Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know that Carnivale Mijnoon is going to host
another Hafla on Saturday, July 25th, 2009; doors open at 12:45 for
registration.

To be held at:
Argentine Tango Dance Studio
7758 Auburn
Utica, MI 48317
1 block North of 59
1 block West of Van Dyke

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1:00-1:20 - 20 minute warm-up/stretch
Instructor- Elysia Hafsa of "Carnivale Mijnoon"
At the door this class costs $5, it is free if you have pre-registered for any
of the workshops. Drum students are invited to warm up for your workshop also.

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1:30-2:30 - Shimmy's, Flutters, and Layering... OH MY
Guest instructor- Lauren of "Mind, Belly and Soul"
This class will take your basic shimmy's and flutters to a whole new level. You
will take home some great new layering techniques. Incorporating isolations,
locks and FUN. Add these movements to your next performance.

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2:40- 3:40 – Tick-Tock-Belly-Pop
Belly Dance Fusion
Guest instructor- KayLouise of "Mesmeric Belly Dance Fusion" Toledo
Let your body move to the beat of a clock…Add the shock of electric volts,
combined with timing, isolation, discipline and alternate with the smooth snaky
movements of belly dance. Locking and Popping originated in Los Angeles and was
mastered in the streets of the Bronx in NY. Popping and Locking are different
styles of street dance. People sometimes comment on "the pop - locking" they see
in Mesmeric choreographies… but we only generally add elements of "popping" and
"waving." In this workshop we will learn some of the technique of popping,
ticking and waving through drills and funky combos.

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3:50- 4:50- Egyptian Fantasy - 1941
Belly Dance - Burlesque Fusion
Guest instructor- KayLouise of "Mesmeric Belly Dance Fusion" Toledo
If you want to learn tasteful belly dance-burlesque-fusion, this is the workshop
for you! Burlesque did not originate with tassel twirling or taking clothes off.
In this class you will learn part of an original KayLouise choreography,
inspired by vintage 'boop-boop-be-do'… infused with belly dance technique and a
VaVaVooM attitude!
Like many other KL/Mesmeric choreographies, the over-all mood is that of a woman
selfishly dancing for HERSELF, not for the pleasure of others.
This KayLouise choreography will focus heavily on posture, attitude and
stylizing belly dance movements into a fun and flirty, slow and sexy,
vintage-burlesque inspired choreography.

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5:00- 6:00 – "Arm yourself"- World fusion belly dance arm positions
Instructor- Elysia Hafsa of "Carnivale Mijnoon"
Feeling pretty secure with your hip movements and just don't know what to do
with your arms? Come take this class and learn beautiful, graceful and sensuous
arm movements influenced by many dance forms. Middle Eastern, Oriental, Ballet,
Flamenco, Rom, Persian, Rajasthani, etc. Empower your dancing by taking control
of your arms and hands.

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6:10-7:10 –"Beginning Middle Eastern Drumming"
Instructor – Rune Palland of "Carnivale Mijnoon"
This class will review the basics of Middle Eastern drumming, including the
basic sounds and playing techniques, some beginning rhythms, and some warm-ups
and exercises. We will also go over some tips on getting the most out of
practice time. Although this class is targeted at beginning drummers the class
will be tailored for the skill levels of the drummers attending - drummers at
all levels are encouraged to attend.

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7:30 – Performance followed by our Hafla
After the Performances are done, we will start our Hafla by having a short 15 –
20 minute drum jam for any of the drummers & dancers who are interested. Then we
will have open dance until about 10:00 pm. Musicians and drummers welcome, there
will be live music.

The Performance/Hafla is $5 (children under 12 are free) and it is pot luck so
bring your favorite dish for your friends to try - it does not have to be
"Arabic" food! If you don't have either the time or inclination to bring food
and/or drinks, plates, bowls, cups, napkins or plastic ware, please feel free to
give an additional $5 instead.

If you wish, you may bring pillows to sit on for the performance.

Registration information:
At the door: the workshops will be $10 each.

Early Pre-registration Bonus!!
Register before July 20th, 2009
*$9 for 1 workshop
*$18 for 2 workshops
*$27 for 3 workshops
*$36 for 4 workshops
*$45 for 5 workshops


To register by mail, send checks to:
Richard Perry
19145 Manor
Detroit, MI 48221

Made payable to: Carnivale Mijnoon

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For information on the event, please contact Elysia at 810-715-9657
Email to: elysia@... or carnivale_mijnoon@...

Please let me know by July 20th if you or your group would like to perform!!

Best regards,
Elysia Hafsa
Dance Director Carnivale Mijnoon Music & Dance Company

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Bios of the instructors for the workshops on July 25th, 2009
and their contact information:

**About Lauren of Mind, Belly and Soul
Lauren took her first belly dance lesson 7 years ago and fell in love. Mind,
Belly and Soul is her passion. Lauren has a wide variety of students and
classes. Her Troupe
"Hasi to Fasi", a part of mind, belly and soul continues to perform and grow.
Lauren Loves the Art that this fabulous dance represents. Let The Music Move
Your Belly...
Contact information: laurenjalbert@...

**About KayLouise of Mesmeric Belly Dance Fusion Toledo, Oh
With more than 30 years of dance, performance and theatre training, including an
8 year ongoing study of Middle Eastern Dance and Tribal Fusion Stylization,
Kaylouise is proud to offer classes and performance opportunities to women of
all shapes and sizes. "Everybelly's Welcome" and Kaylouise believes that women
deserve regular `girl-time' and is happy to offer a program focusing on fun and
fitness in a safe and supportive environment!

Remixing unusual music choices, Kaylouise enjoys emphasizing precision, muscle
isolation, synchronization and personality in the original choreographies she
creates for herself and Mesmeric.

With a great respect and appreciation for the foundation of traditional Middle
Eastern Belly Dance, Kaylouise has been drawn towards the contemporary belly
dance "fusion" movement happening across the United States and considers her
performances and choreographies to be an ART- not bound or restricted … a
creation of movement full of beginnings, endings, mood and theme.
Contact information: www.myspace.com/bellydancetoledo

**About Elysia Hafsa
Elysia is the Dance Director, Student Director and Co-Choreographer for
Carnivale Mijnoon Music and Dance Company. She has a broad range of skills
learned while studying a variety of Middle Eastern Dance styles through classes,
workshops and events with various professional teachers. She has been performing
since 1990 and teaching since 1993. She continues her study of the fascinating
art of belly dance in order to bring new and exciting elements of dance to both
her audiences and students.

Elysia's style of World Fusion belly dance begins with a strong foundation of
traditional Egyptian ME dance. To this she adds a select touch of an exotic mix
of many other styles of dance from around the world. She also specializes in
performing with a variety of props in original choreographies as well as improv.

She teaches out of Flint, Utica and Lake Orion
Contact information: elysia@... or bellydanceMI@...

**About Rune Palland
Rune is the Music Director for Carnivale Mijnoon Music and Dance Company. He is
a founding member of Carnivale Mijnoon Music and Dance Company. He started his
musical career playing trombone and baritone horn at the age of 12, and played
low brass with the Wayne State University orchestra for three years. In autumn
of 2000, he began studying Middle Eastern percussion and music, and has studied
from Oussama Naja, Souhail Kaspar, Raquy Danzinger, and Kevin Hartnell.

Rune has performed at local Renaissance Fairs and festivals, Lebanese and
Egyptian weddings, Middle Eastern restaurants, the International Arab Festival
in Dearborn, MI, Chaldean parties, museum exhibit openings, Pennsic, and other
private events. His playing style has been inspired and influenced by his
teachers and such performers as Hossam Ramzy, Issam Houshan, and Setrak
Sarkissan.

He is available to teach workshops and for performances at various events.
Contact information: carnivale_mijnoon@...