Bellydance Jakarta - 4th Annual Recital

How time flies ... come Sunday, 13 December 2009, Bellydance Jakarta will be having their 4th Annual Recital at the Usmar Ismail Hall (located within the Pusat Perfilman Usmar Ismail), Jalan HR Rasuna Said Kav, C-22, Kumingan, Jakarta, Indonesia. The recital runs from 4pm to 6.30pm, with a 3 tier pricing structure, as follows:

Nefertiti - RP 180,000
Cleopatra - RP 150,000
Isis - RP120,000

Seats are assigned on a first come, first served basis so purchase your tix early or be disappointed.

In the words of BDJ:

"In a feast for the eyes, ears and soul, Bellydance Jakarta transcends generic bellydance and takes you on a journey through the glittering sands of the Middle East!

Come with while we explore the sensual and beautiful art of authentic Middle Eastern dance!

Debuting for the first time in Indonesia, our journey will take us through the mystical sands of the Gulf States and folkloric Egyptian dance, including the amazing Candelabra dance and Melaya Leff from Alexandria, through to modern bellydance, complete with dazzling props such as Isis wings, Cane, Finger Cymbals and glittering costumes!

Our event promises a lively and entertaining evening of authentic, elegant and beautiful Middle Eastern dance.

We are also working in collaboration with two other cultural dance forms, Hawaiian Hula dance represented by Hula Dance Jakarta and Bollywood dance from Indian movies represented by BollyGrooves.

The evening will include not only these three cultural dance forms, but also a fashion show by JS21."

Enquiries on tix purchase, etc etc to BDJ at bellydancejakarta@yahoo.com .

(Hi C. Sorry I can't make your event as I am committed to another event, also on 13 Dec!)

Nigma Goes To Bangkok in May 2010

Nigma will be conducting her Middle Eastern Dance Professional Training for Dancers & Teachers (Edition VII) in Bangkok, Thailand, this time from 1st to 8th May 2010.

This 8 day course covers 64 hours of training broken up into 8 hours of day, focusing on both theory and practice. The areas covered are: Anatomy & Biomechanics, Bellydance Technique & Special Resources in MED, Methodology & Didactics, notions of Middle Eastern Music & deep study of Rhythms and their interpretation, History and sample choreographies for 2/4, 4/4 rhythms and short Oriental Routines. Details of Edition VII is available on-line at either www.nigmabellydance.com or www.el-oasis.org .

Pricing details as follows:
Super Early Bird - Register and pay by 30 November 2009: 800 Euros
Early Bird - Register and pay by 1 March 2010: 900 Euros
General - Register and pay after 1 March 2010: 1000 Euros

(Wah ... USD not acceptable anymore ... sign of the times)

Registration and payment details on her sites (see above).

Enquiries to Nigma at nigma@el-oasis.org .

Tuesday is a Happy Day

because my copy of "Whatever Lola Wants" has arrived, which means my 2009 Wish List is now complete, ahead of Xmas. Yeah!

To top that, my copy of "Ruby", the newest release by Hossam Ramzy, a follow up to "Faddah" also arrived. The first song, entitled after a black opal, is great and I didn't even get to finish listening to it, thanks to the untimely interruption of service personnel. Can't wait to finish listening to the CD tonight. Yeah! Yeah!

And ... while cleaning up the CD stack a few days ago, I stumbled across another classical Sharqi compilation ... can't remember the name now but it is yummy too! At least the first track was. Have to finish listening to it tonight too. Multi Yeah!

Yes, Tuesday is a Happy Day. I hope for more such Happy Days!

Chocolatta

This is for you, C! Just hope it is the version you are looking for.

Video clip available Here .

Transliterated Arabic lyrics and English Translation sourced from www.asra-bellydance/chocolatta.html .

Here goes ...

By Mohamed Henedy

Chocolatta ... chocolatta ... elwad dah chocolatta
This young man is like chocolate

Zetto elward ala el chocolatta
Throw flowers on chocolate

Eghma'aet we esmarret we thara'aet bas batata
He got darker and darker till burned but still delicious

Zetto elward ala el chocolatta
Throw flowers on chocolate

Ah ya eoun helwa btengani
Oh beautiful eyes like eggplant

Ah ya batata bas we agbani
Oh you delicious whom I like

Men bourg nafsi w nadani
He called upon me and woke me up

Sebt el magd we hab sbata
I left everything and followed him

Chocolatta ... chocolatta ... elwad dah chocolatta
This young man is like chocolate

Albi we habak bala aafya
My heart fell in love with you

Allah yateek el afiyah
May God help you

Houbak haygebil elkafiyah
Your love will end me

Bas ana radi ya sharbata
But I'm fine you sweet drink

Ah ya eoun helwa btengani
Oh beautiful dark eyes like eggplant

Yalli oloubko dahab safi
Your heart is like pure gold

W lamma btoeed betwafi
And you are loyal

Elhoub esamra we el hafi
Your people always show love

Aysheenha bkoul basata
You live life very simple

Ah ya eoun helwa btengani
Oh beautiful dark eyes like eggplant

Chocolatta ... chocolatta ... elwad dah chocolatta
This young man is like chocolate

Cinco Suenos

5 Women, 5 Dreams expressed through flamenco on two nights only - Saturday, 7 November 2009, and Sunday, 8 November 2009, at 8pm at the Arts House, Play Den, 1 Old Parliament Lane. Featuring one of our own, Hsiao Min who will be performing under the stage moniker of "La Mistela" for this "pilot experimental project", this is an event that should not be missed, especially if you are a Flamenco enthusiast.

Tix price are especially reasonable too - only $32 per pax (includes OPH ticketing fee of $2). This is a free seating event so do be early if you want to secure your preferred seats.

Tix are available at the Arts House, Los Tarantos and Dance On Us in limited quantities so get yours today.

Moon Goddess, a Gala event by Arabesque Belly Dance

Arabesque Belly Dance is having their 3rd annual Gala dinner show on Saturday, 14 November 2009, at the Sentosa Regency Hotel, Alor Star, Kedah, Malaysia. With the theme, "Moon Goddess", this event will feature tribal performances by guest of honour, Nanci Traynor, as well as other genres including cabaret, saidii and fusion by both soloists and troupes.

Festivities commence at 7.30pm.

Tix are priced at RM50 per pax or RM450 for a table of 10 pax.

The dress code is Arabian or Formal, so do dress up.

Enquiries and tix purchase to Annie Ong at 60-12-489-5395.

Tamalyn Dallal in Jakarta

Tamalyn Dallal will be conducting workshops in Jakarta, thanks to Belly Dance Jakarta .

Saturday, 31 October 2009

10am to 1pm - Tamalyn Dallal Technique
2pm to 6pm - Oriental Choreography with Veil entrance (please bring your own veil)

Sunday, 1 November 2009

10am to 1pm - Baladi: Combinations & Styles
2pm to 6pm - Finger Cymbals Choreography (not suitable for those with no finger cymbals experience; and do bring your own zills)

Pricing

3 hour workshop - IDR 800,000 (Public); IDR 650,000 (BDJ student)
4 hour workshop - IDR 1,000,000 (Public); IDR 850,000 (BDJ student)
1 Full day - IDR 1,750,000 (Public); IDR 1,400,000 (BDJ student)
2 Full days - IDR 3,450,000 (Public); IDR 2,700,000 (BDJ student)

Other Information

Do register before 28 October 2009.

Enquiries and registration to Christine Yaven at bellydancejakarta@yahoo.com .