Highlights of Past Events
Dec 18 2011
Ya Helwa!
Nov 18 2011
International Night
Nov 12 2011
Yasmina Ramzy Gala, Victoria BC
Oct 30 2011
Bellydance Workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam (Apsara Studios)
Sept 16 2011
FarmAde
Sept 11 2011
Caravan Serai
Aug 29 2011
PNE Festival Square Stage
July 29 2011
International Night
June 28 2011:
"Layakari" An Evening of Dance, Rhythm and Music
June 19 2011
Main Street Car Free Day
June 26 2011:
"Mirage" featuring Nath Keo
June 2 2011
Turkish Reception at NAFSA (Club 560)
May 13 2011
World Bellydance Day at Chai Gallery
Chai Gallery celebrated World Bellydance Day with some of Vancouver's best known teachers and performers including members of Ala Nar, Rahma, Maki and more.
May 14 2011-World Bellydance Day!
World Bellydance Day at the West End Community Centre
Rahma and some of Vancouver's best known teachers and performers including members of Ala Nar, Maki and more, celebrated World Bellydance Day at this fun event showcasing the beautiful art form of Middle Eastern Dance.
"World Bellydance Day Bellydance Show" presented by Belly Belly Hip
May 7 2011:
Cherry Blossom Benefit for Japan
May 1 2011:
Shimmy Mob
Shimmy Mob, a "Flash Mob" type event, is aiming to be the largest event of its kind by having a huge geographical territory covered in one day and raise funds for Women’s and Children’s shelters in participating communities.
The BC Lower Mainland Shimmy Mob performed in Coquitlam Centre, Lougheed Mall, New Westminster Quay and Canada Place!
Maki is one of the two choreographers for this event, the first event of this kind to take place in the world! We had over 30 cities from all over the world participating in this historic event! Visit shimmymob.com for more info!
April 28 2011:
"Curtain Call for Japan"
April 8-9 2011:
Soloist in Ishtar Dance Theatre's production of "Folkloric Impressions". James Cowan Theatre, Burnaby, BC.
Feb 12 2011:
"Damask Rose Revue" featuring Bozenka.
Nov 13 2010:
"Nights Over Egypt" Gala show featuring Ranya Renee.
Oct 23 2010:
Debke workshop in Hanoi, Vietnam. (Aspara Studio)
Nov 5-6 2010:
Cane workshop and show in Tokyo, Japan. (Nicole)
Oct 2 2010:
"Twilight at the Oasis" annual Middle Eastern Dance Association show. James Cowan Theatre, Burnaby, BC.
Aug 13, 15 2010:
Maki was selected to be part of the cast of Jillina'sBellydance Evolution Immortal Desires show. El Portal Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
June 11 2010:
Arabian Nights-Graduation party for Magee Secondary, Vancouver BC.
May 29 2010:
"Rouge et Bleu- Dance against Disaster" International dance show fundraiser for disaster relief efforts in Haiti. Roundhouse Theatre, Vancouver, BC.
May 20 2010:
Grand Villa Casino, High Rollers Appreciation Night. Burnaby, BC.
April 21-25 2010:
International Bellydance Conference of Canada, Toronto. Maki was selected to perform her double cane choreography on the main stage! Toronto, ON.
January 9 2010:
"Snow on the Sahara" Gala show featuring Tamalyn Dallal. WISE Hall, Vancouver, BC.
October 17 2009:
"Twilight at the Oasis" Annual fall gala show presented by the Middle Eastern Dance Association. Shadbolt Centre for the Performing Arts, Burnaby, BC.
October 10 2009:
"Ashra" Gala performance featuring Bozenka and Nath Keo. Macpherson Theatre, Victoria BC.
July 5 2009:
"Unbellydance" an unconventional bellydance show presented by Ala Nar at the Backstage Lounge, Granville Island.
June 21 2008:
Egypt Day at Bonsor Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Avenue, Burnaby. Performance and a short presentation on dance in Egypt.
May 31 2008:
"Energy" by Anu Productions. Directed and choreographed by Michael Challenger, Vancouver, BC.
December 14 2007:
"Layla Min Layalee Al Sharq" holiday party presented by the University of British Columbia Arab Student Association, Vancouver, BC.
September 29 2007:
Middle Eastern Dance Association's annual Twilight at the Oasis show, James Cowan Theatre, Burnaby, BC.
February 18 2007:
Dance All Sorts presents Ninawa Eastern Magic at the Roundhouse Theatre, Vancouver, BC.
November 18 2006:
Performance with Sahara Breeze at the Suhaila Salimpour "Silver Frosts Night Gala Show" presented by Bellyfringe Bellydance at the Scotia Bank Dance Centre, Vancouver, BC.
October 21 2006:
Twilight at the Oasis show with Morocco presented by the Middle Eastern Dance Association at the James Cowan Theatre-Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby, BC.
April 8 & 9 2006:
Eastern Dream at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, Burnaby, BC.
The show was directed and choreographed by Moh Al Ratta and Moh Abu Ras. Both have been dancing most of their lives and have been part of the Caracalla Dance Company, one of the largest in Lebanon. They are trained in ballet, modern, jazz, etc. The show showcases stylized Middle Eastern folkloric dances; translated for the stage and influenced by ballet, jazz and modern dance.
