~Tasmanian Middle Eastern Dance Festival~
Nov 2008
Exeter

Details now online or if you'd like a booklet
send a stamped, self addressed envelope to

Tasmanian Middle Eastern Dance Festival
PO Box 239, Exeter, Tas. 7275.

Bookings and enquiries made with Zahira
Email: Zahira

~Belly Dance Choreography Course ~
July 21st – Aug 25th.

Launceston

Venue: Launceston College

Belly dance is a dance form for people of all ages, shapes and sizes.
We'll be learning a choreography that has some combinations from Keti Sharif's Original A-Z format incorporated into it as well as some lovely arm work and fun hip moves.
This choreography can also be performed on its own or using a veil, at least 2.5 metres long,
and students will have the opportunity to use a veil (BYO or loan one from Zahira) in the last class.
This course is suitable for all levels including beginner.

Time: Classes start at 6:15pm and go for 1 ½ hrs every Monday. Except for 18th and 25th August which will go for 1 hr each

Cost: $81.00 to be paid by July 18th OR

$75.50 if paid by by June 30th
PLUS
you'll receive a 15% discount voucher for one item from Zahira's Belly Dance Bazaar
and automatically become a Bazaar Friend, entitling you to various bargains and discounts.

Please bring a bottle of water, paper and a pen.

Click here to find out more about being a Bazaar Friend

Suitable for all levels.

Dates: July 24th – Aug 28th. Every Thursday.
Classes start at 6:30pm and go for 1 ½ hrs.
Except for 21st and 28th August which will go for 1 hr each

Cost: $81.00 OR $75.50 if you pay by June 30th
PLUS
you'll receive a 15% discount voucher for one item from Zahira's Belly Dance supplies (scarves, DVDs, CDs etc)
and automatically become a Bazaar Friend, entitling you to various bargains and discounts.

Please bring a bottle of water, paper and a pen.

Click here to find out more about being a Bazaar Friend

Enrolments are essential.

Zahira, a teacher with 15 years of experience, will teach a fifty minute belly dance class.
No experience necessary as class content will cater to group level.
If you have a scarf to wear around your hips, please bring one otherwise you can use one of Zahira's.

There will then be a short break. The moon is going to be visible around 8pm. We will have a hot drink (using Fair Trade and Organic products) and cake while watching for the moon.

Razi will lead everyone into fifty minutes of Middle Eastern drum rhythms.
No experience necessary.
Drums are available for loan but feel free to bring your own.

Afterwards you will be leaving for home under a glowing full moon.

Time: 6:45pm

Cost: $25.00

Bookings are essential.

~ Pacific Feast andFloorshow~
July 12th July 2008,
Launceston

Venue: North Launceston Bowls Club

Zahira will be performing to live drumming and the
Multicultural Women's Groups will be offering a variety of world dances.
Proceeds from this night will go towards the Akufa Hospital maternity Ward in Papua New Guinea.

Time:
6:30pm dinner. 8.00pm entertainment starts.

~ Exeter Show ~
Feb 23rd 2008

Exeter

Halloween Hafla - May 10th
Witches, Warlocks, Ghosts and Goblins

Launceston - near city centre


Venue: Address will be written on the tickets :-)

Time: 7:30pm

Cost: $18 if wearing a Halloween costume or $23 if coming in neat, casual dress (no blunnies or flannies).

Special Guest: Melusina from Underbelly (Melb) will be performing.

Local acts: Zahira, students of Zahira's Belly Dance Bazaar, Rebecca, Sheherazade and more.

Prizes: Lucky door prizes and a prize for best costume.

Zahira & The Drum Frenzy
Launceston, Tasmania

Belly dance troupe available for family entertainment - weddings, birthdays, festivals and club/business functions.
Launceston and surrounding areas. Will travel.
For bookings phone Razi on (03) 6394 3157

Can you teach Egyptian Arabic?
Launceston, Tasmania.

Student eager to learn.
Phone: (03) 6394 3157

~ Zahira ~
Launceston/West Tamar area, Tasmania.

Belly dance performances in Launceston and surrounding areas. Also available for beginner and intermediate workshops.
For bookings contact
Karen - phone: (03) 6394 3157