Sunday, October 2nd, 2011
Blackthorn Bellydance students once again donned pink pantaloons, hip scarves, and pink hair flowers to participate in the CIBC Run for the Cure. Our fundraising total for 2011 is $2,831, putting us in third place for fundraising amount in the Women's Team category in Kelowna this year.
With 11 members, we had 4 more members than last year's inaugural Kelowna Shimmies for a Cure team. We also surpassed the 2010 fundraising total of $1,521. The Kelowna Shimmies team runs in partnership with Harmony Bellydance's Shimmies for a Cure Team in Victoria, BC. Combined, the Kelowna and Victoria teams raised more than $11,000 in 2011.
It's an honour to take part in this event, and to put our positive energy towards a cause that touches so many of our lives. Next year, the BTBD Shimmies for a Cure team will aim to beat this year's record-setting total!
Check out more photos in our Shimmies for a Cure 2011 photo gallery and on Facebook.
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Sunday, June 19th, 2011
Blackthorn Bellydance is moving from the old world of Facebook groups to the new world of Fan Pages.
Become a fan to stay updated on:
- Blackthorn Bellydance classes and performances
- Local workshops (Okanagan bellydance workshops, and BC/WA ATS workshops)
- Costuming and jewelry sales
- Dance discussions and video sharing
One of my favourite things about American Tribal Style bellydance is how it brings women together; so many new friendships form between women of all ages and backgrounds. I see the Blackthorn Bellydance Fan Page as one more way for us all to connect. Hope to see you join the discussions over there!
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Sunday, October 3rd, 2010
This morning was the CIBC Run for the Cure, and the Blackthorn Bellydance team "Shimmies for a Cure" 7-member team raised $1,521! The Victoria "Shimmies for a Cure" team (28 members mostly from Harmony Bellydance) raised more than $6,000!
Thanks to all of the team members for your great fundraising efforts and ideas! Thank you to everyone who supported and donated to a team member. If you would still like to donate, please click through to our team page and donate online. (Please note that the team page only displays online donations; many more cash and cheque donations bring our total above $1,500.)
Check out the Gallery page for photos from this morning's event.
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
When I lived in Victoria, I participated in my dance group's "Shimmies for a Cure" team. Now, it's time for a Kelowna chapter of the team!
Team members will be fundraising for breast cancer research and education for the next month. On October 3rd, we'll wear bright pink pantaloons and our best pink accessories and walk (or shimmy!) the Run route in downtown Kelowna.
If you're interested in joining the team, please see more info on the BTBD Facebook group, or send me an email. It's quick and easy to sign up!
If you'd like to donate to one (or more) of our members, you can view our team page on the CIBC Run for the Cure website. If you donate $20 or more, you'll receive a tax receipt. Donating through the website is the quickest, easiest way to pay, and you'll receive your tax receipt instantly via e-mail.
Look for creative fundraising in class and in the community throughout September! Thank you for your support.
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Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Join the Blackthorn Bellydance Facebook Group to ask questions, share dance links or videos, or chat with the other dancers. I'm interested to find out what kind of cool bellydance videos or music you've found, so please feel free to share info here. The group is also a great way to ask me questions and for everyone to be able to see the answers, so we can all learn from each other.
Hope to see you there!
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