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Golden Belly Awards - Vendor of the Year for 2008

2008-05-12T02:34:47Z

Zaghareet Magazine's nominations for the Golden Belly Awards are up on their website. I noticed that The Red Camel is listed as one of the nominees for Vendor of the year for 2008. I just wanted to thank whoever put The Red Camel forward as a nominee.

Aaaand...

I wouldn't mind at all if you were to cast your vote for Red Camel along with your other votes!! (Go Midwest!!!)
Bottom of page: http://zaghareet.freeservers.com/poll.html

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Event scheduling

2008-05-09T23:44:10Z

The Heartland MECDA chapter in Wichita, Kanas, is planning a fall event and would appreciate being told of workshop dates that have already been scheduled so we can try to avoid conflicts. We are looking at September, October, and, maybe, early November.

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PURE KC?

2008-05-09T21:24:56Z

Anyone else interested in local branch of PURE (Public Urban Ritual Experiment) here in Kansas City?

If you're not familiar with PURE, check out their website: http://www.puredance.org/index.html

Here is the summary from their web site of what the organization is all about:

"PURE is collective of dancers and drummers who take music and dance out into the streets for the purposes of healing and peace. Movements from ancient sacred world traditions including Middle Eastern, Chinese, Romani gypsy, Israeli folk, Flamenco, Indian dance and drumming will be incorporated into the PURE experience.

"Dance and ritual create community, drawing people together both emotionally and physically into a shared sense of the divine. As the community participates, no one is a stranger any longer.

"Dancers and musicians will be travelling down the sidewalks and into subways and public spaces to share their love of dance and music with the public and to pay homage to specific sites.

"Visit http://pure-dance.tribe.net to participate in online discussions and to see more photos.

"PURE (Public Urban Ritual Experiment) is a sponsored project at "The Field", a not-for-profit, tax exempt, 501(c)(3) organization. Gifts made through that organization are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law."

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Sahra's 3-day Egyptian folkloric intensive coming to Iowa!

2008-05-09T15:35:51Z

Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble will present Sahra's three-day Journey Through Egypt intensive program on Egyptian folkloric dance in Iowa City, Iowa July 18-20, 2008. Although Sahra is teaching other workshops in other parts of the Midwest this year, Iowa City is the only Midwestern location where she will be teaching her 20-hour folkloric program that culminates in a certification.

Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 2008 - Sunday, July 20, 2008
Location: Kahraman Dance Studio, 330 East 2nd Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 view map
More Info: 319-354-9638 or www.kahramandance.org

Due to the intensive nature of this course, we will be accepting a maximum of 25 registrations. This is your opportunity to study from a master instructor in a small class size environment for an affordable price.

Upon completing the full 20 hours of instruction, attendees will receive:
* A teaching notebook
* Map of folkloric zones
* New "Journey Through Egypt" DVD
* Music CD
* Certificate

Sahra will cover these topics in her instruction:

* Nubian
* Ghawazee
* Saidi
* Cairo (Awalim, Oriental, Hassaballah, Shamadan)
* Suez Canal Zone
* Delta
* Bedouin
* Pan-Egypt (History, Moulid, Tannoura, Melaya Leff, Zar)

Because this instruction was designed as a single cohesive unit, we do not intend to sell single-day passes. We are offering only registrations for the entire 3 days/20 hours, as follows:

Friday, July 18: registration at 5:30 pm, class starts at 6:00 pm
Saturday, July 19: class runs 9:30 - 1:30, then lunch break, then 2:00 - 6:00
Sunday, July 20: class runs 9:30 - 1:30, then lunch break, then 2:00 - 6:00

Prices are:

$250 if advance payment received by June 1, 2008
$275 if advance payment received between June 1 and June 15, 2008
$300 if advance payment received between June 16 and June 30, 2008

Hotel Information

We have reserved a block of rooms at a discounted price at:

Travel Lodge
2216 N. Dodge St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
319-351-1010
map here:http://www.mapquest.com/maps/2216+N.+Dodge+St.+Iowa+City+IA+52245/
Hotel amenities: Free breakfast, Indoor pool, High speed Internet, Laundry

Rooms held under "Kahraman" until July 4
For Friday July 18 and Saturday July 19
$57.00 per night plus tax
Six non-smoking rooms with two double beds
Smoking rooms available, but must be requested at time of reservation
Rooms for Sunday night, July 20, also available, but not held

Directions from Travel Lodge to Kahraman Studio:
Turn Right (South) on Dodge St. into Iowa City
Turn Right (West) on Burlington St. towards downtown
Turn Left (South) on Gilbert St.
Turn Left (East) on E. 2nd St. just after Hamm's Home Interiors
Kahraman is on the left.

Register early - we expect this event to fill!

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Masani May be Back in Business

2008-05-09T05:44:39Z

I just heard word that the Ecumenical Christian Ministries building (where I held "Cirque du Beledi... in previous years) will not be selling their building to developers. They will try to retain the structure for continued community use, i.e. dance classes and conferences! WOO!!! HOOOO!!!!

Therefore, I'll get to work on planning for a conference May 2009. I've already approached the music group "Lila" that everyone was pleased with when I featured Barb Sorensen (Tribal) several years ago.

I will be changing the name of the event. But, keep your eyes and ears open for the resurrection of belly dance a la Masani style in Lawrence! :O)

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Gallery First Saturday Opening

2008-05-03T17:37:42Z

Travelers of the Silk Road will be dancing at the Atlas Gallery tonight after 7:00. The address is 3219 Troost Ave. Just south of Linwood on the east side of the street. Come by and say Hi it's free and there is lots of good art.

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Floating Hafla Photos

2008-05-03T17:34:02Z

All the photos are up on Flickr now, so if you want a higher quality image of anything, and if you want to see the photos that weren't posted on this tribe, take a look: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8913547@N06/sets/72157604848715868/

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are ya scared??? well, are ya? ;-P

2008-05-01T18:15:44Z

I kid! I kid! ;-D

But seriously, we've attained almost full status in the first 3 workshops that Sharon & Kami are putting on, but only about half-full on the Advanced Tribal workshop Sunday afternoon.

I hope the description has not scared anyone off. No one will be humiliated or made to cry, we promise! :) Consider that even if you haven't had a lot of Tribal training, you will have had 3 classes with the ladies by the time the advanced class starts. I'M even taking the class, and I'm just an average dancer, so don't be afraid! Sign up and be challenged!! :]

See link for workshop and registration details:

http://tribes.tribe.net/afsanasisters/thread/69d08acf-c4e7-44de-b5e5-88c53fcbf3b2

Hope to see you all there!!
Akasha

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Nebraska Bellydance Spectacular 08!

2008-04-25T19:35:27Z

Nebraska Bellydance Spectacular - May 3, 2008
Shark Club Banquet Room, 72nd & Center Sts, Omaha, NE
Doors open at 7:00, show at 7:30 p.m.

Contact magdalene@divasoma.com for more info. less
http://tribes.tribe.net/nbds

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Thank You!

2008-04-17T15:37:21Z

Thank you for helping to make our show, Girls Night (Out) IN, a great success. We appreciate the support of all of you who attended our show!

Cassandra & Jawaahir Dance Company

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New Tribe - now with M'chelle Flavor!

2008-04-14T19:55:31Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/miischelle

Just in case anyone wants to try to keep up with me......

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Bedouin Cirque April 26th Norman, OK

2008-04-08T04:03:26Z

Early bird ends April 19th, workshops in tribal fusion with the dynamite duo of BellaNaTana from TX ! Hoop and Poi workshops with the Prairie Fire Spinners, and a show that night will have ya ready to run away with the circus!!
Check out www.banmala.org for registration and more information!

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Northland Ethnic Festival Photos

2008-04-07T19:00:17Z

Phew! They're all posted. Not all of them on this Tribe. If you'd like to see them all -- or if anyone wants to order higher-quality prints of themselves or their troupes -- you can view them all on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8913547@N06/sets/72157604399800232/

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Make Me Dance

2008-04-07T18:58:23Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FKFzqRBP4c

Make Me Dance. That's the title of one of Setrak Sarkissian's old albums, and that's exactly what of the tracks made me do. This video was recorded after I'd been dancing a few years. I think it was about 1981 or 1982. Unfortunately, I never got a video of this old choreography of mine from a show. My husband shot this video one night while I was rehearsing at City in Motion's dance studio. Forgive the old-time movie sepia thing going on. At the time, we thought we were being artistic. :-)

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Northland Ethnic Festival

2008-04-06T13:55:47Z

It was an absolutely gorgeous spring day for performing at the Northland Ethnic Festival today. I'll be posting photos in small batches as I edit them. Also, I stayed and photographed the West of Marrakech performance and will have some shots of them. Stay tuned!

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Fusion Fest Thanks

2008-04-05T05:01:14Z

Just wanted to thank everyone that came to Fusion Fest this year. We couldn't have done it without each and everyone that attended. Thank you for helping me bring Amy Sigil here and Brandy Bollin and supporting the local teachers that taught. I meant to have a suggestion box but was to busy to execute that. We are planning on doing a bigger show for next year so more people can dance. So if you have any other suggestions fill free to PM me.

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x-post: Camel Beauty Pageant

2008-04-04T15:10:04Z

I heard about this on the radio - had to share:

http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSKUA74812720070427?feedType=RSS

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Sharon Kihara & Kami Liddle in Minneapolis June 28th & 29th!!

2008-04-02T15:52:12Z

4 sessions, of Tribal-style bellydance with Sharon Kihara & Kami Liddle!

Cost will be $75 for 1 workshop, or $70 each if you sign up for more than one workshop. Email afsanasisters@gmail.com to sign up. Indicate which workshops you'll be taking, and how you'll be paying. Checks or money orders. Paypal also accepted, but will be subject to a 3.5% fee. Upon receiving your email signing up (to afsanasisters@gmail.com), we'll send you the necessary info for payment. Please send your payment right away to secure your spot. WE ARE HALF FULL ALREADY!

Tribal Fusion workshops are suitable for beginning and intermediate tribal dancers, but some bellydance experience is necessary. The Advanced Topics workshop will be geared for intermediate to advanced Tribal dancers. Tribal experience a must for this class.

Workshop location at Hopkins High School - 2400 Lindbergh Drive, Minnetonka, Minnesota - in the Aerobics Room. Check in at 9:30 for the morning classes and 1:30 for the afternoon classes.

SHARON SAT, 10 - 1
#1
Weaving it Together: Technique-Focused Dance Combinations.

In this class we will not only work on honing our dance technique, we will put it to good use as we put those moves we have drilled ever so faithfully! We will learn and create some fun combinations that can be incorporated into your own repertoire, keeping strong muscular skill and alignment well in hand so the creative juices are free to flow! As we weave our moves into combos, we shall then weave the combos into a choreography to take with us! This class is fun and appropriate for all levels of Tribal-flavored dancer, and those new to Tribal Style are encouraged to give it a try. Some Bellydance experience is recommended. Please wear exercise-friendly clothes and bring something to tie around your hips!

KAMI, SAT 2 - 5
#2
Tribal Fusion Drills:

This class will largely focus on posture and technique. We will begin with basic drills and move onto more complex drills and then put these movements into short combinations. This class is great for beginners and an excellent review and workout for intermediate dancers.

KAMI, SUN 10 - 1
#3
Layering Tribal Fusion Movements with Control and Precision:

This class will begin with posture and technique drills, focusing on executing movements correctly and gaining muscle memory which is crucial in layering. We will continue by layering these movements on top of each other and eventually working towards layering 3 movements at a time. These moves will then be put into combinations and a short choreography will be introduced. All levels are welcome, beginning and advanced variations will be offered.

SHARON, SUN 2 - 5
#4
Tools of the Trade - A Breakdown of Advanced Moves for the Experienced Tribal Dancer:
This class is designed for the dedicated Bellydance student, and is suggested for dancers with several years of experience in Tribal Bellydance or Suhaila Salimpour technique. Here we will cover more advanced topics such as precise multi-layered movement, footwork, turning technique, floor work and preperation for backbends. Beginning and ending with a Yoga warm up and cool down, we will stretch and prepare the body, and each student will be encouraged and assisted in creating their own strengthening and conditioning routine to take home and practice each day, in order to help them meet their personal goals as a dancer. Bring a mat, a notebook and pen.

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Northland Ethnic Festival

2008-04-02T04:22:26Z

Echoing Holly's post ... come out to the Northland Ethnic Festival this Saturday. It should be a grand time. Banat el Shamal has been dancing there the last several years, and West of Marrakech joined us a year or so ago. They'll be inside on the stage. We've requested to be placed outside, so we can dance in the beautiful spring sunshine.

Last year we stayed to watch West of Marrakech and cheered them on. They were great.

So were we. LOL!

So if you're looking for something fun to do in town Saturday ... psst! The Northland Ethnic Festival ... pass it on.

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"Rumeli Karsilamasi"

2008-04-02T03:12:56Z

Here's my dance to music by Djinn: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZwXGKSx6E0

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Fusion Fest

2008-04-02T02:27:13Z

Anyone get some good pictures?
Please share .... please?!?

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If Zaina was a breakdancing superhero.....

2008-03-29T23:11:02Z

.....I think I know what she's be like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWEbL133hP8

SHE FELL FROM THE SKY!

I can't imagine any of that is good for the pelvic bones.......

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Good Grief

2008-03-28T14:24:35Z

I think the dancer bothers me more... SHE's not even trying!

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20186893,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines

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X-post: Nebraska Bellydance Spectacular 2008

2008-03-27T19:23:49Z

Mark your calendars now! The 2008 Nebraska Bellydance Spectacular is almost here!!!

Who: Your favorite Nebraskan bellydance performers and troupes! Scheduled performers include Magdalene & Diva Soma, Calliste & Basharaat, Della & Lotus Dancers, Ashiya & Naajidah, Whorlwinds and more!!!
What: An evening performance showcasing soloists & groups from Nebraska and Iowa.
When: May 3, 2008 – 7:30 curtain
Where: The Shark Club Banquet Room, 72nd & Center Sts., Omaha, NE (adjacent to the Quality Inn)
Why: Because Nebraska’s bellydancers are too good of a secret to keep! Tell your friends that Oriental Dance is alive & thriving in our state!!!

For more information about this and other Diva Soma sponsored events & classes, please join our e-mail list by sending a message to magdalene@divasoma.com

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"Tin Tin"

2008-03-27T17:11:48Z

Here's our troupe number from Muddslide:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7i8YaSxrS8

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"Bom Bom"

2008-03-26T16:11:27Z

Tabiba and me putzing at Muddslide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqgvHXm4Bso

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What's Shimmying in KS!! (Newbie!)

2008-03-17T17:23:37Z

Hi! I'm new here! I float about between Illinois and Kansas often. So I think it might be a great idea for me to join this tribe! So I was wondering....what going on in Kansas around March 28th through March 31st?! I will be in the area then. I am generally in the Manhattan area. Just wondering if there was any way I could shimmy with you guys! :D Thanks! I'm so excited!

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Wholesale

2008-03-10T18:43:10Z

I'm looking to buy a whole sale lot of hip scarves (and maybe zills and veils) to sell to students. Does anyone have any recommended vendors? Thanks!

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Don't forget - KC Makeup & Hair Workshop 3/8

2008-03-07T21:55:02Z

Don't forget to sign up for the Makeup & Hair for Belly Dancers Workshop in Kansas City before March 1st and receive $5 off your registration fees! For more details, visit us here: http://www.belliphat.com/

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Crossposting - Somebody Put Me on A Flyer!

2008-03-04T22:21:17Z

...cause I'm teaching a workshop!
Weeeee!!!!!!!!

April 4th, 5th, 6th
Karen Barbee, Raquy (and the Cavemen), Aubrey of Blue Lotus Tribe, and moi!
St. Louis, courtesy of Aalim dance

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Excited to share - demo video!

2008-02-29T19:48:58Z

I am SO EXCITED to share this!!! Check out the demo video Malaika did for us! :)

www.divasoma.com/index2.html

It's a little pixelated on the web site, but we are very excited about it!!! And of course, Anahata did the photos that are featured at the end. The song is "Omar" by Gypsy Caravan & Friends and is used with permission.

Enjoy!!! :)

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Tribal Journeys - Registration Is Now Open!!

2008-02-28T01:06:05Z

Registration for "Tribal Journeys" workshop and performance is now OPEN!! Go to www.geocities.com/tribal_by_nature for all the information you need wrt the workshop location, hotel accommodations, and performance venue.

I can assure you this workshop will blow off your fishnet stockings!! Winner of the 2006 Urban Innovation Award in Lexington, Kentucky, Teresa will give instruction on funky, out of the box combinations and other aspects of tribal fusion that will elevate your level of performance. Teresa is a visionary and has produced top notch performers that have moved on to secure gigs with some of the best tribal fusion troupes on the West Coast.

Teresa's talent as a performer ranks among the best. She will be performing with Carolena Nericcio mid-June, 2008 in San Francisco.

For more information on Teresa Tomb, please visit meccadance.com.

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Bella Studios Bellydance Students!

2008-02-20T22:16:19Z

Class is cancelled tonight, as I've caught a plague.
Bliss and Shimmy's, and see you next week,
m'chelle

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pirate pics...

2008-02-15T22:34:52Z

Hi all,

Ok, so it has been a while since Tribal Dreams 07 but I am looking for pictures of me with Sam. I am dressed up as a pirate.. with the Johnny Depp beard. Anyway.. I would love to see what we looked like when we were posing together. :)

Thanks!

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Fusion Fest 2

2008-02-15T21:03:58Z

Just wanted to let everyone know I finally got the website updated and have all the teachers and class listings for Fusion Fest 2. The website is www.laylabintali.com I think I spelled my name right this time. I'll be posting an event on tribe as well. Early registration is till March 15th. This year I've done things a little different. You have the choice to pay per class, all day, or all weekend. So you can make it to just one class or all of them.
I'm experimenting with a new show format. I would like to raise the public awareness of belly dance by hosting the show in a more public venue. This year the show will be at Davey's Uptown in their stage room. There will be no smoking in that room but there is smoking in the bar adjacent to the stage room. The show performances are limited to invitation only. This is not to be exclusionary in any way but to show case talent in this area a long with the teachers in the limited time we have on the stage. We are limited this year in time because we have to be done with the stage by 10:00p.m. I hope in the future if this is successful we can be in a larger public venue and have more time. It should be a great show and I'm looking forward to studying with all the talented teachers I have lined up for this year.

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Mudslide?

2008-02-15T04:25:43Z

Ok, who will be there?

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Layla's seminar

2008-02-15T04:21:41Z

Girly, you ROCK!!! Thanks so much for hosting the Saturday event! I had an absolute blast getting to see everyone and cheesing it up. Mistress Holly Tassel? I appologize. My left buttock attacked your lovely foot at least twice.... In the future I shall try to be more discreet about my love of your feet. I really expected that floor spin/sit to go better ;)

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New Kansas Member

2008-01-26T15:55:13Z

Hello all. I recently joined this tribe as I'm a student in Topeka, KS. When I read about events (workshops, shows) sponsored by other schools in the KC/Lawrence area, are they open to anyone or just the school's respective students? If they're open, are upcoming events posted here?

Thank you so much.

Zina

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Just a Reminder

2008-01-12T20:14:27Z

Sorry for the blatant self promotion but this is more for the people who said they wanted to come to the Boom Boom Bollywood seminar and didn't realize the early registration is about to be over in 2 days. It is listed in the event section of this website as well as on my web site www.laylbintali.com You can pay with paypal or send me a check as long as it's postmarked by the 10th. Thanks and sorry for the interruption.

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Meet Us At Midnight

2007-12-31T23:56:35Z

Banat el Shamal has conferred. Two of us have other committments, but the rest of us plan to meet at the giant Christmas Tree at Zona Rosa at the stroke of midnight to dance in the New Year. It'll be cold, but we can always duck into one of the many fine eating and drinking establishments in the area to warm up afterward. Join us! It'll be loads of crazy fun.

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Shining Stars from all the Coasts @ the Fourth Annual ~ 3rd Coast Tribal - Jan 2008 -

2007-12-31T06:17:46Z

3rd Coast Tribal....A Dance Festival... a Family Reunion .... and More !

January 3rd > 6th....Four days of dance, music & fire performance classes, 2 shows in a beautiful historic theater ( will you be in one of them?) and Semi-Private Class Tracks for Intense Study - these classes are filling FAST.

Tribal you say???
We are not just about Improv Combos...
We have something for absolutely everyone in the Middle Eastern Dance genre. We are offering many flavours of Choreography, Floorwork, Sword, Partnering concepts, Drum and Zill skills, Henna classes, Gothic Fusion Styling, Fire Spinning Technique, Hula Fusion and the high energy of Bhangra & Bollywood dance!

Now for a Few Visuals of some of our Teachers....

Unmata http://youtube.com/watch?v=4-4bWZv8NkQ ( may fav!)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=fY83aFzK3x8

Lorelei ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGFQbe0fe9g ( fire )
flag choreo - flags use similar technique to poi spinning...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTbK7Qv2yEk

Kassar ~ www.kassartribal.com/VideosPage.htm
...... takes a minute to load... but is worth IT !

Urban Gypsy ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k87RIOV5s7w a leetle montage...
and Sahira and I in Egypt... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7NzsrxXqKw

Sashi ~ http://youtube.com/watch?v=deV-PjNJRf8
.... those wings you've all heard about...

~ Back by popular demand for a second year! Reetu Jain ~
~ in some incarnation these ladies have been w/ us since the beginning
Tribal Feat....then Liquid Hips ~now Bella Natana
~~~~~~~~~~~~~ and for the 3rd year running... Sharon Kihara !!

None of the classes have closed yet... and there are a few spots left in the shows too!

~~~ Registration www.3rdcoast.eventbrite.com

~~~ Pix details and More info! www.urbangypsy.cc/3rdcoast.html

Your post 2008 New Year's dance weekend is just a click away!

Peace,
Zymirrah & Sahira
~~ Directors~ www.urbangypsy.cc
~~ Sponsors - 3rd Coast Tribal

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Looking for a Travel Agent

2007-12-30T19:39:30Z

Help. This is totally off-topic, but I was wondering if any of you dancers out there is a travel agent or can recommend a good one? Robin and I are trying to book a three-week stay in a small, affordable vacation home on Gulf Coast Florida for relatives from Germany. There is a language barrier, and they are having trouble finding a place. Every place we've found online that is affordable is already booked. I think we need professional help. Any contacts would be most appreciated.

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New Belly Dance Workout Series on FitTV

2007-12-30T17:40:28Z

Has anyone else seen this?: http://fittv.discovery.com/convergence/shimmy/about.html

I saw it promo'd on FitTV yesterday. The episodes start on Time-Warner in Kansas City next week.

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Belly Dance Movie?

2007-12-20T02:15:41Z

Has anyone heard anything about this?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071213/film_nm/dubai_film_lola_dc_2;_ylt=ApDMYRbtZGyN3CDCZVH5DHAE1vAI

(Gosh I hope the link works)

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Just for Fun

2007-12-17T22:45:19Z

My first public performance ever. About 1985 at the Unicorn Theatre. I'm not even going to tell you how young I was then. I'd been taking belly dance classes for about a year, and this was one of my teacher's (Shalimar Ali's) student choreographies: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54GU7wnkuLw

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What should I take on cruise?

2007-12-17T03:26:42Z

Going on the Jim Boz/Princess Farhana cruise in February. Believe it or not, that's just around the corner. What should I take? What would YOU take?

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Water Dance

2007-12-12T00:21:34Z

I'm taking advantage of the icy weather to transfer some of my old performances from video to DVD. Here's my "Water Dance" from sometime in the early '90s: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeOP56Hi2MI

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Holiday Hafla

2007-12-08T04:00:10Z

We've got a date, place and time:

Saturday, December 29
7 p.m. - ?
My home studio

Please contact me off-list through Tribe or at jmartinez5@kc.rr.com for my address. For those of you who haven't been here before, I'm in Kansas City north of the river near Gladstone.

I'll have a box o' wine and a few munchies, but please bring a snack to share and anything additional you might like to drink.

Kids are welcome. My eight-year-old would love to have someone to play with at the hafla.

Most of Banat el Shamal is coming. Everyone is welcome.

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National Tell Satowi That You Love Her Week (crosspost)

2007-12-06T19:04:09Z

It begins Saturday!

Stay tuned for lovely ideas for how to tell Satowi you love her!
PM her, post it here (or in the Persian Reconnaissance Project tribe!)!
Send her flowers! Pop her a sloppy wet one!

Come on....you know you wanna!

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Tabiba's "Sympathy for the Devil" ...

2007-12-05T20:14:25Z

... is now live on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmtW2R0rRvM

By the way, the letterbox format makes the dancer appear squatty on the screen until you click the box immediately to the right of the volume control on the YouTube screen.

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Dancing With the Stars Winner Analysis

2007-12-02T17:45:13Z

Helio Castroneves, 2 time Indi 500 champion, won--the third athlete in a row to do so. Helio won with partner Julianne Hough who also partnered last season's champion--speed skater Apolo Anton.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zucrbn6aGrM

The contraversey is whether Mel and Max should have won. They received the highest judges scores. However, I believe judge Carrie Ann (who scored Helio a 9 compared to Lynn and Bruno's 10s on the Free Style) made the perfect comment after Helio and Julianne's final Free Style performance. She said Helio had the combination of technique like Mel and entertainment like Marie. THAT'S what the fans saw as well. I think the only performance that I enjoyed where Helio wasn't smiling was the Paso Doble. But, his character was perfect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDfnp7UXoMQ

So, of course, now apply this information to belly dance and what you want to achieve for yourself as a dancer. I think I've said it many times, you can be as technically correct as you want, but if the entertainment and personality aren't there, you still don't have an audience winning performance.

Masani

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Samantha Riggs Workshop

2007-12-02T04:45:48Z

I know the workshop is on January 19th in KC. Can someone tell me the time of the workshop? I have a conflict but SO want to make the workshop!! My hope is that I can do both.

I'm greedy and want it all...what can I say?

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items for sale think Xmas

2007-12-01T04:24:38Z

I have some new items for sale
check out the photos in my pics
Thanks
TC

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Banat el Shamal at Siham's Fall Workshop Show

2007-11-30T23:52:33Z

Live on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kn9UioSJFw

Friday, Oct. 19, 2007

Student troupe under the direction of Inanna Bint Ali, who choreographed Meira's cane dance and the troupe's "Raks Leyla."

Yolanda and Inanna improvised the veil intro, and Kristina improvised her veil solo.

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Hafla Friday (KC)

2007-11-28T12:22:43Z

November 30th

Bella Studios

Westport

8:30pm

Who's in?

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Spring Workshop Series Questionable

2007-11-26T14:23:33Z

The Ecumenical Christian Ministries Blg. where I usually hold my events may be coming down! They are currently in discussion as to whether they should tear down the current building and build a new one, or try to rennovate this current building. I'm not sure how soon they will make this decision.

So, I'm in the process of looking for new space which is basically non-existant here in Lawrence. You go from little rooms that seat 25 then straight to conference facilities that rent for $1,000+/day - nothing in between. Some possible sites are through Lawrence Parks and Recreation but they will not book an activity in their facility that conflicts with their own class offerings, i.e. belly dance classes (Zada).

I'll keep you posted!

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Inspirational YouTube

2007-11-20T19:55:39Z

The next time you think about whinning and complaining about how difficult it is to dance and learn to dance, watch this: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=LnLVRQCjh8c

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Elevation 2008! April 18-20 Golden, CO (just outside of Denver)

2007-11-15T21:27:27Z

Ok, I know we are in Colorado, but we consider ourselves to be honorary members of the Great Plains Tribes!

AND, technically, Denver is also on the plains, so here's the scoop:

Tribe Marrakech and Paprika are proud to announce Elevation 2008!
April 18-20 in Golden, Colorado(10 minutes from Denver)

This year's teachers include:
Unmata
Zoe Jakes
John Compton
Tribe Marrakech
Urban Gypsy
Turbo Tabla- Karim Nagi

3 days of workshops
Friday night catered hafla with live band, dj, performances by workshop participants, local teachers, and student troupes on a professional stage with full sound and lighting.
Saturday night Gala show including the weekend's presenters and some special guests, dj, band, etc....!

All of the events will be located within 1/2 block of each other in lovely old downtown Golden, along the banks of the Clear Creek River.

More info to come soon at:
www.evergreentribalarts.com
and
tribes.tribe.net/marrakechtribe

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spreading gossip

2007-11-15T14:19:18Z

On one of the other tribes they are talking about a rumor that Tribe may go down, or at least become a pay-per-month site. I don't know if there is ANY truth to it at all-but...

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December 14th

2007-11-12T02:17:26Z

A Benefit for Toys For Tots
Dec. 14th, 2007
Knuckleheads
Doors at 6pm

8pm Slick Brothers
www.myspace.com/slickbrothersband

9pm Persian Reconnaissance Project
www.persianspyproject.com
These lovely ladies will be performing and dancing aroud all night, even with the bands!

9:30pm -12:30am The Rumblejetts
www.myspace.com/rumblejetts

Special Guest: The United States Marines
The Marines in full dress will be there to collect the toys!

All performers are donating their time and request a toy at least $10.00 or more to donate. (under privileged families can
go to dollar general to buy $1 toys, so don't do it!)
Holiday dress or casual, whatever!
This is gonna be Fun with a capital F.
Killer Kite Productions will have the show poster real soon so stay tuned.
My goal for this is to collect 100 or more decent toys. I KNOW we can exceed that, even double it???

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Dancing With the Stars Musicality

2007-11-06T22:08:51Z

Last night's episode of "Dancing With the Stars" revealed some musical interpretation issues on nearly every level. The first think I noticed last week was the difference in the musical quality since they now have a new musical director. The previous director had more zing, zip, pazzaz to his musical interpretation someone. Last night, all the songs seemed to drag and likewise the dance performances dragged right along with it. Likewise, the judges scoring basically reflected the same nearly across the board. I don't believe it was that much entirely the dancer's fault, rather their dancing to the music.

Secondly, there was a clash in generations in musical interpretations. Again, it was in the Tango. The younger generation tended to lean towards contemporary tango music which, like last year (Apolo and Julianna), garnished lower scores from the judges who couldn't "see" the Tango with the music. I think this is very much in play now on the belly dance scene with the fusion mixes that is now coming out. We old timers love our traditional Middle Eastern pieces where the newbies like the new techno/fusion pieces.

This is a good example of how you need to find the music that works for YOU and what you're trying to convey in your dance. And, honestly, there is no right or wrong. Just know there is all styles and taste out there, and none of US are in a dance competition, thank goodness. It's best not to compare yourself to anyone else in this dance form, but be comfortable in developing your own "look" within a style or styles even. There are many cross-over dancers and I think it's great!

But, to me, music, music, music makes or breaks the dancer and dance performance. I hope the other music director returns to "Dancing With The Stars" soon, or this one learns to put more zing into his directing.

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Just posted a few pics of my assuit...

2007-10-31T17:32:00Z

If anyone has an idea what the motifs are, let me know. The hearts are obvious, but are the other things women or a flower in a pot, & what about the big X thing? There are pyramids with a sun (maybe?) on the sleeve & bottom hem.

I'm envisioning the artisans saying 'yup, we gotta make more of the "happy homemaker" patterns today' in regard to this overall design.....

Thanks for any input!

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Video Link: Tabiba at Fusion Fest

2007-10-30T03:08:36Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnGdLtvcadQ

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Video Link: Masani at Fusion Fest

2007-10-29T04:33:41Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU_WRTdFjtY

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A SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND!

2007-10-29T04:13:26Z

Siham rarely gets out here on Tribe, so on her behalf, I want to say, "Thank you" for helping make what could have been a disaster a very, very successful weekend. I think we had even more fun than what was actually originally planned! :O)

I personally want to thank everyone for letting me suck energy back into my body! I knew I was in bad shape, but I really didn't realized how deprssed and unhappy I was until I attended Saturday nights show. And, yes, as Chrisina cheered, "I'M BACK!" Seeing and being with you all Saturday evening and working out with you Sunday afternoon, I am totally rejuvenated!

Here's to a great weekend!

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What's the meaning behind Assuit motifs?

2007-10-25T03:19:04Z

I purchased my first piece of assuit this weekend. I fell in love with the designs, but am now wondering what some of the abstract designs represent. I've seen obvious assuit motifs, like a camel, person, or piece of pottery. Is there a good resource for looking these up anywhere (I couldn't find anything on google)? Thanks!

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Inanna Dancing at Layla's Fusion Fest

2007-10-22T14:25:58Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTzQInfmH6I

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KC this week end

2007-10-19T17:48:55Z

Who is going to Siham's seminar with Raffia this week end?
I am looking forward to seeing you there!

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Two Questions (crosspost)

2007-10-16T03:33:01Z

1. What's everyone going as for Halloween?

2. Anyone interested in a Hafla November 30th?

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A Friend in Iraq

2007-10-12T13:47:39Z

A young woman who is a close friend of our family up and joined the U.S. Army year before last. She did well on the testing and was given additional language and intelligence training. But that only put off her posting so long. I just received word that yesterday she arrived in Iraq. She would be most appreciative of care packages, cards, letters. If anyone is interested in supporting her while she is over there, please let me know off-list, and I will send you her full name and military address privately. I've asked her husband to provide us with a short list of things she might most like to receive in a care package. And if you pray in any way, please if you would be so kind to place Becky on your prayer list, I would very much appreciate it.

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Rhythm of Sri Lanka

2007-10-11T14:56:22Z

Wow! On a spur of the moment, I went to Rhythm of Sri Lanka, a dance event up at KU Student Union hosted by the Sri Lankan Students Association last night (otherwise I would have put out a heads up... found out about this around 6 pm at work last night lol!).

These dancers were incredible! And the SILK! OMG THE SILK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the live drumming! And the dancing! If they're still touring around here a bit GO SEE THEM. This troupe was from the Thalgahagoda Dance Institute sponsored by the Cultural Affairs and National Heritage of Sri Lanka. It was incredible to see the mix in the dance.... could definitely see Indian influence, Eastern Asian influence, and their own "style."

The 3 ladies, albeit a bit young, were different sizes, the men the same way. Didn't seem to matter what "size" the dancers were; they were incredible! Very affirming! And the "biggest" old boy with a potbelly backflipped his way across the stage, and pirouetted blindingly fast. Just shows to go ya!

Now to work on some hand movements....lol

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Fair Competition

2007-10-10T17:21:12Z

Now that Wayne Newton is out of the picture on "Dancing With the Stars", my faith in the competition is now renewed. I was starting to get bummed due to the "fan base" card. Which also happens in the belly dance community. Just because someone is very, very, popular, doesn't necessarily mean they're the best teacher or resource person. But, people still tend to flock to these "celebraties" like moths to flame.

Now, let the fair competition begin and some good, close scrutiny of the performances: The women indeed have taken the lead and run away with it!

Sarina of the Cheetah Girls still has the highest energy.

Marie Osbmond continues to be a very, very wonderful surprise. That ending pose in a full backbend with one leg extended basically straight up! WOW! And, like Sarina, she's full bodied. So, ladies, don't let size stop you in pursuing and enjoying your dance. She also has theatrical interpretation in her blood. Almost any minor flaws can be overlooked due to this quality.

Jane Seymour is the oldest and the most mature dancer. Indeed that Tango SIZZLED! The Tango was probably the most appropriate dance for her for that time due to the passing of her mother the week before. She could really pour her emotions into it and it worked. Let what you're feeling work for you when you select your music.

The lady (sorry, terrible with names righ now) who fell last week, totally, totally recovered with the Tango. THIS is one of the most valuable lessons in performance - never, never let mistakes dampen your spirits. If anything, embrace the mistake to let if fuel you to a better next performance.

Ex-Spice girl - No surprise there. Like Sarina, she has previous stage performance experience to draw on. But, as an older woman, she ROCKED and definately gives young Sarina the run for her money.

The men indeed need to kick it up!
Boxer champion has improved a great deal, but he is still only technically correct and just above just marking the steps in performance. He may very well be the next to go.

Helio just set the bar so high the first two times out, when the performance isn't quite as good, it becomes very, very obvious. However, keep in mind he is the only man who does actually "lead" his dance partner (Julianna) rather than dance the choreography right along with her.

The Millionnaire? I'm ready to see him go. He's having fun and is doing quite well. He also may be the next to go. He could just last one more show.

Soap star has the best chance of really showing great improvement and go all the way right behind Helio.

But, this season unless the tides turn, we may very well see a Female winner!

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Inanna's Cane Dance at Gladfest 2006

2007-10-10T15:53:19Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlXrVpCk9oo

Watch for the "Whoops!" :-)

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Anybody Going to Ariellah in Springfield?

2007-10-10T13:04:21Z

I have to drive down Friday night and was looking for somone that wants to ride with and maybe split a hotel room Friday and Saturday night. Emera will be joining us Saturday but she doesn't get off work till 2 in the morning and I want to leave before that on Friday evening. I really don't want to have to drive by myself. So if you were considering going and wanted to save on gas and a hotel you could split it with me.

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Wings of Isis at Gladfest

2007-10-10T02:32:19Z

Performed by Halah and Inanna: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXBg7gNlJtU

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Student Improvisation at Gladfest 2006

2007-10-10T02:28:18Z

Yep, last year. I finally figured out how to get the sound to transfer from the video cam to DVD:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pcI9mnoNUo

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X-POST: Big Beautiful Belly Dancer 2008 Calendar call for photos

2007-10-04T15:39:13Z

Greetings all belly dancing beauties!

Last winter, an idea was brought up to create a calendar featuring our big, beautiful, belly-dancer (BBBD) sisters and there was such a huge, positive response that this idea has become a reality!

The creative mindset behind this idea, BBBD Meghan, asked BBBD Kamala Devi to chair this project, and with the help of some very motivated BBBD sisters, we are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications from other BBBD sisters for the BBBD 2008 Calendar!

Click on the following link for additional information:

http://totallynortherntribal.com/BBBD.Calendar.htm

Please read all the information carefully and follow the instructions. If you have any questions, please send a Tribe PM to Calendar chairperson Kamala Devi.

The deadline for your application is July 31, 2008.

We are all looking forward to this project and are eager to see how the calendar turns out. We hope that this is successful enough to become an annual calendar.

Thanks everyone!

Kamala Devi and the BBBD 2008 Calendar Committee

DISCLAIMER: there is no connection between Totally Northern Tribal (TNT) and the BBBD 2008 Calendar. Calendar chairperson Kamala Devi, a member of TNT, linked off her TNT Member’s Page.

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Pretty Veil :)

2007-10-03T23:11:58Z

So I'm in the market for some new veils :) I'd like a nice 3 yard one and a pair of semi-circular ones for double veil and would prefer to have some pretty silk ones. Anyone have any recommended vendors for such things?

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Posture

2007-10-03T16:52:52Z

Thought others might find this interesting. I have struggled and struggled with my posture. And while over the last several years, I've improved some things dramatically, I still think I tend to look slouchy. Well at work we had a health fair and a chiropractor examined me and said something about forward head posture (the profile picture looked horrible by the way). I started researching it and also started getting adjusted and oh my the difference. I'm almost 1 inch taller and look so much better and my upper back isn't hurting nearly as much. So for any of you that struggle with posture, sometimes it's more than "chest lifted, shoulders down and back, eyes straight ahead." What's also important is that the ears should be over the shoulders. For me it hurt to do that but the chiro is fixing that.

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It's Attitude, Baby!

2007-10-02T17:59:15Z

Helio and Juilianna (pro dancer partnered with winner Apolo Anton last season) are the #1 couple to watch. It's all about attitude, baby! I really can't explain how you "turn it on" or "getting into the zone" when it comes to performing dance. But, look at his face. He IS Julianne's lover/partner and totally into the dance. Apolo had the same quality. Rumors were even they had actually become lovers, but their response was, if it looked that way, "Then we did our job right" as partnered dancers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pt1Y2HJ37pg

The next couple to watch is Sabrina (of the Cheeta Girls) and Mark. SIZZLE! Her footwork is perfection as the judges noted. And, notice her size. She's no Skinny Minnie. She's quite plump! I'm sure Sabrina will be on long enough (if not all the way through) to watch her loose weight!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pBy1N4oqrY

Both Helio and Sabrina have set the bar way high this early in the competiation.

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Flamenco workshop in Iowa for belly dancers, Latin dancers, and others

2007-10-02T17:21:32Z

The weekend of November 9-11, we're holding an "Essence of Flamenco" workshop in Iowa City, Iowa featuring guest artist Mariano Parra from New York.

The event is designed for the needs of dancers who would like to incorporate something of flamenco posture, arm carriage, movement, and attitude into their personal styles, and equip themselves to move credibly to music that includes a Spanish flavor. No prior flamenco experience is required. The workshop is designed for the needs of:

* Belly dancers who specialize in American Tribal Style and like to use flamenco posture, hand floreos, and other techniques in their dance
* Belly dancers who specialize in Egyptian style who want to emulate the Andalusian-flavored pieces by Samia Gamal, Tahia Carioca, Mahmoud Reda, and others. It includes dancers who like to use music (such as El Hub Kulu) that contains Andalusian elements
* Flamenco dancers wishing to polish their basic technique under the guidance of a master instructor
* Latin dancers who wish to enhance their dance stylings with flamenco movement
* Ballet, modern dance, and other artists who wish to add some flamenco techniques to their repertoires
* Dancers of any form who wish to perform Gypsy-inspired pieces
* Dancers of any form who wish to use skirt work in their choreographies

For full details, see the Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble web site at http://www.kahramandance.org/images/Parra%20Brochure%20Front%20Zephyr%20version%5B1%5D.pdf

In addition to the dance workshops, the event will include a Friday evening lecture by Mariano on the history of Spanish dance, including its ties to the Gypsy trail and North Africa. There will also be a Friday evening dance party at a salsa club, and a Saturday night dance concert of professional dancers drawn from the communities of Latin and Middle Eastern dance artists.

If you like the dance styles of Nourhan Sharif, Dalia Carella, Elena Lentini, Tamalyn Dallal, and others, then you'll appreciate this opportunity to take a workshop from a master instructor who inspired them and contributed to their skills.

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Inanna Performing Khaleegy

2007-10-02T14:43:08Z

At the Northland Ethnic Festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6ypWaQY2gY

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I like to move it move it

2007-10-02T13:25:40Z

WOW..... just... WOW girlie can MOVE

www.youtube.com/watch

if link doesn't work search for Nissa at Las Vegas

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Banat el Shamal Performs Mijwiz

2007-10-02T04:25:30Z

Our senior troop members performing at the Northland Ethnic Festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrgwIyVBWOo

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Banat el Shamal Performs El Tesht Aalli

2007-10-01T22:43:43Z

More video from the Northland Ethnic Festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUjkkYl3vdY

These are our newest troupe members.

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I just now figured it out ...

2007-10-01T22:39:49Z

... how to get moving pictures and sound out of my video camera and upload it all to YouTube. It sounds like a small thing, but it took me a couple hundred dollars worth of hardware and software and hours and hours of work.

Here's my cane dance at the Northland Ethnic Festival 2007: www.youtube.com/watch

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costumes for sale

2007-09-29T15:50:44Z

I have costumes for sale on my website email me for more info on anything you like tcsdance@aol.com
buy anything before Oct 1st and will ship for free (US only)
thanks
TC
www.bellydancecostumesbytc.com
or check the pics in my profile

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Dsa Dou De Lyrics

2007-09-27T13:25:49Z

I'm looking for the lyrics to a song by Emad Sayyah called Dsa Dou De. Does anybody happen to have them? I'm not sure what the album is.... Thanks so much! It's always nice to know the song you're dancing to is about :)

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Dancing With the Star Dance Analysis

2007-09-26T18:45:23Z

Okay, it's that time again! Dancing With The Stars season 5 premiered last night with just the women. I'm going to keep my eyes on Sabrina (Cheetah Girls) and Mark. WOW!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrDzUCeg8A8

Bruno was right on about her precise footwork! Lyn was correct as well about too much Hip Hop moves. But the Hip Hop moves helped Sabrina relax into the dance. NOW, let's see if she can fully transition into it.

The dancer who lacked any spark was the Sports Illustrated model. It was discovered that she looks great, but she has absolutely no strength for dancing. Their performance is what I call just "walking" through the steps. She and her partner are at the bottom.

Marie Osmond and "Dr. Quinn..." are entertainers and their showmanship helped carry their dance, especially Marie.

Tonight are the men. Let's see what happens. Wayne Newton? This I gotta see! And, they put him with Cheryl.

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Dancing With The Stars - The Men

2007-09-26T17:45:54Z

Floyd, the boxer, got shafted! He only scored 6'es. I believe his performance was very energetic, charismatic, and good showmanship even though he hunched a little and was a little to aggressive. I thin he should have received at least one 7.

The guy to watch is Helio Castroneve, the Latin race car driver. He was nearly perfect. Guess who he's paired up with--Julianne, Apolo's winning partner from the previous season.

Next is the young male model, Albert. He was a little stiff from unfamiliarity. However, his moves were complete and he had great hips and isolations. He has the greatest growth potential. What they danced wasn't too pure of "cha, cha, cha" but it was fun to watch the his style won out for the judges. 7 - 7 - 7

THe oldest guy is Wayne Newton. Very mechanical and basic and he needs to work on arms. He received 6 - 7 - 6 from the judges. Floyd was WAY better than Newton.

No YouTube clips yet. Hopefully tomorrow

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Thought for today

2007-09-25T14:07:33Z

Handle every situation like a dog.

If you can't Eat it or Screw it,
Piss on it and Walk Away

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Birthday Today

2007-09-24T15:26:32Z

Happy birthday Hassan!

xoxo

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The Clearance Store

2007-09-21T21:40:45Z

Shukran to Joann for discovering the belly dance costumes at the new Clearance Store at about 62nd and North Oak Trafficway. I stopped by today and had a nice visit with the lovely young Pakistani couple that operates the store. They even gave Isabella a couple pieces of candy and an animal-shaped calculater she admired. I told them "thank you very much" and that I'd pass on the word about their store opening. The prices are amazing! $14.99 for a belt and bra top decorated with coins, $19.99 for a choli and belt with beads and paillettes. Of course, these are the flimsy Indian costumes that won't hold up to heavy wear ... and anyone who wears more than an "A" cup bra will have to alter the bra tops and cholis to make them wearable. It would probably take sewing them on to your own good bra base to provide enough support. But, hey, for that price, I bought two sets: one green and one orange. And I may go back. How fun!

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Upcoming video/lectures on Egyptian dance history & culture

2007-09-19T02:53:48Z

I'm going to be presenting two video/lectures next month on different aspects of Egyptian dance history and culture next month (October 2007). The two presentations are different topics, with different focus.

One is Dance In Egyptian Cinema. In Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Details in the events section here in this tribe: http://minnesota.tribe.net/event/Dance-In-Egyptian-Cinema-VideoLecture-Presentation/minneapolis/5d4f829f-4f4c-4a7b-bedc-038607964687

The other is How Egyptian Dance Evolved in the 20th Century. In Cable, Wisconsin.

Details in the events section here in this tribe: http://wisconsin.tribe.net/event/VideoLecture-How-Egyptian-Dance-Evolved-in-the-20th-Century/cable-wi-54821/08decb45-e9bf-44d2-96c2-6ef3eb434e19

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Ren Fest

2007-09-14T18:11:10Z

Maybe a silly question and probably way early to ask ...isn't there usually a hafla one evening after the faire? Does anyone know when that will be?

Thanks!

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Private Lessons Wanted

2007-09-14T11:24:09Z

Will trade art for lessons in zills, veil, double veil, sword, turkish or persian syle dancing, as well as flamenco.

If interested, please PM me.

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Where is everybody?

2007-09-10T15:13:38Z

And what is going on?

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Water Fire Festival on the Plaza this Saturday

2007-09-10T01:11:47Z

"This fall, WaterFire Kansas City transforms Brush Creek on Kansas City’s famed Country Club Plaza. WaterFire Kansas City is a unique, fully sensory experience of music, fire and water. Nearly 100 Bonfires will be placed along the Country Club Plaza’s Brush Creek."

This is going to feature Quixotic Performance Fusion, Vesuvius, and singers from UMKC.
And it's free.

The schedule I have has music starting at 8ish, Vesuvius starting around 8:30, and Quixotic joining in around 9/9:30. Whole thing should be over around 11:30.

If you don't already have plans.

~M

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red and silver bra and belt 5pc set 80.00

2007-09-08T18:39:18Z

This costume come with bra belt two arm bands and a head piece. Both bra and belt are lined. The bra is very sturdy will hold it's shape well.
This costume will work great for new students, hobbyist class recitals, parties photos and performances.
This is an original one of a kind costume.

This bra will fit a 36-36 C/D. The bra is covered in a red fabric with red glass beads and silver sequin. In the center front of the bra is a tassel made from silver bugled beads that hangs about 6 1/2 inches down the front of the bra. The side panels and neck straps are made from a red velvet fabric. The neck straps are 25 inches long and comes with no hooks or clasp. The side panels have black elastic sewn to it with a gold clasp pinned at the ends so you can adjust to your size when you get it. This bra is lined and very sturdy will hold it's shape.

The belt is cover in the same fabric as the bra. The belt ties on as if it were a hip sash. The belt has and elastic casing in the back that can be gather to help with a better fit around the hips for a dancer with curves. The belt is 31 inches long not including the tie ends. The tie ends are 20 inches long. The belt will fit a med. to Lg and if you are smaller I can adjust it down before it is shipped The fringe is made from silver bugle beads and is about 6 inches long.
to finish off the costume arm bands and one head piece is included
This costume has a real elegant flare to it and sparkle great in the lights
check out pictures in my pics or see my other designs on my web
www.bellydancecostumesbytc.com
80.00 plus shipping

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Classes and Seminar

2007-09-04T21:48:39Z

Just wanted to give anyone interested a heads up I will be starting a Beg. Belly dance class at the studio tomorrow at 6:30 pm I will also be teaching an ATS class starting Wed Sept. 12th. I know severall people told me they were interested in one or the other.
Also been planning for the next seminar I have in March, Fusion Fest 2008. It will be a 3 day event with classes Friday through Sunday March 28,29, and 30th (?, last weekend in March.) My main presenter will be Amy Sigil of Umata , Nominated by Zagareet for best belly dance troop in 2007. I've seen her dance several times and been in a couple of her classes. Her troop was amazing at Tribal Fest this year. I would call her style Urban polynesian. She does some really cool stuff and has her own unique twist to moves you're all familiar with. Plus we will be having 4 other teachers including our own miss moderator Jemira teaching circle veil. I'll give you more info as we finalize things.
I'll have more later gotta run. Ren fair and the store are calling. Classes are at Once in a Blue Moon 1603 W. 39th street about two blocks East of KU med center. You can pm me if you need more info.

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