A "specialty workshop" is a few hours+ of one day, reasonably priced, mini workshop with an advanced level teacher typically not accessible to us in the immediate Dayton area that will provide students with special instruction. Examples of such are Conchi from Cincinatti teaching a class focused on veil and double veil, Ergallis Kakias from Columbus teaching zill patterns and dance movement combinations, Katy w/Anaya Gypsy teaching tribal, etc. Sewing and drum workshops will also be offered as specialty classes.

This format is intended to make studying with some of our great teachers outside Dayton, more accessible then trying to set up private instruction and traveling to them, which is a great deal more expensive. It is intended to give us all the opportunity to expand our knowledge by concentrating intensely on a particular "Specialty" area of the dance and jump start us to a new level of ability. It is also a great way to get started with a new element of the dance you may not have incorporated yet.

Please note that the Specialty Classes deliberately begin at 12:00 or later so as not to be quite so early in the AM. Please eat before you come to the workshop as the break will NOT be long enough to leave the studio for "lunch" AND bring yourself what ever food/drink items you need/want to sustain yourself for the afternoon. There will be a long enough break to eat.

Please also note: The policy of the Oasis is NO REFUNDS of registration or ticket fees unless we cancel the event.

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Friday & Saturday, September 10-11th, 2010: Mira Betz

Mira's Website: MiraMania.com

Workshop Date/Time:
Saturday, September 11th, 12:00 - 5:00pm with an HOUR break for both teacher and students to recover, rest and eat.
Cost: $55 per person

Thank you for voting!!! Her topics are:
* 12:00 - 2:00 pm Hip Pow Bang!
Level: Intermediate+, Style: ANY
Sharp hits, strong form, beautiful poses, distinctive combos. This workshop is on the physically rigorous side. BUT even if you struggle physically, there is MUCH to be absorbed by being present, giving the content a try, listening to her and watching her and taking notes.
1 hour break to recover and refresh

* 3:00 - 5:00 pm "Technique for the Versatile Dancer"
Level/Style: ANY/ALL
This class that crosses the boundaries of specific style that is great for both Cabaret AND Tribal dancers.

The topics time slots are NOT being divided out of the day into paying for them individually. This workshop is being offered in full from 12:00 - 5:00 pm for $55. Not in segments. Thank you.

Mira Performing at "Hafla" on Friday, Sept 10th, the ONLY chance to see her dance!

Mira's Bio:

The multi-faceted career of Mira Betz is a testament to her passionate artistry and desire for continual growth. Active in theater, dance and the performing arts for 20 years, Mira Betz has become a sought after dancer, choreographer, costumer, and teacher. Nominated "Instructor of the year" by Zaghareet Magazine, Mira is a valued instuctor at prestigeous festivals and camps across the nation, as well as at the Malonga Arts Collective in Oakland California.
Mira began her training in Middle Eastern dance as a young teen studying with some of the most respected and knowledgeable teachers of our time, such as Katarina Burda, Jamila Salimpour, and Suhaila Salimpour. As a founding member, choreographer, and solo performer of Aywah! Ethnic Dance Company for 10 years, she developed a solid foundation of contemporary, traditional, as well as ritualistic dance forms. Aywah!, under the direction of Katarina Burda, flourished to become one of the San Francisco Bay Area's most respected ethnic dance companies and significantly influenced today'sTribal Fusion scene. In 1998 Mira went abroad to live and study the native dances ofMorocco.
In 2007 she co-founded the Barbary Coast Shakedown, a collaboration of Middle Eastern dance professionals exploring theatrical dance performance. In spring 2006 she was a guest choreographer for Jill Parker and her company Ultra Gypsy. In 2004-2005 Mira toured nationally with renowned drummer Tobias Roberson and was the artistic director of the ECHOS Project; a collaboration of choreographers in the San Francisco Bay Area supporting the exploration of traditional and experimental music and dance fusion. Mira was a featured dancer at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire from1994-2002. She has performed on such infamous stages as the Fillmore in San Francisco, the Hollywood Bowl in LA, Humphrey's in San Diego, the Knitting Factory in NYC and night clubs and restaurants across the US. She has had the pleasure of working with incredible talent such as David Byrne, Rachel Brice, Jill Parker, Zoe Jakes, Elizabeth Strong, Heather Stants, Amy Sigil and many more. Mira Betz received her B.F.A. from the California College of Arts and Crafts. Her dance background includes training in Salsa, Modern, Jazz, and Flamenco. Mira continues to spread her experience, knowledge and love for dance through her captivating performance and engaging teaching style.

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Vending at September's "Hafla":
Greenwood Silks - Hand died Veils
"Hairtillary"

Performing at "Hafla" in September:
KayLouise/Mesmeric
Abernathy
Navitas
Carenzas Caravan
Dharma-Columbus
Anaya Gypsy-Cinci
Katy - Solo
Sofia Saharr-Columbus
PHABdominals Sunday's Oasis Tribal Class
MIRA BETZ

Friday & Saturday, November 12-13th, 2010: Legendary Sahra Saeeda

www.SahraSaeeda.com

The legendary Sahra Saeeda will be at Kira's Oasis for the Belly Dance "Hafla" night on Friday, November 12th to give a performance and meet everyone and give a workshop the following day, Saturday, November 13th! ASTOUNDING! Don't Miss It!!!
"Hafla" Info *LINK*

Workshop Date/Time:
Saturday, November 13th, 12:00 - 5:00pm (break to be determined by instructor)
Cost: $55 per person
Topics covered during our time with Sahra:
Oum Kalthoum: Info about who this famous singer really was and why she and her music is important. Some info and guidance/instruction about how to dance to her music.
Authentic Saidi without cane: Some background and other information about what Saidi really is and some instruction about how to dance to this rhythm with authentic style and "feel".
The topics time slots are NOT being divided out of the day into paying for them individually. This workshop is being offered in full from 12:00 - 5:00 pm for $55. Not in segments. Thank you.

Vending Sahra's event, "Hafla" & Workshop the next day: Stellar Advantage from Orlando

About Sahra
Sahra has performed and taught Egyptian style Orientale and Folkloric dance on five continents.
Originally from the Los Angeles, California area, Sahra lived, danced, and researched in Egypt from 1989 to 1995. The "Sahra Show" has performed over 1600 shows in Cairo, Egypt alone. This show's ensemble included Sahra, Egyptian musicians, singers, folkloric dancers and authentic Saidi musicians. The "Sahra Show" can be seen on "Sahra Saeeda" video/DVD, "Ahlan, Ahlan" video and "Sahra-Direct from Cairo"; and can be heard on the CD's "Sahra Saeeda", "Music for Egyptian Dance" and "Layali Zaman." Video & Music information
She has since been teaching and performing Egyptian and Folkloric dance around the world. Sahra has academic degrees in both Dance & Cultural Anthropology along with a MA in Dance Ethnology from UCLA.
Sahra has been artistic director of Ya Amar! Dance Company since it's conception in 1995, and a contributing choreographer to many European dance companies. She is also president of Layali Yasmine Productions ("Nights of Jasmine") an independant recording and distribution label for Egyptian music, Middle Eastern dance performance and instructional videos. Ms. Kent has degrees in both Dance and Cultural Anthropology, with an Master's in Arts degree from University of California, Los Angeles. She has given numerous lecture/demonstrations on Egyptian dance, costumes, customs, ritual and folklore to doctorate-level symposiums, university ethnic dance festivals and dance ethnology forums. She has many publication, TV and video credits worldwide

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Performing at "Hafla" in November:
Bronwen
Kalaa from VA

Ashtanga Primary Series Practice & Yin/Yang Sunday Summer Workshops!!

Tami will host 3 Sunday Summer Yoga workshops on the following dates:
Ashtanga: Sunday, June 27th, 9:00-11:00 AM
Yin/Yang: Sunday, July 25th, 9:00-12:00 Noon
Ashtanga: Sunday, August 22nd, 9:00-11:00 AM

Click here to go to the Yoga Classes/Workshops page to register!!