Studio Sephira

I enjoyed offering a mini-performance and bellydance lesson at the Moncton Farmers Market last Saturday as part of MAGMAs Rendez-vous Festival.

This article , which speaks about a new resident to our community, Ruhi Gadkar, is accompanied by a picture of some students following me in a dance.

I'd like to thank MAGMA for having me as part of their festival again this year.
It was fun!

I also just stumbled upon the news that UberWench Productions is bringing in Claire Litton on July 5th for a workshop.

Bellydance Bootcamp 11am-1pm
Feeling a little lazy or tired? Bellydance Bootcamp will get you fired up! This two-hour intensive training workshop covers strength training, muscular isolations, drills, and more, to whip you into shape bellydance style!

Sassy Combos 2pm-4pm

I just found out that Velvet Burnout, Nova Tribal Dance Troupe, is bringing in Nanna Candelaria in July 19 & 20, 2008. It's too late for the early bird prices, but not too late to register.

The workshops:

Saturday, July 19
  10-12  * Isolations – Defined & polished essentials, approach to veil work, variations and layering. (Bring a veil!)
  1-3   * Musical Understanding – Recognizing rhythm, timing, and melody in Middle Eastern music using vitalizing steps and a beat.

Sunday, July 20
10-12 noon:

Many thanks to all involved with the event last night. It was Great! The Times & Transcript was there and they printed this small story in today's paper  and I've received many comments by spectators and participants so far, including the following:

I just wanted to thank you for the opportunity to perform last nite. It was a great show and I love performing. - M.H.

Well tomorrow is just about here and things are going well in the preparations for the show. I am getting really excited and am looking forward to dancing for everyone that is planning on attending! I'm happy to report that ticket sales are good and I'm expecting a very nice crowd.

Things are coming along nicely in preparation for the Haflah to be held on the 20th. The students are doing a Wonderful job with their dances and it promises to be a very good show. One of the pieces joins 2 different classes together bringing over 15 women to the stage, another sees myself and some of my students dancing a beautiful piece with Isis Wings. I am starting to become very excited and am grateful for all the hard work everyone is putting into creating the upcoming evening.

Yesterday just hapenend to be International Bellydance Day and it was FUN!'

I am very grateful for all the wonderful moments experienced, joy shared and work accomplished. We had a successful bazaar with a wonderful selection of costumes, hips scarves, music, tops, pants, hats and jewelry. The workshop was Great! Very informative with a nice combination of simple to complex combinations. I especially appreciated and enjoyed the warm up and the way Tara allowed us to experience the rhythms thru simple walking & clapping exercises.

Things are coming together nicely for the event this Saturday and I am starting to get very excited. I am looking forward to learning along side students and peers & dancing for everyone that evening. I especially look forward to enjoying Tara's performance. What better way to celebrate 10 years of dancing than by watching one's first muse dance again?'

Arrival - hummus, olives, pita

Appetizer- Roasted Pepper and mint soup\

Main Options:Lemon Roasted Chicken Platter or Roasted Eggplant Platter

Main course served with Spiced Brown Rice, stuffed grape leaves, and Yogurt and cucumber salad, and pita.

Dessert - Baklava and choice of Chocolate Spiced Chai or Cafe Cardamom