September Happenings

September at World In Motion is going to be jam-packed with all kinds of great events that we are either sponsoring, attending or performing at so be sure to mark your calendars and come join the fun!

Friday, Sept. 9,  7 - 9 PM: Bellydance lesson/Open dancing & music jam: Sara will be dazzling us with a class from 7:00-8:00 focusing on strong and fluid arm and hand movements in bellydance, followed by open dancing from 8:00-9:00 with live music provided by our local Middle Eastern Musicians group. All abilities welcome! Only $5 admission for the whole evening!  More info at http://www.worldinmotiondance.com/events/

Saturday, Sept. 10,  9- 10 AM: salutation nation: WIM will have representatives at this nation wide outdoor yoga event being held locally at the Durham Bulls Athletic park.  Come say hi to us!

Saturday, Sept. 10,  5:30 - 8:30 PM: Trishna 2011: Come see some of our Bollywood class students perform with their dance team at Trishna 2011, a cultural event organized by Two Cents of Hope, a non-profit organization trying to educate underprivileged kids in India. Location: Stewart Theater, NC State Campus. Admission: $5 for students; $10 for adults/non-students.  more info at https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=265347946823747

Sunday, Sept. 11, 12:15- 2:15 PM: Mother-Daughter Workshop: Come and spend a fun afternoon with your daughter (or niece, granddaughter or friend) learning a bellydance-inspired choreography!  Ages 5+. More information available on our website at http://www.worldinmotiondance.com/workshops/

Saturday, Sept. 17, 9:30 - 10:00 AM: Walk to End Alzheimer's Kick-Off!: Sara, Sashi and Emily will be warming up the participants (over 1100 expected!) with some fun and funky bellydance and bellygroove moves as well as manning a booth at this annual event to be held at the Durham Athletic Park. Stop by and visit us if you are there!  More info at http://www.kintera.org/FAF/home/default.asp?ievent=460805

Saturday, Sept. 17,  Noon- 4:00 PM: Fun and Easy Science Education Awareness Expo: World In Motion will be participating in the Education Awareness Expo sponsored by Fun and Easy Science at Cary's Herbert C. Young Community Center. Come join the fun and learn more about our children's Hip Hop, Zumbatomic and Bellydance classes and try a mini-shimmy class at the event. Free pizza provided by Papa Murphy's to the first 200 people!  More info at https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=279651758717901

Saturday, Sept. 17, 7:00 - 10:00 PM: danceSPARK Performance!  WIM is proud to have been chosen to perform as part of the weekend long SPARKcon event held in downtown Raleigh.  Several of our wonderful instructors will be performing: Heather, Nandana, Sashi and Lisa will present an improvisational tribal belly dance piece, and Sara and Emily (as Sparkle Oasis) will be performing one of their signature lively choreographies. Exact performance times TBA so keep looking for that information coming soon!

Sunday, Sept. 18, 12:15- 2:15 PM: Drumming for Dancers Workshop with Ken Ashley of the Lost Nomads: Find out if you like to drum, learn Middle Eastern rhythms that are important to bellydancing, expand your awareness of the driving force behind Middle Eastern music, and discover your hidden talents!

A few loaner drums are available- reserve yours now by registering early! Details and registration information available at http://www.worldinmotiondance.com/workshops/

Saturday, September 24, 12:30 - 2:30 PM: The Goddard School of Morrisville's Fall Carnival:

World In Motion will be sponsoring a booth and also presenting a kids' Hip Hop, ZumbAtomic and Bellydance performance/mini-lesson (1:30 - 2:00 PM) at this fun family event which is free and open to the public.  Located at 4027 Davis Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560

 

Saturday, September 24, 4:00 - 6:00 PM: Get Your Shimmy On! Combinations/Layering and More with Nandana: This workshop will focus on different types of shimmies and how to use them in your dance.  We will work on several dynamic combinations, different ways to layer upper and lower body shimmies, how to practice your shimmies and more!  All levels of dancer are welcome. 

Saturday, September 24, 7:30 - 9:30 PM: WIM Student Showcase!  We love showing off our students, and want to provide a safe environment in which to perform for family, friends and fellow students. Our showcases are always fun and lively. Free for WIM students; $2 for guests.

Friday, September 30, 8:30 - 10:30 PM: Zumba/Shimmy Party!! Join World In Motion and Latin Z Studio for a fun evening of high-energy Zumba and Bellydance! Our awesome Ecuadorian Zumba instructor, Vanessa, will be teaching exciting new Zumba choreographies, Emily will lead the group in Bellygroove combos, and Sashi and Heather will introduce the basics of Bellydance! Party will be held at Crosspointe Church, 6911 Carpenter Fire Station Road in Cary.

Fee:
$5 with purchase of any 6-week session of classes
$8 advance purchase
$10 at the door

For details and preregistration information, visit http://www.worldinmotiondance.com/events/

Questions about any of the above? Please contact World In Motion at worldinmotiondance@gmail.com or call (919) 465-4440.