Apologies - It has been too long!

Somehow, it doesn't seem as though July should be here already. The summer is slipping by quickly and there is so much we are doing! Some of us have been away for workshops and others have been caught up in moving and other life changes. But we are gathering our energies for the exciting summer events we have happening.

First of all, Tuesday and Wednesday (July 7 and 8) are our "Goddess Within" shows. The students in our "My First Solo" class have worked very hard and have created some wonderful choreographies that are powerful and entertaining. We are so very proud of everyone who is part of this.


Our Summer Bellydance workshops and open dance nights are also coming up, starting this week. Here is the line-up:

Open Dance (July 9) : Join the Neighbourhood Strays for open dancing at the Neighbourhood Strays Bellydance Centre! There will be a Stray-led warm-up, followed by lots of dancing.

Undulations (July 16) - Workshop with Kristine!

Open Dance in the Park (July 23): Join the Neighbourhood Strays for open dancing at Bannerman Park (weather permitting)! There will be a Stray-led warm-up, followed by lots of dancing.

Club Dancing (July 30) with Lori: You love to dance, wherever you are! Take your bellydance moves to the dance floor with combinations that are sure to be the envy of your friends and a hit at the club!

Open Dancing (August 6): Join the Neighbourhood Strays for open dancing at the Neighbourhood Strays Bellydance Centre! There will be a Stray-led warm-up, followed by lots of dancing.

1, 2, Step (August 13) with Vanessa: You know how to shimmy and you know how to do snake arms. But how do you put them together? This workshop will take some of the moves you learned in Beginners and show you how to combine them in different combinations. Now you're dancing!

Open Dance (August 20): Join the Neighbourhood Strays for open dancing at the Neighbourhood Strays Bellydance Centre! There will be a Stray-led warm-up, followed by lots of dancing.

All workshops and open dance nights run from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Neighbourhood Strays Dance Centre unless otherwise stated.

The workshops cost $24.00.
Admission for the open dance nights is $2, OR a non-perishable donation to the food bank.
REGISTER NOW at www.theneighbourhoodstrays.com

And another workshop ....AINSLEY IS BACK!
And she is offering two new workshops! On Sunday, July 19th, Ainsley will be teaching "Egyptian Hips II" from 1:00 - 3:00 pm and "Swirling Skirts" from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Both workshops will take place at the Neighbourhood Strays Bellydance Centre. The cost for one workshop is $25, and you can do both workshops for just $40. Register at www.theneighbourhoodstrays.com asap as spots will fill quickly!

On top of all that, there is Summerdance, the Lantern Festival, possible performances at other locations in St. John's and surrounding areas this summer (TBA!!!). Whoever said summer was for taking it easy?