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Crosspost...Just Joyce needs FBX help

Carrie — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:04:10 GMT

This is from Just Joyce, looks like she needs some help from the FBX crew

Mobile - we are on the road & need help Wed, August 13, 2008 - 9:39 PM
today is day six of our journey - we are in montana and going to rest here for a day before we move onto canada - i only have access via a mobile web device and cannot get to my perlg8rl email but we do need soome help from fairbanks folks since our rental won't be available until september 1 we need a dry cabin or a hotel that allow cats from approx aug 18 to sept 1 - if u can help please call or text me on my cell 850-459-0371

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Coming to Fairbanks!

Altaira — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:52:02 GMT

Hi Ladies,

I leave Tallahassee on August 4 and start my new job at UAF on August 18. Can't wait to get up there and meet some of you!

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New Dates for Glenn Brogan ~ Beyond Pairadice Studio~ Las Vegas

Joanna "Ianna" — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:19:36 GMT

Those of you who already have your appointment for a fabulous photo shoot with Glenn have so much to look forward to in August! Those of you who are wishing they had another opportunity...., well, here it is! Glenn will be in Alaska August 21, 2008 through August 30, 2008. Anticipated photo shoots will be in Anchorage, Seward, Girdwood, and tentatively, Fairbanks and Denali National Park. Glenn is the photographer for the book, "Desert Rakkasah" and the 2008 Desret Dancers Belly Dance Calendar. He has photoed Britt and Marisa of LasVegas as well as Aradia, Amira and countless other dancers. Please feel free to check out the photos under my profile for examples of his work as well as his tribe site Beyond Pairadice Studio. Single dancer shots, troupe photos, family portraits or portfolio updates are just a few of the options for you to choose. Also, for those of you who will have young men and women graduating this year, it is an excellent opportunity for Senior Pictures, different from the other students. I am hoping to use some of the botanical gardens, seascapes and Alaska's beautiful mountain scenery for back drops. Remember: The photos Glenn will take, will be delivered on computer disc, and you will have full copyright to your photos. For further information, please contact me through tribe or personal mail. Also, you may have seen some of the flyers around the area and I would love to drop some off some to instructors who would distribute them. I will attach a photo of the poster with this post for reference. Ladies, all I can say...those photos of me were taken after a hike in 109 degree heat to a small cove at Lake Mead. I drank all of Jody's gatorade and almost passed out twice. You could never tell the buzzards were circling from the pictures. Last chance until 2010...reservations are limited!!

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MIra Betz Workshop

Joanna "Ianna" — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:36:22 GMT

Thank you so much for a fabulous weekend of dance, laughter and reconnecting! I know how difficult it is to host a workshop and performance and ladies, you did a marvelous job! Mary, thank you so much for including us in the performance! What an awesome time sharing the stage with such beautiful ladies. Many blessings, Jo~

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Mira Betz workshop is closed!

Mary — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:01:35 GMT

Thanks to everyone who contacted me. The Mira Betz workshop is now, sadly, closed. We're full full full!

Reminder: Today is the deadline for letting me know if you will be performing. Soooo.....let me know! Group or solo? Fast or slow? Props? Theme? There are still show tickets available, too!

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Mira Betz workshop is almost full!!

Mary — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:21:59 GMT

I'm amazed at how excited everyone has been to come study with Mira Betz in Fairbanks. Because of the response, the workshop is almost completely sold out. I don't want to squeeze too many people in the dance studio!

If you have not yet paid for the workshop, please let me know. I know some people asked to pay at the event, but there are other dancers that have not yet contacted me. I know they're coming up and have UAF housing reservations (and lunch requests). So, if you are planning on coming up but have not yet paid, PLEASE CONTACT ME. I'll gladly hold your spot and you can pay at the door, but if I don't hear from you, I may close registration soon, leaving you out in the proverbial cold.

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Introduction of Amy Tucker

Joanna "Ianna" — Thu, 29 May 2008 00:38:58 GMT

I am so pleased to announce, after a long wait and many tribe posts, Amy Tucker is all moved in and dancing with Sacred Dance Company. Amy has been teaching in a remote village and was assigned to Palmer Middle School, right across from our studio. Amy is an amazing young woman who brings to our troupe and to the dance community, a very strong background in ATS, Gypsy Caravan, Urban Tribal, Tribal Fusion, and Cabaret. She has taught classes in the above mentioned, worked as a team in her studio with other forms of dance, including Flamenco and has been the director of her own troupe in Florida. Her knowledge is amazing and brings to us, a new venue for Tribal Belly Dance. She is an absolute delight filled with passion for dance, willingness to teach and be taught, as well as embrace us as her new sister family. Amy is the mother of four children and is in the process of adopting a new baby from China. What else can I tell you? She was wearing a hip scarf today, that might come up missing!!

As we danced today, I could not help but be grateful for such a beautiful spirit among us. We are so excited to welcome her into our troupe and dance community and thrilled to have the opportunity to learn so many new aspects of Tribal. This is going to be a great adventure!!

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Introduction of Sherisika Ramsukh

Joanna "Ianna" — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:01:39 GMT

I am so pleased and honored to introduce Sherisika Ramsukh as a new member of our dance community and member of Sacred Dance Company. Sherisika comes to us from South Africa and is an accomplished East Indian Dancer who has agreed to share her dance experience with all of us. Sherisika will be teaching at Blue Mountain Wellness Center in Palmer, the home base of Sacred Dance Company, Meyva Tribal Belly Dance and Echoes of Middle Earth.

Sherisika is a certified licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Deep Tissue , Swedish, Preganancy (pre and post-natal) and Indian Head Massage as well as Crystal Therapy and Chakra Balancing. Introducing the Eastern Indian Dance of Bollywood, Bangra and Bharatanatyam coupled with the Healing Arts blends a wonderful atmosphere for learning.

DANCES of INDIA ~ "Offers classes in the exhilarating and beautiful BOLLYWOOD dance styles of India. Incorporating both traditional Indian and Folk Dance, Classical Indian Dance ~ BHARATANATYAM, as well as Western Influences, such as Hip Hop and Modern Dance. You'll find BOLLYWOOD dance is fun and energetic, as well as an excellent aerobic excercise. People of all ages, shapes, sizes and fitness levels are welcome. Come prepared to have fun, shake your shoulders and swing your hips to this contagious fusion style of dance! Every fes classes, we wil learn a new routine, ranging from folk or classical styles of dance. Classes are fun, casual and informal. Feel free to sing along, dress in Indian attire~whatever will get you in the mood and HAVE A GREAT TIME!!"

INTRODUCTION to DANCES OF INDIA ADULT (10 week program)
Class Begins Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008
5:30~6:30 PM Investment:$10.00 per class
Registration for classes ~ 745-9050 (Blue Mountains Wellness Center)

So many of us have been interested in Indian Dance both on its own, as well as fusing styles into our preferred style of Belly Dance. We now have a beautiful young woman to share her heritage, experience and healing art. Just a little note to add on...........The distance between Anchorage and Palmer is the same as Palmer to Anchorage......so, with gas prices the way they are, it would be wonderful to get together and car pool. Sherisika and I will be working on workshops, and are open to suggestions that you may have to facilitate a successful class. For further information, please contact me for private numbers and email address.

Welcome Sherisika!!!!! I know you guys have a whole box full of Sari Fabric...pull it out....drape yourself from head to toe...get in the car with some friends.....and plan for a fabulous evening in Palmer....ya know, we have a Dairy Queen now!!!

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Glenn Brogan~ Beyond Pairadice Studio~Las Vegas, Nevada~Last call for photo shoot!!!

Joanna "Ianna" — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:34:29 GMT

Just a reminder that Glenn Brogan will be in Alaska June 21-22nd through June 28th, and is offering photo shoots for Dancers, Troupes and Family. You can see his fabulous photography through Beyond Pairadice in Tribe as well as in several personal profiles, including mine. Glenn is offering , for dancers, a sitting fee of $300.00 for two and with each additional person, the increase will be $50. This includes a high definition CD of all your photos, as well as all the copyright use for those photos. If there are several of you who only want a single sitting for just one person, I will try to arrange the shoot to accomodate those people, so that the price will remain fair for all. Glenn is offering a family shoot for $300 which will include all the photos as well as copyright use.

Some of the questions asked at the first posting:
Change of Costume: Absolutely! More than one?...we would need to assure the costume changes were on a time frame, but please email me so that I know what to schedule.
What is included in troupe photos: Photos of the troupe as well as individual photos of each person in the troupe.
Can a troupe use the family shoot: No. I know we are all "family", but a family shoot is designed and completed within a certain time frame. Troupe photos are taken over a longer period of time and have many more photo opportunities.
Where is Glenn going to be: Tentatively, he will be in the Anchorage/Girdwood/Seward area and possibly Fairbanks, if there is interest. He will also be taking photographs of our beautiful state while he is here and enjoying the scenery.
Where will the photos be taken: That depends on what type of photographs, outdoor, studio, near a waterfall, or if you have a special area in mind that does not take him to far from his other photo shoots. I am open to suggestions or in the event that your troupe has an idea, we will work with you to make this a fabulous event.

IMPORTANT: Please let me know, as soon as possible, if you and or your family or troupe is interested. Those that have already contacted me...Please contact me again so that we can confirm your shoot and go over the particulars. Deadline for appointments for photo shoots is May 7, 2008. Thanks Ladies!!!

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Show "1001 Night" April 11th

Liana — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:46:40 GMT

Hello wonderful dancers!

The show is coming up soon on April 11th & it`s pretty full.
We have :
-beautiful Aradia with 2 costume changes: Romany 9/8 & Egyptian & Lebanese dance.
-"Nomadia" ( I dont know the theme yet) & Danielle`s Solo of Genie from 1001 Nights.
-Winona & Heather flying from Kodiak for a duet of vengeful ghosts of beheaded wive of Prince Saiidi.
-Heather ( Ivy ) will do a solo as well.
-Katarina ( Katey) is doing a butterfly dance.
- "Aurora Borealis" has "Isis Dance" with wings.
-Nicole Deroin & Penny Gage from Fairbanks dancing a duet ( dont know the theme yet)
-Nicole has a solo for us as well.
-Melissa with her students dancing Ali Baba & the 40 thieves dance.
-"Mirage" is dancing 3 numbers: Gypsi dance & Saltan with Princes dance.
- & "Sheherazade" does the opening & the Dance of the misbehaving Heram.

Remember, Dead line for the music is March 20th.
For those of you who is not sure about the theme for the dance, please work on it & let me know.

Thank you all for the wonderful ideas. It will be an amazing show, that can NOT be done with out you!
Thank you, keep those great ideas coming.

Liana 830-4667, lianakeller@mail.ru

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Glenn Brogan of Las Vegas Beyond Pairadice Studio is Coming to Alaska in June!!!!

Joanna "Ianna" — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:26:09 GMT

It is with great excitement we announce, Glenn Brogan will be visiting Alaska in June of this year. Jody and I are pleased to sponsor him on his first trip to this beautiful state on a photographic adventure. Glenn will be here for approximately a week and is offering to set up photo shoots for those who would like professional , family, individual and or troupe photos. Our plans are to be in the Anchorage/Girdwood, Seward/Homer and Fairbanks area during his stay. The exact locations for photos have not been determined at this time, and more information will be forth coming. Glenn is offering a "Get Out" price for us and goes without saying, his photographs, as well as he, are absolutely wonderful. Glenn's work can be seen on his Tribe site: Beyond Pairadice, Las Vegas Belly Dance and on our individual sites. Due to the short time Glenn will be with us, those interested in appointments should contact me as soon as possible as they will be first come, first serve. The following is a price breakdown:

2 people $300.00 Individual photos of each person as well as photos together
3 people $400.00 Individual photos of each person as well as group photos
Each additional person~add $100 per person ~ Individual photos of each person as well as group photos

Family $300.00 Individual photos of each person as well as family photos or combinations

Photos will be processed onto a disc and sent to you after his return to Las Vegas
You will own all copyrights and may use your photographs for advertising, business cards, etc.
Respectfully request where applicable, credit is given to Glenn for the photograph

This would be a wonderful opportunity to get troupe, duet, family, professional photos at a phenominal price by one of the finest photographers around. Glenn will also be taking photographs of the wonderland we call home along the way. Both Jody and I had a great time on our photo shoot at Lake Mead this year. As a personal note: I have not counted how many photographs I received from Glenn on my disc, but 80 of them are the same quality as the ones posted on my tribe page.

Should you have any questions, or would like to make an appointment, please email me.

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Mira Betz workshop info is up!!!

Mary — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:18:47 GMT

I posted a photo with workshop descriptions for Mira Betz in the photo gallery and on our web site. Registration information and more to come soon!!!

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Registration for Mira Betz is open

Mary — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:26:55 GMT

Registration forms are now available on our Web site, www.coldfusiondance.com
You've already seen the workshop descriptions, but we'll also have 30 minutes of yoga to get us started each morning. Paypal is available if you'd like to use a credit card - just e-mail us for a Paypal invoice. We also have a special offer for bellydance teachers. If 5 of your students sign up for the workshop, you'll get your workshop free! There are some rules that apply to this offer, so please contact Mary for more information.

It's also time to announce our show theme ... Dark Fairy Tales. Don't let the "Dark" fool you - these do not have to be Goth Fairy Tales. Feel free to play with the fairy tale theme in any way you like. Performance space is limited, so act soon! Please contact Mary with your fairy tale theme to make sure there is no overlap.

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Bellydance Bizarre - First Friday Nov. 2

Mary — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:27:17 GMT

Don't miss Bellydance Bizarre this Friday - one of the strangest performances this year (and that's saying a lot for Cold Fusion Tribal Dance)!

Cold Fusion Tribal Dance is teaming up with the Discovery Lab at the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center for a demonstration of DAVE2 (Digital Audio in a Virtual Environment). DAVE2 is a computer program that tracks a person's movements to create sound. In essence, the movement of the dancers creates the music that they dance to. This is something you'll have to see to understand! The dancers have worked with the computer for several weeks to create a series of movements that the computer can track, and to experiment with the sounds the computer can create. The result? ATS-inspired movements combined with electronic sounds - a performance like no other!

Cold Fusion Tribal Dance will be taking the stage (such as it is) at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 for demonstrations of the program. The Discovery Lab is located in the Rasmuson Library at UAF. Follow the signs along Tanana Loop to the rear loading docks of the library to access the Discovery Lab.

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Bellydance Bizarre - The video

Mary — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:16:55 GMT

We got some video from our First Friday performance. The lighting couldn't be adjusted because the computer lab had to be dark, and we had to dance in front of a green screen. Bah! But the important thing is that we just did the uber-geekiest performance yet!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=QmICKSg3wvk

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Save The Date – Mira Betz workshops in June 2008

Mary — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:33:32 GMT

Make room in your calendars – this summer the one and only Mira Betz will be making her very first trip to Alaska to teach workshops in sunny Fairbanks. Mira is well-known throughout the Middle Eastern dance community for her gooey slow movements, impeccable timing and technique, and knowledge of traditional Moroccan folk dances. She’s a well-kept secret in the San Francisco Bay area, but the word is getting out. Sharon Kihara sang Mira’s praises at 3rd Coast 2007, and when Heather Stants was asked to recommend a dancer to study with, she pointed to Mira. Cold Fusion Tribal Dance is proud to help Mira make her northern debut.

Still not sure about Mira’s dance prowess? Check out these YouTube clips for some visual proof!

Improv
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF7-cc1U4g8
Cabaret
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7F7sbuOL9Y
Duet with Elizabeth Strong http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=616itVHBNZA
Theatrical dance as Vicki Vale at Unmata’s Blood Moon Regale http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2Jm0Fw9ODI
Tribal Revolution demo clip (Mira is the first dancer)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw9cmFi1tVI
By Dancers For Dancers demo (Mira is the saucy blond in red at 0:49)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E55fD6X2EqY

Mira will be teaching for 8 glorious hours on June 28 and 29. She’ll also be taking the stage in a special showcase on June 27. Workshop descriptions and showcase theme are in the works – stay tuned for more details.

Cold Fusion Tribal Dance is working to find inexpensive accommodations for out-of-town dancers during the workshops. If you may be interested in attending the workshops, please contact Mary Haley.

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Earthquakes and Hipshakes

Aksana — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 17:26:07 GMT

Dear Dancers
To those of you who haven't heard, Anchorage's next bellydance workshop "Earthquakes and Hipshakes" (Hum...What do you think about that?;-) will be held in November. For those of you who have been waiting patiently for me to formally announce the Earthquakes and Hipshakes workshop....Thank You!
The workshop is scheduled for November 10th and 11th and will be held at the Alaska Club Midtown from 11am to 4pm, Saturday and from 1:30pm to 7pm, Sunday.
Our guest instructor for this event is Isidora Bushkovski. Isidora is one of featured dancers in the production of Temptation of BellyDance, filmed at the historical Oriental Center in Denver, Colorado. For more information about her you can go on her web-site http://www.izzydancer.com/ (Or just read it in the flyer, that I have available upon request;-) Also you can see Izzy's performances on www.youtube.com , keywords "Isidora Bushkovski"
The cost for the workshop entry has an Early Bird special of $150 for two days and that price will be available until November 1st!! After the 1st, prices will be $ 90 for a one day attendance or $180 for two days.
Topics of the workshop on Saturday:
Sword - covers balancing the sword on various parts of the body, correct posture, general moves and big tricks
Note: it is not necessary to have a fancy sword. Students are encouraged to bring extra swords to workshop for group practice and even the scabbards are helpful for getting the feel of balance and choreography. If you would like to purchase your own sword prior to the workshop, you can contact Michelle at Alaska Dancer Emporium.
Isidora's Belly Dance shimmy bootcamp - which includes 3 different versions of the shimmy drills: basic shimmy drills, shimmy drills with zills for intermediate and the drill with layered shimmies and zills);-),
Topics of the workshop on Sunday:
Cane Choreography - introduction to the methods for holding and controlling the cane as well as dance choreography with the cane.
Note: Slender canes are easier to twirl. And if time permits and we will move quickly through this to allow Isidora the chance to share other topics that she can offer workshop students...so whatever, guys you will choose to learn;-)
Payment for the workshop can be made through Paypal. The account is under cana25mod@yahoo.com. You can also pay by cash or check made out to Aksana Danilava-Smith.
I am also proud to announce there will be a performance night on Saturday the 10th starting at 7:30pm and being held at the Alaska Wildberry Theatre.
Isadora, "Izzy" will be performing and would love to see a large Alaskan turnout for the show!!
This is it so far...I am sure I forgot something;-) but this is a start

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Classes begin Sept. 12

Mary — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:49:22 GMT

Mary of Cold Fusion Tribal Dance will be offering Tribal Fusion dance lessons starting Sept. 12. Classes will be held from 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Interior Yoga, 1504 Gillam Way. Classes cost $15 each or $170 for the 13-week session.

This introductory class will explore tribal fusion's roots in American Tribal Style dance and will show dancers how to add a "tribal flair" to their movements. Students will learn technique and work on training their muscles for the challenges of tribal dance. At the end of the session, we will work on a short choreography using the moves learned in the previous weeks.

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Hafla Macabre 2007

Morganna — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 23:53:34 GMT

Announcing Hafla Macabre, 2007

Hosted by Aurora Borealis Mid Eastern Dance

Saturday, October 20th at the How How Restaurant

6pm open
7pm dinner served buffet style
8pm Hafla Macabre show

prizes for scariest, sexiest, funniest costume and more!

If you wish to dance in the show lineup, please submit your music to either Grace Ann or Morganna by Oct 13. If you wish to dance after the show lineup has been performed, then please burn your music to a single CD and bring it with you to the hafla.

Please RSVP to either Grace Ann or Morganna

Hope to see you there!

Cold Fusion Tribal Dance's topics - tribe.net

Crosspost...Just Joyce needs FBX help

Coming to Fairbanks!

NEW for Tribal & Alternative - TRIBALTRYST.com

New Dates for Glenn Brogan ~ Beyond Pairadice Studio~ Las Vegas

MIra Betz Workshop

Mira Betz workshop is closed!

Mira Betz workshop is almost full!!

Introduction of Amy Tucker

Introduction of Sherisika Ramsukh

Glenn Brogan~ Beyond Pairadice Studio~Las Vegas, Nevada~Last call for photo shoot!!!

Show "1001 Night" April 11th

Glenn Brogan of Las Vegas Beyond Pairadice Studio is Coming to Alaska in June!!!!

Mira Betz workshop info is up!!!

Registration for Mira Betz is open

Bellydance Bizarre - First Friday Nov. 2

Bellydance Bizarre - The video

Save The Date – Mira Betz workshops in June 2008

Earthquakes and Hipshakes

Classes begin Sept. 12

Hafla Macabre 2007

Welcome to our new Tribe!