October 2019
WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCE
Xanadu Dance Studio presents Helena Vlahos & Gamal Gomma!
Friday, October 18th – Sunday, October 20th | Tucson, AZ
Save the date, Helena will be in Tucson, Arizona! More information to be posted soon. In the meantime, you may also find more information on Xanadu Dance Studio’s website: https://www.xanadudance.com/helenaandgamal
July 2019
PERFORMANCE
An Oriental Dream
Saturday, July 20th | Atwater Village, CA
For more information and ticket purchase visit the An Oriental Dream, Facebook Event Page
February 2019
WORKSHOP
Slow & Fast Greek Chiftetelli and Arabic Slow Chiftetelli
Sunday, February 17th | Sherman Oaks, CA
This workshop will examine the differences between the three chiftetelli’s: Slow and Fast Greek Chiftetelli, and Arabic Slow Chiftetelli. Rhythm changes, and examples of music with movements and steps to match each style of music will be given. Zills are optional for the Greek Chiftetelli.
Anisa’s School of Dance: 14252 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA
Workshop purchase: http://www.bellydanceroftheuniverse.com/celebrity-sweetheart.html or at the door
March 2019
EVENT
BDUC Competition
Saturday, March 2nd – Sunday, March 3rd | Anaheim, CA
M3 Live Theater: 2232 S. Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802
Competition Information: http://www.bellydanceroftheuniverse.com/
PERFORMANCE
BDUC Judges Celebrity Show
Saturday, March 2nd | Anaheim, CA
M3 Live Theater: 2232 S. Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802
Competition Information: http://www.bellydanceroftheuniverse.com/
August 2019
WORKSHOPS
L.A. Legends of Bellydance 2019
Monday, August 5th – Friday, August 9th | AtWater Village, CA
2019 LA Legends Weeklong is August 5-9, 2019! See 2018’s amazing schedule and like our FaceBook page or signup for DanceGarden’s mailing list to hear about news as it breaks!
Immerse yourself in the classic style of LA’s legendary bellydancers from the dance’s American heyday – Fahtiem, Kamala Almanzar, Helena Vlahos, Princess Farhana, Mesmera, Sahra Saeeda, and Zahra Zuhair will be joined by other special guests (including Cory Zamora!!) to share the magic of this cherished era and the development of the art to the modern day with a week of workshops and lectures from the dancers who lived it!
Workshop Information TBA: http://www.dancegardenla.com/la_legends
2018 Events & Workshops
Fez Nights
Sunday, March 18th | Anaheim, CA
Roxxanne Shelaby present the first Fez Nights showcase Anaheim, California! Enjoy belly dance and live music by the Iqaat Band at the Olive Tree Restaurant.
Featuring:
Indra
Marlena
Sarineh Issa
Roxxanne
Helena Vlahos
Sonia Ochoa and the Sonia Ochoa Dance Company!
Olive Tree Resaurant 518 S Brookhurst St #1, Anaheim, CA 92804
Ticket purchase: www.roxxanne.net
Demystifying Zill Playing Workshop
Saturday, May 19th | Duarte, CA
Reserve your space and learn how to use zills with one of the most respectable Master Teacher in Los Angeles, HELENA VLAHOS.In this workshop we will practice on; Drills, Rhythm Patterns, Acapella (just you & your Zills), Different Strikes (for a variety of sounds)
Zill Exercises (using right & left hand lead), and Zills with movements with clear, and steady strikes. It will be a fun way to learn to play, or improve your Zill playing, which is essential for belly dance.
Level: All levels are welcome
Don’t forget to bring your Zills!
Helena will have extra Zills to loan in case you forget yours
2 1/2 hour class
SATURDAY, MAY 19th
10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m
$50 until May 18th, $60 at the door
GET YOUR TIX WITH HELENA
Or by calling (626) 825-6164 have credit card handy.
Arabesque
Saturday, July 14th – Sunday, July 15th | El Paso, TX
Workshop and Gala Show information TBA.
For more information, please visit www.snakecharmerandthebellydancer.com
Arabesque
Saturday, July 14th – Sunday, July 15th | El Paso, TX
Workshop and Gala Show information TBA.
For more information, please visit www.snakecharmerandthebellydancer.com
Zills A Cappella & Zills in General Workshop
Saturday, July 14th | El Paso, TX
An intimate zill workshop with Helena Vlahos. Bring your finger cymbals!
- Time: 11:15 am – 1:15pm
- Workshop price: $65
For more information, please visit www.snakecharmerandthebellydancer.com
Vintage Workshop
Sunday, July 15th | El Paso, TX
- What to bring to the workshop:
Veil & Zills
We will do a little floorwork so bring knee pads if you need them - Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
- Workshop price: $65
For more information, please visit www.snakecharmerandthebellydancer.com
This is an overview of the 6-part routine with emphasis on the second slow part which is Chiftetelli (4th part):
1) Fast: Entrance with Traveling Steps and Turns. The veil is wrapped around your body in your
favorite style to be used in your first slow piece of music which is after the entrance.
2) Slow: Bolero or Rumba will be used in your first slow part. We will manipulate the veil in artistic
and tastefully sensual movements. At the end of this section you will discard the veil to prepare for the
next section of your dance.
3) Medium: Maqsum, Balady or Saidi with sassy combinations to spice up your dance with these
popular rhythms
4) Slow: Chiftetelli Combos using Hip Circles, Figure Eights, Mayas, Sways, Camels, and their
variations where each move melts into the next with graceful arms to compliment your every move with
Helena’s classic stylization.
5) Drum Solo: We have so many choices of drum solos. Some are fast and exciting, some slower and
more playful, some have a lot of rhythm changes. This is a great part of our dance to draw our audience
in. In this section we are building up to our finale.
6) Finale: A short exciting finale will follow using moves as in the Entrance. Our music can be the
same as our entrance music but cut down to about 30 seconds to one minute.
LA Legends of Bellydance
Monday, July 30th – Friday, August 3rd | Atwater Village, CA
Immerse yourself in the classic style of LA’s legendary bellydancers from the dance’s American heyday – Fahtiem, Kamala Almanzar, Helena Vlahos, Princess Farhana, Mesmera, Sahra Saeeda, and Zahra Zuhair will be joined by other special guests (including Cory Zamora!!) to share the magic of this cherished era and the development of the art to the modern day with a week of workshops and lectures from the dancers who lived it!
For more information, please visit www.dancegardenla.com/la_legends
Helena’s Workshops TBA