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ucanto Classes in Seattle

icyjazzy — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:43:27 GMT

ucanto (“you can too”) bellydance is proud to announce a 2nd location for FatChanceBellyDance American Tribal Style Belly Dance Classes!!!

Feeling “Old Home” vibe:::…

STARTING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST IN SEATTLE’S UNIVESITY DISTRICT

At
The Ballet Studio,
4556 University Way
Seattle, WA 98105
(47th Street Entrance)

Dance Fundamentals (Level 1) – 6-7pm
Tribal Combinations (Level 2) – 7-8pm

Join ucanto to learn to dance ATS by drilling the basics in fun combinations in Dance Fundamentals. Using both slow movements and fast steps, we'll get you dancing in your first class! Learn all basic movements and group formations in a 6-week cycle including posture and body awareness, zils, and music. You are welcome to drop-in on this class after the course has started as we have plenty of review built into each class. There will be an introduction to partner and group dancing. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early.
Tribal Combinations will refine individual technique by drilling basic steps and their variations in creative combinations and new moves in this 12-week cycle. Although open to all levels, Level 2 is best used simultaneously with Dance Fundamentals as there are no descriptions of the basic steps. You need an understanding of basic steps and partner and group dancing (Level 1).

Drop-In $12.00 p/class & 6 & 12 week class cards available and you can registering online!!!
Check out all the information on www.uc2bd.com

Join in the fun and see you there!!!!!!!!!!!
Nancy aka “icy”
ucanto bellydance
A FatChanceBellydance Sister Studio - Not a building, but a “sister” in the studio.
icy@uc2bd.com
www.uc2bd.com

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Costume seamstress

Nerine — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:17:49 GMT

Hello! I've been away from Seattle for about ten years and am definitely out of the loop. I'm looking for a local seamstress with extensive experience in making skirts, harem pants, etc. and covering bras and belts. Any recommendations?

Thank you!

Nerine

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ALAUDA---An Evening of Free-Form BellyDance

*Medea* — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:31:56 GMT

Hi dancers! Sorry for the late posting but life is crazy these days...

Please come to:
Alauda
An evening of free-form belly dance

Join us for a new dance event in West Seattle featuring styles ranging
from Tribal Fusion to Cabaret and everything in-between…

Tuesday, October 20th 2009 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Located at:
S K Y L A R K C A F E & C L U B
3803 Delridge Way SW Seattle WA 98106
206/935.2111 www.skylarkcafe. com

FREE & All-Ages!!!

Do you have any desire to dance? If so, email Angela at asilling@yahoo. com.
Any styles and all levels of experience are welcome to the stage.
We are filling November and December shows now :)
Alauda is the THIRD TUESDAY of the month.

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Cues & Tattoos 2010 Registration Now Open

Adriene — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:29:56 GMT

On-line Registration Now Open For Cues & Tattoos 2010!
March 26-28th in Seattle, WA.

Troupe Hipnotica is proud to host our 3rd annual workshop event focusing entirely on the use of improv choreography within Tribal Belly Dance.
This year is bigger and better than ever, with more workshops, more instructors and more performances! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn from those who pioneered this style as well as up and coming troupes.
To register visit www.troupehipnotica.com/store/

Workshops March 27-28
We have kept the same great price! All 2 hour workshops are just $30 each. (registration fees apply if paying via paypal.)

Festival Instructors include:

Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance from San Francisco, CA.
Unmata from Sacramento, CA.
Megha Gavin of Devyani Dance Company from Birmingham, AL.
Read My Hips from Chicago IL.
Rina Orellana Rall from Los Angeles, CA
TribalTique from Denver, CO
Urban Gypsy from Houston, TX
Gypsy Caravan from Portland, OR
Troupe Hipnotica from Seattle, WA.
Medea from Seattle WA
inFusion Tribal Belly Dance from Seattle, WA.
Tayissa Blue from Seattle WA
Leana Johns, makeup artist, from Seattle,WA

All workshops will be held in the TPS studios on the 4th floor of the Center House at The Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA. www.seattlecenter.com.
To register visit www.troupehipnotica.com/store/

3-Great Shows!

Friday March 26th- Instructor Showcase
$20 Admission, Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7pm.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see the pioneers of Tribal Improv on one stage!

Saturday March 27th- Lunch Time Fashion Show 1:15 in the Seattle Center Pavilion at the Seattle Center
This new addition to the festival gives you a chance to preview all that vendors have to offer.
Want to model? E-mail hipnotica@comcast.net

Saturday March 27th- Serpents Muse-Seattle Center Pavilion (Time TBA)
Vending and Serpents Muse are in one location this year!
Join us for the participant show and vending in the Seattle Center Pavilion in the Seattle Center. Perform alongside troupes from all over the county or just enjoy the show and shopping. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
Interested in performing? E-mail hipnotica@comcast.net

www.troupehipnotica.com

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Shoreline Souk this Sunday, October 4, 2009

meliflora — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:55:49 GMT

The bi-annual Shoreline Souk is happening and it's all about shopping!!!
Come shop with many fabulous vendors.

Shoreline Souk
Sponsored by Hasani and Roxelana

Sunday, October 4, 2009
1-4 PM
Bitterlake Community Center
130th & Linden
Shoreline, WA

Silk Road Tribal will be vending with a limited selection. If you're coming and looking for something in particular be sure to let me know ahead of time so I am sure to bring it! www.silkroadtribal.com

See you there!

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Moria in Tribal Workshop in Seattle, October 11, 2009

meliflora — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:54:28 GMT

Sunday, October 11, 2009

VDP STUDIO in the Fremont Neighborhood HOSTS

MORIA of the Bellydance Super Stars

THIS IS FOR Experience Dancers (1 hour )
Tribal Workshop with
the lovely Moria of the Bellydance Super Stars
Doors open at 3:00 get settled. Shop & Talk
Workshop starts promptly at 3:30-4:30
Limited to 15 dancers.

If you have not been to or seen VDP studios take a peek
http://www.visionarydance.com/bellydancecalendar.html

Register for the workshop with
KPC Box Office at 425-893-9900
WORKSHOP LOCATION is at
VDP STUDIO.
4128 Fremont Ave North
Seattle, WA 98103
206-632-2353

SEE MORE DETAILS AT
http://www.visionarydance.com/oct09.html

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Hands of Kali in Portland Friday 9/25

Kendra — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:44:26 GMT

Friends --

Hey hey, come to Conflux! It's the northwest's premier dark arts festival, and it's this weekend at the Mt. Tabor Theater in little ol' Portland, featuring the region's finest in dark bellydance, live music, theater and more. Friday 9/25 lineup includes Hands of Kali, Land of the Blind, and Bogville. Saturday 9/26 features Ariellah, Legion Within and Abney Park. Not to be missed! Tickets and more info at http://www.myspace.com/confluxpdx.

Mt. Tabor Theater is located at 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 97215.

As always, thank you for supporting the arts in the northwest.
xoxo,
Hands of Kali

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La Danse Orientale Belly Dance Competition

Gilana — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:47:57 GMT

La Danse Orientale Belly Dance Competition
January 16 & 17, 2010
King Oscar Hotel
8820 S. Hosmer
Tacoma, WA

La Danse Orientale is proud to present a competition to challenge the best of your skills. This competition brings together the qualities of a complete performance; personality, technical and artistry. Receive feedback from an all professional judging panel to help you grow and move forward in your dance. Cash and merchandise prizes will be awarded.

In addition we will be presenting two fabulous workshops by the incomparable Sidonia Om Dunia of Boise.

Proudly sponsored by Halima's Designs, Gilana, and Ottoman Trading Company. For information www.halimasdesigns.com or contact Halima at halimasdesigns@msn.com; Gilana at lepcpa@comcast.net or Dena at dena@ottomantradingco.com

See you there!

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Fusion Belly Dance with Medea

*Medea* — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:38:46 GMT

Fusion Belly Dance with Medea

2nd Workshop Series beginning September 14th!

Mondays 9-10 pm

@ Skin Deep dance studio

2524 16th Ave S #311

Seattle Wa 98144

$50/4-weeks or $15/class drop-in

Go to http://skindeepdancestudios.com/medea.html to register now!!

What is ‘Fusion Belly Dance’?

Fusion can mean many things to many people. I like the vagueness of the word… It leaves a lot of room to experiment and find your own voice. To me, it is mixing different styles and genres of music and dance into the dancer’s own individual interpretation and expression of their art form. My own personal stylization, or Fusion, is a mix of Tribal Fusion, Hip Hop bits I love to use, and something I call ‘Gooey-gothic’, which is something I’ve sort of created over the last year of performing in an Industrial Art & Music show.

About the workshop:

We will be jumping down the rabbit hole of ‘Fusion Belly Dance’ each week, where I will share the foundations of my favorite moves, explore stylization and touch on subjects like; musicality in dance, and intent in performance. I hope to challenge and inspire you to think outside the belly dance box and discover your own groove, with exercises in breaking the rules, listening to your body, and increasing your intuition.

This is an intermediate to advanced class focusing on my own funky stylization. This is treated like an intensive and we will be moving fairly quickly. I won’t be teaching any ATS or Cabaret, so it is essential that the students already have a basic knowledge of belly dance mechanics as taught in some of the more traditional disciplines, so we can move beyond the basics and get to the juicy stuff. There are many wonderful teachers to learn from first to build a solid foundation. Essentially, I want you to know the rules before I tell you how to break them!

To read more about my history, check out my bio, look at pictures or videos of past shows, go to: www.sisterserpentine.com

Hope to see you there!! ~medea~

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Announcement Excitement...

icyjazzy — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:33:13 GMT

Good afternoon wonderful dancers!!!!
I am excited to announce the Northside/Eastside/ Redmond WA newest addition
in ATS belly dance instruction.

ucanto bellydance is founded by me ... Nancy "icy" Brown, a long time
student and performer of ATS Belly Dance, as well as some Tribal Fusion and
Soloing - but my home and my heart always resided with FCBD ATS.
I completed my certification in both General Skills and Teacher Training
with Carolena Nericcio, Founder/Director/ Master Teacher of
FatChanceBellyDance and am approved as a Sister Studio to
FatChanceBellyDance .

Please come and visit www.uc2bd.com for more information, and the upcoming
announcement of class schedules and registration to start VERY soon!!!

Thank you for allowing me to share the dance with you on a whole new
level!!!
Nancy Brown
ucanto bellydance
www.uc2bd.com

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Pics or videos of MedFest? Share them here!

rengal — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:23:01 GMT

I sure wasn't able to see every dance and everything at MedFest 2009, and I would love to see what pictures and videos other folks gathered. Post links to them here for us all to enjoy!

Sa'ada
http://www.easternfelicity.com

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Floorwork and Props Workshop Saturday August 8

Adriene — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:54:44 GMT

Troupe Hipnotica presents a Tribal Intensive workshop on Floorwork with Props on Saturday August 8th.
Fee: $25
August 8, 11am-1pm
Belltown Dance Studio
2521 4th Ave, Seattle, WA
Register: info@troupehipnotica.com or 206-372-0441

Balance, Strength and Skill come together in this workshop focusing on the use of props in floorwork. We will start with an intensive stretch and pilates warm up to get your quads and abs ready. Then go into detailed descriptions of Tribal Improv Floorwork technique. And finally add balancing props.
This workshop is open to all levels but be dressed to stretch and work. Definitely bring knee pads. Recommended props to bring include swords, candles and pots. (We will also have a few to lend)

To get a taste check out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5KHgpuA2i8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UjoU1YX0Xw&feature=related

www.troupehipnotica.com

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'Fusion Belly Dance' with Medea

*Medea* — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:12:34 GMT

Medea will be offering a 4-week workshop series where she will take you down the rabbit hole that is Fusion Belly Dance. Each week, she will share the foundations of her favorite moves, explore stylization, and touch on subjects like; musicality in belly dance, and intent in performance. She will also challenge and inspire you to think outside the belly dance box, with exercises in breaking the rules, listening to your body, and increasing your intuition. All skill levels are welcome, but some belly dance experience is helpful since a few of the moves are more advanced.

Rate: $60 if paid before July 31st, $70 after

Workshop takes place at
Skin Deep Dance Studio
2524 16th Ave S #311
Seattle WA 98144
206-322-9500
http://skindeepdance.com/medea.html

Medea produces and performs monthly at:

'Mechanismus' Industrial Art & Music show-2nd Thursday of every month!!
@ The ReBar 1114 Howell St, Seattle Wa
doors @ 10pm, performance is around 11pm
$5, 21+

****also coming up****

Friday, July 31st 2009
Special MECHANISMUS Benefit show
'WARFRONT'
A benefit show and fundraiser for CIVIC, a non-profit organization who helps families whose lives have been destroyed by war. All proceeds will go toward this cause.
@ The ReBar 1114 Howell St, Seattle Wa
10pm $5 21+

Saturday, Aug 1st 2009
Femme Fatale Seattle
-a Seattle Sinner Magazine event-
@ The Rendezvous, in the Grotto Room
2322 2nd Ave, Seattle, Wa
7pm $10 21+

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August events?

Nancy — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:01:16 GMT

I'll be visiting the Seattle area in mid-August--anything happening between the 12th and the 19th?

~Nancy

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Unmata Workshop for Sale!

Letty — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:57:17 GMT

Hey Everyone,

I'm super sad to be having to part with my glorious spot in the Unmata workshop, but, unfortunately, me and a van had an unfortunate encounter yesterday which left me with a concussion and a deep tissue bruise on my calf...No dancing for me for a week at least probably :'(

Anyways, I'd be happy to sell my spot for $60 ($5 off what I payed) so just pm me if you're interested.

~Letty

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Who's doing henna at MedFest?..

rengal — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:48:29 GMT

Does anyone know, who are the venders doing henna at MedFest? Thanks!

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Where? need brown skirt and green hip & top asap

rengal — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:11:54 GMT

I need a very full, solid color XL brown skirt (or near solid color; subtle pattern or strip, or metallic stripe okay), and a green top and hip accent that match each other. I'm hoping for a little bit of matching srap fabric for a hair kerchief, or to get some matching accessories like that.
I need them soon, so am looking to the Seattle area for resources/places/people who could supply this. I would make them myself, but I am in the process of moving, so all my tools and supplies are packed away.

Does anyone know a local source for these items? Many thanks!

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Need to spruce up a costume?

Inaras — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:57:27 GMT

Puget sound bead festival is next week in Tacoma, they've got lots of sparklies, coins, and kuchis if you need some last minute bling for a Med Fest costume.

http://www.pugetsoundbeadfestival.com/

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Med Fest

bugwitch — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:16:51 GMT

Well...it's gonna be here soon...and the times are up (pending fixing of boo boo's and such).

Who else is excited?!?

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Aziza, Delilah and House of Tarab July 17th

erik — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:58:47 GMT

World renown dancers Aziza, Delilah and House of Tarab perform on July 17th!
it's been a while since Aziza graced us with her presence don't miss this amazing night of performance!
9pm - late
all ages
$10 at the door
Navya Lounge
1333 5th Ave
Seattle Wa 98101
Call for reservations 206-623-4111

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Free concert Sunday June 14th

erik — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 05:25:31 GMT

House of Tarab
H.O.T Power IV band at Babalu
1723 N 45th Ave
Seattle Wa 98103

No Cover
21 and up

$5 wells, house wine and drafts

www.houseoftarab.com

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Any bellydance studio close to U. Washington?

Ambrossy — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:42:06 GMT

Hey!

I am going to Seattle for 4 weeks (June 21-July 18) and I was wondering if there was any bellydance studio offering classes close to the University of Washington. I am not familiar with the area so the easiest it is to commute the best.

Feel free to drop me a message =)

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Micos Monos Ozomatli - An Evening of Dance hosted by The Fuzzy Monkeys

hips_of_fury — Sun, 31 May 2009 19:55:16 GMT

Saturday June 13, 2009 7:30 PM

Ethnic Cultural Theater
3931 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Featuring:

Adderstone, Alexandra, The Babylonian Ensemble, Belly Vision, IndeFusion, Indigo, Leyla, Saveri Pallavi, Shahdaroba, and The Fuzzy Monkeys

Free, but donations accepted to go to support tuition and expenses for Kiara Eldred (Belly Vision member and Kasima Monkey's student) for her Fall 2009 Exploration Seminar in Peru.

More about the exploration program at:
http://depts.washington.edu/explore/programs/2009/peru.htm

Monkey around at www.fuzzymonkeys.com

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Hands of Kali joins Troupe Hipnotica at Capitol Club nex Thursday

Adriene — Fri, 29 May 2009 06:45:44 GMT

Greetings!
Troupe Hipnotica is excited to have Hands of Kali join us at the Capital Club next Thursday June 4.

The ladies of troupe Hands of Kali have been performing and teaching experimental bellydance around the Puget Sound area since 2003. Visit them online at www.handsofkali.com for videos, pix, performance calendar and other fun stuff

The Capital Club is located at 414 East Pine in Seattle. They feature unusual cocktails and a mediterranean cuisine in a lush Morrocan atmosphere.
21 and over, no cover
First show starts at 8pm

Hope to see you there!

www.troupehipnotica.com

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Full weekend with AUBRE!!!

aubre — Fri, 22 May 2009 07:06:38 GMT

SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2009 12:30-3:00pm
WORKSHOP WITH AUBRE!!!
Abs for every dancer
Learn the ultimate control for bellyrolls and undulations as well as strong posture and advanced spinal moves such as backbends and layouts. Based upon a strong foundation of Pilates, Aubre will address students’ individual issues as well as demonstrate how to incorporate these elements into your own training and teaching. Pilates/yoga mat recommended.

Aubre's Bio:
Aubre has been studying dance since she was a child growing up in Seattle. Her dance background includes classical ballet, jazz, hiphop, tap, and her main passion, Middle Eastern bellydance. Studying with such esteemed talents as Suhaila Salimpour, Samara, Jamila Salimpour, Tamra-henna, Zahra Zuhair, Sahira, and many others, Aubre has developed her own beautiful and elegant style. She has shared stages with Cirque du Soleil and the Blue Man Group. She performed with the Bellydance Superstars as well as served as Assistant Director while touring extensively through Europe and North America and can be seen on the "Bellydance Superstars: Live at the Folies Bergere" dvd. She can also be seen on FitTV's "All Star Workouts" teaching bellydance fitness and has two new instructional dvd's available "Bellydance Core Fitness" and "Tribal Essence". Aubre has appeared on numerous film and tv projects and won the Grand Championship on the International Bellydance Convention in 2007. She is the creator and Artistic Director of the Lumina Bellydance Company. Armed with exquisite technique and a pure soul, her dancing mesmerizes audiences everywhere. http://www.aubredance.com

Register now!!!

$50 in advance plus $2.00 paypal fee / $60 day of workshop

No fee if mailing check to Skin Deep Dance 2524 16th Ave S #311, Seattle, WA 98144

http://skindeepdance.com/aubre.html

***PLUS TWO PERFORMANCES WITH AUBRE***
Friday, May 22nd Ruby and Aubre will be performing with the House of Tarab at Kolbeh Persian Restaurant (1956 First Ave South, Seattle, WA 98314) around 10:30pm

Saturday, May 23rd Aubre as well as The Indigo and a variety of other fantastic fusion artists will be presenting a full Tribal fusion show at the Northwest Folklife Festival. 7-10pm

Hope to see you all this weekend.

Sincerely,
Aubre
323.868.7111
aubre@aubredance.com
www.aubredance.com

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Coming to Seattle

nefabit — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:33:50 GMT

Hi everyone!
We will be coming to Seattle this weekend to audition for America's Got Talent (Woo!) and will be staying through Thursday. I was wondering if you could recommend any costume shops, places to eat, bellydance-y things to see, etc! It would be great to connect with the community there!
Thanks!

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rideshare to Kosmos camp workshops?

jenny rose — Wed, 20 May 2009 02:30:28 GMT

Hello everyone! I am heading from Seattle area to the Kosmos camp dance workshops near Santa Rosa,CA and would love to share a ride with someone. Anyone going & have room for another? Workshops begin June 10th....thanks!

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Summer Bellydance Workshop Series with Zanbaka

zanbaka — Mon, 18 May 2009 01:04:32 GMT

Hello Students! I’m back from my 3 month Flamenco immersion in Spain and in lieu of regular summer bellydance technique classes, I’ll be offering a monthly Summer Workshop Series. My third volume of Bellydance for the Versatile Dancer will be released in June and I will have some copies available at the workshops. Hope to see you all soon, ~Zanbaka

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Summer Bellydance Workshop Series with Zanbaka
Last Sunday of the month at Belltown Ballet and Conditioning Studios in Seattle – Starts May, 31st, 2009

Technique, Conditioning, Drills, and Combos
-Sharpen staccato isolations and shimmies for drum solo technique
-Purify smooth and fluid isolations
-Refine arm/hand movements and precision of turns
-Improve your body's synchronization with rhythm and tempo
- Clarify movement definition to expand your bellydance vocabulary
-Put everything together in short combos with Zanbaka’s unique and innovative choreography style!

Level 1: 1:00-2:30pm
Level 2: 2:30-4:00pm

Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Sunday, June 28th, 2009
Sunday, July 26th, 2009
Sunday, August 30th, 2009

One 1.5hr Session: $20 Advance, $25 Day of Workshop
Two 1.5hr Sessions: $36
Three 1.5 hr Sessions: $48
Four 1.5hr Sessions: $60
Both Levels, Four Sessions: $100
(Cash, Check or Paypal). No refunds on full session payments, please. To register: zanbaka@hotmail.com Tight on money? Contact me to arrange a possible trade.

Belltown Ballet and Conditioning (BBC) Studio: 2306 4th Avenue between Bell and Battery, on the East side of the street. Free Street Parking is Available in the Vicinity.

Please bring finger cymbals and water bottle. There are mats at the studio, but you may want to bring your own yoga mat.

With an emphasis on moving from the core muscles, Zanbaka's approach to belly dance offers students the vocabulary, skills, and freedom to pursue whatever style they prefer. The Level 1 Class is appropriate for those who have never taken a dance class in their life and for more experienced dancers who want to perfect the basics.
In addition to more advanced versions of the Level 1 Class content, the Level 2 Class includes work with layering, traveling steps and combos from a revolving array of bellydance styles. Over the four months series, each level will explore the following technique:

Level 1
Foot Patterns, Finger Cymbal 3's at Half and Full Time, Soft and Strong Arm Positions, Floreos, Wrist Isolations, Hand Undulations, Low Arm Undulations, Shoulder Isolations, Vertical Figure Eights, Hip Twist, Horizontal Figure Eights Variations, Head Isolations, Up Hips, Side Hips, Down Hips, Raised Up Hip and Timing Variations, Ribcage Variations, Hip Diamond Variations, Upper/Lower/Full Body Undulations, Abdominal Isolations, Even Shimmies, Leg Shimmy, Weight Shifting Shimmy, Up 3/4 Shimmies, Down 3/4 Shimmies, Basic Turns, 4/4 Rhythms, Combos to practice transitions and put the movements into context.

Level 2
Complex Foot Patterns, Wrist and Elbow Leading Soft Arm Series, Floreos Layered on Dynamic Strong Arms Positions, Leg Shimmy with Layering Variations, Traveling and Changing Levels with Beginning Technique Isolations, Traveling Up 3/4 Shimmy 1, Traveling Up 3/4 Shimmy 2, Traveling Down 3/4 Shimmy 1, Traveling Down 3/4 Shimmy 2, 3/4 Shimmy Layers and Variations, Quiver Shimmy, Raised Up Hip Variations and Shapes, Working with Degree of Range and Crispness, Layering Combos, Turns (Paddle, Barrel, 2 Step, 3 Step, Slow Pivot), complex 4/4 Finger Cymbal Patterns at Full Time, Basic Veil work, Combos to practice transitions and explore musicality.

Zanbaka's instruction focuses on a strong foundation in technique and a variety of belly dance genres ranging from traditional folkloric and oriental to more modern styles such as tribal and world fusion. Her vision of dance is a balance between the old and the new, tradition and innovation. Zanbaka is an accomplished soloist, choreographer, one of the founding members and principle dancers of Raqs Halim Dance Ensemble (1998-2005), as well as a dancer with Rubina Carmona’s La Peña Flamenca de Seattle (2001-Present), and Zamani Flamenco.

Zanbaka
Performer, Choreographer, & Instructor Orientale, Folkloric, Tribal, & Fusion Bellydance
zanbaka@hotmail.com Ph. 206-321-2912 http://www.zanbaka.com
Zamani Flamenco http://www.zamaniflamenco.com
Zanbaka's Designs - Custom Headdresses and Costume Accessories
http://www.zanbaka.com/bazaar.htm
Now Available! Volumes I and II: Bellydance for the Versatile Dancer Book Series
http://www.zanbaka.com/versatiledancerseries.htm

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Humanwine in seattle...

Whisky — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:07:47 GMT

hey you folks up north-
there's a GREAT gypsy band heading up your way- if you like alot of the music the indigo dances to and uses in their classes you MUST check these folks out.

www.HUMANWINE.org

Sunday May 10 in Seattle, WA
Early show 3 pm - 10 pm

WAYFARERS OF THE GYPSY MANSION - a musical bazaar of sorts with HUMANWINE, THE BLACKBIRD ORCHESTRA, NATHANIEL JOHNSTONE, TOY BOX TRIO, MEISCE, FINN VON CLARET, and DJ Q.

The Little Red Studio
750 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA
ALL-AGES
Cost:$15 suggested donation

HUMANWINE is very excited to play with MEISCE (Meesh-kuh) who are "Folk as Fuck!"

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Essential Indigo Intensive in Seattle May 24, 2009

Helenwheels — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:34:06 GMT

Helenwheels is HONORED x3 to present ~
Bellydance Superstars THE INDIGO in Seattle May 24, 2009!
www.theindigo.net

ESSENTIAL INDIGO: A 6-hour intensive with Rachel, Mardi, *and* Zoe!

Need I say more?

Int/adv levels. Some bellydance experience required.

TIME:
Sunday * 9:30-4:30

2 hours with Rachel
2 hours with Mardi
2 hours with Zoe

PRICE:
$150 until 4/24

If we're not sold out
$175 after 4/24

LOCATION:
Washington Dance Club
1017 Stewart Street
Seattle, WA 98101

REGISTRATION: **PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!**

There are NO REFUNDS & NO TRANSFERS. Please e-mail helenwheels@earthlink.net for a registration form and get on the list. Liability release from a parent or guardian required for dancers under the age of 18. Payment is expected promptly after the registration request or you'll lose your spot. I am not holding spots for anybody. Please help me keep this fair and orderly. Thanks!

~*~*~*~*~

We will be dancing in a beautiful historic 1930's ballroom. More info, like workshop topics, will be announced soon. Any requests? Tell me now. At the time, February *really* was Mardi's only gig in the NW for 2009. This wasn't scheduled until afterwards from one of my crazy last-minute ideas. Hooray for a 2nd chance at Love! And she brought her friends!

Happy Spring!

~*~Helenwheels~*~
Proud sponsor of The Indigo 5/23-24
Rachel Brice
Mardi Love
Zoe Jakes
and more....

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April 19th SOUK! 1-4pm

Cherie — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:59:09 GMT

SOUK 2009!!! Sunday April 19th from 1 - 4. FREE admission!

Bitter Lake Community Center
130th and Linden
North Seattle

What is a Souk? In the Arab world, a souk is a market, which may be held in designated commercial quarter, or in an open-air location.
At this one you will find new and used bellydance garments and accessories, jewelry, videos and music.... and you may see some live dancing because there will be some live drummers! Hope to see you there!

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Cues & Tattoos - next weekend!!

Adriene — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:59:33 GMT

Here are all the details you need to enjoy Cues & Tattoos 2009 next weekend!

Workshops

*Already Signed Up? : All studios are on the 4th floor of the Seattle Center House. There are two elevators: one in the food court, one at the back of the Center House.
The studios are B, C & G. There will be signs.
*Haven’t Signed Up?: visit www.troupehipnotica.com/cues until Thursday at midnight. After that you can show up to see if there is room. Currently the FatChanceBellyDance Shimmies, and Turns and Spins classes are sold out. Many others are close, so feel free to call for availability after Thursday – 206-372-0441

Friday Night –Free Show
*Vending on the 3rd floor all day and throughout the Serpent’s Muse show. Stairs are right next to the main stage, vending is to the right, conference rooms A& B.
*Meet and greet with other dancers at the Center House Bistro during and after the show. No cover charge, just casual fun.
*Serpent’s Muse showcase featuring festival participants from across the country and Canada.
Seattle Center House Main Stage
7-9:30pm
Free, all ages welcome

Schedule

7:00 Seeds of Euphoria
7:08 Essence Dance Company
7:16 Devon Rogers
7:22 Stormy Duet
7:30 Belly Belly Hip
7:38 Brishen
7:44 Red Tent Tribal
7:52 Twilight
8:00 Ana Belle
8:06 Anwaar
8:14 Skin Deep
8:24 Muna Rain
8:30 Tribal Tique
8:38 Katy Houseman
8:44 Benu Dance Company
8:54 Martina Crowe
9:00 Mandal Neo-Tribal Belly Dance
9:08 Scarlet Thistle

Saturday- Instructor Showcase
7-9:30pm- Mohai Museum, McEachern Theater, Doors open at 6:30
Admission: $18 pre-sale, $23 at the door
Purchase online until Thursday at midnight.
We will be accepting pre-sale admission at the Serpent’s Muse show Friday Night just to the left of the stage.
Please note an incorrect address was included in previous addresses:
McEachern Auditorium at the Mohai Museum of History and Industry, in McCurdy Park at 2700 24th Ave E, Seattle, WA. www.seattlehistory.org.
Entrance to the theater is to the east of the building where there is lots of free parking. (follow the additional parking signs.)
Featuring:
FatChanceBellyDance from San Francisco, CA.
Unmata from Sacramento, CA.
Devyani Dance Company from Birmingham, AL.
Frederique from San Francisco, CA.
Troupe Hipnotica from Seattle, WA.
Gypsy Fire from Bend, OR.
inFusion Tribal Belly Dance from Seattle, WA.
Janice Solimeno from San Francisco, CA
Tribalation! from Eugene, OR.
Read My Hips from Chicago IL.

Vending
Seattle Center House 3rd Floor- take the stairs from the main floor, and turn right, Conference Rooms A&B.
Friday noon- 9pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm
Visit the Troupe Hipnotica booth to purchase Cues & Tattoos T’s and Tanks;
http://www.troupehipnotica.com/print/samplemockup-placement.gif

Hope to see you there!

Adriene Rice
www.troupehipnotica.com

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TriBellas is joining Seattle's Best in Burlesque for an AMAZING show! March 24th-26th

Christina — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:51:52 GMT

Through The Looking Glass
The Triple Door
7PM and 10PM Nightly
March 24th-26th.

The Triple Door is located at 216 Union in downtown Seattle, across from Benaroya Hall. For tickets, call 206-838-4333 or buy online at www.thetripledoor.net. Presale tickets are $25, $28 day-of-show. All shows are 18+.

Lily Verlaine & Jasper McCann, producers of the wildly successful holiday burlesque extravaganza “Land Of The Sweets: The Burlesque Nutcracker”, have both gone mad… mad as March Hares, that is. This spring, they beacon you down the rabbit hole to discover their new Spectacle of Ecdysiastic Pageantry, “Through The Looking Glass: The Burlesque Alice In Wonderland”. Artistic Director Lily Verlaine & her collaborator Jasper McCann invite you to shrug off the squareness of reality and fall into their swingin’ re-imagination of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale of nonsense and fantasy, and to come along with Alice as she discovers what wonders lie beyond the velvet rope at Wonderland's most exclusive nightclub, The Looking Glass.

Another exploration of numerous artistic influences, this all-new production mixes jazz with classical, Indian and exotic music to set the mood as dancers from around the region mix ballet, tap, contemporary, and jazz dance into a whirlwind of whimsy and bawdy beauty. The superstars of Seattle’s Burlesque A-List, including Lily Verlaine, Kitten La Rue, Miss Indigo Blue, Waxie Moon, Babette La Fave, TriBellas Belly Dancers, The Swedish Housewife, Lucky Penny, Ben DeLaCreme, Polly Wood and Jasper McCann take on the roles of Carroll’s famous characters. Joined by Miss Inga Ingénue and Lou Henry Hoover as Alice and the lovely dance trio Tribellas, the ensemble turns Wonderland’s topsy-turvy world into an ecdysiastic tour de force filled with glamour, comedy, dance, and song.

The White Rabbit hosts The Looking Glass’ entertainment extravaganza that includes The Caterpillar, Jabberwocky, and The Cheshire Cat, while The Red and White Queens, The Mad Hatter, The Queen of Hearts, and a host of others make up the club’s elite clientele. Alice finds herself more caught up in the club’s insanity after each introduction, but the question remains… how will she ever get home, or, with such ample entertainment, does she want to leave The Looking Glass at all?

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Any upcoming events happening?

Arya Thalia Erato — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:27:20 GMT

A fellow dancer/drummer of mine will be in the Seattle area March 26thj- April 1st and she is looking for a place to dance or drum - can you offer any suggestions, recommendations?

Sharing the light,

Arya

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Raqs Steady Eddie joins Troupe Hipnotica this Thursday

Adriene — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:08:20 GMT

Greetings!

Troupe Hipnotica is proud to have Raqs Steady Eddie join us this Thursday March 5th at the Capital Club in Seattle.
The Capital Club features yummy cocktails and a tapas style menu with flavors from the Mediterranean.
First Show at 8 pm
Never a cover
21 and over

Raqs Steady Eddie grew up in the 1980's during the birth of Hip Hop culture. He is a natural artist that enjoys all modes of expression from painting to writing and martial arts, but has a special affinity toward dance. Eddie is a fusion dancer that mixes elements for American Classic belly dance and Kung Fu. Growing up in the break dance era, Eddie brings a strong hip hop background to his form of fusion dance creating a unique and original expression. Eddie is currently teaching his dance method at Skin Deep Studios every Wednesday in the month of April. Visit www.skindeepstudios.com or contact Eddie at raqsteadyeddie@yahoo.com for more information.

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Suhaila in Seattle, February 21, 2009

Renee — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:02:06 GMT

Happy New Year! If one of your resolutions has been to refine your
technique and drill, drill, drill, have I got a workshop for you!

Suhaila will be coming up to Seattle to teach a 1-day workshop on
Saturday, February 21 and registration is open and already
filling!

Content: Suhaila Salimpour bellydance technique format and
choreography. 6 total hours of instruction. CECs
available for students certified in the Suhaila Salimpour or Jamila
Salimpour formats.

Date: SATURDAY February 21, 2009

Time: 10:30am-5:30pm with 1 hour break for lunch.

Location: Skin Deep Studios
skindeepstudios.net/
2524 16th Ave S #311
Seattle, Washington 98144

Price: $150, 10% discount for Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance
Members. 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to confirm your
registration, with balance due by February 14, 2008. No refunds or
credits.

Space is limited, so get your registration in ASAP!

To register contact Renee Drellishak,
renee.drellishak@gmail.com

***** SAVE THE DATES****
November 6-8, 2009 Suhaila Salimpour Level I 3-day workshop with
optional certification testing

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H.O.T Spring Concert and Show 3.14.09

erik — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:26:05 GMT

Hello Friends,

Come Welcome Spring with a H.O.T Night of Music and Dance

House of Tarab Spring Concert and Show Saturday March 14th 2009
Dance performances by Delilah, Dahlia, and Bella Jovan
Open Dance
21 and UP
Full Bar

We sold out the last show and had to turn people away at the door so
get your tickets in advance.

https://www. brownpaperticket s.com/event/ 49366

Columbia City Theater is one of the best venues to experience a cabaret style show. The theater is beautiful, it seeps class with exposed brick, red velvet curtains, raised stage, 3 levels of table seating, professional lights and sound.

Saturday March 14th 2009
Doors 7:30pm
Show 8:00pm prompt!

Columbia City Theater
4916 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118

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Tribal Fusion Choreography Session

Tayissa Blue — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:40:29 GMT

Beginning Tribal Fusion Choreography

Come and learn a fun beginning Tribal Fusion Choreography with Tayissa Blue. We’ll spend several weeks learning a new combination each week. Classes will build from week to week. However, if you have minimal experience with bellydance then drop-ins are fine!

Additionally, at the end of the session the will be an OPTIONAL performance opportunity on April 15 at a local Retirement Community. We will also schedule a costuming workshop for any whom are participating in the performance to be held at my workshop in Burien!

Classes are held at the Abyssinian Dance Center in Burien, WA.

Classes start February 12 6:30-7:30pm Performance night April 15
Classes are $12/drop in, 5 punch cards for $45 or 10 punch for $80. As an added benefit, if you buy a class card, you can use punches at any class taught at Abyssinian Dance Center.

-Tayissa Blue
http://www.twilightoasis.com
http://www.abydance.com/

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EDGU partners .. anyone in Seattle?

waveyoga — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:34:52 GMT

I live in north Seattle. I seek partners for EDGU>

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Heather Stants in Seattle March 21-22, 2009

Helenwheels — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:08:23 GMT

Helenwheels is honored to present for the first time in Seattle ~
HEATHER STANTS of Urban Tribal Dance Company from San Diego March 21-22, 2009!
http://www.urbantribaldance.com

It's a new year; it's time for new dance movements! Heather's fusion of belly dance and modern stylization has inspired dancers around the world to step outside the genre of Middle Eastern dance and look to other dance forms for fusion ideas. Since 1999, Heather has trained most of San Diego's tribal dancers, including Bellydance Superstars Mardi Love, Melodia Medley, and Sherri Wheatley.

"heather is a genius. she's changed the face of belly dance forever, puttin' all the funk and cooooooool innit. the girl is smoov, AH SAID SMOOOV." - rachel brice of the indigo and bellydance superstars

Saturday * 12:00-3:00

URBAN TRIBAL: FAST AND FUNKY
Urban Tribal is known for complexity and creativity. Learn some of the movements that make up the current UTDC repertoire and string them together to form fabulously funky combinations for use in improv or choreography. All levels are welcome. Some dance experience highly recommended.

~*~

Sunday * 12:00-3:00

"heather stants - for simplicity and fluid lines that make me want to clean my room, my heart, my closet and my life - letting go of everything that is unnecessary except for essential movement." - palika of heavy hips in santa cruz

URBAN TRIBAL: SLOW AND SLINKY
Learn how to milk a movement and make it powerful! Technique, drills, and new combinations for use in improv or choreography. All levels are welcome. Some dance experience highly recommended.

LOCATION:
Washington Dance Club (downtown)
http://www.washingtondance.com
1017 Stewart Street
Seattle, WA 98101

PRICE:
$55 each / $105 both until 2/28
$65 each / $125 both after 2/28

REGISTRATION:
Please contact Helenwheels@earthlink.net to register. Permission from a parent or legal guardian required for dancers under the age of 18.

About Heather Stants and Urban Tribal:
Heather Stants, as a choreographer, respectfully borrows traditional influences and combines them in her own personal expression of living in modern world around her creating innovative pieces that both reflect and inspire current culture. Through their popularization of an "urban" influenced dance style, a pared down costume emphasizing body movements over ornamentation, the use of electronic music and the use of the dance form as a means of personal expression and interpretation, Urban Tribal has changed the face of contemporary belly dance. More information at http://www.urbantribaldance.com/bio.html

I can't believe Urban Tribal will be celebrating their 10 yr anninversary in 2009 yet have never been to Seattle before! Well, maybe the price of plane tickets from San Diego have something to do with that.... Don't miss this opportunity to study with one of the pioneers of modern tribal fusion in your own backyard!

~*~Helenwheels~*~
Proud sponsor of Mardi Love 2/14-16
Heather Stants/Urban Tribal 3/21-22
and more....

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A Night of Dark Twilight with Ariellah

Tayissa Blue — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:37:13 GMT

Prepare yourself for an amazing night of Bellydancing with Seattle's top performers! Goth, Tribal, Fusion, Cabaret, Circus acts and live music all with glimpse into the dark side.

December 13, Heavens Nightclub Pioneer Square Seattle, WA
7-9pm

Ariellah
Dahlia
Laura Rose
Skin Deep
Twilight
Raks Steady Eddie
Muna Rain
Red tent Tribal
Hands of Kali
Medea
Krianna

Show starts PROMPTLY at 7:00 for more information check out our website
http://www.twilightoasis.com/darktwilight.html

tickets:http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/40736

There are still workshop spots available.

http://www.twilightoasis.com/ariellah.html

Thank you,

Tayissa Blue

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Elizabeth Dennis joins Troupe Hipnotica Dec 4th.

Adriene — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:25:04 GMT

Greetings from Troupe Hipnotica!
We are excited to have Elizabeth Dennis joins us as a special guest at the Capitol Club on Thursday Dec 4th.
First show is just after 8pm and second show is at 9:30pm.
The Capitol Club offers Spanish tapas and crafted cocktails amidst a lush Moroccan atmosphere.
414 East Pine, Seattle
206-325-2149
No Cover.
21 and over.

www.troupehipnotica.com

Can’t make it this time? Join us on the first Thursday of every month.

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AMY SIGIL of Unmata in Workshop/Show, January 17, 2009, Tacoma WA

meliflora — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:43:03 GMT

ELECTRIC OASIS II

FEATURING
International instructor AMY SIGIL OF UNMATA
http://www.unmata.com/

Workshops, Festival Dancing, Show, and Shopping
Presented by Halima and Gilana

WHEN
Saturday, January 17, 2009

WHERE
King Oscar Hotel & Convention Center
8820 South Hosmer
Tacoma, WA 98444
253-539-1153
www.koscar.net

SCHEDULE
10:00-10:30 AM: Registrations

10:30 AM-12:00 PM: Are you ready to sweat and get ready for year? Then bring lots of water and towels and join Amy for her TURBOTRIBAL TRICKS. In this workshop you'll get the skinny on what happens when you let off a lot of steam while dancing really well, really fast. You'll learn and drill two original combos snatched directly from the Hot Pot Studio tribal vocabulary, both equipped for improv and ready for show. You will have fun. You will sweat. You will be inspired. And after class when you're sore and on the floor, remember, "Horsepower" is defined as work done over time. We just teach you the tricks.

12:00-1:00 PM: Lunch on your own (better make it light)

1:00-2:30 PM: Amy is ready to work off the lunch and get you in shape with ROCKING THE TRIBAL BOAT. Jump in feet first into the UNMATA Sea of Belly dance Fusion! You will get wet - but let's see how many moves you can fit into your tribal boat. This workshop features some rowdy Sigil Signatures strung together with "make-sense" transitions. Take it all apart for choppy waters or string it together for smooth sailing.

3:00-5:00 PM: FREE Festival Dancing

5:00-6:30 PM: Dinner on your own

6:30 PM: Doors Open

7:00 PM: Electric Oasis Show

SHOPPING
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and 6:30 to 10:00 PM. Free admission to vendor shopping area!

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION
Morning Workshop $45.00 or $40.00 pre-registration

Afternoon Workshop $45.00 or $40 pre-registration

Pre-register for both workshops by January 5th, 2009 and pay only $75.00

SHOW TICKETS
Show Tickets $10.00 in advance by January 5, 2009; $15.00 at the door
Festival Dancing FREE Admission

Send Registration to:
HALIMA'S DESIGNS
12014 - 221st Ave. Ct. E.
Bonney Lake, WA 98391

Visa, MasterCard, and PayPal accepted!

Festival Dancing sign-up begins NOW! Call or email Halima at halimasdesigns@msn.com or 253-862-7042 for information and signup.

Join us for an electrifying day and evening of fun and dance!

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On-line Registration Now Open For Cues & Tattoos 2009!

Adriene — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:56:35 GMT

On-line Registration Now Open For Cues & Tattoos 2009!
April 3-5 in Seattle, WA.

Troupe Hipnotica is proud to host our 2nd annual workshop event focusing entirely on the use of improv choreography within Tribal Belly Dance.
This year is bigger and better than ever, with more workshops, more instructors and more shows! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn from those who pioneered this style as well as up and coming troupes.
To register visit www.troupehipnotica.com/store/

Workshops April 3-5, 2009
We have kept the same great price! All 2 hour workshops are just $30 each. (one time registration of $5 does apply regardless of number of workshops taken.)
In addition to a variety of Tribal Improv subjects, this year we have expanded our offerings to include Tribal Hair and Theater Makeup!

Festival Instructors include:

Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance from San Francisco, CA.
Unmata from Sacramento, CA.
Megha Gavin of Devyani Dance Company from Birmingham, AL.
Frederique from San Francisco, CA.
Troupe Hipnotica from Seattle, WA.
Gypsy Fire from Bend, OR.
inFusion Tribal Belly Dance from Seattle, WA.
Janice Solimeno from San Francisco, CA
Sabine of Tribalation! from Eugene, OR.
Read My Hips from Chicago IL.
Keli Helzerman aka Dreadful Jonquil from Seattle, WA.
Illusions By Melanie from Seattle, WA

All workshops will be held in the TPS studios on the 4th floor of the Center House at The Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA. www.seattlecenter.com.
To register visit www.troupehipnotica.com/store/

2-Great Shows!
We listened to your feedback from last years show and have come up with a format that is sure to please.

Friday April 3- Serpents Muse-Seattle Center House Stage (Time TBA)
305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA. www.seattlecenter.com
Join us for our opening party and show on the main stage at the Center House in the Seattle Center. Perform along side troupes from all over the county or just enjoy the show. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Vending will be featured in the conference rooms one level up.
The Center House Bistro has promised to create a few concoctions just for us!
Want to perform? E-mail Hipnotica@comcast.net.

Satuday April 4- Instructor Showcase- McEachern Auditorium at the Mohai Museum of History and Industry, in McCurdy Park at 2700 42th Ave E, Seattle, WA. www.seattlehistory.org.
$18 Admission, Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7pm.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see the pioneers of Tribal Improv on one stage!

Vending April 3-5, 2009
Center House Conference Rooms A & H in the Seattle Center
You asked for it! Shopping will be available through out the festival starting Friday afternoon going through Sunday.
For more information on Vending opportunities visit www.troupehipnotica.com/store/

2 Way to Receive Updates:
Check out our blog at http://cuestattoos.blogspot.com/ up to date information or join our yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cuesandtattoos/.

Please e-mail Hipnotica@comcast.net with any questions regarding Cues & Tattoos 2009.

www.troupehipnotica.com

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Rose Harden Returns to Seattle!

Helenwheels — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:22:40 GMT

Helenwheels is proud to present ~
ROSE HARDEN in Seattle November 15, 2008!

"A Rose by any other name than Harden would not be as sweet. I don't know many other dancers I can describe as solid and tough while soft and feminine at the same time. Rose just has that rock-solid old-school foundation of craft while still being able to emote ever changing and emerging styles. I wish I knew her secret - she is a true pioneer." -- Surreyya, The Gilded Serpent

Now is YOUR chance to learn her secret! Rose returns to teach in Seattle for one day only!

Rose Harden has been an active member in the San Francisco belly dance community since 1999. A longstanding member of Ultra Gypsy from 1999-2008, Rose has been honored to spend the last 3 years serving as assistant director to Jill Parker, the founder of the Tribal Fusion movement. During those years as co-director, Rose was a creative force in the company's dynamic choreography and innovative costuming. After more than 7 fullfilling years with Ultra Gypsy, she has now moved on to pursue other projects. Rose is also a founding member of Barbary Coast Shakedown, performs with The Lifesize Mousetrap and The Cyclecide Bike Rodeo, and created the popular Rosehips skirts. For more information please visit her website http://www.rosehipsdancer.com

~*~*~
Workshop 1 * 11:00-1:00
ROCK SOLID FUSION FOUNDATION: Building Your Practice From The Ground Up!
Enhance and deepen your understanding of belly dance fundamentals with technique drills and tribal fusion combos. Rose will cover layering, shimmies, and up-tempo movements -- great for any style of bellydance! This exciting tribal fusion workshop will include just a taste of Rose's signature Core Integration material focused on building flexibility and targeted muscle group conditioning to improve your dancing. This class will accomodate all levels of experience.

Workshop 2 * 2:00-4:00
ICING THE CAKE: Contemporary Tribal Fusion
We'll kick things up a bit here! Level changes, fancy footwork, and spins are the name of the game. We'll work on more advanced layers and a short choreography highlighting Rose's contribution to contemporary tribal fusion belly dance. Because we will be building on our foundation from the first class, it is recommended that you take both classes. Previous belly dance experience requested if taken without workshop 1.

PRICE:
$40 each / $70 both until 11/8
$45 each / $80 both after 11/8

LOCATION:
Danceland USA
327 NE 91st ST
Seattle, WA 98115

REGISTRATION:
Please contact helenwheels@earthlink.net to register.
Please DO NOT PM me. I may not get your message.

~*~*~
Rose was planning to get married in November but she decided she simply MUST visit us in Seattle before saying farewell to the single life! Kidding, she pushed back her plans in favor of a spring wedding. So let's take advantage of this opportunity to welcome back Rose for a final hurrah as Miss Harden before she becomes Mrs. Mark Perez! :D

Hope to see you there!

~*~Helenwheels~*~
Proud sponsor of Rose Harden 11/15
Ultra Gypsy
The Indigo
and more....

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Packin' my bags...

Whisky — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:45:37 GMT

getting ready to head on up.
any requests for rosehips- sparkley, lacey, long?- sizes?
hit me up!
rose

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Just moved here, looking for tribal fusion instructor/dancing troupe

Letty — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:06:37 GMT

Hi,
I just moved here recently from Montana and have been bellydancing for four years. I am anxious to start back into bellydance but there are so many choices here! I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for good tribal or tribal fusion instructors here in Seattle.
Thanks so much.
<3
L

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Suhaila in Seattle! November 9, 2008

Renee — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:42:34 GMT

It's confirmed! Suhaila will be coming up to Seattle to teach a 1-day
workshop on Sunday, November 9 and registration is open! Don't
delay--I have already had quite a few people express interest in this
workshop and it may very well sell out!

Content: Suhaila Salimpour bellydance technique format and
choreography.

5 total hours of instruction. CECs available for students certified in
the Suhaila Salimpour or Jamila Salimpour formats.

Date: Sunday November 9, 2008

Time: 11am-5pm with 1 hour break for lunch.

Location: Skin Deep Studios
skindeepstudios.net/
2524 16th Ave S #311
Seattle, Washington 98144

Price: $125, 10% discount for Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance
Members. 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to confirm your
registration, with balance due by November 5, 2008. No refunds, credits,
or transfers.

Space is limited, so get your registration in ASAP!

To register contact Renee Drellishak, (206) 568-1514 or
renee.drellishak@gmail.com

***** SAVE THE DATES****
February 21, 2009 Suhaila Salimpour 1-Day Workshop
November 6-8, 2009 Suhaila Salimpour Level I 3-day workshop with
certification testing (optional)

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Halloween Spooktacular, October 25, 2008, Tacoma

meliflora — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:41:02 GMT

Come on out and celebrate the spooky season! Take a workshop. Sign up for festival dancing. Get dressed up and come on out for the costume contest!

WHAT
Halloween Spooktacular
Sponsored by Halima
Featuring Mezdulene and Sabura

WHEN
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Workshops 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Festival Dancing 3:45-5:15 pm
Midnight Oasis Show 7:00

WHERE
King Oscar Hotel & Convention Center
8820 South Hosmer
Tacoma, WA 98444
www.koscar.net

VENDING
Silk Road Tribal, among others, will be vending during the workshops and on into the evening!

MORE INFORMATION
www.angelfire.com/wa/beledi...Oasis.html

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madrona mind/body institute opens in Fort Warden, Port Townsend

waveyoga — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:00:11 GMT

It is a beautiful facility, the inspiration of 2 wonderful women. Classes in NIA, yoga, souldance and more. Their one year birthday is in Oct 25. Free classes and a lovely time.

contact me for more info..I love it. The soul danc eis my thing. Its righ ton the Fort, so one can stay at the hostel for 20.00 per night with kitchen privileges.

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H.O.T Cd release party! Saturday Oct 18th

erik — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:51:35 GMT

Hey Everybody,
It is getting close, real close to our fabulous show.

From Country to Cairo: A music program for the evening that will include raw folk music from the peasant country to sophisticated classics for the theater with a cabaret touch.

As you may imagine we are super excited to have such a stellar dancer line-up.

Think you've seen Ruby at her best? Wait till you experience her perform to the thick lush sound of H.O.T She owns the stage, a true powerhouse of dance.

And Suzanna, producer and performer of several monthly events. She is a rising star and the picture classic raqs sharqi with the skills to back it up.

Then there is Delilah, pretty much enough said right there. She will captivate you with her deep connection to and command of the music like no one else can.

And Then....You! We have a marathon open dance session for everybody to shake off the winter to the sounds of H.O.T. I guarantee you'll drop before we stop!

And Then just when you think you had enough we have the after party featuring Eastern Dub sounds of DJ Muad Deep. More open floor for the rest of the night.

Have you seen Columbia City Theater? This place is AWESOME!!!! old vaudeville charm, exposed brick walls, red velvet through out. Professional lights and sound, great stage, intimate cabaret seating, and every seat in the house is good.
Honestly this is one of the best place to see a show.

Oh yeah then there is our Brand New Cd "Beledi" will be available for the 1st time. I have to say it is the Bomb. We spent 10 months on this project and spent a whopping 10 grand to make it, but when you hear the think layers upon layers on sound you will no where every dollar went!

here is a comment from a person some of you may be familiar with ;-p

To "House of Tarab", I love your playing and Erik... Where did you get this amazing Tabla you have in your videos from??? (hahahahahahaha).
With Lots of Rhythm, Hossam
(yep thats right Hossam Ramzy!)

Well Hossam does knows best so....Come Party with H.O.T, The ladies and Dj Maud Deep!
Doors at 7:30pm
Show at 8pm till you all leave or 2am which ever comes first :-p

We are "offically" 18 and up but have adopted a don't ask don't tell policy for a few of our younger fans. So when you get to our lovely ticket and I d people you are either over or under 21. okay? Good

Full bar for those 21 and up.
There is no food service in the theater but a lot of choices very close and you can bring food in with you.

Limited tickets available at:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/35420

Tickets are only $15 in advance
You get 3 great dancers, a Dj, 6 piece band and one of the best shows of the year. You do the math, it's a great deal to say the least.

You can hear a few pieces off the new cd:
www.myspace.com/houseoftarab

or some 2 minute samples at:
www.houseoftarab.com/albums.asp
Lets Party!

Thanks for your support we could do this with out such great fans
H.O.T

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Aubre in Vancouver for some dancin madness!

aubre — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:37:22 GMT

So I'm heading up to the beautiful Vancouver, BC this coming weekend (Oct 18th & 19th) for, count them, FOUR workshops plus a performance. Hehe, I'm so excited to be able to teach such a wide array of topics.

Saturday, Oct 18th 10:00am-12:30pm Egyptian Stylization and combos
1:30-3:30pm Lebanese stylization and combos
8:00pm Twilight at the Oasis Show

Sunday, Oct 19th 10:00am-12:30pm Fosse Fusion
1:30-3:30pm Shikat Fusion (bring your finger cymbals)

It's gonna be a sweaty and fun filled weekend. Hope to see all my NW peps there! Miss you guys!!!

medabellydance.com/

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Fosse fusion workshop with Aubre 10/02/08!!!

aubre — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:21:38 GMT

YAY! I'm on my way to Seattle for a weekend of dancing fun. First I'll be teaching a master class Thursday, October 2nd 6:30-8:30pm at the Arts Brewery in Seattle. For more details and to register:
fossefusionwithaubre.eventbrite.com/

This workshop will be a lot of fun as we will be working on combining the long lyrical line of jazz, the sexy sultry style of Bob Fosse, and the subtle of bellydance. No jazz experience necessary, but an intermediate/advanced knowledge of bellydance is strongly suggested.

And then I will be performing two pieces in " The Voyage of Ra" show Saturday evening, October 4th. Show starts at 8pm and will be at the Seattle Art Museum. For tickets and more info:
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/41008

Excited to be back in the beautiful northwest for the weekend! Hope to see you there!!!

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Shoreline Souk, Sunday, October 19, 2008

meliflora — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:09:37 GMT

It's all about shopping! Silk Road Tribal will be bringing a select bunch of tribal goodies... lots of jewelry and some clothing. There will be lots of other retail vendors and individuals selling their used and handmade items! Something for everyone whether you're cabaret or tribal!

See you there!

WHAT
Shoreline Souk 2008 1/2
Sponsored by Hasani and Roxelana

WHEN
Sunday, October 19, 2008 1:00-4:00 pm

WHERE
Bitter Lake Community Center
Located at 130th and Linden
13035 Linden Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133

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Bellinham Tribal Fusion Show and Workshop

Tayissa Blue — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:00:29 GMT

Twilight is proud to be part of this exciting Variety Show in Bellingham, Washington.

November 8 Rahana presents the Dirty Birds, Medea, Raks Steady Eddie, Mira, Kate & Jessica and others at the Jinx Art Space, 306 Flora St, Bellingham, WA. Show at 7pm

Want to learn more about Tribal Fusion?

1-3pm Tribal Fusion Basics Workshop
This class focuses on the aesthetic aspects of Tribal Fusion style bellydance. We will complete a short yoga inspired warm up, followed by explanations and drilling of core moves and discussion of the tribal styles prevalent in bellydance today. We will work on pops and locks, and slinky moves like Sidewinder. Then conclude class with a fun combo utilizing the core moves covered during class. $25
LaVida Dance Studio, 929-B North State St. Bellingham, WA

For more details follow this link

http://www.twilightoasis.com/bellingham.html

-Tayissa

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UNMATA Workshop Weekend in Vancouver BC! - Nov./08

Lavastudio — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:08:15 GMT

Lava will be hosting the Fabulous Amy Sigil of UNMATA, from Sacramento Ca. for a 2 day workshop & show weekend in Vancouver BC, Canada!!

Nov.22 & 23/08!!!
2 days of extreme bellydance workshops and an evening show!!

...and "the Party" goes a little somethin' like this...

Saturday Nov.22 '08
11:30am - 3:30pm

Sigil School
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the teaching format of Amy
Sigil in this interactive split session with UNMATA. In the first
half of class, Amy will share her experience, ideas, and dance
doctrine—as well as answer your questions. In the second
half of class, you will get on your feet for a Sigil School
whirlwind demonstration. Tag words: warm-ups, transitions,
music, mixes, tempo, choreography, common vocab, work,
craft, drill, team, time, counting, working backwards, notes,
repetition, fellowship, and yes, you will sweat!

Sunday Nov.23 '08
11:30am - 3:30pm

Rocking the Tribal Boat
Jump in feet first into the UNMATA Sea of Bellydance Fusion! You will get wet - but let's see how many moves you can fit into your tribal boat. This workshop features some rowdy Sigil Signatures strung together with "make-sense" transitions. Take it all apart for choppy waters or string it together for smooth sailing

* Both days are held at
Scotia Dance Ctr - 677 Davie St
(Davie & Granville - downtown Van)

** First registration package deadline coming up - Oct.1'08!!!

for all registration details go to:

http://lavastudio.ca/workshops/?workshop_id=27

You don't wanna miss out on this fabulous event - it will BLOW YOUR MINDS!

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Looking for instructors on Whidbey Island

meliflora — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:00:41 GMT

Who teaches on Whidbey Island? Doesn't matter if it's cabaret or tribal. It just needs to be belly dance! If that instructor is on Tribe can you point me to her profile. If she's not on Tribe, could you please kindly PM me her contact info?

Thank you much! :0 ]

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Sept. 21st - TriBellas Fusion Euphoria Workshops & Showcase

Christina — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:52:21 GMT

TriBellas presents Fusion Euphoria
A Fusion Belly Dance Showcase

Sunday, September 21st, 2008
7PM (doors pen at 6:30)

Charisma School of Dance
3901 - 100th Street, Suite #3
Lakewood, WA
(Just south of Tacoma)

Tickets:$13
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/40331

Don't miss this South Sound showcase of belly dance at its finest! It will be an exotic evening of belly dance styles ranging in American Tribal Style & Group Improv to Egyptian, Gypsy, Tribal Fusion and more.

Perfromers include:

TriBellas
Raqs Steady Eddie
Twilight
Indigo
Aleedra
Sister's Diama
Medea
Jewled Scarab Dance Co.
Diamonds in the Rough
Skin Deep
Zaheera
Elle & Muna Rain
Shahdaroba

WORKSHOPS:
TriBellas Fusion Belly Dance Workshops
Sunday, September 21st, 2008

Fierce Fusion • 11am - 1 pm
Be fierce! Enhance your belly dance repertoire by learning how to control slow steady movements mixed with sharp pops. We’ll drill the fierceness into you & then end with choreography from one of our most acclaimed dances. Some belly dance experience preferred.

Fusion Fondue • 2 - 4 pm
Dip yourself into a class filled with different flavors of dance! We’ll pour contemporary movements from jazz & modern styles into your melting pot, swirl it with belly dance and top it off with some sweet choreography. Intermediate belly dance experience preferred.

Single Workshop: $35 per person/$40 after 9/17
Both Workshops: $60 per person/$80 after 9/17

Don’t miss the Fusion Euphoria showcase at 7pm!
Tickets: $13 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/40331

For more info. visit us at www.myspace.com/tribellas
Registration: Please email christinabellydancer@comcast.net

TriBellas is a Tribal Fusion Belly Dance trio taking the Seattle/South Puget Sound region by storm. Members - Christina, Janice and Juwana create unique and dynamic choreography from their extensive dance training. TriBellas likes to explore and discover new ways to infuse ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tango, salsa, lyrical and other dance styles with belly dance to showcase tribal fusion and captivate audiences with an explosion of entertainment!

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Gypsy Caravan Collective Soul in Seattle

RedTent — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:06:26 GMT

The Red Tent is pleased and honored to bring you Gypsy Caravan Collective Soul in Seattle taught by the fabulous Paulette Rees-Denis
October 10-11-12 2008 Skin Deep Studios Seattle WA.
This intensive program combines dance workouts and yoga stretches with aerobic toning and strengthening drills, several hours of tribal Bellydance, and participation in assorted levels of evening dance classes.
What we will cover?
Coming together to study the Gypsy Caravan Tribal Technique, we will:
• Improve your technique with Level One and Two moves
• Learn new steps and refine the moves you already know
• Build your confidence as a dancer, leading and following
• Strengthen your improvisational skills
• Learn rhythm identification and different zill patterns, and dance with them!
• Participate in discussions about tribal Bellydance history, artistry, and integrity.
• Have a great time dancing together as a circle of women, feeling the community spirit of this dance!
• You will be tested at the end of the session, and if you pass, you will be certified in Gypsy Caravan's Level One Collective Soul Tribal Bellydance Movement and Certification program! In the event you do not pass at this time, you can be re-tested at a later date. No worries, it is an intensive program and some of us need longer for additional study.

•This is a pre-requisite for the Gypsy Caravan Teacher Training program and will allow you to move into Collective Soul Level Two.
The Gypsy Caravan Tribal Bellydance Collective Soul Certification Program, with the various levels of study, means that when you are awarded your certificate, you know and have begun to master the levels and layers in the Gypsy Caravan Tribal Style Bellydance movement course! We want to help you be the best dancer you can be, and Gypsy Caravan style format assists with learning the basic dance language, how to best use your body, and how to be an ethical and creative artist. It has also been a proven method in bringing the tribes together from around the world, our Collective Soul.
This program has been in demand for years. We are very excited about offering it, so dancers can have a chance to learn by an intensive method, in a wonderful and fun environment, and with personal attention.
This is a way to have formal recognition for your hard work and dedication in learning this unique and versatile style of dance. This will give you the tools you need to better your dance, with knowledge and body skills.
All levels of dancers welcome—except brand new tribal dancers—some experience requested please.
Write dance@gypsycaravan.us to request application and make your deposit.
Space is limited, so don't wait!
Dance fees for the program $550.00
Deposit of non-refundable $100.00 payable to Caravan Studio, with application is due September 20 2008.
Balance due October 5 2008.
We will send you the schedule and what to bring upon registration or request. This fee does not include travel, meals, or accommodations. Check back for hotel recommendation and help finding a roommate.

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20 September....who wants to perform?

bugwitch — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:13:55 GMT

Hey all. I booked the local Farmers Market on the 20th and thought it would be a great idea to have a bunch of people performing there. Obviously, this wouldn't be an uber professional show or anything, just a bunch of us getting together to perform and do our thang.

The location is Ellensburg, Wa, which is about 2 hours east of Seattle. I would be more than happy to provide better directions and help with local hotels if you want to stay here. We have some nice and some "nice"...and some...eh...hotels. The market is up and running from 9a to 1p. I was thinking, depending upon how many people want to come, the show could run from 10ish to 1ish. If we get a lot of people, then we could start earlier, but I didn't want to start too early. I also thought having a nice open dance time would be fun too.

Here's the basic breakdown:

20 September 2008: 10a - 1p

Troupes: no more than 15 minutes please
Solos: no more than 8 minutes please

(performance times are not strict, but a hopeful guideline)

I could talk to the library (which has a lovely and relatively large bathroom and see if they would allow some changing in there. They even have a spare room. We'll see what happens. This is all sort of spur of the moment thinking.

If you are interested, please send me an email as soon as possible, letting me know. Also please include your "style". I use quotes because I think defining yourself by one style isn't accurate, but it would help me put together a schedule. I would like to be able to mix it up a bit in the performances If you have a preference in time, please include that, but again, I'm hoping to mix up the styles. I will have a better idea as it gets closer to that time.

This shout out/request goes out to all styles. Cab, Tribal, Tribaret, Fusion, etc. You got it, flaunt it baby! I only ask that you be respectful of the environment and not include swear words in your music (you never know). Might seem obvious, but sometimes it doesn't hurt to throw that out there.

I am hoping to have everyone who is interested to have contacted me by the first of September (1 September 08). I will try to have a schedule figured out within the first few weeks and posted on my tribe page.

If anyone is interested, we could do a mini potluck too...because food is good. Yum.

If any of you are interested in vending, I can put you in contact with the farmers market people and you can talk to them. I have no idea what they do...they just do it.

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Tito Seif in Seattle, Sept 13/14!

Renee — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:13:09 GMT

Egyptian superstar dancer and choreographer Tito Seif is coming to
Seattle, September 13-14. Gigi Gulhan is sponsoring three workshops at
the Century Ballroom and a gala show at the Edmonds Center for the
Arts. Put these on your calendar!

The Show:
Saturday, Sept 13, 8 pm
Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020
Tickets: www.ec4arts.org or 425-275-9595, $40 advance
Featured Performers
DELILAH: with House Of Tarab
GIGI GULHAN: Turkish Belly Dancing
ALIMAH: 2005 U.S.A Belly Dancer
NADIRA: 2007 U.S.A Belly Dancer
INFUSION TRIBAL BELLYDANCE

The Workshops:
Saturday-Sunday, Sept 13-14
Century Ballroom, 915 E Pine St, Seattle
Drum Solo: Sept 13 11 am-2:30 pm (30 min break)
Egyptian Oriental: Sept 14 8:30-11:45 am (15 min break)
Shabi and Cane: Sept 14 12:15-3:30 pm (15 min break)
One workshop $95, two workshops $180, all three $250.
***Register by writing to info@gigdance.com or calling Gigi at (206) 272-0583***

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Sharon Kihara & Deb Rubin HAWAII tribal fusion/yoga retreat

debrubin — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:19:11 GMT

I hope some of you Seattle dancers will be able to join us!

5 days. 6 nights. @ Ramashala Retreat Center, Big Island, HI.
Dec. 11-17th.
limited to 20 people. Small intimate group. Aloha style!

Hawaii in December is gorgeous!
The Big Island is rootsy, tribal, earthy, and (in my opinion) the perfect place to both immerse in tribal fusion bellydance and
relax and rejuvenate body, mind, and soul....

Plus 23-27 hours of small group, intensive study with Sharon & Deb!
We have many new 'never been done before' things up our sleeve for this retreat!

All info and registration at: www.sharondebhawaiiretreat.eventbrite.com

Mahalo....

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So, where's the good shopping?

tribalmeg — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:07:12 GMT

I'm in Seattle area (Bremerton actually) for a week. Where's the good tribal belly dance-ish shopping 'round these parts?

:)

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Aziza Raqs Vegas!! Oct 3-4th 2008, Registration Now Open!!

AradiaLV — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:15:06 GMT

Hey Tribe,
Aziza of Montreal will be lighting up Vegas this Oct. Join us for a killer show and workshop in Fabulous Las Vegas!! Don't wait, space is limited!!!!

www.aradialv.com/content/view/26/

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20 YARDS RUFFLE SKIRT ON SALE

KAJAL — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:22:25 GMT

HI ALL,

I HAVE SOME READY TO SHIP OUT SKIRTS IN STOCK AT THROW AWAY PRICES.THESE SKIRTS ORIGINALLY ARE PRICED AT $55.00+SHIPPING.THE SALE PRICE IS $40 WITH SHIPPING TO THE USA INCLUDED AND $45 FOR CANADA AND UK(SHIPPING PRICES INCLUDED).

DESCRIPTION:

ALL THE SKIRTS LISTED ARE BRAND NEW.

COTON RUFFLE SKIRT IS MADE UP OF 20 YARDS OF SOFT FLOWY COTON.THE SPIN AND FLOW OF THIS SKIRT ON DANCING IS AMAZING.THE ELASTIC AT THE WAIST STRETCHES TO FOT FROM 28 TO 58 INCHES HIPSIZE.THE LENGTH OF THE SKIRT IS 36 INCHES.
COLORS AVAILABLE ARE

PITCH BLACK- 5 SKIRTS
BLOOD RED-1 SKIRT
DEEP PURPLE-1 SKIRT

PLEASE EMAIL ME AT

rd_ent@vsnl.com

REGARDS,
KAJAL

PLEASE CLICK AT THE LINKS BELOW TO VIEW THE SKIRT

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/8083/igdl5.png

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/9538/gfvi1.png

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/7509/84526088vy4.png

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rates?

shahzadi — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:00:16 GMT

hello Ladies,
could y'all give me some idea of the going rates for the puget sound area. I'm starting to get back in to performing and don't want to undercut anybody.
Thanks
Shahzadi

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Hafla al-Madeena October 11

Tayissa Blue — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:26:17 GMT

Hafla al-Madeena 2008
October 11
Woodinville, WA
Once again it is time for our annual Hafla al-Madeena! Come out to the woods for a day of festivities, fighting, dancing, music making, storytelling and just good time overall. We will have classes, kids activities, demonstrations of medieval combat for watching and participating in and a dinner potluck before dancing. As usual, we will have a fantastic live music lineup, featuring musicians from Seattle, Vancouver and Albuquerque, New Mexico!
Dancing will include local performers of many styles and LOTS of Open floor dancing. If you have interest in dancing please contact me at tayissablue@yahoo.com
1pm-midnight performances start at 7pm
Site fee is $12
Check out our website for more information:
http://www.empiremp.com/hafla2008.html
Thanks!

-Tayissa
http://www.twilightoasis.com

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Upcoming NATH KEO Workshop - Vancouver BC!

Lavastudio — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:31:46 GMT

This is just a reminder that I am hosting Nath for a workshop here in Vancouver in Sept.'08!!

Sunday Sept.21/08
12 - 3pm

He's an exceptional talent and should not be missed! I highly encourage you all to take advantage of this opportunity to study with one of Canada's best!
He's an amazing dancer/choreographer!
He's a fabulous instructor!
He's adorable!
... and he's teaching drum solo choreography!

if you need more reasons to sign up - check these out - there might be more posted, but i could find these for now

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma3ETA_vHJM&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPYxIiLiIeQ&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHmop-GUDIY&feature=related

all the workshop details are on my website

http://www.lavastudio.ca/workshops

I have already started taking registrations, so don't wait too long!!

I hope to see you there!!!

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Monroe Mountain Hafla September 13th

Gilana — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:37:44 GMT

It's time again for the Mountain Hafla in Monroe. Saturday September 13th 5:00 - 9:00 PM at the Odd Fellows Hall. This is a family friendly event and children are welcome.

All dancers, friends and family welcome to enjoy great dancing, fabulous shopping and good food.

All styles and levels of dance welcomed and encouraged. Dancing is first come first served, just show up and sign up! Please have music cut and ready on a CD with a small written introduction. Solos 6-8 minutes and duet/troupe 10 minutes max.

Please bring your favorite recipe or non-alcoholic drink to share at the potluck.

We will have a networking table, so bring flyers and business cards to advertise yourself or your event. We also have a "Free" table to recycle dance items you no longer use. Leave an item and take an item.

$5 donation to help pay for the rental of the hall and gets you a raffle ticket to the raffle with some wonderful items!

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Make Up workshop in Burien

Tayissa Blue — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:32:55 GMT

August 16, 2008
1-3pm
$15

Ever wonder how those tribal bellydancers put their make up on? Come to this class and find out! We’ll have a discussion of different make up types available on the market, basic shading and defining methods and exploration of decorative details. Bring your makeup up kit and have fun learning some new techniques. This will be a fun and interactive class wear everyone is encouraged to participate and ask as many questions as they would like! Students are encouraged to bring photos, pictures and magazines cut outs of makeup styles they like and are interested in.

As an added bonus I will have tribal and tribal fusion costumes with me for sale during the workshop.

Abyssinian Dance Center
2038 SW 152nd St
Burien, WA 98166

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Med Fest schedule up!

aubre — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:31:01 GMT

Hey everyone,

It looks like the full schedule is up for Med Fest. I'm performing around 4:48 inside. Who else is going to be there?

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I have started a group on Last.fm

Chrysanthe — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:48:50 GMT

http://www.last.fm/group/Seattle+Cats+Love+Belly+Dance

I am a belly dance newbie--I barely have my learner's permit.

On a whim I decided to create this space last night for local belly dancers and those interested in the Seattle belly dance scene to use. I am not really an active moderator type, either--I just wanted to create the space :-S , in this case, a space on huge music listening website with tons of world music available for it's users.

I would welcome any imput on where else to mention this or how to promote it for people to use...or how to make it more useful.

If any of you are last.fm listeners feel free to join and make something of it. (Note last.fm is currently buggy as they have launched a new Beta version of their site).

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Troupe from '90's at Folklife?

Bo — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:32:17 GMT

Hello, all! I'm Bo, from Sacramento, but originally from San Juan Island. I am searching for the lovely troupe that inspired me to begin bellydancing in the first place... I saw them in the late '90's at the Seattle Folklife Festival, where my marimba band played near them on the grass by the big fountain. I saw them several years in a row, probably '96-'98. I remember two women, one of whom had dreads and wore white. They had live musicians with them, too. Definitely tribal-style. I would love to know who these women were and to thank them for the inspiration they gave me!

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belly dance costumes auctions

KAJAL — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:25:34 GMT

Hi,

I am a manufacture and exporter of belly dancing items from India.Our website

www.modemystique.com
has some great collections at very resonable prices.We also have our auctions at

http://www.mybellydanceauctions.com/other_items.php?owner_id=100005.

Please mark us in your favourites and keep looking back,as we have loads of great costumes being displayed daily.

Kind Regards,

Kajal

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I'll be looking for your buttons to trade @ MedFest! :)

rengal — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:10:37 GMT

I'll have my lil' one inch bellydance buttons to trade for yours, so bring some with you! Cheers!

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visiting Seattle

Aisha — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:34:50 GMT

Hi there,
I'm going to be visiting Seattle the first week of August and I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good restaurant to see bellydancing.
Thanks a lot!
Aisha

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Visiting in September

Nadiya — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:03:50 GMT

Hello, I'm a brand new Tribe member and will be visiting your beautiful city the middle of September. Staying in University District and looking for a drop-in class or workshop on evening or late afternoon of Sept 8 and 10th. I love it all... ATS, Tribal fusions, Egyptian, etc. Thank you for any advice.

Nadiya

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Bhangra Workshop With Habib! 7.17.08

erik — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:51:54 GMT

Bhangra Burner Thursday July 17th at VDP

The workshop begins with a warm-up, followed by an entire
Bhangra choreography which Habib taught to a sold out class
at the Las Vegas BellyDance Intensive in Sept. 2007.

Habib will be vending and have DVD's for sale of the choreography at the workshop.
The choreography can be performed with one or many dancers, class ends with
a stretching cool down.

Bring water and wear comfortable clothing.

Hip scarfs and coin belts will be useless.

Date: Thursday July 17th 2008
Time: 7:40pm - 9:40pm
Cost: $45 at the door

www.visionarydance.com
4115 Fremont Ave N
Seattle Wa 98103
206.632.2353

About Habib

Habib, has studied and performed Middle Eastern Dance for
14 yrs & learned Bhangra and Bollywood while
in India.
Bhangra is from Punjab in Northern India and is a energetic
mans dance.

www.Madamhabib.com
www.Ganeshabazaar.com

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Puget Sound Bead Festival 7-12

Inaras — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:21:03 GMT

If you've got free time Sunday 7-12 check out the Puget Sound Bead festival in Tacoma. There's all kinds of coins, crystals, stones, and silver for sprucing up old costumes. It's at the convention center, 1500 Broadway.

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Whidbey Workshop series -- a few spaces available!

katep — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:41:07 GMT

I'd like to invite everyone to a workshop I'll be teaching on Whidbey Island on Sunday, August 3rd! This is a workshop for experienced beginners and beyond. The class is the second in a series, but the previous class is not a pre-requisite.

The working concept will be "shades and tones in Mideastern dance": we'll be experimenting with ways to create a dance that is as complex and interesting as the music you're dancing to. To that end, we'll be taking a bare-bones choreography to a section of Najwa Karam's "Wrood Eddar" and adding layers of interest and expression to build a nuanced performance.

The class will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with several breaks included. Early registration fee (before July 23rd) is $40; after that date, the class fee is $50. We'll be working at Island Dance in Clinton -- just a quick hop from the ferry! Please bring finger cymbals, water, and a sack lunch.

If you have any questions about the class, my background as a teacher and performer, or would like to receive a workshop flyer and registration form, please feel free to contact me here, or contact the workshop organizer Shari James at kismet at whidbey dot com .

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Summer School with Mardi Love July 26-27, 2008

Helenwheels — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:37:19 GMT

Seattle, this is your last chance for LOVE in 2008! Only 4 spots left!

Helenwheels is honored to present ~
Bellydance Superstar MARDI LOVE in Seattle July 26-27, 2008!

~*~*~*~*~
"Enter Mardi Love, the greatest aesthetic influence on my dancing and costuming today. She completely blew my mind, I was in awe of that girl." - Rachel Brice

Mardi Love is the main choreographer, costume designer, and co-director of The Indigo with Rachel Brice. We are *so* lucky to have the elusive Miz Love return for another weekend Indigo intensive! Each workshop runs 4hrs straight through so please be prepared and pace yourself accordingly to your own needs. Once again, Seattle will be Mardi's *only* workshop stop anywhere near the NW in 2008. Last year's workshops were SOLD OUT so don't miss this special weekend!

~*~*~
Saturday * 12:00-4:00
SKILLET OF SNAKES: Day one delivers combinations for quicker tempos. Using combinations in improvisational dance is a good way to keep your head whilst striving for variety and contrast. Movements will be broken down and drilled. Combinations will be joined to form a short, original choreography. Some bellydance experience is highly recommended.

LOCATION:
Danceland USA (Northgate area)
327 NE 91st St, Seattle 98115
http://www.dancelandusa.net

~*~

Sunday * 10:30-2:30
THE SWEET & LOW DOWN: Another day, another dance, but today drops itself into a jar of molasses. Mardi presents combinations borne out of her slow-dancin bag of tricks. New movements are introduced, as well as new takes on some basic slower moves in the tribal repertoire. Combinations will be joined to form a short, original choreography. Some bellydance experience is required.

LOCATION:
Washington Dance Club (Downtown)
1017 Stewart St, Seattle 98101
http://www.washingtondance.com

~*~*~
PRICE: $80 each / $150 both

REGISTRATION: Please contact Helenwheels@earthlink.net for a registration form. If you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the liability waiver.

~*~*~*~*~

And if anyone is *seriously* interested in buying a handmade Mardi belt (approx. $250), let me know and I'll have her bring some for us! I'll also have authentic Rosehips available from Rose Harden, including a one-of-a-kind double layer skirt!

~*~Helenwheels~*~
Proud sponsor of The Indigo
Mardi Love 7/26-27
Zoe Jakes
and more....

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making your own costume

Tiffany — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:11:12 GMT

Just wanted to let those in the Kitsap area know that the bead store I work at , Bead It Etc. in Bremerton, is reaching out to the Bellydancing community. We carry a huge assortment of beads & supplies, and are willing to special order any items you may need for you costume. If you mention that you are a belly dancer - we will give you 10% off.
Also, I am available if you need any help making your costume.

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HoK at Neighbours Wednesday 6/25

Kendra — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:07:30 GMT

Hey friends --
Kendra and Xtina from troupe Hands of Kali will present a special Pride Week bellydance show this Wednesday, June 25, at Neighbours Underground. Doors at 9, show at 11. Cover's cheap and the drinks are strong. Come celebrate Pride with us!
xoxo,
Hands of Kali

Neighbours Underground
1509 Broadway
Entry through the street door

www.handsofkali.com

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HoK at the Funhouse Sunday 6/22

Kendra — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:22:46 GMT

Hi friends --
Hands of Kali is excited to be performing at the Funhouse this weekend, Sunday 6/22. We take the stage at 11pm, following authentic Iranian gypsy punk band 127 (they go on at 10pm). The Funhouse is located under the monorail on 5th, close to Seattle Center. Cover charge is only $6. Join us!
xoxo,
Hands of Kali

handsofkali.com

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Coming to Hadia workshop/bringing a costume!

Jewels — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:33:37 GMT

Hi everyone! I'm Jewels in Portland, Oregon. I'll be coming up to the Hadia workshop and show. I am also bringing a Turquoise Madame Abla costume to sell and am looking to buy a costume also! Especially an Eman. Let me know if you've got something and we can meet up!

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Frederique added to SF MECCA IMMERSION!

debrubin — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:26:08 GMT

yah!!!!!
it just keeps getting better and better.

www.sfmeccaimmersion.com

tribe.net/sfmecca~immersion

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Essential Zoe Intensive May 31st

Helenwheels — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:55:42 GMT

Last chance to dance with Bellydance Superstar ZOE JAKES in Seattle! Two spots have opened up in the formerly sold-out Essential Zoe Intensive. If ya want it, ya gotta grab it fast! E-mail helenwheels@earthlink.net.

11:00-1:00 * $40
GET YER KICKS & SPINS!
All levels welcome

2:00-5:00 * $60
POP & LOCK DRILLING STYLIZATION
Some Zoe experience highly recommended

ESSENTIAL ZOE INTENSIVE both workshops - $95

LOCATION: Washington Dance Club
http://www.washingtondance.com
1017 Stewart St. & Boren Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

~*~Helenwheels~*~
Proud sponsor of The Indigo
Zoe Jakes 5/31
Mardi Love 7/26-27
and more....

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Hadia in Seattle - this June!

Nadira — Mon, 12 May 2008 23:04:10 GMT

A Weekend of Workshops and show with Hadia!!
June 7 - 8, 2008 www.hadia.com
co-sponsored by MEAI

** Deadline to enter to get a spot in the show is this week.....May 14 **

--- S H O W ----
1) SATURDAY SHOW, June 7: 7:30-9pm
Show featuring HADIA
with Hadia's students past and present: Aleili, Mellilah, Nadira,
Tina Sargent, Sabura

** Plus…2 workshop attendees TBA May 15***
(see below for entry form)

Youngstown Cultural Arts
4408 Delridge Way SW in West Seattle

--- W O R K S H O P S ---
2) SATURDAY/SUNDAY WORKSHOPS, June 7-8:
2 workshops / 6hrs of instruction
"HADIA'S BODY LOGIC ULTIMATE TECHNIQUE"
"BACK TO BALADI"

ABOUT HADIA: She is in great demand internationally as a performer,
master instructor and choreographer. Hadia has performed and
instructed throughout the world and has an innate ability to weave
the subtle nuances and textures of oriental music into movement. Her
ingenious teaching skills draw upon her multi-faceted 35-year career
as an artist and her 15 years as a registered practitioner and
instructor of message/manual therapy. She skillfully applies her
extensive knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology to create thorough,
clear and disciplined breakdowns of all techniques. Her understanding
of the peoples and cultures of the Middle East is reflected in her
attentive application to oriental rhythms and encouragement of
artistic expression. She has a fullness and depth to her teaching
that embodies her deep love and respect for our art form as it
challenges, inspires and accommodates all levels of students - novice
to professional.

For detailed show/workshops information and to register
** and for entry form for dancing in show **
www.nadira.com/Hadia_Workshop.html

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ZOE & MARDI highlight SFMeccaImmersion Aug. 8-12th--Registration now open!

debrubin — Mon, 05 May 2008 04:32:53 GMT

I do hope some of you Seattle ladies will be able to join us this August. I'm so excited,I can hardly contain it! Honored such a stellar line-up is shapin up to co-create the weekend. Let me know if you have any questions, or i can be of service to convince you all to come on down ;)
xo
deb

www.Sfmeccaimmersion.com
for all details, registration, and up-to-the-minute additions.
We will max. at 50 people, so pls. do register early to save your spot.

Aug. 8-12th, 2008
SattyaBody presents:
SF MECCA IMMERSION
a "retreat' into the heart of the San Francisco tribal fusion bellydance scene, tribe, music and culture.
3 or 5 day options.

Come immerse yourselves in the music, culture, asthetic, and scene that is shaping the tribal fusion bellydance explosion worldwide!
Experience where it all began. 3 (or 5) incredible days of dance technique and training from some of your favorite teachers and performers, and the pioneers who have shaped tribal fusion bellydance. And meet the musicians too! Panel discussions. Exclusive vending. Hot night time events at some of our favorite local spots. …..
Plant your feet on the vibrant pulse of the bohemian bellydance underworld of San Francisco. See and feel how it inspires YOU!

This is different than a festival. This is an intensive, or immersion rather. An intimate group where you'll get individual attention, top notch dance training, and a rich community experience over extended days together.

A sneak peak so far....

ZOE Jakes (of the Indigo, BDSS, and Black&Blue Burlesque/Yard Dogs Road Show)
MARDI Love (of the Indigo, & BDSS)
CAROLENA Nericcio (founder of Fat Chance Bellydance, and ATS style)
ROSE Harden (former co-director of Ultragypsy, and founding member of Barbary Coast Shakedown)
Deb Rubin (former member of Ultragypsy, and founder of SattyaBodyHealingARts&Dance Collective)
CERA Byer (Director of Damage Control Theater
BRASS MENAZERI
BEATS ANTIQUE..
DAN Cantrell... (of the Toids, and Dan Cantrell's gigaband)
Sister Kate
Damage Control Theater
and much much more... to be revealed soon. :)

www.sfmeccaimmersion.com

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looking to learn silverdale/bremerton

tabitha — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 19:42:53 GMT

still hoping to find a teacher/class or workshop I can make it to this side of the water. I don't know the area well and my main transport is a scooter. just hopeing you guys know something I don't.
Taby

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Newbie Student of Bellydance asks what's the big deal...

Chrysanthe — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:37:19 GMT

I just looked up a dancer on YouTube that my instructor highly regards and was shocked at many of the YouTube comments on this dancer (I enjoyed her video). I know one must be careful on making too much of the comments, but it would seem from them that the world of bellydance is anything but one happy family. I found it distressing and many of the comments very judgemental and bizarre. Maybe it's just jerks on the internet being jerks on YouTube but is this reflective in any way of anything outside of the internet?

Here is the thread in question:

http://youtube.com/comment_servlet?all_comments&v=0nIKBQ5ozZU&fromurl=/watch%3Fv%3D0nIKBQ5ozZU

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Review of Kayan Mediterranean Cuisine

Oula — Fri, 16 May 2008 01:58:05 GMT

today, in the Province

http://www.canada.com/theprovince/story.html?id=6d4ff80d-b460-4a2e-96b3-fa52384d975d

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Where to find?

Sabeya — Thu, 01 May 2008 22:15:35 GMT

Other then what is listed on tribe, Is there a website that lists bellydance events in Seattle?

I am in Canada but once in a while I come down to visit. Would love to enjoy some of the Seattle BD scene when I visit.

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Fremont Solstice Parade

Tayissa Blue — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:43:42 GMT

Greetings All,

Fremont Solstice Parade is right around the corner and this year I am going to be leading a tribal section of belly dancers within Delilah’s famous Parade March. It is going to be lots of fun and many of us, myself included, will be challenged to coming up with cool tribal gear in fuchsia and bold pink colors! I will be looking to Kajira of Black Sheep Bellydance for inspiration on this one.

The theme this year is “Women for Peace” exploring the power that we have as diplomats and pioneers of freedom within our society and those abroad. Thursday May 1 there will be an initial meeting to chat about the theme, costuming and any other questions people may have about the parade. Please feel free to drop by and say hello. You will get a sneak peek at my first pink costume ever! If you can’t make the meeting, that’s fine also. My classes will start Tuesday May 6 at 7pm
Classes and the Meeting will take place at:
7:00pm
VDP Studio
4128 Fremont Ave N Seattle, Wa 98103
(206) 632-2353

Also, if you want to support the parade but aren’t interested in dancing we need drummers too! Eric teaches the parade rhythms for free! It’s a lot of fun and a great opportunity to work on your drumming with a very experienced musician.

Here is a link to the main parade website:
http://www.visionarydance.com/solsticeparade_1.html

feel free to drop me a note with any questions:
tayissablue@yahoo.com
http://www.twilightoasis.com

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Clip!

Pelu — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:20:28 GMT

I´ve putted up a rehearsal clip on youtube. I want to share with you

Tribal Fusion BD:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY95UDOTkUk

Hugs!

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World Rhythm Festival!

Tayissa Blue — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:21:53 GMT

Wow! What a great weekend at the Seattle Center. My student and cohort in percussive crime spent the entire weekend focused on classes with Raquy, George Sadak and other great drummers. Raquy even asked us to play with her during the finale celebration. Any of you who haven't had the chance to go to the Rhythm fest I can't recommend it enough. Everything is free and there are endless classes and performances.

In case any of you hadn't heard Raquy is doing an advanced intensive tonight at Jam Town tonight. I can't recommend her enough. Here is the info in case any of you are interested or have partners who might be.

Mon April 28, 6-9pm - Advanced Dumbek Workshop in Seattle
$45
Jamtown, 12729 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 888-JAMTOWN (526-8696)

-Tayissa Blue
http;//www.twilightoasis.com

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Tamra-henna w/s & show May 3,4 in VANCOUVER

Venus — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:03:20 GMT

Tamra-Henna of Los Angeles
Egyptian Bellydance Workshop & Show

WORKSHOPS
May 3 & 4, 2008
Polish Community Hall
4015 Fraser Street, Vancouver BC

Saturday
9:30 am Registration
10 am-12 pm Workshop
12-1:00 pm Lunch (bring your lunch)
1-3:00 pm Workshop

Sunday
10:00 am Registration
10:30 am-12:30 pm Workshop
12:30-1:30 pm Lunch (bring your lunch)
1:30-3:30 pm Workshop

Workshop Topics
Egyptian choreography 4 hours
Beledi/oriental 2 hours
Saidi combos 2 hours

Workshop Fees
Advance (by April 31) $75 for one day, $140 for both + GST
At the door: $90 & $170 + GST

SHOW - NON-STOP BELLYDANCE!
May 3 8pm
Polish Community Hall
Tix $15

REGISTER NOW
Online:

http://www.venusbellydance.com/workshops.htm#TH

Or send your chq or m/o to:

Venus Bellydance
Box 114, 1895 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A6

BIOGRAPHY:
Tamra-henna is a performer, choreographer and instructor of Middle Eastern dance whose emotional range and technique have been shaped by seven years of performance, study, and life experience in the Middle East. With the intention of learning the art of raqs sharqi (belly dance) from its source, Tamra-henna moved to Egypt to study musical interpretation, technique, and the Arabic language and culture. She trained extensively with Nadia Hamdi, Raqia Hassan, Mona El Said, and Ibrahim Akef while pursuing a performing career in Cairo.

She has appeared in Egypt’s most prestigious venues including: the Cairo Meridien, Cairo Sheraton, Cairo Marriott, the Mena House Oberoi, and most notably the Nile Hilton, where she was offered an extended contract. While in Egypt, she opened for some of the most well known artists in the Middle East today such as Amar Diab and
Dina. Hungry for diverse cultural experience, Tamra-henna accepted contracts throughout the Arab world and has performed, traveled, and lived in: Lebanon, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain, Yemen, and Cyprus.

Since her return to her native California in 2000, Tamra- henna has earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Dance Choreography (within the genre of raqs sharqi,) at the University of California, Los Angeles. There, at the Department of World Arts and Cultures, she has taught accredited classes in raqs sharqi technique and culture. In
2005 Tamra-henna performed internationally as a featured soloist and workshop instructor with the “Bellydance Superstars.”

Tamra-henna is constantly seeking to broaden her kinesthetic knowledge, hone her teaching skills and expand her artistic expression. Towards this end, she is currently working towards certification in Laban/Bartenieff Movement Studies, a system for understanding, mastering, and communicating a vast range of expression through movement. Tamra-henna teaches and performs regularly in the LA area, and conducts
workshops and performances internationally.

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Suhaila in Seattle, May 3 & 4

Renee — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:09:15 GMT

There are still spots available in the Suhaila workshop next month! If you are planning to register, don't delay!

Suhaila Salimpour
Weekend Workshop
May 3 & 4, 2008
Seattle, WA

We finally have Suhaila back in the Pacific Northwest. Don't miss out!

Content: Suhaila Salimpour bellydance technique format and choreography. 10 total hours of instruction. Multi-level.

Date: Saturday May 3 and Sunday May 4, 2008 11am-5pm with 1 hour break for lunch.

Location: Skin Deep Studios
http://skindeepstudios.net/
2524 16th Ave S #311
Seattle, Washington 98144

Price: $250, 10% discount for Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance Members. 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to confirm your registration, with balance due by April 21, 2008. No refunds, credits, or transfers.

Space is limited, so get your registration in ASAP!

To register contact Renee Drellishak, (206) 568-1514 or renee.drellishak@gmail.com

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ZOE highlightsSF MECCA IMMERSION-- Aug. 8-12th, 2008

debrubin — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:20:28 GMT

I thought some of you Seattle ladies would be interested in comin down for this,
so i wanted to give you a sneak peak and save the date heads up. Hope you can make it!

Save the date!

SF MECCA IMMERSION
a "retreat' into the heart of the San Francisco tribal fusion bellydance scene, tribe, music and culture.
3 or 5 day options.
San Francisco, CA
Aug. 8-12th

Come immerse yourselves in the music, culture, asthetic, and scene that is shaping the tribal fusion bellydance explosion worldwide.
Experience where it all began. And come see and feel how it inspires YOU!
This is not a festival. This is an intensive, or immersion rather. An intimate group where you'll get individual attention, top notch dance training, and a rich community experience over extended days together.
3 (or 5) incredible days of dance technique and training from some of the pioneers who have shaped the style. and meet the musicians too!
Music is what shapes a culture, and we got some of the hottest talent who are creating the tunes that are shaping the evolution of tribal fusion.
Workshops on Creating choreography; exploring Fusion; Creating your own Asthetic and Costuming, Core Integration Yoga specifically for Bellydance, Exclusive vending by some of the Bay area's hottest designers, and of course lots and lots of dancing!!
Night time events at our beloved 'special' spots, and performances from some of your favorites, both within the bellydance world, and beyond...

A sneak peak so far....

ZOE JAKES (of the Indigo, BDSS, and Black&Blue Burlesque/Yard Dogs Road Show)
Carolena Nericcio (founder of Fat Chance Bellydance, and ATS style)
Rose Harden (former co-director of Ultragypsy, and founding member of Barbary Coast Shakedown)
Deb Rubin (former member of Ultragypsy, and founder of SattyaBodyHealingARts&Dance Collective)
Damage Control Theater
Brass Menazeri
Beats Antique..
Dan Cantrell... (of the Toids, and Dan Cantrell's gigaband)
and much much MUCH more to be revealed soon…...

Pls. stay tuned for more details, and in the meantime, save the date!
xo,
deb

What Sharon has to say about the event:
"wish I could make it! It sounds like great fun. Good idea, by the way! We need an event in the heart of the city, and I hope it goes wonderfully for years to come!!
Hug, and gratitude,
Shron"

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New to Seattle

Sarah Kate — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:05:01 GMT

Hello all!

I will be relocating to Seattle from Orlando this summer to attend UW. I dance mostly tribal fusion but I do ATS as well. Can anyone direct me toward some good tribal teachers in the area? Near the U-District is preferable but anywhere in the city is okay. I'm incredibly excited about moving to Seattle and I can't wait to get involved in the dance community there!

Best,
Sarah Kate

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