Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Farewell Dear Annakiya!


We are proud of you ! And we will miss you, dance sister!
Take good care and let us know how you are doing!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Ilya's on the phone making plans for MORE BELLYDANCE!


Happy Holidays to all my peeps at Ilya's Bellydance Studio. Enjoy your holidays with you families. I look forward to next year and all the bellydance fun we will have together! Check back for class updates!

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Class Updates as of 12/3/08

New Classes Starting at Ilya's Bellydance Studio
1413 Hertel Ave, upstairs
Buffalo, NY 14216

Mondays 7:40 Gypsy with Ilya,
Learn a sassy gypsy dance in this 8 week class leading up to our Studio Showcase on February 1, At Taste of India!

Also, Thursdays at 6:30. 6 Week beginner basics with Ilya. Learn the basic vocabulary of body isolations used in Bellydance. 2 weeks in Dec and 4 in January.

If you are interested in one of these classes, just call to reserve your spot, 875-9988, Ilya

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Burchfield Penney Art Center Grand Opening Party


Well it's almost done!..........
The grand opening party is Next Sat Nov 22, Ilya and Hava will be doing the ancient art of henna or mehndi in the classrooms from 9pm to 11pm for the guests.
Friends, Come join us for this celebration of the Art Center's Opening!

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Pink Lotus Tribe performs at Neitzsche's for Halloween 11 pm


A Nightmare On Allen Street XXV
Hey!
Dress Up and Come and see Pink Lotus Tribe's newest sassy dance, at 11pm .
There's a costume contest, and the Stripteasers at midnight
With many bands all night long.
This is one of our favorite places to perform.
We always have such a great time!!!
Hope to see some friends out:) Muhahahahaha!

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Thank you Mysha and Kalilah of Rochester.

Kalilah teaching the sword choreography.......

What a fun day!

Thanks to all the beautiful ladies who joined us at the studio.
The swap and shop was so fun.
So many goodies!!!!
We had a request to do specialty workshops monthly, so and I am taking requests for our next topic.
A few people asked for a cane dance... any suggestions would be appreciated.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Bellydance Swap and Shop and Specialty Workshops at the studio





1. 1 :00 –2:00
Learn to play your
finger cymbals made easy with Mysha.

A natural player, Mysha will gently encourage everyone to play the zils (finger cymbals)

She will teach the basic rhythm and some accents to get you started.


2:15-4:15
Learn a Sword choreography with Kalilah of Sword & Scarab of Rochester, NY
Kalilah makes the sword so easy to get, she will break down a dance for you to follow.

A cane can be substituted for the class! Call Ilya for more info 875-9988

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Ladies Night Out With Belly-esque

OOOOH OOOOOH.......
What a Fun way to spend a night.
Get all your girlfiends together and have BellyEsque, we're equipped to give you and your guests the Ultimate ladies Night Out Ever!
Perfect for SPECIAL occasions or just for FUN!
We enjoyed meeting all the wonderful ladies and hope to see you again!

Monday, October 6, 2008

October 4,2008 Christine and Brian's wedding!


Congratulations to Christine and Brian on their marriage! Belly-Esque is honored to be asked to be a "Special surprise" for the special day. We had a great time! And.....we're looking forward to all your friends coming to take class:)

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Join Belly-Esque at the Edward Jones art opening....

First Annual Art Show
Saturday, September 27th 6:00 pm
Edward Jones Investments Office
2954 Delaware Ave.
Kenmore, NY 14217

Featuring 75-100 works of art ranging from photos to oil paintings to sculptures.
There will be works from the Buffalo Society of Artists and the Kenmore Society of Artists, as well as some lesser known local artists.
Chateau Buffalo will be here serving NY wines, different cheeses and some gourmet snacks.

Join us for an evening of Art!
Belly-Esque will be doing henna "live" at the Event!
The event will be free, open to the public, and all about the art and the artists.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Music Is Art festival Collage

So here is a photo collage from the Music Is Art festival at the Albright Knox art gallery on September 13, 2008.
It was a nice location for the festival!
We liked our spot under the tree :D
The children's area was the best ever!
A good time was had by all, indeed!
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Tuesday 6:30 class is now full!

Just checked in the studio and...... Hava's Tuesdays Beginner class is "ALL FULL!"

The next 6 week beginner session is going to be, Mondays at 7:30 starting October 6 - November 24. Call Ilya to reserve your spot 875-9988!

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Still space in Tues 6:30 Beginner class!!!

So if you are inquiring about a beginner class, Tues 6:30 is the class that has availability right now. Call Ilya to reserve your spot!

Link to the Photo album

http://picasaweb.google.com/home

New Photo albums for Ilya's Bellydance are online!

WOW!We have had a very busy summer. I have created photo albums from my thousands of pictures that I have taken and posted them here for us to share. Please feel free to comment on them and save them for yourselves. Thanks for being a part of the magic that is Ilya's.................
and check back for more albums that I'll be adding! Enjoy!

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Ilya's Cyber space meeting room.

This is a place to come to share photos and info from Ilya's bellydance Studio, Buffalo, NY