The Anniversary celebrations continue and we're having far too much fun for one bellydance troupe!

Our Gypsy Carnival was pre-empted on Saturday by Mother Nature - we respected her wishes and stayed home that day. But Sunday's workshops went ahead and everyone had a fine time learning Hula Hooping, Club Dancing and ATS. And, of course, shopping. "Bellydance costumes" and "sale" in the same sentence is heaven! The workshops, bazaar and tarot readings that were scheduled for last Saturday will be going ahead on Sunday, March 29 from 12:00 on. Visit our website for details.

This week we will be performing at the Ship with the Forgotten Bazuki on Wednesday, March 25. Thursday, March 26, we will be at Mary Griffiths' Night, the annual fundraiser for MUN's Folklore Society where the Strays got their start five years ago. We'll be on at about 8:30.

And Saturday, March 28 is our Anniversary Show called "Strays Unveiled". It's a show about our favourite choreographies and the memories that go with them. It's at the Neighbourhood Strays Bellydance Centre at 163 Water Street. There will be cake and celebrating. The tickets are almost all gone - check TVAL and Fred's Records, as the troupe's tickets are all gone. Doors open at 7:30 pm and the show starts at 8:00.

And we've posted more videos in our "FIVE YEARS OF BELLYDANCE MEMORIES" Series on Youtube. Check out:
How Lori became a bellydancer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iO9__1spO-Q
Dancing with kids: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5AD9AED2bk&feature=channel_page
Getting up the nerve: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNuP44uM4wQ
The Trip to Clarenville: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjxszlqyRNI

Birthdays rock, don't they!

Five years of memories with the Strays

During March, check out our videos on YouTube. Members of the Strays will recount their memories of performances, events, why we started dancing, how to meet your true love through bellydance...whatever comes to mind!

First up? Andrea and the Blood Sacrifice....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEkXe7VguVw

Our Five Year Anniversary has arrived!!!

Five years ago, the Neighbourhood Strays held its first public performance at Mary Griffiths' Night, a fundraiser for MUN's Folklore Society. Since then, members have joined and left, our dance style has evolved and we've opened our own studio. But we haven't forgotten that it's been our supporters - students, followers and friends/family - who got us here. To celebrate this accomplishment, we're holding events during the month of March.



GYPSY CARNIVAL - A weekend of dancing, deals and fun! Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22 . join the Neighbourhood Strays at the Neighbourhood Strays Bellydance Centre for a weekend of dancing, celebrating and deals. DANCING: Workshops: $5.00 each (Saturday and Sunday) Saturday, March 21st: 1:00-1:50pm - Intro to Bellydance with Kristine 2:00-2:50pm - Flamenco with Christina Penny 3:00-3:50pm - Bollywood with Sanchita of Bollywood Jig Sunday, March 22nd: 12:00-12:50pm - Hula Hooping with Ryan Davies 1:00-1:50pm - Intro to ATS with Andrea 2:00-2:50pm - Take it to the Club with Andrea Each day, after the dance workshop end, we'll be holding a bazaar - Selected Stock 40% off and tarot readings by Jaime O'Leary, plus open dancing for those so inspired!

STRAYS UNVEILED - Saturday March 28
The Strays will host an intimate evening featuring our favourite choreographies and memories. The event will be held at the Neighbourhood Strays Bellydance Center (163 Water Street) so seating will be limited. Tickets $5 each - available from the Neighbourhood Strays