The Bedouin Dance Company
Presents
MIRA BETZ
in Calgary May 9th & 10th
for Workshop & Performance
Extravaganza

At
South Calgary Community Association
3130 - 16th St. S.W.

Friday, May 9th
The Show - Lower Hall*
Intimate & Interactive
ith Mira Betz & Guests
Doors @ 7:00pm
Show starts @ 7:30pm
Tix - $20

Saturday May 10th
The Workshops - Upper Hall
10:00am - 12:00pm

The Art of the Shimmy:

An exhilarating and challenging workshop, designed to be accessible to all levels, but to be indispensable to the intermediate and advanced student. This workshop, hailed for its blood pumping drills and mind-bending layering, will lead the students through a step by step approach to 4/4 shimmies, the freeze, and the techniques of layering shimmies and isolation.


12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch (Light lunch & refreshments will be provided)

1:00pm -3:00pm

Hot Technique and Combinations:


An exhilarating and inspirational workshop, designed to be accessible to all levels, with a playful array of drills, combos and hot new moves. Through a series of technical drills and improvised combos students will engage in such topics as dynamic phrasing, musicality, personal expression and the art of creating your own combos.

Cost: Early Bird Special - Ends March 31st $85.00/ both
After March 31st $50.00/ Workshop
To register email thebedouintribalfusion@gmail.com
Payment accepted by cheque or Paypal


Don't take it from me!, Listen to what these Ladies have to say....

"Mira Betz! Herewe go! She's technically amazing.But let's not start there. She's exciting, emotional, and "real" all at the same time. In my opinion she is one of the most understated bellydancers in the US (although I heard she's quite famous in Alabama:-) Her workshops are precise, well planned and I guarentee she will make you think differently. That's what I love the most about her work, she's not afraid to share her ideas. Let the secrets die in someone else's tomb, Mira Betz is sharing now. I love that." Amy Sigil, of Unmata

"Yes, Mira. Lessee...Mira transcends any 'label' that has been attached to bellydance. I believe any dancer, of any style, can truly benefit from this very talented and graceful performer. My butt and brain still hurt from her Shimmy Workshop!" Zoe Jakes

The multi-faceted career of Mira Betz is a testament to her passionate
artistry and desire to for continual growth. Mira began her training in
Middle Eastern dance as a young teen studying primarily with Katarina
Burda for over 10 years, where she developed a solid foundation of
contemporary, traditional, as well as ritualistic dance forms. In 1996 she
studied with Jamila Salimpour and Suhaila Salimpour. In 1998 Mira went
abroad to live and study in Morocco. Active in theater, dance and the
performing arts for 20 years, Mira Betz has become a sought after dancer,
choreographer, costumer, and teacher—confirmed by her nomination of
"Instructor of the Year" by Zaghareet Magazine 2006.
Mira Betz received her B.F.A. from the California College of Arts and
Crafts. Her dance background includes training in Salsa, Modern, Jazz, and
Flamenco. Mira continues to spread her experience, knowledge and love for
dance through her captivating performance and engaging teaching style.
www.miramania.com

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* Please note, there will be a limited number of Tix for the Performance (intimate is right!), the Tix will be sold on a 1st come 1st serve basis to participants enrolled in the workshop first and then open for public sale.