Learn the basics of Belly Dance in a casual, fun and supportive environment. For new dancers or those wishing to dust off the hip-scarf and brush up on basic technique, this class breaks down basic movements and introduces you to isolations, traveling steps and shimmies. All shapes, sizes and fitness levels are welcome. Join us and get your shimmy on! Drop-ins welcome. (12 weeks)

EARLY REGISTRATION: $99+hst ($129 after Sept. 10)

NEW WEST NIGHT OUT - CUBAN THEME!
Thursday, August 26, 8pm
The Metro - 759 Carnarvon St., New Westminster
Join our fabulous Cuban dance instructor Ramses, his friends DJ Salsomana, Susi, VanCuba, and Sambata featuring Paul Bray for the hottest night of the summer! Live music, live performances, great Cuban food and FREE SALSA LESSONS, this evening will be one to remember! Tickets should be purchased in advance as this event WILL sell out!

Drums Provided! No Experience Necessary!

Also called "Steelpans" or just "Pans", this is an instrument and style of music originating in Trinidad and Tobago. Emerging from discarded oil drums, this sound evolved into the unique and beautiful sound that is synonymous with sand, palm trees and the sapphire Caribbean sea.

Geared for BEGINNERS and ALL AGES! This class will introduce you to the basics of the Pan, its sounds and rhythms (12 weeks)

**10% discount on Registration/Drop-In for VRAD Members!** email: info@ammara.ca for details

Early Registration: $109
After Sept 10: $139

This traditional martial art form built on a foundation of resistance and resilience combines dance, percussion, song, ritual, fighting techniques, and acrobatics. A reflection of Brazilian culture and spiritual cultural diversity. Improves strength, stamina, co-ordination and confidence. Parental consent required, no previous experience necessary. Fun at any level! (12 Weeks)
NO CLASS OCT. 10

EARLY REGISTRATION: $75+hst ($89 after Sept. 10)

Note: A uniform is required for this class and can be purchased from the Instructor.

Its always more fun with a friend!

EARLY REGISTRATION: $169+hst ($199 after Sept. 10)

Its even more fun with a friend!

EARLY REGISTRATION: $129+hst ($139 after Sept. 10)

Its always more fun with a friend!

This traditional martial art form built on a foundation of resistance and resilience combines dance, percussion, song, ritual, fighting techniques, and acrobatics. A reflection of Brazilian culture and spiritual cultural diversity - and most certainly a workout! Improves strength, stamina, co-ordination and confidence. Fun at any level! (12 Weeks)
NO CLASS OCT. 10

EARLY REGISTRATION: $99+hst ($129 after Sept. 10)

Note: A uniform is required for this class and can be purchased from the Instructor.

Prerequisite - Two sessions of Level 1 or previous Belly Dance experience

Continuation of Level 1 - take your dance to the next level! Explore more complex hip movements, shimmies, isolations and combinations. Introduction to zills (finger cymbals) and veil. Drop-Ins welcome. (12 weeks)

EARLY REGISTRATION: $109+hst ($139 after Sept. 10)

A beautiful combination of dance and yoga! This class is a fantastic supplement to any dance class and a great way to stay in shape for non-dancers. The class incorporates basic Belly Dance techniques and drills, and also focuses on stretching, strengthening and body wellness. No previous dance or yoga experience required. (Note: this class does not replace Belly Dance Level 1 as a pre-requisite to Level 2)

Sept. 24 – Oct. 30 (6 weeks, 9 hrs)

EARLY REGISTRATION: $89+hst ($109 after Sept. 10)

Its always more fun with a friend!

EARLY REGISTRATION: $179+hst ($199 after Sept. 10)

Its always more fun with a friend!

Hatha Yoga and Power Yoga - All ages and levels (Absolute Beginner to Advanced) are welcome! Instructor provides individual attention and instruction, and variations of asanas to suit level.

"Ha" - means Sun, "Tha" - means Moon, "Yoga" means Union. Hatha Yoga is the path of yoga that is concerned mainly with the asanas (posture) which brings comfort and steadiness. Hatha Yoga increases vitality throughout all systems in the body, particularly the nervous system, circulatory system, endocrine system, and respiratory and digestive systems. It creates a strong spine and core, tones muscles, and helps create balance and focus. Hatha yoga practice increases vitality, focus, and well-being.

Ammara Dance provides water, mats and bolsters - all you need to bring is yourself!

CLASS TIMES:
TUES & THURS: 12pm - 1pm
MON, TUES, WED & FRI: 5:30PM - 6:30PM
THURS: 5PM - 6PM

PRICING:
ONE MONTH UNLIMITED ONLY $99
Session Pass: $295 (4 months Unlimited)
10 class card: $95 (cards valid for 1 session)
24 class card: $159 (cards valid for 1 session)
Drop in: $12 or bring a friend and get 2 for $20!

*Seniors and Students receive 15% off of regular prices!*

In a very fun and relaxed environment Ramses Padilla teaches dances that require no partner, done to upbeat music, combining dance moves from a variety of Cuban dances like Casino-Salsa, Afro-Cuban folkloric dances, ChaCha, Mambo, and Bachata - all in the authentic Cuban way!
No Partner Required - Men and Women welcome - No Experience Necessary! You will sweat and you will have FUN!

6 weeks: $45+hst or $75+hst for two! ($59 and $89 after Sept. 10)

Session 1: Sept. 20 - Oct. Nov. 1 (No class Oct. 11)
Session 2: Nov. 8 - Dec. 13

OPEN TO NEW PARTICIPANTS!
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Come join the fun! Want to be a "Deva"? A new competitive season is here and we're waiting for you! "Raks Devas" is Ammara Dance Company's award-winning competitive class. This year, we've pumped it up! 39 hours of class time, no less than 4 choreographies, advanced technique and combos, performance skills, history and culture, and rhythm/music theory. Plus a few surprises!

Open to dancers with MINIMUM THREE consecutive years of Belly Dance/Middle Eastern dance training. Dancers MUST attend a minimum number of classes. Costuming costs are additional. Any questions, email info@ammara.ca.

Sundays - 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Dates:
2010: Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 17, 31, Nov. 7, 21, Dec. 5, 12, 19
2011: Jan 9, 23, Feb 6, 20
*additional rehearsal dates may be scheduled

Instructors: Tamara Dewar, Danielle LeBlanc and Lisa Jordan

Bring a friend, its twice the fun!

$75 ($89 after Sept. 10)

Ranya has been performing for over 25 years and has been active in Middle Eastern Dance since 1990. Respected by her peers as one of New York's most prominent Arabic dance artists and teachers, Ranya performs, teaches and studies all over the world. Her seemingly endless lists of accomplishments and skills as a Middle Eastern dancer, teacher, singer and musician illustrate what can only be described as a dedicated passion to Middle Eastern dance, music and performance. She shares her knowledge and passion through her unique, insightful teaching methods, bringing dancers of all levels to a deeper understanding of their art and connection to themselves.

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS: **Payment must be RECEIVED by Monday, October 4, 2010 **

See below for individual workshop descriptions and prices. Scroll to bottom for multiple-day registration.

Full Weekend (Fri., Sat & Sun.): $235 ($265 after Oct. 4)

Focus on developing your improvised solo to this most Egyptian part of the Oriental dance show, based on understanding the musical components and transitions (maqams) in this form. This workshop covers the different types of beledi a band might play for a dancer (or that can be found on dance CDs), some historical context and music information to help dancers interpret the music, which is the least "Western" part of the Arabic show, with roots in rural folk music of Egypt (Ranya has been researching this topic with Egyptian musicians and in travels in Egypt for a several years).
$95 ($119 after Oct.4)

Freeing your shimmy through breathwork, useful stretches and exercises, exploring many varieties of Egyptian shimmy for standing, traveling, and floorwork. This is a popular workshop that earned Ranya the nickname “Shimmy Queen of New York”.
$60 ($85 after Oct. 4)

Foundation and flair—hipwork, abdominal movements, graceful arms and hands, and step combinations. Ranya’s holistic approach to Egyptian technique works towards awakening a sense of postural, muscular, and energetic connections in the body. Designed to produce a healthy, centered, grounded way of dancing, to feel good, execute movements well, and protect the body from injury by using muscular support. We’ll work with some of Ranya’s favorite combinations, and focus on the technique of “movement linking” to create a smooth flow between distinct movements, as well as applying breathwork to the combinations for a more relaxed look and feel. Not just for Oriental dancers, this workshop applies to all styles of Belly Dance.
$60 ($85 after Oct. 4)

Introduction to and deeper understanding of the sometimes elusive Samai rhythm. In the context of a choreography, students will learn foot patterns, body accents and combinations for this rhythm, as well as a brief discussion on the different types of Samai and how to approach connecting with the rhythm. Entire choreography will be taught time permitting.
$60 ($85 after Oct. 4)

“Harnessing the Power of ‘Chi’(or ‘Ki’) for the Stage”—This is Ranya's signature method for training performers of all kinds (dancers as well as actors and singers). Ranya incorporates breathwork into all aspects of her Egyptian dance classes and workshops, both for the physical technique of the dance and also in helping performers to fill the space with their energy and reach their audiences. Topics covered include: how to use focused breathing to shape the energy of a show, relax the performer and build a connection with the audience; open oneself to the music and to an audience or fellow performers in a group.
Acting for Dancers –Explores the different moods and emotional colors that bring interest and fun to the bellydance show. This work allows dancers to bring out different aspects of their personality in performance, using the language of Oriental dance and the dance show as a vehicle for personal expression. "Access your inner 'Ho", "Being the Queen" and "Giving and Receiving" are a few of the concepts that will be touched upon. This workshop is great fun, and essential for all dancers!
$60 ($85 after Oct. 4)

"Shimmy Clinic" and "Technique Tidbits"
$90 ($119 after Oct. 4)

"Sensational Samai" and "Breath-work and Character"
$90 ($119 after Oct. 4)

Four great workshops!

$165 ($185 after Oct. 4)

Of Syrian-Lebanese heritage, Sabura performs and teaches Middle Eastern dance throughout the western U.S. and Canada. She holds the national title "Bellydancer USA" for 2000 and 1996, and has been included in the King County Arts Commission/4Culture Touring Arts Rosters from 2000 through 2010. In 2001, she became the first Middle Eastern dancer to receive a Performing Arts Award from the Seattle Arts Commission. And she is coming to Vancouver for one day only! Don't miss this chance to learn Veil and Drum solo techniques from one of the best!

Known for her mesmerizing veil work, Sabura will help you learn how to make your veil breathe, suspend, and dance with you, transforming music into movement. In this workshop, we'll cover veil tips, technique, moves, and transitions, culminating in elegant combinations to different types and tempos of music. In the last hour of the workshop, we will work with the Drum solo exploring combinations and shimmies to popular drum solo patterns. Learn the KEY to exciting drum solo improvisation!

Workshop Location: Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave.
Vancouver, BC
Time: 12pm - 3pm
$75, or $70 for MEDA members

MEDA Member? Save $5!

From fancy Folkloric to bedazzling Belly Dance, this show will take you on a journey through time in a caravan of dance. Featuring top dancers from Vancouver and beyond, and starring "The Shimmy Queen of New York" herself, Ranya Renee! This show WILL sell out, so don't wait!