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Hi Ladies
Quite alot coming up in the second half of the year. First of all, wishing all our Muslim students a very good Ramadaan. Also, to all the Soma students - HAPPY WOMENS DAY for Monday the 9th!
Samantha Hasthorpe Emanuel Workshops are starting to sell out, SOMA is very excited to be hosting a Tribal Fusion Performer of such high calibre in South Africa, and we are all going to benefit greatly from the experience Im sure.
Check out some of her youtube clips to inspire you!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_TSU1iitZs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67HoAymtoDg&feature=related
PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS
COSTUMING WORKSHOP - with Kash
Saturday 28th Aug, 12.30-2.30pm Ambiete Studio: 56 1st Avenue, Harfield Village, Claremont
R180 - book through info@soma.co.za
Please bring along costuming ideas and things that you need help with.
Good time to compile your outfits for the Hafla and end of year show.
There will be bellydance coins and accessories for sale.
ANAPHYS BAND LAUNCH
Saturday 28th August, Albert Hall, 9.30pm, R50 gets you in
Marissa and Kash have been asked to be the opening act for the Anaphys launch The band has self-titled their genre as post-progressive, incorporating pointillistic melodies and ear-bending harmonies into their emotionally charged package... wow...This is definitely going to be an interesting one! Come along and support.... we can show the alternative rock crowd how to zaghareet!!! Its going to be an awesome mix of genres.
visit www.anaphys.com for more info
VOORKAMERFEST
3,4,5 Sept 2010 Darling
We are VERY excited to be performing at this awesome cultural festival this year, there will be lots of diverse
entertainment. Check www.voorkamerfest-darling.co.za to see how you can book tickets
SOMA SOUTHERN SUBURBS HAFLA
Saturday18th September 2010
Venue: On the Greenz
Vodacom Golf Driving Range, Rosmead Avenue becomes Prince Georges Drive.
Time: 7.30 for 8pm
R50 entry, R20 for performer
Cash bar, small menu, merchandising stalls
Soma students, teachers, performance group
Guest Performers Mystical East Dance Company and The Jamming Djembees
This event is open to all! The more the merrier!
MISS BELLYDANCE SA - 9th & 10th October 2010 - Johannesburg
Marissa has been asked to help judge the Miss Bellydance SA competition in October this year, and also perform in the showcase featuring the winners of the competition and international star, Bozenka on 10th Oct. If you are interested in taking part in this event, visit website for details and registration (there will be a TRIBAL category, and we need some CT representatives!!).
www.bellydancegoddess.co.za
www.missbellydancesa.com
International Oriental Dance Festival
29th - 31st October 2010
SAMANTHA EMANUEL SA TOUR - Bookings open!!!
Soma is bringing down bellydance Superstar Samantha Emanuel (previously Hasthorpe), for workshops and performances in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
20th-21st - Cape Town
27th-28th Johannesburg
Visit www.soma.co.za to download all the info and the registration forms, this will be on a first come, first serve basis and only full payment will secure your booking. Places are selling out fast.
SAMANTHA HASTHORPE EMANUEL SHOW!!! - Sunday 21st November - Cape Town
SAMANTHA HASTHORPE EMANUEL SHOW!!! - Sunday 28th November - Johannesburg
details TBA
SOMA YEAR END STUDIO CONCERT - 4th December
details TBA
CLASSES
Just some notes about Kuilsriver classes:
Ghoezayma is now teaching an additional class on a Tuesday evening, from a different venue. Also, Kuilsriver classes only on Saturdays during Ramadaan (10th Aug - 11th Sept), NO CLASS on Saturday 11th Sept.
6 WEEK BEGINNERS TRIBAL FUSION BELLYDANCE COURSE - WOODSTOCK!!
starts 18th August 2010 - 7 – 8pm
R350 for 6 weeks
venue: La Rosa Spanish Dance Theatre, Unit 202, Buchanan Square, 160 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock
contact Marissa on info@soma.co.za
TOWN
La Rosa Spanish Dance Theatre, Unit 202, Buchanan Square, 160 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock
Monday:
6-7pm Experienced Beginners Tribal Fusion
7-8pm Advanced Drills and Isolation technique
Wednesday:
6-7pm Intermediate Tribal Fusion and ATS
7-8pm 6 week courses
Rates:
R70 - Drop in class
Monthly:
R230 - 1 class per week
R380 - 2 classes per week
R440 - 3 classes per week
KENILWORTH
venue: 56 1st Avenue, Harfield Village, Claremont, Cape Town
Tuesdays:
6 pm – 7 pm : Experienced Beginners
7.15 pm – 8.15 pm : Intermediate/Advanced
Thursday:
6.15 pm – 7.15 pm : American Tribal Style (ATS)
Saturday:
11 am – 12 pm : Belly Workshops
1st Sat – Arms
2nd Sat – Isolations Drills
3rd Sat – ATS drilling
4th Sat – Balkan Gypsy Workout class
Rates:
R60 - Drop in class
Monthly:
R230 - 1 class per week
R380 - 2 classes per week
R420 - 3 classes per week
Contact Kashiefa directly on 083 595 8869 / kash_belly@msn.com
LOVENSTEIN
Venue: 64 Mahogany Crescent, Tygerberg Hills, Loevenstein
Tuesdays
6 - 7pm - Beginners Tribal Fusion
Thursdays
6 - 7pm - Intermediate Tribal Fusion
7.15 - 8.15
- Beginners Tribal Fusion
Fees: R70 per class
R260 per month (1 class a week)
R480
per month (2 classes a week)
Contact Vlada: 073 302 0067, vladameyer@gmail.com
KUILS RIVER
2 Zandberg Street, Haasendal
Tuesday
Open class: 18:30-19:30
ATS alternating monthly with Drills: 19:35-20:35
Venue: kuilsriver scouts hall
Saturday
Beginners: 08:00 - 09:00
Workout session: 9:00 - 09:30 (free for all ladies attending one of the classes)
Intermediates: 9:30 - 10:30
Fees:
R60 - drop in class
R200 - 1 class a week per month
R385 - 2 classes a week per month
A note on Payments:
Please could all payments for classes be made to your respective teacher in the first week of every month (unless drop in classes), also - this fee is only valid for the month, and does not carry over for classes in follwing month.
Unlimited classes in all areas per month: R600
Yours in dance
Marissa and the Soma team
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