Today is the last day of the Seattle Salsa Congress, and I have to say that I am impressed with what I have seen so far. Hundreds of people have come from far and wide to attend this event that is packed full of fine instructors and general Salsa goodness. If you haven’t been yet, you still have a chance! The Seattle Salsa Congress will be going all day long with many workshops to choose from, and tonight there will be performances by world class dancers and social dancing until 2AM.

This is what the organizers have said about this year’s event:
“We’ve taken all your feedback from last year, threw it into a blender, and concocted a salsa hot enough to burn your tongue off. Everything has been taken to the next level: Better sound system, higher staging, only the finest performances, and workshop instructors…well, I think they speak for themselves. From Edie’s bootcamp (teaching more in 3 days than most students learn in 3 years) to 5-Time World Champions, Oliver & Luda. And every one of our instructors are stars in their own right.”

Cause It’s Art and Y’Chessa Dahli Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble present

7 DANCING SULTANAS

Music, intrique, dancing and martial arts, come together in a magical kingdom far, far, away.

A handsome drummer boy, with the help of his clever fairy, comes to the aid of seven dancing, royal daughters, who are under the spell of an evil enchantress.

To win the hand of the youngest daughter, his true love, the drummer boy must outwit, the Sultan, the fierce Sultan’s royal guard, played by the members of Seattle Wushu Martial Arts, a sly imp, and the powerful, evil enchantress.

Date: November 22, 2008 7:00-9:00 PM

Location: Rainier Beach High School Performing Arts Center
8815 Seward Park Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98118

Info Line: 206-723-9039

Contact: Constance Denson-Hamilton
9500 Rainier Ave. S. #511
Seattle, WA 98118

206-794-0019
causeitsart@hotmail.com

Tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets

Aubre will be performing at SAM in The Voyage of Ra on October 4, 2008.

Get ready to be transported. In this show, you will journey through the dances and music of Egypt from the times of antiquity to today as Ra has traversed the blue and starry skies for an eternity. Show time is 8pm, October 4, at the Seattle Art Museum auditorium.

Like the ancient Egyptian sun god who journeyed around the world daily and manifested himself as a variety of ancient deities, this event will showcase a variety of Egyptian dances from folkloric, to classic oriental, to cabaret, to contemporary fusion.

Here are a few highlights to look for in the lineup: the Egyptian combat dance, the taktib (stick), though in this case less fierce and more flirtatious as the women’s raks assaya (cane dance); the dance of the famous Egyptian dancing gypsy tribes, the Ghawazee; and the shamadan dance – a dance in which the performer dances with a fully lit candelabrum adorning her head. However, rather than the traditional singular dancer, you can expect to see a shimmering quartet at SAM!

Additional highlights will include a Middle Eastern dance-Bob Fosse (jazz) fusion, a guest appearance by local Flamenco artists Savannah Fuentes and Rubina Carmona, and live Middle Eastern music by House of Tarab and George Sadak.

Tickets $30

Purchase tickets online

Don’t miss this big flamenco show featuring Ana Montes and her students. There are lots of flamenco numbers, in different palos, some happy, some playful, some serious and intense, and there are some unique and very theatrical numbers as well, including a special number with Ana and special guest artist Etienne Cakpo who dances with Ana and plays the african djembe drum.

Last time they sold out fast so get your tickets soon!!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2008 8:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2008 7:00 pm.

at…THE ETHNIC CULTURAL THEATER
3940 Brooklyn Ave. (at the corner of Brooklyn and 40th Ave. N.E.)
(Brooklyn is parallel to University Way and the theater is only 2 blocks from Cafe Solstice) University District in Seattle, WA

There is lots of parking in the parking lot right next door to the theater!!

SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST: Etienne Cakpo on djembe drum

TICKETS: $16 in advance/ $20 at the door/ $12 for children under 12
(cash or check only please…we don’t take credit cards)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, TICKET SALES AND QUESTIONS….

CONTACT ANA at:
flamencodanzarte@hotmail.com
(206) 781-4256

http://www.MySpace.com/anamontesflamenco

http://www.anamontes.com

This weekend you don’t want to miss the Annual Seattle Star Ball, featuring 3 days and 2 nights of great professional, pro/am, and amateur competitions presented by Robert and Monique Hrouda and William Reneaud.
In addition, US, World and UK Open Professional 10 Dance Champions Gherman Mustuc & Iveta Lukosiute will be doing 3 shows: a sizzling Latin show on Friday night, for those people who purchased dinner a special performance for them only, and at the end of Saturday evening session a spectacular Standard Show that you will not want to miss!!
The Seattle Star Ball will be held at the SeaTac Hilton.
For more information call 206-550-6461 or visit www.seattlestarball.com

The Mediterranean Fantasy Festival is the largest and longest running bellydance festival in the Pacific NW, and it’s free tothe public.
Brought to you by the Babylonian Ensemble and featuring two stages, “MedFest” is an opportunity to see amateur and
professional bellydance performances for two days straight. There will also be dance workshops with Fatima and Jamilah
Al Wahid and lots of vending, including Centerstage, and good food. Stop by our booth and say “hi”!

July 19 & 20, 2008
Hiawatha Community Center
2700 California Ave SW
West Seattle, WA
10:00am to 9:00pm

For more information, visit http://www.babylonianensemble.com

Thurs June 12 2008 7:30pm

Tickets on Sale NOW!

Edmonds Center for the Arts
410 Fourth Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
425.275.9595

ECA box office http://www.edmondscenterforthearts.org

Presale tickets will be available at studio rehearsals and classes SOON!
Harbor Square Athletic Club
160 West Dayton
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-778-3546

Hadia of Montreal is a world class Oriental Dancer (what most people refer to as bellydancer), and she will be here in Seattle this weekend for a workshop and show. This will probably be her last show in these parts for a while because she will be taking time off to pursue her other interests. Don’t miss this great opportunity to see one of the greatest dancers in Oriental Dance!

SATURDAY GALA SHOW, June 7,
7:30-9PM (arrival of 7:00PM)
Featuring HADIA
with Hadia’s students past and present: Aleili, Mellilah, Nadira,
Sabura, Tina Sargent, Audrey LaRue & The Circle Dance Co

Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
4408 Delridge Way, located in West Seattle
$10 for all workshop participants

$20 in advance / $25 at door admission
Brown Paper Tickets 800-838-3006

Click here for more information about the Hadia workshops this weekend.

Want to see some Flamenco? Go to the International Dance Stage on Sunday, May 25, 2008 from 7:30-9PM, and you will get to see La Pena Flamenco de Seattle, Jacqueline’s Dances of Spain and Ana Montes & Flamenco Danzarte.