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Upcoming Events.....

Zayna — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:01:40 GMT

Hello All...

Bella Dea has some exciting upcoming events coming up:

Elmwood Arts Festival
Sunday, August 24
Wilson Farms Stage located at Elmwood & Auburn
2:50pm

The lovely Nadia Ibrahim Middle Eastern Dance Troupe was so kind to invite us to share the stage with them and Fleuron Rouge at this years festival.

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Music Is Art
Saturday, September 13
Albright Knox Art Gallery
Time TBD

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Bella Dea also has some exciting things in the works.....check back for more info to come..........................

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KAMI LIDDLE WORKSHOP/ GALA~~ JAN. 2009

samirabdbd — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:54:08 GMT

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

We have some exciting news.....

We are in the finial stages of putting together the last details on bring Ms. Kami Liddle to Buffalo!!!!!

When: Saturday January 17th, 2009

Workshop and Gala to be held at the Mansion on Delaware Ave.

Kami will be teaching 2 three-hour workshops

More info to follow soon!!!!!

~Bella Dea

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Looking for a Local group

Catherine — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:12:15 GMT

Hey everyone!
I'm fairly new to the WNY area, and I'm looking for a group to meet up with- a tribe to dance with or even a class to take. So far I've had no luck finding anything.
I've mostly done Turkish Cabaret, but am looking to learn Tribal also.
If anyone can help me I would really appreciate it!
Thanks in advance!

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Hello World.....

Zayna — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:02:45 GMT

So it's been quiet around here....what's everyone up to this summer? Where is everyone dancing? Tell all............

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Lost Tribal Pendant???

samirabdbd — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:27:48 GMT

Anyone missing one? We found a really nice piece after the Parfla.... let us know if it's yours.
:)

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Thank you!!!!!!!

Zayna — Sat, 24 May 2008 13:40:18 GMT

First I just want to thank all of the beautiful ladies that performed at our Parfla last night. You all were fabulous!!!!!!!!

Also, thanks to all that came out and supported Bella Dea's first Party Parfla....and it's not the last :) We can such a great time and hope everyone else did as well. It was great to see some new faces and always a pleasure to see all that we've met along the way!!

**Special thanks to my partners in crime. We couldn't have done it without each other**

Luv ya all !!!!!!

PS I had the cookies made by a place called Cookies Cutters on Transit, she does an awesome job, I gave her one of our photos and she modeled them after us :)

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TONIGHT!

Donna — Fri, 23 May 2008 12:55:29 GMT

Can't wait to see everyone! Tonight's the night ! WaaHoooo!

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3 MORE DAYS!!!!!

samirabdbd — Wed, 21 May 2008 00:49:16 GMT

... till the Parfla! YESSS!!!!!!!!!!! WE are super excited!!!!!

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Bella Dea Tribal Bellydance presents 1st Party Parfla

Zayna — Sun, 11 May 2008 14:09:02 GMT

Date & Time: Friday, May 23, 2008

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Location: Coles Restaurant (3rd Floor)
1104 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14202 view map

with Special Guests Buffalo Navel Academy Tribal Bellydancers.....

also featuring other local bellydancers:

Zuut
Euphraxia
Fleuron Rouge
Shirley
Jenna, Imbi, Kim & Vicky
Yrma

~Cash Bar ~ Bellydancing ~ Freestyle Dance ~

$7 pre $10 door

for Tickets Contact: belladea.bellydance@gmail.com

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To All You Baby Mama's...

samirabdbd — Sun, 11 May 2008 13:17:01 GMT

...Wishing you a very happy mother's day. Enjoy! :)

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Registration is up...Zafira in Erie!!!

Carlala — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:29:04 GMT

Any Bella Deas coming down for this? We miss you!!!

Shimmy for a Cure Gala Show and Workshops Event has got

~~~Zafira~~~

for two Sunday workshops, on June 1st
at The Avalon Hotel in Erie!!!

Registration page available at:

www.shimmyforacure.com/workshop.htm

or

www.theflemingschool.com/workshops.htm

ooooh we are gonna party!!!!

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Jenn's Thought

samirabdbd — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:52:20 GMT

I feel that I need to clarify my wants and thoughts as a local Bellydancer in Buffalo. As we all know, our scene here is small and intimate compared to others. In turn, anything that happens, both positive and negative, gets magnified, sometimes beyond capacity. Here is my deal....

I fell in love with this art form about 7 years ago. And the love of the dance has grown so much, that it has not only become an outlet of creativity, but rather a lifestyle. I know that others can sympathize.... some more than others.

Bella Dea has been through a lot in the past few years. Many know of our history, and unfortunately, it has caused deep pain for the three of us. I know that others have dealt with similar circumstances, and ill feelings between people in our dance community aspired. We have been on a hiatus for the past year, and rightfully so.... we needed time to regroup and heal, Patty has since given birth and blessed us with Lil' Raina, Donna has joined us full force and I personally have come to terms with the pain that has been with me since the days of Gaia Tribe.

Bella Dea has made remarkable progress over a short period of time. We meet about 1-2 times a week. We do what we need to do to keep truckin' on.... whether it’s rearranging furniture at each others houses or converting spare bedrooms and space into a make-shift dance studio. We have choreographed about 7 or 8 new dances and have kept ourselves busy with new costuming. Even since the beginning of Bella Dea, we have always been aware of what was going on in our community. We made amends with people we felt we need to and admitted to our faults. Although we were a bit apprehensive about stepping back into the bellydance world, women we didn’t really know and was welcomed with open arms embraced us. It was just what we needed... such perfect timing.

It's pretty amazing what one sees as an outsider looking in, as Bella Dea has been doing until now. It turns out that there is this poison that keeps creeping into our scene.... I don't know if it bothers anyone else, but I feel that it’s very unnecessary. I work with kids.... and kids don't always like each other, or their best friends one day and enemies the next... as a teacher, you have to let them work out their problems and guide them and give them tools to be problem solvers and come to a consensus that what they chose to do about their behavior is the right choice... If I have to fix all these little problems, our kids wouldn't learn anything... they wouldn't learn how to function in a world that making good choices is what get you farther in life.

Bella Dea wants to make good choices. Not only for self-driven reasons, but also for all the local bellydancers in Buffalo. We are hosting our first "Parfla". It's going to be not so much like a hafla, but more of a party to celebrate our successes as a troupe and yours as well. We decided that for our party, we wanted to not seclude any dancer. We feel that this open invite is a good choice because it allows everyone in the community to finally come together, despite animosity between folks. In order for Bella Dea to keep doing what we are doing, we need you.... your love and support and would love to, and feel that we have been doing the same for you.

People like to through around "No Drama, just Dance".... sounds good, right? Well, please, practice what you preach.... We would love to see everyone come out to our parfla, dance, and support each other. Bella Dea has put the past behind us, and we hope that you have it in your heart to do the same. We love you all and invite you to be a part of our night. If you would like to dance, please contact one of us and let us know.... if you said that you are coming to the show and are not down to dance.... please, please, please???? With sugar on top??? Dance with us???? (It'll be fun, I promise!)

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

We love ya all..... Shimmy on!

*****PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS POST..... THIS IS JUST MY THOUGHTS AND IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD SOMETHING OR CHAT ABOUT IT, EMAIL ME. I DON'T WANT TO INFECT THIS POST WITH COMMENTS*****

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How fun....

Imbi — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:55:35 GMT

was your photo shoot?

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Hello World!

samirabdbd — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:22:50 GMT

We haven't had much activity here in our little tribe.... so I just wanted to tell you that we are still here and are anticipating this spring/summer events. Bella Dea has been busy. Busy, busy gals! We are finishing our latest choreography and have more, yes more, tricks up our sleeves. But.... you'll have to wait and see...... stay tuned....

xoxoxoxox
J

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Where be the Belladea!!

Levana — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:51:23 GMT

Hey ladies!

Just came by to say hi, and see how the Belladea is doin' ... !!!

How you ladies doin... ?? I miss ya!!

oxox

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Happy 2008!

samirabdbd — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:02:33 GMT

Wishing all a wonderful 2008!!!! Bella Dea has some tricks up our sleeves for the upcoming year. And we are very excited to get this sh#@ started... we'll keep ya all posted! :) Thanks for all the support and love in 2007..... We couldn't have done it without ya! Here's to a great year!

Live, Love, Dance
xoxoxoxo
J

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New Year

Zayna — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:23:51 GMT

So it's almost the new year and Bella Dea is begining to work on some new material. We are looking forward to the new year and new things to come. Raina is already 8 months old and almost walking. Where did the time go.....Anyway, looking forward to seeing all and what has been brewing for the last few months!!!!!

Hope everyone has a safe and Happy Holiday!!!!!!!!! See you in 2008........

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Hello!

samirabdbd — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:01:00 GMT

Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to let youll know thatI moved and haven't had the internet set up yet.... but I miss you all and hope to be back online by the new year!

xoxoxoxo

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WNYBDA Holiday Hafla!

Nedra14221 — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 06:11:36 GMT

Sundays Hafla! all that can play nice together are welcome! lol~
WNY BELLYDANCE ASSOCIATION HOLIDAY PARTY & CHARITY DRIVE

Sunday Dec 23rd 7:30pm-9:30pm

Wellness Works
372 Ellen Drive
Cheek, NY 14225

(brown bldg with parking lot next to “Charlie the butcher” on Cayuga just before Wehrle along side of airport-near the Gold’s gym of Cheektowaga)

come meet our new students & troupe musicians! (and some old ones!) & hear the good news about our upcoming plans for the building we have been waiting for! (YAY!)
LIVE music/drum circle, open dancing, performances, full buffet of Middle Eastern & Indian food, Turkish bargain bazaar for your last minute holiday shopping and…Free Reflexology! Dollar dance with Nedra to raise $$$ for victims of domestic violence!

Admission is an item to be donated to haven house, used cell phones, laundry items, toiletries, new toys or clothing, socks & panties for women & kids of all sizes.
There will also be a donation box for anyone wishing to make a monetary donation, if you want to use a check pls make it out to: HAVEN HOUSE.
(If you are unable to attend at 7, you may drop the items off from 5:30pm on or bring item to class!)

for more info, please call Nedra at 716-491-9530

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"Dance like no one's watching"

Levana — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:30:44 GMT

Just wanted to pass this on ... :)

"Happiness On Hold"

© Crystal Boyd 1998

We convince ourselves that life will
be better after we get married, have a baby,
then another. Then we are frustrated that
the kids aren't old enough and we'll
be more content when they are.

After that, we're frustrated that we have
teenagers to deal with. We will certainly
be happy when they are out of that stage.

We tell ourselves that our life will be
complete when our spouse gets his
or her act together, when we get a nicer car,
we are able to go on a nice
vacation, or when we retire.

The truth is, there's no better time to be happy
than right now.If not now, when?

Your life will always be filled with challenges.
It's best to admit this to yourself and decide
to be happy anyway.

Happiness is the way. So, treasure every moment
that you have and treasure it more because you
shared it with someone special, special enough
to spend your time with...and remember that time
waits for no one.

So, stop waiting
...until your car or home is paid off
...until you get a new car or home
...until your kids leave the house
...until you go back to school
...until you finish school
...until you lose 10 pounds
...until you gain 10 pounds
...until you get married
...until you get a divorce
...until you have kids
...until you retire
...until summer
...until spring
...until winter
...until fall
...until you die.

There is no better time than right now to be happy.
Happiness is a journey, not a destination.
So work like you don't need money,
Love like you've never been hurt,
And dance like no one's watching.

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Just stopped by...

Levana — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:14:36 GMT

... to show some love for BD :)

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Did you know.....

Zayna — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:48:28 GMT

That Donna from Bella Dea was voted as Bellydancer of the month for November from Buff Buff Bellydance.....

Congrats Donna. Post your interview here too...

I love dancing with you and can't wait until our next adventure

xoxoxoxoxo

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Here's my little ol interview :)

Donna — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 04:19:27 GMT

Name/Dance name: Donna
Studio/Troupe: Bella Dea Home Base:Tonawanda, NY
Primary Style of dance right now: Urban Tribal
Base dance in: Tribal

1) So...Why bellydance?

I love this particular style of dance because of the way it speaks to me. I love how different moves isolate/accent the femininity that makes a woman who she is.

2) What motivates you to keep dancing?

I realize that I have to put myself on my list of things to do. Dancing is something that is just all my own....and dammit mommy needs some time too LOL.

3) What dancers or other performers INSPIRE you?

Zoe Jakes, Sashi, and every mom who manages to get shit done and get where they need to be on time!

4) What are your current dance goals, dreams, or hopes?

To keep learning and working....push the envelope see what happens.

5) What is your favorite or most coveted piece of dance costuming, jewelry or accessory, and how did it come into your life?

My feather headpiece....I love it! I didn't acquire it on any european tour though :)

6) So far, to date, what has been your greatest dance epiphany been?

That I'm not one of the bellydance supertars LOL. Enjoy it and stop being so serious.

7) When you're not dancing, you're....

Being a mom to my three kids. Edward is 12, Philip is 8 , and Gigi is 2 and wifey to my hubby Paul.

8) How do you feel about performing for an audience?

I'm a total ham....I love to see the reaction from the audience.

9) So, what music are you really into right now? Artists? Songs?

I listen to hip/hop, R&B, Jazz (ratpack!). I like Beats Antique and Pentophobe.

10) A quote to live by

"You can't control things, you have no control over"

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Nomadiqa Ethnic Fusion and Arabesque Beats - Repost

nomadiqa — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:31:06 GMT

Hi Folks,
We recently released a debut album. It's a mix of electronic and arabian styles. We're hoping it might appeal to the tribal and belly dance community, and also people that are into this sort of vibe and music. Please feel free to have a listen on myspace where we have four full tracks available to listen online.

http://www.myspace.com/nomadiqa

It would also be great to promote it through the network of tribal and/or belly dance teachers who might be interested to sell it at a class or bazaar. We can offer it at wholesale prices with plenty of capacity for the seller to make a decent profit on top of the wholesale price.

Please contact info@nomadiqa.com for further details. Sorry for the self promotion.

Hope to hear from you.

Many thanks,

Nomadiqa
http://www.nomadiqa.com

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You guys rocked!

Lorelei — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 12:05:34 GMT

Great performance last night girls! Great energy, great choreography and you were so obviously enjoying what you do. Stellar! And I can't wait to see more.

*HUGS*

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Happy Birthday Patty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Donna — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:20:33 GMT

Have a super great awesome birthday. XOXOOXOX

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Hello Bella Dea!

oolima — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:52:29 GMT

Just wanted to drop by and say hi! Loved watching you guys at NoMi, Cant wait to see you as a trio!

~Oo

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As a trio...

Zayna — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:33:06 GMT

So we had our first performance as a trio and it Rocked. Can;t wait for our next with the debut of our new number........

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2 + 1 = 3!!!

samirabdbd — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:30:39 GMT

As you might recall... last time you saw Bella Dea, we were just two peas-in-a-pod... but I would like to formally announce that Bella Dea is now, and always was 3! Donna is back with the gals! Full force ahead.... We are working on some new stuff and are anticipating, yet another, debut at the Halloween Hafla (Buffalo) hosted by Miss Boo! More info to come (or go check out Miss Boo's tribe.... )

Welcome Back, Donna!!!!

Much love!!!

xoxoxo

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happy birhtday to me

Donna — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:46:22 GMT

happy birthday to me...happy birrrrrthdayyy to meee.....happy birthday to me. Yes I am a dork and I love birthdays

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Workin' on some new stuff

samirabdbd — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:04:45 GMT

Hi All!

Just wanted to keep you posted that Bella Dea is currently working on some new material and we hope to show it you y'all real soon.

xoxoxoxo

Samira

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Bella Dea's debut

Zayna — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:00:47 GMT

Bella Dea will be performing at Northern Migration, Friday July 13 in Buffalo, NY.

Tickets are $10 and the show begins at 7:00pm. Hope to see you all there!!!!

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