The renowned Amel Tafsout in a 3-day celebration of International Dance Day, presented by the Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene (MEDGE):

* Thurs. April 16, 7:00-8:30 p.m.: Lecture and slide show with Amel on "Algerian Women and Berber Queen/Warrior Princess." Harris Hall, 125 E. 8th, Lane Public Service Bldg, Eugene. FREE. (Donations accepted.)
* Fri. April 17, 8:30 p.m.: Gala International Dance Day Show, featuring Amel Tafsout and others tba. Cozmic Pizza in the Strand, 199 W. 8th Ave., Eugene. Venue phone: (541) 338-9333. $5.
* Sat. April 18, Workshops: Berber Shimmies, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & Dance of the Ouled Nayl, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Studio B, 189 W. 8th Ave., Eugene. Pre-registration deadline Apr. 10, save up to $15! Pre-registered - $35 ea/$65 both for MEDGE members; $40 ea/$75 both for non-members. $5 more per workshop at the door. Join MEDGE for $15 and save on future events! For more details and a registration form, see www.medge.org, or http://tribes.tribe.net/medge, or call Sally at 541-933-2052.