Upcoming Events

LESYA STARR INTENSIVE WORKSHOP WEEKEND in TORONTO - AUGUST 5-7, 2011

Lesya Starr will be back in Toronto this summer and she's got an exciting set of workshops to teach! Below are brief descriptions. If you want detailed descriptions and a detailed Bio, email info@alhambradance.com

Hands, Arms & Turns - Friday August 5 6-9pm
Persian Oriental - Saturday August 6 10-1pm
Al-Andalus - Saturday August 6 2-5pm

Tandem Dance and Fitness Studios - 3300 Yonge Street, 4th Floor

Zambra - Sunday August 7 2pm-4:30pm

Prices: $65 +HST per workshop in advance
- $80 + HST per workshop at the door
Location:Vivace Studios – 291A Jane Street (Just north of Bloor, south of Annette), easy access by TTC, and there is street parking on Jane and Side streets in the area.

Zambra tickets for workshop attendees
$5 in advance, $10 at the door

BUY THE ENTIRE WEEKEND PACKAGE AND SAVE!

Pay $175+ HST in advance or $220 +HST at the door with Zambra Ticket included
For registration forms and more detailed information contact info@alhambradance.com
Payments can be made via paypal or check, contact info@alhambradance.com for more details.

LESYA SHORT SHORT BIO:

(Dancer, choreographer and dance instructor of Oriental Dance and Creative Woman's Dance)

Lesya began studying Ukrainian dance and creative rhythm gymnastics from ages 4-13 in Toronto with, Marie Prociw. She commensed her studies in Oriental Dance (Belly Dancing/Raks Sharki) in Toronto, Canada when she was 17 with the reknown teacher and dancer, Yasmina Ramzy. She has also participated in workshops with world reknown teachers such as Amoura, Ibrahim Farrah, Hadia, Hossam Ramzy y Selena, Farida Fahmy, Mahmoud Reda, Shokry Mohammed, Amir Thaleb, Nur Banu, Zorah (Ibiza), Narjess (Alicante) y Lena (Estocolmo) and Suraya Hilal.

Lesya has given workshops in Budapest, Hungary; México City, Mexico; Toronto and Kitchener, Canada; Belgium (Resodance); Dusseldorf, Germany; Santiago de Compostela, Sant Feliu de Guixols, Barcelona & Mallorca, Spain and she has performed in Canada, Mexico and throughout Europe & the Middle East. She has collaborated with Le Circ du Soleil (London and France); Ciudades que Danzan (Brazil); since 1992 she has performed with the Catalan singer Rosa Zaragosa and since 1999 with Wesak.

Lesya was a recording artist in the band, 'ON' (Warner Bros, Sweden, 1992-1997-Executive producer, Malcolm McClaren).

For the last 21 years Lesya has been investigating and experimenting with Oriental Dance as a resource of natural feminine expression. This weekend she will share with you some of her favourite dance styles and signature movements.

Sunday August 7, 2011 - Alhambra Dance Zambra – “Fusion Confusion Edition”

Location:Vivace Studios – 291A Jane Street (Just north of Bloor, south of Annette), easy access by TTC, and there is street parking on Jane and Side streets in the area.
Time: Door 1:30pm, Show 2pm-4:30pm
Tickets:$15 in advance and $20 at door, with free mini lesson(s) at intermission(s)!!

What is a Zambra?

In Maghrebi Arabic spoken in Morocco the term itself means 'Moorish party' or 'Moorish celebration.’ (Wikipedia) It has also been defined as being a gathering of musical merriment. (narada.com)

This is not to be confused with the Zambra Mora which is a flamenco dance that originated with the Romani people (Gitanos) of Granada which is believed to have evolved from earlier Moorish dances and has some similarities to bellydancing. (Wikipedia) Alhambra Dance is involved with both worlds of dance. This is why Caliana has chosen to name the Summer Dance parties “Zambras”. Our first Zambra is sure to be a new, refreshing and fun experience for all involved.

Alhambra Dance Company will perform a traditional Oriental piece as well as a Flamenco Bellydance fusion piece. Some company members will perform solos whether traditional oriental dance, traditional flamenco dance, or flamenco Arabic fusion and other types of bellydance fusion pieces. We will likely have some outside guests as well as live music! This is a potluck and BYOB. So if you enjoy a particular dish or snack, be sure to bring it for all to share!

For more info:
Email:info@alhambradance.com
Phone: (416) 821-4381

Saturday December 10th, 2011 - First Annual Alhambra Dance Extravaganza

Location:TBA
Time:TBA
Tickets:TBA

For more info:
Email:info@alhambradance.com
Phone: (416) 821-4381

Past Events

Dec 11th - 4th Annual Winter Belly Dance Extravaganza - Tandem Dance & Fitness Studio, Toronto, ON

Aug 14th - One Year Anniversary Open House Celebration! - Tandem Dance & Fitness Studio, Toronto, ON

June 19th - Alhambra Dance's "Red Hot Summer Hafla"- MHSB, Toronto, ON

June 4-6 - Ahava & Jehane Khan Weekend - Kingston, (Alhambra Dance Troupe performed at "An Evening of Egyptian Dance IV")

April 21-25 IBCC (Alhambra Dance Troupe Performed on Open Stage), Toronto, ON

March 3 - International Women's Day Event - Tandem Dance & Fitness Studio, Toronto, ON

Dec 2009 - 3rd Annual Winter Bellydance Extravaganza - MHSB, Toronto, ON

Nov 2009 -"Dance the Night Away Fundraiser", Ottawa, ON (Alhambra Dance Troupe performed)

July 2009 - Hadia's "Soiree Orientale", Lunenberg, NS (Caliana performed solo)

May 2009 - Cassandra Shore & Caroline Labrie Weekend, Kingston, ON (Caliana performed solo at "An Evening of Egyptian Dance III")

December 2008 - 2nd Annual Winter Bellydance Extravaganza - MHSB, Toronto, ON

July 2008 - Hadia's "Soiree Orientale", Montreal, QC (Caliana performed solo)

May 2008 -Denise Enan & Hadia Weekend - Kingston, ON ( Alhambra Dance Troupe performed Duet at "An Evening of Egyptian Dance II")

Dec 2007 - Winter Bellydance Extravaganza