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The Austin Belly Dance Convention 2008

Friday, June 13, 2008 at 08:00 PM - Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 04:00 PM (CT)

Round Rock, TX    Share this event


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Ticket Information
Ticket Type Remaining Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Friday Gala Show 18 tickets Ended $20.00 $0.00 N/A
Friday Gala Show (child under 12 yrs) 19 tickets Ended $5.00 $0.00 N/A
Workshop with SADIE (Sat 10am-1pm)   more info Sold Out Ended $70.00 $0.00 Sold Out
Egyptian Tabla Fundamentals w/ SOUHAIL KASPAR (Sat 10:30am - 12:30pm)   more info 13 tickets Ended $50.00 $0.00 N/A
Cairo Combos with Outi (Sat 2-4pm)   more info 7 tickets Ended $20.00 $0.00 N/A
Intro to Tribal Style BD with Brandy Bollin of Tribal Evolution (Sat 2-3pm)   more info 1 ticket Ended $10.00 $0.00 N/A
Ethnic Fusion BD with Sa'diyya (Sat 3-4pm)   more info 5 tickets Ended $10.00 $0.00 N/A
Egyptian Tabla Int/Adv w/ SOUHAIL KASPAR (Sat 3-5pm)   more info 16 tickets Ended $50.00 $0.00 N/A
Shake it like Shakira with Tamra Henna (Sat 4-5pm)   more info 7 tickets Ended $10.00 $0.00 N/A
Introduction to Mehndi w/ Marcy (Sat 4-5pm)   more info 14 tickets Ended $10.00 $0.00 N/A
Rhythm/Movement for dancers w/ SOUHAIL Kaspar & Bahaia (Sun 10am-12noon)   more info 19 tickets Ended $50.00 $0.00 N/A
Workshop with SADIE (Sun 1-4pm)   more info 19 tickets Ended $70.00 $0.00 N/A
Event Details
ONLINE SALES END FRIDAY JUNE 6 AT MIDNIGHT
Pricing at the door will be $5 more per class/show. 
Register NOW to garantee your spot.  
Some classes are very near to selling out.
Don't wait!
Please note: Some class times overlap as classes will run concurrently in separate rooms within the conference center. Register early. Space is limited in all classes.
Friday
The event will kick off with our GALA SHOW & CD Release Party for "Mastery & Mystery"
9-11pm: Live Music with Samer Issa and The Amwaj Band from Houston and Master Percussionist, SOUHAIL KASPAR and Belly Dance Show starring SADIE, Karen Barbee, Bahaia and special guests; Tickets $25/door, $20/advance purchase, $5/child; doors open at 8pm

Saturday... ALL DAY, baby!
10am-1pm Belly Dance Workshop with SADIE "Drum Solo Secrets & Choreography" (ballroom); Fee $75/door, $70/advance purchase

10:30am - 12:30pm Egyptian Tabla (Doumbek) Fundamentals with SOUHAIL KASPAR (classroom); Fee $55/door, $50/advance purchase

1-2pm Break

2-7pm... Open Stage (performances with recorded music, mini-classes, drum demos), shopping, henna tattoos, massage, food (ballroom); FREE ADMISSION

 
2-5pm, three concurrent classrooms (upstairs)
  • 2-3pm Intro to Tribal Style Belly Dance with Brandy Bollin of Tribal Evolution; Fee $15/door, $10 advance purchase
  • 2-4pm Cairo Combos with Outi; Fee $25/door, $20 advance purchase
  • 3-4pm Ethnic Fusion Belly Dance with Sa'diyya; Fee $15/door, $10 advance purchase
  • 3-5pm Intermediate/Advanced Egyptian Tabla (Doumbek) with SOUHAIL KASPAR; Fee $55/door, $50/advance purchase
  • 4-5pm Shake it Like Shakira with Tamra Henna; Fee $15/door, $10 advance purchase
  • 4-5pm Introduction to Mehndi with Marcy; Fee $15/door, $10 advance purchase

7-11pm The Heart of Texas Belly Dance Contest & Hafla/Party(ballroom); FREE ADMISSION

Sunday
10-12pm Rhythm/Movement for dancers with SOUHAIL KASPAR & Bahaia  (ballroom); Fee $55/door, $50/advance purchase

1-4pm Belly Dance Workshop with SADIE "Shimmytime & Diva Within" (ballroom); Fee $75/door, $70/advance purchase

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:
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*Souhail Kaspar www.neareastmusic.com
Brandy Bollin www.tribalevolution.com
Tamra Henna www.tamrahennatx.com
Mehndi by Marcy www.mehndibymarcy.com

 
ABOUT THE HEART OF TEXAS BELLY DANCE CONTEST:
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It’s a new twist on belly dance competition… a contest highlighting the Art of Improvisation! Here’s your chance to put your skills to the test in an old-fashioned dance off. We pick the music, you get up and show us your best stuff!

Sound interesting? You should have a good nature, a fun-loving spirit, a healthy perspective on competition and a balanced view of yourself and the dance. All styles of Belly Dance movement and costuming are welcome. Amateur and professional categories are available. Workshop registration is not required. Winners receive CASH PRIZES. Complete details and rules available upon request. Contestant Entry Fee due by May 13.

SPECIAL HOTEL RATES:
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Call the Wingate Inn directly and ask for the special "Austin Belly Dance Convention Group Rate" of $81
512-341-7000
up to 4 per room, includes breakfast
http://www.wingateroundrock.com/

REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY:
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All sales final. No refunds, No transfers.
Packages can not be split/shared.

ABOUT THE VENDORS:
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Catering by Ararat Restaurant (Austin, TX) www.myspace.com/araratrestaurant
Turquoise International (Los Angeles, CA) www.turquoiseintl.com  
Tatika's Treasures (Mesquite, TX) www.tatikastreasures.com
Eye Kandy (DFW, TX) www.myeyekandy.com
Convergent Resources (Houston, TX) http://stores.ebay.com/Convergent-Resources
Magihad Wear (Portland, OR) www.magidahwear.com

 
Gitane's Treasures (Ft. Worth, TX) www.gitanestreasures.com
Em-belly-shments (Austin, TX)
Drumz (Austin, TX) http://www.drumzaustin.net
When

Friday, June 13, 2008 at 08:00 PM
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Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 04:00 PM (CT)

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Where
Williamson Conference Center
1209 N IH 35
(adjacent to the Wingate Inn)
Round Rock, TX 78664



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Bahaia's HOT Seminars

PO Box 10411 Austin, TX 78766 www.bahaia.com 512-401-0202
Bahaia's HOT Seminars are held in beautiful Central Texas. Over the past decade, Bahaia has consistently combined master level instruction with high quality personal service, providing students with the best Belly Dance events in Texas. Being an accomplished performer and a perpetual student, Bahaia is mindful of the needs and expectations of fellow Belly Dance enthusiasts. For over 10 years, dancers throughout Texas have been infused with inspiration and personally enriched by attending Bahaia's HOT Seminars.


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News & Updates
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
THERE ARE NO ROOMS LEFT AT THE WINGATE INN.
Here are some other options that are close by with availablity as of May 20:
RED ROOF INN - 17 rooms with double beds for June 13th and June 14th $85.99 plus tax, double occupancy 1990 North I-H 35 Round Rock, TX 512/310-1111
COUNTRY INN & SUITES - 5 suites with queen bed for June 13th and June 14th $139 plus tax 1560 North I-H 35 Round Rock, TX 512/828-3800
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
We've added more time to the discounted registration packages! The Red HOT Deal and the Drummers' Deal now expire on May 23. Register now to get a great price... to book your spot on the open stage... to garantee your reservation in the limited enrollment specialty classes. Tell a friend! Invite your troupe mates!
Sunday, May 04, 2008
The Open Stage at the Austin Belly Dance Convention is an opportunity for dancers of all skill levels to showcase their skill for an appreciative and supportive audience. It is an opportunity to show the diversity of the dancers themselves and the diversity of the dance styles that fall under the umbrella of Belly Dance. The Open Stage show will be held in the Ballroom from 2-7pm on Saturday, June 14.

All dancers, including all members of troupes, who wish to perform in the Open Stage show must be registered in advance for at least one workshop class. To schedule your performance, please register online at www.bahaia.com then contact Candy Southerland at abdc@bahaia.com during the appropriate time indicated below.

May 1 – May 13 bookings will be accepted from participants enrolled in the Red HOT Deal Package on a first-come, first-served basis.

May 14 – June 1 bookings will be accepted from all other registered participants on a first-come, first-served basis.
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