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Lotus Festival?

2009-08-18T15:59:51Z

What can you ladies tell me about the Lotus Festival?

I've found it online, and my interest is piqued… but I'm finding an awful lot of non-information. Like, it assumes you've already been there and know the format and know what to expect. But I haven't and I don't.

I have family in the area, but… this is the kind of thing where if you're not interested in it it's just more inconvenience and traffic.

What do I want to know? Is it dance and dancer-friendly? Is it just a bunch of shows in various places, or are there, like, crafts and booths/tables, and whatnot to see? Is music sort of "happening everywhere" or only in specified locations? Is there stuff to do and see that isn't one of the big nightly showcases?

I just want to get a feel for whether this is something I want to put money towards or not. (When I could just visit my family without having something else to do.)

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Dark Side Tribal @ Rhino's, 8/14

2009-08-07T22:54:55Z

Come see Dark Side Tribal deliver the bellydance explosion next Friday at Rhino's All-Ages Club!

We'll be on in between two great bands: Boston's quirky folk-rock group Quixote, and Bloomington's own spectacular West African fusion band Asafo, led by master Côte d'Ivoirian drummer Dr. Djo Bi. It should be an eclectic and exciting evening of dance and music. Come prepared to shake it!

Doors open at 8 pm, the show starts at 8:30. $5 cover, all ages welcome.

Asafo: http://tinyurl.com/mvkkxx

Quixote: http://www.myspace.com/wearequixote

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Summer ATS Classes

2009-05-22T18:14:49Z

Hi folks,

My summer classes will be starting up next month. Since lots of people (myself included) are in and out of town during the summer, I'm going to focus on improv work both in Level I and Level II, rather than a focused progression of new moves-- we can always use more practice at putting the moves/cues together and working with our zills.

Also, since people are in and out of town during the summer, I'm changing the price structure for my classes. I'll still have the drop-in rate at $10/class or $15 for both classes for folks who can only come occasionally. But I'm also introducing a punch-card payment option instead of paying for the full session up front. With the punch card, you pay for a block of classes at once (minimum 4 weeks, maximum 10) at only $8 per single class, or $12 per week if you plan to take both Level I and Level II. The punch cards will only be good through the summer, and will not apply to the fall session.

Dates: Thursdays, June 11-August 13
Times: Level I: 7:30-8:25 / Level II: 8:35-9:30
Location: The Dance Center, 223 S. Pete Ellis Dr., Bloomington, IN

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Bloomington Durga Tour-- early registration extended!

2009-05-21T20:12:16Z

We've extended the early registration deadline for the Bloomington Durga Tour-- register cheap through May 23, and get the workshops & Motif tickets for a steal!

http://www.ddbd.org/durga

Dark Drummer Productions (Dark Side Tribal and Different Drummer Belly Dancers) is proud to present the Bloomington, IN, stop of the Durga Tour on Sunday, June 7.

We're so pleased to be bringing Tempest back to Bloomington for more dark & dramatic dance encounters-- and this time, she's bringing Asharah and Tim Rayborn with her!

Note: We've just extended the early registration deadline to May 23! Register now at http://www.ddbd.org/durga to get the workshops and Motif for a steal.

Tempest and Asharah will be teaching two workshops during the day on June 7:

Danse Mécanique: Elegant Movement for Tribal Fusion Bellydance
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Instructor: Asharah

Adventures In Steampunk!
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Tempest

At 7 pm that evening, Tempest, Asharah, and Tim will be facilitating an interactive performance event called Motif, an experimental gathering, merging music, dance, and ritual. This is NOT a formal performance - it is a communal interaction and lead experience. The event will have a formal beginning to awaken our space, and will be guided throughout the evening by the lead dancers and musicians, and will have a formal conclusion. Participants are welcome to bring rugs, pillows, etc. Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments, and dancers should come prepared to dance!

Both workshops and Motif will be held at Panache School of Ballroom & Social Dance, located at 311 E. Winslow Rd. on the south side of Bloomington, IN.

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Dark Sideshow video

2009-05-21T20:04:36Z

Thanks to all who came out for the Dark Sideshow! We had a blast-- and now you have proof that we of the Dark Side like to stay on the cutting edge of bellydance. *rimshot*

If you missed it, or you just want to revisit, there's quite a bit of video footage up, courtesy of our friend Jarrett Diamond. You can find them at his YouTube channel:

http://www.youtube.com/user/drake919

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Steampunk Bellydance Events in May & June

2009-04-29T15:56:45Z

We would like to invite you to a couple events we are hosting this May and June. Both events will offer opportunities to hear and dance to steampunk music and expand your vision of steampunk. If you are new to this genre, please consult the Steampunk magazine at http://www.steampunkmagazine.com/pdfs/spm5-web.pdf, edited by our good friend Libby Bulloff. Please join us for these two events!

The Dark Sideshow May 16, 2009
Featuring steampunk music of The Ghosts Project and Nathaniel Johnstone of Abney Park, plus belly dancing by Dark Side Tribal
Location: Rhinos Youth Center http://www.rhinosyouthcenter.org/
331 S. Walnut Street in Bloomington, Indiana
Time: doors open 8:30 pm; show begins at 9:00 pm
Cost of show: $5.00
For more information about The Ghost Project, visit http://www.myspace.com/theghostsproject
For more infomration about Nathaniel Johnstone, visit http://www.abneypark.com/

The Durga Tour: Workshops and More with Tempest, Asharah, and Tim Rayborn
Sunday June 7, 2009
Bloomington Durga Stop website: www.ddbd.org/durga/index.html
Durga website: http://www.meddevi.com/durga/home.html
Location:
Panache School of Ballroom and Social Dance
311 E. Winslow Road
Bloomington, IN 47401

Durga Bloomington offerings: For details visit www.ddbd.org/durga/index.html
Workshop 1: Danse Mécanique: Elegant Movement for Tribal Fusion Bellydance
Instructor: Asharah
Workshop 2: Adventures In Steampunk!
Instructor: Tempest
"Motif": an experiental gathering,merging music, dance, and ritual
Lead by Tempest, Asharah, and Tim Rayborn

Tempest's website: http://www.darklydramatic.com
Asharah's website: http://asharah.com/about/
Tim Rayborn's: http://www.timrayborn.com/main.html

We look forward to seeing you!

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Spring ATS Classes start soon!

2009-04-01T18:15:28Z

Never fear-- spring tribal classes will be starting soon! I'll be running two shorter sessions of both Level 1 and Level 2.

Spring Session I: Thursdays Jan. 22 - March 12 (7 weeks)
Spring Session II: Thursdays March 26 - May 7 (8 weeks)

All classes will be held at The Dance Center (see address above).

Level 1 (Beginner/Drills): 7:30-8:25
This class will continue to focus on drilling fundamental movements, muscle articulations, introducing the standard ATS group formations, and working with zills (finger cymbals.) As always, experienced students are encouraged to retake Level 1 to continue refining technique.

Level 2 (Intermediate): 8:35-9:30
This class will address some extended aspects of tribal improv, including use of veils, some kind and gentle floorwork, layered isolation work, and conscious control of performance presence. Prerequisite: one full session of Level I (or equivalent experience and instructor's permission.)

The cost for Spring Session I is $65 for either class or $100 for both classes concurrently for the full 7 weeks.
Spring Session II is $75 for either class or $110 for both classes concurrently for the full 8 weeks.
Drop-ins welcome-- the drop-in rate is $10/class or $15 for both classes.

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Open Tribal Jam Tonight!

2009-03-24T20:09:57Z

My fall session of tribal bellydance classes has come to an end, but I'm hosting an informal open dance night during regular class time this week. This is a fun, casual jam session in which to try out your tribal moves (though dancers of all styles are welcome.) I'll lead a short warm-up at the beginning, but after that, the dancing will be unguided-- whoever wants to dance is welcome to dance! This is not a performance, but a chance to use what you know, maybe pick up some new moves, and share the synergy with your sisters/brothers in dance. Feel free to dress up as much or as little as you wish. There are chairs in the studio if you need to take a break; bring a water bottle to keep hydrated.

what: Open Jam Session
when: Thursday 12/10, 7:30-9:30
where: The Dance Center, 223 S. Pete Ellis Dr. on the east side of Bloomington
cost: $5 (half the regular drop-in class price-- what a deal!)

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Tribal classes this week

2009-03-17T22:20:25Z

Just a heads up/reminder that we ARE having tribal class this week-- I'd originally scheduled this week as a break, but since I had to cancel class that one night in February, I'll be teaching this week to make up that lost day. If you're still in town, come dance with us!

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New Etsy goods!

2009-03-17T22:09:55Z

Don't forget about Dark Side's Etsy shop as you're doing your holiday shopping! We have more than just dance gear there.

New for the holidays, we have handknit cotton washcloths bundled with our luscious Dark Side soaps! Each bundle contains one generously sized washcloth plus two bars of soap. Every one is different, but if you want something in a different color or want to swap out the soaps for different ones, let us know!

http://darksidetribal.etsy.com

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Dark Side video!

2009-03-17T22:00:01Z

Hi folks,

We've got some great video of the Bloomington Belly Dances performance, courtesy of our friend Jarrett Diamond:

Part 1: Veil Meditation & Triad of Tribal Trios http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOzKy9Pzqh4

Part 2: Time to Throw Down! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQnp2aOTiYo

And here's more of a bird's eye view, shot by Alice's husband John-- this shows the formations a lot better:

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTZBVLCFlRc

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRWZdQRNYK0

We're hoping to get up some more footage of recent shows soon! Stay tuned.

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Bloomington Belly Dances!

2009-02-27T16:42:39Z

Come see Dark Side Tribal and The Tribalistas throw down next Friday at Bloomington Belly Dances - 2009!

Margaret Lion and the Bloomington Area Arts Council have joined forces once again to bring you Bloomington Belly Dances - 2009.

Celebrate Belly Dance in Bloomington, Indiana!
WHEN: Friday, March 6, 2009
WHERE: John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium, 122 S. Walnut Street, Bloomington, Indiana, 47404-6107.
TIME: Doors open at 7:00 pm; Performance begins at 7:30 pm

Admission is $10 early purchase; $12 at door. Children under 12: $5 early purchase; $6 at the door!!

Call the Bloomington Area Arts Council at (812) 334-3100 to get your tickets now!
This event is a celebration of the many styles of belly dance here in Bloomington Indiana!!! You'll see everything from Cabaret to Tribal Fusion styles of belly dance to Flamenco.

For more information, visit the Web site: http://www.ddbd.org/workshops/

See you all there!!

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Welcome!

2009-01-21T19:46:09Z

Hello,

Here's a bit on who we are and what we're about:

Dark Side Tribal, based in Bloomington, is a collaboration of Molly Mitchell, Heather Pund, and Ann Shaffer. All three have studied
cabaret, folkloric, and American Tribal Style (ATS) bellydance for many years, and have performed together in several Bloomington-area dance troupes. Molly also teaches classes in ATS bellydance. Dark Side Tribal is a recently-formed project dedicated to classic ATS and newer tribal fusion styles of bellydance.

After pondering for a bit, we decided that we really need a public forum as a place to post what we're doing and to keep up with the rest of the dance community. In addition to presenting finished work to the public, part of our mission in dancing together is to facilitate our own movement studies and connect with other dancers. Hence this tribe. If you join, please tell us a little about yourself, what you're up to and why you're here.

I'll start - I found belly dancing in college when I came to Indiana University. I started taking classes with Donna Carlton my freshman year in cabaret/folkloric style dance and met Ann through Donna's advanced class. As my awareness of the dance world increased, I started taking ATS classes from Angie Dintaman and fell in love with tribal style. I would describe myself as primarily an ATS/fusion dancer, though I do study flamenco and cabaret belly dance as well. Ann and I danced together for a while in Angie's ATS troupe, Pangaea (now Tribal Bloom), and then with Different Drummer Belly Dancers. I met Heather through Different Drummer as well. The three of us gelled around our combined love of Tribal and Tribal Fusion belly dance, and Dark Side is the offspring of that.

I currently teach classes in beginning tribal with Ann in the style Angie taught us. I also sew a lot of my own costuming - being a textiles major in college, I'm a geek for all things crafty.

Ladies? Care to fill in the gaps?

-Molly

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Thanks!

2008-12-07T23:46:09Z

Thank you DST for organizing the Hipnotic Workshops and the show! I had a blast! And again, thank you for the chance to perform! We really enjoyed it. :)

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Healing Sounds Concert

2008-11-13T18:39:23Z

Dark Side Tribal is pleased to take part in the Healing Sounds Concert at the 3rd Annual Simply Living Fair and Wellness Expo this Saturday, November 15th. Along with Dark Side, the concert with also feature performances by Native American flute player Bil Whitefeather, Kirtan chanters BARAKA, jazz vocalist Janiece Jaffe, and other talented performers. The concert starts at 7 pm. Tickets are $11 in advance and $13 at the door.

Both the concert and the wellness expo will take place at the Bloomington Unitarian Universalist Church, located at 2120 N. Fee Lane in Bloomington, IN.

http://www.indianaholistichealth.net/wellnessexpoconcert.htm

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HIPNOTIC is coming to town!

2008-11-13T18:31:06Z

Dark Side Tribal is pleased to present

HIPNOTIC
Tribal Belly Dance from Chicago

Saturday December 6, 2008
Bloomington, IN

Hipnotic has been performing in the Chicago area since 2002. With a firm foundation in American Tribal Style, they have integrated African, Indian, Hip Hop, Gothic and Flamenco styles to make their performances interesting, colorful and mesmerizing. They are dedicated to bringing a fresh look to tribal style belly dance and truly believe in the power of the troupe, as well as the energy created within when dancing.

Belly Dance Workshops
10 – Noon: Floored! - A Turkish Drop Workshop (Limit 10 participants)
The Turkish Drop is a well-known belly dance move. Though it is not performed in traditional Egyptian styles of dance, it can be found in Turkish Belly Dance as well as other styles of dance such as Flamenco and many dancers add it to their fusion choreographies, and tribal stylizations. The Turkish Drop requires a combination of strength and flexibility to be done correctly to minimize injury. This workshop explores the physical requirements of performing a safe Turkish Drop.

1:30 – 3:30: Action Extraction - Cues From Choreography
How many times have you taken a workshop with a 5 minute choreography? How many times do you remember the choreography? That's what we thought - we don't remember them either! This workshop is designed to help you pull out choreography moves that you want to tribalize! Learn how to identify the beginning, middle and end of the move and ideas on HOW to end them. Use this skill to create moves from your favorite belly dancing DVDs!

Performance – 7:30 pm
Don’t miss seeing Hipnotic live in performance, along with Dark Side Tribal and other amazing dancers! If you’re interested in performing in the show, contact Dark Side Tribal at darksidetribaldance@gmail.com.

Location
Both workshops and the performance will be held at Harmony School, located at 909 E. 2nd Street in Bloomington, IN.

Cost
Turkish Drop workshop: $40 ($50 after Nov. 13)
Action Extraction workshop: $30 ($40 after Nov. 13)
Both workshops: $60 ($80 after Nov. 13)

Tickets to the show are $10 (or $8 with student ID)

In another few days, you'll be able to register online and pay using Paypal at http://www.darksidetribal.com. If you prefer to write a check and mail in your registration, I'll have a pdf flyer up by tomorrow that you can download and print out.

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Happy Election Day and Hipnotic early-bird deadline

2008-11-04T16:47:06Z

If you haven't already done so, get out and vote!

Also, just a reminder that there are 9 days left to register at the early-bird rate for our Hipnotic workshops on Dec. 6th. Prices go up after Nov. 13th, and space is filling up (only 1 slot left in the Turkish Drop workshop) so register now if you're thinking about coming.

http://www.darksidetribal.com/Special_Events.html

For you non-dancers, you can also buy show tickets online through our website. Buy now and treat yourself to a fantastic evening!

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Dark Side performances this Saturday!

2008-10-15T20:18:15Z

Dark Side Tribal will be performing TWICE this Saturday, 10/18!

Catch us in the morning at the Down Syndrome Family Connection Buddy Walk in Bryan Park-- we'll be performing between 11:30 and noon.

Then in the evening, we'll be dancing at the grand opening of the new Sahara Mart on East 3rd St., along with Bette Lucas, the Caravanserai Dancers, and local musicians. The party starts at 6 pm!

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Wyldfyre @ Chapel Perilous, 9/22

2008-09-18T14:40:58Z

This isn't an official DST event, though I plan to be there-- and our friend Molly B, aka Wyldfyre, will be performing her amazing style of pyrokinetic performance.

Join us on the dance floor for another deliciously dark night of dance, courtesy of Chapel Perilous.
Local and regional DJs will spin goth, industrial, IDM, EBM, post-punk and dark dance favorites all night long.

Pyrokinetic performances by WyldFire! Visit www.mollywyldfyre.com for more info!

21+, $5

9-10:30 - DJ Hearsay
10:30-10:50 - WyldFyre
10:50 - 12:15 - DJ RavenWolf
12:15-12:35 - WyldFyre
12:35 - 2:00 - Aleph

VERY excited to have WyldFyre back, and very excited for Aleph's first time in the DJ booth at Chapel! Come out and dance at the first Chapel of the new school year!

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Fall ATS classes start next week

2008-09-18T14:03:29Z

Back to school time also means back to bellydance time! Next week, I'll be starting up a 10-week autumn session of American Tribal Style bellydance classes, so get your hips ready! Classes will still be on Thursday nights at the Dance Center, but we're starting an hour later this time. Level 1 will continue to focus on drilling fundamental movements, muscle articulations, introducing the standard ATS group formations, and working with zills, while Level 2 will address some extended aspects of tribal improv, including use of veils, an intro to kind and gentle floorwork, and conscious control of performance presence.

What: American Tribal Style Bellydance classes
When: Thursdays, Sept. 25 - Dec. 4 (no class on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27);
* Level 1 - 7:30-8:25
* Level 2 - 8:35-9:30
Where: The Dance Center, 223 S. Pete Ellis Drive on the east side of Bloomington (in the strip mall between PC Guru and Learning Treasures, behind the clockpost)

Save this date! On Dec. 11, the Thursday after the end of the class session, I'll be hosting an open dance night at the studio from 7:30-9:30. Dancers of all levels and styles welcome-- this is a chance to do some informal jamming and start using what you know. Dress up if you feel like it! Admission is only $5 (instead of the usual $10-15 class drop-in rate).

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Dark Carnival tonight!

2008-09-18T14:01:43Z

This is just a reminder that Dark Side Tribal will be performing tonight at the Dark Carnival Film Festival at the Starlite Drive-In south of town. The event starts at 6 pm. We'll be performing at about 7:30 pm. This is our most epic set to date, and we're really excited about it-- lots of surprises, a little humor, and plenty of sideshow pizazz! Passes to this night only are a steal at $6; passes for the full festival are only $25 ($19 for students).

Besides us, there will also be punk performance art by Seamstress Scavengers, horror hip hop by the Dead Skankz, and fire dancing by Gabi from Indianapolis, as well as a number of strolling performers. The live acts, of course, are merely the prelude to the films for the evening: Shut-Eye Hotel and Unearthed.

[Note: Apparently the Starlite hasn't had any power since the storms went through on Sunday. They're working on getting it back up; if they still don't have power tonight, the carnival festivities will continue as planned, but the films won't be shown, and admission fees will be decreased to account for that.]

Dark Carnival: http://www.darkcarnivalfilmfest.com/
Seamstress Scavengers: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=111392386
Dead Skankz: http://www.myspace.com/deadskankz
Gabi: http://www.raksgabi.com/

Shut-Eye Hotel: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1018782/
Unearthed: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475417/

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Update: Sharon Moore in Indy!

2008-08-14T01:11:04Z

The information page and registration info is available on Black Rose Caravan's site:

http://www.blackrosecaravan.com/workshop2008.html

Please join us on Nov. 1, 2008 as we host Sharon Moore (http://www.mandalatribal.com/welcome), co-director of inFusion Tribal!

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Upcoming trips to the Dark Side....

2008-08-13T16:37:43Z

Dark Side Tribal will be performing this Saturday night, August 16, up in Muncie, IN at a benefit hafla for the Autism Research Institute. This show is in memory of Jo Smith, a dancer from Indy who passed away earlier this year-- a member of her family is autistic and the ARI was an organization they supported. It's hosted by the Ancient Arts Dance Studio in conjunction with ISAMETD. In addition to performances by featured dancers doing bellydance, hip hop, and Bollywood, Il Troubadore will also be providing live music for open dancing.

It starts at 7 pm. Admission is $5, and there will also be a silent auction if you're in the mood to shop (all proceeds go to the Autism Research Insitute.) The hafla will be held at the Riley Elementary School gymnasium, located at 1901 N. Walnut St. in Muncie.

Directions to the hafla from Bloomington are available at http://tinyurl.com/5tf5yf

Other upcoming events:

Saturday, Sept. 13: We're leaving our own "strange" Bloomington and heading to Bloomington-Normal, IL, to take workshops with Blue Lotus Tribe and to perform in the accompanying show, all ably hosted by the lovely and talented Sahira Zedare. See http://www.synergyrad.com/bluelotus.html for more details!

Thursday, Sept. 18: Catch Dark Side adding to the creepy sideshow atmosphere of the Dark Carnival Film Festival, on a special outdoor night at the Starlight Drive-In! We're working on some new and freaky stuff for this, so don't miss it! Go to http://www.darkcarnivalfilmfest.com/index.html for more info.

Way off in the distant future:

Saturday, Nov. 15: Healing Sounds Concert at the Simply Living Fair & Wellness Expo-- http://www.indianaholistichealth.net/wellnessexpotickets.htm

And don't forget about our lovely Etsy store! All the goodies your soul desires, available for purchase at http://darksidetribal.etsy.com.

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Add Indiana Bellydance related events!!!

2008-08-02T19:48:37Z

Add Indiana Bellydance related events!!!

http://indianabellydancers.ning.com/events

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Greek Islands Hafla (8-15)

2008-07-31T06:48:26Z

Greek Islands Hafla (8-15)

with Gabi and Paul and us

10pm till ???

Free and all ages!

906 S Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN

Open dancing

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Artemis Workshops/Performance Sept. 27-28

2008-07-30T04:00:11Z

Artemis Workshops/Performance Sept. 27-28

details here:
http://carenzascaravan.com/Artemis.html

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SNAP - SHIMMY - POP -- July 19

2008-07-09T14:17:03Z

Dark Side Tribal presents:

SNAP - SHIMMY - POP
Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Workshops and Show with Sahire Zedaré
Saturday July 19
Bloomington, IN

Sahira Zedaré is the director of Synergy Rhythm and Dance and the Synergy Sirens in Bloomington-Normal, IL. Sahira has over twenty-five years of training and performance experience in many dance forms, beginning with jazz, tap, and modern. In recent years she has also devoted her energies to bellydance, a dance of deep beauty and boundless joy. Sahira dances to embody the music and entertain the audience, as each performance provides an opportunity to be an ambassador for this art form. Her main styles are Raqs Sharqi and Fusion, mixed with her background in jazz and modern dance, as well as new training in popping, hip hop, and West African dance.

Workshop Schedule and Fees:

Jazz Fusion Workshop:
10:30 am - noon
$25 before July 19 ($30 at the door)

Ah, jazz dance. This was Sahira's first love, and fortunately, it fuses very well with bellydance. In this workshop students learn some basic jazz technique including large isolations and torso accents,spins, and new ways to travel across the floor. Jazz is very energetic, so you'll get a great workout along with new ways to spice up your bellydance! This workshop is for students with some dance experience.

Snap, Shimmy, Pop:
1:00 - 3:00 pm
$35 before July 19 ($40 at the door)

This technique workshop focuses on small isolations, shimmy layering, and popping/locking. It's all about your muscles! We begin with a muscle-intensive warmup, where Sahira highlights which muscles should be working for which moves. Then you'll learn a variety of sharp isolations throughout the torso,culminating in a short tribal fusion choreography. This workshop is taught at the intermediate/advanced level.

Both workshops together cost $50 before July 19 ($60 at the door)

Workshop Location:
The Dance Center
223 South Pete Ellis Dr.
Bloomington, IN 47408

We are accepting registrations in advance online via PayPal and through the mail by check or money order.

- PayPal: Send payments to darksidetribaldance@gmail.com; in the comments field, please note which workshop you're registering for (or both if you're registering for both.)

- Mail: Please make checks or money orders payable to Heather Pund. In the memo line, please indicate which workshop (or both) you wish to register for. Send your payment to:
Dark Side Tribal
c/o Heather Pund
4620 South State Road 446
Bloomington, IN 47401

We will accept registrations at the door through cash or check only.

Come for the workshops, stay for the show!

Tribal-Fusion Belly Dance Concert

featuring Sahira, Dark Side Tribal and ...*

7:30 - 9:00 pm
Fine Arts Building, room 015
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana

Concert Admission:
$8 ($5 with student ID)

*We are currently seeking dancers and troupes to perform in the evening concert. Belly dance, African, Hip Hop, Flamenco, many dance styles are welcome. We do ask that dancers who wish to perform in the show participate in the workshops: soloists must take one of the workshops; for troupes, at least half the members of the troupe must take at least one workshop each.

Please email us at darksidetribaldance@gmail.com if you are interested in performing in the concert.

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Sharon Moore in Indianapolis

2008-07-08T17:24:02Z

Save the date!

On November 1, 2008, Black Rose Caravan will be hosting a workshop with Sharon Moore (http://www.mandalatribal.com), co-director of inFusion Tribal Bellydance, from Seattle. Watch www.blackrosecaravan.com for event details as they become available.

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Closet Cleaning? Make Money! Tribal Tryst FREE Swap Meet

2008-07-07T19:11:53Z

Cleaning out your closet? Make Money! Post your items on the FREE Swap Meet on Tribal Tryst! Swap and sell with other belly dancers. Tribal and Alternative Belly Dance related items only. To swap caberet costumes, go the the famous BHUZ.com swap meet.

Go to tribaltryst.com, click on Forums, then scroll down to Swap Meet. Make a post and sell your stuff. Its easy to include pictures and video! Directions for including pictures are in the Announcement in the Swap Meet forum.

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New Web Site!

2008-07-06T06:16:02Z

Dark Side Tribal finally has an official website! Not that we don't love tribe and all, but we're pleased to have a centralized site for information, events, booking, and class information. It's still a work in progress, but come on over and take a look! Comments and suggestions welcome.

http://www.darksidetribal.com

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NEW for Tribal & Alternative - TRIBALTRYST.com

2008-07-04T18:05:39Z

Finally! A Fabulous Forum for tribal, alternative, fusion . . .
TRIBALTRYST.COM
Tribal- Alternative- Fusion- Belly Dance- Forums and lots more!
Forums, Blogs, Swap Meet, Video, Audio, Picture Albums, Social Groups,
Private Messages, Polls,
Calendars, Auctions -- The Works! And more to come!
Join FREE. go to tribaltryst.com

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Workshops with Sahira Zedare, July 19th!

2008-06-30T14:20:13Z

Dark Side Tribal is pleased to sponsor two workshops with Sahira Zedare on Saturday, July 19th. Sahira is an accomplished and dynamic
dancer in both cabaret and tribal fusion. She lives in the other Bloomington (IL), where she teaches bellydance at her studio, Synergy
Rythm and Dance, and directs her troupe, the Synergy Sirens. For more about Sahira, visit her website, http://synergyrad.com.

Sahira will be teaching a workshop on Jazz Fusion in the morning, and a workshop on Popping & Locking in the afternoon. Both workshops will both be at The Dance Center, located at 223 S. Pete Ellis Dr.

Then join us that evening for a bellydance show at Fine Arts on the IU campus! We're looking for performers for the show, so if you're
interested, please shoot us an email.

Stay tuned-- more details to follow.

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Dark Side on Etsy

2008-06-23T23:54:00Z

It's finally here: Dark Side Tribal has opened up a shop on Etsy.com! We're selling our handmade dance costume accessories, jewelry, and Grace's luscious handcrafted soaps. Our full stock isn't up yet, but you can get a taste of some of it here:

http://darksidetribal.etsy.com

Remember, shop early, shop often! :)

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Level II Class: Tribal Fusion, 6/26

2008-06-23T23:50:03Z

We of the Dark Side just spent a fabulous weekend in Chicago at Tribal Revolution, with many wonderful tribal dancers and musicians from all over the country. Now we're back in Bloomington to spread more of the tribal bellydance love.

TRIBAL CLASS UPDATE

I wanted to let you all know that my Level II ATS class will have a special topic and a guest instructor this next week. Molly Mitchell will be teaching a special class on tribal fusion bellydance. Many of you may remember Molly as one of the founding members of Dark Side Tribal, and my predecessor in teaching ATS at The Dance Center. Molly moved to San Francisco almost two years ago, and has been studying ATS with Fat Chance Belly Dance and tribal fusion with Ariellah; she'll beteaching techniques and stylizations based on her studies with
Ariellah and her own solo work.

This class will run for 90 minutes, rather than the usual 60 (though if you can only stay for 60 minutes that's okay). Please bring a yoga
mat if you have one. Drop-ins are welcome! The drop-in rate for this class will be $15.

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Costuming Question

2008-06-12T13:55:11Z

How wide/heavy of elastic do those who make zillion-yard skirts use? I was looking at instructions and seeing 2" wide mentioned in some places, others 1", plus a drawstring (another issue). One would prefer that in public at least the skirt stayed up.

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Mosaic III featuring Karim Nagi, August 30-31

2008-06-11T23:19:50Z

Yes, we're at it again! The Waldron loved our shows so much for Mosaic II that they don't want to wait a whole year to have us back! So, we are presenting Mosaic III with special guest artist Karim Nagi. Show is Saturday, August 30th, and the workshops are the 31st. He is teaching the Dancer/Drummer Communication workshop from 12-2pm, and Finger Cymbals from 3-5pm. I've uploaded the registration flyer to the picture gallery here, and you can also get it on my website at: www.katyafaris.com. For extensive explanations of his workshops, please go to: www.turbotabla.com/study.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Katya

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June '08 Tribal Classes with DST

2008-05-30T19:08:18Z

Dark Side Tribal is kicking off the summer with a short 4-week sampler set of tribal bellydance classes every Thursday in the month of June. If you've never tried American Tribal Style bellydance before, this is a great way to dip your toes in and get a taste of this interactive dance style. If you're an experienced tribalista, this session will offer opportunities to refine your technique and expand your dance language.

The class session runs Thursdays, June 5 through 26. Classes are held at The Dance Center, 223 South Pete Ellis Dr. on the east side of Bloomington, IN.

Level I (Beginner Drills & Formations): Thursdays 6:30-7:25
We'll cover fundamental posture and a selected group of basic ATS movements, then use those movements to explore the essential group formations for improvisational dancing.

Level II (Intermediate Sampler): Thursdays 7:35-8:30
This will be a sampler of broader tribal styles, formations, and techniques, focusing on a different topic or element each week. Depending on class interest, topics may include dueling duets, leading on the left, tribal fusion techniques, and blending other dance styles into tribal bellydance. This class assumes that students are proficient in the fundamentals of ATS (posture, formations, and basic moves/cues.)

As always, I encourage students to take Level I more than once, and encourage Level II students to take Level I concurrently as a warm-up and technique refresher.

Cost: $35 for full session of either level, $10/class (drop-in); $55 for full session of both classes, $15/both classes (drop-in)

If you have questions or would like to sign up in advance, please email us at darksidetribaldance@gmail.com or call (812) 339-4670.

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Hafla Videos!

2008-05-15T04:21:59Z

A friend of mine took a couple of videos. I uploaded them to YouTube

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0_JmhR2KccE&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=JujacYq4A7k&feature=related

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Photos from May 2008 Hafla

2008-05-12T19:09:29Z

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39716329@N00/sets/72157604988858458/

Some are good.

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Dark Side Spring Hafla, Saturday May 10

2008-05-02T17:43:28Z

Dark Side Tribal is hosting a hafla to celebrate the end of the spring semester, and you are cordially invited to attend. This will be a fun, casual party with plenty of open dancing, as well as great food and terrific company. Dancers and musicians of all stripes and styles are welcome, so come join us to welcome in the summer!

When: Saturday, May 10, 7-9:30 pm
Where: Rolling Ridge Grand Clubhouse, 1200 South Rolling Ridge Way, Bloomington

There's no cover charge, but we do ask that you bring some food or drink (alcohol is permitted) to share if you're able. (If not-- come anyway!)

Directions to the hafla (from downtown Bloomington):
- Take 2nd St/SR 46 west, passing Patterson St., South Adams St., and the Copper Cup
- Look for the Bloomington Sportsplex on the right
- Turn left onto S. Rolling Ridge Way just after you pass the Sportsplex
- Follow the drive in and look for the large clubhouse building and parking lot on the left
- Enter through the front doors of the building, and take the stairs on the right up one floor-- we'll be in the banquet hall upstairs.

Hope to see you there!

--Ann, Heather, Grace, and Alice

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Tea and Tribal at Liz's, Wednesday, 4-16

2008-04-15T21:23:31Z

As we've discussed a bit in class, Bridget and I enjoyed rehearsing with DST on Wednesdays and getting that extra night of dance in, so we would like to begin hosting an open tribal dance night at my house on Wednesdays from 7 pm to 9 pm. This will be a very casual time to develop as we wish; we can work on performance pieces or just jam, help each other with new moves or show what we've learned from videos, or even have an occasional crafting/ costuming night if we want to take a break from dancing. I will provide tea and the occasional snack as others have done. I have some belly dance music but not a lot, so anything that you would like to bring in (doesn't have to be traditional but please try dancing ATS to it at home first to make sure it works tempo- and time signature-wise) would be much appreciated! Bridget has also offered her house as a venue. All we really need to keep things going is DANCERS, so please feel free to pass this on to anyone whom you think might be interested.

To get to The House With the Purple Door from downtown Bloomington, take 4th Street west until you cross Rogers Street. I am 702 West 4th Street, which is on the right side if you are heading west, at the northwest corner of 4th and Fairview. Here is my place on a map:

http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=702+W+4th+St,+Bloomington,+IN+47404,+USA&ll=39.167285,-86.540959&spn=0.007719,0.014591&z=16&iwloc=addr

I look forward to seeing you all there on many Wednesdays hence! Please RSVP if possible but feel free to drop in as well (I think five can comfortably do improv in my living room once I move the furniture), and call me if you have any questions!

Liz
812.361.6804

P.S. I think you all know this, but I feel that I should say that none of us are ATS skills certified, nor do we feel confident in teaching classes. While we want to help one another out, these nights should not be considered a replacement for learning from more experienced dancers like Ann S.

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New Video

2008-04-12T20:59:23Z

I finally got around to uploading a bit of DST video online-- this is our performance at The Benefit for The Sanctuary in Shelbyville, IN, back in December. It's the second half of our set, my ATS choreo to Raquy & the Cavemen's "Caravan." Enjoy!

http://tinyurl.com/2rw8dd

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Hatije's Hafla

2008-04-11T20:15:52Z

Come see DST, the Tribalistas, Different Drummer, Calypso's Pearls, and Donna Barbrick Carlton perform to live music by Salaam at Hatije's
Hafla this Sunday, 4/13, from 6-9 pm at Max's Place. Additional information is below:

Hatije's Hafla: A night of dance and music to benefit Middle Way House
Sunday, April 13, 2008
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Max's Place
109 W. 7th Street

Admission is free; all donations benefit Middle Way House so please come ready to give as you can. Music will be provided all night by Salaam for lots of open dancing, plus performances by several local dancers and troupes.

Salaam: http://www.salaamband.com
Different Drummer Belly Dance: http://www.ddbd.org/
Donna Barbrick Carlton: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/idd/
Max's Place: http://www.myspace.com/maxsplacepizza
Middle Way House: http://www.bloomington.in.us/~mwhouse/

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Be there for the very first bellydance underground event!

2008-04-05T13:26:21Z

Be there for the very first bellydance underground event!

~~August 16, 2008 @ 8pm, in Wicker Park (Chicago)~~

Bellydance underground is a grassroots organization that provides performance opportunities in unique venues, creating a comfortable and enriching environment for dancers of all levels and styles.

The event will feature troupes from the Chicagoland area and take place in an amazing gallery loft space in Wicker Park.

A percentage of the proceeds will benefit Between Friends, an organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of domestic violence (www.betweenfriendschicago.org).

Add bellydance underground to your tribe friends list so that you can be up to date on the latest and greatest!
For More information: http://people.tribe.net/bellydanceunderground

~bellydance underground
(Rita, Rocio & Erin)

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Luna Fest

2008-03-31T22:04:23Z

Photos are up from our performance at Luna Fest-- these were taken by local children's illustrator Bonnie Gordon. There are some others up in a Bloomington community photo site that I'll probably nab and put here as well. Heather, Grace, and Alice looked gorgeous and danced up a storm that afternoon! I hurt my back recently, so I stood back and zilled but didn't dance. (boo.)

We also kicked off our vending at Luna Fest, with three special Dark Side blends of all-natural handmade soap, lots of handmade jewelry, hair ornaments, panel skirts, and hand-knitted and -felted dance belts (such as the ones our lovely dancers are wearing in the photos.) Everything we didn't sell will go up in our Etsy store soon. We're happy to take custom orders on belts, panel skirts, jewelry, etc. More to come-- don't worry, there will be an announcement when we get the store up!

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Tea and Tribal at Liz's house, tomorrow, 3/19

2008-03-18T16:42:52Z

As we've discussed a bit in class, Bridget and I enjoyed rehearsing with DST on Wednesdays and getting that extra night of dance in, so we would like to begin hosting an open tribal dance night at my house on Wednesdays from 7 pm to 9 pm. This will be a very casual time to develop as we wish; we can work on performance pieces or just jam, help each other with new moves or show what we've learned from videos, or even have an occasional crafting/ costuming night if we want to take a break from dancing. I will provide tea and the occasional snack as others have done. I have some belly dance music but not a lot, so anything that you would like to bring in (doesn't have to be traditional but please try dancing ATS to it at home first to make sure it works tempo- and time signature-wise) would be much appreciated! Bridget has also offered her house as a venue. All we really need to keep things going is DANCERS, so please feel free to pass this on to anyone whom you think might be interested. Ann, if you could forward this to the full DST list, that would be nice. I will post it on Tribe.

To get to The House With the Purple Door from downtown Bloomington, take 4th Street west until you cross Rogers Street. I am 702 West 4th Street, which is on the right side if you are heading west, at the northwest corner of 4th and Fairview. Here is my place on a map:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=702+W+4th+St,+Bloomington,+IN+47404&sll=39.165638,-86.54098&sspn=0.011446,0.027208&layer=c&ie=UTF8&ll=39.170929,-86.54098&spn=0.011445,0.027208&z=15&iwloc=addr&cbll=39.16563,-86.54093

I look forward to seeing you all there tomorrow and on many Wednesdays hence! Please RSVP if possible but feel free to drop in as well (I think five can comfortably do improv in my living room once I move the furniture), and call me if you have any questions!

Liz
812.361.6804

P.S. I think you all know this, but I feel that I should say that none of us are ATS skills certified, nor do we feel confident in teaching classes. While we want to help one another out, these nights should not be considered a replacement for learning from more experienced dancers like Ann S. I hope to see you all on Thursday!

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Upcoming DST events

2008-03-17T20:31:04Z

Tribal:Pura just ended, but we're still working away busily here on the Dark Side.

Next up, we'll be at the Luna Arts Festival on Saturday March 29, an expo of women's arts and crafts sponsored by Middle Way House, Women INspire, Girls Inc., and Fair Trade Bloomington. The Luna Fest runs from 11 am to 4 pm at the Showers Building in downtown Bloomington. DST is performing from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. We're also vending! Yep, you heard it here first. Come check out our selection of handcrafted jewelry, soaps, and dance costume pieces.

Following Luna Fest, we'll be opening our own shop on Etsy, to continue to vend our goods. There's nothing there yet, but you'll be able to find us at darksidetribal.etsy.com.

Following the Luna Fest, we'll also be dancing once again at Hatija's Hafla, a benefit for Middle Way House, featuring wonderful live music by local legends Salaam. This year's hafla will be on Sunday April 13 at Max's Place-- more info to come!

And finally, our spring hafla will be Saturday, May 10th! Stay tuned for details. :)

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New Session of Tribal Classes Starting Soon!

2008-03-17T20:29:59Z

My second session of American Tribal Style bellydance classes for the spring will be starting up again this Thursday, March 20th, and will last for eight weeks, through Thursday, May 8th. The classes are held at the Dance Center, at 223 S. Pete Ellis Dr. on the east side of Bloomington. Additionally, we'll be holding our spring hafla on Saturday, May 10, so please join us then for a great party and wonderful dancing.

Level I (6:30-7:25)-- we'll continue to explore the fundamentals of ATS posture, cues, and vocabulary, building on the movements covered in the last session. (You do not need to have taken the last session to take this class, however.) We'll also begin to work in duet, trio, quartet, and chorus formations.

Level II (7:35-8:30)-- we'll continue our exploration of the new additions to the FCBD vocabulary, as well as work with more advanced formations and transitions, including orbits, lateral fades, and dueling duets. This class will also work on preparing a piece for the hafla on May 10. Students must have completed at least one full session of Level I before taking Level II. Level II students are encouraged to attend Level I as a warm-up and a fundamentals drill.

The cost for either class is $65 for the full 8-week session or $10/class at the drop-in rate. If you wish to take both classes concurrently, the cost is $100 for the full session or $15/both classes at the drop-in rate.

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Tibal:Pura

2008-03-04T22:41:34Z

Just want to reiterate what a joy it was to dance with each of you at the gala, in classes, and all weekend long. Thanks again for providing me and the other Tribalistas with an opportunity to cut our teeth and feel that by the time we were done with rehearsals, we truly belonged onstage with all of our sister and brother dancers that evening.

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Tribal:Pura countdown...

2008-02-22T17:57:02Z

Tribal:Pura Bloomington is in less than 2 weeks! I can't wait. DST's set is coming along nicely. Some of our students, the Tribalistas, will be joining us onstage during our set... so look for a tribal army to open the show! (I'm also opening the second half with the flamenco group Baila Baila... talk about switching styles. I think I might need to change brains as well as costumes.)

Can't wait for the workshops either. There are some performers with whom I will study every time I get the chance, and Carolena Nericcio is one of them. Whether we're just going over the basics of ATS, or working on new movements and refining advanced technique, it's always an eye-opening experience to work with her. I'm also excited for my students to meet her and work with her, because there's nothing like learning from the master.

Who else here is coming to Tribal:Pura Bloomington?

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Formation of dark matter...

2008-02-21T03:39:31Z

We've got a few things in the works here at Dark Side Inc. There are rumors that we may be venturing into the realm of vending, both on Etsy and in person. Dancers, what kinds of things are you looking for? We sew, knit, make jewelry and hair adornments, and make soaps and other body products-- so what would you be interested in?

We'll be performing (and possibly vending) on Saturday March 29th at the Luna Festival Women's Arts and Crafts Fair at the Showers building in downtown Bloomington. This is a great event sponsored by Middle Way House, Women Inspire, Girls Inc., and Fair Trade Bloomington, and will showcase women artisans, businesswomen, and female performing artists from around the Bloomington area. Dark Side will be on between 2:30 and 3:30. Come on down, catch our set, and support organizations that support women! For more info, see http://www.bloomington.in.us/~girlsinc/

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New Session of Tribal Classes Starting Soon!

2008-01-17T21:48:28Z

Hi everyone,

Happy New Year! We hope you all found good ways to usher out 2007 and ring in 2008. Dark Side Tribal was lucky enough to start our year with another fantastic live collaboration with The Ghosts Project (Atlanta) and Nathan Rollins (Seattle) at Axis of Evil on January 1st-- many thanks to the friends and fellow dancers who came to see us.

While our year is off to a great beginning, it will get even better next week when our next session of American Tribal Style bellydance classes begin! Here are the details:

Session: Thursdays, January 17 through March 6.
Classes held at The Dance Center-- 223 S. Pete Ellis Dr., Bloomington, IN

Level I (Beginner): 6:30-7:25 pm

This class will focus on the fundamentals of American Tribal Style bellydance, with close attention to posture and form. Students will learn basic fast and slow movements, ways to combine them, basic finger cymbal technique, and how to lead and cue movements. While the primary emphasis of this class will be drilling movements, we will also explore the ensemble formations and chorus format used for improvised group dancing. Each class will include warm up and cool down periods. Students who have taken this class before are welcome to repeat it.

Level II (Intermediate): 7:35-8:30 pm

This session we’ll work on expanding our movement vocabulary to include the new repertoire of movements and combinations from FatChanceBellyDance and Devyani Dance Company. We’ll also explore new approaches to formations, transitions, and group formations, including dueling duets and lateral fades. In addition, we will continue working with musical phrasing and learning music for improvisation. PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed at least one Level I/Mixed level session. A solid understanding and execution of the Level I fundamentals is necessary for participation in this class, as we will be moving on to intermediate movements and combinations to add into our improvisation work. Students who register for Level II are welcome to take the Level I class concurrently as a warm-up and technique refresher.

There's a copy of the pdf flyer up in our gallery-- feel free to take a look.

The cost for each class is $65 in advance for the full 8-week session or $10/class at the drop-in rate. If you wish to take both classes concurrently, the cost is $100 for the full session or $15/class for drop-ins.

If you have questions or are interested in registering for class, please email darksidetribaldance@gmail.com.

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Future Dark Side sightings...

2008-01-09T01:05:06Z

Hey all,

Next up, we'll be dancing at the official Pride Dance Party for Bloomington's PRIDE Film Festival. The party kicks off at 10:30 pm on Saturday, January 26 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater downtown on Kirkwood Ave., following the end of the last film screenings of the festival. Tickets to the dance party alone are $6 in advance or $10 at the door; or you can hit the last film screening, which also includes admission to the dance party, for $12 reg gen adm or $6 students. This is widely reputed to be one of the best dance parties in town and is an annual event-- so come out and dance the night away with us! For more info about Bloomington PRIDE and the dance party, see http://www.buskirkchumley.org/PRIDE.htm

And of course, Tribal:Pura is coming soon! This is full weekend of American Tribal Style bellydance workshops with Carolena Nericcio of
FatChanceBellyDance and Megha Gavin of Devyani Dance Company, plus a gala bellydance show (featuring DST among many other wonderful dancers), all right here in B-town. If you're a current ATS student, interested in checking out tribal bellydance, or just like excellent dancing in any style, this is not to be missed. It will all happen February 29-March 2, thanks to the organizational talents of our fellow Bloomingtonians Different Drummer Belly Dancers. For more information and to register, go to http://www.ddbd.org/pura.

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Dark Side Tribal at Axis of Evil New Year Celebration

2007-12-23T07:04:09Z

Year of the Rat Celebration @ Axis of Evil
featuring The Ghosts Project, Nathaniel Johnstone, & Dark Side Tribal
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 9:00pm
$6, 21+
Jake's Nightclub
419 North Walnut
Bloomington, IN

http://www.axisofevilbloomington.com

Please join us for a New Year's celebration at Axis of Evil!

We'll be joined once again by The Ghosts Project from Atlanta with Nathaniel Johnstone of Seattle's Abney Park, who will be performing another passionate set with dance accompaniment by yours truly. Here at Dark Side Inc., we've been cooking up all kinds of visual and kinetic wonderments with which to awe you at this performance, and we're ecstatic to be performing with some of our favorite musicians once again.

Local and regional DJs will spin dark dance favorites in between live entertainment.

Black tie (your interpretation) is vehemently encouraged.

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Haflawesomeness!

2007-12-10T20:22:14Z

Last night's hafla was a roaring success! Thanks to all who came, danced, watched, made music, brought food, ate food, helped set up, helped clean up, and provided merriment. It was a grand time indeed.

Thanks in particular to:

- my students, who are all awesome, and especially my Level II class for kicking ass on their choreography. I feel like a proud tribal mama watching them grow into such fierce and beautiful dancers.

- Il Troubadore, for coming all the way down from Indy and making great music-- you were the life of the party!

- our guest West African dancers and drummers (Harmony, Dr. Djo Bi, Chris, and Andy) for dazzling everyone and raising the energy in the room about 500%.

- Nathan the massage therapist for bringing his chair and setting up shop. (Hafla + massages = omg love)

- DST's Heather for the henna tattoos

- DST's Grace for vending her amazing handmade soaps

We're looking to do another one sometime in May. Details will be coming soon... if you didn't make this one, be sure to make the next one, because we here at Dark Side Inc. know how to throw a party. ;)

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Upcoming DST events

2007-12-09T23:30:24Z

If you'd like to catch us in action, here are a few upcoming opportunities:

* Sunday, Dec. 16th-- Benefit show for The Sanctuary, a shelter for battered women and their children that is being built in Shelbyville, IN. (About 30 min. SE of Indianapolis) [Time, place, and admission tba once we know.]

* Tuesday, Jan. 1st-- Axis of Evil
This is a black tie event (but it's Axis, so interpret that as you wish.) We're delighted to be collaborating once more with the amazing musicians from the Steampunk Axis last September, Atlanta's The Ghosts Project and Seattle's Nathaniel Johnstone (of Abney Park). The event runs from 9 pm to 1 am, is 21+ only, and the cover will probably be around $6 or 7. Axis of Evil, as always, is held at Jake's nightclub, 419 N. Walnut St., Bloomington, IN.

* Friday, Feb. 29th-- Tribal:Pura Bloomington
Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin are returning to Bloomington for a full weekend of Tribal:Pura workshops. This time, the weekend kicks off with the gala show on Friday night-- Leap Day! See http://www.ddbd.org/pura/ for more information about the workshops and show.

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Dark Side Hafla, Saturday Dec. 8th

2007-12-09T23:02:14Z

Dark Side Tribal is hosting our winter hafla, and you are cordially invited to attend! We promise an evening of breathtaking performances, invigorating open dancing, fabulous music, delicious food, and the best company around. Dancers of all stripes and shapes are welcome-- and non-dancers too-- so shake off those winter blahs and come on over to the dark side!

When: Saturday, December 8, 7:00-10:00 pm
Where: Rolling Ridge Grand Clubhouse, 1200 South Rolling Ridge Way, Bloomington, IN (see http://tinyurl.com/2mlwqu for a map)

Featuring...
* Live music by Il Troubadore, Indy's 16th-century rock band (www.troubadore.com/)
* Henna tattoos by Mother Henna
* Vending by Moon Valley Farms (hand-crafted jewelry and soaps-- perfect for holiday gifts or to treat yourself!)

There's no cover charge, but we do ask that you bring some food or drink (alcohol is permitted) to share if you're able. (If not-- come
anyway!)

Directions to the hafla (from downtown Bloomington, IN):
- Take 2nd St/SR 46 west, passing Patterson St., South Adams St., and
the Copper Cup
- Look for the Bloomington Sportsplex on the right
- Turn left onto S. Rolling Ridge Way just after you pass the Sportsplex
- Follow the drive in and look for the large clubhouse building and
parking lot on the left
- Enter through the front doors of the building, and take the stairs
on the right up one floor-- we'll be in the banquet hall upstairs.

Hope to see you all there!

--Ann, Heather, Grace, and Alice

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January 1-- Save the Date!

2007-12-09T23:00:20Z

Rumor has it that there will be a special Axis of Evil on January 1st, once again bringing together The Ghosts Project (from Atlanta), Nathaniel Johnstone (from Seattle's Abney Park), and Dark Side Tribal (from right here in B'ton) for another powerhouse Steampunk collaboration!

More news to come, but be forewarned... this will be bigger and better than the last!

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In need of performers December 16th

2007-12-06T18:02:01Z

I am involved with a charity benefit on Sunday, December 16th, and am in need of performers. The benefit is for The Sanctuary, which is a shelter for battered women and their children that is being built here in Shelbyville, IN. (About 30 min. SE of Indianapolis)

All proceeds from the ticket sales will go to The Sanctuary, to help them open their doors. I am looking for available belly dancers, drummers, local musicians, other genre dancers, and talented performers. If your group, or anyone else is interested-please send me a private message as soon as you can.

Ambriehl

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Troupe Logos?

2007-11-12T18:31:42Z

So I have a question for all of you lovely ladies in troupes that have nice logo graphics (I'm especially looking at you, Blue Lotus, Taleeba, and Hipnotic!) How did you design your troupe logo? Did you hire a pro graphic designer to do it? Did one of you do it, and if so, using what software?

We've been talking about a DST logo for a while, and we pretty much have the concept of what we want done figured out, we just need to find someone to do it. I'm talking something that will work well for a website, for flyers, for business cards, and for a t-shirt design if it comes to that. I'm not really sure where to go from here. Any recommendations?

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DST performing at Axis of Evil's NeoVictorian Steampunk Tea Party, 9/18/07

2007-09-23T17:48:39Z

Dark Side Tribal will be performing at the next Axis of Evil (Bloomington's monthly goth/industrial night) on Tuesday, Sept. 18th. The theme for this Axis is NeoVictorian Steampunk Tea Party. We'll be performing to live music by special guests The Ghost Project (featuring Paul Mercer from Faith and the Muse) with Nathanial Johnstone from Abney Park. Nathanial's even written some new bellydanceable music just for us, which will be premiered that night! So come check us out, and don your favorite anachrotechnical clothing.

Axis of Evil-- NeoVictorian Steampunk Tea Party
09.18.07, 9 pm-2 am, 21+, $6 cover
Jake's Nightclub, 419 North Walnut
Bloomington, Indiana

The midwest's first steampunk dance night will occur on Tuesday September 18th with busking, bellydance by Dark Side Tribal, and a special live performance by The Ghosts Project with Paul Mercer! A wide variety of dark dance tunes will be spun by Axis DJs Freeze Etch, Sister Midnight, Mister Grey, Catravine, and Ravenwolf. Airship pirate, street punk, faux aristocratic, and Victorian couture is most vehemently encouraged. Expect surprises at every turn and whiskey in your teacup.

More info: http://www.axisofevilbloomington.com or http://www.tribes.tribe.net/axisofevil + see the flyer in our gallery.

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The main pic

2007-09-23T17:47:09Z

I love it! It's powerful. You all look fierce and proud. It perfectly represents tribal!

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Muncie Bellydance/Fire

2007-09-11T22:39:30Z

Hey ladies :)
I know it's kind of short notice. But we've been so busying getting ready for this Saturday that we've forgotten to let everyone know that we will be dancing and doing all kinds of fire this saturday in Muncie. We loved seeing you all in May and hope that some of you might be able to make it to muncie this saturday to see us shake our groove thangs ;) If anyone wants to come and need sdirections/a place to crash, etc. shoot me a message. The performance is at the Fickle Peach downtown muncie (a fet yards from where Ann and Heather danced with us in April) at about 9:30pm.
Hope you can make it!
Also, good luck ladies with your show on the 18th! :)

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Pipe Dream: A Steampunk Wunderkammer is now open!

2007-09-04T20:34:25Z

In conjunction with this month's steampunk-themed Axis of Evil, a new art show titled Pipe Dream- A Steampunk Wunderkammer, by Axis co-organizer (and Dark Side dance student) Libby Bulloff, will be running all month at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater's Textillery Gallery. The opening reception is Friday, Sept. 7, 2007 from 5:30-7 pm. See the flyer in the gallery here for more location, or go to http://carpe-jugulum.livejournal.com/ . The show is freaking gorgeous (and even features photos of some of DST), so definitely check it out if you're remotely in the area!

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Fall Tribal Classes starting soon!

2007-08-29T03:22:50Z

A new fall session of American Tribal Style bellydance classes will begin next week, on Thursday, September 6th. This will be a long session, running 13 weeks on Thursdays from September 6th to December 6th (but no class on Thanksgiving Day, November 22.) Once again, I'll be offering two classes: Level I will focus on drilling ATS posture and basic moves, and Level II will focus on transitions, formations, and intermediate movements and combinations. As always, I encourage students to take Level I more than once to reinforce the fundamentals and clarify technique and posture. Students from both classes will have the chance to put together what they've learned at a hafla (belly dance party) at the end of the session.

Level I: Thursdays 6:30-7:25
Level II: Thursdays 7:35-8:30

All classes are held at The Dance Center, located at 223 S. Pete Ellis Dr. in Bloomington, IN. The Dance Center is tucked into the back of a courtyard in the center of the strip mall, between Learning Treasures and PC Guru, behind the clock post.

The cost for either class is $105 in advance for the full 13 weeks, or $10/class at the drop in rate; for both classes concurrently, the fee will be $160 for the full session, or $15/both classes at the drop in rate.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

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Huge nose ring issues?

2007-07-16T16:18:20Z

Howdy! I posted about this in Tribal Costuming, but I thought I may as well see if any one here has any ideas - I want to wear one of the huge nose ring + chain going to ear things. I bought one last year that is a clip on model - and while appropriately huge it would slide off mid-performance because my nose doesn't seem to have enough squishy bit to grab on to. This was after making it so tight it was painful.

So my questions are these: could someone recommend a place to buy these Indian style big nose rings - or failing that - does anyone know or have experience with a fix for wearing them? I'd be ok with a post that goes through my piercing - but I'd rather not have to fiddle with it if it's all the same. Failing both of those - anyone have any ideas on how to rig a huge nose ring assembly?

Thanks!

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Red Tour roll call?

2007-07-06T18:50:28Z

Hey there!

Who's going to Muncie this weekend for the Red Tour? Just wondering who I'll get to see there! :)

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WyldFyre Workshop!

2007-07-03T13:34:23Z

Just wanted to put a reminder up that I'll be teaching another workshop in Muncie this Saturday July 7th. It is from 1pm until 3 and I will have poi available ranging from $5-$25. The cost is only $30. I can teach multiple levels at a time so just because you came before doesn't mean you wont learn something new!

Carenza's Caravan
702 S. Nichols Suite 220
(in the White River Plaza)
Muncie, In 47304
765-717-2248

stay late and see the Red Tour's second leg at 8pm. At this stop we are joined by Dark Side Tribal, Carenza's Caravan and many more in addition to our touring dancers. check out www.snakesrising.com for more info! hope to see eveyone there...especially if your performing!!

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UNMATA, Zafira, Kassar, Sashi, Tribal Feat, Frèdèrique and Gyspy Caravan in Buffalo, NY

2007-06-29T14:39:31Z

UNMATA, Zafira, Kassar, Sashi, Tribal Feat, Frèdèrique and Gyspy Caravan all in one night at Ani DiFranco's Church? Northern Migration Tribal/Alternative Bellydance Festival is offering you the HOTTEST tickets in the world!!! Purchase your ticket on the web at www.northernmigration.net, at Heartbeat of the East World Dance Studio or at the door at 341 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202 and meet us on July 14th at 7:30. A kicking after party is in the works as well. Rub elbows with Tribal’s finest and Get to NoMi!!!

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Prepairing a video consultation - advise?

2007-06-26T18:17:35Z

So I've recently come to the realization that my posture is incorrect and it's manifesting in usage injuries - knees, feet and sometimes back. I'm taking several steps in order to correct it -one of these will be a video consultation with Carolina and Fat Chance. Anyone out there have any suggestions on what I should include in a one hour video that would be the most useful in terms of evaluating posture and technique?

I was thinking of starting in standing posture and then demonstrating taxeem, reverse taxeem, snake arms and body wave. For fast moves I was going to do Basic Egyptian, arabic, full time shimmy, arabic hip twist and double hip bump? I'm thinking that those would cover most of my angles and different body postures.

Ideas? Tips? Suggestions?

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Next up for Dark Side

2007-06-26T16:23:40Z

Tribal Revolution is over (boo!), and the next thing we've got coming up is the Red Tour in Muncie, IN, with Snakes Rising and Il Troubadore. We'll be dancing with both bands, so come on out and watch if you can! This will be our first show with both of our new members, Alice and Grace, so stay tuned for some fresh and exciting ATS improv.

The show will be at Carenza's Caravan Studio, in the White River Plaza, 702 S. Nichols Suite 220 in Muncie. Tickets are $10, and you can buy 'em at http://www.carenzascaravan.com/MuncieWorkshops.html.

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Hafla

2007-06-12T17:03:22Z

Thanks so much for letting us be a part of your hafla we had a great time and as always everyone was way sweet!!!!!
Big Hugs all around!!!!!!
Shaiten Kauwa

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Baklava

2007-06-03T20:59:11Z

Here it is, folks-- the recipe for the baklava that I make for our haflas. Several people asked me for it, so I figured I'd post it here.

BAKLAVA

Ingredients
(Topping syrup)
- 1 1/2 c. water
- 2 c. sugar
- 1/4 c. honey
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp rosewater or orange flower water (optional-- I used rosewater this time)

(Filling)
- 3 or more c. finely chopped nuts of your choosing (walnuts, almonds, pecans, hazelnuts all work well-- I like to mix)
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- grated zest of 1 lemon

(Packaging)
- Filo dough (usually 1 roll from a 2-roll box is enough-- you can freeze the unused portions until needed)
- 1/2 lb melted sweet cream butter
- whole cloves

Equipment needed: large rectangular baking dish, pastry brush, sharp unserrated knife

Directions:
- Make the topping syrup first. Combine the water, sugar, and honey, and bring to a boil. Boil for about 5 minutes, or until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat, and mix in the lemon juice and the flower water (if using). Allow to cool to room temperature.

- Mix the filling ingredients together.

- Unroll your filo dough onto a flat surface. Keep the plastic wrapping underneath it, and cover it with a moist paper towel when not using it. (You do not want it to dry out-- it will become brittle and useless.) Take your baking dish; if it is smaller than the area of the filo sheets, carefully lay it on top of the dough and trace the outline of the dish with a sharp unserrated knife to trim off the excess dough.

- Have your melted butter handy. With the pastry dish, paint the bottom and sides of the baking dish with melted butter. Lay down a sheet of filo into the dish, and paint it with butter so that it melds to the bottom of the baking dish. Repeat this process with 5 more sheets of filo dough, for a layer of 6 sheets all in all.

- Add 1/2 of your filling mixture on top of the dough in the pan. Smooth it so that it's fairly level. Add 6 more sheets of filo on top of the mixture, painting each sheet with melted butter. Add the rest of your filling on top of that, and smooth to make it level. Add 6 more sheets of filo, painting each with butter. Tap down the edges of the dough with the pastry brush if they're sticking up.

- With your sharp unserrated knife, carefully score the top layer of filo dough to mark squares where the baklava pieces will be cut. You can do this in a basic grid pattern parallel to the sides of the dish, or you can get fancy and do it on the diagonal, so that you have diamonds in the middle and triangles on the edges.

- Gently poke a whole clove into the center of each square/diamond/triangle piece (even the little ones on the edges.) This will keep the top layer of dough from curling up and away while it bakes, in addition to looking pretty and adding some clove flavor to each piece. (People can either eat the cloves or discard them.)

- Bake at 350 F for 1 hour or until the top layer of dough is golden and crispy.

- With a sharp knife, cut along the scored marks while the baklava is still warm. Let cool a little, then pour the topping syrup evenly over the whole thing. Let it cool to room temperature before serving. It's yummy by itself, or with some vanilla ice cream.

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FCBD General Skills Certification - Sept/07 - Toronto, Canada

2007-06-01T15:54:35Z

Carolena Nericcio and Megha Gavin teach ATS General Skills Certification workshop Sept 7 through 9th, 2007 in Toronto Canada.

Registration online or by phone
http://www.cleopatrasbazaar.com/product_info.php?cPath=53&products_id=1071
1.800.431.0418

The general skills intensive is a 15 hour course, usually taken at the FCBD studio, with Carolena teaching. With only 20 people in Toronto, you will have Carolena and Megha teaching and coaching. You will receive instruction in anatomy as it applies to dance, music theory, instruction in all FCBD steps and concepts, drills, critique and question and answer time.

In order to attend this workshop, you MUST have prior ATS knowledge either via class, workshop or FCBD instructional dvds. This is a must - not an option. Usually a dvd or in-person assessment is required in order to qualify for registration, but this has been waived for this event. Do not disappoint Carolena or Megha - be well prepared with the material. All volumes of FCBD dvds can be purchased through Cleopatra's Bazaar or directly from FCBD.

Once completed, you will receive a General Skills for ATS certificate. It should be noted that completing this certification does not qualify one to be an authorized ATS teacher.

Also included in the registration are gourmet catered vegetarian lunches each day, water and juice for all participants.

Please bring finger cymbals

Class schedule:
Fri-Sat-Sun
Registration & warm up 9:30-10 am
Class 10 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Class 1:30 to 4 pm

There is no show for this event

Cost $730 CAD or $631.45 USD

Workshop registration is NON REFUNDABLE

http://www.cleopatrasbazaar.com
Online bellydance supplies and events

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Bette Lucas summer workshops -- not exactly "dark"

2007-05-28T19:17:55Z

Sets of classes on different techniques

http://www.angelfire.com/biz2/bette/summer07.html

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Thank you!

2007-05-28T19:05:10Z

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Dark Side hafla on Saturday night! It was much bigger than we could have imagined, and it was a treat to see so many friends, watch so much lovely dancing, and eat so much good food! Big thanks especially to my Level II ATS class for your hard work and great performances, to Nathan for coming and providing the chair massages, and to the ladies of Shaiten Kauwa, who came all the way down from Muncie to dance.

All in all, I thought it was a great night, though I think we may need to start looking for a bigger hafla venue.... :D

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Upcoming Dark Side Tribal performances

2007-05-10T17:37:57Z

Here are a few of our upcoming local gigs. Come check us out!

Saturday, May 18th, 7 pm - Benefit hafla for Middle Way House (Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center), featuring live music by Salaam World Music Ensemble! Free admission, donations requested. Max's Place, 109 W. Seventh St., Bloomington. 812-336-5169.

Saturday, June 9, time tba - EastFest, a festival for Bloomington's east side. The festival runs 10am-8pm, but we'll let you know when we're scheduled to perform as soon as we know. Free admission. Eastland Plaza, 2500 E. Third Street, between College Mall Rd. and Woodscrest Dr. See http://www.eastsidebloomington.com/eastfestmain.htm for more info.

And a couple of other performances, further afield and further into the summer:

Friday, June 22, 7 pm - Tribal Revolution Hafla! This is the Friday show for Blue Lotus Tribe's awesome weekend of tribal goodness. Admission $20. Mickey Finn's Brewery, 412 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL. See http://www.tribalrevolution.com.

Saturday, July 7, time tba - The Red Tour, with live music by Snakes Rising and Il Troubadore. Admission $10. Carenza's Caravan Studio in Muncie, IN. See http://www.carenzascaravan.com/ for details and more info to come...

Hope to see some of you there!

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Inspiration

2007-05-10T16:14:24Z

Occasionally you run across those gems that seem to summarize exactly how you feel about a topic better than you could ever articulate.

Yesterday I went to see my textiles advisor perform at the CubaCaribe festival in a program called "Shaking off the Dust." It was a suite of music and dance pieces representing different folk dances from around the Caribbean and South America, all performed primarily by non-professional dancers and musicians - people from all ages, races and professions who get together to present these pieces for the soul and the love in it; who work their butts off in hours of practice not as a career, but because they just have to. It reminded me a lot of the kind of community I found in the belly dance scene - where there are few full-time professionals, but lots of amazing local soloists, troupes and communities coming together because they all have to shake it.

And then I found this in the program (also written by my advisor), which may very well be my new manifesto:

"We are committed to the principle that dance and music feed the mind and body. We believe that racial, ethnic, gendered, economic and age-based barriers are breeched through the act of dancing together. Dance should not be left solely to the young, or the fit, or the professional.

Dance, rhythm and song are acts of daily solidarity. Through dance, we draw intersecting lines in space, mapping the interplay of relationships. Dance and rhythm and song are a call out to the spirits. In participating, we are suppliants to a state of grace."

- Deborah Valoma

Where do you find the tidbits of inspiration that make your dancing sing?

~Molly

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The Caravan is Coming!!!!

2007-05-06T14:17:41Z

Gypsy Caravan is coming to MUNCIE IN!!!!
Here is all the new info on GC
I have tried to post this as an event and it goes through only to be gone the next day?!?!?!?!?
Anyway I hope this stays on!!
visit www.dancingravens.com for more info

Workshops and a Gala Show
with
Paulette Rees Denis
&
Gypsy Caravan
June 2nd & 3rd
Muncie Civic Theatre
Muncie, Indiana
June 2nd

Workshop #1
-Props - Tribal Sword, Veils, Baskets, Skirts 11am to 1pm $45.00
on your own for lunch
Workshop #2
-Tribal Combinations/ Variations- using simple
and complicated moves to add spice and variety 2pm to 4pm $45.00

Gala Show Featuring Gypsy Caravan, Shaiten Kauwa,
Black Rose Caravan and possibly you. $10.00 for non performing folk doors open at 7:30pm

June 3rd
Workshop #3
-Faster Moves- step it up for punch and energy let your dance become re-energized 10am to 12pm $45.00

Workshop #4
-Tribal Trance - different ways and methods of using dance for trance and healing. A bit of ritual and prayer in the tribal dance way! 12pm to 1pm $35.00

Special Weekend Package
Everything including a ticket for the Gala Show
$150.00 Savings of $30.00

There are pay pal options on the Website however, if you do not have pay pal you can mail everything to Laughing Monkey c/o Shaiten Kauwa 1716 N Wheeling Ave STE 3 Muncie In 47304
Please indicate if you would like to perform and which seminar/s you are taking oh and a number or e-mail I can reach you at!!

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Get to NoMi! 3 weeks of early bird pricing remain for Northern Migration.

2007-04-25T17:56:57Z

Registration for Northern Migration is up and running! There are 3 weeks left in the early bird pricing period. Visit www.northernmigration.net to peruse the classes being offered by Gypsy Caravan, UNMATA, Kassar, Sashi of Ascend Tribal, Frèdèrique, Tribal Feat and Daveed Korup. The festival runs July 13-15, 2007 at Asbury Hall at The Church (the church that Ani DiFranco saved) in Buffalo, NY. Festival events include dancing and drumming workshops, vending, a Friday night Hafla featuring student performances, a Saturday night gala showcasing Festival instructors and a rocking after party! Vending opportunities are still available, please PM me for details. I hope you visit the web site to see all of our exciting offerings and I hope to see you in Buffalo in July! We are so proud of our little festival and we want to share the love!!!

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Come to the Dark Side (we have cookies...)

2007-04-20T16:47:49Z

Dark Side Tribal is pleased to announce that we will be holding auditions at the end of May! We're looking for one or two additional dancers to expand the troupe. Close familiarity with the fundamental posture, movements, and cues of American Tribal Style improvisational bellydance is required; interest in other types of fusion dance and a darker sensibility are vehemently encouraged.

When: Thursday, May 31, 2007; 6:30-8:30 pm (or as long as needed)
Where: The Dance Center, 223 S. Pete Ellis Dr. in Bloomington

In the audition, we will ask you to:
- perform a 1-2 min. prepared solo piece (does not need to be strict ATS)
- learn a short tribal combo from us and then execute it
- improvise (ATS) in a group with DST
- be prepared to discuss your dance goals, availability, and limitations

Troupe commitments involve:
- regular weekly 2-hour studio rehearsal, plus additional rehearsals as needed when preparing for shows
- providing your own basic costuming pieces (pants, skirt, choli, hip wrap) and zills
- attending at least two level II ATS classes per month
- attending at least one workshop a year

Please let us know if you have any questions! You can either PM Heather or me, or send an email to darksidetribaldance@gmail.com.

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Shaiten Kauwa Hafla April 21st in Muncie

2007-04-09T05:58:12Z

Dark Side is trucking up to Muncie, IN, on April 21st, to perform as guests at a hafla hosted by Shaiten Kauwa. The show starts at 8 pm and will be at Center Stage in downtown Muncie-- tickets are $5. See http://www.dancingravens.com/hafla.html for more info.

Hope to see some of you Indy and Muncie-area folks there! Bloomington-area peeps, hope you can come too-- let us know if you're interested in carpooling/caravaning up together.

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New Class Session Starts Next Week

2007-03-31T19:52:17Z

Hi all,

Our second spring session of American Tribal Style classes begins next week and will run Thursday evenings from April 5th through May 24th. Once again, we're offering Level I from 6:30 to 7:25 pm and Level II from 7:35 to 8:30.

This session, we'll focus a bit more on preparing a performance for our hafla at the end of May-- we'll work a bit more with chorus formations in Level I, and Level II will work on preparing a slow and a fast improv piece to perform. The cost for either class will be $56 in advance for the 8-week session or $9/class at the drop-in rate; if you sign up for both classes, you'll get a deal at $85 in advance for the whole session or $15 drop-in.

You can download a pdf flyer for class descriptions and additional info from http://tinyurl.com/2yqfbd

Questions? PM me or email darksidetribaldance@gmail.com.

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Spring plans?

2007-03-16T19:12:54Z

So, what are your dance plans for the spring? Exciting events, big trips, general trends? Whatcha thinkin' about?

For me:

The Next Big Thing on my calendar is Bloomington Belly Dances, March 2-4th (http://www.ddbd.org/workshops). Any of you lovelies coming? Dark Side's dancing in the show on Friday, and I'm also performing in a new duet collaboration with my bud Thalia. DST will be giving a workshop on Sunday afternoon as well.

DST-- getting ready for later spring gigs, heading to Tribal Revolution (probably), and a wee bit o' troupe expansion (but that's hush hush for now.) Hopefully giving/hosting some workshops over the summer, too.

Personally-- Dancing my brains out right now, teaching bellydance, troupe rehearsals, and taking classes in flamenco, modern dance, and hip hop. It's great, if rather time-consuming. From the RB and Moria workshops that I've taken in the last 2 months, I'm realizing I have a lot of strengthening to do, as well as a lot of posture work. I'd like to do a little more solo work, because I'm rusty at that, and I have some ideas percolating for stuff I'd like to experiment with.

I'm hoping to make it to more of the fantastic workshops coming our way. I'm torn between RB in Lexington and XMED in Chicago the same weekend (3/31-4/1), though those fall at a terrible time of the semester for me, so in all honestly I probably won't make it to either. But there's Paulette Rees-Denis in Muncie in June, and I definitely want to head up there for that!

Okay, I'ma shut up now and let you guys do the typing.

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New tribe for Axis of Evil

2007-03-16T18:46:31Z

Hi all,

I've just created a tribe for Axis of Evil, Bloomington's monthly goth/industrial/dark dance night. You may have noticed that Molly and I have plugged Axis of Evil here more than once-- it's a great night for getting dressed up and dancing, whether you think you're goth or not, and there tends to be a heavy population of bellydancers there. Dark Side Tribal's performed (officially and unofficially) at Axis, and the lovely Wyldfyre has spun fire and bellydanced there as well. Plus impromptu performances of tribal improv bellydance have been known to break out on the dance floor more than once...

Anyway, if you're in town, or even in the area, I encourage you to come to Axis! Meanwhile, come join us on tribe at http://tribes.tribe.net/axisofevil

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Bloomington Belly Dances

2007-03-05T15:06:14Z

Thanks to all who came out for the Bloomington Belly Dances show last night-- it was a great crowd, which made it a great dancing experience.

Don't forget, there's one more day of workshops tomorrow (Sunday 3/4). The workshop location has changed to the Waldron Arts Center, located at 122 S. Walnut St. in downtown Bloomington (see www.artlives.org.)

Dark Side's workshop on tribal improv is at 2 pm. Hope to see some of you there!

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ISAMETD calendar

2007-02-24T20:37:14Z

ISAMETD calendar is roughly updated. Keep sending me events:
http://www.isametd.org/calendar.html

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Bloomington Belly Dances-- in less than two weeks!

2007-02-22T20:45:53Z

I've been meaning to play this up more, but I've been quiet on tribe lately.

The saucy ladies of Blue Lotus Tribe from Chicago are coming down for a weekend of belly dance workshops here in Bloomington, March 3-4. Many of Bloomington's own belly dance teachers will be teaching workshops too: Katya Faris, Bette Lucas, Jeana Jorgensen, and of course, the Dark Side. (Shameless plug: Come check out our Tribal Improv workshop at 2 on Sunday afternoon!) All workshops will be held at the Dance Center, 223 S. Pete Ellis Dr. in Bloomington, the same place my regular ATS classes meet.

There's also a show in conjunction with the workshops. It'll be Friday night, March 2nd, at 8 pm at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Kirkwood Ave. in downtown Bton. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

For more info, including workshop descriptions/prices and performer bios, see http://www.ddbd.org/workshops/

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Moria workshop thoughts

2007-02-19T00:04:30Z

Hey all--

Just got back from the workshop with BDSS tribal diva Moria, hosted by the fabulous Carenza up in Muncie. I'll have more coherent thoughts to post in a day or two, but I just wanted to say-- thanks, and hell yeah!

Moria worked us really hard-- harder, I thought, than Rachel Brice did a month ago. (All I know is that I'm feeling it today, all right?) The degree of layering she had us do (or attempt, anyway) was staggering, and really gave me some things to practice... at home... for a long, long time. Having Moria physically move me into tribal fusion posture was a total revelation for me. And the makeup workshop was a brilliant idea.

I didn't get to see as much of the show as I would have liked. My solo was in the first half, and I opted to stay backstage for that half of the show, to warm up and center and whatnot. But I really enjoyed the second half of the show; there was a great diversity of performance styles, good troupe and solo action, and plenty of inspiration to go around.

So, lots of stuff to chew on for a bit. I know a bunch of y'all were there too-- what did you think?

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Indianapolis Bellydance tribe

2007-02-18T23:46:30Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/indianapolis-bellydance

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Spring Session of Tribal Classes Starting Soon!

2007-01-31T04:42:56Z

My spring session of American Tribal Style bellydance classes is starting up soon. This session will run for 10 weeks, and I'll be doing things a little differently this time. Instead of one 90-minute mixed level class, I'm offering two separate 1-hour classes, a Level I (Beginner) course and a Level II (Intermediate) course.

You can download a pdf flyer for the classes at http://tinyurl.com/ydp6y6

Both classes will be held at The Dance Center, located at 223 S. Pete Ellis Dr. in Bloomington, IN.

The cost for either class is $70 for the full 10-week session, or $9/class at the drop-in rate. If you wish to register for both classes concurrently, the cost for both is $105 for the full 10 weeks or $15 to at the drop-in rate.

LEVEL I (Beginner): Thursdays 6:30-7:25, January 18-March 29 (no class March 15, IU's spring break)

This class will focus on the fundamentals of American Tribal Style bellydance, with close attention to posture and form. Students will learn basic fast and slow movements, ways to combine them, basic finger cymbal technique, and how to lead and cue transitions. The primary emphasis of this class will be drilling movements, though we will explore the ensemble formations and chorus format used for improvised group dancing. Each class will include warm up and cool down periods. Students who have taken this class before are welcome to repeat it.

LEVEL II (Intermediate): Thursdays 7:35-8:30, January 18-March 29 (no class March 15)

Level II will introduce intermediate ATS movements and combinations. Students will learn more advanced transitions, lead changes, variations, and finger cymbal rhythms. We will combine the basic movements covered in Level I with intermediate techniques, and focus on exploring the dynamics of tribal bellydance through improvisation in small groups and chorus. PREREQUISITE: Students must have completed at least one Level I/Mixed level session, as this class assumes proficiency in the basic ATS vocabulary. Students who register for Level II are welcome to take the Level I class concurrently as a warm-up and technique refresher.

These classes are appropriate for all ages, genders, and body types.

Wear comfortable clothing that will allow you to move freely: yoga pants/leggings, pantaloons, or a long skirt that can be tucked up are appropriate for the lower body. Please wear a form-fitting top such as a choli, tank top, or fitted t-shirt. A scarf or hip wrap is recommended to help you see hip movements better, but not required. You may wish to bring a yoga mat or beach towel for the warm up and
cool down components of the class.

About the instructor: Ann Shaffer has studied various forms of belly dance for five years, including private lessons and seminars with Carolena Nericcio, the creator of American Tribal Style and founder/director of FatChanceBellyDance. Ann has performed with several belly dance troupes in the Bloomington area, and currently dances with Dark Side Tribal, Bloomington's only ATS and tribal fusion group.

If you have questions or wish to register, please email darksidetribaldance@gmail.com.

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You know about Moria, right?

2007-01-24T21:48:25Z

She will be in Muncie in Feb...

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Dark Side Tribal Hafla, Dec. 2nd

2006-12-01T04:14:35Z

Hey gang!

We're holding a hafla on Saturday, December 2nd. It's primarily a chance for my ATS students to dress up and do some free-form tribal jamming outside of the structure of class, without being a formal recital. But we're also inviting our other friends and fellow dancers (tribal or otherwise) in the area to come party with us-- and that means you!

The hafla starts at 7 pm. There's no cover, but we ask that everyone bring some food or a non-alchoholic beverage to share.

If you're interested in coming, send an email to darksidetribaldance @ gmail . com to RSVP and get directions.

Hope to see some of you there!

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What's your current inspiration?

2006-11-25T01:43:07Z

I just had the pleasure of seeing the BDSS last night in New Albany. It was a fairly small theater, and an even smaller crowd-- and we ended up smack in the front row, just an arm's length or two away from all of those fabulous dancers! I'd seen the Raqs Carnivale show last March in Chicago, but it was really different being so close and seeing so many details, and being able to make eye contact with the dancers and everything. (Particularly as Sharon K. was performing, and she's my favorite dancer EVAR.)

This was a much-needed shot of inspiration for me. Though it's true that teaching is an education unto itself, I'm not studying dance (bellydance or other) with anyone else right now, which means I'm not getting either as much practice or as much stimulus as I'm used to. As such, I've been sort of stagnating. (Also, I'm totally swamped with school this semester, so there's that whole lack-of-time thing.) But seeing the lovely Superstars last night reminded me of what I can/could do, what I'd like to be able to do someday, and other avenues that I'd not thought of. It's also reminded me that I'm at a point now with dance where I need to go seeking inspiration a little more proactively than I've done in the past. To that end, I've decided that I'm going to go to as many workshops as I can this next year (Rachel in January and Paulette in June, wheeee!), and invest in a few more dvds that I will attempt to make myself use, as well as try to carve out time to try some new dance classes (hip hop, anyone?)

And because I'm interested (and nosy!), I want to know-- what's your current inspiration? Where are you finding it, and what are you doing with it? How do you keep your creativity revved, your motivation in action, and your mind working?

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Teachers

2006-11-06T21:23:23Z

If you could learn from any teacher who would it be and what??????

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What's happenin', hot stuffs?

2006-09-29T00:40:42Z

I've been laying low and it seems like things have been pretty quiet here lately. So I pose a question to you, fair members: what's going on with ya these days? Any exciting new developments? Cool events coming up? Big plans? Modest plans? No plans? Whatcha been doin'?

Me: school started and I am swamped swamped swamped! I'm back in doctoral classes full time, and I'm teaching (music history) for the first time, which is kind of overwhelming, though I'm starting to get the hang of it (I hope!) I'm also teaching tribal bellydance classes on my own this year, but I had great training as Molly M's assistant last year, so that's not quite so scary. ;) Haven't had as much time for dancing or reading tribe as I would like, and I'm not sure that'll change as much as I would like it to-- but I'll try to poke my head in more often.

What's the news from the rest of the tribe?

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Dark Side at the Durga Tour!

2006-09-24T14:46:34Z

The lovely Tempest (of Med'Devi Ink and the Gothic Bellydance Resource fame) is breezing through Bloomington on the Durga Tour this coming weekend, September 23-24. She'll be offering TWO DAYS of workshops on myriad aspects of gothic bellydance. (See http://www.margaretsworld.com/dd/durga/ for more info on the workshops.)

In conjunction with the Durga workshops, there's going to be a gothic bellydance show Saturday night, 9/23, at 8:30 pm at Harmony School (909 E. 2nd St. in Bloomington). Admission to the show is $10. Along with other lovely dancers, Dark Side Tribal will be performing! It's our first time out as a duo, so come on down and give us an extra zaghareet. We promise to make the even the most old-school goths crack a reaction.

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Ravenfest

2006-09-19T19:23:08Z

I just wanted to let everyone know that I added an pay with paypal obtion to the events page for ravenfest!!!
Hope to see you all there
www.dancingravens.com

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New Session of Tribal Classes Starting Soon!

2006-08-29T20:16:16Z

I'm pleased to announce that I'll be starting up a new session of classes in American Tribal Style belly dance in a few weeks. As most of you know, Molly Mitchell has gone off to a bright future in the California art world, and I'm taking over the classes that she taught here in B-town.

Without further ado, here's the information you've been waiting for:

American Tribal Style Belly Dance Class

Thursdays 6:30-8 pm -- session runs September 14 - November 30 (no class on Thanksgiving)

Classes will be held at The Dance Center, located at 223 S. Pete Ellis Dr. in Bloomington, IN.

$88 for full 11-week session (in advance) or $10/class (drop-in)

This class is open to all levels, but will focus on the basic elements of American Tribal Style belly dance. Students will learn basic fast and slow ATS movements, ways to combine and vary them, how to lead and cue transitions, and how to function as a chorus. Each class will include warm up and cool down periods, as well as close attention to posture and form. This class is appropriate for all ages, genders, and body types.

Wear comfortable clothing that will allow you to move freely: yoga pants/leggings, pantaloons, or a long skirt that can be tucked up are appropriate for the lower body. Please wear a form-fitting top such as a choli, tank top, or fitted t-shirt. A scarf or hip wrap is recommended to help you see hip movements better, but not required. You may wish to bring a yoga mat or beach towel for the warm up and cool down components of the class.

About the instructor: Ann Shaffer has studied various forms of belly dance for five years, including private lessons and seminars with Carolena Nericcio, the creator of American Tribal Style and founder/director of FatChanceBellyDance. Ann has performed with several belly dance troupes in the Bloomington area, and currently dances with Dark Side Tribal, Bloomington's only ATS and tribal fusion group.

If you have questions or wish to register, please email darksidetribaldance@gmail.com, or call me at (812) 339-4670.

Happy shimmies!

--Ann

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Bloomington, IN Durga Tour

2006-08-26T19:15:27Z

Bloomington Durga Tour details!
Hi all--if you're anywhere near Bloomington, Indiana and interested in gothic belly dance, please check out the Durga Tour website for details on our September 23-24 workshops and performance!
http://www.margaretsworld.com/dd/durga/
Thanks!
(x-posted everywhere)

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