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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, Serpentine Circus



UPCOMING EVENTS AND NEWS:


Summer 2010, Casino Nova Scotia: Schooner Showroom,
1983 Upper Water Street

SERPENTINE CIRCUS live on the Casino Floor!
Featuring bellydance, contortion, fire arts, burlesque, hula hooping, and more! Performances by Monique Ryan, Haleigh Sheehan, and Caitlan Anthony. All summer long, Thursdays 8, 9, 10pm and Saturdays 1, 2, 3pm. 15 minute performances on the hour. Stage inside the casino on the gaming floor, at the bottom of the escalators. 19+ FREE


Sun July 25th, 1pm, Kensington Market, Toronto, ON
LAURA SELENZI AT KENSINGTON PEDESTRIAN SUNDAYS
Laura performs a live show in vibrant Kensington Market during Pedestrian Sundays, when the streets are closed to traffic and street theatre abounds!


Sunday, August 8, 2010, Wild Lily Dance Centre - 156 Duckworth Street, St. John's, NFLD
NFLD WORKSHOP WITH MONIQUE!
4 incredible workshops with Monique Ryan! See Monique's classes page for details.
For details and to register for the workshops, visit the Wild Lily Dance Centre.


Laura is now accepting clients as she builds her massage therapy practice. Learn more about Swedish Massage and Laura's therapy practice here.





PAST EVENTS:


Click on the show posters for photos from each event.

SERPENTINE CIRCUS
June 26, 2010

Praise for "Serpentine Circus"

"A phenomenal show indeed" -Helen

"Awesome show? We loved it! You girls were all so amazing!" -Tina

"Your performance was breathtaking! Everything was beautiful done. There was someone behind me who was yelling out..."teach me, teach me!" -Stephanie

"It was so awesome! Thank you for performing. It was such a delight to watch you dance...very mesmerizing..." -Gigi

"Wonderful night out! Amazing talented ladies, makes me wanna learn to belly dance!" -Kerry

"You guys were *incredible* - these shows never fail to amaze me! -Trevor

"So fantastic and inspiring! Can't wait for the next one!" -Tracey

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

Praise for "Serpentine Nights"

"You are all amazing, and Monique, you are a goddess dancing superstar!" -Lyndi

"Very beautiful and very graceful." -Sam

"Wonderful performance!" -Nicole


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

"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

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

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

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

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




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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