Saturday, September 11, 2010

Masani Azura and Siham Ali workshop hosted by Della Gushen

IT WAS AWESOME!

Masani and Siham always deliver power packed workshops. Today was no different.

First, Siham taught a short cane choreography. Though short, it included several extremely challenging moves. Invigorating! Masani followed up with a zill and drum dance. Masani must know every zill pattern there is!

After the workshops, the space was transformed for the hafla. Tables and chairs were brought out and some mood setting decorations were placed about the stage area. Lite appetizers (pita bread, crackers, etc.) were served while performers changed into their costumes. A few numbers and dinner was served! Salad, Greek pizza (Della’s famous Greek pizza!), fresh fruit, rice pilaf, etc…

Ladies from at least 3 states performed in the hafla. There was also open dancing to live drumming. That had to be the best part. There is not much more awesome than dancing to drumming.

In conclusion, I am already looking forward to the next event!
Thank You, Della, Masani, and Siham! =D

Sunday, August 15, 2010

AUDITIONS for Cirque De Gothique

You want to be on stage? We'd like for you to be on our stage.
Cirque De Gothique wants your talent!

Auditions will be held:
Saturday, August 28, 2010, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, September 4, 2010, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Bedouin Star Studio
800A Fort Crook Road South
Bellevue, NE 68005

You only need to come to one audition date.

We Are Looking for Entertainers!
* poets
* dancers
* singers
* musicians
* magicians
* comedians
* actors for skits
* etc.

Show Theme: Time Travel
* Performances must represent a time period or specific events that have happened or are currently happening
* Performances can also represent the future

About the Show
* All roles are voluntary (i.e. nobody is getting paid)
* Auditions are on first come, first audition basis
* Yes, there's paperwork involved so be ready to sign stuff (basics like name, address, etc)
* Auditions will be video'd.

Contact Isis with questions:
info@bedouinstar.com
402 917 4808
www.bedouinstar.com

Fall Classes

You can now sign up for September AND October classes on the website. This is the first time 2 months of classes have been available for online enrollment.

www.bedouinstar.com click on classes

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

In this edition:

* July 2010 Class Schedule
* July Registration Special
* Bazaar and World Dance Day Details
* Upcoming Events


July 2010 Class Schedule
Mondays (beginning July 5, 2010)
Latin Dance, 5:30pm - 6:30pm ($35 prereg or $45 atd)
Tribal Belly Dance, 6:30pm - 7:30pm ($35 prereg or $45 atd)
Costuming 101, 7:30pm - 9:00pm (Free to all Bedouin Star students)

Tuesdays (beginning July 6, 2010)
Tribal Belly Dance, 5:45pm - 6:45pm ($35 prereg or $45 atd)
Hula/Tahitian for Beginners, 6:45pm - 7:45pm ($35 prereg or $45 atd)
Hula Choreography (intermediate), 7:45pm - 8:45pm ($35 prereg or $45 atd)
Power Polynesian: Hula/Maori for Men, 8:45pm - 9:45pm ($35 prereg or $45 atd)

Wednesdays (beginning July 7, 2010)
Movement Improvement Tai Chi, 1:30pm - 2:15pm ($35 prereg or $45 atd)
Tribal Belly Dance, 5:30pm - 6:30pm ($35 prereg or $45 atd)
Cabaret Style Belly Dance (beginners), 6:30pm - 7:30pm ($35 prereg or $45 atd)
Cabaret Style Belly Dance (intermediate) 7:30pm - 8:30pm ($35 prereg or $45 atd)

Thursdays (beginning July 1, 2010)
Movement Improvement Tai Chi, 5:45pm - 6:30pm ($35 prereg or $45 atd)
Tribal Belly Dance, 6:30pm - 7:30pm ($35 prereg or $45 atd)

Fridays (beginning July 2, 2010)
North African/Middle Eastern Percussion: Dancing to Drumming and Drumming for Dancers, 6:00pm - 7:30pm ($35 prereg or $45 atd)
Funk Style Hip Hop, 7:30pm - 8:30pm ($35 prereg or $45 atd)

10 week Class (beginning July 22, ending September 23, 2010)
Sword Choreography, 7:30pm - 8:30pm ($100 prereg, $120 atd)

PREREGISTRATION ENDS THE DAY BEFORE THE CLASS BEGINS!

July Registration Special

* Preregister for two or more Tribal Belly Dance classes that start in July and receive $5 off each class (regularly $35/class/month)
* Register at-the-door for two or more Tribal Belly Dance classes and still receive $5 off (regularly $45/class/month)
* This discount applies to one participant taking two or more classes
* This discount applies to two or more participants taking one class (or two, or three, etc) but must be paid for by one person
* This discount applies to Tribal Belly Dance classes that start in July only
* When preregistering more than just yourself, please include names of other registrants in PayPal notes
* Please see class schedule for dates and times
* Cannot be combined with any other discount

Bazaar and World Dance Day Details
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:00am - 10:00pm
Bellevue University Student Center
1000 Galvin Road South
Bellevue, NE

"Transform Your dance into Cabaret" with Ashiya, 10:00am - 11:30am
"Bollywood" with Malaika, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
"Zill Combinations" with Della, 2:10pm - 3:40pm
"Energy in Your Dance" with Isis, 3:50pm - 5:20pm

Preregistered by 7/10/2010: Workshops are $25 each or all 4 for only $80
At the door: Workshops are $35 each at the door or all 4 for $120

Vendor tables are $20/table (6' in length) selling items/services
Information tables are $10/table (2.5' square) not selling items, distributing information only

Preregistration ends July 10, 2010
All mailed registrations/vendor reservations must be postmarked by July 10, 2010

Those who wish to perform in the evening show must:

* register for and attend at least one workshop during the day
* have their music on CD and hand it to the registration table no later than 7pm day of event
* include a brief introduction to be read my the MC
* agree that music will not contain profanity
* agree that there is a 5 minute time limit to all performances (solos, duets, groups) - your music will be faded out at the 5 minute mark

Upcoming Events

3rd Annual Bedouin Star Bazaar and World Dance Day
Saturday, July 17, 2010
10:00am - 10:00pm
Bellevue University Student Center
1000 Galvin Road South
Bellevue, NE 68005

Drum 'N Dance Jam (free)
Saturday, August 28, 2010
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bedouin Star Studio
800A Fort Crook Road South
Bellevue, NE 68005

Belly Dance Fashion Event
Saturday, September 25, 2010
TBA
Bedouin Star Studio
800A Fort Crook Road South
Bellevue, NE 68005

Cirque De Gothique
Saturday, October 16, 2010
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bedouin Star Studio
800A Fort Crook Road South
Bellevue, NE 68005

Bellevue Worldfest
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Lied Activity Center
2700 Arboretum Drive
Bellevue, NE 68005

2nd Annual Winter Bazaar
Saturday, December 4, 2010
10:00am - 4:00pm
Bedouin Star Studio
800A Fort Crook Road South
Bellevue, NE 68005

Thanks for reading this! As always, if you have any questions, please contact me. If you no longer wish to receive these e-mails, please reply with "REMOVE" in the subject line.

Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July and I hope to see you in class!

Sunday, May 23, 2010

$20/month for class at Bedouin Star

Preregister for only $20 for the month of June! Choose from nearly 20 classes. Act now! www.bedouinstar.com

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Free Belly Dance Class This Saturday!

May 1st, 2010
10:30am - 12:00pm
Bedouin Star Studio
800A Fort Crook Road South
Bellevue, NE

Open to the public
Ages 10+
Participation only
No spectators please

See you there!

Monday, April 26, 2010

May 2010 Offers New Classes

Bedouin Star proudly announces, and finalizes, the May 2010 class schedule! View the full offerings at www.bedouinstar.com!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Bedouin Star Video Promo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdobRrjDNN0

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

January Classes at the Studio

The 1st session of classes held at the studio are just about ending. It was a great session!

STUDIO GRAND OPENING

STUDIO GRAND OPENING
Saturday, February 27, 2010
10:00am - 4:00pm
800A Fort Crook Road South
Bellevue, NE 68005

Festivities to include:
* Free sample classes (Belly Dance, Hula, Ballroom, etc)
* Instructor demonstrations and student performances
* Preregistration specials
* Drawings for free 6-week sessions of class
* Cake and beverages

Hope to see you there!