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Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Create your custom tassel belt with us! Together, we'll make tassels, prepare the belt bases, and decorate our belts.
Here are the details:
- When: Sunday, February 12th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
- Where: Okanagan Mission Activity Centre, 4398 Hobson Rd (at Sarsons Beach). Map
- Cost: $25/$20 Early Bird before February 2nd. Registrants who purchase a belt base and beaded guls will receive $5 off their purchase.
To register: please just send me a message to let me know you'd like to attend, or let me know in class. Registration is confirmed upon payment.
Supplies
A sewing machine, serger, and fabric for backing belt bases will be provided. Please bring:
- Yarn. I recommend purchasing thick natural fibres (wool, cotton, not acrylic). Try visiting Art of Yarn (3003 Pandosy Street) and check their clearance bin. Bring at least 3 skeins, and choose any colour that jumps out at you - don't worry about matching!
- Belt base. I have some belt bases for sale (pictured below, $25). You can also purchase these online, or buy a cushion cover from Worldly Accents (2999 Pandosy Street) that can be cut into a triangular belt base. (My tassel belt, pictured above, is made from a cushion cover!)
- Embelishments. You may also wish to add beaded guls, kuchi pendants, short fringe, beads, shells or other decorations to your belt.
- Sewing supplies: Though not required (as I will bring spares), you can also bring some dark thread, a sewing needle, and safety pins.
Belt Bases and Guls for Sale
These antique belt bases are decorated with beads and mirrors ($25). Beaded guls ($9 each or 2/$15) are also available for sewing onto the ends of the belt bases, which both decorates and extends the belts. (Click the images to enlarge.) 
Inspiration!
Here are some links to images of a wide variety of tassel belts. Use these pictures as inspiration for planning your belt!
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Friday, August 12th, 2011
Nizhoni is in town from San Francisco for a few weeks. She dances with Red Lotus, a Fat Chance studio troupe. She is offering to share her expertise in creating a headwrap and tribal makeup. Every tribal dancer should have these skills!
Here are the details:
- Wednesday, August 17th, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
- Cross Train Fitness studio (140 Rutland Road South)
- Cost: $20 if paid next week in class; $25 if paid at the door
You will need to bring some supplies with you. Here is a list.
Headwrap
- 2m black broadcloth fabric (available at Fabricland)
- Decorations, including any of the following:
- Scarves (thin, colourful)
- Jewelry (earrings, brooches, necklaces)
- Hat pins
- Safety pins
- Silk Flowers (on clips, bobby pins, or just bare stems)
- Coins, chain, or any other DIY bellydance costume supplies
Makeup
- Red lipstick
- Black eyeliner (liquid preferred; pencil is fine)
- Eyeshadow, glitter
- Foundation or powder
- Blush
- Mascara or false eyelashes
You can see a lovely example of Fat Chance wearing headwraps in this video. This look is now considered "traditional ATS" since more often now we make hair gardens; however, it is still considered a staple for ATS dancers.
If you are interested in signing up, please contact me to hold you a spot. BTBD students can pay in class next Tuesday, or pay at the door.
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
Create your custom tassel belt with us! Together, we'll make tassels, prepare the belt bases, and decorate our belts.
Here are the details:
- When: Wednesday, April 6th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
- Where: Kelowna Physiotherapy Association (We're tassel belt doctors!) Address: #205, 3320 Richter St. (map)
- Cost: $15. Registrants who purchase a belt base and beaded guls will receive $5 off their purchase.
To register: please just send me a message to let me know you'd like to attend, or let me know in class. Registration is confirmed upon receipt of payment.
Supplies
A sewing machine, serger, and fabric for backing belt bases will be provided. Please bring:
- Yarn. I recommend purchasing thick natural fibres (wool, cotton, not acrylic). Try visiting Art of Yarn (3003 Pandosy Street) and check their clearance bin. Bring at least 3 skeins, and choose any colour that jumps out at you - don't worry about matching!
- Belt base. I have 2 styles of these available for sale (pictured below). You can also purchase these online, or buy a cushion cover from Worldly Accents (2999 Pandosy Street) that can be cut into a triangular belt base. (My tassel belt, pictured above, is made from a cushion cover!)
- Embelishments. You may also wish to add beaded guls, kuchi pendants, short fringe, beads, shells or other decorations to your belt.
- Sewing supplies: Though not required (as I will bring spares), you can also bring some dark thread, a sewing needle, and safety pins.
Belt Bases for Sale
I have two styles for sale. Both are antique. The ones on the left are decorated with beads and mirrors ($25). The ones on the right are very heavy as they are adorned with metal coins and buttons ($35). Beaded guls are also available for sewing onto the ends of the belt bases, which both decorates and extends the belts. Click here for a photo of guls available for sale - $15/pair. (Click the images of the belt bases to enlarge.)
Inspiration!
Here are some links to images of a wide variety of tassel belts. Use these pictures as inspiration for planning your belt!
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Sunday, November 21st, 2010
Interested in learning more about tribal bellydance, or want to spend a few hours focusing on technique? Join me at Trinity Yoga in Kelowna and Vernon for a 3-hour workshop focusing on basic moves, an introduction to group improvisation, and some fun dancing.
Here's the workshop description:
Tribal bellydance is an earthy, powerful and feminine dance form that any woman can learn. In this workshop, you’ll explore posture and basic movements, as well as group improvisation and communicating through movement cues. Come ready to shimmy and relax into your feminine energy while letting go of the ego to work cooperatively with other women.
The workshops are both on Saturday, November 27th.
| | Kelowna | Vernon |
| Time: | 1:00 - 4:00 pm | 6:30 - 9:30 pm |
| Address: | #6 - 3818 Gordon Drive | 3105 28th Avenue |
| Phone Number: | (250) 448-2512 | (250) 503-0212 |
Registration: $30. Call or e-mail Trinity Yoga to register!
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Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Registration is now available for my fall class session. Level One classes are suitable for beginners.
Class times:
- Tuesdays, 5:15 - 6:45. September 21 - October 26 (6 classes)
- Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:00. September 23 - October 28 (6 classes)
Sign up for one class for $78, or both for $120. Save $10 on those prices if you register by September 11.
I've received many emails over the last few weeks asking when Fall registration would be available. I suspect these classes will fill up quickly, so if you've been thinking about taking bellydance classes for awhile, sign up soon to ensure you get a spot!
For more details about my beginner bellydance classes and to sign up, visit the Classes page.
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These antique belt bases are decorated with beads and mirrors ($25). Beaded guls ($9 each or 2/$15) are also available for sewing onto the ends of the belt bases, which both decorates and extends the belts. (Click the images to enlarge.) 
