Saqra's 20th Annual SHOWCASE 2009!!!

April 24-26, 2009

at the Washington County Fair Complex in Hillsboro, OR

(873 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro -- west of Portland)

Event produced by Saqra & Saqra's Troupes

DANCER REGISTRATION  BEGINS FEB 1, 2009.

 '09 Showcase April24-26 & Nov 13-15
'10 Showcase April 23-25 & Nov 12-14,
'11 probably April 29-May 1 (weird Easter) & Nov 11-13

These festivals almost always occur annually on the fourth weekend of April and second weekend of November.

Featuring workshops with special guests ....

Amira (La Center, WA)
Aneena (Novato, CA)
Chellcy (Chicago, IL)
Della (Omaha, NE)
Gaylene (Amity, OR)
Ireta (Lincoln City OR)
Nadira (WA)
Omar & Dunyah (Eugene, OR)
Saqra (Seattle, WA)
Shira (Iowa City, IA)
Shoshanna of (Arcata, CA)
Shukriya (Pinole, CA)
Sidonia Om Dunya (Boise, ID)
Zaina Hart (Vancouver, WA)

PLUS Live music with Americanistan  (Eugene,OR) and RaqsBand (Kent, WA)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS/GENERAL EVENT INFO

Still free admission/voluntary $5 suggested admission at door, and free individual video service available to dancers. Workshops at budget prices! Live music dance spots available! Over 300 dancers performed last year at this family event! Plus visit the vendors of costuming, instruments and art!

The Washington County Fair Complex is located on the MAX light rail line and there is a max line right from Portland International Airport. There is a reasonably priced hotel right next to the fair grounds, along with a full restaurant & lounge.

During the event another exhibit will be on site ... the Every Husband's Nightmare Gift Show.

Vendors for 2009: Gaylene's Boutique, Saqra, Instructor tables ( Aneena, Shukriya, Shira, Shoshanna, Americanistan Band, plus ), Fatima's Bazaar, Juliari Designs, Ladysilk Designs, Peko Records, Stellar Advantage (formerly Babylon Breeze), Hasani, The Unique, Simply Stylish, Ayesha's Oasis, Originales by Faye, MagidahWear, Diamond Pyramid, For The Frill Of It, Dreaming Amelia Designs, Moondance, Ottoman Trading, Jeff Oberman/Casbah Dance Photography, Ruby Moon, Realm of Regalia, Dancin' Things, Karla's Gypsy Traders, Silk Road Tribal, plus we are processing applications with Alter Egos, Halima's Designs, Shop Like an Egyptian, and Far'ha & Joumana 

GENERAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY EVENTS - Located at the Fairgrounds event site:

NOTE: No vending or dancing Friday, but lots of hot hot workshops!

• 4:30 Doors open for vendor setup - no vending available
• 5:15 Doors open for workshop attendees only - no vending available
• 5:30-6:30 Workshop - Aneena (Novato, CA) - Slinky, Sexy Slow Moves
• 6:30-7:30 Workshop - Saqra (Kent, WA) - Single & Double Sword Dancing
• 7:30- 9:00 Workshop - Shoshanna (Arcata, CA ) - Dazzling Dancing & Captivating Combinations
• 9:00 Doors close to workshop participants and vendors

SATURDAY EVENTS

 SATURDAY  - Located at the Fairgrounds event site:

• 8:15 Doors open for morning workshop attendees only - no vending available
• 8:30-9:30 Workshop - Amira (La Center, WA) - Intro to Yoga for Belly Dancers
• 9:30 Doors open for second workshop attendees (checkout is outside)  - no vending available
• 9:30 Doors open for vendor setup
• 9:30-10:30 Workshop - Nadira (WA) - Lovely Layering Techniques & Drills
• 10:15 Doors open for third workshop attendees - no vending available
• 10:30-Noon Workshop - Shoshanna (Arcata, CA) -  Fabulous Four Yard Veils
• 11:00 Doors open to Noon Hour performers only - no vending available
• 11:30 Doors open to the general public & shopping opens
Noon to 9pm: Dancing! Click for the 2009 DANCER LIST
• 1:00-2:30 Workshop - Della (Omaha, NE) - 4/4 Combinations
• 3:00- 4:00 Workshop - Zaina (Vancouver, WA) - Z-amba
• 4:45-5:45 Workshop - Shukriya (Pinole, CA) - Finger Cymbal Combos
• 6:15-7:15 Workshop - Ireta (Otis, OR) - How to Perform with Emotion and Add Texture to Your Dance
• 7:45-8:45 Workshop - Della (Omaha, NE) - Veil Combinations
• 9:00 Close of show

Raffles - Sat: 2:50, 4:30, 7:20, 9

SATURDAY HOTEL EVENTS - Located at the B Hotel (formerly the Red Lion -- across the street from the Fairgrounds event site):

• 10:45 Doors open for workshop attendees only - no vending at this site
• 11:00-12:00 Gaylene (Amity, OR) - Floor Dancing
• 1:00-2:00 Omar/Dunyah (Eugene, OR - Americanistan Band) Part 1: Beginning Hand Drumming
• 1:00-3:00 Omar/Dunyah (Eugene, OR - Americanistan Band) Part 1 & 2: Beginning and Continuing Hand Drumming Techniques
• 4-5:30 Workshop - Sidonia Om Dunia (Boise, ID) - Persian arms, hands & head
• 6-7 Workshop - Nadira (WA) - Hip-Hop/Fusion Choreography
• 7:30-9:30 Workshop - Shira (Iowa City, IA)  - Lecture: "Egypt's Shameful Profession" 

 SUNDAY - All Sunday events located at the Fairgrounds event site

• 8:45 Doors open for workshop attendees & vendors only - no vending available
• 9:00-10:30 Workshop - Saqra (Kent, WA) - 2 Sided Veil & Double Veil Combos
• 10:15 Doors open for second workshop attendees - no vending available
• 10:30-Noon Workshop - Chellcy (Chicago, IL) - The Art of Beledy
• 11:00 Doors open to Noon Hour performers only - no vending available
11:30 Doors open to the general public & shopping opens
Noon to 7pm: Dancing! Click for the 2009 DANCER LIST
• 1-2:30 Workshop - Shira (Iowa City, IA) - Belly Dancing and Back Health
• 3-4:30 Workshop - Chellcy (Chicago, IL) - Raks Assaya! (Cane Dance)
7:00 Final GRAND raffle and Close of Show

Raffles - Sun: 1:30, 2:45, 5:10, 7 (The BIGGEST Raffle of 'em all)

Washington County Fair Complex - North Main Hall

873 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro

From I-5 going South into Portland:

Take the I-405 exit towards BEAVERTON/US-30 W/ST. HELENS/OCEAN BEACHES. 0.41 miles
Merge onto I-405 S. 1.89 miles
Take the US-26 W exit- exit number 1D- towards BEAVERTON. 0.35 miles
Merge onto US-26 W. 9.17 miles
Take the 185TH AVE. exit- exit number 64- towards ROCK CR.. 0.29 miles
Turn LEFT onto NW 185TH AVE. 0.58 miles
Turn RIGHT onto NW CORNELL RD. 4.08 miles

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From I-5 going north into Portland:

Take the OR-217 exit- exit number 292- towards TIGARD/BEAVERTON. 0.21 miles
Keep RIGHT at the fork in the ramp. 0.06 miles
Merge onto OR-217 N. 7.30 miles
Take the US-26 W exit on the left towards TILLAMOOK/ASTORIA. 0.47 miles
Merge onto US-26 W. 4.30 miles
Take the 185TH AVE. exit- exit number 64- towards ROCK CR.. 0.29 miles
Turn LEFT onto NW 185TH AVE. 0.58 miles
Turn RIGHT onto NW CORNELL RD. 4.08 miles

LIGHT RAIL!

The Washington County Fair Complex is located RIGHT ON THE MAX LINE!!! Just hop off at the Fair Complex station and it is a very short walk!

MAX info - Blue Line: http://www.tri-met.org/max/blueline/index.htm

MAX from the airport  - Red Line: http://www.tri-met.org/max/redline/index.htm

COMING FROM THE AMTRAK TRAIN? See http://www.tri-met.org/schedule/union1.htm

for the free short bus ride info to the Max line from Union Station in Portland!

HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS

To book, go to: http://redlion.rdln.com/HotelLocator/HotelOverview.aspx?metaID=25

PROGRAM ADVERTISING & FLYER TABLE INFO

PROGRAM INFORMATION for 2009

Business card: $20

4"X7"(half page) $25

8"X7" (full page) $45

Typesettting/graphic design available (simple stuff for free)

Deadline 4/01/09. After that, contact me and I'll tell ya if it is too late! (In other words, if it is already at the printer)

Ads may be mailed to Saqra, 20701 104th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98031

or emailed in MSword, .tif  or .pdf format to saqra@saqra.net

Payment can be handled by going to http://www.saqra.net/Shopping/thankyou.html or be mailed to the above address.

call or email for information.

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