Recent & Upcoming Appearances...
Vancouver's Shimmy for the Soul Belly Dancers
One of the busiest bellydance troupes in the Lower Mainland, Shimmy for the Soul [formerly known as Vancouver's Desert Rain Dancers] performed at over 20 community events in their first three months together. Dancers of all levels, ages and backgrounds come together in Shimmy For the Soul which is best known for experimenting with a wide range of styles of belly dance, as well as for their adventurous spirit and for love of the dance.
Upcoming Events:
MEDA 2012 ... details coming soon...
Richmond Summer Night Market 2012 - dates to be announced soon....
BC RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 2012 - July 19 through 22nd, 2012 - details coming soon....
More dates coming soon - stay tuned...
OUR LINEAR CALENDAR FOR 2011:::::
Halloween and Christmas Halfas 2011..
This year's Shimmy for the Soul appearances at the Richmond Summer Night Market include:
Saturday May 14, 2011 - 8:30-9:30pm PST
Friday May 20, 2011 - 7-8pm PST
Grande Opening Day - Saturday June 4 2011
Sunday June 5, 2011 - 7-8pm PST
Friday June 17, 2011 - 7-8pm PST
Canada Day Friday, July 1, 2011 - 7-8:30pm PST
Sunday, July 3, 2011 - 7:30-8:30pm PST
Friday July 22, 2011 - 7-8pm PST
Sunday August 7, 2011 - 7-8pm PST
Friday August 19, 2011 - 7-8pm PST
Closing Ceremonies September 17, 2011 - 10pm PST
June 17, 2011 - Richmond Summer Night Market - 7-8pm
JUNE 18, 2011 - City of Langley Community Day - performance 1-1:30pm at Douglas Park in Langley
JUNE 24, 2011 - Fraser Heights Country Fair - show times are 6:45 to 7pm, 7:30 to 8pm and 8:15 to 8:30pm in front of the BAND STAGE outside the Market store.
June 26, 2011 - Ayla's Student Night
July 1, 2011 - Richmond Summer Night Market Canada Day Friday, July 1, 2011 - 7-8:30pm PST
JULY 16, 2011, between 2 and 4pm, Shimmy for the Soul will be performing at Port Coquitlam’s Music in the Park and Village Vibe Performing Arts Series.
July 22, 2011 - Richmond Summer Night Market - 7-8pm PST
July 30, 31 and August 1st - BC Renaissance Festival 2011 -
Our RenFest show times are:
Friday July 29th at 4pm on the Revelry Stage
Saturday July 30th at 10am on the Revelry Stage
Sunday July 31st at 12:30 on the Revelry Stage
Monday August 1st at 12:30 on the Revelry Stage
Saturday August 6, 2011 - Vancouver Neighbourhood House Fundraiser - details uploading soon...
Saturday August 6, 2011 - evening - wedding/private event...
Sunday August 7, 2011 - 1:40 pm - Chinatown Streetfest 2011
Sunday August 7, 2011 - Richmond Summer Night Market - 7-8pm PST
Friday August 19, 2011 - Richmond Summer Night Market - 7-8pm PST
Sunday August 28, 2011 - Langley International Fest - Noon PST
Sept. 4, 2011 - THE PNE IN VANCOUVER! We'll be doing a 45 minute show on September 4, 2011 at 2pm pst.
Sept. 17, 2011 - Richmond Summer Night Market - Closing Ceremonies September 17, 2011 - 10pm PST
MEDA Hafla Sept. 25, 2011
CBC TV: Sept 30, 2011 (Cultural Days Opening with Canadian Country Artist of the Year Johnny Reid)
Halloween Hafla - Caravan Serai - October 15, 2011
Previous Events:
June 4, 2011 - Richmond Summer Night Market Grande Opening Day - Saturday June 11, 2011 - 10pm
Richmond Summer Night Market - May 20, 201 - 7-8pm
World Partnership Walk - Stanley Park, Vancouver -MAY 29TH, 2011 AT LUMBERMANS ARCH! Details coming soon..
MARCH 19 / 20, 2011 - MEDA Grande Bazaar - performance time: Sunday 11:30am
September 4, 2010 - the Richmond Summer Night Market on the mainstage 10pm
September 8, 2010 - private event - city of white rock...
September 10, 2010 - Richmond Summer Night Market -
September 11, 2010 - 2010 DAVIE DAY Fest on Davie Street downtown Vancouver
September 18, 2010 - THE GATHERING Fort Langley [afternoon and evening performances - details coming soon]
September 23, 2010 - private event booking
September 25, 2010 - private event
September 25, 2010 - time tba - Richmond Summer Night Marke (a special closing ceremony event)
October 2, 2010 - MEDA presents Twilight at the Oasis - James Cowan Theatre at the Shadbolt Centre for the Performing Arts in Burnaby - details uploading soon...
October 3, 2010 - private event
Twilight at the Oasis 2010
an evening of belly dance
featuring BC dancers Ala Nar, Ashley, Belly Belly Hip, Banat Tariq, Egyptian Breeze, Emily, Floreo, Ishtar, Kim and Kim, Laura Scotten, Lava, Maissane, Maki, Shimmy for the Soul, and Tha Fae
and headlining the exquisite Sabura of Seattle
Saturday, October 2, 8:00 pm
at the James Cowan Theatre,
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
6450 Deer Lake Avenue
Burnaby, BC
Tickets - MEDA members 18.00 - non members 20.00 available now at www.shadboltcentre.com
or phone 604-205-3000
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The Middle Eastern Dance Association is proud to present
The Oasis Bazaar
* costumes * clothing * jewelry * music * and more *
Saturday, October 2, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
at the Russian Hall
600 Campbell Avenue
Vancouver, BC
admission $2 or free when you purchase/renew a MEDA membership
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August 26, 2010 - Laughlines Comedy Club - a Fundraiser for a Women’s Support Group in New Westminster - 8:30pm
August 27, 2010 - Tinseltown Mall Vancouver 5-6pm [lobby entrance] - Summer Fest 2010 at the International Village Mall - 88 West Pender St., in Vancouver - http://www.internationalvillagemall.ca/
August 28, 2010 - The Fae's Awesome Fun Bellydance BBQ in Abbotsford
August 28 & 29 2010 - Langley International Festival - Langley Events Centre - 7888 - 200 Street Langley B.C. - visit us at our space throughout the weekend [near the water park and main building) where we'll have activities and regular shows throughout the weekend!
August 22, 2010 - the Richmond Summer Night Market on the mainstage 8:30pm
August 20, 2010 - the Richmond Summer Night Market on the mainstage 10:30pm
August 14, 2010 - 11th Annual Vancouver Chinatown Festival at Keefer and Columbia - 3:40pm for a 40 minute show
August 13, 2010 - the Richmond Summer Night Market on the mainstage 10:30pm
August 6, 2010 - the Richmond Summer Night Market on the mainstage
August 3, 2010 - private event .... click HERE to book us for YOUR event!
August 1, 2010 - the Richmond Summer Night Market 8pm on the mainstage
July 30, 2010 - the Richmond Summer Night Market 10:30pm on the mainstage
July 25, 2010 - the Richmond Summer Night Market 9:30pm on the mainstage
July 16, 17 & 18, 2010 - two shows daily - BC Renaissance Festival - our performance times are 10am and 3pm daily - Thunderbird Show Park, 24550 72nd Ave, Langley BC
July 18, 2010 - 10:30-11am at The New Westminister Quay for "Fraser Fest" - part of the Hyack Festival 2010
July 1, 2010 - Langley Canada Day
June 6 2010 - Burnaby Hospital Foundation Fundraiser - Rhythm of Life (www.bhfoundation.ca) at Burnaby Lake Park 10:30-10:50am
June 11th, 2010 - Fraser Heights Country Festival - Note: we're at a new location location for this event this year with better sound... This year we'll be performing right beside the Bobcats Band staging in front of Nesters Market - show times are:
5:45-6:00pm
6:45-7:15pm
8:00-8:15pm
Saturday June 12, 2010 - 1pm - Surrey Walk for ALS - Bear Creek Park, Surrey BC
Saturday, June 12th, 2010 - Surrey Relay for Life 2010 - Cloverdale Millennium Amphitheater at 176 street and 64 ave - our performance time is 9PM PST
June 19th - Whalley Days Festival - 12:30-1pm - Surrey Parks and Rec.
June 26th 2010 - Belly Belly Hip Student Night in Vancouver - details coming soon...
June 28th, 2010 - Nicole's one hour tribal workshop at Magical Child Day - Kwomais Point Park - 1pm
May 29, 2010 - Ayla's Annual Student Night
May 30th, 2010 - 26th annual World Partnership Walk - Stanley Park - Vancouver.
May 16, 2010 - Shimmy, Shake, & Undulate Fundraiser for the Cure hosted by Tha Fae - Woody Pub, 835 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam BC
May 6, 7, 8 and 9, 2010 after 9pm - one 10 minute show nightly -- The Vancouver International Burlesque Festival - we'll be performing in between main stage acts throughout the festival. Location: Rickshaw Theatre, 254 E. Hastings, Vancouver
Our Burlesque Fest Schedule:
THU MAY 6
9:45PM - Shimmy for the Soul
FRI MAY 7
10:45PM - Shimmy for the Soul
SAT MAY 8
11:45PM - Shimmy for the Soul
SUN MAY 9
9:45PM - Shimmy for the Soul
May 1, 2010 - 8:45 - Wedding stagette - workshop and performance in North Vancouver (private event)
April 25, 2010 - 2:30-3pm - Wild Life Rescue 2nd Annual Earth Fest Fund Raiser - Burnaby Lake Pavilion – http://www.wildliferescue.ca/events.shtml
April 25, 2010 - 7-9pm - Martina's Bellydance Extravaganza featuring Suhaila! Location: The Wisehall, 1882 Adanac St, Vancouver
March 28 2010 at 11am - MEDA Middle Eastern Dance Assoc. Festival and Bazaar - Bonsor Rec Centre, Burnaby - Sunday 11am
March 6, 2010 at 9pm - HOLI: Indian Festival of Colours
March 19, 2010 - 10pm - Grande Final Performance at UBC INTERNATIONAL WEEK
Saturday February 20th, 2010 2-2:30pm - OLYMPIC 2010 CEREMONIES IN SURREY BC -- Holland Park, Surrey [by Surrey Place Mall and the end of the Sky Train line on King George Hwy] - Details >
Monday February 22, 2010 time tba - iHeart Van Art 2010 Multicultural Day / Olympic 2010 Festivities - Vancouver B.C.
Saturday February 13th, 2010 at 8pm pst - LUV A FAIR Valentines Event - 264th and Fraser Hwy - Langley Banquet Hall - Langley b.c.
Saturday January 30, 2010 - Performance Level Troupe Performs! Performance times approx. 4pm and 6:30pm -- ‘VISIONS AND VISIONARIES’ Psychic Fair & Trade Show, Compass Point Hotel, 9850 King George Highway, (King George Train Station)
Sunday December 13th, 2009 - 'Unveil the Magic' cythera house fundraiser 7:30-9:30 at Westview Secondary School, 20905 Wicklund Ave. in Maple Ridge [admission: $12 adults, $8 students/seniors]
Thursday December 10th, 2009 - Melody's Mini Hafla
Monday Nov. 30th, 2009 - Nicole - private birthday function
Nov. 29th, 2009 - Tamars Hafla at Port Kells Hall ....
October / November 2009 - private gigs for birthdays and corporate events.
Sept 22, 2009 Belle Danza [Canadian Students for Darfur Fundraiser] Vancouver
Sept. 18, 2009 between 4 & 5pm - Party on the Green 2009 at University of the Fraser Valley (abbotsford) - advanced dancers perform live
Media Coverage:
Sept. 13, 2009 - 7TH ANNUAL PAWS FOR A CAUSE in support of the SPCA - Crescent Beach Park, WhiteRock - time tba
Sept. 12, 2009 - Davie Day 2009 - Vancouver - 6:15pm on the community stage
August 11th, 2009 - SWAN annual BBQ - North Vancouver - 7pm
August 8th, 2009 - International Fair - Langley (workshops tba ~ performance 1:15pm)
July 26th, 2009 - International Bog Days Festival - 2:10 - 2:35pm
July 17-19, 2009 - Bc Renaissance Festival - Fort Langley BC
ON THE REVELRY STAGE (main stage):
Friday, July 17, 2009
10am- ½ hr. show
3:00pm-½ hr. show
Saturday, July 18, 2009
3:00pm- ½ hr. show
Sunday, July 19, 2009
3:00pm ½ hr. show
July 11th, 2009 - 10pm - The Underwear Affair, Vancouver - Sea Forth Armory, 1650 Burrard Street, Vancouver B.C.
July 1st, 2009 - Langley Canada Day - Opening Act at 11am on the SPIRIT stage plus 2 other 25 minute shows in the afternoon at McLeod Athletic Park, Langley BC
June 25, 2009 - 7-10pm - Aylah's Student Night at Stefano's (New West) [sold out!]
June 20, 2009 - 9pm - [solo - Nicole] - International Living Water, Vancouver
June 20, 2009 - 12:30pm (20 minute set) Whalley Days, Sunrise Rec Centre - Surrey BC
June 19, 2009 - 3pm - [solo - Nicole] private event, Vancouver
June 18, 2009 - 6:30-930pm - Ayanna's mini hafla - Newton Rec Centre [seniors]
June 12th, 2009 - Country Fair - Fraser Heights 108 ave & 160 st. - [6:30 & 7:30 - 20 minute performances]
June 5, 2009 - 9:15pm (30 minute set) - Relay for Life, Bear Creek Park, Surrey Bc
June 4, 2009 - 6pm Sunrise Rec Centre - outdoor free demo class & performance
May 3, 2009 7pm - 'Bellies for Boobies' Breast Cancer Fundraiser - ACT Centre in Maple Ridge
March 29, 2009 - MEDA ANNUAL BAZAAR Bonsor Rec Centre 1pm (with Jawahir)
March 28, 2009 - MEDA ANNUAL BAZAAR Bonsor Rec Centre 11:30am (Nicole, solo)
March 13, 2009 - 2012 Quantum Leap Event - performance & workshop (Nicole, solo) - Los Angeles Ca
More event details uploading soon...
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