November 7 - 9, 2008

Best Western Executive Plaza & Conference Center

2900 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, Michigan

Enjoy 3 days and 2 nights dancing, learning, partying, eating, and shopping at the 3rd Annual convention held in the Great Lakes area. Spend a weekend socializing with other belly dancers. Explore diverse bellydance styles. Meet your guest instructors and have fun with them in a social environment. Plan on having a great weekend!!!!!

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Schedule of Events  |  Classes  |  Packages  |  Register

NEW FOR 2008

20 Guest Instructors! 
58 Classes to choose from!
17 packages - something for everyone!
Classes added to Friday evening!
Additional show added to Friday Evening!
2 per room pricing for only $50 more!
Extended Registration Deadline
User Friendly Online Registration w/PayPal!
More Fun, More Parties, More Classes!
 

OUR 20 GUEST INSTRUCTORS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, Nov. 7, 2008 EVENING

4:00 p.m. – ? - CHECK IN - FRONT DESK

6:30 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. - Bellydance Booty Camp™ warm-up with Sharifa - Ballroom

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Workshops & Seminars - Ballrooms

10:00 p.m. - Bellydance Show featuring potential 2009 Guest Instructor's
soloing and/or with their troupes - Ballrooms

11:30ish - ? - Welcome Pizza Party - Ballroom

1:00 a.m or later - Late, Late night Social - Convention Headquarters - California Suite

2009 POTENTIAL INSTRUCTOR'S PERFORMING IN FRIDAY'S SHOW

 

SATURDAY DAY Nov. 8, 2008

 

7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. - Breakfast – ATRIUM

9:30 p.m. - 9:50 p.m. - Warm-up with Lynese Hoogerhyde & The Sultana Dancers - Ballroom 

10:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. – Workshops & Seminars - Ballrooms & Conference Rooms

12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Lunch – Atrium

1:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Workshops & Seminars - Ballrooms & Conference Rooms

 

 

SATURDAY EVENING

6:00 p.m. - Dinner Gala - Atrium 

8:00 p.m. Bellydance Show featuring our Guest Instructors soloing
and/or with their Troupes - Ballrooms 

10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - After Show After-Glow - Dessert and Open Bar - Ballrooms

11:00 p.m. until ? - Moonlight Social - Convention Headquarters - California Suite 

 

SUNDAY – Nov. 9, 2008

7:00 a.m. – 10 a.m. - Breakfast – Atrium

9:30 p.m. - 9:50 p.m. - Warm-up with Lynese Hoogerhyde & The Sultana Dancers

10:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. – Workshops & Seminars - Ballrooms & Conference Rooms

12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – CHECKOUT - Front Desk

12:10 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Farewell/Thank You Luncheon – Atrium

1:10 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. – Workshops & Seminars - Ballrooms & Conference Rooms

 

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CLASSES

FRIDAY NIGHT
(Workshops are 2 hours & include technique + a choreography instructional.
Seminars are one hour and technique based with very limited choreography)
 

CHOOSE ONE OF THESE
7:00 - 9:00 pm

OR ONE OF THESE
7:00 - 8:00 pm

AND ONE OF THESE
8:10 - 9:10 pm

Workshop A - Kay Louise -  Sexy, Snaky Tribal Fusion (All) - Sloooow it down.  Learn precise movements & combos that’s Tribal Fusion. Sem. 1 – Yasmina Amal - Zils (Beg) - 7 p.m. - For novices or the teacher needing to learn how to introduce them. 3's & 7's will be covered.

Sem. 2 – Ruby - Torture Hips (All) - 8:10 p.m. - Directional endurance technique for hips & conditioning.  Learn to create dynamic drum solos.

 

Workshop B - Hiba - Tabla Frenzy (All) - Sharp accents and luscious shimmies in true Egyptian style while learning an exciting choreography.

SATURDAY MORNING

CHOOSE ONE OF THESE
10 am - Noon
OR ONE OF THESE
10 am - 11 am
AND ONE OF THESE
11:10 - 12:10 pm

Workshop C - Ruby - Dance Like an Egyptian (All) - Various techniques for movement & combos you can adapt to your own choreography.

Sem. 3 – Mirah Ammal - Tribalusional (Int) - Tribal/Fusion/Oriental style - sharp upper body pop & lock, and isolation techniques.

Sem. 8 – Chellcy - Whirls & Twirls (All)- Spins, turns and traveling turns with fun spin/turn combos and styling with arms, heads, hips etc.!

Workshop D – Zahra - Bedouin Beat (All)Fun & funky, dancing in the desert, with Bedouin moves and grooves.

Sem. 4 – Ziva - BollyFusion - (All) - Explore the world of Bollywood thru movements & music.  Be ready to move at a fast upbeat pace.

Sem. 9 – Carenza - T&T Combos (All) - Tight and tricky troupe combos, funky moves, fun line changes.  Put new twists on your old moves!

 

Sem. 5 – Abrevaya - Sass, Groove, & Funk (All) - Add sassy funk to your groove "Bust out” belly dancing club moves”.

Sem. 10 – Nailah - Oh My Arms?? (Beg.) - Elegant hand and arm movements to frame your moves and mesmerize your audience.

 

Sem. 6 – Julianna - Drama Queen (All) - Entice your audience.  Spice up your dancing with unique flair and tons of DRAMA!

Sem. 11 – Leila Gamal - Skirts & Veils (Int)- Multiple  yard and circle veil movements along with interesting ways to use the full circle and ½ skirt.

 

Sem. 7 - Kimahri - Triple Threat (Beg) - Who says a beginner can’t do a drum solo? Here you’ll use your skills and show them you can!

Sem. 12 – Hiba - Snazzy Drum Solo (All) - Spice up basic accents and shimmies to make them more intricate and exciting!

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

CHOOSE ONE OF THESE
1:10 - 3:10 pm

OR ONE OF THESE
1:10 - 2:10 pm

AND ONE OF THESE
2:20 - 3:20 pm

Workshop E - Anaya Gypsy - Turbo Tahitian (All) - Tahitian moves add excitement to your repertoire.  Learn how.  A guaranteed workout!

Sem. 13 – Nailah - Hypnotic Veil (Beg) - The mysteries of the veil using unveiling and veil movement technique.  More than 1 veil presented.

Sem. 18 – Abrevaya - Snake Charmer (All) - Fusion movements + extreme snake-like undulations, arm work w/powerful tucks & shimmies.

Workshop F - Julianna -  East Meets West (All) Combine classical western dance & contemporary Egyptian dance to add to your repertoire.

Sem. 14 – Zahra - Plus and Minus (All) - Use pauses, holds, and tempo changes to create dynamics.  Fun techniques to add interest to your                 dance.

Sem. 19 – Carenza - Elements of Troupe (All) - Look cohesive, formations, line changes.  Fun tips & techniques for group performances.

 

Sem. 15 – Kay Louise -   TribalFusion Arms - Learn specific arm & hand technique + exercises that make Tribal/Fusion so mesmerizing.

Sem. 20 – Donna - Tek-A-Tek! (Int) - Punch up your basic zils in this non-dancing workshop.  Go beyond the "triplets" and possibly some new.

 

Sem. 16 - Mirah Ammal - Shock Factor (Int/Adv) - Use muscle contractions, textures & layers, to leave your audience begging for more.

Sem. 21 – Ghalia - Baby Dancers 101 (Beg) - New dancer?  Explore technique, posture, arms, & attitude with fun combinations and lots of style.

 

Sem. 17 – Leila Gamal -  Golden Era (All) - Explore the classic dance styles of Tahia Carioca, Samia Gamal, Sohair Zaki, and Nejwa Fouad.

Sem. 22 – Ziva - Sacred Dance (All) - Feel centered, refreshed, inspired, new.  Connect mind, body, & soul movements.  Find the Dancing Spirit.


ALL
 ATTENDEES CHOOSE ONE FROM THE 4 BELOW - 3:30 - 4:30 PM

Sem. 23 – Yasmina Amal- Put your Face ON! (All) - Theaters to nightclubs, restaurants & outdoor venues. Stage make-up vs. store brands.

Sem. 26 – Mirah Ammal - Rock your Raks Assaya! (All) - Incorporate cane dancing into your folkloric, Orientale, even fusion style numbers.

Sem. 24 – Ruby - Flash Dance (All) - Using Flash Cards, discover interactive combinations.  Pull them apart or link them together to create dances.

Sem. 27 – Chellcy - Melaya Leff (Int) - Learn the sassy movements and combos of the Malaya leff dance from Alexandria Egypt!

Sem. 25 – Zahra - Cantina Boogie (All) - Learn a basic Sevillanas, the social dance of southern Spain.

Sem.  28 – Shahira - Raqs Aqua (All) - Integrate water aerobics, yoga, and belly dance all into one! It’s pool time!  Great exercise and fun.

   



 

SUNDAY MORNING

CHOOSE ONE OF THESE
10 - Noon
OR ONE OF THESE
10 am - 11am
AND ONE OF THESE
11:10 - 12:10 pm

Workshop G – Carenza - Let's Bollydance! (All) - Fuse bollywood into belly dance? Learning 5 different styles of Indian dance + movie moves.

Sem. 29 – Ruby - The Fundamentals (Beg.) - Explore isolations from the top of your head to the tip of your toes with movement and technique.

Sem. 34 – Yasmina Amal - Strategic Staging (All) - Dramatic effects & spectacular statements. Discover the top 12 staging plots.


 

Sem. 30 – Anaya Gypsy - Urban Funk - (All) - Add a little urban flair to your style! Come learn some urban and tribal style moves and accents.

Sem. 35 – Mirah Ammal - Haggalla! (All) - Earthy yet delicate and often youthfully energetic, learn this disappearing dance form from Egypt.

 

Sem. 31 – Donna - Poi/Veil - What's That? (All) - Polynesian poi twirling with a 3-yard veil. Bring 3 yd. veil. Poi sets in  vending area.

Sem. 36 – Kimahri - Bad Girl Bellydance (Beg)- Get the fundamentals to lock and rev up your performance skills and BRING IT to the stage!
 

Sem. 32 – Abrevaya - Ooey Gooey Belly Dance (All) - Make your movements more fluid & snaky?  Create resistance with captivating sensuality.

Sem. 37 - Julianna - Sizzling Sword (All) - Learn sword flourishes, drops, floor work for a compelling performance all without using a sword.
 

Sem. 33 – Ziva - Belly B-Girl (Int/Adv) – East coast Top Rock, west coast Boogaloo, Popping & Locking for the funky bellydancer in you!

Sem. 38 – Chellcy -  Beyond the Veil (Int) - Want to graduate to 3.5 or 4 yard veils? Learn some great veil moves, posture secrets,  and combos.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON

CHOOSE ONE OF THESE
1:10 - 3:10 pm
OR ONE OF THESE
1:10 - 2:10 pm
AND ONE OF THESE
2:20 - 3:20 pm

Workshop G- Chellcy - Samba Fusion (Int) - Basics of Samba fusion, moves & combos for the  intermediate dancer.  A sizzling hot workout!

 

Sem.  39 – Leila Gamal - Andalusian (All) - A must for every dancer who embraces dance Fusion. Tips & tricks Andalusian style.  Shawl required.

Sem. 44 – Julianna - Isis Wings (All) - Swoosh & flourish creating dramatic visual tableaus.  Enhance your solo dancing or group choreographies.

 

Sem. 40 – KayLouise - Tribalicious - (All) - More urban tribal/fusion for those who can’t get enough using modern alternative music.

Sem. 45 – Nailah - Praise Dance (All) - Learn bellydance technique to create a ‘wholesome’ praise dance currently used in many worship services.

 

Sem. 41 – Kimahri - Urban SASS (All) - Slammin' combinations in this earthy street style with bad-girl attitude to burn!

Sem. 46 – Mirah Ammal - Luscious Layers (All) - Juicy movements, intense vibrations using upper body, hips, and torso. Smooth & sumptuous!

 

Sem. 42 – Anaya Gypsy - Shake Down, Break Down (Int)- Merengue, Mayan, Arabic, Ghawazee, 1 and 6, the shimmy list goes on...and on.!

Sem. 47 – Donna - Drum Solo With Zils! - (Beg/Int) - Short drum solo where you get your hands to work with your hips while hitting those accents. 

 

Sem. 43 – Hiba - Sultry Taxim (All) - Learn how slow moves and music work together.  Explore the sensual side of Egyptian belly dance!

Sem. 48 - Ziva - Art of Emotion (All) - Time, space, energy, dancing with feeling and emotion.  Learn to portray a dance in its entirety.

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PACKAGES

#1 - THE ‘WORKS’ w/Hotel  - 2 nts. hotel, all meals (2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner, 1 Party, 1 Mixer), Fri - Sun. workshops & seminars, Friday Show & Party, Saturday show w/afterglow.

  $295 - 4 per room   $325 - 3 per room
  $345 - 2 per room   $395 - 1 per room
 

#2 - THE LOCALS PACKAGE w/out Hotel or Sat. Dinner - 2 Lunches, Fri - Sun. workshops & seminars, Fri. Show & Party, Saturday show w/afterglow $250 (without lunch on Sat. & Sun. - $230)

 

#3 - FRIDAY PACKAGE - Friday workshop or seminars, evening show & party - $95

 

#4 - FRIDAY ‘BASICS’ - Friday workshop or seminars - $65

 

#5 - FRIDAY SHOW PACKAGE - Friday show & Party - $40

 

#6 - FRIDAY SHOW ONLY - Friday show - $25

 

#7 - SAT. & SUN. SHOW PACKAGE -  2 Lunches, Sat. & Sun. workshops & seminars, Sat. show w/afterglow (no dinner). $235 (w/out Sat. & Sun. lunch $215)

 

#8 - SAT. & SUN. BASICS PACKAGE - Sat. & Sun. workshops & seminars, Sat. Show Ticket Only $215
(no meals or afterglow)

 

#9 - SATURDAY ONLY ‘THE WORKS’ -  1 Lunch, 1 Dinner, Saturday workshops & seminars, Saturday
show w/afterglow
$195

 

#10 - SAT.  SHOW PACKAGE -  1 Lunch, Sat. workshops & seminars, Sat. show w/afterglow (no dinner). $175 (w/out Lunch $165)

 

#11 - SATURDAY ‘BASICS’ -  1 Lunch, Saturday workshops & seminars - $140 (w/out Lunch - $130)

 

#12 - SUNDAY ‘BASICS’ - 1 Lunch, Sunday workshops & seminars - $140 (w/out Lunch - $130)

 

#13 - DINNER & A SHOW - 1 Dinner, Saturday show w/afterglow - $70

 

#14 - SATURDAY SHOW & AFTERGLOW-  Saturday show w/afterglow - $40

 

#15 - SATURDAY SHOW ONLY -  Saturday show - $25

 
#16 - ADD A HOTEL ROOM TO PACKAGE #’s 2 - 15 - (room rate includes taxes)
4 pp/room + $25per night 3 pp/room + $34 per night 2 pp/room + $50 per night 1 pp/ room - $100 night
 

#17 - CREATE YOUR OWN -  We’ll create something special just for you!! Contact us at bellydanceconvention@charter.net

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