Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Summer Workshop Series!
2011 Belly Dance Workshops
Summer Series
Hosted by Berna, featuring Dance Artists of the Pittsburgh Community
Hosted by Berna, featuring Dance Artists of the Pittsburgh Community
Sultry Musicality - Sunday, July 17th, 12:00-2:30
Deepen your Dance - Friday, July 22nd, 7:00-9:30
Drillz and Zills 2 - Sunday, July 24th, 12:00-2:30
Classic Cabaret - Friday, July 29th, 7:00-9:30
Sultry Musicality— Featuring Kari Merlina of Sadiqa. We take on the taxim, with Kari working you into the smooth and slow lines of the music, with technique and styling to increase your sultriness! In the second half, Berna will work on finding both the heartbeat and the voice of the music , as you learn how to speak emotionally to your audience. http://www.karimerlina.com/
Deepen your Dance —Featuring Kristen Lane of X-Yoga. This workshop begins with Yoga Raqs, a series of stretches and strengthening moves designed exclusively for the Bellydancer. The second part, featuring Berna, will explore the connectivity of the fingers to the toes...and give you much more graceful hands and body attitude. http://www.x-yoga.com/
Drillz and Zills 2 -- Raq and Roll with Patrice of Hot Metal Muses and Berna! You asked for it, and it’s back! Drillz designed to sharpen technique and focus your energy, increasing isolation and body awareness. Then we move into the drillz for your finger cymbals! New patterns, great rhythmic drillz and musicality await you! http://www.patricelangford.com/
Classic Cabaret — Arabic stylings with Janim of West of Cairo, and Turkish drama with Berna! It’s all about the bling! Join Janim as she covers classic cabaret combos with an smooth and elegant Arabic touch, and follow up with the punch of energy from Turkish Oryantal with Berna. http://www.janim.org/
All workshops are $30 at the door, $25 in advance.
Buy a Workshop Pass — The series is only $85!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
A Middle Eastern Dance Journey featuring
Kweilin Nassar
Berna is proud to present Kweilin Nassar, a Pittsburgh original Middle Eastern Dancer in two amazing workshops:
Emotion in Music & Elemental Choreography
Date and Time: June 18th, 2011 — 10:30-2:30 pm
Location: La Roche College Dance Department
Kerr Fitness Center, Dance Studio
9000 Babcock Blvd., Pgh. PA 15237
Cost: $25 each workshop
Early bird Registration by April 30, 2011
$50 including the hafla and gala show tickets!
Directions: http://www.laroche.edu/about/directions.asp
The Kerr Fitness Center is located at the back right portion of campus. Studio is on the Lower Level. Follow the driveway back, bear right until the road turns left. Follow the driveway all the way back, the Kerr Fitness center is directly in front of you. Free parking on campus.
http://www.laroche.edu/tour/tour.html
Bonus Lecture: As a very special treat, you may want to pack your lunch. During our break, Kweilin will conduct a mini lecture on Oriental Dance. She will share her experiences as a dancer in the Pittsburgh community, the expression of the dance and it's popularity as performance and art form, and her tutelage under her cousin Ibrahim (Bobby) Farrah. Kweilin will be a panelist at the upcoming "Remembering Bobby" seminar in NYC in April and hopes to have more memories to share with us!
Join us for a Friday Night Hafla and Amazing Gala Show on Saturday!
Oasis Hafla @ Bodiography Studio -- Performances, Open Floor and Live Music Jam
Bring your hipscarf and your instruments. We will have a short set of community performances and then an open jam with members of Ishtar and friends! Please contact me for a performance slot if you are interested!
Location: 5824 Forbes Ave, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh PA 15217
Date: Friday June 17th
Time: Doors 7:30 pm
Cost: $5
Directions: Bodiography is located on the 3rd Floor of 5824 Forbes Ave in the middle of the Squirrel Hill business district. Take the Squirrel Hill exit from 376 East and proceed up Murray Ave. to the intersection with Forbes Ave. (Rite Aid and Cold Stone Creamery). Turn Right onto Forbes...Find Parking near here!
Studio will be half a block on Forbes on the right, above the Mediterranean Grille, 10,000 Villages, and Pussycat stores. The entrance is a single glass door in a grey marble doorway. Come on up to the 3rd Floor! Parking on street is free after 6pm, but the library lot has paid parking.
Gala Show @ Istanbul -- Live Music and Performances
Live music from ISHTAR, Pittsburgh’s Bellyrock Band with community and guest bellydance performances, featuring a full Oriental set by Kweilin Nassar!
Istanbul offers amazing food! If you are planning to eat, be sure come early and enjoy the Turkish Cuisine!
Location: 4130 Bulter St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Date: Saturday June 18th
Time: Doors 7:30 pm
Cost: $10 Adv/$15 Door
Directions: Istanbul is located in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. Make your way to Route 28...exit at the 40th street bridge. Cross into Lawrenceville, making a left onto Butler at the traffic signal (Wendy's and gas station). Park near here! Istanbul is 2 blocks down on Butler St. on the right on the corner of 42nd St. On street parking is free, with a paid lot on 42nd.
www.ishtar-music.com
Out of Town Guests -- McKnight Road in the North Hills is the most convenient place to stay. There is a Hampton Inn that has been recently renovated as well as a Holiday Inn just up the road. Food and shopping is abundant and you less than 10 minutes from Downtown and major expressways. The workshops are located less than 10 minutes away, the hafla about 25 minutes, and gala show only 15 minutes.
About Kweilin Nassar:
Kweilin Nassar has been dancing ever since she could stand. Being of Middle Eastern heritage, everyone dances as an expression of joy. Her grandmother, mother and mother’s sister were all excellent dancers as traditionally expressed in the villages of Syria and Lebanon, but void of hip movements.
When she was 16, a turning point occurred. Kweilin was mesmerized by a very skilled oriental dancer from Morocco who performed on champagne glasses and moved her hips to every beat of the music. She decided to pursue this dance form with enthusiasm. Her cousin, Ibrahim (Bobby) Farrah, was one of the finest Middle Eastern dancers in the U.S and abroad and he tutored her to refine her oriental dance.
Nassar’s professional dance career began at the Mediterranean restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA, where she was the premier dancer for many years. Performing to a live Middle Eastern and Greek orchestra which included renowned oudist Joe Budway and eight other musicians, each evening was exhilarating for all.
Kweilin’s skills as a solo oriental dancer were only one part of her Middle Eastern dance expertise. Her love for folk dances was demonstrated as she trained and choreographed for a troupe of 20 folklore dancers. The group performed two-hour concerts in Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Music Hall and in the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Nassar was honored to represent American-Lebanese at the Smithsonian’s American Folklife Festival in Washington, DC and choreographed and performed in the Lebanese program for the Pittsburgh International Folk Festival for many years.
In addition to performing in Mexico City, Miami and other U.S. cities, she has taught oriental dance workshops specializing in the expression of the dance.
More info on Registration, Information, Directions
Berna * La Belle Sultana*
www.littleshimmy.com * 412.260.8432 * bernadancer@gmail.com
*** All registrations and tickets are final payment and non-transferable unless the show or workshops are canceled, thank you! ***
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Tuesday February 8th, 2011 -- Class is on!
No Snow Day today! Class is on!
If you have questions,
just call 412-260-8432~!
See you tonight for
Level 1 @ 7:00 and
Level 1&2 Choreography @ 8:00
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
It's Cold Outside... Come Shimmy and Warm Up!...
* Friday, January 7th -- Shimmy Shop
* Sunday, January 16th -- Costuming Creation Station
* Friday, January 21st -- Elegance in Motion
Buy all three classes for $50, save $25!!
Regular Session Classes Begin February 4th!
* Level 1 Technique -- Tuesday 7:00-8:00
* Level 1-2 Drills, Combinations, Choreography -- Tuesday 8:00-9:00
* Mixed Level Focus --Turkish Style: All Levels -- Friday 7:00-8:00
* Level 3 Technique/Choregraphy -- 8:00-9:30
LEVEL 1 Technique: Foundations for Belly Dance
– Tuesdays 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
--Begins February 8th
-- 8 weeks--$85 for the session, register by January 31st
LEVEL 1-2 Drills, Combinations, Choreography – Tuesdays 8:00-9:00
--No Prerequisite, on-going classes-- A mix of combinations and choreography.
-- Great for dedicated beginners and returning students.
--Bodiography Studio 5824 Forbes Ave. Sq. Hill
--Begins February 8th -- 8 weeks--$85 for the session, register by January 31st
Mixed Level Focus --Turkish Style: All Levels - Fridays 7:00-8:00
We’ll work on the classics of Turkish Style, both Oriental and Romani.This is a great class for all dancers who want to add spice to their style!Although zills are NOT required, I will be using them for part of class.It is student preference to play, so please bring them if you like.
--Previous belly dance experience requested, on-going classes
--Bodiography Studio 5824 Forbes Ave. Sq. Hill
--Begins February 4th -- 8 weeks (NO CLASS on March 25th)
--$85 for the session, register by January 31st
LEVEL 3 Technique and Choreography (Troupe/Invitation) - Fridays 8:00-9:30
--Previous belly dance experience, on-going classes.
-- If you are new to class and interested in attending Level 3, please email me!
--Bodiography Studio 5824 Forbes Ave. Sq. Hill
-- Begins February 4th -- 8 weeks (NO CLASS on March 25th)
--$85 for the session, register by January 31st
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@gmail.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!
It's Cold Outside... Come Shimmy and Warm Up!...
* Friday, January 7th -- Shimmy Shop
* Sunday, January 16th -- Costuming Creation Station
* Friday, January 21st -- Elegance in Motion
Shimmy Shop - Friday, January 7th, 6:30-8:30
A great way to reenergize for 2011! Open to all levels, this workshop will focus on traditional hip and shoulder isolations, as well as rregional varieties from North Africa, Turkey and beyond. Utilizing all three dimensions, we'll work out the kinks to get through transitions and work on traveling shimmies as well. Cost of the workshop is $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Costuming Creation Station - Sunday, January 16th, 12:00-2:00
This is it! The workshop everyone has been waiting on...time to make it, rehab it, or reinvent it! The workshop will start with a mini lesson that will explore color, texture, form and function of great belly dance costumes. Each participant will then have an an opportunity to create a head piece, belt base, or work on your own project with careful guidance and creative coaching. Cost of the base workshop is $20 in advance, $25 at the door. If you would like to create your own belt base or head piece (cabaret, tribal or vintage), the cost of the supplies is an additional $15. This class is limited, so register soon!
Elegance in Motion - Friday, January 21st, 6:30-8:30
Graceful carriage is achieved through deliberate and controlled movement. Similar to popping and locking, elegrance is all in the timing of how muscles are contracted and released. In this workshop, we'll explore how to create line and shape in dance and how the best way to use your body to create those exquisite lines. We will emphasize traveling floor patterns, turns, with torso and arm isolations and extensions to enhance your natural grace. Cost of the workshop is $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Buy all three classes for $50, save $25!!
Regular Session Classes Begin February 4th!
* Level 1 Technique -- Tuesday 7:00-8:00
* Level 1-2 Drills, Combinations, Choreography -- Tuesday 8:00-9:00
* Mixed Level Focus --Turkish Style: All Levels -- Friday 7:00-8:00
* Level 3 Technique/Choregraphy -- 8:00-9:30
LEVEL 1 Technique: Foundations for Belly Dance
– Tuesdays 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
--Begins February 8th
-- 8 weeks--$85 for the session, register by January 31st
LEVEL 1-2 Drills, Combinations, Choreography – Tuesdays 8:00-9:00
--No Prerequisite, on-going classes-- A mix of combinations and choreography.
-- Great for dedicated beginners and returning students.
--Bodiography Studio 5824 Forbes Ave. Sq. Hill
--Begins February 8th -- 8 weeks--$85 for the session, register by January 31st
Mixed Level Focus --Turkish Style: All Levels - Fridays 7:00-8:00
We’ll work on the classics of Turkish Style, both Oriental and Romani.This is a great class for all dancers who want to add spice to their style!Although zills are NOT required, I will be using them for part of class.It is student preference to play, so please bring them if you like.
--Previous belly dance experience requested, on-going classes
--Bodiography Studio 5824 Forbes Ave. Sq. Hill
--Begins February 4th -- 8 weeks (NO CLASS on March 25th)
--$85 for the session, register by January 31st
LEVEL 3 Technique and Choreography (Troupe/Invitation) - Fridays 8:00-9:30
--Previous belly dance experience, on-going classes.
-- If you are new to class and interested in attending Level 3, please email me!
--Bodiography Studio 5824 Forbes Ave. Sq. Hill
-- Begins February 4th -- 8 weeks (NO CLASS on March 25th)
--$85 for the session, register by January 31st
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@gmail.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!
Monday, December 20, 2010
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.
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.
Monday, October 4, 2010
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!
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.htmlASHARAH will also be in town for a weekend of Pops and Locks of
Tribal Fusion on December 6th
hosted by Bellie Beautiez
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