July Preview

Except for the fireworks and a few exciting events, July will be a pretty quiet month in the metro Atlanta raqs community. Stay cool and shimmy on!

July 9-12

National SEEDs Teacher Certification Training with Myra Krien

Tribal Bellydance Center of Atlanta

SEEDs Founder Myra Krien

2861 Henderson Mill Road, Chamblee, Georgia 30341
$800 ($200 nonrefundable deposit required)

Sponsored by Ziah and the Tribal Bellydance Center of Atlanta, SEEDs program developer Myra Krien offers certification training for SEEDs (Self Esteem, Empowerment, and Education Through Dance) instructors. Teachers and studio owners who want to engage young students more effectively have found great success with this program, which is all about providing meaningful support to girls 13-18. Visit the Tribal Bellydance Center's web site to learn more and reserve your pass. RSVP to the Facebook event for all the latest news.

Samira of Athens Shimmy Mob

Thursday, July 16

Shimmy Mob Benefit for Project SAFE (Athens)

Cali n Tito's East at La Puerta del Sol
1245 Cedar Shoal Dr, Athens, Georgia 30605
7:00 p.m.
$5 (or more) suggested donation

The Athens belly dance community unites under the umbrella of Shimmy Mob to raise funds for a worthwhile organization. Visit the Facebook event for more info!

Yanis Marshall

July 17-19

Workshops with Yanis Marshall

Glow Dance and Fitness Studios
1800 Water Place, Suite 150, Atlanta, Georgia 30339
Various price levels/packages available 

At some point in the past year, you've probably seen a video of Yanis Marshall in your Facebook news feed. He's that fabulous guy who dances in high heels! And you can do it, too, because GLOW is bringing him to town for three jazz fusion workshops (including one with heels!).

The weekend kicks off with another of Glow's "Grown-Ass Woman" workshop with Sabeeya on Friday night.

RSVP to the Facebook event for all the latest info.

Saturday, July 18

Night in the Oasis

8:00 p.m.
Kavarna, 707B East Lake Drive, Decatur, GA 30030 
$5 cover at the door 

Enjoy performances by a variety of local artists at Night in the Oasis, an open dance event hosted regularly by Mina of Dalloua Dance. Kavarna is located in the middle of Decatur's Oakhurst district and offers wine, beer, and coffee. Lots of places for dinner nearby!

Keep up with everything that's happening in metro Atlanta and beyond with the Yalla Y'all Community Calendar! If you're planning a workshop, show, or hafla, please submit event details to yallayall@comcast.net.