An event for August 30 - come one and all Goddesses

Hello everyone,

I am happy to announce that Wednesday, August 30th, I will be presenting a Workshop thanks to my friends at Breathless. This is a paid workshop, the fee being $15.00 per person.

This workshop will he held at 318 Lisgar Street on the second floor from 7:30 to 9 PM.

The agenda covers many different aspects of bellydance, from history to health benefits as well as a TRY-OUT portion where you get to shimmy your stuff to some great music. I have listed the agenda below so you can see what will be discussed.

· Showcase
· Defining Belly Dance through history
· Benefits for the mind, body and spirit
· Sensuality and Eroticism in movement *exploring the diversity of femininity and power
· Demo – Let’s shimmy
· Questions and auditing

Following this workshop there will be a registration period for those who wish to sign up for the upcoming fall classes also offered at 318 Lisgar. I look forward to seeing you there to celebrate this sensual art form.

If you have any questions concerning this event, do not hesitate to contact me at;

dancingphoenixes@yahoo.ca

Phoenix

Dancing is like dreaming with your feet! ~Constanze

Fall 2006 classes

Hello everyone,

The new fall term is upon us. It is time to pick up our shimmy belts and begin this new journey together.

Beginners' Bronze level 1 classes will begin on September 20 for an 11 week semester.
Classes will run from September 20 to November 29 approximately. This is open to all women of all fitness levels, shapes and sizes. We do not discriminate since femininity comes in all forms and they are all beautiful.

Class location: Breathless, 318 Lisgar Street, (off Bank St. above Venus Envy), on the 2nd floor in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Parking: There is parallel parking along Lisgar and Bank Streets, as well as municipal parking lots half a block both east and west of the location. Lisgar is a one-way street running east to west, so you are unable to turn onto Lisgar from Bank Street.

This class is open to adults 18 years of older only at this time.

Classes will be held; Wednesdays from 7:30pm to 8:45pm

Please let us know if you have any medical conditions that need special attention. Some medical conditions may necessitate specific movement placements to ensure your well-being. If you are pregnant, your doctor should be aware that you are embarking on this exercise program to make sure that you and baby are in the best of health. Do not hesitate to ask me should you wish to be sure.

Please email me if you have questions or wish to know more but I hope to see you there.

Roxane

dancingphoenixes@yahoo.ca

Bio - The women behind the Phoenix

Roxane started dancing when she was four years old. Her passion for dance was born of parents who filled the home every day with music from around the world. Her love and appreciation of music was best expressed in motion which launched a true passion and life journey.

In her youth she studied jazz, acrobatic jazz and ballroom. One of her specialization was and still is the creative process with choreographies. To showcase talent of all levels by creating routines that allows the performer to shine like the stars they are.

After moving to Ottawa in 1985, she decided to concentrate on Ballroom and intensified her studies. After receiving both her certifications in Social and International Standards in ballroom, she began to compete seriously with her dance partner of the time. This also enabled her to launch her teaching career. Within two years, they managed to climb a very steep slope to win second place in Canada’s National ProAm Event run by the IDSF (International DanceSport Federation.) Unfortunately, they encountered a major set back which resulted in prematurely ending their dance career. Roxane was badly hurt during a showcase which ended any chances in advancement in ballroom on the world stage. Not satisfied with this, and after a lengthy recovery period, Roxane decided to delve back into dance.

She quenched her thirst by trying other disciplines such as Flamenco, Swing and Argentine tango. This helped to broaden her scope and add spice to her repertoire. Introduced to belly dance by a close friend, she knew after the first class that she had found her new obsession. Her studies included attending regular weekly classes and specialized workshops to build a curriculum that she could share. She is a student of movement and loves to share her passions with others. She is continually updating her skills to pass along to her students. She attends dance workshops, seminars and explores the myriads of videos and books to keep the fires ablaze. Roxane also believes in taking classes herself from time to time and she enjoys participating in classes simply for the joy of it. It refreshes her.

Belly dance is different from anything she has ever tried before. It instills in anyone it touches the joy of movement in acceptance. It encourages woman of all ages and sizes to express their feminine side and reveal their inner goddess. It is a dance form that helps to re-awaken sensuality through gentle and exotic movements. A very powerful experience that she invites you to discover for yourself!