SERIOUSLY, WHY DETROIT?
It has the largest Middle Eastern population in the
nation, second largest in the world! These are
dancers approved by that audience.
IS IT SAFE?
The event is actually in lovely upscale Ann Arbor. The
downtown Ann Arbor area is a few miles from the convention
with lots of hip shops and restaurants. And if you want to go
venture off in Detroit, just take precautions that you would in
any city.
How is this convention different?
Each instructor is a professional performing dancer. These are
the dancers who work week after week for Middle Eastern
audiences. This is the authentic stuff.
Who is invited:
Everyone. For the brand new, just curious & experienced - this
convention has it ALL!
Where:
Fashionable and charming Ann Arbor, Michigan. Home to the
University of Michigan.
Cost:
$30 & up depending what suits you! The economy is rough, but
the prices here are not.
Each individual workshop is $30. You choose which you want.
Show tickets are $15 each.
Application fee for the Rising Star Competition is $20 for
soloists, $40 for troops.
The atmosphere:
Friendly, supportive & fun. No egos here!
When:
2 fun days & nights! Friday through Sunday, May 15-17, 2009
We're GREEN:
The FIRST Eco-friendly, GREEN Bellydance Convention! We're
offering pure gourmet foods that are healthy, hardy, locally
grown, chemical-free and non-destructive to the Earth. No junk
for your important bodies! No junk for the Earth! This
convention won't leave a big carbon footprint..
It has the largest Middle Eastern population in the
nation, second largest in the world! These are
dancers approved by that audience.
IS IT SAFE?
The event is actually in lovely upscale Ann Arbor. The
downtown Ann Arbor area is a few miles from the convention
with lots of hip shops and restaurants. And if you want to go
venture off in Detroit, just take precautions that you would in
any city.
How is this convention different?
Each instructor is a professional performing dancer. These are
the dancers who work week after week for Middle Eastern
audiences. This is the authentic stuff.
Who is invited:
Everyone. For the brand new, just curious & experienced - this
convention has it ALL!
Where:
Fashionable and charming Ann Arbor, Michigan. Home to the
University of Michigan.
Cost:
$30 & up depending what suits you! The economy is rough, but
the prices here are not.
Each individual workshop is $30. You choose which you want.
Show tickets are $15 each.
Application fee for the Rising Star Competition is $20 for
soloists, $40 for troops.
The atmosphere:
Friendly, supportive & fun. No egos here!
When:
2 fun days & nights! Friday through Sunday, May 15-17, 2009
We're GREEN:
The FIRST Eco-friendly, GREEN Bellydance Convention! We're
offering pure gourmet foods that are healthy, hardy, locally
grown, chemical-free and non-destructive to the Earth. No junk
for your important bodies! No junk for the Earth! This
convention won't leave a big carbon footprint..
May 15-17, 2009!
Click here for registration info!
Click here for registration info!
Why haven't I heard of all these dancers before?
Because the dancers in Detroit are so busy working, they don't even have
time to promote. These are dancers hired night after night by Middle
Eastern audiences. Some of the well-known dancers perform up to
8 shows a weekend during peak seasons.
Why are you hosting this convention?
There are SO many workshops and conventions nationwide & the
economy stinks. So, we decided to create the highest quality convention
possible by teachers who are actually working perfomers - truly
experienced professional dancers. And, it's cheap. We want you to have
fun, but not go broke!
How cheap?
You can get a nice hotel room for $60 a night. And flights are cheap! Or
drive here, parking is free and ample!
What styles of dance will be taught:
Cabaret, Turkish, Egyptian, Lebanese, Macedonia, Algerian, and yes
there will be Tribal! Plus Aerial Yoga, Fire spinning and contact juggling
and a lot more. You can even have a photo session! Check out the class
menu.
Aren't there other conventions in the midwest?
Yes, but this is the only one taught purely by today's professional
performers.
Where are the dancers from?
All are from Detroit with a few guest teachers from New York, Ohio, Philly
and the legendary Aida is from San Francisco, but now resides here. One
of the mothers of this dance - a true pioneer. Without her, bellydance
today wouldn't exist as we know it.
Is there going to be a dance competition?
Yes. See the Competition page for the rules!
Can I dance in the show?
On Friday there are two shows. First is the Rising Star Competition. After
that. Participants in the weekend workshop will participate in the show.
On Saturday, the convention teachers will perform for you!
If you plan on performing Friday, let us know AFTER you register!
Email detroitraqs@yahoo.com
What should I eat?
If you stay at the hotels below, they offer free Continential Breakfast.
There's restaurants around that you can drive to during lunch.
However, we hope at this convention you will make a connection
between your inner and external body. You work hard to dance
beautifully, we want you beautiful on the inside too.
We aren't going to serve you junk.
Good food heals, helps your bones, improves your skin, prevents
disease. So, we will offer gourmet, organic meals available for
purchase right at the convention.
This is the first convention to do so! We are proud of that!
Where should I stay?
If you want inexpensive, the charming Lampost Inn is $48 per night and 2
miles from the convention with complimentary continental breakfast.
Lampost is located at 2424 E Stadium Blvd.,Ann Arbor, MI,
48104,866-539-0036 .
OR, many other teachers will stay at Holiday Inn Ann Arbor for $117 per
night. It's 1.5 miles from the location with free shuttle service and a
restaurant on site. The Holiday Inn Ann Arbor is located at 3600 Plymouth
Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, 866-539-0036 Also visit Hotels.com
Must I register in advance?
You can register at the door but you may not get into the workshop that
you want!
Questions on anything?
We ask that you PLEASE email us with questions.
detroitraqs@yahoo.com
Phone:
Try email first, please. After that call Lana at 586.242.9425.
Because the dancers in Detroit are so busy working, they don't even have
time to promote. These are dancers hired night after night by Middle
Eastern audiences. Some of the well-known dancers perform up to
8 shows a weekend during peak seasons.
Why are you hosting this convention?
There are SO many workshops and conventions nationwide & the
economy stinks. So, we decided to create the highest quality convention
possible by teachers who are actually working perfomers - truly
experienced professional dancers. And, it's cheap. We want you to have
fun, but not go broke!
How cheap?
You can get a nice hotel room for $60 a night. And flights are cheap! Or
drive here, parking is free and ample!
What styles of dance will be taught:
Cabaret, Turkish, Egyptian, Lebanese, Macedonia, Algerian, and yes
there will be Tribal! Plus Aerial Yoga, Fire spinning and contact juggling
and a lot more. You can even have a photo session! Check out the class
menu.
Aren't there other conventions in the midwest?
Yes, but this is the only one taught purely by today's professional
performers.
Where are the dancers from?
All are from Detroit with a few guest teachers from New York, Ohio, Philly
and the legendary Aida is from San Francisco, but now resides here. One
of the mothers of this dance - a true pioneer. Without her, bellydance
today wouldn't exist as we know it.
Is there going to be a dance competition?
Yes. See the Competition page for the rules!
Can I dance in the show?
On Friday there are two shows. First is the Rising Star Competition. After
that. Participants in the weekend workshop will participate in the show.
On Saturday, the convention teachers will perform for you!
If you plan on performing Friday, let us know AFTER you register!
Email detroitraqs@yahoo.com
What should I eat?
If you stay at the hotels below, they offer free Continential Breakfast.
There's restaurants around that you can drive to during lunch.
However, we hope at this convention you will make a connection
between your inner and external body. You work hard to dance
beautifully, we want you beautiful on the inside too.
We aren't going to serve you junk.
Good food heals, helps your bones, improves your skin, prevents
disease. So, we will offer gourmet, organic meals available for
purchase right at the convention.
This is the first convention to do so! We are proud of that!
Where should I stay?
If you want inexpensive, the charming Lampost Inn is $48 per night and 2
miles from the convention with complimentary continental breakfast.
Lampost is located at 2424 E Stadium Blvd.,Ann Arbor, MI,
48104,866-539-0036 .
OR, many other teachers will stay at Holiday Inn Ann Arbor for $117 per
night. It's 1.5 miles from the location with free shuttle service and a
restaurant on site. The Holiday Inn Ann Arbor is located at 3600 Plymouth
Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, 866-539-0036 Also visit Hotels.com
Must I register in advance?
You can register at the door but you may not get into the workshop that
you want!
Questions on anything?
We ask that you PLEASE email us with questions.
detroitraqs@yahoo.com
Phone:
Try email first, please. After that call Lana at 586.242.9425.
Where to stay, how much is it,
details about the shows, etc. etc.
details about the shows, etc. etc.
When: 5 p.m. Friday, May 15 to
5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2009
Where: Greenhills School, 850
Greenhills Dr, Ann Arbor, 48105
5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 2009
Where: Greenhills School, 850
Greenhills Dr, Ann Arbor, 48105