Hahbi Ru's performance at Rakkasah West 2013

On Sunday, March 17, 2013 Hahbi Ru performed on the Rakkasah West stage, in tribute to John Compton, and in reality for everyone that loved watching John and Hahbi Ru.

The tribute performance was a touching farewell to the joyous energy that was John Compton on stage and off.

Hahbi Ru Dance Ensemble arrived on stage to choruses of zagareets from the very back of the auditorium all the way up to the rafters. After two dances Malia invited those in the audience who have learned and taught the 'Cymbal Dance' to come on up and everyone danced together.

There were as many smiles as there were tears, and both together at that same time, as memories of first time seeing Hahbi Ru perform, memories of classes and workshops taken, and memories of seeing and talking with John flooded over the audience with waves of the joy, that are in essence John Compton.

I'm very happy that I was there for this wonderful shared experience with my fellow dancers at Rakkasah 2013.

Zemira

Rakkasah West is this weekend

This weekend is the crème de la crème of Belly Dance Festivals:

Rakkasah West 2013 

in Richmond, CA

The Festival will be held at:

Richmond Memorial Auditorium - tickets are available at the foor

403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804

Friday March 15 - 7pm to 11pm - $15

Saturday March 16 - 12noon-11pm - $18

Sunday March 17 - 12noon - 8pm - $18

The entire three day Dancer Schedule can be found at this link HERE

& here are some pictures from last years show  HERE

On Sunday at 4pm the HAHBI’RU DANCE ENSEMBLE will be performing their Memorial Tribute to John Compton who will always be with us.

Upcoming bellydance events in 2013

I want to get the word out about a couple upcoming bellydance events so you can mark your calendar.

In February Lunatic Fringe is hosting Love Raks at the Bean Scene in Sunnyvale, CA

LOVE RAKS

At the BEAN SCENE

Friday 2-8-13
7PM-10PM

Join us as dancers from the South Bay and beyond express their passion for performance in the many forms of Middle Eastern Dance.

There are still dance spots available: Contact Paloma lunaticfrng@mindspring.com

Visit the Love to Rak Sale at the Lunatic Fringe Boutique for your Valentines Shopping.

20% OFF all Regular Priced items and 60% OFF Clearance.
Lunatic Fringe Belly Dance Essentials

182 So. Murphy Av

Suite A

Sunnyvale, California 94086

 

And in March, Rakkasah the largest West Coast bellydance festival, returns during the weekend of March 15-17th 2013.

Rakkasah Festival will be held at:

Richmond Memorial Auditorium

403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804

Friday March 15 - 7pm to 11pm - $15

Saturday March 16 - 12noon-11pm - $18

Sunday March 17 - 12noon - 8pm - $18

http://www.rakkasah.com/west/

November 2012 Performance

On November 3rd 2012 I will be performing during the 4pm hour to live music by Meridian at the SF BA MECDA Fablous Fall Colors Show in Los Altos, CA.

Hope to see you there!

San Francisco Bay Area MECDA’s
 Fabulous  Fall  Colors
Annual Festival  &  Fundraiser**A portion of proceeds will be donated to Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence

Saturday, November 3, 2012 ~ 11 am – 7 pm

Hillview Community Center Multipurpose Room

97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos ~ Plenty of FREE Parking!

 
Admission Adults $12,
MECDA members $10,
Children-Seniors-Performers $5

 
Festival Dancing
Featured Dancers
From the Bay Area and Beyond
Live Music by Meridian Band
Vendors
Surprises 

Find additional information at the website: http://sfbamecda.org 

 

Busy weekend and upcoming events

This last weekend I went to Desert Dance Festival in San Jose and in addition to meeting up with friends and watching dancers wow us on stage, I was also asked to model some amazing creations by Shiny Sparkly Things beautiful Vintage Tribal Kuchi Necklace with Swarovski crystals. For more information about Shiny Sparkly Things Vintage Tribal Kuchi creations visit the etsy website here
& here on facebook

Here is a closer picture of the amazing necklace

Here are some upcoming events at the end of October and in November to put on your calendar:


Halloween themed belly dance show:

Lunatic Fringe hosts

Bean Scream 

the annual Halloween Belly Dance Show in Sunnyvale:

Friday October 26, 2012

at the Bean Scene 186 Murphy Ave 

Sunnyvale, CA

7pm to 10pm

SF/BA MECDA hosts:

Fabulous  Fall  Colors
Annual Festival  &  Fundraiser*

on Saturday, November 3, 2012 ~ 11 am – 7 pm
Hillview Community Center Multipurpose Room
97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos ~ Plenty of FREE Parking!
Admission Adults $12,
MECDA members $10,
Children-Seniors-Performers $5

http://sfbamecda.org/

Rakkasah West 2012 *This Weekend*

The largest Bellydance Festival in the world is being held this weekend

Rakkasah Festival will be held at:
Richmond Memorial Auditorium
403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804

Friday 7pm - 11pm, Saturday 12noon - 11pm, Sunday 12noon - 8pm

More details can be found on the website: http://rakkasah.com/west/

Separate from Bellydance Festival, but with some similarity, there is an Assuit /Assiut exhibition at the Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles in Berkeley.

Before heading to Rakkasah on Saturday I will be going to this exhibit between noon and 12:45-ish with Davina and friends. If you are in the Berkeley area and would like to join a small gathering of dancers as we view the exhibit please join us.

Visit their website for details. The Exhibition is Free.
http://lacismuseum.org/

Swirl performs in Prince Ali Gets Married - Redwood City, 3/3/2012

Zambalita Bellydance Troupe Presents

Arabian Nights: Prince Ali Gets Married

Saturday March 3rd, Redwood City, CA

Tickets sold online, go to Angelica's Website for information and tickets
Call (650)365-3226 for information