Intro to the Om Laila System

Upcoming introductory workshops
Sunday, October 5, 2008 3:30 - 5:30
Sunday, October 26, 2008 3:30 - 5:30
Sunday, November 23, 2008 3:30 - 5:30

Om Laila is a system of movement and soundmaking that produces waves of healing energy, freedom and joy.
Grounded in Middle Eastern dance and music, Roula Said's revolutionary system will take you on an elemental journey through the chakras...BELLYDANCE is the fabulous side-effect of this healing practice.
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Om Laila Vocalization with ...

Vocalization is the creation of sound waves with the body and waves are the essence of the Om Laila System.  This is a very powerful way to become aware and present to the chakras...and it feels great to do. 

In this workshop, Roula will teach phrases that are emblematic of each maqam/mode (like a scale) from Arabic music. The phrases are sung into the chakras using the vowels and moving consonants from Arabic singing although you do NOT have to be a singer to participate.

This work is simple and deep. It will help you wake up your ears to the intricacies of Arabic music and open up your body in ways that only making sound can do. If you like to chant as well as dance, you will love this workshop!

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International Bellydance Co...

Second International Bellydance Conference of Canada (IBCC) April 23-27, 2008

With this year's Featured Instructors:
Tito (Egypt)
Aida Nour (Egypt)
Bozenka (Florida)
Amy Sigil of Unmata (California)
Aisha Ali (California)
Mayyadah & Amir (Germany)
Lesya Starr (Spain/Ontario)
Yasmina Ramzy (Ontario)
Nath Keo (British Columbia)
Ferda Bayazit (Turkey/British Columbia)

— Same locations. Hungarian Centre and Ryerson Theatre.
— Same warm, intimate, inspiring vibe with limited numbers of awesome participants!!
— Same format with improvements like longer lectures and panel discussions and better food.
— Another varied and exciting line up of performers, instructors and lecturers.

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Regular rate: $699 CDN
Early Bird Rate: $599 CDN

Your Conference Package Includes:
— Lectures, Panel Discussions
— Music and Drum classes
— 16 Dance Workshops
— Eight spectacular performances
— 50 international artists
— Shopping bazaar
— Lunches, breakfast snacks, unlimited water
and more...

Just give us a call to register.
1- 416- 920-5593

We accept: Visa or MasterCard (over the phone), Cheque, Debit & Cash in person.
Please add 6% GST.
* Conference Packages are non-refundable, but are transferable.


Call to Artists:

If you would like to dance on the Main Stage or Open Stage and/or be a Speaker at the IBCC 2008 click on the link at the top of the page, or e-mail us and we will send you the Call to Artists brochure.

A small group of international stars have been pre-approved for Main Stage, but the bulk of performance spaces will be decided by a jury of well-known dance artists and teachers. The Open Stage is for everyone on a first-come, first-served basis.

Artists who performed on the Gala or Main Stages in 2007 are invited to perform in a special Opening Night performance!

Hazar Fazar Workshop

Modern Egyptian Choreography

Instructor:  Ioana Timariu
Date:  Sunday Jaunary 13th & 20th
Time:  4:30 - 6:30 pm

Advance:  $30 single workshop OR $50 for both
At Door:    $35 single workshop OR $60 for both
Please register ahead of the workshop to ensure you have a spot!!
Call (416) 703-1997 or email roulasaid7@gmail.com

Ioana is a very talented emerging choreographer.  In this workshop, she will teach some combinations from her gorgeous choreography to the Egyptian composition, "Hazar Fazar".  Check the full choreography out on YouTube.  This workshop is suitable for High beginners and up.

The ARAB DANCE SEMINAR

Karim Nagi, Revive Wellness, and Yale P.I.E.R. present the third annual East Coast Session of

The ARAB DANCE SEMINAR
Friday-Sunday November 2nd-4th, 2007
Revive Wellness Center, New Haven CT

Complete info at:
http://www.arabdanceseminar.com/

Instructors include:
Nourhan Sharif, Amel Tafsout, Karim Nagi & Kay Hardy Campbell, with guest instructor Mohamed Shahin (Egyptian Dervish), plus a performance on Saturday Eve. Nov 3rd with The Sharq Trio.

Special Focal Topic for this Session:
"From Entertainment to Ecstasy" - Performance vs. Sacred Dance in the Arab World

Classes and Workshops include:
-Egyptian Raqs Sharqi and Saidi
-Egyptian Sufi Dervish Dance
-Khaligi "Gulf" Dances
-Bedouin Ritual Dance
-Dabka Stage Performance
-Amazigh-Berber Ritual Dance
-North African Dance
-Zirk and Zaar Healing Ritual
-Islam and Sufism
-Culture and Dance History
-Arabic Language Lesson
-Arabic Music Workshop
-Rhythm For Dancers Workshop

COMPLETE SEMINAR INFO at:http://www.arabdanceseminar.com/
-Registration Form:http://www.arabdanceseminar .com/ads_registration.doc
-Schedule: http://www.arabdanceseminar.com/ads_schedule.pdf
-Hotel Option : LaQuinta 400 Sargent Ave. (203)562.1111, limited rooms, discount available till Oct.2nd.