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MECDA's Professional Dance Conference & Retreat

MECDA

Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 6:00 PM - Monday, October 10, 2011 at 1:00 PM (PDT)

Newport Beach, United States

MECDA's Professional Dance Conference & Retreat

Ticket Information

Ticket Type	Sales End	Price	Fee	Quantity
Professional Dance Conference Registration - Double Occupancy more info One ticket gets you the full experience. For just $809 (double occupancy) and $1069 (single occupancy) you get the following: • Your choice of 4 days worth of business, marketing and professional classes • Room, tax, parking for 4 nights • Morning yoga in the outdoor amphitheater • Thursday night mixer • Friday evening's special activity (it's a surprise!) • Saturday night show and hafla • Sunday night wind-down party Add-on extras are available for additional fees: • Professional photo shoot with L.A. dance photographer Lee Corkett • Belly dance life coaching sessions with Penny Collins • Henna services with • Spa services available by reservation with the resort But the best part is you'll be able to get to know the instructors and ask them questions all weekend long. The networking and learning opportunities are priceless. This may be the only dance conference where you can implement what you've learned and make back your entire investment in just a few short days or weeks. Don't miss out on this unprecedented (potentially life-changing) event! Register right now.	Ended	$809.00	$0.00
Professional Dance Conference Registration - Single Occupancy more info One ticket gets you the full experience. For just $809 (double occupancy) and $1069 (single occupancy) you get the following: • Your choice of 4 days worth of business, marketing and professional classes • Room, tax, parking for 4 nights • Morning yoga in the outdoor amphitheater • Thursday night mixer • Friday evening's special activity (it's a surprise!) • Saturday night show and hafla • Sunday night wind-down party Add-on extras are available for additional fees: • Professional photo shoot with L.A. dance photographer Lee Corkett • Belly dance life coaching sessions with Penny Collins • Henna services with • Spa services available by reservation with the resort But the best part is you'll be able to get to know the instructors and ask them questions all weekend long. The networking and learning opportunities are priceless. This may be the only dance conference where you can implement what you've learned and make back your entire investment in just a few short days or weeks. Don't miss out on this unprecedented (potentially life-changing) event! Register right now.	Ended	$1,069.00	$0.00
Professional Dance Conference Registration - Group Rate more info Sign up 4 people all at once and receive a discount of $100 per person! That's a $400 savings for 4 performers. Great savings!!	Ended	$2,836.00	$0.00
Private Coaching Session - 1 Hour more info Coaching Session with Penny Collins. My goal in our session together is to take you to the next step, whatever the next step is. Once people sign up for coaching at the conference I will be in contact with them. So we will have a jump start on where you want to focus, so we can maximize our time together. We will work together to, design an action plan, create the structures and tools you will need to stay on track, or even help find the inspiration you're looking for. Whatever the next step is for you, I will help support you in that.	Ended	$50.00	$1.99
Private Coaching Session - 2 Hours more info Coaching Session with Penny Collins. My goal in our session together is to take you to the next step, whatever the next step is. Once people sign up for coaching at the conference I will be in contact with them. So we will have a jump start on where you want to focus, so we can maximize our time together. We will work together to, design an action plan, create the structures and tools you will need to stay on track, or even help find the inspiration you're looking for. Whatever the next step is for you, I will help support you in that.	Ended	$80.00	$2.59
Professional Photo Shoot - 30 Minute Package more info Photo shoot with Lee Corkett. 30 minute shoot package - includes 5 high resolution and matching screen resolution digital photo files of your choice, chosen from a private online gallery. Digital processing and moderate touch ups are included, files will be delivered ready to design or print. Shoots will be in a studio location, using a seamless background for easy implementation for design applications. (Changes to location may be available depending on availability of other creative spaces). Please supply the number of troupe members at time of reservation. Shoot Price $125	Ended	$125.00	$3.49
Professional Photo Shoot - One Hour Package more info Photo shoot with Lee Corkett. 1 hour minute shoot package - includes 10 high resolution and matching screen resolution digital photo files of your choice, chosen from a private online gallery. Digital processing and moderate touch ups are included, files will be delivered ready to design or print. Shoots will be in a studio location, using a seamless background for easy implementation for design applications. (Changes to location may be available depending on availability of other creative spaces). Please supply the number of troupe members at time of reservation. Shoot Price $200	Ended	$200.00	$4.99
500 Business Cards OR 5x7" Postcards - Pro Photo Shoot Add-on more info Add 500 business cards or 5x7 postcards to your PDC&R photo shoot for $45, custom designed with a photo from your shoot and professionally printed by Lee Corkett Photography.	Ended	$45.00	$1.89
Refresher Massage - 25 Minutes more info This refreshing 25 minute massage includes a range of pressure and modalities to specifically assist with aches and pains. Work out your tension from sitting in classes all day, and get refreshed!	Ended	$50.00	$1.99
Spa Foot Therapy - 25 Minutes more info Relax and kick your feet up! Get a wonderful 25 minute foot massage and come out with a skip in your step. A wonderful treat after a long evening of dancing and fun.	Ended	$50.00	$1.99

Thank you for registering to join us at the first annual, Professional Dance Conference & Retreat! We'll be sending you more information when it gets closer to the conference and we look forward to seeing you there!

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Event Details

MECDA's Professional Dance Conference & Retreat

October 6th - 10th, 2011

Newport Beach Hyatt, CA

Rooms are booked immediately upon registration. We cannot offer refunds after rooms are booked.

Are you a professional belly dancer--Or do you dream of becoming one?

Would you like to touch more lives and make more money with your dance?

Take Your Belly Dance Career to the Next Level with MECDA's Professional Belly Dance Conference & Retreat

Announcing the first conference for belly dance professionals and dancers looking to become professionals. Spend a few days focused on your career surrounded by people who can help you reach your dreams.

This conference is a MUST if you've ever...

o wondered "am I ready to become a professional."

o dreamed about opening your own studio.

o thought about quitting because you're just not making a living wage.

o felt like the economy is kicking your butt, and you'd like to kick back.

o wanted to have the extra money to buy costumes and go to workshops without feeling guilty.

o figured there's got to be an easier way to get paying gigs.

o been told "better keep your day job!"

o believed you had to be a starving artist.

o wished you could teach workshops locally or nationally.

o felt like producing your own DVD, but didn't know where to start.

o wondered where to find students and how to keep them coming back.

o discussed holding a big event, but didn't know how.

o wanted to learn how to run a successful troupe.

o been curious about the history and heritage of our dance.

o paid a fortune in advertising and wished you didn't have to.

o been treated badly by another dancer protecting "her territory."

o had a burning question and no one would give you a straight answer.

o wished you had access to event promoters and organizers.

o reached a point where it was too painful NOT to be a professional dancer, but were too intimidated or confused or fearful to get started.

You're not alone, and you don't have to travel your path alone.

We've gathered world-famous professional dancers and top business experts to answer your questions and help solve your dance-related problems. It's one thing to dream big and create bold goals. It's another thing to have a reliable map to help you reach them.

All the seminars and activities are designed to help you take your dance to the next level. Whether you're a pro who needs a little push to get out there and make more money, or an advanced student exploring the idea of becoming a professional, you'll find straight answers and solid action plans at the MECDA Professional Dance Conference and Retreat.

The Details:

Join us at the Hyatt luxury resort in Newport Beach, California, for four days and four nights of learning and luxury. Prepare to be pampered and treated like the professional you are or strive to be.

Thursday--The conference begins with your arrival on Thursday. The pampering begins immediately with a welcome basket filled with treats and goodies for the weekend. Then it's time to settle in, get changed and meet us in the garden for a lovely mixer where you'll be able to meet, mingle and network with other attendees and instructors.

Friday-Sunday--Each day will begin with a breath of fresh air and some outdoor yoga in the beautiful, grassy amphitheater. Then you'll have your choice of seminars led by world-renowned professional dancers and experts at the top of their field. Each evening you'll enjoy a more leisurely activity where you can relax, meet new people and create life-long friendships. Sunday evening we'll wind down with a special activity designed to ease you back into everyday life with a renewed sense of purpose and excitement for the future.

Monday--Now's your chance for any last-minute networking as you enjoy breakfast and participants head home.

Meet The Instructors:

Want to get to know our instructors and score some great professional advice RIGHT NOW? Sign up for our Pre-Game Show on the our website at www.mecda.org. It's free for all professional dancers or aspiring professionals, even if you're not sure you'll be able to attend the conference.

Instructors will be announced soon!

Ready, Set, Go!

Invest in your future and sign up for the Professional Dance Conference & Retreat right now

So, are you ready to invest in your future and finally get the support and education you need to succeed? Registration for the entire four-day conference--INCLUDING YOUR ROOM--is just

Early bird prices have ended...

$809 Double Occupancy

$1069 Single Occupancy

We'll even help you find a roommate with our private Facebook group.

Imagine getting a roadmap to the career of your dreams for less than the cost of one professional costume!

You don't have to figure it all out by yourself.

P.S. Even if you're not sure about attending the conference, you're invited to take advantage of our Pre-Game Show. These are recorded interviews with our instructors where you'll get valuable advice, tips and insight into what it takes to have a successful belly dance career. It's all free. Just send an email to president@mecda.org with "PDC & R" in the title and you'll be added to the list!

The Early Bird special has ended. Prices above are based on availability.