May

8th
2nd Thursday of the Month Class with Yasmina
This month's topic – Upper body, work on upper body movements and layering them together and on top of hip movements
Class is held at Yasmina's place in downtown Mesa .
Classes are 1 hour from 7 – 8 p.m. the 2nd Thursday of the month.
Class fee is $5 and limited to 10 students.
Please email or call to reserve your spot – 480/962-6303
NOTE: classes are held outside on a covered brick patio that has carpeting and there are mirrors.

10th
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
Yasmina's Mesa classes last class recital
held at the Art Studios at the Mesa Art Center
1 East Main Street (south east corner of Main and Center)
show time 7:00 p.m.
guest dancers welcome
more info contact Yasmina, yasmina@joyofbellydancing.com

17th & 18th

RAQS LA
www.raqsla.com
An abundance of dance workshops for all ranges and abilities
Vendors from around the world
A very special and exclusive performance by the incredible Bellydance Superstars, with Morocco, Ansuya, Bozenka, Helena Vlahos, and Samantha
Delicious Middle Eastern and American food
Superstar Auditions
Constant entertainment on 2 stages all day

18th
Belly Praise Night
A time from music, dance and praise
3rd Sunday of Each Month)
6:30 PM to 9:30ish PM
At
BellyDanceShoppe
14848 N Cave Creek Road
Phoenix Az 85032
This month: A Special Evening at BellyDanceShoppe
Enjoy Open Dance and Open Drumming. We would really love to have you! We will have some refreshments, some gifts and lots of fun!
We will have lots of open dance and open drumming but you are also invited to perform. If you would like a time reserved please let us know.
Dancers bring a costume or party wear. Drummers bring your drums, riks, etc.. Bring a friend. Bring a snack if you like. But most of important, bring YOU!
For More Info Colleen at theredheadedbellygirl@yahoo.com
or BellyDanceShoppe (602)997-4149
Please Come....... Sing...... Dance....... Praise & Enjoy each others Company.

24th
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
Egyptian Cartouche presents
2nd Annual Dance Profusion
4 workshops and evening show
Instructors:
Morgiana - sword choreography
Helena Vlahos - cabaret style
Yasmina - American tribal fusion
Teessa/Diane - gypsy skirt & fan
more information - or contact Morgiana 480-363-0521

June

Demi Faraday on going classes
Paradise Valley Community Center, North Phx Monday & Tuesdays
South Mountain Community Center, Wednesdays
Mountain View Community Center, North Phx Thursdays
contact Demi before starting classes - 602-957-1830 or http://www.demifaraday.com/

3rd
Yasmina's Mesa Art Center classes
classes start 6/3/08 - 7/22/08
next session starts - Sept. 9th
classes held at the Art Studios at the Mesa Art Center
1 East Main Street (south east corner of Main and Center)
beginning belly dance (skirt dance) - 7:00 - 8:00
class code - 734710-01 Mesa resident ($47)
class code - 734710-91 non resident ($55)
intermediate belly dance (Egyptian dance) - 8:00 - 9:00
class code - 734711-01 Mesa resident ($47)
class code - 734711-91 non resident ($55)
register by calling the Mesa Art Center, (480)644-4449, or drop off your registration at the Art Studios at the Mesa Arts Center lobby.
late registration call (480)644-6520
brochures are at the Mesa Art Center or visit the City's website, http://www.mesaartscenter.com/registration.htm and register via WebTrac

4th
**Yasmina's Mesa Art Center classes
classes start 6/4/08 - 7/23/08
next session starts - Sept. 10th
classes held at the Art Studios at the Mesa Art Center
1 East Main Street (south east corner of Main and Center)
beginning dance (drum solo) - 6:00 - 7:00
class code - 734710-02 Mesa resident ($47)
class code - 734710-92 non resident ($55)
beginning tribal style (tribal fusion) - 7:00 - 8:00
class code - 734708-01 Mesa resident ($47)
class code - 734708-91 non resident ($55)
intermediate tribal style (1.5 meter silk fan) - 8:00 - 9:00
class code - 734709-01 Mesa resident ($47)
class code - 734709-91 non resident ($55)
register by calling the Mesa Art Center, (480)644-4449, or drop off your registration at the Art Studios at the Mesa Arts Center lobby.
late registration call (480)644-6520
brochures are at the Mesa Art Center or visit the City's website, http://www.mesaartscenter.com/registration.htm and register via WebTrac.

6th
Burning Bush Drum, Fire Drums and Dance
8:45 PM
Location: Wagon Wheel Building on the Melrose Curve
7th Ave . ( not street ) and Montecito just N. of Indian School
Central Phoenix
More Info: Sue @ 602.828.6373
This is a Fire Drums and Dance event every first Friday of the month . We have massive West African beats with Middle Eastern shots. This is community drumming and we welcome ALL drummers to jam . There is community dance for all and belly and African dance welcome at all levels. Fire performances from YardZ and crew and many others!

7th
Mini workshop with Yasmina
This month's topic - Zills
Workshops are held at Yasmina's place in downtown Mesa.
Workshops are 1 1/2 hours in length from 10 - 11:30 the 1st Saturday of the month.
Workshop fee is $5
NOTE: please wear shoes workshops are held outside on a covered brick patio and there are mirrors. During the summer months (June, July & August workshops will be moved inside)
Please call and reserve your spot since space is limited - 480/962-6303

8th
RAMONA PRESENTS HELENA VLAHOS IN WORKSHOP & SHOW!

Dance Friends, I am happy to announce the fabulous Helena Vlahos is coming to Tucson for a special one day work shop. She will challenge us to explore old moves with new twists and train the brain!

The workshop will be held on Sunday June 8th 2008 from 1 pm to 0430 pm at the
Studio West School of Dance
6061 E Broadway Ste. 114
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520)747-9464

Space is limited so sign up soon!

Cost for workshop is $35 before June 1st 2008, or $40 after June 2008 .

Please mail check or money order to Ramona Grewe 3260 S. Serena Circle, Tucson, AZ 85730

From 5:30 pm til ?? following the workshop we will show off our local talent and party at the Luxor Cafe and Hookah Lounge with a special performance by Helena. Please make reservations for this event, seating is limited. I will announce more details for the party soon. If you have questions please call me at 520-661-9508. Happy Dancing ...........Ramona

Please correspond with Ramona in regards to this event..her e-mail: aischababy@hotmail.com

12th
2nd Thursday of the Month Class with Yasmina
This month's topic – Slowing it down, feel like you dance at one speed? We will work on slowing down your dance and adding more spice to it.
Class is held at Yasmina's place in downtown Mesa .
Classes are 1 hour from 7 – 8 p.m. the 2nd Thursday of the month.
Class fee is $5 and limited to 10 students.
Please email or call to reserve your spot – 480/962-6303
NOTE: classes are held outside on a covered brick patio that has carpeting and there are mirrors.

14th
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

14th & 15th
Pharos Live - workshops and show
The Show - The venue for Pharos LIVE! is The Sets in Tempe, AZ., 93 E. Southern. There are two types of tickets: General Admission and VIP/Reserved. General Admission is $25. VIP/Reserved is $40. Every ticket includes two free drinks from the bar. Seating is limited and early purchase is encouraged. Tickets are available through www.trashcityentertainment.com and their affiliated sites. There is a $2 fee for purchasing tickets on-line. All ticket sales are final and no refunds will be given*. Obviously, this is a 21 and over show (bar). No photography/videography of any sort, without a press pass, is allowed. Violators will be escorted off of the premises with no refund.
Workshops - However, there is more to Pharos than just a show. Pharos is also about opportunities and learning. There are four drum workshops and eight dance workshops to dive into over a period of two days. There are Raquy workshops, Hands of Kali workshops, Diosa workshops, Bastet workshops, Mabiba Baegne workshops, and Bernd Geh workshops. Many of these instructors don’t hold workshops that often, and some won’t be back to AZ for a long time (if ever). If you’re a dancer or a drummer (or both), take advantage of this opportunity now. Workshops will be held at the Pharos “Main” studio, The Mystic Jewell Studio (524 E. Broadway in Tempe), on June 14th and 15th , as well as overflow into the neighboring dance studios (Flamenco Studio).
More information

15th
Belly Praise Night
A time from music, dance and praise
3rd Sunday of Each Month)
6:30 PM to 9:30ish PM
At
BellyDanceShoppe
14848 N Cave Creek Road
Phoenix Az 85032
This month: A Special Evening at BellyDanceShoppe
Enjoy Open Dance and Open Drumming. We would really love to have you! We will have some refreshments, some gifts and lots of fun!
We will have lots of open dance and open drumming but you are also invited to perform. If you would like a time reserved please let us know.
Dancers bring a costume or party wear. Drummers bring your drums, riks, etc.. Bring a friend. Bring a snack if you like. But most of important, bring YOU!
For More Info Colleen at theredheadedbellygirl@yahoo.com
or BellyDanceShoppe (602)997-4149
Please Come....... Sing...... Dance....... Praise & Enjoy each others Company.

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

July

Demi Faraday on going classes
Paradise Valley Community Center, North Phx Monday & Tuesdays
South Mountain Community Center, Wednesdays
Mountain View Community Center, North Phx Thursdays
contact Demi before starting classes - 602-957-1830 or http://www.demifaraday.com/

4th
Burning Bush Drum, Fire Drums and Dance
8:45 PM
Location: Wagon Wheel Building on the Melrose Curve
7th Ave . ( not street ) and Montecito just N. of Indian School
Central Phoenix
More Info: Sue @ 602.828.6373
This is a Fire Drums and Dance event every first Friday of the month . We have massive West African beats with Middle Eastern shots. This is community drumming and we welcome ALL drummers to jam . There is community dance for all and belly and African dance welcome at all levels. Fire performances from YardZ and crew and many others!

5th
Mini workshop with Yasmina
This month's topic - Arms
Workshops are held at Yasmina's place in downtown Mesa.
Workshops are 1 1/2 hours in length from 10 - 11:30 the 1st Saturday of the month.
Workshop fee is $5
NOTE: please wear shoes workshops are held outside on a covered brick patio and there are mirrors. During the summer months (June, July & August workshops will be moved inside)
Please call and reserve your spot since space is limited - 480/962-6303

10th
2nd Thursday of the Month Class with Yasmina
This month's topic – Sword, learn balance techniques and a short choreography.
Class is held at Yasmina's place in downtown Mesa .
Classes are 1 hour from 7 – 8 p.m. the 2nd Thursday of the month.
Class fee is $5 and limited to 10 students.
Please email or call to reserve your spot – 480/962-6303
NOTE: classes are held outside on a covered brick patio that has carpeting and there are mirrors.

12th
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

17th
"Evening with Kids" Held @ Chandler Community Center
Samia's Belly Dance Students performing along with many other class performances.
Open to the Public to come and see...Time and more details later.
Samia 480-855-3566 samiadancer@qwest.net

20th
Belly Praise Night
A time from music, dance and praise
3rd Sunday of Each Month)
6:30 PM to 9:30ish PM
At
BellyDanceShoppe
14848 N Cave Creek Road
Phoenix Az 85032
This month: A Special Evening at BellyDanceShoppe
Enjoy Open Dance and Open Drumming. We would really love to have you! We will have some refreshments, some gifts and lots of fun!
We will have lots of open dance and open drumming but you are also invited to perform. If you would like a time reserved please let us know.
Dancers bring a costume or party wear. Drummers bring your drums, riks, etc.. Bring a friend. Bring a snack if you like. But most of important, bring YOU!
For More Info Colleen at theredheadedbellygirl@yahoo.com
or BellyDanceShoppe (602)997-4149
Please Come....... Sing...... Dance....... Praise & Enjoy each others Company.

23rd
Yasmina's Mesa classes last class recital
held at the Art Studios at the Mesa Art Center
1 East Main Street (south east corner of Main and Center)
show time 7:00 p.m.
guest dancers welcome
more info contact Yasmina, yasmina@joyofbellydancing.com

July 24, 25 & 26, 2008
NAKISH "Lady With the Eyes" Presents... SUMMER HEAT
Intensive Workshop and Dinner Show with Nakish, Helena Vlahos, Feiruz Aram,Lotus Niraja & Harry Saroyan as Emcee
African American Art & Culture Compex
"Eyes Intensive"
468 Campbell Ave
San Francisco, CA 94134
Check out the event flyer!
www.powergoddessesunleashed.com

26th
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

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