Gypsy Cafe on New Years Eve

It's official! Kari Merlina of Sadiqa and I will be ringing in the New Year with our dear friends at Gypsy Cafe! www.gypsycafe.net

Two shows, with a great Mezze running from 9:00 to Midnight! Check the yumminess out!!

New Year’s Eve 2010 at Gypsy Café
Meze Menu

Seating for Mezze-style shared menu and bellydance beginning at 9PM;

Amuse
Dilled mushroom skewered with Kashkaval cheese

Cold Meze
Mixed herbed olives, feta cheese, white anchovy, muhammara

Salad
Bulghur salad with chickpea and chopped vegetables with olive oil and lemon

Hot Meze
Aromatic Spice-Rubbed Lamb, Cevapi or Greek meatballs, Bulgarian cheese-stuffed red peppers
Or
Vegetarian: Syrian Hummus with caramelized onion and pinenuts,
Bulgarian cheese-stuffed red peppers, Croatian Radish Dip

Dessert
Baklava

Champagne Toast for guests assembled at Midnight

$40/person
Tax and gratuity are not included.

What's upcoming....

New Classes beginning on October 29th!








Friday classes are held @ Bodiography in Squirrel Hill
5824 Forbes Ave., 3rd Floor:

• All classes need 6 registered students to be held.
• Drop In’s are welcome for 7:30 class at $12
• All classes run October 29th through December 10th (No Class November 26th)
  

One session is $65 (6 classes), two sessions (12 classes) for $120! You may "mix and match" a session pass for all of the classes.

· LEVEL 1: Foundations for Belly Dance - Friday 6:30-7:30
· Mixed Level Technique and Drills: All Levels - Friday 7:30-8:30
· Level 3 Technique (Troupe/Invitation) - Friday 8:30-9:30

If you are new to class and interested in attending Level 3, please email me!

6 Class Pass for Fall/Winter Session

12 Class Pass for Fall/Winter Session

COMMUNITY NEWS


On October 30th at the Wilson Community Center
in Regent Square...it's an annual tradition

Don't forget the Khafif Halloween Hafla!

Sherena Workshop and Gala Show Weekend November 6th

http://www.westofcairo.com/workshop.html


ASHARAH will also be in town for a weekend of Pops and Locks of
Tribal Fusion on December 6th

hosted by Bellie Beautiez

Workshop Details

** Drillz and Zillz Workshop: September 12^th 1:00 - 4:30 pm ... $25 Adv., $30Door

Drills "I like to MOVE IT-MOVE IT" with Patrice...Give your brain and body a workout during this stretch, strengthen and conditioning class. Technique drills will draw from modern, ballet and jazz, as well as bellydance with a focus on traveling across the floor. Please bring a yoga mat, water and comfortable clothing. Although modern, ballet or jazz training is not a pre-requisite for this class, some previous bellydance experience is recommended.

Zills, Sagat or Finger Cymbals! Come learn and drill finger cymbal patterns and figure the magic accents in the music! We'll explore how to use musical accents in your dance and how the zills can bring them to life. We will go over some finger cymbal technique and practical drills and use these instruments in our dance. I will also teach a pattern for a popular song...Some loaner pairs will be available, but are limited, so please let me know when you register!

To register....Paypal and email to: lilgreendragyn@gmail.com

or

August Class Announcement

Hello!!!

Little Shimmy @ Bodiography Dance Studio

For the most up-to-date Class Info check the Google Calendar: www.littleshimmy.com/classes

Tuesday classes beginning on August 17th, Friday classes on August 20th.

Classes will be held at the Bodiography Studio in Squirrel Hill.
5824 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh 15217. Class times are adjusting a bit, and there will be a pricing discount (Yay!) One session is $85, two session classes for $160! Drop-In's are welcome at $12.

This is an 8 class session...It runs 10 weeks. Please take note that there is NO CLASS the week of September 21st and 24th... and NO CLASS week of October 12th* and 15th. This a change from previously posted days.

Two other dates to note, August 27th is a field trip to the REX theatre for live music and dance show...If you are a Friday student, you're ticket price is included. Also *Tuesday October 12th is Dress Rehearsal for all students performing at Shimmy.


LEVEL 1 Technique: Foundations for Belly Dance - Tuesday 7:00-8:00

--No Prerequisite, on-going classes... This is Part A (You can take A or B in any order)
--Bodiography Studio 5824 Forbes Ave. Sq. Hill
--August 17th - October 19th -- 8 weeks (NO CLASS 9/21 and 10/12)
--$85 for the session, register by August 15th

LEVEL 2 Technique: Drills and Choreography for Belly Dance - Tuesday 8:15-9:15

--Must have taken Level 1 both A and B sessions or have previous experience
--We will be using zills (finger cymbals) for part of class
--Bodiography Studio 5824 Forbes Ave. Sq. Hill
--August 17th - October 19th -- 8 weeks (NO CLASS 9/21, Rehearsal 10/12 at 8:00)
--$85 for the session, register by August 15th

MIXED LEVEL Technique and Drills: All Levels - Fridays 7:00-8:00

--Previous belly dance experience requested, on-going classes
-- Power Shimmy format... You will work!!
--We will be using zills (finger cymbals) for part of class
--Bodiography Studio 5824 Forbes Ave. Sq. Hill
--August 20th - October 22nd -- 8 weeks (8/27 is a field trip...it is included in your class fee... NO CLASS 9/24 and 10/15).
--$85 for the session, register by August 15th, $12 Drop-ins

LEVEL 3 Technique and Choreography (Troupe/Invitation) - Fridays 8:15-9:15

--Previous belly dance experience, on-going classes
--Bodiography Studio 5824 Forbes Ave. Sq. Hill
--August 20th - October 22nd -- 8 weeks (8/27 is a field trip...it is included in your class fee... NO CLASS 9/24 and 10/15... Rehearsal TUESDAY 10/12 @ 7:00).
--$85 for the session, register by August 15th

Take any two classes for $160!

Please email me to register. If you would like to PayPal your class registration, please send it to: lilgreendragyn@yahoo.com. Please indicate that this is for class, and include your name and the class you are registering for! Thanks, and hope to see you there!

Summer Workshops with Berna

*** Specialty Workshops!!! ***

** THE FINISHING TOUCHES: June 19^th 2:00-5:30pm…. $25 Advance, $30 Door

Make-Up

"It's All In The Eyes" with Patrice. Step-by-step demonstration to achieving a flawless face with a strong emphasis on the eyes for both stage and intimate venues. Basic make up techniques will be covered, including tips-and-tricks for an effortless application, essentials for your dancer emergency kit, and a SURPRISE give-away for one lucky workshop participant!!! Attendees are encouraged to bring make up items that they have questions concerning specific uses, application, etc. Please bring a notebook and a pen, because a lot of information will be covered in a short amount of time.

Costuming

Focusing on basic items for both Tribal and Cabaret Style! Learn about pants, skirts, bras and belts...plus accessories! Berna is an award-winning costumer with over 15 years of dabbling in the costume arts! This is a great workshop to leran tips and technique, styling, fit and flair for beginners and experienced sewers. Berna will share some of her original patterns...this is not to be missed!

** Drillz and Zillz Workshop: September 12^th 1:00 - 4:30 pm ... $25 Adv., $30Door

Drills "I like to MOVE IT-MOVE IT" with Patrice...Give your brain and body a workout during this stretch, strengthen and conditioning class. Technique drills will draw from modern, ballet and jazz, as well as bellydance with a focus on traveling across the floor. Please bring a yoga mat, water and comfortable clothing. Although modern, ballet or jazz training is not a pre-requisite for this class, some previous bellydance experience is recommended.

Zills, Sagat or Finger Cymbals! Come learn and drill finger cymbal patterns and figure the magic accents in the music! We'll explore how to use musical accents in your dance and how the zills can bring them to life. We will go over some finger cymbal technique and practical drills and use these instruments in our dance. I will also teach a pattern for a popular song...Some loaner pairs will be available, but are limited, so please let me know when you register!

To register....Paypal and email to: lilgreendragyn@gmail.com

or

The Spring/Early Summer Class Session

Spring has sprung!! Yay! Finally!

The session begins April 20th for Tuesday classes and April 30th for Friday! (please note these are the correct days, there was a typo.... :O)

Class schedule will be as follows...All classes need 6 registered students to be held:

Classes will be held at the Bodiography Studio in Squirrel Hill... Class times are adjusting a bit and there will be a pricing discount (Yay!!)

LEVEL 1 Technique: Foundations for Belly Dance - Tuesday 7:00-8:00

• * No Prerequisite, on-going classes... This is Part B (You can take A or B in any order)
  
• * Bodiography Studio -- 5824 Forbes Ave. Sq. Hill
• * April 20th - June 22nd -- 8 weeks (no class on May 18th and June 8th)
  
• * $85 for the session, register by April 15th
  

LEVEL 2 Technique: Continuing Drills and Choreography for Belly Dance - Tuesday 8:15-9:15

• * Must have taken Level 1 both A and B sessions or have previous experience
• * Bodiography Studio -- 5824 Forbes Ave. Sq. Hill
• * April 20th - June 22nd -- 8 weeks (no class on May 18th and June 8th)
  
• * $85 for the session, register by April 15th

Mixed Level Technique and Drills: All Levels - Friday 7:00-8:00

• * Previous belly dance experience requested, on-going classes
• * We will be using zills (finger cymbals) for part of class
• * Bodiography Studio -- 5824 Forbes Ave. Sq. Hill
• * April 30th - July 2nd -- 8 weeks (No class May 7th and May 21st)
• * $85 for the session, register by April 15th, $12 Drop-ins

Mixed Level Choreography / Level 3 Technique (Troupe/Invitation) - Friday 8:15-9:15

• * Previous belly dance experience...Troupe Rehearsal, please contact me for invitation
  
• * Bodiography Studio -- 5824 Forbes Ave. Sq. Hill
• * April 30th - July 2nd -- 8 weeks (No class May 7th and May 21st)
• * $85 for the session, register by April 15th
  

Take any two session classes for $160!


All classes must have 6 students registered in order to run. Any missed classes can be made up at any other day/class as long as it is in the same session.
If you miss 5 classes in a session and are unable to make them up at other classes, you can trade in those for private/semi-privates on a case by case basis.

Please email or call me to register. If you would like to PayPal your class registration, please send it to: lilgreendragyn@yahoo.com . Please indicate that this is for class, and include your name and the class you are registering for! Thanks and hope to see you there!!

SNOW is a four letter word -- Friday is CANCELLED~

Ok ladies ~~ we are cancelled for Friday the 26th (today)!

I waited as long as I could...we're getting dumped on up here~!

The snow has settled it for us. Michael is taking my SUV so he can get to work and I'm bussing it... His car is sliding something fierce!! If I can't get there, I suspect it would be tough for a lot of you!

We'll reschedule, again... look at it this way...more time to dance when it's nice outside!!

Sunday rehearsal is most definitively on. Not going to reschedule at all... Period :O) See you there by 1:00~

*hugs*

B

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19th -- We're back!! (Modified Schedule)

We are finally back!! Yay!!

We will have a slightly modified schedule though! I had forgotten with all of this crazy weather and rescheduling:

• Mixed level will be from 6:00-7:30
• Level 3 will be from 7:30-9:00

If this causes anyone any problems, please let me know! I will try to make it up as best I can....I apologize for the lateness of the message!!

Thanks and see you all soon!

Bernie

***TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16th IS RESCHEDULED***

One last time, today's class we'll be rescheduled until the end with the other one from last week.

Come on... NO MORE SNOW~ If we all say it, maybe it will work? maybe??

SNOW ALERT

RESCHEDULING THE MAKE UP CLASS UNTIL THE END OF THE SESSION:

The Friday Makeup class for the 2/5 which was moved to 2/12, will be changed to the end of the session, March 26th. The La Belle Sultana rehearsal has been rescheduled for April 16th.

The Tuesday Makeup class for the 2/9, will be added to the end of the session, March 23rd

THERE IS NO CLASS THIS TUESDAY (2/9) and FRIDAY (2/12), and NO REHEARSAL THIS WEEK.....

Thank you and safe travels!! NO MORE SNOW!!! :O)

Bernie

***WEATHER ALERT*** Friday Class, February 5, is rescheduled for February 12th

Due to the impending snow (doom!) I want everyone to be safe!! I am rescheduling tomorrow night's class for the following week (February 12th) where we did not have class scheduled. La Belle Sultana rehearsal will be rescheduled as well.... (likely we will just have a longer rehearsal on the 28th). Please call me with any questions!!