News from Shoshanna!
Are you ready for our Spring Hafla Showcase?
June 2009
In This Issue
Children's Parties!
2009 Spring Hafla
Summer Classes
Marjhani's New Classes
Book your Enchanting Party with Shoshanna!
Shoshanna's new parties!
I'm delighted to now be offering parties for children at Redwood Raks. Book yours today!

Call me at (707) 616-6876 or email me to learn more!
Amira Blowing Bubbles
Amira the cute
Me being a zombie eating cake ... messy!
Me as a zombie
Me as a fairy ... fun!
Me as a fairy
COOL UPCOMING EVENTS

Sat, June 6
SPRING HAFLA
starring ZOE JAKES
Workshops daytime,
Show is at 7pm
- learn more -

Sun, June 7
SUMMER ARTS & MUSIC FAIRE
BENBOW, CA

Ya Habibi dances at 2pm
at the Belly Dance Temple

Sat-Sun June 13-14
CAIRO CARAVAN
Shoshanna dances in SoCal
at the big MECDA event

SUMMER DANCING WITH
SHOSHANNA

June 22 - July 24
Five Weeks of Fun!

Sat, July 11
Mini-Workshop with Nicoliana
and
Midsummer Night of Dance
at Redwood Raks!
Lots of dancing, 8pm, $10

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Zoe JakesGreetings!

   It's always such a pleasure to have our big Spring Hafla. This year will be no exception with SO MANY excellent dance classes and groups making our 12th annual spring hafla a really fun event. Our Guest Artist is ZOE JAKES. I hope you all come take her amazing workshops during the day and then come dance in or just enjoy our show.

Did you know...
Our Hafla is at the incredible, newly remodeled ARCATA THEATRE LOUNGE? Wow! It's the perfect reason to check it out if you haven't been yet.

All that and SUMMER CLASSES and COOL SHOWS and more...read on!
Happy dancing, Shoshanna
2009 SPRING HAFLA SHOWCASE
Zoe JakesA celebration of our local belly dance community!

WORKSHOPS WITH GUEST STAR ZOE JAKES
Saturday, June 6th
10:00am-12:00pm ~ The Art of Making it Weird
1:00pm-3:00pm ~ Fast & Furious Drills

Workshops are at Redwood Raks in Arcata
$30 adv/$35 door for one or $55 adv/$60 door for both
Learn more and contact Shoshanna to register here

2009 SPRING BELLY DANCE SHOWCASE / HAFLA
Saturday, June 6th, 7:00pm
ARCATA THEATRE LOUNGE
1036 G Street in Arcata. $5 general, $2 kids 5-12, Kids under 5 are free!
Starring ZOE JAKES and just about EVERYONE from our local scene.
Ya Habibi, Hip Mamas, Mudra, Widowmakers, Karmaja......
Experience an incredible venue and a great show. Food & beverages are available at the theatre, too!

Get more info: Shoshanna,(707) 616-6876, email here or visit this page here.
Shoshanna's Summer Dance Classes
Don't forget to come dance with me!

Shoshanna at Tribal FestJune 22-July 24 at Redwood Raks in Arcata
Five weeks of dancing fun with some special surprises!
Core Connections, Technique Drills, Tricky Combos, Choreographies, Dance History...... also some fun one day workshops on: Vivacious Veils, Balancing  Props, Turkish Karsilama, and Spicy Skirts / Fabulous Fans.
Visit this link for all of the details: click here
MARJHANI in Workshops and New Sunday Classes!

MarjhaniMarjhani has upcoming workshops and a great new weekly class at Redwood Raks. Visit her website for more info.

WORKSHOP: Chasing Smoke and Mist
Mondays 6:00-7:30pm, June 8 and June 15
Learn to move with the grace and fluidity of smoke and mist with technique and posture necessary to create that beautiful, fluid grace we all love to see. Slow upper and lower body movement followed by a full section of arm drills.

WORKSHOP: Devouring Your Audience
Wednesdays 7:30-9:00pm, June 10 and June 17
Learn how to eat your audience alive with your eyes and your attitude! Learn  to utilize the stage to your greatest potential and keep your audience captivated! Dance moves will be used while learning to control facial expression and nerves!

Ongoing Class: Tribal Drills and Combos
Sundays 1:30-3:00pm starting June 14
Strengthen your dance core and build better muscle control and stamina. In each class we will have a vigorous drills workout and learn various combinations of movement utilizing an improvisational cueing system. Posture and proper back health will be emphasized. Dancers of all levels are welcome. $10 drop-in or Redwood Raks card.
Just one other note....
I don't usually get political, but I heard today about California's State Parks quite possibly being axed and think it is so wrong. They do have a cost but bring in way more than they cost in revenue. Shouldn't money-making things definitely NOT be cut if we need to have more money? If you'd like to learn more or weigh in, please visit this website and send your own message
directly to the relevant decision makers. Act now! June 2nd is a big meeting. Our Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka is also in danger... get involved if you care.... Please do care!

Heading into Summer shimmies,
Shoshanna