ANNOUNCEMENT OF MISS BELLYDANCE IRELAND WINNER

The winner of Miss Bellydance Ireland 2009 is Amanda from Brazil,who is 19 years old and studies Egyptian Bellydance for 8 years since the age of 11. Which is wonderful!

And in second place was the beautiful Irish Fiona from Tallaght who did an amazing Sharqi performance.
The level was high for our first contest, which is very promising for Ireland!!

SUHAILA INSPIRED WORKSHOPS
NOV 27Th - Dublin

The Orchids are delighted to announce Suhaila Inspired Workshops in Dublin, Belfast, Wesford & Cork. These workshops and format is designed for dancers of all levels and will complement any dancers style and level of accomplishment. This is the first of a 12 part programme with the ultimate goal of preparing each participant to test for the Suhaila Level 1 and receive their own certification.

For more details or class plan email theorchidsdance@gmail.com Please do bring water, yoga mat and towel. A severe workout is guaranteed!

The workshop will be taught by Mags McGarrity - certified in SSBD Level 1 and with Suhailas permission to teach these Suhaila inspired workshops. www.suhailainternational.com

Details of the SSBD Level 1 test and provisional dates will be given at the workshops

For some dates places are limited to 25 per class so please book early.

Cost: €30 per person
Troupe discount available


Contact The Orchids for bookings

CHRISTMAS HAFLA
Saturday, NOV 28Th

Christmas Hafla of Flamenco and Middle Eastern dance with live musicians and singers.
This is an event for dancers of all level who are welcome to perform Flamenco, Bellydance or Fusion.

At The Central bar across from Eason, in O'Connell Street, Dublin 1
Doors open at 7pm, cost 10euros

Contact www.flamencoireland.com or Academy of Egyptian bellydance for booking

TRIBAL DANCE JOURNEY WORKSHOPS
With Deirdre MacDonald
Saturday, 12th December, 2009

This is the first in a series of three workshops which Deirdre MacDonald will facilitate.
Deirdre is formerly of Gypsy Caravan, Tribal Dance Troupe, U.S.A.

Morning Workshop: POWER OF TRIBAL DANCE
11.00 to 12.30 p.m. - €25
Building on basic moves, and connection through cueing and perfecting technique
For beginners and established dancers.

Afternoon Workshop: THE WIDER TRIBAL WORLD
1.30 to 4.00 p.m. - €35
For beginners and established dancers
Flex your dance to take with you throughout the wider Tribal Bellydance world with
variations and levels of Tribal moves to add to your repertoire.

Venue: St. Nicholas of Myra Parish Centre,
Carmen’s Hall,
Off Francis Street,
Dublin. 8

Next two workshops: - February and March, dates to be confirmed.

Booking information: Veronica – 087 7785127 or email: spiritdancer84@iolfree.ie.

Early booking adviseable.

FROM RAGS TO RUFFLES
DEC 18Th

A Night of Evolution...

The Orchids a Dublin based Tribal Bellydance Company present an extravagant affair a little of the middle.
This eclectic mix of dancers provides a modern twist on this ancient dance invoking inspiration from vaudevillian aesthetics and circus delights.
Culminating in an explosion of dance, song, dash of comedy and some surprise along the way.
Come witness the metamorphisis that is.. ‘from Rags to Ruffles’

’The Orchids will leave you entranced and morbidly fascinated’ entertainment.ie
Perfect for alternative Xmas night of fun! Group discounts available
Tickets: €10

Available from The Village Box Office (WAV Tickets)
Sound Cellar Nassau St
Dublin 2
or contact The Orchids for bookings

TRIBAL FUSION BELLYDANCING WORKSHOPS

Monthly workshops at the Fusion Dance Studio, Essex Street East, Castle Riverhouse Building, at the corner of Parliament Street, Dublin 2.
Saturdays From 2pm to 4pm monthly.
30 euros or 25 euros if paid in advance

Workshop Dates 2010:
February 6th
March 30th
April 25th
May 29th
June 26th
September 26th
October 2nd

For bookings or more information contact Les Serpents Mystiques at 086 207 8377 or email dansefusion@gmail.com