{"id":4690,"date":"2026-08-29T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T19:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=4690"},"modified":"2026-08-28T12:10:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T16:10:31","slug":"hafla-program-2026-08-29","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=4690","title":{"rendered":"Hafla Program 2026-08-29"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Shenkman Arts Centre, Ottawa Citizen Dance Studio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>August 29, 2026 5:30-7:30PM <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Saturday-Hafla-in-Ottawa-with-Siobhan-Aug-29-2026-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3822 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Saturday-Hafla-in-Ottawa-with-Siobhan-Aug-29-2026-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Saturday-Hafla-in-Ottawa-with-Siobhan-Aug-29-2026-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Saturday-Hafla-in-Ottawa-with-Siobhan-Aug-29-2026-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Saturday-Hafla-in-Ottawa-with-Siobhan-Aug-29-2026.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p id=\"top\"><strong>Tonight&#8217;s Schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>5:30 Doors open<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>5:30-6:00 Arrivals &amp; Mingling<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6:00-6:30 Open Dancing<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>6:30-7:00 Performances<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7:00-7:25 Open Dancing &amp; Mingling<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>7:30 Farewell<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"#announcements\">Announcements<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"performances\">Tonight&#8217;s Performances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><a href=\"#Mayada\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#Mayada\"><strong>Mayada<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><a href=\"#Sinead\"><strong>Sin\u00e9ad<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><a href=\"#Erin\"><strong>Erin<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><a href=\"#Gwen\"><strong>Gwen<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><a href=\"#Eleeza\"><strong>Eleeza<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><a href=\"#Siobhan\"><strong>Siobhan Camille<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"Mayada\">Mayada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\" id=\"Mayada\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mayada_Mylene.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3986 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mayada_Mylene.jpg 667w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mayada_Mylene-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong> Oriental Mergence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mayada<\/strong> presents an Oriental Mergence improvisation to &#8220;Shaherazat&#8221; by Dr. Samy Farag. Blending the elegance of classical Oriental dance with contemporary artistry, this performance showcases the musicality, grace, and expressive interpretation that have made Mayada a respected performer and teacher for many years. Enjoy this captivating journey through music and movement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"#top\">back to list<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"Sinead\">Sin\u00e9ad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"449\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sinead.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3990 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sinead.png 449w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sinead-300x241.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 449px) 100vw, 449px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Shaabi Pop &amp; Drum Solo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sin\u00e9ad<\/strong> brings infectious energy to the stage with a fun and playful Shaabi Pop performance to \u201cEl Salamou Aleikom\u201d by Hakim. Based on a choreography by Bill MacLean, this upbeat routine celebrates the joyful spirit of Egyptian shaabi music. Shaabi, meaning \u201cpopular\u201d or \u201cof the people,\u201d is a lively Egyptian street and folk-inspired style known for its energetic rhythms, expressive movements, and connection with everyday life and celebrations. She\u2019ll also take us on a trip down memory lane with a drum solo to \u201cAmel\u201d by Ibrahim Abu Hassan. The drum choreography was learned at an Aziza workshop sometime in the mid-2000s.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"#top\">back to list<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"Erin\">Erin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Erin.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4305 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Erin.png 360w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Erin-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Baladi improvisation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Erin<\/strong> returned to Raqs Sharqi during the pandemic, after a 15-year break from dance, and is delighted to be learning and performing once again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Erin presents an improvised baladi performance to &#8220;Desert Dream&#8221; by Amir Sofi. Baladi, meaning &#8220;of the country&#8221; or &#8220;my homeland,&#8221; is a distinctly Egyptian social dance style celebrated for its earthy movements, heartfelt expression, and deep connection to the music.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"#top\">back to list<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"Gwen\">Gwen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gwen2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4011 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gwen2.png 360w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Gwen2-188x300.png 188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Raqs Sharqi Improvisation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gwen<\/strong> presents a Raqs Sharqi improvisation to \u201cWard,\u201d a workshop mix by Wael Mansour. Improvisation is at the heart of Oriental dance, allowing the dancer to respond spontaneously to the music and express its emotion, rhythm, and nuances in the moment. Through her musicality and interpretation, Gwen invites you to experience the music as it unfolds.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"#top\">back to list<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"Eleeza\">Eleeza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:26% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"548\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Eleeza-Liz1-548x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4110 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Eleeza-Liz1-548x1024.png 548w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Eleeza-Liz1-161x300.png 161w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Eleeza-Liz1-768x1434.png 768w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Eleeza-Liz1-823x1536.png 823w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Eleeza-Liz1.png 978w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Shaabi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eleeza<\/strong> takes the stage with a lively Shaabi performance to &#8220;Elwad Gannani,&#8221; based on a choreography by Mohamed Shahin. Shaabi, meaning &#8220;popular&#8221; or &#8220;of the people,&#8221; is a vibrant Egyptian social dance style that celebrates everyday life through playful expression, infectious rhythms, and a strong connection with the audience. Embracing the joy and energy of this style, Eleeza&#8217;s performance reflects her passion for dance as an empowering, creative, and inclusive art form.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"#top\">back to list<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"Siobhan\">Siobhan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Siobhan-Camille.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3985 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Siobhan-Camille.jpg 360w, https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Siobhan-Camille-205x300.jpg 205w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>Raqs Sharqi &amp; Drum Solo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Siobhan Camille<\/strong> is a multi-award winning raqs sharqi artist, and the founder of Greenstone Dance Arts. Her love of music is equaled only by her love of movement, making belly dance her perfect match. Her joyful expression and 1000-watt smile captivate audiences across the globe. Siobhan has an extensive background in exercise science with postgraduate level degrees in Exercise Prescription and Rehabilitation Science. She takes a particular interest in the strength and performance of dancers, and conducted the first-ever formal research on injury incidence in belly dancers. She draws on this background to emphasise crisp dance technique and teaches her students how to find and activate muscles to create clear movement.\u2060<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tonight, Siobhan will be performing to \u201cAlf Leyla w Leyla\u201d by Peter Hanna and the Istanbul Strings, and also sharing the drum solo, to a piece by Issam Houshan, that she choreographed for students of the intensive this weekend in Ottawa!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"#top\">back to list<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Thank you for joining us this evening! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Would you like to see more haflat, workshops, and other dance events? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Please <a href=\"mailto:duniyastudio@gmail.com\">contact us<\/a> to tell us what events you are interested in. Your input helps us organize events that meet your wishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We want to see our community thrive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"announcements\">Announcements<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?p=3755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">There is still room in tomorrow&#8217;s workshop<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/DuniyaStudentPortal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">join us if you can!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/DuniyaStudentPortal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sunday: Isolations &amp; Shimmies<\/strong> <strong>10:00 AM \u2013 3:00 PM<\/strong> $220 \u2014 Single Day<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Shimmy Marathon \u2013 Technique<\/em><\/strong><br>Get ready \u2013 it\u2019s time for a shimmy marathon! Explore multiple different styles of shimmies, drills and strengthening exercises to level up your technique, and learn about how to modify shimmy technique for your body. Let\u2019s shake it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Isolation Exploration \u2013 Technique &amp; Combinations<\/em><\/strong><br>Siobhan Camille is known for her strong isolations, and she\u2019s ready to share all her secrets with you! In this workshop, you\u2019ll learn how to access and isolate muscles around the hips and torso to create both soft, fluid movements, and stunning sharp hits and locks, and take home drills and drillable combinations to continue practising at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Single-Day Registrants also receive:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One-month recording of Siobhan\u2019s Slinky Technique online class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exclusive discount code for upcoming online classes with Siobhan Camille<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to dance with us this fall?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Classes start in Orleans on September 14th and in Kanata on September 23rd! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Find your class:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?page_id=28\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weekly Class Schedule &amp; Pricing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kanata:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ottawa.ca\/en\/recreation-and-parks\/recreation-facilities\/facility-listing\/john-g-mlacak-community-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mlacak Community Centre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orleans:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/shenkmanarts.ca\/en\/plan-your-visit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shenkman Arts Centre<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Did you know?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?page_id=2609\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Duniya studio has a NEWS page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/?page_id=2581\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jocelyne has a blog<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>View the program featuring our lovely performers at our halfa on August 29, 2026. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3822,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":[],"ast-content-background-meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[69,40],"tags":[16,12,127,441,13],"class_list":["post-4690","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","category-parties","tag-baladi","tag-bellydance","tag-hafla","tag-program","tag-raqs-sharqi"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4690","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4690"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4690\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4718,"href":"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4690\/revisions\/4718"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3822"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4690"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4690"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/duniyastudio.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4690"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}