Tribe.net. Local Connections kawakib http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/36c56851-b95b-438d-81f9-72eb12d3a612 2008-09-17T14:13:38Z 2008-09-17T14:13:38Z

<div>Sorry, meant to post this before. I just went camping in the mountains &amp; was thinking how isolated some dancers are out in the boonies with no teachers around - <br/>maybe there's somebody here interested in playing cymbals - I've got two basic drill clips online: <br/> <br/>Absolute beginners: <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivMA4WwkKDE&amp;fmt=18 <br/> <br/>Next (has triples &amp; combinations) <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FNfqwLtgCg&amp;fmt=18 <br/> <br/>Feel free to post questions or contact me offlist if you want :-) <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 0 replies </div>

kawakib 2008-09-17T14:13:38Z Egret http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/b1837962-191c-4f48-9b9a-0a4c1562720b 2008-08-15T05:11:24Z 2006-09-27T20:59:52Z

<div>Does anyone have any good recommendations? I feel that I'm learning the moves, but when it comes to pulling them together into something pretty, I'm pretty spastic. <br/> <br/>I don't mind when it's just me dancing for me, but I do want to look a wee bit polished and elegant when BF or Family watch me. <br/> <br/>All suggestions will be accepted most gratefully. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 5 replies </div>

Egret 2006-09-27T20:59:52Z juuki http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/38ca3e6a-0b26-4721-8858-38c77497958b 2008-07-30T23:58:41Z 2006-07-12T15:21:41Z

<div>You -- yes, you! -- are going to hell (I will already be waiting for you). But you! Your life will be ruined by the sins promoted by **gasp** dancing! You will become a ruined &amp; "scarlett" woman! <br/> <br/>At least, according to an 1892 anti-dance book: <br/>http://www.boingboing.net/2006/07/06/antidance_book_from_.html <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 7 replies </div>

juuki 2006-07-12T15:21:41Z kashaghazalla http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/7ae31924-e0ec-4d82-8534-4e7e8466ff1b 2008-05-25T04:27:43Z 2008-05-25T04:27:43Z

<div>We are hosting a free dance festival for residence of Broadview and Maywood IL. There will be 4 different genre's of dance offered. (Chicago Style Stepping, Hip-Hop, African Dance, and Belly Dance). Sessions are seperated into (2) 50 minute sessions. Class size is limited. Anyone wanting to pre-register to guarentee their spot in the class can call the park district and sign-up between 2PM-6PM. Come learn, exercise, and have lots of fun. <br/> <br/>Location - Beverly Center 3031 25th Ave. Broadview, IL 708-343-5637 <br/>Date - Saturday June 7th <br/>Time - 12 noon - 2 pm <br/>Dress: Comfortable (Ones attenting Chicago Style Steppin bring dancing shoes) <br/>Contact person- Antwain Hicks a_hicks@comcast.net 630-886-8749 <br/> </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 0 replies </div>

kashaghazalla 2008-05-25T04:27:43Z Noelle http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/6277355e-89c6-47bf-9e37-46fece1aae49 2008-04-27T22:43:49Z 2008-04-27T22:43:49Z

<div>I have the following list of perfect or near-perfect condition CDs to clear out. E-mail me the title you're interested in. I take cash and trades. So, if you have any cool bellydance music (I love tribal), hairfalls, henna, costumes, or bellydance Dvds to trade...hit me up! If you have something else to trade, e-mail me anyway. You just might have something I need. <br/> <br/>World Music: <br/>Willie and Lobo, Wild Heart <br/>Jesse Cook, Nomad <br/>Ahmed Abdul-Malik, Jazz Sounds of Africa <br/>Nass Marrajech, Sabil 'a 'Salaam <br/>Various Artists, The Essential Guide to Arabia (2 Cd Set) <br/> <br/>Belly Dance Titles: <br/>Beats Antique, Tribal Derivations <br/>Electric Oasis, Exotic Arabian Groove <br/>BEat Bazaar, Fine Middle Eastern Percussion <br/>John Bilezikjian, Dream of Scheherazade <br/>John Bilezikjian, La Danse Orientale <br/>Layali Al Sarq, Al-Ahram Orchestra <br/>Solace, Moon Moth Mixes: A Bellydance PRactice Companion <br/>Pentaphobe, A Tribal Metamorphosis <br/>Voyager, Art of the Bellydance <br/>Emad Sayyah, Modern Bellydance from Lebanon <br/>HOssam Ramzy, Sabla Tolo <br/>Various Artists, Bellydance Beats <br/>Mosavo, Sensual Goddess <br/>Harry Soroyan, An Oriental Bouquet <br/>Turbo Table, Bellydance Overdrive <br/>Hossam Ramzy/Jose Luis Monton, Flamenco Arabe <br/>Hossam Ramzy/MOhamed Naiem, Master of the Arabian Flute <br/>Naked Rhythm, Frequency <br/>Various Artists, Authentic Bellydance Music <br/>Various Artists, Gypsy Fire </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 0 replies </div>

Noelle 2008-04-27T22:43:49Z Laurie_Aliyah http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/46ad96e8-9991-4327-b3b9-3c67d07caabc 2008-03-11T12:12:22Z 2006-12-28T14:09:34Z

<div>I'm feeling discouraged. I'm about halfway through my second year of bellydance lessons, taking the intermediate/mixed class. <br/> <br/>The first year was a struggle - a struggle I expected, because I'm very much challenged by dance and by movement. But I felt like, finally, I was getting it. I was taking two classes a week - one beginner, and one mixed. The very cool part of that was that the beginner class felt easy - well, maybe not easy, but I understood it, and got the moves. That helped with the mixed class, as I was the least experienced dancer in that class, and focusing on the basics in the beginner class was very useful in putting it together in the mixed class. <br/> <br/>This last summer, I dropped back to one class a week - financially, I needed to do it. Plus, it was hard to have two nights a week that were off-limits because of dance class - especially when we started doing swing dance lessons on yet another night each week. This fall, I stayed with one class weekly. On my teacher's recommendation, I stayed with the intermediate/mixed class. <br/> <br/>But I'm just not getting it. I'm leaving class feeling like I might as well have stayed home. In this class, there's a lot of follow-the-leader. By the time I've figured out what move I'm supposed to be following, we're onto a different move. We've been learning to dance with sticks - which I HATE. I can't twirl the darn stick the way I'm supposed to, and it feels ... eh. I don't like the moves, I totally lack any sort of enthusiasm for this. I'm not driven to WANT to learn it. I'm not even working up a sweat. At least before, even if I didn't get the moves, I felt like I was ACTIVE, that eventually I would get it. <br/> <br/>I haven't talked to my teacher about this yet. I kept thinking that I was maybe having an off night (ok, off nights for 3 months), that I would feel better about it next week. Last night we did a lot of improvising with the sticks - and all I wanted to do was toss the stick out the window. I'm not good with improvising to start with, and add that stupid stick - it was not a positive experience. The sticks don't feel like dancing to me. Though she said last night that we wouldn't be doing the sticks again til March. <br/> <br/>So now I'm wondering if maybe I need to switch back to the beginner class. I'm ok with spending 95% of the class feeling inept, as long as I get that 5% of "Hey, I get this!" It's the 100% inept classes that are discouraging me. I hate feeling like the slow, problem child - too old, too fat, too clumsy, too slow, with the rest of the class all getting it right. <br/> <br/>Is this common? Do other dancers at this stage of learning have this problem? Is it just something I need to work through? Or maybe I need to focus more on practicing at home, and not worry so much about the class. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 9 replies </div>

Laurie_Aliyah 2006-12-28T14:09:34Z Palespider http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/f269340b-0222-4b61-984a-1ee0ac8257d3 2008-01-09T04:01:45Z 2006-03-10T22:33:30Z

<div>What much more can i say other than i really suck at it. I understand the concept but actually doing it isnt working out so well. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 9 replies </div>

Palespider 2006-03-10T22:33:30Z Desari http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/0934776e-ca01-4113-96e0-dcae4307da8f 2007-08-19T13:37:21Z 2006-05-29T01:04:11Z

<div>The one time I had a huge thrill of joy go through me was doing a tribal step to all sides. They are called down down up up. Like tracing a box going flat footed and knees bent more then going up on balls of feet and straightening legs a bit. When doing that in a circle around myself, it just happened...JOY! </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 15 replies </div>

Desari 2006-05-29T01:04:11Z Nuru http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/4bac8771-9d5d-4db9-acaf-3e9a8b1b39f9 2007-06-12T23:08:11Z 2006-12-16T00:17:59Z

<div>Hi, All <br/> <br/>I'm new to the board and belly dancing. I would like to know if there are any good beginner bellydance DVD's out there. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 16 replies </div>

Nuru 2006-12-16T00:17:59Z Yanna http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/9feda7f3-907e-4a7c-a9b4-be15c1487c30 2007-04-24T15:52:27Z 2007-04-24T15:52:27Z

<div>(This idea was suggested last year by a beautiful dancer and is a terrific idea to adopt every year at BOCA) <br/>If you are going to BOCA and interested in sharing a room with someone at the University of Maryland’s Marriott Inn &amp; Conference Center, where the workshops will be held, please post a topic on this tribe to connect with other dancers willing to share a room. This will help cut your hotel costs, and a great way to meet new friends! <br/> <br/>Also, get up to the minute updates and the latest news by joining the mailing list www.bellydancersofcolor.com/wst_....html <br/> <br/>Classes are filling quickly! Click on the link to register now! <br/>www.bellydancersofcolor.com/wst_....html <br/> <br/>The hotel is almost at capacity for rooms! Click below to make your hotel room reservations <br/>Click here cwp.marriott.com/wasum/bocaconference/ <br/>Or Call 301-985-7300 / 1-800-228-9290 <br/>3501 University Blvd. East, College Park, MD 20783 <br/> <br/>www.BellydancersofColor.com for class descriptions and more! <br/>Just a taste of the amazing offerings: <br/>· Moroccan Tray Dance &amp; Floor work! <br/> <br/>· Sizzling Saidi Choreography! <br/> <br/>· Hip Hop Bellydance! <br/> <br/>· Tribal Style Bellydance! <br/> <br/>· Levels, Pops &amp; Locks! <br/> <br/>· Flamenco Bellydance Fusion! <br/> <br/>· Classic Indian Footwork, Face &amp; Hand Gestures! <br/> <br/>· Ancient Egyptian Yoga! <br/> <br/>· Torso Isolations! <br/> <br/>· House Dance Workshop! <br/> <br/>· Zills &amp; Thrills – Hot Finger Cymbals! <br/> <br/>· Sexual Kung Fu for Women &amp; Men! <br/> <br/>· Afro-Brazilian Orixa Dance! <br/> <br/>· Traveling Shimmies! <br/> <br/>&amp; much more! <br/>Hope to see you there! </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 0 replies </div>

Yanna 2007-04-24T15:52:27Z Yanna http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/da1e72dc-56cd-4738-a09a-3e118f8e5d97 2007-04-06T16:53:46Z 2007-04-06T16:53:46Z

<div>Greetings Family! <br/> <br/>Interested in shaking your shimmy for BOCA Fest? Please go to http://www.bellydancersofcolor.com/uploads/Performance%20Showcase%20Registration%202007.doc and print out the Performance Showcase Registration Form. <br/> <br/>The Performance Showcase is scheduled for Sun. May 27th. Performers have 5 minutes for individuals, 7 minutes for 3 or more dancers in a troupe, 10 minutes for troupe with live musicians. If you need less time that's not a problem. :-) <br/> <br/>For more details on BOCA and the BOCA Fest 2007 visit www.bellydancersofcolor.com <br/> <br/>Please respond ASAP so we can try our best to schedule you for the stage. <br/> <br/>I look forward to meeting you all in person at BOCA Fest!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 0 replies </div>

Yanna 2007-04-06T16:53:46Z Yanna http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/27f482c5-e997-4143-b44e-c738c2a874cf 2007-04-04T18:16:27Z 2007-04-04T18:16:27Z

<div>Bellydancers of Color FEST 2007! <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Time to get shimmying &amp; shakin' at BOCA Fest! <br/> <br/>Friday, May 25 - Monday, May 28, 2007 <br/> <br/> <br/>This year’s incredible location: <br/> <br/>The BEAUTIFUL University of Maryland’s Marriott Inn &amp; Conference Center! <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Just a taste of the amazing offerings: <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>· Moroccan Tray Dance &amp; Floorwork! <br/> <br/>· Sizzling Saidi Choreography! <br/> <br/>· Hip Hop Bellydance! <br/> <br/>· Tribal Style Bellydance! <br/> <br/>· Levels, Pops &amp; Locks! <br/> <br/>· Flamenco Bellydance Fusion! <br/> <br/>· Classic Indian Footwork, Face &amp; Hand Gestures! <br/> <br/>· Ancient Egyptian Yoga! <br/> <br/>· Torso Isolations! <br/> <br/>· House Dance Workshop! <br/> <br/>· Zills &amp; Thrills – Hot Finger Cymbals! <br/> <br/>· Sexual Kung Fu for Women &amp; Men! <br/> <br/>· Afro-Brazilian Orixa Dance! <br/> <br/>· Traveling Shimmies! <br/> <br/>&amp; much more! <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Dance, sweat &amp; laugh with thousands of ‘new friends &amp; old family’ and more than 40 vendors! <br/> <br/>Classes are filling quickly! Click on the link to register now! <br/> <br/>www.bellydancersofcolor.com/wst_....html <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Don’t miss the Incredible Instructors Performance on Saturday night! And Sensational Sunday Showcase! <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>The hotel is almost at capacity for rooms! Click below to make your hotel room reservations now <br/> <br/>Click here!! www.bellydancersofcolor.com/wst_....html <br/>Or Call 301-985-7300 / 1-800-228-9290 <br/> <br/>3501 University Blvd. East, College Park, MD 20783 <br/> <br/>301-985-7300 / 1-800-228-9290 <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Want to vend your wares at BOCA Fest? <br/>vending@bellydancersofcolor.com <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Hurry! Spaces are filling up quickly. Don't miss another stellar BOCA event! <br/> <br/>www.BellydancersofColor.com for class descriptions and more! </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 0 replies </div>

Yanna 2007-04-04T18:16:27Z rhondalee http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/fbf4f0e3-4eb7-4bfa-8b74-b87dbb6a611e 2007-03-24T23:26:01Z 2007-03-24T23:26:01Z

<div>I'm always stuck when it comes time to change the Tribe photo... come on ladies, give me some photos!! <br/> <br/>I love to see who the members are since the tribe has grown so much... so please post your favorites and let everyone know who you are! <br/> <br/>Thanks and Namaste <br/>Electra</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 0 replies </div>

rhondalee 2007-03-24T23:26:01Z Linneya http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/d9eda7f7-4736-4cc1-90cc-81c364e223c9 2007-03-22T16:23:36Z 2006-04-28T23:39:40Z

<div>Does anyone else seem to have trouble thinking about much else besides dancing? I think about moves and music and costumes at work, while I am driving, when I am out with my friends.....Is this normal or am I just obsessing?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 16 replies </div>

Linneya 2006-04-28T23:39:40Z Zoe http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/d278d9d3-27d6-4850-b083-bd60c9b4d97c 2007-03-22T03:36:26Z 2007-03-07T21:32:33Z

<div>Hi All, <br/> <br/>I have a question... <br/> <br/>I was talking with my sister tonight about my belly dancing, and this is what she said (Oh, it was in Yahoo IM as I am in UK and she is in the US)... <br/> <br/>"You know thats really bad though right... it actually pushes out your belly muscles... most want them flat! lol" <br/> <br/>I haven't heard of this before - what does she mean by this? A friend of hers she said used to teach belly dancing and that it what she told my sister and one of the resons she stopped teaching, and dancing. <br/> <br/>Blessings <br/>Hugs <br/>Zoe <br/>xXx</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 9 replies </div>

Zoe 2007-03-07T21:32:33Z Lisa http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/ffd9e1b3-fc12-46f1-8f27-72a12a731295 2007-01-26T22:27:45Z 2007-01-14T21:15:16Z

<div>I will be in NYC from Feb. 11th through the 13th and would love to take a class and/or see a performance. Does anyone have an instructor/class in mind? Thanks for the input! L</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 2 replies </div>

Lisa 2007-01-14T21:15:16Z Linneya http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/c16091d9-6bbe-49ce-a634-9ef56e49b203 2006-12-22T05:49:26Z 2006-04-14T03:51:33Z

<div>Can anyone tell me how I know I am ready to start on my own? I have danced a few times on stage by myself and I am trying to teach myself sword dancing so I have other aspects to me dance besides veil and zils. I just am not sure if there is a time to put yourself out there and how to do it.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 10 replies </div>

Linneya 2006-04-14T03:51:33Z aziyade http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/14525186-d20c-4eb5-840f-7df4196f5921 2006-10-08T14:00:58Z 2006-08-30T19:10:37Z

<div>(I reposting this here from the bellydance drills tribe) <br/> <br/>Dance students without previous training sometimes find themselves stumped when trying to put together a practice session. So I'm posting this in the hopes that it might help some of you. <br/> <br/>You have to look at your dance practice sessions in a different way than you would, say sports practice. <br/> <br/>What do you hope to accomplish during a practice session? (any of the following) <br/> <br/>1. Drill technique on movements that are challenging. <br/>2. Drill technique on movements that AREN'T challenging, but you don't want to start looking sloppy. <br/>3. Learn new choreographies or combinations from videos. <br/>4. Create your own choreographies or combinations <br/>5. Rehearse choreographies you already know. <br/>6. Practice dancing and playing finger cymbals <br/>7. Practice improvisation skills <br/>8. Practice performance skills <br/>9. PLAY with dance -- interpret, emote, improvise, have fun! <br/> <br/>I think a lot of us tend to view belly dance as an activity to be mastered, and we tend to forget to actually have FUN with it. Instead of calling it "practice time" call it instead "studio time." See how that changes the expectations? <br/> <br/>If you can allocate an hour every day you will absolutely notice progress faster than if you just do it on weekends, or for an hour here and there. <br/> <br/>(Most adult learning research suggests that doing something for a short period of time EVERY day, at the same time of day leads to greater success than "cramming" all your practice into one or two days a week.) <br/> <br/>I tell my students the bare minimum is 20 minutes a day EVERY day. That's really not much, and is easy to schedule into the busiest of lives. Depending on what you want to accomplish, 20-90 minutes of daily practice should be your goal. <br/> <br/>First figure out your goal -- are you hoping to go pro? If so, 20 minutes a day is not going to cut it. Do you want to0 be considerd an accomplished soloist? Try 45 minutes a day. Just want to master what you've already learned? You will require less daily practice than the aspiring pro. Be realistic in your goals. Don't forget you have other hobbies and family and work obligations. Don't bite off too much or you'll just depress yourself. <br/> <br/>Look at your studio time on a monthly calendar, instead of a daily one. This is a rough approximation, but you basically have four weeks, of seven days each. <br/> <br/>So, why not block those 7 days and 4 weeks into different goals. <br/> <br/>For instance, you could say on Mondays and Wednesdays, I'm going to drill technique for 15 minutes on movements I'm already comfortable with. Just so they don't look sloppy. <br/>On Friday I will practice performance skills or practicing new cymbal patterns for 15 minutes. <br/> <br/>On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I'm going to drill technique on challenging movements for 15 minutes, then play for 15 minutes, doing whatever I want, to whatever music I want, just focusing on having fun with dance. <br/>(There, now M,W, and F you have 45 minutes of "syllabus." :) <br/> <br/>On Tuesdays and Thursdays maybe you'll work choreography or combinations, either creating your own or learning someone else's, and practice dancing with zills or props, or whatever. On Saturdays you'll work with one specific video of your choice, practicing it for a month or as long as needed. On Sundays you can rehearse choreographies you already know. For 20 minutes on Tues, Thurs, Sat, and Sun you can put on music and work on improvisation skills. <br/> <br/>The you can figure once a month -- say the first Saturday of the month -- you can do a self-evaluation and decide what needs to be added to or taken away from your MWF drills. <br/> <br/>If you work with videos a lot, take one day out of the month, for example, the first Sunday of the month, and review videos you've already mastered. <br/> <br/>Does this make sense at all? The idea is if you break up what you want to accomplish into manageable "chunks" you'll see improvement and success faster. And if you can break up the month or the week, (or even the year if you're really ambitious) into scheduled chunks, you might find you get more accomplished than if you just work from day to day. <br/> <br/>But don't forget to block time for FUN. Where you go to your "studio" (even if' it's just a corner of your bedroom) and just dance for your own self, not performing, not practicing, just moving to the music -- whatever music you want. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, and an uninspiring performer :) <br/> <br/>For more info on adult learning strategies, try the following books (you can adapt their content to suit your needs): <br/> <br/>The Inner Game of Music by Barry Green and Timothy Gallwey <br/>The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron <br/>Making Music at the Piano: Learning Strategies for Adult Students by Barbara Maris <br/>Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 5 replies </div>

aziyade 2006-08-30T19:10:37Z Egret http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/d553d1fb-e41f-45d5-a81b-a7647a5a4557 2006-08-30T16:13:50Z 2006-08-18T00:09:25Z

<div>No, not sore feet, or stinky feet, or big feet, or funny looking feet. <br/> <br/>How do you place your feet when you dance? Are they together? Are they apart? If so, how far apart? And knees? Are they kept together, or allowed to gap some? <br/> <br/>How does foot and knee placement affect one's dancing? <br/> <br/> <br/>Thanks</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 3 replies </div>

Egret 2006-08-18T00:09:25Z Frank http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/0c5feec3-089b-4a9c-9d02-abccea8c8ce0 2006-08-29T06:33:24Z 2006-08-20T06:23:51Z

<div>My name is Frank. I am a 19 year-old male bellydancer. I am self-taught in my craft &amp; do a lot of fusion work. Here is a clip of me doing some improv. I just picked my song th night before &amp; finished the costume on the way there. The armwork is a bit sloppy because I was nervous, but I like it. Tell me what you think! <br/>-----Frank "Hammerhead Sharqi" <br/> <br/> <br/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3oUbpp8djk</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 7 replies </div>

Frank 2006-08-20T06:23:51Z rhondalee http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/a56eec6a-2e07-414e-9b0e-87199f92a27d 2006-08-16T00:21:00Z 2006-03-25T13:13:23Z

<div>OK, Here;s an idea started by a few of my friends as part of their blogs- I do not know if this is too personal to share as just a part of a topic post, but I thought I'd try. Like everyone, I go through phases of feeling tremendously sorry for myself and only when I break it down to the very basics do I get slapped in the head with it- I ought to remain grateful for the big things, the little things, the people in my life- and when I do this, I realize that not everyone is so lucky. My mom says, "there but for the grace of God, go I"- I love that. <br/> <br/>I know this is a deeeeeeepppp topic for a weekend, but I bet we can all think of 3 different things, each and every day- (even if you don't post them, you know what they are :) to be grateful for: <br/> <br/>Because I am proud of this experience: I will go first. <br/> <br/>1. Being able to be there for one of my best friends, Trent, last night when he had a really hard time. For once, knowing just the right thing to say. <br/> <br/>2. I am going backstage at the OPRY tonight! I love going there! I'm taking my camera and will surely post some cool photos. <br/> <br/>3. For coffee with vanilla caramel creamer. Some people have to drink it black, or with cream and sugar, or with milk! Love me some vanilla caramel creamer! <br/> <br/>So, see how easy that was... 3 things.... different ones each day... and if you cannot find 3 new things to be grateful for each day, I'd have to say you're not looking. <br/> <br/>Namaste, <br/> <br/>Electra</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 6 replies </div>

rhondalee 2006-03-25T13:13:23Z Linneya http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/69c98cb4-f9dc-4a90-84c4-59b9366509b2 2006-08-02T12:05:46Z 2006-06-22T15:58:54Z

<div>My father passed away in a house fire on Sunday. It has been hard for me to get the motivation to do much else besides take care of his business. I know I would never give up belly dancing for the world, but he saw me last month dance for the first time(I have been dancing for 2 years), it is just so sad. Does anyone have any advice on how to get my motivation back? Thanks for everything and all of the support. <br/>~Linneya</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 7 replies </div>

Linneya 2006-06-22T15:58:54Z Desari http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/3feacbaa-3d05-4067-9b49-c7578ebc2ab4 2006-06-19T13:58:12Z 2006-06-18T05:04:57Z

<div>I notice that I go through spurts of focusing on one thing for a time in my bd obsession. Lately, Amira Mor's Enlightenment dvd. Looking for getting in touch with body/spirit. I like this . I am definitely enjoying slower music for slow moves. What are y'all working on now?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 5 replies </div>

Desari 2006-06-18T05:04:57Z http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/7a30bf86-27a1-4776-b33e-23b43f0f87f2 2006-05-11T20:22:52Z 2006-05-01T07:08:17Z

<div>Hi everyone! I just joined this tribe today. The topics are really interesting and helpful. <br/> <br/>How do you determine the exact position for keeping your pelvis tucked? What should it feel like? What should it not feel like? <br/> <br/>Thanks a lot!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 15 replies </div>

2006-05-01T07:08:17Z Stacy @ TribalKitty.com :) http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/a4a14fe0-f1b0-42d8-bdc0-e418c9737825 2006-04-30T23:43:56Z 2006-04-24T05:38:22Z

<div>Anyone out there from or around the Great Lakes state?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 4 replies </div>

Stacy @ TribalKitty.com :) 2006-04-24T05:38:22Z rhondalee http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/29ed02e6-8b6e-4793-9841-3feeba4766c4 2006-04-28T15:45:05Z 2006-04-28T01:32:55Z

<div>So, what's everyone doing this weekend? Any big plans? <br/> <br/>My in-laws are coming in from California on Friday, and we'll have them all weekend. I made a HUGE batch of lasagna for dinner, and I made a few extra since it's my turn to bring homemade lunch for work tomorrow. <br/> <br/>So... now I have to go put them together... the sauce has been cooking since 3pm... and smells fabulous! Can't wait, I love me some lasagna! <br/> <br/>I think we're going to go to the Nashville Zoo on Saturday. They have 3 new giraffes and they're supposed to be some rare kind, and it's a new exhibit- so if it's nice, that's where I'll be! <br/> <br/>So, do tell what y'all are planning this weekend :) <br/> <br/>Namaste, <br/>Electra</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 7 replies </div>

rhondalee 2006-04-28T01:32:55Z http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/0fda06ca-0f01-44f2-a35b-34bb4617f208 2006-04-26T05:28:15Z 2006-04-26T01:34:01Z

<div>LOL... <br/> <br/>My picture is the tribe's main pic...just about fell out of my chair when I realized I KNEW that person...it's ME!!! <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 2 replies </div>

2006-04-26T01:34:01Z sacredgoddess http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/6dedb686-2d2b-4d1f-9dec-68235933eff5 2006-04-21T05:24:14Z 2006-04-21T05:24:14Z

<div> check this one out...(if you are an older or are friends of, or are related to, an older bellydancer) <br/> <br/> tribes.tribe.net/bellydancecrones</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 0 replies </div>

sacredgoddess 2006-04-21T05:24:14Z http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/3d146feb-fb14-403d-98b1-108af7559407 2006-04-19T20:28:14Z 2006-04-03T04:01:33Z

<div>i'm just wondering because i'm about to take my first class and i have no idea what to wear. i took ballet and tap when i was younger and i always wore tights and a leotard, but i don't imagine you would wear anything like that for this class.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 8 replies </div>

2006-04-03T04:01:33Z rhondalee http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/89b4638a-aa3c-433e-bc15-8f75151b9e6c 2006-04-18T00:59:50Z 2006-04-18T00:59:50Z

<div>So, I saw this topic today on the Indigo tribe and I thought it was a great idea! <br/> <br/>So, share your funniest, craziest, wildest, most embarrassing moments on stage or off... while dancing. <br/> <br/>I hope to see some realllllyyyy funny stuff... come on... <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 0 replies </div>

rhondalee 2006-04-18T00:59:50Z wispygypsy http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/d9edb435-fae8-430f-99c0-19c7cb2496e8 2006-04-14T04:27:49Z 2006-04-13T04:46:46Z

<div>On Monday, the 10th, I drove quite a ways to take a class with Rachel Lazarus-Soto . . . ( http://bluedamsel.org/bluedamsel/ ) <br/> <br/>It was my first class focused on belly-dance . . . I took the Elizabeth Strong work-shop, which was WONDERFUL, but, it wasn't what I was expecting. It was based on a lot of foot work and the like - and what I was searching for was rolling of the stomach, arm snaking, etc. <br/> <br/>That's exactly what I got at her class. I loved the variety of people there. There were all shapes and sizes . . . ages . . . there was even a guy. It made me SO happy to be in such an accepting environment. <br/> <br/>Doing things in a group environment has always been a THOUSAND more times productive than when I am going solo . . . this class was wonderful. <br/> <br/>I feel like I should be typing more, but, I am afraid of ranting and of what to say . . . <br/> <br/>I can't wait to go back the next two Mondays. <br/> <br/>I ended up finding out that one of her students is opening a class in May WAY closer to where I live, which is a relief for my gas-bill and me. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 2 replies </div>

wispygypsy 2006-04-13T04:46:46Z wispygypsy http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/fa2e7231-ab86-4a07-93c0-cde8f625bcd3 2006-04-07T20:42:00Z 2006-04-05T05:09:23Z

<div>Okay. I know this video is like a total joke . . . but there is some snaking arms involved and I was wondering what you guys thought of it . . . <br/> <br/>http://youtube.com/watch?v=veFbAzfdKN4 <br/> <br/> <br/>:-D</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 3 replies </div>

wispygypsy 2006-04-05T05:09:23Z sacredgoddess http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/d48187d5-cfb5-494f-a28c-54b62c7b67f3 2006-04-02T19:37:19Z 2006-04-02T19:37:19Z

<div>Yes, you read it right... <br/>http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydancersandhulahoops</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 0 replies </div>

sacredgoddess 2006-04-02T19:37:19Z rhondalee http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/02f592ff-0695-49d5-be30-dfeebb70b772 2006-03-31T16:28:49Z 2006-03-25T12:58:03Z

<div>Awww, this is the most awesome-est way to wake up this morning- seeing that the 100th person joined this tribe! <br/> <br/>I AM SO EXCITED! <br/>(can you tell I am excited?) <br/> <br/>Anyway, Keep those posts and photos coming- I enjoy changing the photos often and I promise everyone will get a chance to be the "Star of the Day" on Bellydancers without Training! <br/> <br/>So.... new topics.... <br/> <br/>Namaste</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 4 replies </div>

rhondalee 2006-03-25T12:58:03Z Christiana/Marcy http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/813c4af7-35a2-40c7-92c0-44e6528516e4 2006-03-25T04:19:13Z 2006-03-15T16:55:57Z

<div>I'm hoping some one can help me with finding a dance name! I've been searching off and on, and several weeks ago I ran across a site that had LOTS of names in several laguages. You could search the site for words with specific meanings. Like search for "flower" and it would give you Arabic, Turkish, etc words for flower. Now I can't find it again!! Does anyone have suggestions? <br/> <br/>Thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 2 replies </div>

Christiana/Marcy 2006-03-15T16:55:57Z rhondalee http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/cff86a7d-43aa-4473-9aaa-b008d774e706 2006-03-22T21:19:45Z 2006-03-20T12:02:37Z

<div>Hey, all ya BD w/out Training--- <br/> <br/>Your mod (me!) will be out of commission today and perhaps tomorrow to have surgery- so if y'all need something, I probably won't get to it today. <br/> <br/>Now, who's going to make sure the fridge is stocked and all the newbies get welcomed? He He <br/> <br/>Talk to everyone in a few days. <br/> <br/>Electra</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 3 replies </div>

rhondalee 2006-03-20T12:02:37Z rhondalee http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/d6881816-fc63-4f1d-a16a-242456342849 2006-03-16T18:57:55Z 2006-03-03T13:03:20Z

<div>Hey y'all, <br/> <br/>Now that we have 76 (!!!!) members, we really should have more than 18 photos posted!! <br/> <br/>I want to know who is here, besides reading posts! <br/> <br/>Please post some of your favorite photos, whether they're of you, of famous dancers, icons, whatever... ! <br/> <br/>Let's give a big (WOOOOTTT!) to Gigi for her fabu photo which is now the main tribe photo. Looking like a diva... go, girl! <br/> <br/>Come on, post some pictures- you know you want to... <br/> <br/>Have a great weekend! <br/> <br/>Electra</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 12 replies </div>

rhondalee 2006-03-03T13:03:20Z I_just_want_to_dance http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/6768bd7d-c320-485d-aca8-107797ca914d 2006-03-15T01:45:33Z 2006-03-14T11:21:23Z

<div> As a belly dancer with no training what so ever I'm starting my first troop. I need help with some names and some good instructional DVD's. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 2 replies </div>

I_just_want_to_dance 2006-03-14T11:21:23Z magpie2 http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/bda4add4-739a-4e01-bdd2-2c60b09273f5 2006-03-13T19:05:16Z 2006-02-20T19:09:48Z

<div>Someone who started ballet when they were three can probably do the splits in any direction and position, but I sure can't. Now, apart from backbends, I can't think of many belly dance moves that require any kind of flexibility, so I guess it's easier to be an experienceless beginner in this dance than most others, but is that really so? Being flexible is nice, but do we as belly dancers benefit from (better-than-average) flexibility -when we dance-? <br/> <br/>I'm really just wondering if I should incorporate some yes-you-DO-bend-that-far-that-way excercises into my (kind of almost) daily practice routine or if I can spare myself the agony and be a happy healthy dancer anyway.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 14 replies </div>

magpie2 2006-02-20T19:09:48Z Desari http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/be3a154b-0660-4628-be6f-b03ecccb40c6 2006-03-13T00:33:28Z 2006-02-22T01:33:30Z

<div>For a long long time, I was frustrated with my one and only teacher. Aziyade knows all about it, I cried to her so much over it, but to simplify, I wanted so much more from her than she was able to give. I had a hard time learning some dance steps and doing moves that just weren't comfortable on my overweight body. I wasn't always large, I was quite thin before I graduated high school. As most everyone here, I did not have prior dance training. Bellydance moves as I started to learn from Veena and Neena videos and later from my teacher, came so easily to me. They felt so good. That is why I couldn't understand why I was getting so frustrated with classes and didn't want to go at times. Only recently, through a lot of searching and blogging and posting and discussing, I figured out what it was that worked for me and what didn't in my dance. I hate boxes, being put into one or trying to stuff myself into one. It really brings out the rebel in me. But, thankfully, after talking to so many of you on private messages I was able to see exactly what the prob was for me and that I wasn't alone.. I am so much happier than I have ever been in my dance. I finally feel like I can move on and feel successful. I can let go of all that was holding me back and start a new chapter. Thank you all for being a part of it! <br/> <br/>smooches, Des</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 11 replies </div>

Desari 2006-02-22T01:33:30Z Jenni http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/94f5698b-04a8-4256-80c2-0c2cecaf55a2 2006-03-11T23:48:13Z 2006-03-09T19:20:08Z

<div>Hello ladies...... <br/> <br/>Ashley and I just won 1st place in our college talent show!! <br/> <br/>Doing tribal bellydance, of course. Everyone loved it! We danced to "I Cash Radii" from Pentaphobe first, then went into a short drum solo (drum duet?). We won $200! <br/> <br/>What's funny is, afterward we had to go to the student life office to fill out a paper concerning where to send the check, and a little boy (like 4 or 5) was in there with his aunt and her daughter, a girl that also danced in the show (won 3rd), and when he saw us, he said "they're ugly!" and the lady said, "they're not ugly, they're just different" <br/> <br/>hahaha! they were just JEALOUS because we won and she got 3rd place! <br/> <br/>Jenni <br/> <br/>PS - when I get the pictures I'll post them!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 4 replies </div>

Jenni 2006-03-09T19:20:08Z wispygypsy http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/ede700b6-8443-4416-9e48-eac65a900f83 2006-03-07T19:18:09Z 2006-03-06T23:00:46Z

<div>I want to take classes with Rachel Lazarus really bad because I think it's a lot more what I want to learn. I'm totally willing to pay the price for the classes. But, I think it's more than an hour each way. Do you think I should do it? <br/> <br/>I REALLY want to go to the PUNK ROQS!!! performance, the STILETTO 2 performance, and AN EVENING OF DARK INTRIGUE- MASQUERADE BALL . . . those sound SO rad. Anyone know anything about those? <br/> <br/>All of the performances were wonderful . . . <br/> <br/>www.WispyGypsy.com is up! I'll be doing a few more updates before I really consider it to be completed, but . . . it's up!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 2 replies </div>

wispygypsy 2006-03-06T23:00:46Z kawakib http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/0c6eeb79-8a26-43b3-9649-a85107d41ec8 2006-03-07T05:35:05Z 2006-03-07T05:35:05Z

<div>Has bellydance changed you? Is there a lot of drama in your community? <br/>Holistic Bellydance is about "why" ...share your thoughts: tribes.tribe.net/holisticbellydance</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 0 replies </div>

kawakib 2006-03-07T05:35:05Z Colleen http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/8dd75750-b5a5-4810-9c0d-61ea0779b3ca 2006-03-06T22:08:12Z 2006-03-01T18:31:39Z

<div>Sometimes I find Myself dwelling too much on what I dont get about Bellydance.....but what I DO Get is that the Sisterhood of Bellydance is amazing, I have made friendships that will last a lifetime, This community is so full of wonderful caring women....it makes the ...shimmy? shimmy?.Giggle giggle...hip drop what? chest slide... omni ? omni? where next ?...Worth it !</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 6 replies </div>

Colleen 2006-03-01T18:31:39Z stadtica http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/08d6de05-1b86-4eba-96d9-aca9d5f1e142 2006-03-02T01:35:05Z 2006-02-22T02:17:20Z

<div>Just curious..........I never received any formal training, as a little girl I was just dying to take ballet, jazz, or tap. My family couldn't afford it. I don't know swing, or the foxtrot or salsa. Even though we're partly Polish, I never could really figure out polka. (insert Polish joke here) <br/>Growing up, I never had an opportunity to learn any sort of group choreography. This means no cheerleading, no marching band, no drill team, gymnastics, figure skating, etc. But I've always LOVED dancing - alone in my room, at the school dance, club hopping, and now I am obsessed with bellydance, my only formal dance training. <br/> <br/>For the most part, I didn't have too hard of a time learning bellydance, because I always loved to dance and I was very comfortable with my body. But finally the moment came that frustrated the living hell out of me. I'm talking the day we did footwork. <br/> <br/>I wanted to cry, I had no idea where these steps were coming from. The whole room got it except for me. I couldn't figure out which way to turn, which foot to use, which way to go. I was always fine learning combinations, until we started travelling steps. Once you threw in a turn or a pivot or a few steps, forget it. <br/>Overtime, I finally got the hang of it, having a teacher that really broke things down to tiny detail, and reviewed a lot. It helped me learn quicker during more advanced classes or workshops. <br/> <br/>But still, I would say my weak spot is learning footwork. <br/> <br/>What's yours?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 37 replies </div>

stadtica 2006-02-22T02:17:20Z KajunDL http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/34ee8c7e-a1d2-4c4f-b5f2-c284167c22de 2006-02-28T18:21:45Z 2006-02-27T21:50:33Z

<div>Is there such a thing as ? I'm curious </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 5 replies </div>

KajunDL 2006-02-27T21:50:33Z aziyade http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/0ed604d7-c952-4661-beb0-19a7d277d7dc 2006-02-28T01:28:43Z 2006-02-17T21:10:59Z

<div>Hi! What a great idea for a tribe! I'm not actually without dance training, but I have students who are, and I seem to have a hard time with them. <br/> <br/>So here's the issue. I show them steps, I put them into simple combinations. But the students say they still don't feel like the're "Dancing" but instead just doing combinations. <br/> <br/>Have any of you felt like that? What would make you feel more like you were really "dancing" rather than practicing steps? Would you want to learn a short dance choreography? <br/> <br/>Thanks for the help!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 16 replies </div>

aziyade 2006-02-17T21:10:59Z Christiana/Marcy http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/6b89d8d6-371b-44c0-8cb1-53de40a5d13e 2006-02-27T16:26:07Z 2006-02-19T00:56:40Z

<div>Does anyone have suggestions to make this little gem work better? What we're SUPPOSED to be doing is using the lower abs to tilt/tuck our pelvis and then using the back muscles to pop everything back out. This is really hard for me (maybe because of abdominal surgery?) and I don't think I'm doing it right. Anyone?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 6 replies </div>

Christiana/Marcy 2006-02-19T00:56:40Z Jenni http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/8de62d2a-6c33-4ca7-bb8b-a42c8911fbd4 2006-02-27T15:38:18Z 2006-02-19T03:16:44Z

<div>So, what music really gets you dancing? <br/> <br/>Right now I'm listening to all the Solace music I got from Magnatunes. I'm infatuated with it now. I also like Helm. <br/> <br/>Jenni</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 5 replies </div>

Jenni 2006-02-19T03:16:44Z Desari http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/7e27ef76-4dbd-46d5-ad29-57b704bde0e4 2006-02-24T21:18:02Z 2006-02-24T11:53:31Z

<div>I can't get excited about dancing for a crowd of strangers really. I am really liking the idea of making up non-traditional costumes, maybe taking clothes you might wear out to a club and spicing it up. Or even just the jeans idea and adding sequins or fringe or what-have-you and dancing at parties with friends or just at home or something. I find that what held me back alot from just plain ol' dancing is that it is set up when you take classes and such, that you are supposed to look a certain way depending on what style of bellydance you do. There is a difference between performance kind of bellydancing where there are embellishments and well, the words elude me at the moment, but it is a different look and feel than when you are just going to town on the dance floor at a wedding or in your living room. However, it is still very special to me, this dancing and wanting to dress it up a bit. I love to doll myself up and get all pretty and shiny and glam even if it is just in the middle of a Sunday afternoon for whoever family member is hanging around..lol...I am not sure what exactly I am trying to say. Maybe, it's just that I wonder how great it would be if classes were equally geared towards the living room dancer. Maybe it still applies for those like me as well. I just know that there does seem to be more of an emphasis on dancing for Joe Public. I hope something of all this makes sense. <br/> <br/>Smooches, Des</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 2 replies </div>

Desari 2006-02-24T11:53:31Z Desari http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/445f3bc7-b717-468f-8e06-78c6a6ccafc2 2006-02-24T16:55:53Z 2006-02-20T10:37:35Z

<div>Sometimes it seems that there is such an emphasis on ethnic authenticity, the history of it all and so on, that there is less talk on just how natural the movements are. I am not worrying so much on having a costume anymore. I would love it if someone (maybe me!) would show up and perform at a hafla in their jeans and hip scarf and do the social dance version of bellydance. Without the dramatic theatrial embellishments and such. Y'know, like you might dance in your own Living Room. Like nobody is watching... :))</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 8 replies </div>

Desari 2006-02-20T10:37:35Z rhondalee http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/7d7c3a72-7d51-4a3c-a8e0-e3690ce9727b 2006-02-23T13:33:27Z 2006-02-23T11:05:26Z

<div>Hey, guys! <br/> <br/>Just wanted to brag a bit! The main pic now is my stepdaughter (and Gigi's daughter!) Ashy... She dances by the name Petite Asharah... Quite accomplished for 12 (she just had a birthday too!) <br/> <br/>She's danced with Amar Gamal and Ansuya and is herself a little diva in training... ! <br/> <br/>If you've seen her dance in the Nashville area, you know what I mean! <br/> <br/>GO ASHY!! <br/> <br/>Love, <br/>Me!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 1 reply </div>

rhondalee 2006-02-23T11:05:26Z rhondalee http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/1e433810-1776-497e-935e-42773fdb8678 2006-02-22T03:35:44Z 2006-02-19T22:48:29Z

<div>Hi Ladies, <br/> <br/>I need all you new members to post pictures in the photo section, PLEASE!!! <br/> <br/>I need some to choose from every day or so to change the profile photo. I am not interested in being the only picture- and I didn't have any others... so pick your fave, whether it's a nice one of you in your costume, a nice character photo or symbol- gosh, whatever... <br/> <br/>Thanks! <br/> <br/>Electra</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 5 replies </div>

rhondalee 2006-02-19T22:48:29Z Jenni http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/17e07f91-d071-41f2-bcdc-f15bb1374c34 2006-02-22T03:28:38Z 2006-02-22T03:23:28Z

<div>I've been thinking: <br/> <br/>one day, when I get married (to my wonderful and supportive boyfriend, Henry), I want to have FatChance or Heavy Hips come and dance at my wedding. I think it would cost an awful lot though, as they are both on the other side of the country (I'm in GA)! I'll just start saving my pennies now... : ) <br/> <br/>Jenni <br/> <br/>Side note: I had a picture of Palika from Heavy Hips as my desktop background the other day, and Henry said, "Is that Rachel Brice?". I couldn't stop laughing! He said he didn't know the difference. At least he tried!!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 1 reply </div>

Jenni 2006-02-22T03:23:28Z rhondalee http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/506dcab4-6e19-419e-b4e3-0f2753817d85 2006-02-22T02:54:28Z 2006-02-22T02:16:03Z

<div>WOW!!! 50 Members already! That's awesome! Guess we all wanted a place for our type.... he he Love it!!! <br/> <br/>You all made me smile even though I feel like shit w/food poisoning.... Thanks!!!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 1 reply </div>

rhondalee 2006-02-22T02:16:03Z Gigi http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/1ba7bc3c-762b-4c58-94a2-9a78d4dab53c 2006-02-22T02:00:29Z 2006-02-17T20:59:47Z

<div>I finally feel like when I go to dance...droppping into dance posture feels natural...Now when I took <br/>Ansuyas lavish layers workshop she put us into a very strange posture...nothing like I have learned from my previous instrustors..It was very uncomfortable, and wobbly...I really love the grounded feeling of ATS... <br/>I would love to hear any of your experiences out there. Being a person with pretty bad back problems...I have learned that posture is very importatnt.... <br/>Smiles, Gigi</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 15 replies </div>

Gigi 2006-02-17T20:59:47Z aziyade http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/cae65541-ea2b-4eb8-a27d-804a92c49ae9 2006-02-21T14:17:34Z 2006-02-20T21:10:17Z

<div>Do you all know Tiffany Bisconer? One of Suhaila's students? <br/> <br/>She had never set foot in a dance class before she started with Suhaila, just a few years ago. <br/> <br/>If you've ever seen her dance, you will understand why I consider this a very inspiring thought. You don't need a lifetime of ballet, ballroom, or bellydance class to be a beautiful dancer.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 6 replies </div>

aziyade 2006-02-20T21:10:17Z Desari http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/9bd1445e-9bc3-4048-a282-620fb9f8a0a4 2006-02-20T03:11:13Z 2006-02-18T23:10:23Z

<div>Just had to say it. :)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 2 replies </div>

Desari 2006-02-18T23:10:23Z Margaret http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/a20d88e7-2b85-4830-b506-51d516018846 2006-02-20T03:08:27Z 2006-02-17T19:54:40Z

<div>self taught dancer, started many years ago. Old enough to say that it is worth it. Feel in love with the short dancer in the picture. A bit about myself, I am 52, I have MS and use tribal fusion moves and yoga to keep my core muscles strong. Located in Woodland Park Co right now... but moving to Grand Junction area this spring to help open a store that a friend of mine has going. We'll be called the Shades of Midnight and I am really looking forward to it. <br/>Anyone in the area that may want to start something going for hafla let me know.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 10 replies </div>

Margaret 2006-02-17T19:54:40Z Jenni http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/f7a78761-24c4-4c5a-8977-971b8ed25748 2006-02-18T19:24:37Z 2006-02-18T17:10:22Z

<div>Sounds like it will be a fun/useful tribe. I was never a dancer before bellydancing came into my life! Now I'm having daydreams about having my own ATS/tribal studio one day...</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 1 reply </div>

Jenni 2006-02-18T17:10:22Z http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining/thread/6914fe3d-c5b3-4086-8723-e467f488adb4 2006-02-18T16:20:50Z 2006-02-18T16:13:31Z

<div>Hey... <br/> <br/>My name is Sandie. My dance name is Zatarra. I've been dancing for going on two years. First year was classes, the second class and performing. <br/> <br/>I've had no previous dance experience, nothing...no ballet, no jazz, nothing. Only the dance I did when I went clubbing, but that was Goth...=) <br/> <br/>Anyway... <br/> <br/>I'm 33. I'm a wife and mother...we live in Olympia, WA. <br/> <br/>Hmmm.... <br/> <br/>=)</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/dancerswithouttraining">Bellydancers without Training!</a> - 1 reply </div>

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