Every Thursday in April we are dancing to make CF history!
Join us at 7PM. No donation is too small. 100% of money collected will go to charity!
Total beginners are totally welcome. We are covering the basics of bellydance.
We’re located in downtown Hamilton & our building has a parking lot for dancer use. All 4 classes are drop in lessons. You’re welcome to take all 4 or just drop in once.
Have any questions about class or the studio? Contact Eshe at eshebellydancer@hotmail.com
We are excited to expand both our Basics & our Pay What You Can offerings from March 23.
Thursdays
7PM Bellydance Bascis – Drop in & Pay What You Can
8:15PM Improvisational Tribal Style/American Tribal Style
Starting Thursday 3/23 we’ll be opening another Bellydance Basics class at 7PM with Eshe. It will be a Pay What You Can class. You can use your classcard if you have one or make a donation. The choice is yours. We want to make sure everyone in Hamilton that wants to dance is dancing! This is a drop in class meaning you can start any time (on or after 3/23). You don’t have to commit to coming to every week (although you are most welcome to). We will be talking about good posture, weight changes, traveling, isolations, shimmies, arm & hand movements, hip articulations, transitions – basically all of the building blocks of bellydance. Like our other basics classes, this offering will also be a bridge to choreography so if you wish to eventually transition you can do so with ease.
We’ll also be offering a new ITS/ATS class lead by Eshe at 8:15PM.
ITS – Improvisational Tribal Style is a freestyle dance format inspired by Carolena Nericcio’s American Tribal Style. Moving like a flock of birds or school of fish, we’ll use the body to communicate intent. ITS is like a language, after we learn a shared vocabulary we are able to have spontaneous conversation. With a turn of the head, hand gesture or foot placement the leader will cue a preset combination. This dance is great for being in the moment, creating art right out of thin air while listening to the music, as well as joyous and playful group work. The roots of this dance are Egyptian, featuring both folklore and traditional bellydance. The ITS we explore will also be peppered with bits of Indian and Spanish fusion as well as theatrical & modern dance stylizations.
We will also explore the founding San Francisco style ATS.
Friday, Feb 3rd 7-8:30PM
Bellydance to Beyonce’s “Hold Up”
Pay What You Can Bellydance to support SACHA
VISION
SACHA envisions a world free of violence and oppression.
MISSION
SACHA is a feminist, non-profit, community-based organization of women guided by anti-racist and anti-oppressive values. Understanding the dynamics of gender and power in sexual violence, our programs will:
1) Provide services to people who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives.
2) Work to end violence and oppression through education, advocacy, coalition-building, community partnerships and activism.
3) Work towards the equitable inclusion of all women
SACHA will challenge social and political structures and systems that contribute to the experience of violence, oppression, and exploitation of all people.
Services are confidential and free of charge. We respect the right to safety and privacy.
More info at: http://sacha.ca/
Friday Feb 3rd 7-8:30PM
Bellydance to Beyonce’s “Hold Up”
Every month we offer Pay What You Can Beginner Bellydance workshops. We want to bring affordable art & culture classes to the community while also supporting local charities that enrich the lives of Canadians.
No donation is too small.
100% of all money collected goes directly to charity.
We are located at 1 West Ave S, Suite 300, Hamilton, ON.
We are near the Canadian Tire downtown & across the street from the First Place building. Free parking is available at the rear of the building.
In April 2016 when we opened 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.
We’ve raised $2680 since opening in April for local & Canadian charities
Follow us on instagram @hamiltonbellydance or on Facebook to find out the latest info for our PWYC offerings
https://www.facebook.com/hamiltonbellydance/?fref=ts
Contact eshebellydancer@hotmail.com with questions or to RSVP.
Eshe is among the nominees for the 41st Women of Distinction Awards in the Art, Culture, Design category.
“YWCA Hamilton’s Women of Distinction Awards recognize outstanding women and organizations who are committed to the development of other women and to the overall improvement of the community. The Women of Distinction Awards are nationally recognized as one of the most prestigious awards for women. YWCAs across Canada join in the celebration each year, honouring the remarkable achievements of women.”
Thank you YWCA Hamilton!
We are running on a slightly modified schedule during the holidays. There will be no Tuesday or Thursday classes. We will be extending your class cards an extra 2 weeks to make up for it.
Thurs Dec 22, Tues Dec 27, Thurs Dec 29, Tues 1/3 – no regular class instead 7:30-9PM Pay What You Can
Sat Dec 24, Sat Dec 31 (regular schedule)
10-10:30 AM Caregiver & Me Kids Bellydance
10:45AM Bellydance Basics (Drop ins welcome)
11:50 Top 40 Bellydance Choreography
12:55 Modern Bellydance Choreography
Mon Dec 26, Mon Jan 2 (regular schedule)
7PM Bellydance Basics (Drop ins welcome)
8:15PM Turkish Bellydance Choreography
Wed Dec 28, Jan 4 (regular schedule)
7PM Egyptian Bellydance Choreography
8:15PM Modern Bellydance Choreography
If you want to dance, we are here for you. If you’re a bit busy, enjoy the 2 week extension on your class card & come back refreshed in the new year. As ever, if you have questions please contact Eshe at eshebellydancer@hotmail.com
We’re located at 1 West Ave S, Suite 300 (3F), Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
hamiltonbellydance.com
Always the highlight of our month – Harem! This is our 11th installment of this decadent, varied & fun show at our home away from home The Casbah (306 King W, Hamilton, ON next door to La Luna).
The show starts at 7PM and is all-ages. Tickets are $15 at the door.
Each month we also raffle off bellydance classes & tickets to future Harems for local charities. This month’s charity is Essential Aid. They provide support to Hamilton mothers & babies.
This month’s show will be on Saturday, August 13th with special guests
Angela Josephine & The Dark Side Student Troupe – Toronto
Dragonfly Bellydance – Toronto
Wild Orchid Bellydance – Hamilton
as well as Mahasti instructors Abigail, Peggy & Eshe!
Save the date! By popular demand this visionary of modern bellydance will be back with us! One day only! Details coming soon!
Our August session will begin on the 2nd. By demand we’re bringing back “Top 40 Bellydance” & by request we’re introducing kids classes on Saturdays.
If there’s every a day, time or class you’re interested in, but we’re not offering, let us know! eshebellydancer@hotmail.com
We want to serve all of the Hamilton community! Kids classes will be open to children 3-7 as well as their caregivers. Bellydance is a social dance suitable for both girls & boys. At this young age, we will be focusing mostly on basic dance technique, learning dance class etiquette & fun! Parents & caregivers are encouraged to stay & welcome to participate if they desire. The first class will be Saturday, August 6th.
$10 drop in or 4 classes for $30 per child. $15 drop in $45 for 4 classes for 2 siblings.
Saturdays 10-10:30AM. 1 West Ave S, Suite 300, Hamilton, ON
Our monthly show is Saturday, July 9th at The Casbah located at 306 King W, Hamilton.
It will feature Invoketress, Julie of BellyFlow, Wild Orchid Bellydance, Valizan & Shades of Araby as well as Raqs Mahasti (Eshe & Peggy). Our show always features a diverse range of styles & this one is no different -American Tribal Style, Egyptian, Fusion, Theatrical & more are all on the menu!
Doors open at 6PM. The show starts at 6:30 and lasts til 8PM.
Tickets are $15 at the door. The event is all ages. Kids under 12 are free.
Every show we also do a charity raffle & give away tickets to a future Harem or bellydance classes. This month’s charity will be SACHA (Sexual Assault Centre Hamilton).
Any questions? Contact eshebellydancer@hotmail.com
We have SO much going on this month! It’s crazy to be a month and a half into our new adventure & be booked so solid! We are beyond grateful for your support! Please keep spreading the word & showing the love! It means so much!
As ever, let us know if you have any questions or comments. We love hearing from you! Contact eshebellydancer@hotmail.com
Try a class, come to a show, join a workshop – we’d love to see you at everything or anything!
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