Welcome to Summer Oasis – A Community Showcase! Join Leona from Kelowna, Saffron Dance Collective, Kesavah BellyDance and more at the Rotary Centre for the Arts for an afternoon day filled with creativity, talent, and fun. This in-person event will feature local artists, and performers coming together to celebrate our vibrant community. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to support our local talent and immerse yourself in the arts. See you there!
Belly Dance with Victoria presents
A NIGHT AT THE OASIS
Join world renowned master percussionist, Issam Houshan, and internationally beloved dancer Aziza, for an unforgettable night of Middle Eastern inspired dance and drumming. These two powerhouse performers will be joined by a talented array of dancers and drummers from across Western Canada – including several from the Okanagan.
Issam Houshan is one of the rarest of talents as that is exactly what he does – call him the Wassan Pharaoun, King Of The Drum, or Mr. Magic Fingers and you only tell the half of it. It’s his connection to the dancer that is the essence of his magic. It is a merging of egos serving a mutual and identical goal that few musicians ever master fully. Issam is now recognized as the ultimate master of his art of drumming.
Issam Houshan’s credits include touring with Sting and the Bellydance Superstars, teaching all over the world, and appearing on numerous CD and DVD titles.
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Step into the enchanting world of AZIZA, a shining star in Middle Eastern Bellydance for over three decades. More than a bellydancer and instructor, AZIZA is an inspiration, seamlessly blending classical dance with creative twists that captivate audiences.
AZIZA of Montreal/Portland has become one of the most popular bellydancers, performers and instructors globally. Her yearly schedule includes captivating audiences in South America, Europe, the Far East, Morocco, Central America, and stops throughout the United States and Canada. AZIZA has become a mentor for bellydancers worldwide, guiding them from beginner to professional stages, witnessing their growth and success.
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This is a rare opportunity to see an array of talented performers in a spectacular show, featuring our international superstar guests.
Always wondered what BellyDancing was like? Looking for some fun exercise to do with some friends? Want to try it out before signing up for a class?
Voila! Kesavah’s Intro to BellyDance Workshop is perfect for you!
In this 2 hour workshop you’ll learn some of the basic fundamentals of bellydance, try them out in fun combos while learning body coordination, and in the end you’ll learn a very cute and short dance to tie it all together.