January - February - March - April
May - June - July - August
September - October - November - December
January
Saturday, January 26th - Hafla in the Square
Stellaria Natural Health :: 2519 N California, Chicago, IL 60647
Abrevaya & the Samara Dance Company Perform
with other local dancers. The show is from 6-8 pm. Cost is $5. Contact fireoverfire2002@yahoo.com for more info.
February
Saturday, February 2nd - Sphinx Cafe Hafla
8743 Milwaukee Ave, Niles, Illinois :: 847-967-0030.
Enjoy this monthly Hafla with local performers. Price is $15 which includes Mediterranean Food Buffet & Belly Dance Show. Show is from 6:45-10pm. Reservations recommended. For performing or other information contact Zayna through egyptdancer@ hotmail.com
Saturday, February 2nd - Elmhurst College Student Recital
190 Prospect, Elmhurst, IL
Enjoy a presentation of "Middle Eastern Dance Through History and Today" at Buik Recital Hall in the Irion Hall Music Building at Elmhurst College.
Saturday, February 9th - Ritual Noise Gothla
3184 N Milwaukee Chicago, IL 60618
www.demonsanddarlings.com
Hosted by Demons and Darlings and featuring gothic and industrial belly dance showcase performances and plenty of open dance. Show starts at 9pm- 2am.
Saturday, February 9th - ChicagoRaks Hafla
Roxanne's Academy of Dance
3450 Montgomery Road, Suite 19, Aurora IL 60564 :: 630.978.1149
See performers dancer between 7:30 - 9:30 pm. The cost is $15 at the door.
Sunday, February 10th - Tizi Melloul
531 N. Wells Chiago, IL 60610
(312) 670.4388 :: www.tizimelloul.com
Abrevaya Performs
Belly Dance the Night Away! Enjoy limitless glasses of red & white wines, an assortment of specially prepared hors d’oeuvres & two sets of belly dance performances for $25/person (tax/gratuity not included). The show starts at 7 pm. It's recommended that you arrive by 6:30. Seating is on a first come first serve basis.
Saturday/Sunday, February 23-24-Aziza Workshop/Show
Chicago, IL :: www.arabesquechicago.com
An award winning instructor and performer not to be missed. She will be offering conditioning for the dancer and veil work at her seminar.
March
Saturday,March 1st - Sphinx Cafe Hafla
8743 Milwaukee Ave, Niles, Illinois 847-967-0030.
Enjoy this monthly Hafla with local performers. Price is $15 which includes Mediterranean Food Buffet & Belly Dance Show. Show is from 6:45-10pm.Reservations recommended. For performing or other information contact Zayna through egyptdancer@ hotmail.com
Saturday March 8th- Abrevaya's Star Night at Our Night
Our Night Layalena Restaurant
8801 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714
Contact: Joanne (773) 403.5149
Abrevaya Performs
Enjoy delectable dining and dynamic entertainment! See local daners and troupes perform. Dinner and Entertainment included in price. Tickets are $20 until March 5th and $25 thereafter. Doors open at 6:30 and show starts at 7pm.
Saturday, March 15th- Kimhari's Dance Showcase
Anderson Theater :: 1S325 Ardmore Ave., Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
www.shimmychicago.com
Abrevaya Performs
See local instructors and troupes perform. Tickets are $8 in advance, $15 at the door (if available). Check outfor more information!
Sunday, March 16th- Leila Gamal Workshop
Na'ama Rose Dance Center :: 331 Founders Way, Park Forest IL :: (708)283-2800
Join Leila Gamal, in an inspiring afternoon of belly dance. The "taqsim" is the most sensuous part of belly dance. Learn to improvise your undulations, graceful arms, and shimmery shimmies. Add a little mystique to your dance. Bring your veil.
Sunday, March 16th- Tizi Melloul
531 N. Wells Chiago, IL 60610
(312) 670.4388 :: www.tizimelloul.com
Abrevaya Performs
Belly Dance the Night Away! Enjoy limitless glasses of red & white wines, an assortment of specially prepared hors d’oeuvres & two sets of belly dance performances for $25/person (tax/gratuity not included). The show starts at 7 pm. It's recommended that you arrive by 6:30. Seating is on a first come first serve basis.
Saturday/Sunday, March 29-30- Shoshanna Workshop
Dance Connection on 3117 N. Clybourn, Chicago
www.chellcyraks.com
Join Shoshanna who will be teaching "whirls and twirls" and veil work. Contact Chellcy for more info.
April
Saturday, April 5th - Sizzling Shimmies Workshop
Dance Center Chicago
3868 N. Lincoln Ave. 2nd floor/Studio 4, Chicago
Contact :: Joanne 773.403.5149
Want to add some sizzle to your shimmy? Learn how to gain more control over your shimmies while you isolate, layer & travel. Learn new types of shimmies including; rotation shimmy, samba shimmy, vibration shimmy, variations of the ¾ shimmy, & the Afro shimmy. Workshop is 9:30-12 & is $30 paid in advance & $35 at the door.
Saturday, April 5th - Sphinx Cafe Hafla
8743 Milwaukee Ave, Niles, Illinois 847-967-0030.
egyptdancer@ hotmail.com
Enjoy this monthly Hafla with local performers. Price is $15 which includes Mediterranean Food Buffet & Belly Dance Show. Show is from 6:45-10pm.Reservations recommended.
Sunday, April 13th - Abrevaya & Samara Dance Co. Hafla
33 W. Higgins (route 72) suite 610, South Barrington, IL 60010
Contact: Joanne (773) 403.5149
Abrevaya & the Samara Dance Company Perform
See local performers dance at this intimate private setting. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Show is from 1-4pm. Cost- $5 by April 9th & $7 thereafter.
Sunday, April 13th - Leila Gamal Workshop
15430 W. Ave, Orland Park, IL :: www.gypsymagda.com
Leila Gamal will teach a drum solo from 1:30-3:30. Cost is $35.
May
Saturday,May 3rd - Sphinx Cafe Hafla
8743 Milwaukee Ave, Niles, Illinois 847-967-0030.
egyptdancer@ hotmail.com
Enjoy this monthly Hafla with local performers. Price is $15 which includes Mediterranean Food Buffet & Belly Dance Show. Show is from 6:45-10pm.Reservations recommended.
Saturday, May 17th - Raksanna's Rockin' the Kasbah
Abrevaya Performs
www.raksanna.com
See a variety of local performers dance at the Paramount Theater in Aurora.
Sunday, May 18th- Elmhurst Park District Recital
York High School ::Elmhurst, IL
www.epd.org
Abrevaya Performs with EPD Dance Troupe
Come to the adult dance recital! The show starts at 6pm. Contact the park district for tickets.
June
Sunday, June 1st- ABREVAYA'S DANCE OASIS
Maine West Township High School
1755 S. Wolf Road :: Des Plaines, IL 60018
Contact: Joanne for tickets 773.403.5149
Abrevaya Performs with Guest Artists
The show is from 1- 3 pm. See top-notch performances with soloists and troupes. Ticekts are $15 by May 15th and $20 thereafter.
Saturday, June 7th - Sphinx Cafe Hafla
8743 Milwaukee Ave, Niles, Illinois 847-967-0030
egyptdancer@ hotmail.com
Enjoy this monthly Hafla with local performers. Price is $15 which includes Mediterranean Food Buffet & Belly Dance Show. Show is from 6:45-10pm.Reservations recommended.
Sunday, June 8th- Tizi Melloul
531 N. Wells Chiago, IL 60610
(312) 670.4388 :: www.tizimelloul.com
Abrevaya Performs
Belly Dance the Night Away! Enjoy limitless glasses of red & white wines, an assortment of specially prepared hors d’oeuvres & two sets of belly dance performances for $25/person (tax/gratuity not included). The show starts at 7 pm. It's recommended that you arrive by 6:30. Seating is on a first come first serve basis.
July
Saturday, July 5th - Sphinx Cafe Hafla
8743 Milwaukee Ave, Niles, Illinois 847-967-0030
egyptdancer@ hotmail.com
Enjoy this monthly Hafla with local performers. Price is $15 which includes Mediterranean Food Buffet & Belly Dance Show. Show is from 6:45-10pm.Reservations recommended.
Sunday, July 13th- Tizi Melloul
531 N. Wells Chiago, IL 60610
(312) 670.4388 :: www.tizimelloul.com
Abrevaya Performs
Belly Dance the Night Away! Enjoy limitless glasses of red & white wines, an assortment of specially prepared hors d’oeuvres & two sets of belly dance performances for $25/person (tax/gratuity not included). The show starts at 7 pm. It's recommended that you arrive by 6:30. Seating is on a first come first serve basis.
Sunday, July 20th- Tizi Melloul
531 N. Wells Chiago, IL 60610
(312) 670.4388 :: www.tizimelloul.com
Abrevaya Performs
Belly Dance the Night Away! Enjoy limitless glasses of red & white wines, an assortment of specially prepared hors d’oeuvres & two sets of belly dance performances for $25/person (tax/gratuity not included). The show starts at 7 pm. It's recommended that you arrive by 6:30. Seating is on a first come first serve basis.
August
Saturday, August 2nd - Sphinx Cafe Hafla
8743 Milwaukee Ave, Niles, Illinois 847-967-0030
egyptdancer@ hotmail.com
Enjoy this monthly Hafla with local performers. Price is $15 which includes Mediterranean Food Buffet & Belly Dance Show. Show is from 6:45-10pm.Reservations recommended.
September
October
November
December