UPCOMING MEDGE SPONSORED EVENTS

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 – featuring Kathy Stahlman!  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)

SEPTEMBER

Belly Dance at Café Maroc! September 2010 Schedule – Thursdays,7:15 p.m. – Friday & Saturday, 6:45 & 8:00 p.m.:

Elena Villa:  Friday, 9/3; Saturday, 9/18; Friday 9/24
Heather:  Thursdays, 9/2, 9/9, 9/23, 9/30; Saturday, 9/4; Friday, 9/17
Inanna:  Saturday, 9/11
Regina Anne:  Friday, 9/10; Thursday, 9/16; Saturday, 9/25

Café Maroc is at 28 East Broadway in Eugene, OR.  Reservations are recommended – 541-434-5862.

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 12, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. - Studio Open House day for our 2nd anniversary! Free mini-classes: yoga 10:00 a.m., African 2:30 p.m., Nia 3:30 p.m. Workshop with Elena 12:00-2:00 p.m. ($30). Prize drawings, refreshments, and free student and pro performances in bellydancing and hoop dance, 5:00-6:30 p.m., followed by open belly dance time! Come join us at Celebration Belly Dance and Yoga, and celebrate our beautiful studio space!

September 12 & 19, 12:00-2:00 p.m. – Zambra Mora with Elena Villa. These two-hour intensives on the Moorish flamenco rhythm, Zambra, are perfect for dancers interested in flamenco expression and movement without the challenging heelwork. Please wear a long, full skirt. Celebration Belly Dance & Yoga, 1840 Willamette, Eugene, OR.

September 18 – Ottoman Trading Company sponsors Sabine for “Totally Tribal Hafla” in Bothell, WA. Three sword workshops with Sabine, plus Tribal Hair workshop with Jonquil and t-shirt costuming with Kasima. Evening halfa show starts at 5pm. Evening performances by Sabine and troupe Tribalation!  Pre-registration by calling 425-368-0369.

September 18-19 – Workshops with Mira Betz, The Dalles, OR.  Scarlet Thistle Studio is proud to present Mira Betz in a rare Pacific Northwest appearance. An internationally acclaimed performer and instructor, Mira will be teaching 4 workshops: Shimmies & Layering-Sat 9/18, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Hip Pow Bang-Sat 9/18, 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Drills & Strengthening-Sun 9/19, 1:00-2:00 p.m.; Technique for the Versatile Dancer-Sun 9/19, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Mira is our special guest for an evening performance, “Amber Charms” featuring artists from the Pacific Northwest, including:  Ruby Beh, Gypsy Fire Belly Dance, Znama, Lorraine Hanson and Nagamani, Dezadera, Harmony Bellydance from Victoria. BC. For more information or to register and buy tickets see www.scarletthistlestudio.com or contact Colette at 541-400-8173 or colette@scarletthistlestudio.com.

September 19, 12:00-2:00 p.m. – Zambra Mora with Elena Villa. Second two-hour intensive on the Moorish flamenco rhythm, Zambra, are perfect for dancers interested in flamenco expression and movement without the challenging heelwork. Please wear a long, full skirt. Celebration Belly Dance & Yoga, 1840 Willamette, Eugene, OR.

September 25 – Brothers of the Baladi are pleased to announce Mosaic, a day of music and dance workshops and an evening concert focusing on the appreciation of Middle Eastern music.  Afternoon workshops by Michael Beach, Ishmael, Bobak Selehi and Amel Tafsout. Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis St, Portland, OR. See www.baladi.com/mosaic.html for more information.

September 25, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. -  2010 Belly Dancer of the Universe, Rachel George, will be in workshop and evening show in Bend, OR! Workshop: Combinations $40. Evening show Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at door. Sponsored by Sahara’s Dream.  See www.highdesertbellydance.org for more information.

September 25, 7:30 p.m. – Americanistan & Jamara at Holy Donuts. Courtyard Stage, Holy Donuts, 1437 Willamette Alley, Eugene, OR.  Live music and belly dance show with Americanistan, Jamara, Dunyah and other dancers tba.

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.

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.