Current Events and Happenings!!
Summer 2010
Belly Dance Newsletter
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Happy Summer sunshine to everyone! Attached is my latest newsletter bringing you lots of information on upcoming, classes, workshops and performances…please take a moment to look it over. I am so excited to start teaching my Monday night bellydance classes again starting this coming Monday (6/13/11) after being on hiatus during my first semester of nursing school. I want to send out a HUMONGOUS THANK YOU to Sue Anderson who has been guest teaching Monday night classes, I couldn't’t have done it without her and I am so appreciative of Sue’s talent, energy and dedication. Here is a quick peek at some very special events coming right up: In dance and light, Elana Quihuis -Teacher, performer and choreographer. (707) 322-0701 www.srsolsticestudio.com www.raksrosa.com Upcoming Performances!! Elana’s Solo Performances!! At The Sizzling Tandoor (Indian Restaurant) (707) 579.5999 409 Mendocino Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95401 *Reservations Recommended* June 18th, 2011 Saturday Night (06/18/11): Show's at 7:00pm & 8:00pm August 5th, 2011 Friday Night (08/0511): Show's at 7:00pm & 8:00pm September 10th, 2011 Saturday Night (09/10/11): Show's at 7:00pm & 8:00pm Papa's Taverna (Greek Restaurant) 5688 Lakeville Highway Petaluma, CA 94954 (707) 769-8545 www.papastaverna.com *Reservations Recommended* TBA Sunday Night : Show at 6:00pm TBA Saturday Night : Show at 8:00pm UPCOMING RAKS ROSA Dance Company Performances!! "Talents of the World" Presents: *Arabian Nights* Thursday, June 16, 2011 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm CASA DEL MAR 3660 Stony Point Rd. Santa Rosa, CA ~Come and Experience a Feast of the Senses ~ Middle Eastern Music, Dance and Delicacies Featuring Bellydance performances by ELANA, RAKS ROSA DANCE COMPANY, NATHALIE, KIMBERLY, REBECCA and ZIVA!!! Live Middle Eastern Music featuring Doug Adamz of Light Rain, Evan Morgan performing on oud and guitar, and Ellen Cruz on percussion. There will be a delicious array of Middle Eastern food to sample, an incredible show of exquisite dance and live music as well as plenty of open floor time to dance the night away in an exotic evening of enchantment... 21 + Over ~ No Host Bar Price: $15/pre-sale tickets by 6/14/2011-www.brownpapertickets. com/event/182054 or $25/ at the door Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php? eid=169545956439086#!/event.php?eid=169545956439086 Contact: Elana Quihuis (707) 322-0701 elana@raksrosa.com An Exotic Evening of Music and Dance Saturday, June 25- Time: 8:30pm-1am An Exotic Evening of Music and Dance is an all night dance party with DJ Chango b kicking it off with Electronic, Reggae, Hip Hop, Balkan, Latin, Funk, and more! There will be an hour-long performance spread throughout the night showcasing international and local Belly Dance artists. Dancers from the world famous Bellydance Superstars will be performing along with local stars; WildCard BellyDance, Krysta Cook, Danu, Cassandra Holloway, Kimberly, Elana Quihuis, Nathalie Tedrick and Rebecca Vasile in solo and group pieces. An Exotic Evening of Music and Dance will be a fun-filled night complete with Tribal Fusion and Cabaret Belly Dance, Fire Dance, Hookahs, Henna, Fortune Tellers, and live painting by local artists Stanley Mouse and Michelle Carnes! Location: Aubergine's After Dark, 755 Petaluma Avenue Sebastopol , CA 95472 Cost: $7 in advance, $10 at the door. Tickets can be bought at Aubergine's in Sebastapol. Contact: Nathalie (707) 695-3491 TASTE OF PETALUMA Taste of Petaluma gives a sampling of the food, wine, beer, art galleries and quaint shops this small town has to offer. Don't miss the delectable’ s served up by more than 60 of Petaluma's finest establishments. Also included in the package is live entertainment, from music to bellydance to a magician and more. Pick up your tickets Taste of Petaluma tickets at any of several downtown locations, walk around and take in all the activities and eat up! Date & Time: (This event is from 11:00am - 4:00pm and Raks Rosa Bellydance will perform a 30 minute set in Putnam Plaza). Location: Downtown Petaluma Admission: $40 pre-event, $60 day of event http://www.tasteofpetaluma.org Upcoming Specialty Workshops at Solstice Studio for 2010! All workshops are held at: Solstice Dance & Yoga Studio at 2450 West Third St and Fulton in The Big Oak Shopping Center in West Santa Rosa, CA 95401 -Unless otherwise noted! KARIM NAGI in Two Incredible Workshops!!! Saturday, July 2nd, 2011 Workshop 1- ARAB FOLK DANCE INTENSIVE: 2:00pm -4:00pm Workshop 2- OUM KALSOUM INTROS 4:30-6:30pm Location: Monroe Hall 1400 West College Avenue Santa Rosa , California 95401 Price: $40/each workshop or $75 for both before June 30th or $45/each or $85/for both at the door!! Please send checks to: Elana Quihuis PO BOX 2174 Santa Rosa , CA 95405 Here is the link to Karim's workshop info :) http://www.srsolsticestudio.com/karim_nagi_workshops-_july_2nd_2011 & NICOLE FISH in Two Incredible Workshops!!! Saturday, July 23, 2011 Workshop 1- Beginning Indian Dance ~ 10:30am -12:30pm Workshop 2- Turkish Skirt Dance 9/8 ~ 1:30pm -3:30pm Location: Solstice Studio, 2450 West 3rd Street , Santa Rosa , CA 95401 . Price: $30 each or both for $50 –by 7/9/11 $35 each or both for $60 –at the door Send Payment to: Elana Quihuis PO BOX 2174 Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Schedule of classes at Solstice Studio: Monday (ongoing): 6:00pm to 7:15pm Beginning Traditional/Cabaret Bellydance: Taught by Elana 7:30pm to 8:45pm Intermediate Traditional/Cabaret Bellydance: Taught by Elana Classes are $13/Drop In or 4 Class Card $48 ($12 per class), 8 Class Card $90 ($11.25 per class). Private classes w/ Elana are available by appointment $40-$60/hour (sliding scale) –I am also open to trade. Contact Elana at (707) 322-0701 Wednesdays: 6:30pm to 7:30pm Beginning Bellydance: Taught by Ellen Cruz Classes are $13/Drop In or 4 Class Card $48 ($12 per class). For more information contact Ellen: (707) 480-8791 or email her at: ellencruz@aol.com Thursday: 4:00pm to 7:00pm Troupe Rehearsal (By Invitation Only) 7:30pm to 8:30pm Core Strength-Abs & Back: Dr. Jake In these classes you will learn core stabilization techniques that will help relieve and decrease lower back pain while strengthening all areas of the back and core muscles. Optimal core health includes balance, tone and strength. Having strong core muscles helps many different areas of your life and can increase your feelings of energy and well being. Thursdays 7:30pm to 8:30pm $60/for 6 classes or $13/Drop In. For more information please call: Dr. Jake at (707) 523-9850 or email him at: drquihuis@sbcglobal.net There are also many Yoga classes offered every day of the week at Solstice Studio, the perfect compliment to your dance practice! Check out our website for full details and information: www.srsolsticestudio.com All classes are held at Solstice Studio at 2450 West Third St and Fulton in The Big Oak Shopping Center in West Santa Rosa . Classes are $13/Drop In. 4 Class Card $48 ($12 per class) 8 Class Card $90 ($11.25 per class). Private classes are available by appointment $40-$60/per session (sliding scale). Much happiness to you and yours! Much appreciation, Elana Quihuis Teacher, performer and choreographer. Director of Raks Rosa BellyDance Company, Co-director of Valkyries Fusion Bellydance, Director of Troupe Azizam & owner of Solstice Dance & Yoga Studio. (707) 322-0701 www.srsolsticestudio.com www.raksrosa.com |
