IBCC 2010
Reports From The International Bellydance Conference of Canada
by Gilded Serpent Staff
posted April, 2010
At last we are beginning to bring our readers our promised reports! Check this page frequently for additional video coverage of the International Bellydance Conference of Canada.
This is the third conference produced by Yasmina Ramzy. The first conference was held in 2007 and then in 2008. This year’s conference was complicated by the volcanic eruption in Iceland. The ash clouds grounded flights all over Northern Europe. Attempts were made to rerouted flights through other than Northern European cities to allow international instructors to teach as planned. In the end, Mahmoud Reda, Khairiyya and Shema were not able to attend. Conference organziers attempted to set up alternative means for scholars to participate virtually through the internet remotely from their home locations. This too was unsuccessful. Shema was able to send a video and notes by way of online file transfer prior to the event but not to actually be active in the panel discussion she was to participate in.
Even though the two top stars were not able to attend the conference it was remarkable how quickly the organizers, instructors, scholars and attendees quickly adjusted to the changes. Cassandra was able to help fill in on very short notice and other teachers added classes to their own schedules. The mood and moral was upbeat and no complaints were heard by this observer. Networking and sharing of ideas continued.
This page was set up to allow posting quickly of video reports. The reports may be posted a bit out of order as we await materials from writers and photographers.
As always please let us know if you find errors or omissions.
Thanks,
Lynette (editor)
Wednesday- Opening Night, Thursday Daytime Activities, Thursday Evening Main Stage Performances...
Coverage of previous years is linked at bottom of page under "ready for more".
Day 1-Wednesday Evening Opening Night GalaBecause Gilded Serpent didn’t quite make it to the hall until the show was over, we are very grateful that
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Day 2- Thursday Workshops, Panels, and Lectures
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scheduled workshops:
Khairiyya Mazin , Amel Tafsout, Sema Yildiz, Delilah, Mahmoud Reda
Scheduled Lectures and Panels:
Aurora Ongaro lectures on The Anatomy of Bellydance, Dr Sawa- Rhythmic Notation for Bellydancers ,
Panel on Feminism & BD led by Andrea Deagon, Shira– Mass Media, Mass Stereotypes
Thursday Night on the Main Stage
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scheduled to perform are:
Amar, Cairo Ala Nar, Dahab, Denai’s Dancers, Dina & Sayed, Edmonton Bellydance Ensemble, Ethereal Tribal, Flor Coelho, Ioana & Haifa, Laura Selenzi, Maha, Maki Natori, Maria Shazadi, Michelle Marinho, Rosanna McGuire, Shema, Sultanettes, Tasnim
Friday Night on the Main Stage
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scheduled to perfrom are:
Akimi, Ala Nar, Ashira, Daluah, Danza Della Luna, Earth Shakers, Ebony Qualls, LauraBellydance, Maryfer, Monique Ryan, Raqs Sahara,
Roshana Nofret, Sa’Diyya, Sabaya, Sarah Skinner, Sofia & Chanty, Tribe Maya Fire
Day 4- Saturday Workshops, Panels, and Lectures
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scheduled workshops:
Delilah, Mahmoud Reda, Sera Solstice, Hadia, Amel Tafsout
Scheduled Lectures and Panels:
Dr Sawa, Khairiyya Mazin, Panel on Globalization of BD, Sami Abu Shumays
Saturday Gala Performance at Ryerson Theatre
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scheduled to perform are:
Khairiyya Mazin, Sema Yildiz, Jillina, Hadia, Amel Tafsout, Sera Solstice, Delilah, Yasmina Ramzy, Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra,
Rany Renee & Company, Habeeba Hobeika Egyptian Folklore Dance Company, Zikrayat
Day 5- Sunday Workshops, Panels, and Lectures
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scheduled workshops:
Jillina, Sema Yildiz, Yasmina Ramzy, Mahmoud Reda, Khairiyya Mazin,
Scheduled Lectures and Panels:
Mahmoud Reda, Panel- Cultural Appropriation, Tamaly Dallal
Sunday Closing Night Party at Acrobat Restaurant & Lounge
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Scheduled to perfrom are:
Bassam Bishara, Sulieman Warwar, George Barbas, Walid Najjar, Milad El-Zaher, Eddy Suleiman
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Ready for more?
- 5-21-08 Saturday Gala Peformance Part 2 of the International Bellydance Conference of Canada
Performers in Act 2 : Aisha Ali of Southern California, Bozenka of Florida, Amy Sigil & Kari Vanderzwaag of Unmata from Sacramento, California, Tito Seif
of Egypt, Aida Nour of Egypt - 5-21-08 Saturday Gala Peformance Part 1 of the International Bellydance Conference of Canada
Performers include: Lopa Sarkar, Sacred Dance Company of Victoria, Nath Keo, Roshana Nofret & Maria Zapetis of Bozenka’s BD Academy, Ensemble El Saharat of Germany-
Mayyadah & Amir of Germany, Ferda Bayazit of Turkey, Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra of Toronto - 4-23-08 to ? From Toronto, Ontario, Canada The International Bellydance Conference of Canada
Reports are presented in video format inbedded all on the same page. - 4-23-08 Day 1 Wednesday Evening Show- remix from last year’s stars-Sofia, Serena, Rhythm Of The Nile, Anita of Dance Poi, pregnant Mayada, Shades Of Araby- Valizan and Sofia, Rayna, Rahma, troupe in shinny black straight skirts? Masouma Rose getting Mayyadah and Amir’s reaction to the show. Clip intro reporting by Shira.
- 4-25-08 Day 2 Introduced by Ferda Bayazit and
- 4-26-08 Day 2 Thursday Evening Show-Roula Said’s Roulettes M2,
Jaida of New York, Ozgen of Turkey and the UK, Ivanka of Panama, The amazing Asha of Atlanta and the troupe, Goddess Bellydance of Korea. - 4-29-08 Day 3 Friday Daytime Activities -Reporting today are Roula Said, Mark Balahadia, and Ranya Renee.
Video glimpses included: Tito, Bozenka, Ferda, Lynette Harper, Ranya Renee, Mark Balahadia, Roula Said, Stavros, The "Man Panel," plus more - 4-29-08 Day 3 Friday Evening Show -This video clip is a collage from the Main Stage show on Friday night.
Performers included: Banat el Sharq, Ishra (we missed her- sorry!), Suha, Mark Balahadia, Nouvel Expose’, Mariyah, Dominique, edVenture Arts, Dr Sawa, Danielle, Maqamaikaze, Jim Boz, Leah & Lynette Harper, Sefirah, and Arabian Allspice - 4-30-08 Day 4 Saturday Daytime Activities-Reporting today are Andrea Deagon and Rahma Haddad
Glimpses include: Bozenka’s class, Aida Nour’s class, Amy Sigil’s Class, Panel on Teaching Standards, and Aisha Ali’s lecture. - 12-13-07 A Report on the First International Bellydance Conference of Canada Part 2 –
Sunday Club Party
Live orchestra, Randa, Amir, a packed house and very festive mood. How could it be any better? - 10-17-07 A Report on the First International Bellydance Conference of Canada Part 2 -Saturday Gala Performance Held at the Ryerson Theatre in Toronto Canada on April 21, 2007. Featuring International stars including Amir Thaleb and Randa Kamal
- 9-8-07 A Report on the First International Bellydance Conference of Canada Part 2 – Page 2 – Friday Main Stage
April 20, 2007 Toronto California. Hungarian Canadian Cultural Center. Photos of Les Tri’belles, Leyla Zaharr, Amani Jabril, Ariana Vega, 12 yo Sofia… - 9-6-07 A Report on the First International Bellydance Conference of Canada Part 2 – Page 1 – Thursday Main Stage
April 19, 2007 Toronto California. Hungarian Canadian Cultural Center. Photos of Bellyqueen, Hunnan Sultan, Ranya, Rachel, Hiba, Elise Olmi, Nath Keo, and more… - 5-18-07 A Report on the First International Bellydance Conference of Canada Part One- Lectures, Workshops, Panel Discussions
April 18-22, 2007 Toronto, Ontario. Hosted by Yasmina Ramzy of Arabesque Academy in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, this International Bellydance Conference of Canada, the first ever on the Canadian dance scene, proved to be one of the top dance experiences in this reviewer’s 30-year career. - 9-6-07 A Report on the First International Bellydance Conference of Canada Part 2 – Page 1 – Thursday Main Stage
April 19, 2007 Toronto California. Hungarian Canadian Cultural Center. Photos of Bellyqueen, Hunnan Sultan, Ranya, Rachel, Hiba, Elise Olmi, Nath Keo, and more…
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