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September 29

Patricia — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:41:39 GMT

20 min. with zills and footwork

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September 28

Patricia — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:52:10 GMT

1.5 hours dance class

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September 22

Helen — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:33:21 GMT

48 minutes of Luscious. I had to stop early because my dancing was pre-empted for soaps. Not my choice, but I value my life, lol. 40 minutes of yoga.

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September 21

Helen — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:51:26 GMT

I completed Luscious for the first time today. Usually, I stop several times and early. This is not a strenuous workout to say the least, but I'm very happy to see improvement in my cardio. Off to do some yoga.

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September 16

Patricia — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:45:05 GMT

20 minutes of zills - practicing chifte pattern and beledi patterns

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September 15, 2009

Suzanne Azhaar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:48:38 GMT

Spent an hour with a friend practicing a troupe choreography.

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September 14, 2009

Patricia — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:22:13 GMT

1 hour group class

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September 13, 2009

Patricia — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:39:24 GMT

30 minutes zill practice, working on chifte rhthym

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September 12, 2009

Patricia — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:38:32 GMT

1 hour dance class, maybee 1/2 hour practice at home on new stuff

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September 11, 2009

Sandra — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:31:15 GMT

A good one mile walk this morning and 50 mins of practice this evening. My dance is slowly coming together as I try different combinations to make sure it fits the music.

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September 10, 2009

Sandra — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:06:02 GMT

Due to a last minute invitation to a friends to help her mother and daughter celebrate their birthdays I didn't get the dancing done I'd hoped but I did manage 20 mins of walking with a good wind blowing.

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September 9, 2009

Sandra — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:30:58 GMT

10 mins kickboxing this morning due to sleeping late. I managed 50 mins of dance today but the phone kept interrupting me at home and I had to give up.

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September 8, 2009

Sandra — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:59:27 GMT

I did 20 mins of aerobics this morning and 1 hour of dance this evening

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September 7, 2009

Sandra — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:14:43 GMT

I worked on belly dance for an hour. Part of the time was using a new DVD I recieved and the rest (about 20 mins) was working on the dance I'm doing in October.

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September 3, 2009

Sandra — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:58:23 GMT

Today I did 20 mins of sweatin to the oldies volume one. This evening I did 55 mins of DVD's and worked on the choreography. I've gotten 2.00 mins of the 3.32 pretty much figured out but that is being refined as I work on the remainder. I won't do much because its going to be a very long day between work and extra curicular activities. I go from 7:45 AM to 12:30 Friday morning

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September 2, 2009

Sandra — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:35:50 GMT

Began the day with 25 min. of cardio. I'll be doing the bellydance in about 2 hours after I''ve been home and had a chance to eat.

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September 1, 2009

Sandra — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:20:18 GMT

I am starting this strand but I will not get a chance to do my belly dance until this evening. I did start the day with 20 min. of a cardio/weight routine. I'll report on the bellydance tonight

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Could we start a new 90 days?

Sandra — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:40:24 GMT

I found it easier to stick with my dance plan when I had to do the 90 day and report. Could we start this again?

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So how did this experience make you feel?

Teivella — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:08:54 GMT

at this point for some we have hit almost hit the 90 day mark...

How do you feel?

Has anything in your regular routine changed?

Will you do this again someday?

Do you notice a difference?

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fallen off, rolled under the, run over

Mme. X — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:56:43 GMT

Im sick
havent done any thing except take medicine and blow my nose...
I feel like I was pushed off the wagon, rolled under it and have been run over by the whole wagon train
when Im better I will trudge after the wagon tracks and jump back on

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1/27and 1/28 2009

Sandra — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:10:37 GMT

I got an hour of dance in each night. I kept switching between DVD's and CD's.
1/27 was Magnificent moves then CD
1/28 was Arabic rhythms and 1-2-3 belly dance with Bahia with CD inbetween and after.

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1/26/09

Sandra — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:48:16 GMT

Slow moves from sensual passions, technique 2 out of thrillin drillin and danced to some music i like. About an hour.
Only thing I did yesterday was walk a mile in the snow

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Off the Wagon INTERVENTION

DeviSafir — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:05:50 GMT

This topic is for posting when you 'Fall of the Wagon"

Post when it was - for the dancer

Post penance - from tribe mates.

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1/24/09

Sandra — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:01:56 GMT

Sensual passion slow moves plus aradia's egyptian combo's for about an hour . Add to that 15 mins of shoveling snow and an hour walking around doing errands.

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1/23/09

Sandra — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:14:17 GMT

Spent an hour on the slow moves from Sensual Passions. Repeated some of the moves hoping to put them in my muscles. Tomorrow I hope to spend more time doing these moves.

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1/22/09

Sandra — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:11:11 GMT

Long hard day, got 30 mins of walking and working on combo's in.

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1/21/09

Sandra — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:12:50 GMT

Worked on my undulations and reverse undulations for about 25 mins. Then worked on a choreography, specifically the steps. Finished by dancing 15 mins to music. Noticed I could hear the top layer rather than the percussion line. Made a difference in how I danced.

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1/20/2009

Sandra — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:43:56 GMT

one hour of hadia's first DVD and worked on combos for about an hour.

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1/19/09

Mme. X — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:20:45 GMT

dance dance revolution
seriously
I wasn't expecting it to be such a work out, but it was
plus it works rhythm and coordination
apparently I dont have any
15 minutes of that, then 2 hours strength building--went bowling

yeah I know, I need to get my butt back in front of a video

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01/18/09

khalida_bellydance — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:50:59 GMT

Taught another 2-hour workshop (shimmies! on a Sunday morning!) and followed one on beledy.

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1/17/09

Suzanne Azhaar — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:51:50 GMT

Still practicing that choreography.

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1/16/09

Sandra — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 06:06:41 GMT

40 mins of thrillin drillin, 10 mins of dancing to a specific piece of music working on a choreography and 10 mins of shovelling snow off the porch before heading out to a basketball game tonight.

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01/15/09

Suzanne Azhaar — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:34:28 GMT

Sorry I have been absent. Working on a choreography with a friend for an upcoming show. Minor issues: two left feet, moving walls, timing off.....w-a-a-y too much fun. On break for a moment, then back into the studio for zill practice. Just want to do the song some kind of justice.

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Jan 12, 09

Mme. X — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:13:14 GMT

Yeah I got back on the wagon!
I watched and did a bit with a hooping video
its not belly dance but another dance form

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jan 11, 09

Mme. X — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:11:59 GMT

anyone?

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1/10/09

Sandra — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 06:44:32 GMT

45 mins of doing the egyptian combinations on Aradia's DVD and 15 mins of hips up/down/out/in practice. Finally got a transition move down in the sequence.
I also realized that I really haven't been working on improving my dancing by focusing on specific things. I'e been putting whatever DVD on and just following along. One of my resolutions was to put on the DVD's but work on sections by drilling them so they become more second nature.

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Jan 13, 09

Mme. X — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:13:46 GMT

I hour dance class

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1/14/2009

Sandra — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:25:47 GMT

I started a DVD with a choreography but the dance just felt a bit too rushed and not connected with music so I switched to The magnificent moves DVD and worked on the undulation, reverse undualtion with a belly pop inbetween for almost 20 mins. Then I worked on the same Maqsoum combination from last night and ran it several times. I finished up with Aradia's egyptian combo #2 and 3. Took about an hour.

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what to do when your muscles need a break?

Mme. X — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:12:10 GMT

even weight trainers don't lift every day
whats the best thing to do when your muscles are sore and you need a break, but you dont want to fall off the wagon?
switching to another type of dance video is NOT the solution because thats using the muscles you need to let rest
any ideas?

I was thinking just walking on those days.....

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Jan 5, 09

Mme. X — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:44:47 GMT

I worked on stamina and upper body strength today:

Arm/upper body work out with the Wii
20 minutes, worked up a sweat and raised the heart rate for a sustained period of time
15 minutes of treadmill, just over half mile

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January 4, 2009

Sandra — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:45:43 GMT

about 1.25 hours doing extended drills on 1-2-3 belly dance and the 1-2-3 drum solo both by Bahia (sp) oh and shoveling snow to clear the porch off

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Jan 03, 09

Mme. X — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:17:25 GMT

Penance served
whoa!
I did 50 minutes of in place drills and strength building
blind folded
the last 5 minutes I hula hooped

ok this is what it does for you
makes you VERY aware of your head movement
makes you aware of when you need to tighten the core for balance
and I really needed to engage the core up at least 1 if not 2 notches to maintain my balance from what I would do normally

It did something good for me, Ive been leading all moves with my right wrist. its been mentioned negatively by the instructors in 2 workshops last year. when I really was focusing on the move, and my balance and using the muscles properly my wrist stopped flipping
cant flip the wrist when you are using that arm as a balance anchor

I did hip lifts, slides, shimmies, hip alphabets, fig 8s, and hip circles and arms
I danced in place a little easy choreo (that was the last thing I did -- talk about messing with balance!)
I did various arm curls for delts and back strength, squats, and crunches and belly rolls
all blind folded, I did open my eyes between for orientation, after the hip lifts I was practically in the book shelf!

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02/01/09

khalida_bellydance — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:01:39 GMT

30 minutes of Sadies Thrilling Drilling DVD and now off to ballet..

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01/01/09

Suzanne Azhaar — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:16:39 GMT

I'm off to cut & stack a cord of wood. Don't know if I will be up for dance practice later, but counting it as exercise and stamina.

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12/31/08

Suzanne Azhaar — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:57:52 GMT

Happy New Year Everyone!

Drills, Drills, Drills by Michelle... whew! There is an exercise for toning core muscles, it's a challenge! Then I have two sets at the restaurant tonight.

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12/30/08

Suzanne Azhaar — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:04:20 GMT

Today was the perfect day for dance practice. Drills, Drill, Drills & Killer Ziller by Michelle.

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12/29/08

khalida_bellydance — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:46:20 GMT

writing for the future! will be going to ballet class tonight (1,5hours or 3, depending on how brave I feel) and am planning to spend 30 minutes before bedtime either working on some choreo combinations or bozenka's shimmy DVD

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12/28/08

Suzanne Azhaar — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:26:39 GMT

December sixteenth was the last time I practiced & felt good about it. First a stomach bug, then food poisoning, then a cold. Grateful not to have inconvenienced others, but started to wonder what the heck? Determined to start again. Brisk walk for two miles, then practiced dancing for half hour.

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12-27-08

Mme. X — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:08:57 GMT

Well I guess I have embraced this with all the enthusiasm of a new lover!
or
with your typical belly dancer OCD

I actually did my work out FIRST thing this am.
My 6 year old joined me!
we did the abs part from Rania's 10 minute quickie
and the the horizontal slides (2 times cause the kid saw the benefit of repeating) and vertical slides chapters of Neons Instant belly dancer hip work plus dvd--I forgot how much information she actually has on those DVDs

I decided this morning I could not face any technique specific vids, so I guess I will proceed with out a specific plan.
Im just going to play it by ear.
I do know that when I get to the Raqia Hassan vids, I will most likely do them all in a row, repeating each vid 2 to 3 times

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just checking in.......

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:27:15 GMT

Hey folks, just wanted to let you know that I've been keeping a detailed log of my actions on paper but haven't been updating as much on tribe 'cause it seems like I can only focus on one thing at a time right now ;)

But for accountabilities sake, I'm still on the wagon and it's great to see so many dancer plugging along!

Anyone else logging their work offline?

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12-26-08

Mme. X — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:05:39 GMT

Today was my first day
I followed Princess Farhana's Basic work out, did it almost twice since the entire warm up and technique portion is on 40 minutes. I just repeated a good part of the technique section.

Im trying to decide if I should do all of my basic videos first (also a good way to decide if I really need to keep them) or if I should break the videos into groups of teacher...

As it is Im going to have to repeat them several times each, and what a wonderful excuse to have to get new dance videos!

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12-25-08

Ruby — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 03:37:56 GMT

treadmill, alphabets, playing around here and there, energy still waning. Hopefully, tomorrow will be waiting with open arms.

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12/24/08

Sandra — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:57:53 GMT

45 mins of Hadia's first DVD. I wish i could have done 1 hour but I'm having to squeeze things inbetween visiting relatives.

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Just now joining in

Mme. X — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 02:17:57 GMT

I hope this isnt too late to join in!
I have so needed something like this since this summer, and yet I havent been doing anything to improve myself
I literally tripped over this topic over on SparkPeople.
I thought I was googling a recovery program for fat burning or something
This is sooo much better for what I do need

My Christmas present to me-- a chance to become a better dancer

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12/23/08

Sandra — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 14:39:51 GMT

Its really hard exercising when visiting the relatives. I didn't get any belly dance done but did get about 30 mins of walking. I prefer being home when I can do my own thing.

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12/22/08

Sandra — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:45:16 GMT

at least 30 mins of walking and 35 mins of dance. Hard to do things when visiting relatives.

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12-21-08

Ruby — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:16:28 GMT

treadmill, alphabets, yoga

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12/20/08

DeviSafir — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:20:58 GMT

Show at the VA Domiciliary..
Was super fun and very fulfilling ! Discovered that I prefer to veil dance with out gauntlets...I am going to make some matching arm bands for most of my costumes so when I plan on veil.. I just wear them.. the forearm seems to stick =-(

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12/19/08

Sandra — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:18:42 GMT

Ok I spent from 8:45 to 4:30 today either waiting or travelling. I am in a hotel and just finished one hour of Michelle Joyce's Belly dance crash course. I travel again tomorrow so I'm hoping to get my hour worth of dance in before I start travelling.

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12/18/08

Sandra — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:18:54 GMT

45 mins of shamira's sensuous workout (first one) 15 mins of Sadie thrillin drillin. I am going travelling beginning tomorrow and might not be able to post but am going to try.

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12/17/08

Suzanne Azhaar — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:18:06 GMT

Enough already! Have a bit of a stomach bug. No dancing and wearing a path in the carpet.

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12-16-08

Ruby — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:47:23 GMT

30 minute treadmill program, ribcage and hip alphabets standing and kneeling, and then, took out all the non-classical music I had and began to listen and practice what I could while entering information into QuickBooks. Discovered that I do prefer much of Light Rain, but enjoy Amr Diab and some re-mix recordings, among others, as they bring out my Snoopy dance side. Fulfilled my intention of finding practice music.

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12/15/08

Sandra — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:49:48 GMT

I did one hour of Zahra Zuhair's Dance Basics DVD. Always good to go back to the basics. I wanted to do more but I was tired.

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12/13/08

Suzanne Azhaar — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 03:35:47 GMT

Unfortunately this day has been a toxic experience. Spent it taking care of an ill family member. Have most of the house cleaned, but not the kitchen. The scene of the latest spewing. Had two shows last night, another tomorrow. Exhausted & sooooo not in the mood for anything but a hot shower & sleep. The kitchen awaits...would it be inappropriate to ask Santa for a maid?

Managed to listen to a cd, once. Pathetic.

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12/14/08

Suzanne Azhaar — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:42:01 GMT

Perhaps yesterday was the bad before the good. Did a gig tonight with another dancer. Not a duet. Two solo dancers, she hadn't heard my music before, nor I hers. Knowing we would be dancing from the heart gave us wings. Both sets had zills, cane, & veil. Then just for the heck of it sword.

The audience were an incredible gift. They clapped, they danced, they cheered, two of the gentlemen were drummers (unknown to their coworkers until tonight). They scooped up my zills and took turns rocking the house. When crowds cut loose and want to have fun, oh what a blast!

I am sooooo counting this as dancing for today.

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12/12/08

Suzanne Azhaar — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:58:37 GMT

Had an amazing amout of fun trying to dance with Zahra Zuhair. Spent an hour perfecting the first thirty seconds of the choreography.

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12/11/08

Sandra — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:56:55 GMT

these 12 and 13 hour days are really getting to me. I got a 30 min walk in today but that was about it. I am hoping to get more done tomorrow. Being able to list it here means I will do something. I don't do well keeping lists going at home.

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12/10/08

Suzanne Azhaar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:11:16 GMT

Today I desired elegance, grace, classical, & beautiful. Zahra Zuhair immediately came to mind. Wasn't sure I had any of her work; after sifting through I found four videos! How were they latent so long? Was I so caught up in the feeding frenzy of the latest flavor that I forgot the elegance of a bella performer? Thoroughly enjoyed her Oriental Choreography Class from 1996.

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12/9/08

Suzanne Azhaar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:18:14 GMT

Danced to music working with the essence & rhythms. Was careful to gently stretch afterward.

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12/14/08

Sandra — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:53:10 GMT

I did 45 more mins of the Baladi drum solo I started yesterday. I also did 15 mins of improvisational tool kit. I was going to take a walk outside but it was a white out so figured I'd better stay home. If I get anything more done tonight. I"ll post a second time.

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12/6/2008

Sandra — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 04:54:49 GMT

I did 1.5 hours of shamira's Zeina choreography and 30 mins of walking through snow and over ice.

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12/4/8

Suzanne Azhaar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:44:48 GMT

Practiced my own choreography with zills. Thank goodness there is 69 more days of practice, I'll be much improved.

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12/8/08

Suzanne Azhaar — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:28:44 GMT

Discover Bellydance with Michelle Joyce: Basic Movement courtesy of Netflix

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12/7/8

Suzanne Azhaar — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:15:30 GMT

Discover Bellydance with Michelle Joyce: Strength and Toning from Netflix. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

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suggestions for music to drill by?

Ruby — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:31:20 GMT

I would love to hear what music you practice drills to. I drill to Light Rain's piece "Beautiful Friend" and Sayed Balaha's "Oriental Grooves-oriental rhythms for training Volumes 1 and 2". Would love to expand my drill music collection.

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a decent performance

Teivella — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:47:36 GMT

on 11/19/08

I started this journey...

Last night at the old world deli I performed. It felt better then it had in a long time.
True, I didn't decide to dance until last min- and I was in no way actually prepared- but when I got on stage...

It felt better. I recognized a few mistakes, and I will rectify them in practice this week...

but better felt good!

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12/5/8

Suzanne Azhaar — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 23:25:51 GMT

Attending a real class for one hour (yes, I'm shocked too) & Advanced Finger Cymbals with Ansuya.

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12/3/8

Suzanne Azhaar — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:38:53 GMT

Drum Solo Choreography with Jillina. Doing just fine through the warm up & the technique section. Learning the combinations...argh! Jillina was fabulous, I'm not trying out for BDSS any time soon. Improvements scheduled for tomorrow.

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12/2/2008

Sandra — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 04:34:54 GMT

tonight I did alma de Amaya for about 40 mins, 20 mins of zills and 20 mins of richard simmons.

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12/1/08

Suzanne Azhaar — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:40:56 GMT

Made it all the way through Shape Up n' Hip Out. What a work out! Jillina Rocks. She kept saying one more time, I thought it was the last time. No, it was: one more time & one more time & one more time & one more time. Yikes. Made it through & now I'm ready for that tall glass of water and oatmeal cookie.

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11/30/08

Suzanne Azhaar — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 20:24:44 GMT

My desire to get up off the couch & dance has improved. Did Shape Up n' Hip Out again. Excited to find the little trouble spots in muscle groups. Just recognizing them is a triumph.

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11-29-08

Viv — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:56:46 GMT

Hope I didn't overstep my bounds by starting a thread for today. Somehow I'd missed a day posting and got myself all mucked up. Today was actual dance practice for an hour with Fat Chance. Tribal isn't my main focus so I really had to work at this one. Maybe next time I'll brave the zills at the same time, provided the rest of the family is gone. No point in tormenting anyone but the neighbors...lol.

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11/28/2008

Sandra — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:50:44 GMT

I got one hour in today so far. I decided to post incase I don't get around to doing more. I spend about 40 mins working on a choreography by Martine and 20 mins exploreing the disk Klutz2Diva. I enjoyed the traveling step section which looked at 8 different steps. So if I get more done, I"ll post and let you all know.

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11-27-08

MaiaAlexandra — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:04:36 GMT

Ok, guys, how are we all dealing with Holidays?
( For those not in the USA, today is our "thanksgiving" holiday, a day that can involve vast amounts of food and a focus on family. )
I'm planning on getting my practice in while the cooking is in the oven....

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11/26/2008

Sandra — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:21:44 GMT

I managed one hour today of the heartbeat DVD with Jenna and Racqui. I did the first two drum solos and the shimmy drill. I'll finish it tomorrow. I hope to get a couple hours done tomorrow considering all the turkey i'm going to eat.

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11/25/2008

Sandra — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:22:35 GMT

I managed one hour of dahlena's opening number in the American Dancer series. That is about how long it is. I was hoping to do more but was still tired from working a 10 hour day today after the long day yesterday. I prefer to use the date rather than say day 3 or day 4 because its easier.

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11-24-08

Ruby — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:25:29 GMT

30 minute treadmill program, hip and ribcage alphabets standing and kneeling, two hour walk in the snow, was going to do more, unless napping in front of the woodstove counts (sleepy grin)

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Day 7 - Week one check-in! How did you do?

khalida_bellydance — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:46:33 GMT

Uhh, not there yet, will report back later today with a recap of the whole week :-)

I have to say I love this format. Thanks Michelle! Not sure how I will get through the holidays but it does motivate me and the timing is excellent. I have some important (for me) performances ahead of me and needed to kick my butt in gear badly. I swear I am seeing progress in my shimmies already!

Here I am so far, will post an update as soon as goad for today is reached! I count teaching and cross-training as half the time spent

Week 1: 10th Nov - 16th Nov 08
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day 1: 3 hours teaching => OK
day 2: 2 hours teaching, 1 hour obsessing over music => OK
day 3: 2 hours teaching, 1.5 hours Aziza practice DVD, 0.5 hours practice choreos => OK
day 4: 1 hour ballet, 0.5 hours Bozenka shimmies practice DVD, 0.5 hours practice choreos => OK
day 5: 0.5 hours Sadies drumsolo DVD, 0.5 hours practice and shimmies => OK
day 6: 1.5 hours ballet, 1 hour Sonia and issam DVD, 15 minutes shimmies => OK, yay!
day 7: Plan for today: 30 minutes of Leyla shimmy DVD and at least 30 minutes of practice choreos. Week one almost done!

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11-21-08

Ruby — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:22:21 GMT

30 minute program on treadmill, rib cage and hip alphabets standing and kneeling, Aeyli's "Yoga for Bellydance". Am beginning to feel new things happening!

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11-22-08

Ruby — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:49:20 GMT

30 minute program on treadmill, ribcage and hip alphabets, standing and kneeling, an hour with Beata's "1001 Shimmies", scooped the driveway clear of snow while keeping my knees soft, my lower back long, and my shoulders down (grin) but what a different movement experience! I dare say that I was more elongated and smoother in movements under all the layers of clothing. half an hour of drills.

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11-23-08

Ruby — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:30:26 GMT

30minute treadmill program, ribcage and hip alphabets, standing and kneeling, Beata's "1001 Shimmies" for one hour. Spent the rest of the day in awe at my computer's ever-changing back-up requirements. Maybe it does not want to be backed up...

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My day 6

khalida_bellydance — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 09:40:17 GMT

Day 6 was yesterday for me, (I started counting on Monday because that's when my week starts.. I kicked off the day with 1.5 hours of ballet yesterday (so proud of myself) then noodled around all day but did Sonia and Issams drum solo DVD late in the evening and shimmied through the parts I found less interesting.

Still need a plan for today, will start a new post to round up week one because round ups motivate me ;-)

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Help me motivate!!

aazura — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:58:46 GMT

I dare say I've been a bit lazy this week. On Thursday I only taught 1 hour of class and no practicing. On Friday... nada. :-(

Someone please kick my arse and motivate me to get back on the wagon!! Yell at me like a drill sergeant , call me names, do whatever it takes!!

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day 5

michelle — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 07:24:25 GMT

i did 2 shows - i wonder if that should count as something... I also did a bit of yoga.

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11-19-08 Hit the Wall

Ruby — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:18:59 GMT

30 minute program on treadmill. Rib cage and hip alphabets, standing and kneeling. Watched Samya Gamal, counting her movement and the music to practice what I could with her, and then I hit that sequinless wall. I watched the tide of music completely recede from my movement. Today is my ninth day, and the Grumpy Nevers came a'calling and opened that big void, the one where I do not know towards what I am practicing, where I feel too awkward to move. I sat there, awash and lost, but _I let myself_ not know what to do. "Ninety days. Just show up for ninety days. Nothing more and nothing less." Compassion for myself can be a rare beverage, and I did my best to savor slowly as I continued to watch Ms. Gamal.

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11-20-08

Angelia_R — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:04:15 GMT

Have been cleaning my room intensly... its horrifying! One would think a couple of teenagers lived in there!!!!

I will now have someplace "out of the way" to do my dvd's! There is more room in there now that I moved the bed, and did some other modifications! =)

Today, I am going to do some drillwork on moves that we did in class last night, as well as review and refine "older" moves!

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I Fell Off The Wagon :0(

Suzanne Azhaar — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:20:56 GMT

Was happily moving along in the 90 day time line. But yesterday I had the most horrible symptoms. Fever, chills, body aches, nausea, sans horking thank goodness, but couldn't make a single contribution toward dancing. Argh! Starting over today.

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11-19-2008

Angelia_R — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:50:05 GMT

I have dance class tonight! I'm so excited =0

Today is going to be day one! (again) LOL

I've been such a slacker!

I went to bed at 9 last night. (I'm usualy up till 12 or so)

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Anyone else keeping a blog?

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:13:04 GMT

I just started a blog to help keep track of what I'm doing every day and thought that if anyone else was, we could swap links to help encourage each other & get ideas & whatnot.

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11-16-08

artemisia_danst — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:55:19 GMT

well, today was not eaxctly goal reached, but more than i would have done without this challenge

i did 35 min of yoga and 20 min of tribal fusion arm/shoulder/chest drills

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