Cabaret Serpentine

Events

Laura and Monique are committed to creating dynamic and inspiring performances, as well as producing exciting and unique shows in Halifax. Showcasing a wide variety of styles and dancers, their shows are a rare opportunity to experience true professional bellydance in an atmosphere like no other. Don't miss your chance to catch the next one!

Check out the event galleries here:
Cabaret Serpentine, Raqs Hypnotique, Serpentine Nights

UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS:

February 11-14, 2010, Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
OUM
The swirling, undulating passion of Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra celebrates two great mothers; the Mother of Arab Music Oum Kalthoum and the Mother of the Universe, ancient Inanna of Babylon. The only performing arts company of its kind in the world, Arabesque features live acoustic Arabic music and vocals accompanying 18 dancers expressing Bellydance, Whirling Dervish and the ritual arts of the Middle East. Buy tickets

Feb 19 & 20, 2010. Halifax Dance, 1505 Barrington St Halifax
WORKSHOPS WITH ROSANNA IN HALIFAX!
Monique Ryan presents Rosanna, known for her unique interpretation of tribal fusion, incorporating elements of vintage jazz dances as well as hip-hop, while referencing traditional styles of Middle Eastern dance. Rosanna continually strives to dance outside of her own box and is an innovative performer as well as a fantastic teacher. Workshops are Flapper Fusion and Funkstyles for Bellydancers! Check out the Facebook Event or email Monique for more info.

Sat Feb 20, Ambrosia, 2120 Dundas St. E, Mississauga, ON
LAURA SELENZI AT AMBROSIA
Laura performs a full show to live band at the popular Arabic banquet hall Ambrosia.

March 19,20, 2010, Vancouver, BC and Whitehorse, YT
ARABESQUE CANADIAN TOUR
Arabesque Dance Company & Orchestra perform excerpts from Arabesque Productions EGYPT and OUM in Vancouver, British Columbia and the Yukon Arts Centre in Whitehorse, Yukon.

April 22, Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre 840 St. Clair Ave. W, Toronto
INTERNATIONAL BELLYDANCE CONFERENCE OF CANADA
Both Laura and Monique have been accepted as Main Stage performers at the International Bellydance Conference of Canada! Having performed as a duet at the last conference, this will be a chance for them to show off their individual styles to an international audience of bellydance enthusiasts.

PAST EVENTS:

Click on the show posters for photos from each event.

CABARET CARNIVALE
October 4th, 2009, Casino Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS

Praise for "Cabaret Carnivale"

"I was on the edge of my seat with this one! Sensuous, powerful...a fabulous show!!" -Beth

"The show was FABULOUS!!! Some very powerful women on stage at the Casino. We had a great time - can't wait for the next show!" -Carolyn

"Your show was fantastic! Such a spectacle!" -Najet

SERPENTINE NIGHTS
August 24th, 2008

RAQS HYPNOTIQUE
March 1st and 2nd, 2008

Praise for "Raqs Hypnotique"

"...AMAZINGLY INTENSE AND CAPTIVATING! A must see! Great job ladies...cannot wait for more!
Teresa Fisher

"Beautiful fantastic fabulous show this weekend! You ladies were amazing and admittedly i stopped breathing when I watched your final act."
Cadence MacMicheal aka The Divine Miss C of Pink Velvet Burlesque

CABARET SERPENTINE
September 9th, 2007

Praise for "Cabaret Serpentine"

"So amazing! Every lady had a special gift. Very inspiring. I wish I were there watching you again right now. A superb evening."
Brianne Hunsley

"Thank you for creating a fabulous belly dance evening here in Halifax."
Ruth Moxley

"...I really enjoyed the show on Sunday. Great poise, competence, confidence and talent. I would go again!"
Al Heubach

"It was a night filled with beauty and an ethereal, otherworldly quality that i found magnificent."
Pamela Osmond

"...we have been gushing ever since the event and can't WAIT for the next time..!"
Monique Syrett

SELECTED PREVIOUS APPEARANCES:

Sunday Sept 7, 2008, Jill Dreddy Dance Studio, St. John's NFLD
TRIBAL FUSION BELLYDANCE WORKSHOP WITH MONIQUE
Headline Honeys Productions are proud to present Monique Ryan of Halifax's Cabaret Serpentine! Monique's Tribal Fusion combines elements of world dance to create a unique and hypnotic style which has delighted audiences across the country.

April 24th, Hungarian-Canadian Center, Toronto, ON
INTERNATIONAL BELLYDANCE CONFERENCE OF CANADA
Cabaret Serpentine perform on the Main Stage alongside International stars of bellydance at this incredible event featuring discussions, lectures, workshops and performances in all styles of bellydance.

March 1st and 2nd, Club Caliente, Halifax, NS
RAQS HYPNOTIQUE
Cabaret Serpentine put on their second show featuring a fantastic variety of Halifax's best bellydancers including Elinor Crosby, Rouba, Jane, Genie Bright, Trina, Serrah, and Mahari Tribal. Check out the photos!

Sept 16, FRED Salon and Gallery, Halifax, NS
CIRCUS SIDESHOW
Cabaret Serpentine perform their "I Put a Spell on You" candle piece at this MAC AIDS Walk for Life fundraiser.

Sept 9, Club Caliente, Halifax, NS
CABARET SERPENTINE
Monique and Laura of Cabaret Serpentine present their first show featuring everything from tribal fusion to Egyptian Oriental style bellydance. Also featuring Elinor Crosby, Iris, Danielle, Neely and Angela! For more info, go to the events page, or take a look at the show photos.

2003-2004, Halifax, NS
HALIFAX BURLESQUE SOCIETY
Monique and Laura perform as "Kali's Courtesans" in many of HBS's wildly popular shows in Halifax. Our acts have featured fire, Indian fusion, and a blacklight burlesque number.

October 2003, Halifax, NS
BREAKFAST TELEVISION
Monique and Laura are featured on Breakfast Television promoting Black Rose Cabaret and performing a vaudeville inspired number.

October 24 2003, Halifax, NS
BLACK ROSE CABARET
Monique and Laura perform "Whatever Lola Wants" in a Vaudeville style show put on by Ivan and Loki of Ash Circle.

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