Sat 9/15 is Hamilton International Bellydance Competition – NO CLASS

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Saturday September 15th we are closed because it’s time for HIBC.

Here’s our schedule for Hamilton International Bellydance Competition on Sat 9/15 at The Casbah
2:45PM doors open
3PM opening remarks
3:05PM Professional Solo
Samaya
Tevec
Layan
Annie
Radi
Leyana
3:45PM break & People’s Choice voting
4PM Fusion Solo
Nimmi
Briar
Sari
Yasmin
Natalie Zara
Faith
4:33PM break & People’s Choice voting
4:40PM Ensemble
Les Etincelles
Wild Orchid Belly Dance
break & People’s Choice voting
5PM results & break
6:30PM doors open
Set 1 7PM Gala Show
Mahasti Mommy & Me
Angela Josephine Crew
Briar Lian Graovac
Ishra & Invoketress Dance
Mahasti – The Bellydance Emporium
Tevec Ibrahim
Sari
Les Etincelles
Faith Dance
Layan
Wild Orchid Belly Dance Studio
Eshe
INTERMISSION
Set 2 8:10PM
Peggy Nuwayrah Bellydance
Angela Josephine
Melissa Gamal
Invoketress
Henna the Bellydancer
$25 to one event or both
The Casbah
306 King St W, Hamilton
Parking: 55 Queen St N, Hamilton
Nearest restaurant: La Luna 306 King St W, Hamilton
hamiltonbellydance.com

Drop in Bellydance in Hamilton at Mahasti – New Classes!

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You’re welcome to drop into these classes any time.  No reservation necessary.  All levels & styles are welcome.  No experience required.  We have some students who take Basics & have been dancing 15+ years.  Explore rhythm, props, drills, combinations, folklore, fusion, Egyptian raqs sharqi, Turkish oryantal and more in this exploration of the foundation of dance.  A challenging and fun class no matter your dance history.

Mon 7PM PWYC Basics (This class & Sat 10:45AM has a pay what you can option for those of you who can’t afford a regular class card or if you want to try a class before committing.)

Tues 10AM Feel Good Bellydance ($5 cash drop in fee.  This class is discounted as my children attend it. You can also use your class card or Groupon)

Wed 6:05PM Basics with Angela

Thurs 10AM Feel Good Bellydance ($5 cash drop in fee.  This class is discounted as my children attend it. You can also use your class card or Groupon)

Thurs 7PM Basics with Faith

Sat 10:45AM PWYC Basics (This class & Sat 10:45AM has a pay what you can option for those of you who can’t afford a regular class card or if you want to try a class before committing.)

We also have an intermediate drop in class.  Wed 7:10PM Creative Combos with Angela (6 months experience recommended for this drop in class. This class is running in our 9/9 session only. In October it will switch to drills.)

September Bellydance Schedule in Hamilton at Mahasti on Concession

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If you are new to the studio or new to dance feel free to drop in to Basics, Beginner Skills or Feel Good classes.  With 6+ months of experience you can also drop into Creative Combos on Wednesday nights in September.

New Mommy & Me Session starts Sept 29th (ages 4+).  Kids can dance with any caregiver.

Toddlers & up can drop into Lil Movers.  $5 cash drop in fee.

If you’re on a budget try our Feel Good ($5 cash drop in fee) Tues or Thurs mornings or our pay what you can offerings Mon 7PM or Sat 10:45AM.

If you’re new to the studio you can also try 4 ($39 + tax) or 8 ($55 + tax) classes on Groupon.

We’re located on at 422 Concession (on the Hamilton mountain) near East 17th.

Tickets for Hamilton International Bellydance Competition

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Tickets on sale now for Hamilton International Bellydance Competition on Sat 9/15!

3PM Competition (doors open 2:45)

7PM Gala Show (doors open 6:30)

at The Casbah

306 King St W Hamilton

$25 for an advanced ticket (gets you into the competition, the gala or both!)

Kids under 18 attend for free (as with all of our shows).

Cash at Mahasti – The Bellydance Emporium or to Eshe.

Interac etransfer to eshebellydancer@hotmail.com.

Or buy online at
https://mahasti.ecwid.com/#!/HIBC-Ticket-Competition-&-Gala-Show/p/86716625/category=21437093

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Pay What You Can Creative Dance for SACHA.
Thurs Sept 6th
7PM Upper Body Exploration
8PM Lower Body Exploration
 
All styles & levels welcome. No experience necessary.
This will be an evening of play, improvisation, creativity & exploration. Good for your art & good for your heart. You don’t need to be a dancer or a bellydancer to enjoy this series.
 
No donation is too small. 100% goes to Sacha. You can also use your class card or Groupon for this class.
 
Mahasti – The Bellydance Emporium
422 Concession, Hamilton, Ontario
hamiltonbellydance.com
eshebellydancer@hotmail.com
 
 
In the past you’ve raised $5206 for local & Canadian charities! Thank you!
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.

HIBC workshops with Henna of Datura Online at Mahasti in Hamilton

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Hamilton International Bellydance Competition
Competition & Gala Show: 9/15/2018
Workshops: 9/16/2018

11-1 Dynamic Precision (Drills for Razor Sharp Technique)
2-4 Mejance (Entrance Choreography)

DYNAMIC PRECISION 11-1 is a bellydance workshop that not only focuses on clear, refined movement but also nuance. We start the class with our building blocks for bellydance: clarifying shapes while honing in on the nature of the movement inside of the music. We then take those building blocks and expand on them, play with them, and explore their dynamic possibilities in a drill format that will challenge your body and mind.

ENTRANCING ENTRANCE 2-4 is an original choreography by Henna that opens the dancer’s set with a bang! This choreography introduces the elements of a “majance”, or entrance piece, through bellydance combinations, traveling steps, and surprise accents. This piece is short and sweet, and is built to be adapted to many stages or venues.

1 workshop (2 hours) $60CAD / $48USD ($53.10 + tax)
https://mahasti.ecwid.com/#!/2-Hour-Workshop-HIBC/p/80583484/category=21437093
Both workshops (4 hours) $110CAD/ $89USD ($97.35 + tax)
https://mahasti.ecwid.com/#!/2-x-2-Hour-Workshop-at-HIBC/p/80583505/category=21437093

Mahasti The Bellydance Emporium
422 Concession, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
hamiltonbellydance.com

HENNA
Best known for being the resident Egyptian dance specialist at Rachel Brice’s Datura Online, Henna was born in Hawaii, where she spent her formative years, and where music, dance, and culture are closely tied and deeply valued. She credits her first teachers, Aziza and Magidah, with laying a solid foundation in technique and nurturing a love for Egyptian music.

An avid traveler and student, Henna’s dance blossomed during her four years in Tokyo, Japan where she co-founded Tokyo International Bellydance Competition. Dancing full time, producing shows with Deseos Productions, and studying with as many visiting dancers as possible, Henna immersed herself in bellydance – even expanding into Tribal Fusion. Since her return to Portland, Henna has completed Rachel Brice’s 8 Elements Cultivation training, Sahra Kent’s Journey Through Egypt levels 1, 2 & 3, collaborated with local professional dancers, and developed an inspiring relationship with the Middle Eastern band, Ritim Egzotik.

As a competitor, she holds titles as both a soloist and troupe member from La Danse Orientale Competition, Belly Dancer of the Year & International Ambassador of Belly Dance Competition.

She has been a featured artist & teacher at respected bellydance gatherings like Jamballah NW & Hawaii Bellydance Convention. She’s also judged various competitions, most notably, the “American Idol of belly dance” Belly Dance Off. In 2017, she helped launch the first Hamilton International Bellydance Competition as a judge, performer & workshop instructor.

In addition to all of that, Henna also produces events in Portland with top tier talents like Joana Saahirah & Sahra Kent.

Visit http://hennadances.com/ to learn more.