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.

Wednesday, July 28 —

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

Friday, July 30 —

Henna Party
7:00pm – 10:00pm at Shahina's Studio
Mehndi body art workshop

Wednesday, August 11 —

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

Saturday, August 14 —

Stitch 'n' Bitch
9:00am – 2:00pm at Shahina's Studio
Bring sewing, eat chocolate, drink coffee, chit chat!
Today is Shahina's birthday: potluck to celebrate!

Wednesday, August 18 —

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

Wednesday, August 25 —

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

Saturday, August 28 —

Poetry Reading
8:00pm at Border's Books, 1540 E Golf Rd in Schaumburg
Hear Shahina read her poems along with many other fine poets.

Wednesday, September 1 —

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

Saturday, September 11 —

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

Costume Clinic: Accessories
Noon – 3:00 pm at Shahina's Studio
No sewing experience needed. Learn simple costuming secrets.

Wednesday, September 15 —

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

Wednesday, September 22 —

Poi / Voi Basics 90 Minute Workshop
7:00 – 8:30pm at Shahina's Studio

First Day of Autumn
9:59 pm Our Sun crosses the equator.
Nights are now longer than days.

Friday, September 24 —

Autumn Bonfire Bash
Equinox Party and Hafla outdoors around the bonfire
6:00 – 11:00 pm at Shahina's Studio

Saturday, September 25 —

Poetry Reading
8:00 pm at Border's Books, 1540 E Golf Rd in Schaumburg
Hear Shahina read her poems along with many other fine poets.

Wednesday, September 29 —

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

Wednesday, October 6 —

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

Saturday, October 9 —

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

Costume Clinic: Choli Top
Noon – 3:00 pm at Shahina's Studio
No sewing experience needed. Learn simple costuming secrets.

Wednesday, October 13 —

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

Wednesday, October 20 —

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

Saturday, October 23 —

Poetry Reading
8:00 pm at Border's Books, 1540 E Golf Rd in Schaumburg
Hear Shahina read her poems along with many other fine poets.

Wednesday, October 27 —

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

Wednesday, November 3 —

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

Saturday, November 6 —

Silk Dyeing Workshop
Noon – 3:00 pm at Shahina's Studio

Wednesday, November 10 —

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

Saturday, November 13 —

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

Costume Clinic: Silk Isis Wings
Noon – 3:00 pm at Shahina's Studio
No sewing experience needed. Learn simple costuming secrets.

Wednesday, November 17 —

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

Wednesday, December 1 —

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

Wednesday, December 8 —

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

Wednesday, December 15 —

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

Tuesday, December 21 —

First Day of Winter
5:28 pm is the Winter Solstice, the darkest evening of the year.

Key to Calendar
What do the colors mean?
Black—Event sponsored by or featuring Shahina.
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.

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