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Cool new darbuka articles at Fingers of Fury!)

2009-11-05T02:10:30Z

Hey everyone, there are a whole lot of new dabuka related articles on the Fingers of Fury site....check them out! There are also teachers resources and drum solo's there as well;-) Enjoy your drumming, Matt
http://www.fingersoffury.com.au
http://www.darbukaplayer.com
http://www.fingersoffury.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96&Itemid=16
http://www.darbukaplayer.com/darbuka-lesson/darbuka-percussion-of-the-arabic-world-and-beyond

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Welcome to CoSM's Full Moon Celebration

2009-01-05T18:59:03Z

Each month, Alex and Allyson Grey celebrate the Full Moon with an evening of wisdom, music, poetry and prayer from all traditions in the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors. Dancing to the tribal sounds of NYC’s most dynamic drum circle follows in the adjacent CoSMosis studio.

We're calling out to
YOU!— Movers and makers
Shimmy-ers and shakers
Visionary creators
Polyrhythmic displayers
Drummers and Dancers
Creative take-chancers:
By Full Moon we converge
Divine love and light surge!

If you have participated in Full Moon before, on any level, we welcome you back. If you have never been to Full Moon, we invite you to join us.

The next Full Moon ceremony will be
Saturday, December 22.
7:30-9:30pm: Prayer/polytheistic variety program.
10pm-midnite: Drum & Dance
$10 donation
CoSM: 542 West 27th St. NYC
cosm.org

Free admission for those who are willing to help with set up and take down.

Namaste,
http://tribes.tribe.net/cosmdrum

This is a family-friendly, drug and alcohol-free event.

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Chapel of Sacred Mirrors Buys Permanent Site

2008-12-30T21:07:49Z

For Immediate Release: Chapel of Sacred Mirrors leaves NYC,
CoSM Sanctuary to open in Wappinger, NY mid-2009.

The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors has been a sanctuary for contemplation and events encouraging the creative spirit in New York City since 2004. Hundreds of thousands of people have visited Alex and Allyson Grey’s living brochure; their vision of a permanent home, but the lease has ended. CoSM is pleased to announce the purchase of 40-acre former interfaith retreat campus, 65 miles up the Hudson River. It’s a 20-minute walk from the New Hamburg MetroNorth station or about an hour’s drive from NYC.

CoSM Sanctuary will offer spiritual gatherings; educational and cultural events emphasizing art as a spiritual practice. Visionary artists, musicians, dancers, scientists and teachers will share their wisdom here. Sun-filled galleries and libraries will provide meditative and contemplative space for the mind, body and soul. The chapel you have seen in sculpted model will be built for the artwork of Alex Grey and others.

CoSM Sanctuary has wonderful opportunities, but its upkeep was neglected for many years and its buildings have fallen into disrepair. With your help, this once-magnificent estate can be repurposed.

The brick carriage house will be converted to exhibit the Sacred Mirrors. A conference building will host art, meditation and yoga classes. A cabin in the woods will become a studio where artists-in-residence can paint and sculpt for the Chapel and beyond. The main house, a stunning wood-frame Victorian, needs extensive renovation to be weatherproof and energy-efficient. Simple, affordable overnight lodging and dining for up to 100 people will be available.

The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors is a 501(c)(3) organization, supported solely by donations from the community, which are deductible on income and estate taxes. Financial contributions and skilled volunteers are needed. An estimated two million dollars is required for renovation. There are tens of thousands of fans of Alex Grey and the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, just ten dollars from each can add up quickly.
You can donate online at http://cosm.org/donate.html
Or visit our web stores, at http://cosm.org/shop.html and http://www.alexgrey.com/shop.html, and buy a piece of art history.
Checks may be mailed to Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, PO Box 20668, N, NY 10011

If you have time and skills to offer in Wappinger, please write to our volunteer coordinator: cosm.art.sanctuary@gmail.com

If you can help us move art and furniture from NYC to Wappinger in January, please write to our move coordinator Mz. imani -
cosm.move.nyc@gmail.com

With your help, says founding artist Alex Grey, “We will create sacred space, a new center for creativity as a spiritual path.”

Thank you, and blessings.

Updates are also posted on Facebook:
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/120180?m=c776db28&recruiter_id=30460931

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Check out this new You Tube video

2008-10-01T17:31:22Z

It was filmed on Sunday Sept, 28,2008 at the Medieval Faire at Fort Tryon Park (The Cloisters) in upper Manhattan.
Damascus Steel (Jeff Webb, Chrystine and Jon Hanley) are playing for the "over the top" fantastic dancers of Manhattan Tribal.
We absolutely LOVE these dancers!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Boaff3XLd8

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Basics of ATS costuming workshop this Saturday!

2008-07-24T03:59:23Z

Hair, Make up, Costuming, where it comes from, DIY ideas, what is appropriate for American Tribal Style Belly Dance and what is not.
There will be members of Manhattan Tribal there helping out. Please rsvp to ManhattanTribal@yahoo.com to receive the "what the hell should I bring with me to this thing" email even if you are a regular student and assume that I know that you're attending.

$20 Cash at the door,
but please rsvp to manhattantribal@yahoo.com

440 Studios
440 Lafayette Street, NYC
Room 4-A 4th floor first door on your left off the elevator

Saturday, July 26th
1pm - 3pm

Please arrive about 15 minutes early to check in.

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Scott Wilson at the new venue on 6/29

2008-06-24T04:19:37Z

Dear Drum & Dance Friends!

I'm going to catch Scott Wilson and the band at the new location. (I still can't believe Figaro is closed...I thought it had landmark protection! Sigh...) Anyway, the show must go on! Here's the info on how to catch it:

Jun 29 (Sunday): Dancers Kelli Anne, Eleni, Zenaide with the Scott Wilson band
8:00pm-10:00pm Join Scott Wilson and friends at the Sunday Night Belly Dance Show in their new venue in the West Village. There is a $20 minimum, but no cover charge. The menu boasts macaroni and cheese, burgers (including turkey and veggie), wraps, salads, and more.

The Grisly Pear Bar/Restaurant
107 MacDougal St. (between Bleecker and W.3rd)

It's a fun way to spend a Sunday night- hope you can make it! xox Casey

casey bond
no frills percussion
nofrillsdrum@aol.com
Bringing the doum to the room!

P.S. Thanks again to dancer/photographer Sarah Skinner for posting the above information (and all things bellydance!) on her site: www.shakemyday.com

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Jalsah this Sat. June 14 on LI

2008-06-11T18:15:16Z

Can't wait to practice, play and paaaarty this Saturday night! And it's richt here on Long Island, for once! :) Yay!!!! ~Casey

Here's the 411:
Jalsah Long Island
A Middle Eastern music and bellydance jam! All drummers, dancers and musicians are welcome to participate. Melissa and Carmine will guide you through playing popular Belly Dance songs of the Middle East. Open floor dancing all night, all levels of dancers welcome. This is a community event designed to bring together dancers and musicians inspired by Middle Eastern music. Experienced or inexperienced: all are welcome!

Saturday June 14th 2008 - Workshops all day and JALSAH at night.

Our special guests:
Melissa Murphey Clarinet player from Ishtar Pittsburgh's Classic Belly-Rock Band
Carmine Guida Oud/Cumbus player from Djinn

Our fabulous host is Long Island's own: Aviva Khadra
516-312-5966 / 516-623-2196
HaremBellyDance@optonline.net
www.BellyDanceLI.com

All workshops and Jalsah are held at:
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
2332 Grand Avenue, Baldwin

Pre-registration required for all workshops. Register below for these fabulous classes.

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Baby Beginner Doumbek Workshop
Taught by: Carmine
4:30pm to 5:30pm - Cost: $20
In this workshop, you will learn the proper hand/finger techniques to produce clean beautiful sounds from your doumbek. You will learn how to play several traditional Middle Eastern rhythms as well as how to switch between them. This workshop is also fantastic for dancers who want to educate themselves about the basic rhythms.
Bring a drum and one to loan a friend.

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Middle Eastern Music and Rhythms for All Instruments
Taught by: Melissa Murphey
6:00pm to 7:00 pm - Cost: $20
Melissa's workshop is perfect for musicians and percussionists ready to try something different! She will teach the basic structure of popular Middle Eastern bellydance songs in an ensemble format. Percussionists can learn how specific rhythms fit particular songs and how to change seamlessly between rhythms. Melody musicians will learn popular Middle Eastern melodies and will be given instruction on basic makam theory.

The goal for this workshop is to enable all percussionists and melody musicians to play common songs together. All instruments are welcome, as this music can be played on ANY instrument.

Sheet music, guitar tab, rhythm sheets, practice mp3s, and lyrics can all be downloaded at www.dorku.com.
To buy a practice CD visit www.dorku.com.

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Jalsah Open Jam/Dance Event
(Open Buffet Is included too!)
Dance floor is open ALL NIGHT. Bring your hipscarves and a friend. All levels of dancers welcome. Try out those new moves!
All instruments welcome! Drums, guitars, clarinets, flutes, violins, trumpets, saxes, if you play it bring it!
We will provide sheet music to borrow in the keys of: C, Bb, Eb, F and Bass Clef.
Don't forget to bring: instrument/microphone cables, sheet music stand, etc.
Cover charge: $10 (if you take a class you get in for free, it's an awesome deal!!!)

If you take any workshop, you get into the Jalsah for Free! (what a great deal!)
You know you're coming why not register today! Pre Reg: $20 Carmine Baby Beginner Drum Class
Pre Reg: $20 Melissa Middle Eastern Songs Class
Pre Reg: $35 Two Class Combo!

Melody Instrument Players
If you plan on attending please drop a note to Melissa melissa@ishtar-music.com
We normally provide a P.A. system, however, please bring any microphones, cables, stands, music stands, etc. that you may need (and bring extras if you have).
Sheet music, guitar tab, rhythm sheets, practice mp3s, and lyrics can all be downloaded at www.dorku.com.
To buy a practice CD visit www.dorku.com.

Sign up for Email Updates

We promise not to share your email address with anybody else and we'll let you unsubscribe any time that you like.

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Vorona X2

2008-05-04T03:09:25Z

Congratulations to Vorona, who danced beautifully at two very different events this past week: at Galapagos in Brooklyn at Sarah Locke's always amazing Hybrid show, and last night at the Nassau/Queens Drum Circle's 14th Anniversary event where she performed two drum solos with Jeff Webb on doumbek and frame drum. I knew she was talented, but after seeing these two performances I'm really impressed with her versatility. Kudos to you, Vorona!!!

(BTW, we all "expect" great stuff from Jeff on doumbek...but who knew he could be so awesome on the frame drum? Great job, Jeff!)

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Drum & Dance Workshop/Jam May 10 in Kingston,NY

2008-05-01T19:01:45Z

CALLING ALL DANCERS & DRUMMERS ~

Join me a for an easy-going drum rhythm recognition workshop on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 6-7 pm in Kingston, NY! Are you a dancer who doesn't know her ayub from her elbow?!! Do you want to learn how to listen (and play!) the "no frills" way? Well, here's your chance to have fun and pick up a few rhythms..using two basic drum hits (doum & tek) plus the occasional "ka" for the very adventourous! No pressure, no frills...no kidding! :)
Bring a drum or two if you have them. There will be a few loaners. Finger Cymbals are welcome as well!

Our workshop/warm-up will be followed by a mellow Drum & Dance Jam with our hostess Willow and friends... bring your dancing shoes and a drink or snack to share for the party after the workshop!

Location:
77 Cornell Street - STUDIO 116 (Shakti Yoga and Movement Studio)
Kingston, NY 12401

Please RSVP directly to Willow so we know you are coming - cdempsey@hvc.rr.com
There is NO CHARGE for this event! See you there! ~Casey

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LIVE music on LI May 18th

2008-04-30T14:58:38Z

Hey Eastwinds Drum & Dance Friends!
There's nothing quite as exciting as a dance show with live music! Let's all support this event to show that there's an audience for more upcoming dance events with live music on Long Island!

Here's the info from Carmine:

We're bringing live Middle Eastern music with bellydancing to Long Island!

Sunday May 18th, 2008 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Olivium Lounge - 828 S Oyster Bay Rd - Hicksville, NY 11801
(Has a 5 out of 5 star rating on Restaurants.com !!!)

$29 - Prix Fix dinner includes choice of appetizer, entree and of course the show! This is one of the only bellydancing with live music events on Long Island! MAKE A RESERVATION TODAY: Call (516) 822 1212 for reservation

The Band:
Carmine T. Guida - Oud
Umut Yasmut - Kanun
Melissa Murphey - Clarinet
Dale Langon - Doumbek

The Dancers:
Aviva Khadra & Kittarina

Hope to see you there! ~ Casey

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Some dates for the next month...

2008-04-28T19:33:54Z

Greetings,
These dates are cut and pasted from the Eastwinds MySpace page which you can visit at:
http://www.myspace.com/eastwindstribaldrumming

*May, 2 2008 10:00 PM - Kenia Bar and hookah lounge
44th Street & 9th Ave, New York City, New York - cover

Shahrazad, dancer extraordinaire, will be performing a short show accompanied by Jeff Webb on doumbek

*May, 16 2008 08:00 PM - Balance Yoga and Healing Center
Jericho Tpke,, Huntington Station, New York 11746 - $10

Kirtan. Harry Om Band Sita Dasi on harmonium and vocals Tem Noon on tabla Jeff Webb on doumbeks and frame drums The new CD "Wrapped -Up" home-made kirtans by Sita Dasi will be available for sale

*May, 17 2008 12:00 PM - NY Dancers Parade
Tompkins Square Park, New York, New York - Free

Jeff Webb and Jon Hanley will be performing with Mimi Fontana and Manhattan Tribal at the Annual Dancers Parade in NY culminating at an on-stage performance at Tompkins Square Park.

*May, 24 2008 09:00 PM - Sultana
160 North 4th Street, Brooklyn, New York - $10 plus 2 drink minimum

Shahrazad’s Showcase. An evening of belly dance performances by Shahrazad and her friends with live music by Jeff Webb and Jon Hanley

*May, 31 2008 07:00 PM - Paradise Oasis at Mediterranean Manor
Rte. 27A, Patchogue, New York - $65

Jeff Webb will be performing live music and serving as the announcer and emcee for this top notch Belly Dance show.

*June, 1 2008 08:00 PM - Sultana
160 North 4th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York - $12 plus 2 drink minimum

Wonderful and lyrical belly dancer Shir-El has put together a show that features belly dance within a theme format. Jeff Webb will be performing on doumbek and percussion and playing a vigorous drum solo for Shahrazad.

It will please me greatly to welcome you to any of these shows.
Cheers,
-Jeff

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Blanca shares thoughts about Drum Solo Workshop

2008-04-24T23:56:09Z

Blanca posted this lovely explanation of how/why she and musician Carmine Guida put together their Drum Solo Workshop. Just thought I'd pass it along to you ~ Casey

Last year Carmine and I started talking about Drum Solos. Over lattes, we had many conversations about improvisation, performance and how Drum Solos are put together. We shared our own experiences from the viewpoint of a musician and a dancer, talked about how we found Drum Solos very challenging when we first started and noticed how often we've encountered students who are afraid of them.

Our conversations centered around ways to provide students with tools that would accelerate their training. We talked about ways to give in one workshop all the insights and techniques that we've come up with through our years performing. We taught our ideas in several cities in Mexico (we've been asked to go back and teach more) and will be teaching our first NYC workshop this Saturday.

Carmine believes that listening is an essential skill. For him it's not enough to tell the dancer to listen; he teaches what to listen for: cues, changes, hints... and of course, the rhythms.

Another one of the tools we'll be teaching is a series of connected phrases that the dancer can draw from as she improvises. As they become ingrained in the dancer's body, she no longer has to think about them when she is performing. By connecting the movement phrases with the rhythms, they become memorable and the dancer gets a clearer understanding of them.

In Carmine's words: "Often after I play for dancers, people from the audience will say: 'You and your wife were great!'
They see us so connected they assume we must live together and practice all the time. The trick is to make it look like we practiced even if we didn't. I really want to teach drummers and dancers how to do this".

We're both very excited about sharing this workshop and look forward to having fun with you this Saturday. There will be lots of "Ah ha!" moments and surprises!

Venus Uprising presents
DRUM SOLO: TECHNIQUE, MUSICALITY & SHOWMANSHIP
with BLANCA AND CARMINE

Saturday March 29, 2008 - 12:30 - 3:45 pm
440 Studios - 440 Lafayette - Studio 4F - NYC
$55 prepaid / $70 door

Read complete info and sign up:
www.venusuprising.com/worksho...dex.html

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Raquy % The Cavemen TONIGHT 4/9/08

2008-04-09T13:18:58Z

Here's the updated schedule for tonight's show...featuring our wonderful friend Brian Carter & his latest music. Make sure to bring drums for the after party! Here's the info from Raquy:

Hey Everybody!
Reminding you about our CD release party for our new CD, "Mischief" TONIGHT ( Wed 4/9) with Belly Dancer Autumn Ward and opening act - Brian Carter performing his original materials!

Details:
Wednesday, April 9 - "MISCHIEF" CD RELEASE PARTY IN NY!
8pm - Brian Carter
8:30 - Raquy and the Cavemen with Belly-Dancer Autumn Ward
10pm and on - Drum Jam / Dance Party - Bring Your Drums!
$10 Cover
Galapagos Art Space, 70 North 6th St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY 718 782 5188

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LI Tribal Dancer Vorona April 11 in Bklyn

2008-04-01T13:30:11Z

Dear Friends: Sometimes travelling into Brooklyn may SEEM like a big deal...but it's not! I drive in to Williamsburg on a regular basis- street parking is not a problem! So...be bold! Come to the next Hybrid event- you'll be so glad you did! xoxoxo Casey

HYBRID - a forum for new evolutions in contemporary global performance

Friday April 11th at 7:30pm
Galapagos Art Space
70 N 6th St. (btw. Wythe & Kent), Williamsburg, Brooklyn
$17 at the door

Galapagos resident artist Sarah Johansson Locke presents HYBRID, a performance series featuring artists who explore new forms and fusions from ancient and contemporary sources. This month features local dancers and musicians who sample ethnic and electronic elements -- from India to the Balkans, North Africa to Brooklyn – and remix them into a moving collage across cultures:

...Sarah Johansson Locke and Irina Akulenko of Alchemy Dance Theater
...Pete List: beatboxing, vocal loops, and more
…Freyja: tribal fusion bellydance from San Francisco
…Cera Byer: modern bellydance fusion from San Francisco

…Vorona: tribal fusion bellydance

…MaKaKo: fire spinning, dance, and acrobatics
…Rob Mastrianni: guitar

Cera and Frejya will also be teaching workshops on Saturday April 12th
For more info please visit www.alchemyperformance.com

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Shahrazad's Showcase on March 22nd was again an enormous success

2008-03-25T03:07:39Z

Well, we had another great show at Sultana (formerly Banbalotto) in Williamsburgh on Saturday night. The place was packed and DragonSong could not join us this month due to a previous commitment so I had a fellow named "Sitar"Jon Hanley sit in on sitar. I wasn't certain how that was going to sound, but it was really good. I set up my digital recording station and was able to catch most of it and have already edited it into a CD (if anyone is interested). I will definitely be doing more work with this fellow.
We do this show every month and it is always a favorite. We get a lot of the same people in the audience each month and they look forward to it.
Shahrazad is a NY treasure and never disappoints. Shir-El is a NY treasure and never disappoints (try to catch her weekly show at West Ne in Bayside every Friday at 9:30 pm) and we were joined by Magdalena, Almaz, Tanya, Julissa, Jennie and I even got a drum into Iman's hands for a bit.
This is a real big show and it happens on the third or fourth Saturday of every month (depending on holidays, it's usually the third Saturday). So come on by for our next show and enjoy a hookah and some turkish coffee and if you want, have a few drinks at the bar and be charmed by some of the best belly dancing you can see.

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Sera/East Coast Tribal on 3/22

2008-03-25T02:48:58Z

Hey Drum & Dance Friends! I have my ticket for the 7 pm show- hope to see you there! (Sera has been a favorite of mine since the first time I saw her dancing at "My Moon" in Brooklyn!) If you haven't seen her dance live, this is a great chance to catch an innovative performer with her Solstice group and the amazing students! Here's the info:
Awakening
Date & Time: Saturday, March 22, 2008 -Limited Seating-at 7:00 PM & 9PM
The Bold Bellydance community presents a celebration of Springs Beginning, featuring East Coast Tribal Bellydance with Sera, Solstice, Fayzah, Sera's students and more. Get your tix now @ www.brownpapertickets.com/event/30123.
More info at www.seradance.com

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Workshop for Dancers-3/ 29 in NYC

2008-03-12T01:27:20Z

Isn't it time to take your dance up to the next level? You can, with a challenging but fun Drum Solo Workshop with musician Carmine Guida and the lovely dancer, Blanca! Are you intimidated by the drum solo? Don't be! Let Blanca & Carmine will show you how! For more information, go to www.carmine.com. ~ Casey

Drum Solo: Technique, Musicality & Showmanship with Blanca & Carmine
Event Type: Workshop for Dancers
Date/Time: Saturday Mar 29th, 2008 12:30PM - 3:45PM
Location: 440 Studios NYC, 440 Lafayette -Studio 4F

Cover/Fee: $55 prepaid / $70 at the door

The drum solo is the climax of any belly dance show. In this workshop you will:
Demystify the basic Middle Eastern rhythms and get familiar with their particular feel.
* Learn to play and feel the rhythm.
* Learn to respond to the drum with your body, using it as an instrument.
* Learn groups of movements and accents that suit the rhythms.
* Learn the art of keeping a balance between high energy and poise.
* Learn to improvise and communicate with the drummer when dancing to a live drum solo.

This workshop will also greatly improve your musicality, improvisation skills and showmanship for all other types of bellydance music and shows. Please bring a doumbek if you have one.

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Karim Nagi Tonight 3/06 in Brooklyn

2008-03-06T15:38:33Z

Tuning Your Ear: Learning to Listen to Arab Music
03/06/08

6:30PM - 8:00PM

Presented by BAC Folk Arts, Brooklyn Maqam Arab Music Festival is a rare opportunity to experience the remarkable variety of Arab music traditions that flourish throughout the metro area!

WHEN: Thursday, March 6, 6:30 – 8pm
WHERE: Safe-T-Gallery
WHAT: Tuning Your Ear: Learning to Listen to Arab Music

Karim Nagi, percussionist and widely regarded workshop teacher, leads a session in Arab music basics including how a listening audience responds. Followed by:
Jam in 3-D: Dumbek, Darbukah, Derbekki. Demo and jam session with the legendary Michel Merhej Baklouk and Middle Eastern Percussion Ensemble featuring Karim Nagi and Brooklyn’s own Egyptian tabla masters Gamal Shafik and Mohamed Yhya.

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Ayleeza this Sunday 3/9 at Figaro

2008-03-05T14:39:42Z

If you enjoy a high-energy show, come to see Ayleeza, Mina & Safiya this Sunday at Cafe Figaro!

I've seen Ayleeza perform at parties, most notably at Willow's Hudson Valley Hafla. She's a dynamic entertainer who really knows how to get the audience involved! She's making a rare appearance "downstate" - so I'm spreading the word to all my drumming buddies- catch her at Figaro if you can! (BTW, I had the pleasure of drumming witho Ayleeza's supercool percussionist hubby last Pennsic -what a blast!) Also, we all love Mina and Safiya, so this is going to be a really nice evening.

Here are the details:

Sunday, Mar 9th
Café Figaro: Greenwich Village184 Bleecker St. (corner of Macdougall St. and Bleecker) info:(212) 677-1100. $20 minimum at tables
8:00pm-10:00pm.

Live music by Scott Wilson and his band

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Manhattan Tribal & ChoveXani Present Belly Dance Meet Up!

2008-03-04T08:14:03Z

This Thursday!
March 6th - 8:30pm
Chovexani and Manhattan Tribal
Host Belly Dance Meet Up
Winter 2008 @ Havana Central
A Place to Meet, Greet and Eat!

Where:
Havana Central Restaurant & Bar
Union Square/ 22 East 17th Street
(Between Broadway & 5th Ave) NYC

For the second year in a row, the ladies of Manhattan Tribal,
and ChoveXani are hosting this wonderful community event.
Ever want to meet bellydancers from around the area, sit,
talk, and learn from each other in a fun environment?

This no pressure, no dance (that's right no performances, this is about
hanging out with each other and having a social night out!)
event invites you to socialize with
other dancers of many genres in a happy "meetup" way! We
invite cabaret, tribal, fusion and alternative belly dancers of all stripes,
and their friends and fans to join us for tasty food and a great
time! And, if you'd like, bring your business cards and flyers
of your latest projects..we are here to support each other and
create a funky vibe!

We hope to see you there!

For questions or info, please email Zan Asha: zinnah@aol.com or Mimi Fontana: manhattantribal@yahoo.com

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SCA Hafla Details 2/24/08

2008-02-19T05:04:20Z

Ok, so this is the long version...lots of details! The hafla is being organized by some really nice folks, including my dear friend, the lovely and talented Lydia! Read on:

Hafla-in-the-Afternoon, Feb 24, Flemington, NJ - SCA (New Jersey)

Directions to St. Pauls: www.stpaulnj.com/direct.htm

This will the second Hafla-in-the-Afternoon, hosted by the Barony of Settmour Swamp.
Last November, Roger the Clarinetist played selections from DORKU.com all afternoon (thanks to Melissa and Carmine for the music!)
He'll be back this time, too. We would love to have more dancers and drummers join us.
The invitation and directions are below.
--Lydia

We Proudly and Joyfully Announce that on
Sunday, February 24, 2008,
From 1 until 5 PM
Running concurrently with the Fighter Practice at St. Paul's Church in Flemington, NJ,
Shall be held the Second Official
Settmour Swamp Hafla-in-the-Afternoon!
We shall lay our Carpets, strew our Pillows and set up a small Seraglio in
which All may Take their Comfort.
We Invite You all to Attend!
Please Don Middle Eastern Garb
and bring Foodstuffs for the Potluck to Share.
Dancing, Drumming and Music will be Happening All the Day!
Arts and Sciences projects, Completed and Underway, we Invite you to Share
with us, and put them on Display!
Heavy Weapons Fighters, Fencers, Archers and Throwers are Most Welcome
to Join Us For Refreshments, Conversation and Company throughout the day!

We shall Provide Chai and plain Tea for all to Drink and Eat,
As well as the Potluck Midday Snack in which all are Invited to Partake.
(Please bring Enough to Share with 4 Other Gentles.)
So, bring your Feast Gear, an extra Pillow upon which to sit,
Your drum and perhaps a Tale or two others to Regale;
And We shall Make our
Second Hafla-In-the Afternoon
a Day in which Enjoyment and Revelry all shall Take!

We Sign Ourselves Most Humbly Yours In Service,
Ladies Lydia FitzWaulter and
Dima Harrirah al Ajara Ayuuna bint Dur

St. Paul's Church is located along Route 31 in Flemington, NJ
next door to the Hunterdon Medical Center,
two miles north of the Flemington Circle.

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SCA Hafla in NJ on Sunday 2/24/08

2008-02-19T04:54:46Z

This is an SCA thing!

I'm going to be in NJ on Sunday...so I'm going to try to make it to this event. Rumor has it there may be some melody players there, and of course lots of percussion! For more info, try www.sca.org and follow the links to Settmour Swamp.

Here's the info that I have:

24 February, 2008,
From 1 'til 5pm
Running concurrently with the SCA Fighter Practice at St. Paul's Church in Flemington, NJ,
Shall be the next official Settmour Swamp Hafla-in-the-Afternoon!
All are encouraged to don their Finest Middle Eastern Garb
and bring pillows to sit upon and Foodstuffs for the Lucky Pot to Share.
Dancing, Drumming and Music will be Happening All the Day!

Hafla-In-The-Afternoon
a Day in which Enjoyment and Revelry all shall Take!

Hosted once again by
Ladies
Lydia FitzWaulter and
Dima Harrirah al Ajara Ayuunabint Dur

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Mimi & Tricia & Zan...oh my!

2008-01-20T17:48:41Z

At last...a fun, laid-back Tribal evening with three of New York's true dance goddesses and friends! I can't wait!!!

Here's the info from Mimi Fontana:

Announcing.......The First Manhattan Tribal Salon!

Friday Night February 8th from 7-10 PM
at Je'Bon
15 St. Marks Place - East Village NYC between 2nd and 3rd Ave
Downstairs in the Party Space!
$10 cover $10 minimum at tables

Join us for after-work dinner, drinks and a show, plus vending by Chovexani! It's happy hour and dinner hour! Sushi, Thai food and fun drinks all at the nice price plus you get..

Performances by Mimi Fontana, the elegant Trisha McBride, NYC's lady of experimental belly dance Zan Asha of Chovexani. Also Manhattan Tribal with the full troupe, as well as student performances by Hipslide and Taxeem. Please r.s.v.p. (not required) to manhattantribal@yahoo.com so we can get an idea of how many folks are planning on attending!

See you there! :) Casey

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Raquy & the Cavemen at Galapagos on 1/9/08

2008-01-08T23:37:36Z

I'd love to see some familiar faces out there tomorrow night! I'll be playing the frame drum on at least one song with The Messengers. Here's the info that Raquy has posted about the show- hope you can make it! ~ Casey

Y'all should come down to Galapagos this Wednesday to check us out! This time, for those of you who like to jam we're having an open jam after the show, so bring your drum! (other instruments welcome too)

Opening act - The Messengers and Andrea's Dancing Rubies

Details:
Wednesday, January 9
8pm – The Messengers with The Dancing Rubies
8:30pm – Raquy and the Cavemen with Belly Dancer Andrea Anwar
10pm and on – Open Drum Jam Session (bring your drum)
$10 Cover
Galapagos Art Space (Front Room), 70 North 6th St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 718 782 5188

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Kazuki's CD Release Party on 1/12/08

2007-12-30T03:32:56Z

I'm hoping to see lots of "percussion buddies" at this party! Here's the info straight from the K- girl herself:

My (Kazuki's) CD release bellydance party
Date & Time: Saturday, January 12, 2008
7:00 PM
Location: West Side Dance Project
260w 36th Street, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10018

Online ticket link: www.rockabellydance.com
My very first percussion album, "Pulse" is almost done! We are having a great night to celebrate, including a line up never seen before! All live music, and open dance floor so you can kick up your heels....

Performers include -
Kazuki and guest artists (Seido Salifoski will be there!)
Musical stylings of Karpathos
Alby Roblejo
Kassar
Romka of Washington DC
Kamille Hitz of RockaBelly in San Francisco!
Sarah Skinner
Jaida
.CDs and more will be there, along with Drinks and snacks on sale.

$12 in advance, $17 @ door

Contact Kamille at rockakamille@yahoo.com to purchase tix in advance!
Posted by: Kazuki

See you there! ~ Casey

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Trata Restaurant December 29 at 10 pm

2007-12-28T23:28:53Z

Jeff will be playing with a Greek band at Trata Restaurant Saturday Evening December 29th at 10pm. Trata is located on 2nd Ave between 70th and 71st Street. Food is good and it has a great reputation. There's no belly dancer, but it's a traditional Greek restaurant, so the patrons dance.... and dance and make merry, so come on down. I hope to see you there.
Trata Estiatorio
1331 2nd Ave | Btwn 70th & 71st St

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SACRED DRUM CIRCLE to AWAKEN YOUR CREATIVITY WHILE FINDING YOUR RHYTHM

2007-11-07T01:11:18Z

Please join Derek Bergman, Ken Alan Hadden and Robin McQueen for a
SACRED DRUM CIRCLE to AWAKEN YOUR CREATIVITY WHILE FINDING YOUR RHYTHM

At Massage Yoga Polarity
2 Edwards Street
Beverly, MA 01915
978.927.2664
www.massageyogapolarity.com
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Fee: $10.00 adults/$2.00 children
The 2nd Sunday of each month beginning 11/11/07

Schedule:
Sun 11/11/07
Sun 12/9/07
Sun 1/13/08
Sun 2/10/08
Sun 3/9/08
Sun 4/13/08

DEREK BERGMAN
Sacred Drum Circle Facilitator
Performance Coach and Music Instructor

KEN ALAN HADDEN
Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Tong Ren Practitioner
and Holistic Nutritional Counselor

ROBIN MCQUEEN
Licensed & Certified Massage, Yoga, Polarity Therapist/Teacher/Owner
and The Reconnection® Specialist (www.thereconnection.com)

Please bring your hand drums and percussion if you have them, we will have some available for you. Seating is limited to 25 participants. Please RSVP www.massageyogapolarity or call 978.927.2664.

Event Location: 2 Edwards Street in Beverly
Event TIME Details: 4:00 – 7:00 PM

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See us at the Cloisters on Sunday September 30th

2007-09-27T00:58:47Z

Yes, Eastwinds Tribal Drumming will be playing at the Cloisters (Fort Tryon Park) at the big Renaissance Fair this Sunday with Mimi Fontana and Manhattan Tribal (if you know us, you also know how much we LOVE these dancers). Come on over and see us.We will probably be performing all around the fair during the day and also on the main stage at different times. Casey and I have performed at this fair in the past and it is one of the better Ren Fairs, so if you are in the mood to be charmed by a day of medieval and renaissance romance, grab your family and come on over. If you haven't been to the Cloisters, you must. It is one of NYC's treasures. We hope to see you there.

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Manhattan Tribal TWO shows next Weekend! - Drumming by EastWinds!

2007-09-24T12:53:41Z

Hey Everyone!
If you're looking to catch some ATS Inspired dancing in the NYC area, Manhattan Tribal has a few upcoming shows.

Saturday September 29th - The Cranberry Street Faire in Brooklyn Heights right by the St. George Hotel. We go on at around 11:30am and I'll also be teaching a free class as part of the program. Take the "A" train to the High Street Station.

Sunday September 30th - MT at the Cloisters Medieval Faire - Fort Tryon Park. We'll be dancing to live music by EastWinds Tribal Drumming. The first show is at 1pm at the Riverside Market and we'll be performing throughout the day. Take the "A" train to 190th Street. The Front Gate is located at 193rd St and Ft. Washington Avenue.

Thanks and please check out our myspace page at www.myspace.com/manhattantribal

Raq on and feel free to email me with any questions :-)

Mimi Fontana
www.manhattantribal.com
www.mimifontana.com

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Eastwinds interview in Zaghareet! Magazine

2007-09-23T12:19:30Z

Check out the cover..."East Winds"...that's US!!!!! Yay!

http://www.zaghareet.freeservers.com/magazine.html

How cool is this?!!! Such an honor...and we had our copies in time for Sheherazade's show and Night of 1000 Goddesses, too!

Everybody go out and subscribe to Zaghareet! already!!!!!!!! Yay!!!!!!

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Night of 1000 Goddesses...and Eastwinds too!

2007-08-22T03:12:25Z

Jeff & I are SO excited to be a part of Zan Asha's second annual "Night of 1000 Goddesses" performance!!! Last year we watched this amazing show from the audience and were completely blown away by the artisrty onstage. And now, one year later, we are so honored to be chosen to perform some live percussion for this prestigious event. Life is good!

Here's a link to the artists who will be performing...we are honored to be surrounded by such amazingly talented dancers.

http://www.chovexani.com/N1000Performers22.htm

Last year the event was completely sold out- please don't be disappointed this year- purchase your tickets now! In particular, we'd like to invite all of our drumming buddies to support this event. It would mean the world to us to see our you there!

~ Casey

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Pennsic Plans!

2007-07-27T02:29:41Z

If you're going to be at Pennsic this year, please join Jeff & me at our fun workshops! (At Pennsic, we're Geoffrei & Cattiva!)

Here's the info:

Pennsic 2007 Class Schedule

Drum Along with Eastwinds!

Geoffrei & Cattiva (m/k/a Eastwinds Tribal Drumming) invite you to
learn the Eastwinds way of layering simple rhythm patterns to create an exciting percussion piece. All levels from novice to advanced and all types of percussion instruments welcome. Handouts provided.

Tuesday, August 7th from 5:30- 7:00 PM
at the Middle Eastern Dance Pavilion
and
Thursday, August 9th from 1:30 – 3:00 PM
at Orluk Oasis

Hope to see our Tribefriends there! xoxoxoxox Casey

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Eastwinds will be away for a couple of weeks

2007-07-26T19:46:51Z

I just wanted everyone to know that we'll be away for the next couple of weeks from Sunday night July 29th until Sunday Night August 12th.
We will be at PENNSIC in western Pennsylvania. Neither Casey or I have a laptop or wireless hook-up so we'll essentially be off-line during that time. Some of you I know we'll be seeing there. The rest of you will be missed.
Everyone be happy safe and healthy. Our thoughts are with all of you.

.....For those of you that may not know, Pennsic War is a gathering of people involved in medievalism (SCA style) for a "mock" war and a lot of revelry. There will be lots and lots of drumming and dancing things, we are teaching a few workshops, there are archery competitions, parties, shopping, good food, good people, lots of fun.

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Loved Tribal Bonfire!

2007-07-24T04:27:14Z

Jeff & I had the best time ever at Tribal Bonfire! What an impressive array of talent! This event just gets bigger and better every year...counting the days until Tribal Bonfire 2008! Many thanks to beautiful Barushka for her kindness and hospitality...and for assembling a cadre of talented teachers and performers- what a show!!!!

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A new video of Eastwinds up on YouTube

2007-07-11T04:44:01Z

Okay, Casey and I just returned from a retreat in the Catskills with Raquy Danziger and company. It was a great experience and we saw some old friends and made a number of good new friends.
Last year, Raquy had us study a piece that she wrote called "MoonDance" and we loved it. We took a couple of the rhythms that she used in "Moondance". added a few of our own and we performed it there in a casual setting with a small audience. It is really intended as a tribute to Raquy and all that she has done to inspire other musicians (and she said that she liked it... yay!). Check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78bdVFlKqQk

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Tribal Bonfire July 22nd! Registration goin' like now :-)

2007-06-26T02:56:02Z

Hey everyone!
Barushka is hosting the second annual Tribal Bonfire in New Paltz on July 22nd! So far pre-registration has been slow, so please sign up as soon as you can to make this event happen!

Workshops by Vadalna, Trisha McBride, East Winds Tribal Drumming, Perizad of Twisted Tassels, Joy Herbst, Bollywood fusion with Dipal Shah and more. Nice prices on the workshops!

Vadalna will be teaching a sword and fire candle tray balancing workshop, candles are a new thing for most not NYC based dancers so if you've ever wanted to learn it, this is your chance, we'll give you a bunch of tricks of the trade to help you skip over finding out the hard way kinda mishaps :-) We're also offering optional pre-order sword and tray packages so that you're good to go. Several workshops participants from our last NYC workshop are now regularly incorporating these props into their shows. It's great for group work and fantastic for solo fusion and cabaret dances. If you're interested in purchasing props please let us know now since we need to place an order this week :-) You can check out Vadalna doing a candle duet on youtube...is the quality crap? sure it is! it's youtube! but it's a live music candle improv to Djinn...is it hard to improv with a tray of candles on your head? you betcha, but we'll teach you how :-)

Tribal performances, vending, hanging out, workshops, and a bonfire with drummers? Hells yeah!

Please check out www.tribalbonfire.com for all the details and to register.

Raq on,
Mimi Fontana

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Mermaid Parade info!

2007-06-19T02:30:30Z

For anyone who wants to join Eastwinds Tribal Drumming's pre-registered group "Beach Blanket Beledi" at the 25th Annual Mermaid Parade this Saturday , June 23rd in Coney Island, Brooklyn:

Here are some important details:

Cost: YES!!!! there is a $10 per person fee to march.. (There may be a discount if we get a large number...if that happens, it'll be a happy surprise! Plan on $10 just to be sure, ok?!) Our pre-registered group, which is called "BEACH BLANKET BELEDI," welcomes anybody and everybody OVER 18. Please note: Jeff & I are not making any money on this whatsoever-all fees go to the Mermaid Parade, to support the insanity that is Coney Island.

Time: Jeff & I will be there at 10 A.M. because I'm an anal retentive control freak...and... we want to make sure we get a good marching "spot" (not too close to anybody else's music, fer example.) We will be leading the ME percussion - we'd encourage the drummers to meet us no later than 1 pm... or not.. We would appreciate RIQ players...but any percussion is good. Remember...long parade, hot sun...plan ahead, my darlings!!!! Dancers can show up whenever the heck you like...it's all good! Just make sure you sign in and pay the nice Mermaid Parade folks. (BTW, zills...always a good parade idea!)

Finding us: I'll be l be dressed in Pirate/ Tribal garb, and wearing a small davul and a big smile. Jeff will be the big piratety-looking guy playing the AWESOME lead doumbek riffs. If anybody wants to make/carry a "Beach Blanket Beladi" sign, go for it! It's really crowded...you might want to arrive before 1pm...(Casey's left eye starts to twitch in anticipation of people showing up whenever they want..) Seriously, you REALLY might consider 1:15 at the very latest (noticible tremor starts in upper lip area.)

WARNING: Every year, some girls parade in pasties and other burlesque-style attire. There may be girls who will be scantily clad in our merry little band. Our group is strictly for OVER 18. Additionally, "Sheik of Araby" and "Gotta Go Back to Constantinople" way be spontaneously played on kazoo. Ok, you've been warned!

Questions??? Holla back on Tribe or to DrumNdancegrl@aol.com. See you on Saturday!

~ Casey

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Night of 1000 Godesses #2

2007-06-19T02:29:04Z

Okay, I copied and pasted this from Zan's blog. THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT SHOW! Don't believe me? Then read below.........

Finally....enter the Goddesses!

Ok, you heard it here first (yikes, I haven't had time to update the website!)....Finally, finally, I have the lineup for 2007's Night of 1000 Goddesses.

I wanted to note before-hand, how deeply grateful I am...to last year's beautiful Light and Dark dancers, whose skill and reputation had created the possiblity for this to continue...and for the many dancers who sent their fine samples this year...
All of you were wonderful. This is, in part, why it took so long....it was a matter of choosing the best combination AND it was HARD choosing.
Every audition was good...it was not a matter of choosing those with the best technique, but of HOW the program best fit together...and I had a select small amount of slots to fill! Really, it was difficult, but I say to those of you who did audition to please not be discouraged, because really, if I had more money and maybe another hour, you all would be in this show. All are lovely.....

Ok, so without further ado:

Romka - DC
Valdana NYC
Sina - CA
Ariellah CA
Morocco (yes, the grand dame Morocco) NYC
Aepril Schaille - ME
Crystal Dunlap - MI
Sera and Solstice NYC
Sarah Locke - NYC
Serpentina - NYC
Joharra and Cairo - NYC
ChoveXani - NYC

With the stylings of Jeff Web and Casey Bond. of EastWinds Tribal......drumming! (YAY! THAT WOULD BE US!!!)

And additional musical interludes from the recordings of Maduro, who specifically created this magic for our show
(bowing heavily to you guys! Thank You!)

More entertainment for your buck! We are also EXTENDING the $30 Tix rate to Aug 1st! After that, prices go up!

Again, thank you all for participating! You continue to make this small dream of mine happen and I encourage you to keep dreaming: dream all you Dreamers

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drumming/dancing/workshop venue in Yonkers NY

2007-06-11T11:17:56Z

just spoke with the owner of a bar & restaurant in Yonkers. He would be pleased to host a weekly bellydance /drum jam/workshop night. We're thinking monday or tuesday eves starting 9-ish. business is slow so he's eager to accomodate. The menu is Italian and Mexican and the kitchen is always open.

I'm interested in collaborating with other musicians who want to learn traditional music, rhythms and improve skills, (as opposed to the informal tribal drum jam) kind of like a workshop. As for dancers, whatever works for you.

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Our new web-site

2007-06-06T21:59:54Z

Thanks to Zan and Wes of Chovexani and Morrigan Productions, we have a new web-site at:

http://www.chovexani.com/eastwinds

They did a great job putting this together for us. Check it out.

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Here's a video of Eastwinds playing for Inanna

2007-05-25T06:13:07Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfioJh96aic

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Check out this video of Eastwinds playing for that stellar dancer, Willow

2007-05-25T03:16:11Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tANNPPcv1U

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Lotsa Great stuff coming for Easrwinds!!!!!

2007-05-16T01:03:40Z

For those of you in the New York City area, please come by on June 10th at 4:00 pm to the Lafayette Grill and Bar,54-56 Franklin Street (between Broadway and Lafayette, and 3 blocks south of Canal Street). It's Shahrazad's birthday party and student showcase and Eastwinds Tribal Drumming will be playing the rhythms. This will be a jam packed time of great performances. Besides Shahrazad and The Arabian Nights, there will be performances by Bashira, Magdalena, Asalai Naimah, Delicia, Bahaya and Diana. It's only $10 admission and a minimum of $15 on food (the food is real good) so why not mark your calendar and join us?
On July 22nd in New Paltz New York we will be performing and offering a workshop on "The Drum Solo" at "Tribal Bonfire". This is a major event and will attract some of the best dancers and musicians (as well as vendors) from the East Coast. The creative force behind this event is that wonderful tribal bellydancer and photographer Barushka. So watch this space for more information on this great event.

Now....... hold onto your hats! Eastwinds Tribal Drumming will be hosting a major performance event in Midtown Manhattan this Fall/early Winter. The line-up of talent is incredible. Any one of these acts is a headliner worthy of a show of their own and they will all be there in one place. This is a teaser, I can't give the details yet because we still have a lot of legwork to do, but watch this space for all of the details. This is going to happen and it will be spectacular!!

September promises to be a month worth looking forward to. "Night of 1000 Godesses #2" is going to happen with two shows on September 16th. If you missed the first one last September you can stop torturing yourself now and mark your calendars and BE THERE!
This show was THE BOMB! It's happening again..... you can be a part of it..... you'll be sorry if you miss it! The talent line-up is awesome and our beloved Zan Asha and Chovexani will be performing as well as running the whole show..... Eastwinds Tribal Drumming will be there to help and participate.

Check out the Bellydance Parade this Saturday in NYC. Casey Bond of Eastwinds will be drumming for our "adopted" daughters of Manhattan Tribal led by those dynamos of Vadalna (Mimi and Naraya). I'm going to miss it because I have another obligation, but the prettier half of Eastwinds will be there. You have to see this..... and it's free.

The New York Bellydance scene is a great community of people. What a priviledge it is to be a part of it.

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Random survey from Zan

2007-05-14T03:28:37Z

Ok....it's that time again: Zan's random crazy survey that may or may not result in an event :)

So...if you were interested in attending an event in New York City that has REALLY good musicians and some rather well known bellydancers dancing experimentally to their music would you rather

Go at the beginning of November (or the second week of Nov) OR Go the week after Thanksgiving....and why? What if the price was $25?

AND....
If I were to tour Night of 1000 Goddesses, who would be interested in sponsoring?

Much thanks for any replies :)

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Last chance for Beltane Tix!!!

2007-04-27T18:55:00Z

No tickets will be sold at the door- please get yours today!!!! xoxoxoxo ~Casey

Long Island Beltaine Masquerade Ball and Ritual.

When: Saturday, April 28, 2007
At 8 O’clock p.m.

Where: The Lynbrook, NY VFW
235 Merrick Road

Music Dancing Entertainment . . . . .

v Eastwinds Tribal Drumming
v Amara Al Amir
v Amira, Ashera, Soraya
v Inanna Le Fay
v Firedancing by Kali
v DJ Stylings of PushPaka

For tickets, visit our website: www.thecovenoftherisingphoenix.net

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Practice with Carmine & Melissa!!!!

2007-03-10T03:01:47Z

How cool is this...now we can all play along with our awesome friends Carmine & Melissa! I'm so glad that they were able to put these practice songs together- it's a fun way to learn some of the "essential" Middle Eastern tunes. Here's the info from Melissa:

Hey Everyone!
Carmine & I recorded 12 tunes for practicing purposes. We call it: Simplified Middle Eastern Songs for Learning and Practice.
All 12 of the mp3s can be purchased and downloaded for 1 dollar each at www.dorku.com No wailing clarinet taksims, 5 minute oudsterbation intros, wacky complicated drumming, or drunken singing to distract from your learning experience. The songs are plain and straightforward. Just melody and just the basic rhythm. The perfect companion to the sheet music available at www.dorku.com. ~Melissa

Ok, so what are you still doing here???

Scoot...over to www.dorku.com...purchase mp3's...go on...you know you want to! :) Casey

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photos from Jalsah NYC

2007-03-01T16:54:15Z

http://www.avran.net/jalsah/

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Fun with Carmine on 2/23

2007-02-25T17:28:32Z

This is gonna be AWESOME!!!! Just love jammin' with Carmine and Melissa!!!!!! Can't wait!!!!

Here's the info from Carmine~

Hi :)

THIS Friday (the 23rd) is Jalsah NYC. 8pm to 11pm
From Harps to Hip Scarves,Doumbeks to Digeridoos (or however you spell that word).

Whatever you play or do, it's all good! Jam (or dance) along with Melissa (Clarinet) and I (oud).

Here is the nitty gritty: $7 Cover (pays for cost of renting space. I am not making any money
from this.)

Centerpoint Yoga Studios
Friday Feb 23rd 8pm to 11pm
324 Lafayette St. 7th floor (between Houston and Bleeker)
NY, NY 10012
Plenty of nearby subways: www.centerpointyogastudios.com/

More Info: www.carmine.com/events/showevent.asp

I'm super looking forward to seeing you there!

Anwers to your questions:
- Yes this is a big open fun jam/community event and not a show.
- Yes, you can play for the entire 3 hours, and not just 5 minutes.
- Yes, your
guitar/kazoo/tuba/stick/spoons/zills/hips/tamborine/doumbek/ is fine to bring.
- Yes, If you read sheet music, Melissa and I are bringing sheet music
for the songs we're doing. If you need a music stand.. bring it!
- Yes, you don't need to read music at all, or know the songs at all,
or be a musican, or a dancer and will still have an awesome time
plucking/strumming/dancing being around great people and playing.

-Carmine

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It's Tribal Thursday tonight 2/22

2007-02-22T19:40:24Z

Jeff's working tonight...but I'll be there ...gotta love those Tribal Thursdays! ~ Casey

Tribal Thursdays!!!
presented by Vadalna....

A weekly blend of NYC's most innovative tribal dancers set against the backdrop of Banbalotto's beautiful restaurant and bar.

This week Vadalna and special guest Trisha McBride grace the dance floor!

Every Thursday at 8:00pm
Banbalotto
160 N. 4th Street (only the first stop off the L train in Brooklyn!)
Williamsburg, NYC
718.218.8342
$5 cover

For more information contact us at:
www.vadalna.com
vadalna@yahoo.com

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!!

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HYBRID on March 3rd in Brooklyn

2007-02-16T19:03:41Z

A special "shout out" to our Long Island drum & dance buddies...this show features Long Island's own Kittarina and Elisheva!!! Let's show some hometown spirit and support these two amazing dancers!!! Maybe we could make a car caravan????

Hope to see you there! ~ Casey

HYBRID -a forum for new evolutions in contemporary global performance

March 3rd, 7:30pm
Galapagos Art Space
70 N 6th Street (between Wythe and Kent) in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
$15 at the door, $13 in advance at www.smarttix.com/show.aspx

This month features dancers from NYC, San Francisco, and Washington DC whose work is inspired by fusions of ancient and contemporary sources:
...Sarah J. Locke, Irina Akulenko, Anasma, and Geneva Bybee of Alchemy Dance Theater
...bodypoet Kazuma Motomura (HYBRID resident artist)
...Susan Frankovich
...Shakra Performance Group
...Uyum Dans (Kittarina & Elisheva)

Galapagos resident artist Sarah Johansson Locke presents HYBRID, a performance series featuring artists who explore new forms and fusions from ancient and contemporary sources. Dancers, musicians, spoken word and circus artists, they sample ethnic and electronic elements -- from India to the Balkans, North Africa to Brooklyn -- remixing them into a moving collage across cultures. For more info please visit www.alchemyperformance.com, for directions and advance tickets go to www.galapagosartspace.com.

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Vadalna and Chovexani Host Belly Dance Meet Up February 28th!

2007-02-14T03:53:16Z

Valdana/ChoveXani present:

Bellydance Dinner Meetup
Wednesday February 28th
8:00pm
at
Gama
12 St Marks between 2nd and 3rd
(212) 475-7101

Yep! We're at it again! After our first successful and truly FUN meetup in January, we're excited to bring you the second meetup! Gama Cafe is located just across the street from where we had last month's meet up. Excellent Korean pan-Asian menu with lots of vegi and vegan entree's :-) very reasonable food and drink prices.

Last month's meetup united dancers from Seattle, Scotland, and various parts of the city, from different style backgrounds! Dancers, drummers, and supporter mingled--now's your chance to meet old and new friends while eating great food, and having great conversations! Tribal, Cabaret, Fusion whatever style come and meet old friends and make new ones!

Feel free to bring business cards and flyers of your latest project, and your sense of fun and community.

PLUS: We'd love suggestions of where YOU would like to hold the next meetup event! Hope to see you there!

For more info, please email vadalna@yahoo.com.

Thanks!

Mimi, Naraya & Zan

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Save the date!!! Sturday, April 14th 2007 at 7:30 - 11:00 pm

2007-02-14T02:00:28Z

Eastwinds Tribal Drumming will be performing with dancer Inanna LeFay at the 13th anniversary celebration of Nassau/Queens Drum and Dance in Rockville Centre NY.

WATCH! We'll post more info as the date draws nearer. :-)

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pics from Al-Hafla, Birka

2007-02-06T06:33:16Z

Al-Hafla
http://www.avran.net/alhafla/

Birka:
http://www.avran.net/birka/

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On our way to Raquy's Retreat 1/25

2007-01-25T20:05:04Z

Absolutely NOTHING more rewarding for this drummer than a whole weekend studying/playing/performing with Raquy and her students! Can't wait!!!!

Will take lots of pictures to share with y'all! ~ Casey

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Liquid Tribal - Saturday January 27th 10pm - Vadalna, Sera & Solstice & more with Freek Factory!!

2007-01-19T15:40:50Z

Liquid Tribal!

Saturday January 27th @ Grand Space Center 778 Bergen Street, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn 11238

Here's the link for directions including subway directions :-)
http://www.grandspace.com/directions.html

Liquid Tribal is an event which celebrates a fusion of electronic music and bellydance, specifically, Musicians of Freek factory and Tribal Fusion Bellydance. This night will celebrate the release of Freekfactory's album The Balance, the music companion to Sera's instructional Bellydance Dance DVD, East Coast Tribal. Bring your friends as this event extends beyond the world of bellydance. DJ's until 4am. Covercharge $10

Doors open at 9pm with open dancing and lounging. You are welcome to bring your own bottle, or whatever suits you. There will be no bar. At 10pm, dance performances will begin. Sarah Locke, Darshan, Vadalna, Solstice, Geneva and more will begin a night dancing. Then the dancefloor welcomes your participation. There will be platforms open for freestyle improvisation, and great DJ's/musicians pumping the future sounds of Bellydance onto your very own dancefloor. Come with open ears to something yet unheard. And consider supporting these independant musicians/djs by 1) coming to the party, ($10) and 2) buying a CD from them.

Hope to see you there and email us at vadalna@yahoo.com if you need more info!
xoxo
mimi & naraya

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Al Hafla in Pennsylvania

2007-01-13T00:21:57Z

Eastwinds is "In The House"!! We'll be merchanting (some great buys on our CD's, some terrific drums, garb, jewelry and knick knacks.)
We'll be offering a class on "The Drum Solo" for musicians and dancers and the class will be performing the piece at the feast.
It's on January 20th in the Philadelphia area and the details are below. This is always a real fun event Check it out.
Al - Hafla **UPDATED**

(At-a-Glance Event Information)

Friday, January 19th, 2007 to Saturday, January 20th, 2007

Hosted by Barony of Bhakail - Clifton heights, PA

Event Last Modified: January 2nd, 2007

The cold winds of winter blow across the sands of the East, It's time again to pack up your dance belts, rugs and musical instruments and journey to Bhakail for a relaxing day of relaxing, laughing, singing, stories and music. A day board will be provided and the Caliph has advised that a merchant caravan will be stopping by our Barony for the day to restock us all for the cold winter months ahead.

Site information: St. marks is a dry site. The event takes place on 2 floors, the ground level where the merchants and troll will be is handicap accessible, the lower level, where the Hafla takes place is not. Western infidel seating will only be available for those requesting it on their reservation.

Directions:

Directions: Look at a map!
Take your best route to I-95 just south of Philadelphia. You need to get on I-476 N. which is exit 7 on I-95. Take I-476 north to exit 3, Baltimore Pike. At the bottom of the exit ramp make the right turn onto Baltimore Pike. Proceed 3.4 miles to Oak Ave.
Baltimore is a very busy route. Landmarks to watch out for are the Home Depot, and immediately before the Oak Ave. traffic light, a Burlington Coat Factory store. Left turn onto Oak Ave. There is a Goodyear Tire, Payless Shoes, and Pizza Hut at the intersection.
Proceed on Oak Ave. You will go straight through the traffic light for N. Springfield. The church will be a few blocks further down on your left. Full sign reads “St. Marks Temple Lutheran Church.” Route driven on 14Oct2006.
> Try the new Live Search today!

Event Website: www.bhakail.eastkingdom.org

At-a-Glance Event Information

Site:
St. Marks
436 Oak Ave
Clifton heights, PA 19018
Show me a map!

Site Opens: Friday 7:00pm
Site Closes: Saturday 10:00pm

Event Fees:

Site : Fees Information -
Site:
Adult (19 and Up) - $12.00
Teen (13 – 18) - $10.00
Under 13 - $8.00

Feast: Our sumptuous feast has a limit of 100 seats, the only reservation is a paid reservation.

Feast:
Adults / Teen $8.00

Day Board:
Khavi bint Rozakii (Khavi.Rozakii@hotmail.com)

Feastocrats:
Baron Dietrich Schwelgengräber
and Baroness Valentina Barrows

Send Reservations to:
Reservations To: Baron Master Lorcan Dracontius, OP 2035 Kater St. Philadelphia, PA 19146 215 – 731 -1884 (No calls after 9:00 PM)
lorcan@dracontius.net

Speed your way through troll by sending a
SASE with your reservation check. Deadline for reservations is 15Jan2007.

CANCELATION POLICY: Any cancellation must be sent to the autocrat,in writing and received by 15Jan2007.

Autocrat:
Autocrats:
Baroness Mistress Scheherazade Al– Zahira (baroness@bhakail.eastkingdom.org)

Baron Master Lorcan Dracontius(baron@bhakail.eastkingdom.org)

Deputy:
Khavi bint Rozakii (Khavi.Rozakii@hotmail.com)

Other Contact Information:
Due to the size of the site we are limited to 10 merchants, we are asking for reservations as soon as possible. A Merchant fee of $15.00 will be required. There is a limit of 2 six foot tables per merchant reservation.

Limited western seating will be available in the area sectioned off for Musicians.
A Call out to the Storytellers: We are actively seeking out story tellers to thrill us all with folk tales during the feast!

A Call for Mulin: We will have one room available to us for classes throughout the day. All those wishing to teach please contact Khavi bint Rozakii at Khavi.Rozakii@hotmail.com to register for a teaching slot.
Classes!

Melissa of Orluk Oasis will reprise her class from Pennsic: Middle
Eastern Music Heard at Haflas. This class will cover makams and
rhythms used within songs, song structure, how to drum within an
ensemble, and how to play Middle Eastern songs on any instrument. It
will be helpful for musicians to know their instrument and for
percussionists to know basic rhythms: malfuf, ayoob, maqsum,
chiftitelli, saidi, bolero and baladi.

www.dorku.com sells sheet music and has free copies available of rhythm notation and common makams. Sheet music will be sold for $2 a sheet at the class.

###

Eastwinds Tribal Drumming will be teaching a class for both dancers and musicians to learn the "drum solo"and it will focus on the format of a drum solo and the communication and signals between the musicians and dancers. Followed by a performance later in the evening.

!!!Hotel Information!!!!
We have obtained limited rooms at a nearby hotel for $69.00 per night plus
tax for both Friday the 19th and Saturday the 20th. Please contact the
Media Inn, 435 East Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063, at 610-566-6500. Ask
for the SCA rate.

A&S Exhibit: Have you been working on a project that reflects your Middle Eastern Persona? Please share your completed or work in progress with us. A Table will be set aside on the lower level for exhibit.

Make Checks Payable to: SCA- Barony of Bhakail

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Hi Jeff and Casey!

2006-12-14T05:53:58Z

Just missing y'all and wanted to say hi!!

Happy Holidays,
Love,
Ocean and Elizabeth

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HYBRID- Global Performance in Brooklyn 12/16

2006-12-09T14:36:14Z

This is so exciting!!!!!

Cutting-edge, fusion-style world music and dance...in a funky, Brooklyn-casual venue...you just gotta come to Galapagos to see HYBRID . In addition to a dance by the totally amazing Sarah Locke (worth the trip just to see her, my friends!!!!), a really cool tribal duo will be making a rare NY appearance...if you like tribal, you'll love Kassar! Here's the info:

HYBRID
a forum for new evolutions in contemporary global performance

Saturday December 16th at 8pm
Galapagos Art Space (back room)
70 N 6th Street (between Wythe and Kent) in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

$15 at the door, $13 in advance at www.smarttix.com/show.aspx

This month features a fabulous array of duets in art forms including tribal fusion, beatboxing, tap dance, martial arts, and aerial dance:
...Sarah Johansson Locke and Irina Akulenko of Alchemy Dance Theater
...tribal fusion bellydancers Kassar: Melanie Wood and Karin Hein-Parks (NJ)
…tribal fusion bellydancers Serpentina: Orkideh and Joanne Slate
...beatboxers Pete List and Adam Matta
...Spinnin Ronin Martial Arts Dance Theater: bodypoet Kazuma and Tsuyoshi Kaseda
...fire and aerial dancers Marisa Scirocco and Jonette Ford
...tap dance fusionists Rhythmutation: Stephanie Larriere and Chikako Iwahori

Alchemy Performance artistic director Sarah Johansson Locke is a resident artist at Galapagos Art Space. She curates and produces HYBRID, a performance series featuring artists who explore new forms and fusions from ancient and contemporary sources. Dancers, musicians, spoken word and circus artists, these performers sample ethnic and electronic elements -- from India to the Balkans, North Africa to Brooklyn -- and remix them into a moving collage across cultures.

Remember to get there early for a better view. Hope to see you there! ~ Casey

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Tribal Jam this Thursday Dec 7th in Brooklyn

2006-12-01T23:36:12Z

Vadalna Tribal Jam Is On! December 7th at Banbalotto!

Vadalna has finalized plans for our Winter
Tribal Jam

Low key casual vibe and performances by both established and emerging tribal dance artists.
There will also be a performance by EastWinds Tribal Drumming
and the main purpose of this party, open dancing and
tribal choruses!

Come join us to dance, drum, drink
and celebrate the upcoming holidays!
Thursday December 7th at
Banbalotto located at 160 N 4th St Brooklyn, NY
11222

Take the "L" train to Bedford Avenue, Exit at the
Bedford Avenue side and walk on Bedford against
traffic to North 4th street (3 blocks) and turn
left. Banbalotto is half way up the street on your
right.

This is a free event, so no cover and no minimum but
it would be nice if you bought a drink or a snack or
smoked some hookah :-) We will be taking donations
at the door to assist in promoting further events so
donate if you can.

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Avran's Tantric Ten

2006-11-30T21:08:00Z

A 10-beat shuffle best served nice & easy with turkish doumbek & ney flute over fretless bass and one of those shakey-shakey things with the beads on the outside. Smooooth... Want some?

click here for chart:
http://www.freewebs.com/avran1/avran10.GIF

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Willow's Hafla on November 11th

2006-11-27T14:36:54Z

If you are a fan of "haflas" then don't miss the next one that this great dancer produces. Everything was "just right" here. It was well planned and organized. There was plenty of really good food and time allowed to enjoy it. The entertainment was well planned and spaced out with solo performances alternating with troupe performances. There were a couple of nice long intermissions allowing the participants to eat, shop and socialize as well as dance to either live drumming (which we were flattered to provide) or recorded music spun by the DJ.
Each act was wonderful and had something to offer. There were absolutely NO bad performances or mishaps and some of the performances were so "top notch" that you'd expect to see them only at a large venue with a high ticket price.
The atmosphere was very friendly and encouraging and everyone had a good time and went home with some very fond memories.
A real class act.

She'll be running more haflas in the Hudson Valley area, so keep your eyes peeled for the next one.

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Willow's Hafla this Saturday 11/11 Sold Out!

2006-11-11T16:00:54Z

Jeff & I are so excited to be drumming at this one...and knowing it's sold out just amps it up,eh? Here's the note from Willow:

Greetings Bellydance Lovers,

I'm sorry to bother you all with continual e-mails. This is just to
let everyone know that the Hudson Valley Hafla is completely SOLD OUT.
We have exceeded our capacity and will not have any seats available
at the door. I cannot take any more reservations by phone or e-mail.
We're completely full and have no more space available. If you have
not contacted me and gotten on the list, we won't be able to let you
in. I'm very sorry, but the response has been overwhelming!

Thank you all for your interest and support. I know some people will
be disappointed. But we'll do this again, I promise, and next time
we'll just have to get a bigger space!

All the Best,
Willow
www.crimsongypsy.com/dance

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Raquy's Birthday Show & Jam on Thurs. Nov. 16th

2006-11-09T20:28:24Z

Jeff & I would love to see our drumming friends at this event! If you haven't been to a live performance by Raquy Danziger, this is an intimate venue where you can see her execute every perfect incredible "ka" and "pop" and "doum"...in addition to rockin' the riqq and kamence, too! Jeff & I hope to be performing "Moon Dance" with The Messengers, and there will be plenty of open dumbek "jammin"' during intermission and apres show, too! Banbalotto is such a friendly, fun place to party...why not give it a try? Here's the info:

RAQUY'S BIRTHDAY SHOW!!
Thursday, November 16th - Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY
with Belly-Dancers Trisha McBride, Naraya and Mimi Fontana (of Vadalna)
also - the Messengers and Special Guest Ofer Peled!
8:00pm - The Messengers
8:15pm - Opening Act TBA
9:00pm - Raquy and the Cavemen with Belly-Dancers and Special Guest Ofer Peled
After the show - big drum jam / belly-dance party, so bring your drum!
$5
Banballoto, 160 North 4th St. Between Bedford and Driggs Ave's, Brooklyn, NY

Hope to see you there! xoxoxoxo Casey

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Jeepers creepers....

2006-11-01T15:38:18Z

Jeff's having a procedure done Friday afternoon on the non-working right eye...hold a good thought for The Big Guy! xoxoxoxox Casey

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Sword and Tray Balancing Workshop with Vadalna (Naraya & Mimi Fontana)

2006-10-30T05:58:50Z

Hello everyone!
We're counting down to our balancing workshop and have a few slots left so I thought I'd post a reminder :-)

November 18th Saturday from 1 -4 pm at 440 Studios
(440 Lafayette Street @ Astor Place 6 or R/W subway 8th street stop or a short walk from Union Square station)
Cost is $45 dollars in advance via cash check or paypal (before November 15th) or $55 cash only at the door if there's room
We're limiting the number of participants to make sure everyone gets some personal attention

Topics covered: basic sword and tray balancing, isolations, movements and combos and tricks of the trade
Tribal and Fusion combinations and cues while balancing
Partnering and group work while balancing

Optional sword or tray package...
Beautiful gold balanced sword $60 and or
Tray "package" including a nice quality silvertone tray, starter 8pak of candles and stick um to uh, stick um to the tray

Please sign up in advance by going to www.vadalna.com or www.myspace.com/vadalna

If you have any questions please contact Mimi or Naraya at vadalna@yahoo.com or call (917)562-5039 and leave a message and contact number so we can call you back.

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Eastwinds Performing on 11/11 in Kingston,NY

2006-10-19T13:53:45Z

We hope you'll join us!!!! Jeff & I are so honored to be playing a live drum solo at this event for the incomparable Willow!!!! And of course we'll be rockin' the hafla for the "free dance" during intermissions, too! Here's a note from Willow with all the details:

Greetings Bellydance Lovers!

Our Hudson Valley Hafla will be happening on November 11, 2006 in
Kingston, NY. Be sure to register soon to reserve your seat! And we
have to know how much food to make ;)

Here's all the information you need to know to come to this awesome event!

Crimson Gypsy Dance Productions Presents
Hudson Valley Hafla

Saturday, November 11, 2006
7:00 - 10:00 p.m. - doors open at 6:30 p.m.

White Eagle's Benevolent Society
487 Delaware Avenue - Kingston, NY 12401

The Evening Hafla will feature:

*A LIVE DJ with plenty of OPEN DANCING for everyone.
*Performances by local teachers, dancers and students.
*Refreshments, Middle Eastern Appetizers and a light buffet will be served.
*Vendors selling sumptuous Middle Eastern Treasures!
*A cash bar will be available downstairs.
*Students and Teachers, Soloists and Troupes - All Styles - are
welcome to perform!
*Middle Eastern Drummers and Musicians are welcome!
*Guests are welcome to come enjoy the Hafla. Bring your family and
friends - whoever will enjoy an evening of bellydancing and fun!

Prices:
General Admission - $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
Children 12 and under free.
Performers - $10, advance registration required.
Teachers who are performing get in for FREE! Advance registration required.

Hafla Information Webpage
www.crimsongypsy.com/dance/hafla.htm

Printable Registration Form
www.crimsongypsy.com/dance/haflaregistration.htm

For further information contact Willow:
Phone: (845) 246-8823
E-mail: cdempsey@hvc.rr.com
Website: http://www.crimsongypsy.com/dance

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Benefit Comedy Show 10/22

2006-10-18T20:05:48Z

Renate is a Long Island bellydance legend...her friends and students are running a benefit show to help her defray some medical expenses. Here's the info:

October 22 (Sunday): Benefit for Renate "An Evening of Laughter" at the Governors Comedy Club, 90 Division Ave. in Levittown. 7:00 PM (show starts at 7:30). Tickets in advance $20; 2 drink house minimum. Call Alison at 516-312-5966 or email huladancer@optoline.net.

More events and ways to show Renate that we're all rooting for her full recovery to follow...

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C'est magnifique! Cabaret Macabre 10/26 in NYC

2006-10-18T19:45:55Z

Those of us who were lucky enough to catch a sneak peek of this show at Rakassah last Sunday are still reeling! If you like experimental dance, this is IT!!!! Here's the info that our beautiful dancer friend Mariyah posted:

Date & Time: 2006-10-26 7:00 PM
Location: The Lafayette

The Dalia Carella Dance Collective New York 2006 Season!!!
Cabaret Macabre - Theatre du Bizarre et Surrealiste

Order Tickets Now, Seating is limited
Order tickets online at: www.cabaretmacabre.com

Info: info@cabaretmacabre.com
Infoline: 212 714-4600. We are not accepting phone orders nor holding
tickets. Tickets will also be on sale the night of the performance but we cannot
guarantee that you will get a ticket if we are sold out prior to that
date. Come 1/2 hour early if you want to purchase tickets that day.
Details are on the show's website.

"Let the Night Begin...."

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Here's a Greatr Event you might not want to miss!

2006-10-13T01:28:34Z

Fact, Fusion, and Fantasy: An Evening of Middle Eastern Dance

Featuring the incomparable MOROCCO, Tarik Sultan, and The Casbah Dance Experience

Special Guest performances by Ayshe and Joe Williams

Fact, Fusion, and Fantasy is a repetoire of authentic dances from the Mid-East, North Africa, and the southern Mediterranean (fact), contemporary Mid-Eastern dance (fusion) and dances that combine Mid-Eastern movements and good theater (fantasy.) By providing a total spectrum of Raks Sharki (Dance Oriental) and modern derivations, this program will educate and delight.

***This is a FREE event*** sponsored by The University Diversity Initiative.

For more information call: 212-229-4944

Event location:

New School University-Wollman Hall
65 West 11th Street, 5th Floor
New York, New York

When:
Monday, October 16, 2006 at 8:00 PM
Where:
New School University
65 West 11th Street, 5th Floor Wollman Hall
New York, NY 10011

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Updates at CD Freedom !

2006-10-12T01:03:24Z

Jeff & I just added some dates to our performance calendar and a few new photos! Hope you'll take a look ...and maybe tell a friend, too!

www.cdfreedom.com/eastwindstribaldrumming

Thanks! Casey

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Awesome new photos!

2006-09-28T03:10:12Z

I couldn't help notice the new pics. They look great and very well done!

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Our new CD is now available on-line

2006-09-21T05:03:55Z

Greetings Friends,

Our new CD "FULL CIRCLE" is now available on-line at:

http://www.CDFreedom.com/artists/eastwindstribaldrumming

also available on the site are "Full Circle" T-shirts and Tank Tops.

The inventory has just been shipped to them so everything should be available for on-line purchases within the week.
Yay!

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Let's all party with Willow on 11/11!

2006-09-21T05:02:39Z

Jeff & I don't think twice about driving up to the Kingston area to see Willow perform....once you've seen her, you'll know it's worth the trip! And this is a hafla, so we can really have fun dancing and drumming, too! Here's the info:

Hudson Valley Hafla
Presented by Willow - Crimson Gypsy Dance Productions
Saturday, November 11, 2006
7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. - doors open at 7:00 p.m.

White Eagle's Benevolent Society
487 Delaware Avenue - Kingston, NY 12401

"Hafla" is the Arabic word for Party! The Evening Hafla will feature:

*A LIVE DJ with plenty of OPEN DANCING for everyone.
*Performances by local teachers, dancers and students.
*Refreshments and Middle Eastern appetizers will be served.
*Vendors selling sumptuous Middle Eastern Treasures!
*A cash bar will be available.
*Students and Teachers, Soloists and Troupes - All Styles - are welcome to perform! Please keep performances to 7 minutes or less.
*Middle Eastern Drummers and Musicians are welcome!
*Guests are welcome to come enjoy the Hafla. Bring your family and friends - whoever will enjoy an evening of bellydancing and fun!

Prices:
General Admission - $20 in advance (before November 4, 2006), $25 at the door.
Performers - $10, advance registration required.
Teachers who are performing get in for FREE! Advance registration required.
Our local dance teachers drive our bellydance community, teach us and inspire us to keep dancing. Thank you!

Hafla Information Webpage - Includes on-line payment option
http://www.crimsongypsy.com/dance/hafla.htm

Phone: (845) 246-8823
E-mail: cdempsey@hvc.rr.com
Website: http://www.crimsongypsy.com/dance

Directions to the Hafla:
White Eagle's Benevolent Society
487 Delaware Avenue
Kingston, New York 12401

From NYS Thruway (Route 87) Exit 19 - Kingston Traffic Circle:
Enter the traffic circle and take the exit for Route 587 - Col. Chandler Drive.
Proceed down to the light, you will be in front of a triangular intersection. Stay in the Right lane and go through the light onto Route 32 South. You will be making a WIDE left turn. This is Broadway. Following Broadway (do not follow 32 from here, go down Broadway approximately 1.5 miles until you see a sign for Route 9W. There will be a Stewart's on the corner. Turn Left onto Delaware Avenue at the Stewart's. Go straight through the stop sign and light and follow the sign to make a Right onto Delaware Avenue. Curve around to the left. Go 3 blocks on your Right to Jarrold, and he White Eagle's Benevolent Society will be on your Right. Park in the church parking lot just past the building. Enter through the front door.

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In the Category: Best Drumming & Dancing Event, the winner is...Pennsic !

2006-09-12T03:32:23Z

What a great time!!!! As always, taking a while to get our photos up...will post 'em asap!

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This Sunday! Night of 1000 Goddesses!

2006-09-11T19:10:11Z

This is gonna be awesome!!!! SOME of the best dancers this nation has ever seen GATHERED TOGETHER in one place, at one time, for ONE NIGHT ONLY! Just who are these artists?

Ariellah - of the Indigo and Gothic Bellydance DVD
Asharah - formerly of Martiya Possession, and of the Gothic Bellydance DVD
Sera - East Coast Tribal (upcoming)
Sarah Johansson Locke - Director of Alchemy Performance Collective
Kittarina and Elisheva - former and current performers of Bellyqueen
Shakra Tribe - Washington DC and Maryland fusion sensation
Ayshe - leader of the Wings of Isis movement, and of the Gothic Bellydance DVD
ChoveXani - your hosts, and renegades in the NYC experimental/gothic dance and performing arts movement
...AND, your MC, DJ Mistress Laura McCutchan, creatrix of Morbid Outlook, one half of Tribal/Gothic Duo Serpentina...and so much more!
Night of 1000 Goddesses
Sept 17th, 7-9p
The Producer's Club
358 West 44th Street (Near 9th Ave)
Tix: $25 prepaid
$30 at the Door

For more ticket info, go to www.chovexani.com. See you there!!!! xoxox Casey

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enjoyed your CD!

2006-09-11T19:05:27Z

it's great....it was so good meeting you guys in NYC for the Fairy Festival.. hope to see you guys again soon

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Vadalna performs at My Moon Wednesday September 6th

2006-08-24T19:48:38Z

Yuppers the My Moon is once again having a show on the first Wednesday of the month, September 6th, and Vadalna will be the featured guests.
Show starts at 8pm with a free dance lesson by Sera, Djinn starts playing at around 8:30 and the dance performances begin at 9pm.
No Cover, no minimum but the food and cocktails are excellent and this is a great restaurant to make a night of it :-)

My Moon
184 N. 10th Street between Bedford and Driggs
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
(Bedford Avenue stop) First subway Stop into Brooklyn on the L train
exit at the Bedford end and walk with traffic for 3 blocks and turn right on N 10th
Reservations: 718-599-7007

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Is it Pennsic yet?????

2006-08-08T15:51:47Z

Jeff & I are getting ready for our yearly trek to the Great Pennsic War...or, as I think of it: Dance, Drum and shop 'till you Drop! 7 days and counting....

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We could use a bit of East"winds" right now

2006-08-04T14:58:15Z

Here in NY where Casey and I live the thermometers have been bursting and shooting out the top. There is a woman that put a baking tray of tollhouse cookie dough cookies on her dashboard when she went into work and when she came out to go home, the cookies were baked and she said the car smelled great (supposedly a true story).
We are looking forward to our trip west to the "Pennsic War" where it will hopefully be cooler (temperature that is, because Pennsic is always HOT!!) We hope to see a lot of you there. The music and drumming has progressively become better and better over the years and the circles around the fire can brag about some pretty incredible drumming and dancing. We will be gone until the evening of August 20th and then we'll be back home again and will be back on the internet. We don't have wireless connections, Casey's got a big old ark of a tower pc and I have three big cumbersome Macs, so when we're on the road, we're not on the internet. But if you put your ear to the ground and hear some joyful thumping coming from the area around Slippery Rock, PA, you'll know that Eastwinds brought our flavor west, and we more than likely met up with a bunch of fellow "likeminded" rhythm nuts.

Just in case, ................ I purchased a camp air conditioner for our tent. Sure, when you get a bit older certain things may not work the way they used to, but the brain gains experience, and a camping air conditioner is a good thing. :-)

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NEW! Tribal Belly Dance Classes w/ Mimi Fontana ( starting Aug 2nd )

2006-07-21T20:27:32Z

Hello Everyone!

Thanks for your patience, I'm finally starting up dance classes at a studio in Manhattan. I'll be teaching basic bellydance technique which will be used as a strong foundation for both Tribal and Classic belly dance styles on Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm at 440 Studios this will run in a six week session.

On Sundays from 2-3 I'm teaching an advanced beginner and up class with the emphasis on Classic Tribal and Tribal Fusion (this class will cover cueing and group improv along with more advanced movements and isolations) This class is good if you have some belly dance training already and I will be breaking down the difference between cabaet and tribal moves. If you are a cabaret trained dancer interested in "tribalizing" your dance, this class will help do that.

Both classes will be ongoing

Classes will be $15, and I will have class cards available at a discounted rate of $78 for 6 classes (brings it down to $13 per class and you can use the cards for any of my 440 Studio Classes)

I also accept credit cards through Paypal with a nominal service fee of $3.00.

Details below:

Wednesdays 6-7 pm (August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Sept. 6)
440 Studios
440 Lafayette Street @ Astor Place (right across from Joe's Pub & next to Blue Man Group) Studio .. 3A
Belly Dance Basics - emphasis on technique for Classic and Tribal belly dance
$15. per class

Sundays 2-3 pm (August13, 20, 27 & Sept 3, 10 & 24th (no class on the 17th)
440 Studios
440 Lafayette Street @ Astor Place Studio ..3A
Advanced Beginner & Up
Classic Tribal & Tribal Fusion
$15 per class

Please contact me if you're interested as I'd like to get an idea of how many people will be taking class, but you can also just show up :-)

Thanks and feel to email me if you'd like more info!

Raq on!
Mimi

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A "can't miss" concert on Friday, July 28th!!!

2006-07-17T23:13:26Z

Jeff & I can't wait to attend this concert! Calling all LI drum and dance fans -this one is SO worth the trip! And...proceeds go to help students...now that's a win/win for ya!!!!

Tempting the Fates
Tribal Performance & Fundraiser
Friday, July 28th Doors Open at 8:00pm, Performance at 9:00pm
Synod Hall, St. John the Divine

Come share the evening as we turn the wheel and create a magical night of NYC's more illustrious tribal dancers and musicians. The gothic cathedral of St. John the Divine provides the backdrop of this momentous event. Your ticket price will go directly to two CUNY students to provide support in their efforts to attend workshop intensives in California this August. Join us as our community comes together in support and love of one another through celebration and dance.

Performances by some of NYC's most well known tribal dancers:

Vadalna
Alchemy Performance
Sera
Chovexani
and many more....

Musical Performances by the Infamous:
Raquy and the Cavemen
Djinn

Special Guest Performance By:
KARIM NAGI OF TURBO TABLA!!!!
Get there early to enjoy:

*Henna Artists
*Amazing Food
*Cds and Tribal Dance Accessories for Sale
Price: $17 in advance, $20 at the Door
Synod Hall, St. John the Divine Cathedral, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (@ 112th St.), NYC
Doors Open at 8:00pm, Performance at 9:00pm

Buy tickets online at www.temptingthefates.com or send a check made out to "Laura Ligouri" and addressed to "Varam Productions, 20 Seaman Avenue, Suite 1G, New York, NY 10034" Please include your name, contact information and desired number of tickets.

Please call 646-316-7088 or email themoonunderherfeet@hotmail.com if you have any questions.

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Fairy Fest this Saturday July 15th in Brooklyn!

2006-07-14T06:38:41Z

Eastwinds is in da house for open dancing and overall merriment...come to the Fairy Fest Fundraiser and support the arts!!!!! Info at www.chovexani.com

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Tonight at My Moon in Brooklyn-Carmine and his awesome band Djinn!

2006-07-05T12:22:55Z

If you enjoyed listening to our buddy Carmine jamming on his cumbus -and from the feedback we got, you all really did!- then take a trip to Williamsburg tonight for great food, a free bellydance lesson at 8 PM, then some great live music by Djinn...and a bellydance show featuring Mimi Fontana, Sera and lots more.

With lots of timwe for freestyle dancing, too! Yay! I just love My Moon!!!

p.s. It's Mimi's birthday, and I'm still celebrating "Gala Birthday Week" so come on down for the festivities!

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Greetings

2006-06-27T05:02:02Z

Welcome to the Eastwinds Tribal Drumming tribe. I hope you will enjoy yourselves here and post topics that will interest, educate and amuse all the fine people that pass this way. We (Casey Bond and me, Jeff Webb) have gained a lot of new friends on tribe.net and have made some wonderful contacts and we would like an opportunity to share some of our news with you on our own tribe site.
If you have an event that you would like to publicize and it relates to the interests of the tribe members here, please feel free to post it.
If you have questions about drums or drumming, please ask. If you have seen a wonderful performance or know of one coming up, by all means please post it.
If you want to compliment a wonderful musician, dancer or entire performance, this is the place to do it. Besides being performers ourselves, Casey and I are avid fans of this art form and can always be seen cheering on performers. We are a great audience 'cause we love it.
And.........if you should need a couple of dancer friendly drummers, shoot us a message :-)
Fondly,
-Jeff

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