Belly Dance Events Calendar

Listed here are upcoming workshops and public performances by Shahina, along with other events that Shahina believes are worthy of your attention.

For regularly scheduled weekly classes and private lessons please see Shahina's lessons section. For private performances see Shahina's entertainment area.

Saturday, July 11 —

Stitch 'n' Bitch
9:00am – Noon at Shahina's Studio
Bring sewing, eat chocolate, drink coffee, chat!

Henna Party
Noon – 4:00pm at Shahina's Studio
Shahina's very popular Mehndi Body Art Workshop

Wednesday, July 15 —

Belly Dance Transitions 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, July 22 —

Turns & Traveling: Making Use of the Stage 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Saturday, July 25 —

Poetry Reading
7:30pm – 10:00pm at Borders, 1540 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg Illinois
Hear Shahina read selections of her own poetry, with many other fine poets. Hosted by Ed Layer

Wednesday, July 29 —

Intermediate/Advanced Veil Work 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, August 5 —

Professional Pizazz for Performance 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Saturday, August 8 —

Stitch 'n' Bitch
9:00am – Noon at Shahina's Studio
Bring sewing, eat chocolate, drink coffee, chat!

Silk Dyeing Workshop
Noon – 4:00pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, August 26 —

Goddess Walking and Veil Basics 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Sunday, August 30 —

Silk Dyeing Workshop
10:00am – 2:00pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, September 9 —

Fall Belly Dance Class session begins
Daytime and evening classes for beginner, intermediate & advanced levels at Shahina's Studio in Glen Ellyn.

Floor Work for Bellydancers 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Saturday, September 12 —

Stitch 'n' Bitch
9:00am – Noon at Shahina's Studio
Bring sewing, eat chocolate, drink coffee, chat!

Saturday, September 19 —

Autumnal Equinox Hafla
Outdoors at Shahina's Studio
Celebrate the cloase of summer around the fire.

Wednesday, September 30 —

Staging and Choreography for Groups or Solos 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, October 7 —

Shimmy Variations & Layering Drills 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Saturday, October 10 —

Stitch 'n' Bitch
9:00am – Noon at Shahina's Studio
Bring sewing, eat chocolate, drink coffee, chat!

Wednesday, October 14 —

Ballet For Bellydancers 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, October 21 —

Art of Taksim: Slow & Sensuous Movement 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, October 28 —

Double Veil 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, November 4 —

Arms: Elegant & Intentional 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Saturday, November 14 —

Stitch 'n' Bitch
9:00am – Noon at Shahina's Studio
Bring sewing, eat chocolate, drink coffee, chat!

Wednesday, December 2 —

Balancing and Sword Tricks & Techniques 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, December 9 —

Beautiful Belly Work 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, January 6 —

Unraveling Arabic Music: Rhythm and Musicality 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

Key to Calendar
What do the colors mean?
Black—Event sponsored by or featuring Shahina and/or Zephyra.
Red—Urgent! Read this now! This is not used often.
Purple—Event in which Shahina is participating or attending.
Green—General happening Shahina considers noteworthy.
Gray—Astronomical event. Look to the heavens.

Related Links
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