Fall & Winter classes! EEEP!

Hi Belly Dancers!
Here is an update on what my classes are up to for the fall-winter session.

Saturday's 11am Level II-Swords and Veil technique(Sorensen Unity center)

Saturday's 12pm Level I-Drum solos and basic Veil(Sorensen Unity center)

Monday's 7:30pm Level III-Khalleji and dynamic combos(space available for one dancer)Urban Ghawazii studio

1st Monday's 6:30pm-$Free belly basic's class. Great as a brush up class. Urban Ghawazii studio

Sunday's 3-4pm November special focus:Pop's Lock's and Isolation's 8th,15th,22nd $25 or $10 per drop-in. Urban Ghawazii studio

Plus a little recession special(besides the free class)My private lesson fee is just $30 until the new year!

rsvp info @ shahravarbellydance.com or shahravarslc@yahoo.com

Happy Shimmies! See you on the dance floor, Shah

Whew Dancetastic! End of Summer & into Fall!

Ok Bellies as requested here is an update of the next few weeks:)

*New Belly Basics Saturay's 12-1pm @ Sorensen unity center studio 1383 S 900 W Slc,Ut $35 per four or $10 per drop-in

*Intermediate class moves into Sword plus polish up veil and Oriental floorwork 11-12pm@ Sorensen unity center studio 1383 S 900 W Slc,UT $35 per four or $10 per drop-in

*Advanced class Monday's works on Kalleji @ the Urban Ghawazii studio...class full.

*Shimmy Sunday's seven weeks for $55 2-3pm starts September 6 2009 @ Urban Ghawazii Belly Dance Studio 438 E Cottage Ave.Slc,UT

*Meeting of the tribes will be hosting Kairo by night with guest dancers-Shahravar, Amina, Ymara Hayal, Dimitria and Zahirah.2-5pm September 12 2009 at the Masonic Temple 650 East South temple $5 www.meetingofthetribes.com

*Lords and Ladies Masquerade with Amina & Shahravar Saturday September 12 2009 from 9:00PM Lindon, UT www.inourownquietway.com/masquerade.html

*9th & 9th Festival Shahravar, Shah's Stars & Desert Orchid Dance Company & Sahara dreams perform 3:30-4pm September 19 2009 900 S 900 E Slc,UT Free.

*Shahravar performs at the Bollywood hot spot India Fusion Restaurant! 6:30-9:00pm Saturday September 19th/October 17th/November14 2009 www.indiafusionrestaurant.com 7726 Campus View Dr West Jordan, UT 84084 (801) 280-5459 for reservations

*Music to Clean Your Ears Out 2009 Festival Shahravar (8pm)and the Skirts(6:45pm)
www.ewrecs.com September 26th 2009 @ The Gallivan Center in downtown Slc,UT

*Shahravar & Desert Orchid Dance Co perform at Shazadi's Soiree featuring Sadiya. October 2nd-3rd Logan, UT www.shimmeringsands.com

*Park City Utah six week continuing education fall class session startsTuesday October 13th 2009 6-7 for level 2 and 7-8 for level 1 www.pcschools.us

*Halloween Spooktacular! hosted by Amina & Shahravar featuring our lovely students and Guest dancers. Saturday October 24th 2009 @ Cedars of Lebanon restaurant 152 E 200 S Slc, UT 801-364-4096 for reservations

Well I guess that covers the next couple of weeks;)
Happy Shimmies! Shah

www.shahravarbellydance.com shahravarslc@yahoo.com Urban Ghawazii Belly Dance Studio
"Every day I count wasted in which there has been no dancing." - Friederich Nietzsche

Saturday the 18th OMG so much fun tomorrow! Classes- Bellydance Bazaar- Performance too!

This Saturday I have new classes getting started.
Belly basics 12-1pm and Intermediate 11-2(Veil/Sword/ Floorwok)
Both are at the Sorensen Rec center(1383S 900W) $35 month or $10 per

And the Belly dance Bazaar from 1:30-5:00 at the Urban Ghawazii studio(438E Cottage Ave)
Feel free to hip drop by to buy sell or trade your new or used Belly Dance inspired goodies!
shahravarslc@ yahoo.com for table, rack or other info...$free.

And even more...that evning I will be performing at the Cedars of Lebanon (152E 200S 801-364-4096 for res)Shimmy on down for dinner and dancing or just dessert and turkish coffee!

Happy Shimmies! Shah
801-699-6809
shahravarslc@ yahoo.com
shahravarbellydance .com

New belly 101 Saturday! in Slc, UT

NEW! Bellydance basics...tomorrow(7/11) 12-1pm @ Sorensen Unity studio(1383S 900W) www.shahravarbellydance.com for details dahling!

Free Show!

Wednesday July 8th 2009 12-1PM
Shahravar and other guest dancers perform with award winning local band Kairo By Night at the Brown Bag concert series.
Washington square: 451 South State street. Slc, UT

Autism Benifit show tonight!

Hosted by Sultra and the Tigris Belly Dance Studio.
June 27th 2009 Sultra and Tigris Belly Dance Studio present
"Speak through Dance" A benifit for Autism research and awareness.
245 S Post Theatre Fort Douglas Blvd Bldg 636 U of U Campus, Slc, Utah
801-587-1000 for info. $7.00 at the door 6:30PM

Belly Dance Spring/Summer class sessions withh Shahravar. Salt Lake City & Park City Utah

Hi every Belly.
Can it be spring yet? Here is my seasonal update on my current schedule if interested contact me.
Happy Shimmies, Shah
If I could explain I wouldn't need to dance" -Isadora Duncan
www.shahravarbellydance.com Urban Ghawazii studio

Basic Belly Dance Level 1: Belly 101! Sorensen Studio Saturday's 11:00AM-12:00PM
Learn the belly basics from the feet up.
Egyptian, Turkish, Lebanese plus a little Tribal Fusion.
No experience required in this fun, low impact, high energy class!
Register anytime on-site Adult-$35.00 per four or $10.00 per one class
Class location: Sorensen Unity Recreation Center-Fitness Studio 1383 South 900 West Slc, UT 84111
801-866-2619 801-699-6809

Beginning Belly Dance Level 2: Basic veil work! Urban Ghawazii studio Monday nights 6:00-7:00PM
Level 2 class takes the basics and includes veil work. Discover the illusive Veil with a true master.
Must have a working knowledge of posture and the basic movements necessary to Middle Eastern dance. We will cover technique, wraps, combo's, history of the veil and improvisation.
Register on-line or on-site.
Adult-$30.00 per month or $10.00 per one class
Class location: Urban Ghawazii studio 438 E Cottage Ave Slc,UT 84111
RSVP 801-699-6809 (two spaces available)

Beginning Belly Dance level 2: Sword basics! Urban Ghawazii studio Saturday's 1:00-2:00PM
Yes you can learn Shah's signature sword work!
Beginning blade work starts in April. Dancers must have a working knowledge of posture and the basic movements necessary to Middle Eastern dance. Please bring your prop sword or a cane to learn proper blade handling and presentation. Swords can add another level to your performance when properly executed.
Register on-line or on-site.
Adult-$30.00 per month or $10.00 per one class
Class location: Urban Ghawazii studio 438 East Cottage Ave. Slc,UT 84111
RSVP 801-699-6809 (two spaces available)

Advanced Level III: Khalleji! Urban Ghawazii Studio Monday's 7:30-8:30PM
*Stage Persona is our first focus. How do you build audience connectivity? How to move your dance beyond "Cabaret" and "Tribal". Learn to Diversify your Performance for any audience.
Spring/Summer session will be Khalleji! Focusing on Khalleji rhythm and performing with the Thobe Nashal from the Saudi Gulf.
We will work on History, Technique, Styling, Combo's, and working in pair's and as a group too.
I have a pattern available to sew your own Thobe or you can purchase one(we are sending another order off this week) or bring a veil as a substitute.(Thobes are the beautiful big dresses used for a woman's social dance from the Arabic Gulf. They are very loose and have embroidered front panels. Often the seams are also decorated. The backs are a bit simpler. A realistic thobe can be made from a sari. With careful cutting the decorated portion can be used for the front panel.)
Register on-line or on-site.
Adult-$30.00 per month or $10.00 per one class
Class location: Urban Ghawazii studio 438 East Cottage Ave Slc,UT 84111
RSVP 801-699-6809 (three spaces available)

Park City Continuing education six week session: Beginning Belly Dance or continue on with Level II
Belly Basic's 101 or a continuation into basic's level 2. Boost your self-confidence, increase balance and improve your posture. Middle Eastern Dance includes Egyptian, Turkish, Lebanese Modern and Tribal. Instructor Shahravar has danced for over 17 years and is passionate about bringing the musical elegance and drama of belly dance together with a knowledge of muscle structure and bio-mechanics. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a scarf to tie around your hips.
Tues. April 28th-June 2nd * 6:00 - 7:00PM * PCHS * $99 for six weeks- Level I
Tues. April 28th-June 2nd * 7:15 - 8:15PM * PCHS * $99 for six weeks- Level II
Jane Toly Leisure Learning Coordinator Park City School District
435-615-0215 on-line registration at www.pcschools.us or www.shahravarbellydance.com

Contact me for Private Lessons. shahravarslc@yahoo.com 801-699-6809
$40.00 per Hour. Downtown, time to be negotiated.

Belly Dance Springfest! Slc Saturday March 7th 10-10 $7.00

SEVENTH ANNUAL
BELLYDANCE SPRING FEST

MARCH 7, 2009
SATURDAY 10 a.m-10 p.m.
UTAH STATE FAIRE GROUNDS
155 NORTH 1000 WEST
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
(PROMONTORY BUILDING)

I WILL BE PERFORMING AT 1025 A.M. WITH MY STUDENTS AND AT 1:00 WITH KAIRO BY NIGHT!

COME CELEBRATE A SPECTRUM OF
BELLY DANCE!
DANCE, VEND, LEARN AND BE ENTERTAINED. THIS VENUE IS FOR ALL DANCERS AT ALL LEVELS WHETHER ITS SOLOS, DUETS, TRIOS OR TROUPES. ALL STYLES OF ORIENTAL, CABARET, TRIBAL, FUSION, INTERPRETIVE, FOLKLORIC, AND FANTASY ENCOURAGED!
EVERYONE WELCOME!!!!

$ 7 ADMISSION AT THE DOOR

Happy Yule! 2009!

Hi Every belly! I just have a few things I will mention...
First Happy Solstice,Holidays,Festivus and all of that good love!

Second thank you to all of the dancers and audience for making our holiday hafla such a fun success!

Third I am so excited to open my studio on the 3rd wow! It has been so much work(over a year)! It is a nice, simple and cozy in home fully liscenced studio.
Please feel free to drop-in for the mini grand opening on the first Saturday of 2009 from 1-5PM I will have free dance classes/treats/demos/shopping to enjoy. Vendors will be the 3rd Sunday boutique(Margaret & Sandra) also 9 from 5 African imports(Xia)

I will have registration available for the new year classes.
*Level 1 Monday's at the new Urban Gawazii studio 5:30PM $30.00 per month/$7.00 per drop in
*Level 2 Saturday's at the Sorenson Unity center 11:00AM-12:00PM $35.00 per month/$10.00 per drop in
*Level 3 Monday's at Urban Gawazii 7:30-8:30PM $30.00 per month $7.00 per drop in
*Level 1 Tuesday's in Park City Feb. 24 - Mar. 31 6:00 - 7:00pm PCHS * $99 contact-Jane Toly, Leisure Learning Cordinator Park City School District 435-615-0215
*Multi Level/Focus private sessions at Urban Gawazii are $40.00 per hour
There are flyers posted and the calendar should be updated too.
Feel free to drop by my website or send me a message if you need more info.
I will also be at Cedars on January 17th...just for fun.
Belly Merry Happy Shimmies! Shahravar

Wow 2008 almost over...

I just want to say thank you to all of those who helped me make the very difficult transition to Fort Collins and then back a few years later. As you know it was one of the most trying events in my life...but such is life. Without suffering we have no depth with which to understand the great beauty of life it's self.
I really look forward to 2009! I think the awfull prejudices and needless pains of the world will be lightened a little bit the the honesty of true universal brotherhood.
When I make my holiday donations this year I hope it means a little bit more because of my own struggles.
Hugs and kisses to you all! XOXO...Shah