Registration Open for Fall Classes

I’ll be offering two bellydance classes this fall - beginner/mixed-levels tribal on Monday evenings, and intermediate tribal on Thursday evenings.

Register early, space is limited! To register, contact me: 207-239-2728 or info@jaiyana.com.

Tribal Bellydance Fundamentals
Mondays, 7:15 - 8:15 PM
West End Dance & Yoga Studio, 155 Brackett Street, 3rd floor, Portland
Session 1: Sept 8 - Oct 20 (no class 10/13)
Session 2: Oct. 27 - Dec. 8 (no class 11/24)

Tribal Bellydance Combinations and Choreography
Thursdays, 7:15 - 8:15 PM
World Arts Studios, 65 W. Commercial Street, Portland
Session 1: Sept. 11 - Oct. 23 (no class 10/16)
Session 2: Oct. 30 - Dec. 11 (no class 11/27)

Both classes are $60 / six-week session, or $12 / drop-in, space permitting. For more information and class descriptions, visit my classes page.

Oodles of Dance Performance!

So many wonderful performances coming up this summer!!

SATURDAY, JULY 12: Norway Arts Festival
Our tribal work-in-progress group will be travelling up to Norway, Maine to perform at this annual event. We’ll be doing several sets between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., including solos, duets, and group pieces. If you’re in that area, come out and join us! For more information: http://www.norwayartsfestival.org

FRIDAY, JULY 25: Acropolis Restaurant
Live music with Okbari, dancing, and Greek food at Acropolis Greek Restaurant! Family-friendly and lots of fun. I’ll be performing on 7/25, and other dancers will be taking the floor on the other Fridays and Saturdays. For a complete schedule, visit http://mainebellydance.com/special.html
795 Forest Ave. in Portland
6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Reservations recommended: 207-879-2400. When you call, tell them you’re coming for the music and dancing!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2: North Star Music Cafe
I’ll be dancing at North Star’s Feminine Sacred Night, at the corner of Congress and Washington St. in Portland. Voice, singing bowls, and bellydance! For more information: http://northstarmusiccafe.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16: Southern Maine Pagan Pride Day
Many bellydancers, including myself, will be performing at this annual event celebrating diversity in spiritual practice. It will be held at the Allen Ave. Unitarian Universalist Church, at 524 Allen Ave. in Portland. Schedule TBD. For more information: http://www.mainepaganprideday.org

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23: MIRAGE
Naya’s Trance puts on this annual professional stage show, at the St. Lawrence Arts Center in Portland. I’ll be performing in it this year! Buy your tickets early, they always sell out. For more information: http://nayastrance.com/mirage.htm