Autumn Rain

Although we still technically have a few weeks left of summer....school is back, classes are starting, and the rain has returned. Autumn is here.

For the ladies of Ala Nar, this is the beginning of one of our busiest seasons ever! We all had a wonderful summer - the highlight of course being our show at the PNE with our wonderful guests Floreo and our student group The Phoenix Dancers. It was a magical event, and we've been overloaded with photos and videos to remember it all. Check out our Facebook page for media! Thanks to members of both groups for making this event so memorable and entertaining! Can't wait until next year!

Aradeeya (thats me!) is still overwhelmed by the amazing "Journey Through Egypt" Level 1 course this past week in Winnipeg with the world renowned Sahra Saeeda and hosted by the ever gracious Nicola of Spice Road Bellydance. An entire week of learning Cairo style baladi, Golden Age (1940's) Orientale styling, and no less than 6 different folkloric traditions and dance styles from all around Egypt. Folk isn't just sticks and scarves my friends, just wait until you see what we come up with next!

Ala Nar is now busily getting ready for two back-to-back events of amazing proportions. First, Ala Nar members Leona and nina d. are very proud to present Kaeshi of Belly Queen (all the way from New York!!) for a weekend full of amazing workshops and a wonderful "Brooklyn Baladi Gala Show" featuring Kaeshi, Tamalyn Dallal, Nath Keo, Faith LaFave, Rahma Haddad and many other special talents from around the lower mainland. Only a few weeks after that, we're off to Victoria on beautiful Vancouver Island to spend the weekend with Bozenka and perform in the show "Ashara" hosted by the ever gracious and uber-talented Nath Keo.

Last but of course not least, members of Ala Nar all start a new session of classes next week, so keep your eyes open, we're everywhere! Check www.alanar.ca for locations and details. You can also check out: www.ammara.ca, www.venusbellydance.com, and a plethora of community centers around the Lower Mainland.

In the meantime, curl up with a warm blanket, a mug of something warm and soothing and let the Autumn settle in like so many falling leaves.