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Private Beginner's Belly Dance Classes! Learn belly dancing from an inspiring and patient teacher!

Charlene — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:10:08 GMT

I'd like to offer private belly dance classes for anyone who feels like they need more one-on-one instruction, privacy, patience and a teacher dedicated to spreading the joy of the dance! You'll get to work at your own pace, wear whatever you like, and be encouraged to find the beauty of the dance in your own way.

I absolutely believe in the spirituality of belly dancing, and see it the way it was meant to be seen- a beautiful act that praises life and strengthens women's bodies.

The dance will help with self-esteem, body image, flexibility, moods, and over-all well being.

Wear comfortable yoga clothes or dress up for each lesson- it’s up to you!

The schedule is absolutely flexible, and I will do my best to work out a time that works best for you- lessons can be anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours- again, it's up to you! The price will vary as to how long you want your lesson to be. To give you an idea, an hour-long lesson will be $15. However, trades can be made and I can always knock down the price if you need it. My goal is to inspire you and help you find belly dance as wonderful as I do.

Learn to relax into the art and the beauty of the dance and enjoy yourself!

Email me (Charlene) at charleneeldon@yahoo.com, or give me a call at (415) 299-1026

I look forward to hearing from you!

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Private Beginner's Belly Dance Classes! Learn belly dancing from an inspiring and patient teacher!

Charlene — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:53:19 GMT

I'd like to offer private belly dance classes for anyone who feels like they need more one-on-one instruction, privacy, patience and a teacher dedicated to spreading the joy of the dance! You'll get to work at your own pace, wear whatever you like, and be encouraged to find the beauty of the dance in your own way.

I absolutely believe in the spirituality of belly dancing, and see it the way it was meant to be seen- a beautiful act that praises life and strengthens women's bodies.

The dance will help with self-esteem, body image, flexibility, moods, and over-all well being.

Wear comfortable yoga clothes or dress up for each lesson- it’s up to you!

The schedule is absolutely flexible, and I will do my best to work out a time that works best for you- lessons can be anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours- again, it's up to you! The price will vary as to how long you want your lesson to be. To give you an idea, an hour-long lesson will be $15. However, trades can be made and I can always knock down the price if you need it. My goal is to inspire you and help you find belly dance as wonderful as I do.

I'm located in the Bay Area, so we can either have the lesson at your home, or I have access to a dance studio in Marin County.

Learn to relax into the art and the beauty of the dance and enjoy yourself!

Email me (Charlene) at charleneeldon@yahoo.com, or give me a call at (415) 299-1026

I look forward to hearing from you!

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7-Day Intensive EDC® Seminars for 2008 Scheduled.....Levels One and Two

sausan — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:31:37 GMT

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See photo of seminar flier in the PHOTO SECTION at http://tribes.tribe.net/sausanacademy

2008 Schedule

Complete Study in Egyptian Style Dance and the Egyptian Dance Code® (EDC)®
and Fundamental Classic Egyptian Dance Technique using the Sausan Method

Level One* - Technical Instruction & Interpretation
March 17-23 • June 23-29 • September 22-28

Level Two** - Choreographic and Improvisational Application
September 29 - October 5

• Learn to dance the way the Egyptian Greats danced in Egyptian film.

• Uncover the secret of what makes Egyptian dancers “look” Egyptian.

• Find out why it is so easy to “get” this concept yet so difficult for most dancers to execute.

• Study the lives of Badiya Al Masabni, Taheya Karioka, Samia Gamal,
Na’eema Akef, Nagua Fouad, Fifi Abdo, Katie, Suhair Zakhi,
Nabaweya Moustafa, and many more!

• Learn about the great musicians and singers like Mohammad Abd el
Wahab, Abdel Halim Hafez, Om Kolsum, Ahmad Adaweya, and others who
composed the music, and/or sang these classic pieces for these
Egyptian Greats.

In a word, discover the “expression” of Egyptian dance.
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$799 per seminar

$699 paid one month in advance.
$749 paid two weeks in advance.
$1349 for Level One and Level Two combined.

*Intermediate to Advanced students preferred.
**Completion of Level One or equivalent required.

All seminars offered to females only. Registration is non-refundable.
Seminars held at 4031 Balboa Street, San Francisco.

Includes: Instruction, notes, lectures, performances, meals, and more!

Previously sponsored non-related 2007/2008 seminars/workshops paid registration fees considered.
(If you attended a workshop with Sausan as the workshop instructor during 2007 or 2008, you may apply the registration fee to the 7-DIS seminar fee. One on previously attended workshop fee per seminar.)

contact: Sausan at sausanacademy@gmail.com; 415-262-0175
Additional information mailed upon request.
www.sausanacademy.com

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Dance and Islam

Laura — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:05:41 GMT

Hello Everyone,

My question regards dance and Islam. First and foremost, I hope I do not offend anyone...this is purely to gain knowledge in regards to dance, Islam, inter-cultural norms and transitions as well as transnationalism. In other words, how has feelings and beliefs concerning dance changed? How has it changed in regards to religion and changing times? How has it changed in regards to living in different countries? Etc. Specifically my questions are:

*How is dance viewed within Islam? (Historically? Today? In the future?)
*How is dance viewed in terms of women within Islam?
*Dance as transnational, trans-cultural discourse…your views?

There are no right or wrong answers so please feel free to explore this as I am doing the same. Thank you!

Blessings,
Laura

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costumes for sale

bellydancecostumesbytc — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 17:05:21 GMT

I have costumes for sale on my website email me for more info on anything you like tcsdance@aol.com
buy anything befor Oct 1st and will ship for free (US only)
thanks
TC
www.bellydancecostumesbytc.com
or check the pics in my profile
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Adriana Lira from Brazil is in New York City this weekend Aug 25 & 26

shaynaz — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:36:54 GMT

Adriana Lira will be in New York City this weekend. Dont miss this opportunity to study from one of Brazil's BEST!
Saturday, August 25

10:00 - Registration begins
10:30 - Drum Solo Workshop
12:30 - Break
1:00 - Choreography to New Baladi song by Mario Kirilis

Sunday, August 26

11:00 - Registration begins
11:30 - Choreography and Improv for Performance Presentation Workhop
1:30 - Break
2:00 - Lebanese Style Cane

Registration

One Day of Workshops - $75
Two Days of Workshops - $140

Individual Classes - $45 per class

Location

All Workshops will be held at Stepping Out Studios, 37 West 26th Street, New York, NY
for more info go to www.danielabellydance.com/adriana.html
you can also email daniela at danielabellydance@yahoo.com
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Back from Cairo

Hanna — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:05:33 GMT

To all my friends on Tribe:

My wife Jehan and I have just returned from an incredible adventure in
Cairo Egypt where she taught and performed at the Ahlan Wa Sahlan Dance
Festival. We brought a lovely group of dancers with us from NYC and they
captivated Cairo as they were captivated by it. Music 24 hours a day and dancing
to last a lifetime --- senusal strange, absurd, silly, beautiful . All of
the above. So many styles ,so many dancers from all over the planet
converging for a week of immersion and total saturation in this exotic culture.

We have lots of new costumes if you are interested. A large shipment
of tribal jewelry is on its way as well. So call us if you want to see any
of the new treasures. 718 729 4187. We will returning to Egypt in
December to participate in the Winter Intesive held at the Mena House - a five
star palace at the foot of the Pyramids! So come join us or put in your
order if there is something special you want us to bring back for you. We may
also go to Morocco for an annual festival in the desert - dance music
folklore and arabian horses horses horses ----our other passion.

So rich was our experience that we will be writing and and sharing
impressions and insights for months to come. Hopefully enticing you
all to join us in cairo and then cruising to Luxor and andAsqn - to the
magnificent temples of the ancient world on the Nile.

We are recording a new CD in Egypt with a wonderful composer there.
The music should be ready before the end of summer. We will let you know
ASAP.
Even my own experiment - an urban remix of an old classic song
glorifiying the bellydancer entitled Hizi Ya Nawaim - was a big hit over there
with dancer as well as Egyptians I was shy to play it but soo surprised and
happy with the response! and I now have a singing career offer but Jehan says

"Please!, don't quit your day job"........well, yet . More news and
phots to come

Hanna

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How good are you?

Hanna — Thu, 24 May 2007 17:02:35 GMT

Tel me who are your teachers, and I will tel you how good you are. _ or could I?

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Belly Dance America

Hanna — Tue, 22 May 2007 21:44:50 GMT

We have Just launched this site www.bellydanceamerica.com to help build a directory for dancers everywhere. Our listings include a picture and a short description as well as a link to your pre-existing web page. For dancers that don't a have a site of their own we offer to host a full page for them (these pages will be shielded from e-mail spam). In addition to this, we can provide anyone interested with their own email address (your name@bellydanceamerica.com) , and here is the best part, it's all for FREE! So log on and register today.

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Sweet 16 and never been...

Casey — Tue, 22 May 2007 23:23:48 GMT

...a member of Belly Dance America before today! Hanna, thanks so much for inviting me to your group! Wonder who's gonna be # 17????

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