Wow! The Fall Hafla is November 14! So the Long Course classes need get back into class to get ready for another fantastic show! Be sure to take note of the new classes, new class times, and dance company opportunities that we now offer.
And take a look at our website. We have got a new look and a facebook link so its easy to find us!

Long Course and Company Start Dates and Times
Class descriptions, costs, & requirements listed below.

MONDAY–AUG. 30
7pm–LONG COURSE INT. VEIL
8pm–GYPSY STYLE CLASS
9pm–EAST WEST ATS BELLY DANCE COMPANY

TUESDAY–AUG. 31
7pm–LONG COURSE INT. ZILL
8pm–MULTI PROP INT. FUSION CLASS
9pm–ADVANCED CLASS

WEDNESDAY–SEPT. 1
7pm–LONG COURSE INT. ATS
8pm–URBAN TRIBAL INT. CLASS

THURSDAY–SEPT. 2
7pm–BELEDI BREEZE INT. FOLKLORIC DANCE COMPANY-NEW!!
**Formally Int. II Folkloric Class will include Gypsy and Traditional Styles. Classes during this time will focus on Traditional Styles of the Middle East. Potential Company Dancers will be notified before class starts.
8pm–DESERT BREEZE INT. CABARET DANCE COMPANY
9pm–DESERT WIND DANCE COMPANY

Beginner Level Classes and Short Courses
Class descriptions, costs, & requirements listed below.

TUESDAY–SEPT. 7
6pm–ATS (FOLLOW THE LEADER BELLY DANCE) NEW TIME!!

MONDAY–SEPT. 13
6pm–SHORT COURSE INT. VEIL

WEDNESDAY–SEPT. 15
5:15pm–HULA & TAHITIAN for TEENS-Ages 5-11
6pm–HULA & TAHITIAN for ADULTS–Ages 13 & up
9pm–STRETCH & TONE–NEW!!

THURSDAY–SEPT. 16
6pm–BEGINNER BELLY DANCE FOR ADULTS-Ages 13 & up

FRIDAY–SEPT. 17
5:30pm–BABY HULA-Ages 3-4 NEW!!
6pm–HULA & TAHITIAN II

SATURDAY–SEPT. 18
11am–BEGINNER BELLY DANCE FOR ADULTS

SATURDAY–SEPT. 25
10am–MOTHER & DAUGHTER BELLY DANCE-For Children Ages 5-12 w/Adult

SUNDAY–OCT. 3
5pm–SALSA–NEW 4 wk CLASS & PRICE!!
6pm–BALLROOM MINI’S–featuring the SWING–NEW 4wk CLASS & PRICE!!
Class Costs
Long Course Class and Student Dance Company Fees:
1 class-$140
2 classes-$135 each
3 or more classes-$130 each
Class fee at the LC level can be divided into 4 monthly payments with auto payment enrollment. Divided payments apply to auto payment plans only.
Short Course Veil & Zill:
$60 for 6 weeks
Beginner Belly Dance for Adults, ATS, Hula I & II, Stretch & Tone:
$48 for 6 weeks
Salsa & Ballroom Minis:
$40 for 4 weeks
Mother & Daughter Belly Dance:
$55 per couple for 4 weeks
Baby Hula:
$40 for 6 1/2 hour classes
Class Descriptions

NEWS FLASH!! The long course classes will be starting next Monday, August 30!! Our fantastic Fall Hafla is scheduled very early this year, November 14, (mark your calendars) so we need to be back in class sooner than we expected to be ready for the show. All basic and Short Course class will start the weeks of Sept. 6 & 13. Keep an eye on your emails and our websites for the schedule.

Thank you to all the dancers, back stage help, photographers, friends and families for helping to make Dances to a Different Drum 2010 a big success.  We had a great time dancing for you and what a great audience!  We look forward to dancing for you next year and around the area throughout the year!  Watch for our shows coming up September 21 & 28!

Due to a scheduling conflict we are postponing the workshop planned for Saturday August 14 until December. Keep an eye out for the time and date. Contact Janna for further details.

DANCES TO A DIFFERENT DRUM 2010
INTERNATIONAL DANCE and MUSIC GALA
is still on!

Join us at the
Williamsburg Library Theater
August 14, 2010
Doors open at 7:30pm
Show at 8pm
Cost: $10
Call 757-871-7594

Join us for an evening of dance and music featuring Janna’s International Dance students, live drumming, and our guest artist Sheherezade of Richmond, Virginia on August 14 at the Williamsburg Regional Library Theater. The doors open at 7:30pm and the show begins at 8pm. Tickets are $10 each.

DIRECTIONS to the WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL LIBRARY
515 Scotland Street Williamsburg VA 23185

Take 64 East or West to the Camp Peary Exit.
From the EAST: Turn Left at the end of the Ramp. Turn Right at the 2nd stop light onto Rt. 132. Turn Right at the 2nd stop light at Lafayette (just over the railroad tracks) At the next stop light, Boundry Street, turn Left. The Library Theater is the 2nd building on the Right behind the fountain.
Call 757-871-7594 for reservations.

From the WEST: Veer Right at stop light at the end of the ramp. Turn Right at the next light, Rt. 132. Follow East bound directions to the Library Theater.

No Video, Digital, or Still Photography during the performance.  Thank you for your understanding.

Below are the times for each of the groups to rehearse at the Williamsburg Regional Library Theater, 515 Scotland Street. Please be on time and remember to give yourself extra time to drive. We won’t have time to go back and rehearse any numbers once your time has passed. Bring all costume pieces but don’t worry about makeup unless you need to dance test it. If you have any questions, give me a call. No photography at the dress rehearsal, dancers only please.

5pm EAST WEST BELLY DANCE ATS COMPANY
5:15-5:45 SOLOS & DUETS
5:45 FUSION
6pm GYPSY
6:15 HULA II
6:30 URBAN TRIBAL
6:45 ATS LC
7pm INTERMEDIATE II
7:15 LC VEIL
7:30 ADVANCED
7:45 DESERT BREEZE
8pm B.A.S.T.
8:15 DESERT WIND

NEW BEGINNER BELLY DANCE STARTING THE WEEK OF JULY 26 plus our
“ATSfest” & “DANCES TO A DIFFERENT DRUM” WORKSHOP AND SHOW!

BEGINNER BELLY DANCE for ADULTS
MONDAY–6pm JULY 26
THURSDAY–6pm JULY 29
SATURDAY–11am JULY 31
$48 for 6 weeks per day of the week.
Basic Belly Dance technique will be taught, focusing on correct dance posture, strengthening movements for the legs, stomach, and arms. Belly Dance Level I is divided into two 6 week sessions, packages A & B, that focus on different movements each week and each session to make your dance experience more relaxed and fun. No dance experience is needed. Wear workout clothes to class such as yoga or sweat pants and a t shirt; no jeans or street clothes, and bear feet or soft soled dance shoes.

AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE (ATS) Slow Combos
SATURDAY–9am JULY 31
$48 for 6 weeks
Don’t have enough me time during the week? This class meets on Saturday mornings and is a fun filled hour of relaxed and friendly belly dance. You will learn the basic steps in a “follow the leader” format and how to how to apply them music. By the end of the session, all students will be able to do an improvisational dance using the steps they have learned. Classes are based on American Tribal Style (ATS) Belly Dance and are divided into Slow and Fast moves. No previous dance experience required! Wear comfortable workout clothes to class.

HULA & TAHITIAN for ADULTS
WEDNESDAY–6pm JULY 28
$48 for 6 weeks Ages 12 & up.
The dances of the Islands are fun, aerobic, and tone the hips and thighs in such a easy way you won’t know you are exercising until your jeans start to feel loose! Our Certified Hula instructor will take you step by step through the basic moves of Hula and Tahitian Style Dance and apply them to a short choreography. Wear comfortable workout clothes to class, no jeans or street clothes. Bring a pareo or sarong if you have one.

HULA & TAHITIAN for TEENS
WEDNESDAY–5:15pm JULY 28
$48 for 6 weeks Ages 5-11
Give your children a taste of a Hawaiian vacation right here at home. Kids love the dances of the Hawaiian Islands and they take naturally to the steps. Classes are fun, easy, and aerobic. Our Certified Hula Instructor will teach your child basic steps and a short dance. Each six weeks will focus on one of the main styles of Hula or Tahitian Dance. Students need to wear comfortable workout style clothes to class.

YOGA for HEALTH and FITNESS
THURSDAY–5:15pm JULY 28
Drop Ins & Punch Cards Welcome!! $48 for 6 weeks. Drop in $10 per class (current students can take this call for only $40 for 6 weeks)
Bring a Yoga mat. Don’t take that stress from your work day home with you! This easy, user friendly class is designed to help you let go of the hassles of the day so you can enjoy your evening. Our Certified Hatha Yoga instructor, Piari Sohban, will gently guide you through each stretch at your level and demonstrate upper level stretches for those of you who have yoga experience. Drop ins welcome!

SALSA & BALLROOM BEGIN AGAIN ON AUGUST 15.
Salsa–5pm $48 for 6 weeks
Ballroom–6pm $40 for 4 weeks featuring the Rumba!

New MOTHER & DAUGHTER BELLY DANCE starts on AUGUST 21 at 10am.
$55 per couple
A fun, low key way to introduce dance to ages 6-12. Bring your daughter, niece, grand daughter, neighbor or friends kid, and learn to belly dance. Its a great way to spend time with that special child in your life and learn something fun, too. Participants will learn a short dance and should wear workout style of clothes.

SHOWS and WORKSHOPS:

SATURDAY–JULY 31 1-4pm “ATSfest”
Our newest dance company East West ATS Dance Company is hosting another “ATSfest”. Everyone had a blast at our last ATSfest! If your an ATS gal, come and dance to your hearts content. All levels are welcome! The cost is $5 to cover the cost of snacks and $5 if you want to set up a small vending blanket. Dress out in your ATS finery, show off your best fluffy skirts and cholies! Come dance your ATS off!!!

DANCES TO A DIFFERENT DRUM WORKSHOP & SHOW
SATURDAY–AUGUST 14 11am-3pm
Featuring Scheherazade of Scheherazade Imports of Richmond VA.
Our favorite dance goodies importer is also a very talented instructor with years of amazing dance and travel experience. We will have two workshops with Scheherazade, both will delight and enlighten you!
11am-12:30pm “DEVELOPING YOUR SIGNATURE LOOK”
Traveling-Static-and-Dimensional Dance Concepts. As Belly Dancers we all strive to find our special “look”. This workshop is designed to give you concepts, combination, and techniques that you can use in your own dance to bring it to life. All levels welcome.
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch–On your own.
There are lots of places to eat within walking distance of the studio.
1:30pm-3pm “DANCES and CULTURE OF THE GHAWAZEE”
Perhaps the most famous of the historical dancing tribes, the Ghawazee were instrumental in bringing the art we now know as Belly Dance to the Western World. Cabaret and Tribal dancers alike will enjoy the class as a way to connect to the roots of their style. All levels welcome.
Fees:
Workshops $25 each or Both for $40
Keep an eye on our website for registration forms or contact Janna at: 757-874-7594 to register.
And be sure to mark your calendar for our annual performance
“Dances To a Different Drum”
featuring
Scheherazade of Richmond VA
and dancers from Janna’s International Dance Studio
at the
Williamsburg Regional Library Theater
515 Scotland St.
Williamsburg, VA
Show at 8pm Doors open at 7:30pm
$10 per seat

See you in class!!
Janna

We had a great time at the James City County Fair. Thanks for bringing us to the event to dance. And we made the Williamsburg Gazette! Check out our picture on the FRONT PAGE!

New Classes for Beginner Belly Dance, Hula, Salsa, and the Ballroom Intensives begin in July so keep an eye on the calendar.

We have a busy two weeks ahead of us! This Friday, June 4th, Desert Wind, Desert Breeze, Bast, and East West Belly Dance Companys will be dancing at the Hampton Relay for Life at Darling Stadium from 6-6:50pm and again at the Newport News Relay for Life at Todd’s Stadium from 9:50-10:15pm. If your at the Relays, come give us a shout! We would love to see you as we support this great cause.

New Beginner Classes begin Sunday, June 6. See below for times and class details. Classes are registering Now!

Join us for BELLY DANCE NIGHT at Aromas Coffee Cafe in the City Center, June 12 from 7-9pm. Lots of great choices on the menu and fantastic coffee too!

All of the ATS’s dance fans mark your calendar for our next ATSfest on July 31!

And while your marking your calendar for the ATSfest, mark you calendar for 2010′s Dances to a Different Drum on August 14th featuring Sheherezade of Richmond in a workshop with our Summer Hafla following at the Williamsburg Regional Library Theater.

Lets Dance!!!

We have a busy two weeks ahead of us! This Friday, June 4th, Desert Wind, Desert Breeze, Bast, and East West Belly Dance Companys will be dancing at the Hampton Relay for Life at Darling Stadium from 6-6:50pm and again at the Newport News Relay for Life at Todd’s Stadium from 9:50-10:15pm. If your at the Relays, come give us a shout! We would love to see you as we support this great cause.

New Beginner Classes begin Sunday, June 6. See below for times and class details. Classes are registering Now!

Join us for BELLY DANCE NIGHT at Aromas Coffee Cafe in the City Center, June 12 from 7-9pm. Lots of great choices on the menu and fantastic coffee too!

All of the ATS’s dance fans mark your calendar for our next ATSfest on July 31!

And while your marking your calendar for the ATSfest, mark you calendar for 2010′s Dances to a Different Drum on August 14th featuring Sheherezade of Richmond in a workshop with our Summer Hafla following at the Williamsburg Regional Library Theater.

Lets Dance!!!