Performances this weekend

11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Trade Days @ Seguin's PecanFest

2 and 2:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, Renaissance Festival @ Unity Church of New Braunfels.

Belly Dance Class: Upcoming Break

There will be no belly dance class October 22 or 29.

Dancing in the Street

I'll be performing at Seguin's Trade Days celebration Sept. 29 at 11 a.m.

Hope to see you there!

New Moon Yoga Sept. 16

More gentle yoga and meditative dance at ChiroJava at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Remember to bring a dish to share when we're done dancing!

Belly Dance Starts Next Week!

Beginning belly dance will start at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at ChiroJava.

Please join the class for fun and fitness!

New Moon Yoga Trance Dance: Aug. 12

Yoga trance dance combines gentle yoga postures with rhythmic movement and conscious breathing. Dance and yoga movements are designed to ease body stiffness, open your body and mind to new paths of movement, thought and spirit. Anyone of any age is welcome to explore movement in conjunction with the monthly reminder that a fresh start is always possible.

Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing or yoga/dancewear. Yoga mats are desirable but not necessary. If you don’t have a yoga mat, please bring a towel or small rug for sitting on the floor.

Pot-luck meal will follow an hour of dance and yoga. Please bring your own beverage and a dish to share. Paper plates, napkins and plastic utensils will be provided.

6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 ChiroJava 114 S. Austin St. See www.chirojava.com for directions.

Summer

Belly dance classes will continue through July 23, then we'll take a break until after Labor Day. (I will be taking my yoga teacher intensive at Barsana Dham in Austin and launching another academic year at TLU. Whew!)

The plan is to begin Sept. 10 and run through Oct. 22, take a one week break, and continue from Nov. 5 - Dec. 17.

Choreography class will learn a veil dance.

For those who can't live through an entire month without dancing in a community, look for more information about the New Moon Celebration planned for the evening of Sunday, Aug. 12. This will feature gentle yoga and trance dancing and, I hope, a pot-luck supper afterward. I'm planning to continue hosting New Moon Celebrations in the months to come.

Dancing for Frida

Everyone had a great time Saturday dancing for (with?) Frida. I hope she was with us in spirit! Mary's paintings and drawings brought her into the coffee shop for sure.



Thanks to Frank, April's husband (that's her in the middle) for the wonderful pictures. Darlene, April and Jan danced bravely, as did everyone who takes class who attended the second show. Some intrepid "volunteers" who have never belly danced before did a great job in the front row, too. Brava, Judy and Rebecca!


We hope to fill the Gruene Coffee Haus with too much shakin' again soon!

Performance JULY 7

Come to Gruene on the 100th Anniversary of Frida Kahlo's birth!

Several businesses will be commemorating Frida, including Gruene Coffee Haus.

I will be dancing at the Gruene Coffee Haus on July 7 from 2-4 p.m. (two or three sets depending on the crowd in the afternoon.

Frida Kahlo was born July 6, 1907, and passed away in 1954 at the age of 47. (Let's not think too much about that! She lived intensely). In addition to making great paintings, Frida made herself into a work of art.

Frida probably would have liked belly dancing.

Gruene Coffee Haus
1720 Hunter Rd.
Gruene, TX 78130
830-625-5527

Karavan Dance trip

Hello, folks!

We had a great time learning to bead scarves and complete a rolled hem on anything with April last week!

Let's go watch Karavan dancers perform at Demo's Wednesday, June 27. The dancing starts around 7 ish. Those who want to drive can meet at about 6 at ChiroJava to caravan. If you need a ride, post a comment so the drivers will know who else wants to go.

We'll see advanced dancers doing troupe choreography and if we're lucky, little girls who've been taking the children's class at Karavan. Demo's serves Greek food and beverages including soft drinks, wine and beer.

Demo's Greek Food
2501 N. Saint Marys St, San Antonio
(210) 732-7777

No Class Memorial Day

Have a happy holiday!

We'll dance again June 4 at 7 p.m.

Costume Workshop

A few spaces remain in the May 31 (7 p.m.) costume workshop with April. Call 830-379-7203 to reserve a space.

Please let April know if you have signed up for the workshop but won't be able to attend.

The fee is $5 to cover materials. No previous knowledge of sewing is necessary.

Beginner Belly Dance Costuming Class
May 31
7-10 p.m.
Sandee's Sewing Shop 4037 Stockdaly Hwy.
Seguin, TX 78155
379-7203

Classes

Beginning belly dance class is held in downtown Seguin at ChiroJava, 114 S. Austin St., every Monday evening at 7 p.m.

Dancers who want to go beyond the introduction to create dances may join the choreography class for an additional hour. Talk to Robin at beginning class for more details!

Invitation to the dance

Silk and Saffron dancers will belly dance at family oriented occasions in and around Seguin, Texas. E-mail for information.