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DANCE & DRUM WEEKEND RETREAT at Lake Nockamixon, Upper Bucks County, Pennsylvania~
For more info., click here and/or Download pdf RETREAT flyer.
Tahya & Grant Smith also present 'Rhythm & Rhyme' ~ recitations of Rumi and Hafiz and inspired drumming and dance. Download pdf 'Rhythm & Rhyme' flyer.
The Boston Globe calls Grant Smith a "brilliant improviser." He is involved in many world music, jazz, classical, and dance projects in Boston and New York, and it is with great enthusiasm we welcome Grant to the Lehigh Valley! He plays drum set and percussion, including hand drums and Timpani, as well as mallets. He has toured extensively, including Thailand, Australia, and Europe. Despite high profile gigs such as tympani with Itzhak Perlman, Grant still insists that his biggest gig was the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with Kermit the Frog and Big Bird.
... and join us at the Sun Inn to celebrate community through drumming & dance! (see details below)
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EXPLORE EXPRESSIONS OF THE DRUM & DANCES OF THE HEART with Tahya, Grant Smith and Troupe Bannat Tahya
Mark your calendar and plan to come out with rings on your fingers, bells on your toes,
.... rattles, shakers and drums in tow!Join us for this summer evening event in the courtyard under a canopy of tall trees. Celebrate community through the drumming and dance! Tahya, Grant Smith and Troupe Bannat Tahya promote the joy of rhythm and the magic that is dance. Program features excerpts from 'Rhythm & Rhyme' ~ dance and drumming interwoven with beautiful verses from poets who understand the language of the heart, a percussion processional inspired by Tahya's recent travels to Egypt, and a selection of folkloric and cabaret style belly dance performed by members of Troupe Bannat Tahya celebrating cultural awareness of belly dance ~ an ancient and beautiful art-form.
Program concludes with audience participation in festive community drum circle celebrating the creativity residing within us all! Rhythm and dance is accessible to each of us ~ afterall, everything moves in rhythms: our breath, our bodies, the sun and the moon, the entire Universe. Note: limited percussion instruments available and/or BYOD (Bring Your Own Drum).
This event is free and open to the public ~ Bring your own chair(s) or blanket to the Historic Sun Inn's Courtyard, order a snack (or bring one) and enjoy an evening in downtown Bethlehem ~ Tahya Meditations CD's and belly dance instructional DVD, etc. will also be available for purchase. C'mon out for music, dance, poetry, a little history and lots of fun!Note: This is a rain or shine event (rain location: lower concourse, Main Street Commons).
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FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2008 ~ Lehigh Valley, PA
Frame Drum/Riqq/Rhythms Class with GRANT SMITH at Topsy Turvey, Downtown Bethlehem, PA
GRANT SMITH is involved in many world music, jazz, classical, and dance projects in Boston and New York. Grant plays drumset and percussion, including hand drums and Timpani, as well as mallets and has toured globally from Crakow to Thailand and New Zealand. He has performed with Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Don Byron, the Violent Femmes, Garrison Keillor, Jane Wang, and Tahya, among others.
For complete info and registration details, Click here for downloadable pdf flyer."Drumming lessons with Grant are awesome." - Nate Kane
This class is open to ALL drumming enthusiasts interested in frame drum, riqq, or other hand drumming instruction/experience. Expand your hand drumming confidence with a patient and friendly teacher.
DATE:Friday, July 18, 2008
TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
PLACE:Topsy Turvey Shoppe, 530 Main Street, Downtown Bethlehem, PA
FEE:$15, register by 7/15 or $20 at the door
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008 ~ Bethlehem, PA
Tahya "unveils" new Ceremonial Systrum(tm)
Topsy Turvey in Historic Downtown Bethlehem.12 noon, 2, 4 & 6 pm
One-hour program includes brief demonstration and historical overview of this percussion instrument as well as audience participation.
For more info. go to Tahya Sistrum ProjectFREE & open to the public, particularly percussion and Ancient Egypt enthusiasts.
Due to limited seating, reservations highly recommended..
Specify attendance time ~ choose 12 noon, 2, 4 and/or 6 pm ~ also leave name, telephone number(s) and e-mail address.
Email: info@tahya.com or call 610-776-7045* * *
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 15-17, 2008 ~ Perkasie, PA
DANCE & DRUM WEEKEND RETREAT at Lake Nockamixon, Upper Bucks County, Pennsylvania~
Rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit:
Explore expressions of the drum and dances of the heart with Grant Smith and Tahya.For more info., click here and/or Download pdf RETREAT flyer.
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 ~ Bethlehem, PA
Tahya among presenters at Breast Cancer Survior Celebration and Workshops sponsored by Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
Banko Community Center, Bethlehem.8 am - 12:30 p.m. programming dedicated to the health of the body, mind and spirit. Sessions on nutrition, lymphedema management, body image, journaling, meditation and more... including Tahya Technique 'Healing Dance'
FREE -- however, registration required.
Call: 610-402-CARE (2273) ~ Lines open Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Tahya & Dr. Helene Leonetti will present a mini-version of the program they have co-created designed to rekindle your unique spark of femininity, love, and creativity as you journey toward relaxation, healing, joy and vitality.
Invite your friends, sisters, daughters, mothers and grandmothers to join us at the16th Fall Spiritual Holistic Expo Sponsored by Metaphysical Universal MinistriesAwaken * Energize * Heal * Renew ... The Goddess Within You!
DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2008
TIME: 1:00 pm
PLACE: Ag Hall, Allentown Fairgrounds (located between the east/west directional streets of Liberty and Chew Streets and the north/south directional streets of 17th and 20th Streets), Allentown, PA
For more info. about the Expo go to Metaphysical Universal Ministries
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FALL 2008 ~ Monroe County, PA
Bellydance Basics with Tahya in Tannersville!
3-class program: Saturday 9/27, 10/25/ & 11/22 for WOMEN: Girlfriends, mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, cousins... All Ages, All Shapes, All Sizes ~ Join in on the fun! Explore Belly Dance Essentials: Learn basic vocabulary of movement and celebrate your feminine essence with Tahya, a spell-binding dancer who moves from the heart. Years of dedicated teaching and disciplined training allow her to facilitate your freely expressing the fullness of this intoxicating ancient art. Discover the passionate, hypnotic beauty of this mysterious dance known by many names - Oriental Dance, Raks Sharki, Egyptian Dance, Turkish Dance, Dance du Ventre, Temple Dance, Goddess Dancing, World Dance, Middle Eastern Dance .... Bellydance. For more info., go to Tahya current class schedule page.
Tap into ancient sacred movements celebrating the goddess within!
This class is open to any/all interested in embarking on a journey toward discovering the joy of Belly Dance! Participation in this class will stimulate the senses, improve you coordination and flexibility, renew your enthusiasm as you discover your personal creative resources! The exotic music will transport you to another time and culture. Discover the movements residing within echoing circular patterns of ancient traditions.
DATE:Saturday: 9/27, 10/25/ & 11/22, 2008
TIME: 10:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m.
PLACE: NCC Monroe Campus, located on Old Mill Road in Tannersville, PA
FEE: $57To register, go to: Northampton Community College Course No. 7550-50
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VEILED EXPRESSIONS Master Class with the one and only Aszmara
Express yourself with Veil Dynamics. Aszmara's choreography contrasts soft fluidity with hot fast moves making the veil a medium for your emotion.
date: Saturday, November 8, 2008
time: doors open at 12:30; class starts at 1 p.m. sharp
place: TBA, Lehigh Valley
Hafla is an Arabic term for party and our 'hafla' will be a fun party showcasing Tahya, an elite group of her class participants and special guest artist ASZMARA!
Let us cultivate cultural awareness of ancient and beautiful art-forms while also
celebrating the beauty, joy and creativity residing within us all!
date: Saturday, November 8, 2008
time: doors open at 6; show starts at 7 p.m.
place: TBA
Questions, space availability, and/or for more information, please contact:
Debbie Petraitis
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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2008 ~ Fogelsville
Women & Rhythm with Tahya: " Take a step back in time and move forward with your life."
Join Tahya for a fun class incorporating rhythm, percussion instruments and movements designed to awaken new ideas and expand creativity. Process along a path of empowerment. Rediscover your natural state of well being. Explore rhythmic patterns steeped in antiquity and women's ancestry. Inspired by her recent travels to Egypt Tahya will also delve into the use of the sistrum in ancient temple ceremonies dedicated to Hathor, the Ancient Egyptian goddess of love, music. Percussion instruments provided.
DATE: Saturday, November 15
TIME: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: New Age Shop, 7725 Main Street Fogelsville, PA 18051
FEE: $20
REGISTRATION: Call 610-398-7440* * *
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2008 ~ BETHLEHEM, PA
Tahya & Dr. Helene Leonetti co-facilitate this program designed to rekindle your unique spark of femininity, love, and creativity as you journey toward relaxation, healing, joy and vitality.
Invite your friends, sisters, daughters, mothers and grandmothers to join you in a program designed to celebrate your body's wisdom, elevate your self esteem and liberate new dimensions of self-expression. Dr. Helene and Tahya believe "Self-esteem is the source of feminine evolution," and so they have co-created this inter-active program designed to provide women truths about well being. Dr. Helene Leonetti invites attendees to tap into their wisdom and personal power and to gain insights into achieving perfect health of mind/body/spirit. Tahya guides participants in techniques actively engaging mind/body/spirit and rekindling each woman's unique spark of femininity, love, and creativity as we journey toward relaxation, healing, joy, vitality and an elegant, elevated sense of self.Awaken * Energize * Heal * Renew ... The Goddess Within You!
DATE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2008
TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
PLACE: WDIY Studios' Community Room, 301 Broadway, Bethlehem PA 18015
What to bring & what to wear: Notebook, pen or pencil, & water bottle;appropriate attire for movement (e.g., 3/4 sleeve cotton T-shirt & yoga (soft, flexible) pants and (OPTIONAL) hip scarf).NOTE: Class size limited ~ register early to assure your place!
For more info. and/or to register, contact Sharon @ WDIY: 610-694-8100
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EGYPT BECKONED
Slide show, mini-lecture and participatory program90-min. program open to any/all interested parties: Men and women welcome.
Inspired by her recent travels to Egypt, Tahya invites you to witness the images from temple sites sacred to ancient Egyptian civilization and to explore the history, mystery and rhythms of the sistrum, a percussion instrument used in ancient temple ceremonies dedicated to Hathor, the Ancient Egyptian goddess of love, music. Percussion instruments provided.
Read Tahya's travel journal: Go to "Egypt Beckoned."
To book this program, call 610-776-7045
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CLICK HERE for detailed information regarding Tahya's Class Schedule
NOTE: GREAT THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT TO the 2007 & 2008 HAFLAS
We have raised nearly $900 which was split between the Glanzmann's Research Foundation, Inc. and the National Geographic Society Afghan Girls Fund.
If you would like to make an additional donation over and above what we raised, please go to http://www.glanzmanns.com/donations.htm or National Geographic Society.
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