Gold Winner Maritime Bhangra Group Silver Winner Halifax Dance Bronze Winner Serpentine Studios The five men of the Maritime Bhangra Group have continued their happiness journey across the country, raising money for charity (over $300K so far) and being ambassadors for Nova Scotia. This included an appearance on The Rick Mercer Report in March—Mercer wore […]
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Best Dance Company / Group
Gold Winner Maritime Bhangra Group Silver Winner Halifax Dance Bronze Winner Serpentine Studio Five of the happiest souls you’ve ever met have made an impact on Halifax and beyond in the past year, dancing their way into your hearts (and votes). What started as a YouTube sensation has transferred into real life, seeing Hasmeet Singh […]
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Aziza’s charms
This is just one woman’s opinion, but when the universe offers you a chance to see a performance from someone who has held the title of “bellydancer of the universe,” you go. Laura Selenzi and Monique Ryan of Serpentine Studios—the cornerstone of Halifax’s thriving bellydance scene—are bringing the world famous bellydancer Aziza (and many other […]
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Better together: five ways to get fit with friends
1 CrossFit ”If you attend three to four classes a week, you’ll notice improvements in strength, flexibility, coordination, body awareness and, most importantly, confidence,” says Mel Clarke, CrossFit coach at Blended Athletics (580 Wright Avenue). With tailored work-out plans, CrossFit requires consistency to see results but the strong sense of community mixed with achievable personal […]
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Serpentine Studio’s new beginning
“We really did like our space, and being on Barrington, but there was a lot of uncertainty with our lease, and the block,” says Sepentine Studios’ co-founder Laura Selenzi. After three years of gracing the big windows on Barrington Street, bringing bellydance, hula hoop, burlesque, Middle Eastern drumming and more to Halifax, the studio announced […]
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Serpentine Studios spring forward
Serpentine Studios (1668 Barrington Street, Suite 200, 406-1668) spring session begins the week of March 25-31. For those who think Beginner Bellydance, Yoga or Circus Fit might be for them, the first class is free. Just drop in and try the class, no pre-registration necessary (though it is encouraged, as classes fill up quickly). Class […]
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Twas the Week Before Christmas handmade gift sale
The Twas the Week Before Christmas handmade gift sale takes place tomorrow, Friday, December 16 at Serpentine Studios (1668 Barrington Street, Suite 200). It starts at 10am and goes to 7:30pm. (Call 431-7303 for more information.) Artisans and designers include Kreative Knits, Cranky, Pip Robins, Wa’Ou, FanPlastic! Eco-Accessories, Plenty Love and more. And the good […]
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Serpentine Studios opening
Serpentine Studios will be opening September 12, 2011 in the old Hive Hair Studio at 1668 Barrington Street, Suite 200. Co-founders Monique Ryan—who has a degree in degree in kinesiology and an award in Best of Halifax for Best Dancer—and Laura Selenzi—a registered massage therapist and dancer—specialize in bellydance. They’ll also be offering classes in […]