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2004: Ruric-Amari's training schedule:
- Tuesdays: To Jamila Zahran for Middle Eastern dance classes.
- May 23-24: Delilah's belly dance and veil workshop in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- July 27: Jamila Zahran's Drum workshop.
- August 7-13: Morocco's Weeklong Mid-Eastern Dance Workshop in New York City.
- November 20: Laylia's Sword & Audience Interaction Workshop in Muncie Indiana.
Photo credit M Enright
April 23 & June 11
Nik´s featured Kostas Kastanis and his Greek band. The music AND the food was great! The restaurant was sold in 2005 and then closed. Kostas still plays all around the country, and his CDs can be found at his web site.
May 14 & 28
June 4 & 25
Maria Bell moved the Greek Paradise from Fort Knox to a location on Story Avenue which was wonderful to dance in - lots of space. Maria then moved to a Frankfort Avenue location, and then moved back to Fort Knox area where she runs the Gyros Express.
May 29, June 5, 12, 26 & 30
July 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 28, 29, 30 & 31
Aug 14, 21, & 28, Sept 11 & 18
Manoosh´ lovely little Azerbaijanian restaurant is now just a memory.
See you at Delilah's workshop in Cincinnati, Ohio, presented by Conchi and Nataj during their annual Isle of Isis retreat. Ruric will be performing during the evening concert.
See you at Jamila Zahran's Drum workshop!
To Morocco's Weeklong Workshop in New York City! Ruric will perform a veil dance in the workshop finale at the Lafayette Grill.
3 PM: Performed as a member of Jamila Zahran´s Rakesaat al Nejoum Sharki troupe at the Arcadia Community Center.
6 PM: Performed as a member of Jamila Zahran´s Rakesaat al Nejoum Sharki troupe at World Communities function.
Sometime after 8 PM: MEDSOK concert! Doors open at 7 PM. Tickets are $8. Ruric-Amari will be dancing at the concert.
See you at Laylia´s Sword & Audience Interaction Workshop in Muncie Indiana.
Aids Project Fundraiser at Jillian's at 630 Barret Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204. Ruric-Amari will perform a sword dance, a veil dance, and a drum solo dance.
I will be doing a belly dance demonstration at the weekly Dance Party at the St Matthews Dance Studio on Shelbyville Road in St Mathews. Party starts at 8:30 PM.
Come learn to DANCE with a veil at my Mesmerizing Veil Technique Workshop at the St Matthews Dance Studio on Shelbyville Road in St Mathew's in Louisville Kentucky! Beginner belly dancers are welcome but you will get more out of the workshop if you have had belly dancing lessons previously. $30, 1-5 PM, Cat's Paw Dance Belts is vending!
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2005: Ruric-Amari's training schedule:
- April 9: Rachel Brice Tribal dance seminar in Lexington.
- April 30: Mary Kertzman´s Mid-Eastern dance seminar.
- June 25-26: Ansuya workshop in Nashville.
- August 5-11: Morocco's weeklong Mid-Eastern dance workshop in NYC.
- October 8: Ava Fleming workshop in Indianapolis.
- November 12: Margo O'Dell Mid-Eastern Dance workshop.
- November 13: Private lessons with Margo O'Dell.
Belly dance on Channel 32 - 7-8 AM.
Ruric at the Mellwood Arts Center MARDI GRAS - FAT FRIDAY celebration! Entertainment starts at 7 PM.
7-10 PM: Come to a Shake Your Tailfeathers belly dance party at St. Matthews Dance Studio! $5 covers all costs, including light refreshments! Experienced and beginner belly dancers are welcome.
Photo credit M Enright
Belly dance 9 PM - 11 PM: Caffe Classico.
Come on out to my Fast Start Workshop for beginners who want to try belly dancing! This workshop is at St. Mathews Dance Studio in Louisville Kentucky.
Private party, 6-9 PM.
Private party, 12-1:35 PM.
Private party, 3-4:30 PM.
1-5 PM: Join me for a Drum Solo Dance workshop! $30. This workshop is at St. Mathews Dance Studio in Louisville Kentucky. An original choreography will be taught and Cats Paw Dance Belts will be vending. This workshop is not designed to teach beginning belly dancers how to dance; students who have already taken some belly dancing lessons will get more out of it.
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1 PM: Private Party.
7-10 PM: Come dance at my Shake Your Tailfeathers belly dance party at St. Matthews Dance Studio (formerly the Emerald Dance Studio) in Louisville Kentucky. $5 covers all costs, including refreshments! Experienced and beginner belly dancers are welcome.
7-10 PM: Come to a DIFFERENT kind of St Patrick's party! Ruric-Amari will be belly dancing to the traditional Irish music of M AND DAVID ROACH at the Blue River Cafe in Milltown, Indiana. Come on out to enjoy authentic Irish dance music interpreted with veil, sword and zills! Music and dancing will run 7 PM to 10 PM. Call 812 633-7510 for reservations and directions.
9 PM: Private Party.
8-10 PM : ONE Campaign PSA Premier. Ruric-Amari will be belly dancing at the ONE Campaign benefit hosted in the VIP Room at Petrus, 8-10 PM . There will also be a screening of the new ONE Campaign public service announcement featuring Brad Pitt, Camron Diaz, Tom Hanks and more. The Petrus is at 116 East Main Street, 40202 (502) 583-3772.
6-9 PM: MEDSOK dinner & dance concert at the Babylon! TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT, sorry!
Private party, 7:30 PM
7-10 PM: Belly dance at Blue River Cafe in Milltown, Indiana to the music of M AND DAVID ROACH.
To Lexington for Rachel Brice seminar hosted by Mecca!
9 PM - 11 PM: Belly dance at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue.
3 PM & 8 PM Private party!
9AM - 6 PM: To Mary Kertzman´s seminar, hosted by Crescent Moon Dancers. Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar will dance at the seminar hafla.
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OAKS Day party, 9-11 PM!
7-10 PM: Ruric-Amari will again be belly dancing to the traditional Irish music of M AND DAVID ROACH at the Blue River Cafe in Milltown, Indiana.
5 PM: Ruric-Amari will dancing at the Oldham County YMCA's birthday celebration!
7-8 PM: Ruric-Amari will again be belly dancing to the traditional Irish music of M AND DAVID ROACH at the Blue River Cafe in Milltown, Indiana.
9 PM - 11 PM: Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue.
2PM and 8 PM: Ruric-Amari will be performing at the Freedom and the Faces of Louisville show presented by Barking Dog Modern Dance Company at the Mellwood Arts Center, 1860 Mellwood Avenue, Louisville Kentucky..
Private Party.
Channel 32 - 6:30-7:30 AM.
Belly dance 6 - 8:30 PM at the Mellwood Arts Center during the June Trolly Hop LOU-WOW in Louisville Kentucky.
9:30 - midnite: Belly dance at After-Fat-Friday Trolley Hop Party on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville Kentucky.
To Ansuya´s seminar, hosted by Nashville Belly Dance group. Ruric-Amari will dance at the Saturday night concert.
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Photo credit Fred Klein.
9 PM - 11 PM: Belly dance at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue.
I am teaching a Fast Start Dance Workshop for beginning belly dancers and those who have taken belly dance lessons in the past and want to brush up. At the St Matthews Dance studio, Saturday, July 9th 2005 2-5 PM
Private party, 6-7
7:30-10:30 pm: Belly dance at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road.
I am teaching a Two-day belly dance workshop at the Oldham YMCA. This workshop is for beginner belly dancers and students who have had belly dancing lessons in the past who want to review the basic steps.
Ruric-Amari performs at the Mayor's international awards ceremony at the Frazier Museum, Thursday, July 21st 6-8 pm.
7:30-10:30 pm: Belly dance at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road.
To Conchi's Alhambra Night 2005 in Cincinnati Ohio! Ruric and Troupe Samovar will be dancing at the evening concert.
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Photo credit Fred Klein.
9 PM - 11 PM: Belly dance at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue.
WorldFest on the Belvedere in Louisville Kentucky.
This is a big annual event. Admission is free. Ruric is the only dancer chosen to perform as a soloist in the entire event!
- 9:00a w/ Reid Yadon of WHAS-11 at the Main stage;
- 5:50p - 6:10p Zill, veil and belly dance solo at the Main stage;
- 7:30p - 7:45p Sword and belly dance solo at the Main Stage.
Private party.
9 PM - 11 PM: Belly dance at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue.
Afternoon: Belly dance at Katrina benefit at Jillians.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road.
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Friday, November 11 20059 PM - 11 PM: Belly dance at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue. Saturday, November 12 200510 - 3:30 PM: See you at the MEDSOK belly dance workshop with Margo ODell at the Grand Convention Center in New Albany, Indiana! 7 - 10 PM: MEDSOK belly dance gala! Doors open at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $10. Ruric-Amari will be performing a sword dance and Troupe Samovar will be performing a drum solo and experimental dance piece at the concert. Sunday, November 13 200510 - 12 noon: MEDSOK Workshop with Margo O Dell at the Grand Convention Center in New Albany, Indiana! 1-3 pm: Class at Blairs is canceled. Ruric will be taking private lessons with Margo ODell before she returns home. Monday, November 14 20052PM: Belly dance at the International Week Opening Day ceremonies in Hartford Building on Jefferson Community College downtown campus in Louisville Kentucky.. Tuesday, November 15th, 2005Teaching Fast Start Dance Workshop Dance Workshop Southern Indiana YMCA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, 6:30-8:30 PM. $10/non members, free to members. This workshop is designed for the beginning belly dancer and for former belly dancers who want to review the basics. Friday, November 25th 2005Belly dance at Full Moon Yoga during Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop. 2001 Frankfort Avenue, corner of Belaire. | ![]() |
Afternoon: Ruric-Amari performs sword and belly dancing at International Bazaar at Clifton Center, 12:30 - 2 PM, during the annual Olde Time Christmas on Frankfort Avenue.
Evening: Performing in the Showcase of Stars dance festival at Spalding Auditorium in Louisville Kentucky. Samovar will perform a veil dance and Ruric will a half-hour set of belly dancing.
7:30-10:30 pm: Belly dance at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road.
Teaching " Fast Start Dance Workshop Dance Workshop Southern Indiana YMCA in Jeffersonville, Indiana, 6:30-8:30 PM. $10/non members, free to members. This workshop is designed for the beginning belly dancer and for former belly dancers who want to review the basics.
Private party.
9 PM - 11 PM: Ruric performs belly dance, sword and veil dancing at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue.
7:30-10:30 pm: Belly dance at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road.
7:30-10:30 pm: Private party.
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Ruric's training schedule:
- Saturdays: To Mecca to take private & group tribal belly dance lessons.
- Wednesdays: To Flamenco Louisville for private flamenco class.
- As schedule permits: To Full Moon Yoga for yoga classes.
9 PM - 11 PM: Belly dance at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue.
9 PM - 11 PM: Ruric will belly dance at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville Kentucky. Great food, wine, and sword, veil and belly dancing! $5 cover.
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Ruric's training schedule:
- Saturdays: To Lexington to take private and group tribal belly dance lessons at Mecca.
- Wednesdays: To Flamenco Louisville for private flamenco class.
- As schedule permits: To Full Moon Yoga for yoga classes.
- Saturday, February 25, 2006: to Cincinnati for Conchi's Mediterranean Echoes workshop with Mahisha (dance) and Ergallis Kakias (percussion).
9 PM - 11 PM: Ruric will belly dance at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville Kentucky. Great food, wine, and sword, veil and belly dancing! $5 cover.
9 PM - 11 PM: Ruric will belly dance at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville Kentucky. Great food, wine, and sword, veil and belly dancing! $5 cover.
7-10 PM: Belly dance at Full Moon Yoga during Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop.
See you at Conchi's Mediterranean Echoes 2006 workshop and concert in Cincinnati Ohio! Mahisha and Ergallis Kakias (percussion) are the workshop instructors. Ruric-Amari has been invited to perform in the evening concert.
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Ruric's training schedule:
- Saturdays: To Lexington to take private and group tribal belly dance lessons at Mecca.
- Wednesdays: To Flamenco Louisville for private flamenco class.
- As schedule permits: To Full Moon Yoga for yoga classes.
9 PM - 11 PM: Ruric will belly dance at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville Kentucky. Great food, wine, and sword, veil and belly dancing! $5 cover.
Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar will be performing at the U of L International Banquet on March 4th!
6 PM: Private party
9 PM: The band Ut Gret, featuring Ruric Amari, and performance artist Michelle Amos and her "Love Show" will be at Uncle Pleasant´s , 2126 S Preston St in Louisville Kentucky. Ruric and Ut Gret will open at 9 PM; Michelle Amos will follow at 10 PM; then Ut Gret and Ruric perform again at about 11 PM. $5 cover.
8:30PM - 10:30 PM: Ruric will belly dance at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville Kentucky. Great food, wine, and sword, veil and belly dancing! $5 cover.
9:00PM - 11:00 PM: Ruric will perform at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville Kentucky. Great food, wine, and sword, veil and belly dancing! Four shows, starting at 9 PM. $5 cover.
7-10 PM: Ruric will perform at Full Moon Yoga during Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop.
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Ruric's training schedule:
- Saturday, April 8th: To Indianapolis for Samanthad's Bollywood seminar!
- All other Saturdays: To Lexington to take private and group tribal belly dance lessons at Mecca.
- Wednesdays: To Flamenco Louisville for private flamenco class.
- As schedule permits: To Full Moon Yoga for yoga classes.
12:30PM - 1:50 PM: Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar will be dancing at the grand opening of Twisted Images, 1507 Bardstown Road, Louisville KY (502) 473-7400.
10 PM: April Fools Day, The International Day of the Grets, presents the band Ut Gret and Ruric Amari, performance artist Michelle Amos and her "Love Show," and the band Lucky Pineapple. This will be happening at the Rudyard Kipling, 422 W Oak St, Louisville KY in Louisville Kentucky, (502) 636-1311. $5 cover.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric brings her distinctive style of American Belly dance to Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
See you at Badriya bint Daa'ood's Bollywood seminar in Indianapolis IN! Samantha of Domba is the workshop instructor. Ruric-Amari has been invited to perform in the evening concert.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric brings her distinctive style of American Belly dance to Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
9:00PM - 11:00 PM: Ruric will perform at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville Kentucky. Great food, wine, and sword, veil and belly dancing! Four shows, starting at 9 PM. $5 cover.
9:00PM - 11:00 PM: Ruric will perform at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville Kentucky. Great food, wine, and sword, veil and belly dancing! Four shows, starting at 9 PM. $5 cover.
7:30-10:30 pm: Belly dance at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
8 AM: Live on Fox WDRB! (Channel 41)
8:00 PM: Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop: Ruric-Amari dances to the music of Ut Gret at the Mellwood Arts Center.
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Ruric's training schedule:
- Saturdays: To Lexington to take private and group tribal belly dance lessons at Mecca.
- Wednesdays: To Flamenco Louisville for private flamenco class.
- As schedule permits: To Full Moon Yoga for yoga classes.
12 noon: Live on WHAS! (Channel 11)
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
7:00 - ? Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar will be performing at the Parkinson Support Center´s Derby Eve Ball at the Louisville Marriot downtown. Ruric performs 7pm - 1 am, Troupe Samovar performs 8 pm - 10 pm. $250/ticket, $2500 for a table of ten.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
6:30 - 8:30: Private party.
9:00PM - 11:00 PM: Ruric will perform at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville Kentucky. Great food, wine, and sword, veil and belly dancing! Four shows, starting at 9 PM. $5 cover.
2 - 4 PM: Private party.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
7:00-11:00 pm: Two weddings and no funerals!
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
Private party.
Private party.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
9:00PM - 11:00 PM: Ruric will perform at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville Kentucky. Great food, wine, and sword, veil and belly dancing! Four shows, starting at 9PM. $5 cover.
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Ruric's training schedule:
- June 2-6: 5-day tribal belly dance intensive with Rachel Brice at Mecca in Lexington.
- June 23 - July 3: To Canada for Hadia´s Professional Oriental Dance Training Programme.
- Saturdays: To Mecca for private and group tribal belly dance lessons
- Wednesdays: To Flamenco Louisville for private flamenco class.
- As schedule permits: To Full Moon Yoga for yoga classes.
See you at Mecca´s Rachel Brice Intensive in Lexington KY! Ruric will be performing in the Hafla on June 5th at Natasha's Cafe, 112 Esplanade, Lexington KY 859.259.2754.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
6:30 - 8:30 PM: 2-hr workshop of bellydance basics and combinations at Full Moon Yoga.
9:00PM - 11:00 PM: Ruric will perform at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville Kentucky. Great food, wine, and sword, veil and belly dancing! Four shows, starting at 9PM. $5 cover.
7:30: Private party.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
See you at Hadia´s 11-day Professional Oriental Dance Training Programme in Montreal, Quebec! Ruric will be performing at the workshop´"Soiree Orientale" on Sunday, July 2, at Club Balatu, 4372 St. Laurent, Montreal.
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Ruric's training schedule:
- June 23 - July 3: To Canada to take Hadia´s Professional Oriental Dance Training Programme!
- July 29: to Indiana for the tribal workshop by Tarasita of Mecca!
- Saturdays: To Lexington to take private and group tribal belly dance lessons at Mecca.
- Wednesdays, 1 PM: To Flamenco Louisville for private flamenco class.
- As schedule permits: To Full Moon Yoga for yoga classes.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
9:00PM - 11:00 PM: Ruric will perform at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville Kentucky. Great food, wine, and sword, veil and belly dancing! Four shows, starting at 9PM. $5 cover.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
7:00 - 8:30PM: Private party (LR)
9:00PM - 11:00 PM: Ruric will perform at Caffe Classico on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville Kentucky. Great food, wine, and sword, veil and belly dancing! Four shows, starting at 9PM. $5 cover.
9AM - 3 PM: To Indiana for TL2's Tribal Belly Dance workshop by taraSita of Mecca! Ruric will be performing at the 5 PM Concert.
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Ruric's training schedule:
- As schedule permits: To Full Moon Yoga for yoga classes.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
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Ruric's training schedule:
- Sept 16-Sept 17: Fat Chance Belly Dance workshop in Lexington.
- As schedule permits: To Full Moon Yoga for yoga classes.
- Student at Louisville School of Massage.
12:15 - 12:45 PM Ruric-Amari & Troupe Samovar bring truly spectacular belly dance, sword & veil dancing to WorldFest's new Cabaret Cafe in a lunch-time feast of joyous dance & music.
10 PM Ruric-Amari and Ut Gret in a music and dance collaboration at Uncle Pleasant, 2126 S Preston St Louisville KY. This is the official CD release concert for "Recent Fossils," a three-disc set from the rock, jazz and world music influenced improvisational ensemble Ut Gret. Admission is $5. $25 purchases the 3-CD set "Recent Fossils" and Free admission.
4 PM: Ut Gret celebrates the release of their 3-CD Box set "Recent Fossils" by ear X-tacy Records. This is the 50th release by this label featuring Louisville artists. The celebration includes a very special & intimate performance at ear X-tacy, 1534 Bardstown Road Bardstown Road, and features Ruric-Amari. Admission is free.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
11:00 PM to whenever: Ruric-Amari collaborates with Ut Gret in a concert at the Jazz Factory, located in the lower level of The Glassworks Building, 815 W. Market Street. Admission is $5.[See a video of a dance from this performance on You Tube.]
Private party.
See you at Mecca´s Tribal Pura Workshop w/ Carolena Nerricio of Fat Chance Belly Dance and Megha of Devyani!
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Caffe Classico.
Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar perform at the Shriner's banquet.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric belly dances at Ramsi's Cafe.
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Ruric's training schedule:
- Tuesdays: To Flying Hands for drum lessons.
- As schedule permits: To Full Moon Yoga for yoga classes.
- Student at Louisville School of Massage.
9 - 11 PM: Ruric-Amari at Turkish Night at Jenicca's Cafe and Wine Bar in Louisville. $2 cover.
7 PM: Ruric-Amari will be performing at Habeeba's Harem Scarem...Dance Macabre - A Halloween Belly Dance Fusion Show and Party! in Cincinnati. Time: 7pm - ?????. Price: $15.
Ruric-Amari and UT Gret LIVE at Comedy Caravan´s Freaky Fright Nite Halloween Scare-A-thon, 1250 Bardstown Road (in the Mid-City Mall), Louisville KY 40204. $4 cover. Doors open at 7 PM, show begins at 8 PM. Also in the show: The Great Baldini, Grotesque Burlesque and a showing of Fangs for the Memory...so there's something for everyone!
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Ruric's training schedule:
- Saturday, Nov 18th: Turkish Dance workshop with Artemis!
- Sunday, Nov 19th: 3 hours of private lessons with ARTEMIS.
- Student at Louisville School of Massage.
Ruric-Amari and the pan-idiomatic UT GRET embark on their first (three-day, three-state) (very short) tour: Sequana in Birmingham AL, The Inferno in Atlanta GA, and Ruby Green in Nashville TN! Back in Louisville on Monday Nov 6th!
Ruric-Amari has been invited to perform in the 2006 IAMED show in Los Angeles. IAMED was formed ten years ago to promote MED as an art form and they have become famous for their high-quality videos featuring the best belly dancers in the world. They also invite 'unknown' dancers to perform in their concerts and that is the category in which Ruric has been invited to dance.An honor I cannot afford, since I would have to pay my own expenses!
10 - 4 PM: See you at the MEDSOK belly dance workshop taught by ARTEMIS at the Riverbend Winery! Artemis will be teaching Turkish Gypsy and Turkish Oriental dancing.
7 - 10 PM: MEDSOK belly dance gala! Doors open at 7 PM. Tickets are $10. Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar will be performing.
Three hours of private lessons with ARTEMIS!
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Ruric's training schedule:
- Sunday, December 10th: Workshop with Diana of Flamenco Louisville.
- As schedule permits: To Full Moon Yoga for yoga classes.
- Student at Louisville School of Massage.
Early afternoon: Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar at the OIA´s Christmas Festival at the Clifton Center.
Did you know there's a jazzy side to belly dance? Come to the Jazz Factory in downtown Louisville KY on Friday, Dec 15 for the Late Night Salon featuring the music and dance collaboration of Ut Gret (percussion, keyboard, strings, winds, guitar) and Ruric-Amari (feet, hands, hips, veils, sword, and zills). 11 PM, $5 cover charge, plenty of parking and a cash bar. Dubious? See a piece of our last Jazz Factory concert at You Tube. The Jazz Factory is located in the lower level of The Glassworks Building, 815 W. Market Street, downtown Louisville. [See a video of a veil/piano duet from this event on You Tube.]
10 - 11 PM: Ruric-Amari and Ut Gret return to the Rudyard Kipling, with a completely different set but the same pan-idiomatic attitude. Vampire Squid and Litany's Last Stand are also on the bill of fare. Catch a glimpse of our concerts at the Rud and Uncle Pleasant earlier this year on You Tube. The Rudyard Kipling, 422 W Oak St, in Louisville Kentucky, (502) 636-1311. $5 cover.
9 - 11 PM: Ruric-Amari returns to Jenicca's Cafe and Wine Bar to help them kick off the New Year weekend! 636 E Market St (between S.Hancock and S. Clay Louisville, KY 40202. Mesmerizing belly dance, sword and veil dancing; great food, Turkish coffee and wine. $5 cover.
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Ruric's training schedule:
- Full time student at Louisville School of Massage.
Photo credit M Enright.
Begin new 6-wk Beginner belly dance class 'semester' at Mellwood Arts Center, 7:30-8:30 PM.
Begin new 6-wk belly dance class 'semester' at Southern Indiana YMCA, Jeffersonville Indiana, 7:30-8:30 PM.
Begin new 6-wk intermediate belly dance class 'semester' at Mellwood Arts Center, 7:00-8:00 PM.
Ruric and Troupe Samovar are off to the ISAMEDT costume seminar! Ruric will perform in the evening hafla.
5:30-7:00 AM: Ruric-Amari will be performing on Jim Bulleit´s morning TV show on WLKY 32.
Ruric-Amari, Troupe Samovar and Dale Langdon at the Mellwood Arts Center for the third annual MARDI GRAS - FAT FRIDAY celebration! This is a free Mardi Gras Ball at the Mellwood Art Center during the Trolley hop. Doors to Entertainment Room #1 at the Mellwood Art Center open at 9pm. Refreshments, wine, beer and food will be available inside. Hurricane Summers will MC and Reva Deveraux, Ruric Amari, Jazzcrafters and a host of street performers will carry the evening until midnight.
Ruric's training schedule:
- Saturday Feb 17th: to Carenza´s Caravan in Muncie IN for a bellydance workshop with BDSS Moria!
- Wednesdays: Mecca in Lexington: American tribal.
- Full time student at Louisville School of Massage.
7:30 PM: Ruric and Troupe Samovar will perform at the Friday Nite hafla at Carenza's Caravan in Muncie!
See you at BDSS Moria workshop and concert in Muncie, sponsored by Carenza bint Asya. Ruric-Amari performs in the evening concert.
The Pan-idiomatic band Ut Gret hosts an evening of new music at the Rudyard Kipling in collaboration with Mt. Gigantic, Litany´s Last Call, and the American belly dancer Ruric-Amari. UT Gret & Ruric-Amari perform at 10:30 PM Rud time. Catch a glimpse of our concerts at the Rud and Uncle Pleasant earlier this year on You Tube. The Rudyard Kipling, 422 W Oak St, in Louisville Kentucky, (502) 636-1311. $4 cover. NOTE: We are a LEO Staff Pick this week! " The experimental and ingenious Ut Gret land once again, this time at The Rud with Mt. Gigantic and Litany’s Last Call. Ut Gret recently completed a tour of the Southeast, and this show promises to be a stunner thanks to belly dancer and frequent collaborator Ruric Amari. "
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric-Amari performs at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road. Great food, friendly staff, no cover charge.
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Ruric's training schedule:
- Saturday, March 31: to Mecca for Rachel Brice workshop.
- Bi-weekly Wednesdays: Mecca (American tribal in Lexington) and Nashwa (Egyptian Orientale in Berea).
- As schedule permits: to Yoga East for yoga and Pilates.
- Full time student at Louisville School of Massage.
Photo credit Fred Klein.
7 PM: Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar perform at UofL banquet.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric-Amari performs at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road. Great food, friendly staff, no cover charge.
Begin new 6-wk belly dance class 'semester' at Southern Indiana YMCA, Jeffersonville Indiana, 7:30-8:30 PM.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric-Amari performs at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road. Great food, friendly staff, no cover charge.
Early afternoon: Perform at Peace Festival on the Belvedere. [See video of sword duet with Troupe Samovar member Theresa on You Tube.]
Then: To Mecca in Lexington for a Rachel Brice seminar!
7 PM: Private party.
10:30: Ruric-Amari performs at the pre-show for the Rachel Brice concert at the Dame in Lexington.
Ruric's training schedule:
- Sunday, April 1: To Mecca for Rachel Brice seminar.
- Saturday, April 21: To Carenza´s Caravan for Indian Workshop with Gulshan and Drum Workshop with Nevik.
- Bi-weekly Wednesdays: Mecca (American tribal in Lexington) and Nashwa (Egyptian Orientale in Berea).
- As schedule permits: to Yoga East for yoga and Pilates.
- Full time student at Louisville School of Massage.
Photo credit James Fothergill.
12:00 - 4:00 pm: To Mecca in Lexington for a Rachel Brice seminar!
JCC Unity Arts Festival in downtown Louisville. The theme of this year´s festival is "Mid-East meets Mid-West" and will feature food and performances throughout the day on campus and be topped by a performance by Simon Shaheen and Qantara at the Kentucky Center, as part of the Center´s World Rhythms program. LRC Plaza in the heart campus, unless noted. Rain moves the Festival to the basement of the VTI Building. Ruric will be performing American/Arabian Belly Dance at 1:05 pm.
Begin new 6-wk Beginner belly dance class 'semester' at Mellwood Arts Center, Louisville KY, 7:30-8:30 PM.
Presentation on American Belly Dance at JCC.
Begin new 6-wk belly Intermediate dance class 'semester' at Mellwood Arts Center, Louisville KY, 7:30-8:30 PM.
See you at Carenza´s Caravan for Indian Workshop with Gulshan and Drum Workshop with Nevik. Ruric will be performing in the Caravan´s evening hafla.
Ruric's training schedule:
- Sunday May 6: To Mecca for Drumming Workshop with Raquy.
- Friday May 25 - Monday May 28: To Pennsylvania for Folk Tours dance and music camp.
- Bi-weekly: Mecca (American tribal in Lexington) and Nashwa (Egyptian Orientale in Berea).
- As schedule permits: to Yoga East for yoga and Pilates.
- Full time student at Louisville School of Massage.
Photo credit M Enright
6pm- ? See you at Mecca´s Drumming Workshop with Raquy and the Cavemen, followed by concert at Natasha´s.
Begin new 6-wk belly dance class 'semester' at Southern Indiana YMCA, Jeffersonville Indiana, 7:30-8:30 PM.
9 PM Private Party
Our first Student Recital! to be held at Ramsi´s Cafe at 3PM, $15 includes buffet!
5:30-8:00 AM: Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar perform on Jim Bulleit´s morning TV show on WLKY 32.
See you at Folk Tours Middle Eastern dance and music camp in Pennsylvania! Ruric-Amari will be performing in the Camper Cabaret on Friday evening to live! Turkish! Music!
Ruric's training schedule:
- Bi-weekly: Mecca (American tribal in Lexington) and Nashwa (Egyptian Orientale in Berea).
- As schedule permits: to Yoga East for yoga and Pilates.
- Full time student at Louisville School of Massage.
Photo credit Tammy Gribbins
8 - 10:30 PM: Ruric-Amari at Nema´s Grille, 334 Saint Clair St Frankfort, KY 40601 502) 227-3456
2 PM: Troupe Samovar performs at Absolute Dance recital.
6:15 PM Troupe Samovar performs at Wesley Manor.
7:30 pm: Begin new Intermediate class session at Mellwood Arts Center.
8:30-11 pm: Ruric brings belly dance, sword and veil dancing to the Caffe Classico located at 2144 Frankfort Ave in the middle of the lively restaurant scene in Louisville's Clifton area. Four completely different shows starting at 9PM. $3 cover.
New beginner class session at Mellwood Arts Center
Presenting belly dance seminar and performance for Girl Scouts.
8 - 10:00 PM: Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar at Nema´s Grille, 334 Saint Clair St Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 227-3456. Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar bring mesmerizing American belly dance and truly spectacular sword and veil dancing to Nema's Grill in the middle of the lively restaurant scene in downtown Frankfort. Nema's serves both American and Persian specialties, by the plate or from a buffet. Reasonable prices, relaxed atmosphere, and really good dancing :) Reservations are strongly suggested.
Ruric's training schedule:
- Saturday, July 21: to Muncie for layering workshop with Laylia and Turkish Rom workshop with Amani Ali.
- Sunday, July 22: to Muncie for master workshop with Amani Ali and private lessons with Laylia.
- As schedule permits: to Yoga East for yoga and Pilates.
Photo credit Fred Klein
8 - 10:00 PM: Ruric-Amari at Nema´s Grille, 334 Saint Clair St Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 227-3456
8 PM -ish: Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar are the Derby City Roller Girls half-time show, at Treo Roller Rink, 721 Gagel Ave, Louisville KY 40216. $15 suggested donation for admittance.
8 PM -ish: Private party.
9:30 PM: Ruric-Amari and Ut Gret return to the Jazz Factory for the one-year anniversary of the Late Night Salon! Liberation Prophecy, Commonweath, Squeeze-bot and Jamie Barnes will also be playing. Jazz Factory is located in the lower level of The Glassworks Building, 815 W. Market Street. $10 cover for the entire evening.
Carenza´s Caravan in Muncie IN:
- 9 AM - Noon: See you at Laylia´s Luscious Layers workshop!
- 1:30 - 3:30 PM: See you at Amani Ali´s Introduction to Turkish Rom.
- 8 PM - Midnight: Middle Eastern Mayhem Concert. Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar will be dancing in the concert.
See you at Carenza´s Caravan for Master Turkish Rom workshop with Amani Ali!
Ruric's training schedule:
- Friday, August 3 - Monday August 13: To NYC for Morocco´s Summer Weeklong Workshop.
- As schedule permits: to Yoga East for yoga and Pilates.
- Full time student at the Louisville School of Massage.
Photo credit Fred Klein
To NYC for annual pilgrimage to Morocco´s Summer Weeklong Workshop. Ruric-Amari will be performing in the student workshop concert at the Lafayette Grille on Thursday, August 9th. Concert begins at about 6 PM.
Ruric-Amari and UT Gret at the Zephyr Gallery 20th anniversary celebration, 610 E. Market Street in Louisville KY. Two one-hour sets between 5 and 8 pm.
8 - 10:00 PM: Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar at Nema´s Grille, 334 Saint Clair St Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 227-3456. Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar bring mesmerizing American belly dance and truly spectacular sword and veil dancing to Nema's Grill in the middle of the lively restaurant scene in downtown Frankfort. Nema's serves both American and Persian specialties, by the plate or from a buffet. Reasonable prices, relaxed atmosphere, and really good dancing :) Reservations are strongly suggested.
2 - 3 PM: Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar perform on the Main Stage at WorldFest on the Belvedere at Fifth and Main in Louisville! Firas will join us to provide live percussion for a drum solo. Whee ! Free admission to all! Drop by and visit us at our booth and check out the classes at the new studio!
Ruric's training schedule:
- Monthly: Nashwa (Egyptian Orientale in Berea).
- Weekly: Indian Kathak lessons.
- September 16th: Zoe's Fast and Funky tribal combinations seminar at Mecca.
- Full time student at Louisville School of Massage.
- As schedule permits: to Yoga East for yoga and Pilates.
7 - 8 PM: Ruric-Amari and UT GRET perform on the Main Stage at WorldFest on the Belvedere at Fifth and Main in Louisville! Free admission to all! Drop by and visit us at our booth and check out the classes at the new studio!
UT Gret and Ruric-Amari with Jimmy Carl Black (Zappa alum), Eugene Chadbourne and vocalist Dane Waters at Uncle Pleasant´s. $5 cover.
8 - 10:00 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar at Nema´s Grille, 334 Saint Clair St Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 227-3456. Ruric-Amari brings mesmerizing American belly dance and truly spectacular sword and veil dancing to Nema's Grill in the middle of the lively restaurant scene in downtown Frankfort. Nema's serves both American and Persian specialties, by the plate or from a buffet. Reasonable prices, relaxed atmosphere, and really good dancing :) Reservations are appreciated. Check out the coupon at ArtsEatS for 10% off on your entree.
11:30 - 12 midnite: Ruric-Amari and Samovar at Music Cures All festival in Jefferson Memorial Forest.
8pm- ? See you at Mecca´s concert with The Indigo, Tobias and Rakadu Gypsy.
See you at Zoe's Fast and Funky combinations class at Mecca´s in Lexington.
Ruric-Amari and Anna of Troupe Samovar dance at Leo´s Readers Choice banquet at the Mellwood Arts Center. Doors open at 7 PM. Dress up! It will be fun. $1 admission.
2 - 5 PM: See you at MEDSOK's Afternoon of Indian Dance and Adornment. Open to the public, free of charge. MEDSOK will be using my dance studio for the event.
Ruric's training schedule:
- Monthly: Nashwa (Egyptian Orientale in Berea).
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam lessons.
- Full time student at Louisville School of Massage.
- As schedule permits: to Yoga East for yoga and Pilates.
Private party.
Private party.
8:30-11 pm: Ruric brings belly dance, sword and veil dancing to the Caffe Classico located at 2144 Frankfort Ave in the middle of the lively restaurant scene in Louisville's Clifton area. Four completely different shows starting at 9PM. $5 cover.
4:30 pm: Ruric performs at Twisted Trends 2008 benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure held at the Mellwood Arts Center. Tickets $50 - $75.
8 - 10:00 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar at Nema´s Grille, 334 Saint Clair St Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 227-3456. Ruric-Amari brings mesmerizing American belly dance and truly spectacular sword and veil dancing to Nema's Grill in the middle of the lively restaurant scene in downtown Frankfort. Nema's serves both American and Persian specialties, by the plate or from a buffet. Reasonable prices, relaxed atmosphere, and really good dancing :) Reservations are appreciated. Check out the coupon at ArtsEatS for 10% off on your entree.
7 - 9 PM: Join Flamenco Louisville, Ruric-Amari, and several other dance artists at a FAT Friday (Frankfort Ave Trolley Hop Friday) event - a World Music/Dance showcase - in the Kaviar Forge and Gallery behind North End Cafe on Frankfort Avenue. Entertainment and socializing from 7-9pm, no cover.
Happy Halloween! No troupe rehearsal.
Ruric's training schedule:
- Monthly: Nashwa (Egyptian Orientale in Berea).
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam and Flamenco lessons.
- Full time student at Louisville School of Massage.
- As schedule permits: yoga and Pilates.
Come to the Jazz Factory in downtown Louisville KY on Friday, November 2nd for the Late Night Salon featuring the music and dance collaboration of Ut Gret (percussion, keyboard, strings, winds, guitar) and Ruric-Amari (feet, hands, hips, veils, sword, and zills)... and, for the first time at the Jazz Factory, Troupe Samovar! It's the First Friday and the Mexican "Day of the Dead" and Ruric and the Grets have prepared a special "All Death" set to honor those who have passed over and celebrate those of us still Living. Along with several new pieces composed for the event, the Grets will perform Sun Ra's "Call for all Demons" and "Morte Macabre" from an Italian Zombie Film called, "City of the Dead". Wear costumes if you want and help celebrate. 11 PM, $5 cover charge, plenty of parking and a cash bar. Come see why the The Jazz Factory's Salon books us again and again! 815 W. Market Street (Glass Works Building on 8th and Market) Louisville KY 40202.
Ruric-Amari and Samovar at the 'Get Exotic' Fashion Show, U of L SAC Multi-purpose Room, 7-10 PM. $5 for general public, FREE for Faculty, Students and Staff with ID. Dinner (with food from various ethnic restaurants around Louisville) will be followed by entertainment with dances, music acts, fashion show etc.
10 - 4 PM: See you at the MEDSOK belly dance workshop taught by Habiba at the Riverbend Winery! Habiba will be teaching Egyptian Ghawazee (Gypsy) dancing.
7 - 10 PM: MEDSOK dance gala featuring HABIBA. Local and regional dancers and troupes will also perform. Doors open at 7 PM. Tickets are $10. Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar will be among the performers.
10 - 12:30 PM: See you at the MEDSOK dance workshop taught by Habiba at the Samovar Dance studio! Habiba will be teaching Andalucian dancing.
8 - 10:00 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar at Nema´s Grille, 334 Saint Clair St Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 227-3456.
Ruric's training schedule:
- Monthly: Nashwa (Egyptian Orientale in Berea).
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam and Flamenco lessons.
- Full time student at Louisville School of Massage.
- As schedule permits: yoga and Pilates.
Note: all classes other than the Saturday ´Gimme Shimmy´ class will take a break during December and pick up again at the beginning of January. Ruric will teach several workshops for dancers who want to celebrate the season by improving special dance skills!
11 AM: Ruric-Amari and Troupe Samovar at the OIA´s Christmas Festival at the Clifton Center.
6:15 - 8:30 PM: Ruric teaches a Fast Start Dance Workshop designed for beginners and dancers who want to brush up on the fundamentals. Limited to 20 students.
6:15 - 8:30 PM: Ruric teaches Zills as a Musical Instrument workshop designed for dancers who want to learn the basics of dancing with zills. Limited to 20 students.
6:15 - 8:30 PM: Ruric teaches Your Body Electric: Improvisation and Stage Presence workshop.
6:15 - 8:30 PM: Ruric teaches The Veil as Your Luminous Body workshop for dancers of all genres who want to learn to DANCE with a veil.
6:15 - 8:30 PM: Ruric teaches a Fast Start Dance Workshop designed for beginners and dancers who want to brush up on the fundamentals. Limited to 20 students.
6:30 - ? Come to a Shake Your Tail Feathers Dance Party. $3 admission. The party will include refreshments, vendors, a student & troupe showcase, open dancing and follow-me dancing to inspire you.
8 - 10:00 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar at Nema´s Grille, 334 Saint Clair St Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 227-3456. Ruric-Amari brings mesmerizing American belly dance and truly spectacular sword and veil dancing to Nema's Grill in the middle of the lively restaurant scene in downtown Frankfort. Nema's serves both American and Persian specialties, by the plate or from a buffet. Reasonable prices, relaxed atmosphere, and really good dancing :) Reservations are appreciated. Check out the coupon at ArtsEatS for 10% off on your entree.
7:30-10:30 pm: Ruric-Amari performs at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road. Great food, friendly staff, no cover charge.
Ruric's training schedule:
- Monthly: Nashwa (Egyptian Orientale in Berea).
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam and Flamenco lessons.
- Full time student at Louisville School of Massage.
- As schedule permits: yoga and Pilates.
8 - 10:00 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar at Nema´s Grille, 334 Saint Clair St Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 227-3456. Ruric-Amari brings mesmerizing American belly dance and truly spectacular sword and veil dancing to Nema's Grill in the middle of the lively restaurant scene in downtown Frankfort. Nema's serves both American and Persian specialties, by the plate or from a buffet. Reasonable prices, relaxed atmosphere, and really good dancing :) Reservations are appreciated. Check out the coupon at ArtsEatS for 10% off on your entree.
5:30 -7:00 AM: Interview with Jim Bulleit of Channel 32 TV to kick of Mardi Gras celebration.
5 - 7 AM: Interview by WHAS 11 TV at Mellwood Arts Center to kick off MARDI GRAS celebration!
10 PM & 11 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar return to the Mellwood Arts Center for the fourth annual MARDI GRAS - FAT FRIDAY celebration! Doors to Entertainment Room #1 at the Mellwood Art Center open at 9pm. Refreshments, wine, beer and food will be available inside. $2 admission.
January Weekend Warrior Workshop at Ruric's Samovar Dance studio: Fast Start Belly Dance and Your Arms are Not a Prop workshops!
5 - 9 AM: WDRB Fox 41 TV will be at my studio to do interviews of me-and-studio-and-Samovar... or maybe it is an exposé of how we look and act at that hour of the morning... stay tuned!
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Bi-weekly:Egyptian Orientale ( Nashwa in Berea).
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam (Akila in Indiana).
- Part-time student at Louisville School of Massage.
- As schedule permits: yoga and Pilates.
Photo: M Berry
7 PM: Private party.
9 -11 pm: Ruric brings belly dance, sword and veil dancing to the Caffe Classico located at 2144 Frankfort Ave in the middle of the lively restaurant scene in Louisville's Clifton area. Four completely different shows starting at 8:30 PM. $5 cover.
9 PM Private party
Begin new technique class sessions at Samovar Studio: beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate.
See you at Conchi's Mediterranean Echoes 2008 workshop and concert in Cincinnati Ohio! ZAHRA ZUHAIR is the workshop instructor. Ruric-Amari and Samovar will be performing in the evening concert.
6:30 - ? Come to a Shake Your Tail Feathers Dance Party. $3 admission. The party will include vegetarian refreshments, vendors, a student & troupe showcase, open dancing and follow-me dancing to inspire you.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Bi-weekly:Egyptian Orientale ( Nashwa in Berea).
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam (Akila in Indiana), Persian dance (Jo Hadley in Louisville)
- Part-time student at Louisville School of Massage.
- As schedule permits: yoga and Pilates.
Photo: Danny Crain
Off to see American Vanguards at the Louisville Ballet.
Begin new technique class sessions at Samovar Studio: beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate.
9- 11 PM: Ruric-Amari joins Flamenco Louisville, Camino Flamenco, Sueno Flamenco, Samovar Dance company, and *special guest* guitarist Ricardo Marlow in a concert of music and dance at the SpeakEasy Jazz Club at 225 State Street in downtown New Albany. A juerga (flamenco party) follows the concert. Many musicians will be participating; Guitarist Ricardo Marlow is coming in from out of town just for this event! Bring your dancing shoes and clapping hands and try your own flamenco moves with mini-lessons on the dance floor. We look forward to an evening of lively collaboration with friends from Louisville, Lexington and Southern Indiana.
Expect a great show from this unusual lineup: Ruric's passionate and joyous dance style is a perfect complement to flamenco's ardent and rhythmic intensity. Ruric will be performing a flamenco/belly dance duet with Diana Dinicola; a solo; and then a group dance with Anna and Theresa of Samovar Dance company.
Cover charge $7 for the entire evening.
9 - 9:30 PM: Private party
9:30 - 10 PM: Private party
Easter Sunday
9 - 11 pm: Ruric brings belly dance, sword and veil dancing to the beautiful Caffe Classico located at 2144 Frankfort Ave in the middle of the lively restaurant scene in Louisville's Clifton area. Four completely different shows starting at 9 PM. Delicious cafe food and drink, dinner served until 10 pm. $5 cover.
4:00 - 4:30 PM: Ruric and Samovar present an Introduction to Belly Dance at the Women's Expo at the Kentucky Convention Center, exhibit hall 1AB. Admission $5. 221 Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202
2:00 - 2:30 PM: Ruric and Samovar present an Introduction to Belly Dance at the Kentuckiana Women's Expo at the Kentucky Convention Center, exhibit hall 1AB. Admission $5. 221 Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Monthly:Egyptian Orientale ( Nashwa in Berea).
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam (Akila in Indiana), Persian dance (Jo Hadley in Louisville)
- Part-time student at Louisville School of Massage.
- As schedule permits: yoga and Pilates.
- Workshop with Joe Williams on April 14 and Travis Jarrell on the 27th.
- Special one-ups: classes with Morocco and Tarik in NYC, lesson with Nataj in Cincinnati.
Begin new technique class sessions at Samovar Studio: beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate.
Anna and Theresa teach classes today! Ruric will be performing at Morocco's monthly dance concert at the Lafayette Grill in NYC! Then off to Belly Queen and Djinn's gig at Je Bon where Ruric will perform a number or two as a featured dancer!
6:30 - 8:30 PM: Joe Williams presents a short workshop on the Delsarte system of Expression, tailored for dancers, at Ruric's studio. $25 includes the seminar, refreshments, and meet-and-greet after the event.
8:15 PM: Private party.
9:15 PM: Dancing at Conglomeration Sci Fi convention along with several members of Samovar who are coordinating the dancing!
7:30 PM: Ruric-Amari will perform to several unconventional music pieces composed by Cassandra Abram at Cassandra's Senior Recital in the Bellarmine College Amy Cralle Theatre.
9:30 pm - 12 midnite: A Lovely Late Night at Shiraz! Ruric-Amari and Samovar Dance company bring belly dance, sword and veil dancing to the brand new Shiraz in the Holiday Manor shopping center near the intersection of Brownsboro Road and I-264. $15 cover INCLUDES beverages (tea, soft drinks), appetizers (hummus, eggplant, feta, sabzi, lavash) and dessert (cookies, cakes, fruit, nuts, gahz, baklava).
10 - 11 PM: Ruric-Amari and Ut Gret return to the Rudyard Kipling, with new music but the same pan-idiomatic attitude. The Rudyard Kipling, 422 W Oak St, in Louisville Kentucky, (502) 636-1311. $5 cover.
11:30 AM: Private party.
8 - 10:00 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar at Nema´s Grille, 334 Saint Clair St Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 227-3456. Ruric-Amari and Samovar bring their mesmerizing belly dance, sword and veil dancing to the NEWLY REMODELLED Nema's Grill in the middle of the lively restaurant scene in downtown Frankfort. Nema's serves both American and Persian specialties, by the plate or from a buffet. Reasonable prices, relaxed atmosphere, and really good dancing :) Reservations are appreciated. Check out the coupon at ArtsEatS for 10% off on your entree.
10:00 - 6 PM: See you at the Travis Jarrell workshop on Ecstatic Gestures of Dance, presented by Crescent Moon Dancers! Ruric will be dancing in the evening hafla.
6:30 - ? Come to a Shake Your Tail Feathers Dance Party. $3 admission. The party will include vegetarian refreshments, vendors, a student & troupe showcase, open dancing and follow-me dancing to inspire you.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Friday May 23 - Monday May 26: To Pennsylvania for Folk Tours dance and music camp.
- Monthly:Egyptian Orientale ( Nashwa in Berea).
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam (Akila in Indiana), Persian dance (Jo Hadley in Louisville)
- As schedule permits: yoga and Pilates.
3 PM Private party.
8 - 10:00 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar at the River Valley Winery at 126 Sixth Street in Carrollton, KY, 41008. (502) 732-5500 or (502) 732-8466. $5 cover.
7 PM: Private party.
6:30 - 8:45 PM: Come to Akila's Exquisitely Beautiful Bollywood seminar, an (exquisitely beautiful) combination of Indian Classical dance and Bollywood, at Ruric's studio. Technique and a short choreography will be taught. $20 includes the seminar, refreshments, and meet-and-greet after the event.
8 - 10:00 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar at Nema´s Grille, 334 Saint Clair St Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 227-3456. Ruric-Amari and Samovar bring their mesmerizing belly dance, sword and veil dancing to the NEWLY REMODELLED Nema's Grill in the middle of the lively restaurant scene in downtown Frankfort. Nema's serves both American and Persian specialties, by the plate or from a buffet. Reasonable prices, relaxed atmosphere, and really good dancing :) Reservations are appreciated.
2:30 pm - 5 pm: See you at the MEDSOK hafla! Members and non-members are invited to come to dance party. Open dancing, open drumming, and several members will be teaching some Lebanese debke (line dance) to keep things lively. Refreshments and conversation, of course! The hafla will be held at Ruric's Samovar dance studio in Distillery Commons on Lexington Road. Free to members, $3 to others. For more information on MEDSOK (Mid-Eastern Dance Society of Kentuckiana), including a membership form: MEDSOK.org.
See you at Folk Tours Middle Eastern dance and music camp in Pennsylvania!
Private party.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- June 8: Delsarte for Dancers with Joe Williams.
- Daily: Indian Bharatanatyam (Akila in Louisville)
- Weekly: Persian dance (Jo Hadley in Louisville)
- Monthly:Egyptian Orientale ( Nashwa in Berea).
- As schedule permits: yoga and Pilates.
Photo: Danny Crain
1:30 - 4:30 PM: Joe Williams presents a workshop on the Delsarte system of Expression, tailored for dancers, at Ruric's studio. $35 includes the seminar and the Shake Your Tailfeathers party after the event.
5 - ? PM Come to a Shake Your Tail Feathers Dance Party. $3 admission. The party will include vegetarian refreshments, vendors, a student & troupe showcase, open dancing and follow-me dancing to inspire you. It is NOT necessary to attend the workshop in order to come to the party; they are separate events on the same day.
6 - 7:45 PM: Ruric teaches a Fast Start Dance Workshop at the Frankfort School of Ballet at 340 St. Clair Street Frankfort, KY 40601.
8 - 10:00 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar at the River Valley Winery at 126 Sixth Street in Carrollton, KY, 41008. (502) 732-5500 or (502) 732-8466. $5 cover.
6 - 7:45 PM: Ruric teaches a Fast Start Dance Workshop at the Frankfort School of Ballet at 340 St. Clair Street Frankfort, KY 40601.
8 - 10:00 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar at Nema´s Grille, 334 Saint Clair St Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 227-3456. Ruric-Amari and Samovar bring their mesmerizing belly dance, sword and veil dancing to the NEWLY REMODELLED Nema's Grill in the middle of the lively restaurant scene in downtown Frankfort. Nema's serves both American and Persian specialties, by the plate or from a buffet. Reasonable prices, relaxed atmosphere, and really good dancing :) Reservations are appreciated. Check out the coupon at ArtsEatS for 10% off on your entree.
9:15 PM: The music and dance collaboration of Ut Gret (percussion, keyboard, strings, winds, guitar) and Ruric-Amari (feet, hands, hips, veils, sword, and zills) returns to Uncle Pleasant´s. $5 cover.
9 - 11 pm: Ruric brings belly dance, sword and veil dancing to the beautiful Caffe Classico located at 2144 Frankfort Ave in the middle of the lively restaurant scene in Louisville's Clifton area. Four completely different shows starting at 9 PM. Delicious cafe food and drink, dinner served until 10 pm. $5 cover.
Ruric-Amari will be performing Bharatanatyam in public for the first time at Akila's annual concert at the NorthEast Christian Church, 9900 Brownsboro Rd.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
Jul 6: To Mecca to take Liz Strong's Turkish Roman Fusion workshop.
Jul 7 - 18: Private Bharatanatyam lessons with Dr.Vasundhara Doraswamy.
Jul 26: To Lexington for workshop with Morocco on July 26.
Photo: Chris Humphries
New technique class sessions begin at Distillery Commons studio:The Gimme Shimmy dance exercise class on Mondays continues as well.
- Mon Beginner: July 7, 14, 21, 28
- Tues Adv. Beginner and Tues Intermediate: July 1, 8, 15, 22
- Thu Beginner and Thurs Adv.Beginner: July 3, 10, 17, 24
To Lexington for Liz Strong seminar on Turkish Romany fusion hosted by Mecca!
Afternoons: Private Bharatanatyam lessons with Akila's guru.
8 - 10:00 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar at the River Valley Winery at 126 Sixth Street in Carrollton, KY, 41008. (502) 732-5500 or (502) 732-8466. $5 cover.
See you at Morocco's workshop in Lexington KY, sponsored by PHYLLIDEA and the Desert Dancers! Ruric and Samovar will be performing in the evening concert.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
Aug 1-4: In NYC for Morocco's annual summer workshop.
Aug 5: Dalcroze training at Juilliard.
Photo: Anna Wagner
Note: We are MOVING to Mellwood Arts Center! Classes resume in September. For more info or to pay with PayPal: see the Classes page.
Ruric in NYC for dance workshops at Morocco's studio and at Juilliard and for a couple of performances.
Ruric will again be Morocco's guest dancer at the Lafayette Grill in NYC!
Ruric will again be a guest dancer at Belly Queen's gig at Je Bon!
2:00 - 2:45 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar return to World Fest 2008 on the Main Stage. See us at booth 84!
6:15 - 7:00 PM: Ruric-Amari and Ut Gret return to World Fest 2008 on the main stage.
9:15: Private Party.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Sept 13: To Cincinnati for Elena Lentini workshop.
Photo: Alyssum Pohl
Note: We are MOVING to Mellwood Arts Center! Classes resume in September. For more info or to pay with PayPal: see the Classes page.
7:00 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar at the Behind the Veil dance concert, held in the Parrish Auditorium at Miami University, Hamilton Ohio Campus. The Auditorium is located on Campus Drive.
7 - 8 PM: Ruric and Samovar at the International Festival at the Northside Christian Church at 4407 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Oct 18: Workshop with Aida.
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila.
Photo: James Fothergill
9:15: Private Party.
Begin new technique class sessions at Samovar Studio: three beginner and two advanced beginner sessions. Five drop-in Dance Conditioning classes can be started any time.
12 - 1 PM: Ruric-Amari performs at U of L SAC in the Multi-Purpose Room.
9:30 - 11:30 pm: Ruric-Amari returns to the beautiful Caffe Classico in the middle of the lively restaurant and bar scene on Frankfort Avenue. Ruric will present four different short shows between 9:30 and 11:30 PM, each in a different dance style with appropriate costuming. Excellent cafe fare, beer and wine, and a delicious supper menu available until 11 PM. No pressure to purchase more than you want or to leave so another customer can have your table. Everybody has a great time! $5 cover for the entire evening. The Caffe is located at 2144 Frankfort Ave.
To The Place in Cincinnati for a workshop with AIDA, sponsored by Nataj. Ruric and Samovar will be performing in the evening concert.
7 - 9 PM: Ruric teaches a three-week belly dance class at U of L. 15th, 22nd and 29th in the SAC Aerobics Room. This class is free to students with Cardinal cards. No registration required.
7 - 10 PM: Anna, a senior member of the Samovar Dance Theatre, will be judging U of L's "So You Think You Can Dance" dance contest at the Red Barn.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Nov 1 & 2:MEDSOK's weekend workshop with Karim Nagi
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila.
See you at MEDSOK's annual workshop and concert! This year KARIM NAGI will be teaching. Ruric and Samovar will be dancing in the Sat evening concert.
Begin new Technique Class session.
Ruric will be presenting an hour-long program on belly dance at Sullivan University's Moving Moods and Wellness Fair, 11AM - 12 Noon. The event is designed to encourage physical activity as a way to relieve depression, anxiety and loneliness. Also on the schedule that are of interest to dancers: demonstrations of flamenco, Fencing and Patanajli Yoga. The event is being held on the first floor of the Administration Building at the campus at 3101 Bardstown Road. Admission is free.
7 - 10 pm: Ruric-Amari and Samovar return to the annual International Fashion Show at U of L. Students will be modeling traditional outfits from their respective cultures and from local designers as well. There will be dinner served from 7PM to 8PM. featuring food from a variety of ethnic restaurants around Louisville. From 8PM-10PM there will be a combination of fashion show segments and musical/dance performances. Students: Free with Cardinal ID. General Public: $5. Dress code: Semi-formal. Where: Multi-Purpose Room, Student Activities Center, University of Louisville.
9:30 PM: Ut Gret, Ruric-Amari and Savage Knights at Uncle Pleasant's, 2126 S. Preston Street, Louisville KY 40217. Admission: $5.00.
Ruric's training schedule:
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila
Photo: Ted Werre
Note: all classes will take a break after the first week in December and pick up again at the beginning of January. Ruric will teach several workshops for dancers who want to celebrate the season by improving special dance skills!
7 - 9 PM: Ruric teaches her new POINT OF BALANCE workshop. Learn the center of gravity, balance points and isolations necessary to move beneath, with, and around any prop used for balancing including basket, candle, cane, or sword. This is a 2-evening workshop.
7-8:30PM: Ruric teaches a Fast Start Dance Workshop designed for beginners and dancers who want to brush up on the fundamentals.
Noon - 3 PM: Ruric teaches her new INDIC IDIOM workshop. Learn a break down of Bharatanatyam-inspired foot patterns, traveling steps, poses, hand gestures and head movements, then layer them with movements from oriental dance to create powerful and expressive combinations.
3 PM - ?: Winter Holiday party for students and troupe members. Potluck and crafts.
7 - 9 PM: Ruric teaches her new TURKISH DELIGHT workshop. To explore dance as a Gypsy you must understand the unusual 9/8 rhythm, allow it to loosen your feet from the ground, and evoke a joyous Roma attitude. Explore cross, side and back steps and add delightfully Roma hand gestures and soft pelvic motions to produce a joyful expression of dance. This is a 2-evening workshop.
7-8:30PM: Ruric teaches a Fast Start Dance Workshop designed for beginners and dancers who want to brush up on the fundamentals.
8:00 Private party.
10:30 PM: Kanzaman restaurant in Frankfort, KY with Geo Wakim.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila
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Photo: James Fothergill
January is... move into permanent NEW STUDIO month! Paint! Install floors! Hang Curtains! Replace stolen boombox! Keep dancing!
Begin new Technique Class session.
Begin new Technique Class session.
11 am: Private party.
7 pm: Kentucky Hemophilia Foundation's 12th Annual Mardi Gras Ball. Doors open 7 pm. Individual tickets $90. The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40207
7:30 PM: come to our first party in the new location for food, drink, a bit of instruction, and lots of open music and dance. We start at 7:30 PM with a short introductory class of American Tribal basics, including accents and combinations. From 8:30 PM until ? enjoy food, good company, and the joy of dancing for dancing's sake. If you have a pair of zills or a hand drum or an instrument of any type...bring it! We want to make this a night of music as well as dance. This event is open to all people interested in music and dance, including your friends and family; we have tables and chairs for those who prefer to sit, nibble and watch. Cover charge of $5 includes the class and the refreshments.
Ruric-Amari and Samovar return to the U of L International Banquet! SAC, Multi-purpose Room. $5 for childeren under 10 $10 for UofL students/other students, $15 for UofL faculty, $20 general public. Entertainment starts at 8 PM.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila
- March 21 - 22: Laylia comes to town for workshops!
Photo: MM Berry
7:45-8:00P, 8:15-8:30P and 8:45-9:00P: Ruric will be participating in a performance art piece coordinated by Specific Gravity Ensemble as part of the Humana Festival of New Plays at Actors' Theatre. .
7pm: Private party.
2 - 4 pm: The Dancer's Pointe studio, 207 LaGrange Rd in Pewee Valley, KY presents Ruric-Amari in a Fast Start Dance Workshop. This workshop is perfect for beginners and for dancers who want to brush up on the fundamentals. $25. To register, contact (502) 243-2522.
Dancer and the Dance Workshop and Concert Weekend with Laylia and Ruric-Amari! Ruric will be teaching a workshop on "Gypsy" skirt dance; Laylia will teach a workshop on "dancing outside the box" and on drumming.
Ruric and Samovar dance 6 - 8:30 PM at the Mellwood Arts Center during the FAT Friday Trolley Hop.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila
- April 5: INDIAN DANCE GESTURE seminar with Akila
- April 28: Tarasita (Theresa Tomb) dance seminar.
Photo: Maura Enright
Begin new Technique Class session.
1 - 2 PM: Ruric will teach and perform at a Health and Wellness Fair at the Home of the Innocents.
2 - 4:30 PM: MEDSOK presents an Indian Dance Gesture seminar (Bharatanatyam history, face, hand and arm movements) with Akila, a local Indian Dance teacher, who studied for many years with Dr.Vasundhara Doraswamy in India. The seminar will be held at Ruric-Amari's dance studio inside the Mellwood Arts Center in Louisville KY. MEDSOK business meeting at 1:30, seminar runs 2 - 4:30 pm, and is free and open to the public.
6 - 9 AM, Fox 41 TV interviews.
10:30 AM: Clifton neighborhood Easter Parade with Samovar.
1-4 PM: Private party.
7 PM: At Mellwood Arts Center Trolley Hop with Samovar.
To Indiana for Teresa Tomb (Tarasita) workshop sponsored by Crescent Moon Dancers. Ruric and Samovar will perform in the evening hafla.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila
- May 27: tribal lessons with Tarasita of Mecca
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6 PM: Private party.
Our first Dacha! Samovar dancers present two seminars on Saturday: Street Dancing and Zillin' like a Villain. $15 each seminar, $25 for both.
6 PM: Private party.
8-9 PM: Ruric at Ramsi's Cafe on the World.
See you at the Beledi Extravaganza workshop in St Mary´s, Ohio! Ruric and Samovar will be performing in the Saturday evening extravaganza.
1:30 MEDSOK meeting at studio.
2 - 5 PM: MEDSOK costume workshop at studio.
5 PM: Private party.
Ruric and Ut Gret & Natasha' s in Lexington. $7 cover charge.
7 - 9 PM: Ruric and Samovar at the Mellwood Arts Center during the FAT Trolley hop, 7 - 9 PM.
11am - ? Dacha workshop Saturday and a Lovely Late Night concert and party!
Midnight: Private party.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila
- June 12-14: A weekend of Turkish dance workshops with Artemis at Shimmy for the Cure.
photo by M Berry
Ruric and Samovar dance at Annie's wedding!
See you at the Shimmy for the Cure workshop weekend in Denver, Colorado! Ruric and Samovar will be performing in the Saturday evening extravaganza.
Fast Start Dance Workshop at the Shelby County Community Theatre with Anna of Samovar.
7 PM: Private party.
3 PM: Private party.
5 - 6 PM: Ruric and Samovar at the Lyndon Area Fair.
7 - 9 PM: Ruric and Samovar at the Mellwood Arts Center during the FAT Trolley hop, 7 - 9 PM.
7:30-10 pm: Ruric and Samovar at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila
- July 6-10, 15-17: Bharatanatyam intensive with Dr.Vasundhara Doraswamy
photo by Anna of Samovar
8:30 pm: Ruric and Samovar at the RiverBend Winery during the First Friday Gallery Hop. 120 South 10th St., Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 540.5650
5 - 8pm Leslie baby shower.
9 PM Ruric at Petra bar and grill.
Private party.
To Conchi's Alhambra Night 2009 in Cincinnati Ohio! Ruric, Samovar and Baba Yaga will be performing in the evening concert.
7:30-10 pm: Ruric and Samovar at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
Private Party.
9 PM Ruric at Petra bar and grill.
8 am: Live on WHAS! (Channel 11)
7 pm: Ruric and Samovar at Trolley Hop at Mellwood Arts Center.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- August 3-14: Bharatanatyam intensive with Dr.Vasundhara Doraswamy.
Ruric and Samovar at Twisted Images 2006
photo courtesy Richard Bebo
1 -2 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar at Twisted Images,
1223 Bardstown Road, Louisville KY across from Highland Coffee (502) 473-7400.
4 - 5 PM: Easter Seals benefit: a Firehouse Cook-off and BBQ Festival on stage located on the great lawn of the pediatric rehabilitation center at 9810 Bluegrass Parkway. For more details, directions, and a full schedule of the event activities: Fire House BBQ Louisville. Free Admission to the Easter Seals Firehouse Cook-off & BBQ Festival, 2- 10 p.m. at 9810 Bluegrass Parkway (rain date August 2). Event includes entertainment, BBQ Contest, inflatables, games for all ages, arts & craft booths, fire/safety/health booths, food, beverages and free speech/language and occupational therapy screenings for children and information about assistive hearing devices and hearing loss for adults. Firefighters will provide free cookies for children and have fire equipment at the event plus participate in a firefighter competition. All the proceeds from this event will be used to provide essential media rehabilitation to children treated at our center.
7 pm: private party.
8-10 pm: Ruric and Samovar at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
Samovar LLC presents Indian Dance Gesture workshops with Dr.Vasundhara Doraswamy, 7;30 - 9:30 at Ruric's Samovar Dance studio.
3 PM: at the Walden School with Dr.Vasundhara Doraswamy's Bharatanatyam student recital.
7:30-10 pm: Ruric and Samovar at Ramsi's Cafe on Bardstown Road in Louisville Kentucky.
8 PM: a Dance Concert and Party (catered by Ramsi!) at the studio! $10.
1 PM: happy early birthday party for Ruric!
7 pm: Open House at the Samovar Dance Studio during August Trolley Hop.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Sept 23: to Mecca for class and private lesson with Elizabeth Strong.
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila
photo courtesy Dreaming Eagle
8:30 AM: Ruric-Amari and Anna Beth on WHAS11 and WAVE3 to promote World Fest 2009.
New Class session begins at the Samovar Dance studio.
6:30 AM: Ruric-Amari on WHAS11 and WAVE3 to promote World Fest 2009.
Visit us at Worldfest, booth W44 near the Main Stage.
10 PM Wedding.
2 PM: Ruric-Amari and Samovar return to World Fest 2009 on the Main Stage.
6 PM: Ruric-Amari and Ut Gret return to World Fest 2009 on the Fountain stage.
10 PM: Evergreen's CD Release Party at Uncle Pleasant´s. 21 and over. Ruric and Samovar perform 12:30 - 12:45. $5 cover.
Private party.
Ruric and Samovar dance at Theresa's wedding!
8:30 PM Ruric at Petra Mediterranean bar and grill in Lexington.
Ruric at Ramsi's with Samovar.
MEDSOK picnic.
7:00 - 9:30 PM: Open House at the Samovar Studio!
11 AM Fast Start workshop with Anna Beth.
7 PM: Ruric at Ramsi's with Samovar.
10:30 PM: Private party.
7:30 PM: Ruric at Ramsi's with Samovar.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila
Oct 24: to Mecca for Rachel Brice workshop.
Ruric at MEDSOK concert 2007
photo courtesy M Berry
Wedding.
8 PM: Ruric at Ramsi's with Samovar.
7 PM: Anna Beth teaches a Fast Start belly dance workshop at Norton Audubon Hospital.
See you at MEDSOK's annual workshop and concert! This year ATHENA NAJAT will be teaching. Several members of Samovar and Anu will be dancing in the Sat evening concert at the Clifton Center's Eifler Theatre.
5 PM: Ruric-Amari performs at the Dance Louisville showcase.
7 - 10 PM: Ruric-Amari and Anna Beth at the Feathers and Diamonds gala at the Palace Theatre. Gala features dinner and dancing. Tickets $125. Proceeds benefit St.Joseph's Children's Home.
Ruric and Samovar at Mecca Concert at Busters on Manchester Ave in Lexington.
Ruric teaches a Fast Start workshop at Dance Louisville.
7:00 - 9:30 PM: Open House at the Samovar Studio!
8 PM: Ruric at American College of International Physicians- Kentucky Chapter banquet.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila
Samovar at World Fest 2009
photo courtesy J Pavlova
8 PM Ruric at Petra Mediterranean bar and grill in Lexington.
7:30 PM: Ruric at Ramsi's with Samovar.
12 noon - 3 pm and 4 - 7 pm: At the Samovar studio: Mardi Love teaches a Good Ol' Fashioned Tribal Shakedown workshop.
Ruric and Samovar dance at Anna's wedding!
8 PM Ruric at Petra Mediterranean bar and grill in Lexington.
7 PM: Wedding.
11 AM - 10 PM: Open House at the Samovar Studio!
7:30 PM: Ruric at Ramsi's with Samovar.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila
- Dec 30: Private lesson with Nashwa of Berea
photo TammyHowell.com
8 PM Ruric at Petra Mediterranean bar and grill in Lexington.
Steal This Workshops at Samovar Studio: Sevillanas for Belly Dancers with Diana Dinicola and Hip Hop Basics with David Royer.
8 PM: Dance Concert and Party (catered by Ramsi!) at the studio! $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
6 PM: Benefit performance for Ronald McDonald House.
8 PM: Ruric at Petra Mediterranean bar and grill in Lexington.
10:30 PM: Private party.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila
- Monthly: Egyptian with Nashwa of Berea
Stressed for Success
Begin new Class session: beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate.
7:30 - 10 PM: Ruric at Ramsi's with Samovar.
10AM - 6 PM: ISAMEDT costume seminar at Fishers United Methodist Fellowship Hall in Fishers, Indiana, followed by a HAFLA at 6 PM.
7:30-9:00 PM: Ruric and Samovar at La Catalana Mediterranean Restaurant.
10:00 PM: Private party
7 - 9:30 PM: Open House at the Samovar Studio!
7 pm: Ruric and Samovar at Kentucky Hemophilia Foundation's 13th Annual Mardi Gras Ball. The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40207
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila
- Monthly: Egyptian with Nashwa of Berea
- Feb 27: workshops in Cincinatti with Angela Prato and Leila Soleil
AnnaBeth at Worldfest 2009
photo J Pavlova
7:30-9:00 PM: Ruric at La Catalana Mediterranean Restaurant.
7 PM: AnnaBeth teaches a Fast Start belly dance workshop at the Norton Women's Heart Center a part of their Marshal Women's Classes series. Norton Hospital is covering the costs for this: class is free and open to all!
8 - 10 PM: Ruric at Ramsi's with Samovar.
Early evening: private party.
7:30-9:00 PM: Ruric and Samovar at La Catalana Mediterranean Restaurant.
7:30-9:00 PM: Samovar at La Catalana Mediterranean Restaurant.
8:00 PM: Private party.
8 - 10 PM: Ruric at Ramsi's with Samovar.
7:30 PM: Ut Gret and Ruric-Amari at the Kentucky Homefront Live radio Show at the Clifton Center.
7:30-9:00 PM: Ruric at La Catalana Mediterranean Restaurant.
7:30 PM: Private party.
7:30-9:00 PM: Ruric at La Catalana Mediterranean Restaurant.
7 - 9:30 PM: Open House at the Samovar Studio!
7 PM in Louisville: Samovar (8 of them, anyway) return to the U of L International Banquet! SAC, Multi-purpose Room. Details TBA.
7 PM in Cincinatti: See you at the Mediterranean Echoes 2010! Ruric and three members of Samovar perform in the evening concert.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Indian Bharatanatyam with Akila
- Sunday March 28: Workshops with Jill Parker at Mecca in Lexington.
photo credit C Humpreys
7:30-9:00 PM: Ruric at La Catalana Mediterranean Restaurant.
6:30 PM: AnnaBeth teaches a 30-minute introduction to belly dance class at the Norton Brownsboro Hospital in the cafeteria on the first floor. Register for the class by calling (502) 629-1234. Norton Hospital is covering the costs for this: class is free and open to all!
5 PM AMTA convention in Lexington with Samovar.
3 PM Private Party.
7:30-9:00 PM: Ruric at La Catalana Mediterranean Restaurant.
8:30 PM Ruric at Petra Mediterranean bar and grill in Lexington.
8 - 10 PM: Samovar at Ramsi's .
7:30-9:00 PM: Ruric at La Catalana Mediterranean Restaurant with Samovar.
7:30-9:00 PM: Ruric at La Catalana Mediterranean Restaurant.
American Tribal Style workshop weekend with Teresa Tomb of Mecca at our studio, including another wonderful Dance Concert and Party.
7:30-9:00 PM: Ruric at La Catalana Mediterranean Restaurant.
8 - 10 PM: Ruric at Ramsi's Cafe on the World.
7:30-9:00 PM: Ruric at Gypsy Soup concert in Lexington with Samovar.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Arabic language lessons
photo credit J Fothergill
7:30 - 9 AM, Fox 41 TV interviews.
7:30 PM: Private party.
11 AM: Frankfort Avenue Business Association Easter Parade with Samovar. Starts at St. Mark's, 2822 Frankfort Ave.
Evening: Private Party.
Easter Sunday.
Ruric and Samovar at the Conglomeration 2010 bellydance show 2010, 9:00pm - 10:30pm at the Innplace Hotel and Conference Center, 9700 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville KY. Entrance to dance concert $5 for folks who are not Conglomeration enrollees..
4 PM: Private party at studio.
Time TBA: Georgetown Kite Festival in Lexington with Samovar.
7:30 - 9PM: Festival in Paris KY with Samovar.
9 - 11 PM Ruric at the beautiful Petra Mediterranean bar and grill in Lexington. Excellent food.
4 - 6 PM: Dance showcase at Dance Louisville with Samovar. $15 includes refreshments.
Kentucky Oaks and Derby. We are booking now for parties! .
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Arabic language lessons
photo credit J Fothergill
2 -4 PM: Private party.
8 PM Wedding reception.
Wedding reception.
4 -6 PM: Private Party.
7:30 - 10 PM: Ruric at Ramsi's with Samovar.
7:30-9:00 PM: Ruric at La Catalana Mediterranean Restaurant.
7:30 - 10 PM: Ruric at Ramsi's with Samovar.
2 PM: MEDSOK meeting.
Private Party.
Private Party.
2:30 PM AnnaBeth Private Party.
7:30 - 10 PM: Ruric at Ramsi's with Samovar.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Arabic language lessons
- Weeklong Pilates certification course in Lexington
photo credit J Fothergill
Private Party.
7 PM: Lovely Late Night dinner concert featuring Laylia, Ruric-Amari, Samovar and Anu. $15 adults, $5 children.
7:30 - 10 PM: Ruric at Ramsi's with Samovar.
Perform at a private party with 18 Samovarians!
? PM: Ruric at Live from Cuba festival at Mellwood Arts Center.
7:30 - 10 PM: Ruric at Ramsi's with Samovar.
2 PM: MEDSOK meeting.
Ruric to Pilates Mat 1 Certification course sponsored by Lexington Ballet.
Ruric's personal training schedule:
- Weekly: Arabic language lessons
- Weeklong Turkish intensive with Artemis in Maryland
Private Party.
Filming in New Albany for the Barbara Bryant show.
Hawaiian Dance themed Private party.
Hawaiian Dance themed Private party.
TV interview with Barbara Bryant airs at 6:30 AM on CW7 WBKI Louisville and 9:30 AM on WYCS Insight Cable 138.
2 PM: MEDSOK meeting and seminar on BEADING.
To Maryland for a five-day Turkish Intensive with Artemis!
Private Party.
8:30 PM: Private party.
4 - 4:30 PM: Ruric and Samovar at Salsa Festival.
Private Party.
[Tentative] 3:30 - 5 PM Main Stage: Ruric, Samovar and Ut Gret at Worldfest.
8 - 10 PM Ruric, Samovar and Ut Gret at KY River festival.
2 PM: MEDSOK picnic.
[Tentative] New Orleans Tour with Samovar.
6 PM: Festival. Details TBA.
Ruric and Samovar at Ethnic Festival, details TBA.
4 - 6 PM: Dance showcase at Dance Louisville with Samovar. $15 includes refreshments and after-party.
2 PM: MEDSOK meeting.
Annual workshop weekend and concert.
2 PM: MEDSOK meeting.
Ruric to Conchi's annual Mediterranean Echoes event in Cincinatti to teach and to perform.
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