Tribe.net. Local Connections Brandon F. http://bellydancenation.tribe.net/thread/c027771d-322c-4d59-8043-4d24c530c94a#617719d7-d986-465b-942b-9aa4531254fa 2009-07-26T15:43:19Z 2009-07-26T15:43:19Z

From BELLYDANCE NEW YORK: The BellyDanceNY.com Events Page is up and running again. I've restarted the Events Page because the whole NY Middle Eastern dance community needs a complete and accurate calendar of events covering all that's happening in and around our dance area, posted all in one place and available for everyone to see. My hope is that having a reliable and complete listing of Middle Eastern dance related events will inform more people in a more timely fashion than has lately been the case. To this end, please feel free to send me flyers, e-postcards, and other attachments for posting. I'll handle them as before -- with links from the Events Page to the flyer, etc. Events eligible for posting on BDNY include concerts, parties, show cases, workshops, seminars, festivals, live music performances, etc. I'm not going to post classes except when they are something truly time-limited and novel. Events must be local -- New York City, Long Island, New York State as far north as Albany, nearby New Jersey and very nearby Connecticut. As before, this service is completely free--no strings attached, no requests for comps, etc. All I ask is that before you send me a listing you check the Events Page to make sure I haven't already posted it. Information needed for postings: Date Presenter Type of Event (i.e. concert, seminar, workshop, performance, etc.) Name of Event Location of Event Time Event Starts (and time it finishes, if known) Cost to Attend Event Contact Information for Tickets, if any, and for more details. As ever, please don't load notices up with adjectives and adverbs -- let your event speak for itself. Save the selling part for your flyer or newsletter. IMPORTANT!! SEND EVENT NOTICES & FLYERS, ETC. TO: bdny.events@gmail.com That's the ONLY address I'm using for the Events Page. I look forward to letting people know what you are presenting or sponsoring. Warm regards, Stella BellydanceNY.com From HADIA (CAN): Happy July to you all! Please check out my new website design and don’t forget August 1st for early registration deadlines!!! Hadia in/a Montreal – Master Class/Atelier August 20th le 20 Aout Teacher Training Level 1 in Lunenburg, August 28th to 31st Turkey –“Gateway to the Orient” September 15th to 30th Hip Fest and Teacher Training Level 1 and 2 in Calgary October 26th to Nov 5th Teacher Training Level 3 in Toronto – date change!!! Plus Budapest, Virginia, Dallas, and more… First of all, I invite you to have a look through my beautiful new website at http://www.hadia.com/. If you have the old site bookmarked to www.hadia.com/HadiaPortrait.htm please make sure you update your bookmarks to http://www.hadia.com/. You may see a brief redirect screen on entry for the next few weeks. Along with my lovely new website, I have also joined Facebook! Please feel free to add me as a friend and make sure you join my group "Where in the World is Hadia Now?" for regular updates and special event invitations. My profile can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/people/Hadia-Dances/541986323 . If you are not a member of Facebook already, you can join for free at http://www.facebook.com/. Next, I would like to thank all of the ladies who made our Nova Scotia Ultimate Technique, Pro Course and Workshops with our Musicians a wonderful, inspiring and successful although very challenging (I broke my wrist 4 days before we started) event!! My thanks to the Maritime ladies who joined us for the weekend workshops and Bravo to the lovely, hard working and committed ladies of the Pro Course for all of their focus and amazing growth in such a short time, as well as their breath taking and very professional performances at our “The Orient in Lunenburg” dinner show. So, I will be having some unplanned downtime over the next month to six weeks to heal my wrist, but will be on schedule for my one day Master Class in Montreal on Thursday, August 20th, from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at Studio Metronome, 4557 St-Laurent. This evening will cover technique, musical interpretation and choreographic sequences to my currently favourite song, Ba’eed Annak. It is filling up very quickly already now that I have the information out, so please don’t hesitate to sign up soon if you plan to join us. For registration forms and info try the link here www.hadia.com/index.php?id=15#montreal2009 or contact me directly at hadia@hadia.com 902 640-2473 or at my Montreal cell number 514 969-2220 (no charge for you if you are calling from Montreal). Remember the early registration deadline is coming up fast on August 1st, so don’t miss this great $20 to $40 discount. Then, I have the pleasure of receiving some inspiration myself for the weekend with a fabulous presentation of Egyptian and Khaligi dance instructed by Caroline (who has been livening, performing and teaching in Egypt for 10 years) and our dear Ruby Roy. There are still a couple of spots left for this great workshop weekend, so contact Ruby right away to register at rubyroy@autoroute.net or 514 992-0632. I also would like to announce how happy I am to confirm that our Level 1 Teacher Training Course is definitely on (thanks to the support from some great Maritime ladies) from August 28th to 31st.in beautiful Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. August 1st is our early registration deadline to ensure that you benefit from the discount. For registration forms and details, click on www.hadia.com/index.php?id=11#ns and for any other information such as accommodation, transportation etc. contact Hadia at 902 640-2473 or hadia@hadia.com Next on the agenda is my Last and Latest Greatest Dance Tour to Turkey - "Gateway to the Orient" from Sept 15th to 30th. Once again, don’t miss the early registration deadline on August 1st to take advantage of our great discount for this last fabulous tour, which includes 20 hours of wonderful dance training with Master Instructor Reyhan Tuzsuz and Hadia in authentic Turkish Rom and Egyptian Oriental dance . There are still a couple of spots waiting for you for this adventure into authentic Turkish Culture, Dance and History through Istanbul, Bodrum, Afrodisias, Pamukkale and Cappadocia. For all info and registration forms www.hadia.com/index.php?id=15#turkey Next on the list is a full-on immersion of Teacher Training Level 1 and 2 PLUS Arabia Adorned’s HALOWE’EN HIP FEST - a wonderful weekend of superb workshops with a gala show the featuring Cassandra Shore and Yours Truly that will have you dancing non stop for 3 days of great information and inspiration! Contact Dafne for Hip Fest info and registration http://www.bellydance.ca/ and Hadia for the Level 1 and/or 2 Teacher Training details and registration. Although the early registration full payment deadline is not until September 25th please note that the $150 deposit deadline has been set as Sept 10th, to ensure that both of these Training Courses proceed. Then the last August deadline is for the deposit for Teacher Training Level 3 in Toronto, which has been changed to the end of November due to scheduling conflicts. In order to ensure that this invaluable certification component - Level 3 moves forward, please don’t forget that your deposit of $150 is due August 31st. That should be all for the time being and more news on Budapest, Virginia, Brazil, Dallas, Japan, South East Asia (possibly a short version of Bali) and more coming up soon, so stay posted. Thanks so much, and I hope to hear from you and perhaps even see some of you soon, XOXO Hadia From LURAINYA (PA): Good morning! Just a quick email to remind you that THIS FRIDAY is the pre-reg deadline for Lurainya’s Aug/Sept session of Bellydance classes! After this Friday (7/24) the price goes up, so don’t delay! Those that have already registered: thank you, and you will receive your confirmations after this Friday’s deadline. Beginner and Advanced Beginner classes are offered in Willow Grove (Tues.) and New Britain (Weds.). Please visit www.MoonGypsy.net for all registration forms and details. Have a wonderful day! Lurainya’s Realm, LLC & MoonGypsy Productions Lurainya.com <http://www.Lurainya.com/> PO Box 364 Willow Grove, PA 19090 215.534.0181 From ZAREEN (MD): Greetings! I am very pleased to announce that the next Starlight Shimmy show at the New Deal Cafe will be on *Saturday, August 1, 2009.* Starlight Shimmy: A Night of Middle Eastern Dance at the New Deal Cafe in Greenbelt, MD, features performances by professional and semi-professional belly dancers. The show is absolutely *free* of charge, and it is a terrific opportunity to see the incredible talent of the DC dance scene. Come early to get a seat -- these shows fill up quickly! Belly Dance Classes with Zareen Summer classes Belly Dance (Middle Eastern) I: Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm Course #249266 Classes began July 15, 2009 6 Sessions $54.00 (resident), $64.00 (nonresident) Fall Classes Belly Dance (Middle Eastern) I: Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm Course #259595 Belly Dance (Middle Eastern) II: Wednesdays 8:30-9:30pm Course #259594 Classes begin Oct. 7, 2009 8 Sessions All classes are held at the Jane E. Lawton Community Center 4301 Willow Lane, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 If you would like to register, follow the instructions on the Montgomery County Recreation registration site. Other dance events DC Tribal Cafe The last Sunday of every month, 6-9pm ($10 cover charge) Asylum 2471 18th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 (202) 319-9353 Best Ever Belly Dance Show Friday, August 7, 2009, 10:30pm - 1:45am Admission $10 Casablanca Restaurant 1504 King Street Alexandria, VA For reservations, call (703) 549-6464 Thank you so much for your support of Middle Eastern Dance! P.S. If you are no longer interested in receiving information about Starlight Shimmy or my other dance events, just let me know and I will take you off the email list. Take care, Zareen -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- email: zareen@zareendances.com phone: (301) 922-9678

Brandon F. 2009-07-26T15:43:19Z Brandon F. http://bellydancenation.tribe.net/thread/c027771d-322c-4d59-8043-4d24c530c94a#6d38086d-0c74-4d79-9265-3417a091dd77 2009-07-19T15:39:02Z 2009-07-19T15:39:02Z

From LURAINYA (PA): Hello, everyone! Just a quick email to let you know that we are now taking registration for Lurainya’s Aug/Sept session of Bellydance classes! Beginner and Advanced Beginner classes are offered in Willow Grove (Tues.) and New Britain (Weds.). Please visit www.MoonGypsy.net for all registration forms and details. Have a wonderful day! Lurainya’s Realm, LLC & MoonGypsy Productions Lurainya.com <http://www.Lurainya.com/> PO Box 364 Willow Grove, PA 19090 215.534.0181 From FAT CHANCE BELLYDANCE (SF CA): News from FatChanceBellyDance July-August 2009 In This Issue Message from Carolena Tribal Nights Creative Process Class AIDS Walk Sagat Series Studio Schedule Message from Carolena Hi All, Just a quick note to let you know what's going on in July and August at the FCBD Studio. ... We have two shows coming up this week: Tribal Nights and the SF AIDS Walk. ... My favorite class, Observe the Creative Process (if you haven't come yet, you really should, there's nothing like it!) ... Ling Shien of Helm brings the Raqset al Sagat CD to life with a second series of zil classes featuring new chorus patterns. ... And remember, f you are feeling philanthropically inclined, you can always visit our tip jar! ... Enjoy! Tribal NIghts at Baobob Village Wed 15 Jul FatChanceBellyDance and our student troupes with DJ Amar. Please join us! Location: Baobob Village (formerly Bollyhood Cafe) 3372 19th St @Mission, SF. Time: doors open 8pm, show 9-10pm, DJ set until 1am Tickets at the door: $5 Audience Wanted to Observe the Creative Process Sat 18 Jul You are invited to witness the creative process as the audience in this interactive class. Level 3 Intermediate and Level 4 Advanced students will perform for you in a casual setting. Dancers will be challenged with a set of music and real life performance situations. Instructor will guide both participating students and audience members in observing the creative process. Open to the public. Please invite your friends! friends! 3:45-5pm, $5 donation for guests, free to FCBD students. AIDS Walk Sun 18 Jul Join our student troupes for a day of entertainment at the SF AIDS Walk in Golden Gate Park. Starting at 10am at JFK drive, across from the Conservatory of Flowers. The event goes on into the afternoon, so bring drinks and snacks and come out to encourage the walkers and enjoy the dancers! Free to the public. Sagat Series withLing Shien, Marsha, Sandi and Anita Learn the new sagat (zils, finger cymbals) chorus patterns featured in our new CD release - Raqset al Sagat* 13 Aug: Karachi 20 Aug: Maqsum ( fancy patterns on Masmudi Saghira / Beledi ) 27 Aug: transition from Maqsum to Karachi All levels welcome. $16 or two ticks from your class card *Raqset al Sagat CD-produced by FatChanceBellyDance and Helm. Available at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102640252413&s=529&e=001l_W3Ymc98h1lXgtf5BErwJYZkINiBTnNgVq0D30IwV7pF892orT5zTJ0K--kVnyN76ApvyqPSXH_A4CdILJtj7502GsX9oGxO90PgVvUXsXcwLRhZa_yeHmBbIhyjfDMThbyvGLCNsF0HGhjKztNweoWcM3JKmRNwE9Y5HsCe6XP2CiTOAuwaDEE6Q42kMiqGJPNHafnOTDMCaCXNspXDA==, in the store and at the workshop!) Studio Schedule Level One 6 Week Course (all levels) Tuesday 14 Jul Friday 17 Jul and Saturday 18 Jul Level Two 12 Week Course(at least 6 weeks level one prerequisite) Tuesday 14 Jul Friday 17 Jul and Saturday 18 Jul For information about class content and requirements, please visit our class page. Level Three (by teacher approval after completing level one and two) Drills/Improv Thu 7:30-9pm Drills Sat 2-3:30pm Improv Sat 3:45-5pm These classes are on-going. Class fees are $10 drop-in, or buy a 6 class discount card for $48. You can save a bit more with a 12 class card for $90. All workshops and classes held at the FatChanceBellyDance Studio. *We will be closed: Sat 15 Aug. FatChanceBellyDance Studio, Store and Resource Center Carolena Nericcio, Director 670 South Van Ness at 18th San Francisco, CA 94110 415.431.4322 From BARAKA MUNDI (NC): http://www.barakamundi.com Asheville 7/22 ~ Burlesque & Circus Mayhem Not to Miss! Come One, Come All, to the Isomorpheus Cabaret! WITH these SPECIAL GUESTS & more ~ -The sexy stylings of Ambra, of the Libravado SISTERS -The bubbly Miss Corky Bordeaux of Asheville's glittering BOOTSTRAPS BURLESQUE Having Armitage Shanks among us is a unique opportunity for the community to enjoy his mad genius, up close and personal. Please tell all your friends, & support these events. Thank you! More on the Tour: The Atlanta Shows offer other special guests including: Hellblinki Sextet, Guerilla Aerial, Jeoffrey, and the incredibly sexy Blast-Off Burlesque - pictured above. Wednesday, July 22 - Isomorphic Cabaret Thursday, July 23 - Vaudevillian Carnivale Friday, July 24 - A Steampunk Circus Fairytale Saturday, July 25 - Mysterian Mechanik Masquerade FOR TICKETING & WORKSHOP INFORMATION, visit http://www.isomorpheus.org. What is this all about? Armitage Shanks, The Carny Preacher - The Man from Circus Contraption and the Handsome Little Devils. "Armitage Shanks is an entertainer to be reckoned with! He has the dark, satirical humour of a traditional, twisted ringmaster... bold energy, charm and wit... and the true showmanship that will guarantee to keep the show flowing, and command the attention of the crowd to run with it." -Chrys Columbine, UK Burlesque Starlet In other words, he offers entertainment gold. He comes to the Southeast through Isomorpheus, a New Orleans-based arts organization empowering national artists to thrive in collaboration. This event is part of the (r)Evolution summer tour. http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/tools/refer.php?s=703980447&u=19432049&v=2&key=f929&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myspace.com%2Farmitagephineasshanksarmitagephineasshanks http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/tools/refer.php?s=703980447&u=19432053&v=2&key=f520&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.circuscontraption.com%2F Armitage, the Mezmer Society, and more of the (r)Evolution artists will be teaching Stagecraft and Movement WORKSHOPS throughout the tour. Visit the website to learn more! Also in Asheville, July 25: More Bootstraps! Pin Up PostCards: Bootstraps Burlesque presents a Tribute to the Troops. Club 828 38 N. French Broad Avenue $20 in advance, $25 at the door www.bootstrapsburlesque.com

Brandon F. 2009-07-19T15:39:02Z Brandon F. http://bellydancenation.tribe.net/thread/c027771d-322c-4d59-8043-4d24c530c94a#bd25d4a2-795a-4e68-8d42-d2e5ec0277ba 2009-07-19T14:19:55Z 2009-07-19T14:19:55Z

From SERA SOLSTICE (NYC): East Coast Tribal A Bold Expression of Modern Feminine August 15th, 7pm--10pm at Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY Tickets: $15 in advance at www.lprnyc.com $20 at the door Bellydance assumes a modern form, in which dancers reflect culture in current times, forward thought and healing action. Witness, and participate, as a community of over 100 of New York Women take the stage to offer forth a transfusion of sublime nectar into into life blood of our city. Doors open at 7pm with an open dance-floor to live Middle Eastern Fusion Band, Djinn, and the sublime sounds of Beatbox Guitar. Performances include instructors of Solstice Studio, their student performances, Darshan, guest performance by Kaeshi, and choreography showcase by Sera Solstice, with professional ensemble . The night concludes with open dance floor to DJ Joro Boro. Le Poisson Rouge offers a full bar, a supreme light and sound system, seating for performance, and a load of built-in vibe. East Coast Tribal: Performance, Dance Party, Student Showcase Featuring: Solstice Ensemble Sera Solstice Darshan Kaeshi (Bellyqueen, PURE) DJ Joro Boro Djinn (Live Middle Eastern Fusion) Beatbox Guitar (Pete List and Rob Mastrianni) Video Projection by Nasha Masha Instructors of Solstice Studio (presenting solo work, and student showcase): Brad Mack Brenna Crowley Casey Bond Danielle Darshan Jessica Jezebel Noelle Brower Sera Solstice Open Dancefloor, and Stage throughout the night (inbetween performances) to live music by Djinn, Beatbox Guitar, and DJ Joro Boro August 15th, 7pm--10pm At Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY Tickets: $15 in advance at www.lprnyc.com $20 at the door More Info: www.boldbellydance.com From LORELEI (DE): Announcing a new Meetup for Baltimore/DC Belly Dance and Music of the Middle East!! What: Belydance Fusion Festival in Delaware When: August 29, 2009 1:00 PM Price: $40.00 per person Where: Newark Arts Alliance 276 E Main St Newark, DE 19711 302-266-7266 Come celebrate bellydance fusion and its roots. Several workshops offered for all levels of dancers. Stay afterward for the party at our open dance dinner. Location: Market East Plaza 280 East Main Street, Newark, DE 19711 Fusion Workshops with Naimah Naimah comes to us from the Baltimore area. Her bellydance career began with Egyptian style Cabaret but after intensive study with many instructors from all over she has found her niche in the art of Modern Tribal style bellydance. Her moves have been compared to that of a "man eating plant" and a "mechanical snake". Learn more about Naimah at naimahdances.com and on YouTube. 1 pm - 3 pm The Bewitching Blade $40 1:30 - 3:30 Popping, Locking and Tick Tocking $40 Never bellydanced before? Learn the basics before you fuse. (bring your friends who keep saying they want to try bellydance!!!) local instructors TBA 1 - 3 Cabaret Bellydance 101 $30 1:30 - 3:30 Tribal Bellydance 101 $30 Discounts for multiple workshops. You can pay by paypal with the buttons on the webpage: http://www.blackdragonbellydance.com/fusionfestival Or contact one of us to pay by cash, check or money order. And stay for the drum and dance dinner. Eat, drink, and shimmy! All are welcome - dancers, drummers, and enthusiasts - all styles, all levels. http://www.blackdragonbellydance.com/fusionfestival Hosted by Black Dragon Bellydance Learn more here: http://www.meetup.com/Baltimore-DC-Bellydance/calendar/10908119/ From SHARIFWEAR (NYC): Nourhan Sharif is very proud to Present: Egyptian Born Superstar Mr. Mohamed El Hosseny for the 1st Time in the USA! 5 City Tour! Click on each city for details of the tour! San Francisco, CA; New York, NY (with Karim Nagi!); Miami, FL; Kalamazoo, MI & Washington DC!! Dear Dancer, 2 years ago I met Egyptian Superstar Mohamed El Hosseny as we performed in the same show in Finland and I was simply blown away by his layers of talent/ability to execute it both on a stage and in a classroom... After dancing, performing, & teaching for the last 40 years and working and sponsoring the absolute best Egyptian Dancers in the world it is hard for me to be impressed by anyone! Well it finally happened with Mr. Hosseny! After 20 years of studying & mastering Sharif technique, and then studying with his esteemed teachers' Ustez Hassan Affifi & Ustez Mahmoud Reda, I am in a very unique position to have a birds eye view of what the best is and what is available in the market... For years I was fearful of the future of organic Egyptian Dance as there is so much fusion around and confusion abound... so I decided to do something about it ! While fusion is fun it is indeed departure and as Mr. Parra says we need to know what we are departing from! I firmly believe at this point and time Mohamed El Hosseny is at the peak of his career as a performer & eating up the ground he stands on as a teacher/preservationist as we move into the future of Raks Sharqi! Mohamed El Hosseny like Tito, Karim Nagi, and others I have presented in NYC are the future of our art form! We must embrace them at every opportunity in order to raise the bar of the dance and get to a higher level of understanding ! What is a Maqam? What are Rhythms? How does one put a choreography together ? How does one use all of these tools? These are all questions we must tackle and I must present artists that can deliver this and more in order to develop artists that can produce at an optimium level! I present him to the community with a full heart and the best intentions for our beloved art form to go forward with dignity, dedication and passion! The folkloric element from Suez which has never been done in the USA by any other Egyptian EVER is simply infectious as is all of his other work, Reda training, and Ballet experience combined! The NYC workshops will have 3 main topics Oriental, Folklore, Quality Fusion and we also are delighted by the special class offering with the charismatic and esteemed musician Karim Nagi ! You are welcome to take one or all of them and I personally guarantee you will walk away a better and improved dancer ! For exciting details click here I hope that you will experience this patient and hard working artist at one of the 5 tour locations and see the joy of dance in this young generation's eyes ! It is never easy to bring Egypt to your door please take full advantage of it without the cost of air ticket and travel to Egypt ! Egypt is coming to you ! Happy Shimmies, Nourhan Sharif Starts This weekend Register NOW !!! Don't miss the opportunity of a lifetime to see and work with this artist in his prime and push your dancing to the next level ! For exciting details click here Bring your dancing to a higher level!! All Rhythms & Maqams broken down for the first time!! Early bird prices extended due to the economy ! $350.00 for Friday,Saturday , Sunday ...Perform in NYC with Mohamed & Karim ! Thursday class and Sunday show are for a minimal fee :) to register click here Don't Miss Out!! First Time in the U.S. !! Egyptian Superstar Mohamed El Hosseny!! To learn more about this magnificent artist click here Nourhan will be adding an additional opportunity to study with Mohamed in the NY metro area at her NYC teaching location... You should be dancing on 31st and 8th ave Call 212.244.0011 for info ! Thursday July 23 from 9-11 pm! $40.00 preregistration .. $60.00 at the door space permitting ! Registration with www.youshouldbedancing.net only ! Check out Mohamed El Hosseny in Action on Youtube!! Register NOW!! From BELLYQUEEN (NYC): HTTP://www.bellyqueen.com Dear Bellyqueen and PURE friends, The PURE body image exploration has now manifesting into a theater show. We will be performing on Friday night Sept 18 at Speyer Hall at the University Settlement. On Saturday Sept 19, we will be joined by our dance and music brothers and sisters traveling from other cities to dance as one through the streets of New York to celebrate 11 days of Peace. If YOU want to join us, come to the PURE Foundation workshop THIS Sat. The DVD of our 10th Anniversary show titled "Bellydance NYC" is officially out. Buy a copy from us in class or at shows. The one and only Jillina will be teaching a fun filled workshop in New York on August 8. I am teaming up with her for the Bellydance Evolution project. She is looking for new talent to team up with. Please check it out! Peace and shimmies, Kaeshi saturday, JULY 18 pure foundation workshop 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette, bet E 4th St & Astor Pl, 4th Floor, NYC Do you want to join PURE NYC this year to spread peace and healing with guerilla bellydance during our annual procession on Saturday September 19th? If so, please join Kaeshi as she teaches the Foundation PURE workshop. You will learn the choreography that unites all PURE chapters internationally. Discover how to listen to yourself to find your breath and to tune into your fellow dancers. PURE uses movements that are inspired by ancient Sacred Circle dances, Tribal and Cabaret bellydance, Flamenco, Indian and Folk dance. Register now. saturDAY, juLY 18 beatbox guitar cd launch Tea Lounge, 837 Union St. (btw 7th Ave. & 6th Ave.) Park Slope, Brooklyn 2 sets 9 & 10.30 FREE featuring special guest belly dancers Anasma, Diana, Irina Akulenko, Hannah Nour & Kaeshi The Brooklyn based duo, Beatbox Guitar create an innovative mix of flamenco, psychedelic rock, hip hop and punk. Human beatboxer Pete List's effortless flow of beat and breath on the mic showcases Rob Mastrianni''s innovative, intricate guitar and electric sitar stylings. monday JULY 20-23 new bellydance courses kick off 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette, bet E 4th St & Astor Pl, 4th Floor, NYC Classes Update: I just completed an American Tribal Style General Skills with Carolena Nerricio and Megha and will be offering ATS classes for the next course in Level 1 covering technique and cues for group improvisation, Level 2 Choreography will focus on Tribal Fusion. Layla Isis will join us for Performance Preparation class to teach audience interaction skills! Continue to bring zills and veil to props class as well as tray or an object (like a roll of toilet paper) to balance on your head. Due to the demand, we will be offering the unlimited passport again. What that means is you can attend as many classes as you want over 5 weeks for only $130. Drop-in rates increase to $17. Class cards and course rates remain the same. Dates Day Time Topic Instructor Location Cost Starts July 20 July 20, 27 Aug 3, 10, 17 Mon 6.30-7.30pm Level 1 Bellydance American Tribal Style Technique and steps for group improv. Kaeshi 440 Studios $65 adv/$70 Starts July 20 July 20, 27 Aug 3, 10, 17 Mon 7.30-8.45pm Level 2 Bellydance Props Galore! Balancing, Zills, Veils! This class will cover Prop artistry, technique and combinations. Kaeshi 440 Studios $65 adv/$70 Starts July 20 July 20, 27 Aug 3, 10, 17 Mon 8.45-9.00pm PURE Public Urban Ritual Experiment Community foundation run through for street procession. Kaeshi 440 Studios $5 for 5 weeks $1 drop-in Starts July 20 July 20, 27 Aug 3, 10, 17 Mon 9.00-10.00pm PURE Public Urban Ritual Experiment Body Image Theater Show Rehearsal (Please e-mail kaeshi@puredance.org if interested in more information). Kaeshi 440 Studios $20 adv $5 drop-in 6Starts July 21 July 21, 28 Aug 4, 11, 18 Tue 6.30-7.30pm Level 1 Bellydance American Tribal Style Technique and steps for group improv. Kaeshi 440 Studios $65 adv/$70 6Starts July 21 July 21, 28 Aug 4, 11, 18 Tue 7.30-8.45pm Level 2 Bellydance Tribal Fusion techniques & Choreography to Amon Tobin. Kaeshi 440 Studios $65 adv/$70 Starts July 21 July 21, 28 Aug 4, 11, 18 Tue 8.45-10.00pm Level 2 Bellydance Work on performance, musicality and improvisation skills plus gain more confidence! Kaeshi and Layla Isis 440 Studios $65 adv/$70 Starts July 22 July 22, 29 Aug 5, 12, 19 Wed 6.30-7.30pm Level 1 Bellydance Drills, Layering, Technique & Combos. Kaeshi 440 Studios $65 adv/$70 Starts July 23 July 23, 30 Aug 6, 13, 20 Thu 6.00-7.15pm Level 2 Bellydance Tribal Fusion techniques & Choreography to Amon Tobin. Kaeshi 440 Studios $65 adv/$70 Starts July 23 July 23, 30 Aug 6, 13, 20 Thu 7.15-8.30pm Level 2 Bellydance Props Galore! Balancing, Zills, Veils! This class will cover Prop artistry, technique and combinations. Kaeshi 440 Studios $65 adv/$70 *Please note new time and class level changes Name of Studio Address Nearest Subways Cost 440 Studios www.440studios.com 440 Lafayette St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10003 (bet. Astor Pl and East 4th St.) R-W to 8th Street or 6 to Astor Place 5 Wk Course: $65 adv/ $70 10 Class card: $130 (valid for 4 months) Unlimited Classes Passport for 5 Weeks: $130 Drop-in : $17 Click here to register. WEDNESDAY, July 22 thalia & kaeshi AT JEBON JeBon, 15 Saint Marks Pl, bet 2nd and 3rd Ave, NYC Thalia (Jennifer Sears) performs and teaches belly dance in New York City. She currently teaches many inspiring, beautiful students at New York University, CUNY Graduate Center, and other locations. Also a fiction writer, her work has received awards from the Money for Women Fund, Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts, George Mason University, Millay Colony for the Arts, and Columbia University School of the Arts (Fellowship/MFA 2005). Her writing has appeared in So to Speak, Fence, Ninth Letter, and The Boston Globe and was cited in Best American Nonrequired Reading 2007. In 1986, Jennifer began dancing during recovery from adolescent anorexia nervosa with the inimitably graceful Lebanese dancer Leila Gamal. In 1992, she began studying and teaching with the Boston-based The Goddess Dancing and Sacred Source Belly Dance, collectives presenting belly dance for healing and transformation. During this time, she also studied traditional belly dance and performed in clubs. Since moving to NYC, Jennifer has studied Sufi dancemeditation with Dunya, Butoh with Maureen Fleming, belly dance with many masters from New York and the Middle East, and Arabic at American University Cairo (2007). www.holisticbellydanceproject.com $10 entry and $5 min food/drink saturday, juLY 25 ONLY ONE SPOT LEFT! costume intensive with diana susanto Garment District and in Woodside, Queens Diana Susanto (fashion designer, costume maker and FIT graduate) will patiently guide you through how to select fabrics and beads, embellish a bra and belt and create pants, skirt and accessories that will flatter YOUR body type. Download flyer. Saturday July 25 at the Garment District 11am-1pm Brainstorm Meeting (over brunch). Bring your ideas. Perhaps you have a belt that you need a matching bra for, or some great fabric that you have been saving for THIS moment. 1pm-4pm Shop til you drop! We will visit fabric, trim & bead shops to gather supplies for your beautiful costume. Saturday August 1st (in Woodside, Queens) 11am-2pm Making the costume Day 1 Part 1. Covering the bra. (3 hours) 3-8pm Creating a hip belt. Closures. Making the costume Day 1 Part 2 (5 hours). Sunday August 2nd (in Woodside, Queens) 11am-2pm Making the costume Day 2 Part 1. Creating a skirt, and accessories gloves, bracelets. (3 hours) 3-6pm Making the costume Day 2 Part 2. Creating pants. (3 hours) Wednesday August 19th Fashion Show at JeBon. Strut your stuff and show off your new creation! Restricted to 6 students only. $145 by July 18th / $165 afterwards. (Only 1 spot left.) Please e-mail workshops@bellyqueen.com if you want to participate. Who is Diana Susanto? A life long dancer, Diana discovered her passion for sewing and creating her own clothing at the age of 15. After finishing high school in Germany , she decided to make her hobby into her profession. Diana started her way in fashion with an apprenticeship as a couture dressmaker at the State Theater in her hometown, Karlsruhe . In 2005 Diana moved to New York to study at Parsons New School for one year and then continued her fashion studies at Fashion Institute of Technology and graduated in May 2009 with an Award of honor. WEDNESDAY, JUly 29 desert sin & kaeshi JeBon, 15 Saint Marks Pl, bet 2nd and 3rd Ave, NYC Desert Sin's objective is to weave narratives through movement while embracing the beautiful & the grotesque within ourselves, drawing every witness deep into the spectacle of the worlds we reveal. It is from fearless experimentation and impassioned creativity that Desert Sin has become one of the most inspirational, cutting-edge dance companies in North America since its unveiling in 1999. Fusing the intricacies of Desert Sin's Middle Eastern dance origins with a wide array of other dance forms, drama, and dazzling effects a style emerges like no other creating a superior theatrical experience that is as enlightening as it is entertaining. Desert Sin has gained major popularity from appearances in theaters, festivals and nightclubs, on television, at special events and corporate functions, and from touring throughout the United States. Our critically acclaimed production "Musee des Femmes - Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque" ran two sold out weeks in March 2004 at the historic Ivar Theater in Hollywood and was described as "sensual and ethereal... skillful and brilliantly horrifying [with] imagination and audacity" by the LA Weekly. $10 entry and $5 min food/drink friday, august 8 oriental workshop with jillina Morocco Studios, 6 W 20th St (between 5 th & 6 th Ave), 2nd Flr, NYC WHEN: Friday August 7th 2009 6.00pm Registration 6.30-9.30pm Workshop WHAT: "Contemporary Oriental"- Egyptian style choreography. Emerse yourself in this delicious music with flowing floor patterns, articulate hip work and an emphasis on instrumentation. Learn how to translate different rhythms not just through movement, but also through emotional expression. COST: $65 adv/$75 at the door. Register now. WHO IS JILLINA? A disciplined professional with tight and powerful technique, Jillina has devoted her life to dance. As the former artistic director and main choreographer for the Belly dance Superstars and The Sahlala Dancers, audiences admire Jillina for her artistic interpretations, understanding of the culture, and innovative style. Jillina pulls from a strong dance background in Middle Eastern, Folklore, Jazz, Ballet, and Hip Hop to create a colorful Middle Eastern and world fusion repertoire. Jillina travels the world extensively teaching seminars performing in concerts Her talents have taken her around the world to England, Scotland, Ireland, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, Mexico Brazil, Argentina, Canada, France, Italy, Monaco, Germany, Belgium, Brussels, Austria, Holland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Spain, Switzerland, and Egypt, gaining her recognition by the dance community worldwide. Jillina has won numerous awards from IAMED and the Gaza Academy , including Best Modern Egyptian Dancer, Best Instructional Video. Best Dance Company and Dancer of the Year. In addition to appearing on a number of television programs, she has co-producing 9 instructional DVDs that due to their success are now offered in 5 different languages. She is also featured in numerous award winning performance dvds. Through her years of professional teaching experience, Jillina has mastered the art of dance instruction to artists of all levels. Whether she is coaching someone individually or teaching a group of 700 students, she has a special ability to connect with people on and off the dance floor. Teacher to some of today's most admired stars. Her contribution to the world of Middle Eastern Dance will no doubt be carried far into the future. Annual trips to Egypt allow her to progress in her art as well as keep up with all the modern trends, which she graciously shares with students and peers. As a master instructor, she upholds the integrity and tradition as well as incorporating her signature style. Currently Jillina owns Evolution Dance Studios located in Universal City , California , USA , which offers all forms of dance, everything from belly to ballet. FOR MORE INFO about Jillina, visit www.jillina.com (Jillina is based in Los Angeles.)

Brandon F. 2009-07-19T14:19:55Z Brandon F. http://bellydancenation.tribe.net/thread/c027771d-322c-4d59-8043-4d24c530c94a#c9fb1124-6e47-47c2-ac30-e1feaeba9eaa 2009-07-16T00:21:03Z 2009-07-16T00:21:03Z

From CHEEKY GIRLS PRODUCTIONS (CA): ew DVD Releases from Cheeky Girls Productions (and more on the way!!) www.cheekygirlsproductions.com Combination Nation NOW AVAILABLE! PLACE AN ORDER - VIEW TRAILER - VISIT THE DANCERS' WEBSITES Combination Nation is an instructional dvd featuring dancers from all over the United States (and one from Canada). Each instructor shares her favorite, signature-style steps and combinations. Each combination is broken down facing a mirror, as it would be in an actual workshop or dance class. We then drill each sequence to music for several minutes to allow you plenty of time to pick it up. This DVD is extensively chaptered so that you can skip the explanations and continue on directly to the drills once you are familiar with the breakdowns. Each combination has it's own flavor, which is designed to increase your movement vocabulary and to expand your dance horizons! You can find our featured music on the Ya Bahaia CD. Ahava - Aradia - Bahaia - Lotus Niraja - Princess Farhana - Ruby - Shoshanna - Summer Sahar - Zafira By Dancers For Dancers Vol 5 NOW AVAILABLE! PLACE AN ORDER - VIEW TRAILER - VISIT THE DANCERS' WEBSITES By Dancers for Dancers Volume 5 showcases award-winning, professional dancers in an elegant stage performance setting. All of the featured performers are working professionals whose passion for this art form comes shining through. We try to showcase popular, in-demand dancers and lesser known, but equally talented, ones. Produced by Michelle Joyce, the By Dancers For Dancers series is committed to producing quality DVDs with professional dancers in an environment of dignity and respect. Each dancer has the final say about the editing and presentation of her performance, meaning that you are seeing her dance the way she intended it. In other words, it is a project by dancers and for dancers! Bahaia - Brianna - Kristina Canizares - Lotus Niraja - Maria - Adriana - Ahava - Amira Ariana - Tanya - Yolanda - Oreet - Princess Farhana Ballet for Belly Dancers (with Brianna) NOW AVAILABLE! PLACE AN ORDER - VIEW TRAILER This DVD teaches modified ballet techniques tailored to help bellydancers increase balance, fluidity, strength and grace. The program includes precise ballet-inspired exercises to condition the body for efficient and graceful dancing, with additional postures, steps and combinations that can easily be incorporated into any dance routine. Originally developed in the courts of Louix XIV and refined over centuries, ballet is globally recognized for its beauty and athleticism. As a foundational movement style, cross-training in ballet provides structure and a common vocabulary beneficial to performers of all dance backgrounds. The DVD contains a warm up, technique demonstration and glossary of ballet terminology, drills and combinations. Each ballet step is explained, broken down and translated into a bellydance context. Drills of the ballet-inspired bellydance technique follow each section for extended practice. Longer combinations showcase the technique elements integrated with other bellydance moves. A bellydance version of ballet's traditional reverence, or curtsy, is also included. Combin-ography with Bahaia COMING SOON! VIEW TRAILER Learn to bridge the gap between choreography and improvisation. From SUHAILA (CA): Suhaila International Presents... Tamalyn Dallal Two Day Workshop at the Salimpour Studio ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Saturday, August 22, 2009 4 - 8:30 pm (Break 6 - 6:30 pm) Oriental Choreography Harking back to the days of princesses and palaces, this choreography will use completely acoustic music from Zanzibar... Rich and complex, involving a touch of drama and acting. (Bring a veil.) Sunday, August 23, 2009 10 am - 3 pm (Break 12 - 1 pm) Double Veil Choreography The double veil choreography workshop teaches a series of combinations and ways of framing your movements with veils, using Tamalyn's unique style. These combinations can be used either in the complete choreography or you can mix them into your own dances. The music is a beautiful song in the ancient Samaii rhythm from Tamalyn's new CD "Made in Zanzibar". Cost: $88 per day ($80 SSSBD members), $165 for both ($150 SSSBD members) Click Here To Register ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Having started her study of Middle Eastern dance in 1976, Tamalyn Dallal has enjoyed a prolific career. She has taught and performed in 38 countries. In 1990, she founded the non profit arts organization "Mid Eastern Dance Exchange" in Miami Beach, through which she mentored thousands of dancers around the world. Through sixteen years of directing the organization, Ms. Dallal produced numerous stage productions and dance festivals, including the famed Orientalia Festival of Ethnic Dance in Miami Beach for fourteen years. Ms. Dallal continues to teach Middle Eastern dance workshops, perform, and give speaking engagements around the globe. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We're Online! Tribe Twitter My Space FaceBook Join Our Mailing List ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Suhaila Salimpour School of Belly Dance 425 San Pablo Avenue Albany, California 94706 510-527-2400 www.SuhailaInternational.com

Brandon F. 2009-07-16T00:21:03Z Brandon F. http://bellydancenation.tribe.net/thread/c027771d-322c-4d59-8043-4d24c530c94a#b78598f4-d55f-4a56-bdc1-26667abf16f5 2009-07-10T23:54:16Z 2009-07-10T23:54:16Z

From AUNT ROCKY (NYC): *WEDNESDAY, JULY 22* STARTING at 7pm AT THE LAFAYETTE GRILL MOROCCO'S MONTHLY MARVELOUS MAGICAL MIDEASTERN MOMENTS!!! NO FOOLIN' - JUST DANCIN' PRESENTING Morocco's professional & student dancers: RONA BASSIMA NAJMA CRISTINA JADANA NAJLA AMANDA 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! Yours in dance, Morocco e-mail: <morocco@casbahdance.org> web: http://www.casbahdance.org YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voqHFey-RJM New York, NY * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Register NOW for a Fabulous Weeklong Seminar in my great BIG studio: August 8-14, 2009 http://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 MAVI (DC): Breaking News! Trying out a new Tribal performance venue in DC this Saturday! Mavi performs at Queen's Cafe & Hookah lounge in Adams Morgan.... Queen's Cafe & Hookah 2405 18th St NW (between N Belmont Rd & N Columbia Rd) 10pm - don't be late! and tell them you're there to see Mavi! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114639844318 From WORLD DANCE NY http://www.worlddancenewyork.com Bellydance: Opulent Motion - The Artistry of Slow Moves Sarah Skinner :: 160 min. INFO | PURCHASE | YouTube trailer | Flickr “Bellydance - Opulent Motion: The Artistry of Slow Moves” explores techniques, styling and expression for dancing to slow bellydance rhythms and rhythmless taqsim. It is open level, but a special section reviewing the foundation movements of bellydance makes it accessible for beginners. Slow dance leaves a lot of room for emotional projection, expressivity and story-telling. It is also demanding: As you slow down, every nuance of your carriage, technique and styling acquires prominence. Elements of styling, such as arm positions, poses, body angles and hand flourishes become crucial. Pacing must be dynamic and versatile to keep your audience mesmerized. Celebrated for her lyrical, highly-emotive dance and magnificent improvisational talent, Sarah Skinner teaches you to combine structured and technical dance with organic movement - poses, body angles, and natural expressive motions that emerge when dance is telling a story and borrowing from pantomime. Sarah’s improvisational method relies on story-telling and visualizations that prompt you to find organic gestures and modes of expression that will infuse your dance with meaning. In the Rhythms & Movements section Sarah analyzes the structure of popular slow bellydance rhythms - ciftetelli, masmoudi, slow maksoum, slow 9/8 rhythm and rhythmless taqsim. She offers combinations that respond to the rhythms in different ways - catching different accents and varying the pace. In the Movement Sequences section Sarah mixes structured bellydance steps with organic movement including expressive gestures, walks and turns, and offers longer combinations. Sarah breaks down the slow dance sequences step-by-step, and then offers a non-stop practice flow that will help you commit to muscle memory various ways of moving to slow rhythms, explore your own response to the music, and discover ways to maximize your expressivity and the emotional potential of your dance through styling. In the Musicality and Expression section Sarah performs a number of improvised slow dances and explains how she blends classic bellydance techniques with organic expressive movement. She discusses which types of movement work best with different musical instruments, how to select accents that bring out the interplay between the melody and the rhythm, and ways of reflecting the melodic flow and textures of the music in your dance. Sarah details pacing, setting the mood in slow dance, and relating to your audience. She narrates the stories she enacts in each improvised dance and offers advice on how to turn plain technical dance into a true show, where every step and gesture is meaningful and deeply emotive. This section also includes Sarah’s performances with dance props (candelabrum and swords) where she demonstrates how using a prop transforms the mood and the styling. From AUNT ROCKY (NYC): Dear Dancers, Just back from teaching & performing in Cairo & Istanbul for 3 weeks, but YOU don't have to go that far for the benefits (& joy) of my almost half-century of experience in the various authentic facets of our beloved dance - you can come to New York for the next-to-the-last AUGUST 8-14, 2009 for my SUMMER WEEKLONG SEMINAR!!! Places are limited: http://www.casbahdance.org/WEEKLONG.htm MAGICAL MIDEASTERN DANCING IN MID MANHATTAN!!! Get your dancing skills ready to show you off all the better wherever you dance! For New Inspiration and Excitement! a Casbah Dance Experience at Morocco's marvelous BIG, private Studio in the heart of New York City 6 West 20th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues) - 2nd floor Don't miss this opportunity to study with master teachers Sign up NOW! Last January Weeklong sold out over 2 months in advance ... don't miss out! only $450 $150 deposit (non-refundable) the most for your money! Technique & Choreography Limited Places - Reserve Early!!! 5 hours daily 9:30 am - 3:30 pm in climate-controlled studio Scheduled: usable routines: Oriental & folkloric - 3 by Morocco (2 Oriental & 1 Folk) & 1 by Tarik Sultan + *3* very special Guest Teachers: Ranya Renee - Breathwork & Beladi Carmine Guida - Drumming really understand the rhythms! Joe Williams - Delsarte technique putting emotion in your dance Plus: Opening Concert Saturday eve August 8, 2009 8:00pm (doors open 7:30pm) with all the GUEST STARS & Morocco & the Casbah Dance Experience Bring your friends: their tickets are only $20 in advance, $25 at the door (if space is available!) The seminar price INCLUDES: 1) an OPENING CONCERT by MOROCCO & the CASBAH DANCE EXPERIENCE featuring all the guest teachers 2) music for the *4* routines by MOROCCO & TARIK SULTAN *&* 3) a signed Certificate of Attendance!!! Our wonderful BIG studio is at: 6 West 20 Street - right off New York's fabulous Fifth Avenue. You can see it at: http://www.casbahdance.org/STUDIO.htm Rave reviews of my seminars are at: http://www.casbahdance.org/REVIEWS1.htm (lots more not online yet!) & a short biography is at: http://www.casbahdance.org/MOROCCOSBIO.htm and a wonderful, front-page featured article on Morocco in Al Ahram, the world's largest Arabic-language newspaper, published in Cairo is at: http://www.casbahdance.org/AlAhramReview.htm Participants in Morocco's seminars state that they've never learned so much, so clearly, with such detailed cultural fact in so short a time. Don't miss this unique opportunity to be a part of an exhilarating experience!!! REGISTER NOW ... Deposit is $150: US checks or money orders only, full price is $450, which also includes your ticket to the opening night concert. OR - if you wish to pay the *entire* price, you can do it via PayPal (for a slight additional charge, to cover *their* fees), directly from my website at: http://www.casbahdance.org/WEEKLONG.htm Hope you can make it & that I will see you in August! Yours in continuing dance dementia, -- Morocco e-mail: <morocco@casbahdance.org> web: http://www.casbahdance.org YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voqHFey-RJM New York, NY * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Register NOW for a Fabulous Weeklong Seminar in my great BIG studio: August 8-14, 2009 http://www.casbahdance.org/WEEKLONG.htm MAGICAL MIDEASTERN DANCING IN MID MANHATTAN!!! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "HAVE IT ALL III" June 24-July 14, 2009! INCOMPARABLY CAPTIVATING CAIRO & the AHLAN WA SAHLAN FESTIVAL *&* an INTRIGUING ISTANBUL INTENSIVE WITH INCLUDED DANCE CLASSES! CAIRO/AHLAN ONLY: JUNE 24-JULY 5, 2009 ISTANBUL ONLY: JULY 4-13, 2009 http://www.casbahdance.org/haveitall3.htm DANCE, DANCE, DANCE. DANCE, DANCE! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 STUDIO 1831 (PA): July 2009 Newsletter Here's an overview of this summer's schedule changes, introducing some new brand-new classes, old classes at new times, and a few classes taking a hiatus for the season. Schedule Changes YogaYOGA: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening Yoga classes will now start at 6:15 p.m. (instead of 6:30) to allow you to enjoy the long summer evenings. Sunday Yoga at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. are cancelled until the fall. Look for upcoming Sunday workshops such as Partner Yoga. BELLYDANCE I & II: Valerie's weeknight Bellydance Classes -- Bellydance II on Mondays and Bellydance I on Wednesdays -- are moving earlier to 7:45 p.m. SALSA: Starting Monday, July 6, sign up for an eight-week Salsa on 2 Beginners Class Series, which runs on Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per class for walk-ins or $90 for the cycle. Or, purchase a dance card -- $65 for 5 classes (good for 60 days) or $130 for 10 classes (good for 120 days and includes a free class). PILATES: While Pilates on Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. is cancelled for the summer, there's a NEW Pilates class on Thursday evenings at 6:15, starting on July 9. New Classes Yoga for KidsYOGA FOR KIDS: Each Thursday at 10 a.m., Claire Fallon will teach children the art of Yoga. It's a great way to enhance your child's focus, coordination, strength, and overall health. By integrating yoga postures, games, and interactive exercises children are able to learn in a fun and supportive environment. Claire is a Yoga Alliance registered teacher and has earned her teaching certification in Hatha Yoga with Iyengar alignment from Yandara Yoga Institute in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Simultaneously, Valerie Rushmere will teach the adult Yoga class. Valerie, owner of Studio 1831, has more than 25 years of experience teaching all levels of yoga, dance, and fitness. She has taught at numerous accredited institutions including, Temple University, University of the Arts, and the Free Library of Philadelphia. Classes are $12 for the first child and half-price for each additional student (child or adult). 5RHYTHMS MOVEMENT: Wednesday evening Movement Class at 7 p.m. is cancelled for the summer -- but try out the new Gabrielle Roth's 5Rhythms Dance class on Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m., taught by Richard McConnell Jerram. Dance the 5Rhythm "Wave" for self-development, connection, and enjoyment. No steps to learn: you just put body, mind, and heart into motion to music and explore different ways of being and moving, both on your own and with others. Suitable for all ages, regardless of fitness, ability, or experience. Partner Yoga WorkshopPARTNER YOGA WORKSHOP: On Sunday, July 26, you and a partner can enjoy a creative and playful journey that joins people together through conscious breathing, movement, touch, and interdependent postures. Students can explore new movement possibilities while developing trust, connection, and playfulness. Coordinating with a partner adds a unique opportunity to create a genuine and challenging practice in a space of sharing and mutual support. This workshop incorporates familiar yoga postures as well as new variations that will take your practice to a new level. Modifications to any of the postures can be made, recognizing that anything you can't now do is simply something you can't do yet! Partner Yoga Workshop Taught by Valerie Rushmere & Claire Fallon Sunday, July 26, 2:30-4:30 p.m. $25 for pre-registration or $30 at the door Watch for e-mails later this summer about class schedule news. * * * Other News Relax, Restore, and Renew: Studio 1831's Tropical Yoga Retreat BeachIt's not too early to start planning a fall getaway! Join Valerie Rushmere for Relax, Restore, and Renew: Studio 1831's Tropical Yoga Retreat on Oct. 3-10, 2009 on the Caribbean isle of St. Lucia. It's a fun-filled, relaxing and transforming yoga vacation in a tropical paradise where you can nurture positive change in your life. For details, visit www.tropicalescapes.biz. Downward Facing Dog Also.... Watch out for fabulous Fringe Festival performances at Studio 1831 this September, featuring the Vamps and Vixens Vaudeville Revue and the one-man Edgar Allen Poe Show. Studio 1831 is located at 1831 Brandywine Street, one block north of Spring Garden St. in Philadelphia, PA. (If you want to find directions online, use www.mapquest.com; search for 1831 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130.) From the Schuylkill Expressway (276): Take the Vine Street Expressway exit (676) and then the 1st exit -- 22nd/23rd Street -- in Philadelphia. See "From 22nd Street Directions" below. From I-95: Take the Vine Street Expressway (676) to the 22nd Street/Art Museum exit. See "From 22nd Street" directions below. From 22nd Street: Head north on 22nd Street from the Ben Franklin Parkway and make a right at the second light, which is Spring Garden Street. Make a left onto 18th Street (heading north). Turn left at the first street, Brandywine. Find parking on the block or in the surrounding neighborhood. From KAYA & SADIE (CO): Kaya and Sadie's Summer Workshop Series and Saturday Night Gala Show Summer Workshop and Saturday Night Gala Show Details www.kayaandsadie.com Hi Everyone! We hope that you are having a great Summer so far! We've had a busy one already, having just returned from shooting the 3rd level in our instructional DVD series-- "Pops, Locks and Layers" --release date to be announced soon. We are also wrapping up our Summer Beginning Bellydance Session. Our last class is this coming Monday night, July 13th, 6:30-7:30 PM at the Academy of Colorado Ballet . $15 Drop-in We hope you are geared-up and ready for our 5th Annual Summer Workshop Series the weekend of July 17-19, 2009. There are still spots available for all the workshops and hope you can make it for an intense weekend of 10+ hours of Samba and Bellydance, including our "Pops, Locks and Layers" workshop!! (see registration details below) And lastly, DON'T FORGET!!! We will be performing in the Saturday Night Gala Show, July 18th, 7:00-9:00 PM at the Oriental Theater. There is still time to purchase advance tickets at $15/each or $18/each at the door. We hope to see you soon! Kaya and Sadie Workshop Schedule-Friday, July 17th "SAMBA No Pe" 6:30-8:30 PM (REGISTRATION STARTS @ 6pm) Location: Colorado Ballet,1278 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 www.ColoradoBallet.org Start the weekend off with our most exciting and fun workshop. Energetic, pulsating rhythms and movements, the Samba No Pe is the soloist dance made infamous at Rio's Carnaval. Get an excellent cardio and fat burning workout, more than the average kickboxing class, while learning the technique of this exciting dance form. Belly Dancers, add some extra spice to your dance vocabulary. SAMBA!! Bring dance shoes as some dancer's feet get sore. You can also bring heels if you would like to try the dance moves in them. We recommend platforms or a chunkier heel. Workshop Schedule-Saturday, July 18th "POPS, LOCKS and LAYERS" 10:00AM-12:00 PM (REGISTRATION STARTS@ 9:30am) Location: Colorado Ballet Pops, Locks & Layers will feature some of our newest and most challenging belly dance technique and combos. Pops, Locks & Layers is part of our "Tandem Training Method" and Belly Dance DVD Series, "Pops, Locks & Shimmies". Be prepared to sweat and work hard with a fun challenge. LUNCH FROM 12-1pm (on own) Just added another 2 hour workshop!! "SHOW STOPPING COMBOS" 1:00-3:00 PM Learn Kaya and Sadie's hottest new Combos! Challenge yourself with their signature intricate layering techniques, dance movement, and their creative fusion of styles. Be inspired by the ones you learn in this workshop to create your own or use what you learn here by adding them into your dance to get a WOW reaction! This workshop is for all levels. Workshop Schedule-Saturday, July 18th **FEATURED BONUS WORKSHOP** 3:15-4:45 PM Location: Colorado Ballet "TRIBARET" For All Styles and Levels With Guest Instructor: FRANK FARINARIO A brief tutorial on ATS, fusing elements of Tribal and Cabaret belly dance together and transitioning between the two. Funky Geometry, creating strange shapes and lines with the body creating the illusion of "boneless-ness" and layering moves. **This BONUS workshop included FREE with the FULL WEEKEND Registration or a Saturday FULL DAY Registration. ABOUT FRANK Frank Farinaro is Colorado's premiere male bellydancer. As a life-long dancer, performer, and artist, Frank has had technical training and has self-studied in countless ethnic, cultural, contemporary, and classical dances from around the world. Frank fell in love with Egyptian Pop Cabaret bellydance in high school before making the switch to Tribal Fusion. Since then, he has had extensive training with numerous international bellydance artists/instructors including members of Bellydance Superstars. Over the past three and a half years, Frank has been teaching, performing, and training all over Colorado, parts of California and New Mexico, as well as e-mentoring other young up and coming male bellydancers across the US and in Israel, Bulgaria, Australia, France, and England. Don't miss this opportunity to study with an up and coming star of belly dance!! "Saturday Night Spectacular" http://www.theorientaltheater.com Gala dance show featuring Kaya and Sadie with Special Guest Frank Farinario and performances by workshop participants Location: The Oriental Theater 4335 West 44th Ave., Denver, CO 80212 (303)455-2124 Time: 7:00-9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM) Price: $15.00 Advanced, $18.00 at the Door (all participants taking the full weekend package receive one (1) ticket to show) A captivating gala dance show featuring Kaya and Sadie, performances by workshop participants and featured guests, including artist Frank Farinario! Workshop Schedule-Sunday, July 19th "Master Classes" "Finger Cymbal Technique and Choreography" 11:00am-1:00pm (REGISTRATION STARTS @10:30am) Location: Colorado Ballet In this master class, Kaya & Sadie will teach intricate zill technique and patterns. Then we'll put it all together into a challenging and exciting acappella finger cymbal and dance choreography. The class will be taught at the intermediate/advanced level however all dancers are welcome as the classes will be technique oriented. FINGER CYMBALS NEEDED, we will not have any for use. LUNCH from 1pm-2pm (on own) "Drum Solo Technique and Choreography" 2:00pm-4:00pm Kaya & Sadie are known world-wide as two of the best choreographers and performers of the drum solo. Now its time to put everything you have learned over the weekend into action with one of Sadie & Kaya's exciting NEW Drum Solo choreographies!! Workshop Rates, Registration and Travel Information WORKSHOP RATES FRIDAY DAY RATE: $ 45.00 SATURDAY OR SUNDAY DAY RATE: $ 100.00 SATURDAY OR SUNDAY 1/2 DAY RATE: (Includes 1 workshop for Sunday, if registering 1/2 day for Saturday, you will get 1 workshop with Sadie & Kaya plus bonus workshop with Frank) $ 65.00 WEEKEND PACKAGE: (includes one (1) ticket to the Saturday Kaya & Sadie show) $235 at the door **Dance spaces in the Saturday Spectacular Show will be limited to workshop participants taking the full weekend package, and special guest artists, and are available on a first-come first-served basis (update: as of July 6th--There are NO more dance spots remaining). Don't miss your chance to perform on this historic stage at Colorado's Oriental Theater, alongside Kaya and Sadie!www.theorientaltheater.com Tickets: $15.00 Advanced purchase $18.00 at the door REGISTRATION NO REFUNDS, early registration reserves space for you in the event. You may register by printing and sending advanced payment and this registration form: http://www.bedouinprincess.com/news.phps=&c=47&d=&e=&f=&g=&a=24&w=2 to the following address: Sadie & Kaya PO BOX 202411 Denver, CO 80220 ***You can also make a credit card payment via PayPal, extra surcharges will apply ($248 for Full Weekend Package) Questions regarding registration, please contact: the workshop coordinator, Stacey Barth at (720) 837-4301 or sbarth@megaastarfinancial.com LOCATIONS ALL WORKSHOPS will be held at Colorado Ballet, 1278 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203. http://www.coloradoballet.org/index.cfm?go=c.page&id=10 The SE corner of 13th & Lincoln. Just one block South of Colfax. The building is on Lincoln st which is a one-way going North. Street and meter parking is available. SATURDAY NIGHT GALA SHOW 7:00-9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM) Located at the historic Oriental Theater, 4355 44th Avenue, Denver, CO 80212 www.theorientaltheater.com TRAVEL *Expedia is one of the best ways to find a flight to Denver via DIA (Denver International Airport), our main airport. Frontier and United are our city airlines and have many direct affordable flights. *Denver is a big city so unless you book a hotel very near the studio and shows, you may end up paying more than expected for taxis. The best option is probably a rental car which you can pick up at the airport. Public transit is another option. You can look them up at RTD. * For hotel or lodging, type in the zip code 80203 into your hotel search to find the hotel availability nearest the dance studio and show location. The studio is located just a few blocks from Downtown Denver. *If you are interested in sharing a room or rental car with another dancer, please let us know and we will try to put you in contact with other interested dancers. * Denver is a fun city. Be sure to google search some of the activities you can do while visiting like our museum, mountains, 6 Flags Elitch Gardens, etc. www.denver.org Upcoming Classes, Events, Workshops and News Please visit our websites: www.kayastar.com www.kayaandsadie.com www.sadiebellydancer.com Sadie & Kaya · P.O. Box 202411 · Denver · CO · 802220 From SUHAILA (CA): Suhaila Salimpour...the Newsletter July 2009 Greetings from Suhaila Happy Summer! What a great time of the year this is. Isabella just finished 5th grade and is so looking forward to being a 6th grader. She also had her birthday and is officially a "tween" now being age 11. We are in the middle of touring Europe with wonderful stops in Italy, Spain, Belgium, and France. I'm happy to announce that we accomplished our first certification in Europe with Olivia in Milan at her own studio. You did a great job Olivia! Thank you for your continued support and personal growth in my program as well as trying to share it with not only your students, but Europe. Spring Caravan was a blast and Michelle did a great job of producing this festival. Yes, it is genetic since her mother is Shukria, producer of Rakkasah. But I can tell you first hand, since my mother was the first "belly dance festival producer" back in the 60's, that it is no easy job. Even now my mother will say once in a blue moon, "Why don't you put on a festival?" to which I slowly turn around and look at her with my chin down and she will quickly respond, "Oh sorry, what was a thinking?". Then we laugh. So Michelle...you rock! There is truly a difference between Rakkasah East and Spring Caravan with both being so completely creative and unique. Thank you! Online classes are going great and we just launched our first choreography workshop online this last month with my Belly Dance Hard Rock Fusion Choreography. It is a 3 hour workshop with free MP3 download of the music as well. We have gotten great response and look forward to making the production better each time. But how cool that now you can learn choreographies online and download the music too. This is the future for sure. Who needs a DVD when we now have 46 classes for you to choose from online right now? This is not even including the free level 2 dance movement workshop and the Hard Rock Choreography as well. That comes to less than a dollar a class. Wow! I want to thank Stephanie and her husband for a wonderful job done producing a level 1 certification in Greenville South Carolina. It was so much fun being able to share your birthday weekend and a level 1 as well. Please visit my blog for a little "behind the scenes" look at our trip to Greenville. Thank you Luka. I also want to thank Marina for a great level 1 in Vancouver. You did it girl!! Finally we were able to bring the certification to Vancouver. Thank you for not giving up. I look forward to building the program with you in Canada as well. Ya! And last but not least... I want to thank all my dedicated Dance Company members and office staff; Nadia, Anna, and Rebecca.....You hold it up for me while I'm off running around the world spreading the format and certification program. You are all truly wonderful women and I'm grateful for you all. But Vonda... you are my angel that was sent to me in my most creative but tumultuous time. You are my sister! It has been 2 years since I did a European tour and reflecting on that time in my life and where I am today... thank you! Suhaila Editorial Kim... Her hair was long and blonde. She sat behind the desk and was on the phone most of the weekend in her flowy Indian skirt and tank top. She never took one second of my workshop but, as assistant to my sponsor, tried valiantly to be a hostess and sign people in. But she was obviously distracted and even came in late for registration the second day because she was out late with “him” the night before. It was brand new love and not even a workshop with me could pull her away from the magnetic force behind this new love affair. A hopeless romantic my whole life, I would watch her through the glass door that separated the lobby from the dance floor as she held her cell phone in one hand and tossed her blonde mane with the other. Every once in a while her cheeks turned rosy and she glowed, blushing as he said something inevitably sweet to her. She looked to be in her late 20’s but I could tell she had never felt this way before; her reactions to this new love were so organically young in spirit. The next year my sponsor brought me back for a 3-day level one certification workshop. This time the blonde, hair-tossing, love struck woman was in the workshop. She played a much more active role in sponsoring me this time around and I got to know her very well. Her name was Kim and she was a member of DC Tribal. She was actively involved and loving belly dance. She worked alongside her partner Marta, founder of the non-profit DC Tribal, to bring teachers to the DC area. I loved these gals! They really wanted to step out of the box and bring my certification program to DC - no matter what! Kim On the way to the first day of the workshop I asked Kim about Mr. Cell phone. She immediately blushed the same shade of pink I remembered from the year before and informed me that they were now living together and madly in love. He was a huge support system for her dancing. I asked how they met and she told me the story of the party they were both at where he was playing music and she was in a group dancing. They just locked eyes and that was it. Ah….the musician and the dancer…. but of course! I loved the fact that they were still together and razzed her a bit about how she was on the phone with him instead of training with me on my last visit. We both laughed. Kim was not planning on testing, but by the end of the third day she was totally motivated by the demands of my format. She had never worked so hard in dance before and she loved it. She tested for level one and passed. Now, as anyone who has studied my format knows, passing level one is just the beginning, and maintaining and moving forward in your training only gets harder. As a result, Kim began an intense training program the day after I left. It wasn’t long after that I got the call; Kim was thanking me for saving her life. She said it was because of the tough physical training that she felt a discomfort in her belly and decided to go see a doctor. If she hadn’t been doing my format and its demanding requirements, she would never have felt it. “It” being the huge tumor that had thankfully just been removed from her belly with success. She was also going through Chemo and was feeling very positive about the whole experience. She assured me that she was going to be okay and get back to working on her certification process soon after the Chemo was over. I was in shock and told her to take it easy. She was so motivated that it was almost as if the idea of being able to work on her certification and training was synonymous with becoming cancer free. I was very supportive. Having lost my father to cancer when I was 9 years old, I know that having goals to live for make a huge difference in recovery. I would often say to Kim, “Hurry up and heal 'cause I have plans for you honey.” She loved it. The day of her surgery I made sure to get the results immediately since I had grown so close to her recovery process. She was so brave and gave me such inspiration. Suhaila & KimKim finally healed and all traces of the cancer were gone. She attacked her training full force and came out to the “mothership” in California many times to train with both me and my mother. We became friends and she was the sole sponsor of my certification program in the DC area. Kim was full of life and her positive outlook always made me appreciate her. She was still always a bit physically fragile but “he,” Mr. Cell phone, would drive her any distance and wait for her during my workshops since it made her so happy to dance. Then he would feed her and they would drive home together. I could see in his eyes how much he adored her and she would just melt in his presence. It wasn’t long after that we got news that the cancer was back. It was such an inconvenience for her since she just wanted to train in her dance. But this time around she expressed herself differently. She didn’t want to talk about the second series of Chemo she was going through. She didn’t want to talk about how sick she felt. And she didn’t want to talk about the concept of passing into another world; that was just not an option. So we all just followed her lead. We carried on with our lives and didn’t really give the issue much consideration. The next time I saw Kim was at Rakkasah East in New Jersey. The Chemo had left her with no hair but she was getting ready to go on stage anyway. She was performing to a piece of music that her boyfriend had composed for her about her illness. The curtain opened and I got chills. She stood there in the middle of the stage and danced the anger, passion, fear and loss that were so inextricably tied to the circumstances. Tears just ran down my face throughout the entire piece. Her performance was so honest it actually made me sick to my stomach. I heard her loud and clear. I will never forget meeting with Kim at one of my New Jersey workshops two years ago. I had recently separated from my husband and was devastated. She came to the workshop for love and support. When we met for breakfast the morning of the second day, she had been up all night with notes on how to help me get on my feet. I felt so stupid even complaining about my life as she was fighting for hers. But somehow trying to figure out ways to save me got her mind off how she was trying to save herself on a daily basis. KimThe last time I saw Kim, I stayed with her and Paul (aka "Mr. Cell Phone"). They were living together and he was her total support system during this dark time. It was so romantic and tragic at the same time, but both were very solid and matter of fact about the process and nothing seemed to get them down. It was such a contrast to what I was going through personally, and it gave me hope. Kim’s passing was devastating to many people. Until her last breath she was trying to focus on her training, ways to enhance my business, and keep herself integrated in bringing me and my certification program to DC. Kim visits me in my dreams often, always with that long blonde hair and rosy blush, talking on her cell phone on the other side of the glass door that separated the studio from the lobby. Kim is missed and will always hold a place in my heart. Guest Editorial Accessing the Emotions, Dancing in Cairo by Nadira Nadira'S Camel RideAs a Bellydancer, I’ve always felt a pull to visit Egypt to experience the history and culture of this dance I love so much. The chance came about just recently and it was so worth the wait. My trip to Egypt was a whirlwind of sightseeing, cultural intake and one amazing experience after another. I’ve been to Turkey to perform and instruct but this trip was different. I went with a large group for a total of 18 days and in that time experienced so much of the Egyptian culture. You can read books or watch the travel channel for a glimpse into Egyptian history, but you have to be there in person to truly get the grandeur and awe of history. Even though this was my first trip, I felt at home in Egypt, almost as though I’d been there before. The middle of our trip was spent at the Ahlan Wa Sahlan Festival. This was an overload of sparkles, baubles and bling. Vendors were everywhere trying to lure you into their booth, promising to have exactly what you needed. There were also featured instructors like Momo Kadous and Amir Thaleb surrounding you along with the ever present lure of performing with a live Egyptian band each evening. There were dancers of varying countries, each bringing their culture into the mix. I watched the gala performances showcasing both featured instructors and festival attendees and saw a unifying trend – many dancers seemed to be searching for that "je ne sais quoi" of Egyptian emotion. Dina said it best in her workshop. “I cannot teach you the emotion, it is just me. It is who I am.” It was surprising at first to see this, but then it hit me. We’re in Egypt, the nucleus of this dance form, and dancers are trying to emulate that spirit. Watching these performances, I couldn’t help but to compare the different styles and became encapsulated with that need to be Egyptian. But what does that truly mean? Each dancer had their own flavor, yet each seemed engulfed with that same need. It was a place I’d never been in my dance. Nadira at AWSThe night of my performance had arrived. I had been sick as most travelers do and was struggling to keep my energy up. My head wasn’t in the right place to perform and it was all I could do to get food in my stomach. But it was important to me to dance in Egypt with the live band, so I held it together. Being a nightclub performer and having my start with an Egyptian band myself, I felt excitement to have that same experience in Cairo. Backstage there was chaos with dancers getting ready; each speaking a different language, and the band in Arabic making last minute changes to sets. There was so much going on, it would have been easy to allow the external focus to affect me. I had to take a step back, get centered, tap into my Level III emotional prep and find my core. It was my turn to take the stage. I have always let the music lead me, but getting centered allowed me to trust my gut instincts and dance. As I took the stage, I could see in their eyes the audience was taking me in just as I did the previous dancers. The band played my favorite song, Leylet Hob, and I allowed the music to take over. It was freeing as my dance and trip came full circle. It was an organic mixture of feeling at home in Egypt, in my element and with the music. This trip wasn’t just about seeing the sights or dancing, it was an experience I did not set out to have, but glad I did. * Nadira is a performer/instructor/choreographer based in Seattle. She is Level 3 certified in Suhaila's format. To read more about Nadira visit (www.nadira.com). Hot News ! Suhaila On-Line Hard Rock Fusion Choreography On-Line! Learn an exciting hard rock belly dance fusion choreography online! Suhaila teaches a fabulous choreography to her rock fusion single, Dark Veil. Gain access for 30 days to Suhaila's new and exclusive choreography workshop for just $10.99. Your purchase price also includes the Dark Veil MP3 as a FREE bonus! Limited time only!! Sign Up Here! Workshops! Sabriye Tekbilek Master Class Series Sabriye Tekbilek Wednesdays 6-8PM Aug 26th - Sept 16th, 2009 Sabriye Tekbilek is a perfomer and instructor of Middle Eastern dance whose stage presence and technique have been shaped by a lifetime of international performance and study. Daughter of renowned Turkish musician “Haci” Ahmet Tekbilek and pioneer of belly dance, Lisa Djeylan, Sabriye was born into an environment of music and dance. In 2005 Sabriye based herself in the Middle East, where she has been touring and performing ever since. She is currently one of the few authorized instructors in the Suhaila Format. She holds Level 4 certification in the Suhaila Format and Level 3 certification in the Jamila Format. * August 26, 2009 Khaleeji * September 2, 2009 Lebanese Cane * September 9, 2009 Performance Prep * September 16, 2009 Tips for Dancing to Live Music Click Here to Register Tamalyn Dallal Tamalyn Dallal 2 Day Workshop August 22nd & 23rd, 2009 Having started her study of Middle Eastern dance in 1976, Tamalyn Dallal has enjoyed a prolific career. She has taught and performed in 38 countries. In 1990, she founded the non- profit arts organization "Mid Eastern Dance Exchange" in Miami Beach, through which she mentored thousands of dancers around the world. Through sixteen years of directing the organization, Ms. Dallal produced numerous stage productions and dance festivals, including the famed Orientalia Festival of Ethnic Dance in Miami Beach for fourteen years. Ms. Dallal continues to teach Middle Eastern dance workshops, perform, and do speaking engagements around the globe. * Saturday, August 22, 2009 4 – 8:30 pm (Break 6 – 6:30 pm) Oriental choreography. Bring a veil. * Sunday, August 23, 2009 10am – 3 pm (Break 12 – 1 pm) Double Veil Choreography Click Here to Register Blog! Suhaila Salimpour Goodbye... My heart sank at the news of the death of Michael Jackson. I was in Kindergarten when I first learned of him - our class room had a poster of the Jackson 5 with Michael front and center. Not only did I grow up on his music, but I also was very much influenced by his dedication to his art and they way he fought to realize his vision. It was not easy to leave his brothers and start his own sound, fearing both the success and failure. But that is exactly what he did, and it always gave me hope...Read more of Suhaila's commentary on the passing of Michael Jackson on Suhaila's Blog! Hot Products! Level 2 Kit Level 2 Finger Cymbal Drum Solo Choreography Kit! The Level 2 Finger Cymbal Drum Solo Choreography Kit has arrived! We are taking pre-orders in the online store at the link below. This choreography is a required part of Level 2 certification (and Level 3 certification, too). The kit will be shipping on or before Friday, July 10th. The kit includes an instructional DVD, a tutorial cymbal CD, and choreography notes. Note that at least SSSBD Level 1 certification is required to order. For more information, visit the store link. Price: $50.00 Click Here To Order Hot Music ! Shake! SHAKE! Get ready to "Shake!" Introducing Suhaila's latest CD release. An innovative blend of Hip Hop and Belly Dance beats. Great music for performance, class or just driving around town. Makes a great gift! Click Here To Order Hot Dancewear ! Shake! Hand of Protection Tanks Since ancient times the hand has been a symbol of protection. Image designed by Jamila. Hand in silver and white on black. Back by popular demand! And now, with two fabric options. Style 1: Pictured above, has thin straps and is made of 100% combed cotton. Style 2: Wider straps, a full back and made of 100% cotton (ribbed), allowing for a bit more stretch than the combed cotton version. This style also features the printed hand and logo as pictured above. Both styles available in Small and Medium. Click Here To Order Logo Contact Us! Suhaila Salimpour -- P.O. 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Brandon F. 2009-07-10T23:54:16Z Brandon F. http://bellydancenation.tribe.net/thread/c027771d-322c-4d59-8043-4d24c530c94a#82b57259-16ae-4532-b452-35a4de051b5e 2009-07-05T12:31:26Z 2009-07-05T12:31:26Z

CORRECTION: that should be http://www.artscape.org for Nina's events and the Artscape calendar/info...

Brandon F. 2009-07-05T12:31:26Z Brandon F. http://bellydancenation.tribe.net/thread/c027771d-322c-4d59-8043-4d24c530c94a#6b0510ce-10ec-4a01-8b09-3f6406ead15b 2009-07-05T12:29:10Z 2009-07-05T12:29:10Z

From NINA AMAYA (MD): http://www.ninaamaya.com http://www.artscape.com Hello! There is a mass Belly Dance happening at Artscape ! At 5pm and at 7pm, DragonSong band and Belly Dance Delight have invited many, many dancers to perform with them! Probably 30 bellydancers will represent the rainbow and dance a choreography together using silk veils... at 5pm in front of the main MICA Building, at 1300 Mt. Royal Ave. and then at 7pm in front of Penn Station under the giant man/woman statue! Belly Dance Delight is dancing under the name "Raks Revelry" (she's 'supposed' to book new acts every year, and we are both a new act every year and wildly popular, so she wants us back every year). We will also perform under the name "Raks Revelry" on Saturday and on Sunday at 7pm at Penn Station- closing the show every night! We will be dancing outside, but we hope it will not be too blazing hot this late in the day... come join us! We'll make sure to put some audience participation in! From SUHAILA: The Suhaila Salimpour School of Belly Dance Presents... Multi-Level Weeklong Workshop with Suhaila Salimpour! ...at the "Mother Ship" in Albany, CA... Newsletter Header July 27th - 31st, 2009 SOLD OUT! The July Multi-Level Weeklong is full, but you can still sign up for the January or July 2010 Multi-Levels and enjoy this five-day workshop open to all participants. Students receive an offering of the vast material Suhaila covers as an instructor, including an overview of the SSSBD certification program. As a BONUS, this workshop includes an afternoon with the legendary Jamila Salimpour giving instruction on her format as well as an informative question and answer period! Multi-level workshops include detailed technique, choreography, and opportunities to certify in SSSBD Level 1. Many of Suhaila's students, both those who are certified and those who are not, enjoy taking these multi-levels every year. Price: $575 ($517.50 for SSSBD Members) July 27th - 31st, 2009 - SOLD OUT! January 25th - 29th, 2010 - Register NOW! July 26th - 30th, 2010 - Register NOW! Can't wait until next year? Check out some of our other upcoming workshops open to all participants! Suhaila Salimpour School of Belly Dance 425 San Pablo Avenue Albany, CA 94706 (510)527-2400 www.SuhailaInternational.com From NAIMAH (Baltimore): Saturday, July 11, 2009 3:15 PM Where Chesapeake Beach Community Center 4075 Gordon Stinnet Ave. Right near the Water Park Chesapeake Beach MD 20732 (410) 257-9602 We have changed the date as you might want to attend Raqs America on the weekend June 21/22!!! Besides, now you can attend 2 awesome workshops July 11th, 2009 on the same afternoon, only one trip to Chesapeake Beach!! Naimah and Nina Amaya's Vintage Veil Naimah began exploring the art of bellydance in 1999. She has a background in ballet, modern, hip hop and Africa dance. Naimah has studied with known talent such as Devra Johari, Antonia, Lotus Niraja and Piper and has found her niche in modern tribal style belly dance. Naimah is known for her mysterious, gothic infused, fluid movements and has been compared to a 'mechanic snake' and a 'man eating plant' This 2,5 hour workshop will cover controled isolations used to dramatize certain accents in the music. More about Naimah at NaimahDances.Com 35$ with preregistration by July 1st. After July 1st and at the door the price will be 45$. If there are not enough registrations by July 1st we will have to cancel. Please mail checks to: Carmen Nolte, 3921 Chesapeake Ave., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732 For more info please call (410) 257-9602

Brandon F. 2009-07-05T12:29:10Z Brandon F. http://bellydancenation.tribe.net/thread/c027771d-322c-4d59-8043-4d24c530c94a#7e01171f-54b4-42f9-90cb-8a9d612f12ce 2009-07-02T23:31:41Z 2009-07-02T23:31:41Z

From SAHARA DANCE MID-ATLANTIC: Hi everyone! The fall class schedule is now online, and classes are open for registration! (Here's a printable PDF version.) Fall 2009 Session (14 weeks) Tuesday, September 8 - Monday, December 21 New fall performance classes include: * Low Intermediate I: Sha'bi Belly Dance Performance * Salsa Fusion Belly Dance Performance Performance students will perform in the "Raqs Caravan Showcase" on Saturday, December 19 at the Woodward Theater at Calvary Baptist Church. SATURDAY WORKSHOP SERIES Here is what's coming up this month in the Summer Saturday Series workshops: JULY * Latin-Belly Fusion! (July 11) * "Old Skool" Bellygroove Choreography (July 18) * Introduction to Raqs Al Assaya (Cane Dance) (July 25) Please see our website for full workshop descriptions and to register online. SEPTEMBER BRUSH-UP WORKSHOP SERIES Maybe you took the summer off and are looking for a refresher, or maybe you're looking for a comprehensive review before progressing to the next level. The Brush-Up Workshops are a great supplement to your belly dance training. Each workshop provides a condensed overview of the movement vocabulary taught at the course level, and has been designed as a refresher for students who have taken Sahara Dance technique classes or as an introduction to Sahara Dance style technique to prospective students. Experienced students are welcome to revisit and sharpen foundation movements. Light and fun combinations will be taught at the end of of each workshop, drawing from the movement vocabulary within each level. Tuesday, September 1 * Introduction to Zills, 6:00-7:15 pm * Zills Bootcamp, 7:30-8:45 pm * Introduction to Veil, 9:00-10:15 pm Wednesday, September 2 * Introduction to Belly Dance, 6:00-7:15 pm * Beginner I Brush-Up!, 7:30-8:45 pm * Low Intermediate Brush-Up!, 9:00-10:15 pm Thursday, September 3 * Low Intermediate Brush-Up!, 6:00-7:15 pm * Beginner II Brush-Up!, 7:30-8:45 pm * Intermediate Brush-Up!, 9:00-10:15 pm Location: Sahara Dance Central Cost: $20 in advance / $30 at door Please see our website for full workshop descriptions and to register online. EVENTS, PARTIES, AND PERFORMANCES SAHARA DANCE CARAVAN: Exploring the Evolution of Belly Dance Trace the earthy roots of an ancient art form through the branches of fusion and fun. Cultivating the diverse talent in the studio, "Sahara Dance Caravan" will be our most imaginative show yet. Catch a glimpse of our organic and intertwined dance lineages through works in many genres. We'll explore the rich ancestral themes of feminine beauty and power in traditional and experimental pieces. Join us for a delightful evening of something new! Date: Saturday, August 15, 2009 Location: American University's Harold and Sylvia Greenberg Theatre 4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW Washington, DC 20016 Cost: $25 (choose your seats online) 5:00 pm performance / 8:00 pm performance Please visit our website for additional information and performance line-up. SAHARA DANCE SALON Join us for an end-of-summer salon showcasing Sahara Dance faculty and student solos. The salon will feature new solo works created and performed by students in the Developing Choreopgraphy class, as well as faculty performances. Don't miss out on these up-and-coming performers! Date: Saturday, August 22, 2009 Time: 3:00 pm Location: Casablanca Restaurant 1504 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Cost: $15 (A buffet dinner is available for an additional $15 payable at the door) I hope everyone is having a great summer. Remember, there will be no classes on Saturday, July 4. Happy Independence Day! Yours in dance, Rachel Rachel Kay Brookmire Founder and Creative Director Sahara Dance http://saharadance.com (202) 362-4400 From AMIRA JAMAL (MA): in this issue :: Featured Dancer of the Month :: Posture: Pitch, Balance, Alignment and Poise :: Some of My Favorite Quotes :: Ask Amira :: Book with CD-Rom Visual Vocabulary :: Fall Classes Featured Dancer of the Month Amy (Alizah Afet) Smith Amy Smith Greetings! I'm honored to be featured in Amira Jamal's newsletter; usually I'm on the other side of the reporting and publishing process. I publish "Belly Dance New England," a magazine and Web site for the Middle-Eastern music and dance community in New England. I've been doing that for about 12 years. It all started one weekend in 1996, when there was a tribute to George Abdo (he was still with us then) in Boston, and a big workshop with Morocco in Western Mass., and neither end of the state knew what was happening at the other end! The magazine has grown from a 10-page newsletter to a 60-plus page publication, and in the process, I've had the good fortune to meet and befriend many wonderful people in the dance community. Another passion of mine is local belly dance history, which has spawned two projects (apparently, the magazine, my day job, and my own dance doesn't keep me busy enough). To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the magazine, I wanted to honor that history by documenting the "legends" of Boston belly dance through a collaboration with the amazing photographer Michael Baxter. Michael captures a dancer's the true essence and character, regardless of her age. This project is the first time Michael has worked with "seasoned" dancers, and he is enjoying every minute of it. Look for a "Legends" book and possibly an exhibit next year. The "Legends" project, in turn, has spawned a documentary project! The film, called Aziza!, spotlights the "nightclub era" of Boston belly dance, from the 50s to the 80s. This was a time when there was live music and dance performances in nightclubs every night of the week. Greek, Armenian, and Lebanese musicians played together in these clubs - something which apparently only happened here. Aziza! also offers a unique perspective on how three ethnic groups intermingled socially, and how nightlife played a vivid role in the immigrant experiences of these communities. Another Hint from Language of the Dance: Tips, Techniques and Stories (many of the steps mentioned in this article can be seen on the CD-Rom which comes with my book) DANCE TIPS: BAKER'S DOZEN 1. Intent: Make every movement on purpose. If you are doing a hip isolation and do not want to move your arms back and forth then make sure you don't. If you are doing a hip isolation and you mean to move your arms back and forth, then do so. It's a movement's intent that makes it right or wrong. 2. Isolations: Many isolations can be willed, rather than practiced. I am thinking of the washing machine shimmy, in particular. Many of my students practice this to death along with making sure they have perfect posture and are supremely isolated. But their arms still go back and forth a little bit or their hands shake. I tell them at some point, they just have to WILL themselves not to have extraneous movement. PERIOD. 3. Practicing with mirrors: I believe that, except for very few moves, mirrors serve no purpose beyond just a quick check to see that you are getting the effect you are looking for. I find that students who practice in front of mirrors or who have studied with teachers who teach into mirrors usually (but not always) have a less strong understanding of a step than those who feel the step in their body to correct it, rather than look at it to correct it. I do have a large mirror in my home studio, and occasionally take a student over to it just to look at the difference between flat or lifted, or to look at the roundness of the arm. But once the concept is understood we immediately move away from the mirror. You may also want to look at a mirror to see how a step looks on your body. Not every step is for every body. You won't know that unless you look at it on yourself. You can love what another dancer does but it might just not be the right move for you. 4. Learn to conserve energy: Find which steps give the biggest bang for their buck. For me they are AJ's Egyptian Pivot, Open Door, Pulsing/Circling with Hip Circles, Hip Clicks, Side Hip-Lift Walk, and the Washing-Machine Shimmy. You want to have movements that fill the stage with your energy, but in effect, take none. The choice will be different for each person. Experiment and find which steps you find easy, and which can be done at different speeds, angles, and direction. These can be your default or resting steps. 5. Right Brain/Left Brain: Most dancers have difficulty doing movements equally well on both sides of their body. I strongly urge my students to start to use their less dominant side for everyday activities like eating, brushing their hair and teeth, stirring a pot, etc. Next time you reach for the phone do it with the hand that you usually don't use - dial with the other. Next time you reach in the cabinet for something do it with the non-dominant side. Not that I am asking you to sign your John Hancock with your less dominant hand, but doing this exercise will help you "rewire" in such a way that it will become easier for you to execute steps on either side. 6. Practicing Scales: I always told my children (my daughter plays the violin, my son plays the viola) that in order for them to do all the things they enjoyed - playing in the school or community orchestras, performing solos on stage, etc., that they have to practice their scales and technical studies. You cannot have the ease and confidence that it takes to have fun unless you go through all the hard work to get there. Similarly with dancing, I often tell my students: "In real life dancing you may never do this step, but it is part of practicing your scales." What I would refer to, for instance, are steps that build absolute isolation. An example would be to do a large Figure 8 without moving the torso at all. Please practice everything and practice it well, even though you don't think you will ever use it in your own performance. 7. Reverberations: This falls under the Intent and Isolation tips, but I am giving it a separate section of its own. Make sure that if you are doing a hip movement, for instance, that you do not move the opposite hip as you finish with one side. For example, if you are doing a side hip-hit walk, where you raise the hip as you step to the side, when you ready yourself for the next step, make sure you put your moving foot down directly next to the standing foot and don't place your moving foot to the front. This will cause the opposite hip to swing out (unless, of course, you want a swing in the opposite hip). I bring this up because you have to be aware that the placements of your working/standing legs/feet are as important as the hip that you are moving. 8. Be Deliberate: You must be deliberate in your movements and not be flailing and jumping all over the place. You can exude a lot of energy without being frantic. 9. Muscle Memory: When you practice a step it helps to always start on the same side in the same direction. For instance, when I work on Figure 8s with my students I always start on the right hip going from back to front. I do this so that my students' bodies will automatically drop into a Figure 8 the minute they think of doing one. Of course they can go in any direction with any variation, but this is a good way to train yourself to remember all your steps. Once you are fully trained and the muscle memory is established, you will more often "just" dance without thinking of each and every movement before, or as, you do it. Some of my Favorite Quotes Instead of favorite quotes this month I would like to tell you a charming and thoughtful fable: One time there was a little cat who went to cat philosophy school. For hours and hours he would chase his tail but catch it only once in a while. An older cat came upon him and asked, "What are you doing?" The younger cat answered, "At cat philosophy school we learned that the meaning of life is happiness and that happiness is in our tail." The older cat answered, "Well, I did not go to cat philosophy school like you did, but I believe the same thing: That indeed the meaning of life is happiness, and indeed it is located in our tail. However, what I have learned is that if I just go about my business, it will always follow me every day of my life." Thank you for reading this newsletter: Amira Jamal - Let's Belly Dance! Please give me your feedback so that this newsletter can grow into something that will be useful to you as students and dancers. Would you like to be a featured dancer? Is there something you would like to see presented (a tip, a question, a dance step)? This newsletter belongs to all of us - I would like to reflect that! Sincerely, Amira Jamal - Let's Belly Dance! Ask Amira: This month's question: How can a dancer do such a long show and not be out of breath or feel sick from the exhertion? Short answer: BREATHE. Longer answer: BREATHE BUT DO IT RIGHT. In and out. Right? Don't be so quick to think that you know about breathing! Take a few deep breaths and notice if your chest is rising and falling. If it is, then you are not breathing properly, and especially not for a dancer. Breathing this way will tire you out easily and have you panting even before the end of your introduction. If you ever get a chance to watch a baby, or cat, or dog breathe, watch them for a while. You will see their belly going up and down. This is pure breathing - before it is affected by pollution, or cigarette smoking, or talking and eating at the same time, or running to catch up with everything from a bus to the rest of your day. Either standing up or lying down, put your fingertips together - just barely touching - under your breastbone. This is your diaphragm and should be ultimately where your breath goes (rather than just into your chest). Inhale slowly and fully. Your fingertips should part. It might take several weeks before there is even an imperceptible separation. Do this exercise daily until your fingertips can separate 1/2 inch or more. Do it lying down in bed if it makes you light headed at first. This deep breathing will boost your stamina and help keep you from easily becoming out of breath. An exercise to learn to steady your breathing is this: Inhale and exhale at a steady slow count, while you stand still. Start jogging in place, while your breath stays at the steady rate. Increase your intensity until you are at an absolute run. If you walk or jog (either outside or on a treadmill) do this often until you can train yourself to keep your breathing steady. The deep breathing from the exercise before, combined with this, will see you through even the most grueling drum solo and finale! Let me say a word about stitches. You will get a stitch in your side or just under your breastbone from not breathing correctly. This especially occurs when you are doing pivoting or twisting movements (but can happen with anything). Think of it this way: Your muscle filled with oxygen is like a wet dish towel. Wring it out and the water comes out... that's like the oxygen being wrung out of your muscle. Your inclination is to bend over to the side that has the stitch. Instead, bend to the opposite side and breathe deeply. Your stitch will go away more quickly that way. But, breathe correctly and steadily in the first place and it is unlikely to happen! Please submit your questions - about anything to do with belly dancing! BAKER'S DOZEN - Continued 10. Loading the Pond: When there is a fishing tournament the sponsors bring in truckloads of fish to load the pond. With thousands of fish you will lucky to catch just 3 or 4. Dancing is much the same way. You must learn hundreds of steps, and then, if you are lucky, you will be able to retrieve a dozen of them for your performance. If you only have a dozen, then you will be lucky to retrieve even 5 or 6. So load your dancing pond with as many steps and variations on those steps as you are able to. BUT, remember - no one wants to catch all thousand fish! And, don't YOU dance all the steps that you know. Be able to rely on just a portion of what you know, and then do them with many variations (level change, direction, with and without arm movement, layering, etc.). The star-quality of your dancing will be found in the depth and interpretation of the movements not in how many movements you know. 11. Make Dance a Part of Your Everyday Life: Listen to your dance music as you drive in the car. While you are driving practice rib cage circles and lifts. You can even practice belly rolls, flutters, and neck slides. Just keep your eyes open! One time when I was listening to particularly beautiful veil song I swooned and closed my eyes for just a second. NOT a good idea traveling 75 miles an hour on the Mass Pike! When you are walking make sure you are lifted. When you are on the phone get up and practice your shimmies. Carry your color wheel and always be on the lookout for pretty fabrics and trims. Be a dancer, not a person who dances. 12. Making Lemonade Out of Lemons: Once in a while you will have something happen to you that could spell disaster. Don't let it. I will give you two examples that happened to me. The first one was when I was a new performer. Not only did my veil slip out of my tuck, but it got under me and I slipped on it. I held myself upright, spread my arms to keep my balance and gave a big smile. The alternative was to get all flustered, start to hunt for the edges of my veil and try to salvage what I could of my pride. Of course the people up front saw what happened, but after the performance someone from the back of the audience came up to me and said: "Boy, I really liked that move you did when you just glided forward with your arms open and gave that big smile." The second incident happened at the Athenian Corner. I had on a brand new bedleh (two piece costume). Right after the veil section I felt one of the cups getting a little loose. I brushed my long hair off my shoulder and looked down but couldn't quite figure out what had happened. A minute or two later I realized that my bra strap had completely snapped off from the front of the bra and was hanging from the back. The bra cup stayed fairly put as it was a hard cup, but it still presented a problem. Instead of leaving the stage, fixing it, and starting over (or not going on again) I just lifted the cup from the edge, laughed, and pointed to it with the other finger. One of my students rushed over to me to hand me my veil to cover up. I figured, why bother - everyone already knew what had happened, and the cup was still (sort of!) staying up on its own. When it came time to do a backbend I said aloud to the audience, "Gee, do you think I ought to give it a try?" I held the cup to my body with one hand and did a backbend! I finished the entire show not leaving out anything. Mercifully the band knew what was going on and shortened the show even though I got all my "sections" - I went for my tips AND did the drum solo including head swings. It was one of the best and most fun performances that I ever had. 13. Be A Lady (or Gentleman): When I was a dancer in New York City there was a dancer who was revered and loved by all. We newer dancers just worshipped her, especially those of us who worked in the same clubs and got to watch her perform often. Then, one day I saw her at a workshop. She was dressed like a slob, had a foul mouth, hair a mess, smoking and drinking. I never felt the same way about her again, even though nothing had changed in her show. I'm not saying that you shouldn't let your guard down among friends. But still, she was in a public place, and among many people who respected her. You have an image when you are professional dancer, and when that image is tarnished, people cannot feel the same way about your dancing as they did before. In addition, if you are working publicly, you do have to take extra care to keep this image around the customers. Don't change into sweats, be loud and uncouth, and smoke and/or drink up a storm. It isn't nice. Belly Dance with Amira Jamal: Tips Techniques and Stories Book with CD-Rom "Visual Vocabulary" Topics include: Overall Look at Technique; The Essence of a Five Part Routine; The Classical Arabic Routine; Stage Presence; Dimensions and Textures; Setting Performance Goals; Party Logistics; and MUCH MUCH MORE! This book is available with priority postage and gift wrapping at no extra charge. ($20 in class, $25 by check, $30 by PayPal to amirajamal@yahoo.com.) See website at http://www.amirajamal.com for ordering instructions. Buy Now Fall Classes http://www.amirajamal.com will be updated soon for further details! Boston (begins 9/14): Monday nights: 7PM-8:30PM - Advanced Intermediate and Advanced/Professional Students: This Fall, after working a full year on classical Arabic music, we are going back to the basics of a five-part American Cabaret show, with all the fixins! This will include veil, double-veil, drum solos, Karsilima, cane, and much more. We will work with the Top-40 "most likely" American Cabaret songs. Wellesley (begins 9/15): Tuesday nights: 6:00-7:00PM and Framingham (begins 9/9): Wednesday nights: 7-8: Bellyrobics and Beginner Belly Dance. This is a fast-paced class designed to give students a strong fitness workout while introducing you to basic moves. No prior belly dance experience is necessary. Framingham (begins 9/12): Saturday mornings: 9:30: Advanced Beginner and Intermediate Technique (drills & zills); 10:30: Advanced Beginner and Intermediate: Performance Skills (similar to Boston description but more for "newbies") Natick (ongoing): 8:30 Tuesday mornings: BELLYROBICS at Lady of America Gym. Always Available: Private instruction in Framingham From SHAKEMYDAY.COM (NYC): ShakeMyDay.com in New York SHAKEmyday news The photoshoot sale had an amazing turn out! It was so great to work with so many wonderful, beautiful, talented dancers I drooled over some stunning costumes! In the next little while Ill add photos to my gallery so you all can enjoy seeing them! * June 30 (tues) Sarah performs at the Cupping Room * Jul 11 (Sat): We Click Studio Rock and Roll Party * Jul 12 (Sun): Sarah Skinner and students at Grisly Pear * Jul 18 (Sat): Sarah Skinner workshop in Plattsburgh NY * Jul 19 (Sun) - Jul 25 (Sat): Sarah Skinner teaches at Noyes Rythm- CT * Photos from latest shoots * Opulent Motion DVD --IN STOCK! UPCOMING EVENTS CarmelJun 30 (Tue): Sarah Skinner at the Cupping Room 08:00pm Live music by Souren, Sourens son and Haig. Live music starts at 8pm, belly dance show by Sarah Skinner at 9:30ish. The Cupping Room 359 West Broadway (near Broome St.), Soho NY 10013 phone 212.925.2898. . Jul 11 (Sat): We Click Studio Rock and Roll Party 9:00pm The Photography Studio of Sarah and Kevin Fox Rock and Roll Party with live music provided by: Scott Wakefield: Guitar and lead vocals Kevin Fox: Bass and vocals Eric Anthony: Guitar and vocals John Rochette: Drums and vocals Bring some friends but please don't list this party on any social sites. Bring some booze. It's a key ingredient to our Rock & Roll recipe. If you haven't been to one of our parties, You Should. Dancing for hours on end. GOOD OLD FASHIONED ROCK AND ROLL You'll know every song. We Click Studios, 20 West 20th Street, Suite 602, NYC NY 10011 646.233.3767 . Jul 12 (Sun): Sarah Skinner at The Grisly Pear 08:00pm-10:00pm Every sunday there three dancers. Live music by Scott Wilson on the baglama hydra, (the rest of the band changes up- Umut Yasmut on kanun, Rami El Asser on Riq, Raquy Danziger on doumbek, and guest artists). The Grisly Pear Bar/Restaurant 107 MacDougal St. (between Bleecker and W.3rd) $20 minimum at tables. . Jul 18 (Sat): Sarah Skinner workshop in Plattsburgh NY 1:00pm-04:00pm $45 in advance / $55 at the door. A taksim is an improvisation played on a single instrument. Slow, sultry and sensuous, the taksim segment of the show is where the dancer must express an emotional connection to the intensity and drama of the music. In this workshop, Sarah Skinner will teach correct bodylines, and explain how to seamlessly flow from picture perfect poses into fluid and graceful dance combinations. An overview of four drum rhythms that frequently underscore taksims for dance purposes will be provided. Combinations enhance and compliment the mood of each rhythm will be taught. Practice flows and combinations will be taught from the Opulent Motions DVD. $45 prepaid SIGN UP NOW and get the advance price deal. . Jul 19 (Sun) - Jul 25 (Sat): Sarah Skinner teaches at Noyes Rythm- CT The Noyes School of Rhythm and Dance presents Sarah Skinner as artist in Residence. Sarah Skinner will teach an afternoon class of Belly Dance every day that week. Noyes Rhythm is a system of movement that helps women to increase or regain their natural sense of rhythm. The result of our work here is fluidity, ease and wholeness and lightness of movement; a way of moving that is akin to the vitality and freedom of all nature. Summer Center of the Noyes School of Rhythm 245 Penfield Hill Road Portland, CT 06480 (860) 342-0328 . PHOTOGRAPHY Photoshoot blitz! Veiw Gallery I had a great time this summer working with so many stunning dancers. It was great to see the transformation from people walking in the door- to the lights going on and a dance artist coming to life in my lens. . SHOp . coverOpulent Motion DVD - the Artistry of Slow Moves Beginner-intermediate instructional program with Sarah Skinner: - slow rhythms (ciftetelli, masmoudi, slow 9/8, slow makqsoum) and rhythmless taqsim - combinations - practice flow - special focus on expressivity and articulation. 2 1/2 hours packed full of great stuff! $14.98 plus $5.00 shipping (North America only) IN STOCK! . Sarah talks about the ‘Artistry of Slow Moves’

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