THIA WILL BE GOING TO
              EGYPT AND TURKEY IN AUGUST OF 2008 TO SEARCH FOR THE LATEST MUSIC,  COSTUMING, 
DANCE TECHNIQUE & STEP COMBINATIONS !

      Step into a Turkish Bazaar filled with beautiful goods from around the world.  Choose from petite to Goddess sizes in the styles and colors of your dreams!                  

         At the Belly Dancer Boutique you can find:      bra/belts sets, hip scarves, dresses, skirts, jewelry, canes,   swords, music, DVD's, veils, finger cymbal, drums candelabras, harem pants, choli tops, coin bra/belts, loose coins, hair accessories, dance shoes, patterns, club wear, cover-ups incense, oils, kohl, children costumes, and new "Make your Own Tribal costumes", with shells, trims,   materials, coins, bells and trinkets.                         EVERYTHING YOU NEED!

Workshops are to be held at the Rose Wagner Performing Center, 138 W. Broadway (300 S.) Salt Lake City  Utah on  Saturday,      June 7, 2008 
Performance Friday evening June 6, at the Courage Theater Jewitt Center at Westminster College 1840 S. 1300 E.    S.L.C., UT.
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APRIL 5, & 6  2008 SATURDAY  & Sunday
Mearah's Treasures presents Oasis Dream starring Oreet in workshops and show, at the El Korah Shrine Temple 1118 West Idaho Street, Boise.  Thia will be performing in the Oasis Dream show. For more information please contract Mearah at www.mearah.com

APRIL 12, 2008 SATURDAY 7 p.m.
Utah Independent Center presents Magical Nights at the South Town Expo Mart.  BellyDancing by Thia, Troupe O'Stara and Troupe Allure will be performing.  
 

APRIL  18, & 19 2008 FRIDAY & SATURDAY  
Sumra's presents Spring Hafla in Logan with guest star Shems. The show is Friday, 7:30pm,  starring Shems and features local dancers.  BellyDancing by Thia, Troupe Topaz will also be performing,. The location of the show is at the Utah State University, Taggart Student Center, Logan, Utah. Tickets are $10 each.  The workshop will be held Saturday at the Whittier Community Center (Logan, Utah), from 1:00-5:00pm.  The cost is $38 and it includes your prop (stick). For more information, contract Sumra at at 1-435-760-7077    tracih@chemdry.com

APRIL 26, 2008 SATURDAY 2:00-4:30p.m.
Jason Rogue presents Meeting of the tribes at the Masonic Temple   650 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah.  BellyDancing by Thia, Troupe Pandemonyum and Troupe Amethyst  will be performing as well as many other talented teachers and students.  For more information, contact Jason at: jroque2006@hotmail.com  www.meetingofthetribes.com

APRIL 26, 2008 SATURDAY 1:00-6:00p.m.
University Neighborhood Partners presents their 4th Annual "Rose Park Community Festival", (Salt Lake's fastest growing  neighborhood tradition). This free event is family friendly and is open to everyone!  BellyDancing by Thia Troupes,  Wysteria, Avatar, Topaz,  O'Stara, Allure, Tiny Tots, Nova I & II will be performing from    3:00-3:45.  The event will be held at the Rose Park Elementary School, 1105 West 1000 North Salt Lake City, Utah.  For more information please contact www.roseparkfestival.org  or Brizia 801-972-3596

APRIL 26, & 27, 2008 SATURDAY  & SUNDAY             12:00-9:00p.m.
Earth Jam Productions presents "Earth Jam 2008". A free annual event.  The goal is to support local organizations and businesses, many who share ideas of creating a better planet by sharing ways of reduction, recycling and good energy use.  This family event will have over 100 booths, a children's area, live music and dancers by BELLYDANCING by THIA, Sunday at 3:00pm. The event will be held at  Liberty Park (1300 South 700 East, Salt Lake City, Utah)  For more information please check www.earthjam.org  or Trisha 801-363-2686

MAY 3, 2008 SATURDAY 1:30-2:30 pm
BellyDancing by Thia presents all performing Troupes at the VA. Nursing Hospital. This event allows our school to give back to our men and women who have defended our U.S. freedoms. 700 South, Foothill Blvd., Salt Lake City, Utah (off Sunnyside 800 South.)  Free to the public
 

MAY 9, 10, 11, FRI., SAT., SUN, 10am-8:00pm
MAY 16, 17 ,18 FRI., SAT., SUN., 10am-8:00pm             Utah Renaissance Festival and Fantasy Faure 2008   This year the festival is at Millcreek Hollow, in Marriott-Slatersville City, 25 miles northwest of Salt Lake City. This 62 acre farm is owned by the Tippetts family and has woods, water, meadows and some great trails that will afford patron a terrific chance to enjoy the renaissance ambiance.  BellyDancing by Thia has a booth and will be selling great stuff for the faire. Look for Fun, food and jousting! Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children, located at: 3105 West Pioneer Road, Marriott-Slatersville, Utah. For more information contact Sue at 801-458-2925

MAY 10, SATURDAY 7:30pm
Sultra and Tirgress Belly Dance presents Speak thru Dance, A charity benefit dance show for Autism awareness and research.  Special guest stars will include BellyDancing by Thia, Troupes Wysteria and Avatar plus many talent performers. The event will be held at the University of Utah, Fort Douglas, Post Theater, 245 South, building # 636, Salt Lake City, Utah. Tickets are $10 each and proceeds will be donated to Autism Speaks.    For tickets and information contact Sulta at sultrashimmy.com    

MAY 23, 24, 25  FRI., SAT., SUN., ALL DAY & NIGHT     CONduit Science Fiction Convention. BellyDancing by Thia, Troupe Wysteria,  will be performing Saturday at 10:00pm . Meet famous science fiction authors, game all day and night, go to the ice cream social, taste the chocolate contest, dancers, costumes, fun..fun...fun!The event will be held at the Radisson Hotel, 215 West South Temple Salt Lake City, Utah. Contact http://conduit.sf.org/  for more information.

MAY 28, WEDNESDAY 6:00pm                             BellyDancing by Thia, Troupes Wysteria, Topaz, Nova I & II, will be performing at the West Jordan Senior Center. The event will be held at the West Jordan Senior Center 8025 South 2200 West, Salt Lake City, Utah.

JUNE 6, & 7, 2008 Friday & SATURDAY
Thia presents the PURPLE DREAMS SHOW & SEMINAR (the Dreamiest show in town!) starring  Amy Sigil, Madrina and Utah's Dreamiest Dancers.  Show is held at the Westminster College Courage Theater, 1840 South 1300 East Salt Lake City, Utah            Tickets are $15, ($12 if purchased by May 20, 08)  Workshops are held at the Rose Wagner Performing Center  138 West Brodaway Salt Lake City, Utah  Each workshop is $40

JUNE 14, 2008 SATURDAY 2:00-4:30p.m.
Jason Rogue presents Meeting of the tribes at the Masonic Temple   650 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah.  BellyDancing by Thia, Tiny Tot, Nova I & II (children classes)  will be performing as well as many other talented teachers and students.  For more information, contact Jason at: jroque2006@hotmail.com  www.meetingofthetribes.com

JUNE 28, 2008 SATURDAY 12:00-1:00 pm
The Circle of Friends present the 12th annual BellyDancing by Thia & Troupes in performance at the Deaf Center.  Performing troupes are Wysteria, Avatar, Topaz, Pandemoniyum, O'Stara, Allure, Amethyst, Tiny Tots and Nova I & II.  Come and enjoy the rhythmic zills, mystic veils, twirling canes, and dynamic swords. 5709 S. 1500 W., Taylorsville, Utah.  Free to the public

JULY 26,  2008 SATURDAY 7p.m.
Thia presents BellyDancing by Thia Troupe Recital at the Organ Loft 3331 South Edison Street (145 East) Salt Lake City,                   Come and be  entertained by Utah's very own talented dancers. Performing troupes are Wysteria, Avatar, Topaz,  Allure, O'Stara, Pandemoneyum, Amethyst, Nova I & Nova II and Tiny Tots!  Special Performances by Thia,  Heidi, Kissa & Meada.                  $20 for Adults and $8 for children 6 and under. The price will include a delicious buffet, unlimited soft drinks, your own set up (BYOB) and a desert bar plus a fabulous show. Contact Thia at 801-266-0473 or thiak@earthlink.net for tickets.

 AUGUST  2, 2008 SATURDAY
Belly Dancing by Thia presents Troupes performing at the annual St. Patrick's Catholic Church Cultural Event. 1058 West 400 South Salt Lake City.  Enjoy a fun afternoon and evening raising money and being entertain by belly dancers,  Polynesian dancers and local talent!

OCTOBER 18, 2008  SATURDAY 7 p.m. into the wee hours
THIA'S 13th ANNUAL HALLOWEEN SHOW  AND BASH at the ORGAN LOFT, 3331 South Edison Street (145 East) Salt Lake City, Utah.   One of the fun-est shows of the year, The anything goes show!  There is a costumes contest, ( with prizes). Afterwards, rock & roll  to the "Golden Oldies" into  the wee hours of the night. Sign up early for performance times.   This is always a sold out show ....so get your tickets early.  Price is $21 and it includes a Spooktacular Booffet, unlimited soft drinks, (you may bring your own wine or spirits), frightfully delicious desert bar and fabulous entertainment!  Contact Thia at (801) 266-0473  thiak@earthlink.net   

MARCH 7, 2009 SATURDAY 10 am-10 pm   BellyDancing by Thia presents the    "BELLY DANCE SPRING FEST",
  Utah's Largest Indoor Belly Event! 
              Utah State Fair Grounds               (promontory building)
   155 North  1000 West, S.L.C., UT.
12 hours of non-stop fun featuring Bellydancers!
A Turkish bazaar with Live Music, Exotic Foods, Massage, Henna Tattoos, Taro and Crystal readings, Jewelry, Clothing, Soaps and perfumes, photo opts, India, Turkish and Egyptian goods and much  much more!!!!  Join the fun.  Admission is $7
for more information contact BellyDancing by Thia (801-266-0473)

Mark your calendars for these events, your presence not only supports the Belly Dance community, but also will enrich you with the grace and joy of the dance, and you'll meet many new and wonderful friends! Also, if you would like your event listed in What's Happening, please contact Thia and she will be happy to post it for you....
 

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