| Oasis |
BellyDance OasisTM is an event held at the legendary Ashkenaz in Berkeley, Ca. This event was put together to give belly
dancers more space and opportunity to dance and perform. It's a place to socialize and network with other Bay Area
dancers. A chance to see and show off how beautiful and unique all of the different belly dance styles are.
There will be a free belly dance lesson, followed by a fabulous showcase featuring local Bay Area dancers and troupes. It will
conclude with a unique open dance segment where pro and novice dancers alike can use the dance floor freely to dance
amongst new and old friends. Your favorite belly dance tunes will be provided. Feel free to bring a cd if there's something
you wanna hear!
There will be a bar selling beer, wine, coffee, and other snacks. Vendors will be selling unique and affordable items, including
jewelry, belly dance attire, henna tattoos, tarot readings and more. Plus they will be donating prizes for our BDO Raffle!
A percentage of proceeds from the show, and all raffle sales, will be donated to the California Youth Mentor Foundation, a
foundation dedicated to creating a united voice for youth mentor programs throughout California.
You are cordially invited to come dance the night away and help make the 1st BellyDance Oasis a night to remember! This is
an open, non-judgemental event, so please leave any bad vibes at the door. Belly dance wear encouraged! Hip scarves
and other accessories will be available for sale.
dancers more space and opportunity to dance and perform. It's a place to socialize and network with other Bay Area
dancers. A chance to see and show off how beautiful and unique all of the different belly dance styles are.
There will be a free belly dance lesson, followed by a fabulous showcase featuring local Bay Area dancers and troupes. It will
conclude with a unique open dance segment where pro and novice dancers alike can use the dance floor freely to dance
amongst new and old friends. Your favorite belly dance tunes will be provided. Feel free to bring a cd if there's something
you wanna hear!
There will be a bar selling beer, wine, coffee, and other snacks. Vendors will be selling unique and affordable items, including
jewelry, belly dance attire, henna tattoos, tarot readings and more. Plus they will be donating prizes for our BDO Raffle!
A percentage of proceeds from the show, and all raffle sales, will be donated to the California Youth Mentor Foundation, a
foundation dedicated to creating a united voice for youth mentor programs throughout California.
You are cordially invited to come dance the night away and help make the 1st BellyDance Oasis a night to remember! This is
an open, non-judgemental event, so please leave any bad vibes at the door. Belly dance wear encouraged! Hip scarves
and other accessories will be available for sale.
| Belly Dance |
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2009
Time: 6:30pm (Doors open at 6pm, free lesson 6:30-7:20pm, showcase and dance follows)
Place: Ashkenaz @ 1317 San Pablo Ave near Gilman Ave in Berkeley, Ca
Cost: $10 (includes 1 free raffle ticket!)
Directions to Ashkenaz
Driving
from San Jose Take 80E toward Vallejo. Exit Gilman and go right. Make a right on San Pablo Ave and Ashkenaz
is on the 1st block on the left.
from Sacramento Take 80W toward San Francisco. Exit Gilman and go left. Make a right on San Pablo Ave and
Ashkenaz is on the 1st block on the left.
from San Francisco Take 80E toward the East Bay. Cross the bridge and take 80E toward Sacramento. Exit Gilman
and go right. Make a right on San Pablo Ave and Ashkenaz is on the 1st block on the left.
from Walnut Creek Take 24W toward Berkeley. Merge onto 580W. Merge onto 80E toward Sacramento. Exit Gilman
and go right. Make a right on San Pablo Ave and Ashkenaz is on the 1st block on the left.
Public Transportation
Bus/Bicycle The 72 bus line will get you there. Ashkenaz is near the corner of Gilman and San Pablo Ave, across
from Chipotle and Walgreens.
BART The nearest BART station is either El Cerrito Plaza or North Berkeley.
Volunteers
To be a volunteer contact Cassia at cassidia@sbcglobal.net. To show our appreciation for your help, you will receive a free
ticket into the showcase & snacks!
| Showcase performances by these fabulous belly dancers Latifa Teacher & a CEO of Carnival of Stars Andrea a resident teacher at Ashkenaz Evil Eye Belly Dance Troupe Lori from EEBD will also be teaching the free dance lesson Chelsea Martin from Suhaila's dance company Helena Helena's here in the Bay Area all the way from Montreal Robyn Lovejoy tribal dance instructor from San Francisco Cassia upcoming belly dancer and host of BDO plus live music from the Sahara Sands Band from Sacramento ...and more! After the showcase put on your dancing shoes (or take them off!) for open floor belly dancing, where we will be playing great belly dance music for everyone to let loose and just have a good time. And don't forget about the raffle where you can win fun prizes and help us help the California Youth Mentor Foundation. |
| Showcase & Open Dance |
