Author: Eurika

Experience Dance through Learning or Watching Welcome back to the second blog edition of the Dancers Newsletter.  The week has flown by quickly for me, as I have had long days at the office and everything is pretty much a blur.  Luckily, I have the opportunity to teach dance again and cannot work long days … Continue reading Ottawa Dancers’ Newsletter – 2018/01/20

Shimmies keep you warm and Dance Blogs can keep you informed. Welcome to the start of the blog portion of the Ottawa Dancers' Newsletter.  The main language of communication will be English; however, there will be some French translations from the awesome people who can write it way better than myself.  Those of you who … Continue reading Ottawa Dancers’ Newsletter – 2018/01/18

The last day of 2012 was one of my the best days of last year.  It wasn't because I was partying up a storm with friends or being with someone special; in fact I spent the day all alone.  Being alone isn't a horrible thing to have happen sometimes and December 31, 2012 was one … Continue reading 2013 – Setting New Goals

The summer was dry, hot and a blur of all the various activities and dance festivals I had the honour to be a part along with fellow dancers.  Some of the festivals Bollywood for Fun had to juggle dancers in between, such as the Festival of India and the South Asian Festival; luckily we have … Continue reading What the summer is over? But there’s so much dancing still to do!

The June student show has passed and the summer festivals are in full swing so I haven't had much chance to slow down in the dancing.  Is all this dancing good? The simple answer is yes.  After seeing my students perform and only dancing in one song to encourage my shy students to dance I … Continue reading Summer of 2012 – Festivals & Personal Goals

Over three years ago my dance life changed.  After an email from my good dance friend Halyma, I was thrust into the world of Bollywood dance.  A small group of us studied and prepared in the span of two weeks a small collection of choreographies of Bollywood styled dances as well as prepared to teach … Continue reading Two dance loves – finding the balance

After some pondering of what my dance life will hold this new year, I've come to the conclusion that it will be the year of the veil!  When I first started learning belly dance I was introduced to two props: 1) Stick, and; 2) Veil.  Although I didn't like stick right away it has grown … Continue reading Happy New Year! The Year of the Veil!

It's that time of the year where the dark skies and colder weather makes you want to hibernate or stay indoors by a warm fire.  There are times where just reflecting about all the adventures, the happy moments or the challenges of the year is warranted and I stop to think about so many things. … Continue reading Don’t hibernate…Dance!

After an amazing summer of dance the fall looks like it'll be busier than ever before.  For four (4) nights a week I'll be teaching Belly dance with a introduction to Bollywood across the Ottawa-Hull area.  Check out the "Classes" section for the listing. Although my classes will keep me busy introducing new students and … Continue reading A full dance card – Fall 2011

It's been a beautiful summer for weather and for dance.  I've enjoyed teaching at Dance with Alana this past summer and get the pleasure to continue teaching cardio belly dance starting September 14.  Also this fall I will return to teaching in Hull through the City of Gatineau - one new class is Introduction to … Continue reading Dream Camp & preparing for fall classes