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Ayse to perform with live musicians SYL at hafla on 7/26!

weathervanedance — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:57:59 GMT

Sat, July 26th - the next Weathervane Arts hafla!

Location: EPICA, 840 Mitchell Road, Newbury Park, 91320
Time: Doors open at 7 pm, performances at 7:30 pm
Admission: $5 -and- food or beverage to share

Please join us and come out for an exceptional evening... in addition to our performers, we'll be joined by musical guests Burju, Lisa Milena, Gorkem Somer, and member of Sol 'Y Luna. If you like music and songs performed in Greek or Turkish, folk, tribal - this is the night to come out and play!

Meet new people, visit old friends, have fun, eat, drink, be merry and shimmy... This time we're having a shimmy-off and giving away a prize to the one who can shimmy the longest!

Looking forward to seeing you again or meeting you for the first time at this intimate, bi-monthly event.

XOX,
Georgina
http://tribes.tribe.net/weathervanearts

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Gary's World photos from Froggy's are up

Julie_J — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:59:10 GMT

http://www.garysworld.net/

thank you Gary!

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Ayse's solo June 27

Julie_J — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:46:44 GMT

Tribal Bellydance Showcase @ Froggy's Fri. June 27

Friday, June 27 @ 7:00 PM
Froggy's Topanga Fresh Fish Market
1105 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga Canyon, CA 90290
310.455-1728

Come enjoy the Westside's ONLY All Tribal Bellydance Showcase!

featuring:
Subee Djinn
Alexandra King
Dunya Sol
Sisterhood Tribal
Ayse Cerami
2 Hip Tribal
Edenia

Parking in rear, driveway on right
Full Bar, shared tables - come early and make friends!
Allow extra time for driving if you haven't been here before.
Come for a fun filled evening at this creekside location. Fabulous food and atmosphere ~
Always a great time!

$7 donation

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Thanks!

Bo — Tue, 06 May 2008 23:16:14 GMT

Thanks for an awesome workshop at Tribal Caravan, Ayse. I was tickled to finally get to take a workshop with you, and it was even better than I thought it would be... and even longer, too! I had to run at the end to get dressed to perform, so I didn't get a chance to thank you in person for stretching me out and giving me new ideas.

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AYSE & ELIZABETH PERFORM @ THE OASIS THIS SATURDAY ~ 4/5!!

Kitty Kiku — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:33:30 GMT

Super Saturdays @ The Oasis Showcase!
at:
Art Through Movement at The Oasis Dance Studio
3673 E. Highland Ave.
Highland, CA 92346
(909) 957-8962
www.oasisdancestudio.net

Check out our final April Super Saturdays Showcase line-up... AMAZING!!! :)

OLU
SUBEE DJINN
AYSE & ELIZABETH
EDENIA
BLUE DAMSEL
MIHOKO POWERS (Blue Damsel's beloved Japanese Dance Teacher)
The Hip-Hop Stylings of: UNITY
and
THE GORGEOUS ~ SABRINA FOX of ATASH MAYA!!!

PLUS!!! We have the IE's own HENNA CRONE providing her LEGENDARY BEAUTIFUL HENNA DESIGNS for your pleasure!
Doors will open EARLY (6:30pm) for those who want HENNA!

Evening show: $10 admission
Show Time: 8pm

Gonna be in town before the show?
Then drop on in for our workshops with OLU!!!
Workshop info: http://www. oasisdancestudio. net/upcoming%20events. html

(Pre-registration is closed, workshops are $35 each at the door)

See you there!
Politti

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Ayse workshop @ Tribal Caravan L.A. 2008

Julie_J — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 19:39:07 GMT

The workshop will take place during our 3 Day Festival at:
Borchard Community Center
190 North Reino Rd.
Newbury Park CA 91320 (Thousand Oaks)

Ayse Cerami "Slow Down Your Anatomy" ~
Saturday April 26
12:15pm - 2:15pm

Muscle control is one of the key elements to mastering slow movements. This workshop will no doubt be filled with body conditioning, inspired from Pilates and Ballet to fit a Tribal Belly Dance format. Isolate key parts of your anatomy and slow it down. Learn slow combos with floor work that can be used as choreography or cued in improvisation.
All levels welcome.
Please bring a towel or yoga mat for we will be working on the floor, and of course water.
$30 pre-reg/$35 at the door

Tribal Caravan ~ Los Angeles 2008 is now open on our website to allow for online (and mail in) Pre-Registration.
Take advantage of Early Bird prices! Buy on-line @
tribalcaravan.eventbrite.com/

You will also be able to Pre-purchase your tickets to our Fabulous Electric Vardo After-Party this year! And Ayse will be performing there as well.

NOTE: We have MOVED to a NEW location - even better than the one you know and love! Check site for info on that.

www.tribalcaravan.com

An event to support the proliferation of all things Tribal and Tribal Fusion Belly Dance, Goth, Poi and beyond in Southern California . 40+ great Vendors, Lots of live music & Homemade Organic Turkish Food, plus a great pre-party ! New ~ added for 2008: An All Star Electric Vardo After-Party!!!!

Go check out our tribe and join:
tribes.tribe.net/tribalcaravan

Workshop Instructors include:
Sharon Kihara (2 workshops)
Ariellah
Amy Sigil of Unmata
Frederique
and more

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Pirate Faire this weekend ~ come see Ayse!

Julie_J — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:34:57 GMT

Saturday, September 29 - Sunday, September 30, 2007
10:00 AM - 6 PM both days
Location: Lake Casitas
11311 Santa Ana Rd.
Ojai, CA 93001
www.goldcoastfestivals.com

Come join the Pirate Party on Lake Casitas this weekend! (Saturday & Sunday only)
Walk along side Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth Swann - pinch some PIrate Booty, watch them hoist the main sails, enjoy some lager, ale or Captain Morgan's grog, while watching wenches dancing!
Unique Old World Vending, yummy food, parades, sword fights, real cannons, a pirate ship on the lake and fun for the kids in their own playground -
spend the day lake-side and see how those pirates really lived in the Carribbean and the Barbary Coast!
Performances by Sol Y Luna
She'endra
Tsingani
Sooz & Rachel
Blue Damsel
....and a PIrate Ship full of wenches!!!

Admission Prices Day Pass
Children under 12 $7.00 Weekend Pass $11.00
Seniors $12.00 Weekend Pass $20.00
Adults $15.00 Weekend Pass $25.00

Lake Casitas is located 11 miles inland from the city of Ventura via highway 33 N. to
highway 150 and follow the signs to the lake.
Turn left at Santa Ana Blvd
1.0 mi

Turn right at Santa Ana Rd
2.5 mi

Ventura is on the central coast of California 20 miles south of Santa Barbara. and 80 miles
NW of Los Angeles via highway 101 just outside the city of Ojai.
Parking $5

Lake Casitas Recreation Area
11311 Santa Ana Rd.
Ventura, CA 93001 (yes, I know it's in Ojai, but mapquest thinks it's in Ventura)

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Ayse has landed!

Julie_J — Thu, 24 May 2007 23:29:04 GMT

Ayse flew off to London this past Monday to travel throughout the UK and EU with Elizabeth.
She will be teaching workshops at the Tribal Ford Festival in Scotland.

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Ayse Cerami workshop 8/1 in Las Vegas!

Julie_J — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 01:07:44 GMT

Wed. 8/1 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Ayse Cerami & Elizabeth Mahina of She'enedra teach their workshop ~ “Paraphernalia”
$45.00 register on IBDC website.

Class description:
Paraphernalia – Consider the possibilities of enhancing your show with props. Spinning poi, fluttering fans, & dancing with swords on your head is a good test of balance and coordination. In this workshop learn tricks and exercises to improve balance and grace while spinning or carrying props. We will explore and introduce the combos to help make your performances exciting!

http://www.theibdc.com/

http://www.southpointeventscenter.com/events-center/events/07-ibcd.php

http://she-enedra.com/

The International Belly Dancing Convention (IBDC) promises to be a monumental event in belly dance history. This six-day event will be held in the USA’s most spectacular city, Las Vegas! The entertainment capital of the world, this unparalleled convention destination sees more than a million tourists every week. The brand-new South Point Casino Resort, located on the world-famous Las Vegas Boulevard, will provide the IBDC with nearly 200,000 square feet of venue space for an assortment of activities.

Starting on July 30, 2007:

Spectacular Shopping in a Modern Bazaar Environment
Hundreds of vendors from around the world under a single roof! From tour packages and belly dance costumes to authentic Egyptian art and Eastern souvenirs, you’ll find it all at the IBDC.

Belly Dance Workshops with Stars from Around the World
World-class dancers from Egypt, Lebanon and the US will teach dozens of workshops for students with all levels of dance experience. Video technology and giant screens make sure that every workshop participant gets a clear view of the instructors.

Lavish Award Ceremony and the Crowning of The Belly Dancer 2007
On the evening of Friday, August 3, the world will welcome The Belly Dancer 2007 with a star-studded award ceremony. Save your seat with the celebrities and be there when they open the envelopes!

The Grand Stage Concerts
Music and dance enthusiasts will want to stay for the weekend’s mega-concert featuring the biggest and brightest stars of the belly dance industry.

Multiple Categories of Belly Dance Competitions
Judged by dance professionals, the IBDC’s competitions will be broadcast internationally, providing contestants with maximum global exposure. Winners will receive substantial cash prizes, round-trip tickets to Egypt, and other unbelievable opportunities.

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Ayse article in Tribal Magazine

Julie_J — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 18:42:24 GMT

Hey y'all,
Please get your hands on a copy of this month's issue #3 of the U.K. magazine "TRIBAL".
Then turn to page 5 to enjoy the article about our lovely Ayse. It's a great magazine we should all support and you can get a subscription easily.
They also have a tribe:

Tribal Mag U.K.

thanks!
:~D

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Ayse in Gilded Serpent review

Julie_J — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 23:57:52 GMT

Princess Farhana had written a review of Tim Rayborn's show "The Flame and The Shadow" which includes two photos of Ayse's performance with Monica & Katie.

http://www.gildedserpent.com/art39/PrFarhanaFlameshow.htm

:~D

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in need of girls

Zulieha — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:24:05 GMT

Hell belly girls my name is Zulie and I am 1/2 of a duo called Cirque Rouge.....but Sameera (other dance) and my self would LOVE to make it a troupe, so we are looking for about 2 or so other girls who live close-ish to us. i live in Simi valley and she lives in Rasida (SP) and we like to have prac. at least 1-2 times a week and we bump that up to 3 times (or more) before shows. we was to the do fairs hookah bars restaurants party's...anything venue we can get our hands on. so if you are interested let me know. so i can set up a little addition est type thing. we are very cool, fun loving girl. we are a little crazy but who inst these days. www.myspace.com/cirquerougebellydance take a look at the sight, and let me know

much love
ZU

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Christina of Black Lotus Clothing is Hipdrop's Featured Artist of the Month for February 2007

Steve — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 16:00:05 GMT

You can read all about Christina and see some of the pictures of her and her clothing line - Black Lotus Clothing on our website www.hipdrop.com

Make sure you also click on the Hipdrop Radio icon and listen to her interview with Aneaj.

If you missed last month's interview with Carmine, or would like to listen again. You can still hear it on Hipdrop Radio. Just click on the Hipdrop Radio icon from our website.

If you, or someone you know would like to become a Hipdrop Featured Artist or have a question or a comment about our website or our radio station. Please feel free to send email to Aneaj at: aneaj@hipdrop.com

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Ayse in "The Flame & the Shadow"

Julie_J — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:54:10 GMT

Ayse looked like a PRINCESS!!!!!! Amazing make-up (cool ideas Monica!)
Beautiful bustle on that costume (nice job, Katie!)
SO glad to have been there. I may be just a teensy bit viased - But I think our glas ROCKED the show!

It was a fabulous night!

xoxo
:~D

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The Flame and Shadow tickets available

ElizArtist — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:17:52 GMT

I just wanted to let you all know that Ayse will be in this show. It's to the beautiful music of Tim Rayborn and she'll be dancing with Katie & Monica on this one. If you want to attend you should buy your tickets soon! I just bought mine!

here's what I copied from Tim Rayborn's tribe:

Folks, these shows *will* sell out, so if you want to attend, please get your tickets early! Don't show up on the night of either event, hoping to get in, because it likely won't happen.

Brava in SF will be including this on their mailing list of more than 3,200 people, so consider that if you want to attend the SF show. I'd much rather have my friends be there than total strangers!

Buy them now at these links:

King King in Hollywood:

www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/S...ventDetail

Brava in SF:

virtuous.com/event/3579525217/

Just think of all the dance deliciousness you'll get to see in one show:

Tempest
Atash Maya
Desert Sin
Mira Betz, Hannah Romanowsky, and Holly Shaw
Ayse Cerami, Katie Kay, and Monica Fernandez
Urban Tribal
Blue Damsel
Shawna Rai (NatyaHara)
Frederique (Belly Groove)

All dancing to the music from my new double CD (which will also be on sale at both shows).

So, go get your tickets now!

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Moun of Tunis

ElizArtist — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 19:49:02 GMT

Ayse & She'enedra will be dancing in the Moun of Tunis showcase hosted by Princess Farhana
and this time it's to live music by Kenny & Donavon! Yay!!!
Tuesday, November 21
7:15 PM
7445 1/2 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90046 view map
More Info: 323.874-3333
This is Princess Farhana's monthly showcase with several performers. Reservations should be made 7:15 pm, show starts about 8 p.m. Call 323.874-3333 ( and be sure to mention you are coming for the showcase!) Dress is fairly casual.
The cross street is Gardner and the restaurant is NOT VISIBLE from Sunset. Turn north on Gardner, park and walk along the east side of the building on that corner. It's a little "hide-a-way".

Enjoy the fine cuisine of Morocco in a multi-course meal consisting of: soup, chilled salads,main course, fresh baked bread, with mint tea for dessert!

All this plus a fabulous show for just $28.00 per person!! (tax, tips and alcohol not included).

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NEW Tribal Bellydance classes on the westside!

ElizArtist — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 04:49:07 GMT

With Ayse Cerami & Elizabeth Mahina Souza

Beginning on Tuesdays, Nov. 14th

Beginners @ 8:00 p.m. ~ Intermediate @ 9:00 p.m.
@ Tap Academy Dance Studio
(down the hall at Doneva Ballet School)

1334 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Drop in ~ $12
6 classes for $60
12 classes for $100

A few blocks from the 10 fwy. , Lincoln exit
just north of Lincoln @ Santa Monica
on the west side of the street in a two story,
unmarked building. next to Arby’s

PARKING: There is a large lot behind Arby's
(don't park in Arby's or they will tow).
You can also park on the street if you find it.
Do NOT park next door,
there are signs that read "No Dance School Parking"

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Mr Freeze

ElizArtist — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 05:58:05 GMT

You should have seen Ayse playing Mr. Freeze! Wow she put a spell on me and turned me into her minion!

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Dancer's Wanted for Mother Blessing VTA

Jamie — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:20:40 GMT

I need HELP! I am having a mother blessing/baby shower for my daughter next Saturday, October 28 and I am such a dork that I haven't arranged any dancers for the party. If I don't find a couple (or even one) volunteer I will have to dance myself and I have too much to do!!!! If you can volunteer your time and your dancing for even 30 minutes between 1pm and 4pm next Saturday I will be forever in your debt!!!!! Call me at 415-9749 or leave a message on tribe and I will call you! We are in Ventura.

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Man! Ayse you totally fucking rock!

JennyPea — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 03:23:00 GMT

I had so much fun watching you gals perform!
You are incredible.
All of you.
Jeff wants to see the DVD 'cause I went into this
long rave about how cool and complex and beautiful it was.
Rock on.
P.S.
Erika and I are wondering who that really sassy girl is who had the
white make-up on top 1/2 of face and antlers on her armbands?
Love Her!

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September 8th show

ElizArtist — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 19:04:10 GMT

Hey all I realize that Julie posted a notice about the Sept 8 event location change, but just in case you don't look at that...
we are dancing at Froggies in Topanga Canyon on September 8th because of Kava Dume closing : (
So it's free to get in there's a great restaurant, stage, & full bar...it's a beautiful place and we have some awesome guests to help us party
Jessica of Nubian Divas
Kashmir
Subee Djinn & more!
Froggy's Fish Market & Restaurant 1105 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd
Topanga, CA 90290
310-455-1728
The show is from 8:00-10:00 and there is no cover charge, it's still a fund raiser for She'enedra/Sisterhood so we are counting on the generosity of the audience ; ) This restaurant has a great stage and is a cool hang-out. Great fish & vegetarian dinners, casual dining. Full bar. Froggy's is located IN the town of Topanga Canyon.

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Backbends for Ayse to work on........

djlerman — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:30:07 GMT

http://raymi.buzznet.com/user/video/play/20579/

;-)

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she'enedra = sundara varna = sisterhood = Ayse our teacher

ElizArtist — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 18:53:23 GMT

just in case some of you are confused about our many NAMES !!! the lineage of our troupe started by Ayse is
Sundara Varna then Sisterhood Dance Collective then She'enedra

we're still part of the sisterhood but a small sect of sisters known for our great virtue!
our religion, dancing, drinking, and dancing some more!

here is a link to our other tribe site where YOU can keep up with our adventures!
http://tribes.tribe.net/sheenedra

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Tribal Fest

nisan — Mon, 22 May 2006 20:43:46 GMT

I didn't get to go. How was it?

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Tribal Caravan

nisan — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 06:49:00 GMT

Well, now it's time to review her work.

What did you guys think of the Sisterhood's performance and more particularly, Ayse's solo?

Let 'er rip!

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Introductions

nisan — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 03:03:59 GMT

We were at the Tribal Fusion Fair last month, and a couple of people came up to me to express how thankful they were that Ayse was their teacher. Of course I gush over her talent whenever I can. She is, after all, my sister, but after I listened to person after person praise her gift, I thought, well, what the heck!?! Let's put a tribe together and gush all together!!!

I like to think of myself as Ayse's first student. Though, I'm certainly not her best student. When she got back from Arizona, gosh what has it been--ten years ago?--she didn't really want to be a teacher. She wanted to dance, but not as a soloist. More than anything, she wanted to be a part of a troupe. Ayse's always had that sense of community and cooperation that I see reflected in her work still. She immediately set off to find girls who'd be willing to dance with her, even if she had to teach them how to dance first.

She took up classes at the Arts Councel Center and would just sit there alone for the first couple of weeks, dancing by herself because no one knew she was there.

In the beginning, she danced solo at a couple of events and to my horror, she insisted that I dance with her at one event at Moorpark College. It was a dance concert produced by Rene Baum. We were the only bellydance performance, but we were a huge hit. As flattered as I was, I knew that I didn't do much to make us a success. I danced the easy parts with Ayse and let her do the big complicated stuff in a magnificent solo.

Then she taught as a guest instructor for a chapter of Mecda, and it all started for her. She'd teach in my mom's garage, at the Art's Council Center, anywhere and everywhere. Her students soon became her co-conspirators... Jenn Osborne, Katie Kay, Monica aka Dangerpants, etc. Suddenly, Sundara Varna was born.

Now, she's venturing off in a new chapter, co-directing the Sisterhood Dance Collective with Katie Kay. She got herself accepted into the Bellydance Superstars, is starting her own dance studio, Modern Gypsy, and only God(dess) knows what else.

I'm proud to call her teacher, friend, and best of all, sister.

I love you, Ayse.

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Ayse's Classes

Julie_J — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 03:46:54 GMT

tribal basics classes are open to all!
classes are on-going and drop-ins are welcome.
no dance experience needed, no age limits-- just FUN!
come learn in a supportive, open, warm environment!

monday:
arts council center, thousand oaks.
jenn osborne & ayse cerami
7-8PM tribal basics
8-9PM past the basics

thursday:
body sattva, thousand oaks.
ayse cerami
730-830 tribal basics
830-930 intermediate tribal

tribal basics classes are open to all!
classes are on-going and drop-ins are welcome.
no dance experience needed, no age limits-- just FUN!
come learn in a supportive, open, warm environment!

bring water & wear what you would to workout-- you will sweat.
yoga pants or leggings and a tank top or sports bra work just fine!

$12 each or 6/$60

see you there!

questions?
call:

ayse cerami 805.402.1216

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Name Change?

nisan — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:59:16 GMT

As I was saying in another thread, Ayse begged me today to change the name of this tribe. She's a little embarassed by all the attention, I guess. So, I'm asking for some potential names.

Let's hear everyone's ideas and then vote!

I guess "Fearless Followers of Ayse" is out. How about "Those Slightly Smitten with, But Not Entirely Devoted to Ayse." Haha.

More seriously, how about "Friends of Ayse?"

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Ayse's Birthday is........

Julie_J — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 06:03:47 GMT

Sunday Febuary 19th !!!!

(or so I was told)
:~D

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it's time.

gypsycowgirls — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 19:48:07 GMT

i thought this was deserving of it's own topic.

truth is i gush to ayse personally ALOT about how thankful i am for her-- but saying it to all y'all is good too! when we're out i tell anyone i introduce to her "this is my first teacher..." then she tells me to stop and blushes.

without ayse i would be somewhere totally different. i now am lucky enough to consider bellydance my profession, and without crossing paths with jenn and then aysh...where would i be?

somewhere in the back of my mind i hope that ayse understands what it means to have professional students under her-- i think that's a big deal! when my first student goes pro i'll feel accomplished! but truthfully i'm sure ayse's insane modesty probably stops this thought from ever poppin' in to her head!

but yes, ayse i am thankful to have you in my life-- as my friend, teacher, co-facilitator in the sisterhood (which i never could have started without your support!) and my girlfriend who doesn't put out......my only road-trip buddy who can travel for 5 days on $20 bucks like me and not give it a second thought, with no showers, no idea where we'll stay when we get there and getting lost--- the only one who can do workshops with me for days straight, spead all our waking hours at a festival, and then go dance at night.....get up in the morning and take a class!

how our conversations ALWAYS turn to our students, an upcoming show, new music, our travel schedules, costuming, the studio, dance-drama, or what dancers we admire. you've created a monster-- one who consideres her self a kindred spirit, but maybe it was fate....

i have alot to say, but pretty much it comes down to the fact that i love this woman.

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yep.

dangerpants — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 09:16:25 GMT

uh hunh.

shesz it and thats all. she taught me howda dance, move, think, love and live.

i adore you lady

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where do i begin??

megsnmars — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 01:32:01 GMT

hmm...am i ever a fan of ayse?! This woman has taught me so much, has been there for me during some very rough times. She has also inspired me to dance my cares away, but to also incorporate my cares into the dance. My favorite times are when ayse comes to my house and drinks tea with me. When she drinks wine with me...when we have feasts together...and of course....when we dance! I love you aysh more than you know!

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Choreography

Julie_J — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 04:37:34 GMT

I think that Ayse's choreography is inspired! I love watching her change it in the middle of rehearsals........well, I sort of like it. But it is so fun to watch her brain wrok and I still haven't figured out how she seems to "see" us all like a chess board from above. (my opinion).
Anyway, Ayse certainly has had to squish a big bunch of all of us onto small spaces at times and there doesn't seem to be an end to that any time soon.
I am always excited to see what she comes up with next.
Thanks Ayse!
xoxoxo,
Julie

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Modern Gypsy Dance Studio Party

Andy — Sun, 08 Jan 2006 15:45:06 GMT

What a blast last night was. Everyone was so awesome. What a joy it is that Ayse has this adverture ahead of her and we get to play along! The Seeds were thrilled to be there!

Portia and I were talking last night after the party about what blessed lives we have... being with so many talented, beautiful, sincere, and thoughtful people. You've all graced us!

Is the next party tonight?

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Choke Ayse

nisan — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 19:28:22 GMT

Have you ever sent Ayse an e-mail and thought, "Why Choke Ayse? Does she have a death wish? I don't get the joke."

Well, although we grew up speaking mostly English at home, because our mother is Turkish, we did dip into Turklish quite a bit. (You know, kind of like Spanglish, but with Turkish.) There were certain words that I never learned in English until I was an adult, words like: cantalope, persimmon, pomegranite. To me they were just kavun, hurma, nar.

To this day, if you're invited into our home, you may be offered karpus or cay instead of watermelon or tea.

You get the idea.

Also, when someone sneezes, we usually say, "Cok yasa (chok yasha)," instead of, "Bless you."

The C in COK is supposed to have a line on the bottom making it a ch sound. So it sounds a lot like CHOKE in English, but means MUCH or A LOT.

YASA is supposed to have a line on the bottom of the S making it an sh sound. Ayse has the same S. Yasa means LIVE.

Live much, or may you live long, is what we say when someone sneezes, and the sneezer replies with, "Sende gor," or "May you live to see it."

Yasa...Ayse... Sound similar? Ayse's high school friends always thought so.

So, when we'd say, "Cok yasa," Ayse's friends would start giggling and lunge for her throat, "CHOKE AYSE."

The joke stuck.

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Pictures

nisan — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 18:17:07 GMT

Hey thanks Jessica, thanks Julie for contributing to our photo album.

Jessica, I was looking everywhere for that picture of Ayse and Jenn. I almost stole it off of Ayse's profile to add to our collection. Thanks for posting it.

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Ayse Cerami's topics - tribe.net

Ayse to perform with live musicians SYL at hafla on 7/26!

Gary's World photos from Froggy's are up

Ayse's solo June 27

Thanks!

AYSE & ELIZABETH PERFORM @ THE OASIS *THIS* SATURDAY ~ 4/5!!

Ayse workshop @ Tribal Caravan L.A. 2008

Pirate Faire this weekend ~ come see Ayse!

Ayse has landed!

Ayse Cerami workshop 8/1 in Las Vegas!

Ayse article in Tribal Magazine

Ayse in Gilded Serpent review

in need of girls

Christina of Black Lotus Clothing is Hipdrop's Featured Artist of the Month for February 2007

Ayse in "The Flame & the Shadow"

The Flame and Shadow tickets available

Moun of Tunis

NEW Tribal Bellydance classes on the westside!

Mr Freeze

Dancer's Wanted for Mother Blessing VTA

Man! Ayse you totally fucking rock!

September 8th show

Backbends for Ayse to work on........

she'enedra = sundara varna = sisterhood = Ayse our teacher

Tribal Fest

Tribal Caravan

Introductions

Ayse's Classes

Name Change?

Ayse's Birthday is........

it's time.

yep.

where do i begin??

Choreography

Modern Gypsy Dance Studio Party

Choke Ayse

Pictures

AYSE & ELIZABETH PERFORM @ THE OASIS THIS SATURDAY ~ 4/5!!