Bellydancing Military Wives's topics - tribe.net

Fort Hood?

Aleese — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:10:10 GMT

I KNOW someone has classes here but I don't know when, where or how much. LoL

Anyone else out here? I'm only here until Sept and my hubby is headed for Korea in November. Hiiii, everybody!

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 3 replies

It's dead here!

Dina — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 05:43:08 GMT

But the reason I'm really posting is because something just came to mind. I don't know how it is with other services but I know in the Air Force you have to volunteer in the community A LOT. So if your husband or wife or you have to work a benefit find out if they need entertainment. Most of the time they do! And then volunteer yourself for it. It's a free performance and they almost alway have equipment. And it gets our community out there.

Like me, I'm dancing for the Relay for Life and don't forget to dance at the Child Development Centers they love it! And for Vets!

Thanks and Happy Dancing!

Dina

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 9 replies

Holiday Hafla in Biloxi, MS

Reina — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:26:30 GMT

For any of you that are stationed close to Keesler AFB, there will be a Holiday Hafla on Saturday, 1 December, downtown Biloxi, MS. It's a potluck with donations at the door. Proceeds will help fund the Gulf Coast Bellydance Festival in May 2008. If you would like directions or would like to dance, please PM me. THANKS!

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 1 reply

Search for an instructor

Reina — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 14:15:14 GMT

I am an Egyptian/Cabaret instructor in Ocean Springs, MS, a tiny town on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in between a few Air Force and Seabee bases (Keesler, Gulfport Seabee base, etc.). I will be moving to Glendale, CA in January 2008 and am looking for a Cabaret instructor to take over my classes. I thought I would ask this tribe, as I have recently separated from the Air Force, and for some coincidental reason, all of the bellydancing instructors at this yoga studio have been military in the past. Does anyone know of any Cabaret/Egyptian instructors that either are in the area now or will be next year that would consider taking over my classes? Any leads would be greatly appreciated!

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 6 replies

Benefit Show Hafla in Warner Robins, GA near RAFB!

Bela_Zaphyre — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:13:41 GMT

Date & Time: 2007-09-13 7:00 PM

Location: Beautiful Huntington East Community Center in the remodeled "off-base housing" Huntington Community.

Come join us this Thursday for delicious deserts and fabulous dancing by some of Middle Georgia's top Oriental dancers! Featured performers include: Miriam Gamal (www.beledibellydance.com), Donaleah, Bela Zaphyre, and Aaminah with live drumming by David (www.darbukadave.com)!

Tickets are only $5, include dessert and the show, and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation!

Bring your friends, family, or sweetheart for what will definately be a great show and memorable evening!

Contact Miriam for detailed directions!

http://georgia.tribe.net/event/9cf9df1d-bef9-436e-992a-ea380c86ef35

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 1 reply

Let's kick off the conversation!

Safira — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 04:17:55 GMT

I think that I "know" (LOL) most of you in here already, but let's all introduce ourselves anyway!

I'm Leigh and I'm a prior service Marine and currently a Marine Corps wife. We're stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, but I moved back home to the New Orleans area last year. I've been married to my hubby for about 3 1/2 years now and we have a 2 year old son named Connor who thinks that he is about 20 years old! The hubby is currently deployed to Iraq, which is where he has been basically since we got married...we only get to see each other for about 6 weeks a year (3 years and counting now!), but hopefully this will be his last deployment (he's decided to get out of the military and answer the siren's call of the civilian sector!...a bittersweet decision for us since between the two of us we've got almost 20 years invested in the Corps).

I"m a tribal fusion dancer, but more in the tribaret fashion than what most people think of (most people think of Rachel Brice, who is a wonderful dancer, but our style is more of a real mix between tribal and cabaret). Basically we do what we are feeling and dress how we are feeling! Makes for lots of fun! No rules! LOL I've been dancing for about 2 years now...started off with Egyptian Cabaret and switched to tribal...then found my current style (which we've dubbed "boundless fusion") about a year ago and been loving it ever since! I'm in process of moving towards going professional...I'm part of a professional tribe called Boundless Fusion that we've just formed and are hoping will really take off! I'm also a performer at the Louisiana Renaissance Festival, which will be opening in about 10 days! So excited! Out there I'm known as Safira, the Phuria Dai of the Gypsy Kumpania. So if anyone is going to be at LRF, come and look for me! Probably would be hard to miss with my seriously colorful costuming and crazy personality!

I dont' teach classes yet, but I'm shooting for next August....I've just got so much going on between now and then that I don't have the time to start teaching! I'm currently getting my instructor certification with Hadia (literally...had my first day today and will be finishing up on Saturday!) and I plan on getting ACE certified in the Spring...I believe in being as well educated as possible before starting to teach so that I can impart correct and safe knowledge to my students....but I'm truly excited about making the leap from student to professional to educator! Besides, how much more perfect can it get if you can make some money doing something as fun as this?!

So now I've started it off...what's everyone else's story? :)

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 21 replies

New photo

annwyn — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:07:55 GMT

Hey ladies

We need a new photo of a belly dancer in costume and a man in uniform. Thanks Ladies

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 1 reply

Performances for the Military

sarasyn — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:14:28 GMT

Are there any organizations that I could connect with to do performances for the military and their families? I was told I could find that out through the FRG, but I haven't been able to get in touch with anyone. Any ideas where to start?

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 6 replies

Hi Im New! :)

Aaminah — Tue, 22 May 2007 03:24:46 GMT

Hi everyone, so I'm new to this tribe. Im not in the military yet but I plan on enlisting before the year is up. Um, even though I know a lot of people in the army Im pretty much clueless about joining, lol. Its like I have so many questions (some, I will admit, are kind of stupid, lol) I dont know what to ask! Im still in the process of getting myself in shape, I know I wont be like perfect but I would still like to be in really good shape when I join just so that everything isnt such a shock. Well any advice, tips, or suggestions anyone may have then please by all means throw them at me, because like i said Im completely clueless, lol.

Thanks in advance you guys. :)

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 3 replies

CUTE web site you must visit!!!

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:54:21 GMT

I love this site!! It is a good break from life sometimes!! :o)

www.cuteoverload.com/

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 1 reply

Please Beware

Moondancer — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:06:30 GMT

Please beware. This woman is targeting deployed military men. My husband fell for her line and sent her $150, yes he is a sap.

http://people.tribe.net/3790254c-f600-4d59-9437-d7c0a97d5248

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 2 replies

azziza

Dina — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 13:11:31 GMT

I only seen this song performed to by cabaret style dancers. I want to do it myself for a Tribal Fusion number in my class to show case my style to the ladies in my class.

I just don't want to step on any toes so to say. I really like Azziza and the women in the class aren't really exposed to all ranges of BD so I wanted to mix it up a little in the Tribal Fusion way. I was wondering if it would be a good choice to go with Azziza even tho it's kind of a big Cabaret song or just go with what I feel. Thanks!

Dina

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 1 reply

Merry Christmas

annwyn — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 19:02:43 GMT

Hey All

I Hope you all have a Merry Christmas, For those of you who have your men home enjoy the best gift you have this year. For those of you who dont. You are in our thoughts and our hearts.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 4 replies

hello

milena_dance — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:13:21 GMT

Hello, new to this tribe, I'm a Major, USA, currently at Ft Lewis near Seattle, WA. Happy New Year to everyone!
Annwyn, I read your article CPT Halfaker. I used to be at Walter Reed and was part of the medical team taking care of the amputees. She arrived right before I transferred, so I didn't get a chance to know her. Regardless, I'm so glad to hear she's doing well. Thank you for your lovely article about her!
BTW, did you know LTC Ron Stephens (MD) at all in Japan? He headed up the hospital there but he's since left. He's our consultant for our medical specialty. Small world!

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 1 reply

New to this tribe

troupemalek — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 13:39:19 GMT

Hello!
Yes I am a belly dancing military wife. My husband is an Active Reservist at Ft Knox with 7 years full time and 14 years Reserve and National Guard time. I have been dancing about 8 years and teach an intermediate class at Ft. Knox composed of spouses and active duty service women. I will post of photos of my gals! We had the fun of performing at the NCO club in September and at Ft. Knox's International Festival. I dance regularly at Gyros Express (a Greek restaurant off post) I strive hard to keep the dance folkloric with my student troupe since it is easy for young soldiers to get the wrong impression but perform Cabaret as a soloist. I am in the process of attempting to join the airforce as a Captain Social Worker and I need some help! I can do many flexible things but cannot for th life of me do the Duck walk that is required at the MEPS center. My big butt and hips causes me to fall backwards! Any help from anyone on tricks to master the elusive duck walk in the next 3 weeks?
Fatin

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 5 replies

Christmas Gifts

annwyn — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 19:03:40 GMT

Ok lets post the coolest gifts or bellydance gifts we got this year!!!! Im excited to hear what you all got!!!!

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 0 replies

SNARLLLLLLLL

annwyn — Sun, 17 Dec 2006 18:25:38 GMT

Ayshah was nice by saying please join in the conversation about the dancing for vets, not me, I SAY YOU HAD BETTER GO AND READ IT and post something...............

sorry sometimes I get fisty about stuff like this..................grrrrrrr

but that is why I made this group........

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 1 reply

newbie

Vasiliki — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 03:22:52 GMT

Hi everyone!
I'm a newbie to tribe as well as this site, but I wanted to say Hi! Annwyn referred me. I'm not too computer savvy, nor have much free time, but this site really looks interesting.
I'm a married mom of 2 little girls. I work part-time as a doc. Husband is Navy, and we'll be on shore duty in Yuma, AZ for the next few yrs. Originally, didn't want to come here, but now really love it. My group is the Jewels of the Desert, and we have alot of fun.
Anyway, Hi, looking forward to hearing from you guys in the future!
Vasiliki

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 1 reply

Marines Bellydance show!!!

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 02:54:25 GMT

I performed with a Scottish band in Atlantic City this past weekend for the Marines!! I had a blast :o) I will post a few photos from the show.
Happy Birthday to the US Marines!!!

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 11 replies

annwyndance.com is up!!!

annwyn — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 04:26:40 GMT

Hey I have my page up, Im so proud I did it all by myself!!!! talk a look

www.annwyndance.com

Thanks
Annwyn

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 1 reply

New Pics :)

Safira — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 02:14:58 GMT

Just wanted to let everyone know that I posted a few recent pics of myself in our tribe album!

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 2 replies

Wish me luck!

Safira — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 21:33:27 GMT

Hey ladies! Wish me luck! I have my first ever solo restaurant gig tonight!

One of the dancers got sick and they needed a sub...I felt extremely honored when she thought of me! I've never danced solo before, other than stepping out for a short solo when we do bolerias (and I've got my girls backing me up then! plus, when I run out of ideas, I just step back into the chorus!). So I'm a little nervous....but I know that it is going to go great!

So send some good vibes my way tonight...I wasn't expecting to start doing solo gigs for at least a few more months...and I'm kinda glad I don't have a lot of time to overanalyze it to be honest. LOL But good vibes will help!

I'll let everyone know tomorrow how it went! So exciting!

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 4 replies

Hello, newbie here

Moondancer — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 06:43:07 GMT

Hello all, just to let eveyone know I am the most non-belly dancing Army wife on the planet. I took lessons two duty stations ago and loved it! However, I had a taskmaster from well, she was tough!! She was very, very very serious. Did I mention she was serious? Since arriving on Oahu, I have been think about taking lessons again. We'll see how far I get!! Much Aloha to all.

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 3 replies

Hi all

annwyn — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:06:17 GMT

Hi

Thought we needed this group on tribe too, Please invite more people.........

posted in Bellydancing Military Wives - 2 replies