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JUNE LOVELAND HAFLA !

Nomadican — Wed, 28 May 2008 17:06:43 GMT

Hello everyone!
The next hafla at my house will be June 14th!
Hope to see you there...

Lawrence

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MARCH LOVELAND HAFLA ! ! !

Nomadican — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:31:20 GMT

Time for another wonderful evening of live music and dance at my house in Loveland, CO!
The date this time will be Saturday, March 22nd, from 830pm till we all fall down.
I hope to see many of you there!
Please drop me a line or call if you need directions or anything else.

Lawrence
303-532-6807

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FEBRUARY LOVELAND HAFLA!

Nomadican — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:08:48 GMT

Time again, everyone!

Saturday, Feb 23rd. 830pm till dawn.
My house!
I hope to see you there!

Lawrence

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BellyDance & Post Pregnancy

Indigo — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:16:20 GMT

I have a friend of mine who has a 5 month old baby..... She mentioned to me her body feels totally different and is wondering how long it would take for her body to get back? I told her from what I know around a year.... but I was wondering if anyone has any experience with pregnancy and post bellydance...... I think she is getting a little down because her body is different..... Thanx for any and all advice!

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Jan 26th - Hafla/Show with Yallah! & Phoenix

Phoenix-Dancing — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:50:35 GMT

Hi all...so our first hafla of 2008 is on Jan 26th -- hope to see you there. We had a blast putting on La Danse Macabre and have gotten some rest...so we are back.....

Details:
Where: DNote
When: Jan 26th from 7pm to 10pm
What: Show with a great list of performers including an out of state guests and Suzanna Del Vecchio then open dancing
Cover is $5

After 10pm - stick around for the band Sponge Worthy (yes they really call themselves that). The band includes members of Yallah! including our lead drummer Tim. Sponge Worthy is an instrumental blend of funk, jazz, & rock.

Our performers include:
The Sultry Emberz
Sisters of Ishtar
Shoruq Shimmers
Sarai & Rajaa Duet
Julia Lopez (From the California Tribal Troupe Hiplash)
Kahia Dancers
Jendayi
Frank
Saber
Suzara & Sheikha Duet
Phoenix
Suzanna Del Vecchio

Hope to see you there....we do not have the other dates for 2008 scheduled but we plan to announce those soon.

Also...I hope to have an idea of the release date for the Isis Wings with Phoenix DVD in early Feb -- so stay tuned. I will be taking orders on the 26th for those that want the first copies....

If you need directions to the Dnote or more info..see my website: www.phoenix-dancing.com

Phoenix
www.phoenix-dancing.com

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DECEMBER LOVELAND HAFLA!!

Nomadican — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 17:04:23 GMT

Saturday, December 15th!
At my house in Loveland!
I hope to see you there!

Lawrence

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Nomadiqa Ethnic Fusion and Arabesque Beats - Repost

nomadiqa — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 11:56:48 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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NOVEMBER LOVELAND HAFLA!

Nomadican — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:27:03 GMT

This Saturday, the 10th!
At my house in Loveland!
See you there!

Lawrence

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Boudler Creek Festival

Telisa — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 15:23:50 GMT

I went, I saw, I danced, I spent lots of money. And it was all well spent. There was beautiful jewelry and bellydance items to be had at really great prices.

Of course my whole purpose for being there was to see Kara Nomadica perform. And I was not disappointed. Not only did they play as I expected they would, but they had a bevy of beautiful bellydancers performing, too. This includes the woman who organized the acts for the stage on which they performed. Her name is Maria and her smile and her professional style were a sight to behold. This, and she is a sweetheart, too. Also, there was Phoenix with a wonderful sword dance, Meghan (did I spell that right?) with a beautiful veil performance, and Julia of Tribaltique, inspiring as always. There was also some traditional dancing.

I hope I didn't miss anything. The plan was to make this entry the next day, since Maria said Sunday was going to be the best day. It would be hard to top Kara Nomadica's performance, I say. My old memory fails me at times, so if I missed something, feel free to lash me. And my apologies for not getting to it right away. The computer is not my life, but I do try to keep up.

LoveAndPeace
T

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costumes

bellydancecostumesbytc — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 01:51:20 GMT

Hello All!
I have some really pretty affordable costumes for sale
I have tribal cabaret and also wearable art
I can also make to your size (custom orders)
My pieces are one of a kind I can never really make the same exact costume
you may see my designs at
www.bellydancecostumesbytc.com
http://www.myspace.com/tccostumes
http://people.tribe.net/bellydancecostumesbytc

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Getting started again

Telisa — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:22:46 GMT

I started this tribe, A Fire in the Belly, because I loved the tribe community and saw it could allow for things to happen in the bellydance community I love, and we could make a difference together.

In 2006, I created a fundraising performance for the Washington Street Community Center, with the huge help, support and performances of The Cairo Moon Dancers and other local bellydancers. It was called A Fire in the Belly: A Community Movement with Passion. I was planning on making it the first annual event to bring the beauty and empowerment of bellydance to a new community.

But I lost confidence and momentum. And I hid out, not going to local bellydance classes or haflas, to spite myself. Thankfully, I have recently been re-inspired. I have started a couple of new tribes and taken on meeting new people. New members have sparked a new fire.

I realized there is a lot of opportunity out there to spread the joys of bellydance, have fun, and contribute to a good cause. My friend Joanna, because of her pics from Bolder Boulder opened me up to the possibility of groups of bellydancers at runs and walks. Who is up for either whooping it up for the walkers and runners, OR going for the walk in bellydance costumes? That seems like it could be a lot of fun.

We could also organize volunteering time together at any of the local non-profits. I have been thinking for a while about finding out what's out there and volunteering with my son, but because of a message from my friend, Amanya, I have been thinking it would be more fun and make a bigger difference if groups of us come together in our support. Over the next few months I am going to look into what is available in Denver area and I will share it here.

I intend to look into the events and groups in the Denver communities and to keep you posted, and I invite you, in other communities, to join in the game.

Some of the groups that offer volunteer opportunities that I am interested in are:

girlsindenver.org
familiesfirstcolorado.org
ccadv.org
familyresourcecenters.info
metrodenverpartners.org
bgcmd.org
womensbeanproject.com
smart-girl.org
teensinc.org
project-yes.org

I know there are other organizations out there and I look forward to your input.

LoveAndPeace,
t

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New Tribes!

Telisa — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:01:50 GMT

Hello All!

This morning I awoke to the idea of new tribes. And I was inspired enough to act, despite my fears.

For several weeks, I have wanted to start a tribe called either "Bellydance Will Save the World" or "Bellydance to Save the World". I saw the love, joy and connection that bellydance brings out in the community, and saw that those are what are needed to heal the schisms and strifes that destroy. So Bellydance Will Save the World was born today. Bless its birth, and may BWSW make a difference with your contributions.

The other inspirations were to create a tribe called Fit Pregnancy and a tribe called Fit Mama. I want to touch the lives of women in and around pregnancy, and make a difference in the way families relate. To do that, we need community, so I am reaching out. As I signed on to tribe and began to create my first new tribe, I realized that Fit Mama is sufficient to cover both topics. Though the original intent was to provide a forum for physical fitness questions and advice for Mamas, as I wrote, I realized it needed to encompass not only body, but mind and spirit as well.

Please check them out, pass the word, spread the love.

LoveAndPeace,
T

http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydance2savetheworld
http://tribes.tribe.net/fitmama

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Looking for a Fitness Buddy in Denver

Telisa — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:14:43 GMT

Hello All,

I am looking for a fellow Bellydancer in Denver, Colorado, who is open to getting in shape with me. I love lifting weights, but would like to get out and do some different things, too. Variety is good, but just getting back into it is great. We live pretty centrally, Near Wash Park. And if it helps, we are members at 24hr Fitness.

LoveAndPeace,
T

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Belly

Telisa — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:24:26 GMT

I did not realize how strongly my feelings are tied to my weight. The last few weeks (maybe longer) since I have posted on my profile about how I have gained some pounds and don't fit as well in my clothes, I have been totally hiding--in pretty much all areas of my life.

The last time I signed on tribe was ages ago. I haven't contacted any of my friends or gone to basically anything. All of a sudden, I just didn't want to be seen.

Don't get me wrong, I always secretly feel like I am on the outside looking in, anyway, but when I felt like I was not meeting my own standards, suddenly I did not allow myself to try anymore.

So what happened? Why am I writing today? Honestly, I am not entirely sure. I think I miss it all. I miss the contact and I miss the me who was brave enough to get out there despite all my inequities.

I don't expect perfection from anyone else (terrible to say, I suppose), except perhaps my husband and son (really awful, too). So I am a bit of a hypocrite, or a lot of one.

When I go to a hafla or a class, I see all of the beautiful women of every sort and size. And what makes them so beautiful to me is their confidence--the fact that they are comfortable sharing themselves on the dance floor. I love to see them dance because I see it as an expression of who they are. As they express themselves, I truly see how beautiful they are. For me, almost unapproachable, sometimes.

And yet, I have not allowed myself that right. I have been hiding, actually, for a very long time. It is time for a change. Perhaps my writing this today is the beginning. I had been hoping my last entry on my profile would be the beginning. And maybe it was, even though it seemed like the end for so long.

Sometimes I look at my belly and see a sensuous thing. Other times, it is quite the opposite. It can look exactly the same, but my frame of mind fools my eye. So, how to frame it beautifully each day? After all, my body is not who I am.

My body has never been the way I wanted it to be. Now I am at my heaviest and fattest, and I am not really that unusual in that way. But even when I was fit, I was not satisfied. Is it the American Way? Human Nature? Just ME?

When I first came to bellydance, I began to look at myself in a new way. My confidence rose. I saw myself in a better light. Of course, I still compared myself to all of the beautiful, untouchable women in the class with me. Still considering myself somehow outside of them. But better in myself. Who I am came more fully to the surface.

And lately I have been spending less and less time in my bellydance world that I love so much. It has been eating at me (but leaving the flesh). This is not where I want to be.

This has meandered a bit. Or maybe a lot. But I wanted to get down my thoughts. And I would love to hear your comments.

It is definitely time for me to rub the belly and feel the love. Wish me luck. Wish me love.

LoveAndPeace
T

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Apologies!!

Telisa — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:45:02 GMT

Hi Everyone.

I have been out of touch, and that just will not do. From now on, I will keep up. Yes, I have promised before. But this is a beautiful new beginning because I love you all and you deserve great things!

PeaceAndLove,
t

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September Loveland Hafla!

Nomadican — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:18:09 GMT

This one will be September 1st.
Hope to see you there!

Lawrence

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JULY LOVELAND HAFLA!!

Nomadican — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:55:45 GMT

Hey all,
I have had to change the date of the July hafla to the 14th instead of the 21st due to a Souhail Caspar concert on the 21st.
Hope to see you there!

Lawrence

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Kara Nomadica on the web

Nomadican — Fri, 11 May 2007 00:20:26 GMT

Please come check out our site:
http://tribes.tribe.net/karanomadica
and/or
http://www.myspace.com/karanomadica

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Kara Nomadica

Telisa — Sat, 26 May 2007 10:03:52 GMT

In case you missed it (which would be a sad thing, indeed) look for Kara Nomadica live performances this weekend and next. See the events postings. These guys are definately worth seeing. Not only are they great to hear and dance to, they are one upstanding bunch of fellows.

I look forward to seeing them live whenever I can, and they are producing their first CD which should be available at their events. Check it out!

LoveAndPeace,
T

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Denver Belly Dance Classes for June

Aphrodite — Sun, 27 May 2007 21:04:12 GMT

Classes will be located in the Denver area. Please contact Aphrodite for class location and more information.

Feel free to share with family and friends!

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Aphrodite
Belly Dance Performer and Instructor
As seen on 9 News!
aphroditebdancer@yahoo.com
myspace.com/aphroditedancer
(303) 906-1003

Belly Dance Basics

Mondays, 9:00-10:00 pm

Explore the beautiful art of Middle Eastern Dance. It is great for all ages, shapes, sizes, and fitness levels. In this class you will be introduced to some of the basic moves of this beautiful dance. This fun, low impact dance combines cardio, strength, and flexibility all into one. Please bring water and wear comfortable, clothes. No skirts please. Improve your flexibility, coordination, balance, self-esteem, confidence, creativity, posture, get a workout, and more!

Drop-in: $12
June monthly session: $40 ($10 a class)

May session dates: May 7, 14, 21, 28
June session dates: June 4, 11, 18, 25

Cash and/or check
Class fees are non-refundable and may not be transferred to other people
$25 bounced check fee

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If there is enough interest future more advanced classes will incorporate choreographies, fun moves and combos, improv skills and techniques, use of props (finger cymbals, veil, cane, sword and more!)
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Happy JIngly

Telisa — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 21:25:17 GMT

Hey All,

I have been negligent in posting. My profuse apologies for my lack of integrity of late. I have not even checked into tribe in a month.

Happy Happy Festivus, X-mas, Holidays, Channukah, Kwanzaa, and all of that. (Sorry if I spelled anything wrong.) My happiest of wishes and swishes go out to all of you. May the coming year bring sparkles and smiles to you and your life.

PeaceAndLove,
Telisa ;)

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Keeping up

Telisa — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:18:59 GMT

I totally missed posting events in the first week of November. My heartfelt apologies for not keeping up with my plan.

This weekend I will scan tribe for the latest happenings and post all the good stuff.

Make a note of the new post by Joanna of the workshop on the 18th. Thank you Joanna for spreading the word. I know many of us are looking forward to this event.

LoveAndPeace,
T

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Upcoming Happenings

Telisa — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 18:43:13 GMT

Hi All,

First let me apologize for not staying active on tribe. I sometimes let my life keep me from virtuality. But as of November, I commit to posting something at least once a week. ;)

Also, I will be searching tribe for upcoming bellydance events in the Denver area, and in Colorado. I am inviting you to send me updates on anything I might have missed. Yes, please do! Or post directly on A Fire in the Belly. That's right! Let me help you spread the word on the next event that excites you!

I would love for A Fire in the Belly to be one-stop-shopping for all of your bellydance event info.

So look for new info in the next week. And as always feel free to post any contributions.

PeaceLoveAndSisterhood,
T

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Tribaltique Media

Telisa — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 03:58:47 GMT

Hey All,

Check out the pictures of our beloved Molly and Julia of Tribaltique in the September 2006 issue of alterntive medicine magazine. They even quote Julia, and Molly has an insert on the cover. ;0)

I found my copy at Wild Oats.

PeaceAndLove,
t

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Halo Halo!

IcariEnchantressBellyDancer — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 15:12:07 GMT

I love the idea for this tribe so in short i joined! I've got my own little tribe called Enchanted Sisters Tribe. I love bellydance but have become fascinated with traditional ats and fusion ats. Just got rachel brices new dvd in the mail and absolutely love it! Hmmm... when i think of more random stuff about me i'll let you know! Hope everyone's having a fantastic day!

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Recent happenings . . .

Telisa — Mon, 22 May 2006 02:55:36 GMT

I hope you all were able to see the shows recently. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to make it to all of them. Most notably, I missed Rachel Brice.

Oasis Dreams was a spectacular and diverse show. Dahlia put on the show and a wonderful performance of her own. Also Suzanna DelVecchio and Tribaltique were amazing. All of the performers and everyone who put it on should be commended.

Also, Suzanna DelVechio's recital was last weekend. I had gone to see a Miriam, whom I know from Molly's Tribaltique classroom at Dance Fusion Studio. Everyone was great!

Please update me and all visitors on any upcoming events. For all of us who love bellydance like I have come to, we appreciate it!

Peace,
T

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Welcome to this Tribe!

Telisa — Mon, 22 May 2006 02:47:12 GMT

I would like this to be a place for local bellydance happenings to be posted and a place to exchange your passions related to these events. Please share who you are on these pages and what is happening with you. Drumming, costuming, music and all things bellydance are welcome.

I invite you to visit all of the extraordinary tribes I have joined as well. ;)

Peace,
T

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