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Upcoming Performances (Note: Haala is often available for other events on the same day as the bookings below, as long as the times do not conflict. Contact Haala for more information) August 2-3, 2008 - Halo Bellydance is proud to present Grammy-nominated master percussionist Souhail Kaspar as he returns to the Triangle area for another weekend of drum and dance workshops, followed by a show at a local nightclub in downtown Raleigh. This is a phenomenal opportunity to study with a knowledgeable native instructor - click here for more details. August 9-10, 2008 - Haala will participate in a weekend workshop with international superstar dancer Sadie, sponsored by Ruby Scarab in Winston-Salem NC. Ruby Scarab events are always professional and well organized, so you are in for a great experience. www.shimmies-r-us.com. September 13, 2008 - NCBellydance.org Annual Workshop and Gala Fundraiser. Nationally renowned instructor Zhaleh Fereshteh ("Diva of Shimmies") will teach a workshop during the day, and then in the evening there will be a gala fundraiser performance for NCBellydance.org that will feature Zhaleh, as well as a selection of dancers from all over North Carolina. Haala is the webmistress for NCBellydance.org and appreciates your continuing support for the site. For more information, click here. October TBA, 2008 - Haala has been invited to teach a Double Veil technique workshop in Greensboro! More details to come, including specific date and location. November 29, 2008 - Haala dances at a wedding reception in Raleigh (private event) Recent Performances June 21, 2008 - John Price of Halo Bellydance presented an Arabic Drumming Workshop at Music Explorium in Durham (RTP). Beginning drummers learned the basics during the morning session, and in the afternoon, more experienced drummers learned an original drum composition. June 7, 2008 - Haala danced in the Colorful Waves' Bellydance Raqs (ROCKS!) event in Durham. (Photo by Woodland Willow Photography.) May 31, 2008 - Gala show starring the world-famous Issam! Haala was honored to be asked to perform at this show, which took place at the Benson Center, Wake Forest University campus, in Winston-Salem. May 22, 2008 - Halo Bellydance Student Hafla. Haala's students and friends convened at the Clear Horizons studio for a relaxed evening of dance and live music. Haala's husband John Price drummed for us, along with special guests: Blue Moon Dance Company's Brian Beaman and John's student Thomas Martin. Cindy Hartzell did a Lia Sophia jewelry give-away drawing and display. Haala led several "follow the leader" dances to get everyone up on the dance floor, then we presented several class choreographies: the Continuing level veil choreography from this session (with Ming and Sherry), drum solos from the Continuing level "Drum Solo A La Carte" class (Jenni and Sherry), and Ming performed a veil solo from the previous Beginning Level 2 class session. It was very nice to socialize together, enjoy refreshments and to dance to the live drumming! Click here to view pictures from the event. (Click on "Haala's student get-together april 08"). Thank you Greta Hervey and Thomas Martin for taking the photos, and for Megan Freeman for hosting them on her smugmug site. May 17, 2008 - Special performance at Oliver Twist Lounge in Raleigh! I danced two short sets - one at 9:30pm and the other at 10pm. Oliver Twist is located at 8111-137 Creedmoor Road in Raleigh. Thanks to everyone who came out to see the show! May 10, 2008 - Mrs. Baquiran's 50th Birthday Party in Treyburn, Durham NC, 8:00-8:30pm. (private event). What a wonderful lady! It was an honor to dance for her and her guests that evening. DJ Raze was the DJ (posing with me in the picture), and I'd definitely recommend him! More pictures from this event to come soon. April 20, 2008 - Bridal Shower appearance in Angier, NC. (private event. The bride-to-be and her guests enjoyed learning some simple belly dance moves! April 19-20, 2008 - Halo Bellydance presented Grammy Nominated Master Percussionist Souhail Kaspar and Rachid Halihal in a weekend workshop and performance in Durham. The Gala performance also featured talented musicians Naji Hilal, Majdi Kurd, and John Price, as well as an exciting bellydance showcase by California's Ziva, Haala and a selection of other talented dancers. You can see several pictures of the show in the 2008 Photo Gallery. We would like to thank everyone that supported us in bringing these talented performers to our area. April 13, 2008 - Baby Shower Performance in North Raleigh, 3:30-4:00pm. (private event). Haala performed for the honoree and got everyone up to learn some simple belly dance moves. We finished with a fun audience participation to Shakira's Hips Don't Lie. April 10, 2008 - Haala was the fitness instructor for the GE Womens Health and Wellness Event in RTP from 2-3:30pm. The top 50 women executives in GE were flown in from all over the country to take part in this health and wellness event. Haala instructed them in the fitness benefits of bellydance. (private event) April 2, 2008 - Haala presented a demonstration of Middle Eastern dance and culture to the Cary Jaycees from 7-8:30pm (private event). March 28, 2008 - African drumming ensemble Rhythmicity invited my husband John and myself to perform with them at the Cary Art Loop this evening. The Cary Art Loop is a monthly art exhibition crawl among several locations in Cary. We invited several other dancers to join us, and everyone had a fun time. It was a very kid-friendly event, with lots of children dancing or playing egg shakers along with the band. You should definitely catch Rhythmicity the next time they perform! February 29, 2008 - Shimmy South 9 performance in Raleigh NC. Photo Credit: Woodland Willow Photography January 26, 2008 - A Night of Hopes and Dreams Gala Performance in Clayton, starring Yasmine of Charlotte. The evening benefited Hopes and Dreams, a non-profit organization providing recreational opportunites for special needs individuals. Location: The Clayton Center in Clayton NC. Watch the video! December 31, 2007 - Haala was the featured dancer at Taverna Agora in Raleigh this evening for a special New Year's Eve celebration! The festivites included a live band, performances by Haala, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and party favors. Thanks to everyone who came out and made it such a fun evening - Opa! December 15, 2007 - Haala's Holiday Hafla! Haala hosted a local holiday-themed bellydance event for students and teachers in the area. We enjoyed refreshments, performances, live music by John Price and other local percussionists, shopping at Amara's Costume Emporium and a Swap Table hosted by Audra Evans. Very special thanks to Mara of the Cary Bellydance Meetup for helping me organize this event! December 15, 2007 - Haala made her debut at Taverna Agora for a special Greek Night, which also featured live bouzuki playing, Taverna Agora's delicious Greek cuisine and selection of fine wines. Opa! December 4, 2007 - Haala performed at the Windsor Point Christmas Party in Fuquay-Varina this evening. It was a large gala and also featured roaming minstrels and magicians. December 1, 2007 - Haala was invited to perform at an evening benefit concert sponsored by Blue Moon Dance Company in Raleigh. All proceeds went to Mercy Corps' efforts to aid women and children in the war-ravaged region of Darfur. The benefit raised $1700 for Mercy Corps!!! Thanks to everyone who attended and donated so generously to the cause Photo Credit: Megan Freeman. November 3, 2007 - Baby Shower in Chapel Hill (6:15-6:45pm), then a 40th Birthday party in Cary at 7:30ishpm. (both are private events). Pictures coming soon! October 28, 2007 - Haala and students were invited to perform at a local student hafla in Durham. 7:00-9:00pm. October 26, 2007 - Renowned percussionist Souhail Kaspar returned to North Carolina for a hafla featuring live music, refreshments and dancing. Haala was very honored to perform at this event. Pictures coming soon! October 20, 2007 - Haala returned for her fourth year in a row at Blue Moon Dance Company's Haflaween, a Halloween-themed event in Durham. This event sold out over 2 months in advance! Photo Credit: Woodland Willow Photography. September 22, 2007 - NCBellydance.org 6th Anniversary Hafla at Galaxy Cinema in Cary, sponsored by Belly Revelations. Haala is the webmistress for NCBellydance.org and performed for this annual fundraising event, along with talented dancers from all over the state of North Carolina. I am always very grateful to Belly Revelations for throwing these fabulous events each year, and for their generous contributions to our local dance community. Photo Credit: Megan Freeman. September 8, 2007 - Evening performance and lesson for a bride-to-be's bachelorette party. (private event). August 31, 2007 - Haala was invited to perform in the Turbo Hips Show and Dance Party, featuring Karim "Turbo Tabla" Nagi and Yasmine and the Magic Hips Dancers! She debuted an original choreography to the music of Hakim. At the end of the evening, all the dancers were brought back on stage to dance impovisationally to Karim's drumming. Photo Credit: Carl Miller Photography July 15, 2007 - Afternoon Birthday Party (private event). July 14, 2007 - Blue Moon Dance Company's "Flashback" Hafla in RTP/Durham. July 5, 2007 - Haala taught bellydance at a Ladies Fitness Party in Cary (private event). June 29, 2007 - Colorful Waves Farewell Hafla for Kalila, Triangle Dance Studio, Durham (near RTP). June 21, 2007 - Haala conducted a morning Team-Building event for RTP tech company. June 2-3, 2007 - Haala and other members of the Colorful Waves Dance Troupe performed at the NBC17 Fitness Fair, demonstrating how belly dance can be used as part of a fitness program. Bellydance is a great low-impact aerobic exercise, perfect for toning muscles and losing excess weight! April 28, 2007 - Gala Hafla featuring a live performance by the famous musicians Souhail Kaspar and Dr. A.J. Racy in Greensboro. It was an honor to dance to their music! March 30 - April 15, 2007 - Haala performed as part of the Colorful Waves Dance Troupe, under the direction of Shahzaadee, at the annual North Carolina Renaissance Faire in Raleigh. Her husband led the musicians in the live music set, with newborn baby boy on stage beside them (sleeping peacefully the entire time). Click here to view Past Performances and Events from 2005-2006.

For more information, email haala@halobellydance.com