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Events Calendar

For Ongoing Classes, please see Ongoing Class Schedule


more about the PRO COURSE here

November
November 4,2012
 Workshop

Dr. Yasmina
Individual diagnosis and prescription!

11:00-12:00: Hands & Arms
12:30-1:30: 3/4 Shimmies
2:00-3:00: Arabesques & Barrel Turns

$25 each or $60 for all three, at Arabesque

limit of 15 students per class
November 4,2012
 Workshop

Fearless Femininity

Shameless sensuality and confidence in your body!

Discover, explore and enhance these essential ingredients for all Bellydancers.

Remember the first shimmie or hip circle you performed that gave you a great sense of joy and release of body shame? But now, it is 2 years later and you still have issues with posture and some techniques. This workshop is concerned with the mind and body connection and with drilling out those obstacles that keep you from attaining you dance aspirations.

November 4, 2012
4:00-6:00
$45, at Arabesque
November 5-16,2012
 Workshop

Arabesque PRO COURSE
Arabesque Professional Middle Eastern Dance Course


Two - week intensive training with ten teachers and over 65 hours of class.

Since 2001, Pro Course graduates have hailed from Japan, Mexico, Austria, China, Portugal, Hungary, Panama, Russia, Latvia, Ukraine, Brazil and across Canada and the United States. They have gone on to be ambassadors of a comprehensive art form, replete with meaning, tradition and integrity.

Join this elite group of artists with 65 hours of in depth training from 10 master teachers, each experts in their fields of Stage Presence, Musicality, Choreography, Improvisation, Creativity, Showmanship, Character Portrayal, Marketing and History.

more about the PRO COURSE here
November 10, 2012
 Performance

AL KHAIMA (THE TENT) PERFORMANCE

12 Professioal Bellydance Soloists from around the world perfrom with members of the Arabesque Orchestra inside an Arabian tent!

November 10, 2012
8:00pm
$15 /ADV, $20 /Door, at Arabesque

See more info here
November 11, 2012
 Dance/Drum Fun

Bellydance Dumbek Brigade
Join this community of dancers and drummers of all levels and styles from Southern Ontario meet the 2nd Sunday of every month. Open rehearsals are held at different downtown Toronto public locations. Summertime rehearsals in a park or at the beach. Drummers bring a Dumbek or Qatim and dancers bring a hipscarf if you have one.

November 11, 2012
3:00-4:00, at Arabesque
FREE
November 17,2012
 Workshop

Heavy Hitting Hips with Yasmina Ramzy


More power. Less effort. Learn Yasmina's particular approach to relearning the basics of Bellydance technique in order to enhance Arab nuance. Subtle differences can make huge impact. Learn why the great Arab dancers are always described as having the quality of DALUA (being spoiled). Discover DALUA in your own movement.

3:00-5:00, $45
at Arabesque
November 24, 2012
 Performance

Arabesque Earthshakers Perform at MOSAIC
The Arabesque Earthshakers perform at MOSAIC, hosted by Ishra and Invoketress Dance featuring special guest performers that will take you on a journey through the seasons via a mosaic of Bellydance Fusion performances and live music.

November 24, 2012
8:00pm, River Run Centre, Guelph
Tickets: Box Office: 519-763-3000, Toll Free: 877-520-2408
www.riverrun.ca
November 26,2012
 Workshop

Workshop X with Yasmina Ramzy in Kingston, ON


Yasmina teaches her 2 hour Workshop X course in Kingston hosted by the Oasis Dance Studio!

Workshop X:
Discover the ancient mysteries in your Bellydance movement and expression. Connect with that special quality that distinguishes Bellydance from all other dance forms and experience a profound unlocking of creativity. All past participants of this workshop in other cities have been sworn to secrecy about the content of this workshop and have done so gladly because they do not want to ruin the experience for anyone else. Workshop X has a very unique format that offers insight into fascinating areas of expression and celebration. Conducted in a locked room.

Monday, November 26, 2012
7:00-9:00pm

More information:
Contact: Oasis Dance Studio, [email protected]

Sponsored by the Ontario Arts Council

December
December 8,2012
 Workshop

Workshop X with Yasmina Ramzy in Oakville


Yasmina teaches her 2 hour Workshop X course in Oaklville hosted by the Joharah at BellyUp.

Workshop X:
Discover the ancient mysteries in your Bellydance movement and expression. Connect with that special quality that distinguishes Bellydance from all other dance forms and experience a profound unlocking of creativity. All past participants of this workshop in other cities have been sworn to secrecy about the content of this workshop and have done so gladly because they do not want to ruin the experience for anyone else. Workshop X has a very unique format that offers insight into fascinating areas of expression and celebration. Conducted in a locked room.

Saturday, December 8, 2012
11:30am-1:30pm
More information:
Contact: Joharah at BellyUp
See details here


Sponsored by the Ontario Arts Council
December 8,2012
 Performance

Arabesque Winter Student Gala


Over 200 Bellydancers perform including:
Arabesque Students
Yasmina Ramzy
Arabesque Dance Co.
Arabesque Allspice
Arabesque Earthshakers
Suleiman Warwar
and live drummers!
8:00pm at the Estonian House
958 Broadview Ave., Toronto

Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the Door
See details here
December 9, 2012
 Dance/Drum Fun

Bellydance Dumbek Brigade
Join this community of dancers and drummers of all levels and styles from Southern Ontario meet the 2nd Sunday of every month. Open rehearsals are held at different downtown Toronto public locations. Summertime rehearsals in a park or at the beach. Drummers bring a Dumbek or Qatim and dancers bring a hipscarf if you have one.

December 9, 2012
3:00-4:00, location, t.b.a.
FREE
See more info here
December 13,2012
 Classes

Arabesque Allspice in Performance

The Arabesque Allspice perform at the Grenadier Retirement Residence on Thursday, December 13, at 7:30 p.m
December 20,2012
 Classes

Last Day of Regular Classes - 2012

The last regular class of 2012 is Thursday, December 20, 2012! Watch for Specialty Classes to be held from December 21-31.

2013

January
January 2 & 3,2013
 Classes

FREE Classes - Welcome Back to Arabesque!

FREE Intro Bellydance & Folklore Classes with Yasmina Ramzy!
January 2 & 3, 2013
7:00-8:00pm
at Arabesque
January 5,2013
 Classes

First Day of Regular Classes - 2013

Welcome back to classes at Arabesque! Regular class schedule resumes January 5, 2013
January 20,2013
 Performance

Arabesque at Dance Ontario Dance Weekend

Arabesque performs at Dance Ontario Dance Weekend once again
Fleck Dance Theatre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto.
Performance: 5:30pm
January 26,2012
 Workshop

Heavy Hitting Hips with Yasmina Ramzy


More power. Less effort. Learn Yasmina's particular approach to relearning the basics of Bellydance technique in order to enhance Arab nuance. Subtle differences can make huge impact. Learn why the great Arab dancers are always described as having the quality of DALUA (being spoiled). Discover DALUA in your own movement.

2:30-4:30, $45
at Arabesque

Heavy Hitting Hips Feedback:
"I loved the workshop! Yasmina is an amazing teacher!! She took basic moves and gave them an added powerful dimension without adding more stress to the body. I love that I could walk the next day!" - Victoria

"This truly is an essential workshop...clear explanations of how the body works...creating the illusion of effortless artistry...really helped me get closer to the concept of Dahlua."
- Siham

"Educational, Insightful, extremely helpful." - Linda

February
February 9,2013
 Workshop

Kick Ass Technique with Yasmina Ramzy

BG I/BG II levels
2:30-4:30 at Arabesque
$45
February 10,2013
 Workshop

Kick Ass Technique with Yasmina Ramzy

Intermediate/Advanced levels
2:30-4:30 at Arabesque
$45
February 18,2013
 Holiday

Family Day - National Holiday
February 24, 2013
 Workshop

Workshop X with Yasmina Ramzy

A two-hour introduction to unlocking the ancient mysteries in your Bellydance movement and expression. Connect with that special quality that distinguishes Bellydance from all other dance forms.

Open to all levels

February 24, 2013
7:00-9:00pm, at Arabesque
$45
sponsored by the Ontario Arts Council

March
March 2, 2013
 Workshop

Al Khaima (the Tent) Workshop
Discover the art of Bellydance as it was intended. Melt into the organic structure and nuances of Arab art.

Experience the improvisational tradition and relationship between Bellydancers and Musicians. Taqsim, Drum Solo, Openings, Finales, popular songs, Oum Kalthoum, Mawaal, Maqaam and more. Inside a beautiful Arabian tent!

Master Instructors Yasmina Ramzy, Bassam Bishara and Suleiman Warwar of Arabesque. All levels welcome. Option to perform with arabesque orchestra same evening.

Workshop & Performance 3:00-6:00pm and 8:00-10:00pm, $125 Limit: 12 students for workshop

March 2, 2013
3:00-6:00pm & 7:00-10:00pm, at Arabesque
$125

See more info and feedback here
March 2, 2013
 Performance

Al Khaima (the Tent) Performance

12 Bellydancers from around the world perom with members of the Arabesque Orchestra inside an Arabian tent!

March 2, 2013
8:00, at Arabesque
$15 Adv/$20 Door

See more info here
March 3,2013
 Workshop

Folklore with Yasmina Ramzy

Learn a variety of Folklore styles, steps, combinations and choreography with Yasmina Ramzy.

1:00-3:00, at Arabesque $45
March 3,2013
 Workshop

Bellydance Legends with Yasmina Ramzy

Learn about the Bellydance Legends who have influenced and inspired the world of Bellydance! Understand the history and signifigance of the dance form with video clips and instruction of their signature styles and dance combinations.

4:00-6:00, at Arabesque $45

April
April 20,2013
 Performance

Arabesque Spring Student Gala

Over 200 Bellydancers perform including:
Arabesque Students
Yasmina Ramzy
Arabesque Dance Co.
Arabesque Allspice
Arabesque Earthshakers
Suleiman Warwar
and live drummers!
8:00pm at the Estonian House
958 Broadview Ave., Toronto

Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the Door
See details here

May
May 4& 5,2013
 Workshop

Arabesque Hosts a Weekend with Cassandra Shore
Arabesque is delighted to present an intimate, two-day workshop with the one and only Cassandra Shore! We presented Cassandra as a Featured Instructor at the International Bellydance Conference of Canada in 2010 and are so happy to be bringing her back to Toronto! More details on the performance featuring Cassandra on May 4 coming soon ...

May 4-5, 2013

Workshops: 30 Gloucester St, Party Room
Performance:: 1 Gloucester St.

May 4, 12:00-2:00pm: Karsilaama Greek/Turkish Nightclub style
May 4, 3:00-5:00: Danse Orientale Technique Intensive

May 4, 8:00pm - Cassandra Shore Performance

May 5, 12:00-2:00pm: Moroccan Cheikhatt
May 5, 3:00-5:00: Taqsim/Improvisational Skills

PRICES:
$65 per Workshop
$25 Cassandra Shore & Special Guests Performance Ticket
$245 for all 4 workshops and performance ticket!
$195 Early Bird price for first 10 registrants

Call to Register: 416-920-5593
at Arabesque
1 Gloucester St. Suite #107
Toronto, ON M4Y 1L8
[email protected]

see more about the Cassandra Shore Workshops and Performance here

June
June 6-10,2013
 Workshop

Yasmina Ramzy at the Theatrical Bellydance Conference

Yasmina Ramzy teaches and performs at the Theatrical Bellydance Confereince in New York, New York.


more information: here
June 16-22,2013
 Workshop

Arabesque Master PRO COURSE

One - week intensive training for graduates of the Arabesque PRO COURSE only

more about the PRO COURSE here

July
July 8-19,2013
 Workshop

Arabesque PRO COURSE

Arabesque PRO COURSE
Arabesque Professional Middle Eastern Dance Course


Two - week intensive training with ten teachers and over 65 hours of class.

Since 2001, Pro Course graduates have hailed from Japan, Mexico, Austria, China, Portugal, Hungary, Panama, Russia, Latvia, Ukraine, Brazil, Chile, Hong Kong and across Canada and the United States. They have gone on to be ambassadors of a comprehensive art form, replete with meaning, tradition and integrity.

Join this elite group of artists with 65 hours of in depth training from 10 master teachers, each experts in their fields of Stage Presence, Musicality, Choreography, Improvisation, Creativity, Showmanship, Character Portrayal, Marketing and History.

more about the PRO COURSE here
July 26-29,2013
 Workshop

Bellydance Crash Course with Yasmina Ramzy

Beginner I/Beginner II levels
4 days of Bellydance Technique drilling,music awareness, cultural history & significance, emotional expression ...

Plus: your choice of Arabesque CD and DVD
July 26-29,2013, at Arabesque
11:00-5:00pm
* includes three Arabesque Academy classes on Saturday, July 27
$325

August
August 16-19,2013
 Workshop

Bellydance Crash Course with Yasmina Ramzy

Intermediate/Advanced
4 days of Bellydance Technique drilling,music awareness, cultural history & significance, emotional expression ...

Plus: your choice of Arabesque CD and DVD
August 16-19,2013, at Arabesque
11:00-5:00pm
* includes three Arabesque Academy classes on Saturday, August 17
$325
August 23-30,2013
 Workshop

Yasmina Ramzy teaches and performs in Cairo, Egypt


Yasmina Ramzy teaches and performs at the Raqs, Of Course Middle Eastern Dance Festival in Cairo, Egypt.

August 23-30,2013, Cairo, Egypt
Please e-mail for more information: [email protected]