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Desert Flowers with White Claws..Katara's Gothyness & Anaya Tribal.@ Bellypraise Nights

2008-07-25T15:30:42Z

Bellypraise Nights
A Time for Music Dance and Praise
@ The Bellydance Shoppe
14848 Cave Creek Rd Ste#17
Phx Az
Sunday July 27
From 630 til 930ish
(Colleen) theredheadedbellygirl@yahoo.com

I am So Excited About This Months Bellypraise

The Beautiful and talented
Desert Flowers
Will be performing with
The White Claws
And sharing one of her gorgeous Goth pieces
Katara (Laura Fox)
And on top of that !
The hottie Tribal Girls
Anaya Tribal
It just does not get better than this
How Blessed Are We?

I am asking that everyone leave a donation of $3 in the basket for Naj (The Owner of the Studio)
to help cover her costs in loaning us her beautiful space
Come early and shop

Hope to see you there….Kisses, Colleen

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GREAT NEWS! please pass it along

2008-07-17T16:46:22Z

Mystic Jewell is passing the torch on to Plaza de Anaya ~World Fusion Studio to continue the legacy of World Music and Dance in the beautiful location of 524 W. Broadway Suite 107 in Tempe.

July 20th, Sunday 2008 Come play with us!

Take home a piece of history from Mystic Jewell. The Plaza will be redecorating and Missy will be open this Friday-Sunday from 11am-5pm for a huge sale! You will have the opportunity to purchase items such as rugs, decorations, shelves, baskets, and all remaining costumes will be drastically reduced! Come see what is being retired from the legacy and maybe you will be lucky enough to take a piece home with you!

The Hafla will be this Sunday, July 20th from 3:30pm-5:30pm and at 4:00pm Mystic Jewell will be showcasing their latest class accomplishments with a recital for students and teachers from the last class session.

Come Thank Missy for all her wonderful contributions to the community of Music and Dance at Mystic Jewell and wish her the Best in her new ventures. Come introduce yourself to the new owners, Kimberly and Tiffany and see what is in store at the new Cultural Community Gathering Place “Plaza de Anaya ~ World Fusion Studio”!

The new class session with Plaza de Anaya ~ World Fusion Studio will begin the week of August 4th, the schedule is currently being finalized. We will have it posted by the July 21st on our myspace page
www.myspace.com/plaza_de_anaya

and on our Tribe page:
people.tribe.net/b1235795-...36b3ddb298

Our official website will also be up and running SOON www.PlazaDeAnaya.com

Please go to both sites and add yourself as a friend to keep up to date with all of the upcoming excitement!

Email us at Plaza.de.Anaya@gmail to be added to our “contact” list…. Let us know which group you should be added to….. Student, Performer, Instructor, Vender…..

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you all very soon!

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Belly Praise July 27th!

2008-07-17T02:12:23Z

The White Claws will be performing a live set with The Desert Flowers AND play a piece or two for Anaya Tribal (and perhaps some drum only stuff) at this month's belly praise; featuring a new drum solo for Diosa and Kristen (mini-Diosa).

We have requested to open the event at 6:30pm with our performance. After that, it's open drum and dance as well as other spotlight dancers and troupes (non-live).

Yes, Diosa, the Queen of Divas and the Star of Pharos will be there (costing me my soul and massive amounts of aggravation as she casually informs the White Claws of what we will be playing, and that we will play it NOW for her pleasure or else!). Fricking Diosa...

If I wasn't so damn afraid of her, I'd tell her to go to hell. But the White Claws are wrapped around her finger and "nuff said.

So come out and see us perform LIVE with dancers. Then the show gets really good with all the other dancers and massive amounts of live open drumming (with the WC).

Hope to see ya there...

Snarf...

G

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Belly praise to Colleen

2008-07-16T14:49:47Z

Just so you know, we appreciate all your help, your joy, and your fun presence! Big Belly Praise to you!

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Ya Know......we have some really fun peeps in our community

2008-07-16T14:47:29Z

Morgianas Bellydance Night at Maui Waui...fourth sat's....was such a blast last night...what a bunch of silly happy people....so much fun!

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Qadesh Tribal

2008-07-12T17:00:48Z

I just love watching these Beautiful sisters dance together....they play off eachother beautifully...makes me remember why I love Tribal....sigh....Thanks for dancing at Bellypraise Nights Darlins' you were wonderful!

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Maui Wowi photos

2008-07-02T22:48:00Z

Hello friends
I have finally gotten the photos up loaded to photobucket from Maui Wowi.
It's under the name of xmusmn2
I had a blast there.
see ya when I get back
josanta

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This months Bellypraise will be next sunday...Pharos this week yay !

2008-06-29T19:43:31Z

Bellypraise Nights
A Time for Music Dance and Praise
@ The Bellydance Shoppe
14848 Cave Creek Rd Ste#17
Phx Az
Sunday June 22nd
From 630 til 930ish
(Colleen) theredheadedbellygirl@yahoo.com
for more info

I am so grateful for all of the Beautiful Performers who will be sharing their talent with us this month;
The Beautiful Ladies of Qadesh ..sigh..
(sister tribe to Anaya Tribal)

Lovely Ryan

The fabulous Dancers of DeNile

And several more surprise …dancers

There will Plenty of time for open drum and dance this month…..see I,m learning…but dance times are already filling up so contact me if you would like to be put on the list….first come and all that stuff.

I am asking that everyone leave a donation of $3 in the basket for
Naj ( the owner of the Studio)
to help cover her costs in loaning us her beautiful space

Come early and shop

Hope to see you there….Kisses, Colleen

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belly dance bra and belt for sale

2008-06-26T14:53:33Z

This is a hand made costume. Both bra and belt are lined. The bra will fit a 34 C. The bra is very sturdy will hold it's shape well.
This costume will work great for new students, hobbyist, class recitals, parties photos and performances.
This is an original one of a kind costume. May see photos in my pics on page 1.

The bra will fit a 34 C. The bra cups are covered in a pink colored fabric with pink bugle beads sewn into the fabric. The bra is trimmed in a gold sequin gimp trim. The bra has beaded fringe made from pink seed beads that hangs about 4 3/4 inches long in groups of three .The neck straps are about 34 inches long and tie in a criss cross manner with D rings. The side panels are covered in a pink color velvet fabric(as well as the neck straps I would like to add) The side panels have D rings attach to the ends to add closure for the bra. The is bra is lined and very sturdy will hold it's shape.

The belt is cover in the same pink beaded fabric and gold trim as the bra cups. . The belt is one piece and is a tie front as if it were a hip sash . (has a bit more weight to it than a hip sash) The belt has an elastic casing in the back that can be gather to help with a better fit around the hips for a dancer with curves. The belt is 35 inches long. The belt will fit a small to medium . the belt can be sized down before I send it if you would like it smaller. The fringe is made from pink colored seed beads like on the bra and is about 5 3/4 inches long. This is a nice set sparkles well in light and good movement with the fringe Email with any questions and more photos. This set is 50.00 plus 8.00 shipping in US . will also ship international email for rates

TC

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Bellypraise Photos

2008-06-24T00:36:01Z

I should have the photos and maybe the vid clips on my photobucket soon.
Sure enjoyed all the entertainment. You ladies are amazing and the drummers were great to have to "pound" you on.
love ya all

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Bellypraise Kisses, Kisses, and more Kisses

2008-06-23T22:16:46Z

You guys always make it so much fun ! Big Kisses to everyone who came last night...I thought it would be slow with the heat and so many things going on around town.....but ya came anyway.....Thank You, its always a treat for me to get a chance to see you all...and there were lots of you...I think we passed the standing room only point...

Last night we were blessed over and over....The Beautiful Mahin suprised us by dancing for us....the lovely Jasmine also showed up and graced us with her beautiful dance....The mothers of Phx Bellydance Antartica & Badrea came and danced and also brought their troupe The Dancers of DeNile who all put on a great show ... Our BEAUTIFUL Tribal Goddesses Qadesh were awsome as usual...sigh these ladies are great...Raveena Played her flute along with some drumming.....Pirate Drummers Galore...Love you guys, you make it a great time......Naj ( The Owner of The Bellydance Shoppe) gave us her flirtiest of flirty dances....Thank you darlin' for the dance and the use of your wonderful studio........IT WAS A BLAST.....we sweat alot....but...it was so much fun getting that way.

And to make it all even greater Damon came with his new (toy) SOUND SYSTEM, he did such a good job and it sounded great...Thank you Darlin'......if you need a system and someone to run your sound...he's the Man

KISSES! Thanks for the FUN!

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NEW Pharos pics

2008-06-23T21:43:29Z

Mikel Florman's pics of the Pharos LIVE show are available here:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=376417472

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Pharos Thank Yous and Diary: The inside scoop!

2008-06-19T04:52:52Z

Special thanks to Colleen, our Pharos workshop coordinator. She blended ASU with common sense and ruled the roost, perching herself at the Pharos check-in desk, documenting everything and keeping score. Colleen is the mother hen of this community, and no community would exist without her. What an angel with horns.... We really do love you Colleen for you being you and for everything you do. Thank you so much for joining the Pharos Team and making the workshops run so smoothly.

Bastet's workshops were off the friggin' chain... completely nuts. Completely sold out and worth it (and there wasn't one instructor that didn't partake... that is respect, and that is community).

Hands of Kali's Tribal Class was da bomb. No cues... listen to the music! Sold out by Christina.

Steam Punk was just awesome. Huge turn out.

Bastet's Double fan class... full, awesome, nuts, and you have to be kidding me.

Diosa taught some insane stuff, and ASU's dance students were all over it.

Thank you to all the walk-ins/drop-ins. Incredibly hot and talented dancers came out of the woodwork for these workshops.

Raquy held a great beginner workshop, describing style and history, and culture and such. We all got to accompany Raquy playing various songs on drum and kamanche.

Raquy's advanced class was just insane. Diosa even held her own in it (never under estimate a very good belly dancer). Flat out; it was technique compounded by technique and smothered in a nice jaw-dropping sauce of "holy shit you have got to be kidding me!" That is what I wanted and that is why I brought her out: Snaps, finger rolls, inverted trills, double decker snaps, 5-stroke rolls, timing, how to practice, relaxation, and the infamous Turkish Split-Finger technique (play faster with less energy... double time... it's just sick!).

A few belly dancers took this work shop and held their own (watch out for them). Two WC members were just dumbstruck. The lovely and uber talented Elissa (The White Claws Matron Saint) was left speechless. She even got to go to lunch with Raquy and basically got an hour + one on one lesson with Raquy for free. How cool is that? Side note: I need your notes Elissa :). Oh oh oh... one drummer being two drummers. Elissa and I were there. We got it. I really wish other dumbek players came out to support or take the workshops. Eventually maybe... In a year, Elissa is going tp be the best dumbek player in AZ. I can only hope that she would invite me to back her up. AZ drummers... you should have been there for these workshops. You missed the opportunity of a lifetime.

Elissa... were you impressed? Did you get your monies worth? Did you get an hour of personal instruction? Did you get to hang with Raquy as you went to lunch with her? Ha! Nice! However, the important question is did you have fun hangin' with Raquy! That's what it is all about... Enjoying the mix.

Pharos workshops were awesome. I wish the community would have come out even more.

Hands of Kali has now joined Pharos as a sponsor. How sick is that?!

Thank you to all of you who performed at Pharos Live! Thank you to all of you who came out to see it first hand. Thank you to the Natium dancers that were drawn to the light. It was really cool. You Rak!

It was some serious fun... and an awesome show (and a long one at that), but hey... the light keeps burning...

Pharos... Follow the Light!

Late...

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Yay Pharos!

2008-06-18T23:28:57Z

Hey hey, so Pharos Live has come and gone, and I just want to say: IT ROCKED! What an amazing show, what a bunch of kickass workshops. You dancers and drummers out there in Arizona really know how to throw a good party. Thanks to all the fabulous performers and teachers, but thanks most of all to GLENN for making the whole thing happen!

Glenn, you are such a bad-ass. Thanks again for having us.

Hope to see you all again next summer. And look us up whenever you come to Seattle or the West Coast.
xoxo,
Kendra from Hands of Kali :)

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You Tube Assault!

2008-06-18T16:03:44Z

Over the next few days, You Tube is going to be flooded with PHaros Live videos. Here's a taste:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QND31eOnh6M

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Send a virtual thank you hug to the Pharo.......

2008-06-17T04:03:18Z

Man he worked so long and hard to pull the Pharos live show together....and it was amazing.....everyone loved the workshops and the show was unbelievably great....so here on tribe...on myspace...or go on over to his house....but give him some love for all he did to bring us this great production...lalalalalalalalalalalalalalala yip

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Praise sweet praise.....Pharos

2008-06-16T19:32:08Z

Where to start......
What a great weekend!
Last nights show was AMAZING....so much talent...local and from out of state...everyone did such a great job....very high energy...so much work....hard practice and true professionalism went into this show.....

The BEAUTIFUL TALENTED ladies that taught the workshops rocked....I peeked...(and yes drooled a bit)...into the classes and got to chat with the students and instructors in between....everyone seemed so pleased....learned alot...and spent alot of the weekend in awe.....

I really hope to get the chance to see....and actually take workshops...from some of our out of staters soon.....( Seattle and New Mexico or Bust...already working on it ) they were the nicest group of ladies....fit right in with the bellygirls....I am so happy they were here...

Thanks so much to Glen, White Claws and everyone who worked so hard to make this thing happen...Love you guys!

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Pharos LIVE!

2008-06-14T11:06:22Z

It's here!

The Show: Saturday June14th, 7:30pm at The Sets in Tempe, AZ (93 E. Southern... Southern and Mill).

Pharos Workshops:

Saturday June 14th and Sunday June 15th. Schedule available here (blog section):

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=376417472

Pre-registrations have been going great, but plenty of room still available. Walk-ins/Drop-ins WELCOME! (cash or check). Just show up for the class(es) you want and your IN!

Trash City's online box office is closed! Just show up to the workshops you want. For the Pharos LIVE! Show, tickets are available at the door throughout the night (no price difference).

Raquy and the Cavemen, Hands of Kali , and Bastet have been in Phoenix since this morning (dining, sight-seeing, shopping, etc.). They love it. Now come out and show these great artists some AZ love in return!

Last chance...

Peace!

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Pharos Schedule and Important Info!

2008-06-14T06:01:29Z

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=376417472&blogID=404873156

Pharos Site:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=376417472

Critical Info:

WALK-INS, DROP-INS are more than welcome at Pharos. There is no price difference. We ain't like dat! We want everyone to come, partake , and enjoy. So come, take a workshop or two and immerse yourself in Pharos.

Parking: You can park wherever you like at ASU for Pharos' workshops. But if you don't park where I'm about to tell you to park, you will be towed ($120). Don't believe me, Valerie and I got towed just 2 days ago. So pay attention. Pharos workshop parking IS the APACHE parking structure located at Normal St and Apache Blvd. Parking is FREE and you don't need a decal (don't let the signs weird you out). If you park anywhere else, it is at your own risk.

The Apache Parking Structure is like 100 feet away from the SRC building. The SRC is located at 400 E. Apache (Normal and Apache). The entrance to the SRC faces North. Once you enter the SRC, there will be signs posted directing you to the workshop areas. There is security at the front desk and they are aware of the event. Just say you are there for the Pharos event and you will be guided to your destination. The workshops are on the second level, on the south end in rooms C and D. We will have personnel there to assist you in "check-in".

At first you will enter the SRC and be overwhelmed. It's big, state of the art, and nice. Get over it. Pharos owns the SRC for Saturday and Sunday... which means you own it as well. You will see the "studio" rooms and your heads will prolly explode. They are nice and clean and modern and have that spongy stuff underneath the hardwood (easy on your footsies), and plenty of mirrors and natural sunlight and massive AC. There is a balcony with a pretty cool view as well (for you dagnasty smokers).

You can bring in beverages, water bottles, and even snacks if you like. However, whatever you bring in, you take out with you. I don't know if the ASU's MU is open on the weekends, but the MU building (not too far away) houses at least a dozen fast food restaurants. It's actually quite sick. ASU has it going on! (our tax dollars at work).

Photography is allowed and Mikel Floorman may even take some professional pics of the workshops.

I hope you all can appreciate how difficult it was to get ASU on board to support these workshops. We've been in constant negotiations with ASU for over a month. In the end, they are proud to support Pharos and support our drum and dance community. They find merit in the workshops being held, and they are behind us. We have over two million dollars of insurance to protect everyone. However, all participants must sign our waiver form at check-in or you cannot participate in workshops and there are absolutely no refunds for any reason.

The Show: Yes, it's open photography! You are allowed to take pics. We just ask that you keep it to a minimum. Constant "flashes" negatively affect the performance groups. Take pics, but be respectful.

If you have questions, post them and they will promptly be answered.

Thanks.

Pharos LIVE is on Saturday, June 14th at The Sets (93 E. Southern) in Tempe, AZ.

Pharos workshops ARE AT ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY IN THE STUDENT RECREATION COMPLEX (SRC) located @ 400 E. Apache (Apache and Normal) in Tempe.

I hope you all come out to support local music, drumming, and dancing. This is a phenomenal show (a don't miss event!), and the workshops are great too!

Thank you for your support and everyone involved in Pharos (about 100 people from our community) hope to see you there.

For those who can't make Pharos, other local events are occuring during the weekend as well: Way out West and I believe Naj is hosting a gathering as well. We wish them the best of luck and will miss them at Pharos LIVE!

Snarf...

Out

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It's here!!

2008-06-11T19:01:36Z

....that moment we've all been waiting for.....
Pharos Live!
There are still tickets available to both the workshops and the show, available at www.trashcityentertainment.com.
Here are my workshops and what you can expect:

Saturday, June 14th, Precision Flow: Stop on a Dime, Bend Space and Time
We'll start with 5-10 minutes of pilates to wake up the muscles and strengthen your legs, arms, and core. Then, we'll jump right into drills that will help with the locks in the combinations. The first combination is called the Triberet Combo and will include challenging moves such as my signature "slide-lock", sidewinders, and my "undulation rewind" mixed with some super slow hip circles and articulated hip drop kicks. The second combo is the Motorcycle Combo, and is the most challenging part of the workshop. You'll combine half Mayas, chest cresents, and undulations into incredibly fast small combinations that suddenly stop and ooze into slow chest rotations. At the end of the 1.5 hrs, we'll stretch and cool your muscles with 5-10 minutes of yoga to help prepare you for the rest of your fun, workshop-filled day! Hopefully, we can get to everything!

Double Fan Fusion (of course!):
We'll start with 5-10 minutes of pilates to wake up the muscles and strengthen your legs, arms, and core. Then, how to hold your fans and open/close them. We'll drill simple fan movements in a slinky, sassy traveling move. Then, we'll work on layering fans with some classic bellydance moves, both stationary and traveling. We'll combine our layers into chort combos such as the Damsel Combo (inspired by Rachel Lazarus Soto) and The Setting Sun (and others!). All of these will then be combined into one huge combo. At the end of the 1.5 hrs, we'll stretch and cool your muscles with 5-10 minutes of yoga to help prepare you for the rest of your fun, workshop-filled day!

I can't wait!!!!

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ONE WEEK AWAY!!!!

2008-06-10T04:24:58Z

The time is fast approaching for Pharos LIVE! (JUST ONE WEEK AWAY!). We are stoking the embers to “light it up” as we speak, cuz this show is going to be the HOTTEST thing to hit our AZ Dance and Drum community since Jose burned his jalapeno and called it chipotle.

So follow the light on Saturday, June 14th to The Sets (93 E. Southern) in Tempe, AZ to see 7 (yes seven) LIVE music groups performing for some of the best and hottest belly dancers, African dancers, interpretive and fusion dancers in AZ and beyond!

We have (Dancers):

Amanda Rose (Belly Dancer of the Universe 2008)
Deja Dance Collective
Arizona Drum and Dance
Satori Sunrise
Of the Earth
Carrie Konyha
Lara
Mahin
Diosa (Belly Dancer of the Universe Runner-up 2004)
Renee
Jen (Bedouin Tribe)
Desert Flowers
Anaya Tribal
Hands of Kali
Bastet
Katara

...all performing to incredible live music from the likes of
Traveler
Cosmos
Of the Earth
Soleil Noir
The White Claws
Arizona Drum and Dance

...and head-lining the show, all the way from Brooklyn, New York, RAQUY AND THE CAVEMEN!!!! (and they said it couldn’t be done... Well, we did it!).

Remember, show starts at 7:30pm (doors open 1 hour in advance). Tickets are sold up to the show time. Also remember that each ticket includes two FREE drinks ($10 savings right there). There will be a hooka bar on the patio and The Sets does serve food! There are also vendors promoting and selling there wares in our “market place”.

Don’t miss the Hands of Kali’s audience tarot reading...

Pharos LIVE: Bringing musicians and dancers together for a show by the community and for the community, bringing some of the best out of state talent to your doorstep, and portraying an ungodly amount of talent and instigating a helluva lot of fun for all.

Let Pharos draw you in. Follow the light... We hope to see you there.

Thank you for your support :)

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Friday Fire Drum and Dance Jun 6th, Who's going? I am

2008-06-07T01:52:02Z

Come on Colleen, come out and play with me! Lets dance! Anybody? Who's going?

Sherry

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MECDA Fall Festival of Music & Dance - Nov. 1

2008-06-03T02:16:10Z

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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Angelia teaching belly dance classes in Mesa AZ

2008-05-30T23:34:55Z

Hello:

It's that time again.....belly dance classes w/ Angelia. I will started a Tuesday night beginning class at my house on May 27th at 730pm. If you would like to drop in, it will be $10 a lesson. I also have a Saturday morning class, starting May 31st, that is at 1030am. You can do a $10 drop in fee, or pay $40 for the six week session. Both classes are an hour long group lesson. This will be out of my home, in Mesa, near McKellips and Horne. The session must be pre-paid by the 1st class, if it's not, than you can do $10 drop-ins.

I am also teaching at Tandoori Times in Scottsdale, on Thursday for $10 for an hour lesson. Class starts at 730pm. Tandoori Times is located at 6810 E. 5th Ave, Scottsdale AZ 85251
additional info can be found at http://www.tandooritimes.com/

Well if you need more info call me at 480-610-5857

thanks

Angelia

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Just added

2008-05-29T21:05:44Z

Amanda Rose will be appearing at Pharos with Cosmos!

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=376417472

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Pharos Acts

2008-05-29T21:02:09Z

Enjoy...

Raquy and the Cavemen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oTVc9AMg7w

Carrie Konyha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waeMRe-ABn0

Bastet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Uo5VthVLQY

Hands of Kali

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d24EUKbmlC0

Mabiba Baegne

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeWy1uxwN5o

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We all should just kiss the ground Elissa Walks on........

2008-05-29T19:00:30Z

Sugar....Thank you so much for Bringing Souhail and friends back to town....the music was beautiful...the dancers.. were all breath taking....and YOU ROCK SISTAH!

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Morgiana...Helena...Yasmina...Teesa Diane sigh...this week-end!!

2008-05-29T06:19:15Z

I have been asked to MC this special event...some of my very favorite ladies in the world will be performing and teaching workshops this week-end so check out this link for more info

http://www.egyptian-cartouche.com/danceprofusion.htm

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question about two glendale events

2008-05-24T01:58:17Z

when is the next time the one group is going to meet up at down town glendale?

is there still open dancing at sultans grill at 59th and bell on thursdays?

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Tasty little nibbles..........Pharos

2008-05-23T05:31:54Z

Pharos is going to be so yummy....but its a banquet of tasty performers and instructors...a little overwhelming......so Im going to break it into tempting tasty morsels for easier consumption.....enjoy...( I should have eaten breakfast huh?) its getting so close to the big day....time to decide what workshops we are taking......let me know if I can help you in any way to pic....though....I am still having a hard time with my selections...I just want to take them all....yep

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Diosa...it doesnt get any more fun than a Diosa Workshop

2008-05-22T17:38:56Z

Diosa won 1st runner up for Belly Dancer of the Universe 2004 in the Fusion Category. She also performs at many venues and has danced for Shakira, Sonia Montero de Falcone, the Arizona Republic, Lollapalooza, Rakkasah, Cooperstown, Arizona State University, and more.

She was formerly a member of the Arizona Belly Dance Troupe, led by Danah Stedman, the award winning Black Opal Dance Company directed by Ava Fleming, guest dancer of Maryana/Melissa’s Unity in Motion, and Kahlea’s Natium World Dance and Diabolique: Unconventional Entertainment. Diosa is currently the director of a new Middle Eastern ensemble, The Desert Flowers. The troupe performs Egyptian cabaret, hip-hop fusion, Eastern Indian fusion, and American tribal. They have performed at Zoofari at the Phoenix Zoo, Maricopa County Fair, the Arizona State Fair, and many private parties around the Valley. The Desert Flowers have had the privilege to work with wonderful groups such as Satori Sunrise and White Claws World Percussion.

POP AND DROP: BELLY HIP-HOP
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$30
Instructor: Diosa Holmes

This fun and entertaining workshop consists of belly dance combinations fused with hip hop movements. Students join combinations into a complete choreography, with the ability to use the finished piece for their own performing events. A brief explanation is provided on how to diagram a song and choreograph to music (a template will be provided).

THUMP & DRUM: PULSATE TO PERCUSSION
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, from 11:00am to 12:30pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$30
Instructor: Diosa Holmes

This enjoyable and slightly challenging workshop incorporates many classic and modern elements of the “drum solo” performance. Students incorporate locking techniques, sharp muscle control, and expressive traveling movements to develop a stylized and complete choreographed piece that can be performed to any 4/4 rhythm. A brief explanation is provided on how to diagram a song and choreograph to music (a template will be provided).

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Bastet...Classic Egyptian Cabaret, Tribal fusion,...and fans too!

2008-05-22T17:35:39Z

Bastet first picked up a pair of fans in 1999 to bring something new to the urban dance scene in Florida. Fusing her urban stylings with subsequent training in Egyptian Cabaret, Tribal Fusion, and American Tribal Style, Bastet creates powerful and dynamic performances. Well-known for her exciting double fan performances throughout the southeastern United States and her new home in New Mexico, Bastet teaches the use of props and layers as an extension of your natural movement, creating graceful, powerful, and fluid performances. Until her recent move, Bastet was a performer with the tribal fusion troupe, The Dance of the Fates (now Jahara Phoenix), based outside of Atlanta, GA.

PRECISION FLOW: STOP ON A DIME, BEND SPACE AND TIME
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008 from 9:00am to 10:30am)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$30
Instructor: Bastet

This fun, sassy, and challenging workshop integrates the modern precision of “hits” from pop-n-lock, the timeless grace of bellydance, and the mesmerizing appearance of “flow”-a distorted sense of time-into your fusion repertoire. Classic Egyptian Cabaret, Tribal fusion, and ATS stylings are transformed into an energetic and hypnotic performance with “hits” (or “pops”) that melt seamlessly into excruciatingly slow transitions called “flow” that seem to bend time, leaving your audience breathless until you travel back into normal space and time.

DOUBLE FAN FUSION

(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, from 9:00am to 10:30am)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$30
Instructor: Bastet

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HANDS OF KALI .....Dark, edgy, sensual

2008-05-22T17:32:21Z

A truly Dark and Unique ....Sensual Look at Bellydance...

DYNAMIC TRIBAL IMPROV
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008, from 11:00am to 12:30pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$35
Instructor: Christina of HANDS OF KALI

This workshop will concentrate on the important interplay between short, “simple” moves and longer combos in tribal improv. The relationship of these different types of moves, with multi-tempo music, brings a lively dynamic to any group improv. After high-energy drills on shimmies and zills, this class will move right into an intensive tribal bellydance workout guaranteed to make you sweat and smile, all at the same time. Suitable for dancers at all skill levels.

STEAM PUNK CHOREOGRAPHY
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$35
Instructor: Maureen of HANDS OF KALI

What is “Steampunk”?

Steampunk is a subgenre of fantasy and speculative fiction which came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used—usually the 19th century, and often set in Victorian era England—but with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy, such as fictional technological inventions like those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, or real technological developments like the computer occurring at an earlier date. Other examples of steampunk contain alternate history-style presentations of “the path not taken” of such technology as dirigibles or analog computers; these frequently are presented in an idealized light, or a presumption of functionality. It has now manifested itself into fashion and music.

Learn an original, steam-punk-inspired Hands of Kali choreography to the song “Proper Hoodidge” by Amon Tobin—perform it solo, as a troupe, or just pick and choose the combinations that you want to add to your dance repertoire. We will do a quick yoga warm-up (bring a mat if you have one); then learn the 3-minute routine, which alternates slinky moves with pops and locks. Handouts with choreography notes will be provided.

Dark & Dirty Drama: The Femme Fatale Bellydancer

(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, 3:30pm to 5:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$35
Instructor: Kendra, the head of HANDS OF KALI

In this workshop, we'll explore the femme fatale archetype from film noir, play with dramatic facial expression and drill some kickass moves while learning choreography in true Hands of Kali style: Dark, edgy, sensual, and somewhat morally questionable (tee hee). We'll pull moves from tribal bellydance, Raqs Mecanique and the wonderful world of exotic dance. Disclaimer: No nudity is involved, but the song we're dancing to ("Ms. Mad Love" by the Fog People) does have a few naughty words and we might do a few, um, naughty dance moves to go with 'em.

So as swords go out the window for Pharos, Hottness and Darkness claim victory with a touch of "debauchery" and "your mamma warned you about troupes like this". Seeing as all belly dancers are hot and dark anyway (twisted and tre' magnifique'), perhaps this is just the workshop you've all been begging for. Hey, get krunk wit it at Pharos!

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Bernd Geh...... founder of Arizona Drum and Dance

2008-05-22T17:26:47Z

Bernd Geh is the founder and head of Arizona Drum and Dance. He is also the only (or one of very very few)Mammady Keita sanctioned djembe instructors in Arizona.

This class will teach the the proper hand techniques: The dun and gun (bass), the go and do (tones), and the pa and ta (slaps) of the djembe, as well as dive into various African rhythms and poly-rhythms. If you don’t have a djembe, there are up to 10 available for use courtesy of AZ Drum and Dance.

BERND GEH has been continuously teaching West African drumming since 2001 in the Phoenix area. Bernd is originally from Germany and started to study the Malinke music in 1997 with his major and most influential teacher Herman Kathan, who is a professional drummer and represents Tam-Tam Mandinge Germany, which is a branch of Mamady Keita’s worldwide djembe school network.

Bernd also learned from numerous African masters and teachers, such as Mamady Keita, Famoudou Konate, Adama Drame, Amadou Kienou, Moussa Traore, Abdoul Doumbia and Bolokada Conde.

Bernd is currently a professional level student of Mamady Keita.

BASIC DJEMBE TECHNIQUES
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, from 11:30am to 1:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room C
$35
Instructor: Bernd Geh

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Raquy And The Cavemen.......how lucky are we?

2008-05-22T17:24:16Z

Raquy Danziger is one of the most popular performers, teachers and composers of Middle Eastern Drumming today. Audiences worldwide are not only surprised by this young woman from America, but captivated by her virtuosity, profound musicality and the passion she brings to performances. Her varied repertoire includes traditional Middle Eastern music as well as her own compositions.

For the past few years, Raquy has been going to Egypt to teach and perform, where she has collaborated with some of the most famous musicians, including Said El-Artist and Hamish Henkish, she has appeared on regional TV including Al-Jazeera Channel and National Egyptian Television and was interviewed by numerous magazines.

A classically trained pianist, Raquy first discovered hand drumming during her travels in Varanase, India where she immersed herself in the study of Indian rhythmic cycles. Later, in Israel, Raquy was drawn to the dumbek (otherwise known as tabla) and the groove of Middle Eastern music.

In the last few years, Raquy has found her own voice as a soloist, group leader and composer. She writes compositions for ensembles comprised of her students as well as master players from the Middle East. She also formed Raquy and the Cavemen, a group in which she also plays the Iranian kemenche, a rare and exotic bowed instrument.

Raquy’s infectious enthusiasm for Middle Eastern music has made her one of the most sought after teachers of Middle Eastern drumming. An inspiration to scores of students locally and hundreds more at drumming camps and retreats around the country, Raquy is single–handedly responsible for the wave of “Dumbek Fever” sweeping the metropolitan area.

Raquy has released a Dumbek Instructional Kit - “Dumbek Fever” - which includes a book, a DVD and a CD that’s selling all over the world. She also released 4 albums: “Naked” (2007), “Jordan” (2005), “Dust” (2003) and “Masmudi” (2001). “Dust” has reached the top 20 on the CMJ world chart and “Jordan” debuted at the top 30.

Raquy and the Cavemen allow the listener to experience the musical cultures from The Middle East and Egypt and fuse them with Liron Peled’s hard rock drumming background. The name Cavemen is appropriate due to the rawness of the beats, and there is also a timeless property to the music that makes it impossible to dislike. The whole experience of the music takes you on a journey to the roots of Middle Eastern drumming. Its sound is like a close stare into the eyes and soul of the Middle Eastern culture that lives inside the music. Raquy brings forth the experience of an ancient culture straight to the stage for everyone to reflect, react and rotate to.

Raquy & The Cavemen

ZILS & FRAMES:
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008 from 12:30 to 2:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room C
($25)
Instructor: Raquy & The Cavemen

This class will be broken up between zil instruction and frame drum instruction (riqq, tar, etc.). It’s a dancer friendly percussion class that will teach zil technique and patterns to many common rhythms. Towards the end, the class will focus on frame drums and perhaps we’ll all just jam :)

BEGINNER DUMBEK (122)
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, from 9:00am to 11:00am)
ASU SRC building Dance room C
$35
Instructor: Raquy Danziger

This class will incorporate the following: How to hold the drum, basic sounds (dum, tek, ka), traditional rhythms, accompaniment of Middle-Eastern songs and dance, and some basic concepts in soloing.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED DUMBEK (270)
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room C
$35
Instructor: Raquy Danziger

This workshop will focus on: Odd rhythms, snaps, different types of finger rolls, and Turkish Split Hand Technique, as well as address more about solos and accompaniment. This is your class drummers. Ask lots of questions. Raquy is like totally the most coolest and nicest person, so don’t be shy.

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Mabiba Baegne ......African Dance

2008-05-22T17:21:08Z

Mabiba Baegne

One of the best and well known African dancers/drummers/singers, Mabiba Baegne, will be in town on Sunday June 15th to teach ONE WORKSHOP ONLY at 1:30pm (as part of Pharos). This is the rarest of opportunities to learn from the best. And, she knows that many of you are belly dancers, so her dance class has you in mind.

Beyond that, this is the only dance class that is taught to LIVE drummers, courtesy of AZ Drum and Dance. She’s gonna work you out and rock your world. I’m fairly certain that every instructor for Pharos is taking this class (depending on schedule), so you won’t be alone. New horizons and mixing it up... that’s what it’s all about. Check out the BIO below (workshop price $35. Registration available at www.Trashcityentertainment.com under Pharos):

Mabiba Baegne was born in Brazzaville in the Congo and was initiated
into dance by her grandparents when she was eight years old.

She joined the National Ballet of the Congo with Bolle Bantu. She worked as artistic director, choreographer and taught dancing, drumming and singing plus performed with children (from kindergarten through university level) and also with adults.

Mabiba has worked under the tutelage of Grand Master Djembe players Famoudou Konate and Mamady Keita. Mabiba has toured and performed with both djembe players. She teamed with Mamady in the famous Zig Zag School of African dancing and drumming in Belgium.

As a singer she has toured with Salif Keita, Mamady Keita, and Samba Ngo. She appeared on television and radio programs singing with well-known French singer, France Gall. She is a featured singer on Mamady’s first CD (“Wassolon”) and was a member of Sewa Kan. For many years, Mabiba has been in high demand as a dance and drumming teacher throughout the United States.

In the United States, Mabiba has been instrumental in teaching Central and West African dancing and singing. As well as the first woman to teach traditional West African (Guinea) dununs in the U.S. She was the first woman to produce a dunun training tape here. She has given Master classes at Stanford, San Francisco State, Oregon State, University of Washington (Seattle), UC Santa Cruz, Mills College (Oakland), etc.

Among her US performances, was her role as “Djinga (the King Queen of Angola)” at Brooklyn Academic of Music, in Minneapolis, MN, at the Shakespeare Center in Washington, DC and at Mills College (Oakland).

AFRICAN DANCE FOR BELLY DANCERS
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm)
ASU Student Recreation Complex (SRC) Dance room D
$30
Instructor:
Mabiba Baegne

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Workshop Change

2008-05-22T16:48:01Z

As stated in a previous post, Pharos workshops have moved to ASU. However, ASU does not allow weapons of any kind (real or not or prop or not) on campus. This is because college kids just can't not kill each other (if you've seen the news in the past year).

So Kendra of Hands of Kali has changed her workshop. Here is the description:

Dark & Dirty Drama: The Femme Fatale Bellydancer

(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, 3:30pm to 5:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$35
Instructor: Kendra, the head of HANDS OF KALI

In this workshop, we'll explore the femme fatale archetype from film noir, play with dramatic facial expression and drill some kickass moves while learning choreography in true Hands of Kali style: Dark, edgy, sensual, and somewhat morally questionable (tee hee). We'll pull moves from tribal bellydance, Raqs Mecanique and the wonderful world of exotic dance. Disclaimer: No nudity is involved, but the song we're dancing to ("Ms. Mad Love" by the Fog People) does have a few naughty words and we might do a few, um, naughty dance moves to go with 'em.

So as swords go out the window for Pharos, Hottness and Darkness claim victory with a touch of "debauchery" and "your mamma warned you about troupes like this". Seeing as all belly dancers are hot and dark anyway (twisted and tre' magnifique'), perhaps this is just the workshop you've all been begging for. Hey, get krunk wit it at Pharos!

Pharos workshops are off da hook! Sign up NOW! Pharos is less than a month away.

Don't forget the fabulous show on Saturday, June 14th either. Seven music groups with more dancers than you can throw a zil at! All for you AZ! All for the local BD and Music and Drum scene. You don't want to miss it!

Show tickets and registration available at:

http://trashcityentertainment.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=26

It's gonna be a blast! Pass the word...

Out...

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Bellypraise Nights.....this sunday...cant wait to see you!

2008-05-22T16:34:46Z

Bellypraise Nights
A Time for Music Dance and Praise
@ The Bellydance Shoppe
14848 Cave Creek Rd Ste#17
Phx Az
Sunday April 20th
From 630 til 930ish
(Colleen) theredheadedbellygirl@yahoo.com
for more info

I am so grateful for all of the Beautiful Performers who will be sharing their talent with us this month;
The Beautiful Ladies of Qadesh ..sigh..
(sister tribe to Anaya Tribal)

Lovely Ryan

Sabrina ( a wonderful dancer taking classes from Helena and Ava)

And several more surprise …dancers

There will Plenty of time for open drum and dance this month…..see I,m learning…but dance times are already filling up so contact me if you would like to be put on the list….first come and all that stuff.

I am asking that everyone leave a donation of $3 in the basket for
Naj ( the owner of the Studio)
to help cover her costs in loaning us her beautiful space

Come early and shop

Hope to see you there….Kisses, Colleen

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Raquy in AZ June 14th and 15th!

2008-05-17T22:35:34Z

Hey everybody, Raquy Danziger of Raquy and the Cavemen will be in town On June 14th and 15th to perform in a show and teach some doumbek workshops. I encourage you all to come out and embrace this opportunity to learn and get some tips from one of the great doumbek players in America. Space is limited.

Bernd Geh of AZ Drum and Dance is also teaching a djembe workshop!

The workshops will be held at ASU. You can find the specifics here:

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=376417472

You can register for workshops (or buy show tickets) on-line at:

http://trashcityentertainment.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=26

Or, you can register with Anaya Tribal, The White Claws, or The Desert Flowers in person (cash only).

Thanks...

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Our Beautiful Goddess Melissa

2008-05-16T17:12:13Z

Melissa Billings (the goddess)

OK you know I absolutly adore this woman......as an instructor....she inspires...just makes you want to learn cause she makes it look too damn fun....
As a friend she also inspires...her possitive attitude, keen since of knowing just what you need....she is just an altogether wonderful person

And now...........inspiring all over again by auditioning for the Bellydance Superstars...how cool is that???

Please show your support...she has been talking about doing this for years...Im so happy the time is finally here...just had to pass this note she sent me on to you.....

Well Colleen Ive been talkin all this time now im finally gonna do it. Im excited and about ready to throw up ;-) Thanks for all the love and support. Its helped me get to the confidence level i need to go try. xoxoxo
So, this is the note Ive been sending out. Feel free to post it plaster it and sread it around as you see fit. wish me luck.
:-)
Melissa

Hi,
I just got an audition spot for the Belly Dance Super Stars last night. The audition is this Sunday in LA. I was hoping if you have time, you might write me letter of reference. I am trying to get as many as possible before I leave Friday Night, so please feel free pass the word to anyone and everyone who has seen me dance and would recommend me. You can e-mail them to: fashionablemovement@cox.net

BIG Thanks,
Melissa

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Workshop Descriptions and NEW Pharos Info:

2008-05-16T16:03:35Z

Here is the 411 announcement of the Pharos event workshops and general info and more. Enjoy!

We’ve made some changes. The workshops have moved to a new location. All workshops will be held at ASU in their state of the art Student Recreation Complex (SRC). The address is 400 E. Apache. It’s basically on Normal St. and Apache Blvd. Parking is on the west side of Normal St in the Apache parking facility and parking will be FREE! The SRC is on the east side of Normal St. Keep in mind that the back of the building faces Apache Blvd. The front of the building is on the North side facing into the campus. None of the times or prices have changed.

Workshops:

AFRICAN DANCE FOR BELLY DANCERS
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm)
ASU Student Recreation Complex (SRC) Dance room D
$30
Instructor:
Mabiba Baegne

One of the best and well known African dancers/drummers/singers, Mabiba Baegne, will be in town on Sunday June 15th to teach ONE WORKSHOP ONLY at the Mystic Jewell Studio at 1:30pm (as part of Pharos). This is the rarest of opportunities to learn from the best. And, she knows that many of your are belly dancers, so her dance class has you in mind.

Beyond that, this is the only dance class that is taught to LIVE drummers, courtesy of AZ Drum and Dance. She’s gonna work you out and rock your world. I’m fairly certain that every instructor for Pharos is taking this class (depending on schedule), so you won’t be alone. New horizons and mixing it up... that’s what it’s all about. Check out the BIO below (workshop price $35. Registration available at www.Trashcityentertainment.com under Pharos):

Mabiba Baegne was born in Brazzaville in the Congo and was initiated
into dance by her grandparents when she was eight years old.

She joined the National Ballet of the Congo with Bolle Bantu. She worked as artistic director, choreographer and taught dancing, drumming and singing plus performed with children (from kindergarten through university level) and also with adults.

Mabiba has worked under the tutelage of Grand Master Djembe players Famoudou Konate and Mamady Keita. Mabiba has toured and performed with both djembe players. She teamed with Mamady in the famous Zig Zag School of African dancing and drumming in Belgium.

As a singer she has toured with Salif Keita, Mamady Keita, and Samba Ngo. She appeared on television and radio programs singing with well-known French singer, France Gall. She is a featured singer on Mamady’s first CD (“Wassolon”) and was a member of Sewa Kan. For many years, Mabiba has been in high demand as a dance and drumming teacher throughout the United States.

In the United States, Mabiba has been instrumental in teaching Central and West African dancing and singing. As well as the first woman to teach traditional West African (Guinea) dununs in the U.S. She was the first woman to produce a dunun training tape here. She has given Master classes at Stanford, San Francisco State, Oregon State, University of Washington (Seattle), UC Santa Cruz, Mills College (Oakland), etc.

Among her US performances, was her role as “Djinga (the King Queen of Angola)” at Brooklyn Academic of Music, in Minneapolis, MN, at the Shakespeare Center in Washington, DC and at Mills College (Oakland).

ZILS & FRAMES:
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008 from 12:30 to 2:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room C
($25)
Instructor: Raquy & The Cavemen

This class will be broken up between zil instruction and frame drum instruction (riqq, tar, etc.). It’s a dancer friendly percussion class that will teach zil technique and patterns to many common rhythms. Towards the end, the class will focus on frame drums and perhaps we’ll all just jam :)

BEGINNER DUMBEK (122)
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, from 9:00am to 11:00am)
ASU SRC building Dance room C
$35
Instructor: Raquy Danziger

This class will incorporate the following: How to hold the drum, basic sounds (dum, tek, ka), traditional rhythms, accompaniment of Middle-Eastern songs and dance, and some basic concepts in soloing.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED DUMBEK (270)
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room C
$35
Instructor: Raquy Danziger

This workshop will focus on: Odd rhythms, snaps, different types of finger rolls, and Turkish Split Hand Technique, as well as address more about solos and accompaniment. This is your class drummers. Ask lots of questions. Raquy is like totally the most coolest and nicest person, so don’t be shy.

Raquy Danziger is one of the most popular performers, teachers and composers of Middle Eastern Drumming today. Audiences worldwide are not only surprised by this young woman from America, but captivated by her virtuosity, profound musicality and the passion she brings to performances. Her varied repertoire includes traditional Middle Eastern music as well as her own compositions.

For the past few years, Raquy has been going to Egypt to teach and perform, where she has collaborated with some of the most famous musicians, including Said El-Artist and Hamish Henkish, she has appeared on regional TV including Al-Jazeera Channel and National Egyptian Television and was interviewed by numerous magazines.

A classically trained pianist, Raquy first discovered hand drumming during her travels in Varanase, India where she immersed herself in the study of Indian rhythmic cycles. Later, in Israel, Raquy was drawn to the dumbek (otherwise known as tabla) and the groove of Middle Eastern music.

In the last few years, Raquy has found her own voice as a soloist, group leader and composer. She writes compositions for ensembles comprised of her students as well as master players from the Middle East. She also formed Raquy and the Cavemen, a group in which she also plays the Iranian kemenche, a rare and exotic bowed instrument.

Raquy’s infectious enthusiasm for Middle Eastern music has made her one of the most sought after teachers of Middle Eastern drumming. An inspiration to scores of students locally and hundreds more at drumming camps and retreats around the country, Raquy is single–handedly responsible for the wave of “Dumbek Fever” sweeping the metropolitan area.

Raquy has released a Dumbek Instructional Kit - “Dumbek Fever” - which includes a book, a DVD and a CD that’s selling all over the world. She also released 4 albums: “Naked” (2007), “Jordan” (2005), “Dust” (2003) and “Masmudi” (2001). “Dust” has reached the top 20 on the CMJ world chart and “Jordan” debuted at the top 30.

Raquy and the Cavemen allow the listener to experience the musical cultures from The Middle East and Egypt and fuse them with Liron Peled’s hard rock drumming background. The name Cavemen is appropriate due to the rawness of the beats, and there is also a timeless property to the music that makes it impossible to dislike. The whole experience of the music takes you on a journey to the roots of Middle Eastern drumming. Its sound is like a close stare into the eyes and soul of the Middle Eastern culture that lives inside the music. Raquy brings forth the experience of an ancient culture straight to the stage for everyone to reflect, react and rotate to.

BASIC DJEMBE TECHNIQUES
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, from 11:30am to 1:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room C
$35
Instructor: Bernd Geh

Bernd Geh is the founder and head of Arizona Drum and Dance. He is also the only (or one of very very few)Mammady Keita sanctioned djembe instructors in Arizona.

This class will teach the the proper hand techniques: The dun and gun (bass), the go and do (tones), and the pa and ta (slaps) of the djembe, as well as dive into various African rhythms and poly-rhythms. If you don’t have a djembe, there are up to 10 available for use courtesy of AZ Drum and Dance.

BERND GEH has been continuously teaching West African drumming since 2001 in the Phoenix area. Bernd is originally from Germany and started to study the Malinke music in 1997 with his major and most influential teacher Herman Kathan, who is a professional drummer and represents Tam-Tam Mandinge Germany, which is a branch of Mamady Keita’s worldwide djembe school network.

Bernd also learned from numerous African masters and teachers, such as Mamady Keita, Famoudou Konate, Adama Drame, Amadou Kienou, Moussa Traore, Abdoul Doumbia and Bolokada Conde.

Bernd is currently a professional level student of Mamady Keita.

But wait, there’s more!

DYNAMIC TRIBAL IMPROV
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008, from 11:00am to 12:30pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$35
Instructor: Christina of HANDS OF KALI

This workshop will concentrate on the important interplay between short, “simple” moves and longer combos in tribal improv. The relationship of these different types of moves, with multi-tempo music, brings a lively dynamic to any group improv. After high-energy drills on shimmies and zills, this class will move right into an intensive tribal bellydance workout guaranteed to make you sweat and smile, all at the same time. Suitable for dancers at all skill levels.

STEAM PUNK CHOREOGRAPHY
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$35
Instructor: Maureen of HANDS OF KALI

What is “Steampunk”?

Steampunk is a subgenre of fantasy and speculative fiction which came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s. The term denotes works set in an era or world where steam power is still widely used—usually the 19th century, and often set in Victorian era England—but with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy, such as fictional technological inventions like those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne, or real technological developments like the computer occurring at an earlier date. Other examples of steampunk contain alternate history-style presentations of “the path not taken” of such technology as dirigibles or analog computers; these frequently are presented in an idealized light, or a presumption of functionality. It has now manifested itself into fashion and music.

Learn an original, steam-punk-inspired Hands of Kali choreography to the song “Proper Hoodidge” by Amon Tobin—perform it solo, as a troupe, or just pick and choose the combinations that you want to add to your dance repertoire. We will do a quick yoga warm-up (bring a mat if you have one); then learn the 3-minute routine, which alternates slinky moves with pops and locks. Handouts with choreography notes will be provided.

SWORDS AND DARKNESS:
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, 3:30pm to 5:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$35
Instructor: Kendra, the head of HANDS OF KALI

Get ready for the World’s most innovative, contemporary, fresh, skilled, and dare I say... Darkest Belly Dance Troupe in existence. Formed in 2003, Hands of Kali are out to make a statement... lead, Follow, or get out of the way. Under the direction of Kendra, you will be challenged and you will overcome (she will make you). Your horizons will be broadened, you will learn, you will appreciate... and you, yes you, will be infinitely better for surviving it... and Kendra and The Hands of Kali will be there for you, supporting you along the way with patience and praise.

PRECISION FLOW: STOP ON A DIME, BEND SPACE AND TIME
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008 from 9:00am to 10:30am)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$30
Instructor: Bastet

This fun, sassy, and challenging workshop integrates the modern precision of “hits” from pop-n-lock, the timeless grace of bellydance, and the mesmerizing appearance of “flow”-a distorted sense of time-into your fusion repertoire. Classic Egyptian Cabaret, Tribal fusion, and ATS stylings are transformed into an energetic and hypnotic performance with “hits” (or “pops”) that melt seamlessly into excruciatingly slow transitions called “flow” that seem to bend time, leaving your audience breathless until you travel back into normal space and time.

DOUBLE FAN FUSION
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, from 9:00am to 10:30am)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$30
Instructor: Bastet

Bastet first picked up a pair of fans in 1999 to bring something new to the urban dance scene in Florida. Fusing her urban stylings with subsequent training in Egyptian Cabaret, Tribal Fusion, and American Tribal Style, Bastet creates powerful and dynamic performances. Well-known for her exciting double fan performances throughout the southeastern United States and her new home in New Mexico, Bastet teaches the use of props and layers as an extension of your natural movement, creating graceful, powerful, and fluid performances. Until her recent move, Bastet was a performer with the tribal fusion troupe, The Dance of the Fates (now Jahara Phoenix), based outside of Atlanta, GA.

Last but certainly not least, there are workshops from the famous, talented, and beautiful DIOSA!!! She doesn’t do workshops that often, but has agreed to do two workshops at PHAROS! What a treat! Here they are:

POP AND DROP: BELLY HIP-HOP
(Saturday, June 14th, 2008, from 1:30pm to 3:00pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$30
Instructor: Diosa Holmes

This fun and entertaining workshop consists of belly dance combinations fused with hip hop movements. Students join combinations into a complete choreography, with the ability to use the finished piece for their own performing events. A brief explanation is provided on how to diagram a song and choreograph to music (a template will be provided).

THUMP & DRUM: PULSATE TO PERCUSSION
(Sunday, June 15th, 2008, from 11:00am to 12:30pm)
ASU SRC building Dance room D
$30
Instructor: Diosa Holmes

This enjoyable and slightly challenging workshop incorporates many classic and modern elements of the “drum solo” performance. Students incorporate locking techniques, sharp muscle control, and expressive traveling movements to develop a stylized and complete choreographed piece that can be performed to any 4/4 rhythm. A brief explanation is provided on how to diagram a song and choreograph to music (a template will be provided).

Diosa won 1st runner up for Belly Dancer of the Universe 2004 in the Fusion Category. She also performs at many venues and has danced for Shakira, Sonia Montero de Falcone, the Arizona Republic, Lollapalooza, Rakkasah, Cooperstown, Arizona State University, and more.

She was formerly a member of the Arizona Belly Dance Troupe, led by Danah Stedman, the award winning Black Opal Dance Company directed by Ava Fleming, guest dancer of Maryana/Melissa’s Unity in Motion, and Kahlea’s Natium World Dance and Diabolique: Unconventional Entertainment. Diosa is currently the director of a new Middle Eastern ensemble, The Desert Flowers. The troupe performs Egyptian cabaret, hip-hop fusion, Eastern Indian fusion, and American tribal. They have performed at Zoofari at the Phoenix Zoo, Maricopa County Fair, the Arizona State Fair, and many private parties around the Valley. The Desert Flowers have had the privilege to work with wonderful groups such as Satori Sunrise and White Claws World Percussion.

That’s it! There ya go Phoenix drum and dance community (and beyond). Four drum workshops and eight dance workshops from some of the best talent around. Wow, a bunch of drummers and dancers congregating in one place learning and mingling... it’s like a collegiate hafla.

I feel as if I’m missing something though...

Oh yeah! There is the Pharos LIVE! show on Saturday night (June 14th, 2008, at 7:30pm at The Sets in Tempe). What is Pharos LIVE? Well, it’s seven local and national ethnic music groups (with a lot of drumming) gathering in one place for one event... with dancers galore, and all for one incredible, once in a lifetime, show. Acts include (and in no particular order):

Raquy and The Cavemen performing with Diosa, Bastet, and Hands of Kali

The White Claws performing with The Desert Flowers, Satori Sunrise, and Anaya Tribal

Of the Earth performing with their dancers

Soleil Noir performing with Deja Dance

Arizona Drum and Dance throwin’ it down with African dancers

Cosmos performing with their dancers

and Traveler performing with their dancers.

Special performance by Katara, audience tarot reading by Hands of Kali, hookas, alcohol, more alcohol, a Moroccan market with various venders, and last but not least... more alcohol. It’s like an SCA event gone horribly right! C’mon, that was funny.

Perhaps... just perhaps, more will be added.

Vending space is available at The Sets. Contact Chris @ www.trashcityentertainment.com

THERE IS ABSOULUTELY NO VENDING AT ASU FOR WORKSHOPS!!!

There are killer discount packages available for workshops:

The “ANY THREE” discount allows one to take any 3 workshops (drum or dance) for $80. Considering the talent involved, that’s pretty damn cheap!

The Pharos MEGA DISCOUNT is for dancers that want it all. There are no conflicts in the scheduling of the dance workshops. If you want to take all eight of them, the price is $180. That’s nearly a $100 savings.

General admission for the Pharos LIVE! show is $25. Keep in mind that the price includes two (yes two) free drinks from the bar... anything you want. HA! You’re welcome.

VIP/Reserved seating for Pharos LIVE is $40. You get a table vs. auditorium seating or standing room only. Again, the price includes two free drinks from the bar... anything you want (lush). Hey, we be cool like dat!

Tickets and workshop registration is available online at this link:

http://trashcityentertainment.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=26

Unfortunately, there are unavoidable on-line banking (convenience) fees. However, you can also order tickets over the phone by calling Trash City Entertainment @ 602-399-9500.

Unfortunately, this Pharos event isn’t that big. Instead, it is merely friggin’ HUGE! Your chances of seeing Raquy & The Cavemen live outside of New York, Cairo, or the San Francisco area are slim to none, and Slim has his bags already packed. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see and learn from Raquy and Hands of Kali and all the Pharos instructors. This event is tre’ sick.

Pharos burns for YOU! Jump in the fire!

Pharos is brought to you by Trash City Entertainment in conjunction with The White Claws and Drumopelli.

Pharos is:

The White Claws
Anaya Tribal
Of the Earth
The Desert Flowers
Satori Sunrise

Producer/Director: Drumopelli

Stage Manager: Valerie Olinger

Booking Agent: Mary Riley

Workshop Coordinator (NEW!): Colleen

Pharos... it’s not just a lighthouse anymore!

Thank you for your time...

Finis

Addendum: You can also purchase tickets and register over the phone by calling Chris at Trash City Entertainment at 602-953-2728.

Registration may also be made in person (cash only) at various local BD and Drum events (TBA), and only through Colleen, Pharos workshop coordinator, or a representative of the various sponsor groups.

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A Star is Born!

2008-05-16T16:01:39Z

If there is a reason for a belly praise, this is it! Local dancer Fatimah Rasheeda gave birth to a healthy baby girl (Olivia Jade), weighing 7 lbs 1 oz, on Sunday May 11th, at app. 8pm. Born on "Mother's Day"... How precious! Olivia will be the next generation of belly dancer, but a belly dancer that can drum equally as good as she dances (cuz Drumopelli says so).

Fatimah is not on Tribe anymore, but you can reach her through MySpace. I'm not going to give out her private contact info. Regardless, if you know her and wish to give your congratulations, please wait a week and give her time to recuperate. Or, you can send your good thoughts to Satori Sunrise or J'Sane (of Satori Sunrise... the God Mother) on MySpace, and your messages will get passed along.

Thanks...

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Fours a Charm??

2008-05-08T20:57:19Z

This month will be our fourth month having Bellypraise Nights....wow it just flew by...I am just honored by the amazing performers that have shown up to share their talents with us...we are truley blessed. Its been alot of fun...so many different styles. personalities, and beliefs pulled together for a joyous occasion....I am so proud of our community.

as you know ...its been a bit crowded, the place is packed every month...so since it is probably the last month it will be cool enough in the evening....Im trying to have it outside this month.....got a maybe on a big carpet...set up some lights...bring your camping chairs ...and stretch out...should be fun...

Im still waiting on a few final details....but will be posting the line up this week....yay

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The last few months are a blur.......

2008-05-07T02:48:54Z

So many beautiful events around town this month....I have been trying to go to as many as I can....they were just too wonderful to miss.....Thank you beautiful people...you are such a blessing....we have so many talented performers in town...and on top of that...you lovleys are bringing in outstanding out of town talent too.....sigh.....so who did you get to see or dance with the last few months?....what did I miss?

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Couple O' Thanks!

2008-04-25T07:04:02Z

Thank you Colleen for Belly Praise Nights. Great, laid back atmosphere. Thank you for supporting Pharos and joining the team as our workshop coordinator.

Thank you to everyone that goes to Belly Praise Nights. Without you...

Thank you to Egyptian Cartouche for always bringing some way cool and innovative dancing.

Thank you to Naj for letting us all in and providing a comfortable venue for monthly community expression.

Thank you to Elissa, cuz she's Elissa. Are you Elissa? NO! You are not Elissa. That is why you must thank Elissa!

Thank you to Moreg and the Pirates of his ship. Without him, we'd all drown (and I'm afraid of sharks... or have been bitten once too often). Great attitude, cool guy, fun drummers, and blah blah blah.

Thank you to "Flynn" of Satori Sunrise for showing us what fire poi + dancing looks like.

Thank you to Satori Sunrise for making The White Claws rehearse and perform stuff we hadn't done since BBBF... and wow, we still got it!

Thank you to Fatimah for dancing at 8.9 months pregnant and bringing in the next generation. There is no more beautiful or honorable word in any language than the word: MOTHER! Never forget that.

The open drumming was some really good stuff. You can't beat or replicate that kind of drumming nuance.

Thank you Jo Santa for all the pics.

Thank you "the liquor store across the street" for adding to WC debauchery.

Thank you thank you thank you thank you!

Unfortunatley for all who attended, the White Claws and Pharos are quite exquisite in our forms of dag-nastiness (Diosa trained us at MI-5). We released an airborne and highly toxic pathogen into the air at this event. We call it Butter Scotch. Maybe you smelled some butt, or maybe you smelled some scotch. Either way, you've been infected and have only 2 months to live.

However, the antidote to our toxins is readily available. All you have to do is attend Pharos LIVE! (The Show), or take a Pharos dance or drum workshop. The air will be filled with the cure of community and support.

Additions to the show include: Mahin, Lara, Jen (Bedouin Tribe), and an unconfirmed Ava Fleming (so don't go quoting anything), and possibly more... yes, more.

Special Guests include Bastet, Diosa, and Hands of Kali; total talent squared... not to mention RAQUY AND THE CAVEMEN in a one time only performance.

Hey, Bastet workshops are going very very fast. There isn't much room left. Entire local dance troupes are taking her workshops, so they are filling up quick. Get in NOW!

Hands of Kali workshops are also going quick. These dark Seattle divas will "rak" your world. Steam Punk and Tribal classes are almost full. There is still room in the HOK sword workshop, but not much. This troupe uses big-ass swords with authority. If you ever wanted to learn sword or expand on your sword techniques (floorwork), this workshop was made for YOU!. Hurry up! Space is very limited!

Let's not forget the African component. Mabiba Baegne, the premiere and uber famous African and West African dancer and drummer, will be here too... in Phoenix, for YOU, and for a limited, one time only workshop for you belly dancers. If you want to expand your horizons, think outside the box, want a challenging workshop (cardio, aerobic), or just want to have the most fun you've ever had dancing (and learn the most you've ever learned about dancing)... this is the workshop for you. Again, space is very limited and selling fast. Register NOW before it's too late! You will never see this caliber of dancer in AZ again (unless it's a Pharos event). AND, this workshop is geared for bellydancers, so don't be shy. We got ya covered and our instructors understand YOU!

Pharos is the biggest thing to happen in the AZ belly dance, dance, drumming, and ethnic music scene since the creation of internet porn (you know you look at it). Seriously, Deja Dance Collective, Mahin, Lara, Jen (Bedouin), Of the Earth Dancers, Satori Sunrise, Desert Flowers, Anaya Tribal... again, Anaya Tribal (voted the most professional dance troupe... EVER!), Maryanna, Bastet, Hands of Kali, Diosa, Katara, and yet to be confirmed... Ava Fleming (and possibly more...I have to keep some surprises). Local, regional, national, and international talent, brought together in one place; for you AZ. Show support for Pharos LIVE and workshops, and just wait to see what we have in store for you for Pharos II.

Unlike other events. Pharos IS, and will always be, LIVE. Live dancing to live music and drumming. We exist to bring the drum and dance communities together... not for profit, but just cuz it's the way things should be.

PHAROS! Often hated, sadly imitated, yet never duplicated. We are the future! WE ARE COMMUNITY, and WE ARE STRONG!

Digress...

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Praises galore!

2008-04-25T07:01:36Z

Been meaning to post but have been swamped with opening the new place, Tribal fest, RC, etc...

Big huge proud bellypraises to all my Fundamentals gals who came out to Coronado Park to perform. Despite the wind, aka veils in my face, they did so well! You did Metta proud!

Also, big kudos to the new faces who have been up till now to esceered to come try bellydance, who have been flooding classes at The Goddess Garden. It is so nice to see all that joyo in one room! On that note, super grateful praises to the quality teachers who are going to be teaching at The Goddess garden-thank you for adding our place as one of your homes!

Ginormous kudos to my troupe, Natium, for jamming through the 98 degree day at County Fair and packing every seat under the awning!

Indefinite thanks to all of the sweet students I get to have, who brought much needed donations to The Goddess Garden when start up funds were running low.

And many praises to all of the sweet local dancers who heard through the grapevine about us opening and who have sent their well-wishes or stopped by to well wish. I will have a grand opening as soon as I come up for air in May or June.

It all means so much to me and makes me grateful to be part of this community!
HUGE LOVE out to all of you!

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Photos from April Bellypraise night

2008-04-23T01:24:32Z

Hello everyone.
I sure enjoyed photographing all you beautiful dancers and talented drummers!
I put half the photos i took on photobucket under a different name.
Check out xmusmn2.
Im asking anyone that wants to use my photos to please donate a buck for each one you use.
I am unemployed and could sure use your support.
Thanks
PS if interested in buying a Cd email or contact me thru tribe

Hugs to ya all.

you all are great entertainers!!!

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Bellypraise Thank You

2008-04-22T04:34:52Z

Thank You Colleen for hosting a wonderful and fun BellyPraise. Thank You Naj for allowing it to be there at your place.
There were so many wonderful dancers and drummers.
Yip Yip.
Hugs
Jodi

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It's Bellypraise Time again.......

2008-04-22T04:25:26Z

Bellypraise Nights
A Time for Music Dance and Praise
@ The Bellydance Shoppe
14848 Cave Creek Rd Ste#17
Phx Az
Sunday April 20th
From 630 til 930ish
(Colleen) theredheadedbellygirl@yahoo.com
for more info

I am so grateful for all of the Beautiful Performers who will be sharing their talent with us this month;

Our Beautiful Goddess Neena Nour

Sultry Satori Sunrise will be dancing and bringing us a little fire action and….maybe some White Claw Musicians as well

Warrior Woman Epona will be here to empower us with her beautiful strength

A treat to see The Bellydance Shoppe Dancers
Jumana And The Lovely Ryan will grace us also...
And maybe a surprise or two…

All Musicians and Dancers are very Welcome
I am so enjoying the Unity in diversity...its been such a joyful gathering !

There will some time for open drum and dance but dance times are already filling up so contact me if you would like to be put on the list….first come and all that stuff.
After this month…hey Im learning…there will be more open drum and dance times.

I am asking that everyone try to leave a donation of $3 in the basket for
Naj ( the owner of the Studio)
to help cover her costs in loaning us her beautiful space

Come early and shop

Hope to see you there….Kisses, Colleen

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Big Hafla May 3rd with Souhail Kaspar and Rachid Halihal (Phoenix area)

2008-04-20T16:26:54Z

Hi, everyone, I just wanted to update you with information on the upcoming hafla and workshops with Souhail Kaspar. He will be here the weekend of May 3rd and 4th. (Please disregard the earlier date. We had to move it back one weekend). The hafla will be a dance party with Souhail and Rachid Halihal. Also some local musicians, some featured dancers, some wonderful vending by Fashionable Movement and Anaya Tribal, oh yeah, and LOTS of dancing for party attendies. Fun, fun, fun!

More info will come later, and I have updated the website: www.phoenixhafla.com

Also, don't forget to cheer Souhail on on February 10th for the 50th Grammy award show! He has been nominated for this year's Grammy in World Music for his work with Rahim Alhaj in "When the Soul is Settled: The Music of Iraq."

If you have any questions, ideas, or want to volunteer, please drop me a line. I can't wait to see everyone in a few months!

Elissa

P.S. I will once again be performing with Nawari Dance and Music Ensemble at the Arizona State Fair every weekend from Feb 9th to March 31st. If you're out there, please come by and say hello!

P.P.S. The next Midnight Caravan event will be October 17th-19th, 2008.

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Oooooo check this event out....

2008-04-20T14:51:08Z

Anyone participating in this?

http://phoenix.tribe.net/event/Keren-Performing-The-9th-Annual-Celebration-of-Dance/phoenix-az/30b62625-a666-4c70-8333-8e36791b42ef

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Simply More

2008-04-19T03:53:24Z

Local favorite Mahin and the talented Jen (Bedouin Tribe, Of the Earth, Traveler) appearing at Pharos (and possibly more?). The light grows brighter as we add more fuel to the fire <<evil laugh>>.

Great show. Great workshops. Pharos.... LIVE!

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Your response is appreciated

2008-04-19T01:14:30Z

If any of you know Antarctica or Badrea or have purchased a costume from them or their website http://www.bargains4bellydance.com please read & respond to the thread below.

Thanks so much!

http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancerboycotts/thread/9beeefc4-503b-497e-90b5-ee2f52d05b8b?newpostingid=384e8d34-cacc-419f-b033-4a5ecbca33dc#384e8d34-cacc-419f-b033-4a5ecbca33dc

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come see our wee-wee

2008-04-16T19:09:07Z

We have a wee lil show to tease ya with on May 2 at 1st Fri in Phx at Firehouse. Some of the cast n crew for Romantasy Cabaret 2008 will be out pimping and doing a lil teaser show on stage at 9:30pm.
We packed the joint in April so arrive early if you hope to get in.
IT'S FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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