Intro to Bellydance Workshop @ Soft and Cozy!

Mom’s Night Out:  Bellydance! Introduction to bellydance will give you a brief overview of American Style bellydance.  You will learn the fundamentals and importance of proper posture, basic technique and dance etiquette.  This class will get you up and moving and best of all, having a good time!  This is a technique based class where you will learn individual steps and short combinations to get you up and moving.

Where:

When:

Tuesday September 21, 2010  Arrive as early as 7pm.  Class begins 7:30pm and is approximately 1 hour long.

You can register at http://www.softandcozybaby.com/item_372/Belly-Dancing–Moms-Night-Out-Sept-21-at-730-pm.htm

What do I need to know when taking a workshop with Galena?

1. Wear comfortable clothes that are loose fitting enough so they do not hinder movement.  Yoga pants, sweat pants, T-shirt, Tank top, sports bra, etc.
2. Bring water to keep hydrated – expect to sweat some especially in summer
3. Bring a scarf, hip scarf  or coin belt so you can tie it around your hips.  It makes it easier to see or hear the movement. It is ok if you don’t have one.
4. Have fun!  No one here is going to be an expert their first night.
5. Everyone else here is learning just like you.  Don’t be self conscious.  Let go and enjoy yourself.

Can minors attend class?

Anyone 12 to 112 can attend bellydance classes but they must be paying, registered students.  We will try to schedule a mother/daughter or mother/baby class at another time. This is MOM’s NIGHT OUT! It is not suggested that you bring your children to just play in the corner while you learn.  It is a distraction to you, the other students and Galena while she is instructing.

Can I just come to watch?

No, spectators are not allowed in the classroom once class has started.  If you would like to pay for the workshop and then just sit and watch that is fine.  But it is not fair to the other students who are learning for you to watch them.  People often feel uncomfortable when learning something new.

Aug 30, 2010 | Classes, Workshops | Comments Off

All Hallows Hafla

All Hallows Hafla

Where the Dead Can Dance and You Can Too!

“Hand drums of the Middle East & Africa” Drumming Workshop $35

Costume Party $10

Kids under 2 are free but must stay with Parent at ALL times

Food, Spirits, Dancing, and more!

Pre-Register for the workshop and/or show by Paypal on website:  www.sestraluna.com or Pay at the door!

Event Description

“Hand Drums of the Middle East and Africa” Drumming Workshop from 4 to 6 pm Hosted by Nate Stottlemyer www.NPStottlemyer.net  Participants are invited to experience a variety of hand drumming traditions from the Middle East and West Africa.  Participants will learn authentic techniques and rhythms.  A limited number of instruments will be provided, primarily doumbeks courtesy of The Wright Hand Drum Company www.wrighthanddrums.com.  These instruments will be available for sale following the workshop.  Participants are encouraged to bring their own doumbeks, frame drums, djembes, or congas if they desire.   Nate Stottlemyer endorses Wright Hand Drums.

All Hallows Hafla We will have a variety of bellydance performances with a Halloween theme.  If you would like to have a dance slot email us at  typhrodisia@aol.com

All dance styles welcome and some sort of a Halloween theme is suggested….be creative!

Costume Party from 6 to 9 is family friendly.  After 9 pm, party becomes PG-13 because it gets darker, scarier and there is alcohol, so keep young children there at your own risk.   Since the majority of the party is outside (although we will have a campfire and a heated tent) dress for the weather.   Feel free to bring a dish or alcohol to share if you would like but it is not required. COSTUMES ARE REQUIRED.  Be creative because there is a costume contest for those who would like to enter.  $10 per person includes food, spirits, show and costume party.

Baby Sitter We will be hiring 2 young people to keep an eye on children who attend the party.  Children under 2 are not permitted to be left with the sitter. The $10 fee for children ages 3-8 is to cover the sitter whether you use them or not.

Costume Swap Meet bring used costumes to sell or exchange

After Dark We will have open dancing and drumming around the fire at night!  Bring your instruments.

Oct 01, 2009 | Performances, Uncategorized, Workshops | Comments Off

Nate Stottlemyer – World Percussionist

Through Sestraluna I now have the amazing opportunity to work with Nate Stottlemyer who is a world percussionist.  He is an amazing drummer and really sweet guy.  I have included his flyer for his upcoming workshops.  You can also meet him and talk drumming at our Tiki Hafla this weekend August 15th!

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Aug 11, 2009 | Uncategorized, Workshops | Comments Off

All Seasons Recap

The last All Seasons was amazing!  So many wonderful dancers and so much fun!  I can’t wait until they start up at their new venue.

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Aug 11, 2009 | Performances | Comments Off

Kiva Recap

Wow!  What a night!  Kiva was amazing.  It was a 4 hour concert full of dancing and joy.  The band members and the audience were both WONDERFUL!  I couldn’t ask for a more appreciative audience.  I haven’t had so much fun in such a long time.

Unfortunately since I was dancing the only photos we got were posed before the performance.  I am hoping other people got some photos they will want to share.

Aug 11, 2009 | Uncategorized | Comments Off

Starlight Shimmy

Galena will be performing with Sestraluna at Starlight Shimmy on August 1, 2009!  (8:00pm – 10:45pm)

Directions:
From the Capital Beltway, take Kenilworth Avenue (exit 23 – MD Route 201) north. Turn right onto Crescent Road. Follow Crescent Road into Old Greenbelt until you reach Roosevelt Center on your right (2nd stop sign). Turn right on Centerway into the Roosevelt Center.

Jul 24, 2009 | Performances, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »

Sestraluna Tiki Hafla & Fire Dancing Workshop

August 15, 2009 @ 3pm

Fire Dancing Workshop from 3pm to 5pm – Learn the basics of fire safety and how to dance with a fire staff or fire hula hoop. Workshop is outside. Water will be provided. Feel free to bring any staffs or hoops you have at home to practice with. Dance-A-Fire will also have fire staffs and hoops available for purchase. The workshop price is $35.00

Tiki Party Starts at 6pm. Attendees from the fireworkshop can stay and hang out from 5-6pm. From 6-8pm is family friendly. After 8pm the party becomes PG-13 so keep your young children there at your own risk. Entire party is outside – bathrooms only inside so dress for the weather.

Photo Shoot with JimmyC – Sign up for 1 hour timeslots for a photo shoot with JimmyC of LuminousImpression. 1 Hour Session includes 2 costumes and all the accessories you can fit in for $100.00.  Proofs will be posted to a website within days and you choose up to 6 photos for post-processing!

Costume Swap Meet – Bring your used costumes to sell or exchange. We will have an area set up for changing and trying on costumes.

Silent Auction – Some of the members of Sestraluna are donating items for the silent auction. Please check the table out. You can find some really good deals including hip scarfs, costume pieces and even gigs and lessons!

Raffle – We will be raffling 2 tickets to the November Sestraluna Show featuring Naimah, Anisa, Mara Burke, Nilat and the kung fu artists from Jing Ying. Raffle tickets are $1- 1 ticket, $5 – 10 tickets and $10 – for 1 arm length

Featured Music – We will have some of the members of Kiva performing a live acoustic performance.

After Dark – We will have open dancing around the fire at night! If you would like to have a dance slot email us @ typhrodisia@aol.com. All dance styles welcome!

Cost:

$35.00 Fire Dancing Workshop only
$10.00 Tiki Party Hafla cover charge includes food from 6pm to 8pm (limited quantities available so come early to eat)
$15.00 Tiki Party Hafla and includes access to the keg until the keg runs dry
$100.00 1 Hour Photo Session with JimmyC

$5.00 for kids 6-12
Kids 5 and under are free

Send all payments through paypal to typhrodisia@aol.com

Parking: There will be limited parking in the front yard. Park along the street. Do not block neighbors driveways or the fire hydrant. Carpool if you can or park and ride with your friends from the bowling alley.

What will be covered in the workshop

For over a year now DC’s most spectacular Object Manipulators have joined forces, performed and taught under the title Dance Afire. Two of these talents, Surprise and Fractal, have put their heads together and come up with a two hour workshop that will introduce you to the expressions of two of our arts most dramatic tools, Hoop and Staff. Below you’ll find the basic sylabi Fractal and Surprise will use to explore first principles with you. What many outside of the practice do not know is that Hoop and staff though visually distinct, are from the wielders perspective very similar. This Workshop has been constructed to maximize your exposure to these similar techniques ensuring that you get the most out of your time with Dance Afire. As a dancer you know that technique is just the beginning. Using these first principles as a foundation Surprise and Fractal will share their unique insights as dancers on how these techniques may be integrated into your personal practice and used to accent your dance.

First Hour, Staff:

Basic Rotors: Hip Rolls, Figure Eights, (Thumb work)
Hands: Finger Rolls, Hand Rolls
Horizontal Plane Wk: Neck rolls, Helicopters
Arms: Wraps, conveyor belts and Steves.

Second Hour, Hoop: 

Waist: The Secret, Basic Spin, Earth & Sky Angles
Hand Hooping
Lifts and Returns
Arm Accentuation

Jun 04, 2009 | Costuming, Performances, Uncategorized, Workshops | Comments Off

Introduction to Bellydance Classes Start June 22nd

New Classes starting on June 22nd, 2009!

Introduction to Bellydance

Introduction to bellydance will give you a brief overview of American Style bellydance.  You will learn the fundamentals and importance of proper posture, basic technique and dance etiquette.  This class will get you up and moving and best of all, having a good time!  This is a technique based class where you will learn individual steps and short combinations. 

Check out the classes page for more information.

SUMMER SESSION SPECIAL!  Bring a friend who signs up for class too and receive $10 off your session.  Bring more friends and get more money off your first session.

May 22, 2009 | Classes, Performances | Comments Off

Plus Size Costumes for Sale

I have several plus size costumes for sale up on my costumes for sale page ranging from $100 to $695.00. Both student and professional quality. I have lost a bunch of weight and really need to get new costumes but some of these have to go first. Please pass it along to any dancer you know who needs plus size costumes. Anyone local can email me and set up a time to come try them on. The costume cup sizes are no smaller than a 40D and go up to at least 42 DDD/F. A couple of them have GREAT side boob coverage too!

I am also doing a sale where if you Buy 1 costume you get the 2nd 30% off. Buy 2 costumes get the 3rd 40% off. Buy 3 costumes and get the 4th 50% off. Some of these costumes have NEVER been worn or only worn once and they were bought brand new!

May 07, 2009 | Costuming | Comments Off

Summer Solstice Hafla

Galena will be performing with Sestraluna at Troupe Hip’notic’s 3rd Annual Summer Solstice Hafla in southern Maryland.

When – June 13, 2009
Gates open at 5:00, show begins at 5:30

Where - The Woodland Amphitheater, Kings Landing Park in Huntingtown, MD. (If rain – Patuxent Hall at Kings Landing

**Rain plan**

If the forecast is for gloom and doom, the show WILL go on – just be moved inside.

Other things to bring:

• A lawn chair or blanket to sit on
• Bug repellant
• You can bring a picnic dinner, too!

Fee – $5/person

Apr 21, 2009 | Performances | Comments Off

Performing at the MD Faerie Festival

So I just found out that I will be performing with Sestraluna at the Maryland Faerie Festival.  I am really looking forward to it.  I will update as soon as I know what our timeslot will be.

Update:  Looks like we will have 2 20 min timeslots, one on Saturday and one on Sunday.  Both Shows will be at 1pm.

Mar 12, 2009 | Performances | Comments Off