In addition to the events listed here, you can see performances at venues around the Toronto area.
When studying at Arabesque Academy in Toronto, stay nearby at the Days Inn (30 Carlton St.) at reduced rates. Contact the Days Inn at 416-977-6655 or www.dayshoteltoronto.ca. Arabesque Rates are $89-$115. Contact the Days Inn to confirm rates and room availability.
September 2 - Layali Arabesque cancelled for Labour Day weekend.
September 3 - Arabesque Dance Company performs at the CNE. 1:30pm in the International Building. See The Ex Web site for more details.
September 6 - Arabesque Dance Company performs at Live with Culture at Metro Hall September 6, 11:30am-1:30pm.
September 9 - Layali Arabesque. Dance to live traditional acoustic music by Arabesque Orchestra and watch the featured dancer perform two 30-minute shows. Also new to Layali Arabesque: every week everyone can take the stage and perform well known Arabesque choreographies! Read more about Layali Arabesque.
September 16 - Layali Arabesque. Dance to live traditional acoustic music by Arabesque Orchestra and watch the featured dancer perform two 30-minute shows. Also new to Layali Arabesque: every week everyone can take the stage and perform well known Arabesque choreographies! Read more about Layali Arabesque.
September 23 - Layali Arabesque. Dance to live traditional acoustic music by Arabesque Orchestra and watch the featured dancer perform two 30-minute shows. Also new to Layali Arabesque: every week everyone can take the stage and perform well known Arabesque choreographies! Read more about Layali Arabesque.
September 30 - Layali Arabesque. Dance to live traditional acoustic music by Arabesque Orchestra and watch the featured dancer perform two 30-minute shows.
October 7 - Layali Arabesque cancelled for Thanksgiving weekend.
October 13-November 2 - Dumbek classes with Suleiman Warwar. $105. Level 1: 2:15-3:45; Level 2: 4:00-5:30. The session is 4 weeks long and classes are 1.5 hours in length.
October 14 - Layali Arabesque. Dance to live traditional acoustic music by Arabesque Orchestra and watch the featured dancer perform two 30-minute shows.
October 18 - Arabesque Unleashed at the Tranzac Club (292 Brunswick). $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
October 14 - Layali Arabesque. Dance to live traditional acoustic music by Arabesque Orchestra and watch the featured dancer perform two 30-minute shows.
October 21 - Deadline for submissions for Speakers for the International Bellydance Conference of Canada 2008. See the conference Web site for more information.
October 26-28 - Workshop with Yasmina Ramzy and live muscians in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Contact Satu Minor.
October 21 - Deadline for submissions for Main Stage artists for the International Bellydance Conference of Canada 2008. See the conference Web site for more information.
October 28 - Layali Arabesque. Dance to live traditional acoustic music by Arabesque Orchestra and watch the featured dancer perform two 30-minute shows.
October 27 - Student Soiree5 at Arabesque. 15 Bellydance students of all levels perform anything and everything Bellydance! All students are welcome to perform. 7pm. Tickets: $5 in advance / $10 day of the event.
November 3 - Al Haima (The Tent). Enjoy plush cushion seating on Persian carpets in an Arabian tent with live Arabic music, Bellydance performances, Henna artists, shisha, Arabic food, Arak and more! $15 in advance/$20 day of, at Arabesque.
November 4 - Layali Arabesque. Dance to live traditional acoustic music by Arabesque Orchestra and watch the featured dancer perform two 30-minute shows.
November 11 - Layali Arabesque. Dance to live traditional acoustic music by Arabesque Orchestra and watch the featured dancer perform two 30-minute shows.
November 18 - Layali Arabesque. Dance to live traditional acoustic music by Arabesque Orchestra and watch the featured dancer perform two 30-minute shows.
November 24 - Winter Student Gala. 7pm at Estonian House (958 Broadview Ave).
November 25 - Layali Arabesque. Dance to live traditional acoustic music by Arabesque Orchestra and watch the featured dancer perform two 30-minute shows.
December 2 - Layali Arabesque. Dance to live traditional acoustic music by Arabesque Orchestra and watch the featured dancer perform two 30-minute shows.
December 9 - Layali Arabesque. Dance to live traditional acoustic music by Arabesque Orchestra and watch the featured dancer perform two 30-minute shows.
January 19 - Arabesque Dance Company performs at Dance Ontario Weekend. Premiere Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre. 6:00-6:30pm.
April 23-27 - International Bellydance Conference of Canada 2008. See the Web site for more information.