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WEI Dance For Change!!!!!

2008-07-24T03:38:25Z

August 8th at Layalena The Womans Entrepreneurship Initiative will be putting on an event to raise money for widowed women in India.

The mission of the Womens Entrepreneurship Initiative is to encourage social entrepreneurship among women by providing grants and microloans in the aftermath of social epidemics. In support of this mission the Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative will:

• Empower individuals and organizations worldwide through the encouragement of social entrepreneurism;

• Create new jobs that are needed, wanted, and encouraged by the surrounding community;

• Alleviate current debt and break the cycle of debt inheritance passed on through generations;

• Use social entrepreneurial activities as a way to minimize social epidemics that arise from debt inheritance such as suicide, fleeing the country, and violent protests.

Momentarily we are working in India and are having an even in Phoenix this coming August. Please come and join us to support this cause and watch some fantastic performers!

Line Up Includes Thus Far:
Amanda Rose
Ava Fleming
Helena Vlahos
Myryka
Ellisha
Boom Boom Bollywood
Aurora
Samantha Riggs
Diosa

Tickets are $25 in advance and $28 at the door. They include Show, Dinner, and 2 Raffel Tickets.

Flyer is found in the photos for the tribe

Please come join us for this fantastic event for a fantastic cause!

Amanda Rose

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Exciting News!

2008-07-16T19:45:01Z

Mystic Jewell is passing the torch on to Plaza de Anaya ~World Fusion Studio to continue the legacy of World Music and Dance in the beautiful location of 524 W. Broadway Suite 107 in Tempe .

July 20th, Sunday 2008 Come play with us!

Take home a piece of history from Mystic Jewell. The Plaza will be redecorating and Missy will be open this Friday-Sunday from 11am-5pm for a huge sale! You will have the opportunity to purchase items such as rugs, decorations, shelves, baskets, and all remaining costumes will be drastically reduced! Come see what is being retired from the legacy and maybe you will be lucky enough to take a piece home with you!

The Hafla will be this Sunday, July 20th from 3:30pm-5:30pm and at 4:00pm Mystic Jewell will be showcasing their latest class accomplishments with a recital for students and teachers from the last class session.

Come Thank Missy for all her wonderful contributions to the community of Music and Dance at Mystic Jewell and wish her the Best in her new ventures. Come introduce yourself to the new owners, Kimberly and Tiffany and see what is in store at the new Cultural Community Gathering Place “Plaza de Anaya ~ World Fusion Studio”!

The new class session with Plaza de Anaya ~ World Fusion Studio will begin the week of August 4th, the schedule is currently being finalized. We will have it posted by the July 21st on our myspace page
http://www.myspace.com/plaza_de_anaya

and on our Tribe page:
http://people.tribe.net/b1235795-73e0-4125-8359-af36b3ddb298

Our official website will also be up and running SOON www.PlazaDeAnaya.com

Please go to both sites and add yourself as a friend to keep up to date with all of the upcoming excitement!

Email us at Plaza.de.Anaya@gmail to be added to our “contact” list…. Let us know which group you should be added to….. Student, Performer, Instructor, Vendor…..

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you all very soon!

missy :)
The Mystic Jewell Studio

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New belly Dance costumes for Sale

2008-07-11T03:37:37Z

I'm starting a new venture on ebay selling brand New Egyptian DEsigner costumes. Please check me out under seller name "bustanworood", or check out my first costume "Sensational professional belly dance costume DiamondRed"

You can reach me at fieldofroses1@hotmail.com if you have any questions, all costumes are made to fit for your measurements, costumes are 350-$400 on ebay. They usually retail for 550-600. Plus size dancers are welcome. the best part your purchase will benefit a non for profit, you can choose the one closest to you to be included in your sale.

Good luck, I look forward to working with all of you

Sincerely,

Bustan Worood

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Aziza Raqs Vegas!!

2008-07-07T08:24:25Z

Hey Gang,
I am putting out the word for volunteers for the Aziza workshop and show. I
will have registration up in the next week, There will be a show Oct 3rd,
line up coming soon, and a 5 hour workshop on Saturday the 4th. For those who
would like to vend at the event please let me know, you can contact me off list
at _Aradia@aradiaLV.com_ (mailto:Aradia@aradiaLV.com) . I will be offering
discounts for volunteers and also for teachers who bring in 5 or more students.
My web designer is creating the pages as we speak. MEDASN is co sponsoring
the event, so we are looking to have a rockin' event!!!!

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Tucson Visitor in Dire Need of some Tribal Classes

2008-06-28T08:18:38Z

I am visiting from a small coastal town in Washington and truly need some bellydance classes to reinspire me! I am busing, biking, and catching rides, so if anyone knows of any good classes in the next two weeks, please send a reply or message. Thank you so much!

Natalie

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Pharos Pics

2008-06-23T07:04:22Z

Mikel Florman's Pharos pics are available here (slide show).

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=376417472

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Freebie Jeebie! Bellydance classes for free?

2008-06-17T08:12:40Z

Bellydance has long been misunderstood and confused with stripping. It is not in any way like stripping. Bellydance is a classy, feminine artform with mesmerizing moves that are sultry not sexual. It is an amazing form of low to medium impact exercise that will both challenge you and help you tone up.
My classes are open to ALL sizes, ages and types of women. I have taught the painfully shy, the overweight, the clumsy, the nerdy. Believe me- it is fun and it is a great excuse to get out of the house for some "me time" away from the kids, the spouse, the office, the emails, the phone... let me take you away this summer on a vacation in bellydance. You will emerge feeling confident and graceful if you give it a try.
Our new studio in Phoenix has classes for beginners- yes! Even if you have zero dance experience. We also have more challenging classes for those who have had past bellydance experience. Choose from our vast array of classes offered at www.freewebs.com/thegoddessgarden
We have world styles, fundamentals, tribal style, tribaret, and more. Not into dancing? Come relax your body AND your mind with one of our refreshing yoga classes.
Tell ya what; come in and tell any one of our instructors you saw the ad on TRIBE and we'll let ya take your first class FREEEEEEE.
Now you cannot refuse, can you!?
The Goddess Garden
Come in and blossom!

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Pharos LIVE! It's Here!

2008-06-14T11:30:19Z

It's here!

The Show: Saturday June14th, 7:30pm at The Sets in Tempe, AZ (93 E. Southern... Southern and Mill).

Pharos Workshops:

Saturday June 14th and Sunday June 15th. Schedule available here (blog section):

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=376417472

Pre-registrations have been going great, but plenty of room still available. Walk-ins/Drop-ins WELCOME! (cash or check). Just show up for the class(es) you want and your IN!

Trash City's online box office is closed! Just show up to the workshops you want. For the Pharos LIVE! Show, tickets are available at the door throughout the night (no price difference).

Raquy and the Cavemen, Hands of Kali , and Bastet have been in Phoenix since this morning (dining, sight-seeing, shopping, etc.). They love it. Now come out and show these great artists some AZ love in return!

Last chance...

Peace!

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Pharos Schedule and Info

2008-06-12T03:49:35Z

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=376417472&blogID=404873156

Pharos Site:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=376417472

Critical Info:

WALK-INS, DROP-INS are more than welcome at Pharos. There is no price difference. We ain't like dat! We want everyone to come, partake , and enjoy. So come, take a workshop or two and immerse yourself in Pharos.

Parking: You can park wherever you like at ASU for Pharos' workshops. But if you don't park where I'm about to tell you to park, you will be towed ($120). Don't believe me, Valerie and I got towed just 2 days ago. So pay attention. Pharos workshop parking IS the APACHE parking structure located at Normal St and Apache Blvd. Parking is FREE and you don't need a decal (don't let the signs weird you out). If you park anywhere else, it is at your own risk.

The Apache Parking Structure is like 100 feet away from the SRC building. The SRC is located at 400 E. Apache (Normal and Apache). The entrance to the SRC faces North. Once you enter the SRC, there will be signs posted directing you to the workshop areas. There is security at the front desk and they are aware of the event. Just say you are there for the Pharos event and you will be guided to your destination. The workshops are on the second level, on the south end in rooms C and D. We will have personnel there to assist you in "check-in".

At first you will enter the SRC and be overwhelmed. It's big, state of the art, and nice. Get over it. Pharos owns the SRC for Saturday and Sunday... which means you own it as well. You will see the "studio" rooms and your heads will prolly explode. They are nice and clean and modern and have that spongy stuff underneath the hardwood (easy on your footsies), and plenty of mirrors and natural sunlight and massive AC. There is a balcony with a pretty cool view as well (for you dagnasty smokers).

You can bring in beverages, water bottles, and even snacks if you like. However, whatever you bring in, you take out with you. I don't know if the ASU's MU is open on the weekends, but the MU building (not too far away) houses at least a dozen fast food restaurants. It's actually quite sick. ASU has it going on! (our tax dollars at work).

Photography is allowed and Mikel Floorman may even take some professional pics of the workshops.

I hope you all can appreciate how difficult it was to get ASU on board to support these workshops. We've been in constant negotiations with ASU for over a month. In the end, they are proud to support Pharos and support our drum and dance community. They find merit in the workshops being held, and they are behind us. We have over two million dollars of insurance to protect everyone. However, all participants must sign our waiver form at check-in or you cannot participate in workshops and there are absolutely no refunds for any reason.

The Show: Yes, it's open photography! You are allowed to take pics. We just ask that you keep it to a minimum. Constant "flashes" negatively affect the performance groups. Take pics, but be respectful.

If you have questions, post them and they will promptly be answered.

Thanks.

Pharos LIVE is on Saturday, June 14th at The Sets (93 E. Southern) in Tempe, AZ.

Pharos workshops ARE AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY IN THE STUDENT RECREATION COMPLEX (SRC) located @ 400 E. Apache (Apache and Normal) in Tempe.

I hope you all come out to support local music, drumming, and dancing. This is a phenomenal show (a don't miss event!), and the workshops are great too!

Thank you for your support and everyone involved in Pharos (about 100 people from our community) hope to see you there.

For those who can't make Pharos, other local events are occuring during the weekend as well: Way out West and I believe Naj is hosting a gathering as well. We wish them the best of luck and will miss them at Pharos LIVE!

Snarf...

Out

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It's here!

2008-06-11T16:22:34Z

....that moment we've all been waiting for.....
Pharos Live!
There are still tickets available to both the workshops and the show, available at www.trashcityentertainment.com.
Here are my workshops and what you can expect:

Saturday, June 14th, Precision Flow: Stop on a Dime, Bend Space and Time
We'll start with 5-10 minutes of pilates to wake up the muscles and strengthen your legs, arms, and core. Then, we'll jump right into drills that will help with the locks in the combinations. The first combination is called the Triberet Combo and will include challenging moves such as my signature "slide-lock", sidewinders, and my "undulation rewind" mixed with some super slow hip circles and articulated hip drop kicks. The second combo is the Motorcycle Combo, and is the most challenging part of the workshop. You'll combine half Mayas, chest cresents, and undulations into incredibly fast small combinations that suddenly stop and ooze into slow chest rotations. At the end of the 1.5 hrs, we'll stretch and cool your muscles with 5-10 minutes of yoga to help prepare you for the rest of your fun, workshop-filled day! Hopefully, we can get to everything!

Double Fan Fusion (of course!):
We'll start with 5-10 minutes of pilates to wake up the muscles and strengthen your legs, arms, and core. Then, how to hold your fans and open/close them. We'll drill simple fan movements in a slinky, sassy traveling move. Then, we'll work on layering fans with some classic bellydance moves, both stationary and traveling. We'll combine our layers into chort combos such as the Damsel Combo (inspired by Rachel Lazarus Soto) and The Setting Sun (and others!). All of these will then be combined into one huge combo. At the end of the 1.5 hrs, we'll stretch and cool your muscles with 5-10 minutes of yoga to help prepare you for the rest of your fun, workshop-filled day!

I can't wait!!!!

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ONE WEEK AWAY!

2008-06-07T08:52:45Z

The time is fast approaching for Pharos LIVE! (JUST ONE WEEK AWAY!). We are stoking the embers to “light it up” as we speak, cuz this show is going to be the HOTTEST thing to hit our AZ Dance and Drum community since Jose burned his jalapeno and called it chipotle.

So follow the light on Saturday, June 14th to The Sets (93 E. Southern) in Tempe, AZ to see 7 (yes seven) LIVE music groups performing for some of the best and hottest belly dancers, African dancers, interpretive and fusion dancers in AZ and beyond!

We have (Dancers):

Amanda Rose (Belly Dancer of the Universe 2008)
Deja Dance Collective
Arizona Drum and Dance
Satori Sunrise
Of the Earth
Carrie Konyha
Lara
Mahin
Diosa (Belly Dancer of the Universe Runner-up 2004)
Renee
Jen (Bedouin Tribe)
Desert Flowers
Anaya Tribal
Hands of Kali
Bastet
Katara

...all performing to incredible live music from the likes of
Traveler
Cosmos
Of the Earth
Soleil Noir
The White Claws
Arizona Drum and Dance

...and head-lining the show, all the way from Brooklyn, New York, RAQUY AND THE CAVEMEN!!!! (and they said it couldn’t be done... Well, we did it!).

Remember, show starts at 7:30pm (doors open 1 hour in advance). Tickets are sold up to the show time. Also remember that each ticket includes two FREE drinks ($10 savings right there). There will be a hooka bar on the patio and The Sets does serve food! There are also vendors promoting and selling there wares in our “market place”.

Don’t miss the Hands of Kali’s audience tarot reading...

Pharos LIVE: Bringing musicians and dancers together for a show by the community and for the community, bringing some of the best out of state talent to your doorstep, and portraying an ungodly amount of talent and instigating a helluva lot of fun for all.

Let Pharos draw you in. Follow the light... We hope to see you there.

Thank you for your support :)

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Tucson classes

2008-06-06T00:24:34Z

Help! Does anyone know of ANY belly dancing classes or teachers in Tucson?

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New class reminder June 4th

2008-06-03T15:22:47Z

ANKESTAMEN
AMERICAN CABERET STYLE BELLY DANCE WITH LEBANESE FLARE - DANCING SINCE 1978 - DAUGHTER OF PHOENIX'S NEFERTITI
BREAKING THE MOVES DOWN TO THE VERY BASIC LEVEL FOR EASE OF LEARNING -
I TEACH IN THE OLD ARCADIA AREA OF PHOENIX, 40TH & INDIAN SCHOOL AREA (E-mail me for exact location).
Beginning and Intermediate/Advanced Drum Solo
June 4th!
Beginning - Wednesdays 6:00 to 7:00

Intermediate/Advanced - Wednesdays 7:00 to 8:00

Drum Solo

See my lesson plans at: groups.msn.com/Ankestamen/
ALL AGES WELCOME - DROP IN's WELCOME
Class price is:10.00 per class
Drop-ins are welcome: $12.00 each class
NEW BEGINNING CLASS – STARTING IN JUNE
Privates available: You can request moves/props to work on!
FOR SIGN-UP AND MORE INFO
SHERRYJEFFRIES@GMAIL.COM

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MECDA Fall Festival of Music & Dance - Nov. 1

2008-06-03T02:17:54Z

Hello Dancers,

The MECDA chapter is now taking reservations for performance spots on the festival stage. We will have ongoing entertainment from 10:30am to 5:00pm - that's a lot of dancing - come be part of it!

Soloists 5 minutes
Duet/Trio 10 minutes
Troupes 4+ 15 minutes

There will also be 7 drop-in workshops presented by instructors from throughout the state. Please check here for more info:
www.levantalsonora.com

We also need people to volunteer to help with admissions, stage managing and workshop helpers - this can be just a 1 or 2 hour stint during your day and will be greatly appreciated. It takes a LOT more than the 4 members of the MECDA chapter board to run an event like this!

To reserve a spot and/or volunteer please email president@levantalsonora.com.

Thanks,
Mahin

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Angelia teaching belly dance classes

2008-05-30T23:33:32Z

Hello:

It's that time again.....belly dance classes w/ Angelia. I will started a Tuesday night beginning class at my house on May 27th at 730pm. If you would like to drop in, it will be $10 a lesson. I also have a Saturday morning class, starting May 31st, that is at 1030am. You can do a $10 drop in fee, or pay $40 for the six week session. Both classes are an hour long group lesson. This will be out of my home, in Mesa, near McKellips and Horne. The session must be pre-paid by the 1st class, if it's not, than you can do $10 drop-ins.

I am also teaching at Tandoori Times in Scottsdale, on Thursday for $10 for an hour lesson. Class starts at 730pm. Tandoori Times is located at 6810 E. 5th Ave, Scottsdale AZ 85251
additional info can be found at http://www.tandooritimes.com/

Well if you need more info call me at 480-610-5857

thanks

Angelia

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Check Pharos LIVE bands!

2008-05-28T22:26:46Z

Check out these sites to see the Pharos LIVE bands, read blogs, listen to music, and perhaps even watch some video.

Soleil Noir
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=138223754&MyToken=a0e4f65b-d941-4904-99d0-b8c1b3711db9

Of the Earth
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=231224926&MyToken=5254e12e-bd11-4451-b5e7-13dc9a64897b

The White Claws
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=130468392&MyToken=d716db71-8359-45db-89ec-e8ab1274fa9d

Traveler
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=177184319

Cosmos
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=277359346

Raquy and the Cavemen
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=10484474

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Aashiyaana Dance Academy...Indian and Belly Dance classes starting!!

2008-05-23T03:10:04Z

Here's our first class... We have Indian choreographies coming in July!!

BellyDance for Beauty and Health
Have Fun and Feel Sexy while you Exercise

Tuesday nights starting May 20 2008
with Sherry VanGoethem
of ADC Performance Troupe and Dance Academy.
Held at the Center for True Harmony Wellness and Medicine
2152 S. Vineyard #138 Mesa AZ 8521
480-539-6646-ph

Classes will be from 6:20 to 7:20 on Tuesdays. $15/class

Details:

All levels are welcome!
We will be drilling the basic belly dance moves.
For the mid-level to advanced student: Create purified muscle memory in the moves and FULL extension in each of the moves.
For the beginner student: Introduce yourself to the beautiful and sensual moves of belly dance. Begin to master these moves by developing muscle memory.

Benefits:
Develop abdominal muscle strength and definition. You will work all part of your ‘six pack’, the upper, middle and lower abs.
Decrease back pain by learning the moves that will strengthen your lower back and upper back.
Increase arm strength and definition by mastering the belly dance posture
(I call it the Queen pose!)
Get a ‘bum lift’ ;) You will be doing great gluteal exercises to strengthen and actual lift your bum to give you rounded effect from hind sight.
Minimize that shoulder pain by opening up your chest muscles and ‘dropping your traps’. Do your shoulders feel like they are raised to your ears? We will stop that!

In each class we will target different body parts and drill the moves to make each class fun, different, progressive, did I mention …FUN FUN FUN. Listen to great grooving music, move your body, increase your heart rate and learn dance you can take home to your man;)

Check out our youtube videos: www.youtube.com/shonigori

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Mystic Jewell new session starts May 26th!

2008-05-22T17:47:26Z

Our new session looks to be really exciting! Come and check us out!

******There will be no classes on May 26th for the holiday*******

Mondays we will have a night of the fantastic Amanda Rose:

6:10 Beg Bellydance

7:20 Int Bellydance

8:30 Kick Ass Drum Solo

Tuesdays as always are Tribal Tuesdays with Severina of Bedouin Tribe:

6:10 Beg Domba Style Tribal B

7:20 Int Domba Style Tribal A

8:30 Adv Domba Style Tribal C

Wednesdays will be fabulous with Heather and Ellisha:

6:10 ATS Level 1 with Heather

7:20 Fire Tu Tu with Ellisha

8:30 Hard Core Workout with Ellisha

Thursdays we get a bit crazy with The MadIam and Jen Bentz:

6:10 Sword'lesque with The MadIam

7:20 Tribal Skirt with Jen

8:30 Tribal Indian Combos with Jen

Saturdays we get a bit sassy with Scandalesque, Heather and Laura G:

10:00 Burlesque 2 with Pyra Sutra of Scandalesque

11:00 Burlesque 1 with Pyra Sutra of Scandalesque

12:45 ATS level 2 with Heather

2:00 Tantric Hatha Yoga with Laura G.

Hope to see you all!

Peace, Love and Dance

Mystic Jewell Studio

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Workshop Descriptions and NEW Pharos Info:

2008-05-16T02:51:06Z

Here is the 411 announcement of the Pharos event workshops and general info and more. Enjoy!

We’ve made some changes. The workshops have moved to a new location. All workshops will be held at ASU in their state of the art Student Recreation Complex (SRC). The address is 400 E. Apache. It’s basically on Normal St. and Apache Blvd. Parking is on the west side of Normal St in the Apache parking facility and parking will be FREE! The SRC is on the east side of Normal St. Keep in mind that the back of the building faces Apache Blvd. The front of the building is on the North side facing into the campus. None of the times or prices have changed.

Workshops:

AFRICAN DANCE FOR BELLY DANCERS
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm)
ASU Student Recreation Complex (SRC) Dance room D
$30
Instructor:
Mabiba Baegne

One of the best and well known African dancers/drummers/singers, Mabiba Baegne, will be in town on Sunday June 15th to teach ONE WORKSHOP ONLY at the Mystic Jewell Studio at 1:30pm (as part of Pharos). This is the rarest of opportunities to learn from the best. And, she knows that many of your are belly dancers, so her dance class has you in mind.

Beyond that, this is the only dance class that is taught to LIVE drummers, courtesy of AZ Drum and Dance. She’s gonna work you out and rock your world. I’m fairly certain that every instructor for Pharos is taking this class (depending on schedule), so you won’t be alone. New horizons and mixing it up... that’s what it’s all about. Check out the BIO below (workshop price $35. Registration available at www.Trashcityentertainment.com under Pharos):

Mabiba Baegne was born in Brazzaville in the Congo and was initiated
into dance by her grandparents when she was eight years old.

She joined the National Ballet of the Congo with Bolle Bantu. She worked as artistic director, choreographer and taught dancing, drumming and singing plus performed with children (from kindergarten through university level) and also with adults.

Mabiba has worked under the tutelage of Grand Master Djembe players Famoudou Konate and Mamady Keita. Mabiba has toured and performed with both djembe players. She teamed with Mamady in the famous Zig Zag School of African dancing and drumming in Belgium.

As a singer she has toured with Salif Keita, Mamady Keita, and Samba Ngo. She appeared on television and radio programs singing with well-known French singer, France Gall. She is a featured singer on Mamady’s first CD (“Wassolon”) and was a member of Sewa Kan. For many years, Mabiba has been in high demand as a dance and drumming teacher throughout the United States.

In the United States, Mabiba has been instrumental in teaching Central and West African dancing and singing. As well as the first woman to teach traditional West African (Guinea) dununs in the U.S. She was the first woman to produce a dunun training tape here. She has given Master classes at Stanford, San Francisco State, Oregon State, University of Washington (Seattle), UC Santa Cruz, Mills College (Oakland), etc.

Among her US performances, was her role as “Djinga (the King Queen of Angola)” at Brooklyn Academic of Music, in Minneapolis, MN, at the Shakespeare Center in Washington, DC and at Mills College (Oakland).

ZILS & FRAMES:
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008 from 12:30 to 2:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room C
($25)
Instructor: Raquy & The Cavemen

This class will be broken up between zil instruction and frame drum instruction (riqq, tar, etc.). It’s a dancer friendly percussion class that will teach zil technique and patterns to many common rhythms. Towards the end, the class will focus on frame drums and perhaps we’ll all just jam :)

BEGINNER DUMBEK (122)
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, from 9:00am to 11:00am)
ASU SRC building Dance room C
$35
Instructor: Raquy Danziger

This class will incorporate the following: How to hold the drum, basic sounds (dum, tek, ka), traditional rhythms, accompaniment of Middle-Eastern songs and dance, and some basic concepts in soloing.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED DUMBEK (270)
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room C
$35
Instructor: Raquy Danziger

This workshop will focus on: Odd rhythms, snaps, different types of finger rolls, and Turkish Split Hand Technique, as well as address more about solos and accompaniment. This is your class drummers. Ask lots of questions. Raquy is like totally the most coolest and nicest person, so don’t be shy.

Raquy Danziger is one of the most popular performers, teachers and composers of Middle Eastern Drumming today. Audiences worldwide are not only surprised by this young woman from America, but captivated by her virtuosity, profound musicality and the passion she brings to performances. Her varied repertoire includes traditional Middle Eastern music as well as her own compositions.

For the past few years, Raquy has been going to Egypt to teach and perform, where she has collaborated with some of the most famous musicians, including Said El-Artist and Hamish Henkish, she has appeared on regional TV including Al-Jazeera Channel and National Egyptian Television and was interviewed by numerous magazines.

A classically trained pianist, Raquy first discovered hand drumming during her travels in Varanase, India where she immersed herself in the study of Indian rhythmic cycles. Later, in Israel, Raquy was drawn to the dumbek (otherwise known as tabla) and the groove of Middle Eastern music.

In the last few years, Raquy has found her own voice as a soloist, group leader and composer. She writes compositions for ensembles comprised of her students as well as master players from the Middle East. She also formed Raquy and the Cavemen, a group in which she also plays the Iranian kemenche, a rare and exotic bowed instrument.

Raquy’s infectious enthusiasm for Middle Eastern music has made her one of the most sought after teachers of Middle Eastern drumming. An inspiration to scores of students locally and hundreds more at drumming camps and retreats around the country, Raquy is single–handedly responsible for the wave of “Dumbek Fever” sweeping the metropolitan area.

Raquy has released a Dumbek Instructional Kit - “Dumbek Fever” - which includes a book, a DVD and a CD that’s selling all over the world. She also released 4 albums: “Naked” (2007), “Jordan” (2005), “Dust” (2003) and “Masmudi” (2001). “Dust” has reached the top 20 on the CMJ world chart and “Jordan” debuted at the top 30.

Raquy and the Cavemen allow the listener to experience the musical cultures from The Middle East and Egypt and fuse them with Liron Peled’s hard rock drumming background. The name Cavemen is appropriate due to the rawness of the beats, and there is also a timeless property to the music that makes it impossible to dislike. The whole experience of the music takes you on a journey to the roots of Middle Eastern drumming. Its sound is like a close stare into the eyes and soul of the Middle Eastern culture that lives inside the music. Raquy brings forth the experience of an ancient culture straight to the stage for everyone to reflect, react and rotate to.

BASIC DJEMBE TECHNIQUES
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, from 11:30am to 1:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room C
$35
Instructor: Bernd Geh

Bernd Geh is the founder and head of Arizona Drum and Dance. He is also the only (or one of very very few)Mammady Keita sanctioned djembe instructors in Arizona.

This class will teach the the proper hand techniques: The dun and gun (bass), the go and do (tones), and the pa and ta (slaps) of the djembe, as well as dive into various African rhythms and poly-rhythms. If you don’t have a djembe, there are up to 10 available for use courtesy of AZ Drum and Dance.

BERND GEH has been continuously teaching West African drumming since 2001 in the Phoenix area. Bernd is originally from Germany and started to study the Malinke music in 1997 with his major and most influential teacher Herman Kathan, who is a professional drummer and represents Tam-Tam Mandinge Germany, which is a branch of Mamady Keita’s worldwide djembe school network.

Bernd also learned from numerous African masters and teachers, such as Mamady Keita, Famoudou Konate, Adama Drame, Amadou Kienou, Moussa Traore, Abdoul Doumbia and Bolokada Conde.

Bernd is currently a professional level student of Mamady Keita.

But wait, there’s more!

DYNAMIC TRIBAL IMPROV
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008, from 11:00am to 12:30pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$35
Instructor: Christina of HANDS OF KALI

This workshop will concentrate on the important interplay between short, “simple” moves and longer combos in tribal improv. The relationship of these different types of moves, with multi-tempo music, brings a lively dynamic to any group improv. After high-energy drills on shimmies and zills, this class will move right into an intensive tribal bellydance workout guaranteed to make you sweat and smile, all at the same time. Suitable for dancers at all skill levels.

STEAM PUNK CHOREOGRAPHY
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$35
Instructor: Maureen of HANDS OF KALI

What is “Steampunk”?

Steampunk is a subgenre of fantasy and speculative fiction which came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used—usually the 19th century, and often set in Victorian era England—but with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy, such as fictional technological inventions like those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, or real technological developments like the computer occurring at an earlier date. Other examples of steampunk contain alternate history-style presentations of “the path not taken” of such technology as dirigibles or analog computers; these frequently are presented in an idealized light, or a presumption of functionality. It has now manifested itself into fashion and music.

Learn an original, steam-punk-inspired Hands of Kali choreography to the song “Proper Hoodidge” by Amon Tobin—perform it solo, as a troupe, or just pick and choose the combinations that you want to add to your dance repertoire. We will do a quick yoga warm-up (bring a mat if you have one); then learn the 3-minute routine, which alternates slinky moves with pops and locks. Handouts with choreography notes will be provided.

SWORDS AND DARKNESS:
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, 3:30pm to 5:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$35
Instructor: Kendra, the head of HANDS OF KALI

Get ready for the World’s most innovative, contemporary, fresh, skilled, and dare I say... Darkest Belly Dance Troupe in existence. Formed in 2003, Hands of Kali are out to make a statement... lead, Follow, or get out of the way. Under the direction of Kendra, you will be challenged and you will overcome (she will make you). Your horizons will be broadened, you will learn, you will appreciate... and you, yes you, will be infinitely better for surviving it... and Kendra and The Hands of Kali will be there for you, supporting you along the way with patience and praise.

PRECISION FLOW: STOP ON A DIME, BEND SPACE AND TIME
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008 from 9:00am to 10:30am)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$30
Instructor: Bastet

This fun, sassy, and challenging workshop integrates the modern precision of “hits” from pop-n-lock, the timeless grace of bellydance, and the mesmerizing appearance of “flow”-a distorted sense of time-into your fusion repertoire. Classic Egyptian Cabaret, Tribal fusion, and ATS stylings are transformed into an energetic and hypnotic performance with “hits” (or “pops”) that melt seamlessly into excruciatingly slow transitions called “flow” that seem to bend time, leaving your audience breathless until you travel back into normal space and time.

DOUBLE FAN FUSION
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, from 9:00am to 10:30am)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$30
Instructor: Bastet

Bastet first picked up a pair of fans in 1999 to bring something new to the urban dance scene in Florida. Fusing her urban stylings with subsequent training in Egyptian Cabaret, Tribal Fusion, and American Tribal Style, Bastet creates powerful and dynamic performances. Well-known for her exciting double fan performances throughout the southeastern United States and her new home in New Mexico, Bastet teaches the use of props and layers as an extension of your natural movement, creating graceful, powerful, and fluid performances. Until her recent move, Bastet was a performer with the tribal fusion troupe, The Dance of the Fates (now Jahara Phoenix), based outside of Atlanta, GA.

Last but certainly not least, there are workshops from the famous, talented, and beautiful DIOSA!!! She doesn’t do workshops that often, but has agreed to do two workshops at PHAROS! What a treat! Here they are:

POP AND DROP: BELLY HIP-HOP
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$30
Instructor: Diosa Holmes

This fun and entertaining workshop consists of belly dance combinations fused with hip hop movements. Students join combinations into a complete choreography, with the ability to use the finished piece for their own performing events. A brief explanation is provided on how to diagram a song and choreograph to music (a template will be provided).

THUMP & DRUM: PULSATE TO PERCUSSION
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, from 11:00am to 12:30pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$30
Instructor: Diosa Holmes

This enjoyable and slightly challenging workshop incorporates many classic and modern elements of the “drum solo” performance. Students incorporate locking techniques, sharp muscle control, and expressive traveling movements to develop a stylized and complete choreographed piece that can be performed to any 4/4 rhythm. A brief explanation is provided on how to diagram a song and choreograph to music (a template will be provided).

Diosa won 1st runner up for Belly Dancer of the Universe 2004 in the Fusion Category. She also performs at many venues and has danced for Shakira, Sonia Montero de Falcone, the Arizona Republic, Lollapalooza, Rakkasah, Cooperstown, Arizona State University, and more.

She was formerly a member of the Arizona Belly Dance Troupe, led by Danah Stedman, the award winning Black Opal Dance Company directed by Ava Fleming, guest dancer of Maryana/Melissa’s Unity in Motion, and Kahlea’s Natium World Dance and Diabolique: Unconventional Entertainment. Diosa is currently the director of a new Middle Eastern ensemble, The Desert Flowers. The troupe performs Egyptian cabaret, hip-hop fusion, Eastern Indian fusion, and American tribal. They have performed at Zoofari at the Phoenix Zoo, Maricopa County Fair, the Arizona State Fair, and many private parties around the Valley. The Desert Flowers have had the privilege to work with wonderful groups such as Satori Sunrise and White Claws World Percussion.

That’s it! There ya go Phoenix drum and dance community (and beyond). Four drum workshops and eight dance workshops from some of the best talent around. Wow, a bunch of drummers and dancers congregating in one place learning and mingling... it’s like a collegiate hafla.

I feel as if I’m missing something though...

Oh yeah! There is the Pharos LIVE! show on Saturday night (June 14th, 2008, at 7:30pm at The Sets in Tempe). What is Pharos LIVE? Well, it’s seven local and national ethnic music groups (with a lot of drumming) gathering in one place for one event... with dancers galore, and all for one incredible, once in a lifetime, show. Acts include (and in no particular order):

Raquy and The Cavemen performing with Diosa, Bastet, and Hands of Kali

The White Claws performing with The Desert Flowers, Satori Sunrise, and Anaya Tribal

Of the Earth performing with their dancers

Soleil Noir performing with Deja Dance

Arizona Drum and Dance throwin’ it down with African dancers

Cosmos performing with their dancers

and Traveler performing with their dancers.

Special performance by Katara, audience tarot reading by Hands of Kali, hookas, alcohol, more alcohol, a Moroccan market with various venders, and last but not least... more alcohol. It’s like an SCA event gone horribly right! C’mon, that was funny.

Perhaps... just perhaps, more will be added.

Vending space is available at The Sets. Contact Chris @ www.trashcityentertainment.com

THERE IS ABSOULUTELY NO VENDING AT ASU FOR WORKSHOPS!!!

There are killer discount packages available for workshops:

The “ANY THREE” discount allows one to take any 3 workshops (drum or dance) for $80. Considering the talent involved, that’s pretty damn cheap!

The Pharos MEGA DISCOUNT is for dancers that want it all. There are no conflicts in the scheduling of the dance workshops. If you want to take all eight of them, the price is $180. That’s nearly a $100 savings.

General admission for the Pharos LIVE! show is $25. Keep in mind that the price includes two (yes two) free drinks from the bar... anything you want. HA! You’re welcome.

VIP/Reserved seating for Pharos LIVE is $40. You get a table vs. auditorium seating or standing room only. Again, the price includes two free drinks from the bar... anything you want (lush). Hey, we be cool like dat!

Tickets and workshop registration is available online at this link:

http://trashcityentertainment.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=26

Unfortunately, there are unavoidable on-line banking (convenience) fees. However, you can also order tickets over the phone by calling Trash City Entertainment @ 602-399-9500.

Unfortunately, this Pharos event isn’t that big. Instead, it is merely friggin’ HUGE! Your chances of seeing Raquy & The Cavemen live outside of New York, Cairo, or the San Francisco area are slim to none, and Slim has his bags already packed. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see and learn from Raquy and Hands of Kali and all the Pharos instructors. This event is tre’ sick.

Pharos burns for YOU! Jump in the fire!

Pharos is brought to you by Trash City Entertainment in conjunction with The White Claws and Drumopelli.

Pharos is:

The White Claws
Anaya Tribal
Of the Earth
The Desert Flowers
Satori Sunrise

Producer/Director: Drumopelli

Stage Manager: Valerie Olinger

Booking Agent: Mary Riley

Workshop Coordinator (NEW!): Colleen

Pharos... it’s not just a lighthouse anymore!

Thank you for your time...

Finis

Addendum: You can also purchase tickets and register over the phone by calling Chris at Trash City Entertainment at 602-953-2728.

Registration may also be made in person (cash only) at various local BD and Drum events (TBA), and only through Colleen, Pharos workshop coordinator, or a representative of the various sponsor groups.

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Drum solo workshop w/ Carrie Konyha

2008-05-08T23:25:22Z

Drum Solo Technique & Choreography workshop with Carrie
Saturday, June 21st. 10:30am, $25
Sedona, AZ
Drum solos are a staple part of any full length belly dance show but dancers often find it difficult to understand how to dance most affectively to a drum solo. Learn traditional drum solo technique & a full drum solo choreographed by Carrie Konyha. Class includes information on how to choreograph your own drum solos. Choreographed routines act as a valuable tool for dancers to learn how to combine movements and transition from one move to another. 2 hour workshop. Must preregister. Space is limited. Location: CArries home studio in uptown Sedona AZ. Driving directions provided upon registration. Contact Carrie at 928.282.1587, carrie@gaiadance.net or visit http://gaiadance.net

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Free bellydance class

2008-05-04T04:06:29Z

So you STILL havent made it to one of my classes, huh?
Or maybe you have that one friend who still keeps saying she plans to come but never makes it in.
Or you could just be nosy enough to wanna come see the new studio!

Well here is the push you need.
Summer is right around the corner and while I dont support diets I DO support having fun and heck if a leg gets toned or a waist gets whittled, all the better! So, let me offer you some encouragement.

During April & May I will offer students who have never taken a class with me a free "try it class". These are offered only on Saturdays at 12:30 or on Wednesdays at 6:45pm. This is my entry level bellydance class but even if you arent a beginner, I promise you some fun and exercise!
These classes are normally $13/hour or $15 1.20hr but to get your booty in here, I will toss out a freebie. Hopefully you like the class, my teaching and our new studio enough to sign up for the session or come back again next time.

*The ONLY catch is you have to RSVP the date you plan to come so my classroom doesnt get overfull and we dance on top of one another.
When you arrive, please park in back, remove shoes in the reception area and come in to have some fun.

The schedule is being added to weekly here:
http://www.freewebs.com/thegoddessgarden/classschedule.htm
So you can keep up to date on all the dance, fitness and wellness classes we offer.

> Keep in mind this freebie offer is only for MY classes, not the other instructors'. They will occasionally send out offers to so stay awake. : )
I hope to meet you soon!
Kahlea

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Gyspy Romani Workshop in FLagstaff May 18th with Indigo

2008-05-02T16:52:09Z

Please join us for a............

Gypsy Workshop With
Washington State Gypsy Dancer:
Indigo

Secrets of Gypsy Dancing, Fabulous Skirt Work, Zills,
9/8 rythm, Spins and Core Control!!!!!!
Sunday, May 18th
5-7pm
Paul Moore Studio
Flagstaff, Az

hosted by Troupe Shuvani
Spaces Limited
$25 advance $30 day of
All levels welcome!

Contact Crimson @ 928 220-1098 for info and reservations or email Wisteria at hlevinap@aol.com for additional information!

Indigo has won awards for her Gypsy Dance and will be bringing the secrets of Gypsy Dancing to this Workshop! We will work on understanding Romani 9/8, understanding the movements of 9/8 and incorporating Fabulous Skirt Work into 9/8. (We can add zills if wanted). Indigo will help you understand your core control, balancing and spinning which makes those beautiful 16 yard skirts flare out to their full passion.
Indigo has been a popular and sought after performer in the Puget Sound Area for the last 5 years. She is a Multi Award Winning BellyDancer. Her study of movement includes BellyDance, Gypsy Dance, Flamenco, Egyptian Cabaret, Ballet, Yoga, Pilates & Jazz Dance. Indigo fuses all of this knowledge into every performance and class; she is dedicated to helping students develop a Mind-Body Connection. Indigo hosts Emerald Sanctuary BellyDance Retreat which is popularly attended and donates a portion of the proceeds to Wetland Preservation w/in WA State. In the fall of 2007 Indigo opened Stilly Dance & Drum a dance and drum studio dedicated to BellyDance, Dance, Percussion: a loving atmosphere for students to attune their own art.

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daytime bellydance classes?

2008-04-24T18:40:16Z

Any of you interested in a daytime bellydance class? If so, msg me as I am polling my current student base to see if I should add a daytime class to our roster at
www.freewebs.com/thegoddes.../index.htm

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Big Hafla May 3rd with Souhail Kaspar and Rachid Halihal (Phoenix area)

2008-04-20T16:30:41Z

Hi, everyone, I just wanted to update you with information on the upcoming hafla and workshops with Souhail Kaspar. He will be here the weekend of May 3rd and 4th. (Please disregard the earlier date. We had to move it back one weekend). The hafla will be a dance party with Souhail and Rachid Halihal. Also some local musicians, some featured dancers, some wonderful vending by Fashionable Movement and Anaya Tribal, oh yeah, and LOTS of dancing for party attendies. Fun, fun, fun!

More info will come later, and I have updated the website: www.phoenixhafla.com

Also, don't forget to cheer Souhail on on February 10th for the 50th Grammy award show! He has been nominated for this year's Grammy in World Music for his work with Rahim Alhaj in "When the Soul is Settled: The Music of Iraq."

If you have any questions, ideas, or want to volunteer, please drop me a line. I can't wait to see everyone in a few months!

Elissa

P.S. I will once again be performing with Nawari Dance and Music Ensemble at the Arizona State Fair every weekend from Feb 9th to March 31st. If you're out there, please come by and say hello!

P.P.S. The next Midnight Caravan event will be October 17th-19th, 2008.

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Your response is appreciated

2008-04-15T06:33:34Z

If any of you know Antarctica or Badrea or have purchased a costume from them or their website http://www.bargains4bellydance.com please read & respond to the thread below.

Thanks so much!

http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancerboycotts/thread/9beeefc4-503b-497e-90b5-ee2f52d05b8b?newpostingid=384e8d34-cacc-419f-b033-4a5ecbca33dc#384e8d34-cacc-419f-b033-4a5ecbca33dc

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Tucson belly dance 'gatherings'

2008-04-10T21:07:50Z

Hi everyone. I recently moved to Tucson, and am interested in meeting fellow dancers and costume-makers. I'm thinking of starting up an informal gathering for dancing/ costume/ hair fall making and general goodness. Wondering if there's anything already like this, or if anyone would be interested. Maybe we could rent a space somewhere and then every week a different person could head it up and everyone could pitch in $5 or so. I have a tribal/gothic/electro fusion background, and really want to meet some more tribal people. Or anyone for that matter. Anyone who wants to learn and share. Give me some feedback, and if it looks like people are interested, I'll start looking for a space to rent. Looking forward to meeting and dancing with you :)

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Drum Solo for Dancers workshop

2008-04-06T03:38:00Z

Hi, everyone, I wanted to give a little more information about the Drum Solo workshop with Souhail on May 4th. I get a lot of questions about the format of the class, so here's some more info. I've been to several of them and they're pretty cool! I'll be there helping with live percussion for you gals to practice to. Here is the class description, and see below for the current special discount package. =)

Drum Solo for Dancers:

Learn to dance to common riffs and rhythms during a live drum solo!

Souhail has coached hundreds of dancers and drummers across the nation with his patient teaching style. He uses a traditional Egyptian format for teaching Raqs al Sharqi in which the dancer visually portrays Middle Eastern music through their dance.

In this class, you will become familiar with common rhythms and drum combinations used in live drum solos, with repetition of the rhythms so you can lock in different combinations. Souhail will give each student personal advice on how to really make their movements *pop* with the accents and downbeats of the solo. A good drum solo compliments the drummer and the dancer, and in this class you will learn to really enhance your own style for a killer drum solo!

All skill levels are welcome in this class! Continuing students, please bring your questions about drum solo interpretation. The class can be catered to your requests. The workshop will be held at Naj's Bellydance Shoppe on Cave Creek Rd south of Greenway on Sunday, May 4th at 12:30.

Dance package special for April: Pre-register for the Drum Solo for Dancers class and get into the hafla for $5! You can pre-register here: www.phoenixhafla.com through Paypal or by check/money order via standard mail. I will also be taking pre-payments at Bellypraise Nights on April 20th at the Bellydance Shoppe.

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Greetings from Hands of Kali

2008-04-03T17:15:26Z

Lovely dancers of the great southwest --
Just wanted to say hello and let you all know we CANNOT wait to meet you and share the dance with you at Pharos in June. We'll be teaching workshops on sword, tribal and steampunk choreography -- not to mention dancing our butts off just for YOU. ;)
Feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions about Pharos, workshops or anything else. We're here to help, and we'd love to hear from you guys.
Love and blessings,
Kendra from Hands of Kali (Seattle, WA)

Here's the scoop on Pharos:
June 14-15, 2008! Dance and drum workshops by Raquy (Raquy and the Cavemen), Hands of Kali, Diosa, Bastet, Arizona Drum and Dance (Bernd Geh), and Mabiba Baegne held at The Mystic Jewell Studios in Phoenix (www.mysticjewell.com). Live performances Saturday night at The Sets, in Tempe. Registration: www.trashcityentertainment.com (a la carte and package deals available).

Here's our website:
www.handsofkali.com

And here's a buncha videos:
http://youtube.com/results?search_query=Hands+of+Kali&search_type=

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Tribal Bellydance Classes- BASIC Level!

2008-04-02T17:41:22Z

Many of you have emailed me inquiring about tribal bellydance classes. As you know, the wait time for a new start up basic level class is usually about a year or more but your luck is here now! I hope to start up a new basic level tribal class in late spring.
Class dates are:
Feb 2, 9, 23, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 No classes on Feb 16
Let me know if you want anymore info.
Kahlea

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New Class Reminder - If you don't know these moves you need my class.

2008-04-02T00:33:52Z

ANKESTAMEN

Cabaret Style Belly Dance with Lebanese flare - Dancing since 1978 - Daughter of Phoenix's Neffetiti

I break down the moves to the very basic level for ease of learning

In the old Arcadia area 40TH & Indian School (E-mail me for exact location).

If you don't know the moves listed below, then you should come and learn them. You will learn 4 to 6 new moves every week.

New Intermediate and Advanced CLASS
April 2nd!
Intermediate - Wednesdays 6:00 to 7:00

Intermediate Choreograph: Mostly Baladi - Learn 4 to 6 basic belly dance moves every lesson. Everybody come for fun and fitness.

Advanced - Wednesdays 7:00 to 8:00

Advanced – Entrances and Spins/Advanced Floor and Veil

See my lesson plans at: groups.msn.com/Ankestamen/
ALL AGES WELCOME - DROP IN's WELCOME
Class price is:10.00 per class
Drop-ins are welcome: $10.00 each class
NEW BEGINNING CLASS – STARTING IN JUNE
Privates available: You can request moves/props to work on!
FOR SIGN-UP AND MORE INFO
SHERRYJEFFRIES@GMAIL.COM

INTERMETIATE MOSTLY BALADI CHOREOGRAPH
By Ankestamen Copyright 2006
Lone Dove by Desert Nights

Wait 16 counts

New entrance, skippety with arms side to side, start with right 16 counts

1, 2, 3, 4, while shaking in a circle) with right leg – 16 counts

Sit, sit, sit, kick (hip drop, hip drop, hip drop, front hip kick), right leg 4 - sets - 16 counts

Grape vine, then with bust shake to left - 8 counts, hop, right - 8 counts

Hip-pistons (up-down) start with left, 3 down, 3 up, 3 down, 3 up - 16 counts

Sit-kick, in a circle left leg, – left leg (8 counts) - sit kick right, sit kick left (8 count)

3-point turn, kick (Jodette) left, right, left, right – 16 count

Kick front, kick back (same leg) in a circle starting with left leg – 16 count

Double hip-thrust – start with left 8 count - Single hip thrust 8 count

TIME CHECK 1:24

1,2,3 sit-kick (walk left, right, left, sit-kick right, right, left, right, sit-kick left) 2 sets (16 counts)

Sit-kick, front, side, and back (w/arms) right leg – end with sit kick side – 16 counts

Mountain step start with dip left, right, left, right- 16 count

Rocking horse (pony) with bust - right leg forward - 16 counts

Half-moon turning in a circle forward, right leg forward - 16 counts,

Hips around with hands following (large body circles) starting with right hip, back, left, front - counts - reverse– 8 counts

Hip push-off side, starting with right leg push stepping to left - 8 counts - right 8 counts

TIME CHECK 2:14

1, 2, 3, 4, while shaking in a circle) with left leg – 16 counts

Sit, sit, sit, kick (hip drop, hip drop, hip drop, front hip kick), left leg 4 - sets - 16 counts

3-point turn, kick (Jodette) left, right, left, right – 16 count

Kick front, kick back (same leg) left leg – 16 count

TIME CHECK 2:49

Half-moon - two in front, one in back left leg – 16 Count

Figure-8, while shaking starting with left side - 8 Count

Bounce hip while turning in a circle forward starting with right leg 8 counts, then backward 8 counts

Double hip-thrust while walking on toes starting with left leg – make right circle. 16 counts.

Leg pivot around ending in half moon position - 4 counts (cross left foot over right, spin right – half moon right leg - 4 counts – Cross right foot over left, spin left, half moon left leg

TIME CHECK 3;22

1, 2, 3, 4, while shaking in a circle) with right leg – 16 counts

Sit, sit, sit, kick (hip drop, hip drop, hip drop, front hip kick), right leg 4 - sets - 16 counts

Grape vine, then with bust shake to left - 8 counts, hop, right - 8 counts

Hip-pistons (up-down) start with left, 3 down, 3 up, 3 down, 3 up - 16 counts

QUICK BOW

Entrances & Spins
By Ankestamen

Warm-up

Basic fast shimmy entrance - This can be done as at fast walk using a shimmy. It is designed to get you in quickly. Great for going through the audience, use a turn in the middle, or snake walk on your way in.

Half-moon turning in a circle forward

Half-moon turning in a circle backward

Pivot turn, ending in half moon position

Leg circle spin, (fast) ending in shaking position

Step-kick Entrance - (using front hip kick) - Used for walking backward, forward, or in place. - Basic position, front step kick, lift front foot, put back down, take a step with other leg, front hip kick, repeat. Also known as BASIC EGYPTIAN WALK. Good for basic entrances.

* Cross step kick – same move only with a cross in your step, and sit kick side – used for slow entrance

Sit-kick in a circle (baladi)

Little pushy turn (belly dance stance, push foot in front little bits at a time to turn you body in a circle - let back foot be a compass point (Pirouette)

Reaching out turn – reach out toward horizon with left arm, turn on right foot, reach out again, turn, reach out etc – used with veil head wrap, used during slow music

Exaggerated hip walk entrance (forward walk with hip leading and torso pulled back)

3-point turn, with kick (Jodette) turning in circle – step left, right, left (turning), left side kick, turn back in, opposite

1,2,3 – Sit Kick Entrance - step left leg, right leg, left leg - sit kick right, then right, left, right, set kick left (baladi)

Barrel roll (spin) - using arms

Zig-Zag entrance - 1, 2, 3, 4, ((1) lift right leg and hip, like stepping over a stool, stepping down, (2) left step (3) right step - this is a zig-zag walk)

Skippity entrance - step left, step left - step right, step right - (with a small skip), with arms moving side to side

Gypsy turn - jump onto leg, spin on leg, jump onto same leg, repeat (always with jump on same leg) (body bent slightly back like flaminco style) Great with tamborine

1,2,3 Cha, Cha, Cha, entrance (step right, left, right, step onto back foot, chasse (one foot literally chases the other foot out of its position) .1,2,3 {cha, cha, cha) (walk is May West) (Fatiem)

1,2,3 Sit-kick entrance - walk left, right, left, sit-kick right - right, left, right, sit kick left (baladi)

Camelwalk entrance – Basic undulation walk using same leg (single leg walk)

Peacock entrance (Both sides camelwalk), left leg, then right leg (with undulation) - slow beautiful

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Phoenix Belly Dance Workshop BoomBahnique Slink-Pop April 12th!!!!!!!

2008-03-27T02:11:18Z

Phoenix Belly Dance Workshop April 12th!!!!!!! 11:30-1:30!!!

Mia Donna and The *SiStars of the BoomBah* express a
*BoomBahnique* form of Tribal Fusion! Belly Dance now comes "Unboxed"!

Belly Dance is let out of the box in this workshop, *BoomBahnique Slink-Pop*. We will work with a method of movement transition to naturally allow flow through our body. Within this, we will explore the use of body angles, moving the energy ball and the aspects of pop and lock by interlacing holds and accents into our current language. We will drill a series of gooey combinations, play with time and milk the delicious nature of our expression in dance!

Please contact Anaya Tribal for more info!! (They're in "my friend's")
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AZIZA IN LAS VEGAS!!

2008-03-21T07:36:07Z

Hello fellow dancers!
I'm happy to announce that Aziza of Montreal/Portland will be in Las Vegas Oct 3-4, 2008 for a spectacular show and workshop. She was booked 2 years out, and a cancellation fell into my lap!! Of course I took it, It's been over 5 years since she has been to Vegas, So we are going to have a wonderful event. For those of you who have always wanted to study with the most in demand teacher of our times, mark it on your calendar! I will have details and registration discounts for teachers coming soon!! Woohoo! Hope to see some AZ dancers join us in Vegas!
www.AradiaLV.com

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Belly dance upcoming fun stuff!

2008-03-07T01:48:58Z

Hi everybody,

Please post your workshops and lessons at:

http://tribes.tribe.net/azbellydancedancelessons

Feel free to post your dance happenings at:

http://ankestamen.tribe.net

Please forward this to all your belly dance friends.

Attached is flyer for the Belly Dance Gathering. My students and I will be dancing at this event. We are doing two songs. The first one is the beginning choreograph. For two students this will be there first time dancing.

MARCH 14, 2008
A Night Out In Downtown Mesa
"Belly Dance Gathering"
Where: Inside The Bungalow Coffee House
48 North Robson Mesa AZ 85201
ShowTime: 7pm
Admission: Free, but please support our host by purchasing food and/or drink.
This is an outside event.

First Fridays Art Detour Event
Date & Time:Friday, March 7, 2008
7:30 PM
Location:Shop Devious Bellydance Show
1229 NW Grand Avenue
Phoenix
More Info:Amira: 602-262-8914
www.deviouswigs.com/index.htm

Art Detour is celebrating it's 20th anniversary this year!
Shop Devious will be opening its doors and featuring local belly dancers and troupes, incuding: Hipnotic Hips, Malikah- Boom Boom Bollywood, Azita, Amira, Rakalaya, Illumisis, Hejira, Colleen and more!
Who's Going?
The host of this event has chosen to keep the invite list private

Burning Bush Drum Circle Mar. 7th FIRE DRUMS DANCE

Date & Time:Friday, March 7, 2008
8:45 PM
Location:Wagon Wheel Building on the Melrose Curve
7th Ave . ( not street ) and Montecito just N. of Indianscho
Central Phoenix
More Info:Sue @ 602.828.6373

Here's a picture of the last Burning Bush Drum Circle .This is a FIRE DRUMS and DANCE event every First FRiday of the month . We have massive West African beats with Middle Eastern shots . This is COMMUNITY
drumming and we welcome ALL drummers to jam . There is community dance for all and belly and African dance welcome at al levels . Fire performances from YardZ and crew and many others !

7Th AVENUE STREET FAIR ! ! MARCH 15TH
Date & Time:Saturday, March 15, 2008 3:00 PM
Location:7Th AVE ( not STREET ) STREET FAIR !!!!!!!
7TH AVE. between Indianschool and Campbell
Central Phoenix , N. of Indianschool
More Info:602.277.4714

This is 7th Avenue's annual street fair !! There's vending , food , art and fun fun fun ! We have over a 1/2 a mile of over 70 vendors with a vintage car show
bands and entertainment . We are sellng spots for street vending till Feb. 28th ! This is Central Phoenix's biggest street fair and we would love everyone to come out and enjoy ! Please contact Teresa at Melrose Pharmacy @ 602.277.4714 for more info .

Kurt , from The Wagon Wheel Building

Poi Workshops at the Mystic Jewell with Alien Jon!!!topic posted Fri, February 22, 2008 - 8:26 AM by Tricia M

Poi Workshops at the Mystic Jewell with Alien Jon!!!

I highly recommend taking this workshop. Jon is an incredible prop artist and AZ is very fortunate to have him here willing to pass on his knowledge of poi!

Friday, March 7 - w/Alien Jon & assistant Tricia: $40 covers both classes
• 6-7:00 Fundamental forms of modern poi $20 - Covers fundamental poi concepts, exercises, and poi scales. Indispensable for the beginner, fill in holes for intermediate spinners, and give advanced spinners a chance to delve deeply into the foundation that makes all advanced moves easy to learn and flow with.
• 7-8:00 Advanced Poi and technical concepts $30 - Covers an advanced model and understanding of the spin zones around the human body so that you can spin anywhere in any orientation including behind the head and back or under the legs. This also includes inside planes and inswings in between the arms all around the body. Further exploration in the body and poi relationships as time sculpture: tracing geometry through time. This yields incredible feelings and unbelievable visual effects for your audience. For the uber-advanced we can cover 'Composite' spinning: pattern construction using independent control of each hand/poi. For example advanced hybrids.

Call the Mystic Jewell, Alien Jon, or Tricia to reserve your spot!
Mystic Jewell (480) 894-8777
Jon Everett (720) 935-3822
Tricia Moore (480) 233-6706

Way Out West bellydance show with Dancers of De Nile Saturday March 8th 6-9PM

Date & Time:Saturday, March 8, 2008
6:00 PM
Location:Over Coffee
16572 West Greenway Road, Building C Suite 101
Surprise, AZ 85388
More Info:(623) 546-4442
www.overcoffeeonline.com

Join hostess Antarctica and Dancers of De Nile as we celebrate the Wearin' o' the Green. Yep, that's right!!! It's a St. Patty's Day party at Over Coffee. Grab your family & friends & don your St. Patty's Day costume (don't forget your music if you wish to perform). Sorry, no Irish ale, but I am sure Kirk & Al will have some sort of yummy libation for you (kiddie drinks too).

You don't have to be Irish to join in the fun - just wear green. Men - grab your Irish kilt.

ALWAYS A FREE SHOW!!! All dancers, beginner to professional, and musicians are welcome to perform.

Don't miss out on the fun!

SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2008 ...
American Cancer Society "Relay For Life"
Recruiting any Belly Dancers who would like to join in a group performance to entertain at this event.
This event starts at Noon and goes into the evening
HOWEVER, Samia's Belly Dance group will perform 4pm-4:30pm.....Mesa Westwood High School
Bring your family along with you, there's plenty of entertainment and activities during the event.
Please let Samia know if you are interested in performing.
samiadancer@qwest.net 480-855-3566

For you west siders.

Big Hafla w/Souhail Kasper and Guests

An update on the hafla: we'll be partying down on the west side at a picturesque home in Goodyear. There will be food, goodies to buy from Anaya Tribal and Fashionable Movement, and lots of rocking live music to dance to. Featuring Moroccan music-maker Rachid Halihal on oud, violin and vocals (his enchanting voice being his best instrument, IMHO) and a kickass primal percussion section led by Souhail Kaspar, we'll be ready to rock the house! Bring some wine and a tasty snack and your best party gear and get ready to get your dance on. We'll have some surprise musicians, both local and otherwise, and featured dance performances by the sensational Helena Vlahos, the sublime Carrie Konyha, and the lovely Lara Kymana.

The hafla is $15 in advance and will be $20 at the door (see below). Also, check out our cool classes. If you want to learn to rock the drum like Souhail or get tips on shakin your booty to the rhythm, or if you liked Rachid's beautiful singing and want to learn a cool Moroccan ditty to sing or play later, there is a workshop there for you!

Registration details are on my website: www.phoenixhafla.com

I'll be updating it more over the next few days, so if you don't see the info you want, please drop me a line.

Also, a reminder that Midnight Caravan II will be October 17th-19th, so if you're working on an event for the fall or know someone who is, please pass the word. That weekend we'll be hooking it up on the east side at the Mesa Women's Club.

Can't wait to everyone there!

(In case you're wondering, the hafla fees help cover the musicians's airfare, food and hotel expenses, and occasionally there's enough left over to compensate them for their time. I do my best to find cool, eclectic locations to have a fun, yet affordable shindig and share the talent and teaching skills of these amazing artists with my friends in Arizona. If you have access to a big, cool house or venue or nice space somewhere and would like to host in the future, let me know! I'm always on the lookout for fun locations).

Pharos LIVE!
Date & Time:Saturday, June 14, 2008 - Sunday, June 15, 2008
9:00 PM

Pharos, the great lighthouse of antiquity and the eighth wonder of the world, whose height was not matched until the early 20th century, was built by the Ptolemaics in the port city of Alexandria on the coast of Egypt. It was a beacon, a light that could be seen for miles during the day and vastly further at night; and it guided the world to Alexandria, the ancient seat of knowledge and trade within the world. It collapsed in 1310 AD due to an earthquake, falling into the sea.

But now it rises again in spirit and purpose, being rebuilt by Phoenicians for Phoenicians and the world at large; to shine its great light again, to become a new beacon of the times, drawing all peoples together to learn, trade, dance, and play music. Now, what better place to embrace the light, than in Phoenix, AZ... in The Valley of the Sun? Now the light rises from the desert itself, shining brighter than ever before...

Pharos LIVE! is nearly 4 hours of incredible LIVE entertainment consisting of all live music from various local and national ethnic world music and drum groups, performing in conjunction with incredible local and national dancers and dance troupes. The list of performers includes:

Arizona Drum and Dance, the region's most amazing traditional West African ensemble; featuring Bernd Geh and Mabiba Baegne.

Soleil Noir- performing evocative music and singing. Performing with Deja Dance Collective.

Of the Earth - featuring fantastic cultural music and dance.

White Claws World Percussion, with music and heavy drumming... performing with local favorites: The Desert Flowers, Satori Sunrise, and the awe inspiring Anaya Tribal.

Cosmos - Arizona's premiere Greek folk band performing with dancers.

Traveler, Arizona's nationally known Celtic and Middle-Eastern music band. They are an incredible sight to see.

Headlining the show is the world renowned Raquy and the Cavemen out of New York City, and featuring the talents of Bastet (Florida/Georgia via New Mexico), local goddess Diosa Holmes, and the amazing and infamous Hands of Kali "Experimental Belly Dance" out of Seattle, WA.

But there's even more... audience tarot readings from Hands of Kali, the stylings of the sensual Katara... and stuff keeps getting added.

However, there is more to Pharos than just a show. Pharos is also about opportunities and learning. There are four drum workshops and eight dance workshops to dive into over a period of two days. There are Raquy workshops, Hands of Kali workshops, Diosa workshops, Bastet workshops, Mabiba Baegne workshops, and Bernd Geh workshops. Many of these instructors don't hold workshops that often, and some won't be back to AZ for a long time (if ever). If you're a dancer or a drummer (or both), take advantage of this opportunity now. Workshops will be held at the Pharos "Main" studio, The Mystic Jewell Studio (524 E. Broadway in Tempe), on June 14th and 15th , as well as overflow into the neighboring dance studios (Flamenco Studio).

PHAROS THE SHOW:

The venue for Pharos LIVE! is The Sets in Tempe, AZ., 93 E. Southern. There are two types of tickets: General Admission and VIP/Reserved. General Admission is $25. VIP/Reserved is $40. Every ticket includes two free drinks from the bar. Seating is limited and early purchase is encouraged. Tickets are available through www.trashcityentertainment.com and their affiliated sites. There is a $2 fee for purchasing tickets on-line. All ticket sales are final and no refunds will be given*. Obviously, this is a 21 and over show (bar). No photography/videography of any sort, without a press pass, is allowed. Violators will be escorted off of the premises with no refund.

* Should the Pharos Live show be cancelled, all ticket buyers will be refunded their monies less the on-line banking fee.

WORKSHOPS:

All workshops will be held at The Mystic Jewell Studio or its neighboring studios as per the workshop schedule (available at blog.myspace.com/index.cfm ).

Workshops range in price from $25 to $35. Check the Pharos workshop schedule for pricing per workshop, class times, and other info. All workshops will be held on Saturday, June 14th and Sunday June 15th, 2008, between the hours of 9am and 5pm*.

All workshop registrations and payments are final AND non-transferable**. Space is very limited and it is first come first serve. Registration for workshops is available at www.trashcityentertainment.com.

Package deals: There are two workshop package deals, the "ANY 3" and the "Pharos MEGA".

The "ANY 3" deal is this: You can choose any three workshops from any instructor (drum or dance) for only $80. If you purchase this option, you merely list the workshops you wish to take in the "comments" field when purchasing***.

The "Pharos MEGA" is ALL eight dance workshops (only) for $180. That's a huge savings! ****

Personal photography is allowed during workshops. Professional photography, for documentary purposes, will be provided by a Pharos sanctioned photographer only. Media photography is forbidden.

*Sell-out workshops will be repeated on Sunday, June 15th, starting at 5:30pm.

**Refunds for workshops will only be given if Pharos cancels a workshop (for whatever reason and at our own discretion). Any cancellations will be announced within 2 weeks of said workshops.

***If a workshop is cancelled in relation to an "ANY 3" deal, the participant will be given the choice to take another workshop or have 1/3rd of their money refunded.

****If a dance workshop is cancelled in relation to "The MEGA", there is no refund of the difference. Should two dance workshops be cancelled, you will receive 1/7th of your money as a refund and 1/7th for each additional workshop cancelled beyond that. The MEGA was based on seven dance workshops. Pharos threw in the 8th one for free cuz we luv ya.

Ticket/registration sales for both Pharos LIVE! and Pharos Workshops will be made available out-of-state by March 4th. We sincerely apologize that the March 1st target didn't pan out. Things keep getting added, things change, etc., and so forth. Thank you for your understanding and support. In state ticket sales and registrations will be made available one week later.

PHAROS... It's alive. Follow the light Arizona. Bring the music, the dancing, the community, and the world together. Where? Well... right here in your own back yard. As other events fold, out of nowhere... the tower of light rises again within the desert of Phoenix. Follow that light. Support that light. Add yourself to that light. Then watch as its power draws the people in. Support Pharos; then... get ready for Pharos II (which will be quite SICK!). If you're gonna burn it... BURN IT with everything you've got!

Pharos is brought to you buy Drumopelli and The White Claws, and in conjunction with Trash City Ent.

Pharos Sponsors are:

The Desert Flowers
Anaya Tribal
Of the Earth
The White Claws

Producer: Drumopelli

Promoter: Trash City Ent.

Workshop Coordinator: Heidi Alexander (of Domba and Boom Boom Belly-Fest fame)

Stage Manager: Valerie Olinger

Follow the light... it burns for YOU!!!!

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Big Hafla w/Souhail Kasper and Guests. May 3rd... don't miss it!

2008-03-06T01:18:13Z

An update on the hafla: we'll be partying down on the west side at a picturesque home in Goodyear. There will be food, goodies to buy from Anaya Tribal and Fashionable Movement, and lots of rocking live music to dance to. Featuring Moroccan music-maker Rachid Halihal on oud, violin and vocals (his enchanting voice being his best instrument, IMHO) and a kickass primal percussion section led by Souhail Kaspar, we’ll be ready to rock the house! Bring some wine and a tasty snack and your best party gear and get ready to get your dance on. We’ll have some surprise musicians, both local and otherwise, and featured dance performances by the sensational Helena Vlahos, the sublime Carrie Konyha, and the lovely Lara Kymana.

The hafla is $15 in advance and will be $20 at the door (see below). Also, check out our cool classes. If you want to learn to rock the drum like Souhail or get tips on shakin your booty to the rhythm, or if you liked Rachid’s beautiful singing and want to learn a cool Moroccan ditty to sing or play later, there is a workshop there for you!

Registration details are on my website: www.phoenixhafla.com

I’ll be updating it more over the next few days, so if you don't see the info you want, please drop me a line.

Also, a reminder that Midnight Caravan II will be October 17th-19th, so if you’re working on an event for the fall or know someone who is, please pass the word. That weekend we’ll be hooking it up on the east side at the Mesa Women’s Club.

Can’t wait to everyone there!

(In case you're wondering, the hafla fees help cover the musicians’s airfare, food and hotel expenses, and occasionally there’s enough left over to compensate them for their time. I do my best to find cool, eclectic locations to have a fun, yet affordable shindig and share the talent and teaching skills of these amazing artists with my friends in Arizona. If you have access to a big, cool house or venue or nice space somewhere and would like to host in the future, let me know! I’m always on the lookout for fun locations).

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Ankestamen Classes - New Intermediate and Advanced April 2nd

2008-02-27T20:09:04Z

ANKESTAMEN
AMERICAN CABERET STYLE BELLY DANCE WITH LEBANESE FLARE - DANCING SINCE 1978 - DAUGHTER OF PHOENIX'S NEFERTITI
BREAKING THE MOVES DOWN TO THE VERY BASIC LEVEL FOR EASE OF LEARNING - 15 YEARS TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I TEACH IN THE OLD ARCADIA AREA OF PHOENIX, 40TH & INDIAN SCHOOL AREA (E-mail me for exact location).
Intermediate and Advanced CLASS
April 2nd!
Intermediate - Wednesdays 6:00 to 7:00

Intermediate Choreograph: Mostly Baladi - Learn 4 to 6 basic belly dance moves every lesson. Everybody come for fun and fitness.

Advanced - Wednesdays 7:00 to 8:00

Advanced – Entrances and Spins/Advanced Floor and Veil

See my lesson plans at: http://groups.msn.com/Ankestamen/
ALL AGES WELCOME - DROP IN's WELCOME
Class price is:10.00 per class
Drop-ins are welcome: $12.00 each class
NEW BEGINNING CLASS – STARTING IN JUNE
Privates available: You can request moves/props to work on!
FOR SIGN-UP AND MORE INFO
SHERRYJEFFRIES@GMAIL.COM

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Thank You,

Sherry Jeffries

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Poi Workshops at the Mystic Jewell with Alien Jon!!!

2008-02-22T17:32:38Z

I highly recommend taking this workshop. Jon is an incredible prop artist and AZ is very fortunate to have him here willing to pass on his knowledge of poi!

Friday, March 7 - w/Alien Jon & assistant Tricia: $40 covers both classes
• 6-7:00 Fundamental forms of modern poi $20 - Covers fundamental poi concepts, exercises, and poi scales. Indispensable for the beginner, fill in holes for intermediate spinners, and give advanced spinners a chance to delve deeply into the foundation that makes all advanced moves easy to learn and flow with.
• 7-8:00 Advanced Poi and technical concepts $30 - Covers an advanced model and understanding of the spin zones around the human body so that you can spin anywhere in any orientation including behind the head and back or under the legs. This also includes inside planes and inswings in between the arms all around the body. Further exploration in the body and poi relationships as time sculpture: tracing geometry through time. This yields incredible feelings and unbelievable visual effects for your audience. For the uber-advanced we can cover 'Composite' spinning: pattern construction using independent control of each hand/poi. For example advanced hybrids.

Call the Mystic Jewell, Alien Jon, or Tricia to reserve your spot!
Mystic Jewell (480) 894-8777
Jon Everett (720) 935-3822
Tricia Moore (480) 233-6706

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And what if...

2008-02-18T05:50:40Z

AZ Drum and Dance: The best "traditional" West African drum and dance ensemble in the southwest (if not at large), held workshops at Pharos? These people will turn your shit white! You belly dancers will totally get schooled. So...

What if AZ Drum and Dance were to hold a djembe class at Pharos? What if AZ drum and Dance were to hold an African dance class for belly dancers (to broaden your horizons and expand your reportoire) at Pharos? What if?

Would you be interested?

Let me know quickly and I will confirm the "yay or nay" by next Saturday (added workshops).

Pharos! Get involved! Learn! See!

...Now, welcome to the World!

Follow the light, and the light will guide you!

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Macayos Open-Dance event..dancers needed!

2008-02-15T17:41:45Z

Fellow dancers, we need you! :c)

Esther of Salome's Secret is hosting a bellydance show at Macayos TOMORROW (Saturday, 2/16/2008) at 7pm, and we are in need of more performances!
The show is scheduled to run until 9pm and we will have plenty of open dance toward the end for those who may not want a spotlight.
We have a special patio spot reserved which also will contain a nice fire pit. It's going to be so much fun!! Come perform, network with other dancers, watch performances, or build relationships with those you may not get to see that often :c)

If you would like to perform, please contact Esther ASAP or just let me know so that I can pass on your name to her. Leave a contact number as well so that she knows how to get ahold of you :c) All dancers from student to professional are welcome.

For those of you who would like to eat, or those who prefer to just watch, macayos is offering an all-you-can-eat meal for $15. It really is a decent price considering the quality and quantity of the food.

Address is:

Macayo's Mexican Kitchen
300 S Ash Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 966-6677

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!

~ illumisis :c)

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looking for a room mate

2008-02-07T19:58:26Z

Hi! I need a roommate. the room is 350 per month. All utilities are included. I have wireless internet, direct T.V., a washer and dryer, pool and hot tub. It is available immediately. My house is located 1/2 mile from ASU. It is a great place for a dancer because half of the living room has been converted into a studio! Call or message me if interested. 480-233-6706

Tricia

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Tribal in Tucson

2008-02-03T21:15:32Z

I just moved to the area, and I'm looking for classes and/or people who just want to dance. I'm into tribal fusion, gothic fusion, and making my own kind of fusion. :) Any suggestions?

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Pharos Schedule and Info

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ONE WEEK AWAY!

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MECDA Fall Festival of Music & Dance - Nov. 1

Angelia teaching belly dance classes

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Aashiyaana Dance Academy...Indian and Belly Dance classes starting!!

Mystic Jewell new session starts May 26th!

Workshop Descriptions and NEW Pharos Info:

Drum solo workshop w/ Carrie Konyha

Free bellydance class

Gyspy Romani Workshop in FLagstaff May 18th with Indigo

daytime bellydance classes?

Big Hafla May 3rd with Souhail Kaspar and Rachid Halihal (Phoenix area)

Your response is appreciated

Tucson belly dance 'gatherings'

Drum Solo for Dancers workshop

Greetings from Hands of Kali

Tribal Bellydance Classes- BASIC Level!

New Class Reminder - If you don't know these moves you need my class.

Phoenix Belly Dance Workshop *BoomBahnique Slink-Pop* April 12th!!!!!!!

AZIZA IN LAS VEGAS!!

Belly dance upcoming fun stuff!

Big Hafla w/Souhail Kasper and Guests. May 3rd... don't miss it!

Ankestamen Classes - New Intermediate and Advanced April 2nd

Poi Workshops at the Mystic Jewell with Alien Jon!!!

And what if...

Macayos Open-Dance event..dancers needed!

looking for a room mate

Tribal in Tucson

Phoenix Belly Dance Workshop BoomBahnique Slink-Pop April 12th!!!!!!!