Some members of Jamila Mai performing at the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues
Jamila Mai Belly Dance of Salmon Arm offers classes for beginners and intermediate belly dancers of all ages. Classes run in three sessions a year: generally Sept to Dec, Jan to Mar, Mar to May at the Downtown Activity Centre (former Salmon Arm Elementary).
For details, contact Rachael at two-five-zero-eight-three-three-nineteen-fifteen or email her at drmoney@telus.net
Today a group of us went to Kelowna to watch a performance of belly dancers. A group from Kelowna performed in the first half, and in the second half the headliners from Get Bent Active Arts Society in Penticton performed their Bollywood Hollywood. Their show was upbeat, energetic and commanding. I have never seen such fast costume changes in my long theatrical life! (In the finale, they revisited every number in the costume with about 2 seconds transition). Beaming smiles, excellent skills, and narrative choreography added to audience enjoyment. Of particular notice was the kewpie doll grin of Marianne (her solo begins at 2:19 in the video). She has matured even more in skills and still conveys absolute joy and good humour to the audience. It was an delightful afternoon and so I thought I’d give you the opportunity to participate in our fun by sharing this youtube video of the tour group from a previous tour:
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For more information about classes or to support Get Bent’s work with youth in the community, please see their website at http://www.getbentyogaandbellydancing.com/ We are hoping that we’ll be able to participate in a workshop with them or go see another performance again. It was a show that exceeded our expectations.
Shawn L. Bird 
dancing September 23, 2012
Tags: belly, bellydancing, dance, Get Bent, Penticton, workshop
I’ve been off the blog because I’ve been attending dance workshops the last couple of days. Get Bent Yoga and Bellydance came up from Penticton to do some classes with us.
If you are in Penticton, you need to check them out, they have drop in classes! If you’re in a town where they tour, you won’t be disappointed with their show!
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When I’ve recovered from the exhausting hours of exercise and mental effort, I’ll write you a fascinating blog post, I promise. Well. I’ll write a blog post, at least! 🙂
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