Roula Said Summer Series, 2nd workshop
| July 26, 2008 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
Roula’s Summer Series at Haft Vadi.
****Open to all levels****

Each of Roula’s classes will consist of 3 components - each of the 3 classes will consist of 1 hour of choreography, and a second hour of zylls and Om Laila system combined :
Choreography - a taksim baladi and drum solo (4:30 minutes in total) - suitable for high beginner to advanced students
Roula’s awesome zyll technique - learn to play 10 patterns with movement while also learning to play with dynamics and musicality…and it is really fun.
Vocalization and Chakra wisdom - this is the heart of Roula’s innovative Om Laila System. This section will help you experience and access controls that are deeper than muscle, making your movements feel more effortless and flowing. It will also give you an active and embodied experience of some of the modes (scales) of Arabic music.
DATES: 3 Saturdays - May 31, July 26, August 23
TIME: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
PRICES: $35 in advance, $45 at the door (cheques payable to Roula Said)
To register contact dharlene@haftvadi.com
Read more about the Om Laila System.
Visit Roula’s website at www.omlaila.com
Roula Said Summer Series, 3rd workshop
| August 23, 2008 | ||
| 2:00 pm | to | 4:00 pm |
Roula’s Summer Series at Haft Vadi.
****Open to all levels****

Each of Roula’s classes will consist of 3 components - each of the 3 classes will consist of 1 hour of choreography, and a second hour of zylls and Om Laila system combined :
Choreography - a taksim baladi and drum solo (4:30 minutes in total) - suitable for high beginner to advanced students
Roula’s awesome zyll technique - learn to play 10 patterns with movement while also learning to play with dynamics and musicality…and it is really fun.
Vocalization and Chakra wisdom - this is the heart of Roula’s innovative Om Laila System. This section will help you experience and access controls that are deeper than muscle, making your movements feel more effortless and flowing. It will also give you an active and embodied experience of some of the modes (scales) of Arabic music.
DATES: 3 Saturdays - May 31, July 26, August 23
TIME: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
PRICES: $35 in advance, $45 at the door (cheques payable to Roula Said)
To register contact dharlene@haftvadi.com
Read more about the Om Laila System.
Visit Roula’s website at www.omlaila.com
The Seven Valleys: spiritual dance theatre
| September 5, 2008 8:00 pm | to | September 6, 2008 8:00 pm |
Haft Vadi Studio is thrilled to announce that a fabulous presentation of the 19th century mystical work after which the studio was named, will be coming to Kitchener. Professional dancers and musicians Marty and Wendy Quinn, from Montreal/New York/New Hampshire have combined original dance, music and textile art to create an amazing journey to treat the eyes, heart and spirit.
September 5th and 6th, 2008
Registry Theatre
Kitchener, Ontario
Learn about the book The Seven Valleys (Haft Vadi in the Persian language). Or, read the full text of the book online in a beautiful illustrated edition, or by picking up your own copy at Haft Vadi Studio.
See the story the Quinn’s have embedded within the work.
Bewitching Bellydance Ball, 7th annual
| October 18, 2008 |
Hold the date! The next Bewitching Bellydance Ball will be held Saturday, October 18th, 2008 at the spooky Registry Theatre.
The weekend will also feature workshops by the astonishingly excellent Ranya Renee of New York City, back by popular demand!
Don’t miss it! Registration will open mid-summer, but feel free to email to express your interest and you’ll receive the news the minute we’re ready to receive registrations.



