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anyone going to gothla from or near reading?

Miss Felicity Blush — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:02:55 GMT

hey,
is anyone going to gothla from or nearby reading with car space at all? trains to and from are a bit dodgy esp on sunday night, dont want to get stranded! will pay petrol xx

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To the beat of the drum - A day and night of Middle eastern dance 20th September

horizonhips — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:33:31 GMT

Sorry if you couldnt open poster...you now can

Hope you can make it xx

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Quashing rumours

Bridie — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:10:36 GMT

I heard on the grape vine this morning that a rumour is going round that this year's Gothla is being held in a Catholic girls' school, and that they have asked to see DVDs of all the performances before they will allow it.

This is the most hilarious thing I have heard in years, and is completely untrue! I am not aware of the religious leanings of the people who run the British Dance Theatre Association, where a lot of classes and the hafla will be taking place, but they certainly have not demanded to be able to vet any of our performances!

You've gotta love the old rumour mill though, eh?!

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Ariellah at Gothla UK 2008

Bridie — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 08:36:47 GMT

Ariellah's Masterclass at Gothla UK is now SOLD OUT!

There are places left on her 'Hands and Arm's and 'Combos and Choreography' workshops, but book soon if you want an opportunity to learn from this magical and inspirational dancer.

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Zombies invade Raqs B!

lucretia — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:19:15 GMT

Yes, I'm teaching a zompire (zombie/vampire cross) workshop at Raqs B. As it's 8.30am!!!! on a Sunday morning, it seems appropriate that the title is 'Living Dead Girls'.

Hope it's not just me that gets up to attend it.

Lucretia

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Gothla UK 2008 update

Bridie — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:06:53 GMT

Bookings for Gothla UK are continuing to come in steadily. The hafla is half-sold, as are all of Ariellah's, Sashi's and Deva Matisa's Vampire Combos workshops. There are just two places left on Ariellah's Masterclass.

Grab them before someone else does!

Go to www.gothla.co.uk to sign up.

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Mira Betz workshops this weekend in Exeter

dakota — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:16:46 GMT

This is not to be missed. A rare opportunity to study with a teacher that all the teachers study with!!

The Real Mystique presents
MIRA BETZ
USA Tribal Fusion & Caberet Star - 1st Uk tour

14th -16th March 2008 in Exeter, Devon

Nominated “Instructor of the year” by Zaghareet Magazine

Fri 14th March
7-10pm Drills and Strengthening (technique, drills, strengthening, fast paced workout) - £30

Sat 15th March
9.30am - 11.15a.m.The Art of Professional Performance (chops and tips on restaurant work, dealing with customers, event hosts, big vs. small stage dancing, stage presence, even includes graphic design tips, make-up and costume tips... the works!)-£20
11.30-1.45pm Moroccan Shikhatt (Wedding dance traditionally done by the wise women, gave bride instructions! Read more at www.orientaldancer.net/articl...shtml)- £22
2.30-5pm Hot Technique and Spicy Combinations (general technique and improvising combos ) -£25
6-11pm World dance Groove / Haflah starring Mira (Delicious turkish food, followed by performances, followed by an open dance floor to world music for all )
Sun 16th March
12.30- 2 pm Moroccan Guedra ( Morrocan trance dancing used for healing and blessing. It does involve sitting most of the time and bouncing on your knees, if you have any knee concerns. Read more at www.orientaldancer.net/articl....shtml) -£15
3 -5.30pm Shimmies and Layering ( Mira's most popular workshop) -£25

PLEASE BOOK NOW. £5 discount for each additional workshop.Full Package £110 inc. Sat pm. I can email you booking forms if you don't have one.Please email me at tatanyaj@hotmail.com or call me on Tel.01884 855415.For more upcoming workshops please go to tribes.tribe.net/worlddancegroove I do need money and booking forms up front, if you are in one of my classes you may give them to me in class. If you haven't booked and there is space on the day you may pay then. Sorry no refunds. I will do my best to sell your place to someone else, if you ask me. Please bring a Snack for the break time if you are attending more than one workshop. Please avoid wearing strong perfurmes or deodorants as some people are allergic. If you are a professional dancer there may be one or two performance slots available in the show, so please let me know what you have and I will see if there is space for you. Thankyou.

Locations are The Mint and St Matthews Hall*.

Friday 14th at St Matthews Hall
Saturday workshops at the Mint
Saturday 15th World dance Groove / Haflah at St Matthews Hall
Sunday 12.30- 2pm, Guedra, at St Matthews,
3 - 5.30pm, Shimmies & layering, at The Mint

*******************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
The Real Mystique presents a Monthly ( normally 3rd Sat)
WORLDANCE GROOVE / HAFLAH
March 15th with Guest Artist Mira Betz in Exeter, Devon

Please check on tribes.tribe.net/worlddancegroove to book and for latest updates .Tatanya may be contacted on tatanyaj@hotmail.com to get on her email list or find her on people.tribe.net/tatanya along with her Gorgeous AfghaniTribal Goddesswear. Tel.01884 855415. www.geocities.com/tatanyajardine To book send cheque payable to Tatanya McClurg, Burnhayes, Silverton ,Exeter, Devon EX5 4BU.

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Sirocco presents a workshop with the Uzume

horizonhips — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:12:28 GMT

Hey all... i got an email today confirming that there is now a 3hour workshop with the Uzume from 1.30-4.30pm on Sunday the 20th April in Frome Somerset. . It will take place on Sunday from 1.30 - 4.30 and costs £35. For more information email info@siroccofestival.org.uk

After seeing these beautiful dancers at tribal london i would really reccomend spending some time seeing how it is they do what they do!!!

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Music?

rzan — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:23:08 GMT

I'm trying to find Keys Unlock Things by Enduser but I can't even find what album it is on.
I've ordered the dvd but it won't come for a couple of weeks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0FdCKmKuvE
and I want to download the track right now!

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Gothla UK booking now open!

Bridie — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:03:07 GMT

We have opened the booking for this year's Gothla UK in Leicester in July!

Go to

www.gothla.co.uk

to book for the show and workshops with Ariellah, Akasha, Deva Matisa, Dawn, O'Brien, Fulya, Morgana, Mistress Lucretia, Sashi and Tempest!

Sign up to the mailing list for updates on eating, clubbing and hotels.

See you on the Dark Side ;-)

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Sashi in UK in July

Bridie — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:18:11 GMT

As you may know (and indeed, if you don't, why haven't you looked at www.gothla.co.uk yet?) Sashi is teaching at Gothla UK in July. She is looking out for the opportunity to teach in other areas, or offer private lessons, around that time. If you are interested in hosting her, either message me here on Tribe, and I'll put you in touch, or even message Sashi herself.

She doesn't bite. Much.

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The Uzume @ Sirocco April 18th -10th Frome, Sumerset

horizonhips — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:06:53 GMT

Hey all...last night i saw the Uzume perform at Tribal London and they were amazing and after sepaking to the girls there is hopefully another opportunity to workshop with them ( down in the south) The Uzume are performing at Sirocco, April 18th - 20th in FROME, SUMERSET. 5 miles from Glastonbury.

It is an arabic event maily but for all you tribal gals out there this would be a wonderful opportunity to work with some beautiful dancers and really nice people too!

I have spoken to the organizer and she needs some more people to take interest and then there will be workshops on the sunday. SO if you would like to find out more check out www.siroccofestival.org.uk or email info@siroccofestival.org.uk.

I would really like to get this opportunity so please sign up too!

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Gothla UK 2008

Bridie — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:35:35 GMT

Next year's Gothla UK is confirmed for Leicester from 18th - 20th July 2008, bigger, better and spookier than before ! We're in negotiation with teachers from the US and Europe, and will post details as soon as they are confirmed. Meanwhile, put the dates in your diaries and keep an eye on the website at www.gothla.co.uk for news as soon as it happens.

See you on the Dark Side ;)

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Tribalondon open stage

NeoHips — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:36:18 GMT

NeoHips would like to invite everyone down to watch there performance on the open stage Saturday 12:40 at Tribalondon.
We will be performing our Neo circus piece. This is a very excitting fun peice meant to bring a smile to your face.. Remember don't just watch we would love to meet you too. So please say hi!

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Tribal ford teacher line up announced

lindseymacqueen — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:06:33 GMT

Thought you might like a sneak peak at the 2008 tribal ford line up,

tribes.tribe.net/tribalfor...fe7485d82b

places are still available at www.tribezuza-bellydancing.co.uk/

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Saroyan Sword wanted

horizonhips — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:58:03 GMT

Hello guys, I am looking for a soroyan sword so i can start dancing sword, is there anyone in the uk that would like to sell one to me, a second hand one would be great! I know i can get a like -4 like one from Alantabellydance.com.
thanks for reading this xx

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Goth bellydance weekend Nov 30/Dec 1st - Belfast

lucretia — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:36:27 GMT

It's me HRH Lucretia, teaching you all how to be zompires, vampires, zombies and general disgraces to the serious face of goth. And a goth hafla on the Friday night too.

for more info contact me or email karenmallon@tiscali.co.uk

Hope to see some of you there.

Love Lucretia

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Nomadiqa Ethnic Fusion and Arabesque Beats

nomadiqa — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:12:16 GMT

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

http://www.myspace.com/nomadiqa

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

Please contact info@nomadiqa.com for further details.

Hope to hear from you.

Many thanks,

Nomadiqa
http://www.nomadiqa.com

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Kent (Medway) Sevenveils Christmas Festival 24/25th November 2007 www.sevenveils.co.uk

Nikki — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:18:45 GMT

Sevenveils Christmas Festival 24/25th November 2007

Location - Chatham, Kent and Aylesford, Kent, both within easy access/driving distance from London, Essex and Sussex especially - both locations near main motorways for those travelling from further afield. Why not book a B&B and come and join us in Kent - we have lots of friendly dancers here!

Featuring guest teachers from "the North" Kay Taylor, Claire Novis and Milly Barlow plus shopping with the fabulous Farida souk!

Meet the teachers - www.sevenveils.co.uk/dancing...hers.php

Don't miss out! Go to Online Booking page to book your place now - www.sevenveils.co.uk/dancing...2007.php

Saturday 24th November 2007

Venue:
St Mary’s Island Community Centre,
Island Way West,
Chatham Maritime,
Kent, ME4 3SW

Location map - www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf

Saturday Workshops -
Workshops from 10am to 5:30pm

Evening Hafla - From 7:30pm to 11p -
Evening party including the famous Farida fashion show, professional performances and an Arabic Disco!

Saturday Prices:
Workshops: £15 each
Evening Hafla: £12.50
Two workshops plus hafla: £40
Buffet ticket sold separately: £7.50

Workshop details

10am to 11:30am - Milly, Shimmies, pops & drops ( Improver / Intermediate)
12pm to 1:30pm - Kay, Arabic Gestures & Meanings (all levels welcome)
2pm to 3:30pm - Claire, Elegant Veil (Improver / Intermediate)
4pm to 5:30pm - Kay, Modern Cairo Style (Improver / intermediate)

Shimmies, pops & drops
Learn to make the most of your shimmies with simple layering and use tummy pops, hip drops and other accent moves to emphasise the music. A fun way to wake up on a Saturday morning!

Arabic Gestures & Meanings
Kay has spent a lot of time in Cairo learning Arabic and socialising with Egyptians. In this class she shares with us some of the meanings of words and gestures that can add an authentic touch to your dancing. This is a dance class and the emphasis is on using gestures and simple mime when dancing. This is a really enjoyable class for dancers of all levels!

Elegant Veil
In this workshop Claire will teach us some elegant veil technique to add a touch of graceful glamour to your routines.

Modern Cairo Style
On her frequent visits to Cairo Kay keeps in touch with the Egyptian dance scene. This dance is changing all the time, with new interesting moves being invented and new dancers bringing their own unique style to the Cairo nightclubs. In this workshop you'll gain some insight into the modern Cairo dance scene and learn some of the trendiest moves being used!

Sunday 25th November 2007

Aylesford Community Centre,
25 Forstal Road,
Aylesford,
Kent, ME20 7AU (Aylesford is near Maidstone)

Location map www.streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf

Workshops from 11am to 3:30pm

Performance Platform from 4pm to 5:30pm -
A chance for student dancers of all levels to perform.

Sunday Prices:
Workshops: £15 each
Kay's Master class: £20
Performance Platform: £5
(performers also require a ticket)
Two workshops plus platform: £30 (excludes master class)

Workshop details

11am to 12:30pm - Kay, Techno Bellydance! ( Improver / Intermediate)
11am to 12:30pm - Claire, Pop Choreography (Beginner / Improver level)
1:30pm to 3pm - Milly , Fun with Sticks (Improver / Intermediate)
1:30pm to 3:30pm Kay, Master class (Advanced / Professional)

Techno Bellydance!
Kay is known for her energetic, fun and modern style of dance and in this workshop she'll wake you up with her techno beats! Kay's enthusiasm for her dancing is infectious and this class promises to be exhilarating!

Pop Choreography
This is a class aimed at less experienced dancers who are nervous about attending workshops or those that want a gentler pace on a Sunday morning. The pop choreography will be fun and lively, but technique will be kept simple to give newer dancers a chance to enjoy learning in a workshop environment.

Fun with Sticks
Requests for prop workshops are always flooding in, so this stick workshop is for you! Learn some new and interesting technique for making your Saidi routines even more funky!!

Masterclass
This class is a chance for advanced and professional level dancers to have any problems with their technique ironed out. Kay is an approachable and experienced teacher who uses positive feedback and individual correction to aid your learning. The numbers for this class will be strictly limited to give you the best opportunity to learn, so book early to ensure your place!!

Any questions please e-mail Katherine via e-mail info@sevenveils.co.uk

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UK Subculture-related Hate Crime petition

imagnocean — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 08:12:43 GMT

(Hope this is ok to post here)

This just came to my attention.

"In remembering the case of a Lancashire couple, who recieved an horrific beating, for the way they were dressed and, in which an innocent young woman lost her life, the Alternative & Gothic community puts forward that the definition of hate crimes should expand to protect subcultural people where the law is concerned.

Most gothic/subcultural people regularly complain of being harrassed, abused, spat on or attacked for the way they look, having done or said nothing to otherwise provoke this. People who prefer ‘darker’ fashions; who sport facial piercings, alternative makeup or dyed hair regularly experience being singled out on these grounds, by the less tolerant. When this escalates to physical attack and, in this instance, death of an innocent person, it is clearly unnacceptable.

According to the home office, the definitions of ‘Hate Crime’ include race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation and disability. We feel this list should also include: “On the basis of personal appearance or subculture”. "

You know the drill people - if you're in the UK and agree with the above statement, please sign the petition here: http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/goth-hatecrimes

Cheers.

x

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Where to find tassels for first (victorian) gothic belt?

Heather — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:06:39 GMT

Hi,

I'm in the process of putting together my first ever gothic costume, and have a corset belt which I've added lace to make into a 'skirt'/skorset but would like to get my hands on some silver/black/white tassels (big) to add on. I've been to my local Sewing World but unfortunately the only ones available would make me look like a curtain tieback! I've been online to search, but no real luck - I'd love to get those big 'tribal' style one almost made from hairfalls - can anyone tell me where I can get them from?

So far I've got lace and fringe trimming, if anyone can think of anything else I should add please let me know :-)

Thanks,

Heather

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My Gothla UK photos

Cobweb_Faery — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:23:19 GMT

Hello - Sorry if you're seeing this post all over the place, but I have lots of photos up from Gothla UK here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/violet_sphinx/sets/72157600392872322/

Enjoy!

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Thank you for Gothla UK

nocturnalfusion — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:25:39 GMT

Now it's all over. It feels a little sad. Thank you, Rosie, Bridie and all the rest for arranging this wonderful weekend. It has been so inspiring. Hope to join you next year again. I know you put in a lot of hard work, and that there were some "bumps in the road" on the way to making it happen, but you pulled it off!

Big hugs to all of you.

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Tribal Dancers in Herts

horizonhips — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:15:36 GMT

Hello all, i am desperate to start dancing tribal dance and wondered if there are any here in Herts. Maybe we can get together to drill some time xx I am in Letchworth but can travel about 1/2 hour or so to meet

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The Gothla has landed

imagnocean — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:26:35 GMT

Ladies and Gentlemen, Goths, Zombies, Vampyres and Ghouls,

http://www.gothla.co.uk/

is here and official.

:D

Phew!

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Gothla UK Souk - list of vendors!

imagnocean — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:06:02 GMT

Tomorrow's souk starts at just after 6, if you'd like to come and have a look/buy before the show.

We are privaleged enough to have:

Aladdin's Cave (Friday night ONLY)
Q’ar Bodyart (Pauline Qureshi)
Tribal Dance Wear (Denise Piggin)
Kookie Kaftan (Lynne and Julie Chapman)
Tribe Zuza (Angela Noble)
Pagan Angel Ltd (Mel Chester)
Erica the Illustrator (Erica Hemming)
Belly Wigglaz (Rebecca Campion)
Plus Gothla T-shirts, merchandise from Tempest, Sashi and Ariellah (vests, DVDs etc)

See you all there!

Darkest blessings

Rosie
xxx

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Farida goodies at Gothla

lucretia — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:15:15 GMT

I shall be bringing a tiny gothy selection of Farida goodies to Gothla including black Isis wings and a gorgeous pvc look black and diamente Eman Zaki costume.

If you would like anything specific bringing check out www.faridadance.com/farida_souk.htm and email faridadance@mac.com or me by tomorrow pm.

See you there
Her Royal Hellness, Mistress Lucretia

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B&B's

SLK — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:34:01 GMT

Does anyone have any suggestions of B&Bs nearish the event?

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Spare ticket for Tempest workshop June 17th

Bridie — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 08:44:51 GMT

We have one spare ticket for Tempest's workshop 'Strange Presence' at Gothla on Sunday June 17th, 1pm till 3pm, £25. Email mehitabel(at)gothla(dot)co(dot)uk if you want it!

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Ride share to Gothla UK?

Cobweb_Faery — Fri, 25 May 2007 15:48:01 GMT

Hey there - I know it's a long shot, but is anyone driving to Gothla UK past the general York area? If so I'd love to help out with petrol money and carpool with someone. I will have very little luggage, I promise. :)
-Kirsten

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Photos from Zombie Darkscape (May 19th)

imagnocean — Thu, 24 May 2007 20:55:43 GMT

http://nigel.spowage.info/galleries/Zombie%20Darkscape,19th%20May%202007,%20Leicester/index.html

Raqs Macabre featured:
Her Royal Hellness Miss Lucretia Christine Emery (from Farida Dance)
Dawn O'Brien and Gemma from Khalgani
Rosie Hutton
Sam Martin (his debut performance!)

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Gothla UK on the radio!

Bridie — Fri, 18 May 2007 12:25:46 GMT

My Spirit Radio is now airing the interviews made with Tempest, Ariellah, Sashi and Bridie of Gothla UK

http://www.myspiritradio.com/3-wooia.html

Give it a listen, to find out what the heck it's all about (coz I'm damned if I know)!

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Getting from Gothla to train station

Heather — Mon, 14 May 2007 18:25:00 GMT

I'm planning to do Heike's Isis Wings class but need to book a train ticket from Leicester to London afterwards.

Does anyone know how long it will take me to get from Urban Martial Atrs Centre on St John Street to Leicester station? What's the best way and how much should I allow to cover it financially?

Thanks,

Heather

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Gothla t-shirts

Bridie — Fri, 11 May 2007 21:43:19 GMT

We're producing a limited run of Gothla t-shirts and tank tops on a pre-order basis only. If you are interested in purchasing one, go to

http://www.gothla.co.uk/gothlachat/pivot/entry.php?id=10#body

for further details on how to order.

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Gothla HELP

nocturnalfusion — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 12:28:45 GMT

I'm coming to Gothla this summer, but I have a few problems, that I hope someone here could help me with. First, where should one stay? Nice and cheap, and not too far from the Quebec Club, 96 Belgrave Gate, if possible? Any suggestions? This Days Inn on Abbey Road that is mentioned on Gothla.co.uk, is it ok?

And then, since I just can't seem to navigate the weeb pages for train traffic, how do I get from Stansted to Leicester?

Feeling a little blonde and stupid now, but I would really appreciate a little help here. *pl*

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MORE BeLTS FOR SALE!

imagnocean — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 22:56:42 GMT

... and also a cyber corset!

Move it or lose it! (I just sold 5 in bulk!)

xxx

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Tribal Fusion Belts for sale!

imagnocean — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:58:22 GMT

Hi guys,

I've got some tribal belts for sale, imported from Afghanistan.

More shall be added shortly.

http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZimagnoceanQQhtZ-1

Ready-to-wear or you can customise them further with tassels and metalwork. :)

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On the look out for!

NeoHips — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 07:04:50 GMT

We are looking for fire dancers and people with unique talents to come and be apart of Tribal Unity on August 11th... Together we can make this a night to remember!
For details please contact KI.

Ki@nehips.com Or check out our tribe.net

Ki

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Gothla Weekend ticket - Any more up for grabs?

Anniina — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 12:09:19 GMT

Hello..
I happily booked my gothla ticket as soon as they came out but my friend missed out (left it too late, tsk!).. I was wondering if anyone has bought a weekend ticket they can now no longer use and want to sell on.. or some such luck on our part.... ?

Cheers m'dears.. :)

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Sashi to repeat Gothic Tribal Fusion on Gothla Sunday!

imagnocean — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:18:03 GMT

Fantastic news! Sashi has agreed to re-run her workshop on Gothic Tribal
Fusion Bellydance on Sunday 17th June between 1 - 3 pm, for £25 per person.

If you missed out on booking for Sashi's Saturday workshop, now is the
chance to sign up for Sunday's offering. Book now with PayPal.
www.gothla.co.uk/bookings.php#sashi

Such has been the response, that we have already sold all tickets for
workshops by Sashi, Tempest and Ariellah over the weekend. A couple of
tickets remain for Prop and Costume Usage by Sashi on the Sunday morning.

We still have spaces with our UK exponents of dark bellydance on Saturday.
If you're interested in cyber moves, locks and pops, check out Dawn.
www.gothla.co.uk/bookings.php#cyber

Chrissie will show you how to dance like a Zompire. What is a Zompire? A
cross between a zombie and a vampire, with the lust and allure of the
vampire, but the deadly ruthlessness of a zombie. Chrissie's class will be
loadsa fun. www.gothla.co.uk/bookings.php#zompire

Heike (aka Akasha) will be demonstrating how to project the Wings of Dracula
image by using the Wings of Isis technique.
www.gothla.co.uk/bookings.php#dracula

Do you want to perform at the hafla on Friday? Anyone interested in
performing should register their interest with Dawn at dawn@gothla.co.uk at
least 4 weeks before the event. A performance registration form is
attached, which can be emailed back to Dawn.

Don't forget that the Days Inn, which is right next door to Quebec Club, the
venue for Gothla UK, is giving 10% discount on its room prices the weekend
of 15th-17th June to those of you who phone up and quote 'Gothla' when
booking a room.

A room priced at £49.99 therefore becomes £45 a night. Days Inn, Abbey
Street, LE1 3TE, Tel: +44 (0)116 2510666. And you can always ask at the
Alternative Dance UK tribe at tribes.tribe.net/aduk on Tribe.net, for
lifts, rooms, floor space etc.

Booking queries are handle by Bridie (mehitabel@gothla.co.uk)

Get in touch with Rosie, marketing@gothla.co.uk, to book space for stalls
and sponsorship.

Contact Sue (subscriptions@gothla.co.uk) for any queries about the
newsletter and website.

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Gothla UK Update

imagnocean — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 15:28:07 GMT

Gothla UK - Leicester, UK 15th - 17th June 2007 - www.gothla.co.uk

Greetings all,

Just wanted to update you on what's going on over at Gothla UK HQ.

Saturday's workshops with Tempest, Sashi and Ariellah are now completely sold out!

LIMITED SPACES LEFT For:

SATURDAY

- Cyber(goth) Technique with Pops and Locks by Dawn O'Brien
- Dance Like a Zompire with Chrissie (of Farida Dance)
- Wings of Dracula with Heike Humphries

Come and support home-grown UK Gothic Belly Dance talent - only £15 per workshop!

SUNDAY

- Prop and Costume Usage with Sashi
- Strange Presence with Tempest
- Strengthening the Core with Ariellah

SEE HERE for booking details: http://www.gothla.co.uk/bookings.php

Those of you with partners, or those with an interest in bellydance, can buy tickets for just the performances on the Friday night from the website also. See the booking link for details.

Performance (hafla) tickets are £12 in advance via the website, or £15 at the door. (Venue: Quebec Nightclub - see website map for details)

Gothla UK Flyer is here: http://uploader.chipszone.net/userfiles/305/GOTHLA800.jpg

Feel free to repost this flyer wherever you see fit.

We are currently in talks with companies for sponsorship agreements. If you know anyone who would be interested in having advertisments in the event programs, or stalls, please contact me through the email address featured on the website.

If you are interested in performing* on the Friday night, please use this registration form and follow the instructions carefully:
http://www.gothla.co.uk/downloads/gothla-performance-regform.doc

*Please note that this is primarily a Gothic Belly Dance event and we are therefore looking for bellydance performances with gothic/dark influences.

We would also like to stress that this event is not 100% TRIBAL, or 100% CABARET, so please, do not feel that you might not be tribal/cabaret or even goth enough to attend! At the end of the day, this event is about fun and theatrics, as well as enjoying bellydance and meeting other like-minded artists. As one of the committee members once said: "If you think you might belong here, you probably do!".

On behalf of the Gothla UK committee, we look forward to seeing you there!

Darkest Blessings,

Rosie

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So who's going to Gothla?

Bridie — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 08:21:04 GMT

Do you need a room-mate? Can you offer a lift to anyone? Can't decide what to wear and the hafla/nightclub/workshop? Worried that you won't have time to fix your dread falls in before your first workshop on Sunday morning, or worried that they might fall out? Post it all here :)

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London Edge - FEB 2007!

imagnocean — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:04:58 GMT

Hi Guys and Gals,

just a reminder that London Edge - the UK's largest ALTERNATIVE fashion trade fair is back from 4th-6th February.

It's Trade Buyers ONLY, so if you run a shop (even an online one) and want to have a look for new inspiration, it's well worth going to look at!

http://www.londonedge.com/home.asp

I'm off to see it on the Sunday as buyer rep for one of my side projects... if you're there and you see a short gal with shoulder-length dark brown (real) dreads wearing (platform) new rocks and walking around with a tall guy with long, blonde curly hair, there's a chance that's me and my boyf... so come and say hello!

It's a fantastic convention... and the food ain't half bad either! Let's hope we can interest them with bellydancers and the like for up-coming shows.

The event is now so huge, they're taking it to NYC this year!

So excited!!!

Rosie
xxx

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Cyber Fusion anyone?

Stardawn — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:50:35 GMT

Here's two clips from my latest Cyber Collection:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHuZNLNjgog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JspZgS5qTw0

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Gothic Bellydancers @ Darkscape, Leicester 16th December

imagnocean — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 16:04:12 GMT

The flyer's in the photos....

this is pure freestyle personal interpretation of gothic bellydance. (as Tempest says - you can be tribal OR cabaret OR both, it's all about the feeling and theatrical element of GOTH in the PERFORMANCE) So if you like being a member of the BD police, you may not enjoy yourselves :P

But we will. Come along - spread the gothic spirit this close the Xmas!

xxx

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Geneva's Summer Tour '07

geneva — Sat, 30 Dec 2006 19:58:45 GMT

I'm extremely excited to be coming back. Can't wait for summer.

Workshop Dates:

Inverness, Scotland- May 11
Glasgow- May 12-13
Dublin- May 19-20
Northumberland, England?
Tribal Ford- May 25-27
Birmingham Area?
Southampton- June 1-3
Devon- June 15-17
Herborn, Germany- June 30-1
Munich- July 7-8
Hannover- July 15-17
Barcelona, Spain- July 20-22
Finland- August 10-12

Hope to see y'all there. Also available for private lessons.
Happy New Year!

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So... Gothla...

Stardawn — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:20:39 GMT

How far have we got? Any updates?

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Alternative bellydance sound from Turkey (correction on URL) >> http://bulut.podomatic.com

Bulut — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 16:29:31 GMT

Dancers ! Please check out my free podcast episode "Oriental Bellydance" here http://bulut.podomatic.com

The show starts out with some traditional tunes then slowly turns techno and even gothic (last track)....

You can listen to it online or download it to your computer.

Enjoy !!

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Questions for YOU!!!

Stardawn — Sat, 07 Oct 2006 10:56:49 GMT

Okay, this is cross posted from the exp. M E dance tribe:

How do people react to what you are dancing/doing? Do they get freaked, smile politely, or what? Do you get the reaction you want and if so, what is it.

Are you trying to covey a message with your experimental/alternative dance? What is it?

Also, I'd like to know what pushed you guys into breakin outa da box? Was it a natural progression or born from frustration?

How often and where do you get to dance your exp. styles and what (if you do) do you dance "normally" (God i hate that word!)

Are you experimenting with costuming as well as dance? How?

Hee, when i started posting this i thought i only had a few questions, but its turned into an inquisition! Lol!

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Bellydancer piercing

BeatriceC — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 22:18:50 GMT

Hi everyone

Does anyone know anything about this event?
http://www.workshopfestival.co.uk/Autumn_Festival.htm
and in particular, this specific part of it?
http://www.workshopfestival.co.uk/cart.php?command=add&workshop=273

I'm interested, but I'm already committed to other things all day on that Saturday

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GBD DVD

nicole — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 10:40:28 GMT

Maybe I have very high expectations, but it has not cracked up to what I thought it would be. I think Arielleh is a supreme dancer but the rest leave a lot to be desired.

I found the music interpretation bad and the dancing was for the most part tacky, like an 80's production.

My mum always said 'if you can't say anything nice say nothing at all' but this little kitten is not happy :( and I'm wondering if I'm the only one. Maybe I've watched one to many Rachel vids and she has blown my expectations sky high, I don't know, but cheese ,even if it is gothic or the like, doesn't sit well with me, niether do bondage vids while I'm watching dancing, TASTELESS!!

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London Edge - Alternative Fashion!

imagnocean — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 13:37:44 GMT

Hi all…

Quick question and/or promotion of an event for shop owners and costume designers/engineers or anyone with an eye for ‘alternative’ fashion.

Is anyone going to London Edge this coming weekend? (it’s on Sunday – Tuesday)

I have a buyer’s pass (which entitles me to free entrance + goodie bags + free gifts etc…) but I don’t think I’m going down. (I also don’t want to masquerade as a buyer when I’m not one), though if you do own a shop (online or IRL), it is an amazing place to get some ideas, meet creators of alternative clothing (think big names like Alchemy, Cyberdog (CYBERDAWG!!!!) etc etc). Also big alternative make-up businesses (like Stargazer et al) are there.

I would love it if Melodia had a stall there – then they could have some tribal bellydancers at the event, which would obviously ROCK!

Anyway, the website is here: www.londonedge.com

If you miss it this time, it will be held again in Jan/Feb time. It really is a great event.

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Darkscape!

imagnocean — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 22:23:56 GMT

FINALLY got to Darkscape in Leicester this weekend. EXCELLENT night. Was quite quiet because it's the summer, most people are saving for Infest next week and there were parties going on elsewhere (also half of the Nottingham contingent due to attend couldn't get to Leicester because there was a terrorist/bomb threat at the station.

Still, excellent night!

(I was so goth, I bit someone and drew blood (at their request). \m/)

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Leicester anyone????

Stardawn — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 11:04:05 GMT

As my classes have now broken up, me and the boy are thinking of coming to leics for one of the delectable club nights on offer. I'm tied between Nowhere and Automony.

Rozie, which would you suggest? Does anyone else wanna go?

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So Tempest is releasing a new GBD DVD...Discuss.

Bridie — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 19:19:26 GMT

Looks good. Lots of people will buy it. Possibly even me. But what do we think it will do for the alternative bellydance scene as a whole?

I worry that it will stifle any creativity that people may have left. The other GBD DVD has already spawned dozens of clones, both good and bloody awful. My greatest fear is that once you begin to categorize what _is_ Gothic Bellydance, or even Alternative Bellydance, you start being able to say what _isn't_ Gothic, or alternative.

Please let's not go down _that_ route.

I didn't fight in the Punk Wars blah blah blah...

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Just another little vid... (not of me!)

imagnocean — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 17:22:17 GMT

New Combichrist track...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRa3BU5bl-s

bit samey... Not as good as "This Shit will Fuck you up"

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Just a little vid...

Stardawn — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 13:47:02 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok_J3HbNbbA

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D'oh sorry!

imagnocean — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 07:01:52 GMT

New spangley Intelekt flyer up on da photo board!

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INFEST 2006

imagnocean — Sat, 22 Jul 2006 20:33:59 GMT

http://www.infestuk.com/home.html

UK's biggest Electro cyber, darkwave, hard house, ebm and industrial festival

Held at Bradford uni (Halls available for accommodation! - my first festival and we get to stay in ROOMS with BEDS!)

Lab4 and many others set to appear... *still crossing fingers for CombiChrist!*

I'm going... along with nearly ALL of Leicester and Nottingham's cybergoth scene.

Anyone else venturing forth?

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Overrun with flyers!

imagnocean — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:21:58 GMT

Sorry if i've just flooded the photos area with flyers! These are currently the most popular alternative dance nights going on in Leicester city.... if anyone decides to pop down.

Rosie
x

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Dream gig

Stardawn — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:58:32 GMT

So, if you had free reign to perform in any venue, with any style/s and costuming what would it be?

I'm asking this as i recently got the chance to perform with a breakbeat dj in a club atmosphere, but on stage with my own lighting & costuming specifications. The entire experience was pretty mind blowing. It's amazing what you can come up with when you don't have the restraints of other dancers' expectations. Its funny, i seem to be spending a lot of time dodging the bd constabulary lately!

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Well, here we are then.

Stardawn — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:32:27 GMT

Pass the word on about this tribe to like minded people and be sure to introduce yo'self when you join, its only polite, after all!

I'll start you off:

My name is Dawn and i like to dance like a spaz.

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