Lynette Harper

Coming in winter 2010

I'm looking forward to performing in Ala Nar's new production with Tamalyn Dallal!

DANCEAWAY MEXICO 2010

Read about the 2009 retreat in the DanceAway review in Sahda, April 2009 - and check out photos on the Gallery page!

Instructors Lynette, Sheelagh and Bruce in La Manzanilla, Mexico

Bruce will be teaching Shoot-Out in Mexico, a 5-day photography workshop February 15-20.  For detailed information see SimpleCyber.ca

Lynette has a unique approach to teaching Middle Eastern dance, integrating emotional expression, improvisation, and tarab (the ecstatic feeling associated with music) with technique and choreography.  Explore the sparkle and shimmies of Egyptian dance, sinuous Turkish moves, and earthy Roma styles, combining traditional folk dances with contemporary moves and music.

Sheelagh teaches how to dance with your spirit, to dance your joy and your sorrow.  A longtime bellydancer and folk dancer, she brings different ethnic styles together in a vibrant earthy gestural story of life.  Formerly with the outstanding troupe Melissae, Sheelagh now spends part of every year in Mexico where she teaches bellydance.  Learn some of the fabulous dance styles of people of the Gypsy Trail, from flowing and reverent to wild and exuberant; and find new ways to express yourself through rhythmic freestyle dance.

Coming in April

More Beyond the Basics workshops

Beyond the Basics workshops with Lynette focus on cultural context, dance vocabulary, choreography and improvisation ideas for intermediate and advanced students, teachers and professional dancers interested in traditional and contemporary Arab and "fusion" dance forms.  Workshops are multilevel, but some dance background is recommended. Class size limited.

When: 1:30-3:30 pm

Where:  Harbour Dancentre, downtown Nanaimo www.harbourdancentre.com

Some Recent Events

Nanaimo's FIRST bellydance bazaar and fundraiser

Our FIRST Nanaimo bazaar and fundraiser on June 20, 2009 raised almost $1000 for Haven Society - thanks for contributing to its success!  Look for the Second Annual Bazaar in June 2010.

I had a truly wonderful time --- great music, great drumming, amazing dance, fabulous costumes, great bargains ( ! ) and so many, many smiling happy faces in once place. - Pat Keech

Dance Away Mexico

See photos on the Galleries page - Danceaway Mexico / La Manzanilla 2009

Place your name on the interest list for the next Dance Away 2010:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ammara presents Lynette in Vancouver   Sunday September 28. 2008

Learn more at Ammara Dance Company

Another amazing year at the IBCC!  Check out video clips of presentations, panels, workshops and performances at the Gilded Serpent website IBCC daily reports for the Gilded Serpent#2#2#2#2#2#2

- including a short introduction and interview with Ferda and I !

Two Lynettes (yes, that's                       Leah and Lynette, just before performing

Lynette Harris of Gilded Serpent)         "Zaman" on the Main Stage

With our inspiration Aisha Ali                                   At the Gala with Sandra Mercier (Invermere),

Serena (Calgary), Nervine (Red Deer)

For information about past and future Conference plans, check out the website: International Bellydance Conference Of Canada 2008

JOY in Middle Eastern Dance - Nanaimo workshop

Famous Lebanese choreographer Ibrahim “Bobby” Farrah always spoke of Middle Eastern traditional dance as “happy dance”. This Sunday session explores techniques, music, traditional styles and performance/improvisation strategies that emphasize joyful dimensions of the dance.

6th Annual Island Dance Retreat Middle Eastern Dance with Lynette and Bronwyn

When: August 14-18 2007
Where: Denman Island, BC

"Unique and powerful" Brochure for 2007
Review: "Denman Island Dance Retreat: What I did on my summer vacation" by Kim Pechet 2003
Review: "Hollyhocks!" by Ariadne 2001
Photos: 2006 Island Dance Retreat
Photos: 2005 Island Dance Retreat

Northern Bellydance Camp

When: July 2006 and 2007
Where: Smithers, BC
Contact: omanadance.com 250-846-9629
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