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Open Mic at Fall Festival - Nov. 14th

2009-10-28T06:52:42Z

Hello Musicians & Drummers,

The Fall Festival of Music & Dance (Sat. Nov. 14th @ Alwun House) will have an open mic in the Sultan's Garden area. Acoustic soloists and duets are invited to come and play!
The main stage will have entertainment from 12:30 to 9pm, including 4 bands , 85 dancers and even a film screening of "The Bellydancer Project" from 8-9pm. For more info: www.levantalsonora.com

This event is being produced by the AZ Chapter of the Middle Eastern Culture & Dance Assoc. (www.mecda.org) and is a 100% volunteer run, 100% non-profit event. Please come out and enjoy the day and celebrate our AZ music & dance community!

Mahin
2009 chapter president

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Room for Rent

2009-01-22T16:01:52Z

$350 utilities paid for. Located walking distance from Plaza de Anaya in Tempe. Washer and dryer, pool, hot tub. We have 3 cats. Must be clean, not mind occasional house guests, and able to pay rent consistently. Great place for dancers / spinners because living room is a studio. Call Tricia 480-233-6706

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0bama 2 open sekret UFO filez?

2009-01-08T02:28:07Z

0bama 2 open sekret UFO filez?

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In January 2008, major UFO sightings in Stephenville, TX drew global attention. The flip-flopping attempts by confused Air Force personnel to discredit the witnesses failed in light of FAA radar reports. In April, the proposed ballot initiative to create an Extraterrestrial Affairs Commission in Denver started another global media blast.

On May 13, Vatican astronomer Father Funes declared that it's OK to believe in extraterrestrial beings as 'our brothers and sisters' and that such beliefs are not in conflict with faith in God.

Also on May 14, a UFO crashed south of Las Vegas near Needles, CA that immediately attracted “men in black” and a secret military operation.

http://tribes.tribe.net/5e33cadf-8d50-43e4-82cc-4e8ceee0e050/thread/8d9b779b-1cc3-44aa-bae1-4ef49e4831e1
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sow

0n with thee show

and sted E az we grow

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hey BT when you coming to the UK

2008-09-03T00:56:49Z

Come on my sisters, when you heading this way?

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Mystic Jewell is now Plaza de Anaya ~ World Fusion Studio and still the home of Bedouin Tribe.

2008-08-10T05:49:16Z

Go check out our website www.PlazaDeAnaya.com to see all the amazing Dance classes we have to offer!

Domba to Mystic Jewell to Plaza de Anaya ….. all World Fusion Studio’s

Plaza de Anaya has taken on the torch to continue the Legacy of Music and Dance at 524 W Broadway Rd Suite 107, Tempe AZ 85282.

For those of you who have been part of the journey over the years you will see some old and some new, for those of you who are new to the Studio come join this Magical Place and create some lasting memories at the New Cultural Community Gathering Place.

August 4th, Monday 2008 Started the new journey!

We have three styles of Tribal Bellydance represented at Plaza de Anaya…., you’ve seen the girls around town now come take a class from them! Gina of Bedouin Tribe teaches Domba style, Cari and Tiffany of Anaya Tribal Style and Lenay and Heather are certified Fat Chance Instructors. Tribal provides dancers with structured cues to improvise group dances. This allows the freedom to create unique group performances while building a trusting, fun group environment!

We also have New Styles at Plaza de Anaya - James of Scorpius Dance Theater combines several styles of dance into a class to combine expression of emotion into the dance. Athene brings high Energy dances of South America and the Caribbean: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cariba, Reggae ton, and Dance Hall that will get you in shape, help improve your bellyrolls, latin dance and club dancing.

Scandalesque is present at Plaza de Anaya with their unique style of a burlesque and cabaret show with a vaudevillian aesthetic consisting of provocative singing, dancing and outlandish variety acts. In addition to their regular Burlesque classes Julianna will be teaching a Dance Conditioning class.

Speaking of Conditioning we have a very special Instructor teaching Hatha Yoga on Saturdays! Laura, come get to know her and capture the energy. Well now that we’ve mentioned Energy …. we have to mention Ellisha of Deja who will be teaching her Famous Sword class….. not to be missed!

Music? We have music! Elissa will be teaching drumming on Wednesdays! Learn the Middle Eastern rhythms to be able to drum, improve your zil playing, and dance!

Plaza de Anaya believes in Community, and we have an amazing local ICON in the Dance Community teaching at the Studio this session…… Morgiana, if you don’t know her…. You NEED to!

Whether you are technically advanced or just beginning we have a class for you!

WARNING! "side effects" of classes are as follows: clear mind, lowered blood pressure, rejuvenated energy, self-awareness, appreciation for self and classmates etc. Men are also welcome in class!

Be part of the Family, come join us Drop-in's are always welcome at anytime during the session!

Please visit our website www.PlazaDeAnaya.com to see the new class schedule with class descriptions. You can actually sign up for your classes online, or in the studio!

Plaza de Anaya ~ World Fusion Studio
524 W Broadway Rd Suite 107
Tempe, AZ 85024 (between Priest and Mill)
(480) 894-8777
www.PlazaDeAnaya.com
Plaza.de.Anaya@gmail.com

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Naughty Knmickers- THANKYOU!

2008-07-31T22:39:08Z

Your set was superb in our show last weekend and we hope you choose to join us again!

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WEI Dance For Change!!!!!!

2008-07-24T02:27:25Z

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Flyer is found in the photos for the tribe

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

Amanda Rose

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Come see Bedouin Tribe in August!

2008-07-10T06:53:10Z

Bohemian Cabaret
Danse de Cirque
Bellydancers, Tramps and Freaks!

Enter another place and time where world fusion bellydance company, NATIUM World Dance, known for Improvisational Tribal and Modern Fusion Bellydance, hosts Bohemian Cabaret Danse de Cirque Bellydancers, Tramps and Freaks.
This showcase of talent takes place August 16th 2008 at The Sets, in Tempe Arizona at 93 East Southern Ave, East of Mill.
As audience members wander in they are greeted with sights, sounds and scents evocative of exotic destinations, worlds away, and of times forgotten. From the lavish decorations of other countries and times in history, to the enticing sounds of worlds coming together under one roof, audiences will feel as though traveling to mysterious, foreign lands or eras long past. Wander through the mini bazaar to barter, haggle and bid on unique objects d’arte from artisans, vagabonds and tramps.
Bohemian Cabaret Danse de Cirque Bellydancers, Tramps and Freaks is brought to you and created by the same brainchild of Phoenix’s successful Romantasy Cababret, Lucy Morals. Her vision this time involves more of the dancing (who doesn’t like dancing girls!?) and brings you a unique showcase of cutting edge performance, bellydance tableaus, and theatrical dance entertainment. A blend of various aspects of vaudeville, historical and theatrical dance and saucy stage revues will bring Phoenix a unique entertainment event of the
summer.
Behold the mysticism of bellydance, the dangers of fire dance, the temptations of burlesque and the art of theatrical dance numbers as groups from around Arizona, Nevada and California come together to entertain you.
Prepare to enjoy 3 hours of entertainment followed by an after-show cast and crew dance party. After the show, we open up the dance floor for all to take part in the after party soiree. Performers from the show come out to dance and mingle with the audience and to do a meet and greet. The showcase becomes a party for all to participate.
This event is for people 21 and over only, as the venue serves liquor. Come hungry too as the menu has tasty treats from appetizers to delicious grilled burgers.
Gratuities and tips are always appreciated. Door proceeds will benefit Amazing Aussies at www.amazingaussies.com . Several raffles will be held throughout the night and raffle ticket sales will also be donated to Amazing Aussies. This is an organization Natium has benefited at past events to help the group fostering, adoptions, buying supplies, medical aid and educating the public about for these special Australian Shepherd dogs.
Bohemian Cabaret Danse de Cirque Bellydancers, Tramps and Freaks
Directed by K-Lee (aka Lucy Morals), Presented by NATIUM World Dance
Promotions, ticket sales and booking by Trash City Entertainment, Booking & Tickets: www.trashcityentertainment.com
Hosted by The Sets 93 East Southern Tempe, Location: www.thesets.com
August 16 2008 8:30 pm showtime, doors open at 8pm
$15 up close and personal with a table, $10 General Admission - First come first seated
Confirmed acts and more to be added:
Michelle Reynolds- San Francisco http://www.norulesdance.com/Site/Home.html

Ban-Dal-Orange County http://www.ban-dal.com/

Natium World Dance- Phoenix http://www.freewebs.com/thegoddessgarden/natiumworlddance.htm

Bedouin Tribe Dance Company- Tempe http://www.myspace.com/bedouintribe

Anaya Tribal- Phoenix www.anayatribal.com

Deja Dance Company-Phoenix http://www.dejadance.com/

Mahin- Phoenix http://www.mahinbellydance.com/

Troupe Shuvani- Flagstaff http://www.troupeshuvani.com/

Marjani- Tucson http://www.myspace.com/marjanidances

Epona- Phoenix http://www.myspace.com/epona_of_aretias

Rodassi- Yuma http://people.tribe.net/e7e22860-e74c-4007-8e8d-f5a02cd3455f

Najla- Phoenix http://www.gobellydance.com/AboutUs.html

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See new site for Bedouin Tribe

2008-07-07T05:03:42Z

Bedouin Tribe is NOW Bedouin Tribe Dance Company Moderated by the Director of Bedouin Tribe Dance Company Gina Zavala.

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ATTN:::ALL PERSONEL::::N KOMING TRANCE MISHUN

2008-06-19T03:26:36Z

http://people.tribe.net/bedouin/blog/3f94a04c-ae02-4136-ab56-871fc6e892d0

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MECDA Fall Festival of Music & Dance - Nov. 1

2008-06-03T02:19:51Z

Hello Dancers,

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

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

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

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

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

Thanks,
Mahin

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Bedouin Tribe to host Student Appreciation Night!!!

2008-04-16T04:27:10Z

Lamassu Mediterranean Grill & Bedouin Tribe Dance Company Present...

STUDENT APPRECIATION NIGHT!
May 25th 2008
5:00-7:00PM

WE WANT YOU!

Come and join us for a night of fun, music, hookah, laughter, and dance! As our graduating performers come to present and celebrate all they have accomplished.

Showcase will start promptly at 5:00pm.

If you are interested in performing please contact Shannon at smconklin@hotmail.com or Marissa at marionetta_nyx@cox.net or via phone at 480.558.7928.

Admission is $2.00 at the door.

Please remember to support our venue!!! Lamassu Mediterranean Grill is a family owned and operated restaurant where their authentic food is prepared fresh daily. Lamassu offers a full bar and patio hookah. Lamassu is located on the North East corner of Val Vista & Elliot. Reservations are highly recommended: 480.539.5909.

53 N. Val Vista #100, Gilbert AZ 85234
www.lamassugrill.com

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photos from fair

2008-04-11T15:43:50Z

Hello lovely ladies
I sure enjoyed your dancing last night. I put photos on my photobucket for you . Look under name of xmusmn
Hope you had good time dancing..
regards
josanta

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

2008-02-22T16:23:51Z

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

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

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

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YooHoo! BT, come dance with us!

2008-02-09T18:11:12Z

NATIUM World Dance & Kahlea will be hosting 2008's Bohemian Nights, a bellydance collection. The showcase will be a monthly or every other monthly showcase of all types of bellydance. Alterna-cirque bellies WELCOME!

Shows will take place at a venue in the Tempe area and will have an oldey timey, circus side-show, exotic feel. Bellydancers of all disciplines are welcome from:

Traditional : Egyptian, Turkish, Orientale, Persian, etc...
Tribal: ATS, World Tribal, Fusion, Modern Fusion, and Goth Fusion
World dance: West African, Eastern Euro folk, Flamenco, Zambra, Folklorico
Circus/show dance: Little Egypt, Mata Hari, Aerialists, themed...

Enter another place and time where world fusion bellydance company, NATIUM World Dance, known for blending various world dance flavors with bellydance, hosts Bohemian Nights, A bellydance cirque. This showcase of talent takes place in 2008 at _________, in Tempe Arizona.
As audiences wander in they are greeted with sights, sounds and scents evocative of exotic destinations, worlds away, and of times forgotten. From the rich looking textiles and decorations from other countries, to the sounds of worlds coming together under one roof, audiences will feel as though traveling to mysterious, foreign lands. Wander through the mini bazaar to barter, haggle and bid on unique objects d'arte from artisans and vagabonds.

Each Bohemian Nights showcase kicks off with a free mini bellydance lesson to familiarize the audience with this art form and to incite excitement for the dance jam later. Then, Bohemian Nights becomes a two hour-long showcase of dancers, ranging from student performers showing off what they've learned in classes, to semi-professionals desirous of more exposure, to special professional dancer guest stars who will light up the night. Some performers will dance with props such as swords, Chinese fans, fire, veils, skirts and more. After each event, the dance floor opens up for all dancers, whether in the show or in the audience, to get up and take part in an open-floor bellydance soiree, into the night. Performers from the show come out to dance and migle with the audience and to do a meet and greet. The showcase becomes a party for all to participate.

These events are for 21 and over crowds only, as the venue serves liquor. Come hungry too as the menu has tasty treats from appetizers to delicious grilled burgers.

A portion of ticket sales will be donated to a charity or used to benefit a local business selected by NATIUM World Dance, with a different charity or business selected for each show. Raffle tickets sold will also benefit these select organizations, with all proceeds donated to that charity or business. Gratuities and tips are always appreciated, a portion of which may also be donated to the charity or business selected as well.

Run away with the belly-cirque!

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Free Workshop in Flagstaff... Free! Free! Free!

2008-01-19T22:39:44Z

FREE Workshop:
The Healing Art of Tribal Bellydance
With Hilary Giovale, Gypsy Caravan Certified Instructor
At Jazzericse, 417 W. Santa Fe Ave.
Sunday, January 27
10:00-11:30

Tribal Bellydance embraces all shapes, sizes, and ages of women. This workshop will be an introduction to the background, costuming, and movement of Tribal Style. All levels welcome, from first-timers to experienced dancers.

Attire: Bare feet, stretchy pants or a long, very full skirt, scarf for your hips, belly covered or bare (your choice!)

Childcare available for $3. Please join us!

Contact Hilary for more information.
contact@bellyroles.com or (928) 380-1055

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Slithery Pop and Locks Bellydance Class starting!

2008-01-07T23:14:01Z

Hello All!
I will be teaching a fabulous choreography to some upbeat yet sultry hiphop music at the Mystic Jewell studio on Thursdays (starting Jan 10, 2008) at 6.10p. The cost is only $15 per class, or get a session card and its bumped down to $12 a class! You can't beat that. We will be teaching a skill levels, (I have many assistants for the class, so the newbies will be able to keep up, and those more advanced will be challenged). Take a look at the preview performance I did at the recital in December. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sEZvaXfaFU

Get ready to be a Divine Slithery, Pop and Locky bundle of brilliance by the end of 8 weeks!
Check out www.mysticjewell.com for the class schedule!! :)

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Props out to Bedouin Tribe!!!

2007-12-31T05:36:15Z

I have been performing on occasion over at Lamassu on Saturday nights. Everytime I get there, if I don't have a later show afterwards, change into costume thinking to myself "I just want to get through this set and then get home!" Well, that doesn't seem to happen. For a while there, ladies from Bedouin Tribe would perform right after my show and they keep me glued to my seat until the show is over.

I know the members of the troupe seem to rotate so it's usually not the same faces twice, but each time, the show is fab. From just the dancing, to the swords, to the snake, to the swords on fire, to the fire dancing....geez... is there anything you gals don't do?

Just thought I'd chime in and say something that has been on my mind now for a few months (gotta make room for other thoughts, ya know). So, a big loud zagareet to you all!!!

~S~

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knew years resolutions

2007-12-29T23:36:10Z

http://people.tribe.net/bedouin/blog/4e8a9770-c019-4376-826d-026bb8173479

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Your performance was awesome!

2007-12-14T19:41:45Z

Saw you guys at the Battle of the Bards -- you were fabulous! Do you guys do much performing at places?

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Cyrcle At Bookman's

2007-11-09T02:02:10Z

To all my local friends; I will no longer be doing the 19th Avenue and Northern Bookman's Music and Dance Cyrcle. I will let you know if I start one another somewhere. Bookman's was extremely hospitable and wonderful to work for. The choice was mine. Thank you so much for your support.
Peace,
~D

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Oh my god, i loved your performance!

2007-11-01T21:02:15Z

you guys stole the show at bbbf!!! holy frioles! i absolutely loved your synchronized swimming performance - every time i think of BBBF, you guys pop into my head. it was so creative and fun and you all looked so lovely in your swim goggles.
many many kudos to Bedouin Tribe for such a fantastic performance!!
love you all!

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BBBF new information

2007-10-05T01:20:19Z

Hi Everyone!

Boom Boom Bellyfest is just a few days away and we are very excited! Thank you all so much for your interest in this event, we plan to keep bringing you exciting opportunities to expand your dance knowledge.

If you are already registered for workshops this weekend, please arrive 15 minutes early so we have time to check you in before class starts. If you have not signed up for the workshops you plan to take, please note that four of the workshops are sold out and will not be accepting drop ins unless a pre-registrant no-shows for class. The sold out classes are:

Smooth Moves and Combos with Zaphira on Saturday from 11am - 1pm
if you wish to take this workshop, you can sign up for the duplicate workshop taking place the same day from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.

The Fast & the Furious with Unmata on Saturday from 1:30 - 3:30 pm
if you wish to take this workshop, you can sign up for the duplicate workshop taking place Saturday morning from 8:30 - 10:30.

3/4 Shimmies with Zaphira on Sunday from 11am - 1pm
we are sorry but there will not be a duplicate of this workshop.

Au Natural Tribal Fusion Combos with Unmata on Sunday from 1:30 - 3:30
if you wish to take this workshop, you can sign up for the duplicate workshop taking place Sunday from 11am - 1pm.

**IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*
Despite the high demand for Unmatas Au Natural workshop to be repeated, only a few people have signed up for the repeat workshop. If you were planning to take this workshop, please let us know or register ASAP so we know there is sufficient interest. If we do not meet the minimum registration requirement Unmata will not be repeating the workshop. If this is the case, those who have registered and payed will be refunded in full. We will be making the decision to keep it or cancel it this Thursday, so please make us aware of your intent soon!

Here is the link for online workshop registration:

http://www.mysticjewell.com/boomboombellyfest/default.asp

Don't forget we still have some room left in Ethnophonica's fabulous workshops, and we also added Sword Sunday evening from 4-6. All three of those workshops are very close to selling out so if you wanted to take any of them you may not want to wait until the day of to try and get in.

You can also sign up for workshops by stopping by the studio and filling out a registration form and paying there by check, credit card or cash.

Don't forget as well to pre-purchase your tickets for the Saturday night showcase. Those who pre-pay will have guaranteed seating and be let in the door first.

Again, thank you all for your support and enthusiasm. We can't wait to see you this weekend!!

Happy Dancing :)
The Mystic Jewell Studio

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Wednesday, October 3rd - "Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Energy Exchange Circle

2007-10-02T06:34:16Z

Wednesday, October 3rd - "Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Energy Exchange Circle

at

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
8034 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 433-0255

From 7:00 to 9:00
Wednesday, October 3rd

Come and share the love and communal spirit of this wonderful event. The lights are low and there is magic in the air. Loose yourself in the moment while you give and receive revitalizing energy. It's all about the love and your individual expression of it. Just let yourself go.....oh yes...and there will be group hugs.
Dancers of all types and skill levels are welcome!
Musicians, bring your melodic instruments, drums and or light percussion..
This is an exchange of energy "Cyrcle" so please come and share!!!

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New Workshops Added for Boom Boom BellyFest!!

2007-09-23T15:26:41Z

Yes ladies and gentlemen, you read that right...

Thanks to the willingness of the girls from Unmata and Zafira to teach, teach, teach all weekend long and the generosity of our neighbors to let us use their space

We have added the workshops you asked for!

Saturday October 6:
8:30-10:30am The Fast and The Furious with Unmata $40

1:30-3:30pm Smooth Moves & Combinations with Zafira- $40

Sunday, October 7:
11:00am-1:00pm Au Natural Tribal Fusion Combos with Unmata $40

4:00-6:00pm: Sword Technique with Zafira - $40

You can register for and purchase these classes here:

http://www.mysticjewell.com/boomboombellyfest/default.asp

Thank you all for your support and enthusiasm! See you all at Boom Boom BellyFest!

The Mystic Jewell Studio

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BoomBoom Bellyfest Updates

2007-09-13T23:55:33Z

Holy mackerel!

If you were planning to register for BBBF you had better do it now! Three of the workshops are sold out and the other three are only a few spots away from being full.

Sold out workshops:
Saturday, October 6 11am-1pm Smooth Moves and Combinations with Zafira
Saturday, October 6 1:30pm-3:30pm The Fast and The Furious with Unmata
And Sunday, October 7 1:30pm-3:30pm Au Naturel - Tribal Fusion Combinations with Unmata

GOOD NEWS: We are working on a plan to offer a limited number of the workshops a second time at a studio next door to The Mystic Jewell. If you are dying to take a workshop that has sold out, let us know by signing up on our hotlist:

www.mysticjewell.com/boomboo...list.asp

If you let us know what you want to take we will let you know first when it comes avaliable again, but PLEASE do this using the hotlist link on the website. Don't e-mail us, we are FLOODED with e-mails!

Also, we have a change in the workshop line-up. On Sunday, Oct 7th, the Zafira Sword Workshop at 11am-1pm has been changed to a Shimmy workshop! Yay for shimmies! Due to space limitations with swords, we’ve decided to change it up and offer a workshop that allows for more dancers to sign up.

Here’s the Shimmy Workshop Description, and you KNOW you want to take it! Who can resist SHIMMIES?!!

3/4 Shimmies!

Take your shimmies to the next level! In this workshop we will cover the classic 3/4 shimmy, with walking, layering exercises and drills. We will also take the 3/4 shimmy to parts of our bodies you never knew were supposed to 3/4 shimmy!

We will cover 4/4 shimmies as well to better understand and get better control of our hips.

To finish off our workshop we'll cover some unique combos utilizing what we learned, Zafira style!

Please bring water and a yoga mat for warm up & cool down.

If you want to take the shimmy workshop I suggest you sign up quick as this one is right around the corner from selling out too!

See you all soon!!

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babysitting during bbbf anyone?

2007-09-12T18:32:23Z

hey gals! Maria from Zafira is bringing her darling 3yr old along with her to BoomBoomBellyfest and is looking for someone who might be able to take care of him at the Studio while she's teaching workshops and performing. It wouldn't be all day - just during her "work" times and she's offering pay! If you're interested, please email me directly (I don't check Tribe that often these days) at domba@cox.net.
thanks!

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volunteers for bbbf!

2007-09-12T18:27:08Z

Want to get involved in BoomBoomBellyfest? Well, we’re looking for some volunteers! We need a little help to keep things running smoothly on Sat and Sun, Oct 6-7 for BoomBoomBellyfest. Projects such as setting up, running errands, checking people into workshops, cleaning up after workshops and the show, etc. (plus more that I’m sure we’ll think of as we get closer….). If you’re interested, we would LOVE LOVE LOVE your help! Yea, it doesn’t pay any monetary value but think of all the good karma you’ll be racking up, not to mention our undying gratitude!
Please email boomboombellyfest@yahoo.com with the days/times you’re available and we’ll definitely put your skills to work!
Thanks much and see you all at BoomBoomBellyfest!

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MECDA Picnic in Nov.? Who's in??

2007-09-05T05:42:49Z

Hey everybody... our MECDA chapter is planning a celebration of our first year. Here's what we have in mind.....
An all day picnic at Papago Park at the ramada near the lake tentatively set for the first Sunday in Nov., including all day performances - as many as we can get - on the ampitheater stage. It's a beautiful setting and we'd like it to be a very relaxed community gathering.

The stage is about 20 x 20 but in a hexagonal shape. I think it could accomodate groups of up to 5. We'd like to the lineup to reflect the diversity of styles we have in the community and therefore want to include as many of our AZ dancers as possible.

The preliminary plans have been checked out. What we need is to know that the community is willing to come out and dance and participate. There will be no admission, but donations to defray the cost of the event will be accepted. Before we put down the money on the event and invest our time in more planning, we'd like to know that people are interested in coming out and supporting it.

In addition to dancers, we'll need some volunteers both in preparation and on the day of the event. The park has power for a sound system, but we a system to plug into it for amplified performance music. It would have been nice to include live music but the park rules don't allow live amplified music :-( - damn! I'm not sure if that excludes acoutstic instruments.

So what do you think?

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Last Student Recital

2007-08-29T22:15:12Z

Hi everyone! Did anybody out there happen to get any photos of the Palm Flames Class performing at the last student recital? If so, I would be forever gratefull if you could send me some, thanks!!
-Jen

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Tribal Palm Flames is back!!

2007-08-25T02:50:00Z

Wanna play with fire??

There has been a schedule change for the current session at the Mystic Jewell. Effective this coming Wednesday August 29 the staff class from 7:20pm - 8:20pm has been replaced with Tribal Palm Flames with Jen Bentz. Tribal Palm Flames is an incredibly hot class and is
geared toward intermediate students who are familiar with tribal fusion ques, combos, and formations.

www.mysticjewell.com/class.asp

Come in and check it out this amazing class on Wednesdays at 7:20 starting the 29th of August.

www.mysticjewell.com/instructor.asp

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Sedona Summer Workshop Day Cancelled

2007-08-16T22:47:02Z

The MECDA Summer Workshop Day planned for Aug. 25th in Sedona has been cancelled due to insufficient pre-registration. To those that *did* pre-register, thank you for your support of MECDA in Arizona - full refunds are on their way to you.

Thank you,

Levant al Sonora Board
Arizona's MECDA Chapter

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Boom Boom Bellyfest Online Registration!

2007-08-15T20:03:04Z

Want to make sure you get a spot in one of Unmata, Zafira or Ethnophonica's workshops? Register online at www.mysticjewell.com

Boom Boom Bellyfest will be October 6-7, 2007. Come to the beautiful Mystic Jewell World of Dance Studio in Tempe, AZ, for workshops, the showcase and vending. More information available on the Mystic Jewell site - www.mysticjewell.com

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HipHop Bellydance Class starting Aug 24

2007-08-12T17:10:05Z

We will be having a fabulous new HipHop Bellydance Class at the Mystic Jewell studio with Sherry V and Hemina of the Aashiyaana Dance Company. We will be dancing to a medley of songs including Hey Mama by the Black Eyed Peas. All levels welcome, Beginners to Advanced. If you don't have any bellydance experience it's recommended to take the Beginner Bellydance taught by Heidi of Domba following the HipHop Bellydance class. Go to www.mysticjewell.com for more details. The Classes will be held on Thursdays at 6:10p at the Mystic Jewell studio near Broadway and Mill in Tempe AZ.

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Natium's Spring Natyam II

2007-08-10T19:50:15Z

Save the date!

NATIUM World Dance will be hosting it 2nd Spring Natyam in 2008!
March 29 2008, please save the date for the bellydance, world fusion showdown of the year in Phoenix Arizona.
From student performers to professional troupes and dancers, this is surely going to be entertaining and fun.
More detail will follow, but for now, please save the date for March 29 2007!
Both Natium (our troupe's namesake) and Natyam (The Indian term) mean dance. Please join us for our spring dance to welcome fertility, prosperity and auspiciousness in our lives.
Studnets, this will be your chance to shine and show off all of your hard work in classes!
Kahlea

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Mystic Jewell fall class schedule is out!

2007-08-05T18:01:06Z

Fall Session August 20th - October 13th 2007

Mondays
6:10-7:10 - Bhangra Workout Class with Sherry V.
7:20-8:20 - Tribal Fusion – Concepts and Choreography with Samantha Riggs
8:30-9:30 - Fundamentals of Cabaret Belly Dance with Helena Vlahos

Tuesdays
6:10-7:10 - Beginning Tribal A with Gina (Severina) Zavala
7:20-8:20 - Intermediate Tribal C with Gina (Severina) Zavala
8:30-9:30 - Advanced Tribal C with Gina (Severina) Zavala

Wednesdays
6:10-7:10 - Beginning Poi with Joanna 23
7:20-8:20 - Beginning Staff with Tricia Moore
8:30-9:30 - Drill Your Body Basics and Beyond! with Ellisha Tash

Thursdays
6:10-7:10 - HipHop Bellydance Class with Sherry V
7:20-8:20 - Beginning Bellydance with Heidi (Jazille of Domba) Alexander
8:30-9:30 - Burlesque Class with Scandalesque

Fridays
Classes have not been finalized. Stay tuned!

Saturdays
11:00-12:00 - Burlesque Class with Scandalesque
12:30-1:30 - American Tribal Style Level 1 with Heather

For full class schedule with descriptions:
www.mysticjewell.com/class.asp

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Open Dance - Thank You!

2007-07-28T22:52:42Z

Thank you to everyone who came out to support Open Dance Night this past Thursday. We had a great time as usual :-)

Especially big thank you's to our featured dancers: Levana, T.C., Azula, Rukshana, Chyna Daisy (in her stage debut!), Epona, Zina and Zoraya. And of course huge kudos to White Claws with Fatimah and Jsa'ne who gave a fabulous LIVE performance of the piece from their video - and much more!

Next Open Dance dates: Sept. 6th and Oct. 11 - keep and eye on Tribe for more details.
I am already making the list for Sept 6th's performers- contact me if you'd like a spot.

Thanks again,

Mahin

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White Claws Music Video

2007-07-22T23:30:57Z

For those interested, you can now take a sneak peek at the latest White Claws Music Video. There is still some editing going on which means that this is not the final version. The final version is nearly 7 minutes long with credits and such. The video will air locally in a few months and perhaps nationally after that. Make sure to watch it full screen. Enjoy!

http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=13733706

Slide show and blogs:
www.myspace.com/thewhiteclaws

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belly dance gathering Oct 5th Paper Heart

2007-07-21T18:52:42Z

Phx Art Walk
1st Friday
Belly Dance Gathering

When: Friday Oct 5th, 2007
Where: The Paper Heart Art Gallery 750 NW Grand Ave Phx, AZ
Time 7:00 pm-ish
Admission Free!!! But please support our house and have a cup of coffee, tea,light snack, or even buy a painting.
Exhibit for the month of Oct. will be The 3rd Annual "Jornada del Muertto"
(journey of Death)
more info call or e-mail me @ tcsdance@aol.com or 480 831-1320
This will be an outdoor event so bring a lawn chair in case we run out and a jacket in case there is a chill in the air.
Please Join us for a fun event and there will be some open dancing !!!!!!
Dancers Needed, any style or performance art welcome
call or email to sign up!!!!!!
NEED A COSTUME?
check out my website www.bellydancecostumesbytc.com
my space http://www.myspace.com/tccostumes
Tribe http://people.tribe.net/bellydancecostumesbytc (look in pics)

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Performance Lineup for Open Dance Night - July 26th

2007-07-20T17:45:10Z

Here's the lineup for Open Dance Night....
Rukshana, Levanna, Zina bint Badia, Zoraya, Azula, Rakalaya, T.C. , Epona and Fatimah Rasheeda
and if that's not enough....
White Claws Drums too!

Come out and join the fun... details on my Tribe page Events section.

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Open Dance Night

2007-07-17T00:42:18Z

Come out and enjoy the show.... we've got so many dancers and great live music lined up!
Open floor for everyone between performances!

Thursday, July 26th 7:30pm
Oasis 2 Cafe
SW corner of Broadway & McClintock in Tempe

$2.00 admission at the door

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Boom Boom BellyFest Info!!

2007-07-06T04:32:37Z

Oct 6-7, 2007
Boom Boom BellyFest!
Yes, Boom Boom BellyFest is Back! This year featuring world-reknowned instructors Zafira (PA), Unmata (CA) and up and coming Ethnophonica (NV)!
Weekend-long workshops to kick your butt and give you loads of new dance moves, as well as the HOT HOT HOT Saturday Night showcase featuring all the instructors as well as tons of local performers.
The weekend also includes all sorts of vendors so that you can shop till you drop!

Here's the scoop:
Saturday Oct 6:
9-1030am Hip Hop Drop with Ethnophonica $30
11-1pm Smooth Moves and Combinations with Zafira $40
130-330pm The Fast and the Furious with Unmata $40

Saturday Night Showcase: 7-10pm $15 admission (pre-registrations get in the door first!)

Sunday Oct 7:
9-1030am AFroTribal Fusion with Ethnophonica $30
11-1pm Sword Technique with Zafira $40
130-330pm Au Natural - Tribal Fusion Combinations with Unmata $40

You can purchase the entire weekend of workshops, plus the Saturday night showcase for $210 (which saves you $25!!)

To register, you can send payment via paypal (www.paypal.com) to:
jerseyrhinestone@yahoo.com. Please specify which workshops you are registering for. If you are paying for more than one admission to the Saturday night showcase, please list all names that are being paid for.

All workshops and the showcase will be held at the Mystic Jewell Studio - 524 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ. 85282

Sorry, there are NO REFUNDS for workshops or the Saturday night showcase unless the event is cancelled by the Mystic Jewell Studio or the featured instructors.

See you there!!

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~Attention Belly Dancers~

2007-07-02T17:39:09Z

Hello Everyone-

I want to extend a personal invite to all of you beautiful belly dancers out there to come check out "Aura" at the Mystic Jewell Studio.

This is a very unique event that gives the bellydance community an opportunity to hang out, socialize and dance without the pressure or constraints of a performance or venue. It is simply our way of providing a really cool laid back atmosphere with some fabulously belly danceable tunes so us girls (and guys) can just hang out and dance!

Absolutely everyone is welcome, we want to encourage the networking and community spirit of belly dancers everywhere. We are, after all, sisters (and brothers!) in dance!

Belly dance tunes from 7-10pm, transitions to belly trance for those brave souls thereafter. The music is also perfect for poi... spinners welcome, bring your LED gear!

If you have questions feel free to message me. The Mystic Jewell would love for you to join us, if you come and it is your first time please find us and introduce yourself!! :)

http://phoenix.tribe.net/event/Open-Belly-Dance-Aura-Ruby/tempe-az/5cf268c0-7966-411f-a73b-6376d2932a71

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Lookin good!

2007-07-01T01:40:19Z

I was out of town so had to miss TC's Spell Show but my troupe reported back to me as dutiful dancers and said Bedouin Tribe looked hot and it was refreshing to see tribal dancers look so pulled together. GOOD JOB ladies!

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paging Melissa

2007-07-01T01:38:08Z

Hey girl-do you still have my email addy?
i have a whole botaload of old pics of BT that I am going to delete from my computer. If any of you girls want access to them, I'd be happy to post a kodak gallery of them if you want.
email me or msg me here if you dont have my addy anymore.

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Second Annual Drum or Cash Contest (rev1)

2007-05-28T05:21:33Z

Right here, right now, The White Claws are introducing the Second Annual Drum or Cash Contest. The prize is either an Alexandria doumbek (your choice of color) or $100 in cash to buy belly dance stuff (or whatever you want... but I’d like to think that it was belly dance stuff). Any dancer that is worth her salt should own a drum, and everybody can use $100. How do you win? It’s easy, just answer the questions below... all 120 + of them. Then submit your answers by the deadline and await the results. Ah, but there are rules... and they are as follows:

The deadline for submitting answers is June 30th (meaning a submission dated at midnight... July 1st, is late and will be ignored). You may only submit answers once!!!!!! Hence, once you submit your answers, you are done. You must be 18 years old to participate (legal stuff). Answers are to be submitted privately to Drumopelli on Tribe. Do not post them (that would be stupid). You must be a member of the White Claws Tribe to participate! If you aren’t already... well, find us and getter done! White Claws members and Natium members (and anyone closely associated with either group, whether in the past or present) are ineligible to participate for obvious reasons, if not the sole reason of: Because I say so! (and it’s my money...that’s why I can say so :P)

History: The mean score of the first contest was 65%. Scores ranged from 30% to 92%. Those in the 70 percentile range stood a hell of a chance... until two people submitted their answers at the last minute (Shirley and Roni), scoring in the upper 80’s and lower 90’s respectively. Roni won... and we had to buy her her choice of djembes. We did, and now she is a part of our group. I think Shirley submitted her answers at 11:58pm, 2 minutes before the cut off. She did it on purpose. Actually, they both did it on purpose... others thought they had it in the bag, only to be crushed at the last minute (literally). See how you people are? Anyway, last year about 20 people participated and the contest was only held and promoted on the White Claws site. This year, it is open to most everyone, hence this post.

Hints for success:

Don’t be hasty. Those that submitted early scored, on average, 30 points lower than those that took their time.

Remember, you can only submit answers ONCE! All other submissions are null and void, and I will probably make fun of you if you try... actually, I will make fun of you if you try. It’s called “read the directions” and last year, at least three people didn’t.

On the DL: Don’t let others know that you are participating in the contest. If they knew you were participating, why the hell would they ever help you or divulge any information (WC answers and subjective answers).

Ask questions! Be discreet!

Cheat your ass off! Last year, people e-mailed me or called me and blatantly asked for answers... which I gladly gave them. This year, don’t even try approaching me for answers. However, feel free to ask other WC members. E-mail them, call them, what have you... they aren’t even aware that this contest is taking place. They may help you... at least until they figure it out (then you're screwed).

Pay attention: Periodically, I will most likely (depending on mood) make posts to various sites (WC, AZ Belly dancers, etc.) in which an answer to a question is given outright. I did the same thing last year and can’t tell you how many people missed them. Oh, well...

Most of the questions are multiple-choice. Some are short answer. When submitting your answers, list the number of the question and the letter (or short answer(s)) only. Example:

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. G
5. Bubble-gum

Most questions are worth 1 point. Some questions are worth 2 points (and they are noted as such). Subjective questions are just that... subjective. You have to guess what MY answer is (your answer or opinion doesn’t matter). Subjective questions may or may not be numbered. There are 120 numbered questions, 10 of which are worth two points. Then, there are various unnumbered (subjective) questions throughout the survey, usually at the end of a section. Basically, there are 136 pts to be had. Your score will be determined by dividing the number of points for correct answers divided by 136... to get a percentile score.

Subjective questions: Is that fair? Nope! And, in case you haven’t figured it out yet, neither is life. So, don’t bring me whine unless you got some cheese to back it up.

Why subjective questions? Well, because 75% of the questions can be researched if you’re not completely lazy. There had to be an “x” factor. In many cases, you have to figure me out (by cheating as described above). Besides, I just want to know what you people think.

Many of the questions have comical, insulting, or smart-ass answers. These are usually (but not always) wrong. I can’t tell you how many people lost last year because they just couldn’t find it in themselves not to be a smart-ass. Point: There’s a lot of bait out there. Don’t be a stupid fish.

Some questions (maybe three) may have more than one correct answer, however, in every question, you should be looking for the MOST correct answer. Hence, no sympathy for you.

The answers to all subjective questions have already been made by myself and e-mailed to various other people (so I can’t cheat or change my mind). I run an honest game (except for the fact that you all are going to cheat... at least if you want to win).

OK, if any of you find a flaw in a question, bring it to my attention post haste and I will correct it and repost the questions. This did happen twice last year. I’m fairly confidant that the questions for this year are solid.

Why? Good question. It’s all about promotion. The WC tribe gets more members (maybe even more fans). The WC MySpace site might even grow. We make new acquaintances and friends and network (that is why you are encouraged to contact WC members... they may know the answers to many of the subjective questions because I’ve known them for twenty years and they would all sell me out for a biggie fries at Wendy’s). It’s also just for fun.

So this contest is my insertion of purpose into Tribe... something positive... something to do. I poke fun and I challenge. I ask opinions and I hope to make things light (in an abrasive manner). It’s for fun people... and there’s a prize too... and God forbid you actually learn something. So take the survey. I’ve extended a hand of friendship to all of you. All you have to do is reach back... and the world becomes a little more friendly.

Namaste!

Alright peeps... Here ya go!

Drum Questions:

1. Which of the following is not a name for a Middle-Eastern goblet shaped drum?

A. Tabla
B. Doumbek
C. Tar
D. Darbuka

2. Which of the following is not a drum manufacturer?

A. Remo
B. Pearl
C. Toca
D. Mapex
E. None of the above

3. Who won the DCI Championship in 2006?

A. Blue Devils
B. Cavaliers
C. Phantom Regiment
D. Santa Clara Vanguard
E. Blue Knights

4. Which of the following is not a drum rudiment?

A. Ra-ta-ma-flam
B. Pata-fla-fla
C. Swiss Triplet
D. 5-stroke roll
E. Flam-a-diddle

5. You’ve heard of dum, tek, and ka, the oral description of Middle-Eastern drum strokes and rhythms. What words (for sounds) do the Africans use to describe djembe rhythms... and which one(s) designate a “slap”?

A. boom, log, jump in the fire: log
B. go and do (doh), ka and tek, dum and boom: tek
C. pa and ta, do (doh) and mo, gun (goon) and moon: pa and ta
D. dun and gun, do and go, pa and ta: pa and ta
E. Dum and dum, go and do, ta and ka: ta and ka

6. Fill in the blanks: Traditionally (or historically), djembe heads were made of ____________ hides. Today, hand-made djembes have ___________ skin heads.

A. Goat skin, antelope
B. Cheetah, ant-eater
C. Antelope, goat
D. Elephant, lion
E. Thompson Gazelle, goat

7. The former drummer for Pantera was:

A. Steve Gadd
B. Vinnie Paul
C. Neil Peart
D. Buddy Rich
E. John Bonham

8. In drumming, _____________ and ____________ are ways to hold the sticks.

A. Traditional grip, matched grip
B. Matched grip, fusion grip
C. Fusion grip, traditional grip
D. Traditional grip, side-ways grip
E. Traditional grip, modern grip

9. Which of the following is not a famous Middle-Eastern (style) hand drummer?

A. Souhail Kasper
B. Issam Houshan
C. Hossam Ramsey
D. Mohammed Akbar
E. Raquy Danziger

10. Ashiko means “drum” in what African dialect (or tribe)?

A. Yoruba
B. Congolese
C. Nigerian
D. Malinke
E. Zulu

Subjective question:

Zildjian, Paiste, or Sabian- Choose the company that makes the best cymbals.

Belly Dance Questions:

11. Baladi means (literally):

A. Belly dance
B. Country dance
C. Folk dance
D. Poor dance
E. Persian dance

12. Raks Sharki means (literally):

A. Dance of the East
B. Belly Dance
C. Dance of Drama
D. Sharks are mean
E. Dance of the belly

13. Another name for zils, in Egypt, is:

A. Finger cymbals
B. Sagat(s)
C. Metal thingies
D. Clankers
E. Karkabats

14. Name two Middle-Eastern rhythms that are 9/8 time signature:

A. Havasi, Darj
B. Karshilama, Havasi
C. Karshilama, Karatchi
D. Malfouf, Laz
E. Laz, Wahida

15. In Egyptian mythology, who is the patron/matron deity of belly dancers?

A. Isis
B. Hathor
C. Thoth
D. Osirus
E. Nut

16. Gahwazi means literally:

A. Tribal
B. Whore
C. Invader of the Heart
D. Religious
E. Of the people

17. Runner up for Belly Dancer of the Universe (2004) in the fusion category was:

A. Ava Fleming
B. Helena Vlahous
C. Kami Little
D. Diosa Holmes
E. None of the above

18. Rachel Bryce is a member of what tribal Troupe?

A. Indigo
B. Zafira
C. Domba
D. Suicide Girls
E. None of the above

19. Zafira is a dance troupe out of what city?

A. Philadelphia
B. Phoenix
C. Dallas
D. San Francisco
E. Pittsburg

20. The Chiftitelli hails from what modern day country?

A. Syria
B. Lebanon
C. Turkey
D. Egypt
E. India

Subjective question:

In a dance-off between a cabaret dancer and a tribal dancer... who would win?

White Claw Questions:

21. The White Claws were founded in what year?

A. 2002
B. 2003
C. 2004
D 1998
E. None of the above

22. Where do the White Claws rehearse now?

A. Castle Vandre
B. St. Cores Cathedral
C. Casa de Mace
D. Jackson Memorial Beer Shrine
E. In a dark rat-infested alley

23. Drumopelli is the fictitious brother of what actual Hopi (and others) kachina?

A. Kokopelli
B. Barbarelli
C. Bal-Sor, King of the Scrotumites
D. Yeta-hay
E. Dancing Moon

24. What kind of animal skin is hanging from Drumopelli’s 14” djembe?

A. Mink
B. Ferret
C. Ermine
D. Guinea Pig
E. Rat

25. Roni’s doumbek is....

A. Burgundy
B. Bronze
C. Black
D. Red
E. Roni doesn’t have a doumbek

26. Which of the following is not a WC member?

A. Gary
B. Mark
C. Erik
D. Sam
E. Diosa

27. What Movie’s theme music is playing on the Bio blog on the WC MySpace site?

A. Mission Impossible
B Kill Bill
C. The Magnificent Seven
D. The Matrix
E. James Bond Theme

28. Which WC member has a Bachelors of Science in psychology from ASU West?

A. Glenn
B. Robert
C. Larry
D. Erik
E. Veronica

29. The tag line on the back of a WC T-shirt is:

A. Hit it or quit it
B. Drum or DIE!
C. I wouldn’t even f*ck you for practice!
D. Dum Dum tekky tek dum tekky SUCK!
E. How’s your wife and my kid?

30. Which belly dancer called Drumopelli a c*nt (which impressed us greatly), and is now our photographer?

A. K-Lee
B. Sasha
C. Diosa
D. Fatimah
E. Ziva

Subjective question:

Hossam or Isaam?

History Questions:

31. What did John Wilkes Booth say as he jumped to the stage after shooting Lincoln in the back of the head?

A. Swish... two points
B. Sic Semper Tyrannis
C. Semper Fi
D. I’m a lumber jack and I don’t care
E. Salve Veritate
F. Semper Fidelis
G John Wikes Booth didn’t shoot Lincoln

32. Who was the Secretary of State under President Benjamin Harrison?

A. Grover Cleveland
B. James B. Weaver
C. Charles Foster
D. James G. Blaine
E. Theodore Roosevelt
F. Bob Bitchin’
E. None of the above

33. What US battleship was the only US battleship to attempt to get out to sea on December 7th, 1941, but was purposely beached by her captain (so as not to block the harbor entrance) after taking two torpedoes and 3 bombs?

A. USS Nevada
B. USS Utah
C. USS Arizona
D. USS West Virginia
E. USS Forestall
F. HMS Bounty
G. HMS Hood

34. What city served as Arizona’s capital in 1870?

A. Tucson
B. Phoenix
C. Flagstaff
D. Holbrook
E. Prescott
F. Tempe
G. France

35. Including interest, how much did the Louisiana Purchase cost?

A. 60 million Francs
B. 15 million dollars
C. An arm and a leg
D. 23 million dollars and change
E. 100 BILLION dollars.
F. 34 million dollars
G. 8 million British pounds

36. In 1410, the clandestine “Order of the Dragon” was created to protect Christianity from the Ottoman Turks. Who was the Holy Roman Emperor who established this knightly order?

A. Vlad “Dracul” Tepes (Vlad the II)
B. King Sigismund of Hungary
C. Vladimir Tepes (Dracula, The Impaler) III
D. Prince Stephan Bathory of Transylvania
E. Matthias Corvinus, subsequent King of Hungary
F. Benedict de Boithor
G. Pope Innocent the VII

37. The Anglo-Zulu war was fought in 1879. Who was the leader of the Zulu, and how many warriors did he have?

A. Shokka-Zulu, 100,000 men
B. Mammady Keita, 25,000 men
C. Umtonga, 10,000 men
D. Some black dude and his 9mm
E. Cetshwayo, 40,000 men
F. Swazis, 5,000 men
G. Natal Boers, 50,000 men

38. What was the name of the “bomb” dropped on Nagasaki, and what was the “yield”?

A. Fat Man, 8.78 x 10 (to the 13th power) joules
B. Moab (mother of all bombs), 15 kilotons
C. Trinity, 50 kilotons
D. Fat Chick, 15 x 10 (to the 11th power) mega-joules
E. Rice Grinder, no more sushi for you round-eye.
F. Little John, 8.2 x 10 (to the 13th power) joules
G. Little Boy, 13-16 kilotons

39. Captain “Black Jack” Pershing received the Silver Star for what US military engagement? Name his unit?

A. Iwo Jima, WWII... 10th Panther Division
B. Guadal Canal, WWII... 7th Cavalry.
C. San Juan Hill (Spanish-American War), 10th (Negro) Cavalry.
D. Iraq, (Battle for Fellujah), Big Red One (1st Infantry)
E. Tet Offensive (Vietnam), 6th Armored Division
F. Drug Transaction Gone Awry, (Corner of Stab’em and Run), Crypts
G. Jack Pershing v Sarah Pershing, (California Municipal Court), 2nd SHSP
(Should have signed a pre-nup) battalion.

40. The signing of the Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 people. How many future presidents, vice-presidents, and congressmen were among them?

A. 4 presidents, 3 vice-presidents, 2 members of Congress
B. 1 president, 2 vice-presidents, 10 members of Congress
C. 2 presidents, 3 vice-presidents, 10 members of Congress
D. 2 cabaret dancers, 5 tribal dancers, and 3 strippers
E. 1 president, 1 vice-president, 12 members of Congress
F. 2 gay men, 1 alligator, 1 school bus
G. 1 president, 3 vice-presidents, 17 members of Congress

Subjective Question: Merlot or Chianti?

IQ Questions:

41. A mile long train is moving at 60mph and enters a mile long tunnel. How long will it take for the train to clear the tunnel?

A. 1 minute
B. 2 minutes
C. 3 minutes
D. 1 and ½ minutes
E. None of the above

42. A snail has fallen into a 20 foot well. Every day, the snail slithers 3 feet up the well. Every night, the snail slides back down 2 feet while it sleeps. How many days will it take for the snail to reach the top of the well?

A. 3 days
B. 10 days
C. 17 days
D. 20 days
E. The problem is not solvable given the information.

43. Quixotic means:

A. Dull
B. Excited
C. Impulsive
D. Righteous
E. None of the above

44. Which number should come next: 144, 121, 100, 81, 64...

A. 17
B. 19
C. 36
D. 49
E. 50

45. Which one of the five choices makes the best comparison? LIVED is to DEVIL as 6323 is to

A. 2336
B. 6232
C. 3236
D. 3326
E. 6332

46. Which of the following is least like the others:

A. Horse
B. Donkey
C. Goat
D. Kangaroo
E. Deer

47. Ann is taller than Jill, and Kelly is shorter than Ann. Which of the following statements would be most accurate?

A. Kelly is taller than Jill
B. Kelly is shorter than Jill
C. Kelly is as tall as Jill
D. It’s impossible to tell.

48. Two boys caught 25 frogs. Bob caught 4 times as many as Bill. How many frogs did Bill catch?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 10
D. 3
E. 8.

49. A car traveled 28 miles in 30 minutes at a constant speed. How fast was the car going?

A. 28 miles per hour
B. 58 miles per hour
C. 36 miles per hour
D. 56 miles per hour
E. 62 miles per hour

50. What number is one half of one quarter of one tenth of 800?

A. 2
B. 5
C. 8
D. 10
E. 40

Subjective Question: Girl on top or girl on bottom?

Pop Culture:

51. “Paralyzer” is a song by what band?

A. Match Box 20
B. Finger Eleven
C. Static X
D. Timberland
E. 311

52. “Late in the Evening” was written and performed by:

A. Paul McCartney
B. Paul Simon
C. The Bee-Gees
D. Tom Jones
E. Neil Simon

53. What actor played the judge in “My Cousin Vinnie” and was Herman Munster
in “The Munsters?”

A. Dirk Diggler
B. Robert Beck
C. Fred Gwynne
D. Robert DeNiro
E. Fred Grandy

54. The lovable tow-truck driver in the Dukes of Hazzard was called:

A. Cougar
B. Jaguar
C. Hooter
D. Cooter
E. Daisy

55. The actor that Played Colonel Hogan was murdered at the Sahara motel in Scottsdale, AZ; what was the actor’s name?

A. Bob Haskins
B. Dick Van Dyke
C. Bob Crane
D. Robert Duvall
E. Robert H. Cranwell

56. Who performs a number entitled Ojos Asi?

A. Carmen Elektra
B. Shakira
C. Selena
D. Christina Aguilera
E. Beyonce Knowles

57. Name every president since JFK (in order).

A. LBJ, Nixon, Carter, Ford, Reagan, Clinton, Bush, Bush
B. Nixon, LBJ, Ford, Carter, Bush, Reagan, Clinton, Bush
C. LBJ, Ford, Nixon, Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush
D. Eisenhower, LBJ, Nixon, Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush
E. LBJ, Nixon, Carter, Ford, Bush, Reagan, Clinton, Bush
F. None of the above

58. Name the three most over-rated and untalented bands that ever existed:

A. The Beatles, The Doors, Led Zeppelin
B. The Beatles, The Doors, Led Zeppelin
C. The Beatles, The Doors, Led Zeppelin
D. The Beatles, The Doors, Led Zeppelin
E. The Beatles, The Doors, Led Zeppelin
F. All of the above

Okay, I gave you that one out of sheer disgust! Truth hurts don’t it people! (but mark an answer anyway... or I’ll count it as wrong).

59. Scarlett Johansson appears in which movies?

A. Varsity Blues, Black Water, The Nanny Diaries
B. The Black Dahlia, Lost in Translation, Serenity
C. The Island, The Prestige, Lost in Translation
D. Match Point, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Scream
E. Scream, Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Horse Whisperer

60. In the album 2112, the band Rush begins with an “overture.” What is the name of the song that this overture precludes?

A. By-Tor and the Snow Dog
B. YYZ
C. Marathon Man
D. Signals
E. Temples of Sryinx

61. Name the first song (video) played on MTV... oh, and the band as well.

A. Photograph, Def Leppard
B. Rock Me Amodeus, Taco
C. Video Killed the Radio Star, The Buggles
D. War Pigs, Black Sabbath
E. Roseanna, Toto
F. Rio, Duran Duran
G. Photograph, Ratt
H. Rio, Depeche Mode
I. War Pigs, Ozzy Osbourne
J. Rock Me Amodeus, Toto
K. Roseanna, Chicago
L. Video Killed the Radio Star, The B52’s

62. “Unless the enemy hasn’t studied his Agrippa” is a line from what movie?

A. Brave Heart
B. The Lion King
C. Princess Bride
D. Gladiator
E. Arthur

63. What television series won the Golden Globe for 2007?

A. Grey’s Anatomy
B. Heroes
C. 24
D. Lost
E. Big Love

64. Name a hurricane of 2006.

A. Katrina
B. Dennis
C. Helene
D. Ivan
E. Jeanne

65. Who wrote the country song “Honky Tonk Bedonkadonk”?

A. Trace Adkins
B. George Strait
C. Billy Currington
D. Tim McGraw
E. Kenny Chesney

66. Name the current Pope.

A. Innocent the VII
B. Benedict the XVI
C. John Paul the II
D. John the XXII
E. Pius the XII

67. Paris Hilton was arrested in 2006 for what?

A. Being stupid
B. Being a whore
C. DUI
D. Hit and Run
E. DUI and being a stupid whore
F. Running a red light
G. Domestic violence

68. In 2008, the Summer Olympic Games will be held in what city?

A. Chicago
B. Beijing
C. Toronto
D. Tokyo
E. Shanghai

69. “I was made for dancin’” was recorded by whom?

A. Sean Cassidy
B. The Bee-Gees
C. Leaf Garrett
D. The Village People
E. David Cassidy
F. Rod Stewart
G. KC and the Sunshine band

70. What was the name of the cat in the Smurf’s cartoons?

A. butters
B. Stripes
C. Azriel
D. Garfield
E. Claws

Short Answer Questions (2 pts):

71. In the TV show “Three’s Company”, what city did they live in?

72. What was Roscoe’s dog’s name?

73. Who sang the theme song for “The Jefferson’s”? What sitcom was she a cast member of?

74. Marge Simpson (The Simpsons) has the same maiden name as what First Lady?

75. It’s Metallica now, but what band’s name was the first to appear on Beavis’ T-shirt?

76. What is Storm’s (from the X-men) real name?

77. In what city and state does Matlock take place?

78. What member of what rap/R&B group burned her boyfriend’s house down? What was her name? What was her nickname?

79. What movie is this line from?
“Today I saw a slave become more powerful than the Emperor of Rome.”

80. What movie is this line from?
“I see dead people.”

Subjective Question: Rib-eye or New York Strip?

Math and Science:

81. What is the algebraic derivative of the following function (equation) between the limits of one and zero as “x” approaches zero (hint... use calculus)?

23x (to the 5th power) + 11x (to the 3rd power) + 7x (to the second power) + 3x + 77

A. F*ck you in the goat ass three times!
B. 115x (to the 3rd power) + 33x + 231
C. 7
D. 115x (to the 4th power) + 33x (to the 2nd power) +14x + 3
E. 121x (to the 11th power)

82. What is a “terabyte”?

A. 100 gigabytes
B. a shit load of information
C. one thousand billion bytes
D. 100 million bits
E. one thousand megabytes

83. What is the chemical symbol for gold, and what is the atomic number?

A. Au, 79
B. Gd, 79
C. Ga, 31
D. Ge, 77
E. Ar, 18

84. In an equilateral triangle, each angle is __________ degrees.

A. 45
B. 60
C. 90
D. 120
E 30

85. In psychology, a conditioned response is the pairing of unconditioned stimuli to unconditioned responses. Over time, the unconditioned stimuli will evoke conditioned responses. This is called associative learning. Who founded this principle?

A. Your mom
B. Nicholi Tesla
C. Ivan Pavlov
D. Carl Jung
E. Sigmund Freud

86. The Jurassic period, starting 210 million years ago and lasting for 70 million years, was part of what geologic era; and was named for a mountain range between what two countries?

A. Paleozoic, Russia and Poland
B. Paleozoic, Canada and the US
C. Proterozoic, Chile and Argentina
D. Mesozoic, France and Switzerland
E. Mesozoic, Italy and Austria
F. Hadean, Peru and Brazil
G. Cenozoic, China and Kyrgyzstan

87. Name two planets that have retrograde rotation:

A. Mars and Earth
B. Earth and Venus
C. Venus and Jupiter
D. Venus and Uranus
E. Saturn and Uranus
F. Neptune and Pluto
G. Neptune and Mercury

88. Titanium is as strong as steel but _________ lighter. Titanium is _________ heavier than aluminum, but twice as strong.

A. 80%, 10%
B. 20%, 5%
C. 10%, 80%
D. 35%, 10%
E. 45%, 60%

89. The adult human body has how many bones?

A. 312
B. 157
C. 206
D. 210
E. 204

90. Who is known as the Father of Botany?

A. Theophrastus
B. Aristotle
C. Mendel
D. Plato
E. Linnaeus

Random Questions:

91. The Scotch Bonnet is a:

A. Very hot pepper
B. A Scottish bandaging technique for head wounds founded in 1290
C. A Scottish hat worn by maidens (virgins)
D. A nickname for an assassination technique employed by SAS operatives
E. A submarine in the King’s Navy in 1932.

92. Noah was charged by God to construct a boat to carry himself and his family, as well as two of every species on earth to safety before the great
flood for 40 days. Why? Because God, being a benevolent Christian
God, decided to drown everybody instead of offering any kind of guidance, help,
support, etc. In terms of logic, what is wrong with this biblical story?

A. Noah, being 6 hundred years old (and a drunkard)... well isn’t that a little too old (by 550 years) to be taking on a project of this magnitude?

B. “2 of every species”... considering that there are millions upon millions (if not billions) of species on this planet, how big was this boat gonna be... 10,000 miles long and 3,000 miles wide? Where did all the wood come from?

C. Being at sea for 40 days, what did these animals eat? Seeing as most
animals eat other animals... Well, I’m not that retarded!!!!!

D. Thousands of people had boats (fisherman, sailors, traders, etc); yet and all of
a sudden everyone else’s boats don’t work?

E. If Noah was a white guy (or a brown guy), and his family was to repopulate the Earth, well... where did all the black people come from?

F. God, Noah, whomever... you fucking assholes! You didn’t plan this at all did you?

G. All of the above

93. What movie is this from?

And the Lord spoke, saying, "First shalt thou take out the Holy Pin. Then, shalt thou count to three, no more, no less. Three shalt be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shalt be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out! Once the number three, being the third number be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thou foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it."

A. Evil Dead
B. The Life of Brian
C. The Holy Grail
D. Sean of the Dead
E. The History of the World

94. According to D&D, the king of “good” dragons is:

A. Bahamut
B. Draco Comes Stabuli
C. Khorne
D. Tiamat
E. Draco Impudentus Gallus

95. Which of the following is not a Cyberpunk character class?

A. Net Runner
B. Solo
C. Fixer
D. Media
E. Vagabond

96. In the world of Warhammer, the god of decadence is:

A. Slaanesh
B. Tzeentch
C. Khorne
D. Nurgle
E. Ala

97. Who is Fatimah?

A. A local belly dancer
B. A revered servant to Ra, according to hieroglyphic texts.
C. A famous courtesan of the Turkish Court
D. Daughter of the prophet Muhammad
E. A , D, and G
F. None of the above
G. فاطمة الزهراء
H. A and D

98. Pharos is:

A. The plural of Pharaoh
B. The Greek word for an island that is attached to the mainland by a land bridge.
C. The famous lighthouse of antiquity
D. Black ops code name for the CIA operation to overthrow Fidel Castro during the Bay of Pigs invasion.
E. B and C

99. Autolycos, in both the Hercules and Xena TV series, was played by what actor?

A. Kevin Spacey
B. Rob Van Damm
C. Brad Pitt
D. Bruce Campbell
E. Daniel Goddard

100. Who is the leader of the wayward humans in Battle Star Galactica?

A. Admiral James T. Kirk
B. Admiral Adama
C. Admiral Nimitze
D. Red Dwarf 1
E. Buck Rogers

Subjective question: Margarita or Long Island Iced-Tea?

10 subjective questions:

101. Green Chile or Jalepeno?

102. Toilet paper: Over or under?

103. Taco Bell or Del Taco?

104. Hand Job or Blow Job?

105. Sunset or Sunrise?

106. Cold or Hot?

107. Coke or Pepsi?

108. Rap or Rock?

109. Dogs or cats?

110. Chicken Noodle (w/vegetables) or Minestrone soup?

Belly Dancer Specific Questions:

111. 2 + 2 is:

A. 5
B. 3
C. 2
D. 4
E. What was the question again?

112. I’m thinking of the color blue. What color am I thinking of?

A. What was the question again?
B. Red
C. Blue... no, yellow
D. Yellow... er, I mean blue
E. Does my coin belt make my ass look big?

113. How many belly dancers does it take to screw in a light bulb?

A. One
B. Twelve
C. One to screw it in, and five to stand around saying that they could have done it better... and cause drama.
D. Is there a “pole” involved?
E. None... that is drummer work. We’re to busy buying costumes.

114. What is least likely to happen at a belly dance event?

A. Winning the lottery, even if you have the winning ticket
B. Zilling and dancing at the same time
C. Drama
D. Peroxide overdose
E. What was the question again?

Subjective:

115. Its high noon in downtown Phoenix, in the middle of a dusty, heat baked street. There can be only one; and this one is to the death. Who will emerge victorious: The sultry Sheriff of these here parts, Ava Fleming... or the fiery red-
headed Yankee and renowned outlaw, who done killed twenty drummers just
fer lookin’ at her, Samira Shuruk? Place yer bets. Don’t worry, it’s not like I’m
gonna keep a tally of the responses and send the results to either party... bwa
ha ha ha ha, cough cough.

116. What type of alcohol is used to make a Tom Collins?

A. Vodka
B. Rum
C. Gin
D. Tequila
E. Seagram’s 7

117. Which of the following is not present in the drink known as the “De-Railer”?

A. Vodka
B. Grenadine
C. Sprite
D. Rum
E. Tequila Blanco
F. Gin
G. Cranberry Juice
H. Triple-Sec
I. Grape fruit juice
J. Amaretto

118. Which of the following is not a condom manufacturer?

A. Durex
B. Trojan
C. Life Styles
D. Her Pleasure
E. Beyond Seven

119. Who gave fire to man?

A. Prometheus
B. Atlas
C. Deuteronomy
D. Hermes
E. Chronos
F. Mathew
G. Athena
H. Artemis
I. Hephaestus
J. Icarus
K. Apollo
L. Hercules

120. At the onset of communism, the legitimate government of China fled the country and has since resided in what country?

A. Singapore
B. Laos
C. Taiwan
D. Shanghai
E. The Philippines
F. Guam
G. Tahiti
H. Mongolia
I. India
J. Indonesia

FINI

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New Pictures Posted

2007-05-19T15:44:43Z

For the last two Fridays I have been able to enjoy a truly fabulous show at the Original Oasis Cafe in Tempe. Please check out the pictures. These classy ladies awed the audience...

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Gina's in a rock video!

2007-05-16T20:24:07Z

I had no idea...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MU13oaRkuc

She looks so amazing with her palm flames... so mysterious.

Gina is a rock star!

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Open Bellydance - Aura: Emerald

2007-05-07T16:19:08Z

Just posting a reminder that The Mystic Jewell Studio in collaboration with OvermindWorks is having our Aura event this Saturday, May 12th.

This is a very unique event that gives the bellydance community an opportunity to hang out, socialize and dance without the pressure or constraints of a performance or venue. It is simply The Mystic Jewell's way of providing a really cool laid back club like atmosphere with some fabulously bellydanceable tunes so us girls (and guys) can just hang out and dance! Absolutely everyone is welcome, we want to encourage the networking and community spirit of bellydancers everywhere. We are, after all, sisters (and brothers!) in dance. Bellydance tunes from 7-10pm, transitions to bellytrance for those brave souls thereafter. :) The music is also perfect for poi... spinners welcome!

Here is the info:

http://phoenix.tribe.net/event/May-12th-Aura-Emerald/tempe-az/c84033d2-476f-4da5-96e4-4429f4c4bc1f

Feel free to pm me if you have questions. Hope to see you there!

Lisa

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Wednesday, May 2nd " - Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Energy Exchange Circle

2007-04-26T02:49:08Z

Wednesday, May 2nd " - Cyrcle - The Drummers Groove" Drum, Music and Dance Energy Exchange Circle

at

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
8034 N. 19th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 433-0255

From 7:00 to 9:00
Wednesday, May 2nd

Dancers of all types and skill levels are welcome! Also bring your melodic instruments.
Drummers, bring your drums and or light percussion..
This is an exchange of energy "Cyrcle" so please come and share!!!

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Troupe A palooza April 28th Paper Heart Belly Dance

2007-04-07T13:14:33Z

Spell Presents
TroupeApalooza
(Cabaret, Bhangra, Tribal, Tribal Fusion, and Bollywood)

Join us for the valley's 1st Middle Eastern Dance Troupe Show case
Saturday April 28 2007
The Paper Heart Art Gallery
750 North West Grand Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007
7pm until ????
Doors will open at 6 pm
Admission $6.00 adults and 3.00 Children 12 and under

Troupe schedule to perform: Bedouin Tribe, Apna Punjab, Black Opal, Hipnotic Hips, Troupe Roma, "Mara" featuring An Noujoum, Dakini Devi, Egyptian Cartouche, Desert Flowers, Raks-Al-Baladi, Boom Boom Bollywood and Fatimah

Vending by Shimmy Bliss Costuming Co
www.shimmybliss.com

Please Join us for the fun!!!!!

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Tribal Sword is Back!

2007-03-28T22:44:07Z

Starting Monday April 2nd The Mystic Jewell studio in Tempe will be again offering Tribal Sword with Joy Sullivan of Domba from 7:20 - 8:20!

For the next four weeks we will be learning new combos and reviewing old ones... all skill and experience levels welcome to attend.

http://www.mysticjewell.com/instructor.asp?id=23

http://tribes.tribe.net/mysticjewellstudio/photos/82b05a35-0eb4-4da8-baf9-bc863a8dedb5

Join us and learn the fine art of being graceful and subtle yet strong, sexy and intimidating all at once. Sword is HAWT!

:)

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Next Trip

2007-03-01T13:29:37Z

Hi!

Have you ladies got any performances planned for the week after next? I'll be there again for the week and would love to say 'hi' :)

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Oooey gooey with Heidi!

2007-02-28T02:44:45Z

Oooey Gooey
Parts I and II with Heidi of Domba!

Yes, by popular demand, Oooey Gooey is BACK! Don’t miss your last chance to join us for our slinky, sticky choreography to “Shiraz”
*************
We’ll be performing our Oooey Gooey choreography at the Mystic Jewell Spring Recital and you are more than welcome to take the choreography and perform it at your own events as well!

Oooey Gooey Part I:
Sat April 7th 100-230pm $25 (or $45 for both)
For beginning through advanced bellydancers, oooey gooey, sticky moves to die for! Entrance your dance with slow and intense, syrupy yumminess! In this workshop, we’ll learn the first half of our choreography to ‘Shiraz’, with moves suited for all levels of dancers.

Oooey Gooey Part II:
Sat April 7th 300-430pm $25 (or $45 for both)
The Syrup just keeps dripping! Learn the second half of our Oooey Gooey choreography and be ready to slink!

Register with the Mystic Jewell Studio and please bring socks.

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belly dance event feb 24 2007 Saturday

2007-02-23T02:44:23Z

A Belly Dance Gathering

Join us for our 1st gathering

February 24, 2007
Inside The Bungalow Coffee House (Coffee Talk)
48 North Robson Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
8:00 to 10:00 pm

Admission is free but please support our venue and have a cup of coffee.
Will have some schedule dancers performing as well as some open dancing.
for more info contact me TC at 480 831 1320
or Levanna at 480 233 2526

Dancers performing: Yasmina, Aloha, kali, Epona, Levanna, Nissa, Leah, Adayna, Anthea, Milikah, Demi Faraday, Hipnotic Hips, Shimmy Rebellion, Jason, Eiledon, Kalista, Ankestamen, and Enshallah,

Also not to sure how big the turn out will be so if you have and extra folding chair you may want to bring it.

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Bella is looking for a home!

2007-02-01T09:40:33Z

yes, one of my sweet kitties is looking for a new home in phx! she's a beautiful, super-affectionate loving 2 yr old female who adopted us a while back. she spayed, current on her shots and would love to be indoors loving on you all day! she does have a gimp with her front paw, but the vet has assured me that she is fine with it and surgery would do no good (so you would not be burdened with medical bills with her!). (this is the vet that said she's the softest cat she's ever petted!).
she's looking for a new home because she really prefers not to be around other cats and dogs and we have waaaaay too much of a farm going on here at my house. I love her tons but have realized that if she can find a calmer home, she'd be much happier. If you're looking for a super duper sticky sweet cat who will purr her little heart out for you, Bella's the one!
i have a pic if you want to see how beautiful she is - she's really a very pretty kitty!

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Poi Classes

2007-01-23T06:46:37Z

Classes at the Mystic Jewell started this week! This whole week is a free demonstration week so people can try out classes and see what they like. Of course I want you all to come to my class! It will be this Wednesday from 6:10 to 7:10. After that beginning poi will be Wednesdays, 6:10 to 7:10, and advanced poi Wednesdays 7:20 to 8:20. Go to www.mysticjewell.com and check out the other classes being offered. Also check out my bio, just click on instructors then Tricia Moore. Pass this on to anyone you think might want to take my (or any other) class! Thanks!

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"The Secret "

2007-01-03T03:28:36Z

Just watched "The Secret" Law of attraction...
WOW!!!
Anyone else?

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New tribe - Mystic Jewell Studio (finally!)

2006-11-29T03:02:20Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/mysticjewellstudio

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new dates and times for poi and staff workshops with Firegrace!

2006-11-25T15:18:49Z

Fire Spinning Workshop December 2nd and 16th!

Learn the amazing art of fire spinning with FireGrace. In these workshops you will learn techniques for spinning both poi and staff that will allow you to take the art of fire dancing to a whole new level of intensity and grace. FireGrace is a two time gold medalist at the NBTA World Championships for baton twirling and has been spinning fire for over four years.

Each class is $30. Take 2 classes for $50.

11am-12:30pm beginning poi
1:00pm-2:30pm advanced poi
4pm-5:30pm beginning staff
6pm-7:30pm advanced staff

Reserve your spot the classes are filling up!

The Mystic Jewell Studio
524 West Broadway, Suite 107
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 894-8777
email: jerseyrhinestone@yahoo.com
~North side of Broadway, west of Mill Avenue & just
east of the light at Roosevelt in Tempe~

For More Information Contact:
michelle@firegrace.com

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We've finally scheduled it! Bhangra!

2006-11-25T12:47:56Z

Hey there Everyone. We've finally scheduled some Bhangra workshops! Coming up, on December 9 (Saturday) from 10-noon. Call/email the studio and sign up! We'll have so much fun. We'll be learning parts of the Bhangra Choreography Apna Punjab did at the Recital. Get ready to move! We'll start off with lots of great stretches and then move into learning the bhangra combos and mix them into the choreography!
Mystic Jewell Studio: 480-894-8777; Tempe AZ near Mill and Broadway
Sherry :)

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Poi and Staff Workshops

2006-11-21T16:23:33Z

Fire Spinning Workshop December 1st and 15th. Learn the amazing art of fire spinning with FireGrace. In these workshops you will learn techniques for spinning both poi and staff that will allow you to take the art of fire dancing to a whole new level of intensity and grace. FireGrace is a two time gold medalist at the NBTA World Championships for baton twirling and has been spinning fire for over four years.
Beginners 11am-2pm
Advanced 4pm-7pm
The Mystic Jewell Studio
524 West Broadway, Suite 107
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 894-8777
email: jerseyrhinestone@yahoo.com
~North side of Broadway, west of Mill Avenue & just
east of the light at Roosevelt in Tempe~

For More Information Contact:
michelle@firegrace.com

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World Music & Dance - Hejira of Seattle - in the Valley

2006-11-17T03:36:55Z

Hejira is a Seattle-based World Fusion Jazz Band with spellbinding music, soulful singing and mesmerizing dancers, .

http://www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.asp?epk_id=66972

Monday Nov. 20th 7:30 pm
Efes Turkish Cuisine
SW corner of Guadalupe & McClintock in Tempe
$5.00 cover at the door + dinner required

Wednesday, Nov. 22nd 7:30 pm
Cleopatra Cafe
west side of 27th Ave. south of Northern Ave, in Phoenix
$5.00 cover at the door + dinner required

Hejira specializes in World Rhythms such as; Beledi, Ayub, Zaar, Cheftitelli, Turkish 9/8, Bulgarian 7/4, Persian 6/8, Brazilian, etc. A Middle Eastern dance troupe also regularly perform with us. They welcome all area belly dancers to join us in 'open dance'. Drummers are encouraged to join in, as well.

Come on out folks & welcome them to Phoenix!

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Favor to ask

2006-11-10T00:44:52Z

Hi Gals,

I'm making a flyer for Jenn and Joy's Tucson classes and am wondering if I can get your help with finding good pictures of them. Joy said Gina had some awesome pix of her that she put on a flyer for her Mystic Jewel classes. Could anyone email me some pix? I promise I'm not a stalker! You can ask Joy cause she knows all about this! My email addy is ebish2@cox.net.

Thanks a bunch!

Emma (from Midriff Crisis)

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Are you ready for Bhangra with Apna Punjab?!?!

2006-11-09T16:37:39Z

APNA PUNJAB (translation=Our Punjab) is having their debut performance on Sunday November 19th, 2006 at Discover India, a Diwali Festival in downtown Phoenix. This is a fabulous Free event with much shopping and many performances, including the lovely Boom Boom Bollywood. See www.azindia.com for more details on the event. The Ladies of Apna Punjab are made up of various dancers from Black Opal, Domba, Boom Boom Bollywood and various other groups! We are performing a full Bhangra piece (so coming to support the sheer fact we can last 6 minutes of high intensity Bhangra would be great, hehe)! Come and have fun with Apna Punjab!

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MECDA Kick-Off Event Needs Help!

2006-10-10T23:04:43Z

Hello all,

We have had organizational difficulties in getting our MECDA chapter started and are in need of much help to get things rolling. We had committed to a November 3rd Dance Show/Fashion Show but now find ourselves without the participation of two of our four officers to help steer this event.

We NEED lots of immediate help to keep this commitment to the local dance community and make our chapter a reality beyond its existence on MECDA Central's paperwork. We understand that everyone's lives are very busy but even a small amount of volunteering can help this go forward.

The event is Friday November 3rd 7:30 pm at Layali Restaurant - see my Tribe page for full details.

We do have some performers booked already but we may have room for more both -cabaret and tribal styles

We need:
Publicity Help
Vendors
Vendor Coordinator
Models for costume fashions
Helpers to dress the models and do makeup
Someone to run sound
An Emcee
Ticket takers
A large tent for models and performers to dress in ( there is not sufficient space inside the restaurant for that many people to prep)
Raffle donations / raffle coordinator

Please respond to myself or Tom Pettijohn ( tom.pettijohn@cox.net ) ASAP if you can help in even the smallest way. We realize we are almost reaching for a miracle here but we believe....

Thank you,

Mahin , Interim President
Tom Pettijohn, Interim Vice President

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Goings on for an English....'lass'?!

2006-10-08T09:05:03Z

Hey!
I have my dates, and they are so soon! I shall be arriving in Az Friday 3rd Nov, and leave for SF on the following Thursday (I think). Are there any performances lined up that I can come and see?

Nicola

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Poi and Staff Classes in Tempe

2006-10-06T22:08:14Z

It has been finalized; the staff spinning class is on! In this class, you will be learning basic staff moves to be used for fire spinning. This class has been developed for the beginning student as well as those with some experience, and it is open to both men and women. This class will be held on Wednesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm, beginning October 11th.

Modern Poi II begins Thursday, October 12th, from 6 pm to 7 pm. This class is a continuation of Modern Poi I, beginning moves. This class is open to anyone with basic poi knowledge. You will be learning intermediate moves and poi dance combinations that will result in a group choreography.

Classes are held at the Mystic Jewell Dance Studio in Tempe, please visit the website for location, and to check out my biography, qualifications, and experience.

www.mysticjewell.com

Thanks,

Tricia Moore

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Bedouin Tribe at Oasis this Friday....

2006-09-30T17:02:45Z

Hey everyone!!

Shallon, MInerva, Jennifer, and Billie will be performing this Friday night 8/4 at Oasis Cafe in Tempe.....(8:30pm and 10:00pm)
Hope to see you there....

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Newest Members of Bedouin Tribe 2006

2006-09-30T17:00:58Z

Coming soon............;)

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Thank you!!!

2006-09-30T16:58:24Z

I would like to thank Gina, Marissa, and Cary for coming down last night and performing in our Tucson show with Zoe!! You girls are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will post some photos later in the week!

Brandye Asya

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I'm BACK!!!!

2006-09-30T16:54:01Z

I am sorry that I havn't updated our site lately..
I've been out of the country on tour with Suzi from Domba...
We danced in a festival and we ROCKED THE HOUSE!!!

We were on the Island of Terceira in the Azores. (Off the coast of Portugual.)
What a wonderful and unique experience it was, and I can't wait to go back!!

Thanks again Suzi for enviting me to dance with you!!!!

Pictures coming really soon!!!!

Melissa :)

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Belly Events 2007?

2006-09-27T05:24:29Z

Time to begin planning our annual Spring Natyam is looming. Before I set any dates, I would like to know from the other belly mavens in the community what events are already planned so as to avoid a conflict of interest.
I will also check on the phx bdancer schedules tribe but figured this would reach the majority.
I am hoping for early spring again, either Jan, Feb or Mar. and I have some killer ideas for this years event to make it even more successful than last year's!

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Diwali Performance - Who wants to bhangra?

2006-09-14T04:39:03Z

Hello! I'm putting together a Bhangra choreography to be performed at the Diwali festival in Phx on Nov 19. If you are interested in bhangraing with us, contact me and I'll let you know when we are scheduling practices and all of those lovely details.
Anyone is welcome to try out the choreography, experienced or not.
Get ready to sweat! The performance is 6 minutes of high energy bhangra.

We'll have lots of fun!
Sherry

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Zoe of BDSS and The Indigo in Tucson, September 2nd!

2006-08-13T07:09:46Z

Hi there everyone!! I am so excited to announce that the workshops with Zoe are taking place on September 2nd, 2006. That is only in a couple of weeks. Zoe dances with the Belly Dance Superstars and The Indigo. This workshop is going to be amazing!! It will be a 4 hour workshop with a 2 hour lunch break to enjoy shopping, eating at any of the wonderful restaurants down on 4th Avenue, or just hanging out and getting to know people. We are holding the workshop at the Anjali studio on 4th Avenue again, but this time we have a stage for Zoe so that she can be seen by all dancers.

Here is a description from Zoe:

"My focus as a dancer and teacher is first and foremost expression, something that can't really be taught, as it is individual to each one of us, but can be facilitated with strong technique and the right environment. Fluidity of movement, and the ability to use the simplest move to connect with the audience, are things I think every student can work on, but of course I think that there is a place for wowing them with crisp pops and multi-layering!

In the workshop dynamics of motion will be studied (aka not throwing everything out all at once, but holding back a little), and posture, upper body awareness from the shoulders all the way to the fingertips. The workshop will begin with deep stretching and exercises for strengthening, isolations, and of course, lots of drills ....don't forget water and a yoga mat! Kicks and spins will be highlighted, spot turns, paddle turns, and initiating a turn with virtually any part of the body."

Registration forms, paypal links, and more info can be found at azardance.com/classeszoe.html

For more info on Zoe visit her website at www.bellydancezoe.com/ or on Tribe at tribes.tribe.net/zoe

Have a great night everyone!!!!!!!!!!
brandye

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Domba show!!!!

2006-08-02T14:07:29Z

Gina from Domba!!!!, and special guest Melissa from Bedouin Tribe, will be performing at Mythos this Saturday 8/5 10:00pm...
Hope to see you there...Come on!! it'll be fun, fun, fun!!!

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Open Dance Night

2006-07-31T19:47:08Z

We're having another Open Dance Night on July 27th at Layali Restaurant in Phoenix (Ahwatukee area). The dance floor is open to any and all that want to dance - the stage is open to anyone that wants to play. This is a great opportunity to meet other dancers, musicians and dance enthusiasts - come out and make new friends! We get a nicely mixed crowd of cabaret, tribal and SCA dancers and musicians.

We'll be clearing the floor for just a few performances - student groups and non-professionals of all styles are welcome. There will only be 6 performance spots (group or solo) and some have already been snapped up! If you are interested in performing that evening contact me ASAP - they're going fast!

Musicians and dancers that contact me in advance to perform will have a reduced admission and discount on any other menu items they order. Just a little thank you for sharing your talents :-)

For full details check my Tribe page or www.mahinbellydance.com

Thanks!

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Bhangra Workshop and Much More

2006-07-07T07:09:33Z

Hey There Ladies, and Gents...

For those of you missing my Bhangra classes, or for those of you wanting to experience the FUN we have when dancing Bhangra, please join me, Sherry of Domba! and Punjabi by Nature, at the Mystic Jewell studio on July 22, 2006.
The workshop will be in the morning from 10a - noon. We will be learning some pretty classic moves and tie them together into mini combos. Its Fabulous! and So Much Fun!!! Plus, get your cardio quota met for the week. ;)

This workshop is for all Levels. To sign up, you can contact the studio at 480-894-8777. Mystic Jewell is located at 524 W. Broadway Rd. #107, Tempe, AZ 85282. This workshop is $30.

Go to www.mysticjewell.com to find out more about the other great workshops.

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Bedouin Tribe

2006-06-18T17:50:57Z

Congratulations to our newest Bedouin Tribe Troupe members: YAY!!!

Cari
Marissa
Billie
Carolyn
Karina

Pictures of the girls COMING SOON!!!!

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April

2006-04-21T21:13:07Z

Happy new year !
I will be out your way in April, will there be any events on that I can come too?
Lindsey

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auditions?

2006-04-21T17:19:12Z

is it true??? how exciting! i was in the very first round of auditrions ever...then got to help the 2nd round gear up for their auditions...that was back in the day! i wish i could be a part of this exciting fun.
good luck to those who go out for this great group and you'll have so much fun!

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awesome show

2006-04-05T19:11:52Z

it was great seeing you girls at oasis last friday. the energy was so great for our special visiting guest.
thanks for showing us a good time.
maybe sometime you'll be done with ren faire and can come out and see us boogie.

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22nd april

2006-03-24T11:05:46Z

Hello guys and gals,

I have discovered this tribal event is on in La while I am on holiday in AZ, I was wondering if anyone was going?
www.tribalcaravan.com
I have to admit it but I am scared of going alone:(
terrified of driving on the wrong side of the road, after having a nearly 3 year break. On quiet country lanes with on two lanes (sometime one).
Lindsey.

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Natium's Spring Natyam

2006-03-14T21:02:50Z

Come help us celebrate if you arent out at ren faire zaghareeting the sexy bedouin tribe! and even if you are, then come out for some nighttime fun!
Workshops, vending, showcase-oh my!
go to www.thegoddessgarden.net and click workshops for all the juicy details!

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New photos!!

2006-02-05T03:19:21Z

You ladies are HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\

That is all I have to say about that!!!

Brandye

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Pictures of Boom Boom Bellyfest

2006-02-01T10:16:40Z

Did anyone take any pics from the showcase Jan. 21st?

Mel

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