The new Shelter space in Al Quoz has opened just in time for the end-of-summer business rush. This utilitarian work space is a public venue in which all comers are free to study, innovate, and create. A barn inside a warehouse, we are excited to watch new ideas grow as local professionals use the space for work, meetings, and play.

In the spirit of growing and learning, The Shelter is now playing host to weekly community-centric education events on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Anyone who is interested in bringing an event to The Shelter is encouraged to fill out a request form.

- Mary

Flamenco is a unique and creative experience linking music and movement of the body. It is an ethnic, earthy and elegant dance form with intricate arm movements and footwork. Beginners level is perfect for those new to Flamenco and re-starters as an effective and enjoyable work out for the body and the mind.

 When: every Saturday | 11am – 1pm | 100 AED per session

 For more information or to RSVP, please email events@shelter.ae or call 04-3473912

Yoga is a fusion of yoga and dance, the main objective being to wake up the Kundalini energy which lies dormant in the base of the spine and to balance out the chakras. This Dance, just as in yoga, is centered in the breathing. Movement and breath synchronizing to create the state of a moving meditation.

 When: every Sunday | 7pm – 9pm | 100 AED per session

 For more information or to RSVP, please email events@shelter.ae or call 04-3473912

Introductory Evening to Essence Personal Development Workshop & Relationships Talk

Dr. Menis Yousry will be presenting the core principles of the Essence Workshop – extraordinary experiential process centered on bringing new awareness, freedom and energy into our lives.

Alongside he will give a talk on the topic of “Relationships”, based on his uniqe experience with personal development programmes over the last 2 decades.

 This is a great opportunity to explore more the topics or find out for yourself if this course is something that you would like to take part in.

We look forward to seeing you there.

 Free entrance

 For more information: www.facebook.com/essencedubai ; essencecoursedubai@gmail.com

 / www.essence-foundation.com; www.menisyousry.co.uk

An introduction to digital photography, take your camera off the AUTO mode and start creating great images. A one off workshop in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Small groups only. 365AED

tickets available at Time Out Tickets

http://www.timeoutdubai.com/aroundtown/events/9270

THIS EVENT WILL BE FREE OF CHARGE FOR THOSE PARTICIPATING TO THE PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPEDITION TO INDIA

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=101382259927176

For more info call

Ivana Maglione 050 420 4091

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dubai-United-Arab-Emirates/Ivana-Maglione-Photography/106647422719059

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dubai-United-Arab-Emirates/Dubai-Photo-Workshop/275810042180

www.ivanamaglione.com

Ana Otero Flamenco productions presents a night of Flamenco Dance and music at its best. The Company will present Flamenco Choreographies of traditional genre and contemporary genre, and also a fusion of Flamenco with different dance forms. It will be a journey to the true soul of the gypsy heart.

Ana Otero (PHD in Dance) is from Madrid, Spain, and is a Flamenco Dancer and choreographer currently based in Dubai.

Ana Otero: Dancer, Choreographer

Cecilia Osborne: Dancer

Stella Mandehou: Dancer

Nicole Baldinu: Dancer

Andreas Borg: Guitar

When: 16th December 2010 | 7:30pm – 9:30pm | 30 AED

1 Day Short / Intense Course Objective:

The 6 hour lesson deals with developing basic dress pattern and style adaptation. The pattern is developed from your own measurements, discussed are the various seams and hem finishes, adapting a V-neckline and sleeves as well as silhouette style, hence suitable for both beginners and the more experienced.

Outline:

Lesson 1: 9:30am – 12:30pm

a) Demonstration of taking correct personal body measurement

b) Draft basic straight dress

c) Adapting silhouette styles (1/2 scale): A- line, Mermaid

             1:30pm – 3:30pm

d) Demo – Adapt V- neckline

e) Demo – Seam and hem finishes, contour dart, invisible zipper

f) Draft sleeve – long fitted sleeve and adjust to develop a cap sleeve

Materials:

- Pencil and eraser, Coloured pencils, Notepad

- Measuring tape, Straight ruler, L-shaped ruler, French Curve

- 3 yards Drafting paper, Paper scissors, Scoth tape ( sellotape )

When: 11th December 2010 | 9:30am – 3:30pm | 800 AED

For more information or to RSVP, please email events@shelter.ae or call 04-3473912

Yoga is a fusion of yoga and dance, the main objective being to wake up the Kundalini energy which lies dormant in the base of the spine and to balance out the chakras. This Dance, just as in yoga, is centered in the breathing. Movement and breath synchronizing to create the state of a moving meditation.

When: every Sunday | 7pm – 9pm | 100 AED per session

For more information or to RSVP, please email events@shelter.ae or call 04-3473912

Flamenco is a unique and creative experience linking music and movement of the body. It is an ethnic, earthy and elegant dance form with intricate arm movements and footwork. Beginners level is perfect for those new to Flamenco and re-starters as an effective and enjoyable work out for the body and the mind.

When: every Saturday | 11am – 1pm | 100 AED per session

For more information or to RSVP, please email events@shelter.ae or call 04-3473912

Tandem Partners have developed a series of entrepreneurship workshops dedicated to educating people on how to start and grow their own business.This month’s session, “Raising Capital for Your Startup”, will include a discussion led by the founders of tandem, Rabih Brair and Amir Farha on the industry, and insights on what investors are looking for in today’s market. The topics include the regional investment landscape, the selection criteria that investors look at and a Q&A session with a Dubai entrepreneur.

Wednesday 10th November | 8pm – 10pm

50 AED | 45 AED for Shelter Members

For more information or to RSVP, please email events@shelter.ae or call 04-3473912