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New Bellydance Classes in Hamilton at NJADS
Sundays
1230-115 Caregive & Me
115-2 Beginner Adult Bellydance
Check out my new classes for beginners at Not Just Another Dance Studio!
NEW Spring Bellydance Session in Hamilton
NEW SESSION APRIL 11
Monday IN PERSON
610-710PM Caregiver & Me – Choreo Class
720-820PM Sugar & Spice – Sassy/ Pop Choreo Class
830-930PM Shimmy & Sharqi – Bellydance Choreo Class
Tuesday 5-6PM Dance Drills ONLINE ONLY
Wednesday IN PERSON
610-710PM Bellydance for Beginners – Drills only
720-820PM Dance Conditioning
830-930PM Shimmy & Sharqi – Choreo Dance Class
Thursday ONLINE ONLY
720-820PM Dance Essentials with Faith
(4 weeks skills, 4 weeks choreo)
Saturday HYBRID
1020-1120 In The Flow – Improvisation, Waves & Creativity 1130-1230 Shimmy & Sharqi – Choreo Dance Class
INVEST IN YOU – YOU’RE WORTH IT
(1 class a week) $150 8 week session
(2 classes a week) $200 8 week session
(3 classes a week) $250 8 week session
unlimited $300 Interac e-transfer eshebellydancer@hotmail.comPaypal esheyildiz@gmail.com
Studio is limited to 5 MASKED dancers per class.
Online is unlimited.
New to the studio? Save 20% off any class package
BONUS GIFT
Free online class with Angela Josephine Sat April 16th 1-2PM
All online classes include videos.
All choreography classes will get video recordings.
Optional performance opportunities.
Giggles & confidence boost.
576 Concession Street.
PRIVATE CLASSES
30 mins on Zoom $30. Or 4 x 30 min $100.
60 mins in person $60. Or 4 x 60 min $200.
Dance in Nature – Outdoor Bellydance Class “Baskotaya M2armesha”
Join us Monday 7-8PM or Wednesday 730-830PM (or both) as we shake it down to Cairo’s hottest club track.
MUSIC
Shaabi is the “music of the people.” Born of cassette culture in the 70s, Shaabi voices the concerns of everyday folks – life, love, struggles & politics. It’s most famed singer is the revered godfather Ahmed Adaweya. In the late 2000s a new style of Shaabi emerged called Mahraganat.
Mahraganat means “festivals” in Arabic (it’s also sometimes referred to as “electro shaabi”). It became an unstoppable sensation during the 2011 revolution that overthrew Mubarak. The music often features booming drums, slinky synths, rapping and copious amounts of auto-tune. “Baskotaya M2armesha” has become the song of the summer in Cairo. Everyone is dancing to it & so are we!
We’ll be employing elements of bellydance as well as Mahraganat technique to express the rhythm, lyrics and melody in this club anthem. This is a social, living dance and we’ll definitely be turning up the personality and joy and turning down isolations and rigid control to really embody the song.
ESHE
Eshe is the director & owner of Mahasti – The Creativity Emporium in Canada with classes on Zoom and Patreon. Born and raised in Hamilton, Eshe has been bellydancing since 2002. She’s trained extensively in Canada, Japan, Egypt, and Turkey. And she’s performed in America, Japan, Turkey, South Korea, Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia. In 2007 she launched Glitter – a bellydance showcase at The Casbah in Hamilton now taking place on Zoom!
From 2008 to 2010, Eshe was the bellydancer for the Korean band Orgeltanz. Orgeltanz and Eshe gigged at some of the country’s biggest music festivals. Together they were featured in the Korean editions of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, and appeared on several TV programs. In 2009 she starred in Apollo 18’s music video “Orbis.” In early 2010, Eshe was cast in the Korean and Indonesian versions of Jillina’s Bellydance Evolution. Eshe also won Asia’s “People’s Choice” award as part of the show. The same year dance legend Sema Yildiz gave her the name “Yildiz” or “Star” in Turkish after she performed at the famed Gar Casino in Istanbul. 2010-2015 Eshe ran her own bellydance studio in Seoul called Dream Dance Studio. In 2012, her students won the bronze medal for Oriental Ensemble at the Tokyo International Bellydance Competition. In 2013, Eshe started a new concert series in Seoul called Shake Shop. The monthly event featured bellydancers collaborating with some of the biggest names in Korea’s indie scene.
In 2015, Eshe returned to Canada and started performing award-winning events such as Supercrawl. In 2016, she opened Mahasti & formed Raqs Mahasti who won 1st runner up at Star Bellydancer Canada in the troupe category.In 2017 she launched Hamilton International Bellydance Competition. In 2018 she won a 40 Under 40 Business Achievement Award for her community & charity work. In 2019 she was cast again by Jillina in Bellydance Evolution’s Los Angeles debut of Wizard of Oz. The same year she was honored to win Established Artist in the Dancer / Performing Artist category at the Hamilton Art Awards. 2020 saw her judging Tokyo International Bellydance Competition (a feat she’ll repeat in 2021) & performing in Jillina’s Bellydance Evolution halfas as well as twice in Turkey’s famed Rakkas Istanbul online shows. In 2021 she was honored to be invited as a guest performer and judge for Bellydance Norway’s The Elements project.
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Mon 7-8PM
July 26, Aug 9, 16, 23
Wed 730-830PM
July 28, Aug 4, 11, 19
1 night four week session $65.
2 nights four week session $100.
Drop in $20.
Additional classes and private classes available upon request.
If it rains class will happen on Zoom.
Interac etransfer to reserve your spot eshebellydancer@hotmail.com or paypal esheyildiz@gmail.com.
Eshe on Global News Radio with Scott Thompson
The Scott Thompson Show talks news, politics, and pop culture. A unique perspective from someone who likes to talk.
Scott spoke with Eshe on pivoting through the pandemic & what her dance studio is offering in Hamilton, Ontario.
https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/small-business-spotlight-on-mahasti-the-bellydance
Thank you, Scott!
Kids Bellydance Classes in Hamilton
New session for Caregiver & Me starts Sat 5/25 10-10:30AM
Drop in week 1 or 2 $10 (for 1 adult & 1 child, ages 6 & up).
4 classes $26.55+ tax (for 1 adult & 1 child, ages 6 & up).
Kids 12 & up can attend regular classes for 50% off.
4 classes $30 + tax. 8 classes $55 + tax. 24 classes $100 + tax. All classes expire in 3 months.
If there’s enough interest we can restart toddler classes 
Contact eshebellydancer@hotmail.com
422 Concession
hamiltonbellydance.com
Chair Dance Workshop with Faith for Sexual Assault Centre Hamilton
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
Little Ones Policy
Was inspired by this post that reflected so many of my own values so I Mahasti-fied it a bit.
1) All exclusively breastfeeding babies are welcome in class as often as is necessary. Tuesday and Thursday 10AM classes are a great option if you don’t have daytime child care but want to shimmy! I bring my own little one to class during those hours so this class is discounted to $5 cash drop in fee.
2) For older children and babies, I understand that unexpected interruptions in childcare happen. While this is not meant to be a long-term childcare solution, you may occasionally bring a child to the studio to cover gaps in care. Your class cards are also valid for 3 months so if you prefer to stay home you still have time to make up the class later in the session. We currently offer at least 6 drop in classes a week (often more) so you have a minimum of 72 chances to use your class card.
3) I ask that all students work with me to create a welcoming atmosphere that is respectful of all forms of diversity, including diversity in parenting status.
4) If your child needs special attention during class and is disrupting learning for other dancers, please step away into the next room until their need has been met.
5) Let me know how I can support you in another way if you have any ideas!
New Mommy & Me Class – Next Saturday at Mahasti in Hamilton
This is a choreography class meant for children aged 4 and up. It’s a great way to spend time together and try something new. There’s no need to be a great dancer or have previous experience.
This class has an optional performance date Saturday December 17th at 7PM. I try to keep costumes as simple and affordable as possible, often dancers already have the pieces they need at home. Our last costume was just all black clothing with a hipscarf provided by me.
Drop in Bellydance in Hamilton at Mahasti – New Classes!
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.)
Mahasti - The Bellydance Emporium - Dance on Concession Street in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada 