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Sunday, August 24 At Findlay Market

2008-08-18T14:47:23Z

The Al-Yanna dancers will perform from noon to 2 on Sunday, August 24 at Findlay Market. It's an open performance with free admission.

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Saturday, August 23rd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-08-18T13:00:54Z

I'm dancing in a drag show in Northside! :)

For those whove been asking when I'll be doing a local gig, well here it is. I'm dancing in Maxine Malone's "Tribute to the Big Glass Extravaganza". Come see the queens, and the only bellydancer in the show:)

Club Bronz (formerly Jacobs)
4029 Hamilton Ave
Cincinnati OH, 45223

Showtime roughly 11pm!

Ages 18+

If there is even a cover charge, i think its only $3 after 11pm.

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drum students

2008-08-18T12:52:31Z

Troupe in Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area looking for drummers and/or drumming students who would like to practice with tribal dancers. Contact dakaraitribal@yahoo.com

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Nov 1-2: Karim Nagi workshop in Louisville KY

2008-08-12T02:41:42Z

Mid-Eastern Dance Society of Kentuckiana presents:
KARIM NAGI
Tradition Re-Imagined
November 1 & 2 (Saturday and Sunday) 2008

Workshop details, directions, and registration forms are at www.MEDSOK.org. We hope our Cincinnati friends will join us!

KARIM NAGI is a native Egyptian who specializes in Arabic music and dance. He is a virtuosic, imaginative artist who is invited to teach and perform all over the world. His TURBO TABLA project has released two CDs which are distributed internationally by Universal Records. He is the founder and director of the annual (and annually sold-out) East Coast Arab Dance Seminar, and a former faculty member of the New England Conservatory of Music. His 2008 tours include the Ahlan Wa Sahlan festival; Simon Shaheen's Arabic Music Retreat; the Las Vegas Intensive; Mid-Eastern Music and Dance Camp in CA; Folk Tours Camp in PA; and workshops in Japan, Taiwan, Canada, and...Louisville KY!

Karim says: 'My teaching and performance transcend the distinctions. I regularly teach the Traditional, Old Guard and Cabaret schools, and I am also consistently invited to the major Tribal festivals. I am a native Egyptian, but am well acclimated to the American teaching style (highly verbal, and systematic with clear breakdowns, and I supply notes). I also teach at the university level. As a performer I have created pure tradition, as well as hybrid/fusion work. I think I am quite compatible with the broad range of dance styles in your community. But don't let all the credential-stuff color your opinion: my classes are fun and funny. '

Our weekend with Karim is designed to appeal to women & men, dancers & musicians. Karim is known for his intelligently humorous style that motivates students to an advanced level of movement and expression. Our new venue, the beautiful Clifton Center in the heart of the lively restaurant scene on Frankfort Ave, boasts a theatre with a large stage, balcony, sound, lights and dressing room. It will be a wonderful weekend. Read on!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1st: Five hours of instruction. $60 members, $80 all others. Vending by Donna Carleton and Nashwa.

10:00 -12:30 PM: TAHTEEB & ASSAYA (for men and women). Have more fun on stage! Dancing with sticks and canes is a quintessential expression in Egyptian village dance. Karim teaches a bold yet graceful unisex cane style that incorporates the male Tahteeb bravado & mock combat AND the Assaya flirtation and spunk. Karim teaches with the straight cane (any dowel between 3' and 4') and covers all the basic spins, flips and strikes, utilizing both hands for the entire lesson. Double cane is also taught, culminating in a short "friendly battle" choreography. Register by Oct 15 and we provide your (autographed) dowels!

2:00 - 4:30 PM: MUSICALITY FOR DANCERS (and musicians who play for dancers). This is a movement class that will help the dancer become the physical personification of Arabic music. Despite any mastery of technique and bodily dexterity, true dance expression requires musicality. Karim will demystify Arabic music by identifying and explaining several recurring themes, guiding students through several songs, and leading students in dancing to each theme. The class covers Taksim, Melodic themes, Vocal vs. instrumental songs, Rhythms & rhythm changes, Melodic modulation, Song structure, Orchestration & Instrumentation. Musicians will not need instruments for this class. They can consider it a lecture, so that they can learn what will make a dancer react, and how.

8:00 -10:00 PM: DANCE CONCERT by MEDSOK dancers and featuring Karim (’abdallah skywalker’) Nagi, who will be treating us to one of his vibrant and energetic solo performances combining both dance and drumming. $5 members, $10 all others.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd: Three hours of instruction. $35 members, $40 all others.

10:00 AM -1:00 PM: SAGAT & ZILLS (Dancers and percussionists of all levels are welcome). Karim promises to transform dancers into musicians with his comprehensive zill method utilizing drum techniques and an ambidextrous approach. His method is distinctive & effective; dance luminary Laurel Victoria Gray (director of Silk Road in Washington DC) incorporated Karim's approach into her own curriculum, and Artemis repeatedly invites him back to teach at her Folk Tours Camp. Students will learn Arabic rhythms by name & how to play them while dancing. Dancers will learn to use zills to communicate rhythms to a band & to accent solo dances and body movements.

The Fine Print:
-~- Workshop details, directions, and registration forms are at www.MEDSOK.org.
-~- Doors open at 9 am on Saturday and Sunday. Vending on Saturday only. Some zills will be available for sale on Sunday.
-~- If you want to dance in the Concert, you must be a MEDSOK member and you must take the SATURDAY workshop. (You can apply for membership on the workshop registration form.)
-~- No flash cameras or obtrusive picture taking at concert. No videotaping without permission.
-~- Your dancing canes are FREE if your registration form is received by us by Wednesday, October 15.
-~- Concert tickets are free for performers, $5 for MEDSOK members, and $10 for all others, even if bought by a MEDSOK member.
-~- NO REFUNDS unless event(s) are canceled.
-~- For more information: MEDSOK.org, KarimNagi.com, and TurboTabla.com.

Thank you and Welcome!

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Geisha Moth

2008-08-09T17:42:41Z

Have you seen the new Geisha Moth model??!?

Check out the pic in my profile and leave a comment and help me win a new GM dance top!!!!!

Thankyouthankyouthankyou!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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Newport Levee Saturday 8/9 7pm

2008-08-08T18:22:05Z

Al-Yanna Dancers are appearing 7-9pm on Saturday at Newport n the Levee. It is an open-air performance with free admission. The Inland Seafood Festival is going on at the same time, so dinner is available, too.

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Carnival of Evil 2008 - Tickets on sale today!

2008-08-01T12:27:54Z

Presenting the first annual...

Carnival of Evil 2008
and our gothic/bellydance theatre production of "Dreadful Playthings"

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, WE'VE ADDED A SECOND SHOW!

This year's "dreadful" cast:
Avasa (Cincinnati), Hadara (Lexington), Taletha & Letha (Louisville), Selimah & Osiris (Louisville), Navitas Tribal (Cincinnati), Natasha (Dayton), Qamara (Columbus), Epona (Cincinnati), Karma Geddon (Cincinnati), Jenny Charlton (Northern Kentucky), Chimera (Cincinnati), Rhiannon (Cincinnati) and Zahara (Cincinnati)...
PLUS...
original music by Mayan Ruins!

PLEASE NOTE: Seating is limited, so we're selling tickets early! If you'd like to purchase tickets, you can do so by contacting one of the spooky performers listed above, or by visiting www.ZaharasTangledWeb.com and going to the bottom of the home page for more details.

The Carnival of Evil 2008
Saturday, October 4th
Sunday, October 5th
Leapin Lizard Gallery (on Main Street in Covington)
Festivities begin at 6:00 both days
Saturday show time: 8:00 PM
Sunday show time: 7:00 PM (note earlier time)
Tickets $20 in advance ($25 at the door)

Featuring kick-off entertainment with fire arts by Dante's Gypsy Circus!
Enjoy private shopping in the Gallery, tarot & palm readings, raffle prizes, cash bar, AND vendors (complete list will be posted online soon)!

Your ticket to Saturday's show also gets you into the afterparty with spooky tunes spinning until midnight!

This year's performance... "Dreadful Playthings"
A young child falls asleep, only to have a nightmarish vision of the toys in the nursery coming to life. All is NOT well in this playland, as narrated through original nursery rhymes depicting the twisted characters and their dreadful deeds!
(Sorry folks... this year's performance may not be suitable for young children!)

Drop me a note if you have any questions - hope to see you all there!
Zahara

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Alhambra Night!

2008-07-24T00:53:38Z

Hey folks, tomorrow is Conchi's annual Alhambra Night. It's a really fun all-day event with a bellydance bazaar and show in the evening.
Details are here:
http://conchi.homestead.com/alhambranight.html

Anaya Gypsy will be performing in the show along with lots of other great folks. And a bunch of us got our old costumes, jewelry, and wares together and I'm hosting an "Anaya Table" at the bazaar. Come find a bargain, and then stay for the show!

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hooping in Cincinnati

2008-07-16T13:38:40Z

I am hoping to find others in the Cincinnati area who hoop...

Please let me know.

Am also looking forward to the Alhambra performances this weekend.

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Navitas and Nevik in Conchi's show this Sat.

2008-07-15T20:15:51Z

Navitas will be dancing this Sat July 19 at Conchi's show Alhambranight: http://conchi.homestead.com/alhambranight.html

We'll be dancing to the fabulous drumming of Nevik: www.legionofdoumbek.com ... and we've put together something a little bit different. heh heh...

C'mon out - we'd love to see your smiling face!

Ericka
www.myspace.com/navitasdance

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MECCA WEEKEND DILEMMA!!!!!!!!!!

2008-07-04T22:23:29Z

Poor Lori, the girl i have come down to Mecca the past 2 times and who I had planned on coming down to Mecca this weekend cannot make it. Her poor little car broke down. So..... I am a leedle stranded! I of course already have money for gas and will pay my share of hotel tab. I'll crash on the floor or a tub or a porch...... anybody?

I will be toting a large suitcase since I will be bringing my make up and costuming.......

PRETTY PLEASE??????????

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Moria and Zoe workshops

2008-07-02T13:00:14Z

Saw this and thought some Cincinnati folks might be interested (Knoxville is my hometown and is only about 3.5 hours south of here, straight down I-75). Gypsy Hands are a collection of lovely ladies and they're bringing Moria and Zoe to TN for some workshops! Check out their Tribe for details, here's the original post:

Heads up guys and dolls

Gypsy Hands is hosting a workshop with Moria Chappell
August 2 and 3 right here in lovely Knoxville, Tn

Then in November (5-9?) we host Zoe Jakes for a week long intensive!

stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Make your travel plans, these are gonna be some great workshops!

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Free vending and performance opportunity!

2008-06-26T14:17:04Z

Hey y'all - these don't come around very often, so I thought I'd post it for your consideration....

Free vending at Sorgfest in Middletown Ohio, Saturday July 19th! Sorgfest is looking for merchandise vendors (sorry, no food or beverage vendors) - there is no charge for vending space, but you will need to call and reserve your spot as soon as possible. POC is Tom: 937-580-7695.

Sorgfest is a single-day event from noon-midnight and will feature live music, XVW Wrestling exhibitions, a playground and various other activities, including a Guitar Hero tournament in the evening.

Also, if you want to dance - let ME know and I'll get you in! Times available for performing are between noon and 2 p.m. other than that, we'd have to squeeze you in between bands (and if you have a band that wants a slot, get a hold of me and I'll see what I can do!) and I can't guarantee you'll perform on-time. Performing is pro-bono - the festival organizers are not charging admission nor are they charging vending fees - they are simply trying to bring some attention to the good things they're doing in downtown Middletown by throwing a huge party.

Shimmies!
-Jennifer Rose (aka Fabala)

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The Black Drum - "Rakshasa" Free Music Downloads!

2008-06-26T00:38:18Z

"Rakshasa" was born out of a six-week break from touring with the crazy notion that there would be time enough for one person to write, rehearse, record, mix, master, and design art for a complete package. This personal challenge was met and became a reality despite so little time. Music from "Rakshasa" has been used in films, commercials,and for various choreographies created by dance troupes from around the country. In thanks to the amazing support that "Rakshasa" has received, I am gifting it to the community as a free download. The follow-up CD should be completed by November '08. Thanks to everyone for making "Rakshasa" such a positive learning experience!

It's time to give back the love! Pass the word around. :-)

Here's the link: http://legionofdoumbek.com/

p.s. If you like the drumming, feel free to visit my other project Teribus on the web. We will release our first CD on August 4th at the Pennsic War. You can listen to demos (work in progress) at http://www.myspace.com/teribusmusic

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Mira, Liz, and Zoe Workshop Details- July 5-6th 2008 @ Mecca in Lexington, Ky.

2008-06-25T20:29:04Z

...The Dynamic Trio!!!!!

Liz Strong, Mira Betz, and Zoe Jakes @ Mecca!!!
Workshops and a Performance!!
July 5-6, 2008

Mira Betz

Saturday, July 5th- Mira Betz Workshop-
Isolations and Layering- Hot Diggady!
class time: 12:30pm- 3:00pm

Ever feel as though your learning curve has reached a plateau? This workshop is a rousing motivational tool to enhance one’s personal practice. Mira will begin with a thorough breakdown of basic isolations and will gradually increase into multiple layering designed to bewilder the brain and electrify the body. Add spice to your dance, take a step to the next level, this workshop is an asset to any dancer. All levels welcome to the party!
class fee: $50 (by June 30th, $60 after)

Sunday, July 6th- Liz Strong Workshop
TURKISH ROMAN FUSION:
class time: 12:00noon- 2:30pm
The more you know, the more confidently you will express your unique voice. Expand your dance vocabulary, and explore the energizing 9/8 rhythm! Learn the dance in its true
form, and then fuse it to other dance elements. Turkish Rom dance is richly expressive and playful, passionate and fun. Students will dance the pure formto traditional music in 9/8 time signature. Then we will use non-traditional music to create a scintillating, original fusion choreography, drawing on the technique and knowledge of the folkloric form.

Please bring a notebook, and wear yoga pants, a simple hip sash and a comfortable top.
class fee: $50 (by June 30th, $60 after)

*short break from 2:30-3:00pm

Sunday, July 6th- Zoe Jakes Workshop

Unleashing the inner spaz!!!!
class time: 3:00- 5:30pm
Fancy kicks, tight spins and those elusive concepts to take pops and locks to the next level by mixing the liquid smoothness of a snake with hits and stops that look almost inhuman. This workshop will focus on ways to perform with passionate expression while maintaining control and grace. These concepts will be fully broken down using short combinations as examples so the student is able to get a real understanding of the mechanisms behind them.
class fee: $50 (by June 30th, $60 after)

*Dynamic Trio Special- get all 3 workshops for 1-3-0 (that's $130)!! must register and receive payment by May 30th, 2008

Registration: By Mail: Please include: Name, email, address, and phone
Make check payable to: "Mecca"
451 Chair Ave. Suite B Lexington, Ky. 40508
By PayPal: Please include: Name, email, address and phone
Make payable to: info@meccadance.com

Big Big Show featuring Zoe, Mira, Liz, and More- Saturday Night, July 5th- (details tba)

Here's some info on the girls and some video reference if you need:

Zoe Jakes- Zoe is a proud member of the indigo which recently was on the road touring their
show Le Serpent Rouge. She has been touring with Bellydance Superstars since
the fall of 2005 and can be seen performing on their new Tribal Fusions DVD.
Combining talents with David Satori and Tommy Cappel to create Tribal
Derivations last spring, Zoe discovered she enjoyed creating music, and a new cd will be out may of 2008. When not with the Indigo, she tours with The Yard Dogs Road Show,
a cartoon circus sideshow of wacky dimension, and has been seen tearing it up
with the Extra Action Marching Band.
An innovative dancer, Zoe has been said to have her own unique take on Tribal
bellydance. She takes her influence from Art Nouveau, tango, Breakdance, and
Indian classical dance. Zoe was recently nominated for Zaghareets best
interpretive artist 2007. She loves unicorns and has never once doubted their
existence.

Liz Strong- Elizabeth Strong grew up in a tradition of dance and music. As a young girl she was inspired by the music and dancing of the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Her amazingly emotional and personal style has captivated audiences in the Bay Area and abroad. Elizabeth believes that the heart is the source of dance and that dance is an expression of our relationship with life and culture. A life-long dancer, Elizabeth formally began studying and performing Middle Eastern dance in 1996 at the age of 18.
(for extended bio- http://strongdancer.com/biography.html)

Mira Betz- The multi-faceted career of Mira Betz is a testament to her passionate artistry and desire for continual growth. Active in theater, dance and the performing arts for 20 years, Mira Betz has become a sought after dancer, choreographer, costumer, and teacher. Nominated "Instructor of the year" by Zaghareet Magazine, Mira is a valued instuctor at prestigeous festivals and camps across the nation, as well as at the Malonga Arts Collective in Oakland California. Mira is currently facilitating the Barbary Coast Shakedown, a collaboration of Middle Eastern dance professionals pairing performance with intensive dance instruction.
(for extended bio- http://www.miramania.com/bio.htm)

YouTube Views:
mira: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diWbuuYgonA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF7-cc1U4g8&feature=related

liz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=616itVHBNZA (liz and mira)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhAsRUs43Dg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzqM41IQkhw&feature=related

zoe: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=zoe+jakes&search_type=
(many options)

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Poi Workshop with Cherie Haas June 23, 2008

2008-06-20T21:23:45Z

Place: Ft Thomas Park on the stage
Time: 7:00-9:00 (possible fire poi demonstration at 9:00)
Cost: $20
Any level poi spinner is welcome
Practice poi will be for sale at $7/set

Hope to see you there.

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Gothalyptic June 28-29

2008-06-15T18:25:00Z

Goth BD festival June 28-29

Featuring Asharah
Taletha (Louisville)
Zaharah (Cincinnati)
Sri Tarasita (Lexington)
Dave (Snakes Rising - Cinci) for a drumming class
Red Camel vending - open to the public Plus many others
Show at Fuzion NIght Club in Louisville.

INFO at TL2Productions.com

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Valizan ATS Workshop in Dayton OCT 3rd & 4th

2008-06-15T02:51:14Z

Valizan in Dayton October 4th & 5th

On Saturday, October 4th, Valizan will be teaching ‘Tribal 101: Basics of American Tribal Style (FCBD)’ from 10:00 a.m.-Noon, and ‘Tribal 201: Advanced Moves and Combinations’ from 1:00 pm.–3:00 p.m.

Because we have had so many ask… on Sunday, October 5th, Valizan will be teaching ‘Tahtiib Basics (Egyptian marital stick dance)’ from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m…

Day One $45.00
Day Two $25.00

Two-day Workshop $60.00 before August 31st, $65 before day of workshop, $70 at door (if we have space).

Belly Boo Bash $15.

If you want to dance in Belly Boo, you will need to be enrolled in both days of the workshop. Please call Gayle at 937-369-6233 or Deniz at 937-602-3788 if you have any questions.

About Valizan:
Valizan began his journey into Middle Eastern dance in 1995 when he joined The Society For Creative Anachronism, an educational group that learns about the Middle Ages by recreating it. Teachers Rayah Blackstar and Moria The Black instilled basic technique, while classes with the sublime Roula Said took him to a new plateau. Current influences include Yasmina Ramzy, Fat Chance Belly Dance, Jillina, Rachel Brice, Francisco Carranza and Aziz of Salt Lake City.

As one of few male belly dancers in North America, he has become a sought after solo performer and teacher across Canada and The U.S. for his powerful style and energy. He also heads up his own troupe, Shades Of Araby. Local appearances include Arabesque Dance Company's Asala, The International Belly Dance Conference Of Canada, Tribally Inspired, Northern Migration, The Dark Side, Face Zenna at the Royal Ontario Museum and The Bewitching Bellydance Ball. He also headlined In The Heat Of The Hafla in Milwaukee and appeared at Cabin Fever in Buffalo, NY.

He was recently honored to have been included in the 2007 Men Of Middle Eastern Dance Calendar put out by male belly dancer Jim Boz.

He began teaching American Tribal Style belly dance at Arabesque Academy in 2004, and became an apprentice in the Arabesque Dance Company in November 2005 when he began training in Egyptian Folklore with Yasmina Ramzy. He is honored to be a lead dancer in the Arabesque Dance Company Men's corps, and in the new project, The Righteous Rogues Of Raks.

Valizan also holds a degree from The Ryerson School Of Journalism.
The learning continues...

www.arabesquedance.ca/home.php
shadesofaraby.valizan.com/

Deniz’s Original Annual Charity event is BACK!
10th Annual Belly Boo Bash will be on Saturday, October 4th, 2008 in the Historic Oregon District.
Come one, come all for a great cause. Tickets are only $15, and all proceeds go to the charity. This year’s charity is the Lakota Indian Nation. Many are living in sub-standard housing, with no heat, running water or electricity. Many children don’t have a winter coat. The sad thing is that this is going on right here in America. So let’s do something to help out and come in your most ghoulish gear and be prepared to scare.
If you are interested in dancing in the event, please call Deniz at 937-602-3788. Spots are limited so call her quick! In addition to the workshop earlier that day, Valizan will be performing that night. The event will be held at the new PlayThink Learning location at 411 E Fifth Street in the middle of the Historic Oregon Distric. There will be plenty of parking now that the city of Dayton is sending 1.3 mil to create more places for people to park. Show starts at 8:pm and will be done when we’ve squeezed all the fun we can out of the night. Open dancing, yummy treats, raffle items, plus anything else we can think up to make the night an exceptional evening to remember.
Visit www.caravanworkshops.com to learn more.

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LOOKING FOR MOROCCAN DANCER

2008-06-06T15:49:47Z

We are looking for either a Moroccan dancer or someone that know Moroccan style dance for our event on June 29th..Please email me at morenita2g@aol.com if interested

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Carnival of Evil - Performers Selected!

2008-06-04T01:48:28Z

I wanted to thank everybody who has submitted ideas for participating in this year's Carnival - the response so far has been tremendous, and I appreciate everybody's support! A lot of people have volunteered to be part of the production, which is really wonderful. Again, thank you very much!

As posted earlier, the show will be on Saturday, October 4, 2008. Ticket information and more details will be posted soon!

Stay tuned...
Z

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Sun June 8: Delsarte for Dancers returns to Louisville!

2008-06-02T23:47:53Z

Samovar Dance LLC presents:

Joe Williams RETURNS to teach the Delsarte System of Expression for Dancers!

Sun, June 8, 1:30 - 4:30 pm $35.00
Samovar Dance Studio at 300 Distillery Commons
Louisville 40206 (next to Headliners on Lexington Rd)

(Yes! We bring him back because we want to take a workshop from him again!)

What do Morocco of NYC (noted authority on Middle Eastern dance) and the Juillard School in NYC have in common? Both have Joe Williams on their faculty teaching the Delsarte system!

Delsarte gesture & movement principles add emotional depth to your technique & improvisation...improve communication with your audience...and identify movement patterns that are limiting the expressive use of your body. And Joe Williams is THE acknowledged expert on Delsarte!

This workshop will (re)introduce the basics of body language as revealed by Delsarte, describe straightforward but little-known techniques for communicating with your audience, and teach Delsarte exercises that establish the qualities of Beauty, Power and Presence in any dancer. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for Kentuckiana dancers of all disciplines and skill levels to come to grips with the challenge of dancing what they feel and feeling what they dance. If you are a dancer or a choreographer at any skill level you need to be here!

Joe got rave reviews from the attendees at the April workshop. This longer workshop will present new material as well as a refresher on the original stuff. It is hard to believe how informative this workshop is until you take it... and Joe has devised a structure which is lucidity itself. He doesn't leave students lost, bewildered or confused. There were dozens of a-ha! moments each hour. He truly is amazing.

$35 tuition includes admission to the Shake Your Tail Feathers party that will be held after the event. Joe will be vending a supplementary Practice Guide to students who wish to purchase one.

For directions, details, or to pay by PayPal:
www.Ruric-Amari.com (502) 777-7317

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"Joe Williams has single-handedly brought the wonderful principles and authentic teachings of real Delsarte back to life and to us. It's a necessary addition that improves any performing Art and Joe's clear, loving and gentle explanations make it so much easier for any student to grasp and employ for their betterment. He is simply inspiring." -- Morocco

Joe Williams has been successfully reviving interest in the Delsarte acting method with his workshops and seminars since 1997. Joe says: The Three Pillars approach teaches how body, mind, and spirit are not abstract principles but show themselves in every part of your body and every movement you make. Whether your style is Tribal, Fusion, Cabaret or Folkloric, you will see that all dance steps and gestures are various words from the alphabet of those three principals. Delsarte's principles of gesture are a powerful tool for developing body awareness for any number of ends.

The Delsarte method is the historically acknowledged source of the inspirations of Isadora Duncan, Ruth St. Dennis, and the entire Dennishawn School (including students Martha Graham and Doris Humphrey). Delsarte's work was praised by some of the greatest minds of the day, from scientists to religious scholars, musicians, and artists. Even renowned yogis mentioned it with the greatest respect. His system is a thorough examination of voice, breath, movement dynamics, line and form in their roles as expressive agents. Contemporary thought might recognize that he had uncovered the world of archetypes and universal symbolism. Unfortunately, the Delsarte system's popularity was its undoing in America. Within the span of twenty years it became a fad and then a frenzy, degenerated into a culture of studied posing, fell into disrepute, and disappeared... ...until Joe Williams decided to revive Delsarte's original system, that is. In the field of Delsarte for Middle Eastern Dance, he is now on the faculty of Morocco and the Casbah Dance Experience and has taught seminars and performed for BellyJam, Stars of the East, and Shakira in Columbus, Ohio. In 2005 he became a member of the faculty of the Dalcroze Institute at the Juilliard School in New York City, marking the first time in recent history that Delsarte has been taught as a valid and practical training method at a major school of fine arts.

Joe Williams, a resident of NYC, has been creating workshops and seminars on Delsarte since 1997. He is on the movement faculty for the Dalcroze Institute at Juilliard, and has been a guest teacher and Artist in Residence for Lori Belilove's Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation in New York. Williams has taught Master Classes for the Dance Department at Iowa State University, Wright State University, Ocean County Performing Arts Academy in NJ, Corporeal arts Inc. and at the Omaha Healing Arts Center. He has taken Delsarte to the Star Island Retreat Center for a week of dance, and used Delsarte to teach body language as a guest lecturer for communication classes at Mercy College, Bronx Community College and the School for Visual Art in Manhattan. An article in Mime Journal's 2005 special edition on Delsarte has brought him international recognition for his work in Delsarte and he has been consultant and teacher for the first scholarly thesis on the subject to be written in France, Francois Delsarte's homeland.

In the field of Middle Eastern Dance (MED) , he is on the faculty of Morocco and the Casbah Dance Experience, and has taught seminars and performed for Bellyjam, Stars of the East, Shakira in Columbus, Ohio, and special appearances with Su'ad and Farasha, in Connecticut, Vermont and New Jersey. Joe's work with Delsarte has been featured in articles in the MED publications WAMEDA (July-August 2000) and Zaghareet! (Sept - Oct 2000). His involvement in MED began in 1985 when Joe joined the Dayton Ethnic Dance Ensemble, which studied historically accurate Middle Eastern dance. In 1986 he began to work on the dance of the Whirling Dervish, which he has been performing consistently since 1994, most notably for the Institute of Ethnicity, Culture and the Modern Experience at Rutgers Universtity and the New School University Diversity Initiative in New York.

A teacher of dance, voice and yoga, Joe has a BA in organizational and interpersonal communications and a minor in theater from Wright State University, where he was the artistic director for the "Rolling Stock" theater group, helping to write and produce touring shows that presented the talents of differently-abled students. He was a scholarship student in ballet at the Dayton Ballet and Dayton Contemporary Dance schools (becoming assistant business manager of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company for one year), and taught communication workshops for the Wright State School of Medicine for 6 years. His performing credentials include dinner theaters in the Midwest, where he danced and sang his way in numerous musicals including "George M", "Fiddler on the Roof," "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," "Phantom," "Annie,"and several holiday reviews. He has also appeared as vocal soloist in oratorios with regional orchestras and with the Upper West Side Opera Association in Manhattan.

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Dayton, OH 2008 Belly Boo & the super-spectacular Valizan October 4 & 5

2008-06-01T19:03:57Z

Dayton, OH 2008 Belly Boo & the super-spectacular Valizan October 4 & 5

Mark your calendars!

Deniz did some soul searching, and checking to make sure there are no other local events happening that same weekend, she has decided to bring back her original Belly Boo fundraising event October 4th, 2008, along with our special guest , uber-super Valizan, teaching traditional FCBD ATS (beginning in the morning, advanced that afternoon). Sunday will be semi-private lessons in Tahtib - tell all your guys who love to dance!!! More details (location and registration) will be coming soon.

We missed her event last year since starting Belly Boo and Caravan of Hope back in the mid-90's. We're so glad she's back. ;-P I do know tickets to the show will be $15, and once all expenses are met (location rental, etc. - so any donations mean more $$ to the charity) all proceeds from Belly Boo will be going to the charity chosen. She is researching that right now, wanting the money to go to actual "good works" vs. administration (Anything over 10% administration starts getting shaky). Anyway - Suggestions welcome! As Ghandi said - "Be the change you wish to see."

Blessings,
VF

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It's that time again...Summerfair!

2008-05-30T22:46:50Z

Anaya Gypsy Dance Co. will be dancing once again at Summerfair. Our performance begins at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 31st at Coney Island's Moonlite Gardens. We'll be doing improv, choreo, zils, swords, and awesomeness, also featuring our Intermediate Class. Come on out and enjoy the show!

Who else is dancing?

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Deadline for Early Discount on Mira, Liz, Zoe Workshops- May 30th

2008-05-27T19:13:56Z

Hi dancers,

The deadline for the early registration discount for workshops with Mira Betz, Zoe Jakes and Liz Strong is this Friday May 30th. Registrations must be postmarked the 30th to receive this discount.
(discount is $130 for all 3 workshops)

...The Dynamic Trio!!!!!

Liz Strong, Mira Betz, and Zoe Jakes @ Mecca!!!
Workshops at Mecca (451 Chair Ave. Lexington, Ky.) and Performance (@ Blue Moon)
July 5-6, 2008

Saturday, July 5th- Mira Betz Workshop-
Isolations and Layering- Hot Diggady!
class time: 12:30pm- 3:00pm

Ever feel as though your learning curve has reached a plateau? This workshop is a rousing motivational tool to enhance one’s personal practice. Mira will begin with a thorough breakdown of basic isolations and will gradually increase into multiple layering designed to bewilder the brain and electrify the body. Add spice to your dance, take a step to the next level, this workshop is an asset to any dancer. All levels welcome to the party!
class fee: $50 (by June 30th, $60 after)

Sunday, July 6th- Liz Strong Workshop
TURKISH ROMAN FUSION:
class time: 12:00noon- 2:30pm
The more you know, the more confidently you will express your unique voice. Expand your dance vocabulary, and explore the energizing 9/8 rhythm! Learn the dance in its true
form, and then fuse it to other dance elements. Turkish Rom dance is richly expressive and playful, passionate and fun. Students will dance the pure formto traditional music in 9/8 time signature. Then we will use non-traditional music to create a scintillating, original fusion choreography, drawing on the technique and knowledge of the folkloric form.

Please bring a notebook, and wear yoga pants, a simple hip sash and a comfortable top.
class fee: $50 (by June 30th, $60 after)

*short break from 2:30-3:00pm

Sunday, July 6th- Zoe Jakes Workshop

Unleashing the inner spaz!!!!
class time: 3:00- 5:30pm
Fancy kicks, tight spins and those elusive concepts to take pops and locks to the next level by mixing the liquid smoothness of a snake with hits and stops that look almost inhuman. This workshop will focus on ways to perform with passionate expression while maintaining control and grace. These concepts will be fully broken down using short combinations as examples so the student is able to get a real understanding of the mechanisms behind them.
class fee: $50 (by June 30th, $60 after)

*Dynamic Trio Special- get all 3 workshops for 1-3-0 (that's $130)!! must register and receive payment by May 30th, 2008

Registration: By Mail: Please include: Name, email, address, and phone
Make check payable to: "Mecca"
451 Chair Ave. Suite B Lexington, Ky. 40508
By PayPal: Please include: Name, email, address and phone
Make payable to: info@meccadance.com

Big Big Show featuring Zoe, Mira, Liz, and More- Saturday Night, July 5th- @ The Blue Moon on Euclid Ave. Lexington, KY. 40502

doors open 7:30pm
show: 8pm
tickets: $15 in advance, $18 @ door

Here's some info on the girls and some video reference if you need:

Zoe Jakes- Zoe is a proud member of the indigo which recently was on the road touring their
show Le Serpent Rouge. She has been touring with Bellydance Superstars since
the fall of 2005 and can be seen performing on their new Tribal Fusions DVD.
Combining talents with David Satori and Tommy Cappel to create Tribal
Derivations last spring, Zoe discovered she enjoyed creating music, and a new cd will be out may of 2008. When not with the Indigo, she tours with The Yard Dogs Road Show,
a cartoon circus sideshow of wacky dimension, and has been seen tearing it up
with the Extra Action Marching Band.
An innovative dancer, Zoe has been said to have her own unique take on Tribal
bellydance. She takes her influence from Art Nouveau, tango, Breakdance, and
Indian classical dance. Zoe was recently nominated for Zaghareets best
interpretive artist 2007. She loves unicorns and has never once doubted their
existence.

Liz Strong- Elizabeth Strong grew up in a tradition of dance and music. As a young girl she was inspired by the music and dancing of the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Her amazingly emotional and personal style has captivated audiences in the Bay Area and abroad. Elizabeth believes that the heart is the source of dance and that dance is an expression of our relationship with life and culture. A life-long dancer, Elizabeth formally began studying and performing Middle Eastern dance in 1996 at the age of 18.
(for extended bio- strongdancer.com/biography.html)

Mira Betz- The multi-faceted career of Mira Betz is a testament to her passionate artistry and desire for continual growth. Active in theater, dance and the performing arts for 20 years, Mira Betz has become a sought after dancer, choreographer, costumer, and teacher. Nominated "Instructor of the year" by Zaghareet Magazine, Mira is a valued instuctor at prestigeous festivals and camps across the nation, as well as at the Malonga Arts Collective in Oakland California. Mira is currently facilitating the Barbary Coast Shakedown, a collaboration of Middle Eastern dance professionals pairing performance with intensive dance instruction.
(for extended bio- www.miramania.com/bio.htm)

YouTube Views:
mira: www.youtube.com/watch
www.youtube.com/watch

liz: www.youtube.com/watch (liz and mira)
www.youtube.com/watch
www.youtube.com/watch

zoe: www.youtube.com/results
(many options)

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Returned from Tribal Fest

2008-05-22T02:57:22Z

Wow, what an awesome time in Sebastopol, so many kick ass workshops and performances.
Camille and Terrie had the Cincinnati presence and was watched by a large audience, they had a great time slot Sunday afternoon, just 45 min prior to the full Blacksheep troupe!
Here's a front row video of them: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRGOMBCV7Dw
We have another coming from the official video row, and hope to post it soon!

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Poi Workshop

2008-05-08T17:11:58Z

Hey everyone. Just wanted to let you know that Cherie Haas (one of the hottest ladies I know) of Dante’s Gypsy Circus is going to have a poi workshop. I just wanted to take a survey to see what days you guys would like to attend. The workshop will take place outside at a local park around the Newport area I believe. She is available any weeknight after 6:30pm and Saturday’s and Sunday’s. Please email me your request for days to schedule at sjarich@zoomtown.com so that we can get this together.

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Where is Avasa teaching now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-05-08T16:58:09Z

Hello all. I wanted to let you all know that starting May 17th I will be
teaching at Angelic Whispers Holistic Center in Springdale. Saturday's from
11am to 12pm. If you have never been to this store, you don't know what you're
missing. Check out their site http://www.angelicwhispersholisticcenter.com/

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Celebrate as One Tomorrow in Cincinnati

2008-05-07T17:52:52Z

Hope to see some of you at Fountain Square 4pm May 8 for the festival in Cincinnati. Great line up of musicians and dancers.
www.celebrateasone.org

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Firewalk at Mountain Herb Festival

2008-05-03T20:31:46Z

I went to this last year and had a blast! This is the first year they are having the Firewalk. It would great to see some new friends down there this year to add to the hooping and spinning and burning..oh, and don't forget the bellydancing!!

http://www.geocities.com/beyondyonderrd/festival

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Save the date!

2008-05-03T11:45:49Z

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to post a reminder to save the date for the Raquy and the Cavemen hafla on August 16th. There will be a dance workshop taught by Melissa Lopez. We have yet book a solid location yet. We are hoping to have a venue large enough to have space available to vendors.
There are more details to come, I will keep you posted!

Gail

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(X-Post) Anaya Gypsy Dance Co. Performs at World Tai Chi Day, Saturday, April 26

2008-04-23T20:33:09Z

Anaya Gypsy will be performing to the music of Mayan Ruins at World Tai Chi Day festivities at Ault Park. Free admission!

Activities last from 11:00 - 2:00 on Saturday, but I have no more details as to when and where specifically we'll be dancing or for how long.

Athletes from Blue Ash Shaolin-Do will also be there demonstrating their Tai Chi skills.

Expect sword, zills, and nothing but Improv! Anyone coming?

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Tribal Night

2008-04-14T20:19:08Z

Who is going to tribal night this Friday at Kira's Oasis ?

I am . It should be a good time. Hope to see some of you there.

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April 14: Delsarte for Dancers in Louisville KY

2008-04-12T16:12:06Z

Monday, April 16, 6:30 - 8:30 PM:
Samovar Dance LLC presents:

Joe Williams and the Delsarte System of Expression, tailored for Dancers!

What do Morocco (noted authority on Mid-Eastern dance) and the Juilliard School in NYC have in common? Both have Joe Williams on their faculty teaching Delsarte! "Joe Williams has single-handedly brought the wonderful principles and authentic teachings of real Delsarte back to life and to us. It's a necessary addition that improves any performing Art and Joe's clear, loving and gentle explanations make it so much easier for any student to grasp and employ for their betterment. He is simply inspiring." -- Morocco

Delsarte gesture & movement principles will
...add emotional depth to your technique & improvisation,
...improve communication with your audience,
...identify the movement patterns that are limiting the expressive use of your body.

The workshop will be a hybrid of two of Joe’s most popular seminars for dancers. ‘Body Language and the Dance’ introduces the basics of body language as revealed by Delsarte. ‘Expressive Zones of the Body’ is filled with "A-Ha!" moments as students recognize how accurate and applicable these forgotten truths are. Learn how changing the height of a gesture by a few inches, or changing the finger which is used to initiate a touch, can powerfully alter the meaning of that gesture.

Dancers and choreographers of all genres, persuasions and skill levels will enjoy this seminar. $25 tuition includes refreshments and a meet-and-greet with Joe after the event. The most recent edition of Joe's Delsarte Practice Guide will be available for purchase at the workshop.

Ruric's short workshop on improvisation last December got enthusiastic feedback from the attendees, and significant portions of that workshop incorporated Delsarte principles. If improvisation is one of your passions (or on your to-do list) then skip the take-out pizza that night and come instead to this unique and effective workshop!

The seminar is at Ruric-Amari's dance studio at
300 Distillery Commons,
Louisville KY 40206
(next to Headliners on Lexington Road)
Easy access from all major interstates.

For driving directions, more information, or to pay with Pay Pal: www.Ruric-Amari.com

Also: Event Poster at http://www.ruric-amari.com/Ruric-Amari-Com/Pictures/Delsarte_2008.jpg

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Joe lives in New York City, and has been creating workshops and seminars on Delsarte since 1997. He is on the movement faculty for the Dalcroze Institute at Juilliard, and has been a guest teacher and Artist in Residence for Lori Belilove’s Isadora Duncan Dance Foundation in New York. Williams has taught Master Classes for the Dance Department at Iowa State University, Wright State University, Ocean County Performing Arts Academy in NJ, Corporeal arts Inc. and at the Omaha Healing Arts Center. He has taken Delsarte to the Star Island Retreat Center for a week of dance, and used Delsarte to teach body language as a guest lecturer for communication classes at Mercy College, Bronx Community College and the School for Visual Art in Manhattan. A article in Mime Journal's 2005 special edition on Delsarte has brought him international recognition for his work in Delsarte and he has been consultant and teacher for the first scholarly thesis on the subject to be written in France, Francois Delsarte’s homeland.

In the field of Middle Eastern Dance (MED) , he is on the faculty of Morocco and the Casbah Dance Experience, and has taught seminars and performed for Bellyjam, Stars of the East, Shakira in Columbus, Ohio, and special appearances with Su’ad and Farasha, in Connecticut, Vermont and New Jersey. Joe’s work with Delsarte has been featured in articles in the MED publications "WAMEDA" (July-August 2000) and "Zaghareet!" (Sept - Oct 2000). His involvement in MED began in 1985 when Joe joined the Dayton Ethnic Dance Ensemble, which studied historically accurate Middle Eastern dance. In 1986 he began to work on the dance of the Whirling Dervish, which he has been performing consistently since 1994, most notably for the Institute of Ethnicity, Culture and the Modern Experience at Rutgers Universtity and the New School University Diversity Initiative in New York.

A teacher of dance, voice and yoga, Joe has a BA in organizational and interpersonal communications and a minor in theater from Wright State University, where he was the artistic director for the "Rolling Stock" theater group, helping to write and produce touring shows that presented the talents of differently-abled students. He was a scholarship student in ballet at the Dayton Ballet and Dayton Contemporary Dance schools (becoming assistant business manager of the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company for one year), and taught communication workshops for the Wright State School of Medicine for 6 years. His performing credentials include dinner theaters in the Midwest, where he danced and sang his way in numerous musicals including "George M", "Fiddler on the Roof," "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," "Phantom," "Annie," and several holiday reviews. He has also appeared as vocal soloist in oratorios with regional orchestras and with the Upper West Side Opera Association in Manhattan.

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Funky Fusion Avasa Style

2008-04-09T18:29:00Z

Kira's Oasis Saturday Workshop!
Funky Fusion on Saturday April 12th , 2008 with .......AVASA.

This workshop is full of funk, attitude and sexy . You will learn exciting choreography and stage presence all to the beat of a hip hop sound. There will be a yoga style warm up and cool down so if you would like to bring your mats please do so. This workshop is designed for those that have had some belly dance experience.

Satruday , April 12th , 2008 3 hours workshop
Time : 12:30-3:30 PM w\a brief break ( bring a snack )
Cost : $ 35 pre-registered , $ 40 at the door.
Location : Kiras Oasis

More details about this workshop can be found by visiting : www.kirasoasis.com or on www.avasatribal.com

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Wow.

2008-04-09T17:38:28Z

So we have over 200 members and hardly any activity lately. Whatsgoing on y'all? Whats everyone been up to? Any goals for the month? for Spring? for this year? Any costuming projects? Dance goals?

This tribe used to be the place to be the past few years.... for awhile now, its like a ghost town in here.....

I miss you guys.

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Purdue workshops with Deniz and Jennifer Rose - important change

2008-04-09T10:47:50Z

Hi Everyone,
I didn't want to send out another blanket event listing, so I'm only hitting the tribes that are the most likely to have folks interested in going. There is an important change - Saturday's workshop start time is a little bit later and the location has changed to the Co-Rec South Gym.

Thanks,
Jennifer Rose
p.s. sorry about the x-posting

Saturday, April 12th Purdue Co-Rec SOUTH Gym
1:00- 1:30pm Registration in Lobby
1:30-3:30pm Workshop with Jennifer Rose: Cuppa eurphoria:
Infusing undulations into everything - slinky movements on the downbeat, transferring energy up, down and side-to-side and letting go without getting lost. Don’t let the music fool ya – these snakelike moves transcend all genres.

Check in for the second workshop will be 3:30-4pm
4:00-6:00pm Turkish workshop with Deniz: Learn the differences between Turkish and Cabaret Style dancing! Learn combos and techniques to move to the music. Bring your veils!

HAFLA!
6:00-7:00pm Set up for Hafla (not set in stone…still looking for right venue!!)
7:00-10ish Hafla featuring performances by Il Troubadore, Deniz, and Jennifer Rose, vending by Donna Carlton of Audrena's International and Deniz, and the sketch artist John Oilar. There will also be snacks and plenty of open dancing!

April 13th Purdue University Memorial Union, rm 118
9:00-10:00am Registration, shopping with Donna Carlton and Deniz
10:00-12:00pm Workshop with Jennifer Rose: Perfect Blend:
Find the perfect roast in your dance by knowing when to turn up the heat and when to simmer. We’ll be drilling faster combinations and blending them with the sinuous stylings drilled in Cuppa eurphoria.

12:00-1:00pm Registration, shopping with Donna and Deniz
1:00-3:00pm Lebanese workshop with Deniz: Learn the differences between Lebanese and Turkish style Bellydancing! Learn hip Techniques, Stomach, and floor work! Bring your veils!

WORKSHOP PRICES”
$30/2 hr workshop
$50/full day
$90 - Sat & Sun workshops

Register online at: https://www.cec.purdue.edu/ec2k/CourseListing.asp?master_id=2197&course_area=1096&course_number=153&course_subtitle=00

Please let Amirah know if you plan on coming so she can get an idea of how many people we'll be having! If you need help finding a place to stay that night, let her know and she can probably set something up for you! Also, if you need a map, Amirah's got em, just shoot her an email at wamplerw@purdue.edu .
Cheers!

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Call for Performers - Carnival of Evil 2008

2008-04-06T16:11:37Z

Too early for Halloween?... Think again!!

Tangled Web Productions will be sponsoring our first "Carnival of Evil" show this year, and we're looking for performers. This year's theme is toys... but NOT your everyday pleasant ones! We're talking possessed and creepy toys... the kind that make you want to keep one eye open at night! There's a limited number of performance slots for this one-of-a-kind event, which will allow us to pay the performers.

Show details:
Tentative Name: Carnival of Evil 2008 - Draconia's Dreadful Playthings
When: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: Evening Performance (most likely starting at 8:00 PM and lasting 2.5 hours)
Additional Time Commitments: one mandatory informational meeting TBA (June or July) and one mandatory technical rehearsal TBA (could be earlier on the day of performance). Performers may also be required to participate in photo ops at the end of the performance.
Location: Covington, KY
Deadline for idea submittal: May 15, 2008
Submit ideas to: info@ZaharasTangledWeb.com

It's not necessary to submit an audition tape or to audition in person. However, you do need to share your idea and provide as much detail as possible for what you want to do in this show. The script will be developed around the acts that are selected.

IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO BELLYDANCE FOR THIS SHOW! If you like spinning poi, hooping, juggling, etc. and your idea is creative (or disturbing) enough, then you just might find yourself in the "toy chest"! Please keep in mind that we are not able to accommodate fire performers for this year's venue.

A word about compensation... it is our goal to make sure that the performers receive some money for their efforts. However, it is too early in the planning process to state exactly how much that will be. Ticket sales will greatly impact how much money is given to the performers!

Feel free to share this email with others inside and outside our dance community... and mark your calendars for the Carnival of Evil on October 4th!

Z

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spring hafla in newport, ky

2008-03-20T21:16:32Z

celebrate the arrival of spring at the wind moon hafla in newport ky on april 19th, from 7-10 at the st. paul episcopal church, 7 court place. 41071. free, with donations accepted. live music, open dancing, consignment shopping, refreshments. hope to see you, bring your family, friends, dancers and musicians!

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The Crescent Moon Dance Company presents Travis Jarrell

2008-03-19T14:45:32Z

Hello, all you Lovely Dancers!

It's Jo Hadley w/ the Crescent Moon Dancers. Once again, the Crescent Moon Dancers are VERY proud to present Travis Fontaine Jarrell of Santa Fe, NM in a FABULOUS workshop on Sunday April 27th, 2008! Travis will utilize her extensive knowledge of many
different dance styles to show how fascinating gestures & movements from other cultures can be successfully incorporated into our own individual styles of Middle Eastern Dance. Whatever your style of dance is American Belly Dance, Raqs al Sharqi, Fusion, Interpretive, Gothic, Tribal, etc.), this workshop will have something for everyone! The cost is $40 before April 22, & $50 after April 22, & at the door. The fee includes the classes, our usual gourmet lunch, & the show! PLEASE don't order a show ticket for yourself, if you will be attending the workshop! We will be in a different location this year!!! We will be back at the Louisville School of Massage (where we were 4 years ago w/ Conchi & Nataj). As usual, everyone is welcome to dance in the informal show. Available slots will be filled on a first come-first served basis, so please let us know ASAP if you would like to perform! Our casual show is THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY for new dancers, new troupes, new choreographies, etc!!! If the following link doesn't work, please visit our website (www.crescentmoondancers.com), & click on "upcoming workshop."

workshop.crescentmoondancers.com

Hope to see all of you there! Happy Dancing, & Happy Spring!
Yours in Dance,
Jo Hadley

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THIS WEEKEND IN LOUISVILLE! Dance Your Paws Off!!

2008-03-11T12:01:59Z

Don't forget.... Kitten season is nearly upon us, and we will really need help if we are to save some tiny lives!! We are so thankful to TL2 Productions for hosting this fundraiser for our mama cats. It is at The Pink Door in Louisville KY. Go to www.tl2productions.com for updates.

Here is the most recent update on performers for the evening:

Set I – Live Music

Alf Leyla Wa Leyla – No Dancer
Meverlou - Azayani
Sulukule - Kelai
Bir Demet Yasemin - Olivia
Never the Same/Ayazein – Olivia
Set I I– Recorded Music

Taletha – Egyptian
Soraya – Gothic
Azayani - Egyptian
Diane – Central Asian
Olivia - Egyptian
Letha and Jackie – Alternative
Intermission – Door Prize, Talking, Thank You, Slide Show (20 min)

Set III – Live Music

Ana Fi Intazarek – No dancer
Garoon Garoon - Kelai
Lama Bada Yatathanna - Mercedes
Azziza – Mercedes
Spicy Hookah – Jajira
Drum Solo w/Dave – Jajira
Set IV– Recorded Music

Selimah - Gothic
Mercedes - Egyptian
Katana - Alternative
Kelai – Turkish/American
Taletha – Central Asian
Jajira - Tribal

The online portion of the fundraiser has already begun! If you can't be with us in Louisville (or even if you can, and just want to get an early start) go to this website:
https://www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/jchischillie/home/overview.do
When you submit your order mark the hostess block as either "TL2" or "3SistersCats" and a hefty portion of the proceeds will come straight into the vet care fund for our cats. The Body Shop has the finest line of cruelty free cosmetics and body care products ANYWHERE. (I highly recommend the Tea Tree products, which I use on myself... and also on my special "mangey" dogs.)

Here is a link for Raffle Tickets:
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=skhergert%40yahoo%2ecom&undefined_quantity=1&item_name=Body%20Shop%20Raffle&item_number=BSR0315&amount=5%2e00&shipping=1%2e00&no_shipping=1&tax=0%2e00¤cy_code=USD&lc=US&bn=PP%2dBuyNowBF&charset=UTF%2d8
I'll be posting pics of raffle items in my photos as we get them!

TIA,

Amma

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Early warning: MEDSOK brings Karim Nagi to town Nov 1 & 2!

2008-03-09T21:41:34Z

Karim Nagi, Mr. Turbo Tabla himself, is MEDSOK's 2008 workshop instructor. Karim Nagi's reputation as a master percussionist, dancer, teacher, performer and (as one U-Tube fan calls him ) 'party in a box' is growing fast. Karim has developed a comprehensive zill method that utilizes drum techniques and an ambidexterous approach and is a pioneer in the "Dancing Drummer" esthetic, combining choreographed movement with articulate drumming, done in unison. Laurel Victoria Gray (artistic director of Silk Road) updated her zill class technique in 2004 to reflect his system of developing ambidexterous skills . He teaches at Artemis's Folk Tour camp and he is a faculty member of the New England Conservatory of Music.

He says: 'I regularly teach the Traditional, Old Guard and Cabaret schools, and I am also consistently invited to the major Tribal festivals. I am a native Egyptian, but am well acclimated to the American teaching style (highly verbal, and systematic with clear breakdowns, and I supply notes). I also teach at the university level. As a performer I have created pure tradition as well as hybrid/fusion work. But don't let all the credential-stuff color your opinion. My classes are fun and funny. "

We haven't decided what dancing/music classes we'll ask him to do, but in case you want a preview:
A collage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63UAMaIqWgU
Zilling class: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G5T_hWWrF4
Tambourine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGpIkItfPyc&feature=related
His re-imagined Stick dance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMBmbYMgFrw&feature=related
The possibilities: http://www.karimnagi.com/study/

MEDSOK members get a discount for the workshop and first dibs on any concert slots, so if you are thinking of attending and dancing, then think about joining! http://www.medsok.org/join_medsok.htm

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Teribus, Navitas, and music classes

2008-03-06T14:50:25Z

Teribus will be performing at the Center for World Rhythms and Movement on March 22nd. We have asked Navitas to dance to one of our tunes and they have agreed to do so! :-) We have added a couple of music classes to the program during the day including Celtic Music for Melodic Instruments and a Master Piping class for all skill levels.

We would like to encourage all belly dancers to attend as we load our tunes up with drums and percussion inspired by belly dance rhythms (malfuf, ayoub, etc.). :-) If you like darbuka, tupan, and bagpipes, here's your chance. :D

Oh...if you haven't heard the band, here's a link to an mp3: www.legionofdoumbek.com/audio/...ite.mp3

More information available at http://www.gaiananda.net/ We hope to see you there! :-)

Kevin

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Med. Echoes show

2008-02-23T00:30:36Z

I have two, possibly three, extra tickets to the Med. Echoes show on Sat. night. $15 each

Just contact me here if you are interested.

Thanks

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Tired of FeeBay?

2008-02-19T18:49:45Z

Check it out!

http://www.bazaarandbarter.com/index.php

Run by a bellydancer (no, not me) - you get a $10 credit when you sign up, so sign-up and starting listing stuff!!!

Feel free to x-post this like crazy!

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Burlesque Bash- Encore Performance!

2008-02-12T12:53:32Z

Hey all, just want to remind you of the encore performance of the Burlesque Bash!
It sold out the first time around, so here's your chance to get out and have some burly fun.
Lots of familiar faces performing, and it's hosted by the lovely ladies of Bondaura.

Burlesque Bash
Saturday February 16
The Loft at Tickets Sports Bar
100 W. 6th Street
Covington, KY
Doors at 8:30, show at 9:00
$15 pre-sale (see Bondaura's website) or $20 at the door.

Come play with us!

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Fine Arts Fund Arts Sampler Weekend

2008-02-05T18:45:21Z

Anaya Gypsy is performing:
Friday, February 8th from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. at Macy's downtown
Friday, February 8th from 6 - 7 p.m. at the Contemporary Arts Center
Saturday, February 9th from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at our studio in Blue Ash

Who else is dancing? What other performances are you excited to see for free?

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SOUTHERN FUSION FEST 08

2008-02-03T14:41:40Z

ANyone going?????

I know its in August, but I really wanna go, and want to start making some kind of plans and what not.

Its in Athens GA and is From August 15 to the 18th!

Deets here, http://www.southernfusion.net/

Anyone?" Anyone?!?!?!?!?!
:)

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IBCC Sale- Only 3 days left!

2008-01-29T18:17:28Z

Reminder: the Early Bird deadline for the IBCC 2008 is January 31!!

IBCC 2008 Featured Instructors:
Tito- Egypt
Aida Nour- Egypt
Amy Sigil of Unmata- California
Bozenka- Florida
Aisha Ali- California
Mayyadah & Amir- Germany
Lesya Starr- Spain
Nath Keo- British Columbia
Yasmina Ramzy-Ontario
Ferda Bayazit- Turkey/British Columbia

IBCC 2008, April 23-27, 2007
4 days of Dance Workshops, Performances, Lectures, Films, Panel Discussions, Music Classes and Parties!!

Register Now for $599 until Jan. 31/08!
* All IBCC 2007 registrants receive $100 off!
Call: 416-920-5593 to register

Our Sponsors:
Arabesque, Bhuz.com,
Gilded Serpent, Mid-Bits!, MEDA
Toronto Arts Council ,
Turquoise International

www.bellydanceconference.com

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we would love to post your event

2008-01-28T20:36:09Z

Caravanworkshops and Sandstorm would love to post it on our sites just e-mail me at deniz@caravanworkshops.com We would love to know whats going to pass the word.

Blessings in everyones Dance's

Deniz

www.caravanworkshops.com
937-602-3788
events since 1995

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2008 Events & Classes @ Kira's Oasis

2008-01-28T17:21:12Z

Kira's Oasis Studio
590 Congress Park Drive
Centerville, Ohio 45459 (Dayton)
(937) 620-1678

BELLY DANCE HAFLA NIGHT
The 2nd Friday of EVERY month.
www.KirasOasis.com/med.asp Current Month's info:
Current Date: Friday, February 8th, 2008
Future Dates:
Mar 14th, Apr 11th, May 9th, Jun 13th, Jul 11th, Aug 8th, Sep 12th, Oct 10th, Nov 14th, Dec 12th.
www.KirasOasis.com/med08.asp Future Month's Info
Time: 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Location: Kira's Oasis
590 Congress Park Drive
Centerville, OH 45459
More Info: 937-620-1678
www.KirasOasis.com
Performing January:
1. Jaron Joiner - Hip Hop Dancer!
2. Kelsa "Kadance" Rieger
3. Egyptian Breeze
4. Meleesa
5.
Vending: Jennifer w/Beauti Control www.beautipage.com/jennicar/

Hip Hop Belly Dance Workshop with Jaron Joiner!!
Saturday, February 9th, 2008
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Cost: $40 in advance or at the door
www.KirasOasis.com/spec.asp for registration form and details!

BOZENKA from Miami & the Belly Dance Super Stars at the Oasis!!
www.Bozenka.biz
March 14-15th, 2008 for the Belly Dance Hafla night on Friday, $10 that night, and a workshop on Saturday. Registration form is already out on the Oasis site so you can assure you have a spot that day. Full at 50.

AZIZA from Montreal back in the Oasis in October, 2008!
October 10-12th, 2008 for the Belly Dance Nite and two days of fabulous instruction from this incredible lady who we have grown to dearly love and respect at the Oasis. Registration form will go out on the site soon!
www.AzizaShimmy.com

Latin/Salsa Open Dance Nite at the Oasis!!
FIRST Friday of every OTHER Month:
Next One: Friday, February 1st, 2008
8:00 pm - 12 Midnight...ish till people stop dancing!
Includes a class at 8:00 pm
$5 entrance fee
This event will be hosted every OTHER month on the 1st. FRIDAY of that month.
You do NOT need a partner!! Tabra & Luciano will teach Street & Zumba Latin/Salsa moves as well !! Come give it a try or use the Zumba moves you already know from Tabras or other Zumba classes!!
2008 Latin Night Dates: April 4th, June 6th, August 1st, October 3rd, December 5th, 2008
Visit: www.KirasOasis.com/classes.asp for details.

SWING OPEN DANCE NITE at the Oasis!!!
Sponsored by Swing Out Dayton and Jean Cagas
The FIRST Saturday of EACH month.
Saturday, February 2nd,, 2008
Time: 8:00 pm - Midnight
Cost: $5 per person includes late night after party at a different location
Check out: www.SwingOutDayton.com
Contact Jean: Jean@SwingOutDayton.com
2008 Swing Night Dates: 2/2, 3/1, 4/5, 5/3, 6/7, 7/5, 8/2, 9/6, 10/4, 11/1, 12/6
Visit: www.KirasOasis.com/classes.asp for details.

CLASSES AT KIRA'S OASIS:

Monday Nights: Belly Dance with Laylia:
Basics: 6:15 – 7:15pm, Intermediate/Advanced 7:30 – 8:30.
www.Laylia.com

Wednesday Nights: Belly Dance with Akasha:
Basics: 6:15 - 7:15pm, Intermediate/Advanced 7:30 - 8:30pm
www.AkashaRaqs.com

Janna, the Director of Egyptian Breeze in Yellow Springs will be teaching at the Oasis on Sunday's starting January 13th, 2008 with a Mommy/Daughter age 7+ class at 4:00 - 4:45 pm and a Teen Only 13-17 at 5:00 - 6:00 pm
www.EgyptianBreeze.com

All Belly Dance Classes are paid for by the Belly Dance Punch Card system or a $15 drop-in fee at the door for 1 class or $25 to take both levels of classes in the same night.
Mommy & Me - Mommy is FREE!

ZUMBA Fitness with Tabra:
TUESDAYS :
Zumba Tone* 5:30 – 6:10 P.M.
Zumba Regular/Intermediate 6:15 – 7:15 P.M.
THURSDAYS:
Zumba Regular/Intermediate 6:15 – 7:15 P.M.
Zumba for Beginners 7:30 – 8:30 P.M.
SATURDAYS:
Zumba Regular/Intermediate 10:00 – 11:00 A.M.
ZUMBA COST - All Zumba Classes:
$10.00 per Drop-In class or 10 classes for $60 "ZUMBA" punch card!!
NOTE: The Zumba punch card is different than the Belly Dance punch card and they are NOT interchangeable because of price difference!
www.ZumbaOhio.com

Check all of this out, get directions to the Oasis, take a 360 degree virtual tour of the studio and more at:
www.KirasOasis.com

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Drummer available

2008-01-16T19:40:46Z

I have been playing hand drums for 18 years but I have only recently started getting into the bellydance scene. If there are any events going on where a drummer is needed please let me know, even if it is just a get together and you want some drummers there.

I hope to meet more of you in person soon.

Derek

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Upcoming Gigs for Anaya Gypsy Dance Company

2008-01-07T19:17:21Z

February is the new October!

Fine Arts Fund Sampler Weekend
Friday, February 8 from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. at Macy's downtown
**FREE**
stick around for a martial arts demonstration by our studio-mates from the Blue Ash Shaolin-do School

Friday, February 8 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Contemporary Arts Center, downtown at 6th and Walnut
**FREE**

Saturday, February 9 from noon - 1:00 p.m. at our studio in Blue Ash
**FREE**
martial arts demonstration will follow the dance performance

Saturday, February 23 at 9:00 p.m. at Rohs Street Cafe in Clifton
**$5**
Anaya Gypsy performs with Mayan Ruins, followed by music from Mohenjo Daro

www.agdance.com for more details

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ABC News: Bellydancing in Pregnancy!

2008-01-06T12:16:59Z

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=5768282&ch=4226723&src=news

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Leaving Tribe - cross posted

2007-12-31T21:08:41Z

For personal reasons, I'm leaving Tribe.net. While here, I connected with many wonderful people I've come to call friends, both close and just acquaintence. Thank you for your support and compassion since we met, most especially over the last year. I believe the bellydance phase of my performance life is over and I now look forward to a life in academia and whatever is beyond the horizon. Please keep my email on hand - amadearose32 @ aol.com. If you would like to friend me on other social applications, look for athenawindsong on both myspace and LiveJournal.

One favor: please don't waste time and energy asking me about the personal reasons or requesting that I stay on Tribe. This decision has been a long time in coming and I hope to see you, my friends, around the 'net.

Best wishes to everyone on Tribe, friend or not.

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Santa Belly Claus

2007-12-19T04:51:39Z

If Santa Claus was going to visit you because you have been such a good little dancer this year , what would he bring you ?
A new coin bra ? Tribal Belt ? R would you be getting lumps of coal , because he knows you have not been doing your isolations drillls ?

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Kira's Holiday Hafla

2007-12-18T10:56:19Z

Anyone going i can tag along with?

I can honestly say in all my years of going to Kira's I have never been to her holiday hafla.

I really wanna go.

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video from raqs nouveau

2007-12-04T17:45:19Z

is going up now.
go to youtube...
search under pnorris63.

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Raqs Nouveaux - December 1 (Zoe workshop)

2007-12-02T23:47:03Z

Hey everyone!

I need performers for the show to please contact me as soon as possible. Please send me any high resolution images of yourself or your troupe to: jenn@jenndances.com - I'm working on promo materials and need to have them done tomorrow.

If you've asked about performing and have not registered yet - then you need to contact me so we can confirm your spot in the show (I know of at least 2 performers who fall into this category - nudge-nudge...)

So far, this is who I have on the docket - if there is a ? around you it's because I'm unsure, so please contact me :-) Did I forget you? Then post and remind me ::grins:: I may be wicked...but I'm still human!

Zoe (of course!)
Jajira
Velvet Fifi
Jennifer Rose
Alhambra
?Zimra?
?Habeeba's?
?Rachel Jade?
?Suna?
?Sayra (Kalima)?
?Gwyn (Bodhicitta)?

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Delilah /VDP STUDIO in Seattle

2007-12-02T20:54:53Z

Hi there

Just thought I would introduce my self.
I just started a new tribe. We only have 24 members but so far some interesting posts on trance dance. Love to gather more members of like interests. pass it on
http://tribes.tribe.net/hathorsmirror.

Delilah

of VDP Studios in Seattle and Visionary Dance Productions on-line.

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KC and Elana hoop workshop at Kira's Oasis

2007-11-28T14:42:24Z

Hi everyone,

KC and Elana, two great hoopers from Chicago, are coming to Kira's Oasis (in Centerville, OH) for the December hafla ( Dec 14) and a class that Saturday (Dec 15), as long as there are enough people that reply to Kira quickly. They are great! (This is them, if you dont already know them, the hooping is in the second half: www.youtube.com/watch ) Please spread the word among any hoopers you know, and let Kira now ASAP if you can come. She especially needs pre-regs. The price is going to be probably $40 for a couple of hours. Kira's email is: kira@kirasoasis.com

WHO: KC and Elana
WHAT: Hooping show and class
WHERE: Kira's Oasis in Centerville ( www.kirasoasis.com )
WHEN: Dec 14th hafla and show, Dec 15th class
COST: $40
CONTACT: Kira- kira@kirasoasis.com
This will only happen if enough people pre-reg!

Later!

Natasha :-D

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Not too late for Zoe 12/1/07

2007-11-21T22:22:02Z

If you still want to come - have your registration post marked by the 23rd or CALL me (Jennifer Rose - 513-465-9677) or email me at: jenn@jenndances.com to reserve a spot for the workshop and I'll honor the early price - but you have to act before Saturday! :-)

I also need 1 volunteer (and I'll make it worth your while!)

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Nomadiqa Ethnic Fusion and Arabesque Beats - Repost

2007-11-15T12:09:06Z

Hi Folks,
We recently released a debut album. It's a mix of electronic and arabian styles. We're hoping it might appeal to the tribal and belly dance community, and also people that are into this sort of vibe and music. Please feel free to have a listen on myspace where we have four full tracks available to listen online.

http://www.myspace.com/nomadiqa

It would also be great to promote it through the network of tribal and/or belly dance teachers who might be interested to sell it at a class or bazaar. We can offer it at wholesale prices with plenty of capacity for the seller to make a decent profit on top of the wholesale price.

Please contact info@nomadiqa.com for further details. Sorry for the self promotion.

Hope to hear from you.

Many thanks,

Nomadiqa
http://www.nomadiqa.com

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*~Cincinnati Bellydance~*'s topics - tribe.net

Sunday, August 24 At Findlay Market

Saturday, August 23rd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

drum students

Nov 1-2: Karim Nagi workshop in Louisville KY

Geisha Moth

Newport Levee Saturday 8/9 7pm

Carnival of Evil 2008 - Tickets on sale today!

Alhambra Night!

hooping in Cincinnati

Navitas and Nevik in Conchi's show this Sat.

MECCA WEEKEND DILEMMA!!!!!!!!!!

Moria and Zoe workshops

Free vending and performance opportunity!

The Black Drum - "Rakshasa" Free Music Downloads!

Mira, Liz, and Zoe Workshop Details- July 5-6th 2008 @ Mecca in Lexington, Ky.

Poi Workshop with Cherie Haas June 23, 2008

Gothalyptic June 28-29

Valizan ATS Workshop in Dayton OCT 3rd & 4th

LOOKING FOR MOROCCAN DANCER

Carnival of Evil - Performers Selected!

Sun June 8: Delsarte for Dancers returns to Louisville!

Dayton, OH 2008 Belly Boo & the super-spectacular Valizan October 4 & 5

It's that time again...Summerfair!

Deadline for Early Discount on Mira, Liz, Zoe Workshops- May 30th

Returned from Tribal Fest

Poi Workshop

Where is Avasa teaching now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Celebrate as One Tomorrow in Cincinnati

Firewalk at Mountain Herb Festival

Save the date!

(X-Post) Anaya Gypsy Dance Co. Performs at World Tai Chi Day, Saturday, April 26

Tribal Night

April 14: Delsarte for Dancers in Louisville KY

Funky Fusion Avasa Style

Wow.

Purdue workshops with Deniz and Jennifer Rose - important change

Call for Performers - Carnival of Evil 2008

spring hafla in newport, ky

The Crescent Moon Dance Company presents Travis Jarrell

THIS WEEKEND IN LOUISVILLE! Dance Your Paws Off!!

Early warning: MEDSOK brings Karim Nagi to town Nov 1 & 2!

Teribus, Navitas, and music classes

Med. Echoes show

Tired of FeeBay?

Burlesque Bash- Encore Performance!

Fine Arts Fund Arts Sampler Weekend

SOUTHERN FUSION FEST 08

IBCC Sale- Only 3 days left!

we would love to post your event

2008 Events & Classes @ Kira's Oasis

Drummer available

Upcoming Gigs for Anaya Gypsy Dance Company

ABC News: Bellydancing in Pregnancy!

Leaving Tribe - cross posted

Santa Belly Claus

Kira's Holiday Hafla

video from raqs nouveau

Raqs Nouveaux - December 1 (Zoe workshop)

Delilah /VDP STUDIO in Seattle

KC and Elana hoop workshop at Kira's Oasis

Not too late for Zoe 12/1/07

Nomadiqa Ethnic Fusion and Arabesque Beats - Repost

~Cincinnati Bellydance~'s topics - tribe.net