Performance and Events 2013
(Private bookings are not listed. Events are listed most current first.)
Please see Related Links and Venues for addresses and phone numbers of Belly Dance venues in the GNO area.
April-May 2013
Saturday, June 1, NOLAmazigh! Showcase with Amel Tafsout
This Saturday evening showcase is
part of the weekend events with the Amel Tafsout workshop at Crescent Lotus. Show location is Cafe' Istanbul at 2372 St. Claude Ave, in the Healing Arts Center. Hosted by Krys Statho.
Shimmy Mob New Orleans team will be among the evening's performances!
For details or to purchase tickets visit: AMEL in NOLA
Friday May 31-Sunday June 2, Amel Tafsout Workshop at Crescent Lotus
Amel Tafsout returns to New Orleans with a weekend of classes and performance. For details visit: AMEL WORKSHOP in NOLA Hosted by Krys at Crescent Lotus Studio. A Saturday evening showcase is part of the weekend events.
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Saturday, May 11--World Belly Dance Day 2013: Shimmy Mob New Orleans!!!
Unite for a cause on World Belly Dance Day!!! www.shimmymob.com
See your NOLA belly dance sisters at a flash mob belly dance that also benefits charity, on Saturday May 11! NOLA SHIMMY MOB TEAM LOCATIONS & TIMES:
Mock-MOB: ~12PM, REILY REC CENTER AT TULANE U, UPTOWN NOLA
Performance: 1PM, SHELL THEATRE AT AUDUBON ZOO, UPTOWN NOLA
Come out to show your support on May 11, June 1, or donate online now to our charity: New Orleans Women's Shelter
New Orleans team members, check messages here.
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Sunday, April 21, EARTH DAY FESTIVAL IN BATON ROUGE
Earth Day is on Sunday, April 21 in down town Baton Rouge from noon to 8pm, belly dancing is from 3:30 -5pm at the Earth Arts Stage, on North Blvd just one block east of the Shaw Center. It may be hard to find parking, but there is a parking garage and if you don't mind walking, you can park in the residential areas nearby. For more festival info: http://www.laearthday.org/
Iona will be among the belly dance performances, appearing approximately at 4PM.
Dancers hosted by Margo Brault of Baton Rouge: "My theme is a celebration of women's empowerment. We are here to promote Heifer International www.hiefer.org which, while focusing on sustainable agricultural practices, also provides training in gender equity and demonstrates to communities that the education of women is the key to health and opportunity, while reducing early marriage, poverty, and environmental degradation."
February-March 2013
February 9-10, Mardi Gras time Belly Dance Workshop with ALEXANDRA KING!!!
Iona Productions is happy to host Ms. King who will be offering a weekend of Belly Dance classes, featuring a CABARET SATURDAY and TRIBAL SUNDAY! Please go to the WORKSHOP page for all registration details. PAYPAL Registration now available!
Saturday Evening--7PM, Hafla at Fatoush Restaurant, 2372 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117 (504) 371-5074. Join us for a dance celebration/hafla while you dine on yummy Mediterranean eats!!! Set performances open to workshop participants and our guest artist, Alexandra. There will be open dancing too!!!
COME GET YOUR SHIMMY ON!!! Thanks to Fatma at Fatoush for having us!!!
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January 2013 Wishing you all a joyful New Year!
Saturday, January 26-- Belly Dance Classes with Iona resume, Tulane U
12PM-1PM Beginner, 1PM-2PM Intermediate/Troupe, in Diboll Studio B.
Visit Class Schedule for more details and directions. (By session only--9 weeks.)
FREE demos on January 19, at the times listed above!
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Saturday, January 19--Sparrow at Crescent Lotus and AllWays Lounge
For Sparrow's "Bees Knees" dance workshop and evening performance details: visit www.crescentlotus.com
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Thursdays, January 10-31--Iona's Belly Dance Class at Namaste' resumes
6-7PM on Thursdays for the dates listed above, 4-week session.
5050 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite D; just a few doors down from "Subway". Go to Iona's Class Page for more details or visit www.namastemetairie.com to register.Performance and Events 2012
October-December 2012
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
SAVE THE DATE: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 4, 7:00 PM! The ghoulish side of belly dance
Crescent Lotus Studio hosts a Halloween style evening of belly dance: "Salon du Danse de Macabre". The Beledi Jewels join in the festivities to perform a "sharp" and "heavy" piece in not-so-Middle Eastern costume entitled Tachi Jutsu!
7PM at Cafe' Istanbul, Healing Arts Center on St. Claude. Details at Crescent Lotus
Thursdays, October 4-November 8--Iona's Belly Dance Class at Namaste' resumes
6-7PM on Thursdays for the dates listed above; NEW LOCATION!!! We're still Namaste' of Metairie but we have moved across from the old studio...
5050 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite D; between the Subway & dance studios. Go to Iona's Class Page for more details or visit www.namastemetairie.com to register.
August-September 2012
Saturday, September 15--Iona's Belly Dance classes at Tulane resume!
12PM-1PM Beginner, 1PM-2PM Intermediate/Troupe, in Diboll Studio B.
Visit Class Schedule for more details and directions.
Saturday, September 8--Free Belly Dance Class Demo with Iona, Tulane U
12PM-1PM Beginner, 1PM-2PM Intermediate/Troupe, in Diboll Studio B.
Visit Class Schedule for more details and directions.
June-July 2012
Summer events are listed slightly out of order due to the longer description for Tamalyn's workshop & show. Scroll down for her July 28th information!
Friday, July 13--New Orleans welcomes ISHTAR Vintage Belly Dance Band!
7-9PM, Hookah Club, 309 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA. The belly dance community is excited to welcome our new Pittsburgh pals, ISHTAR, to the Hookah Club stage for an evening of classic, kicking belly dance tunes!
Admission is $10 at the door, Belly dancers in costume enter for FREE.
Ishtar welcomes our community dancers to perform with them. LADIES: DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY TO DANCE WITH A LIVE BELLY DANCE BAND!!!
http://www.ishtar-music.com/
**Contact me if you want to set up a song with them in advance, and I will send you their set list. danceriona@gmail.com
Late night happenings on July 13:
11PM until...at Attiki Bar and Grill, across the street from the Hookah on Decatur. Belly dancers begin at 11:30PM. Come out and groove while you enjoy Ishtar and belly dancers Ayleeza, Alethia, Iona, and Zarrina!!!
Ishtar's complete NOLA Itinerary
Tuesday July 10 from 8-10PM at Chickie Wah Wah, with dancers Kryss & KerryLynn
Friday July 13th from 7-9PM at Hookah Club, with Iona and many more dancers!
Friday July 13h from 11PM until, at Attiki Bar & Grill, with Alethia, Iona, Ayleeza
Saturday July 14 from 10-11PM at The Neutral Ground Daneel St., with Ayleeza
Saturday, July 28th--Tamalyn Dallal returns to New Orleans!!! 10AM-8:30PM
Belly Dance Workshop & Show!
ABOUT TAMALYN
One Woman's Dance Through Life in the Islamic World.
Tamalyn has been traveling the globe to document dances in danger of "extinction". Visit her site below to read about her fabulous Dance on Film project.
See more videos of Tamalyn dancing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY9uruhzlt0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKNSozRYtmA&feature=related
Location--Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Kendall Cram Room 213 in the Lavin-Bernick Center (LBC)
LBC building map
Tulane Campus Map
Link for Directions to Tulane's Uptown Campus
LBC ACCESS***You can only access the LBC by car from the campus interior.
(Freret has no vehicle access to LBC and McAlister Blvd is one way.)
STARTERS: EXIT I-10 at Causeway South.
Take left at Jefferson Hwy--last light before River Road.
Jefferson Hwy turns into Claiborne Avenue past the train tracks.
Once you pass Carrolton Ave, continue in right lane.
Turn onto Broadway St.
Then take LEFT at WILLOW ST.
Soon, take a RIGHT at NEWCOMB PLACE and park further in.
LBC is down on the left side with the big quad field in front of it.
It's the only modern steel and glass building you'll see on this older campus.
It's ok to park in the student spots (called Green Zones) on Saturdays.
DO NOT PARK IN ANY RESERVED SPOT! YOU WILL GET BOOTED!
Tamalyn Dallal has created her own approach for dancing with the veil, including creative wraps and sensual draping. She will share ways to allow the veil to follow its natural flow and enhance the body movements with the fabric. 3 yard rectangular silk veils recommended. *There will be some veils available on hand to borrow for the workshop. First come first serve.*
LUNCH: 12-1PM On your own; water & light refreshments provided.
Class B: 1PM-3PM "Art of Zills: Tamalyn's Technique"
These ancient instruments enhance the dance, but require coordination and musicality. Tamalyn will share ways to practice and gain this coordination through drills and exercises. You will do a variety of patterns while moving, which may sound difficult, but her method makes it sneak up on you. Before you know it, you are dancing with the zills and having fun! This class is for all levels. *Student zills will be available for purchase at the workshop: $10/set.
Dance on Film: 3:15-4PM
Tamalyn shares some footage from her experiences documenting dance around the world, as well as clips of belly dance legends!
This is included free of charge.
at
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
Kendall Cram Room 213 in the Lavin-Bernick Center (LBC)
See Map links and LBC access directions by workshop itinerary above.
Act One: "Belly Dance Pictures of the Past" --The performers will dance in tribute to a legendary belly dancer or style!
Act Two: "Belly Dance Here and Now!"
We are thrilled that Tamalyn will be performing in both acts!
This showcase is in conjunction with Tamalyn's workshop, with priority given to workshop participants for performance slots.
Friday June 29--Sunday July 1--SOUTHERN VOICES dance out loud 5
A
celebration of modern and ethnic dance in it's 5th year! Hosted by
D-PROJECT and held at the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC), Camp St., New
Orleans, LA. Presenting 2 separate showcases ...the first held
Friday at 8PM and Saturday matinee at 2PM. The second runs Saturday at
8PM & Sunday at 2PM. Admission is $20, or $16 for CAC members.
Iona and the Beledi Jewels perform in the second showcase:
Saturday 8PM and Sunday 2PM. We are the opening number, so don't be late!
Iona will also be teaching a master belly dance class at the CAC prior to the SATURDAY evening show...5:30-6:30PM. Come out and shake your shimmy!!!
March-May 2012
May 20, Sunday, "salon du danse" Belly Dance Showcase, hosted by Crescent Lotus7:30 PM Sunday, May 20 at Cafe' Istanbul, 2372 S. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA. A Belly Dance Showcase hosted by Krys and Ali of Crescent Lotus. Guest performance by Iona and the Beledi Jewels. Doors open at 7PM. Cost is $10 at the door.
May 17--Congratulations, Kristin, on your Master's in Occupational Therapy!!!
March 17, Saturday, THOMAS DOLBY with IONA, KRYS, and KELLY
TIME--9pm Saturday, St. Patrick's Day, Thomas Dolby at UPTOWN Tipitina's, 501 Napolean Ave, New Orleans. The 80's music icon makes a tour stop in New Orleans promote his new album and celebrate his return to the music scene. Local dancers Iona, Krys, and Kelly will accompany his band on stage with belly dance grooves during his song, "Spice Train." Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.
http://www.tipitinas.com/calendar.asp
**There is an opening band. The time for Thomas Dolby is supposed to be ~10pm--
"Spice Train" with the belly dancers closes the show!
Promo link: Thomas Dolby at Tipitina's March 17 Video Promo
February 2012
February 24, Friday, CLUB BELLY DANCE in NOLALocal dancers will take part in the Belly Dance Superstars CLUB BELLY DANCE, on Friday at Cafe' Istanbul. Hosted by Hip-ocrisy and Krys Statho.
Date: Friday, February 24, 2012
Doors Open: 7:00pm
Show Time: 7:30pm
Price of Tickets: $20.00+fee in advance/online, $25.00 at the door
VENUE: Café Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center
2372 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117
February 21, Fat Tuesday,Happy Mardi Gras!!!
& Showcase in New Orleans!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY9uruhzlt0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKNSozRYtmA&feature=related
For more about Tamalyn: http://www.tamalyndallal.net/homepage.html
www.tamalyndallal.webs.com
GENERAL INFORMATION: Showcase
Bar phone: (504) 218-5778. Open at 6:00 PM daily.
*Endymion parade will be traveling up Canal and blocking cross traffic.
Best to go via Elysian Fields or I-10 East to N. Claiborne Ave.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Classes
world dancer, teacher, and documentarian!
DATES+TIME: Saturday & Sunday, February 18-19, 10AM-12PM
LOCATION: Diboll Mind & Body Studio--B, at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
http://tulane.edu/about/maps/diboll-complex.cfm
Once on Ben Weiner, you will pass the stadium entrance, tennis courts, & new Hertz Center. The DIBOLL parking complex and studios are past the first stop sign at McAllister Blvd bend. Do not pull in to park on the first floor (have to pay or will get ticket!!!) Drive slowly until you see the entrance ramp at the far end of the building. Park on the second floor or above.
*Diboll Studio is on the first floor.*
Parades will set up on St. Charles Ave, so access DIBOLL from the Claiborne side.
For 2012 Mardi Gras parades & route info:
http://www.mardigrasparadeschedule.com/2012-Mardi-Gras-Parade-Schedule/
"Tamalyn Dallal's Signature Technique"
This class is a great introduction to Ms. Dallal's style. With a base in traditional Arabic women's dance, Tamalyn has absorbed flavors from China, Spain and East Africa, which have enhanced her understanding of movement... movements that are elemental to fusion, tribal, or Oriental dance.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19: TIME: 10AM-12PM
"Fantasy and Fusion"
Fantasy and Fusion explores how aspects of different cultures can be mixed and new dances can be created. We will use some ethnic dance techniques, Middle Eastern Bellydance techniques, visualization, and experimentation, set to a variety of music.
January 2012
Belly Dance classes with IONA at Diboll Mind & Body Studio and Namaste' of Metairie (formerly Tapas Yoga) resume! Visit her class page for details & pricing!January 27, Friday--Happy Birthday to IONA!!!
January 7, Saturday--Namaste' of Metairie Open House
11AM-1PM, Saturday, Open House to introduce the new studio and it's upcoming classes. Visit Namaste' of Metairie for details. Congratulations Christine & Carlos!
11:30-11:45 a.m.: Belly Dance demo Iona
Performance and Events 2011
November-December 2011--Happy Holidays!
December 15, Belly Dance for Health & Field Trip!--class with Iona at Tapas Yoga6-7PM on December 15, Thursday
Last Belly Dance class of the year at Tapas Yoga. Drop in rate is $15.
Afterwards, we will head Uptown to Byblos on Magazine St. for yummy eats while we watch Kari belly dance! Go to Iona's Class page for studio address and info.
November 19, Amaya Workshop & Shimmy Showcase
We had a blast at the Shimmy Showcase 2011, with our guest performers and friends! Thanks Amaya & Onca!
AMAYA Workshop: 2 Belly Dance Classes Offered
November 19, Saturday, Located at Diboll Mind & Body Studio--B, Tulane U
http://tulane.edu/about/maps/diboll-complex.cfm
4:30-6PM “Old World” Traditional Steps - Ancient moves segue into a fusion of Ethnic Taxim and mizmar music. Short Choreography...exotic and dramatic. Handouts and music will be available.
Use PAYPAL below TO PAY NOW and SAVE
SHIMMY Showcase: A Celebration of Belly Dance
November 19, Saturday, Located at The 12 Bar, 608 Fulton St., NOLA
8-10PM Shimmy Showcase--with Amaya! and Onca O'Leary, guest artist offering classes at Crescent Lotus on Nov 20; come enjoy the evening's celebration of belly dance and fusion styles with the New Orleans and Southeast LA community! It's a belly dance weekend!For more about Onca O'Leary and her November 20th workshop classes: Visit: Crescent Lotus & http://www.mezmersociety.com/
September-October 2011
October 22-23, Ansuya Workshop, hosted by Oasis Bellydance Studio
Ansuya returns to Southern Louisiana!!! Oasis BD of Lafayette, LA hosts the return of the lovely Belly Dance Superstar, Ansuya for a weekend of workshops and Saturday evening showcase. For complete workshop and show details, visit Oasis Bellydance Studio
OCTOBER 8, Halloween Hafla hosted by Dance Menagerie's Shannon Wolfe
6-9PM, Chickie Wah Wah, at 2828 Canal St., New Orleans; troupes & solos by a variety of dancers in the community. Come share in the evening's dance and fun! Iona and the Beledi Jewels will be among the many shaking their shimmies!
BEGINNER: 12-1PM, INTERMEDIATE: 1-2PM. Please visit her Class Schedule for details. *Free intro on this day Sept 17 and class begins Sept 24.
SEPTEMBER 17, Baton Rouge Belly Dance hosts their FALL STUDENT SHOWCASE
Saturday, 6:30-8:30PM. All student levels welcome; Showcase to be held at University Presbyterian Church
3240 Dalyrmyple Dr
Baton Rouge, La
Contact for more details or with performance info ASAP: batonrougebellydance@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 12, New Belly Dance Class with Iona at Tulane: Mondays
Open Level. 6:30-7:30PM. Please visit her Class Schedule for description & details. *FREE intro on Sept 12; the 5 week Mini-Session I starts Sept 19.
July-August 2011
August 28, Sunday: Reily Rocks! Dance Class & Demo by Iona & the Beledi Jewels
TIME TBA, Iona and troupe will give a belly dance performance and class demo for the Reily Rocks Orientation Evening at Tulane U's Reily Student Recreation Center; go to Reily for more details and directions if you are interested in taking any instructional or group exercise classes. Iona's Belly Dance classes at the Tulane Diboll Mind & Body Studio resume in September. Visit Class Schedule for details.
AUGUST 11, Belly Dance Class with Iona at Tapas Studio resume: Thursdays
Please visit her Class Schedule page for details.
August 3-7, Wise Women Dance Retreat hosted by Amaya
A weekend of classes and visit to the Kewa Corn Festival Dance, in Alburquerque, NM. Iona to attend and perform at related haflas. Visit Amaya for details and info.
Welcome Harlan William, born 7/7/11, 8 pounds & 3 ounces!!! Congratulations Kristin & Frans!!! Love you!!!
May-June 2011
June 24-26, Fri-Sun: D'PROJECT presents "Southern Voices"
Iona to perform with Betty Karam at the second line-up of dancers: Saturday-8PM and Sunday-2PM. Read details below: Betty Karam and the Desert Dancers with Komenka Ethnic Dance Ensemble
Performing in SOUTHERN VOICES: dance out LOUD 4
Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street, New Orleans
June 2-30, Thursdays, Iona's Belly Dance Class for Health
6-6:50PM, Thursdays, Iona resumes her Belly Dance class for Health at Tapas Yoga & Movement Studio. This 5 week session will focus on soothing summer stretches and isolated hip work. For more details go to Iona's Class Schedule Page.
May 21, Saturday, Baton Rouge Belly Dance Presents: Shimmy for the Shelter
BRBD presents a day of workshops and evening showcase with proceeds for the Baton Rouge Battered Women's Shelter. Iona will present a 1.5 hour workshop on Balancing Techniques at 12:30-2. Ilea presents Tribal stylings and improv from 2:30-4pm. Doors open at Noon. There will also be artisans selling a variety of belly dance goodies. Workshop details, cost & location listed below.
SCROLL DOWN TO SEE CHANGE OF VENUE FOR WORKSHOPS!!!
12:30 – 2:00 pm- Finding Your Balance: Techniques and Secrets by Iona
Limit 15 participants
For dancers of all levels, this workshop presented by Iona of New Orleans explores a means to expand your performance with the art of balancing. Techniques, safety tips, and secrets applicable to a variety of props will be addressed. Adding level changes to your choreography will also be included. Dancers are encouraged to bring your preferred prop for practice, though several light-weight options will be available. 2:30 – 4:00 pm - Trybe Habibi Bizarre, Light and Fluffy Basics
Limit 15 participants
This class will be an intro to improvisational tribal style belly dance as performed by Trybe Habibi Bizarre. $25 for one workshop, $40 for both
Payment can be made by check to:
Baton Rouge Belly Dance
23916 South Park Ln
Denham Springs, La 70726
*Payment must be received by May 14, 2011* If alternate payment option is needed please email
batonrougebellydance@gmail.com
subject: workshop payment
May 21 Day Workshops to be held at **VENUE CHANGE FOR WORKSHOPS***
Now held at Fleur de Leaf Dance Studio--4528 Bennington Suite 300-B, right behind Regions Bank on College Drive. (NO longer at Tres Bien Yoga)
May 21 Evening Shimmy for the Shelter Showcase to be held at University Presbyterian Church
3240 Dalyrmyple Dr
Baton Rouge, La
*Admission to the evening showcase is by donation for the shelter.
May 18, Wednesday Night, Crescent Lotus Presents: "Dancing for a Vision"
6:30-9PM Wednesday May 18, there will be a benefit performance & student showcase to benefit Women with a Vision. Held at Byblos Restaurant, upstairs at 3218 Magazine St. There will be a silent auction, a light mezza buffet, and performances by professionals and student belly dancers. For more info view attachment: Belly Dance Showcase or visit www.crescentlotus.com
April 2011
April 26, Tuesday, NCJW presents: "Vashti Banquet" Fundraiser for Women
7:30-9:30PM, Tuesday April 26, the National Council of Jewish Women is holding a fund raiser, at Temple Sinai (6722 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans), to benefit domestic violence programs in New Orleans. They have not yet reached their projected amount of participants.
This is a women only event and will be a lot of fun. Food and drink will be included with price of a ticket. Vending, auctions, and dancing! Visit and support www.NCJWneworleans.org
Event details: Vashti invitation and Response with prices (Prices start at $36)
April 14-May 19, Thursdays, Iona's Belly Dance Class for Health
6-6:50PM, Thursdays, Iona resumes her Belly Dance class for Health at Tapas Yoga & Movement Studio. For more details go to Iona's Class Schedule Page.
February-March 2011
March 26, Saturday, Tulane U's International Food & Music Festival
Regretfully, this event has been CANCELLED for this year.
5-9PM, Tulane U hosts its International Food and Music Festival. IONA and the Beledi Jewels will be representing "Middle East" among the dance performances for the evening. This event is free, open to the public, and will be held on the second floor of the Lavin-Bernick Center (LBC). For more information visit Tulane Event
March 12, Saturday, Baton Rouge Belly Dance Presents
BRBD presents their student Spring showcase. It is open to the community and will be held at University Presbyterian Church, 3240 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge , LA. Doors open at 6:30PM; showcase starts at 7PM. For more information or to request to perform, email batonrougebellydance@gmail.com
March 8, 2011, Fat Tuesday, Happy Mardi Gras!!!
It's Carnival Time! For a complete listing of parade schedules and routes, visit www.mardigrasneworleans.com/mgdates.html
JANUARY--Iona's Belly Dance Classes resume. Please see Class Schedule page for details.
Performance and Events 2010
December 31, Friday, Belly Dancing at Attiki Bar and Grill
11:30PM-1AM, Bring in the New Year with Belly Dancing at Attiki Bar & Grill, 230 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA (504) 587-3756. Located in the French Quarter, 1.5 blocks from Canal St. near Bienville, across the street from the House of Blues. Tasty food, drinks, and hookahs...For more about Attiki and their holiday or late night menu, visit http://www.attikineworleans.com HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!November 13, Saturday: Healing Arts International Festival, 840 St. Charles Ave.
Iona and the Beledi Jewels perform at 5PM. Festival is from 12-8PM, music only until 10PM. The Healing Arts International's purpose is aimed at bringing the community together and educating the public to the Healing Alternatives that the city has to offer by experiencing a vast array of complimentary Health Therapies and Treatments, Art, Dance, Music alongside Healthy Foods and Environmental Education for Adults and Children. This event is free and open to the public. To be held at Michauls, 840 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA Visit www.HealingArtsInternational.com
August 22, Sunday Night 8:30-11:30PM: Reily Rocks! Orientation
Time TBA, Iona will give a belly dancing performance/class demo for the Reily Rocks Orientation Evening at Tulane U's Reily Student Recreation Center; go to Reily for more details and directions if you are interested in taking any instructional or group exercise classes. Iona's Belly Dance classes at the Reily Center resume September 18 with free intro Sept 11. Go to Iona's Class Schedule page for more info.
August 12, Fall Belly Dance Classes with IONA begin
'Drills and Zils' Belly Dance class for beginners at Tapas Yoga in Metairie, Thursdays 6-7PM. Visit Iona's Class Schedule page for details.
July 31, Workshops and Hafla hosted by Phoenix Rouge
Phoenix Rouge Bellydance Summer Hafla
July 31, 2010
7-9 pm
$5 donation appreciated
University Presbeterian Church
3240 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge LA
July 24 & 25, Saturday and Sunday: Roxxanne Shelaby Workshop Lafayette's Oasis Belly Dance Studio hosts the return of Roxxanne to Acadiana! She will be teaching Debke, Lebanese vs. Egyptian Raks Oriental, and more. Show 6:30PM Saturday. All events held at University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ballroom. Ione to vend, perform, and Emcee! For complete workshop and show details, visit Oasis Bellydance Studio
July 17-19, Wise Women Do Dance Retreat hosted by Amaya A weekend of classes and Monday about town in Alburquerque, NM. Iona to attend and perform at the Sunday hafla. Visit Amaya for details and info.
June 5 & 6, Saturday and Sunday, Komenka's Spring ConcertSat-7:30PM Show, Sun-2pm Matinee, Loyola University. Iona joins Betty Karam and the Desert Dancers and Komenka Ethnic Dance Troupe in an evening of international dance. Please check back for more details; email tickets@loyno.edu for ticket information.
May 22, Saturday, A Benefit for the Battered Women's Shelter of Baton Rouge
7-9PM, University Presbyterian Church--Fellowship Hall, 3240 Dalrymple, Baton Rouge, LA. Iona to perform in this student-teacher showcase benefit for the BWS of Baton Rouge, hosted this time by troupe Phoenix Rouge. All proceeds to go to the Battered Women's Shelter. $10 cover/adults; children 12-under free.
May 12, Wednesday, "Good Morning New Orleans"
5-7AM, Iona guests on Channel 26's "Good Morning New Orleans" show with a belly dance lesson demonstration for Chriss Knight. For those up in the wee hours of the morn...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz :)
April 23, 24, Friday & Saturday, Loyola Ballet Spring Concert
Loyola Ballet Celebrates National Dance Week - spring concert
Date: Friday, April 23, 2010 to Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: Roussel Performance Hall, Communications/Music Complex
Tickets or Fees: $12 General; $8 Students, Seniors, Children and Loyola Faculty/Staff
For additional information contact: Jessica Roma at 504-865-2074 or by email at tickets@loyno.edu
April 17+18, Saturday-Sunday, Mezmer Society Belly Dance Workshop
Workshop details at the Crescent Lotus website under Special Events and at http://mezmahnola.eventbrite.com/
March 20, Saturday, Tulane U's International Food & Music Festival5-9PM, Tulane U hosts its International Food and Music Festival. IONA and the Beledi Jewels will be representing "Middle East" among the dance performances for the evening. This event is free, open to the public, and will be held on the second floor of the Lavin-Bernick Center (LBC). For more information visit Tulane Event
February 16, HappyMARDIGRAS
January 27, IONA's Birthday!!!
January 21, Thursday, "Moroccan Night"
8-10PM, Belly Dancing by Iona at Jackson Restaurant at 1910 Magazine Street in uptown New Orleans. $50/ 2 persons includes the Moroccan meal, a bottle of wine, & access to the entertainment. Call for reservations: 504-JACKSON (522-5766) or visit the website JACKSONNOLA
January 16, Saturday, "Russian Winter Festival 2010"
2PM and 7PM concert performances, Iona dances with Betty Karam in collaboration with Komenka Ethnic Dance Ensemble in the Russian Winter Festival 2010, in the Soloman Theatre at St. Martin's Episcopal School, 225 Green Acres Road, Metairie, LA. There will be an open bazaar from 12-9PM. General Admission $15, Seniors $10, Children $5. For reservations call 504-208-9905.
January 1, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Performance & Events 2009
December 19, Saturday, "IONA dances at Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall. Yummy eats and nice ambiance.
December 12, Saturday "Winter Wonders Benefit Showcase"
7-9PM, University Presbyterian Church--Fellowship Hall, 3240 Dalrymple, Baton Rouge, LA. Iona and her troupe The Beledi Jewels will perform in this student/teacher belly dance benefit showcase, hosted by Bayou Shimmy Studio of Baton Rouge. All proceeds to go to the Battered Women's Shelter. $10 cover/adults; children 12-under free. For more details, visit the hosting studio's site: Bayou Shimmy
November 26, HAPPYTHANKSGIVING!!!! Gobble, gobble...October 31, Saturday, "IONA dances at Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall. Yummy eats and nice ambiance.
September 26, Saturday, "IONA dances at Phoenicia's"8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall. Yummy eats and nice ambiance.
Time TBA, Iona will give a belly dancing performance and class demo for the Reily Rocks Orientation Evening at Tulane U's Reily Student Recreation Center; go to Reily for more details and directions if you are interested in taking any instructional or group exercise classes. Iona's Belly Dance classes at the Reily Center start up again in September. Go to Iona's Class Schedule page for more info.
August 22, Saturday, "IONA dances at Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall. Good food and nice ambiance.
August 8, Saturday, "IONA dances at Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall. Good food and nice ambiance. (Try the veggie plate with Lebanese tea--yum!)
August 1, Saturday, "Oasis Raks Dinner Show with Eva Cernik"
Oasis Bellydance Studio Presents: a 2-day workshop with Bellydancer of the Universe, Eva Cernik--especially reknowned for her Turkish Belly Dance styles. Eva and local professionals, including Iona, will perform at the Saturday Dinner Show. For more info and payment options visit www.oasisbellydance.com/eva.html
July 25, Saturday, "IONA dances at Phoenicia's"8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall. Good food and nice ambiance. (Try the veggie plate with Lebanese tea--yum!)
June 13, Saturday, "IONA dances at Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall. Good food and nice ambiance. (Try the veggie plate with Lebanese tea--yum!)
May 9, Saturday, "Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall.
April 11, Saturday, "Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall.
March 7, Saturday, "Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall.
February 24, Fat Tuesday
HAPPY MARDI GRAS!!!
February 7, Saturday, "Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall.
January 17, Saturday, "Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall.
Performance & Events 2008
December 13, Saturday, Bayou Shimmy Dancer Showcase
Belly Dance showcase for students and professionals, hosted by Bayou Shimmy Dance Studio in Baton Rouge, LA. To be held at Mediterranean Cafe located at 151 3rd St, off Perkins near College Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA. Call for reservations
(225) 336-4501 !!! Iona to perform with her student troupe, The Beledi Jewels. Go to www.bayoushimmy.com for more info on Belly Dance in Baton Rouge.
December 6, Saturday, "Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall.
November 15, Saturday, "Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall.
November 1-3, "Rachel George & Urban Gypsy Master Classes", New Orleans, LA
Crescent Lotus Dance Studio hosts Rachel George and Urban Gypsy for a weekend of workshop classes at the studio and the showcase "Bellementals: A Pharoah's Dream" at the Balcony Music Club at 504 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana 70116, (corner of Decatur)Saturday November 1 from 8:30-10 PM. Iona will perform with Isis Wings, representing the element of 'Air'. For details & Online Registration visit http://nolabellydance.eventbrite.com
October 25, Saturday, "IONA dances at Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall.
September 20 & 21, "ANSUYA Workshop", Lafayette, LA
Oasis Belly Dance Studio hosts Belly Dance Superstar, ANSUYA for a weekend of classes and Saturday evening Show. For workshop location and registration details visit Oasis Belly Dance Studio
September 13 & 14, "KAMI LIDDLE Workshop", Metairie, LA
The women of Indudala Tribe and Saffron Studio host the return of Tribal Belly Dance Superstar, Kami Liddle, for a weekend of classes and Saturday evening performances. For workshop locations and registration details and/or to register, email info@saffronstudio.org or call 504-338-2962.
September 5, Friday, "IONA dances at Phoenicia's" ***TBA DUE TO GUSTAV
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall.
August 24, Sunday, "Reily Rocks!" Class Demo by IONA
9:25-9:45PM, Iona will give a belly dancing performance and class demo for the Reily Rocks Orientation Evening at Tulane U's Reily Student Recreation Center; go to Reily for more details and directions if you are interested in taking any instructional or group exercise classes. Iona's Belly Dance classes at the Reily Center start up again in September. Go to Iona's Class Schedule page for more info.
August 23, Saturday, "IONA dances at Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by Iona at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall.
August 9, Saturday, "IONA dances at Red Velvet"
9:30-11PM, Belly Dancing by IONA at Red Velvet Hookah Lounge, 4226 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA (504) 897-4009. Located near Napoleon Ave.
July 26, Saturday, "IONA dances at Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by Iona at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall.
July 11, Friday, "IONA dances at Phoenicia's"
8-10 PM, Belly Dancing by Iona at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd by Independence Mall.
May 17, Saturday, "Phoenicia's"
7:30-9:30pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd.
May 2, Friday, "Phoenicia's"
7:30-9:30pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Phoenicia's Restaurant, 4201 Veteran's Blvd, Metairie, LA (504) 889-9950. Located just off Houma Blvd.
April 4-6, MEDA-LA hosts Amel Tafsout, New Orleans!!!
Middle Eastern Dance Artists of Louisiana (MEDA-LA) hosts the return of international dance star, Amel, to the New Orleans area for a weekend of dance workshops on Saturday and Sunday, April 5 & 6. Includes a Hafla on Friday, April 4, from 6:30-9:30PM. All events to be held at Hotel Le Cirque, New Orleans, LA.
Read more about Amel Tafsout
March 29 & 30, Saturday & Sunday, Indudala Tribe hosts Tribal Pura
Weekend workshops with guest tribal dancers from Fat Chance Belly Dance and Devyani Dance Company hosted by Indudala Tribe of New Orleans. For registration and workshop details, go to Indudala Tribe.
March 28, Friday--Iona takes comprehensive exams in Speech Language Pathology!
February 5, Fat Tuesday--HAPPY MARDI GRAS!!!
January 27, Sunday--IONA's Birthday!!!
Performance & Events 2007
December 15, Indudala presents: The Big Easy Belly Dance Showcase Volume II
8-11pm, among the evening's performances, Iona and her intermediate level student troupe, the Beledi Jewels, will dance a drum piece at the Saturday evening showcase for Morla's 2 day workshop in tribal belly dance technique and drills. For more details about the workshop and show, go to, www.indudalatribe.com
November 12-16, Mon-Fri, Tulane Wellness Fair, for Tulane Community Members
Nov 14, 2 pm, Iona will teach a 1 hour belly dance class to contribute to Tulane's Wellness Fair. The fair will focus on one aspect of wellness each day – the schedule:
Monday, Nov 12 – Metal Health/Stress Relief
Tuesday, Nov 13 – Physical Health
Wednesday, Nov 14 – Sexual Health ***includes Belly Dance Class at 2pm***
Thursday, Nov 15 – Nutrition
Friday, Nov 16 – Alternative Healing
***The belly dance instruction will take place at the Newcomb Institute.***
Wellness Fair is 10am-4pm at Tulane U, New Orleans. Admission is free of charge and open only to members of the Tulane Community. For more information, call Deanie Stoulig at 865-5255. The event is being hosted by: Student Health Center.
October 17, Wednesday, SONIA "Bellynesian" Workshop
10am-1pm, Iona will be attending this fusion workshop presenting Polynesian and belly dance by the lovely Sonia of the Belly Dance Superstars. Location is Tari's School of Dance in Baton Rouge, LA. For workshop details visit www.bayoushimmy.com or contact Shamsi at shamsi@bayoushimmy.com
October 16 & 17, Tuesday & Wednesday, Belly Dance Superstars "Babelesque"
8pm, Iona will be attending the Tuesday BDS performance at the Manship Theatre in Baton Rouge, LA. These gals are the who's who of Belly Dance and can shake and shimmy like nobody's business!!! For ticket info go to www.manshiptheatre.org
October 14, Sunday, Middle Eastern Dance Artists (MEDA-LA) Members Meeting
2-4pm, Marci Johnson will be hosting MEDA's October meeting in New Orleans, LA. Current members and those interested in membership are welcome to attend. Hope to see you there! For more about MEDA, visit www.meda-la.com
Contact Marci at princessdelaluna@yahoo.com or Iona at iona@dancingjewel.com for details and directions.
September 21, Friday, Introduction to Belly Dance: Feminine Roots in Dance
1-3pm, Iona will give a class and performance demonstration as a part of the Fridays at Newcomb women's enrichment series at the Newcomb College Institute, on Tulane University campus. Participation is limited. Contact Cordelia Heaney at cheaney@tulane.edu for registration information.
September 9, Sunday, MEDA-LA Meeting
2-4pm., Middle Eastern Dance Artists of Louisiana meets on the 3rd Sunday each month. This month's meeting will be held at 9055 Keaty Dr., Baton Rouge, LA, at the home of Noura Shakri. (Thanks, Noura!) We are hoping to expand membership and welcome new dancers in the community to join! Welcome back former members for the new year (Aug 07-July 08)! Look forward to seeing you there!!! RVSP danceriona@gmail.com
August 26, Sunday, Reily Rocks!
Iona will give a belly dancing performance and class demo at 9pm for the Reily Rocks Orientation Evening at Tulane U's Reily Student Recreation Center; see Links for directions and info about Reily if you are interested in taking any instructional leisure classes.
July 21, 22, Saturday-Sunday, MEDA Presents...Amel Tafsout and Ishmael
Amel Tafsout and Ishmael are this year's guests for MEDA's annual belly dance/music workshop weekend to be held at the Lake Charles Civic Center in Lake Charles, LA; go to www.meda-la.com for more details about the workshop classes and to download registration forms. Iona will be a featured soloist and also the Hosting Emcee for the Saturday Night Showcase. Don't miss it!
July 8, Sunday, 'Hookah Cafe'
9-11pm, Iona belly dances with Krys and Amae at the Hookah Cafe, 500 Frenchman St., New Orleans, LA. (504) 943-1101. No cover charge; drink or tapas purchase expected.
June 16, Saturday, National Comedy Company NSSLHA Benefit Performance
9pm, following her performance at the Big Easy Belly Dance Showcase, Iona will make her way over to Yo Mama's to open the evening's benefit show for the local chapter of the National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association. The National Comedy Company will host the benefit at Yo Mama's Bar & Grill:
Comedy in the French Quarter - The National Comedy Company presents a weekly interactive improv-comedy night featuring Smartass Nick. Tickets $8; call 523-SHOW or visit www.nationalcomedycompany.com 9 p.m. Saturday. Yo Mama's Bar & Grill, 727 St. Peter St., 522-1125
June 16, Saturday, "Indudala Tribe presents: Big Easy Belly Dance Showcase
8pm, Iona will be a solo performer among the dancers at this evening belly dance showcase correlated with the inFusion Tribal Belly Dance workshop hosted by Indudala Tribe. The showcase will feature a variety of belly dance artists and is to be held at the 3 Ring Circus's Big Top, 1638 Clio St., New Orleans, LA. For workshop registration information, go to www.indudalatribe.com
May 26, Saturday, "Bayou Shimmy's Baton Rouge Belly Dance Festival"
7pm, Iona will be participating in the studio's events as a panel judge for the student choreography competition. The student competition will take place at Mediterranean Cafe naer the studio on Perkins, Baton Rouge, LA. Go to www.bayoushimmy.com for more details of the all-day event!
April 28, Saturday, 'Belly Dance Class Showcase'
Iona will conclude her Belly Dance Class for Beginners at Tulane with a class showcase! Performances will include the group chorography to 'Warda', performance solo by Iona, and a performance by the guest belly dancer! Class is from 1:30-2:40pm; the showcase will begin 2:45pm and is open to friends and family of the class participants.
April 12, Thursday, 'Zaynati's'
7-9pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Zaynati's Restaurant, 1503 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458 #(985) 847-9395; call to make a reservation.
April 8, Sunday--Happy Easter!!!
March 30, Friday, 'Relay for life'
Performance and Class Demo by Iona as part of the Relay for Life evening events at Tulane's Reily Rec Center. Time TBA.
March 22, Thursday, 'Zaynati's' ***IONA is sick; dancing by Kelly & Holly!
7-9pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Zaynati's Restaurant, 1503 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458 #(985) 847-9395; call to make a reservation.
March 17--Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
March 11, Sunday, Zils and Drum Workshops by Tobias Roberson
Iona will be attending both zils and drum workshops presented by Tobias Roberson at Crescent Lotus Dance Studio in New Orleans. Email ali@nomadictribal.com for workshop registration info. Visit http://www.riqq.com/ for more about Tobias!
March 3, Saturday, Dance and Drum Workshops at Bayou Shimmy
Iona will be attending a Dance Meditation workshop by Shamsi of Baton Rouge from 9:30-12:30pm and a Drum workshop by Shelly Plaissance from 1:30-3:30. For more about Shamsi, Shelly, and Workshop details, visit the studio website www.bayoushimmy.com
February 27, Tuesday, BIG EASY AWARD LUNCHEON
Iona joins nominee Betty Karam at the Big Easy Award Luncheon for Dance Artists. Betty is nominated for an award for her performance at the Contemporary Arts Center. Keep your fingers crossed for her!!!
February 22, Thursday, 'Zaynati's'
7-9pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Zaynati's Restaurant, 1503 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458 #(985) 847-9395; call to make a reservation.
February 20--Happy Mardi Gras!!!
February 18, Sunday, 'Hookah Cafe'
Join the local dancers of New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Hammond as they celebrate Bacchus Sunday with a Hafla at the Hookah Cafe at 1407 Decatur St. Special guest Dolphina of L.A. will grace the group with her performance after her workshop weekend in the Big Easy. See the Crescent Lotus Dance link for more info on her workshops.
February 15, Thursday, DS Library
6-7pm, Iona joins Shamsi of Baton Rouge to conduct a Belly Dance demo and lesson for the teens at Denham Springs Public Library. Shelly, drum-genius, will lend his hand for some accompanying dance rhythms. See www.bayoushimmy.com to order his new CD!
January 11+25, Thursdays, 'Zaynati's'
7-9pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Zaynati's Restaurant, 1503 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458 #(985) 847-9395; call to make a reservation.
Performance & Events 2006
December 29, Friday, 'Banks Street Bar'
10pm, Iona lends percussion to the Mid City Ramblers in celebration of Phil's Birthday Bash at the Banks Street Bar and Grill, 4401 Banks St., New Orleans, LA #504-486-0258; "Thanks Phil, Mark, and Jimmy for letting me take part in the tunes & festivities!"
December 28, Thursday, 'Zaynati's'
7-9pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Zaynati's Restaurant, 1503 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458 #(985) 847-9395; call to make a reservation.
December 2, Saturday "Red Light"
11pm, Iona makes a guest appearance to dance in The Red Light District Variety Show at Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA (504) 581-5812. Tickets $15. Iona's performances for the evening include a duet with Betty Karam!
November 18, Saturday, 'Kamal's Kafe' ****NOURA will be performing this night!!!!****
6:30-8:30 pm, Belly Dancing by **NOURA** at KAMAL'S KAFE, 13091 Airline Highway Suite A, (Corner of Hwy. 61 and 74), Gonzales, Louisiana 70737, #(225) 644-1400; call to make a reservation; visit Kamal's website at info@kamalskafe.com
November 2 + 9, Thursdays, 'Zaynati's'
7-9pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Zaynati's Restaurant, 1503 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458 #(985) 847-9395; call to make a reservation
October 26-29, Thursday-Sunday, ' Hadia Workshops' in Baton Rouge, LA
Iona will attend Hadia's dancer workshop on Sunday following a Showcase Saturday evening; Hadia is also offering a 3-day teacher certification class Oct 26-28; brouse www.bayoushimmy.com for more info and registration details.
October 27, Friday, "Aladdin's" (DANCING ON HOLD--CALL TO CONFIRM PERFORMANCES)
6:30-9pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Aladdin's Restaurant, 1102 N US-190, Covington, LA. #985-809-0223, call to make a reservation.
October 19, Thursday, 'Zaynati's'
7-9pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Zaynati's Restaurant, 1503 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458 #(985) 847-9395; call to make a reservation.
October 6, Friday, 'Aladdin's'
6:30-9pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Aladdin's Restaurant, 1102 N US-190, Covington, LA. #985-809-0223; call to make a reservation.
October 5, Thursday, 'Zaynati's'
7-9pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Zaynati's Restaurant, 1503 Gause Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458 #(985) 847-9395; call to make a reservation.
September 16-17, Saturday+Sunday, "Komenka Presents..."
Iona performs with Betty Karam and the Desert Dancers selections from "Ghawazee Jazz Babies" at the Komenka International Dance review...
KOMENKA PRESENTS "ETHNIC FALLAPALOOZA 2006"
Saturday, September 16 (8PM), and Sunday, September 17 (3PM), in Loyola University New Orleans Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall (St. Charles Avenue at Calhoun Street).
All shows also include : "Betty Karam and the Desert Dancers" , "CelticFeat" , "Micaela Y Fiesta Flamenca" , "Natasha Ramer" , "Sunanda’s Performing Arts Center".
September 1, Friday, 'Aladdin's'
6:30-9pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Aladdin's Restaurant, 1102 N US-190, Covington, LA. #985-809-0223, call to make a reservation.
August 21, Monday, TV Taping
Iona's sword and drum dances taped for The Villavicencia Show on UPN Channel 78, NOA! Broadcast date and time TBA.
August 18, Friday, 'Arzi's'
7-10pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Arzi's Restaurant, 5219 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA. #225-927-2111, call to make a reservation.
August 11, Friday, 'Aladdin's'
6:30-9pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Aladdin's Restaurant, 1102 N US-190, Covington, LA. #985-809-0223, call to make a reservation.
July 28, 29, 30, Friday-Sunday, MEDA Presents...
Morocco and Sahra Saeeda workshop weekend at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette, LA; go to www.meda-la.com for more details and to download registration forms. Iona will perform a sword solo at the Friday night Hafla and perform with her troupe Bayou Jawahir (from Bayou Shimmy Studio) at the Saturday Evening Showcase. Iona is also Emcee for the evening's event.
July 21, Friday, 'Arzi's'
7-10pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Arzi's Restaurant, 5219 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA. #225-927-2111, call to make a reservation.
July 7, Friday, 'Aladdin's'
6:30-9pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Aladdin's Restaurant, 1102 N US-190, Covington, LA. #985-809-0223, call to make a reservation.
June 30, Friday, 'Arzi's'
7-10pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Arzi's Restaurant, 5219 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA. #225-927-2111, call to make a reservation.
June 2, Friday, 'Aladdin's'
6:30-9pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at Aladdin's Restaurant, 1102 N US-190, Covington, LA. #985-809-0223, call to make a reservation.
May 6-7, Saturday + Sunday, "Fest for All"
Iona will be dancing with Bayou Shimmy Studio dance artists at 1:30pm on Sat and 12 Noon on Sunday at the Fest for All in Downtown Baton Rouge, LA. See the schedule, map, and details at http://www.artsbr.org/fest-for-all.html
April 1-2, Saturday + Sunday
Suhaila Salimpour and Tiffany Bisconer Workshop in Norcross, GA; Iona will be there learning new techniques! Go to www.tezrathegypsy for more info about the workshop weekend.
March 25, Saturday
6:30-9pm, Belly Dancing by Iona at the Grapevine Restaurant, 15540 George O'Neal Rd, Baton Rouge, LA
March 24 Friday, "Women in Motion"
Iona performs at "Women in Motion", a part of 'Femme Fest' (March 23-26), presenting local dance artists' performances and their Katrina stories; demonstrations begin at 6:30pm; performances begin at 7:30pm; located in Room 300 of McWilliams Hall of Tulane Campus, New Orleans, LA.
Feb 14 Tuesday, Valentine's Day7-10pm, Belly Dancing by Iona for the Valentine's Dinner service at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 6401 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA
Feb 3+4 Friday + Saturday
Artemis Workshop hosted by Sisters of the Phoenix, Lafayette, LA; includes Dancer Showcase on Sat, Feb 4; go to Links to brouse their website for details or email sidlandry@cox.internet.com ; more on Artemis at www.serpentine.org
Jan 15, Sunday
Reily Rocks, New Orleans, LA; orientation to programs at the Reily Rec Center; Iona will give a belly dancing class and performance demo from 8:30-9pm