JANUARY

1st
The Burning Bush Drum Circle
Fire, Dance, Drum - 1st Friday of every month
7th Ave. and Montecito in the Wagon Wheel business district in Phoenix
7:00 p.m. - free event
more info contact Sue (602)828-6373

2nd - Fan Veil workshop is full- taking names for waitlist
**Mini workshop with Yasmina
This month's topic - Combination Moves (10 - 11:30)
- Fan Veil: single & double (noon - 1:00) - full

Workshops are held at Yasmina's place in downtown Mesa.
Please call or email and reserve your spot since space is limited - 480/962-6303 / yasmina@joyofbellydancing.com.
Starting in January 2010 during the cooler months Yasmina will be offering specialty workshops the 1st Saturday of every month from noon - 1:00 p.m. These workshops are limited to 6 students
During the warmer months she will be teaching a drum/zill class for dancers to understand the rhythms we dance to. Class is limited to 10 students.
Workshops are $5 each
NOTE: workshops are held outside on a covered patio that has carpeting and there are mirrors. During the summer months (June, July, August & September workshops will be moved inside)

**Ground Control
Come and enjoy belly dancing on the 1st Saturday of every month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Anaya Tribal, Qadesh with guest dancers and troupes
14140 W. Indian School Rd. B-1 (corner of Litchfield & Indian School Rd)
Questions contact Bea at (623)-695-8098 or www.PlazaDeAnaya.com.

8th
HELENA VLAHOS PERFORMING AT BACCHANAL 9:00 P.M.
Friday 8th 9:00 p.m.
For reservations call the Bacchanal at (602) 224 - 9377
Bacchanal Restaurant 3015 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ
Check out their website
Bacchanalgreekaz.com

9th
Way Out West
A new beginning Over Coffee
live, laugh, love and belly dance
Al Bash, Kirk Douglas, Jennifer Lancaster, Roxanne Gallo - owners & hosts of a great new relaxing coffee & scones shop with entertainment featuring - belly dancing
2nd Saturday of every month
show time 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
MC Antarctica
all professionals, instructors, students and drummers welcome
bring CD's, cassettes, friends, family to Surprise Greenway Rd. Crossing Shopping Center at Greenway Rd. and 303
call Antarctica 623/266-2480 or Over Coffee 623/546-4442 for directions

13th
HELENA VLAHOS PERFORMING AT BACCHANAL 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 13th 8:00 p.m.
For reservations call the Bacchanal at (602) 224 - 9377
Check out their website
Bacchanalgreekaz.com

16th
**American Tribal Style Floorwork (ATS) with Lenay
Class Cards and Drop in Rates Apply
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Plaza de Anaya / 524 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ
To register for this class contact Plaza at (480) 894-8777 or Plaza.de.Anaya@gmail.com / www.plazadeanaya.com

**Chandler Multicultural Festival
11am-5pm
"The Art of Belly Dancing by Samia" will be performing
If you would like to perform with us, please contact Samia!
480-855-3566 or samiadancer@q.com

19th
Yasmina's Mesa Arts Center classes start
1/19/10 - 3/9/10
classes held at the Art Studios at Mesa Art Center
1 East Main Street (south east corner of Main and Center)
beginning belly dance (Cabaret Style)
CAW10DNC003-01 T Jan 19-Mar 9 7-8pm $47 R $55 NR
intermediate belly dance (Egyptian Style)
CAW10DNC004-01 T Jan 19-Mar 9 8-9pm $47 R $55 NR
register by calling the Mesa Art Center box office, (480)644-6500, or drop off your registration at the Art Studios at the Mesa Arts Center lobby.
late registration call (480)644-6500
brochures are at the Mesa Art Center or visit the Mesa Arts Center website, http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/classes/dance.

20th
Yasmina's Mesa Arts Center classes start
1/20/10 - 3/10/10
classes held at the Art Studios at Mesa Art Center
1 East Main Street (south east corner of Main and Center)
beginning dance (Cabaret Style)
CAW10DNC003-02 W Jan 20-Mar 10 6-7pm $47 R $55 NR
beginning tribal style (Basket Dance)
CAW10DNC001-01 W Jan 20-Mar 10 7-8pm $47 R $55 NR
intermediate tribal style (Skirt Dance)
CAW10DNC002-01 W Jan 20-Mar 10 8-9pm $47 R $55 NR
register by calling the Mesa Art Center box office, (480)644-6500, or drop off your registration at the Art Studios at the Mesa Arts Center lobby.
late registration call (480)644-6500
brochures are at the Mesa Art Center or visit the Mesa Arts Center website, http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/classes/dance.

HELENA VLAHOS PERFORMING AT BACCHANAL 8:00 P.M.
Wednesday 20th 8:00 p.m.
For reservations call the Bacchanal at (602) 224 - 9377
Bacchanal Restaurant 3015 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ
Check out their website
Bacchanalgreekaz.com

21st
Yasmina's Mesa Arts Center classes start
1/21/10 - 3/11/10
classes held at the Art Studios at Mesa Art Center
1 East Main Street (south east corner of Main and Center)
beginning tribal style (Fusion Style Dance)
CAW10DNC003-02 W Jan 20-Mar 10 6-7pm $47 R $55 NR
register by calling the Mesa Art Center box office, (480)644-6500, or drop off your registration at the Art Studios at the Mesa Arts Center lobby.
late registration call (480)644-6500
brochures are at the Mesa Art Center or visit the Mesa Arts Center website, http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/classes/dance.

23rd
**Yasmina's 15th Annual Swap Meet
Mark your calendars for Saturday January 23rd from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy a day of shopping, workshops, networking with other dancers and having fun.
The event will be held at the Women's Club of Mesa - 200 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201 (cross streets - University & Center)
Vending space is $10.00 (setup will start at 7:00 a.m.)
Please bring your own table(s) or rugs, setup will be outside. If you would like shade bring a tent.
Four workshops this year!!!
9 - 10 Yasmina - New Dance Combinations
10:30 - 11:30 Sherry - Fusion Belly Dance
Noon - 1:00 Helena Vlahos - Arm and Hand Movements
1:30 - 2:30 Demi Faraday - Baladi Movements
Workshops are $5 each.
To reserve your vending and/or workshop spots please contact Yasmina - 480/962-6303 – yasmina@joyofbellydancing.com

**Aura EthnoBelly TranceDance Party
9:00 p.m. - ????
Plaza de Anaya
524 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 8528
more info

JANUARY 23rd & 24th
Jim Boz Sassy Egyptian Workshop & Saturdy Evening Show!
Take Your Dancing to a higher level!
Hear the Music; Be the Music!
Learn from one of a select few Western teachers to be invited to teach in Egypt
A Weekend of Quality Instruction in Basic moves and combos to advanced combos and how to integrate them into your performances.
at BellyDanceShoppe Studios
12235 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022
Phone (602)997-4149 for more info

25th
HELENA VLAHOS' CLASS STARTING AT GCC Monday 11:00 - 11:55 A.M.
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

My two classes at GCC are full but there may be room on the waiting list!

Glendale Community College Classes

HELENA VLAHOS' CLASS STARTING AT PC Monday/Wednesday 1:00 - 1:55 P.M.
PHOENIX COLLEGE

There is plenty of room in my PC class so enroll now!

Phoenix College Classes


27th
HELENA VLAHOS' CLASS STARTING AT GCC Wednesday 11:00 - 11:55 A.M.
AND GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

My two classes at GCC are full but there may be room on the waiting list!

Glendale Community College Classes

HELENA VLAHOS PERFORMING AT BACCHANAL 8:00 P.M.
Wednesday 27th 8:00 p.m.
For reservations call the Bacchanal at (602) 224 - 9377
Bacchanal Restaurant 3015 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix, AZ
Check out their website
Bacchanalgreekaz.com

28th
Egyptian Cartouche hosts dance night at Maui Wowi
Dancers, drummers and audience all welcome
check out their website for more info
show time 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Maui Wowi Coffees and Smoothies
3722 E. Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 840-3444

31st
Belly Dance Flea Market at the Luxor Cafe in Tucson.
This is an opportunity for all dancers of all styles and levels to perform and mingle, as well as a great chance to clean out your closets.
Please make reservations to reserve your dance spot.
contact Ramona, aischababy@hotmail.com / 520-661-9508




Check for other events on Yasmina's website: www.joyofbellydancing.com/events2