I can't believe we're already well into August. We had an amazing Spring, full of events and shows and haflas, many photos of which can be found on our Facebook page here. Huge thanks to our dance friends around the Lower Mainland who were gracious hostesses and kind enough to include us in their dance celebrations! Students have worked very hard all year and it showed, every performance was wonderful. Keep up the great work!
We finished off our "2009 Season" with our big bash at the Backstage Lounge on Granville Island: "UnBellydance: Danse Orientale Unconventionale". It was an astounding success! All the performers were so creative and the audience just wanted more. Thanks so much for all who participated, and thanks to the Backstage Lounge for putting up with our insanity! Note to self: next year, get a bigger venue!
Yet...Ala Nar does not rest.
Ala Nar has been working very hard on our new show premiering at the PNE on Wednesday, August 26 at 6:30pm on the Community Stage. Working with our student troupe "The Phoenix Dancers" and our good friends, ATS troupe "Floreo", we have put together what promises to be an amazing show! Bring your friends and families, this show is a full hour of Belly Dance Bliss! Show price is included in park admission, so take the day/evening to check out the activities and exhibitions (and little tiny donuts!).
Looking forward to the Fall, we have a plethora of events and performances. In September, Lisa is off to Winnipeg to study with Sahra Saidia and is performing a cute little Hagallah piece with Danielle of the Harem Dancers; Leona and nina d. are proud to be hosting Keishi of BellyQueen from New York for a weekend of "Brooklyn Baladi" workshops and a wonderful show featuring local dancers. October brings Bozenka to Victoria, and Ala Nar is so honored to have been asked to perform in the show "Ashra" at the McPherson Playhouse in Victoria BC.
After that? The MEDA Grande Bazaar and show, and then planning for the BIG event of the year, IBCC in Toronto!
Whew. How about for now, lets just smell the flowers, have a glass of bubbly, and enjoy the rest of our summer.
Ala Nar is a fiery Vancouver dance troupe specializing in the Egyptian raqs sharki style of belly dance. The troupe is Leona, Iva, Michelle, Aradeeya and Nina D. These five dancers work collaboratively to develop choreographies that reflect traditional styles as well as modern influences. They dance with passion and grace, letting their love for dance light up their performances.
