Hip Motions - October 2021
“My Favorite Color is October.”
Greetings and Salutations!
When you think of October, a certain spooky holiday comes to mind. But October is about more than jack o’ lanterns and candy. It’s also the first full month of fall, with cooler temperatures, longer nights, delicious fruits and vegetables, and beautiful autumnal colors.
Oh, and there’s pumpkin spice. Lots and lots of pumpkin spice.
In short, October is pretty awesome in its own right. Even if you’re not one of those people who eagerly counts down the days until the 31st, you can find something to love about this unique time of year.
To help you celebrate the season, we have put together a basket full of ripe events!
Read below about all we have going on and fall into Belly Dance with us.
Yallah Habibis,
-Hip Motions
Hip Motions Upcoming Events
Oct 11 & 12
Belly Dance 101
New to Belly Dance? This starter class is where you begin; this class is repeated monthly for 45 minutes each week and is a fun way to learn basic vocabulary, belly dance movements, and increase your strength, balance, & flexibility. It is intended for those with no experience or in conjunction with Belly Dance 201.
Miss the first class? We allow enrollment into the second week of a session!
Come Dance with US!
Nov 8 & 9
Fabulous Finger Cymbals - Hip Motions November Classes
We will finish off 2021 classes with Fabulous Finger Cymbals. Learn to LOVE your zills and not only use them as the amazing musical instrument that they are but also enhance your dance in ways that will make it incredibly fascinating and fabulous!
Dec 13
FREE Belly Dance Class by Hip Motions
Want to try Belly Dance with no obligation? Wondering what all the hype is about? This class is perfect for you if you are a complete beginner and have never belly dance before. If you are ashamed of trying out a belly dance class for the first time, or if you are shy, or if you never have the time, this class will help you take your first steps. Learn what Belly Dance really is, its various roots, the benefits of it for the modern woman, and a few Belly Dance moves to show your friends. Come in holiday themed wear for a contest and a chance to win something! Come see what makes the desert really sizzle!
Dec 13th 6:30pm – 7:15pm
Eau Gallie CIvic Center - 1551 Highland Ave Melbourne FL, 32935
Register by Calling the Eau Gallie Civic Center at (321) 608-7400
October 15 & 16
We are so excited! The Hip Motions Discovery Student Dance Team will be performing at Festival on the Nile this year!
ZAHGAREET!
Nov 14
American Belly Dance Club - Fall Show
The American Belly Dance Club is hosting their Fall show, this year online!
See Hip Motions Discovery Dance Team perform along with amazing other entertainers in this online event! Details to follow.
Dec 18
Joyeux Noel II - The Covenant
This December Chantrea will be hosting once again a Christmas show on December 18 2021 via YouTube, this time with a twist… belly dancers, poets, singers and actors joining forces to bring you the magic of the holidays to your home. Join us in Joyeux Noel II- THE COVENANT
See Hip Motions Discovery Dance Team perform along with amazing other entertainers in this online event! Details to follow.
October 23
Want to get in the holiday spirit? Be prepared and have something fun for upcoming holiday performances, show off your skills at family holiday events…. well we have the perfect gift! Come get in the spirit of the holidays with Hip Motions upcoming fall workshop series featuring 2 festive fun loving choreographies to Belly Dance versions of some of your favorite merry music. Perfect for dancers of all levels! Lets Jingle Bell Rak! Wear a fun holiday themed outfit to class for a chance to win prizes!
Hip Motions enrolled students – attendance is required to perform in upcoming holiday events.
Nov 4
Belly Dance Mezza at Flames
Join us on the first Thursday of every month for Belly Dance Lessons, Food and drink specials! Bring your girlfriends, get a taste of the Mediterranean and start the weekend off with a shimmy! Our next event is Nov 4th at Flames Mediterranean Grille!
Hip Motions Highlights
October Belly Dance Mezza at Flames featuring Thalya
Join us on the first Thursday of every month for Belly Dance Lessons, Food and drink specials! Bring your girlfriends, get a taste of the Mediterranean and start the weekend off with a shimmy! Our event in September was a blast! Thank you Thalya!
Hip Motions at Space Coast Womens Day
So much fun to participate in the Space Coast Women’s Day at Melbourne Square Mall! Thanks to all that came out to visit his…shimmy on!
Winners of our raffle are, virtual ZAHGAREET:
Rhinestone Headband #1 - Michelle Garcia
Rhinestone Headband #2 - Amanda Lester
Coin Hip Scarf - Talitha Cleveland
Velvet fringe hip scarf - Priscilla Davis
Belly Dance DVD - Tara Buck
Tabouli Recipe
Tabbouleh is a Levantine salad made mostly of finely chopped parsley, with tomatoes, mint, onion, bulgur, and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and sweet pepper. Some variations add lettuce, or use semolina instead of bulgur. Substitute the bulgur for quinoa for a Gluten free option. Tabbouleh is traditionally served as part of a mezza in the Arab world.
INGREDIENTS
▢⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
▢3 tablespoons lemon juice
▢¼ cup extra fine bulgur wheat
▢2 bunches parsley about 2 cups chopped
▢1-2 vine-ripe firm tomatoes
▢2 green onions both green and white part
▢¼ cup fresh mint leaves optional
▢Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice until well combined. Then add the bulgur to the dressing and let it soak until it is soft and plumped, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables by washing, drying thoroughly and finely chopping them. When preparing the tomatoes, it helps to use a colander to drain the excess juice, which you can use in another recipe at a later time.
Place the chopped vegetables in a large bowl. Add the optional mint. Season with salt and pepper. Then pour the bulgur and dressing mixture over. Gently toss to combine.
Serve at room temperature or cold, with lettuce if desired.
Recipe from Feel Good Foodie - click here for more details
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