Mezdulene's Belly Dance Retreat

12/24/2024

This was just beautiful! Thank you to Instructor Tamra Khan and her gifted students from retreat this year!

12/24/2024

One of the fun things about my Belly Dance Retreat is that some instructors show up with (self-composed) choreography, which they teach in their classes. Their students learn the choreography, practice outside of class, and then perform together with their instructor for all of us! Here's Instructor Tamra Khan's class performing the choreography she taught in her class at retreat this year (2024).

09/20/2024

I forgot to post this. Here are lost and found items. The shoes are size 12.

09/13/2024

What's on my mind is GRATITUDE!
I am grateful for everyone who attended my retreat.
I am grateful for the teachers and my assistants.
I am grateful for all the heart-centered sharing of knowledge.
I am grateful for all of the fabulous performances.
I am grateful for the beauty of nature at camp.
I am grateful for the camp hosts and staff.
I am grateful for the delicious food!
This list could go on and on, but this retreat is not just something I do. It's something we all create together. For me, it's like a yearly family reunion and I love you all so much!

09/06/2024

I leave tomorrow for my belly dance retreat. It's my 34th annual retreat and would have been the 35th if not for Covid. There are no words for the heart-filling love and joy I feel throughout these four days deep in the Oregon forest dancing with my soul sisters. There is nothing else like it on this earth. Classes are in the meadow surrounded by huge trees. Nightly performances are the best shows I've ever seen. Life-long friendships are formed as we share our stories with other women. It's a wonderful escape from our ordinary lives as we dance day and night. I love it so much!

09/06/2024

Mezdulene’s Belly Dance Retreat Menu

Foodservice Proposal
Mealtimes: 8am, 1pm, 6pm
Allergies/Dietary: Vegetarian (3), Vegan/GF (1), Pescatarian (1), DF (8), No Pork (1), No Red Meat (1), Nut-Free (2), Egg-Free (2), Sesame (2), GF (9), Garlic (2), Onions (1; also: nuts, egg, dairy), MSG (1), Yellow 5 (1)

Friday 9/6

Dinner: Rice Noodle Bar
Rice Noodles
Chicken,Tempeh
Seasonal Veggies, Green Salad
Sunflower Seed Sauce or Tahini Lemon Sauce
Dessert: Fruit w/Whipped Cream

Saturday 9/7

Breakfast: Breakfast Tacos
Scrambled Eggs or Tofu Scramble
Sausage/Veggie Sausage
Seasoned Potatoes
Beans
Cheese, Salsa, Sour Cream (Vegan/ND options available)

Lunch: Chicken or Veggie Laab
Minced meat w/herbs, shallots, and savory lime dressing
Served w/Rice and lettuce leaves
Grilled seasonal vegetables

Dinner: Falafel
Grilled Veggies
Steamed Rice
Yogurt and Tahini Sauces
Salad
Hibiscus Lemonade
Stuffed Dates

Sunday 9/8

Breakfast: Gallo Pinto
Rice and Black Beans with peppers, onions, and Cilantro
Eggs, Tofu Scramble
Bacon, Tempeh Bacon

Lunch: Baked Potato Bar
Sour Cream, Cheese
Bacon, Seasoned Toasted Chickpeas
Green Onions
Grilled Chicken or Tofu
Green Salad

Dinner: Chile Verde w/Chicken or Tofu
Herbed Cabbage Slaw w/vinegar dressing
Warm corn Tortillas
Watermelon

Monday 9/9

Breakfast: Oatmeal and Rice Porridge
Cinnamon, Butter, Brown Sugar, Maple Syrup
Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds
Raisins and Cranberries
Garlic, Ginger, Cilantro
Chili Sauce
Leftover Bacon, Sausage
Sesame Oil, White Pepper
Fresh Fruit

Lunch: Sandwich Bar
Fresh Rolls
Turkey
Hummus
Egg Salad
Cheese
Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles
Mayo, Mustard
Chips, Drinks, and Cookies

09/04/2024

Two things: Bring a big skirt for a class.
Informal vote: Perform indoors or out?
This summer they built a new stage with a cement floor down by the dining hall.
Let me know your vote.

09/03/2024

My belly dance retreat starts Friday! In three days I'll be hugging so many members of my tribe. We'll be dancing in the forest, feasting in the dining hall, and sharing/hearing lots of stories. It's my annual family reunion with my chosen family and I can't wait to see everyone.

09/03/2024

It's going to be warm at camp! It won't be hot, but it will be warm and lovely. See you soon!

08/29/2024

My retreat is next week!!! It's hard to believe. It's going to be amazing this year. I spent most of the day contacting people to see what dietary restrictions they have so the cook could plan our meals. That is a new thing this year. We used to cook for ourselves. Less time in the kitchen means more dance and nature time!!!

08/27/2024

All about beautiful Camp Myrtlewood. There is nothing like belly dancing in nature at this amazing camp.

08/26/2024

This is the year of a big change at belly dance camp.

08/25/2024

Belly Dance Camp schedule of events.

08/24/2024

Best shows you'll ever perform in or watch.

08/23/2024

08/22/2024