Toronto is home to one of the most diverse and accessible global festival scenes. Luminato was founded in 2007 and is an annual event in Toronto. This year we are very excited that Luminato has confirmed a wide range of entertainment from the South Asian and Middle East culture including Natacha Atlas, Hakim, Malkit Singh [...]
International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) & Samsāra (Local Toronto bellydancers are often into Indian music and dance. Many local dancers practise tribal fusion and a few bellydancers also dance with Lopa Sarkar’s “Divine Heritage Artistry”. Lopa has also been a guest instructor and artist at the International Bellydance Conference of Canada 2008, so Indian music/dance/events [...]
FIRST PS Kensington of 2011 Sunday, May 29th The local and not so local Bellydance community came out in stride this past Sunday to celebrate the FIRST PS Kensington!! *Zaghreet!* The spectacular line up included some of the most diverse samplings of Bellydance troupes, solos and even live percussion! Garnet who is the gracious organizer [...]
Teacher: Ramon Sarweh Teaches: Doumbek, riqq, katim, oud, Arabic voice Classes: Level 1, 12:00 to 1:00 Level 2, 1:00 to 2:00 Broadview and Danforth, Hannan’s Bellydance Studio 416.462.3498 hannandance@gmail.com Ramon is also available for private lessons Biography: Ramon Sarweh was born in Damascus, Syria, into a well-known family of professional musicians. He studied percussion with [...]
May 29, 2pm Partnership Walk, Metro Hall 55 John Street (South-east corner of King and John, two blocks east of Spadina) Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 Public Transit: Subway to St Andrew, then walk through “PATH” to Metro Hall or walk above ground 2 blocks west June 26, 7pm Baila Fantasia, Betty Oliphant Theatre Canada’s National [...]