Thread: Harvest Hafla in Wood Dale IL

Calling all fellow dancers and friends,

Come out and join Melantha Azhaar in hosting their first annual Harvest Hafla. We're looking for dancers/troupes to perform, so if you're interested let us know soon. Spots are limited and will be on a first come basis. Just let Amirah know at aehunt@gmail.com to be added to the line-up

The Hafla will be held at Serenity Lounge in Wood Dale on Saturday, September 27th at 7:00pm
An appetizer buffet will be available starting at 5:30pm, and drink specials all evening.
The show starts promptly at 7:00pm so come early.
There's a $10 cover for the event which includes the appetizer buffet and a great show.

Check out Serenity Lounges' website for directions and pics.
Serenity Lounge

The setting is intimate, it fits about 125 people, but there's limited seating for 75 people, so come early to get your spot! No reservations needed. There's a stage area up front with an open walkway down the middle and we're planning on a smaller area near the door so dancers can move freely between the areas when they're dancing.

Hope to see many of you there

I can't wait for this!! What fun and a great location---(ok, I'm biased because I grew up there)
But really, what a great place, and so easy for everyone to get to!!
Thanks for coming up with this!!!..g.:

Im excited to participate in a new Hafla and a new location!!!

Nilaja

Oh booger, there's a Sabah workshop in Milwaukee that day! Otherwise I would so totally be there!

Can I be a helper Habibi? Huh, can I? ..g.:

Sounds like fun! And close!

I'll be there for sure!!

Originally Posted by laura 2

Oh booger, there's a Sabah workshop in Milwaukee that day! Otherwise I would so totally be there!

We'll miss you - but not to worry. We're hoping to make this a quarterly gig. ..g.:

Originally Posted by donnadiva

Can I be a helper Habibi? Huh, can I? ..g.:

Of course you can be a helper habibi! We may even let you MC if you ask really nicely ..l;,

Performer info sheets have been sent out. There's still a couple of spots left if anyone's interested. I'll be posting the lineup next week.

I can't come this year (September has been insane!). I couldn't get the website link to work...bummer. Maybe next time.

Originally Posted by amirahdancer

Of course you can be a helper habibi! We may even let you MC if you ask really nicely ..l;,

MC????? But you know how quiet and shy I am! What would I saaaayyy???..l;,..l;,..l;,

Have microphone - will travel!

The Harvest Hafla is right around the corner! We have a fantastic line up so far and are excited to see everyone. We hope you can make it out to enjoy the show.

Here's the line up:

1. Melantha Azhaar
2. Margie
3. Sha-non
4. Durriya
5. Mari
6. Nilaja
7. Lotus Bloom
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8. Janan & Zivah
9. Anisah
10. Smoke
11. Mahira
12. Kimahri
13.Christina

For the performers - please let me know if you would prefer a different spot in the line up. We tried to mix up the styles/props so we'll do our best to accommodate any changes.

If anyone is interested in a last minute spot let us know and we'll add you in.

We also want to remind everyone that this is a bar so no one under 21 is allowed. The buffet starts at 5:30 and the cover is $10


Nilaja will be vending her Calico Garden sparklies and goodies so bring extra money

Line up added

Woot! Can't wait!

Looks like a fun show. Can't wait. :-)

Wow, I had a great time last night! Thanks to Melantha Azhaar for putting on a fabulous little hafla. Serenity lounge is a lovely place. There is a lot of spaces to utilize. Loved all the great dancers, including Smoke.. wow, those girls are beautiful!

Nilaja

Great show ladies. Thanks for having me. If anyone took pics I'd love to see them. My camera batteries died. :-(

I'm so sorry I had to miss this one after all. Didn't know until a couple of days before that I couldn't bring my son and the hubby was out of town. Finding a sitter on short notice just didn't happen for me this time around. At least I know now for next time!! :-)

What a great hafla ~ thanks to all of the wonderful people that came to dance and support us.
The dancers were amazing ~ from their dancing to their costumes ~ each perfomance was fantastic.

We're looking forward to our next one in February. As soon as we get the date we'll let you all know and start taking dancer reservations.

Thanks again to everyone who came out for the show!

Originally Posted by theesfield

Wow, I had a great time last night! Thanks to Melantha Azhaar for putting on a fabulous little hafla. Serenity lounge is a lovely place. There is a lot of spaces to utilize. Loved all the great dancers, including Smoke.. wow, those girls are beautiful!

Nilaja

Thank You Nilaja for WOW-ing us with your fantastic dance. You're always so much fun to watch and the crowd loved you! And next time we'll make sure you can set up a bigger souk for your sparklies and goodies.

Originally Posted by mihri

I'm so sorry I had to miss this one after all. Didn't know until a couple of days before that I couldn't bring my son and the hubby was out of town. Finding a sitter on short notice just didn't happen for me this time around. At least I know now for next time!! :-)

We really missed you Sat night. And next time we'll all know in advance so that you can make it out. Your girls were great, and LOVED their music!

Originally Posted by mahira-michelle

Great show ladies. Thanks for having me. If anyone took pics I'd love to see them. My camera batteries died. :-(

Thanks for being a part of the show Mahira. Loved your performance. I'd like to know if anyone took pics as well.

Originally Posted by amirahdancer

I'd like to know if anyone took pics as well.

TeeHeeHee.. Me Too!!! I missed the Hafla due to camping.

I would love to see pics too!! Anyone?
It was a great event ladies---thanks so much---I'm really looking forward to the next one! There were so many great performances!