Events
UPCOMING MEDGE SPONSORED EVENTS
July 16, 8:30 p.m. – MEDGE’s 1st Annual Classic/Retro Middle Eastern Music Night featuring Annette! The Strand/Cozmic Pizza, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, OR. Shows are family-friendly. $5 suggested donation.
August 20, 8:30 p.m. – MEDGE monthly show featuring Lila! The Strand/Cozmic Pizza, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, OR. Shows are family-friendly. $5 suggested donation.
September 17, 8:30 p.m. – MEDGE monthly show featuring Narmira! The Strand/Cozmic Pizza, 8th & Charnelton in Eugene, OR. Shows are family-friendly. $5 suggested donation.
October 16 – Mark your calendars for MEDGE’s 7th annual Fall Festival! Workshops, festival dancing, vending, Gala Evening performance all day long! Cozmic Pizza. Stay tuned for more information!!!
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Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. and Fridays at 8:00 a.m. — Bellydancing Eugene on CATV cable channel 29 – Belly dance shows, mostly MEDGE, filmed by Gary Kutcher. Each show is one hour and runs for two weeks.
OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
(For Class information, please see Classes Link – http://medge.org/?page_id=11)
JULY
Belly Dance at Café Maroc! July 2010 Schedule:
7:15 p.m.-featuring Heather; 7/15, 7/22, 7/29
6:45 & 8:00 p.m.-featuring Heather; 7/17, 7/24
6:45 & 8:00 p.m.-featuring Elena Villa; 7/2, 7/16, 7/30
6:45 & 8:00 p.m.-featuring Regina Anne; 7/3, 7/9, 7/23
6:45 & 8:00 p.m.-featuring Inanna; 7/10, 7/31
Café Maroc is at 28 East Broadway in Eugene, OR. Reservations are recommended – 541-434-5862 .
July 9-11 – Oregon Country Fair! Many local dancers and musicians will grace the Gypsy Caravan Stage at the fair this year. Please see www.oregoncountryfair.org for the line-up!
July 9, 8:30 p.m. - Priyo and Gypsy Moon with Luminessah and Jaya Krupp, Cozmic Pizza-199 W. 8th Ave, Eugene, OR. Luminessah World Interpretive Dance Co. presents an evening of world music and dance featuring Deva Priyo and Gypsy Moon, with special guest dancer Jaya Krupp of Portland. Latin-Afro beat and belly dance, along with Middle Eastern and romantic flamenco inspired music and dance are just a few things to expect. $5, all ages. See www.luminessah.com for more information.
July 10, 8:00-10:00 p.m. – Siobhan’s Bellydance/Music Showcase Series – Sequined and shisha entertainers unite and dance for a charitable cause! Local and regional dancers and musicians ignite the cozy, vintage stage of the Beanery Cafe, 500 SW Second St, Corvallis, OR. Performers interested in a dance slot can contact Siobhan siobhandance@comcast.net or www.siobhanbellydance.com. Saturdays 8-10pm, July 10-Heartland Humane Society beneficiary; September 4-Safe Haven Animal Rescue beneficiary; December 4-Chintimini Wildlife Center beneficiary.
July 24, 12:00-2:00 p.m. - Arab Flamenco Fusion workshop with Elena Villa in Florence, OR. Nouvelle Lune Ballet studio, 1745 15th St, Florence. For more information and registration, please contact Angela at angelapalmer46@yahoo.com.
July 24, 9:00 p.m. - Gypsy Moon and Luminessah open for Manooghi Hi at WOW Hall-291 W. 8th Ave, Eugene, OR. www.manooghihi.com for more information. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. All ages.
July 25, 1:30-4:30 p.m. – Peace & Pie in the Park – Americanistan performs at the annual McKenzie River Gathering Foundation get-together. Alton Baker Park, Eugene, OR. Food, speakers, fun. Support peace, human rights and environmental protection. See www.mrgfoundation.org for more about MRG Foundation. See www.americanistan.com for more about the band.
July 29, 6:30-9:00 p.m. – Tribalation! performs at Sweet Cheeks Winery for the “Jewels of the Vine” fundraiser for Women in Transition scholarships. Come for an evening of wine tasting, appetizers, massage, raffles, live music, entertainment, belly dance mini-lesson and more, all while supporting a great cause. www.sweetcheekswinery.com. $20.
July 30, 7:00 p.m. - Ala Nar CD release party and concert featuring guest dancers Salome and Elena Villa. Cozmic Pizza, 199 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR.
July 30-August 1 – Sword Dance Intensive with Sabine! Three days, 15 hours of sword dance instruction! Sabine’s sword intensive focuses on isolations, multiple balance points, sword manipulation, floorwork, blocking a dance, musical interpretation and embellishments, and even double sword. Class size is very limited, please email or call for registration information, or see www.sabinedance.com.
AUGUST
August: Special Session-Bollywood & Bhangra Choreography! Come learn a fun, original Bollywood style choreography to the song “Chaiyya Chaiyya.” This style is bouncy, flirty, and a great workout! No previous Bhangra experience necessary. Sabine will lead you through the movements, transitions, and hand gestures in a special 4-week session, and at the end of it students will have an (optional) opportunity to perform the choregraphy at the studio open house/student salon on Sunday Sept 12th! (Performing is not required). 4 week special session is $40 pre-registered; only 12 spots available, so register soon! email sabinedance@gmail.com.
August 8 – First Annual HDBG (High Desert Belly Dance Guild) Hafla & BBQ at Pioneer Park in Bend, OR. All members and family are welcome. Please bring your own food and beverages. The Guild will provide the grill, propane and a few snacks.
August 28, 6:45 & 8:00 p.m. – Join Razia for her only Eugene performance for the year! Cafe Maroc features delicious North African food in an elegant atmosphere and Razia is delighted to take the stage here once more for two dynamic shows. Dining reservations are recommended, www.cafemaroceugene.com.
August 28-29, 12:00-2:00 p.m. – Razia’s back in town with two fabulous workshops to tempt you! Don’t miss out as these will be her only workshops in Oregon for the year… Spaces are limited so pre-registration is recommended (and don’t forget to check out her special show at Cafe Maroc on Saturday night!). Contact Razia at razia@raziadance.com to register. Saturday, August 28 – Drum Solo Choreography. Learn a brand spankin’ new drum solo choreography straight from Razia’s repertoire, full of challenging technique and lots of zazz! (Adv Level). Sunday, August 29 – Razia’s Favorites– Summer Remix Razia will share the techniques and discoveries that have been inspiring her all year long, based on her most recent studies with top UK and European teachers! (Open Level). Workshops will be held at Celebration Bellydance and Yoga (1840 Willamette St) in Eugene, from 12-2pm each day. Cost is $30/adv or $35/door, or pre-register for both workshops and pay only $50.00! No refunds. Contact Razia to reserve your spot today!
SEPTEMBER
September 4, 8:00-10:00 p.m. – Siobhan’s Bellydance/Music Showcase Series – Sequined and shisha entertainers unite and dance for a charitable cause! Local and regional dancers and musicians ignite the cozy, vintage stage of the Beanery Cafe, 500 SW Second St, Corvallis, OR. Performers interested in a dance slot can contact Siobhan siobhandance@comcast.net or www.siobhanbellydance.com. Saturdays 8-10pm, July 10-Heartland Humane Society beneficiary; September 4-Safe Haven Animal Rescue beneficiary; December 4-Chintimini Wildlife Center beneficiary.
September 10-13 – Mezdulene’s 21st Annual Belly Dance Retreat, Camp Myrtlewood. 4 days of workshops, 3 evening shows, lots of food, fun and camaraderie all in a beautiful Oregon forest. Cabins, bunks with mattresses, running water, modern Mezdulene’s 21st Annual Belly Dance Retreat. In Beautiful Southwest Oregon (For Women Only). Plus: Campfires, swimming, hiking, dancing, fun and more dancing! “Come and enjoy nature as we celebrate the sisterhood of our dance.” www.jareeda.com.
September 18 – Totally Tribal Hafla in Bothel, WA. A mini-intensive with Sabine, featuring three sword workshops and an evening hafla show! Sponsored by Silk Road Tribal/ottoman Traders.
September 18-19 – Workshops with Mira Betz, The Dalles, OR. Scarlet Thistle Studio is pleased to announce workshops with Mira Betz. She’ll be teaching shimmies, layering and there will be a performance. Details TBA. colette@scarletthistlestudio.com.
DECEMBER
December 4, 8:00-10:00 p.m. – Siobhan’s Bellydance/Music Showcase Series – Sequined and shisha entertainers unite and dance for a charitable cause! Local and regional dancers and musicians ignite the cozy, vintage stage of the Beanery Cafe, 500 SW Second St, Corvallis, OR. Performers interested in a dance slot can contact Siobhan siobhandance@comcast.net or www.siobhanbellydance.com. Saturdays, 8-10pm, July 10-Heartland Humane Society beneficiary; September 4-Safe Haven Animal Rescue beneficiary; December 4-Chintimini Wildlife Center beneficiary.
ONGOING DANCE OPPORTUNITIES
1st and 3rd Sundays, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Hafla at McNeil-Riley House, 601 W 13th, Eugene, OR, corner of Jefferson by the Fairgrounds. No ability limits, come to dance or just to watch (non-threatening viewers allowed). Potluck snacks encouraged; please stay to help clean up, to leave the space as we found it. Free. We also have themes occasionally. Musicans encouraged to attend too! Call to confirm on weekends near holidays Hafla is going to happen. Hosted by Barbie Griggs & Mariamma Jones — divineassistance@gmail.com or 541-510-1821.
BEND: First Fridays from 6:45-7:30 p.m. Taj Palace, 917 NW Wall St, Downtown Bend, OR during First Friday Art Walk. Donations welcome. Contact Samara: derheims@hotmail.com.
CORVALLIS: Belly Dancing every Wednesday, 8:00-9:00 p.m., at the Old World Deli in Corvallis. Guest dancers welcome with prior approval. Contact Carol Flamez, magic1@q.com, or 541-754-4941. Corvallis Belly Dance Performance Guild has a new website! Check it out at www.corvallisbellydance.org.
EUGENE: 3rd Fridays at The Strand/Cozmic Pizza, 8:30 p.m., 199 W 8th Ave, corner of 8th & Charnelton, downtown Eugene. Email Harrakat@gmail.com for more information.
FLORENCE: 4th Fridays, 7:00 p.m. The Florence Dance Guild is alternating the monthly dance venue between Bay Street Grille and Riley’s Pub. Grille dates are 2/26, 7/23, & 9/24. Riley’s dates are 3/26, 6/25, 8/27 & 10/22. Anyone wanting to dance can email Angela Palmer at angelapalmer46@yahoo.com, or call (541) 999-0905.