SATURDAY, JANUARY 30: BIRKA . Dina and Troupe Shivani dance in the marketplace, and TDG Band plays at the evening hafla, with our special guest star "uncle" Carmine Guida! Birka (www.birka.org) is a medieval marketplace event put on annually by the Society for Creative Anachronism. Birka is held at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH and runs from 9am-7pm. The hafla runs from 8-11pm. Tickets to Birka are $15 for the day at the door. Period dress is required; see website for details. (TDG is closed for the day.) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13: NOUVEAU NOIR ROMANTIQUE WITH TEMPEST Celebrate romance on Valentine's Day weekend with a Darkly Dramatic twist! Explore Nouveau Noir Bellydance with Tempest, whose specialty is a style of dance that reflects the art and society of the romantic turn of the (last) century. Her inspiration comes from silent films, vaudeville, Denishawn, art nouveau, art deco, and the Orientalist craze. Students will learn combinations that capture the elegant form, fluid movement, and dramatic stylings of these eras; class is taught in a format that enables students to transform these combinations into their own personal choreographies. Tempest's afternoon workshop will be followed by an informal participant showcase in the evening. Workshop: 4:00 - 5:30pm, $35 Participant Showcase: 7:00 - 8:30pm, $5 donation Reservations and pre-payment *are* required, please email dina@thedancinggypsy.com ; and send check to Dina at 117 Main Street, Spencer MA 01562. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21: BELLYDANCE SPECTACULAR AT THE SAHARA WITH THE ED MELIKIAN ENSEMBLE Take another magic carpet ride with Ed and the band, and beat the winter blues with bellydance! Experience the divine dancing of Sabrina, Dina, and Rabia in three Oriental Cabaret shows... dance to the sweet sounds of Turkish, Armenian, and Arabic music played by Ed's Ensemble... and enjoy the food, folks and fun in the Sahara's beautiful Art Deco environment. There will be plenty of open floor dancing between acts, and there is no cover charge (tipping is greatly appreciated :). The bar and kitchen will be open for drinks and food service; the Sahara serves excellent Middle Eastern cuisine of all types. Restaurant reservations are strongly recommended because tables fill up quickly. Last time it was standing room only, so don't miss out, call and reserve your spot near the dance floor! Time: 4-8?pm Place: The Sahara Restaurant, 143 Highland St, Worcester Reservations: Call the Sahara at (508) 798-2181 SATURDAY MARCH 13: QUINTAVIA HAFLA The Dancing Gypsy Band, Troupe Shivani, Ensemble Davuli, and TDG teachers & students perform at the Quintavia Hafla in Bolton, MA. Prices and times TBA. (TDG is closed for the day.) SATURDAY MAY 22: TDG'S SPRING HAFLA The Dancing Gypsy Spring Hafla! Turkish Style Entrances and Finales Workshop with Phaedra from 3-5pm; performances and hafla from 7-10pm. Phaedra's workshop concentrates on the exhilarating and lively entrances and karshilama finales of the Turkish-style show. Topics include travelling steps; the stylistic differences between Turkish and Arabic shows; zilling with karshilama, and a short choreography. Hafla includes dinner buffet, performances, open floor dancing to the music of The Dancing Gypsy Band, and more. Workshop: $35.00 Hafla: $15.00 ~ Includes full Greek buffet, live music, and bellydance performances ~ To Register: email dina@thedancinggypsy.com, and send check to Dina at 117 Main St, 2nd floor, Spencer, MA 01562. |
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