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UPDATE! Beata and Horacio in Milwaukee, WI and San Francisco, CA!

Shaia — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:59:00 GMT

Here are the dates for Beata and Horacio's weekend of workshops and shows in October of 2010. Please note, this is next year!

Milwaukee, Wisconsin - Friday, October 14: Show; Saturday and Sunday, October 15 & 16: Workshops; Location: Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 790 N. Van Buren St., Milwaukee, WI 53202

San Francisco, California - Friday, October 24: Show; Saturday and Sunday, October 25 & 26: Workshops; Tentative Location: Mission Dance Theater, 3316 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110-3803

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New Oriental Fantasy! Shaia hosts Beata and Horacio in Milwaukee, WI, Oct. 22-23-24, 2010...see www.milwaukeebellydance.com

Shaia — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:59:05 GMT

+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

Die neue Show / THE NEW SHOW
Oriental Fantasy and Friends
7. Februar

Mainz / Germany -
Frankfurter Hof

Unsere Gäste
sind hier:
Patricia Zarnovican und Perlatentia
und Rino Sailis!
13. Februar

Düsseldorf / Germany -
Tanzhaus NRW
6. März

Stuttgart / Germany
(hier "1/2 Show)
More dates in preparation / Weitere Termine in Vorbereitung 2010:
24. April

N. N.
1. Mai

N. N.
18. Juni

Berlin (Sommerfestival 16.-20. Juni)
22. Oktober

Milwaukee / WI, USA
29. October

San Francisco / CA, USA
12. November

Stavanger / Norwegen
4. December

Helsinki / Finnland

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Horacio's Biography!

Shaia — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:14:39 GMT

Horacio drops a bomb! After 12 years of writing he will release his biography

"Confessions of a
Male Belly Dancer"

The truth behind the artist – not suitable for weak nerves!!!

Soon to come – check out the next newsletter!

You can reserve your copy here:
tanzstcifuentes@aol.com

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Shaia — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:57:26 GMT

Today we are heading to our last full evening show "Talisman" to Copenhagen, Denmark (Contact: tina.r@email.dk). After that we repack quickly to tour Japan (Tokyo and Osaka) for 4 workshop days, 3 shows and 8 classes (Contact: maki@maki-bellydance.com and karima@muc.biglobe.ne.jp). We will be back in Berlin October 14. Time to remind you of our dance plans for the rest of this year. Please don't miss:

IN BERLIN / GERMANY:

October 22-26
5 days CATT (4th semester)

October 30-31
Autumn Special !
(7 classes)
www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/termine.html

November 6-7
"Tanz der Kulturen"
(Show and Workshop)
www.tanzderkulturen.com

November 13-15
INTENSIVE WEEK
After a long pause we are happy to present another dance-marathon:
3 days, 15 hours, 2 choreographies!
www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/events.html

IN LEIPZIG / GERMANY:
December 5
Special Technique –
Workshop day
www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/ontour.html

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Tribal in Berlin

Shaia — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:14:27 GMT

Tribal in Berlin:

Last workshop
ATS and Tribal Fusion
this year:
September 12 + 13 with Patricia
Info at: www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/events.html

For the second half of 2010 we will offer a 10-day certified Tribal Training designed by SHARON KIHARA!

Tentative dates are:
November 4-8, 2010
November 17-21, 2010

If you wish to receive detailed information you can send us a note to add your name to the list:
tanzstcifuentes@aol.com

Sharon's plans for a well-rounded training include Body Core Strenghtening, Pilates, Yoga, Ballet, Oriental Dance technique, cymbals, ATS from A to Z, Fusion, expression and lots more!

In addition to that she will present highly interesting video material, dance history and make-up and costume advice. In between the dates participants have the chance to develop their skills even further by enrolling in exciting projects and working on especially appointed homework.

This programme is NOT for beginners, so we strongly recommend Patricia's workshop.
This is her 4th workshop on the two subjects, so the level has increased significantly. If you saw Patricia perform at the Tribal Party in June during the Summer Festival you know that she is an accomplished performer. As a teacher she generously shares all knowledge of her extensive training in a loving manner.

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Newletter

Shaia — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:13:48 GMT

Beata + Horacio Cifuentes, www.oriental-fantasy.com, NEWSLETTER

Did you have a nice summer? Too much ice cream and leisure time? Let's dance!

Samstag, 22. August 2009
Beata & Horacio in Leipzig
Workshop 12-17.30 Uhr im Ballettstudio Pierre, Lützener Str. 85
Info: www.oriental-fantasy.com/deutsch/ontour.html

12./13. September 2009
ATS + Tribal Fusion Workshop in Berlin
mit/with Patricia Zarnovican (Perlatentia)
Samstag und Sonntag jeweils 18.15-21.00 Uhr
Info: www.oriental-fantasy.com/deutsch/events.html

Das 4. (und letzte) Semester!
The 4th (and last semester!)

11., 12., 13. September
22.,23., 24., 25., 26. Oktober
18., 19. Dezember
20. Dezember – Examen!

Info CATT Deutsch: www.oriental-fantasy.com/deutsch/catt.html
Info CATT English: www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/catt.html

25.-27. September 2009
Beata & Horacio in Kopenhagen / Denmark
SHOW – WORKSHOPS
Info: tina.r@email.dk

2.-12. Oktober 2009
Beata & Horacio in JAPAN
8 workshops + 3 shows in Tokio and Osaka
Info: maki@maki-bellydance.com and karima@muc.biglobe.ne.jp
13.-15. November 2009 in Berlin
Nach langer Zeit gibt es wieder eine
Intensiv-Woche
Beata & Horacio unterrichten zwei komplette Choreographien in 3 Tagen!

Freitag: 12.30-18.00 Uhr
Samstag: 12.00-17.30 Uhr
Sonntag: 11.30-17.00 Uhr

Bei Buchung bis 17.10.2009:
245 EURO (Studiomitglieder 225 EURO)

Danach:
275 EURO (Studiomitglieder 245 EURO)

Info: www.oriental-fantasy.com/deutsch/events.html

After a long time we will offer again
Intensive Week
Beata & Horacio teach
two complete choreographies in 3 days!

Friday: 12.30 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 12.00 am - 5.30 pm
Sunday: 11.30 am -5 pm

Early bird price
until October 17, 2009:
245 EURO (studio members 225 EURO)

After October 17:
275 EURO (studio members 245 EURO)

Info: www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/events.html

Ist Imitation ein Kompliment oder illegal?
Das solltet Ihr auf keinen Fall verpassen!

Is every imitation a compliment- or illegal?
Check this out!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHixhcnfMUc

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Summer Newsletter

Shaia — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:51:14 GMT

No, 15 workshops are not enough! We have added one more:

Sunday, June 28, 6-8 pm

Urban Street Dance with Rino
(his company performs in the kid show and group contest!)

PLEASE NOTE: Starting June 20 booking changes of workshops will not be possible any more!

The day will be:
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Summer Festival

Day 4:
Workshops in the studio:

10.15 -12.15 am Ahmet Ögren
Gypsy Dance Turkish Gypsy dance is fiery, powerful and exciting. The wild 9/8 rhythm will wake the gypsy in you!

12.30am-2.30 pm Khaled Mahmoud
Cairo Style So often you think you know the movement but somehow it looks different on you? Well – that is the special Cairo feeling! Khaled will shed some light on this!

2.45-5.45 pm Sharon Kihara
Flex Your Brain! Keys to learning and retaining choreography. In this class we will work on some great tools and tricks for remembering sequenced movement, all as we learn a new original Tribal Fusion choreography by Sharon Kihara! More advanced moves and concepts will be included, such as layering and backbends – so experience with Tribal Fusion, Belly Dance or Yoga is prerequisite.

6-8 pm Rino
Urban Street Dance Rino has been teaching, dancing and choreographing for many years. As a dancer and choreographer he worked with stars like Kylie Minogue, Ricky Martin, Sido and in big TV events like "The Dome"! He is part of the staff at Tanzakademie Cifuentes and teaches Urban Street Dance for kids and adults. His style is a perfect inspiration for oriental and tribal dancer, too!
Info zum Sommerfestival:

Summer Festival Day 3:
www.oriental-fantasy.com/newsletter/ newsletter2009-06-16.html

Summer Festival Day 2:
www.oriental-fantasy.com/newsletter/ newsletter2009-06-10.html

Summer Festival Day 1:
www.oriental-fantasy.com/newsletter/

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Shaia Will Host Beata and Horacio in Milwaukee, WI and San Francisco, CA in 2010!

Shaia — Tue, 19 May 2009 04:06:27 GMT

Shaia is proud to announce that she will host Beata and Horacio Cifuentes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and San Francisco, California in October, 2010! In Milwaukee, Friday, October 21: show; Saturday/Sunday, October 22-23: workshops. All at the Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 790 N. Van Buren St., Milwaukee. In San Francisco: Friday show, Saturday/Sunday workshops; exact dates and location TBA. Stay tuned! www.milwaukeebellydance.com; shaia@milwaukeebellydance.com

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Music and dvds Beata and Horacio

dina — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:55:04 GMT

hi everybody!

i ve seen bits and pieces of beata and horacio performances and music collections everywhere. they re beautiful, but my feeling is most of the "classic" things are sold ou when going to their website?
can you guys recommend what to get, what s the best, and if that is still available?

i d SO appreacite a guide on the "essential beata and horaciO" :))))))

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Shaia — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:39:14 GMT

Newsletter: Semi-Professional + Gruppe/Group

Tanzakademie Cifuentes, Beata + Horacio Cifuentes, www.oriental-fantasy.com, NEWSLETTER

Dear dancers!

After some delays due to travel, workshops and technical difficulties with DVDs/clips finally the contestants are chosen!

Category Semi-Professional:
(The order of appearance was done by lottery by the CATT participants on May 23, 2009)

1) Angelika Burmistr Ukraine + Berlin, Deutschland/Germany
2) Theresia Sundbyberg, Schweden/Sweden
3) Amar Delft, Niederlande / The Netherlands
4) Marjani Lünen, Deutschland/Germany
5) Núria Ardévol Campos Tarragona, Spanien/Spain
6) Milka Heerlen, Niederlande / The Netherlands
7) Rønnaug Paulsen Stokke Oslo, Norwegen/Norway
8) Denice Tyresö, Schweden/Sweden
9) Jamilah Katowice, Polen/Poland
10) Zohra Nizza/Nice, Frankreich/France
11) Leyla Stockholm, Schweden/Sweden

Category Group:
(The order of appearance was done by lottery on May 28, 2009 by ladies in Sharon Kihara's Tribal class.)

1) Banat al Nushoum Dettingen, Deutschland/Germany
2) Shir o Shakar Mülheim, Deutschland/Germany
3) Layali Oriental Dance Group Enskede, Schweden/Sweden
4) Sterne des Orients Falkensee, Deutschland/Germany
5) Wardah El Shareef Prag/Prague, Tschech. Republik / Czech Republic
6) Matahari Group Prag/Prague, Tschech. Republik / Czech Republic
7) Compagnie Nejma Ainsy, Frankreich/France
8) Jamalat Rostock, Deutschland/Germany
9) Sheherazade Stockholm, Schweden/Sweden
10) Al Fayyum Dancers Brno, Tschech. Republik / Czech Republic

Beata & Horacio in Daegu / Süd-Korea September 2008
Category Professional:

As soon as we will have the confirmation of all contestants we will have a lottery for the order of appearance in one of our classes. Please bear with us.

Click here for photos of the contestants and more:
www.oriental-fantasy.com/deutsch/
sommer09_contest.html

Last 3 weekly Tribal classes
with SHARON KIHARA!
Thursday June 4, 11, 18!
6-7.30 pm

NEW PHOTOS:
www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/fotos.html

Beata & Horacio in Tartarstan / Russia May 16-18, 2009

Beata & Horacio in Daegu / South Korea in September 2008

Beata & Horacio
in Verdi's "Maskenball"!

(Foto: Agentur DRAMA Berlin)
Beata & Horacio Cifuentes - Tanzakademie Cifuentes
Kurfuerstenstr. 3, 10785 Berlin, Germany
Phone 0049 (0)30 893 55 66 | Fax 0049 (0)30 893 55 67
www.oriental-fantasy.com | tanzstcifuentes@aol.com

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Oriental Fantasy Newsletter

Shaia — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:26:02 GMT

Tanzakademie Cifuentes, Beata + Horacio Cifuentes, www.oriental-fantasy.com, NEWSLETTER

Summer Festival
June 25-28, 2009 in Berlin

Dear dancers,

We are proud to announce the first applications for the contest coming from the Czech Republic, Germany, Finland, the Netherlands and Poland.

Registrations are possible until May 5, 2009. Come and show your stuff!

Don't miss the workshops and shows with artists from Egypt, the USA, Turkey, India, France and Germany! Tickets are on sale now!

More informations about the Summer Festival 2009:
www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/sommer09.html

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sound clips of songs?

samirashuruk — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:04:47 GMT

I'm purchasing a couple of their CDs- and would LOVE to buy more, but at $20 each (and shipping) would feel much better at least hearing a tiny clip of many of the tracks on a CD, just so I know if I will be able to use it for work.
I haven't seen audio clips on their site- and their youtube channel has mostly just Talisman (which I'm buying today!)...so any of you know where there might be audio clips online as tiny previews?
THANKS!

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Fave?

Azeeza — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 16:56:21 GMT

Which song on the many Oriental Fantasy CDs is your most fave? I know, it's really hard to chose. More than one is OK. I totally understand, because I can't decide either :-) All of them? Giggle, giggle, giggle!

Azeeza

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Beata & Horacio's Newsletter

Shaia — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:12:14 GMT

Tanzakademie Cifuentes, Beata + Horacio Cifuentes, www.oriental-fantasy.com, NEWSLETTER
LAST MINUTE: Am 7. Februar also übermorgen läuft der Termin zur günstigeren Teilnahme an den Workshops in Bonn mit Beata und Horacio ab!
Bei Interesse bitte Yasmine kontaktieren: Yasmine.Husseini@gmx.de

28.1. und 1.2.2009 Bonn Workshop-Themen:
Baladi, Schleier, Raks Sharqi, Trommelsolo Beata und Horacio sind auch zu Gast in Hannover bei der 10. World of Orient!
Show und Workshops 14./15.3.2009
www.world-of-orient.de
In Berlin tribalt es derweil gewaltig!

Donnerstags 18.00-19.30 Uhr unterrichet Sharon Kihara (BDSS) einen regelmäßigen Kurs, in den man noch einsteigen kann!
Info: www.oriental-fantasy.com/deutsch/09klassen_sharonrino.html

Workshop mit Sharon am 29.5./1.6.2009
Info: www.oriental-fantasy.com/deutsch/09sharon.html

Der 3. Basis-Workshop ATS und Tribal Fusion mit Patricia Zarnovican (Group Perlatentia) findet am 7./8.3.2009 statt (inkl. Zimbelklasse bei Horacio!)
Info: www.oriental-fantasy.com/deutsch/09patricia.html

Die Zigeuner kommen: OSTERN 10.-12. April 2009!
Früher hieß es: "Holt die Wäsche rein, die Zigeuner kommen!"
Heute heißt es "Pack die Tanztasche ein, die Zigeuner kommen!!!"

EXKLUSIV UND ERSTMALIG IN DEUTSCHLAND:
Ahmet Ögren aus Istanbul!
Info: www.oriental-fantasy.com/deutsch/09ahmet.html
Beata & Horacio Cifuentes - Tanzakademie Cifuentes
Kurfuerstenstr. 3, 10785 Berlin, Germany
Phone 0049 (0)30 893 55 66 | Fax 0049 (0)30 893 55 67
www.oriental-fantasy.com | tanzstcifuentes@aol.com

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Shut Out of My Own Tribe!

Shaia — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:20:08 GMT

Hi everyone,

I am not the most technologically savvy person, and now I have a problem -- I changed my email address, and Tribe.net no longer recognizes me as the moderator of this tribe. Does anyone know how I can get around this issue? If it is more appropriate, you can write to me at shaia@milwaukeebellydance.com. I would appreciate any help you can suggest!

Shaia

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VIDEO REVIEW

Amina — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:35:23 GMT

I am thinking of getting some more videos from this dynamic pair. I have Beata's older drum solo and shimmy techniques and LOVE them. Does anyone have any comments to share on the Baladi or Shamadan video (both by Horatio)?

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Invitation to Dance

ShaiaFahrid — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:50:54 GMT

You want to dance? Come and join the fun:

Zurich / Switzerland
18. April Workshop
19. April Show
amira.shirazi@hispeed.ch

Potsdam / Germany
26. April Show
27. April Workshops
www.brandenburger-orientfestival.de

Berlin / Germany
2.-3 Mai Workshops mit/with Magdy El-Leisy
tanzstcifuentes@aol.com

Spalding / UK
10. Mai Show
11. Mai Workshop
events@mosaicdance.org

Newcastle / UK
17. Mai Workshop
18. Mai Show
events@mosaicdance.org

Herford / Germany
7. Juni Show
8. Juni Workshop
carol-yallabina@t-online.de

26.-29 Juni in Berlin
SOMMERFESTIVAL
http://www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/sommer08.html
http://www.oriental-fantasy.com/deutsch/sommer08.html

Madrid / Spain
4. Juli Show
5.+6. Juli Workshop
imanvelasco@yahoo.es

Best wishes,
Beata & Horacio

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Raks Sharqi Contest!

ShaiaFahrid — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:23:26 GMT

(I don't see anyone from the U.S. entered - come on, guys! No, don't look at me, I'm too scared! - Shaia)

Raks Sharqi Contest

The clock is ticking! Deadline for contest registration: April 30, 2008!
So far we received registrations from (in order of receipt):

SEMI-PROFESSIONAL:
1) Musti-Nagaan / Germany
2) Hana Vorlickova / Czech Republic
3) Kristyna Ledlova / Czech Republic
4) Vera / Czech Republic
5) Angelika Schnieders / Germany
6) Junaara / Germany
7-10) ???

PROFESSIONAL:
1) Saida / Poland
2) Shérazad Bouteldja / France
3) Jasmina / Germany
4) Liudmila Schelgatechewa / Russia
5) Anja Hviid / Denmark
6) Cleopatra / Russia
7) Agatha / South Korea
8) Imane / France
9-10) ???

Tribal-Party:
Nagaan (Dortmund/Germany) - Shahmeran (Dortmund/Germany) - Mona (Bad Wurzach/Germany) - Triballolitas (Kleinmachnow/Germany) - Duo Shiro Shakar (Mülheim/Germany) - Duo Yasmandeenah (Hemmingen/Germany) - Patricia (Hannover/Germany) - Perlatentia (Hannover/Germany) - Bahiye (Duisburg/Germany) - Elena (Hannover/Germany) - Al Sha'ra (Berlin/Germany)

Registration forms at: http://www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/sommer08.html

Best wishes,
Beata & Horacio
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If you don’t want to receive this newsletter anymore, please send us an e-mail back to

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News From The Studio

ShaiaFahrid — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:07:10 GMT

TO ALL RACHEL-BRICE-FANS:

Workshop 4 on Sunday will also be in the "Pumpe" to provide 30 more places!

Because of the huge number of registrations, there is a waiting list for the workshops "Rachel 2" Friday (June 27) and "Rachel 3" Saturday (June 28) !!!

There will be TRIBAL in the group contest on Saturday!

TO ALL:
Many of you have booked your workshop but not show and party tickets! Don't wait until the last moment if you like to have a prefered seat! Experienced dancers come in a 30-seat-bus and already booked their tickets!!!

By now signed up for the contest:

SEMI-PROFESSIONAL
? ? ?

GRUPPE/GROUP
El-Kamira (Austria)
Jumanah (Denmark)
soon to come: groups from Korea and Czech Republic

PROFESSIONAL
Saida (Poland)
Shérazad Bouteldja (France)

Best wishes,
Beata & Horacio

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Oriental Fantasy Talisman on YouTube / Reduced DVD Prices

ShaiaFahrid — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:42:46 GMT

Check out bits and pieces of Beata and Horacio's new show
ORIENTAL FANTASY "TALISMAN" at YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/BeataHoracio

DVD prices reduced !!!
http://www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/video.html

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More News From the Studio

ShaiaFahrid — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:37:08 GMT

Now online: the programme of the
Summer Festival - June 26-29, 2008 !
Click: http://www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/sommer08.html
for all informations about shows, workshops, the Raks Sharqi Contest etc. –
and our gueststars + jury members
Rachel Brice, Virginia Mendez, Khaled Mahmoud and Lolie!

Best wishes,
Beata & Horacio

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Horacio and Beata in the US!

lisafiera — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:08:17 GMT

I'm so glad that they are coming again. They'll be in North Carolina this year. They blow me away every single time!! (I copied the info into the listings, so check there for more info)

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News From the Studio

ShaiaFahrid — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:17:19 GMT

We are proud to announce that we are invited to perform in the new production of

Verdi's 'Un Ballo en Mascera' in the
Staatsoper Unter den Linden Berlin

in the ball scene in the 3rd act.

Opening night: January 20, 2008 (Sunday)
Performances:
January: 24, 27, 30
February: 2, 5, 9

(If you buy a ticket we suggest to get one on the right side for a better view!)

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

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Making Conversation

ShaiaFahrid — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:00:11 GMT

I want to get some conversation going about Beata and Horacio.

It seems that whenever I show their performances to someone who had not seen them before, their comments are about Beata's beauty, her incredible, perfect isolations, Horacio's jaw-dropping belly flutters, etc. And then the inevitable question: why does he wear a top? I think that his costumes are always gorgeous, with or without a top. But some people seem to find them odd. What do you think? Just an interesting part of his costuming, or something you wish he would do away with?

If you have a favorite B&H topic, please post it!

Shaia

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dvds

Mandi — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:12:35 GMT

is the only place to get the dvds from B&H's site? Will they play on a US dvd player?

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Message from Beata and Horacio re: DVD of Raks Sharqi Contest and Show Gala 2007

ShaiaFahrid — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:58:43 GMT

The DVD of the Raks Sharqi Contest and Show Gala 2007 is now available!

4 hours and 25 minutes of dance with 6 Groups and 18 soloists from 10 countries! Also includes the gala show with Sibel Istanbul, Mohamed Khazafy, Beata & Horacio and Tribalqueen Rachel Brice!

Order now at http://www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/video.html

Best wishes,
Beata & Horacio

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Teacher Training

ShaiaFahrid — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:29:56 GMT

The complete schedule of the 2-year teacher training can now be seen at http://www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/catt.html.

We hope to inspire and encourage you with the enormous variety of subjects and an A-list of great international guest teachers. This list is not final – 2 years are a long time – but we already are in contact with quite a few (Magdy El Leisy, Aida Nur, Khaled Mahmoud, Hossein Fayazpour, Cihangir Gümüstürkmen, Sudarsana Kumar, Guido El Tallo, a star dancer from N. Y. – and with any luck even a legend from Cairo and a mega tribal star...).

Best wishes,
Beata & Horacio

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Clip of dancers Tomasz and Horacio Cifuentes

Nuria — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:04:20 GMT

I bet you'll love it, Shaia. It is from a film I never heard of, first there is an interview and two scenes with Tomasz, then after the fourth minute there is Horacio (doing drum solo like a madman):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E90WRabvT1Y

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Newsletter - Intensive Week and CATT

ShaiaFahrid — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:25:50 GMT

Dear friends,

We would like to remind you of our intensive week October 3 - 7, 2007. Our guest this time is Madame Lubna Eman from Cairo!! In 2008 many weekends will be reserved for CATT (CertifiedAcademicTeachersTraining), so we will not have enough time to continue to offer the intensive weeks. So, come and join us for this "last for while" intensive week!

On October 3, 2007 we will present the new show "Talisman" in Berlin in the theatre "Russisches Haus". So you can catch two birds with one stone and book your ticket for the show when signing up for the workshops!

Click here for Intensive Week information and registration:
http://www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/07intensivflyer_web.pdf

For recent news about CATT (CertifiedAcademicTeachersTraining) - dates, prices and other information - click here: http://www.oriental-fantasy.com/english/catt.html (next upadate: Sept 3).

Viele Grüße Best regards
Beata & Horacio - TANZAKADEMIE CIFUENTES www.oriental-fantasy.com

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The winners of Beata&Horacio's international raks-sharqi-contest 2007

Nuria — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 11:07:54 GMT

Quote from their newsletter:

Raks Sharqi Contest / Wettbewerb 2007

Die glücklichen Gewinner sind
The winners are

Amateur:
1. Antje (Berlin/Germany)
2. Shamiram (Tarzana, CA/USA)
3. Lenka Durkova (Prerov/Czech. Rep.)

Gruppe/Group:
1. Manolya (Berlin/Germany)
2. Layali al Shark (Prague/Czech. Rep.) and Orient Express (Hannover/Germany)
3. Esmeralda Group (Helsinki/Finland)

Professional:
1. Lolie (Paris/France)
2. Karolina Idrisova (Prague/Czech. Rep.)
3. Katka Krejkova (Prague/Czech. Rep.)
4. Alexandros (Vienna/Austria)

Have a nice summer and see you all again soon!"

Congratulations!

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Question about Oriental Fantasy Vol 1 cd

il-Troubadore — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 01:41:02 GMT

is the song "Ala Nar" actually on it--and are there lyrics in the liner notes?

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Beata and Horacio Offer Teacher's Training/Certification Program!

ShaiaFahrid — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:42:14 GMT

In January 2008 Beata & Horacio will begin a teacher's training which is also suitable for dancers who seek thourough information "only". CATT is a 2 year programme that consists of 70 hours per half year.

The subjects are:
Oriental and general dance technique, ballet elements, rhythms, music, props (such as veil, cane, cymbals), various styles (raks sharqi, baladi, folklore, American and Turkish style, Fusion, Tribal), how to teach children, medical aspects, relaxation and flexibility exercises and much more!

We will present international guest teachers and top it all off with an - optional - trip to Egypt.

After each half year term the participants can sign up for an examen to gain the certificate.

Tentative Dates in 2008 (changes not probable but possible):

January 19, 20
February 2, 3
March 21, 22, 23, 24 (Easter)
May 3, 4
Examens: June 7, 8

September 13,14
October 3, 4, 5
October 31 and November 1, 2
Exames: November 29,30

The exact details and costs (approximately 1000-1200 EURO per half year term) will be confirmed after this summer. If you are interested to participate please write to us. We will then contact you in September.

Viele Grüße Best regards
Beata & Horacio - TANZAKADEMIE CIFUENTES www.oriental-fantasy.com
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New DVD!

ShaiaFahrid — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:48:44 GMT

Wir freuen uns, die Veröffentlichung unserer letzten Show bekannt zu geben!

We are happy to inform you of the release of our last show!

ORIENTAL FANTASY SHOW
DVD Enchanted Gardens Vol. 13

108 Minuten Tanz - DVD-Preis: 41 EURO plus Versand

108 minutes of dance - DVD price: 41 EURO plus shipping

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Viele Grüße Best regards
Beata & Horacio - TANZAKADEMIE CIFUENTES
www.oriental-fantasy.com
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Wenn Sie diesen Newsletter nicht mehr erhalten möchten, schreiben Sie uns bitte eine E-Mail zurück an Tanzstcifuentes@aol.com

If you don’t want to receive this newsletter anymore, please send us an e-mail back to Tanzstcifuentes@aol.com

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I thought I was the only one!

NaimaRaksA-Z — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 01:58:19 GMT

I am new to tribe but am happy to find this fan club. I have studied with Horacio and Beata for 10 years (in Austin and in Berlin). The are a continual source of support for me and my dance. I will add photos ASAP.

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NEW YEAR'S GREETING FROM BEATA!

ShaiaFahrid — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:37:12 GMT

Hi tribe members,

This is very exciting. I sent a quick Happy New Year note to Beata, Horacio, and Mimi, and received an almost immediate response from Beata. This is the first time that we have corresponded. She is so warm and friendly, and funny! I attach it for your reading pleasure.
- Shaia

Dear Shaia,

Mimi, Pepe and I are in the office which is finally free of suitcases - at least until the end of the month!

I finally had a moment to look in the net what is happening and I am very touched by your loving words and all the effort you put into the tribe!!!!!! I want to thank you and send you a BIG virtual HUG!!!!

Mimi ofcourse is flattered that she is famous. She has 2 new sweaters , one green and one red, that I crocheted for her during the christmas bereak. She feels beautifull. Actually I made them to cover that she had a bad case of hair loss due to a medication the vet gace her. Now she turned a medical mishap into a fashion statement!

Best wishes from Berlin and happy shimmies all of 2007!

Beata and zoo

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Happy New Year!

Azeeza — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 20:53:59 GMT

I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe New Year!

Hugs,

Azeeza

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Snow in Wisconsin!!

Azeeza — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 16:59:16 GMT

Shaia:

Are you buried in snow? ACK! I heard that seven inches fell on Milwaukee yesterday!

Just checking in on you, dear friend!

Azeeza

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Ballet, "cross-training" and bellydance

Aradeeya — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:35:56 GMT

Hey ya'll! Now that we have enough people for a more lively discussion, I'd like to hear your thoughts on "cross-training" in Bellydance.

Beata and Horatio (is it Horatio or Horacio??) have extensive ballet training. As a former ballet dancer myself, I find that it both has helped and hindered me in my Bellydance training. My spins, turns etc. are good - but it took me a loooong time to achieve that "grounded" gooshy feeling. Ballet and Bellydance seem opposite yet similar - what are your thoughts/experiences? Any other examples of "cross-trained" Bellydancers?

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My visit to Cifuentes Dancing Studio on 29/11/2006

Nuria — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:09:49 GMT

After my stay in Berlin was practically over, I was lucky I could stop working earlier in the evening, so I rushed from the fair with my suitcase and the still heavier notebook to catch a taxi to be in time for Horacio's intermediate class. But Berlin is bad for taxis, they never seem to know where they're needed. I spend my last money in cash because card-paying was by no means a normal thing in Berlin-taxi neither. But I safely got to the district of Schöneberg/Tiergarten where Beata and Horacio have their studio in the backyard of a typical Berlin-house in a cobble-stone-street, enjoying the ride through the only city of a convincing urbanity in Germany, our old/new capital.

Entering the backyard, I tried to make a picture of the sign of the studio with one hand misclicking all the buttons, and I arrived upstairs on the first floor sweaty, feeling real messy. I dragged myself in with my luggage with all the students for Horacio's intermediate class which was about to begin dressed ready and staring at me in my penguin-suit. A little black dog run around the place (I thought wasn't Mimi white?), I went to check formalities with the secretary Frau Laue and told Beata who came round the corner that I planned to move in with them (thus explaining my luggage). Beata with her long blond hair down to the waist laughed good-moodedly and told me I only would have to try not to get my suitcase mixed up with one of theirs. In the room on the right to the entrance they had their office behind glass panes and about six suitcases open with costumes in it. They were to leave to Helsinki the next morning. Beside a writing desk, her ladyship the graceful little Mimi was resting (white as expected) on moroccan cushions and Beata was busy packing her stuff. I told her about you, Shaia and she said she remembered, you were the very nice lady who opened a fan club. I asked for a photo she said ok, but as always, the battery decided it would not work anymore. Since I know this digital-camera shit I wasn't even too surprised...Don't cry now, Shaia, next time I'll get beautiful pictures for you and tribe!

So I went to change myself only beginning to feel human when getting out of this work-uniform I was wearing. The studio isn't spacy apart from the dance-room, but it is cosy. In the classroom they have opened the ceiling to the roof, building an open steel-construction under it. The room is ample and has enough daylight well when it's not dark. Horacio dropped the last technical "update" during class, the remote control for the Hifi-system, thus smashing what he said it was his present for last Christmas. Horacio is a giant if you look at the average latin american man, he must be about 1,90 m. He is very well built and has a always smiling, humourous way. He speaks German with an accent between latin-american and English. During the intermediate class he had us doing little sequences of steps and moves, putting them together in the end and they came out to be a nice little drum solo. The first part the class had already done but I could follow well and caught up with them without trouble. It was always very clear what Horacio indicated, and absolutely no ego-show involved, but as he wanted to finish the piece he didn't go deep into single parts of it. I'd say maybe half of the students there are a little in love with him but he wouldn't play the master and his girlies-thing like a ballet-teacher I had once used to do.

After class was over he said he would talk to me but then rushed into Beata's class, agreeing to teach the first half of it since Beata was still busy with the luggage. So I sat on the threshold of the office chatting with her a little. She has a great body for a bellydancer, slender and female. Beautiful pictures of both her and Horacio were hanging on the walls. Beata is a Berlin-girl, she talks in the Berlin-accent that became so famous by Marlene Dietrich: a lot of street-charme resides in it (Berlin is very direct, sometimes even a little rudish, but at the same time sincere and very warm-hearted. Marlene interpreted this with a boyish attitude and great female sex appeal - best to watch the "Blaue Engel").

I asked Beata if Mimi could change colours and she said, no, the black one is Pepe. And there he was sleeping after having been chased out of the dance-room. So, Shaia, there is Mimi who is white and Pepe, a little bigger and black. The day before Beata and Horacio had arrived from Rome. Beata was annoyed because they had been searched by security and their luggage had been a mess. I told her about tribe and youtube (yeah pity I have yet seen a lot more of Jillina's dancing thanks to youtube and DVDs than I have of Beata's, whose DVDs are much more expensive). She said she had little time for the internet, that the day before she had been sitting for six hours responding to e-mails and she said this was enough for her. I asked if she knew Maria Shashkova. She didn't but confirmed that the general dancing level in Moscow and St. Petersburg was very high and she enjoyed very much teaching workshops there. I also wanted to know why apart from two big international workshops during the year they wouldn't do more week-end things in Berlin, she jokingly said oh my Berlin-students are too lazy, they have enough with the regular classes or do it just for fun.
Then she left to finish her class and Horacio sat with Frau Laue to organize the costumes for their Christmas-party - he was putting on stage "Little Red Ridinghood" with his children's ballet-class. I got my stuff together to catch the nine o'clock-train. Frau Laue called a cab for me, I had to be sure I could pay with a card this time and my oh my it took them some time to find one (yeah this is the capital!). I watched Beata through the door, oh I'd love to have her as my teacher! I mused about the DVDs being on sale for €20 but apart from having lost my bellydance-footgear last week + my beautiful leather gloves these days in Berlin I also had had to pay € 17 for joining Horacio's class for this one time and decided for the moment not to invest more money. I said goodbye and Horacio looked over the rim of his glasses when saying goodbye and added generously: you danced very nice. On my way to the street I chewed and mused and thought and reflected that if he meant to say it not only to be nice, just maybe meant it a little, I would indeed be very proud...
I told the taxi driver that this was the studio of the best belly-dance teachers in our country, where all my teachers have gone to learn or to get a polish so that he'd remember...
Memorable day. I'll be back soon, even if there'll be no workshop. At least for some pictures...;-)

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WE HAVE GOTTEN A MESSAGE FROM BEATA AND HORACIO (AND MIMI)!!!

ShaiaFahrid — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:54:18 GMT

Well, I guess nothing ventured, nothing gained, because we have gotten a long and thoughtful response from the Cifuentes, which I will copy below. How spectacular!! - Shaia

Dear Shaia,

Hi people!!!!!

Greetings from Berlin. Again, thank you sooo very much.
I guess we are so busy that we actually forget that we may have an effect on people through our work.
We just got back from North Carolina and Texas and we are still dizzy from the jet lag. Last night we could not fall asleep until six am and during the day we are drousy from the time change, but that should go away after a couple of days.
We feel we can breath out now after the premiere of Talisman, which just happenend a couple of weeks ago in Greensboro, Norh Carolina. The days before the opening were absolute and total madness, a race against the clock trying to get everything ready in time, and still so, on saturday Nov 4, the curtain opened at 8 pm and at 7.30 Beata's oriental solo costume was still not finished. I was sewing it on her frantically and prayed that the skirt would stay on (it had a tendancy to slide down because I actually put too many stones on it).
Well, the skirt stayed on her, and I was happy to see her looking beautifully dressed in a warm red two piece which I had been working on for the last several weeks.
Our panic was: Do we make the fast costume changes in time? Or does the music start before we are ready. I mean, music does not wait!
Well we did make everything and things went well, people even laughed at my jokes, which is one of the scariest things to do. One never knows if people will laugh until the show is actually runing. No guarantee.
Beata has the biggest challange with costume changes because she also changes earings, shoes, accesoires, sometimes hair is down, sometimes up. For me it is easier.
Anyway, we must tell you that we are amazed and extremely flattered and touched that this group exists. Honestly.
It would be fun to make contact every now and then and we can sort of make a report on how things are going and what the latest plans are. We can also tell you about anything weird, unusual or funny that has happened.
On that note, i will tell you that on the opening night of Talisman I was afraid to open my tanoura skirt, since it had not gone so well in rehearsal to bring it up from my waist to over the head. So after I made patterns with the drums, and feeling quite dizzy from the turning I decided to keep the skirt on and just finished after about six minutes of turns. But life pushed me into it like it or not. In Texas I didn't tie the skirt tight enoug and as I twirled it started to become undone (paaaanic!!!) so I had to undo it after all, and I took it over my head. That part still needs work.
OK, talk to you all soon, our warmest regards,

Beata & Horacio & Mimi

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Testimonial

ShaiaFahrid — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:27:58 GMT

From Lisa, re: taking Beata and Horacio's workshops:

ps - if you EVER get a chance to take a workshop from horacio and beata cifuentes, DO IT. DO NOT WALK, RUN to your nearest workshop reservation site. they are *fantastic*. and most certainly do not miss their show!!!! It's truly amazing!!!!! and not only is beata just the cuttest button that there ever was, she has a 3lb teacup pomeranian who tours and performs with them.

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Hi Shaia

Azeeza — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 19:05:22 GMT

I hope you will let me join your Beata and Horacio Tribe! You know I LOVE them!

Hugs,

Azeeza

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I Love Beata and Horacio Cifuentes

ShaiaFahrid — Sun, 14 May 2006 06:49:11 GMT

I started this tribe because I couldn't find a tribe solely dedicated to Beata and Horacio Cifuentes, who have been the most influential dancers in my life. I have never found anyone who dances with such perfection and passion, and their Oriental Fantasy productions are like nothing else! I am going to their workshops and performance in Austin, Texas in November, and am very excited. I would like to hear from others who are planning to go, and dancers who have studied with them in the past. I have corresponded with them, and find them to be quite warm and approachable. I hope that they realize what they have given to the world of Middle Eastern dance.

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www.oriental-fantasy.com

ShaiaFahrid — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 03:49:51 GMT

Be sure to check out Beata and Horacio's website, www.oriental-fantasy.com.

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Workshops and Performances with Beata and Horacio in Austin, TX

ShaiaFahrid — Mon, 15 May 2006 00:13:08 GMT

Beata and Horacio Cifuentes will present a 3-day event on November 10, 11, and 12 in Austin, Texas. For the schedule and registration information, visit their website, www.oriental-fantasy.com, or email the organizer at bobbyedeedance@mindspring.com. The cost is very reasonable!

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