested, not for absolute beginners. Suitable for all levels.

1 workshop $45 ($39.82 + tax)
2 workshops $75 ($66.37 + tax) SOLD OUT

Online payment:
1 workshop https://mahasti.ecwid.com/#!/1-Workshop-2-hours-total/p/64748412/category=18890056

2 workshops https://mahasti.ecwid.com/#!/2-Workshops-4-hours-total/p/64748410/category=18890056

Etransfer to eshebellydancer@hotmail.com
Cash payments also accepted at the studio.

Upcoming Bellydance Shows in Guelph, Toronto, Hamilton

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2/17 V Day in Guelph

Chai Bella and Ishra & Invoketress Dance present:
V DAY – A Feminist Valentine’s Day Variety Show – Ode to the “V”

Let’s take back the “V” in Valentine’s Day and celebrate vaginas!
This event was created to support local artists and artisans while bringing creative people together for a bold and fun show that you won’t want to miss!
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What you can look forward to:
– Burlesque
– Performance Art
– Belly Dance
– Spoken Word
– Pole Dance
– Art
– Vendors
and more!

Make sure to bring cash to buy goodies from some amazing local feminist vendors!
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DSTRCT – Tickets $15 – Ages 19+
Doors – 8:30pm – come early to browse our vendors!
Show – 9:00pm
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***This is an all-inclusive event, open to all people from all backgrounds and walks of life***


2/25 Hip Hip Hooray at Round Venue in Toronto

Toronto’s monthly bellydance & world music party! Check out performances from our diverse dance community, socializing, and open dance floor.

Doors at 6:30
Performances at 7:30
Dance Party to follow

Cover $10

Lineup featuring:
Raqs Mahasti
Sarita
Heather Labonté
Serpentina North Ensemble


Sat 3/11 Harem vol 18

Bellydance in The Casbah
2nd Saturday of every month

Harem vol 18
Sat. Mar 11th
Show 7-8:30PM
Tickets $15 at the door

Doors 6:30PM
All ages. Kids under 18 are free.

Raqs Mahasti (Eshe, Peggy Nuwayrah Bellydance & studio dancers) with special guests
Melissa Gamal
Tribe Maya Fire – American Tribal Style Dance Group
Dragonfly Bellydance
Wild Orchid Belly Dance Studio
Faaria Lynch
Kenzie Lynch
Abigail Bellydance

The Casbah
306 King W
Hamilton, ON