Here I am in my Victorian inspired costume dancing to “Wicked Fascinations” - an appropriately Halloween themed title with a slight vaudevillian sound. I have to say that is something that I love about the versatility of the belly dance art form, dancing to traditional music is wonderful, but sometimes you just want to get a little bit …unconventional.

It was an inspiring evening - with many amazing performers. To those of my friends, family and students, that were there to cheer me on - I am grateful for your support. Thank you so much for being there to share this night with me.

If you got a great image of me performing - I’d love to see it - email it to me.

And those of you that missed it? Next year! Same time! Same place!

Aiyanna

Now in our new location - 49 Talbot North (above Crafty Candles). The next 6 week session begins on Wednesday November 5.

Wednesday Basic Beginners 6:30-7:40 pm Want to learn new moves you can use on any dance floor? The focus of this class is basic movements, posture and technique. Learn to communicate with your body and string a few movements together into combinations. This class is designed for the beginner who has never taken bellydance before. Come out and have some fun. Class size is limited. $65 paid in advance, $70 paid first night of class.

Wednesday Beyond Beginner- Combos & Choreography 7:45-9:00 pm. This course is open to anyone with a basic understanding of bellydance moves and terminology. We will focus on learning a choreography to a specific piece of music. Some advanced movements. These choreographies may later be used for group performance opportunities - commitment to performance is not mandatory to attend classes. $65 paid in advance.’

Looking for classes on Mondays? - Sorry - None available until January 2009.. but… if you are interested in Mondays be sure to let me know so that I can schedule appropriately.

As always feel free to contact me for further information. bellydance(dot)essex(at)gmail(dot)com

WAS FANTASTIC… Did you see the write up (and photos) in the Essex Free Press on November 28th? 

My student troupe, “Bellisima” and I will be performing at the Essex High School for their Cultural Cafe on Wednesday November 19th. We are scheduled to go on at 5:30 but come early and stay for all the rest of the planned activities.

On Wednesday November 19th, Humanities Club will be having a Cultural Cafe from 4-7 PM in the cafeteria. We are having foods from around the world, mini-cultural lessons, bellydancers, bagpipers, and Ten Thousand Villages! Come out and enjoy a tour of the world and get some early Christmas shopping done too. Tickets can be purchased early from room 217. Goods collected and funds raised will be donated to the Essex Food Bank and “Free the Children”.

Admission: $5.00 or 2 canned goods for dinner, donations much appreciated at the door of the variety show.

Congratulations team! You truly make a difference!

EDHS Humanities Club is dedicated to raising awareness about social justice issues, keeping students and community members involved in various humanitarian organizations, and sparking global change!!!

**NEW LOCATION**

We are now moved into the new location. 49 Talbot Street North (above Crafty Candles) This applies to both Wednesday AND Monday night classes.

There are still some renovations ongoing but we’ll just have to do our best with the situation. At present this means hardwood floors - so if you have dance shoes or slippers, bring them to class. If not, you will have to decide between dancing in your shoes, socks or foot covering of your choice.

Call or email me for more information.