Cassandra in Toledo!

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Cassandra in Toledo!
March 2 & 3, 2013
CASSANDRA SHORE
The internationally revered and
recognized CASSANDRA of
Minneapolis, returns to Toledo,
Ohio, for the instruction of a twoday intensive Middle Eastern
Dance seminar, hosted by Leyla,
creator of Raq the Casbah. Gala
show will be presented the
evening of Saturday, March 2nd;
both events will be held in the
Ballroom of The Grand Plaza
Hotel. For more on Cassandra
please visit www.Jawaahir.org.
Classes are appropriate for all
ages, shapes, sizes and skill
levels. American “Tribal” style?
Turkish or Lebanese influence?
Classical Egyptian cabaret purist?
No matter your preference, ALL
dancers will be enlightened and
challenged.
Vending will be provided by
Dahlal Internationale--the industry
elite in the finest of belly dance
costuming.
Bellydance at it’s best!
“Cassandra is the only dancer I have ever seen, so far, who
made me forget to breathe. She is incredible.”
Zummarad, Bhuz.com
The Show
The Saturday evening cabaret Cirque autour du Monde will feature select talent from around the world-- performers range in
ethnicity from Greece to Asia, Russia to Senegal, and beyond, with performances in both dance and song from around the
globe. Leyla & Raq the Casbah will kick-off your world tour, followed by ALMA Drum & Dance, The Chinese Association
performance troupe, Lapis Lazuli, and many others. A true “circus” of entertainment, the evening will offer dazzling surprises
in the style of the classic amusement park midway, reminiscent of the iconic World Fairs of the early 1900’s, and promises to
be a whirlwind of delights! Two cash bars will be available to guests as well as complimentary h’ors d'oeuvres. Box office
and will-call, as well as shopping with Dahlal Internationale, open at 6 pm; doors open at 7pm; show from 8-10 pm; there will
be a short intermission. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 the day of the show and at the door. For advance tickets please visit
www.leylabellydance.com, or use the form attached.
The Classes
saturday-Class 1: “Technique & Combinations”
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Warm ups, technique, new moves, combinations and footwork. THEN...finger cymbals (zills)--All accompanied by a
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live drummer. An immersion in immaculate execution of the basics, and the details of gracefulness and stylization.
saturday-class 2: “Focus on: Saidi”
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No assaya (cane) needed! This course focuses on the Saidi rhythm, the standard variations of it, classic !movements
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and technique specific to Southern (or “upper” Egypt) and how to react to the folkloric and cheerful Saidi segment(s)
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within your piece of music.
Sunday-class 1: “Classic American Cabaret veil”
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The Classic age of American nightclub belly dance and the intricate veil wraps and tucks, unwraps and unwinds, veil
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moves, flourishes and “tricks”, and of course, graceful discards--for a professional and polished veil performance.
Sunday-class 2: “The Big Finish”
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How to end your performance with a “wow!” and give your audience an intense and memorable finale. This course
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will focus on the exciting crescendo of your performance: the rhythms that signal the close of a song, the
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combinations and traveling steps to accompany it, and a few “tricks of the trade” to enhance your performance at
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it’s most important point, and leave them wanting more!
LEYLA &
RAQ THE CASBAH
419.508.5546
EMAIL
leylbellydance@gmail.com
leylaraqthecasbah@gmail.com
WEB
www.leylabellydance.com
www.facebook.com/
RaqtheCasbahToledoOhio.com
Company
CASSANDRA & JAWAAHIR
DANCE COMPANY
WEB
www.Jawaahir.org
EMAIL
cassandra@jawaahir.org
SCHEDULE:
Register for “CASSANDRA IN TOLEDO II”!
YOUR INFORMATION:
Name:
e-mail:
Mailing address:
Phone:
Saturday:
8 am-10 am: Registration and vendor
Dahlal Internationale open
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
UNIT
PRICE
Saturday (Day 1): Seminar with Cassandra
$
100.00
10 am-12 pm: Class “Technique &
Combinations”
Sunday (Day 2): Seminar with Cassandra
$
75.00
Package Deal: Both Saturday & Sunday
$
150.00
12 pm-1:30 pm: Lunch and vending
open
Tickets for Saturday evening Show:
Cabaret Cirque autour du Monde (before 3.1.13 only):
$
20.00
1:30 pm-3:30 pm: Class “Saidi Pop-ups”
Sub-Total:
SHOW 8 pm-10 pm
Sunday:
9 am-11 am: Vending open (Continued
registration opens at 10 am)
11 am-12:30 pm: Class “Classic
American Cabaret Veil”
COST
Early Bird Special: Take 10% off your
entire order if submitted by January 1,
2013!
PayPal fee (If paying by PayPal you must add $5.00
here)
Total
To register, please complete this form and send as an e-mail attachment to
leylabellydance@gmail.com Questions? Call 419.58.5546 or e-mail leylabellydance@gmail.com
12:30-1:30 pm: Lunch and vending
open
PAYPAL: To use PayPal please visit www.leylabellydance.com
1:30 pm-3 pm: Class “The Big Finish”
Make checks payable to: Leyla Bellydance, LLC
ACCOMODATIONS:
Please send payment and registration by mail to:
Both seminars, and evening show, take
place in the Ballroom of The Grand
Plaza Hotel, Downtown Toledo, Ohio.
The Grand Plaza Hotel
444 N. Summit Street
Toledo, OH 43604
Tel: 419.241.1411
www.hoteldowntowntoledo.com
(Reduced rate rooms are available
through March1st, 2013. )
Leyla Bellydance, LLC
C/O: 2317 Robinwood Ave.
Toledo, OH 43620
{LET’S EAT! Don’t feel like running around Toledo looking for food when you could be
shopping!? If you choose, our annual favorite, Mano’s Greek Restaurant, will again be
bringing us personalized Mediterranean lunches with several menu choices, right to the
hotel! Be sure to bring $10 cash (per day) if you would like to partake.}