Basimah Kamar's topics - tribe.net

Veil and Flutter Fan workshop

2009-07-07T21:49:16Z

For those who have wondered "how she does that" with fans, I will be sharing some of my secrets at an upcoming workshop at BoHo:

http://minneapolis.tribe.net/event/Fluttery-Flowy-Fun-The-Art-of-Dancing-with-Flutter-Veil-Fans/minneapolis-mn/5ce5d14d-41ed-4139-b8ac-9cc18c186a47javascript:document.postTopicForm.submit()

Note a slight time correction: 2:30-5:30.

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Midnight at the Oasis

2009-05-05T17:56:17Z

CONvergence is just around the corner!

Info on contributions, dancing, and helping out.

1. Pledges:

Help keep our oasis from drying up! We need your help to support the annual bellydance party. Join the 30 by 20 campaign! We are looking for 30 people to donate $20 each to keep the party going. Of the 3 benefactors that we had last year funding the bulk of the party, 2 are currently unemployed.

If you have enjoyed Midnight at the Oasis in the past, and would like to see it continue, please consider making a contribution. You can pledge by sending me a PM, and slip me a $20 the next time you see me. Alternately, you can pay via PayPal, though we need to add a slight handling fee. (We need to still have $20 left over when PayPal is done with us.)

Pledges need to be received by June 15th.

Alternately, if you'd like to help out by supplying water and/or snacks for our oasis, food and drink donations are also welcome.

2. Dancing:

Would you like to come and perform Fourth of July Weekend? If you're reading this post, you're probably already familiar with what Midnight at the Oasis and what we do, but a few points of note:

* Timeslots are 15 minutes each, though duets and larger may choose to take a full half hour show.

* Shorter slots are fine, especially for new performers. Just let me know how long you're interested in performing.

* Shows will run on the hour, 8PM to 1AM, Friday, and Saturday on 4th of July weekend.

Shoot me a private message or email with your details.

3. Other help:

We could also use help with the following positions. Let me know what you're interested in, and for which night:

* Emcee

* Stage manager and music

* Zillers to announce shows

* Hosts and hostesses to manage food & water supplies, and encourage people to come in

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Belly Dance Technique & Drill

2009-05-01T14:16:12Z

Starting on Tuesday, May 5th, I'll be offering a belly dance class based on the format of Suhaila Salimpour (originator of the in/famous "butt shimmy"). I just got back from another workshop with Suhaila, herself, and I'm really excited about this class. If you're interested in trying belly dance for the first time, or if you've been dancing a while and you're interested in working on the muscular approach to belly dance that's so popular with the Tribal Fusion girls, or even if you're just interested in a fun workout, come check it out! This is not a delicate class. I guarantee that you will sweat.

http://bohemianunderground.net/Class%20Schedule.htmljavascript:document.postTopicForm.submit()

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T C Fusion Fest - July 11th/12th

2009-04-17T04:35:02Z

TC Fusion Fest

Saturday and Sunday, July 11th & 12th

****************************

Featuring

Urban Gypsy &
Mychele, the Henna Goddess

Hosted by Afsana
at
* Center for Performing Arts (CPA)
3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis

Also Featuring

Hipnotic

Hosted by Ms. Zuza Productions
at
* Bohohemian Underground workshop (Boho U)
711 Lake St, Minneapolis

* locations are w/in 1 mile of each other, transportation available

************************************

Don’t miss these talented ladies at RaqsAfsana!
(details on Afsana’s website)

For registration information and show details, go to:
www.afsanafusion.com
or
www.mszuza.info

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Interested in Suhaila technique?

2009-03-05T23:42:33Z

Is anyone in the Twin Cities area interested in studying Suhaila's technique? I'm looking for others studying her technique who are sick of nothing but videos and are interested in getting together regularly to drill. I am certified level 1 and studying for level 2. While that this does NOT qualify me to teach a class, I would be happy to take turns leading drills.

Interested? Shoot me a PM or (better yet) email me directly:
kalila AT basimahkamar DOT com

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B-day party - when should I have it?

2008-11-11T21:10:18Z

Hey friends-

It's still a couple of months away, but I want to plan a birthday party for myself and invite my friends. Problem is that my B-day is over Thanksgiving weekend so I was wondering if there'll be enough people in town to even have my party that weekend (my actual B-day is the Sat. of Thanksgiving weekend), or if I should have it the weekend before or after. So if you're interersted in attending my party, let me know if you plan on being in town over Thanksgiving (or would be back in town by that Sat. night), or if you would be more likely to make it the weekend before or after. Thanks!

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OMG, it's here! (biting nails with antici.......pation!)

2008-11-04T17:41:15Z

Yes, the rumors are true! www.AkashaWear.com is up and fully functional!! Ya-ay! ( in Kermit the Frog’s voice, arms flailing above head )

I am VERY excited that it’s finally here – I’ve waited a long, long time - and now I finally have my own business of custom-made, one-of-a-kind bellydance clothing line. There are many wonderful designers out there, and I’m glad there’s enough opportunity for us all. I feel very lucky to have my own business and getting to do something I love ~ designing and sewing!

I like individuality; therefore I try to reflect that in my designs by having limited run fabrics in an array of funky, fun, and functional styles & colors. Keep checking for news designs to come!

Please check out my site, let me know what you think, send it on to people you know, and maybe order something that strikes your fancy! ☺

They say word of mouth is a strong tool, and I hope I can count on you to help me test that theory!

I will be posting a GRAND OPENING SALE this month, so check out http://tribes.tribe.net/danzpantz for the announcement!

www.akashawear.com

Akasha

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Call for dancers at Midnight at the Oasis

2008-06-24T12:47:25Z

Would you like to come and perform Fourth of July Weekend? If you're reading this post, you're probably already familiar with what Midnight at the Oasis and what we do, but a few points of note:

* Timeslots are 15 minutes each, though duets and larger may choose to take a full half hour show.

* Shorter slots are fine, especially for new performers. Just let me know how long you're interested in performing.

* Shows will run on the hour, 8PM to 1AM, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday on 4th of July weekend.

Not interested in performing? We're also looking for zillers to announce shows, people to run music in 2-show timeslots, and MCs.

Let me know what you're interested in!

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Funding Midnight at the Oasis

2008-06-03T20:57:42Z

CONvergence is just around the corner. Help keep our oasis from drying up! We need your help to support Basimah Kamar's annual bellydance party.

Join the 20 by 20 campaign! We are looking for 20 people to donate $20 each to keep the party going. We do have 3 benefactors willing to pay for a large portion of the party but they can no longer support the entire cost, especially with the extra day this year. (The con will run Thursday through Sunday.)

If you have enjoyed Midnight at the Oasis in the past, and would like to see it continue, please consider making a contribution. You can pledge by sending me a PM, and slip me a $20 the next time you see me. Alternately, you can pay via PayPal, though we need to add a slight handling fee. (We need to still have $20 left over when PayPal is done with us.)

Pledges need to be received by June 15th.

Thanks for your support!

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It's coming...

2008-06-03T14:09:39Z

CONvergence will be here in just a few weeks. We will have our party for 3 nights this year: July 3, 4, & 5th. Start getting those ideas together! I'm not quite ready to take time requests, but stay tuned for more info!

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Upcoming performance

2008-05-09T06:20:27Z

Saturday, April 26th, Basimah Kamar will be performing at the annual Guild Show with the first installment of a new piece. Entitled "Immortal Soul", this piece definitely delves into the darker side.

I will also be doing a solo entitled "Veiled Bliss" to represent the lighter side. :)

Ticket info can be found here: http://www.guildoforientaldance.org/attachments/GuildShow08Flyer2.pdf

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Thank You!

2008-04-17T14:30:08Z

Thank you for helping to make our show, Girls Night (Out) IN, a great success. We appreciate the support of all of you who attended our party!

Cassandra & Jawaahir Dance Company

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Taking a poll...

2008-04-06T01:24:34Z

Would anyone be interested in learning fan from me? I'm looking at the possibility of offering this through community ed. I'm trying to gauge interest, as well as if this should be a one quarter deal, or two in order to learn a choreography for a show.

Thoughts? Opinions? $.02?

I may have the opportunity to pick up fans ahead of time and offer them for sale as well.

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X-POST: volunteers for Guild of Oriental Dance Annual Show

2008-03-20T17:37:40Z

Hi everyone-

I am in need of volunteers to help with ticket sales and ushering at the Guild of Oriental Dance’s Annual Show. The dates are Sat. & Sun., April 19-20, and the following Sat. & Sun., April 26-27. The Sat. shows are at 7:30 PM, the Sun. shows are at 2:30 PM.

If you are interested please either PM me or send me an email at <debrazil69@comcast.net>.

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Doing anything on March 12th?

2008-03-11T14:36:31Z

I will be dancing at Bryant Lake Bowl at 7 on March 12th as part of the Rabbit Show. Jawaahir will also be performing. This is extremely cool because this is a non-bellydance show. John Munger curates the series and has a different theme for each show. The them this time is “anything but ballet and modern”. The lineup includes a broad variety of stuff including some tap, Norwegian dancing, and Butoh. It should be a very enjoyable show, as John prides himself on pulling together shows highlighting “accessible dance” that can appeal to people other than dance geeks.

It would be great to see a big audience! Please come if you can. Info can be found here:
http://blb.ciceron.com/calendar.asp?date=3/12/2008

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Community or ghetto?

2007-10-08T23:24:10Z

So I've heard people talk about what a fantastic community that bellydance has. It's wonderfully supportive. You can almost get instant friendships when you start dancing. People show up to events all the time, simply because they are bellydance events. Most people are generally supportive of other people's work. It's a very body-positive group, where many women are able to finally deal with not having the perfect

But I've also heard the term "bellydance ghetto". We're forced together because the GP and the larger dance world don't see what we do as "legitimate dance". While bellydance certainly gains in popularity due to things like the Bellydance Superstars, it's still a fringe thing where you have to go to it to enjoy it, rather than truly having mass appeal and availability. Many people still don't distinguish belly from pole, and ostracize accordingly.

My (albeit unscientific) observations of attendance at our recent Fringe show got me thinking about this topic. What's your opinion? Which one really applies? Whichever opinion you hold, the separateness is undeniable. Is the current situation a good thing?

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X-POST: Big Beautiful Belly Dancer 2008 Calendar call for photos

2007-10-04T01:54:38Z

Greetings all belly dancing beauties!

Last winter, an idea was brought up to create a calendar featuring our big, beautiful, belly-dancer (BBBD) sisters and there was such a huge, positive response that this idea has become a reality!

The creative mindset behind this idea, BBBD Meghan, asked BBBD Kamala Devi to chair this project, and with the help of some very motivated BBBD sisters, we are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications from other BBBD sisters for the BBBD 2008 Calendar!

Click on the following link for additional information:

http://totallynortherntribal.com/BBBD.Calendar.htm

Please read all the information carefully and follow the instructions. If you have any questions, please send a Tribe PM to Calendar chairperson Kamala Devi.

The deadline for your application is July 31, 2008.

We are all looking forward to this project and are eager to see how the calendar turns out. We hope that this is successful enough to become an annual calendar.

Thanks everyone!

Kamala Devi and the BBBD 2008 Calendar Committee

DISCLAIMER: there is no connection between Totally Northern Tribal (TNT) and the BBBD 2008 Calendar. Calendar chairperson Kamala Devi, a member of TNT, linked off her TNT Member’s Page.

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Congratulations, BK!

2007-08-20T20:40:06Z

Congrats on the Fringe run, gals! I was glad to catch your closing night show - well done! I hope it was as much fun as it was work ... :-)

*round of applause*

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Open tribal classes with TNT

2007-08-17T20:59:48Z

Anne has been cross-posting the following info, and I am getting some tribes that she didn't, in case folks wanna learn some fly moves to use with your own groups:

TNT performs group improvisation style tribal bellydance and we would like to meet dancers who are also interested in tribal group improv. As a way to do this, we are opening our first rehearsal of the month to any interested dancers. We'll work on combinations and formations, dance together and get acquainted.
We rehearse Monday evenings from 7 to 8:30 pm. The open rehearsal dates in 2007 are Sept 10, Oct 1, Nov 5 and Dec 3. The address is Oliver Dance Company, 16 E 27th St in South Minneapolis. Contact anne_farrington@hotmail.com or any TNT member for more information.

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Fringe: So who's coming?

2007-08-12T15:50:48Z

The ten of us are in fury preparing for Fringe. I have to say that it is an increadible expereince and all the hardwork is going to pay off big!

So I'm curious to get an idea of who all is coming and when, so I know when to be my best for all my dancer friends, not that we won't rock it every night though!

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Photos from tech rehearsal

2007-08-01T01:54:40Z

I just posted some pics from our tech rehearsal. Of course there's always more to do, but things are coming along nicely. Check 'em out!

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YOINKS! The Onset of FRINGE!

2007-07-23T20:03:18Z

Less than two weeks away from the Fringe Festival, and we are thinking about you guys! May the last-minute details go effortlessly and may you have a blast at your own shows. Rock on, gals, and break a hip!

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X-POST: Celebration of Women 2007 - Wausau, WI

2007-06-20T02:28:58Z

Greetings!

I wanted to get the word out about a dance opportunity this fall.

The event is called “Celebration of Women” and is sponsored by ChandraDevi (they have a tribe here). ChandraDevi is based in Wausau, WI, and the event raises money for the Women’s Community Center of Wausau.

Val, Cindy, Charlie and I performed last year and had a blast! We met some wonderful women so we are really hoping to get more Twin Cities interest (and representation) this year; the date of the event is Sat. Oct. 13. Because it is in the evening, this would be an overnight in Wausau.

If you’re interested, go on over to the ChandraDevi tribe and check them out and you can get more event details.

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Most Excellent Balance

2007-06-18T15:10:58Z

Kudos to the fab BK gals for a great show at Patrick's on Friday night (6/15); you were definitely one of the big highlights for that party! Beautiful job!

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X-Post: CONvergence reminder

2007-06-16T18:31:16Z

If you are interested in performing at CONvergence, please send me a PM ASAP. I need your email address to add to our mailing list. I will start pulling the line up together over the next week.

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Reminder! Basimah Kamar will be performing at Patrick's this weekend

2007-06-14T21:06:34Z

Details can be found here:

http://minneapolis.tribe.net/event/Patricks-Cabaret/minneapolis-mn-55406/1d2d34d7-9c80-49bd-ba84-03cbb2bc2b52

Also, check out the new pics from the Guild Show!

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B-Girl Be Summit 2007 (x-posted)

2007-06-14T18:21:32Z

A friend of mine is a volunteer for this event, so I thought I'd pass on the information. This group is doing amazing work in raising the standards and perspectives of women artists.

B-Girl Be
June 28-July 1, 2007
Presented by Intermidia Arts
www.bgirlbe.com to get the event schedule for the weekend.

B-Girl Be is an annual summit and series of events, workshops, exhibits, and performances celebrating women in hip-hop. The mission of BGB is to influence and inspire leadership to change the perceptions and roles of women in hip-hop for current and future generations. We need to change the landscape of what we know is wrong with hip-hop and replace it with positive options that make sense for young and old alike.

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Ever have one of those moments?

2007-06-10T16:38:35Z

Yesterday, I went to Djinn's swap. (A great time, btw. Thanks!) Among other things, I picked up a Glitterati Bag of Eye Kandy. (For the un-initiated, Eye Kandy is the glitter makeup for which the lovely Ms. Selah has become a distributor. The particular package that I got allows for two glitter colors and the other basic accoutrements for applying it. And for those same uninitiated, she's also got a Glitter Whore option. I think it's buy 4, get one free.)

So I got two colors. One color, Toffee, I had to order. It will go well with my normal brown eye makeup. The other color that I got is Rachel's (as in Brice) Rooster Tail. It's black with bits of green and blue mixed in (among others). This color, I picked up with my daughter in mind. She wears lots of blues and greens. The trick, though, is that she doesn't perform much, so she won't wear it that often. By getting a color with the black mixed in, I could wear it too, on one of those weird occasions when I wear darker, goth-ish makeup. Y'see, my big secret when it comes to my daughter and bellydance, is that I like to spoil her, but not look like I'm spoiling her. So we frequently get stuff that we can share, so she gets what she wants, but she doesn't get a huge pile of stuff that sits unused. (This approach helps keep her father happier, too. ;D ) So I had this great glitter stuff in a color that I don't wear very often in amongst my spoils from the swap.

Fast forward a few hours. I was getting ready to perform at Ball's Cabaret as a promo for our show at Patrick's next week. I had decided Friday (yes, the day before) to do a new goth piece. When putting my makeup on, I went with dark blues, purples, and greens instead of the regular glam/cab makeup. I decided to try the new glitter. I carefully applied the shadow, liner, and mascara. Then, I added the glitter. Never having applied the stuff before, I was prepared to screw it up and have to redo everything. But it went on perfectly. It was a really fun look!

I got to Balls. When it was my turn to perform, I went up and started chatting with Leslie Ball, the MC, as she does with every performer. She asks about your other upcoming performances and gives you the chance to plug them. She gives your history with her cabaret. (I've performed there before.) And she usually just chats a bit more. In my case, she commented on my glittering eyes. She loved them! I mentioned that it was my new toy, as we finished our conversation, and struck my pose.

And I danced my heart out. Keep in mind that this was a number that I started working on the day before, and it was 12:15 in the morning for a pretty physically intensive number. But I ran with it. And I got quite the applause when I was done. I even got a, "Wow! That was awesome!" on my way back to my seat.

At the end of the show, there are always Dove chocolates in the lobby for everyone to partake. I grabbed my usual dark chocolate, and pounded through it. I didn't get the chance to read the "promise" on the inside of the label before it got ripped and crumpled because I was chatting with a couple of other audience members who wanted to talk with me about my performance. *glows* Before leaving, I thought I'd grab one more dark chocolate. This time, I got to actually read it. It said, "Add a twinkle to your eye." Apparently, Ms. Selah and I were meant to do more business.... :D

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New photos posted

2007-05-29T17:02:18Z

I posted a few pictures from the annual Pratt show. Check out the new sparklies! :D

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Terrific Opener!

2007-05-03T16:56:37Z

Kalila, you did a magnificent open at the Guild Show last night - awesome costume, terrific music, and some super-fly moves. You got it goin' on, grrl!

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Nice job on Sunday

2007-04-24T13:32:30Z

Loved the colours! Vega and I both commented to each other that the Veil Rain number looked much more 'elaborate' or something (words are evading me right now) with the bright colours. The silk veils probably helped too.

And Kahila...nice save on your back flip. I thought for a minute there it was going to crash tip down into the floor but you managed to muscle through. Nice.

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Fringe Festival - Belly: American Style

2007-04-18T17:45:45Z

Woohoo! We have our location and dates for our show at the Fringe Festival. We'll be at the Ritz over in Northeast. It's a fabulous dance space! Our shows will be:

Sat, Aug 4 - 1:00 PM
Sun, Aug 5 - 7:00 PM
Wed, Aug 8 - 8:30 PM
Sat, Aug 11 - 10:00 PM
Sun, Aug 12 - 5:30 PM

Pick your show(s) and mark your calendars now! :D

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NORTHERN LIGHTS BELLYDANCE FESTIVAL

2007-03-23T19:38:00Z

is a GO!!!

October 26-27-28
Telemark Resort, Cable, Wisconsin

www.northernlightsdancefest.com

Registration is not open just yet, but it should be soon.

- Workshops with Shira, Cassandra, Isidora Bushkovski and Eman Haddad
- Bellydance Spa with henna, hair braiding and a masseuse
- Pajama Party Hafla STARRING BASIMAH KAMAR!!
- Bellydance Bazaar
- Saturday Night Show

and more!!!

I'm SO EXCITED and can't wait to meet you all! It's going to be so much fun and very educational. :-)

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Pics from photo shoot

2007-03-23T12:38:33Z

I posted some pics from our first official photo shoot. Check 'em out! :D

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(X-Posted) Fushion Fest in Missouri with Ariella, anyone?

2007-03-09T15:09:37Z

Looking for 3 other people who would be interested in driving to and attending Fusion Fest. Fusion Fest is two full days of dance with Ariella and also features Elizabeth Ostteen and Layla bint Ali. Workshops include Tribal Fusion, Sword and Gothic Tribal. With four people the registration is reduced to $90 per person and hotel could be divided by potentially four. More info, laylabintali.com/_wsn/page3.html.

If you are seriously interested, contact Sabine (with Basimah Kamar).

March 24-25 starting at 9:00 am.

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Bellygram fundraiser at MarsCon

2007-02-27T03:02:32Z

The lovely ladies of Basimah Kamar will be delivering bellygrams at MarsCon next weekend (March 2-4) as a fundraiser for our upcoming Fringe Festival show! If you're going to be at MarsCon, check us out! Bellygrams can be purchased in the Dealers' Room at the convention, or pre-purchased online:

http://www.basimahkamar.com/marscon.HTML

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Care to dance with us?

2007-02-26T06:06:33Z

Basimah Kamar has some marvelous performance opportunities abrewin'! We're looking to add to our ranks, both with guest dancers and troupe apprentices.

We will be putting on a full-length show in August as a part of the Minnesota Fringe Festival. We are looking to add 2 apprentices and 3 guest dancers. If you are interested, please send me a PM. Dancers for the show must be Cassandra School level 3 or higher. Dancers must also be available for weekly rehearsals on Sunday afternoons. There will be additional rehearsals closer to the show. Apprentices would participate in additional performances. Guest dancers would be commiting their time through the show only.

In addition, CONVergence is not too far off (July). Note that dancers of all levels are welcome. In fact, we traditionally have at least a few people doing their first solo. If you are interested in dancing at our Midnight at the Oasis party or helping out in another capacity (town cryer, running music for performances, etc.), let me know. I'd be happy to add you to our informational mailing list.

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New t-shirts, courtesy of Denise!

2007-02-24T17:39:36Z

Courtesy of the fabulous Denise Garner, we now have new t-shirts available from Cafe Press. Check 'em out! All proceeds to directly to help Basimah Kamar activities.

http://www.cafepress.com/basimahkamar

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Sneak peek at new work

2007-02-05T21:55:05Z

Basimah Kamar will be offering a sneak peek at our new work, Balance, at the Pratt hafla this Saturday, February 3rd. The full-length piece will be premiered in April, but we couldn't resist the opportunity to show you what we've been working. So come and join us! You'll even catch a few of us doing solos.

http://www.guildoforientaldance.org/february.htm#Pratt_Hafla_

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Melodia's

2007-01-24T14:39:27Z

Hi All,

The Melodia's are ordered. It says 2-3 shipping days, so there's a small chance I could have them by Sunday. We each saved 1.90 by ordering together. Good teamwork, folks!

I still need Bio's from a couple of you. You know who you are!

Thanks,
Jessica

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MarsCon

2007-01-18T04:02:33Z

Are you ladies hosting a room party for MarsCon? (Like for Convergence?)

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Troup Member Bio's

2007-01-18T00:33:34Z

Hi All,

As Klee mentioned I'm looking at putting together some short and fun bio's of the troup members for the website. These bio's will be about 3-5 sentances in length. To do so though I need some information from you all. If you could please e-mail either through tribe or at my private e-mail address the following things I'd be greatful. I'm looking for interesting tidbits on you all. I'll give you some starting points and let your creativity take you by storm. Hopefully I'll be able to write some quirky stuff for you all.

Need:
Dance name
How long have you been dancing

Some of the following:
What's your preferred style? Oreintal, ATS, fusion, funk, ...
Stupid human tricks: Touch your toungue to your nose, sword, zills, cane , the robot, back flips while shimmying?
Your inspiration: Rachel Brice, Boy George, me?
Why you started dancing? On a dare, to shake it like a poalirode picture, to connect to the femine divine
Any secrets you're willing to share: You like dancing for your cat best of all, most of your drill work happens in the shower?
Any special performence venues: Mostly midwest, have you travelled? Mars Con?
Who've you studied under
Cross Training: Do you take Jazz, Flamenco, Hip Hop, Kung Fu let me know
Other troups you belong to?

Any other things you can think of feel free to include. Please try to get these to my by Sunday the 21st.

Thanks,
Iscah

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XPOST (sort of): Dinner?

2007-01-03T03:35:51Z

Anyone interested in catching dinner afterwards? I frequently go to Taco Morales, but would be perfectly happy to go somewhere else that I can bring two twelve-year-olds.

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Troupe meeting on 12/30

2006-12-31T04:01:05Z

Are you guys available to meet on Saturday the 30th? If so, what time works for you?

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X-Post: EYE KANDY

2006-12-10T20:41:16Z

I am very pleased to announce that I have signed on as Eye Kandy's first (and currently only) Midwestern distributor! That's right - we've got glitter for days, grrls - here and now and no shipping fees! :-)

When the stuff arrived, I was truly blown away by how beautiful it was ... in every breathtaking color of the rainbow and in mixes both subtle and bold. I think a part of me expected it to be ... well, cheap, cheesey ... chunky even. And it's SO NOT ... it's gorgeous - absolutely gorgeous. For those of you who already use it, I am a now a believer (thanks for the push); for those of you who currently don't, you are going to LOVE IT.

Here is the basic color chart from Rom Deussen's website: www.romdeussen.com/files/eyekandy2.jpg

The color is a little light when viewed online, but it's very close. I have the individual glitters (liners and sugars) listed below, bottles of adhesives, and kits that contain a bottle of the adhesive, glitter, and an application brush:

Yellin Melon
Confetti
Cherry Bomb
Icing
Candy Apple
Black Bart
Sour Apple
Sugar Cane
Sugar Plum
Chiclets
Candy Coin
Ginger Snap
Jawbreaker
Gumdrop
Taffy
Hard Candy
Gumball
Caramel Apple

I am also getting a lot of 5 of "Rachel's Rooster Tail" in the next week - Eye Kandy's first celebrity custom mix prepared for Rachel Brice (with proceeds going to her favorite charity). More celebrity mixes are forthcoming for: the Bellydance Superstars, Princess Farhana, Jim Boz, Zaina Hart, Zoe Jakes, and Sharon Kihara ... among others.

Consider a custom color mix for your troupe, group, or tribe. Those can be mixed for you as a custom order, or I can help you get the supplies you need to mix your own blends (a generally more economical option). I'll keep the "recipe" of your mix on file so that you can easily have more made and to ensure it's not exactly duplicated by any other local dancer(s) ... that I'M in contact with, anyway. :-)

Let me answer the three most common questions about Eye Kandy right here and now:
1. The adhesive is water-based and will not irritate the skin or the eyes of most people; it is fine for contact users.
2. The sprinkles/liners are not metal or mica (shell); they are polyester/plastic and will not irritate the skin or the eyes of most people; they are fine for contact users.
3. The difference between sprinkles/liners and sugars is the grind of glitter; sugars are not good for liners - they do not offer good, solid line coverage. They are meant to be applied as a dusting to skin and blush and existing shadow; they can also be added to oils and cream moisturizers for all-over body shimmer.

Eye Kandy is a whole lotta glam for a little bit of money; it's a terrific addition to your everyday make-up (when you just want a tiny bit of pizzazz) or BIG BLING for a dramatic evening or performance look. Best of all, my friends: it's here in time for the holidays and the new year!

If you have any questions, please send me a message on Tribe or to selah@mischievousdjinn.com. Sparkle on!

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Veil Rain

2006-12-07T07:55:48Z

I posted a couple of photos from our latest performance of Veil Rain. I've heard nothing but compliments. You guys all did a great job!

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New Tribe

2006-12-06T01:49:04Z

Come and join us, we'd love to have you!

http://tribes.tribe.net/prattschoolandhaflas

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Field trip!

2006-12-02T17:03:31Z

We'll be taking an outing to Ground Zero in Minneapolis. Anyone care to join us to work on Gothic bellydance? (I did say that it's a field trip. There must be SOME educational goal.) We're looking at the nights of December 2nd and December 9th. If both of these dates seem bad, we may postpone until January. What works for you guys?

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Pratt Hafla (X-Post)

2006-11-27T19:20:41Z

Hi All:

Just a reminder our December Hafla is this Saturday, 12/2/06. Please let us know if you're planning on dancing - we had such a phenomenal turnout last month we want to make sure we can schedule all you lovelies in!

Contact folks are myself, Amira, or Parisia here on Tribe (how's that for convenience?)

Directions located at the Guild website www.guildoforientaldance.org

Shimmies,
Amina

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We get the Sun Room!!!! (And Dec. 3 info)

2006-11-21T15:45:28Z

Starting in January, we get the Sun Room for rehearsals, but we need to move the time back to 11:30-1. Anyone have any major issues with this? We also need to get our contract together through May. Please take a look at your schedules and bring in any dates, January-May, where you know that you will not be able to make it.

December 3rd will be an interesting day. We're confirmed to perform Veil Rain at the Ammala hafla. Also, Sue has gotten back to me that this would be the best day for her to do our sword workshop. I would like to rehearse Veil Rain some on the 3rd, especially since we have no rehearsal on November 26th. So here's what I'm proposing. Questions? Comments?

11:30-12:30 Veil Rain rehearsal in Sun Room
12:30-2:00 Workshop with Sue in Chapel

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DVD from Pratt of Veil Rain...Interested?

2006-11-14T18:48:19Z

Hey if anyone is interested in the Veil Rain number that I videotaped at the Pratt hafla, let me know. I'll bring them along this Sunday.

I'm asking for a $1 donation to cover the cost of the DVDs.

Kalila, can you let me know if anyone from this Sunday needs one, thanks.

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Cane number

2006-11-13T17:14:25Z

I'm currently aiming for the January Pratt hafla for the first performance of the cane number, though it may have to push to February, given holidays, vacations, etc. For now, we can aim for January, but play it by ear.

That said, we need to get moving on ordering costumes, as it will take at least a month to get the pieces. You've seen the dresses. We'll order those in your primary color in luxury velvet, with the drape sleeves. For bra and belt, we'll be going with gold. I could not find a single option that would cover everyone's secondary color. If you want, we can order matching headbands. These provide a bit more friction for balancing things on your head, but I'll leave it up to you. Tops will be the banded dance bra in the metallic holographic fabric in gold on black:
http://lrosedesigns.com/products/tops-bra.html

Belts will likely be these in black and gold:
http://dahlal.com/default.aspx?n=1&c=8&s1=1134&s2=1134

May have to go with these in gold if L. Rose doesn't have enough of the gold on black fabric and we need to do gold on gold:
http://dahlal.com/default.aspx?n=1&c=8&s1=1134&s2=1134

Does anyone already have either of these scarves in gold?

Also, I know that two people do not have beaded canes yet. Of those of you who already have beaded canes, who does not have a gold one?

We will get a discount on all of it, but the exact amount might vary, based on volume.

Also, if anyone has an addtional piece that you want to order from either source, let me know.

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possible event idea

2006-11-12T23:03:59Z

I do not know how to cross-post, so I am posting this separately to local groups. If someone knows how to cross post and can teach me – please, teach me for future postings! But for now, here goes:

I have an event idea – a dance make-up party! We arrange for a space to meet (which I am willing to do since I brought up the idea), bring our make-up supplies and help teach each other make-up tips. For example, if you’ve seen someone’s eye make-up and you just love it and want to learn how she does it, if that person attends the event, you’d have the chance to ask her. I’ve had a lot of people who ask me how I do my make-up and I just never really have the time to fully explain it. But if you’ve seen me, I really like to go all-out.

In fact what we could do is break into small groups for part of the event – Lips, Eyes, Facial Decorations (bindis, facial jewelry), make-up we like (I know there are a lot of MAC lovers out there!), make-up to avoid, anything else you can think of!! Hey, nothing is set in stone, just tossing out ideas.

This is not about how to apply make-up necessarily, unless you need help (I know many who do not wear make up so if this appeals to you, we could do this, too). Just wanted to get the idea out and get feedback. Let me know if this appeals to you.

If anyone wants to, feel free to email me directly as well, at <debrazil69@comcast.net>.

Thanks!

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Nice job!!!

2006-11-07T15:56:08Z

You ladies were great at the hafla last night. Beautiful dance :)

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Pratt Hafla, Part Deux (XPost)

2006-11-07T00:10:39Z

Thanks everyone for a wonderful evening of music and dance! This was the biggest event yet, both in terms of dancer participation and audience attendance!

Can't wait to see what you all (or is that all y'all) come up with for the December performance :)

Shimmies,
Amina

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Another performance of Veil Rain?

2006-11-04T22:26:08Z

So what's the interest level in performing Veil Rain at the Ammala hafla on December 3rd?

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Veil Rain Choreo Question: Bird Step

2006-11-01T14:39:53Z

Ok,

In the bird step (which is 8ct undulations) I have a question about the arms.

Are our arms going up & down every 2cts or 4cts? As is 2 counts up and 2 counts down? Or as in 4 counts up and 4 counts down?

Or, I suppose I can just ask when I see you all in class tonight as well.

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Rent is due...

2006-10-30T04:12:33Z

So I mentioned, and then forgot to collect. :P We currently have 6 members, so everyone's share is $13.50 through the end of the year. (I think I said 7 at rehearsal, but I apparently can't count.) Thanks!

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Margos Workshop the 5th

2006-10-27T11:51:47Z

Hi all,

Just wanted to make sure we were still planning on going to Margo's workshop on the 5th. I see that Jawaahir is having a workshop with Jillian the same day and wanted to know if anyone was planning on going to that before I registered.

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Benefit for Almost Home

2006-10-24T14:50:01Z

I know that I mentioned this before, but we now need definite answers. Is anyone else interested in representing Basimah Kamar in a solo (or duet?) at Mischeivous Djinn's benefit on November 18th? We were invited to perform as a troupe, but we don't currently have any numbers that are small enough. If you are interested, please get ahold of me ASAP.

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First crack at the costume chest...

2006-10-23T02:40:11Z

So you asked today at rehearsal if you could have first crack at the stuff I want/need to pass on. Here you go. I haven't had the chance yet to decide on prices and measure everything, but I did get the pictures posted in my album. Most of this stuff has been worn no more than two times. Send me a PM if you're interested. It'll probably take me a few days to actually get the post together.

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Various costumes

2006-10-10T04:55:34Z

Here are a couple of examples of costumes for Veil Rain. Please note that you are not limited to a 1/2 shirt for a top. A full shirt, 1/2 shirt, choli bra, whatever are all fine.
http://www.basimahkamar.com/images/twotone.jpg

For the medley, here is the link to the professional costume.
http://audrena.com/AudrenasCostumesMermaidCostume.html

For the other costume for the same number, I'm currently thinking of the following. Please feel free to offer opinions.

Bra and belt in secondary color:
http://dahlal.com/default.aspx?n=1&c=1&s1=1151&s2=0

Skirt with one slit and u-top with short sleeves in primary color nylon spandex:
http://lrosedesigns.com/products/skirts-straight.html
http://lrosedesigns.com/products/tops-utop.html

For the cane number, these dresses in primary color with slightly different sleeves:
http://lrosedesigns.com/products/dresses-beledi.html

I'm still debating the bra and belt. We could potentially wear the same bra and belt as the secondary costume for the medley. Another possibility is a dance bra and sash in secondary color, like the ones show in the picture of the dress.

For the belly hop number, I think Lesley is looking at some of the stuff that she's vending, and we might make corset belts to go with, though I will let her comment.

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Rehearsals starting soon!

2006-09-29T15:20:30Z

Just a reminder that we start rehearsals again on Sunday, October 8th. On this date, and this date only, rehearsal is 11:30-1. We will be doing Veil Rain, so bring a veil! if you do not have the music or choreography notes, please drop be a note so that I can make sure you get 'em.

See you then!

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Another Costume Question

2006-09-27T07:30:32Z

Can you please post the sites where we were looking at those costumes please??

Thanks.

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Classes This Fall

2006-09-27T02:09:00Z

Alright ladies. What classes is everyone signing up for?

Right now, husbando has Thursdays off permanently so looks like I've got Margo's Intermediate/Advance class on my docket. Looking to keep that my consistent class till after the holidays.

What you guys looking at since classes all seem to start up next week!

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Hipsters coffee

2006-09-25T15:05:17Z

We've been invited to perform as part of Mischeivous Djinn's Hipster Coffee. If you are interested in performing, or even have some ideas for a duet of low-movement trio, lemme know. Check out the info in their tribe:

http://tribes.tribe.net/mdjinn/thread/9690cc20-a02b-4f3d-933b-383669a82799?newpostingid=82bdf7c3-ff1d-47ea-b23d-493809a8854a#82bdf7c3-ff1d-47ea-b23d-493809a8854a

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Costuming

2006-09-23T00:41:17Z

Kalila,

Were you thinking of the fancy outfits in leu of the gold or silver beldah? Or is the bedlah still on the table?

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First Performance As Group of Veil Rain

2006-09-11T19:57:33Z

Hey, since I left early yesterday do we have a plan as to when we'll be doing our first performance of veil rain? Just curious. Trying to keep my calendar totally up to snuff.

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(Cross Post) Crossing Borders and Oud Master Sakher Hattar Concert to Benefit Lebanese Relief

2006-09-08T02:11:36Z

(Margo Abdo O'Dell sent this around by email tonight. It's late notice, but it sounds absolutely phenomenal. S)

The Jordanian virtuoso oud player Sakher Hattar will perform classical and folkloric Arab music with the accompaniment of Crossing Borders at the Cedar Cultural Center on Sunday, September 10 at 7:30 p.m. They will be celebrating the release of Sakher’s new CD “The Passionate Voice Of The Oud”.

Sakher Hattar is among the most significant Arab musicians of his generation. He was awarded first place at the International Competition for Oud in Cairo,1993. He displays intense musical skill and passion while performing rarely heard makams (modes) such as masri ballady in which all but one of the notes are quarter tones. Sakher creates a sensual sound that will fulfill the traditional Arab
music listener’s expectation of tarab, (intense listening pleasure).

Crossing Borders is a collective of Arab and American musicians whose love and deep respect for Arab classical and folkloric music brings them together to perform this beautiful musical genre seldom heard in this part of the world. They individually and together perform many styles of world and American music. Crossing Borders members include Mick Labriola & Tim O'Keefe on percussion,
Salah Fattah, Laura Harada, Kim Salisbury & David Stenshoel on violin, David Burke on bass, Greg Membrez on oud and Russell Packard on ney.

Mick Labriola is a skillful and expressive percussionist best known for his work with the Maroons, Voices of the Sepharad, The Ensemble Espanol of Chicago and Ancestor Energy. Tim O’Keefe’s mastery as a percussionist of many genres has earned him the honor of accompanying Nikki Stavrou, Siwan Perwar and Simon Shaheen. Tim is featured on Sakher’s solo CD. Salah Fattah’s violin brings an
authentic voice to the ensemble with his Egyptian heritage and long history of study and performance. Laura Harada recently toured the US and performed at Carnegie Hall with Youssou N'dour and Fathy Salama's Cairo Orchestra. Kim Salisbury has stirred the emotions of many while performing with Ethnic Dance Theatre, Tessera, Robayat and the Electric Arab Orchestra. David Stenshoel is a driving force of ethnic music in the Twin Cities and is renown for his exuberant performances with Boiled In Lead. David Burke & Greg Membrez are the most recent additions to this collective of musicians. David is the bass player from Out of Africa and Greg is a student of the oud best known for his Duke Ellington Project and performances at the Dakota. The director of Crossing Borders, Russell Packard, was recently honored with an invitation back to the Jerash Festival in Jordan, to perform in concert on this years’ featured instrument the ney, Middle Eastern flute.

Crossing Borders seeks to counter xenophobia by presenting the beauty of world music in concert. They first recorded Arab music in 1990 to raise funds for the Minnesota Peace Coalition’s efforts to stop the war on Iraq, to aid the Minnesota Palestinian Solidarity Committee and later to provide relief funds for Iraqi war victims. Crossing Borders members have since made numerous recordings and have toured in the Mideast twice. They were the first U.S. band invited to perform at the Palestinian International Festival in Bethlehem and Bir Zeit. Their presentation of Palestinian liberation songs and other international music earned them much recognition throughout the Mideast.

This concert is sponsored by KFAI Radio "Radio Without Boundaries" (90.3/106.7FM) Funds will be collected for the Lebanese relief effort through CD sales and donation.

The Cedar Cultural Center is committed to presenting the world's finest traditional performing artists. The Cedar is noted for the breadth of its programming, which features everything from American folk and blues to world beat and eclectic ethnic music, as well as for the unmatched quality of the many artists who grace its stage. Located at 416 Cedar Ave in South Minneapolis.

Tickets are $20 at the door and $18 in advance and are available at 612-338-2674 ext 2, online through Ticketweb and at many Cedar outlets.

For more information contact Russell Packard (651) 436 2314; russellpackard@yahoo.com; www.sakherhattar.com/biography.html
or Tim O’Keefe (612) 282-1917; tokdrums@yahoo.com

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Rehearsal times

2006-08-28T21:09:24Z

So I'm waiting for final confirmation, but it looks like our rehearsal times are going to be:
* 11:30-1 on October 8
*12:20-2 through the end of the year
* No rehearsal on Oct. 1, Nov. 5th (Margo's cane workshop), Nov.26, Dec. 24

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