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Natalie and Ashley workshops in Columbia, August 2nd

natalieb — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:26:45 GMT

We are happy to announce that we will be teaching a workshop day in the Columbia area on Saturday, August 2nd. We'll be at our old faithful location, the Center for Dance Education in the basement of the Old Mill, 711 E. Main St., Lexington, SC.

We'd like to continue our tradition of skipping the choreographies and going straight for hardcore technique and tools for you to use in your own fashion.

12 PM to 2 PM: Per popular request, Natalie will be teaching layering technique. We'll talk about the popular shimmy layers of course, but there's a whole host of other stuff we can layer in both the fast and slow vocabularies.

2:30 PM to 4:30 PM: Ashley is our go-to girl for smooth and gooey tribal fusion combos. She'll be giving advice on how to construct tribal "sentences," long streams of standard moves, cut, spliced and smooshed together that are perfect for solo work.

Workshops are $30 each (we understand the economy is crashing around our ears, so we're trying to keep it reasonable). If you would like to use your credit card, you can paypal to natalie_c_brown@yahoo.com. Make sure you specify which workshops you're purchasing in the notes, or send a followup email. You can also pay at the door.

And of course, we'll be throwing one of our infamous houseparty haflas of doom that evening. More details coming.

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Save the Date!!! October 4th and 5th 2008 Moria in Augusta GA

Kristin — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:49:31 GMT

Yes, you read it right Bellydance Superstar, Moria Chappell will be teaching a workshop weekend in Augusta GA.

Get ready for a bellydance bootcamp weekend in October :o)

More details coming soon!

Check her out!

www.moriachappell.com/

tribes.tribe.net/moria#

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We've been invited to dance at TribalCon...

sillyashley — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:43:55 GMT

I was sitting in front of a space heater, surfin' youtube for inspiration for our new performance project: bellydance, hooping and tons and tons of FIRE....
Natalie came in to work and asked if I had checked my email.
"nuh uh. What is it?"
"Well, Ziah asked me for both of our email addresses and I gave them to her. She promptly sent us both an email that I think you should read."
"What is it?!?"
"She needed some more acts for the the TribalCon show and has asked us to come out"

I cried.

'coz I'm like that.

So Natalie, myself and as many of the Delirium/Cirque Project members (that we can wrangle) will be performing at one of the biggest Tribal Bellydance conferences in the nation and we are jumping out of our striped socks. Just thought I'd share.

AND.....

I was at the conference last year and it was AMAZING. The BEST teachers and the BEST vending you'll ever see. TribalCon is an event not to be missed and registration is OPEN. So check it out and try to get on the "Early Bird" special - it's a steal.
www.tribalcon.com

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March 22 - the Asheville Bellydance Technique Smackdown with Zi'ah Ali

onca — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:59:26 GMT

March 22 - the Asheville Bellydance Technique Smackdown with Zi'ah Ali
Hey folks,
Join us for some SouthEastern Bellydance Community-building fun, with
the Bellydance Technique Smackdown
with Zi'ah Ali of Awalim Dance Company (Atlanta, GA)
Saturday, March 22
Asheville, NC

So you think you can bellydance?
Join Zi'ah Ali, Director of award-winning TribalCon and Awalim Dance Company, for an intense day in the studio. Workshoppers make a verbal agreement at the beginning of class and then work to make it reality -
Flawless isolations? Beautiful zils? Intricate footwork? Yes? Yes. YES!

Committed to perpetuating bellydance in its pure, expressive and artistic form, Zi'ah will have us quivering with enthusiasm and exertion.
A great resource to take your dance practice to the next level.

The workshop will be followed by a delightful evening of performance and world music at the BoBo Gallery in Ultra-Hip downtown Asheville. After the show, DJ Pop n Lock Aleikum (aka August of The Mezmer Society) will be spinning insane and festive tunes for the fan of Indonesian HipHop and Eastern European swing.

The Workshop is at the Movement & Learning Center
90 Biltmore Ave, Asheville NC 28801
Registration at 10:30am.
Classes are 11am-1pm & 2-4pm
$75
Bring finger cymbals, shoes, water, a notebook & layers. Kneepads & a yoga mat are optional.

the Hafla is 8-10pm, followed by the crazy World Music DJ.
$10 at the door
BoBo Gallery,
Lexington Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801.
The BoBo has both a wine bar & wholesome food.

Register at www.barakamundi.com or Paypal onca@barakamundi.com.
Call 828 232 2980 with questions.

OH AND ----

On April 5, award-winning Zafira Dance Company will be teaching and performing over the hill in Knoxville. In the spirit of generating bellydance community, we have arranged a bulk rate. Folks pre-registering for both at once enjoy the amazing rate of $120.

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Southern Oasis Workshops!

TheInfinitelyDelightfulJeannie — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:12:20 GMT

Alchemy proudly presents….
Southern Oasis 2008 Workshops!

Saturday, March 8

Denys Proteau: At Southern Oasis 2008 Denys will run a general introductory hand drumming class. Participants may
also bring other percussion instruments such as tambourine, clave, zills, wooden spoons, etc. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring audio recording gadgets such as tape recorders, mp3 recorders, dictating recorders, or waxed cylinder recorders. Printed handouts will be available. We'll play a variety of listening and rhythm learning games, as well learn and practice new rhythms. Denys will offer his workshop on Saturday, March 8th from 10AM-12noon. Location: Joanie Lamb Hair Salon 720 Broad St Augusta, GA

Darbuka Dave: The Basics of Working With Dancers - We will cover the universal ways of communicating with dancers, useful for both choreographed and improvised performance. The class is suitable for all students who have at least a basic knowledge of technique, and beginners should expect to be challenged by the quick pace of the class. Dave will offer his workshop on Saturday, March 8th from 1230PM-230PM. Location: Joanie Lamb Hair Salon 720 Broad St Augusta, GA

Natalie Brown: Delirium Tribal improv combos. Move, trade places, turn, pose with Delirium Tribal's signature improvisational moves. Use in choreographies or your own brand of tribal improv. Natalie will offer her workshop on Saturday, March 8th from 10AM-12noon. Location: Augusta Fencing Club 134 9th St GA

Ashley Bennett: This workshop will be focused, primarily, on stage presence and fluid motion - with a concentration on arm and hand movements. A certified yoga instructor, Ashley typically begins and ends each workshop with enough yoga to warm up the body to support flexibility, and then slow it down again to prevent aching and soreness for the "morning after." Ashley will offer her workshop on Saturday, March 8th from 1230PM-230PM. Location: Augusta Fencing Club 134 9th St Augusta, GA.

Alchemy: In this workshop, the emphasis will be on floorwork: toning and building the muscles necessary for safe, strong, and controlled floorwork, introducing new movement to your repertoire, and learning how to incorporate floorwork into improvisational performances for the solo or group dynamic. We will also cover the "no-nos", what to consider to keep your floorwork from devolving into a peep show, and how to comport yourself to best display your strength and mastery to the audience. All of this will be presented in the same lighthearted, safe, accepting atmosphere Alchemy is known for in its classes. So, come prepared for a workout, great information, but most of all come with questions and a smile! All levels welcome! Please bring knees pads or a yoga mat. Alchemy will offer their workshop on Saturday, March 8th from 230PM-430PM. Location: Augusta Fencing Club 134 9th St Augusta, GA

Sunday March 9
Ashwathy Nair and Michael Bartenfeld: Members of the UGA Bhangra Team, Bulldawg da Raaj, they will be teaching their signature style. They will be offering their workshop on Sunday, March 9th from 10AM-12noon. Location: Augusta Fencing Club 134 9th St Augusta, GA

Lauren Prince: African Dance Workshop-Come and take part in this foot-tapping, arm-swinging, hair flying workshop! This African Dance workshop will surely move your feet and make you sweat! Many of the dances are from West Africa and therefore has very fast and energetic beats. This workshop will teach the basics of West African dance but it will definitely give a good and high-energy workout. Following the teaching of the basics, will be choreography. The choreography consists of dance moves that are warrior moves and moves to welcome in peace, fertility, and happiness. Be prepared to let yourself go! Experience the high-energy and fast rhythms that'll make you want to go to the motherland. Lauren will offer her workshop on Sunday, March 91 from 1230PM-230PM. Location: Augusta Fencing Club 134 9th St Augusta, GA

Barbara Shine: The basics of international folk dancing will be taught along with some energetic and fun dances from Israel, Greece, Bulgaria and Romania and will include a variety of tempo and style. The dances taught will be those very well known by most international groups in the US. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes with support (recommended) for this lively session. Barbara will offer her workshop on Sunday, March 9th from 230PM-430PM. Location: Augusta Fencing Club 134 9th St Augusta, GA

For more details, please visit: www.alchemydance.com and click on Oasis. To register, please visit: alchemyso08.eventbrite.com/

Pricing: $30 per class or $75 for an entire day's dance track and $50 for Saturday's drum track. We are also offering a catered lunch on site so you don't have to worry about getting food or leaving the premises and possibly being late! Registration is still open, so hurry!

For more information about Alchemy Tribal Fusion Bellydance or weekly classes, please visit our home page at www.AlchemyDance.com

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Bellydance Workshop and Performance with SamiTe'

SamiTe' — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:09:58 GMT

Poetry in Motion
a physical, visual, and spiritual journey.

Bellydance Workshops and performance with SamiTe'

Saturday March 1, 2008
Bobo Art Gallery
22 Lexington Ave.,
Asheville, NC

Special Performance with Arist SamiTe' @ 7:30pm

9:30am- check in

10:00am - 12:00 Back Care for Bellydancers
With a strong focus on core strengthening and proper allignment this class is perfect for the absolute beginer and more advanced dancers. This class will give you a solid foundation and understanding of the basic movements of Bellydance as well as tools to creating a sustainable dance practice.

12:00pm-1:00pm Lunch

1:00pm- 3:00pm SamiTe Stylings
Combinations are the foundation of any cheography. This specialty class will completely break down two of SamiTe's original combinations. Coupled with funky music and a lot of sass, this class is sure to kick your *?

$25 for one class/ $45 for Both

Please bring a Yoga mat, towel, water, comfortable clothing -NO JEANS, and an open mind.

Pre-registration is Strongly recommended.

For more information contact SamiTe'
FusionBellydance.com

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Hafla in Charleston, SC

Sarah a.k.a. Safira — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:38:05 GMT

Come party with us February 20 in Charleston! We'll be there meeting and greeting, and even vendor some of our wares. Hope to see you then!

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My classes are returning, plus I quit my job.

natalieb — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:59:06 GMT

Hello, everyone:

Classes will resume tomorrow, January 30th, at 7:00 PM in the LEXINGTON STUDIO. I know I told some of you 7:30 in the Vista, but as always, we're gerri-rigging in the face of some disaster or other. The Vista CMFA suffered an electrical fire last week after SCE&G changed over to a digital meter. There's no structural damage, but the electrical system is shot in most of the building and limping in the rest. John Whitehead is telling me the expected fix time is April, though we all hope we can go home sooner. So until then, for the sake of consistency, we'll be in the Lexington studio, 711 E. Main St., in the basement of the Old Mill. If anyone needs to carpool from the downtown side, we'll leave from my house in Olympia at 6:30. Please email me for directions to my new house, as we've moved and are no longer in the Duplex of Doom.

Class format is changing a bit. I'll be teaching one class for now (opening others as demand requires), in themed sessions of 6 to 8 weeks. We'll be working more in depth and covering both a basic and intermediate level topics (don't panic, everyone is welcome, including beginners), like moves and their variations, circle ups, cues, leading and following, etc. I'm also going to be switching back and forth between American Tribal Style and Tribal Fusion topics, matching the diversity we're now following in Delirium Tribal since we went all cooperative.

For the first 8 weeks, we're going to be working on arabic and arabic hip twist. Anybody who's taken the intermediate class on arabic before knows that there are a gazillion variations to keep us busy for 8 weeks. This should give everyone a good foundation on technique, musculature, arms, how ATS improv works and how to really dig down on a personal level to teach your body how to do things. Sound good? Good.

My pricing system may change soon when I get the details ironed out. For now, we'll stay at a $10 drop in rate, and I will continue honoring class cards that are floating around out there. In future, I would expect the drop in rate to increase, there will be a discounted rate for buying each session. There's a rumor that Ashley and I may honor each others class cards in future, but let us work out the details.

On a personal level, I put in my notice at work last week. With the circus, the museum show, MTV, Tribalcon and Southern Oasis all taking place in the span of about 10 weeks, it suddenly became very obvious to me that I was spending too much time and mental stress on my day job when I should be focusing and pushing my career. We have way too much awesome stuff in the works for me to be squeezing director duties in at 5:00 in the morning. Work is being very excellent about this, and though my official last day is February 8th, I'll be temping at my own job off and on through the end of the month to help them transition. In the meantime, this means I will be relying on teaching and performance income to pay bills. If anyone wants private lessons, traveling classes in the southeast or to host me and/or Delirium in a workshop, now would be an excellent time to email me.

Cheers and best wishes, and I CAN'T WAIT to start teaching again. It makes my heart and head and body happy and it's been far too long. Any questions, please email me.

nat

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ZOe jakes teaching in Greensboro next weekend

ZoeCablooey — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:26:29 GMT

Hey guys, come hang out and dance yer butts off!

2 day intensive workshops and show saturday night

Saturday, January 19th &
Sunday, January 20th

Location of all workshops: UNCG Campus at 1000 Spring Garden Street in Greensboro, NC 27403 in the HHP (Health & Human Performance) Building. Parking available in the Walker Street parking deck.

for more info: www.soulflowerstudios.com/page4.html

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NOVEMBER 10TH WORKSHOP IS ON!!!!

sillyashley — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:23:08 GMT

Natalie and I are at it again. There's drumming... there's makeup.... there's sore ass-cheeks... and then there's a party.
Everything thing else you need to know is at

nataliebrown.net/Workshops.html

if you need a place to sleep, please send a private message and we'll make arrangements.

This'll be fun great spledifurous spectalar educational crazy intense and really REALLY fun... oh... wait... can I say fun twice?
posted by:

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Who is up for a...

sillyashley — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:53:54 GMT

November 10th workshop? Nat and I are brainstorming.

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new video

sillyashley — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:34:23 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UpNkji_v6o

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Tribal Musings of Natalie Brown. Good Read...

sillyashley — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 21:51:41 GMT

Welcome to the return of Tribal Musings. I know the email list has been quiet the last few months, but by no means has Delirium Tribal been dormant. First, a heartfelt thank you to everyone for the good wishes and thoughts for my dad. Mom and dad have been in Baltimore while dad gets chemo at Johns Hopkins. While there is no cure for dad's cancer, we have some hopeful signs that the chemo treatment has slowed its advance, and it may even be retreating a bit. Keep good thoughts heading Charlie Brown's way.

Columbia Alternacirque

Secondly, Delirium Tribal had a reformatting of sorts about six weeks ago. We're branching out into solo work and tribal fusion on top of our ATS roots, and we've added special guest artist Ashley Bennett to our company permanently.

On top of our reorganization, we decided to move forward with an idea we've been kicking around for months: collaborating with other alternative artists in the Columbia area and forming a collective circus to share performances, information and support. We are proud to announce the creation of Columbia Alternacirque, an umbrella performance organization conjuring up the days of vaudeville and vintage circus, consisting of Delirium Tribal, fire performer Steve Oswanski and his fledgeling troupe Fire and Motion, and Irmo hula-hoop trickster Susan Osbaldiston. We're talking with some other alternative artists in the area that will be loosely associated with Alternacirque, and we've got some wild shows and projects in the works for the fall/winter season.

This Friday's show at the Art Bar will be our maiden voyage. Delirium Tribal and Steve from Fire and Motion are moving the show outside to the Art Bar patio so you can get the full spectum of what Steve can do with flaming instruments. We'll pull three integrated sets out from 9 to 11 PM. No cover, the bar is 21+, but the sidewalk is presumably public. I saw a preview of Steve's fire-eating, poi-spinning performance last night in my front yard, and it's off the chain. Friday can NOT get here fast enough.

Upcoming Shows

Columbia Alternacirque will be performing at the Five Points Celebration Festival Friday, October 5th, from 7 to 10 on Harden Street. We'll have the full contingent of Delirium Tribal as well as the full Fire and Motion fire performance troupe.

Columbia Alternacirque will have a fabulous show for Art Bar's Halloween weekend. Hulahooper Susan Osbaldiston will make her debut and join Steve from Fire and Motion and Delirium Tribal on Friday, October 26th. Rumor has it our dear friend Shannon from Indudala Tribe in New Orleans will make a special guest appearance.

Columbia Alternacirque will be performing at the Main Street festival on Thursday, November 8th from 6 to 8 PM. More details on exact location as they come.

Delirium Tribal will be collaborating with Colin Brown and USC percussion Tuesday, November 20th, starting at 7:30 PM in the USC school of music recital hall. Buzz about this gig is in the stratosphere already, and we expect very packed standing room only, so plan ahead and get in line early for this one.

We have several other shows in the works, and I will be happy to announce them as they get finalized.

Classes

I am firming up the return of my classes and am shooting for early to mid October. I'll let you know the exact date once I have an exact day/location/pricing system, but be prepared for an hour class on Wednesday nights. I am planning on a format change to match Delirium's format change, and I'm going to do 6-8 week sessions on specific topics, with two weeks off inbetween. Some will be ATS, some will be Tribal Fusion, and we'll spend time going in depth on subjects like shimmies, the arabic, snakey movements, etc. This way everyone gets exposed to a variety of topics, instead of having the same classes over and over again, and we can cover more information on each subject.

Ashley Bennett has started Tribal Fusion classes on Tuesdays at 7 PM at the Yoga and Wellness studio on Devine Street. If you're interested in taking her classes, you can contact her at madashley1640@hotmail.com for more information.

Speaking of Ashley, she and I are plotting our next workshop weekend, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 10th. Hafla of Doom to follow that evening, of course. Save the date.

Thanks as always for the support and patronage. We can't wait to show you all the craziness we've been working on. See you FRIDAY.

natalie

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Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival

Kristin — Wed, 02 May 2007 19:01:46 GMT

Hi! I saw this and thought it went perfectly with your vision. Not sure if you have heard about it or not. I am probably going to go.....I am really feeling this burlesque thing right now! Sounds like fun :o)

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ABSFEST 2007
Asheville's own
Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival
July 13-15
Dedicated to celebrating the Midway and the Runway as true American Folkart
Featuring Princess Farhana of Hollywood, the Rebelles, Baraka Mundi, Mab Just Mab (and hopefully...Unifire...)

Friday night: Panel with artists & a historical overview of Vaudeville, Sideshow and Burlesque as art and social commentary

Saturday workshops:
10-11:30 Burlesque 101, with the Rebelles
11:30-1 Fantastic Fan Dancing, with Princess Farhana of Hollywood
2-3:30 Building a Successful Show, with Mab of the Accidental Circus
3:30-5 Swashbuckling, with Draven Arcane of Temple Valor

Saturday night gala freak and fun show at the Orange Peel, MC'd by glasswalker/blockhead Mab Just Mab!

Sunday:
10-11:30 Circus Stretching and Partner Acrobatics, with contortionsist/aerielist Lindsey Morrow
11:30-1 Advanced Burlesque, with Princess Farhana of Hollywood
2-3:30 Extreme Make-up for Stage, with the Rebelles
3:30-5 Fire Arts: Safety & Performance - teacher tba

$20 each or $70 for the whole day of classes.
No refunds available but registrations can be transferred.
World Spirit Student Discounts apply.

Workshop Descriptions -
The Art of the Tease: Beginners Bump and Grind, with The Rebelles
Ever wanted to be a burlesque star? Don't leave home without your boa and heels for this beginner class on the art of the bump and grind. Join Simi Rocket and Paige Turner of The Rebelles as they lead this workshop on classic burlesque moves, the art of the tease and
tassel twirling. You'll be shimmy, shakin', bumpin' and grinding in no time. Bring your stockings, heels, boas and tassels ( if you have them) and join The Rebelles for an interlude of fun!

Glamour Girl, with The Rebelles
Join The Rebelles Double Oh- Sexy and learn the secrets of glamorous, over-the-top burlesque makeup techniques. Learn the perfect application of fake eyelashes. Learn to create your fantasy pinup look. Bring your own eyelashes.

Fantastic Fan Dancing, with Princess Farhana of Hollywood
The fan is a dancer's best friend, and a venerable part of the Americana Burlesque tradition. Come play 'now you see me, now you don't' with vintage style!

Stagecraft Composition, with Mab of the Accidental Circus
~creating a piece, creating a set ~
I'm not going to show you how to do the ultimate dance combo or walk on broken glass. This is about how to present the product that you have been working so hard to learn.

This will mostly be a lecture class. However, we will work with short volunteer pieces people bring to this class as examples. Be prepared to take a lot of notes!

Swashbuckling, with Draven Arcane of Temple Valor
Add swashbuckling style to your fight choreographies or just experience your inner buccanneer! This class is combines high energy, humor, and mayhem on the high seas. No previous sword experienece or sword required. Weapons will be for loan and sale in class for a nominal fee.

Circus Stretching and Partner Acrobatics, with Lindsey Morrow
Lindsey Morrow is a contortionist and aerielist trained with Firefly Dance in NYC, and has performed on numerous occasions with Baraka Mundi. This class will emphasize deep stretching useful for movers of all descriptions as well as the aspiring contortionist. Partner balancing and acrobatics open up a world of possibility for performance artists of every genre.

Advanced Burlesque, with Princess Farhana of Hollywood
Ready to take your burlesque revival experience up a notch? Farhana's combinations and tricks of the trade will propel your performance to new extremes of fabulousness.

Fire Arts: Safety & Performance - teacher tba
Everybody's eating fire, why can't you? Knowledge is power - this ever-popular class provides an overview of fire arts tools, techniques and all-important safety information.

www.sideshowburlesque.org

That's all we have in print right now - stay tuned for more info!

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Gothic Bellydance Workshop with Tempest in Charleston,SC 11/2-11/3

PinkGiraffe — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:02:48 GMT

Come join The Midnight Magnolias and delve into your darkside with Tempest. Come experience the Gothmutha in Charleston,SC where the ghosts run free and the sweet tea is to die for.

Friday Nov 2nd

“Strange Presence" 6:30-8:30pm ( Limit 20 people)

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Saturday Nov 3rd

( Limit 40 people per workshop)

"Dancing Darkly" 10:00am-12:00 pm

"Dramatic Body Language and Beyond" 1:00-4:00

for more info and workshop descriptions please visit

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Delirium's August Art Bar Show

Sarah a.k.a. Safira — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:29:35 GMT

Great show this weekend, ladies!

Just thought I would share the pix I got. Can't wait to see you again.

http://s234.photobucket.com/albums/ee251/safirafusion/Delirium%20Tribal%208-07/

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a little cirque project

SamiTe' — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:41:09 GMT

Count me in. If you are ever in need of a aerialist, whip girl, or all around freak!
PS: it was nice to see you in Atlanta Natalie!!!!!

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October 13th Hafla and Workshop featuring Liora in Greenville

KIM — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:35:02 GMT

Southern Djinn

presents

"Howlin' at The Moon"
Masquerade Hafla
and
Tribal Fusion Combo's with Liora!

Howlin' at The Moon
Masquerade Hafla

wicked..faerie..goblin..
winged creatures of the night..
join us for a night of
"belly dance"
mischief, enchantment,
and revelry

Doors Open @7pm

FREE EVENT !!

Southern Djinn
Presents

Liora
Tribal Fusion Combo's

October 13th 2007

Workshop:
Registration : 12:30 – 1
Class: 1-3

In this workshop, Liora will teach some of her signature tribal fusion combinations,
appropriate for the intermediate to advanced level dancer, with modifications taught
for a more beginning level student. The combos can be sequenced into a short choreography.

Registration:
2 hour workshop
$35

For Advanced registration send $37 via PAY PAL to Kim Alexander at
Showleh@charter.net. Please include your name, address, phone number in the notes section of your pay pal payment.

Kimah Healing Arts Center
2112 Augusta Street
Greenville,SC

*Anyone interested in performing at the hafla please let me know! The hafla will not be the traditional format...there will be some Halloween themed performances, interesting choices of music, traditional performances and costumes , non-traditional performances and costumes, and tons of fun...
and as always, family appropriate performances..

Cut off date to perform is October 1st.

Music already "spoken for" :
Monster Mash
Living Dead Girl
Beautiful Liar
Babylon
Dirty Laundry..

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So, Ashley

Jenni — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 16:37:36 GMT

I was talking to Jill (the fitness center director and interim executive director of the Y) at a cookout she had for us last night, and I told her about how Dan didn't want me bellydancing at the Y, and she said that she didn't care if I bellydanced there. Yay!

Now I'm gonna go practice in the aerobics room before I go to work at 2. :-D

Jenni

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Who's Bongos Are These?!?

sillyashley — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:35:15 GMT

Ok.... every morning, I throw some clothes on, grab my keys and run past a set of bongos sitting in the livingroom. Granted, we've got all sorts of musical things floating through the livingroom at some point or another. THESE ARE NOT MY BONGOS!! They're pretty nice, LP: Aspire drums and they are under my coffee table. If you are missing your bongos... give me a shout and I will get them back to you as soon as I can. I mean... they look nice in our house, but I don't believe Natalie or I are very good at playing them.

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THANKS!!!!

Sandee — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:12:21 GMT

I want to send a special, special thank you to Natalie and Ashley for hosting us this weekend for the solo workshop and hafla. We had such a great time! I'm still sore from the workshop and haven't quite caught up on my sleep yet, both of which are gooood indicators that it was a great weekend! I'm so glad we decided to stay for the hafla.......I think we all needed to blow off a little steam. The dancing and the music were great. It's so nice to be able to dance to live music. We don't have too many drummers here in Augusta (although we're working on that!). Thanks again for making Saturday special. We'd love to do it again sometime.

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SAVE A PRINCESS this THURSDAY!

onca — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 05:58:02 GMT

In preperation for the weekend's Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival festivities here in Asheville, Princess Farhana needs picking up in Charlotte Thursday night at 9pm and delivering to Asheville. I have to be a) teaching class, b) watching babies, and c) doing the headless chicken getting ready for the weekend's jam-packed schedule of history, workshops and performances.
I can make it worth your while with tickets, workshop passes etc.
Anyone want to respond privately to onca@barakamundi.com?

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SAVE A PRINCESS this THURSDAY!

onca — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 05:54:38 GMT

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July 14 mini-hafla roll call!!!!

sillyashley — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 03:38:49 GMT

For those of you coming to the party after the workshop in Columbia on Saturday, July 14:

I would like to get an idea of who is wanting to perform.

and

An idea of who wants to spend the night (also, if anyone needs to spend the previous night in order to be at the workshop in time).

By no means, is this an official-organized-or-professional performance - Natalie and I are just trying to work out in any space/time issues that may arise. I'll be posting this in a couple of our regional tribes.

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hey girlies!

katherine — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:01:04 GMT

hey i was just letting you guys know that this friday (june 22, 2007) i will be performing at hot toddy cafe! show starts at 7 pm and the admission is free! help me get the word out and hopefully you guys can come! And ash, i am so hoping to be able to come to your workshop! it would be really great to see you and i know you will kick my butt in a practice! see ya soon!

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The Soloist Workshop Is Up!

sillyashley — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 23:23:50 GMT

"Old Lexington Mill"
711 Main St
Lexington, SC 2902

^ that is the address for those of you MapQuest-ing for the trip. Those of you who were lucky enough to make it out to Ms. Bastet's fan workshop got to see how cool the studios are - and that's where we will be hosting this soloists workshop. Fun!

If you also want to mapquest Nat's and my address, just send one of us a private message and we'll be happy to fill you in. Also, if you're planning on performing at the Duplex of Doom throwdown (or just spend the night) let us know and we will be happy to accomodate.

The workshop is:

- On July 14th (Saturday)

-1pm-4pm (yus, I get to ramble and play my favorite music and make you sweat for THREE hours!)

- The cost is $40 and you can just pay at the door (If you need/want to pay by credit card, give Natalie a shout and she'll take care of you).

Thank you to all who are on board. This is going to be a killer workshop and I'm itching to get this party started.

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what do you guys think about.....??

sillyashley — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:20:04 GMT

doing the "out of the box" workshop on Saturday, July 14th??? If there are too many people who can't make it, maybe we can fanangle something else.

Also... Most of us know that this particular workshop is to help with soloing....I've been thinking more about subject matter covered. I'm afraid it'll turn into more of a seminar. In a two hour workshop, I'm going to try to squish in:

*yoga (duh - I like da yoga)
*delicious drills (yum)
*stage presence (which is what Delirium will be covering in their advanced workshops this month - thank you, Natty)
*traveling (I'm a closet-cabaret-choo-choo-shimmy fan.... also really into gawazee - did I spel that right?)
*gettin' into it (I'll try to work this into a practice without embarassing myself!)
*combos (there are a few that I've strung together for various performances - combos are always nice)

*also... if anyone is really interested in learning how to construct and really fitful (couldn't think of a better word) drum solo, I think I got some good stuff for ya..

uh. Now that I'm looking at everything, this will probably either have to be cut down or stretched into a three-hour shindig.

That's all I've got so far. If anyone else can think of stuff they think I can help them with, let me know. If I don't know, I'll ask Natty and will hopefully have it figured out by then. Hahaha!!

I don't know how much Delirium-hosted-two-hour-workshops cost.... Natalie can get with us about that, and also confirm the date.

Again, I ask if anyone really wants to make the workshop, but the 14th is no good, let us know and I'll see what I can do.

I'm really sorry to rattle on like this, but Natalie and I have really gotten into the whole after-event-house-party-throwdown thing, If you're interested in performing at a mini-hafla, our "Duplex of Doom" is well-equipped. And if anyone needs to camp for the night, we've probably got room for you, too.

This'll be FUN!

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Schtuff

Jenni — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 01:40:21 GMT

How are things up there in SC?

Same old same old down here!

Jenni

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Out of the Box....

sillyashley — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:43:20 GMT

Just thought I'd give a heads up for June. The date is not set, but I will be teaching a workshop for Delirium Tribal called "Out of the Box." Haven't got the lesson plan down yet - but it's supposed to aid in solo work. If you're interested, I'd like to hear from you about what you want out of the soloist workshop from me. So far, i think we will review stage presence and various little combos to add to you bag of tricks. So... fess up - what'll it be?

Also, this Saturday, remember we've got Bastet up for a workshop - hosted by Delirium's mama, Natalie Brown. That night, Nat and I will be hostessing a sort of hafla/throwdown at the Bellydance Duplex of DOOM! (aka our house). Foods, Drinks - whatever goes. Kids are welcome. Nat and I have some stuff to lay out for ya and Bastet will be gracing us with some solo work (that I'm dying to see again). So please PM one of us for more contact info and for our address - we'd love to see everyone.

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Carolina Tribal Cirque in Augusta Thursday, May 10

natalieb — Tue, 08 May 2007 03:40:24 GMT

Hey guys and dolls! Ash and I are doing a set on Thursday in Augusta, courtesy of Prysmatic Dreams.

http://thenewwordorder.com/PDShowcase-calender-May-07.htm

Prysmatic Dreams Feature Showcase
is scheduled for a one time, special location
Soultry Sounds Cafe
1035 Ellis St, Augusta, GA, 706.303.2400
Thursday May 10th- 8 - 12 PM
An unforgettable lineup for a special night of poetry & music
Featuring The Return of The NWO Up Top Tour Troupe
And from Kansas City MI
The incredible Geovanni Marcel & The Recipe

The Recipe - Geovanni Marcel - Eryk Moore - Max Parthas - Tribal Raine - The Dubber
John Starino - Nyne Elementz - Zach Fowler - Kendal Turner - Spiryt - Zuri Wilson - T Elle
Including a special Tribal Fusion belly dance set by
Natalie Brown & Ashley the Dancer

This is not just a Showcase It's an event that you will remember for years to come.
Bring friends and enjoy an experience of music, poetry and dance
like no other show you've ever seen before!
Expect maximum capacity with people attening from at least 6 different states
for this premier Showcase so come early!
$10 @ the door

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Performance!

katherine — Tue, 01 May 2007 01:22:15 GMT

Hi guys!

Letting you know...
A bellydancer-(katie) and a party-(her birthday)
Saturday May 5th, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m. at The Studio in Patterson, GA-(right beside Inkwell Tattoo!)

Message me if you want directions! This performance is for my 21st birthday. (bday-May2, 2007) So i hope to see some friendly faces!

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Getting back into the swing of things...

Jenni — Thu, 03 May 2007 03:39:26 GMT

I believe my little hiatus from bellydance is coming to an end. A few weeks ago, my practice dwindled off, I didn't really get on tribe very much, and I haven't done any costuming. It made me sad to watch it go away. In the mean time, my yoga practice has blossomed... into a lifestyle choice of conscious living. I have been studying the eightfold path of Raja/Ashtanga Yoga laid out by Patanjali in The Yoga Sutras. I was on Sapelo Island on a 3-day college trip not long ago, and one day I walked to the beach, sat down, buried my feet in the sand to encourage pratyahara (sensory withdrawal), and meditated with my head on my knees for a long time. It was very grounding.

I miss bellydance.

I'm ready to come back... better than before. I want it to be a very natural experience this time, interconnected with my asana and pranayama practice. Instead of laying out lists of drills and performing "this move" x amount of times, I just want it to flow. Natural and beautiful, earthy and sensual.

I need to reconnect with my fellow bellydancers.

-Jenni

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in an effort to fill this tribe spot...

sillyashley — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 19:08:30 GMT

I am changing this tribe to the Carolina Cirque Project in an effort to open it up to the CSRA, South Carolina and North Carolina areas. Natalie Brown and I are in the beginning stages of conceptualizing a sort of collective of beautiful freakies from the area that are open to collaborating for circus-y variety shows. Please post questions, suggestions and news here.

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Freak fest in Asheville

onca — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 03:03:15 GMT

Actually a burlesque and sideshow festival - This is my new exciting out-of-the-bellydance-box endeavor.
Seriously, this may be right up your perforamnace art alley -

A weekend of mastre classes and performance with:
Princess Farhana of Hollywood
Bendy Lindsey contortion
Unifire Fire Theatre
Mab just Mab of the Accidental Circus
The Rebelles
Baraka Mundi
etc etc etc -
wwheeeee!
www.sideshowburlesque.org

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To set you straight

katherine — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:12:14 GMT

Ok, it has come to my attention that there is still someone claiming that i am a drug addict so dont go near me for bellydance lessons. I am sick of being nice about it and letting it go. YOu will NOT run over me anymore ASHLEY BENNETT! that's right i called her out publically. I am not afraid to type names because now its real. I have never, not one time, said anything negative to anyone about Ashley. Yet, i just recieved an email from someone-and you know what i will copy and paste it on here so you can read it. I am sick of this trashing of Katie. I have done nothing to you Ashley. Stop trying to ruin me.

This is my original message to the said girl:

hey girl, havent heard from ya in a while. You still interested in bellydance? i've got lots of things going on that you can join in on!

This was her reply:

Yes I am. I would love to get involved. Give me all your details. I haven't attempted anything because I just took my trainer test last weekend and you said Katie is into drugs again so I have avoided going there. Just let me know. If you'd like to reach me other than email my number is (i deleted this to protect the girl). I work til five everyday but just leave a message and I'll get back with. Thank you sooo much!!!

SO she obviously thought the mail was going to ashley bennett, well, it went to me. SO STOP TALKING ABOUT ME BEHIND MY BACK AND ON THE INTERNET!!!!!!!! I can succeed in bellydance without you ashley bennett.

I am a bellydancer for the passion of the dance. I have been a dancer since i was 3 years old. I took classical ballet for 10 years along with jazz and tap. Now, i am a bellydancer. And if i dont make it to the "BELLYDANCE SUPERSTARS" it doesnt mean im not good. And it doesnt mean i havent had success. The difference between you and me is this: You need to be known as a bellydancer by people in order to keep your interest in it. If all you had was yourself, you wouldnt keep up with it. So, stop what your doing to me. YOu have done enough damage to my heart to last a lifetime.

I think i have vented enough for now. my only hope is that someone gets to read this before ashley deletes cuz it might make her "look bad".

If you have an opinion on the situation, then voice it. There is nothing that anyone can say now that will hurt me more than she already has. So let me have your worst.

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So... we had a really good time...

sillyashley — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 08:56:35 GMT

with our performance after the Bastet workshop, here in Columbia. Natalie and I have taken a local performer, "The Dubber", up on an offer to perform at a place called The Red Tub. It's low key, but the vibe it amazing. Nat? Are you there? Can you think of anything else to add?
Oh... here's a vital tid-bit... that performance is in one week. That is, next Saturday.... the... 21st? Please bear with me. It's 5AM. I just got home from work.... I really just need to get to bed. Hey, Nat, is Bastet really joining us? Please help me out here - I remember nothing of what you have told me.

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pictures..

sillyashley — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 15:44:52 GMT

Are up from the hafla (goofy as hell) Saturday night. Fun times... more photos and some video on its way. Other bashes are sure to come - so we'll keep you posted.... they seem to usually follow a workshop. Thank you to Denys and Vincent - amazing drummers. I have to say my favorite part was watching Denys and Natalie flinging themselves around in a swing dance. AMAZING! We had no idea you two could dance like THAT!

much love,
Ashley B.

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Alchemy at First Friday

Sandee — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:38:07 GMT

Alchemy will be performing improv at First Friday on Broad St. (downtown Augusta) on April 6th. We should begin dancing around 7:30-ish in front of Fierce. Since it's Masters week, we're expecting a big crowd. Wish us luck, or even better, come see us!!!

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classes at Anytime fitness...

katherine — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:26:56 GMT

In blackshear and wayx!
Stop by either place and pick up April's schedule for bellydance! (Taught by yours truly!)

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Southern Oasis!

TheInfinitelyDelightfulJeannie — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 02:45:54 GMT

Ashley, you were fantastic last night and I really enjoyed getting to hang out and chat with you today. I'm glad you came out to dance with us and I look forward to seeing you more often now that you are transitioning to Columbia with Nat. Best of luck and let us know how everything is going with you!

BB!
~Jeannie

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senseless raving and ass-kissing.... me and my obsessions - bah!

sillyashley — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:33:24 GMT

Ok, thought I'd take a minute to acknowledge me latest obsessions.
In the beginning.... there was FCBD, The Indigo, and BDSS....
When I tuned into the regional scene, the first that I encountered were troupes around the CSRA, most notably - Alchemy and their fearless leaders, superb Mari [and the infinitely delightful - and pregnant - Jeannie]
After a happy festival and sushi from Wicked Wasabi in Augusta, I then found myself nestling, once in a while, under Natalie Brown's wing (I miss sleeping with you, by the way) I still feel warm and fuzzy when those huge fluffy skirts enter the stage, with Delirium inside of them.
Awalim is positively thunderous! I love their new take on tradition - their crazycolorful costumes and Katya's round, sparkly face... I believe there was a conversation between three un-named SouthEast bellydancers, at the Raging Burrito in Decatur [what is it with bellydancers eating such angry food?!] , about wanting to have her sparkly babies. All the girls in Awalim are warm and wonderful - Ziah has really done a fantastic job putting together such a forceful troupe.
Back at Third Coast, I got my first (tearful) taste of Zaphira, via Maria and Olivia - and I've been a total groupie ever since. Olivia performed at Tribal Con and totally dazzled us. I remember a conversation, not long before the performance, in which she was worried she wouldn't live up to the name.... psh!
Now I'm all over Unmata. Can't get enough of freakin' Amy and Shelly - those girls are so warm and beautiful and... had anyone noted: NATURAL? hahaha!
Anyway, I'm just bursting at the seems. There are so many other incredible, expressive dancers :::cough:::bastet::::cough::: and about a trillion others. I'm so lucky to have found such a beautiful, talented community of smart and loving ladies.... tears!

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what's next?

sillyashley — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 01:53:20 GMT

Where do we go from here?.... what would you do if you could do anything?

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Ashley's Moving...

sillyashley — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:59:09 GMT

After Southern Oasis, I'll be returning to Columbia with miss Natty. She has welcomed me into her home so that we can both submerge into bellydance for a while. It will probably be at least a couple months - so Jenni and Katie, take care of Waycross for me. I'm sad about making such a huge change, but I'm really exciting about getting to study with Delirium the way I've been wanting for quite a while now. This is gonna be quite the adventure!

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what's a happening?

katherine — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 04:23:52 GMT

guess what....new performance. I will be perfroming at a private party for one of my friend's birthday this saturday! yikes im nervous. Any encouragement will be much appreciated.

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Southern Oasis - who's going??!

sillyashley — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 23:55:36 GMT

so? fess up! who on this tribe is going... who is performing?... Who's taking natty's workshop? (Jenni: nudge, nudge)

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moo.com

sillyashley — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 00:12:11 GMT

for business cards. I just got mine in the mail and they're SUPER cute!! Love 'em!!

www.moo.com

try it out - you'll thank me!

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Hafla

Jenni — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:34:50 GMT

http://southernbellies.tribe.net/thread/973fbe8c-1a41-4797-8fab-69a13bca6a98

Hafla. Athens. January.

We going?

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ATS in Jax

Jenni — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 07:29:52 GMT

Gals, Khalila Ahlaam, an ATS troupe in Jacksonville, FL, will be having a few upcoming performances... http://tribes.tribe.net/khalilaahlaam/thread/49d45ec1-dc94-4912-8eee-587fa6d171d6

I'm going to try to make it to one. We should all head down there and check it out!

Jenni

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if ya wanna hang with us...

sillyashley — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 18:28:18 GMT

me and Jenni will meet at Planet Groove tonight for some conditioning and beginning preparations for the january 20th Hafla....6:00pm... today means Wednesday.... wish me traveling blessings, I'm going to Virginia to meet the other half of my family for the first time ever... it's gonna be weird.

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Event links...

sillyashley — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:25:02 GMT

Should be in chronological order...
http://www.urbangypsy.cc/3rdcoast.html *just for workshops*
Athens hafla January 20th... check with Christy F for more info. She's on our tribe
www.tribalcon.com *just for workshops*
http://tribes.tribe.net/deliriumtribal/thread/e53d7370-f943-414a-b712-379742ba3221 Mardi Love workshop (performanc? i dunno)
http://tribaldancecamp.eventbrite.com/ *workshop with Rachel and Zoe at a compground with planned meals and lots of free time *performance*
http://spiritofthetribes.tribe.net/?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5B9ad11f02-2c0f-488f-8269-12f4b0d3d7b4%5D *we could perform at this, but we have to confirm THIS week (as in tomorrow)

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Mardi Love in Atlanta!

Jenni — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:35:35 GMT

Eee! Mardi Love's having an Atlanta workshop in March... I'm there!!

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Soo... Jenni...

sillyashley — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 05:07:42 GMT

'cuz i was just chatting on the phone with Miss Zoe and she was all l like "yeah, I think I know this Jenni chick you're talking about. She's nice enough - but I'd much rather paint toenails with you!" She said she was really sad that I couldn't make it.... but I don't wanna brag or anything. Hahahaha!! Just kiddin'... well, spill it - how did the Zoe workshop go?

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3rd Coast - we're doomed...

sillyashley — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 17:59:44 GMT

cause I'm taking the Makeup Tips class from Sharon Kihara and when I get home, you are all being tied down and experimented on. MwahahHAhaha!!!

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Cancellation of the Augusta BDSS workshops

marirene — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 22:01:34 GMT

I just received a call from Copeland Productions and, its bad news. They've just informed me that not enough people have registered for either workshop to justify them. Alchemy was unaware of any specific quota of people that needed to be signed up and was unaware that the Kami Liddle workshop was in danger of being cancelled at all. I'm sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause anyone. It was out of our control. Everyone who has paid through PayPal will be refunded.

Mari
:(

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Last day for reduced price registration to Kami Liddle and Petite Jamilla workshops in Augusta, GA!

marirene — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:53:27 GMT

Sorry for the Crossposts.

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Friday 12/01/06 is the last day to pay $65 for the belly dance superstars Petite Jamilla and Kami Liddle. Prices will be $75 at the door.

PETITE JAMILLA workshop will be held on Saturday 12/02/006 from 10am-1pm. Registration starts at 9:30.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Modern Drum Solo ChoreographyL A fun all-levels fusion drum solo choreography that incorporates modern movements. In the choreography, you will learn how to isolate circles on the lateral plane of the body.

ABOUT PETITE JAMILLA:
Our youngest member Petite Jamilla, as pictured on the cover of Live at the Folies Bergere DVD has been touring with the Bellydance Superstars since January of 2004. Performing the celestial and inspiring double veil as a featured part of the show, is just a fraction of what this talented dancer has to offer. Since she was 17, Petite Jamilla has been teaching workshops that range from Zill Techniques with Modern Incorporations, Choreographed Fusion Drum Solos, and Spinning Introductions with Double Veil How-Tos. By the age of 20, she had produced 2 instructional DVDs (Beginners Dance Movements, and Secrets of the Double Veil) available for purchase through www.bohemianmarket.com. Cross-Cultural Fusions are a passionate focus for this dancer as her Irish/Native American ethnicity became the incentive to further explore and push the boundaries of fusion in dance. With training in Bellydance (taught by her mother, Jamilla Rasa), Polynesian, Scottish Highland, Modern Irish, and Cape Breton Step Dancing her unique blend began an unclassifiable style. Dually equipped as a classically trained musician in Western style compositions and Scottish/Irish blends - it was, of all things, the Highland Bagpipes that showcased Petite Jamillas talent for the critically acclaimed Rod Stewart in February of 2000.

http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marirene@yahoo.com/PetiteJamilla for reigistration and Paypal link

The BELLYDANCE SUPERSTARS show will be on Sat. night

http://www.imperialtheatre.com/december06.htm#2 to buy tickets online

KAMI LIDDLE workshop will be held on Sunday12/03/006 from 10am-1pm. Registration starts at 9:30.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
Layering Tribal Fusion Movements with Control and Precision
This class will begin with posture and technique drills, focusing on executing movements correctly and gaining muscle memory which is crucial in layering. We will continue by layering these movements on top of each other and eventually working towards layering 3 movements at a time. These moves will then be put into combinations and a short choreography will be introduced. All levels are welcome, beginning and advanced variations will be offered.

ABOUT KAMI LIDDLE:
Kami's style is what she calls a modern fusion of an ancient dance. Although she is primarily a tribal dancer, she pulls from the various styles of belly dance that she has studied, as well as modern, hip hop, jazz, and bhangra dance. Kami performs both as a solo artist and also collaborates with other dancers. She is a guest artist for The Indigo, directed by Rachel Brice, and has also worked with Samantha Riggs of Boom Boom Bollywood on choreography and periodically performs with the company. Kami was nominated for 'Best Kept Secret"and 'Best Interpretive Artist" for 2005 by Zaghareet Magazine and won the title 'Entertainer of the Year 2005" at Wiggles of the West. Kami currently tours with The Bellydance Superstars.

http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/marirene@yahoo.com/KamiLiddle for reigistration and Paypal link

*** NOTE(S):
- There will be a variety of merchandise available for purchase at the workshop including apparel, jewelry, DVDs and CDs.
- Children under 12 are free. Very young children must be well supervised so as to not be disruptive.
- There will not be a microphone provided at the workshop, so if we can all cooperate and wear fringe and tassles rather than coin belts it'll make it easier for everyone to hear.
- I will have some change, but if you are planning on paying at the door, please try to bring exact payment. Thanks!

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TRAMP: HOT Tribal Dance Camp w/ Rachel&Zoe

sillyashley — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:17:20 GMT

Imagine yourself immersed in dance, surrounded by the beauty of the Texas Hill Country. You wake each morning with a ritual stretch on the green banks of the Guadalupe River. Your days are leisurely paced with morning and afternoon classes and plenty of time for hiking, swimming, shopping, practicing, and relaxing. Your nights are filled with music and dance, with henna, campfires, and with frienships old and new. This is Bahaia's HOT Dance Camp!

"We're at 1/2 capacity right now.
Capacity = 50
Seriously. There will be no exceptions.
Camp is not a corporate cram-'em-in event.
I want each camper to have space to dance.

You can reserve your spot with a deposit and pay your balance later.
Best to jump on it now. And tell your friends.
www.tribaldancecamp.eventbrite.com

Please feel free to repost this to other tribes who might be interested.
hugs and fluffy bunny kisses,
bahaia"

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Great performances today

Jenni — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 06:37:39 GMT

Good job girlies!

I'm sore and and burnt.

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Agh!

Jenni — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 15:58:10 GMT

I'm havin' hoop withdrawals.

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next performance idea

katherine — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:51:25 GMT

hey guys i really think we need a scheduled performance to keep us in the spirit! Also to raise money for seladora expenses so here's my idea!

Location: planet groove
to decorate we get items that we already have (rugs, pedestools, anything pretty to go with our current theme, etc. the idea is not to spend money though we're gonna make it this time!!!)

How long can three people last: my proposal is 45 minutes. maybe we can bring in kristena and lara for a "beginner's routine" to fill some time in. im sure our brilliant director ashley can tweak a routine for them.

ok so what routines do we have?
1.i cash radii
2.searchers
3.violin solo
4.rare bit fiend (almost complete lol)
5. drum solos (total of 3 for me, ash, jenni) it's not impossible to teach the short one to lara or kristin
6. tribal fusion solos (taht would be 3 again.) this is where i propose we could make lara and kristin there own routine, because fusing waht they can do in a dance would be more possible here.
7. duets (hey we can come up with these anytime!)
8. IMPROV (i love when we just make stuff up! and so far our audiences have too!)

okay so when: i propose 3 weeks from today. on a friday night so that "school" kids can be eligible to come. say start at 7 and end at 7:30-7:45. if we charge like 2 dollars a person, and 50 people show up...that's 100 bucks. We could do multiple showings to increase profits. like from 7-7:45, then 8:15-9:00, then 9:30 to 10:15. or we could do 2 showings on friday and 2 on saturday and then a sunday matinee. If we all pitched in for that 30 dollar ad in the paper we could run it the wednesday or thursday before and pass out fliers. i can print out black and white one s for free to hand out.

so yeah my head has been going with this for a little bit. let me know what is actually possible so we can get started. YIPPEE

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Why I didn't win the costume contest:

Jenni — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:10:40 GMT

The judges were obviously cabaret fans.

HA!

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Jeeeeeennnnniiiiii!!!!

sillyashley — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 13:26:10 GMT

We had a blast in SC with Natalie. the only thing missing was you.... though we're waiting for the "go ahead" from the Art Bar, we're thinking about whipping up a new choreo to give on Oct. 27. You down?

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Cell phone

Jenni — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 02:37:26 GMT

I gots a new cell phone - acutally, I think it is the same one Katie has. I'm pretty sure it is. First thing I did was take a video clip of Rachel B on Youtube. I took a video clip of a video clip.

So call me dammit!!

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today's gonna be a good day...

sillyashley — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 17:58:11 GMT

Katie's getting her septum pierced and I - whilst rummaging through a closet containing literally generations of clothing in search of a sweater to wear to school - found an almost new Dior sweater (circa 197-something)... lucky lucky!!

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I quit my job

sillyashley — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 16:16:54 GMT

and now I'm on my way to being an ALL - THE - TIME bellydancer. First step: Make more classes..... And Jenni, I found your wallet in the back seat of my car. I hope there wasn't any money in it, cause there isn't any now - and there have been many people in my back seat lately! (including skateboarders, bellydance newbies, and repairmen!)

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Neeeexxxt practice?

Jenni — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 03:16:36 GMT

Hmm?

Whensit?

:-)

I want to get that Violin Solo choreo down and it's hard to practice a group choreo without a GROUP! But I'm doing so much better with that problem combo - yall know which one.

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Wonderful video clip

Jenni — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:29:14 GMT

Hey guys, check out this new video clip of Sashi:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_U8G6-dCgQ

I love it!

Jenni

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T-shirts

Jenni — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 03:47:06 GMT

We needs them.

Like in different colors, with a little logo above the left boob that says "Seladora Dance Co." and on the back have a stylized bellydancer silhouette logo.

I would wear it ALL THE TIME.

PS - We rock.

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ashley's teaching again

katherine — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 02:15:01 GMT

starting tomorrow (tuesday october 3) and for the next 3 tuesday's after that ashley is teaching a beginner's course in bellydance. It's from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. it's 45 dollars and its going to be alot of fun. anyone of any age, shape, and background is invited to join the class. come and have fun with us!
see ya there!

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Ugh...

Jenni — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:49:34 GMT

So... sore!

*falls over*

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arts in the heart

katherine — Sat, 09 Sep 2006 18:33:41 GMT

yay! whose excited??? im totally excited!!!!!! i cant wait to meet some new people! yay!

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video from last night....

sillyashley — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:18:25 GMT

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LFzP-gyEKyg

check-check-check it out!

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Main piccy

Jenni — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 14:30:05 GMT

Seladora's the main pic on Bellydancers Without Training!

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Jenni all up in da studio...

sillyashley — Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:53:49 GMT

::bounce bounce:: I CAUGHT HER!! I CAUGHT HER!! ::bounce bounce::
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooqvhuhKM5c

C'mon, you know you like it. Show some love!

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next performance

katherine — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 19:37:51 GMT

so when do you guys think would be an acceptable time to perform at hot toddy's again...like in 3 weeks...i for one definetely want a little time to perfect my drum solo and my tribal solo...i want to change my song to the sahan one on pentaphobe...it's 4 minutes and 45 seconds but i think i can swing it and if i cant i found a spot to cut it off and it would make it a little over 3 minutes what do you guys think???

also, about our little inprov bit...james said that it was kinda boring cuz we kept going in the same pattern (jen, ash, me) over and over. he suggested that we change it up a bit to keep the interest of the crowd....but he said it was really cool that we all just got up there and perfromed without rehearsing it at all...that made me feel pretty good!

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it ain't bellydance, but I'm in it... [cross-posted]

sillyashley — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:43:22 GMT

I think I should stick to bellydance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIV_pctvZPU

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still haven't gotten the video up....

sillyashley — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 15:07:36 GMT

Maybe on sunday when I have the help of Jason.... cross ya fing'as!

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Costuming Party

Jenni — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 02:32:23 GMT

We should have one soon! Snacks, bellydance dvds, and lots of sewing!

Jenni

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Performance tonight

Jenni — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 15:57:16 GMT

I'm excited! I've been staying up extra late to work on costuming... just finished my new fringe belt last night, now I just have to finish my headpiece.. and a belt drape... and some new ivory tassels... and I gotta get a bindi! Agh!

:-D

Jenni

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think I just peed on mahself

sillyashley — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 13:03:34 GMT

I'm the main pic on the Melodia tribe. YAY!!

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performance venue shortage

katherine — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:35:34 GMT

it sucks that around here bars r where people go...where else can we do our thing??? we should organize a show in the middle of a park or something....no one to tell us what to do or how to do it...ash u know what i am referring to...what should we do???? ARGHHH wayx !

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Ballet

Jenni — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:42:44 GMT

I've been interested lately in "cross-training" in ballet... but I called Waycross Dance & Gymnastics and they said that neither they nor anyone else in Waycross offers adult ballet classes. Crap.

Jenni

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Practice

Jenni — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 15:41:55 GMT

So when is the next group practice? I'm here at my house, practicin' by my lonesome... :-D

Jenni

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Wonderin' about dem glute sqeezes??

sillyashley — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:38:21 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPlw05WKTmc

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some vids to enjoys!

katherine — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:09:30 GMT

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYY-4fIitRU

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Invitation to chatty chat chat.....

sillyashley — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 15:40:44 GMT

Welcome to the Seladora Dance Co. tribe. I finally got around to it!! Drop us a line. Ask questions and add comments/photos. We love everybody.... see ya around!

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hey Jen!!

sillyashley — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:20:32 GMT

You deserve a treat for being the first person in your class to get a tribe account, contact me... and then join Seladora.... I'm gonna think of something and then embarass you with it on Monday!!! Sqweee!!

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