UPCOMING EVENTS

Baharat!! posts performances that are open to the general public on this event board. Private and invitation only performances are not listed. If you need information on a private event, please email us at info@baharatdancers.com.

BELLY DANCE CLASSES!- Baharat!!'s artistic director, A'isha Azar, teaches weekly classes in Spokane at A Time To Dance Studio. For class information visit A'isha's site at www.raqsazar.com, or call the studio at 327-9204. Fall classes begin September 14th, 2008.

COSTUME WORKSHOP AND BELLY DANCE SWAP MEET!- February 23rd. Chinese Gardens 5207 E. Trent, Spokane Washington. 10 AM- 12:30 PM, A'isha will teach a costuming workshop, focusing on bra/belt construction for a perfect fit. 1:30- 5:00 PM, Belly Dance Swap Meet sponsored by Baharat!! Come to buy or sell or browse. If you are interested in vending, tables are $10 each. Price of entry is $2. For more info, contact us.

INTERCULTURAL WEEK AT SFCC- Baharat!! will be performing at Spokane Falls Community College during their celebration of cultures on Monday,February 25th at 10:30 A.M. in Building 17, sublounges A and B. This is a wonderful event, open to the general public.

LAYALI TARAB VII- March 29th,2008,7:00 PM. Baharat!! is bringing the fabulous AHAVA to the Northwest! The performance features Michael Moonbear as MC, le Girls, Talia and Baharat Dance Company. The event will take place at Sri Prasert Bar and Grille, 5908 E. Broadway, Spokane Washington. Reservations are $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For information or reservations, contact Baharat!!

A WORKSHOP WITH AHAVA!- March 30th,2008, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM. A time to Dance Studio, 3815, N. Post Street, Spokane, WA. Ahava will teach Technique and Phrasing for Raqs Sharghi and Meliyah, a flirtatious stage dance that plays on the beauty of the women of Alexandria. Price, $45 in advance, $50 at the door.

BAHARAT!! AT EAST CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER!- May 15th, 11:00 AM, 500 S. Stone Street, Spokane. Baharat!! will present a short folkloric performance, including dances from North Africa and the Middle East. This is a free performance open to the public.

A NIGHT OF DIVINE DANCE- Friday, May 16th,7:00 PM. Sponsored by Talia. Sons of Norway Ballroom,1455 W. Lake St., Spokane, WA. Baharat!! and other dancers from the Pacific Northwest will perform. Workshops on May 17th and 18th presented by Talia, Audrey LaRue and Ajaya. For more information email Talia at taliamedance@yahoo.com.

SFCC SPRING FLING WEEK- Baharat!! performs Tuesday, May 20th at 11:30 AM. This is a week of special events hosed by the students of SFCC, and will include many different types of entertainment for the week. Building 17 in the Student Union building. Open to the public. We hope to meet you there!

INTERCULTURAL WEEK AT SPOKANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE- May 27th- 29th. Baharat!! performs on Opening Day, May 27th, at 11:00 AM in the cafeteria in the Lair, as part of the Multicultural Fashion Show and Opening Day celebrations. Look for us on the fashion runway and see our show at noon. May 28th, the movie Hairspray will be shown and a discussion will follow on how far we have come from the stereotypes portrayed in the movie. May 29th, World Beat Day starting at 11:00 AM. Baharat performs along with others offering multicutural arts and entertainments. Open to the public. Come and join us in a Celebrations of Cultures!!

AUDITIONS!!- June 22nd, 11:30 A.M.- 1:30 P.M. for Baharat!!'s Layali Tarab VIII event in the Fall. A Time to Dance Studio,3815 N. Post Street, Spokane. All Middle EAstern and fusion forms are welcome to audition. Please email us or call A'isha at (509) 535-7101 to receive more info.

HAFLA!- June 24th, 6:00 P.M. until we are done dancing! Sri Prasert Thai Bar and Grille, 5908 E. Broadway, Spokane WA. $3 cover charge, free to participating dancers. Call A'isha at (509) 535-7101 or email her here or at aishaazar@raqsazar.com for more information.

LAYALI TARAB VIII!- September 27th, 7:00 PM- A Middle Eastern dance performance featuring dancers from our own area! Carrie Lawrence, Kendra Searles, Nicole Richardson, Yasmin, Zahra and Baharat!! present a variety of styles featuring Middle Eastern and North African folkloric, belly dance and fusion styles. Sri Prasert Bar and Grille, 5908 E. Broadway,Spokane, WA. Reservations are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Email us for more information,or call A'isha at (509)535-7101.

A MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SAMPLER!- September 28th, 11:30 A.M- 2:30 P.M.- Featuring classes in Egyptian belly dance, Tribal Fusion and Finger Cymbals with A'isha Azar, Kendra Searles and Yasmin. What is a Sampler Class? It is a class that is 55 minutes in length that allows participants a taste of the style or instructional material being offered. Sampler classes allow students and professional dancers to explore a style outside their usual dance form, or to take a short class with a new teacher, or simply enjoy a class with a favorite teacher. A Time to dance Studio, 3815 N. Post, Spokane, WA. Price, $45 in advance, $50 at the door. For more info, email us or call A'isha at (509) 535-7101.

FALL FOLK FESTIVAL!!- November 8th and 9th- Spokane Community College opens its doors for the Spokane folklore Society to host this wonderful community event! Live music, dance, food and fun abound and Baharat!! is happy to be returning to perform again this year! The festival is free to the public. More info to follow soon.

Baharat!! is looking forward to meeting you at our next public event.

For Booking Information contact:
Baharat!!
P.O. Box 4782, Spokane, WA 99220 or
info@baharatdancers.com.