Bellingham Belly Dancers

Upcoming Performances

UNMATA fUsiUN UNfUrNo 2009
July 25th & 26th - Seattle
Two Shows - Two Workshops

Sacramento's fusion dance artists, UNMATA, have officially set the world on fire. Led by cutting-edge choreographer and director, Amy Sigil, this group of inspiring women-turned-dancing-globe-trotters leave a trail of intoxicated fans wherever they tour. Witness UNMATA and the hottest of Seattle's ultra-modern fusion and fire dance entertainers at UNMATA fUsiUN UNfUrNo 2009.

August 15th--Return To Cairo Show w/ MB Orchestra at Waids Place Seattle

August 29th--Marrakesh Seattle 6:15 & 8:30pm

September 5th--Marrakesh Seattle 6:15 & 8:30pm

September 6th--Marrakesh Seattle 6:15 &8:30pm

September 12th--Indian Flavors 7pm w/ Tara and Amira

September 13th--Blaine Studio "Intro to BD" workshop

September 20th--Greek Cuisena Portland 9pm?

September 27th--Indian Flavors 8pm with SEDONA!

October 3rd--Hot Shotz with House of Tarab 9pm

October 4th--Marrakesh Seattle 6:15 & 8:30pm

October 5th--Marrakesh Seattle 6:15 & 8:30pm

October 6th--Pyramid Lounge Featured Performer 8pm

October 10th--Indian Flavors 7pm

October 11th--Caspian Grill Seattle 8pm

October 18th--House of Tarab CD Release Show!!!

September 13th 2008

"Introduction to Bellydance" workshop with RUBY

1-3pm Core Kinetics Pilates studio

4819 Alderson Rd. #103 Blaine, WA

$25 in advance/ $30 at the door

Never bellydanced before?  Then this workshop is for you!  In this fun two hour overview Ruby will explain a short history of bellydance and break down some of the most fundamental isolations and steps.

September 20th 2008

"Bellydance Floor Workshop" workshop with RUBY

1:00 - 3:00 at EUPHORIA STUDIOS

1235 SE Division Portland, OR 97202

$25 pre-registered by September 5th, $30 at the door

Contact SEDONA  503-715-7219  bellydancersedona@hotmail.com

***Ruby will be performing at The Greek Cusina at 9:00pm***

***Greek Cusina - 404 SW Washington St, Portland 97204***

September 27th 2008

"Drama Mama" workshop with SEDONA of Portland

4:30-6:30pm at CORE KINETICS

1103 Railroad Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

$25 pre-registered by September 12th, $30 at the door

Contact RUBY (360) 927-4015 ruby@DivineBelly.com

***Sedona will be performing at Indian Flavors at 8pm***

***Indian Flavors--3930 Meridian St, Bellingham WA***

To pre-pay for classes please send an check or money order to:

Ruby

PO Box 2235

Bellingham, WA 98227

BELLINGHAM classes are located at "Core Kinetics Movement and Pilates Studio" located at 1103 Railroad Ave.

ANACORTES classes are held at "The Dance Center" located at 901 3rd st. (Private lessons are now availible in Anacortes, please contact Ruby if you're interested)

BIRCH BAY/BLAINE classes and workshops will be held at "Core Kinetics Pilates Studio" located at 4819 Alderson Rd. #103 (Private lessons are now availible in Birch Bay, please contact Ruby for details) 

BELLY BEGINNINGS I

Belly Beginnings offers an introduction to American Cabaret and Turkish Oriental bellydance. Focusing on isolation, basic steps, posture, and finger cymbals Belly Beginnings caters to those who have never taken a bellydance class before and to those who are in their first year of bellydance.

ANACORTES: Next session runs on Thursdays from 8-9:15pm from August 28th-October 16th

Session cost: $100

Drop-in cost: $16

BELLINGHAM: Next session runs on Mondays from 7:30-8:45pm from September 1st-October 20th

Session cost: $80 in advance/$90 day of Drop-in cost: $14

BELLY BEGINNINGS II

This class will get you moving! We will build on the fundamentals covered in Belly Beginnings level 1 by introducing layering of isolations, steps and finger cymbal patterns. We will focus on perfecting technique and develop combos to get you dancing. Belly Beginnings level 2 is dependant on technique developed in Belly Beginnings level 1 or equivalent dance experience (about 1 year of bellydance).

BELLINGHAM: Next session runs on Wednesdays from 7:30-8:45pm from August 27th-October 15th

Session cost: $95 in advance/$105 day of Drop-in cost: $15

Belly Beginnings II
This class will get you moving!  We will build on the fundamentals covered in Belly Beginnings level 1 by introducing layering of isolation, steps and finger cymbal patterns.  We will focus on perfecting technique and develop combos to get you dancing.  Belly Beginnings level 2 is dependant on technique developed in Belly Beginnings level 1 or equivalent dance experience (about 1 year of bellydance).  The next session will begin at 7:30pm Wednesday March 5th and will continue until April 23rd.  Cost of the 8 week session is $95 in advance or $105 the day of (includes cost of live music every other week).  Drop-ins are welcome for $15 if space allows.

Bellydance Performance (Level IV)
In this class we will develop skills as solo performers as well as group choreography. We will also work on costuming ideas and construction, make-up, expression, stage presence and working out the kinks of stage fright! Performances may arise during the course of the session or may be scheduled in advance.  Completion and confidence in bellydance levels 1-3 are required.  Please contact Ruby for more information if you are interested in taking this class. Locations and times are variable.

Private Instruction
Private lessons are available throughout the week for fine tuning technique and learning new material.  Lessons can be taken solo for $30/hr ($100 for 4) or duet for $40/hr.  You can use this time to work on what ever YOU want.  We can develop your own choreography or improvisational performance style or work on perfecting technique and isolation to take your dancing to the next level.

Ruby and Divine Transformation Bellydance Present....

Event:
The Legendary Delilah and House of Tarab will be in Bellingham! Delilah will teach a workshop in the afternoon, holding a discussion after the workshop, and performing in the evening.  (The workshop, by the way, was AMAZING!!)

Performance:
The evening show features the music of House of Tarab and performances by Delilah and Ruby, as well as improv solos by Ruby's students, Alyssum, Anya and Sarah. 

               When: 
               Saturday, August 18, 2007               
               Show starts at 8:00 p.m., all ages until 9:45 p.m. 

               Where: 
               Hot Shotz Restaurant and Martini Bar 
               1707 N. State Street 
               Bellingham, WA 98225 

               Cost: 
               $8 in advance 
               $10 at the door