Hafla Harvest is Shaia's annual Thanksgiving hafla. This year, Shaia will raise funds to help cover funeral expenses for 15-year-old West Bend resident Kurstin Reeves, who died in a traffic accident on November 12. In addition to the regular $5 donation requested at the door, guests will be encouraged to donate whatever they are able for Kurstin's family.
The night will feature professional and student belly dance performances, open dancing at intermission, vending by Zoh'ra for Sharifwear, pot luck, and a cash bar. All ages are invited.
Friday, November 27, 8pm to 11pm, Milwaukee Gay Arts Center, 703 South 2nd Street, Milwaukee.
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Shaia presents Ugly Bedlah Hafla at the Milwaukee Gay Arts Center, 703 S. 2nd St., Friday, December 11, 8pm to 11pm. Prize for the ugliest bedlah (bra and belt set). Guys, vest and belt set. Professional and student performances, open dancing at intermission, pot luck, open bar. $5 donation; all ages.
Shaia regrets to announce that this event has been canceled.
Shaia is proud to announce that Beata and Horacio Cifuentes of Berlin, Germany (www.oriental-fantasy.com) will perform on Friday, October 22, 2010 at the Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 790 N. Van Buren St. in Milwaukee, and teach a weekend of workshops - see "Workshops" for details.

Beata and Horacio created the concept of the Oriental-Fantasy-Shows, a unique full evening theatre show. This concept of taking the oriental dance from the night club to a theatrical level with backdrops, especially commissioned music productions (made in Egypt), splendid luxurious costumes and tours all over the world is a novelty and the two play a trendsetting role for many dancers.
Ever since Beata and Horacio founded Oriental Fantasy, an entire new production is created every other year. The gorgeous music is created, composed and recorded in Cairo in coalition with famous Egyptian composers and top musicians. The dressmakers of Cairo are busy for months creating the elaborate costumes, all handmade and embroiderd in oriental tradition. Beata and Horacio are presenting their program with bursting enthusiasm. A show fitted out in such a magical way that the audience is transported and their fantasies nourished with everything from exotic power right through to Egyptian Folklore. They have transformed oriental dance into an impressive theatrical art form.