September 11-14, 2026 Southwest Oregon
Workshops with Mezdulene, tamara Khan, aksana danilava, roxy, cira, Ahndine, mariana, Diana earnest, and Shaliney.
Due to a change in camp policy we can no longer use the kitchen at camp myrtlewood.
The camp will serve meals, which means we don’t need to bring food except for snacks, and we don’t have to clean the kitchen!
They will cater to special dietary needs. The Kitchen strives always to use the best ingredients and practices possible. They do their best to source locally. All of their food is made from whole foods and organic ingredients.
Due to this change, prices have risen, but not having to buy food should help you with the price increase. Also, without all the cleaning, you’ll have more dance and visiting time or river and hiking time.
Any questions? Email me at mezdulene@mezdulene.com or message Mezdulene Bliss on Facebook.
I’m looking forward to a spectacular year!!! More news to follow soon!
"Escape to the beautiful Oregon woods and experience the magic of dance, music and friendship!"
For women only.
Plus: campfires, swimming, hiking, dancing, fun and more dancing!
Come enjoy nature as we celebrate the sisterhood of our dance.
What people have said about retreat:
“What a weekend of true sisterhood!”
“Thank you for an amazing and empowering experience.”
“Four days of pure bliss!”
“Camp is a nurturing and encouraging opportunity to grow in our dance, and to mentor, or be mentored.”
“Thank you for hosting the retreat--I have never met so many fabulous women in such a short amount of time!”
“Thank YOU Mezdulene! It was a weekend of pure magic!”
Registration Form link
2026 teachers will be updated asap
ahndine
Ahndine has studied, performed, and taught various styles of the ever-evolving art of belly dance for over two decades, with American Tribal Style and Neo-Tribal Style as her foundation. Throughout her movement journey, she has discovered herself through her Native American roots, respectfully acknowledging animals and totems. She is a conscious dancer and a critical thinker who is committed to cross-cultural awareness. In her Native fusion workshop, she will take you on a dance journey that will enrich your tribal belly dance experience and allow you to find your inner “Warrioress!” www.warrioressbellydance.com
Aksana
Aksana Danilava– professional dancer, teacher, choreographer.. Born in Minsk, Belarus, currently lives in Portland, Oregon, USA . She can be found dancing in Middle Eastern restaurants and parties throughout the Pacific Northwest and sometimes traveling with Jillina's Belly Dance Evolution productions. She is a personal trainer, coach, and fitness instructor focusing on Barre, flexibility, and strength formats. This lends a strong athletic quality to her energetic and expressive performance style. Her passion for the dance has made her a lifelong student continuing to pursue new styles, music and modes of expression. www.aksanadanilava.com
Cira
Cira has been a part of the Salem Belly Dance community for over 30 years and has taught and shared her love of the dance throughout the state. She loves bringing the joy of the dance to her local community, and her current goal is to rekindle the joy of soloing again. www.wildcraftherbarium.com
Mariana
Belly dance changed Mariana’s career and life trajectory. After a bike/auto accident that resulted in a hip labral tear, she started belly dance as a low-impact form of exercise, thinking it was only a temporary activity until she healed from her injuries. Instead, she started travelling the world to learn belly dance, quit her job, left the comfort of her tech career, and now helps people find joy in movement as a Pilates instructor, personal trainer, yoga teacher, and professional belly dancer. Mariana also hosts dance events to inspire, connect, and get people to move. You can keep up with Mariana at www.MarianabellydanceNW.com
Mezdulene
Mezdulene is known for her flowing dance style, where she weaves and undulates, filling the room with love. Her hands and arms are mesmerizing and almost hypnotic. When she dances, she becomes a channel for unconditional love and light, using her hands and arms as conduits to bring the love from her heart and into the room. She is the founder of this magical weekend of belly dancing deep in the Oregon forest.
www.mezdulene.com
roxy
Roxy is an oriental dancer who is committed to being a life-long student of music and the performance arts. She’s an award-winning belly dancer and most recently learning to play the Qanun. She is also a Vietnamese-American who has been living in the Seattle area for 20+ years. Her passion is to bring the beauty of Middle Eastern dance to the stage.
www.roxybellydancer.com
shakeelah
Shakeelah is from Boise, Idaho. She began dancing in 2007, and early in her dance journey discovered her passion- veils! In 2019, she began sharing her passion through Bellydance and Veil classes under the name “Positive Veilance Bellydance.” Shakeelah is known not only for her amazing veil skills, but for the passion, joy and energy she brings to each performance. Her desire is to help everyone discover the joy of dancing with” brightly colored pieces of material!”
Shaliney
Shaliney has been a belly dancer for 38 years. She moved from Phoenix, Arizona, to rural Oregon, thinking she would be retiring from dance. Instead, she found a vibrant local dance community that welcomed her with open arms. Shaliney’s style is a dynamic mix of AMCAB and Fusion, with a focus on proper technique. She was a member of several Arizona dance troupes including Black Opals, led by Ava Fleming.
Tamara Khan
Tamara Khan started her dance career before she was born, as the daughter of icon Nemra Khan. She made the local papers as the "Youngest Professional Bellydancer in the Pacific Northwest" at age nine when she accepted a monthly dance spot at the Downtown Deli and Greek Cusina in Portland, OR- a gig she continued through college! Tamara also studied multiple dance forms and spent 10 years in New York City performing in Regional and Off-Broadway Musical theater productions. Currently based in LA, with a focus on comedy and improv, Tamara uses her background to create theatrical, fun, and unique fusion dances, which she is delighted to share with all of you!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH 2026:
3:00......Welcome & Registration
5:00-6:00…..TBA:
6:00-7:00…..Dinner All meals provided by Camp MW
7:30-8:30…..Campfire Circle
9-???............Dancing!!!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH
8-9:00am.....BREAKFAST
9:30-10..…..Gathering & Visualization at the forest chapel
10-11……....TBA:
10-11……....TBA:
11-12……....TBA:
11-12……....TBA:
12-1……......TBA:
1-2....…...LUNCH
2:00-3:00ish….Tamra Khan: Fun Pink Theme Dance! Learn & perform together in the show! Bring Pink costuming
4:00ish….....GROUP PHOTO!! (Please join us!)
4:30ish…….Celebration of Life for Aisha Ahroosh aka Lady Silk aka Judy Smith. Forest Chapel~Bring your Judy stories!
4:30-6:00…..FREE TIME!
6:00-8……...DINNER
8-?????..…..Dancing and more dancing!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
8-10am….....BREAKFAST
10-11……....TBA:
10-11……....TBA:
11-12……....TBA:
11-12……....TBA:
12-1………..TBA:
1-2:30....…...LUNCH
2:30-3:30.....TBA:
3:30-6:00…..FREE TIME!
6:00-8……...DINNER
8-?????..…..Dancing and more dancing!!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
8-10am….....BREAKFAST
10-12……....TBA
12:30-2… ....LUNCH
2:00....……...Break camp, clean-up and good-byes
SEE YOU AGAIN NEXT YEAR!
Here is more information about the retreat:
DANCING Everyone is welcome to dance Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. There will be troupe dances, solos and open dance. This is just for fun, so please feel free to join in. bring a 3-5 min. CD. Please respect the time limit. If you want to dance longer than 3-5 minutes, you can dance on Friday or Sunday night.
CLASSES are held outside in the meadow. Be prepared for uneven ground and sunshine!
FACILITIES There are cabins with bunks and mattress pads, a nice kitchen and dining area for mealtimes, bathrooms and showers, electricity, a swimming hole in the creek, well-maintained and beautiful hiking trails and more.
MEALS Camp Myrtlewood will be cooking our meals. We are no longer allowed to use the kitchen due to changes in camp policy. They will cater to most dietary needs, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, etc. Please let me know if you have any dietary restrictions.
CAMPING Cabins are provided, but there is also a beautiful area under tall trees for camping out. Self-contained motor homes are also very welcome; the road is paved.
VENDING Vendors are welcome and outside only. You need to bring your own set-up. There will be a $50 vending fee in addition to the retreat fee and vending will be closed during classes.
DIRECTIONS From I-5 just south of Roseburg, take the Winston/Dillard exit into Winston, then travel WEST on Highway 42 to the town of Bridge. Turn LEFT onto Myrtle Creek Road and go approximately three miles to Camp Myrtlewood. Camp Myrtlewood is almost 50 miles west of I-5.
From 101, take Highway 42 (five miles south of Coos Bay) EAST to the Bridge Junction, and turn RIGHT onto Myrtle Creek Road, and go approximately three miles to Camp Myrtlewood.
The phone number of the camp is (541)572-5307.
WHAT TO BRING
CLOTHING AND MISC: Comfortable camp clothes (warm and cool), jacket, swim suit, flashlight, towels for showers and swimming, personal effects, small pillow to soften the logs around the campfire.
SLEEPING GEAR: Sleeping bag or blankets, pillow, tent if you want to sleep outdoors.
DANCING: Workshop wear, dance outfit, zills, drums, notebook, pen for notes.
REGISTRATION/QUESTIONS
TO REGISTER: Please Fill out and Send in the Registration Form. If you know of anyone else who might enjoy this retreat, feel free to Print and Photocopy this Page and Form.
FOR ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS:
Email: Mezdulene@mezdulene.com or call (541)315-5550
Write: P.O. Box 3145, Coos Bay, OR 97420
