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June, 13 2008 at The Brickhouse 2837 36th st Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, California

eawachs — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:34:27 GMT

UNMATA

June, 13 2008 at The Brickhouse
2837 36th st Sacramento, CA, Sacramento, California
Cost : $10

Friday June 13th Showcase The Brickhouse 2837 36th St (at Broadway) Sacramento CA 7pm and $10 Hot Pot Studio, Damage Control, UNMATA, Evil Eye Bellydance, Shahlah Sutra, Street Team Debut, Bo and Zoe Jakes...!

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My belldyance CD collection is for sale.

JoyDawn — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:32:44 GMT

To see what's available:

http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&me=A26GS8W6PCAGH6

Bellydance cds, middle eastern music cds, and some other miscellaneous stuff.

I hate to do it. I REALLY hate to do it, but for me, money is more important than music at the moment. My loss, maybe your gain.

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Look for classes

Donna — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:13:20 GMT

Does anyone know of any classes in Manteca, Modesto, Tracy or Stockton area?

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HAFLA!!!

Andalee — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 17:26:03 GMT

Hello everyone! This is Andalee, and I am planning a Hafla for Sat March 29th. It will be at the River Ridge in Sprigville (river-ridge.net)... a really beautiful facility up in the hills above Porterville. It will start at 3pm, and then we will have performances by students and beyond, potluck, (hopefully) a drum circle and party after that... it will be a lot of fun. There are even cabins we can use to change and all that. We will be asking for a $3 donation to help us pay for renting the venue, and anyone is more than welcome to bring food to share at the potluck. If anyone wants to perform, just EMAIL ANDALEE at ANDALEE@ANDALEE.COM so I can add tyou to the list (also a great time for STUDENT perfomers). I would like to keep solo the routines short, especially for the beginners (3min), and around 5min for the advanced/professional. This will be a great time to mingle with other Valley dancers and perform (or just watch) in a family friendy venue (children are more than welcome!).
Hope to see you there!
Andalee

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Teachers?

Evie a.k.a. Evelyn — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:20:10 GMT

Who have you liked and why?
Who would you recomend for diferent styles/levels of bellydance in Sacramento?

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Costumage in San Francisco

Jabir — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:28:31 GMT

I'll be in SF on business the last week in April. Does anyone know of any cool BD shops in the city that I can kill some time in?

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Jodette's bellydance in Sac

songflowermari — Tue, 01 May 2007 06:12:39 GMT

Always passed it, never been in, just saw her website today and thought it looked awesome. Has anyone taken lessons with Jodette? How are the classes?

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EEMED 2008 auditions - LA

Amara — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:28:06 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I have dates for EEMED 2008! And I am happy to announce, we will be returning to the Electric Lodge Theatre in Venice!

Do you have works that cannot be presented at traditional Middle Eastern dance venues? Are there political, social, or economical issues you would like to explore through the dance? Then submit your work for the 2008 "An Evening of Experimental Middle Eastern Dance (EEMED)."

EEMED is one of the most innovative Middle Eastern dance concerts in the United States with videos sold worldwide.

The show is:
Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26

Fri.-Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 7 p.m

Electric Lodge Theatre
1416 Electric Ave.
Venice, CA 90291

Submissions Due: Aug. 1, 2008

Requirements for application:
1. A video of the potential piece(s)
2. A written description of the potential piece(s).
3. Resume and/or biography

Please send materials to:
L. Osweiler (C/O Amara)
PO Box 16831
Encino, CA 91416

For more information: www.eemed.com

Thank you,
Amara

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BDSS In Modesto!!

songflowermari — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:38:48 GMT

Gallo Center for the Arts presents:

Bellydance Superstars!

Friday Feb 29th at 8pm

Tix: $18-45

http://www.galloarts.org/Events/EventDetails.aspx?id=289

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Help

brigiett — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:12:15 GMT

Hello everyone,

Some of you may know that I am in the Dental Hygiene program at city college, which is why I have stepped off to the belly dance planet.
I am at a place in my education where I need to start having patients. If anyone is interested in being my patient for a dental cleaning please contact me at 593-1232. I would really appreciate it. Or if you know of anyone a family member who does not have dental insurance this would be a great opportunity to get there mouth in proper health. More and more studies have shown that the health of the oral cavity is in direct relation to the health of the body. So if your new years resolution is to be more healthy, this would be a great opportunity to help get you on track.

Thank you so much,
Brigiett

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belly dancer in fresno next week-

Roz — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:19:17 GMT

Hello!

My name is Roz and I am a belly dance performer and teacher in San Francisco and I am coming to work in the central valley for a week! I am working in Tulare 9am-5pm, Monday, February 11th-Wednesday, February 13th and staying in Fresno near here: 1240 North Crystal Avenue, fresno, ca.. I am interested in either hosting a workshop for a night or two at a dance studio and/or taking classes with fellow dancers (after 6:30pm, the drive from Tulare is about 45 minutes). I would like to keep my workout and training going while away from home! :) I will not have a vehicle (I am coming to work with a friend who is driving), so if there are any fellow dancers willing to come by and carpool with me to classes in the evenings, please, please let me know.

My number is 415-407-8006. Email is Roz@Rozwood.com . I may or may not have internet access, so phone is best!

Hope to dance with you next week!
Roz

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The Three Faces of Bellydance

lisa — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:47:47 GMT

Ananka Dance Company will be performing in the 2008 Rogue Festival. All performances will be at Dianna's Dance Studio North. Showtimes are : Saturday, March 1 @ 10:00pm / Sunday, March 2 @ 5:30pm / Friday, March 7 @ 8:30pm / Saturday, March 8 @ 4:00pm. Cost : $7 Hope to see you there!

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Studio space in Orangevail

Evie a.k.a. Evelyn — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:42:47 GMT

A friend of mine and some other teachers are looking for another person to share studio space. Dance or yoga teachers are perfered. If anyone is interested messege me and I'll give you her contact info.

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Firemystics

Jabir — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:36:53 GMT

Does anyone know if the Firemystics group in Fresno is still around? Thanks!

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7th Annual Caba-Ribal Event - 11/3/07 in Bakersfield

Danita — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 23:48:27 GMT

Please support dance in the Central Valley by joining MECDA's Central Valley Chapter at its 7th Annual "Caba-Ribal" Event on Saturday, November 3, 2007 in Bakersfield, California. Event runs from 10 am to 7 pm and cost of admission is only $10.

If you haven't already signed up to dance, please contact Rebekah at (559) 280-5999 to get on the schedule.

For more information on the event and available workshops, please visit our web-site at www.Caba-Ribal.com.

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Poi/Fire Dancers

Jabir — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 04:04:45 GMT

I know this is kind of off topic, but does anyone know of any local poi/fire spinners in the area (Tulare/Kings/Fresno Counties) ?

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costumes for sale

bellydancecostumesbytc — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 15:54:57 GMT

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

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Murphys Belly Dance Festival 2007

Roya — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 23:05:17 GMT

It's that time of year! Murphys Belly Dance Festival 2007

Mark your calendars for October 6th, 2007

Workshops, dancing, and more....

http://www.myspace.com/murphysbellydancefestival

more details coming soon!

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MECDA Dance Party Sept. 30th

sabrina-belly-dancer — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 00:20:17 GMT

THE INVITATION:
SEPT. 30th, MECDA DANCE PARTY - La Jolla, CA. Hosted by Sabrina.
The event will be held at The Firehouse La Jolla YMCA, 7877 Herschel
Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037. 12-5

Everyone is invited!

DANCE: Bring a costume and dance to your own 5-10 minute performance CD, or
musicians if minimal set up.
Sign-ups at the door to schedule your own show. Soloist or groups. A great place to perform
in a fun, supportive environment.

POT LUCK: Bring your favorite dish to share.
VENDORS: All kinds of goodies

For more info contact Sabrina info@sabrinabellydancer.com;
Admission: MECDA member $4 (Or $2 WITH pot luck);
NON-MECDA $5 (Or $3 WITH
pot luck)

No unauthorized video cameras. Please ask before recording or taking photos of a
dancer. This helps everyone feel comfortable during their performance. Thank
you for understanding.

Vendor space still available. Please contact Sabrina.

We will be accepting clothing donations to take to the local womens' shelter.

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Belly dancing in Visalia

Roya — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:40:33 GMT

Hi, I'll be visiting the area and was wondering where a gal can go to see some bellydancing?

Thanks,
Roya

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X-MED LA

Amara — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 06:23:54 GMT

X-MED Workshops and Shows in Experimental Middle Eastern Dance
Los Angeles
July 28 - 29, 2007

Study with some of most successful innovators including:
Amara (Director of Ya Helewa! and EEMED)
Djahari (Director of Desert Sin)
Anaheed (Director of Perfumes of Araby)

A journey through artistic expression appropriate for all levels and styles.

A safe space to discover new ways of freeing oneself within the M.E.D. idiom, while pushing beyond its boundaries.

Learn and explore various structures, processes, and techniques in this cutting
edge and emerging dance form.

Workshops and Two Different Performances are at:
Deaf West Theatre
5112 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, California 91601

Pre-registration prices good until July 15th
Registration and Information:
www.eemed.com/xmed/xmed_events.html

Performances
A rare evening of performances by some of the most successful
innovators of experimental Middle Eastern Dance. Following each
performance is a Q&A discussion between performers and audience
members.

Saturday - July 28 at 8:00 pm
Performers: Laurie, Cera, Elayssa, Djahari, and Ya Helewa!

Sunday - July 29 at 8:00 pm
Performers: Amara, Anaheed, Desert Sin, Tatianna, and Meleah

Here are all the workshop details:
Friday - July 27, 2007
10 am - 6 pm
"Storyboarding your Dance"
Limited to 5 participants (Pre-registration only) This is a one-day intimate program designed for students to workshop his/her own personal routine, whether near completion or in the beginning process. This class will be catered to your dance through a pre-seminar consultation process regarding your needs. We will then approach your dance from a variety of angles by offering tools to implement your concepts specifically through Structurally building a dancescape that conveys your vision, Creative Make-up and Costuming to help complete the physical manifestation of your vision, and Creative Staging and Lighting to give specific methods to illuminate and adorn your space. Students will also learn the art of giving and receiving criticism in a productive and supportive manner. Instructors: Amara, Anaheed, and Djahari

Saturday, July 28, 2007
10:00 am - 11:30 pm
“The Zone"
Waking your inner soul while sparking the creative process through a series of solo and group meditation exercises. A journey from idea to full realization. Instructors: Anaheed and Djahari.

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
"Creating and Destroying the Rules"
Through knowledgeable exploration understand how, when, and why to break the laws of dance. Formulate ways of constructing new and meaningful rules in order to dance outside of your training. Instructors: Amara and Djahari

2:45 pm - 6:00 pm
"Dance Structures - Non-Narrative"
Investigate unique forms of composition including thematic variations, character sketches, music structure, and symbolic imagery to communicate an idea or message. Instructors: Djahari and Amara.

Sunday, June 17, 2007
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
"Fusion Techniques"
Learn how to create a seamless fusion by combining a variety of styles and elements into your performance. Instructors: Amara and Anaheed

1:00pm - 3:00pm
"Acting Thru Dance"
Discover techniques to push past your comfort zone. Learn how to communicate effectively with an audience and expand your facial vocabulary. Instructors: Djahari and Amara

3:15 pm - 6:00 pm
"Storytelling Thru Dance"
Learn how to construct strong and focused dance narratives. Explore character development through various forms such as autobiography, history, and myth. Instructors: Amara and Djahari.

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Awww, come on. You KNOW you wanna see it.

JoyDawn — Wed, 23 May 2007 05:40:43 GMT

Friday! Tempest! Bellydancing pirates! Come!
Don't forget, kids...

Friday, May 25, is going to be a fun night. Come out to the Full Circle Brewery (620 F. Street, Fresno) for some piratical fun.

Pirate's Booty Buccaneer Bellydance will start off the night with a debut performance of swashbuckling swishy-ness and scalawag shimmies. It's bellydance with a twist, darlin'. That's right, a vulgar display of piratical terpsichore.

Oh... and we do have Beeeeeyooooteefull Hats. You have to see these hats. Mine especially.

Full Circle will, of course, be serving their fabulous brews of many kinds; ale, porter, mead... try them all! (But do be certain to have a designated driver...)

There will be a Cap'n Jack Look-Alike Contest, and Prizes for Best Pirate & Wench Costumes... visit the Fortune Teller if you dare, get decorated by a Henna Artist...

But we're all going to be there to hear Tempest, Celtic Rock at its very finest!

Admission $14, or $12 with pirate costume.

Join us for the fun.

Or else.

We have swords.

I'm just sayin'.

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New Solace Single!

Jeremiah — Fri, 11 May 2007 17:11:39 GMT

The new single "Sleeping Sober" is the first ever single released by Solace and features the talented Rachel Brice on the cover. Sleeping Sober is the vanguard release to the upcoming Special Edition double CD version of “OPIUM HEAD”. Sleeping Sober slinks in and out of a narcotic induced sleep, a waking dream. Processed vocals, sarangi’s and sitars speak an ancient dialogue with the occasional raw break beat shattering the silence. This title is available for pre-order for $5 or purchase it at Tribal Café on August 17 of 2007. Listen to sound clips:

http://www.empcds.com/solace-SleepingSober.html

*Please note: the "Sleeping Sober" single will ONLY be available from the EMP store front and at events we are vending at.

www.empcds.com is the only place where you can get it! Buy it now, stock is limited!

http://secure.infinities.com/commerce/empcds/onlinestore/detail.cfm?ID=eve%2021&storeid=1

Thank you!

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Outing the Belly Wars in Fresno

JoyDawn — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 07:01:27 GMT

The following post is a rant. I'm tired. Tired of the endless inability for people to try to play nice in the sandbox. There's plenty of sand here for everyone. Stop pooping in it and then trying to cover it up. You know others are going to find it. So just STOP it!

It has gone on for so long, the behind-the-scenes machinations.

I have heard too many first hand accounts of the nastiness directed at others, the talking behind backs while the unknowing target puts heart and soul into their performance, the sniping and cruel criticisms, the venom and tittering laughter while someone does their best on stage.

I have seen the results of these passive-aggressive tactics.

And now I'm pissed. This nonsense needs to stop. Grown women should not behave, act, or REact as it seems people are doing.

For one thing, if you have a problem with someone, or the way they have costumed, or the photos they took to promote an upcoming event, or their performance... it is inappropriate to discuss such things with others in a derogatory and scathing manner. It makes you look like an ass. It makes you appear to be nothing better than jealous, and nothing less than petty.

Dancers, performers, instructors, who are confident in their abilities and in the esteem of their students and audiences... do NOT need to disparage the efforts of other dancers.

Someone who has nothing to fear, and who deserves the respect of everyone in a local dance community, should NOT be spreading innuendo, rumor, and outright lies about a person they have not had the courage to approach regarding that person's intentions or troupe affiliation.

No. Let me be blunt. That may be best. Let's just really lay the cards out on the table here. I'll show my hand. Do you have the courage to show yours? Hm?

Do not go to my instructor, the person I consider to be my main dance mentor, someone very dear to my heart, and fill her ear with poison about me or my intentions. How can someone who has spent almost no time with me, has no clue about my character or integrity, and who has made NO attempt to address their concerns TO me... have any idea what I'm thinking, or what I'm doing?

I am angered that a person would DARE to use someone I respect so much in this way. I am aghast that they would presume to pay lip service to the idea of "hurting her", when it is their own intrigue, whisperings and conjecture that does the hurting.

Do you want to know what troupe I identify with, of which I am a part? Ask ME.
Do you want to know if I intend to leave that troupe? Ask ME.
Do you want to know why I'm participating in an event? Ask ME.

I have always been up front about my intentions. I dance with whom and where I please. That has always been clear. When I have committed to a troupe event, I won't let anything get in the way of that. That does not stop me from pursuing other interests at other times.

My instructor has always been supportive of my efforts to learn and grow. She has always been supportive of my efforts to dance at various events, in various venues, with various people.

I have always been clear in my affiliation with her troupe whenever I DO those events, so people will know who taught me. It gives credit where credit is due. It makes it clear that, while I'm doing an outside event, I am also part of something else, and maybe people will want to see what that's all about as well.

So, yes, I use the troupe name when promoting my dancing, because people should know that members of our troupe are versatile.

There is no disrespect for my instructor in dancing with other people. In fact, it shows the respect she has for ME, or any of her other students, that she encourages us to pursue our dance interests outside what we do with the troupe.

I am disheartened that there are those who seek to undermine the relationship between my teacher and her students by coming to her with twisted tales of what I'm doing, and why I'm doing it.

These same people who have, by first hand accounts, spoken so very poorly of her, and said things I find reprehensible.

So let's just clear the air. I have absolutely nothing to hide, and I certainly have no shame in what I'm about to say.

My name is Joy. I am a dancer with the Ananka Dance Company in Fresno, California, and I have been so affiliated since 1998. My teacher, and main instructor, is Ely Buffin. She has a wealth of knowledge of which I know I haven't even scratched the surface. She is also a wonderful human being that I am pleased to have made a part of my life, and I would never intentionally, or knowingly, disrespect her. I have much to learn from her, and as long as she is willing to share her knowledge with me, I will keep learning.

I also dance with other people. There are several former students of Ely's that I consider good friends. If and when I am invited to dance with them, I will do so as I please, as my time and schedule allow, with a happy heart that I can share my time with people who share my dance roots.

I will dance with people who are not affiliated directly with Ely. I have in the past, and intend in the future, to learn from many different instructors, take workshops in things that interest me, and continually pursue different styles of dance.

I count Lydia, the director of Tanjora Tribal Bellydance, as a dear friend. We have discovered many things in common outside of our shared interest in dancing, and our friendship has grown, independent of it. I have danced with her at various times. She has referred jobs to me, and I have shared job referrals with her. I have no intention of avoiding association with her, or her troupe. I have met most of the people that dance with her, and I like everyone I have met thus far. If invited to dance with them as a guest, I would be delighted to do so.

People who treat me with respect and kindness will receive the same from me. I am saddened to know there are those for whom I once held great respect and esteem that have seen fit to make assumptions about me and my personal character that are incorrect and unflattering.

I will make no apologies for participating in an event billed as "pirate bellydance".

It's fun. It's funny. It's a lark. It's fantasy. It also happens to be a popular trend nationwide. It's performance art of a different kind. (And not much of a departure from what I've done with the troupe all these years.) What IF... pirate wenches bellydanced? What would that look like?

If you come to the show on May 25, you'll get our perspective on the idea.

I may be unwelcome at your events, but you are more than welcome to attend mine. What I do may not be what you do, but I don't fear what you do. I do not consider what you do as a reflection on MY artistic expression. And you should not consider what *I* do as a reflection on yours.

You can be certain I will show less skin while doing it than the persons who have made unkind remarks about my photos have shown in their own past performances.

And I always wear proper underwear.

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Bellydance in the 209?

songflowermari — Tue, 02 Aug 2005 07:51:08 GMT

Any bellydance classes/events coming up in the 209 area (Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Modesto, etc)?

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Introduce yourself!

JoyDawn — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 20:21:57 GMT

So let's start with this 'building community' deal.

Take a minute and introduce yourself.
Who are you?
Where are you?
Who do you dance with (or are you on your own as a dancer)?
What's your style (or styles, or lack thereof, or what styles do you find interesting)?
How'd you get started?
Anything else you'd like people to know or notice about you?
How about things that you DON'T want people to know? (Just kidding)

You don't have to live in California's Central Valley to participate. I know we have people on the other side of the country in this tribe now. We'd like to get to know you, too. And now's your chance to promote your dance business, classes, workshops, performances, etc... Just do it in a personal (and personable) manner. Or... just let people know who you are and make some friends and contacts.

Sound off. Who the heck are ya?

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Reminder of Visalia and Bakersfield Events

Patrisha — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:55:16 GMT

Hi everyone!

Saturday April 21st, Michelle and Rebecca are hosting David and I for workshops at the Fit City Gym in Visalia.
The flyer is posted under the "Events" catagory.

Sunday is Bakersfield! David is teaching hot new Egyptian combos, see flyer for details.
Hope to see you!
Patrisha

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April 20/21 - MOROCCO Workshops in San Diego AND Los Angeles!

JimBoz — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:04:04 GMT

BellyDanceSanDiego.com Proudly Presents
Internationally Acclaimed Middle Eastern Dance
Performer, Instructor, Historian, Author

MOROCCO

in Workshops In San Diego AND Los Angeles
April 20 & 21, 2007

Saturday April 20 - San Diego
11:00am-2:30pm (3 1/2hrs) - Oriental Routine "Ala Kefek" - $55
3:30pm-5:00pm (1 1/2 hrs) - Saidi Technique - $35
Both for $80

Saturday San Diego Workshops held at
North Park Lion's Club
3927 Utah St (Just off University)
San Diego, CA

Sunday April 21 - Los Angeles (North Hollywood)
11:00am-2:30pm (3 1/2hrs) - Oriental Routine "Bas Boussa" - $55
3:30-5:30pm (2hrs) - Comparative Karsilama (9/8) - $40
Both for $85

Sunday Los Angeles (North Hollywood) workshops held at
Madilyn Clark Studios
10852 Burbank Blvd
(in the NoHo Arts District)
North Hollywood, CA

FOR MORE INFO CALL 877-682-5873
Register Online (PayPal) or download registration forms at www.BellyDanceSanDiego.com

Don't miss this opportunity to study with one of the world's leading historians on Middle Eastern Dance!!

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TRI PULSE RITMOS presents Percussion in Motion

JoyDawn — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:43:50 GMT

Three local artists present a fusion of Flamenco Dance, Belly Dance and the interplay of percussive rhythm.

Friday, March 30, 2007
SoHo Night Club
1400 Fulton Street, Fresno
$10.00 Cover Charge
Cocktail Hour 7:00 pm
Performance 8:00 pm
Information: 559-435-5207

Performers:
Adriana Sanchez
Randy Stindt
Lisa Schmidt (Samara)

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Orange, CA workshops, Leila from Egypt, March 2007

Litani — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 04:32:01 GMT

Orange & Fountain Valley, California workshops with

Leila - direct from Cairo, Egypt!

March 23-24-25, 2007

For complete details and to register online, please visit, http://NilePrincess.com

Friday, March 23, 6:30pm-10:00pm
Sassy Sha'abi Style & Perfecting Your Performance
Private residence/studio in Fountain Valley (Orange County).
This special workshop is limited to 20 participants!

Saturday, March 24, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Saidi & Nubian for the Oriental Dancer: Technique & Improvisation

Sunday, March 25, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Classical Egyptian Music with Contemporary Dance Technique & Choreography

Saturday & Sunday workshop location:
Phill's Ballroom Dance Studio
940 W. Chapman Avenue, 2nd Floor
Orange, CA 92868

For sale at the workshops:
costumes by famous Egyptian designer Eman Zaki, CDs & DVDs.

Each workshop is $60 if paid on or before March 16th; after March 16th, $75. You may purchase the Saturday and Sunday workshops together, before March 16th, for $110.

Credit Cards accepted via PayPal. Checks and Money Orders accepted through the mail.

To learn more about the fabulous Leila, please visit her web site, http://LeilaInEgypt.com.

Happy Dancing Always! Salaam Alaykoum.

Belly Dance Marketplace
http://stores.ebay.com/belly-dance-marketplace

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Hey! What's up? Post your upcoming performances and events and whatnot HERE!

JoyDawn — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 02:09:48 GMT

There has to be SOMETHING going on in the valley these days...

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Indonesian and Bharat Natayam performances

danielle — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 01:28:57 GMT

Hi all-

Just wanted to let you guys know about the Way of Dance performances at the Rogue. We'll be performing Javanese and Balinese as usual, but also this year half the program is Bharat Natayam! :)

Each show has a different lineup of dances (with some overlap but not much).

SAT March 3rd @ 5:30
SUN March4th @ 1:00
SAT March 10th @ 1:00

@ Dianna's Dance studio
726 N Fulton
Admission is $7

:D

-Danielle

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Happy Holidays!

Lydia — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 21:43:15 GMT

Hi everyone!
Hope you had a great holiday...
Anyone get any cool presents (belly dance or otherwise)????

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Hi, I'm back!

Lydia — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 20:54:39 GMT

Hey!
We just got a new iMac, with Safari on it, so now I can actually get on Tribe from home!!!
So, what's going on?
L...*

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Everyone Please Read... rules for posting photos

JoyDawn — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 05:11:48 GMT

Everyone is welcome to post photos of dance events in the valley, but I'd appreciate it if we could all do a few simple things when adding a photo to the tribe. Due to a recent email request about a photo, I'm instituting a few general rules:

First, it's best to post pictures of yourself or your own troupe only... unless you know you have the permission of the person in the photo to use their image. That's just courteous and respectful.

Also, post photos that are your own, and are not something you picked up from some other photographer... again... unless you have their permission to do so.

I'm sure I don't have to tell anyone that posting a photo that could potentially be embarrassing to someone should not be done. We've never had any problems with that, but I thought I'd mention it.

When you do post a photo, please label it with the following information:

The name of the dancer.
The name of the dance group, troupe, or dance company that dancer is affiliated with (if any)
If the photo was taken by someone other than yourself, please credit that person as well.
If you can, also include where the photo was taken, what the event was, the date or approximate date it was taken... though I know that won't always be relevant to all photos. Sometimes it's just nice to have a frame of reference for the picture.

In the future, if a picture is posted without the dancer's name (whatever name she goes by as a dancer) and affiliation... as soon as I notice (or it is called to my attention)I will send an email to the poster to please provide the requested information. If that information is not posted within a reasonable time frame, the photo will be removed.

Recently a photo was posted and I added information that was given to me, by someone other than the person that put up the photo, as a courtesy, but I don't have time to do it for every picture posted.

I'm sure we all enjoy seeing fun, beautiful pictures of people and events in our dance community. And I don't want anyone to hesitate to post something... everyone's input is welcome here. Let's just make sure we're showing courtesy to the dancers and groups, as well as the photographers, who put so much time and effort into their art by identifying them properly so everyone knows who they are. We should give credit where credit is due.

Thanks everyone!

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Hey ya'll!

janlei — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 21:27:57 GMT

What-up, people! Just wanted to give a shoutout to all you Fresnans. I am originally from Fresno, I now reside and do most of my dancing in Santa Cruz Co. & the Bay Area. I do make it back to the hometown now and then, hope to see some dancing next time I'm in town!

Janelle, more info about me & my dance company at www.janelledance.com

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1/20/07 - Frederique David - Workshops & Belly Jam - San Diego, CA

JimBoz — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:02:23 GMT

Registration is now available online: www.BellyDanceSanDiego.com/fred
Belly Jam info at www.SDBellyJam.com

Info now available, including online registration.

HAFLA San Diego, BellyDanceSanDiego and the Jim Boz School of Dance
present

FREDERIQUE DAVID

In Workshops Plus a Belly Jam featuring Open Dancing, Shopping, & Performances

Workshops Saturday & Sunday
January 20-21, 2007

Saturday 1/20/07
11:30am-2:00pm - “Tribal Remix'd Combos ” with Frederique David
3:00pm - 5:00pm - BONUS Workshop with Jim Boz - Beyond Basics: Textures & Morphing

Sunday 1/21/07
11:00am - 1pm - "Charm Arms" with Frederique David

Each workshop $35 Before 1/12/07/$40 After
Discount Packages Available
Free Admission to Saturday's Belly Jam with PrePaid Workshop

BELLY JAM
SATURDAY
January 20, 6-10pm

Belly Jam Admission $10
(FREE with a current Belly Dance with Jim Boz class card or PrePaid Workshop Registration)

Vendors & Performers - Call 877-682-5873 to reserve your space today!
First come, first accommodated

***Performers MUST Register for a workshop to perform!

North Park Lion's Club
3927 Utah St (Just off University)
San Diego, CA

For more info, call 877-682-5873
Belly Jam info at www.SDBellyJam.com
Workshop registration at www.BellyDanceSanDiego.com/fred

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Masala Imports at Caba-ribal in Bakersfield this Saturday!!!!

Masala Imports — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 21:15:15 GMT

Yep,
You can check out some of our great stuff at Caba-ribal
CDs, DVDs, Jewelry, Bindis and more (a lil selection from our store in Santa Cruz)
we'll be sharing a booth with Geisha Moth
you can also check us out at..
http://www.masalaimports.com
or
check out our tribe and join if you like.
http://tribes.tribe.net/masalaimports

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update of full circle brewery line up - cabaret bellydance

Lydia — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 22:20:00 GMT

If you want to check out Turkish/Lebanese/American cabaret style bellydance - at the Full Circle Brewery downtown, "F" and Ventura...

Lydia...*

Status: U
From: ZamorasBD@aol.com
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 19:04:08 EDT
Subject: up date of full circle line up

APRIL 30th..... cory zamora,lakisha, jessica of "jessica dances" amd "nubian divas"..plus rod martinez drumming
MAY 28th..cory zamora, gayle gutekunst, gregory
JUNE 18th..cory zamora, gloria verdugo, with guests tba
JULY 30th..cory zamoras 55th birthday, lots of suprises!
AUGUST 27TH.. ..cory zamora, cheryl fuller-hughes, guests tba
SEPT 27th...cory zamora, live music with "mirage", guests, jane gamoian, gregory
OCT..cory zamora, guest ely buffin, other guests tba
NOV.... 26th, cory zamora, guest janelle of santa cruz other dancers tba
8:30pm $5.00 cover

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DVDs

sausan — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 04:01:27 GMT

Hi, everyone....

I have my DVDs now listed and posted on my website page.

sausanacademy.com/suq.htm

I'm working dilidently to make more happen. This effort is for educational purposes only. So many dancers don't know nor have ever seen these dancers dance. I hope you will take a look at the DVD page.

-Sausan

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Ahh! I'm desperate and ready to tear my hair out!!

songflowermari — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 06:29:51 GMT

This goes back to an earlier thread, I know, BUT, I'm desperately seeking lessons/outlets for tribal or tribal fusion style bellydance in the Stockton/San Joaquin county area - the 209. I would love, LOVE to study with UNMATA in Sac, but my work schedule will be changing again, making it very difficult for me to travel up there to take lessons, as I am coming from Modesto those days. My other choice is to study with Fat Chance on the weekends, or just get their DVDs and hope for the best. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

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Nourhan Sharif of NYC teaching in SF Bay Area Aug 19-20

Zsuzsi — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 03:21:06 GMT

Please join us for this rare CA visit of the fabulous Nourhan Sharif of New York's Egyptian Academy of Oriental Dance, for a 2-day workshop, co-sponsored by Hala Dance of Santa Clara, and Masala Imports, Sahar, and Janelle of Santa Cruz. The first day will be in Redwood City at the Odd Fellows' Hall on August 19 and will focus on the world-reknowned choreography of Yousry Sharif, and will be geared to intermediate, advanced and professional dancers. The second day will be in Santa Cruz at Motion Pacific Dance Junction, and will focus more on Sharif technique and various Oriental combos that can be incorporated into any dance routine. Don't miss out on the early bird special which will save you $15 off the regular 1-day registration fee if you register by August 18. Further information is available at: www.egyptianacademy.com (follow seminars link) or email zsuzsii@cruzio.com

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Hiyas! Jessica will be dancing in Fresno

NubianDarling — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 17:43:02 GMT

Hello
just wanted to post that I will be dancing at Full Circle Brewery on August 19

go to www.jessicadances.com and click the performance page for details

I would love to meet some of y'all

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Again, I part with a pair of Melodias...

JoyDawn — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 05:38:24 GMT

It's a painful, painful thing...

BUT, these M34 nude glitters really should get use, and I just don't see it happening in my closet.

I just moved, and I simply must purge things that are not in use. (Ok, that, and I need money because I'm a poor, single woman now.)

SO... I'm only posting this in Central Valley tribes (Ananka, Tanjora, TU... those are the only ones I know of, are there more?) because I'd like to see them go to a semi-local home and find love and wearing-ness. I've stored them folded inside-out in a ziploc bag, so they shouldn't have lost much of their glitter. Dang, I love the way they look... I just can't keep them. It's weighing on my conscience, having them folded up in a dark little drawer. They deserve a sashaying, shimmying hiney and a spotlight.

SO... $110 gets you some saucy, sassy, SPARKLY Melos.

Shoot me a message if you're interested.

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Ok, so what's goin' on, kids?

JoyDawn — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 17:54:30 GMT

There's a workshop in Visalia this weekend...

DaVid of Scandinavia in Fresno in July...

The Caba-Ribal coming up in November in Bakersfield...

Anyone else have anything coming up? The Central Valley is large, ya know... South to North, there are a lot of people, and I assume a lot of dancers...

So shouldn't there be more happening?

If you know of something, post it here. You can put it in a thread... this thread... start another... whatever. Or you can make it an event listing for this tribe.

Either way, let's promote the dancin'. It's nice to know who's out there doing things, where we can go seem them, or take a class, or a workshop, or whatever.

That's the WHOLE reason for this tribe. Feel free to post your upcoming new classes starting, your events, your shows, your fundraisers... or a commentary about something you've done or seen or whatever.

Just... be nice. Be respectful of others. Remember that not everyone dances the same, or views dancing the same. Those are the only rules here. Promote, promote, promote!

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Gypsy Fusion Skirt Dancing Workshop - June 25th

JENZA — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 03:08:19 GMT

Annual Intensive Workshop (Central Valley MECDA) at the Chrystal Barn, 1551 E. Noble Avenue, Visalia, 95292 "JUNE 25th, 2006. Gypsy/Rom Fusion with JENZA 10am to 12noon $40 and Gypsy Skirt Costume Workshop with SAMIRA, 1pm to 4pm $40., both $75(includes lunch)

The Gypsy Skirt costume workshop shows you how to make SAMIRA's fabulous skirt - the most spectacular gypsy skirt you have ever seen!! JENZA teaches a workshop with popular skirt dance moves plus her own signature style including her barrel turn with weighted skirt. Emotional styles for Gypsy Fusion skirt dancing also covered. See www.Jenza.com to find out more about JENZA and SAMIRA.

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Workshops in Visalia and Bakersfield/ David does Egpytian/Patrisha does Turkish

Patrisha — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 23:48:23 GMT

Hi All!
May 6th in Visalia at the new studio space in the Crystal Barn,
May 7th in Bakersfield at the great Bahiyya Almas Studio..

Patrisha will be presenting non-bounce 9/8 with Zils
David will be teaching Egyptian flow and combos which includes some GREAT veil!
The flyer will be posted tonite,
Just an advance notice to mark your calendars!
Miss you all,
Patrisha

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Hey y'all, just in case...

JoyDawn — Thu, 04 May 2006 04:45:40 GMT

Due to the rumors of the impending demise of Tribe (which may not be anytime soon, but... ya never know) ... I've set up a group on Myspace (even though I really really really really really DESPISE Myspace) just in case.

If anyone is interested, you can come check it out. http://groups.myspace.com/CentralValleyBellydance

And add me as a friend, too, if ya wanna. Because... you know... it's all about the connections.

http://www.myspace.com/joyunconfined

The interface isn't nearly as good on Myspace, but you CAN have discussion threads and post pictures to the group just as you can here.

Speaking of which... doesn't ANYbody have pictures of Central Valley dancing? People having haflas anywhere? Performances? Pictures of your own self?

I'm starting to feel a little like a dork for posting most of the pictures here.

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New to this tribe

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 04:16:03 GMT

Hi everyone

Brian from Modesto here and a big BD appreciator. I look forward to future announcements

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Anyone interested in a hula hoop workshop?

ko — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 01:55:08 GMT

If so, drop me a line, and we'll see if we can put something together.

I'd love to have a Saturday workshop in hoop dancing in lovely Fresno. I think that if we can get about 12 or so hoopers together that we can lure some one to put on a workshop for us.

--Kristine

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Bellydance Superstars in Las Vegas !!

Pam — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 21:58:51 GMT

The Superstars will be performing live in Las Vegas on Friday April 28th and Saturday April
29th at the Flamingo Showroon at 7:30pm

For tickets contact the Flamingo at 702-733-3333 Price $50

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central valley burners

R-B0 — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:47:46 GMT

Is anyone here planning on attending BM this year?

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The Solace show was great!

JoyDawn — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 20:02:55 GMT

I just have to say last Thursday's show at Club Fred was a good one!

Thanks should be given to Lydia of Tanjora Tribal Bellydance for putting this baby together, and of course many thanks should be extended to Solace for coming to town. We are so fortunate they did.

Thanks and kudos to all the performers... not least of which was the musicians who thrilled us.... and to the dancers: Tanjora, Aleph, Pat Krikorian, and to my Tek Ka Doom partner Lisa (Samara). (We lived! And I didn't screw up too badly!) And extra special thanks to Blue Damsel for appearing and entertaining us all.

I love Love LOVED the show. Everyone was beautiful. You couldn't ask for a better mix.

I'm telling you, it was a night of great performance and fantastic music. People dancing, music flowing... We were lucky to have it in Fresno.

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Tribal Fusion Workshop reminder with SASHi from Ascend tribal dance this Saturday, April 1,2006 from 1pm-3pm!

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 16:40:40 GMT

Masinah presents a workshop with
Sashi of Ascend Tribal Dance
“Honoring the divine feminine by creating spiritual
and physical unions through movement.”

Tribal Fusion Bellydance: Moves and Transitions I

Saturday, April 1, 2006 1:00-3:00 pm

Bahiyya Almas Dance Studio
2005 Eye Street, Suite 6 (upstairs)
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 634-0322

Workshop fee $35.00

To register contact Masinah at
masinah@bakersfieldbellydance.com

Moves and Transitions I:

In this workshop you will discuss and learn the fundamentals of Tribal Fusion Bellydance; proper posture and technique, specific moves and transitions, leading and following, group improvisation, dance expression, and costuming. Proper posture includes positioning of the pelvis, utilization of the transverse abdominis and solar plexus, lifting of the shoulders and chest and placement of arms and hands. Techniques we will review include posture as is related to execution of a moves such as hip drops, pelvic locks, taxim, mayas, amis, shimmy walk, standing shimmy, torso rotations, chest circles, arm movements. We will also learn new moves and the cues, which signify transitions between moves such as the Egyptian Basic, reach and sit, choo choo, Tunisian, Turkish shimmy, Arabic, Arabic hip twist, lightening turn and more. Once these aspects are established, we will then learn the fundamentals of leading and following, group improvisation and dance expression such as making cues visible but not obvious, thinking and dancing at the same time, and maintaining a “vibe” between dancers to create the ability to dance together without cues. All levels are welcome. www.ascendtribaldance.com

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Oooooo!

JoyDawn — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 05:52:49 GMT

Just.... ooooooo....

http://www.exoticindiaart.com/jewelry/moonstone/Rings/

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Alpeh World Fusion Bellydance performing at Rogue - woot!

danielle — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 20:52:56 GMT

hi all-

Aleph is a new bellydance duo in Fresno and we will be perfoming at the rogue this year. it's a short (23 minutes) program at Ashtree studio.

We do a sort of uberfusion that mixes a ton of asian dance styles into tribal bellydance, mainly javanese court dance and bharat natyam.

here are the dates:

Fri March 3 7:30
Fri March 10 6:15
St march 11 5:00
Price is $2- cheap!!

Also...
"Way of Dance" is an Indonesian dance group headed by Lesandre Ayrey that both my partner and I will be in and those dates are:

7:30 sat march 4
5:00 sun march 5
6:15 sat march 11
Note: Each performance is different!!

It will also be at ashtree studios and the price is $4

danielle - :)

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Is there anyone here this is a very quiet Tribe!

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 22:17:50 GMT

Is there anything new happening with the Central Valley tribe?

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BELLYDANCE SUPERSTARS IN BAKERSFIELD

Pam — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 03:03:55 GMT

As a Bellydance Superstars Street Team Member
it is my pleasure to announce the following:

Bellydance Superstars

Performing in Bakersfield January 31, 2006 Tuesday

Spotlight Theater
1622 19th Street
Bakersfield, CA

Telephone 661-634-0692 www.theatreap.com

Performance at 8:00 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm)
PRICE $32.00 in advance / $38.00 Day of Show

Tickets available at:
www.belldancesuperstars.tickets.musictoday.com

or call 1-800-594-8499

SEE YOU THERE !

Pam

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Sounds Of Solace Tour 2006

Jeremiah — Sun, 08 Jan 2006 20:59:35 GMT

Hello Everyone!

On the cutting edge of Middle Eastern dance music, Solace Live brings it’s enigmatic sounds and moods to the stage performing some of their classics as well as never before heard songs played for the first time live!

Here are the dates everyone has been waiting for in regards to the Sounds Of Solace Tour 2006. These dates encompass the Pacific Northwest and the South West regions of the US. I would like to introduce the musical talent:

Tim Rayborn: strings & percussion
Susie Hall: keyboards
David Hall: electronic drums & percussion
Jeremiah Soto: keyboards & Percussion
Ruben van Rompaey from Holland: percussion
Rachel Lazarus Soto: manager

Workshops will also be offered and more info in regards to this will be posted on the EMP and Solace websites soon (www.empcds.com) (www.soundsofsolace.com).

We are welcoming local talent to perform with us. If you are a dancer or troupe that will be in one of the cities listed below, please contact the representative in that city.

Thursday, March 16, Fresno, CA
Show 9 pm, $6
Club Fred, 559-233-3733
1426 N Van Ness Ave
Fresno, CA 93728
www.clubfredfresno.com
Contact: Lydia Fortner, tanjora@earthlink.net
www.tanjora.com

CDs, t-shirts and posters will be available for sale at these shows and workshops, so come on by and get your official SOS Tour 2006 merchandise signed by us!

We look forward to seeing you in your town!

Jeremiah M. Soto
Solace/Eventide Music Productions

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Calling all Belly Dancers in Central Valley or anywhere else if your willing to travel!

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 19:39:28 GMT

Hello all, i wanted to know are there any major Belly dance events happening in February? If so please let me know....Also if there are any bellydancers interested in putting something together with us Bakersfield Dancers give us holla we are working on doing something here in the next few months.

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Fresno on the BDSS tour schedule for Feb. 2006...

JoyDawn — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 19:02:40 GMT

Tentative date of 2/2/06... venue to be determined.

Whaddaya think? Think they'll come through?

Do you hope they do?

If they do, will you go see the show?

Inquiring minds want to know.

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I'm parting with a pair of Melodias...

JoyDawn — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 18:28:32 GMT

and you local kids can have the first chance at them.

See...I have 5 pairs, and I wear all of them EXCEPT this one pair. They're sad, in the closet all by themselves being unloved.

So, if you'd like to make friends with a pair of medium, 32 length black powermesh Melodias, let me know.

They've been worn once, maybe. I find that they're a bit on the short side for my taste, even though they're the same size as all the others. I think it has something to do with the material and how it stretches, or doesn't stretch.

$70 gets you some saucy pants.

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Workshops?

Samantha — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 04:45:19 GMT

Hey all, I'm going home to Sacto for xmas & was wondering if there will be any cool workshops, etc, in Northern CA in late December? I live in Baltimore so I'm out of the CA loop!

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Cute shoes on clearance at Hottopic.com

JoyDawn — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 03:36:01 GMT

Yeah. It's about shopping in a bellydance tribe...

But some of the shoes in the clearance RIGHT now at hottopic.com are those cute beaded or sequined slip-ons, flats, slippers, and thongs.

You know... just glittery and glam enough to wear with your costume and coverup, but also good enough for when you change into civilian clothes.

And they're pretty darn cheap!

http://www.hottopic.com Select 'clearance' and look for shoes.

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So... I had fun at Caba-Ribal last week...

JoyDawn — Fri, 11 Nov 2005 17:22:45 GMT

In spite of the fact that I arrived half-blind with a searing headache.

Thankfully, aspirin was found and brought to me by the lovely, kind, and generous Patrisha... and it had even taken effect by the time I had to dance with Lisa!

And that was fun, even if we had barely finished choreographing the whole thing two days earlier...

So, by the time Ananka danced I was feeling fully human, and we always have a GREAT time doing the show we did. It's just so fun, and whimsical, and peppy.

AND... I got to see Tanjora (you guys looked GREAT), and finally had a chance to see Tribal Underground (likewise)...

The only thing that bothered, and surprised, me... was the audience was so QUIET! Now... I know it wasn't because they didn't like what they were seeing... They were even quiet for the best, most accomplished dancers to take the stage! Even the workshop teachers weren't getting much noise...

I saw some really great dancing, and some of it was being done to the silence of a tomb. That attests to the skill and proffesionalism of those who danced, though. They were still poised, and wonderful, and their energy never dropped.

I did NOT get to take workshops. Probably a good thing. With that headache I might have dropped dead.

Did anyone else get to? Comments? Reviews? Learn anything you could share with the rest of us? Any cool little tips or tidbits?

Anybody see anything on stage that they liked? Anything you hadn't seen before? (And keep it positive, lovelies, or I'll get grumpy.)

Did you shop? Who bought what?

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Squeaky Wheel at Caba-Ribal

Katrina — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 19:02:34 GMT

What is going on with the organizers? The Workshop ph contact VM is full and not taking calls.

No one is returning my e-mail requests

Where are the Workshop schedule/ Registration forms?
Is it pay at the door only?
Is there a schedule? is it already booked up?

If someone out there gets pissy w/ me so be it, if this spurs someone into action when the event is 3 WEEKS AWAY.
It rather sucks to amp up a local event to non-bellydancers(its sooooooo RARE we have anything local!) and have no info to share.

Ya know a little info on Tribe.net goes a long way if someone would just post the info and then tell us where!

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Hafla?

Lydia — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 22:07:23 GMT

Hey Joy, what's the word on the Hafla for next week?

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Save this date in November!

JoyDawn — Tue, 17 May 2005 00:54:24 GMT

5th Annual "Caba-Ribal" Event
A day long festival of multi-cultural music & dance!
hosted by MECDA's Central Valley Chapter

Sunday, November 6, 2005
Bakersfield, CA

Info: caba_ribal_bakersfield@hotmail.com

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An official upcoming events thread. Read! Post!

JoyDawn — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 05:39:24 GMT

If you're involved in an event... please list it here...and post an even listing, too, if you like.

I'll start with the events I'm linked to, and I very seriously encourage everyone else to make posts with dates and places you'll be performing, or your group is performing, or...well...whatever.

We can't come see you if we don't know. (This includes you performer types who aren't dancers. Seriously.)

So here's what I have (you can already see most of it in the events listings for this tribe.)

Friday, September 9, 2005 - Joy of Ananka appears with Samara at Asoka Indian Cuisine, 2713 Whitson St., Selma, CA. (For reservations call 559-891-0704)

Saturday, September 17, 2005 - The Ananka Dance Company appears at the Desert Dance Festival, San Jose, CA 6:39 p.m.

October 1 & 2, 2005 - The Ananka Dance Company appears at the Hanford Renaissance of Kings Cultural Arts Faire

October 8 - Brothers of the Baladi appearing at Full Circle Brewing Co. 8 p.m., $10 cover

Sunday, October 16, 2005 - The Ananka Dance Company appears at The Big Fresno Fair

Saturday, October 29, 2005 - Ely Buffin, Director of the Ananka Dance Company appears at Full Circle Brewing Co. with Cory Zamora of Belly Dancing by Zamoras. 8 p.m., $5 cover.

Nov 6, Bakersfield, CA
5th Annual CABA-RIBAL hosted by the Central Valley Chapter, Veteran's Bldg, 400 W. Norris Rd., 9:30am - 7:30pm. Musicians/performers contact Patrisha at (559)901-0703 or (858)531-6834; Vendors/workshop pre-reg: Danita at caba_ribal_bakersefield@hotmail.com or (661)204-3129. Workshops: Jeremiah Soto, Marguerite, Anaheed and Kami Liddle - more details to come!!!

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Hurricane Katrina bellydance fundraising event

Blaize — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 05:46:58 GMT

I'm posting this for a friend...so lets get together and dance to raise some mula!
>
>90% of my family lives in New Orleans and the Mississippi Delta. So I have
>been particularly effected by Hurricane Katrina (I haven't heard from my
>brother and his family or my sister and her husband or my older brother, or
>my aunts, uncles nor cousins ). I have been thinking--can we have a
>bellydance fundraising movement (a Movement Movement?) ? I'm thinking
>everybody everywhere dance on a corner in your community with a donation
>basket this weekend for Hurricane Relief. We could Dance for Dollars?? All
>the money can go to the Red Cross.
>
>~Mary Vuong

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Calling you OUT, yo!

JoyDawn — Tue, 31 May 2005 21:00:32 GMT

If you know me, you know just how ridiculous those words would sound coming out of my mouth.

But I'm still doing it.

Fooooor those of you who have NOT yet introduced yourselves in this tribe... shame. SHAME, I say.

We now know Joy, Mahasti, Brigiett, Patrisha, Katrina, Lydia, Lisa (one of them), and muckieha.

If you haven't yet introduced yourself in this tribe, your name is about to be listed here. Who are you? Why are you here?

See the other list of questions you have the option of answering for our informational enlightenment here:

http://www.tribe.net/action/Trackback/threadId/b97693df-9e4e-40c9-a652-1ba463af5e24

or here:

http://fresno.tribe.net/thread/b97693df-9e4e-40c9-a652-1ba463af5e24?tribeid=237ab2c4-d32f-46b6-8675-a63f17c8b758&r=10700

So... from whom do we need to hear? Hm?

Banana-Anna
Pris
Jericho St. Etienne (he's new and welcome to Fresno btw)
MaryLee
Person-with-no-name-but-nakey-picture-with-horse-who-leaves-no-identifying-info-and-I'm -probably-out-of-luck-asking-for-it-from-this-person-but-oh-well-I've-tried
Jordana
ScottG
Liz aka Sibylla
Dez
Lisa (not the one who's introduced herself already. Yeah, I know her, but all y'all might not)
Alecia
Sulema K
Robin M
Lisa-El to the eye to the es to the iz-a
Rev. Mark
B
Brandon F. J (Dude! I didn't know you'd joined this tribe! You're everywhere, ain'tcha? ;)
rachael
Nileen C
Yasmine (of the scary sword)
Kathryn Devray (I know who you are. Just wondering if you want anyone else to)
Roy
Lisa (GIRLFRIEND, I miss you!)

Now... it surely isn't required that you post or even make yourself known in this tribe. I won't kick you out.

You don't have to know anything about belly dance to say something. No kicking out for that, either.

Everyone is welcome. Everyone. As long as we all play nice.

I'm just inviting everyone to get to know one another. I'm big on a sense of community in this...uh... community.

Me. The antisocial introvert. Go figure.

So sound off (one two) please.

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Reminder: Check out the Events listings in this tribe!

JoyDawn — Sun, 03 Jul 2005 16:15:46 GMT

There are events coming up in Visalia and Bakersfield... check them out and support your local dance events if you can!

They're listed down below the discussion topics in the tribe.

And anyone else who has upcoming events, please do feel free to post them as events in this tribe, and start discussion threads about them as well.

I love the information age. It's so EASY to find and share information.

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Looking for Arabic percussionist/drummer

Juliette — Mon, 11 Jul 2005 05:31:24 GMT

I'm looking for an Arabic percussionist for a dance concert in Fresno last Friday in August. I'm in Los Angeles and am looking for someone good that is from the Central Valley. If you know of someone can you send me their contact information - to Juliet

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Workshops with Kami!!!

Lydia — Tue, 17 May 2005 05:56:20 GMT

Tanjora Presents: Workshops with Kami Liddle of Reno, NV

Bhangra Fusion & Drum Solo Transitions

Saturday, June 18th
Cynthia Merrill School of Performing Arts - Studio D
4750 N. Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93726

Workshop 1: Bhangra Fusion 12:00 - 1:30
Workshop 2: Drum Solo Transitions 2:00 - 3:30

Workshop 1: Bhangra Fusion 12:00 - 1:30
Bhangra is a vibrant folk dance that originates from the Punjab region
of North India and North Pakistan. Bhangra began as a celebration
dance of the harvest season and eventually became part of the Punjab
urban culture through wedding and New Year's celebrations. Bhangra has
gained increased popularity in the West and is a new energetic element
of mainstream dance music.
In this workshop we will learn some of the basic Bhangra movements and
put them together into short combos. We will add some sharp hip
movements and overlaying isolations to these combos to create a
Bhangra/Belly dance fusion. This dance is energetic and high impact,
so be prepared to sweat!

Workshop 2: Drum Solo Transitions 2:00 - 3:30
This class is designed to combine basic movements that can be used in a
drum song. We will focus on gilding transitions with isolations and
fast hip movements to create combos to that can be used in sequence for
a mini-choreography.

Advance registration accepted until June 10th.
Workshop 1 - $35 before June 21, $45 day of workshop
Workshop 2 - $35 before June 21, $45 day of workshop
sign up for both workshops before June 10th, pay only $60!

Send checks or money orders to:
Kami Workshop, c/o Lydia Fortner
4067 W Shaw Ave #101, Fresno CA 93722

~Please include your current address, phone number, and email,
and a self-addressed stamped envelope~

More info: www.tanjora.com or 559-906-1494

Kami Liddle is a solo dance artist who has been performing and teaching her version of tribal infused Belly Dance since 1999. Kami's style merges her studies in Middle Eastern, Modern, Hip Hop, and Bhangra dances, creating a thoroughly modern fusion of an ancient dance form.
For more info on Kami's classes, workshops, & performances,
call 775-544-5084 or visit www.kamiliddle.com

www.tanjora.com

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Thank you for the warm welcome

Jericho — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 04:26:50 GMT

I appreciate the call out, and warm welcome. I have started performing with Cory Zamora and her Gypsies, as well I am with GayMarie and the FireMystics. Both make up a great family that has helped with alot of sudden snares that showed up through out the move.

However we are loving Fresno, and are glad to be here. I look forward to seeing you all perform, as I love seeing all perspectives of the art.

Jericho St. Etienne

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International Dance Concert

Lydia — Wed, 01 Jun 2005 21:32:23 GMT

Oops, forgot to post this earlier.......

Don't miss this exciting showcase of dances from around the world!

International Dance Concert
At the Cynthia Merrill School of Performing Arts
Wednesday, June 1, 7:30 pm
Tickets only $5!

Javanese Court Dance
South Indian Bharata Natyam
Traditional West African Drums
Tribal Bellydance
Irish Step Dance
English Morris and Rapier Sword
Scottish Highland
Flamenco
Folklorico

_________________________________________________________________
Cynthia Merrill School of Performing Arts
4750 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 222-6539 www.CMERRILLDANCE.com

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Live music. Why is it scary?

JoyDawn — Thu, 19 May 2005 18:43:32 GMT

Patrisha suggested a thread on this... so I'll start.

I've had the opportunity to dance to live music three times, and all three times it was my great fortune to to have Mirage playing.

Thank goodness. They have always been VERY kind to me, and it's always been a rewarding experience. Their music is just great; beautiful, flowing, well-done, and that all makes it so easy to dance to.

For me, it was scary (and still is) because of that 'fear of the unknown'. You're never sure what's going to happen next. Not always sure how fast or slow it will go...

But when I think about it, I'm really never all that sure what's going to happen when I dance to canned music, either. After all, I might catch my fringe on something, or my cymbals get caught in my hair (THAT happens ALL the time, and I look like a dork fighting to get my fingers disengaged from my long hair). The cd might skip... the speaker might decide to play only the back up vocals track and only faintly play the bass line... and completely leave out the melody track. (It's happened. Many of us were there when it happened. THAT was...interesting.) You never know when the power's going to go out completely.

That's the thing about dancing... it always has those unpredictable possibilities. I find it's easier to deal with them as a soloist than in a troupe setting. After all... when it's just me, all I have to worry about is pretending I know what I'm doing. At least I don't have to try to subtly communicate with several other people about behaving in a uniform manner.

So...yeah... we can build up dancing to live music as frightening in our minds, but it really isn't any worse than dancing to a cd. In some ways it's better. Musicians can see what's going on with the dancer and adjust to what she's doing, just as she can pay attention to THEM and adjust to what they're doing. (Something I need to work on. I'll get better, I promise.) It's organic, it flows, and it can be great fun.

Polite communication is probably a huge factor in dealing with musicians who will play for you. Still considering myself a 'green' dancer, it would NEVER occur to me to demand something. I rather have the attitude that they've been musicians for a long while, and have played for many dancers. They know what they're doing, and for me, it can be a learning experience. I can try to adjust, and chalk it up to growing as a dancer.

The big thing is stepping outside the comfort zone. Funny thing is...once you do... it's not such a big deal after all.

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Hookah me Up!

Sibylla — Thu, 26 May 2005 05:10:02 GMT

This is cross posted in a few Fresno tribes -- please excuse repeats but I am hoping for good info!

Can anyone recommend some good places to smoke hookah in the Fresno, Clovis, and Madera areas? Preferably a place with a good 'scene' in the evenings? Bellydance too, maybe?

I am also seeking the elusive perfect cup of Turkish, Armenian, or Egyptian styled coffee . . .

Thanks in advance for your recommendations!

Hands together,

Liz

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DaVid presenting two workshops in Visalia, May 14

JoyDawn — Tue, 12 Apr 2005 20:10:41 GMT

DaVid will be teaching two workshops in Visalia 14th May 2005.
Subjects are:
Bollywood Choreography - folklore style
Egyptian pop Shaabi technique & combinations

Location: Sierra Performing Arts Center
11 E. Oak
Visalia CA 93291

More info to come on http://www.davidentertainment.no

or http://go.to/patrishaproductions

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Student Night May 14

JoyDawn — Fri, 22 Apr 2005 06:25:56 GMT

A student night will be held May 14, 7:30 - 10:30 pm at Ghaleb's Kabob in Fresno. (On Blackstone just south of Bullard, right next to Office Depot)

I'm not sure how they'll be doing signups to dance... but we'll post what we know as soon as we know it. Might also have live music by Mirage there. We can hope.

And don't forget DaVid's workshops in Visalia that day, see the previous post about that for more info:

http://www.tribe.net/action/Trackback/threadId/fc1147f5-c5be-4432-8d75-00656ac3fd73

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Beautiful beaded costumes available.

JoyDawn — Fri, 06 May 2005 21:09:00 GMT

I talked with Bay'la (here in Fresno) last night, and she has two lovely sequin/bead style sets, 5 pieces each (bra, belt, headpiece, wristlets).

One is white with gold, the other a beautiful emerald green with gold. I saw an example of one of these costumes and they're very nice, not too heavy, but have a nice shape and pretty pattern. Definitely a quality item, ESPECIALLY for the price.

The sizes on these are Medium... she said they might fit a B, up to C cup.

If you're interested, let her know, or you can contact me and I'll get you her phone number.

She's selling them at an AMAZINGLY affordable price (I think she said in the $250 range, if I remember correctly) because she was able to GET them for an amazingly affordable price. She said she may also be getting more soon, and that she'll let me know when she does, so watch for more posts about costumes.

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Costume link!

Lydia — Thu, 05 May 2005 21:40:53 GMT

Wow, check out this site:

http://velvetpeacockdesigns.com

pretty pricey, but very nice!

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The FOURTH Annual "Gathering of the Tribes"

JoyDawn — Mon, 02 May 2005 20:45:35 GMT

In case anyone is interested in attending this, should be a good show. Wish I could go, but I'm workin':

Sat., May 7, 2005

at Yosemite High School’s Performing Arts Center in Oakhurst, CA

Rhiannon presents The FOURTH Annual

“Gathering of the Tribes”

An evening of multi-cultural dance and music
to benefit The Eastern Madera County

~ featuring ~
D’Elle, singer/songwriter
Fresno's "Tanjora" Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Troupe
George Mbuthia, world percussionist
Bay’la Zena, nationally acclaimed belly dancer
Brisa Espanole, Flamenco dancers
Rhiannon & Micah, interpretive dancers
Lesandre & Nuria performing Javanese Court Dance
Native American Indian music
Sam Coulter & Christina, bagpipes & Irish dancing
Jane Gamoian & Pat Krikorian, Armenian Folk Dance

Showtime 7-9:30 p.m.

$15 General, $10 High School Students & Children

See our poster and purchase tickets online at http://www.thewhiteheron.com

Advance tickets also available at Mystical Fire & The Cat’s Meow in Oakhurst, and at Inanna’s Studio-Gallery Gift Shop in Coarsegold

Tickets will be sold at the door on the evening of the performance, subject to availability.

Directions to the Show:

Hwy 41 N out of Fresno to Oakhurst (approx. 1 hr drive). At the second stoplight turn right onto Road 426,
Once on Road 426 turn Left at 2nd stoplight onto School Rd (also known as Road 427), Go approx. 1 mi., YHS will be on Rt.
Go past the high school main entrance to last parking lot on right, just before you get to the end of Rd 427 (School Road)

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Tribal Magazine!

Lydia — Mon, 02 May 2005 17:33:33 GMT

Go here:

www.TribalMag.com

and sign up to show interest in a subscription!!!!
If they have enough interest, they will actually publish a print magazine!!!!

Pass it on to your friends.....

Lydia...*

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Again, I part with a pair of Melodias...

Ok, so what's goin' on, kids?

Gypsy Fusion Skirt Dancing Workshop - June 25th

Workshops in Visalia and Bakersfield/ David does Egpytian/Patrisha does Turkish

Hey y'all, just in case...

New to this tribe

Anyone interested in a hula hoop workshop?

Bellydance Superstars in Las Vegas !!

central valley burners

The Solace show was great!

Tribal Fusion Workshop reminder with SASHi from Ascend tribal dance this Saturday, April 1,2006 from 1pm-3pm!

Oooooo!

Alpeh World Fusion Bellydance performing at Rogue - woot!

Is there anyone here this is a very quiet Tribe!

BELLYDANCE SUPERSTARS IN BAKERSFIELD

Sounds Of Solace Tour 2006

Calling all Belly Dancers in Central Valley or anywhere else if your willing to travel!

Fresno on the BDSS tour schedule for Feb. 2006...

I'm parting with a pair of Melodias...

Workshops?

Cute shoes on clearance at Hottopic.com

So... *I* had fun at Caba-Ribal last week...

Squeaky Wheel at Caba-Ribal

Hafla?

Save this date in November!

An official upcoming events thread. Read! Post!

Hurricane Katrina bellydance fundraising event

Calling you OUT, yo!

Reminder: Check out the Events listings in this tribe!

Looking for Arabic percussionist/drummer

Workshops with Kami!!!

Thank you for the warm welcome

International Dance Concert

Live music. Why is it scary?

Hookah me Up!

DaVid presenting two workshops in Visalia, May 14

So... I had fun at Caba-Ribal last week...