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From AUNT ROCKY (NYC):
Hi There, my Dancing Darlings:
After a marvelous, successful seminar/concert tour in China, we have *3* great events coming up!!!
1) *WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 STARTING at 7pm
AT THE LAFAYETTE GRILL
MOROCCO'S MONTHLY MARVELOUS
MAGICAL MIDEASTERN MOMENTS!!!
PRESENTING
Morocco's professional
& student dancers:
RONA
SHEMS
NAJMA
JADANA
AMANDA
NABILAH ZAHIRAH
TORKOM
MALIKA ZUBEIDAH
KARIMA NADIRA
TARIK
& MOROCCO
PLAN ON ATTENDING!!!
NO COVER OR DOOR CHARGE!!
$15 food/ drink minimum
COME RIGHT AFTER WORK & ENJOY
THE LAFAYETTE IS AT
54 FRANKLIN ST
(betweeen Broadway & Lafayette,
3 blocks south of Canal St)
212-732-4449
SEE YOU THERE!
& at:
2) YASMINA of CAIRO'S MUST-
ATTEND 2-DAY SEMINAR
Don't miss this AMAZING opportunity! DON'T DELAY!!!
Dance off that turkey dinner at a great seminar. Morocco presents the fabulous
YASMINA of CAIRO
IN HER VERY FIRST US/NYC TWO-DAY SEMINAR
Saturday, November 28, 2:00-6:30pm
Yasmina's Modern Cairo style: Technique & Combinations, breaking down movements to reveal the secrets of the streamlined look of today's stars.
Sunday, November 29, 11:30-4pm
Fun pop Saidi to "El Sah Endah Embou" by Dominique (cheeky)
(1/2 hr break each day - bring a snack)
$80 @ day/ $90 at door (if available)
both days: $150/ $165 at door (if available)
***add 3.5% to pay by PayPal ($158/ $83)
Morocco's marvelous studio is at
6 West 20th Street - 2nd floor
(between 5th & 6th Avenues)
Register NOW! You'll be glad you did!
e-mail: morocco@casbahdance.org to reserve your spot, then either mail a check to Morocco
6 west 20 St - fl 2
NY, NY 10011
OR pay by PayPal at www.casbahdance.org/VIDEO.htm
Scroll down & mouse on the "PAY ONLINE" button
Your spot is certain ONLY when payment is received.
FLYER ATTACHED ...
YASMINA of CAIRO
Yasmina, 'The English Rose of Cairo', has studied, performed and lived the world of oriental dance for more than 25 years. Discovering the form in Morocco in 1983, she began training in London with various teachers, and performed in many of the capital's Arab nightclubs during the late 1980's. Then she began accepting contracts abroad, including India, and an eighteen-month tour of Italy. In 1989 Yasmina began performing regularly in the Middle East, leaving London to dance full-time. Starting with a six-month stay in Morocco, a fitting return to the place where her original passion had been kindled, she danced in many Middle Eastern countries including Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (Dubai and Abu Dhabi), Syria and Jordan, before arriving solo in Egypt in the summer of 1995.
Redirecting her style to modern Egyptian with the help of Raqia Hassan and Ibrahim Akef, she quickly secured a contract at the Meridien Heliopolis, where she performed nightly for 3 years. Yasmina has remained in Cairo ever since, appearing with her orchestra at major Cairo venues such as Safir, Pyramisa and the Semiramis Intercontinental hotels, the Nile Maxime, Tivoli Heliopolis, as well as hundreds of weddings and parties in Cairo and around Egypt.
For the past ten years Yasmina has travelled to teach at sold-out workshops and festivals world-wide, and continues to perform and to study the dance, firmly believing that "it is an ongoing journey of discovery from which you never stop learning." She is a founder member of the Farha Tour, a traveling Egyptian show which has so far toured the UK twice. This is her US/NYC debut!
In 2002 she gave birth to her son, Azzedine, and has widened her cultural understanding of Egypt by coming full-circle and incorporating her original training into her life; she works as a photo-journalist in Cairo and writes regularly for several Egyptian and foreign publications. Her deep knowledge and immersion into the local oriental dance culture enriches her teaching. Add to that her ability to break down and explain the movements in English.
Yasmina says: "The day I was swept away by the sounds of Egyptian music and took my first steps down the road of oriental dance, I could never have imagined where that road would lead. To me, this dance has brought much joy, fulfillment, and depth of self-expression, as I believe it has and will do for countless others."No matter how small or great a part it plays in your life, it is always life-enhancing and ultimately good for the soul."
Saturday, November 28, 2:00-6:30pm: Yasmina's Modern Cairo style: Technique & Combinations
breaking down movements to reveal the secrets of the streamlined look of today's stars.
Sunday, November 29, 11:30-4pm: Fun pop Saidi to "El Sah Endah Embou" by Dominique (cheeky
(1/2 hr break each day - bring a snack)
$80 @ day/ $90 at door (if available) both days: $150/ $165 at door (if available)
***add 3.5% to pay by PayPal ($158/ $83)
Out-of-towners: cheap, safe, nearbyhotel list on request
& at:
3) MOROCCO'S MUST-ATTEND
4-DAY FOLK FEST JAN. 8-11, 2010
by popular demand, I'm doing it just ONCE more - for those devotees of the real folklore who can only come in January:
Because YOU asked me for it:
another FUN, FABULOUS
FOUR-DAY FOLK FEAST!
in NEW YORK CITY
Real *folklore*:
2 different SCHIKHATT routines:
TRADITIONAL & MODERN
TUNISIAN SHABA routine,
GUEDRA & ZAR
of course ALL, with extensive
backround/ cultural information
& some VIDEOs/ DVDs
ONLY time it will be offered in this format!
the TRUTH will set your dance FREE!!!
MAGICAL MIDEASTERN DANCING IN MID MANHATTAN!!!
Get your dancing skills ready to show you off better wherever you dance!
For New Inspiration and Excitement!
a Casbah Dance Experience
at Morocco's marvelous BIG Studio in the heart of New York City
6 West 20th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues) - 2nd floor
only $350
$150 deposit (non-refundable)
Technique & Choreography
Limited Places - Reserve Early!!!
5 hours daily
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
in climate-controlled studio
Scheduled:
3 usable *authentic* folkloric routines
by Morocco, a teacher/ researcher/ performer
who's *really* been there, done that
from the beginning!
Seminar Music CD and Choreography Sheets
for the dances are Included
Certificate of Seminar Completion included!
REGISTER NOW!!! PAY ONLINE!!!
www.casbahdance.org/WEEKLONG.htm
Yours in dance,
Morocco
e-mail: <morocco@casbahdance.org>
web: www.casbahdance.org
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch
New York, NY
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Register NOW for a Fabulous Weeklong Seminar
in my great BIG studio: August 8-14, 2009
www.casbahdance.org/WEEKLONG.htm
MAGICAL MIDEASTERN DANCING IN MID MANHATTAN!!!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
If I can't dance, I don't want your revolution!
Emma Goldman
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
We should consider every day lost on which we have
not danced at least once. Friedrich Nietzsche
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
From VALERIE/STUDIO 1831 (PA):
www.studio1831.com
Hello, everyone.
For the week of Oct. 3-10 ONLY, Studio 1831 has some schedule changes:
Pilates classes are cancelled 10/5 & 10/8
Saturday Body Conditioning classes are cancelled 10/3 & 10/10
YOGA SUBS:
Kiri will be teaching the following Yoga Classes:
Sat. 10/3 11 am
Mon. 10/5 6:15 pm
Wed. 10/7 6:15 pm
Thurs. 10/8 10 am
Claire will teach on Tues. 10/6 at 10 am
Marilyn will teach on Sat 10/10 at 11 am
BELLYDANCE CLASS SUBS:
Maura will teach on Mon. at 7:45 pm
Kiri will teach on Wed. at 7:45 pm
The schedule will return to normal on 10/11/09.
From ONCA/BARAKA MUNDI/TRIBORIGINAL (NC):
Cozy Community on an Epic Scale!
TribOriginal: Tribal Dance, Music & Culture Camp October 8-11, 2009, in Hendersonville, NC
TribO is almost here. Can you taste it?
Nights have been cool, days sunny, & the mountains magical. Goodies are laid in, the musician's cabal is planning nocturnal festivity, & the decor committee is stockpiling pretties for our chill-out lounge & classroom spaces. New this year on Thursday night look forward to some casual get-to-know-you time with camp games with Alison, gypsy body care with Logan, & fabulous henna with Wendy Mehndi!
The total class line-up is still evolving to reflect the talents of the TribO family. Current schedules will be available onsite. Bring your email confirmation to speed up entry to the fun. We are still accepting new registrations at the gate. Carpool if you can for the good of the site & the planet overall.
Check the website for a suggested packing list. Oh, & folks...don't forget bedding!
See you in six days...
~Onca
www.triboriginal.org, 828 232 2980
Hi There, my Dancing Darlings:
After a marvelous, successful seminar/concert tour in China, we have *3* great events coming up!!!
1) *WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7 STARTING at 7pm
AT THE LAFAYETTE GRILL
MOROCCO'S MONTHLY MARVELOUS
MAGICAL MIDEASTERN MOMENTS!!!
PRESENTING
Morocco's professional
& student dancers:
RONA
SHEMS
NAJMA
JADANA
AMANDA
NABILAH ZAHIRAH
TORKOM
MALIKA ZUBEIDAH
KARIMA NADIRA
TARIK
& MOROCCO
PLAN ON ATTENDING!!!
NO COVER OR DOOR CHARGE!!
$15 food/ drink minimum
COME RIGHT AFTER WORK & ENJOY
THE LAFAYETTE IS AT
54 FRANKLIN ST
(betweeen Broadway & Lafayette,
3 blocks south of Canal St)
212-732-4449
SEE YOU THERE!
& at:
2) YASMINA of CAIRO'S MUST-
ATTEND 2-DAY SEMINAR
Don't miss this AMAZING opportunity! DON'T DELAY!!!
Dance off that turkey dinner at a great seminar. Morocco presents the fabulous
YASMINA of CAIRO
IN HER VERY FIRST US/NYC TWO-DAY SEMINAR
Saturday, November 28, 2:00-6:30pm
Yasmina's Modern Cairo style: Technique & Combinations, breaking down movements to reveal the secrets of the streamlined look of today's stars.
Sunday, November 29, 11:30-4pm
Fun pop Saidi to "El Sah Endah Embou" by Dominique (cheeky)
(1/2 hr break each day - bring a snack)
$80 @ day/ $90 at door (if available)
both days: $150/ $165 at door (if available)
***add 3.5% to pay by PayPal ($158/ $83)
Morocco's marvelous studio is at
6 West 20th Street - 2nd floor
(between 5th & 6th Avenues)
Register NOW! You'll be glad you did!
e-mail: morocco@casbahdance.org to reserve your spot, then either mail a check to Morocco
6 west 20 St - fl 2
NY, NY 10011
OR pay by PayPal at www.casbahdance.org/VIDEO.htm
Scroll down & mouse on the "PAY ONLINE" button
Your spot is certain ONLY when payment is received.
FLYER ATTACHED ...
YASMINA of CAIRO
Yasmina, 'The English Rose of Cairo', has studied, performed and lived the world of oriental dance for more than 25 years. Discovering the form in Morocco in 1983, she began training in London with various teachers, and performed in many of the capital's Arab nightclubs during the late 1980's. Then she began accepting contracts abroad, including India, and an eighteen-month tour of Italy. In 1989 Yasmina began performing regularly in the Middle East, leaving London to dance full-time. Starting with a six-month stay in Morocco, a fitting return to the place where her original passion had been kindled, she danced in many Middle Eastern countries including Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (Dubai and Abu Dhabi), Syria and Jordan, before arriving solo in Egypt in the summer of 1995.
Redirecting her style to modern Egyptian with the help of Raqia Hassan and Ibrahim Akef, she quickly secured a contract at the Meridien Heliopolis, where she performed nightly for 3 years. Yasmina has remained in Cairo ever since, appearing with her orchestra at major Cairo venues such as Safir, Pyramisa and the Semiramis Intercontinental hotels, the Nile Maxime, Tivoli Heliopolis, as well as hundreds of weddings and parties in Cairo and around Egypt.
For the past ten years Yasmina has travelled to teach at sold-out workshops and festivals world-wide, and continues to perform and to study the dance, firmly believing that "it is an ongoing journey of discovery from which you never stop learning." She is a founder member of the Farha Tour, a traveling Egyptian show which has so far toured the UK twice. This is her US/NYC debut!
In 2002 she gave birth to her son, Azzedine, and has widened her cultural understanding of Egypt by coming full-circle and incorporating her original training into her life; she works as a photo-journalist in Cairo and writes regularly for several Egyptian and foreign publications. Her deep knowledge and immersion into the local oriental dance culture enriches her teaching. Add to that her ability to break down and explain the movements in English.
Yasmina says: "The day I was swept away by the sounds of Egyptian music and took my first steps down the road of oriental dance, I could never have imagined where that road would lead. To me, this dance has brought much joy, fulfillment, and depth of self-expression, as I believe it has and will do for countless others."No matter how small or great a part it plays in your life, it is always life-enhancing and ultimately good for the soul."
Saturday, November 28, 2:00-6:30pm: Yasmina's Modern Cairo style: Technique & Combinations
breaking down movements to reveal the secrets of the streamlined look of today's stars.
Sunday, November 29, 11:30-4pm: Fun pop Saidi to "El Sah Endah Embou" by Dominique (cheeky
(1/2 hr break each day - bring a snack)
$80 @ day/ $90 at door (if available) both days: $150/ $165 at door (if available)
***add 3.5% to pay by PayPal ($158/ $83)
Out-of-towners: cheap, safe, nearbyhotel list on request
& at:
3) MOROCCO'S MUST-ATTEND
4-DAY FOLK FEST JAN. 8-11, 2010
by popular demand, I'm doing it just ONCE more - for those devotees of the real folklore who can only come in January:
Because YOU asked me for it:
another FUN, FABULOUS
FOUR-DAY FOLK FEAST!
in NEW YORK CITY
Real *folklore*:
2 different SCHIKHATT routines:
TRADITIONAL & MODERN
TUNISIAN SHABA routine,
GUEDRA & ZAR
of course ALL, with extensive
backround/ cultural information
& some VIDEOs/ DVDs
ONLY time it will be offered in this format!
the TRUTH will set your dance FREE!!!
MAGICAL MIDEASTERN DANCING IN MID MANHATTAN!!!
Get your dancing skills ready to show you off better wherever you dance!
For New Inspiration and Excitement!
a Casbah Dance Experience
at Morocco's marvelous BIG Studio in the heart of New York City
6 West 20th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues) - 2nd floor
only $350
$150 deposit (non-refundable)
Technique & Choreography
Limited Places - Reserve Early!!!
5 hours daily
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
in climate-controlled studio
Scheduled:
3 usable *authentic* folkloric routines
by Morocco, a teacher/ researcher/ performer
who's *really* been there, done that
from the beginning!
Seminar Music CD and Choreography Sheets
for the dances are Included
Certificate of Seminar Completion included!
REGISTER NOW!!! PAY ONLINE!!!
www.casbahdance.org/WEEKLONG.htm
Yours in dance,
Morocco
e-mail: <morocco@casbahdance.org>
web: www.casbahdance.org
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch
New York, NY
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Register NOW for a Fabulous Weeklong Seminar
in my great BIG studio: August 8-14, 2009
www.casbahdance.org/WEEKLONG.htm
MAGICAL MIDEASTERN DANCING IN MID MANHATTAN!!!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
If I can't dance, I don't want your revolution!
Emma Goldman
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
We should consider every day lost on which we have
not danced at least once. Friedrich Nietzsche
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
From VALERIE/STUDIO 1831 (PA):
www.studio1831.com
Hello, everyone.
For the week of Oct. 3-10 ONLY, Studio 1831 has some schedule changes:
Pilates classes are cancelled 10/5 & 10/8
Saturday Body Conditioning classes are cancelled 10/3 & 10/10
YOGA SUBS:
Kiri will be teaching the following Yoga Classes:
Sat. 10/3 11 am
Mon. 10/5 6:15 pm
Wed. 10/7 6:15 pm
Thurs. 10/8 10 am
Claire will teach on Tues. 10/6 at 10 am
Marilyn will teach on Sat 10/10 at 11 am
BELLYDANCE CLASS SUBS:
Maura will teach on Mon. at 7:45 pm
Kiri will teach on Wed. at 7:45 pm
The schedule will return to normal on 10/11/09.
From ONCA/BARAKA MUNDI/TRIBORIGINAL (NC):
Cozy Community on an Epic Scale!
TribOriginal: Tribal Dance, Music & Culture Camp October 8-11, 2009, in Hendersonville, NC
TribO is almost here. Can you taste it?
Nights have been cool, days sunny, & the mountains magical. Goodies are laid in, the musician's cabal is planning nocturnal festivity, & the decor committee is stockpiling pretties for our chill-out lounge & classroom spaces. New this year on Thursday night look forward to some casual get-to-know-you time with camp games with Alison, gypsy body care with Logan, & fabulous henna with Wendy Mehndi!
The total class line-up is still evolving to reflect the talents of the TribO family. Current schedules will be available onsite. Bring your email confirmation to speed up entry to the fun. We are still accepting new registrations at the gate. Carpool if you can for the good of the site & the planet overall.
Check the website for a suggested packing list. Oh, & folks...don't forget bedding!
See you in six days...
~Onca
www.triboriginal.org, 828 232 2980
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Mon, October 12, 2009 - 12:00 PMFrom DOLPHINA (CA):
www.goddesslife.net
October 2009
Greetings
Dear eGoddess community,
I recently made the shocking discovery that my lifestyle is not as eco-friendly as I thought it was. I considered myself a tree-hugger with a penchant for sequins, lingerie and bubble baths - a glamola girl! Other than my proclivity for these luxury items, I thought I was doing everything I could to not harm the environment. My awakening happened when I attended a "Green Goddess" party last week where I learned that my personal footprint on this earth was much deeper than I believed. (Read the list of what I learned) Now, I have lived a green lifestyle since I was born. I was raised by granola-eating, commune-living, eco-friendly parents in San Francisco and Morocco. We recycled, made our own soap and wore second hand clothing. Growing up in San Francisco deepened my commitment to environmental sustainability. It was the first city to recycle, currently makes more profit through recycling than disposal and city officials are now about to make recycling and composting mandatory for each and every person in their fair city. However, there are a growing number of ways to be eco-conscious and I am just learning about them!
After attending the party, I was inspired to dedicate this newsletter to not just living a 'green' lifestyle, but being a "Green Goddess". Because living a green lifestyle does not have to be all about tree hugging. If you dye your hair, love manicures, and just can't get enough sequins on your bellydance costumes, you can be glamola, too! Living green is not about changing who we are: it's about adjusting who we are.
I love to hear from you, so please feel free to write me with your green ideas and lifestyle changes.
Check out in this month's newsletter our newest addition: Goddess Technology
Blessings,
What's New at GoddessLife
New classes begin in October - Dolphina is now teaching at Loews Hotel and Ocean Spa in Santa Monica. Treat yourself like a goddess: come take a bellydance or burlesque class with Dolphina and then enjoy all the amenities of a luxury spa before or after wards for the price of a drop-in class. It has a pool that overlooks the ocean, hot tub, steam and sauna. You can even book a massage or become a member! Click here for classes, dates and more about Loew's Spa location and rates.
Read my new blog entries: Host Your Own Green Goddess Party Mercury is Going Retrograde - What Does That Mean? (It just ended and might explain some things) Glamola - My List of How to be More Environmentally-Friendly and Glamorous
Online certification. Register now to become a Goddess Workout Instructor.
Retreats – It may seem like 2010 is way in the future, but its only next year! The retreats are fillingl up. Come to Hawaii and Greece with me and take a trip of a lifetime!
Body in Balance TV in the UK - You can view my Goddess Workout DVDs in England on this TV channel that brings you the most up-to-date information on yoga, pilates and other fitness and lifestyle related topics. You can visit their website to check out their TV airing schedule - and don't be afraid to send them an email ( info@bodyinbalance.tv) and let them know how much you like The Goddess Workout!
GoddessLife 101
Join me each month in this section as I teach you simple tips to living a fuller, healthier and fun life. You are a goddess and it is time to start living that way!
Lesson #19: Plant an organic garden and save money!
While First Lady Michelle Obama planted an organic garden at the White House with seeds that cost only $200, you can buy a wide variety of seeds for a smaller garden for less than $20! You can't beat the price when you compare it to your monthly grocery bill. In face, gardening can save you hundreds of dollars in food each season you grow your own. What better way to get fresh, locally grown, organic vegetables and herbs than in your own home?
For those that have a limited space, container gardening on a deck, balcony, a wall or in a sunny room is a great way to produce some of your own food. I once lived in a little house in Santa Monica (I called the Coconut) with a small yard. I created a fabulous garden that was about 4 feet by 10 feet. I had pet bunnies that loved to hop around my yard so I planted all kinds of vegetables for their enjoyment. They could hop right over and have a delicious feast. And I had a salad available to me anytime I wanted! It was a very happy and refreshing household! Take it from me, nothing is a therapeutic as gardening! The smells, the textures, the life allegories...the tender budding shoots must be treated gently, just like our own budding dreams and thoughts; weeds are everywhere and must be pulled out by the root so the little plants can grow - just like our dreams; and there must be plenty of space - no crowding! And of course, it takes rain ( or at least water) AND sunshine for a garden to grow into its potential. So, cherish the rain in your life! It's how we grow.
And for those who have no space at all for a garden, buying local and organic is becoming easier and easier as more local markets spring up and expand around the country.
Click here to follow these ten tips to get you started on your garden.
Inspirational Goddess of the Month
Your stories of how The Goddess Workout has transformed your life serve as great inspiration to me and now I want to share it with other Goddesses!
Name: Lori Silverman
Living: Manhattan Beach, California
Story:
I really miss The Goddess Center and loved the four years I attended classes, parties and workshops there. I wanted to share that I had a baby (beautiful baby boy Rowan) and I kept up practicing bellydancing all through my pregnancy. In fact, I found that it worked wonders for my bouts of 4am insomnia: I'd get up and slow repetitions of Goddess Salutations in the dark to help clear my racing thoughts. So it was a natural progression to use bellydance for comfort in labor. I bellydanced through a lot of the labor - it really helped me to cope with the contractions! I never wanted to be in the bed, I was only happy when I was up on my feet doing hip circles and figure 8's! The circular movements, done slowly and simply, were the most natural thing in the world...it was exactly what my body was craving to ease the tension. I managed to get through without any pain medication, as I wanted, and I know that dancing was a big help in focusing my mind and body throughout that long, exhausting day! It really made it clear to me: nothing can compare to the female body in motion.
This picture (by chance) was taken the morning of the day I went into labor, 2 weeks before my due date:)
Favorite Goddess Workout move: Snake Hips - so powerful. From Cardio Bellydance DVD
Favorite indulgence: Ice cream
Dream job: To a Fantasy Fiction Writer
Nominate a Goddess!
Legendary Goddess of the Month
Each month I will feature a woman who embodies the highest potential possible expression of her nature. Honoring the brilliance in other women will help all of us on our path to living our own true potential.
First Lady Michelle Obama
We all know Michelle Obama as the First Lady of the United States, but she is so much more, including a First-Rate Green Goddess!
Reared in a blue-collar home on Chicago's South Side, the First Lady began her illustrious education in the Chicago public school system. She proceeded to graduate from Princeton University in 1985 and Harvard Law School in 1988. She is a lawyer and a former Chicago city administrator and community outreach worker. She has worked in the offices of Chicago's mayor and its planning commission, headed a career-training program for young adults and directed community affairs for the University of Chicago and its medical center.
She married Barack in 1992 and they have two daughters, Malia (born 1998) and Natasha (born 2001).
She caught the eye of a national audience at her husband's side after he delivered a high-profile speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2004 and then was elected that year to the U.S. Senate. In 2007 she scaled back her own professional work to attend to family and campaign obligations during Obama's run for president. She became First Lady with his inauguration on January 20, 2009.
She was inaugurated as a "Green Goddess" on March 20, 2009 when she planted a 1,100 square foot edible garden on the South Lawn of the White House. Her hope is to educate children about locally grown food, inspiring them to eat healthier and encourage their families and community to follow suit.
The edible garden has over 55 varieties of fruits and vegetables, as chosen by the White House Kitchen Staff. According to assistant head chef, Sam Kass, the cost of the organic seeds and mulch was only $200. They planted tomatoes, tomatillos, cilantro, various lettuces, spinach, swiss chard, collards, kale, arugula, berries, herbs, including anise hyssop and Thai basil. Also in the garden are two hives for honey and a compost pile.
First Lady Obama, along with 23 5th graders from Bancroft Elementary School, began the garden by digging up the soil, then planting and eventually harvesting the vegetables on June 16th. The White House Kitchen Staff plan their meals around the vegetables that are in season. Food grown in the garden has been ingredients for family meals as well as for state dinners and other Official White House events.
Nominate a Goddess!
Goddess Movie of the Month
From Gidget to Gilda - from Film Noir to Romantic Comedy - the heroines of these girl-power flicks have the Goddess attitude in spades. Each month I will feature one of my favorites. Email me your favorites.
Erin Brockovich
Julia Roberts shines as the real-life Erin Brockovich, a dogged, unabashed crusader for justice against polluters of the environment.
Broke and desperate, the twice-divorced single mom bosses her way into a clerical job with attorney Ed Masry (Albert Finney), who's indebted to Erin after failing to win her traffic-injury case. She accidentally finds out that several hundred unsuspecting residents of Hinkley, California are dead or dying from poisoned water that has exceedingly high levels of toxic chromium.
Erin takes a case against the corporation that is spoiling the environment with the toxic substance, not only poisoning the water supply of the town in California, but is also responsible for the illness and death of many residents.
Brockovich teaches all of us a lesson in doing what is right for the environment and people. She doesn't give up because it's hard or because she is fighting major corporations that are richer and more powerful than her.
Soon, we see Erin gaining ground against the corporate greed and secrecy as she uncovers the details necessary to win a court case against the company that, while not returning individual claimants to health; at least they gain the financial strength necessary to withstand the consequences of exposure to toxic chemicals.
Although these two films do not have inspiring Goddess protagonists, they are both important environmental movies to see:
An Inconvenient Truth
Who Killed the Electric Car?
Click here to order Erin Brockovich
Goddess Book
From Biographies to Self-Help - the wisdom found on these pages will help guide you on your GoddessLife journey. Each month I will feature one of my favorites.
Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
Rachel Carson started the environmental movement we now call "being green" with the publication of her 1962 book, "Silent Spring". Carson, a marine biologist who died two years after publication of the book, wrote this book when she received a letter from a concerned citizen lamenting the mass death of birds after a DDT spraying.
The book is written for the mass public and not just for scientists (though it has plenty of statistics to back up her conclusions). Carson's analysis of DDT and other synthetic chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides resulted in a deeply ominous conclusion: pesticides destroy the environment and threaten everything within the ecological system. Carson examined the composition of pesticides, revealing that synthetic pesticides have the ability to not only kill their intended targets, but they also move right up the food chain, eventually reaching the human population. Even worse, these chemicals cause tremors, paralysis, cancer and a host of other ailments. Carson proved these chemicals move on to succeeding generations of offspring through mother's milk and other biological processes.
What is surprising about Carson's book is that people knew about the effect of these poisons. Local governments kept spraying even when evidence showed it was a failure. Birds literally fell out of the sky while the trucks went through another pass through the neighborhood.
"Silent Spring" concludes with a call for sanity. Carson's answer to the insane escalation of chemical spraying is to seek out biological control methods. Many insects have natural enemies that if introduced into a problem area, will keep down pest populations.
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Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life by Sophie Uliano
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From BELLADONNA & MAVI (DC/VA):
www.romkadance.com
Dearest Friends,
We are writing to personally invite you to the fabulous 4th Annual Belly Horror Show 2009! A sinister and sensual weekend of performance, workshops and shopping designed just with you in mind!
Our 2009 show a will be at the Birchmere in Alexandria, VA ! For those of you unfamiliar with this historic venue - it features full dinner and bar service at your tables with an amazing sound system, stage and sight lines! This is going to be the best Belly Horror Show ever!
This year, we feature:
The Belly Horror Show: Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Birchmere: performances by artists from Hawaii to DC - bringing you the best in theatrical belly dance entertainment.
Pre-Show Meet & Greet with the artists and out of town guests at Danse du Ventre Spooky Spectacular on Thursday, October 22nd
Two days of belly dance workshops and SHOPPING with local artisans and nationally renowned teachers and stars of the show!
Costume dance party with 80's and world music by Dj's Mellie Mel and Vshal Kanwar on Saturday, Oct. 24th
Finale Tribal Cafe with special surprise guests on Sunday Oct 25th
Limited VIP Weekend Packages and Sponsorship Levels!
Belly Horror Show tickets now on sale at www.ticketmaster.com/ and check out www.BellyHorror.com for workshop registration and event details!
This show will sell out!! Remember last year? So, get your tickets soon!
With love, we'll see you at the Belly Horror Show!
Mavi & Belladonna
Remember last year? This show will sell out! Get you tickets early!!!
With out love,
Mavi & Belladonna
Full Weekend Details
MEET & GREET
Danse du Ventre Spooky Spectacular:
Thursday, October 22nd
featuring performances by Naimah (MD), Samatha (DC) Shems (MD) and Troupe Hip'Notic
The Palace of Wonders
9:30 pm
www.palaceofwonders.com/
THE SHOW
Murder, Mayhem, Unworldly Demons....Mad Scientists, Monsters, the Undead and more await you withe performances by the country's most innovative belly dance talent...at the Belly Horror Show. Local and national stars bring you a fusion of belly dance and theater, featuring monsters from under the bed and beyond...
The Belly Horror Show:
Friday, October 23rd
The Birchmere
7:30 pm
www.birchmere.com/
*Featuring*
Desert Sin (NY)
Belladonna (DC)
Mavi (DC)
Asharah (DC)
Shakra (DC)
Elizabeth of Tribe Marrakesh (CO)
Beth of Dakini (HI)
Fierce Fusion (GA)
Ariel (DC)
Eugenia (VA)
Anaar (CA)
SuperKate (CA)
With host Paco Fish
The WORKSHOPS
with Mavi, Belladonna, Asharah, Shakra, SuperKate, Anaar, Elizabeth, and Desert Sin!
Saturday, Oct. 24th & Sunday October 25th 11am - 5pm
@ LIV
Registration at www.bellyhorror.com/
The PARTY
Gods vs. Monsters costume/dance party with DJ's Mellie Mel & Vshal Kanwar.
Asylum Bar & Lounge
Saturday, Oct. 24th
Advance Tickets at www.bellyhorror.com/
The FINALE
DCTribal Cafe Sunday, Oct 25th
with special guests Misumeena & Sasha (DC), Shadhavar (TN)
and Frank Farinaro (CO)
6pm - 9pm
Asylum Bar & Grill
Advance Tickets at www.bellyhorror.com/
From JOY OF MOTION (DC):
Hello All,
Come for an evening of Egyptian Folkloric and Oriental/Belly Dance. Faten Salama's students will be performing many styles of Egyptian Dance: including Haggalah, Khaleegy, Nubian, Saidi, Oriental, Shamadan, Veil, and Meleya. Belly Dance Solo performances by Bernadette, Kostana, Noor-Jihan, Shahrzad, Sirena, Zaira!
What: Faten's Al Massraweya Egyptian Dance Show
When: Saturday October 24, 2009
Time: 8pm (Doors open 7:30pm)
Where: The Jack Guidone Theatre
@ Joy of Motion- Friendship Heights
5207 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20015
Metro: Friendship Heights
Cost: $25
For more information and to purchase tickets via Paypal:
Visit: www.fatensalama.Info/2009
E-mail: fatensalama@hotmail.com
From SAHARA'S TREASURES (MD):
Sahara's Treasure will be hosting "Arabian Lights - A Bellydance Gala for the Holidays" on December 6 for the beneift of charity. Join us for an afternoon of delicious food and delightful dancers. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Dwelling Place - a non-profit organization helping homeless families.
What: Arabian Lights - A Bellydance Gala for the Holidays
When: Sunday, December 6, 2009
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm (Doors open noon; lunch served at 12:30pm)
Where: The Golden Bull Ballroom
7 Dalamar Street
Gaithersburg, MD
Cost: $35/person
From P.U.R.E. D.C.
Hello all,
Rehearsals: After being on hiatus, PURE is back. We are rehearsing on Sundays at 4:00 PM. The location is still Potomac Place Towers in the Fitness Room at: 800 4th St. SW, Washington, DC 20024.
Please dial the front desk to get buzzed in. We are in the fitness room down the hallway to your left (as you enter) on the left side.
Waterfront is the closest metro, but it is also near Federal Center SW and L'Enfant Plaza. There is generally plenty of street parking, just check the signs to make sure your car is legally parked.
Meet-up: We also have a new Meet-up group. You can sign up to learn more about our events at: www.meetup. com/PUREDC/.
Performance: We will be performing at Healing Through the Arts, a domestic violence awareness event on Oct. 22 at 12:00 PM at the Naval Hospital in Bethesda. The event starts at 10:00 AM with demonstrations and informational tables. Please come out an join us if you are able. Please note that this is a military facility so you must have a DoD or military ID to gain access to the premises. I promise our next performance will be more accessible.
I hope to see you soon.
Peace,
Elliah
From SHEMS/BELLYDANCE BALTIMORE.COM (MD):
www.bellydancebaltimore.com
Ya Salaam!
Belly Dance Performance
featuring both Student
and Professional Performers
Special Arabic Musical Guests:
Sahara Band led by DjKimo
Violin, Oud, Tabla, Riq, Ney
Saturday, November 7, 2009 6pm
@ Baltimore Museum of Art Auditorium
10 Art Museum Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
Tickets for Ya Salaam! $12 in advance
$15 at the door
or 5 for $50
tickets available at www.bellydancebaltimore.com
or through Shems 202-320-8749
special guest dancers include
Asharah
Latifa and Banat al-Beled
Naimah
Nina Amaya and Belly Dance Delight
also featuring
Tydirah
Amira
Ouranitsa
Murjanah
Lorelei
Viveca
Bashusha
Mariza
Anisa
Gilda
Ghadir
Group Nojoom
Group Qamar
and
Shems
Photography at Ya Salaam! by Stereo Vision
Videography by JR Imaging
For more information contact Shems
shemsdance@gmail.com | 202-320-8749
www.shemsdance.com
www.bellydancebaltimore.com
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Re: OCTIBER BellyHappenings....
Sun, October 18, 2009 - 2:50 PMFrom P.U.R.E. D.C.:
Hello all,
Just a reminder that PURE DC will be having it's first rehearsal open to new dancers and drummer in one week on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 4:00 PM. Please join us at 800 4th St. SW, WDC in the Potomac Towers fitness room. We're going to learn the Karsilama, my favorite routine. Hope to see you there.
Elizabeth
From ALL-SEASONS HAFLA/TYDIRAH (MD):
Meetup Description
Boy oh boy, what a first show!! Now, are you ready for the second with none other than AMUSTELA!!
Another Fabulous line up! Mark your calendar!!!
COME OUT AND PARTY AT AHS' NEW LOCATION:
KITCHEN OF INDIA!!!!
www.kitchenofindiaus.com/
OMG, WHAT A LINE-UP!!!!!!!
AWESOME
performances from: The amazing and beautiful, AMUSTELA!!!
Joining her ....
Ladies of Sansar
Alhena Suhayla
Mira
Viveca
Mimiteh Inaru
Khiyatta
Aelfwynn
Zarifa
and yours truly!! : )
The first Sunday of every month there is a party for the bellydancers and friends, by the bellydancers and of the bellydancers in Parkville, MD, at the Kitchen Of India, 1842 E. Joppa Rd. Parkville. If you would like to dance, shoot an email/call Tydirah at tydirah@comcast.net/410-302-6064. All skill levels and bellydance styles are welcome.
SWAP MEET!! Bring your stuff! Lots of bargains.
DOORS OPEN AT 4:00 sharp!! (Dancers arrive at 3:30 to check in!) Tydirah and Na'ilah hosts, and Rashid Aladeen and Johnathan opens with drumming. Sometimes we have an entire band! You are invited to put on your zils and hip scarf to dance and play along. Please bring an instrument if you can. (Contact Tydirah before the show to see if she can fit you on the musician's discount list!) Everyone can join in Open Dancing at the end of show!
Pictures are allowed and please share!! Send them to tydirah@comcast.net or post them to the bellydance meetup!!
Due to show being sold out, it's strongly suggested to purchase advanced tickets and rsvp. Tickets on sale now!!
Advanced tickets are $20 and guarantees front row tables first. Please contact Tydirah at 410-302-6064 for purchase.
Tickets are $22 at the door-please bring cash to make sure check in goes smoothly!! (THERE IS A $2 CHARGE FOR NON-RSVP'S. PLEASE RSVP HERE OR WITH ME 410-302-6064 NOW OR NO LATER THAN 1 WK BEFORE SHOW.) There will be a list at the door.
Children prices are: 4yrs and under are free; 5 to 9yrs- $8; 10 yrs and older full price.
See you very soon!!
Kitchen of India
1842 E. Joppa Rd
Parkville MD 21234
410.663.6880
From ZA-BETH (MA):
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~ZMC~*Za~Beth's Magic Carpet~
~2009,2010 Travels on the Magic Carpet~..so far...
FOLLOW THE LEADER...MORE THAN A DECADE.....FOR AN ORIGINAL...
in the art...the joy...the magic that is "THE BELLYDANCE ORIENTALE".......
HOW EXCITING IT IS TRAVELING ON THE MAGIC CARPET WITH SO MUCH HISTORY & KNOWLEDGE OF THIS BEAUTIFUL ARTFORM..... ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE MAGIC CARPET !!!
Showbiz People Newsette Announcements !!
~2009, 2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS !!!
Viva la Diva" Pageant, Hafli’s & Workshops-
Showbiz events, updates, announcements-
sign ups now going on for the following-
SIGN-UP FOR THE 2010 "VIVA LA DIVA" CLUB SPECIALS ,
all year discounts on workshops & shows
THE DANCER/ TEACHER /STUDENT , MUSICIAN, VENDOR BUSINESS LISTING
an informal read on dancer's by dancers'
change your ad with each issue
A fun and informative read for everyone!
NEW CENTER FOLD WITH EVERY ISSUE-
cost-$10-listing-// $20-includes pix-listing-
given out up close & personal at local events & travels
soon to be on our website- "Bellydancin' Momma's"
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WATCH FOR NEW UPDATES & NEW STORIES ON OUR WEB PAGE
(request flyers for info or go to
www.za-beth.com www.youtube.com/zabeth44
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NOVEMBER Sat/Sun 7/8, Teaching/Performing, Strong Island Raqs, Long Island NY.
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DECEMBER,Sun.6, 7th Annual, gift-giving event,Holiday Party Home for Little Wanderers Fundraiser
The Fabulous Band: Bruce Rawan, Kanoun ~Mitch Kaltsounas,Oud & Vocals ~ Wayne Rawan, Dumbek
Za-Beth,vocals from George Abdo's Magic Album// Lots of Holiday Stockings filled with goodies !!!
Courtyard Marriott Boston Woburn/North-700 Unicorn Park DriveWoburn, Ma 01801-
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ZMC~2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS !!!..so far-
APRIL, Sat/Sun.24/25-Morocco & Artemis Mourat, WITNESS A ZILL CHALLENGE BETWEEN ARTEMIS &
ZA-BETH ANYONE REMEMBER THE LAST ONE ? Celebrate Morocco’s 70th B’day--send B'day wishes for B'day card-
Courtyard,Marriot Boston Woburn/North- 700 Unicorn Park DriveWoburn, Ma 01801-
APRIL 30/MAY 1 & 2, Spring Caravan, Somerset,N.J vending/performing
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MAY-Sun,16-changed / added to the ALL NEW "BNEBC" AUGUST,Sat.28/SUN.29-last week-end of Aug)
A Tribute to the legendary George Abdo & His Music-The Beginning,Boston,New England Bellydance Conference-Special Guests & Performers will be invited to
Celebrate and Remember,Performing to original music(if interested,please send info)
Looking for judges, performers, contestants-musicians-
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JUNE,-Sharon Kihara-date tba
JUNE Va.Beach,VA.(special
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AUGUST,Sat.28/SUN.29-last week-end of Aug) Grande Dame "Viva la Diva" Productions
ALL NEW "BNEBC" Boston New England "Viva la Diva" Bellydance Convention/Competitionm 2010
"BNEBC" 2010 ~ ALL NEW CATEGORIES ,"GRANDE DAME DIVA BELLYDANCER OF THE YEAR"
~Dance~Competition~Awards~Tribute~ Workshops,Shows,Special Awards &
A Tribute to the legendary George Abdo & His Music-The Beginning,Boston,New England Bellydance Conference-Special Guests & Performers will be invited to
Celebrate and Remember,Performing to original music(if interested,please send info)
Looking for judges, performers, contestants--musicians- Registration Now Open
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OCTOBER ,Sat 2/Sun.3-,Phaedra of NYC & Samara 0f NYC, celebrating the life and work of the legendary Ibrahim Farrah 13th Annual Fall Festival,workshop/show,mini contest-
Courtyard, Marriot Boston Woburn/North- 700 Unicorn Park Drive Woburn, Ma 01801-
(repeats the first week-end in Oct.every year)
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DECEMBER, Sun,5-8th Annual gift-giving,Holiday Party Home for Little Wanderers Fundraiser
(repeats the first Sunday in Dec.every year)
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WATCH FOR NEW UPDATES & NEW STORIES ON OUR WEB PAGE
(request flyers for info or go to
www.za-beth.com www.youtube.com/zabeth44
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Always promoting The Art, The Joy, & The Magic that is Bellydance ,Celebrating you in Dance !!
Thanx…Za~Beth....celebrate yourself!
From SUHAILA INT'L (CA):
Suhaila Salimpour...the Newsletter October 2009
Hot News!
Suhaila Endorsed DVD
Amy Sigil and UNMATA!!
I have paid my dues. I have tried to keep my art intact for my family legacy and daughter. I have tried to own all the art I produce, spending time and money trying to buy back masters (with my image on them). I have tried to make quality products for which I can hold my head up high.
As an artist, we feel lucky when someone wants us on their next DVD. “They want ME?…. little old me?” and we think it’s such a compliment and big break. We do our best and tell all our friends about this great opportunity. Most producers have a line-up of DVDs they are producing in a limited amount of time, and each artist has to fit into that schedule (usually with only one or two “takes”). The artist doesn’t really get to help design the set, create personality, or have the video truly represent herself. As viewers, we might learn a few good moves, but do we really “feel” anything?
It has been my dream to produce other artists and create an empowering foundation for them to grow. I want the artists to have a product that really represents themselves. I want artists I produce to own their own masters in a few years. I want each DVD to have a different look and feel that will have the viewer able to get a look inside the process. I want to offer artists the ability to create within the process of making the DVD and not just the “dance moves” in the DVD. I want to help artists the way I wish someone helped me.
Together with my co-producer, Luka Dziubyna, we have set out to create a platform for artists that has never been done before. With great pride, we present the first “Suhaila Endorsed Line” DVD featuring Amy Sigil and UNMATA!... Click Here To Read More
See the Promo Video!
Buy It NOW!
Suhaila Editorial
Solano Stroll
I’ve traveled all over the world, but what most people don’t know about me is that I’m a “home body”. I prefer small towns to big cities, and I love the neighborhood vibe that my community very much has. Born and raised in Berkeley, California, I have made my life here and am raising my daughter here. I can’t even walk down the street without seeing someone I went to school with. My best friend, whom I’ve known since Kindergarten, still lives in this area, too. And if you are from my town, one of the highlights of the year is Solano Stroll, the big street faire on a main boulevard... Click Here To Read More
Hot Deals !
Bonus CD with DVD Purchase!!
Available in the online store only, buy the Sheherezade DVD and receive the Sheherezade CD or purchase the Suhaila Solo DVD and receive Arabian Musicals Volume 3 as a FREE Bonus!
This offer is available for a limited time only so place your order now...
Suhaila Solo DVD
(w/Bonus Arabian Musicals Vol 3 CD)
Sheherezade DVD
(w/Bonus Sheherezade CD)
Hot Show!
Tickets On Sale Now!
SSBD Advanced Performer
Testing Recital
Join members of Suhaila's certification program for their Advanced Performer Certification Performance Recital. The Knight Stage Theater at the Lesher Arts Center is an intimate theater in the half-round. The dancers will perform classic Suhaila choreography to demonstrate their advanced technique and emotional range, present their personal choreographic works including required elements, and dance to a live Arabic band demonstrating their mastery and understanding of Arabic musical themes and sentiments. This will be an incredibly exciting evening representing the growth of this art form and representing the personal development of each of these advanced dancers. You will want to be a part of this momentous and emotionally-charged event.
Lesher Center for the Arts
Knight Stage Theater
Walnut Creek, CA
Saturday, December, 5, 2009
~ 7:15pm ~
Tickets $23.00
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Workshops On Line!
Tutorial Exclusive!
Performance Make-up Class
Join Irene, one of Suhaila's favorite make-up artists, as she gives a tutorial on performance make-up to the members of Suhaila's Repertoire Ensemble. Performance make-up can be tricky; we've all seen performers who put on so much that they actually look years older..and then we've seen performers whose faces fade away. Learn techniques to have a fresh and modern face for stage. As a bonus, you'll learn the hairdo used by the Repertoire Ensemble dancers in their 2009 shows.
$4.99 for 30 Days
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Oriental Choreography
with Tamalyn Dallal
Join Tamalyn Dallal for an exquisite oriental choreography using acoustic music from Zanzibar. . . rich and complex, involving a touch of drama. Grab your veil and travel back to the days of princesses and palaces.
Having started her Middle Eastern dance studies in 1976, Tamalyn Dallal has enjoyed a prolific career. She has taught and performed in 38 countries, founded a non profit arts organization, produced numerous stage productions, authored three books. . and she's more active than ever. You'll enjoy this opportunity to study with Tamalyn!
$10.99 for 30 days
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Suhaila Salimpour -- P.O. Box 8612 -- Landscape Station -- Berkeley, CA 94707
510-527-2400
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www.SuhailaInternational.com
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Re: OCTIBER BellyHappenings....
Sun, October 25, 2009 - 4:27 AMFrom KAYA & SADIE (CO):
r 22, 2009
Kaya and Sadie's Winter 2009 Bellydance Class Schedule
Winter 2009 Session Announcement
www.kayaandsadie.com
Hello Dancers and Friends,
We hope you are all well. We have had an adventurous year. Hard to believe we are already rolling into the holiday season!
We are so excited to announce that we will be squeezing in a 5-week Beginner Belly Dance session here in Denver on MONDAY nights. With our travel schedule, we don't get the chance to connect with our Denver students often, so we are hoping to see you all there! It is a beginner class but you know us, we'll be sure to challenge any higher level dancers who would like to join as well as give you a great work out!
We would also like to extend a special "Thank You" to all the students who participated in our 5th annual Summer Workshop Series. We had a great time reuniting with the many repeat offenders ;-) and meeting so many new faces from around the world who came to join us. We hope to see you again in 2010!
We have been to many exciting places around the world again this year and would like to thank all of our lovely sponsors and say "Hello" to all the beautiful dancers and students who have joined us at our workshops and shows.
Lastly, we finished filming our 3rd installment to our Pops, Locks & Shimmies DVD series called "Pops, Locks and Layers" with IAMED. That's right! This one is loads of fun and even more challenging. We will keep you updated of the release date. Be sure to check out our updated workshop schedule on our websites, as we have a few more fun workshops before the end ofthe year. We will be in Mexico City November 7th-8th and Taipei,Taiwan December 11th-13th.
Many Blessings,
Sadie & Kaya
NEW 5-Week Beginning Belly Dance Session with Kaya & Sadie
Monday Nights in November
November 2nd, 2009 through November 30th, 2009
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
$60 for 5-weeks or $15 for Drop-in
www.mapquest.com/maps
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A CHANGE IN LOCATION
Location: 700 East Speer Blvd, Lower Level (PerfectTeeth Building), Denver, CO, 80203 USA
Once you enter into the Perfect Teeth building, go down stairs. The studio is located next to Moda Models and Talent.Free parking on site.
Advance Registration:
Please send check or Money Order to Kaya or Sadie to:
P.O. Box 2506
Englewood, CO 80150-2506
Questions?
Please send an email to:
sadie@sadiebellydancer.com or kaystarlight@gmail.com
Call: Mariel @ (720) 341-4817
Remaining 2009 Workshops with Kaya and Sadie
Please contact workshop sponsor for details:
NOVEMBER 2009
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
November 7th & 8th, 2009
Contact: Ramah Aysel ramaysel@yahoo.com
DECEMBER 2009
TAIPEI, TAIWAN
December 12th & 13th, 2009
Contact: Violet Lee cc79558@yahoo.com
3rd Installment of "Pops, Locks and Shimmies"--
"Pops, Locks and Layers," to be released soon! Please check our websites for updates!
www.kayastar.com www.kayaandsadie.com
www.sadiebellydancer.com
Sadie & Kaya · P.O. Box 202411 · Denver · CO · 802220
From HADIA (CAN):
Introduction | Calgary | Toronto | Brazil and Beyond (including Bali) | Professional Training 2010
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What’s New in Hadia’s World??
Back in Canada again, the brilliant red, orange and gold leaves are falling and I’m looking forward to a wonderful autumn program before a winter far from the cold and snow.
Before the new news, I have to applaud all of the lovely ladies who joined us on out 9th Annual “Turkey - Gateway to the Orient” Tour for making it the most wonderful adventure, pleasure and unforgettable group experience and I was so happy to have been able to share and pass on my love for this country with them. I know that we have a whole new crop of Turkey and Turkish music and Roma dance addicts and stay tuned for their reviews and photos!
Then my return to Budapest after a 3 year absence was such a truly inspiring week! I am always so pleased to see how my very talented, expressive and faithful students continue to learn, grow and become even more brilliant on every visit. The three days of classes were all packed and the show was exceptionally wonderful. My hat is off to my beautiful Mercedes Nieto for her stunning dance, her amazing teaching skills and her constant energy that has developed and nurtured such a strong group of dancers who do justice to the true and beautiful art of oriental dance.
Two well deserved days of rest and relaxation, soaking in the famous Hungarian baths – October and 25oC – soaking up he sun and soothing mineral waters was a perfect way to end three over the top, full on weeks in 2 of my favourite places in the world. Then, after a quick over night in Istanbul with a wonderful private class with Reyhan Tuzsuz, my beloved Turkish Rom teacher, it was off for the long ride home.
Back on the continent, I am en route to my old stomping grounds of Calgary for sold out Level 1 and 2 Teacher Training PLUS a great line up of workshops and gala show with my friend, Cassandra, for Arabia Adorned’s Hallowe’en Hip Fest. I am really happy to have the time for a retreat in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains before tackling 2 super weeks! I think that there are still a few spots left for hip fest… www.bellydance.ca/
Then I am very happy to be back in Richmond, Virginia on Nov 14/15th with a lovely program of classical oriental, musical interpretation and dancing from the inside out – then play time with Turkish Rom. www.womenofselket.com/
My last stop before Christmas is Toronto, with Level 1 and 3 Teacher Training PLUS 2 very special workshops: "Body Logic Technique" and "Turkish Rom" topped off with a performance at my dear friend Roula Said’s wild and wacky FunkaBelly show!!! I still have a couple of spots left for Level 1 www.hadia.com/index.php PLUS the workshops are open to all dancers in the greater Toronto area, so don’t miss this chance for super solid training and great classes. before my reappearance at the Annual IBCC at the end of April. www.hadia.com/index.php
January 5th and it is off to Brazil to move into my new home in Salvador, Bahia, the epicenter of fun, music and dance in my favourite country. I will have updates soon on some workshops that I will be teaching between decorating, furniture shopping and FESTAS, not to mention Carnival!
Then, after a weekend workshop March 12th to 14th, in Dallas sponsored by the lovely Nadirah Joharah www.nadirahjohara.com/ , I depart for my tour of Japan – Tokyo, Osaka and Hiroshima – then Malaysia and another "Magic of Bali" Retreat 2010 April 1st to 14th, with Teacher Training Level 1, professional dance training and finally Teacher Training Level 2. All of the details will be up on my site very soon, so stay tuned. Then back to Toronto to welcome you in my workshops at the IBCC!!! www.bellydanceconference.com/
Scheduling and details for upcoming Teacher Training and Dance Workshops will be posted very soon, but MARK AUGUST 9TH TO 22ND ON YOUR CALENDARS for my 5th Annual Professional Oriental Dance Training Program with the Ultimate Technique Week and Making the Most of your Music Workshop and Gala with Canada’s most Brilliant Professional Arabic Musicians. Accepting audition DVDs now!!!
Don’t forget to join me on Facebook Hadia Dances and my Events Group "Where in the World is Hadia Now?"
Thanks for your continued support and until next time!
Hadia
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From CHARM CITY TRIBAL (Baltimore):
Charm City Tribal presents ... *~DARK MOON GALA~*
Friday, November 6, 2009
Door 9 PM, Show 9:30 PM
Joe Squared
133 W. North Avenue
Baltimore, MD
Special performance by Belladonna!
Also featuring Naimah, Shaell, and Spiral. Drum circle and dancing for everyone! Bring your drum, zils, etc. Live music for the evening by Daveed Korup and DJing by The Denton Brothers. No cover charge!
~ Charm City Tribal is a group of performers and artists dedicated to growing the strength, beauty, and creativity of the tribal bellydance community in Baltimore. The spirit of our events is playful and inclusive of tribal-related dance and music styles. We're after a true dance and art party featuring both performers and audience participation. Dance with us!
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From THE BELLYTWINS (CA):
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We recently found this quote by Martha Graham, and thought we could share it with you...
"I am a dancer. I believe that we learn by practice. Whether it means to learn to dance by practicing dancing or to learn to live by practicing living... In each it is the performance of a dedicated precise set of acts, physical or intellectual, from which comes shape of achievement, a sense of one's being, a satisfaction of spirit. One becomes in some area an athlete of God."
- Martha Graham, c.1953
Peace & Blessings,
Neena & Veena
Bellytwins
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- BELLYTWINS recent appearance on Tracey Ullman State of the Union.
Air date TBD
BELLYTWINS dance company's appearance at Levitt Pavilion in Pasadena
"A Night in Mumbai" Over 2800 people in the audience.
Photo by Tribal Pro Audio.
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BELLY FACTS
Several bollywood films were shot in Afghanistan. One famous one was "Dharmatma" (1975 - directed by Feroz Khan. The other was "Khuda Gawah" starring Amitabh Bhachan, was shot in Kabul, Mazar-e-Sharif, and Kandahar. While this one flopped in India, it was a major hit in Kabul.
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BELLY DANCE & MUSIC
This issue we feature the music and dance of Afghanistan. Several years ago, we were performing at an Afghani wedding, and the newly married couple featured a group of Afghani dancers at their reception. Not surprising at all how it resembles north Indian dance and music. The style of the dance is called Attan, a celebratory dance of Pashtu, is the traditional national dance of Afghanistan; its origin is the provinces to the south of Afghanistan where every celebration ended with this dance. The Beat is a traditional Afghan Beat of "mogholi" where no other Nation in the world uses this beat its a creation of Afghans of the Moghol dynasty. Afghan dance includes both male and female dances, though never mixed dances. At traditional engagement or wedding parties it is customary for female musicians and dancers to entertain the women while male musicians and dancers entertain the men. The national dance, a celebratory dance of Pashtu origin known as the attan, is performed in a large circle by male dancers, accompanied by an ensemble centered on the zurna and the dul. The drumming increases in tempo as the piece progresses, with the dancers responding to the rhythm with handclaps and exclamatory shouts of encouragement. The signature action of this style involves the swinging of the head to throw the hair, previously cut in a pageboy style, in sweeping arcs. The dancers lunge and turn in a crouching position while the music becomes ever faster. The Music is finished and the hosts along with bride and groom stand by the door to show their respect and thank the guests for coming to their wedding ceremony.
A popular style of Afghani dance is Khattak, not to be confused with kattak (KUH-thuk), a classical dance from northern India. Khattak is a martial-arts sword dance performed by men to upbeat music (featuring piper, clarion, and type of drum played similar to Indian bhangra). The men perform with swords and/or hankerchiefs and acrobatic feats.
"Khattak Dance""
Khattak dancer of Afghanistan
Musical instruments:
Most of the traditional instruments used in Afghan music are Sitar, sarode, shenai, tabla, which are all typical in north India and Pakistan. Other classical instruments are datur, sorna, dilruba,ghichak, and rubab.
Styles of music:
Klasik (or classical), which incorporates instrumental and vocal ragas, taranas, and ghazals. Much of this is based on Hindustani melodies musical theories and terminology. However, Afghani style of ragas, in contrast to Indian ragas, are focused more on rhythm.
Pop music emerged in the 1950's and became popular until the 1970's. Amateur singers showcased their voices in the studio (Radio Kabul). The 1960's and 70's, the popularity spread also to countries like India, Pakistan, Iran, and Tajikistan.
Today's Afghani music can be roughly divided into traditional, modern and post-modern. Boundaries between these different categories are not clear cut but roughly reflect eras of pre Soviet, intra Soviet and post Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.The influences of neighboring cultures is reflected upon Afghan Music. Since Music was banned by Taliban, most Afghan music during that period was created in exile. Afghan artists continued to produce music specially in the United States and Canada.
You can purchase Afghani music by contacting info@afghan.us
These days, singers from various backgrounds participate in the new hit Afghani tv show "Afghan star," (much like American Idol). As a result, pop music has now become even more popular with millions of viewers.
Season four winner Naweed Forugh
Hip-Hop became popular with the immigrants and the younger generation. Very similar to US hip hop with an emphasis on cultural sounds. It's sung mostly in Dari (Persian), Pashto, and English.
Bollywood While the recent popularity of bollywood has swept the world, Afghanistan has always taken a very heavy interest in it. The music, style, and instrumentation are so similar to their own popular music. Except during the suppressed years of music, Bollywood films and music still continue to be watched and enjoyed by many Afghani people of all ages and background.
STAR PERFORMANCES
Neena & Veena with Bollywood star, Shahid Kapoor, while shooting the bollywood hit, "Kaminey." Currently, the song we performed in with him, "Dhan de da" is in the top 10 bollywood charts!
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BELLY HEALTH
Dancing Makes You Smarter
For hundreds of years dance manuals and other writings have lauded the health benefits of dancing, usually as physical exercise. More recently we've seen research on further health benefits of dancing, such as stress reduction and increased serotonin level, with its sense of well-being.
Then most recently we've heard of another benefit:
Frequent dancing apparently makes us smarter. A major study added to the growing evidence that stimulating one's mind can ward off Alzheimer's disease and other dementia, much as physical exercise can keep the body fit.
For more info on how "Dancing Makes You Smarter" Click Here
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BELLY SONGS
SONG: TU MUJHE KABOOL
FILM: KHUDA GAWAH Oh...
Hm, tu mujhe qubool, main tujhe qubool
- You've accepted me, I have accepted you
Is baat ka gawah khuda, khuda gawah, khuda gawah
- The witness of this is God, God is the witness, God is the witness
Vai vai vai tere mere pyar ki, vai vai tere mere pyar ki
Oh, oh, oh, of your love and my love, oh of your and my love.
Is baat ka gawah khuda, khuda gawah, khuda gawah
- The witness of this is God, God is the witness, God is the witness
Ho koi ghulaam chaahe hai baadshah
- Whether one is a servant or a king
Ishq ke bagair zindagi gunaah
- Without love, life is a sin
Bas yeh sochkar maine jaan di
- Thinking just this, I gave my life
Vai vai, bas yeh sochkar maine jaan di
- Oh oh, thinking just this, I gave my life
Yaani dil diya, gawah khuda, khuda gawah, khuda gawah
- In other words I gave my heart, God is my witness, God is my witness
Aaina hoon main, na todna mujhe
- I am your mirror, don't break me
Tod na magar na chhodna mujhe
- Don't break me, but don't leave me
Kehna tha yehi meri jaan mujhe
- I was going to say just this, oh my life
Valle valle kehna tha yehi meri jaan mujhe
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BELLY LANGUAGE
Pashto and Dari are the official languages in Afghanistan. Many of the words and phrases are very similar to Farsi (Iran), Arabic, and Hindi/Urdu (India/Pakistan).
Hello - Assalam aleikum
Yes - Ho (Pashto) bale (Dari)
No - Na (Pashto) Ne (Dari)
Thank you - ma-na-na (Pashto)
I am from America - Ze la Amerika (Pashto) Az Amerika hastum (Dari)
Excuse me - abhaka (Pashto)
My name is ___- ze ma num ___dai(Pashto)
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BELLY LETTERS
Hey Girls -
I just wanted to say that you ultra ROCK! I hope you come out with more videos!
Kaylein from SF, CA
Neena and Veena,
I remember seeing one of your first dance performances years ago at Tim Burton's party. At that time, I had never heard of bollywood, but I thought it was fantastic! Years later - just saw your awesome performance in Pasadena. Wow! Keep up the great work!
Send us your letters... We would love to hear from you!
AFGHAN LAMB WITH SPINACH
Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs lamb stew meat
1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 lb onion - diced large
4 tsp chopped garlic
2 tsp tumeric
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cardamom
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper (or to taste)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
32 oz tomatoes (preferably fresh)
1 cup rich beef or veal stock
1/3 lb fresh spinach
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp grated lemon peel
1/4 cup pine nuts
Sea salt to taste
Directions:
Roast pine nuts at 350 F. for about 3 minutes. Sear lamb in the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven. Add the onions, saute them for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and saute it for 1 minute. Put in the turmeric, nutmeg, cardamom, crushed red pepper and cinnamon and saute the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes more, being careful not to burn the onions or garlic. Add the tomatoes and veal stock and stir. Cover the dish and bake at 350 F. for about 1 hour, until the meat is tender and begins to break up. Remove the dish from the oven and add the spinach, stirring until the spinach is wilted and blended in. Allow the stew to cool slightly. Add the yogurt, lemon peel and salt to taste. Sprinkle with roasted pine nuts. Yield: 4 to 6 servings. Serve over rice.
Ingredients:
Chopped apples
Small marshmallows (optional)
Chopped bananas
Seedless grapes
Pineapple chunks
Chopped pears
Non-fat, sugar-free yogurt
Shredded unsweetened coconut
Skewers
Directions:
Spread coconut on a separate plate. Take carefully push a skewer through each ingredient, alternating each of them. Spread a light coat of yogurt on the fruit, and roll them on the dried coconut. Kind of a fruit salad on a stick. Yummy yummy!
Alternate:
Instead of coconut and yogurt, dollop some peanut, almond or cashew butter on some of the fruit.
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FRUITY KEBOBS
Quick and easy!
Ingredients:
Chopped apples
Small marshmallows (optional)
Chopped bananas
Seedless grapes
Pineapple chunks
Chopped pears
Non-fat, sugar-free yogurt
Shredded unsweetened coconut
Skewers
Directions:
Spread coconut on a separate plate. Take carefully push a skewer through each ingredient, alternating each of them. Spread a light coat of yogurt on the fruit, and roll them on the dried coconut. Kind of a fruit salad on a stick. Yummy yummy!
Alternate:
Instead of coconut and yogurt, dollop some peanut, almond or cashew butter on some of the fruit.
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Before the success of "Slumdog Millionaire," Bollywood had been popular with the people of Afghanistan and other parts of the Middle East for many years.
In this issue we feature a galloping movement taught in our bollywood classes. This dance movement is not only a popular bollywood dance movement, but has been seen in south Indian dance films as well. Plus, it's great for toning the obliques, thighs, and calves, as well as the upper body.
Starting position: Open your legs wide around 2 1/2 ft, and bend the knees, making sure they go over the toes. Back is straight and erect, and hands together in prayer position or "namaste." Shoulders down and away from the ears, and elbows lifted.
Movement: Step down on the ball of each foot - right first, then left, and then press the heels down - right heel, then left. That's it. Right toe, left toe, right heel, left heel. Start slowly at first. When you increase the speed, it will feel like a gallop. Keep your hands firmly pressed together isometrically using the muscles in your body.
Exercise: First, pick a favorite tune, preferably an Indian or bollywood song. To get in the groove, we recommend our cd INDI-HOP.
Start slowly, each count is one movement. Continue for around 1 minute. Now, double time. 2 movements is one count. You should feel like you're galloping. As you step on each toe, contract the oliques for extra toning. Continue the gallop for 2 minutes - or until you feel the burn!
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Consult your physician before doing this or any exercise program.
VIRGO
August 23 - September 22
LIBRA
September 24 - October 23
(seventh sign western zodiac sign)
VIRGO
Anatomy: Nervous system, stomach, intestines
Flower: Pansy - a beautiful, romantic wildflower; also buttercup, yellow archangel, cat's ear, forget-me-not
Numerology: (September born): 9: humanitarian, balance in nature; October born: 1; denotes leadership;
Positive: analytical, practical, wholesome, intelligent, modest, shy, diligent, hygiene, order.
Negative: fussy, worrier, overcritical, harsh, perfectionist, conservative.
Planet: Mercury
Color: Grey, navy blue; also green, dark brown
Gemstone: August: Sardonyx; Sept: Sapphire (beauty and true-blue nature)
Virgo dancer: choreographer / teacher: Very teachable, Intellectually enquiring, methodical and logical. When teaching or choreographing, he/she combines mental ingenuity with the ability to produce a clear analysis of the complicated problems of their students and dancers. They have an excellent eye for detail but they may be so meticulous that they can neglect larger picture of the show. But generally, the project/show will get done. Sometimes although they are realists, they may slow down projects by being too exact. But the performances are great.
Celebs: Beyonce, Cameron Diaz, Salma Hayek, Marc Anthony, Faith Hill, Keenu Reeves, Adam Sandler, Shania Twain, Tommy Lee Jones, Michael Jackson, Fiona Apple, Ludacris, Gene Simmons, Richard Gere, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jason Alexander, Pink, Charlie Sheen, Jack Black, Guy Richie
LIBRA
September 24 - October 23
(seventh sign western zodiac sign)
Symbol: Scales
Element:: Air
Flower: Dahlia
Color: Pastels - especially shades of Blue, Unfavorable colors- green, smoke grey, steel grey, dull brown, faded colors
Metal: Copper
Gemstone: Opal (loveable) Believed to be able to encourage the 'third eye', also known as the 'stone of hope and justice'. Seen as a stone to indicate health and bring good fortune in the East. The Opal has close connections with the house of Libra. The Opal will bring energy and clear decision making in this month for Libra with Jade strengthening the inner self and the ability to understand the impact of one's actions with care and compassion.
Numerology: celestial number 6
Libran dancer: Other performers love being around Librans because they are easy to work with and very sociable. They abhor conflicts or problems, and always wants to keep peace.
Spiritual: This sign is the only one where your symbol is an object and not a human being or an animal. This shows that you may be living your life as an immaculate concept rather than as a living, breathing, fallible, creature. You must allow yourself to make mistakes (and take full responsibility for them) just like the rest of the world; in this way, balancing your life, you will find your greatest happiness.
Celebs: Barbara Walters, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Christopher Reeves, Michael Douglas, Will Smith, Gwyneth Paltrow, Olivia Newton-John, Mira Sorvino, Jenna Elfman, Johnny Mathis, Hilary Duff, Sting, Yo-yo Ma, John Lennon, Luciano Pavarotti, Usher, Fran Dresher, Sarah Ferguson, Susan Sarandon, Ralph Lauren, Suzanne Somers, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Simon Cowell, Tommy Lee, Jeff Goldblum, Neena's son, Elijah!
Hey Twins -
: I had the extreme pleasure of watching one of your performances several weeks ago. It was wonderful! One of you did a mujra dance. Can you tell me what that is exactly? Even though my family is from Iran and Afghanistan, I was born and raised here, so I'm alittle naive. I really want to know, because my parents both grew up watching Bollywood movies, and they said bollywood had really become part of their own cultures.
Thanks so much -
Miriam K - Arizona
: Dear Miriam,
Mujra or Rabz is a form of dance originated by North Indian Tawaif or courtesans during the Mughal era. They are based on ghazals, thumris, or popular poems. The movements are kathak-based (north Indian classical dance). Most kathak related dances in Bollywood films are mujra. In Pakistan and in Punjabi stage dramas, it has become more seductive and less artistic
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From HOLLYWOOD MUSIC CENTER (CA):
www.hollywoodmusiccenter.com
Greetings!
The weather may be getting colder, but our new titles are getting
hotter and hotter!
Check out Tales of Desire 2, for awesome Tribal Fusion performaces
with today's hottest artists.
Need some Khaleeji in your life? Check out Amera's new DVD "Learn to
Dance Khaleegy" to spice up your technique and pick up some new
choreography. Get some Khaleeji tunes as well with Khaleeji 2009,
a collection of today's newest Khaleeji songs.
Asal features new Oriental Belly Dance music recorded in Cairo with nice
remakes and new grooves as well.
High-energy beats and melodies are coming your way in Best of Bellybeats 3, to create the Bellybeat Dance Experience.
Be sure to sample each new release to find your favorite.
Yours in dance,
Hollywood Music Center
www.hollywoodmusiccenter.com
Tales of Desire 2 - DVD
A Tribal Fusion Bellydance Experience
Be mesmerized by today's most influential tribal-fusion bellydance artists as they present Tales of Desire 2, a creative interpretation of desire through dance.
Performances include: Unmata, Mira Betz, Elizabeth Strong, Atash Maya, Princess Farhana, Arish Lam and many more...
Click here for details and video sample
Learn to Dance Khaleegy - DVD
From the Traditional to Modern with Amera
Amera's instructional DVD Learn to Dance Khaleegy
covers traditional to modern technique and choreography in an easy to follow format.
Click here for details and video sample
Khaleeji 2009 - CD
Various Artists
Khaleeji 2009 is a compilation of recent Khaliji songs from the Middle East from major artists such as Abdel Majeed Abdallah and Nabeel Shueil.
Click here for details and audio samples
Asal - Music for Arabic Dance - CD
Amera
New arrangements of music of Mohamed Abdul Wahab, Baligh Hamdi, Shaabi and modern Khaleegy Tracks featured on the the New Khaleegy Teaching DVD "Learn to Dance Khaleegy" plus two amazing NEW Drum solos and many more amazing new tracks.
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Best of Bellybeats 3 - CD
Various Artists
Rythmic, high energy percussion and melody from Istanbul meet to create a dance experience called Bellybeat.
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