IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Upcoming Class Schedule
2. Events, Performances
3. New Merchandise Coming !!
4. Website additions

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1. UPCOMING CLASS SCHEDULE
Nila will continue her courses at Delbrook and Mickey McDougall in January:
DELBROOK
Beginner 1
Mondays January 12 - March 8 6:45-7:45 $80
Beginner 2
Mondays January 12 - March 8 7:45-8:45 $80

MICKEY McDOUGALL
Beginner 1
Tuesdays January 13 - March 9 6:30-7:30 $80
Beginner 2
Tuesdays January 13 - March 9 7:30-8:30 $80
*note, Beginner 2 is for those students who feel they are ready to progress.
If you feel you'd like more grounding in the basics, there's nothing wrong with taking Beginner 1 two or more times. Everyone is different.

JUST LADIES FITNESS - North Van Location @ Capilano Mall
Bellydancersize
Fridays Begins January 9 6:20-7:20 Call JLF for details

****NEW CLASSES STARTING IN MARCH****
1. My PARKGATE COMMUNITY CENTRE

2. JUST LADIES FITNESS - dates and time To Be Announced
Kitsilano
Metrotown

3. WEST VANCOUVER

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2. EVENTS & PERFORMANCES

The Grande Bazaar - February 15th
Firefighters Hall, Burnaby 6515 Bonsor

Sponsored by M.E.D.A. (Middle Eastern Dance Association)
An all day event with lots of merchandise for sale, fashion show, dancer demonstrations/performances, live musicians and more.
In other words, if you want to get in touch with the dance community in Vancouver and want to shop, this is the place to be!
Nila and her troupe will be performing for the first time at the Bazaar !!!

El Cocal Restaurant - February 14th
1037 Commercial Drive 255-7920
Join Nila and fellow professional performers: Dorothy, Juanita and Myhrranda as they perform to live music.

Flying Fish International - Lonsdale Quay
Nila will be appearing instore, with her drumming partner, Steve, the last Saturday of every month at 1:00. Performance will be for 1 hour around the store entrance. If you're in the Quay, you'll know where we are! Come and check out their cool clothing, and imported jewellery, worthy of any dance costume.

Arts in Action 2004 - March 10th
Centennial Theatre - Lonsdale & 23rd 984-4484 (Box Office)
Showcasing the North Vancouver RecCommission's Performing Arts Programs. Nila will perform routines with her classes and her troupe!! A good opportunity to check out what is being offered and what you can learn studying with Nila.

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3. MERCHANDISE!!!

We are expecting 3 shipments to arrive in early January, with the following:
(which will be posted to the website asap)
As well as being available directly to students at classes (you will have first pick), Nila will have a table set up at the M.E.D.A. Grande Bazaar on February 14th (see above).
New Items will include:
* Lots of Hip Scarves in tons of colours and styles
* Coin Belts
* Tribal Belts, headpieces, chokers and other beautiful vintage pieces.
* Veils and velvet! (ooh la la)
* Skirts, tops, and coats made from old Sari's !! (You'll never want to wear jeans again!)

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WEBSITE UPDATES (ongoing)
Look for:
1. More pictures in the gallery
2. Pics in Elixir with reminders of how to: drape a veil; do the basic moves, etc.
3. Info about the Troupe and their upcoming premiere performance!!
4. Critical information concerning use of the word 'Gipsy' and our mandate