Saqra presents...

Saqra's 19th Annual SHOWCASE 2008!!!

April 25-27, 2008

at the Washington County Fair Complex in Hillsboro, OR

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

featuring workshops with special guests ....

Aneena (CA), Shukriya (CA), Saqra (WA), Imei (WA), Aradia (NV), Zanbaka (WA), Rom Deussen (UT),

Mezdulene (OR), Leslie Rosen (WA) and the magnificent Sabine (OR) !

Live music with the AmericaniRaqsBandStan  (Eugene, OR & Kent, WA) composite band*

Event produced by Saqra & Saqra's Troupes

DANCER REGISTRATION  BEGINS FEB 1, 2008.

 In '09 Showcase is April 24-26, '10 23-25, '11 probably April 29-May 1 (weird Easter).

*RaqsBand may or may not all be there: David's wife is due May 4 and we can't count on a new  little dancer being exactly on time. Americanistan is missing their Kanoon on Sat and maybe more... so we are  joining together to make some cool sounds: Saqra & Jeff... Dunyah & Omar... and whoever else we have! Yes, we will practice first! <grin>

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 Showcase April 25-27, 2008: Gaylene's Boutique, Saqra, Instructor tables (Aneena, Shukriya, Mezdulene, Aradia, Leslie Rosen/Raqs Serpentine, Rom Deussen, Americanistan Band), Fatima's Bazaar, Juliari Designs, Moondance, Peko Records, Ayesha's Oasis, Simply Stylish, Kim Sakkara Clothing, Henna by Joumana & Farha's Oasis, Ladysilk Designs, Diamond Pyramid, Originales by Faye, MagidahWear, Shop Like an Egyptian, Ottoman Trading Co, Hasani, Dancin Things, Alter Egos, Babylon Breeze, For The Frill Of It,  Kuchi Cabaret,  Shiny Sparkly Things!, plus Halima's Designs, Jeff Obermann Photography, Karla's Gypsy Traders and The Unique

GENERAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY

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

• 5:10 Doors open for workshop attendees only
• 5:30-6:30 Workshop - Aneena (CA) - Drum Solo Combinations
• 6:30-7:30 Workshop - Shukriya (CA) - Elegant Single Veil Technique
• 7:30- 9:00 Workshop - Saqra (WA) - Finger Cymbals: Beginning through Insane

 SATURDAY

• 9:10 Doors open for morning workshop attendees only - no vending available
• 9:30-10:30 Workshop - Imei (WA) - Yoga for Belly Dancers of all Ages
• 10:30-Noon Workshop - Aradia (NV) - combinations for Egyptian, Lebanese and Turkish Oriental Dance
• 11:30 Doors open to the general public
Noon to 9pm: Dancing! Click for the 2008 DANCER LIST
• 1:00-2:30 Workshop - Zanbaka (WA) - Flamenco for Belly Dancers
• 3:00- 4:00 Workshop - Aradia (NV) - Spicy Traveling Steps for large and small venues
• 4:45-5:45 Workshop - Rom Deussen (UT) - Romani Culture and Ettiquette
• 6:15-7:15 Workshop - Mezdulene (OR) - Mez-Merizing Hands & Arms
• 9:00 Close of show

Raffles - Sat: 1:30, 2:50, 4:30, 7:20, 9;

 SUNDAY

• 9:10 Doors open for workshop attendees only - no vending available
• 9:30-10:30 Workshop - Saqra (WA) - Skirt Dancing Technique
• 10:30-Noon Workshop - Rom Deussen (UT) - Romani Dance and Gesturing
11:30 Doors open to the general public
Noon to 7pm: Dancing! Click for the 2008 DANCER LIST
1-2:30 Workshop - Leslie Rosen (WA - Raqs Serpentine/Pyrosutra) - Candle Dancing  
3:30-5:00 Workshop - Sabine (OR - Tribalation!) 30 Min Intro to Tribal right into 1hr of Fast Combos All Levels
7:00 Close of Show

Raffles - Sun: 1:30, 3:00, 5:10, 7 (The BIGGEST Raffle of 'em all)

Washington County Fair Complex - North Main Hall

873 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro

....because the deal fell through and they are not going to tear down my facility after all! Wooooo!

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 2008

Business card: $20

4"X7"(half page) $25

8"X7" (full page) $45

Typesettting/graphic design available (simple stuff for free)

Deadline 4/20/08. 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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