Arabesque Dance Company
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Events Calendar

2010

For Ongoing Classes, please see Ongoing Class Schedule.
For Ongoing Performances, please see Layali Arabesque.
When visiting from out of town and need accommodations, please see Residency.

2010

September
September 7, 2010
 Classes

Arabesque Fall schedule begins!

Arabesque's fall dance and drum schedule begins on Sept. 7th!
Join us and drop in for classes or pre-register for our Comprehensive Curriculum Term Classes!
See Fall Schedule here
See Term Class info here

for more info please call: 416-920-5593
September 11, 2010
 Workshop

Veil Technique Workshop with Anuka

Drum Solos and Taxims
1.5 hours of technique: making veilwork look effortless and smooth, veil "tricks", spinning.
1.5 hours of chorepgraphy: a short 1-2 minute choreography to pull everything together.
3:00-5:30pm
$35, at Arabesque
call to register: 416-920-5593
September 12, 2010
 Workshop

Saiidi/Cane Choreography with Yzza

Drum Solos and Taxims
In this workshop, we'll work on a very popular folkloric style: Saiidi! You want to know more about this style, work on the Saiidi attitude and moves? Come and learn a fun un assaya (cane) choreography!
see more about Yzza here
3:00-5:30pm
$35, at Arabesque
call to register: 416-920-5593
September 16, 2010
 Workshop

Choreography Workshop with Yasmina Ramzy

Yasmina Ramzy
Learn Yasmina Ramzy's solo choreography "Sanatein Wana Hayel Fiik" which premiered in March 2010 in Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra's production "OUM".
6:00-8:30pm
$45, at Arabesque
call to register: 416-920-5593
September 18, 2010
 Workshop

Pop Choreography Workshop with LouLou

Pop Choreo!
Choreography to a fun pop song with Loulou.
Arabesque technique + a popular pop song + some Spanish flare = An energetic and dynamic choreography you can perform anywhere is sure to delight your audience.
3:00-5:30pm
$35, at Arabesque
call to register: 416-920-5593
September 19, 2010
 Workshop

I Dream in Drag with Yasmina Ramzy

I Dream in Drag
3:00-5:00pm
$35, at Arabesque
Bellydance choreography specially made for Drag Queens
call to register: 416-920-5593
September 25, 2010
 Workshop

Drum Solos & Taxims with Yasmina Ramzy

Drum Solos and Taxims
3:00-5:00pm
$45, at Arabesque call to register: 416-920-5593
September 26, 2010
 Workshop

Workshop with Dr. George Sawa

Egyptian Music Appreciation and Practice for Bellydancers
Drum Solos and Taxims
Dancers will learn the context of the 21 Egyptian dance rhythms and learn to tap them and dance to them. They will also learn to recognize the most popular maqams; get an overview of all the musical instruments; learn 6 basic musical forms which are crucial for a successful choreography.
Book Signing!: Buy the "Egyptian Music Appreciation and Practice for Bellydancers" Book/CD at the workshop and get $10 off!

More about Dr. George Sawa here

3:00-5:00pm
$35, at Arabesque
call to register: 416-920-5593
September 30, 2010
 Performance

Arabesque Dance Co. & Orchestra perform at the Canadian Opera Company

Arabesque performs and particiaptes in a talk-back discussion with the audience as part of the Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre
Beyond Bellydance with Arabesque, 12:00-1:00pm
see COC website here
FREE, at the Four Seasons Centre of Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. West

October
October 2, 2010
 Workshop

Kick-Ass technique with Yasmina Ramzy

Kick Ass!
3:00-5:00pm - Beginner I & II levels; 5:30-7:30pm - INT/ADV Levels
$45 each, at Arabesque call to register: 416-920-5593
October 3, 2010
 Workshop

Yearning Choreography with Yasmina Ramzy

Yearnings
3:00-5:30 $45, at arabesque
October 16, 2010
 Performance

Arabesque Unleashed

Arabesque Unleashed
15 Bellydancers perform!
Curated performance by past and present students of Arabesque Academy.
Application to perform: $10 fee, deadline August 1, 2010
see application form here
8:00-10:00pm
info & tickets: 416-920-5593
October 23, 2010
 Workshop

Oum Kalthoum Workshop

Oum Workshop
3:00-6:00
$95, at Arabesque
Discover what it means to dance to the timeless and emotional music of the Arab world’s most revered singer, Oum Kalthoum.
Experience the many layers and textures of simple phrases and intricate subtleties of nuance up close and personal with Vocalist and Oudist Bassam Bishara, Drummer Suleiman Warwar with choreography by Yasmina Ramzy.
call to register: 416-920-5593

November
October 31 - Nov.13, 2010
 Workshop

Arabesque EGYPT/TURKEY TOUR

Find out more here>>.
November 12-14, 2010
 Workshop

Yasmina Ramzy and Suleiman Warwar in Edmonton
November 13, 2010
 Workshop

Flamenco/Bellydance with Anjelica Scannura

Pop Choreo!
The fusion of Bellydance and Flamenco that we know today is called Zambra Mora,after the flamenco music developed by Sabicas. Zambra Mora has the same proud posture of Flamenco, floreos (isolated wrists rotations), heavy travel steps and some characteristic turns. From Arabic dance, Zambra Mora borrows undulations, shimmies and hip and chest circles.

See more about Anjelica here
$35 at Arabesque
3:00-5:30
November 20, 2010
 Workshop

Al Khaima - dancing with live musicians workshop

Al Khaima!
3:00-6:00pm, 8:00-10:00
$125, at Arabesque call to register: 416-920-5593 Find out more here>>.
November 20, 2010
 Performance

Al Khaima (the tent)

Al Khaima!
15 Bellydancers perform with the Arabesque Orchestra inside a beautiful Arabian tent. With snacks and refreshments.
8:00-10:00pm
$15 adv/$20 door, at Arabesque
call to order tickets: 416-920-5593

December
December 4, 2010
 Performance

Arabesque Winter Gala

Over 200 Bellydancers perform including Arabesque students, Yasmina Ramzy, Arabesque Dance Company, Arabesque Allspice and live drummers!
8:00pm at the Estonian House (958 Broadview Ave.)
$15 adv/$20 door - info & tix: 416-920-5593

2011

March
March 1-6, 2011
 Performance

Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra's "NOOR"


our sponsors
New Arabesque Dance Company and Orchestra feature presentation, NOOR (light) premieres at the Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre.
235 Queen's Quay West
: 416-920-5593

April
April 4-15, 2011
 Workshop

Arabesque Pro Course

Two-Week intensive Professional Middle Eastern Dance Course at Arabesque. By audition only.
Find out more here>>.
April 9, 2011
 Performance

Al Khaima - the Tent

Al Khaima!
15 Professional Dancers from around the world perform with the Arabesque Orchestra inside a beautiful Arabian tent!
8:00-11:00pm at Arabesque
Tickets: $15 adv/$20 door

July
July 11 - 22, 2011
 Workshop

Arabesque Pro Course

Two-Week intensive Professional Middle Eastern Dance Course at Arabesque. By audition only.
Find out more here>>.
July 16, 2011
 Performance

Al Khaima - the Tent

Al Khaima!
15 Professional Dancers from around the world perform with the Arabesque Orchestra inside a beautiful Arabian tent!
8:00-11:00pm at Arabesque
Tickets: $15 adv/$20 door

2012
May 5-9, 2012
 Festival

International Bellydance Conference of Canada (IBCC)

IBCC!
5 days of Bellydance Workshops, Peformances, Lectures, Panel Discussions, Films, Music Classes, Specialty Classes and Bazaars from the biggest and brightest stars of Bellydance!
Find out more >>.