Gilded Serpent presents... Report on the First International Bellydance Conference of Canada Part 2 - Performances Page 2- Friday Performances April 20, 2007 in Toronto, Ontario Hungarian Canadian Cultural Centre Photos by Denise Marino International and Canadian professional dance artists graced the stage for these high energy performances that were attended by all conference participants and the general public. The great caliber of performance was ensured by a selection process that invited artists to apply to perform. The final selection of Main Stage performers was made by a jury of professional bellydance artists from Toronto. - Jennifer, event coordinator of IBCC Part 1- Lectures, Workshops, Panel Discussions- posted 5-18-07 Part 2- Performances- Page 1- Thursday Main Stage- posted 9-6-09 Part 2- Performances- Page 2 - Friday Main Stage - you are here! Part 2- Performances- Page 4 - Saturday Gala Performance at Ryerson Theatre Part 2- Performances- Page 5 - Sunday at Myth Restaurant and Lounge IBCC dates for next year- April 23-27, 2008 !

Les Tri'belles of Quebec

Leyla Zahar fro Puerto Rico Amani Jabril of Georgia

Ariana Vega of Quebec

Mayeda of Ontario Sofia of Ontario (age 12)

ADC Men of Ontario (Arabesque Dance Company)

Mey Jen Tillyer of Hong Kong Roula Said of Ontario

Raqs Sahara of Washington DC

Ferda Bayazit of Turkey Namire of Italy

Dance Poi of Alberta

Bellyqueen of New York City

Leshya Star of Spain

Sultana Dancers of Michigan

Rhythm of the Nile of Ontario

IBCC dates for next year- April 23-27, 2008

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