Just the facts! For more detailed information, see contact info for each listing
Updated 5/23/2008
Betcha thought I'd never get around to it, haha
Updated 5/23/2008
Betcha thought I'd never get around to it, haha
May 30, 2008 Bothell, WA Workshop with Asiya at Ottoman Trading Company: Belly Dancing 101 for Beginners. Call Asiya 206-427-7874 or email asiyadance@hotmail.com
May 31, 2008 Spokane, WA Nadiyah presents Opa! Hafla and a Tribal Fusion Intensive workshop with Zoe Jakes on June 1st. 509-993-4423. More info info@nadiyas.com
June 6, 2008 Gig Harbor, WA No Belly Dance Jam with Hasani tonight—Hasani’s in Oregon - see below.
June 7, 2008 Bend, OR Sahara’s Dream presents the High Desert Dance Festival featuring Hasani. Workshops with Sahara (Easy and Fun Combos with Zils) and Hasani (Hasani’s Favorite Moves). Email saharasdream@gmail.com.
June 7—8, 2008 Seattle, WA MEAI presents a weekend of workshops and show with Hadia. Saturday show 7:30 at Youngstown Cultural Arts, 4408 Delridge Way, West Seattle. Sat/Sun workshops: “Hadia’s Body Logic Ultimate Technique” and “Back to Baladi”. www.middleeastarts.org/.
June 8, 2008 Olympia, WA Mas Uda presents Turkish Rom and Turkish Oriental workshops with Ruby. Kashani - 360-459-3694 or via Mas Uda's website.
June 13-15, 2008 Portland, OR Janikea presents workshops plus Gala Show with Hadia (Hadia’s Body Logic, Oriental Technique, Drum Solo Technique, Arabic Musicality) at Euphoria Studios, 1234 SE Division St #106, Portland. Registration and details at www.orientaldancer.net/hadia.html or call Janikea 541-990-0155.
June 20, 2008 Gig Harbor, WA Hasani’s Belly Dance Jam at 6659 Kimball Dr Ste E-501. Open dancing and drumming from 8—10 PM, Middle East Emporium open during Belly Dance Jam. Email hasani@hasani.net or call 253-858-2755.
June 28-29, 2008 Amity, OR Gaylene’s Annual Open House 10 AM—8 PM both days at 204 N Jellison, Amity, OR. Shopping, dancing, workshops, and picnicking! Call Gaylene 503-835-0712 or email LiLegypt1@aol.com.
July 4, 2008 Gig Harbor, WA No Belly Dance Jam with Hasani tonight— Fourth of July holiday!
July 5-6, 2008 Portland, OR 2 days of workshops with Aziza” “Technique Combos” and “Amazing Choreography” at Gypsy Caravan Studios, 4050 NE Broadway, Portland. Call Rachel 503-866-1800 or email Rachel@RachelBellydance.com. Sunday evening show at Pasha Restaurant—reservations 503-222-1667.
July 8, 2008 Gig Harbor, WA Hasani's next 8-week session of classes starts at 6659 Kimball Dr, Ste E-501. Check the class schedule or call 253-858-2755.
July 13, 2008 Olympia, WA Mas Uda presents a sword workshop with Charani. Location TBA. Kashani - 360-459-3694 or via Mas Uda's website .
July 18, 2008 Gig Harbor, WA No Belly Dance Jam with Hasani tonight—Med Fest weekend in Seattle. See you there!!
July 18, 2008 Seattle, WA In conjunction with Mediterranean Fantasy Festival, Jaleh presents workshops with Jamilla Al Wahid (Classical Egyptian) and Fatima al Wahid (Layered Dance Combos). 6:30—9:30 PM at Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California St SW, West Seattle. Mail contact: Jaleh, 4227 S Meridian #C183, Puyallup, WA 98373.
July 19-20, 2008 Seattle, WA Mediterranean Fantasy Festival at Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California Ave SW West Seattle, WA. www.babylonianensemble.com.
July 19, 2008 Seattle, WA In conjunction with Mediterranean Fantasy Festival, Jaleh presents a workshop with Jamilla Al Wahid (Raks Hip!). 8:30—10:30 AM at Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California St SW, West Seattle. Mail contact: Jaleh, 4227 S Meridian #C183, Puyallup, WA 98373.
July 20, 2008 Seattle, WA In conjunction with Mediterranean Fantasy Festival, Jaleh presents a workshop with Fatima Al Wahid (Folkloric Pop With a Twist). 8:30—10:30 AM at Hiawatha Community Center, 2700 California St SW, West Seattle. Mail contact: Jaleh, 4227 S Meridian #C183, Puyallup, WA 98373.
August 1, 2008 Gig Harbor, WA Hasani’s Belly Dance Jam at 6659 Kimball Dr Ste E-501. Open dancing , drumming and shopping at the Emporium from 8—10 PM. Email hasani@hasani.net or call 253-858-2755.
August 9, 2008 Tacoma, WA Hasani’s UN-Hafla at Wells Hall, 310 North K St. Morning workshop sponsored by MEAI, afternoon Do-It-Yourself Amateur Photo Shoot with 8 or more scenic backdrops, and evening Hafla featuring—all of us! www.hasani.net/unhafla.pdf 253-858-2755
August 10, 2008 Olympia, WA Mas Uda presents a tribal workshop with Jennifer Secrist Goran of Tribe Nawaar. Kashani - 360-459-3694 or via Mas Uda's website.
August 13—20, 2008 Seattle, WA Delilah and VDP Studios presents workshops with Dr Laurel Victoria Grey. Choreogaphies: “Shimmy Etude”, “Cry From the Heart”, “Vampyre Tango”, “Russian Roma”, “Bollywood”, “Drum Solo”, plus workshops covering Persian, Central Asian, and Spanish-Arabic Fusion. Email info@visionarydance.com or visit www.visionarydance.com
August 16, 2008 Bothell, WA Asiya presents Hula Hafla and Workshops featuring Alexandra! 10:30 am to 5:00 pm at Ottoman Trading Company at Country Village in Bothell. Workshop: 10:30 am - 1:00 pm ,(Alexandra’s Favorite Moves and Combinations) Hula Hafla from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Hafla sign ups commence on June 1, 2008 at 11 am. 206-427-7874 or email asiyadance@hotmail.com.
August 21—24, 2008 Coulee, WA Emerald Sanctuary BellyDance at Camp Delaney. Workshops with: Delilah & Erik Brown (Demystifing the Art of the Drum Solo), Amy Sigil & Unmata: (2 workshops of Unmata Goodies) , Alimah: (Schmoozey Gooey Chest & Torso Goodness), Elizabeth Dennis (Flamenco BellyDance Fusion), Yasmin (Dances of Aghanistan), Yasmin & Sahabra (Guedra), Erik Brown (Drumming Skills / learn rhythms), Indigo (9/8 zill choreography with use of Skirt), Jonathan (Drumming Basics), plus Yoga every morning & a Native Plant I.D. Walk and Fri & Sat evening Haflas. More info at www.indigodance.net.
August 25, 2008 Lincoln City, OR Ireta presents Beachcomber’s Belly Dance—workshops, shows, and Souk at Delake School, 540 NE Hwy 101, Lincoln City, OR. Call Ireta 541-994-9587.
August 25-31, 2008 Seattle, WA Tamalyn Dallal's week-long workshop in Seattle, "Belly Dance A to Z". For registration, full info and hotel info, contact TamalynDallal@yahoo.com.
September 9, 2008 Gig Harbor, WA Hasani's next 8-week session starts at 6659 Kimball Dr, Ste E-501. More info at www.hasani.net or call 253-858-2755.
September 13, 2008 Seattle, WA Asiya presents a Semi - Private Workshop & Belly Dance Party with Hasani. Workshop: 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm (Drag-n-Drop Beledi and Saidi Combos). Belly Dance After Party from 7:00 pm - ??? At the old Rainier Brewery Building at 3150 Airport Way S, Seattle. Contact Asiya at 206-427-7874 or email Asiyadance@hotmail.com.
September 14, 2008 Olympia, WA Mas Uda presents a workshop with Elizabeth Mahina of She’enedra Tribal – Exploring Dynamics Kashani - 360-459-3694 or via Mas Uda's website.
September 28, 2008 Tacoma, WA Halima presents a workshop with Sahara of Bend, OR: “Not Yo Mama’s Chifti”. Call Halima 253-862-7042.
October 4, 2008 Bremerton, WA Samara Dancer's fall show "Magic Carpet Ride" featuring guest troupe Shula Azhar and guest soloist Sabura of Seattle. 7:00 PM at the Bremerton Community Theater. Contact Kehlila Nasnan 253-884-2890 or Asharra 360-769-8237. More info at www.SamaraDancers.com.
October 4-5, 2008 Seattle, WA MEAI presents Yousry Sharif. More details forthcoming… www.middleeastarts.org.
October 4-5, 2008 Spokane, WA Nadiyah presents Margo Abdo O’dell in “Lebanese Dance”. POB 18393, Spokane, WA 99228. 509-993-4423. Email Nadiyah@Nadiyahs.com.
October 4, 2008 The Dalles, OR MED&CA presents GorgeousBelly’s Belly Dance Competition at the Civic Auditorium, The Dalles, OR. More info at www.gorgeousbellys.com, for registration info packet email Ianthe or call 509-261-1898.
October 8-12, 2008 Vashon Island, WA Oasis Dance Camp with world-class dancer and instructor Cassandra, Nichole LeCorgne and Habiba. 4 1/2 days of total immersion in dance, rhythm, and fun! Printable flyer and registration form available here.
October 10-12, 2008 Seattle, WA Gypsy Caravan’s Collective Soul Level One, with Paulette Rees-Denis. This intensive program combines dance workouts and yoga stretches with aerobic toning and strengthening drills, several hours of tribal bellydance, and participation in assorted levels of evening dance classes. Contact Fran for more info.
October 19, 2008 North Seattle, WA Janice Wing and Hasani present Souk 2008.5. 1:00—4:00 PM, 3 hours of belly dance bargains! Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave in North Seattle. Retail and non-retail vending spaces available. Janice 206-363-8763 or Hasani 253-858-2755.
October 25, 2008 Tacoma, WA Midnight Oasis Halloween Extravaganza featuring workshops with Sabura and Mezdulene. King Oscar Restaurant Executive Suite, 8726 S Hosmer St, Tacoma. Call Halima 253-862-7042.
November 4, 2008 Gig Harbor, WA Hasani's next 8-week session of classes starts at 6659 Kimball Dr, Ste E-501. More info at www.hasani.net or call 253-858-2755
November 8, 2008 Tacoma, WA Hasani's Hafla at Wells Hall, 310 North K St. featuring Razia! 2:00 - 4:00 PM, evening Hafla 6:00 - 10:00 PM. More info here. Call 253-858-2755 or email hasani@hasani.net
January 17, 2009 Tacoma, WA Workshop Intensive with Amy Sigil of Unmata at King Oscar Restaurant Executive Suite, 8726 S Hosmer St, Tacoma. Call Halima 253-862-7042.
January 17, 2009 Spokane, WA Belly Fest 2009 in Spokane 509-993-4423 or email info@nadiyahs.com.
February 14, 2009 Tacoma, WA Hasani's Hafla! Workshop TBA 2:00 - 4:00 PM, evening Hafla 6:00 - 10:00 PM. Call 253-858-2755 or email hasani@hasani.net.
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April 4—5, 2009 Olympia, WA Mas Uda’s Annual Caldlelighter’s Benefit Show featuring Riskallah Riyad from CT and the Riskallah Riyad Dance theater. Visit
April 24-26, 2009 Hillsboro, OR 20th Annual Saqra’s Showcase.
May 9, 2009 Tacoma, WA Hasani's Hafla! Workshop TBA 2:00 - 4:00 PM, evening Hafla 6:00 - 10:00 PM. Call 253-858-2755 or email hasani@hasani.net.
July 25, 2009 Seattle, WA Dahlia presents workshops with Unmata. Details coming…….
August 8, 2009 Tacoma, WA Hasani’s UN-HAFLA! More details as they bubble up….. 253-858-2755
September 20, 2009 Spokane, WA Nadiyah presents workshops with Neena or Veena. 509-993-4423 or email info@nadiyahs.com
November 14, 2009 Tacoma, WA Hasani's Hafla!
February 13, 2010 Tacoma, WA Hasani's Hafla!
May 8, 2010 Tacoma, WA Hasani's Hafla!
August 14. 2010 Tacoma, WA Hasani’s UN-HAFLA! More details as they bubble up….. 253-858-2755
November 13, 2010 Tacoma, WA Hasani's Hafla!
