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depressed about tribe

2009-11-10T12:28:12Z

boooo. Well, I'm upset that it's down all the time, and I'm bummed that my tribe has very little activity. What am I to do? Every time I log on, I have this little fleeting hope that my tribe will have bumped higher on the list of those that have more posts.
Maybe it is a losing battle?

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Thaaaank you!

2009-11-07T05:56:35Z

just wanted to thank Elizabeth (and Helen, of course!) for the two workshops in Seattle this past weekend!

they were my first, and im sooo glad i got to make both of these!

i thought i enjoyed your dancing a lot before, but now the appreciation is even greater. yes, that is possible LOL

thanks for putting up with me <3

*huuuuugs* yaaay!!!

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Dan Cantrell's music x-post

2009-11-06T02:43:56Z

Hi All,
Heard some Dan Cantrell stuff and couldn't tell if it was new or not or what and am really dying for a recording. I've searched on google and checked on the Megaband myspace page, but alas...I'm coming up without an option. I've got Divided Loyalties and anxious for more. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I'm about to have a geek-out...love the music.

Thanks!
Melissa

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Adventures in Seattle 2009

2009-10-15T06:36:34Z

I posted some pictures of Elizabeth's recent adventures in Seattle in the tribe album.
Thanks for a super fun weekend, Liz!

~*~Helenwheels~*~
Proud sponsor of Elizabeth Strong
Sharon Kihara
The Indigo
and more....

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Liz at Tribal Alchemy this weekend

2009-10-14T02:18:34Z

Tribal Alchemy is this FRIDAY! Wow, how time flies. We will be taking class registrations online until Wednesday 12am. Friday show tickets available online until Thursday 11:59p. Saturday will be available til Friday 11:59p.

It's time to PLAY!!!!

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See you Wednesday!

2009-09-18T23:37:06Z

Excited you're coming through here, looking forward to seeing your beaming smile, and gathering some dance goodness from your talented tootsies. wait, that sounds gross.

anyway, looking forward to seeing you dance w/ the Fishtank Ensemble, they're rad. What a treat for us in KY. (o:

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LIZ will be at TRIBAL ALCHEMY

2009-08-27T21:06:34Z

Tribal Alchemy Workshops

Friday
1:00-3:00
Dave Hall
Drummer & Dancer Workshop $36.00
1:00-3:00
Rose Harden
Rock Solid Fusion Foundation $36.00
Building Your Practice From The Ground Up!
Enhance and deepen your understanding of belly dance fundamentals with technique drills and tribal fusion combos. Rose will cover layering, shimmies, and up-tempo movements -- great for any style of bellydance! This class will accommodate all levels of experience.
3:30-5:30
Elizabeth Strong
Musicality and Combinations $36.00
3:30-5:30
Natalie Brown
Theatrical Bellydance $36.00
After running away and joining (and directing) a circus two years ago, Natalie has performed in everything from top hats to feather boyshorts. Learn to create cohesive theatrical productions with the right music, atmosphere, moves and costuming, and successfully walk the fine line between radiance and ridiculousness. Learn one of Natalie's signature character choreographies, drawing on tribal fusion, ballet and acting vocabularies.

Saturday
10:00-12:00
Rose Harden
Icing the Cake: Contemporary Tribal Fusion $36.00
We'll kick things up a bit here! Level changes, fancy footwork, and spins are the name of the game. Because we will be building on our foundation from the first class, it is recommended that you take both classes. Previous belly dance experience requested if taken without workshop 1.

10:00-12:00
SHAKRA
Exploring the Anatomy of Power
Join Shakra for an extensive dissection of high impact movement to discover empowerment through power moves. Using action-packed movements from specimens such as West African Dance, Bhangra, and their own Transfusion Style, Shakra will show you how to harness personal power and channel that energy to areas of the body where it is needed most. This workshop will also observe ways we lose physical and mental energy that affects endurance and performance. Be prepared to be worked from head to toe so bring Schmatorade (half water, half Gatorade) or your favorite thirst quencher.
12:30-2:30
Mira Betz
In Praise of Improvization (exercises to gain proficiency at improvisation) $36.00
12:30-2:30
Dave Hall
Drummer Composition Workshop $36.00
This class will be teaching you how to layer rhythms so you can make the beats you know more interesting, creating melodies for drums, and combining rhythms together to create songs for drums. You will also learn about odd beats such as 5, 7 & 9 and how to create your own rhythms too. This class is for all drums and percussion so bring what you have and is open to all skill levels.
3:00-5:00
Asharah
The Cymbalist Movement: Integrating Finger Cymbals into Your Dance $36.00
Finger cymbals are an integral part of American Tribal Style bellydance, and can be a lovely accompaniment to a solo performance. However, many dancers often feel daunted by cymbal playing and have been using them less and less… Finger cymbals aren’t scary, and this workshop will help you approach cymbals as an instrument and as a way to enhance your performance. With the right exercises, anyone can play cymbals and dance! Asharah will lead you through an intense warm up, teach drills that layer movements and cymbal playing, introduce common cymbal patterns found in Middle Eastern music, and teach a short dance combination focusing on the playing of your cymbals with the music and your movements.
3:00-5:00
Elizabeth Strong
Strengthening, Layering and Floorwork $36.00
Have you ever wished that you had more technique at your fingertips to express the rhythms and melody of the music?
This workshop explores isolating multiple parts of the body simultaneously and applies the technique to musicality. Strength and safety for moving up, down and around during floorwork will also be covered. And learn a couple combinations that can be easily integrated into any dance choreography. Bring a sword or tray for an extra challenge.
Sunday
10:00-12:00
Belladonna
Sword Workshop: Description coming soon $36.00
10:00-12:00
SOOZ
New Moves to Inspire You! ATS 101! $36.00
Been dancing tribal for awhile? Wanna spice up your improv? Here are some new moves recently added to the ATS vocabulary and also re-visiting the tried & true moves to drill them correctly. Bring zills! **Dancers should know the basics of taxeem, hand floreos, shimmy, arabic, Egyptian basic, pivot bumps & choo choo's.
12:30-2:30
Mira Betz
Taxeem: All that Oozes $36.00
Focuses on arms and hands and moving slowly, with power and intention.
12:30-3:30
Urban Gypsy
Class description coming soon $50.00

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE!!!!!!!
Cost-$276.00
8 Classes, Friday Night Show Ticket, Alchemy T-shirt and all the fun you can handle!
It’s the complete Alchemy experience! Your choice of 8 workshop classes, a Tribal Alchemy t-shirt and a Friday night Show ticket!!!
THIS YEAR THERE’S TWO SHOWS!!!!!!!!
::TICKET INFO::
Friday show “the night of Crazz-iness” PRESALE PRICE $10.00 (at the door-$15.00)
Friday night VIP- $20.00 (Reserved seating, chocolate covered strawberries and a drink coupon)
Saturday “Gala” show PRESALE PRICE $20.00 (at the door- $25.00)
Saturday night VIP- $30.00 (Reserved seating, Yeli Belly’s Specialty Chocolates and 2 drink coupons)
TRIBAL ALCHEMY T-SHIRTS!!!
Cost is $15.00

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!!!!!
Information
Tribal Alchemy is a NON PROFIT event that benefits SAFE HAVEN of TARRANT COUNTY. SafeHaven of Tarrant County is a non-profit organization created to help victims of domestic violence. They provide shelters, meal, clothing, education, counseling, medical and dental care and other services that really benefit the community. Last year Tribal Alchemy was able to give a van load of donations to SafeHaven along with some money. Thank you to all that donated! This year, their services have been taxed more than ever so lets show them how much we appreciate what they do for others!
We will be accepting monetary and item donations during the Tribal Alchemy weekend. Here is a list of items they so desperately need:
• Girls' & Boys' Shoes
• Girls' & Boys' Socks *NEW*
• Toddler Clothing & Shoes
• Bras and Underwear *NEW*
• Women's Sleepwear & Slippers
• Women's Plus Size Clothing
• School Supplies & Backpacks
• Standard Size Pillows *NEW*
• Blankets
• Bath Towels & Wash Cloths
• Twin Sheets and pillowcases
• Laundry detergent
• Trash bags
• Diapers, Wipes, Baby Lotion
• Shampoo, Conditioner
• Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
• Brushes & Combs
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Deoderant
• Baby Food & Formula
• Baby Bottles & Nipples
• Non-perishable Foods
Thank you so much for giving for an organization who does SO MUCH to give to others! For more information about SafeHaven: www.safehaventc.org/index.html
WANT TO VEND? WANT TO PERFORM??
PERFORMING:
We have performance slots available to our attending Alchemist in our Friday Night Show "the night of Crazz-iness". If you are interested in performing email your performance application to info@tribalalchemy.net or mail it in with your registration to:
4 Wench Productions
P.O. Box 182604
Arlington, TX 76069
Here is some information about the performace space:
~Ceiling height: 16' from floor to bottom of truss
~Stage flooring: 3/4" plywood raised on 1x4 slats. Covered by 1/8" tempered hardboard. (As soon as we get the seating configuration we will let you know of the stage area. Don't worry you will not have a little stage in the middle of the room as shown in the picture )
~Dressing rooms are availabe but please come prepared as much as possible because space is limited.
~No fire or animals are allowed in the show.
There are limited spaces so please send in your application as soon as possible
VENDING
Have beautiful items you want to sell? We have vending space available for $100 for the whole weekend. If you are interested in vending or want more information, contact us at vending@tribalalchemy.net .
READY TO REGISTER?!?!?!?!
OFFFFFFFF COURSE YOU ARE!!!!!!
Registration is available online www.tribalalchemy.net or snail mail. For snail mail, fill out registration form, make your check out to 4 Wench Productions and mail to:
4 Wench Productions
P.O. Box 182604
Arlington, TX 76069
We are also offering layaway plan for those who purchase the Complete Package. Just post-date checks, of equal amounts, for the 15th of each month, with the last check must be dated no later than Sept. 15, 2009. Mail these checks along with your registration form.

A $35 fee will be charged for any returned checks.

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latest Tribal Alchemy info

2009-08-27T00:30:07Z

Tribal Alchemy promotional video:

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

Hotel Info:
Springhill Suites by Marriott is now ready to take reservations for the Tribal Alchemy Attendees. Call 817-878-2554 to make your reservations and ask for the Tribal Alchemy Block!

Latest on Register by mail:
FOR THOSE WHO REGISTERED BY MAIL! If you sent your registration to P.O. BOX 182604, Arlington, TX, PLEASE email Trudi. We are having issues with the P.O. Box and want to make sure that everything is received. THANK YOU! Trudi, info@tribalalchemy.net

Classes are filling up quick.....check out the website: http://www.tribalalchemy.net to get registered so you don't miss out!!!

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Elizabeth & Dan Cantrell perform with Fishtank Ensemble

2009-08-19T21:50:54Z

In Detroit, Chicago, Madison & Kentucky! Elizabeth Strong will join in to dance with this cross-pollinated Gypsy music, high energy ensemble

9/20 Sunday - Chicago World Music Festival - Chicago, IL
9/21 Monday - High Noon Saloon - Madison, WI
9/23 Wednesday - Kentucky Coffee Tree - Frankfort, KY
9/25 Friday - Detroit Institute of Arts - Detroit, MI

workshops available - please contact strongdancer@yahoo.com

for details about Fishtank, please visit www.fishtankensemble.com

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Dude - New show produced by Jillina!

2009-08-18T07:21:39Z

Bellydance Evolution

Premier of a new show produced by Jillina. Middle Eastern dance takes on a whole new form in this mythological tale of passion, jealousy and a love that transcends time.
Show Sunday, August 30th
7 pm
Alex Theatre
216 North Brand Blvd.
Glendale, CA 91203

Workshops with Ansuya, Jillina, Ozzy, Kaeshi, and Elizabeth
Get Your Tribal Moving - Free Your Feet! with Elizabeth will be held from 10:30-12:30 Saturday
cost: $50
All Workshops Thurs. - Sun., Aug. 27 - 30th
Evolution Dance Studios
4200 Lankershim Blvd.
N. Hollywood, CA 91602

For Schedule, Tickets, and Registration visit:
www.bellydanceevolution.com

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i tried to join...

2009-08-17T16:26:05Z

keep on!

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Elizabeth's Sword

2009-08-13T12:25:41Z

Does anyone know where to get a sword like this and how much they cost?

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TRIBAL ALCHEMY 2009 now has LAYAWAY available!!

2009-06-08T22:09:25Z

Tribal Alchemy Workshops

Friday
1:00-3:00
Dave Hall
Drummer & Dancer Workshop $36.00
1:00-3:00
Rose Harden
Rock Solid Fusion Foundation $36.00
Building Your Practice From The Ground Up!
Enhance and deepen your understanding of belly dance fundamentals with technique drills and tribal fusion combos. Rose will cover layering, shimmies, and up-tempo movements -- great for any style of bellydance! This class will accommodate all levels of experience.
3:30-5:30
Elizabeth Strong
Musicality and Combinations $36.00
3:30-5:30
Natalie Brown
Theatrical Bellydance $36.00
After running away and joining (and directing) a circus two years ago, Natalie has performed in everything from top hats to feather boyshorts. Learn to create cohesive theatrical productions with the right music, atmosphere, moves and costuming, and successfully walk the fine line between radiance and ridiculousness. Learn one of Natalie's signature character choreographies, drawing on tribal fusion, ballet and acting vocabularies.

Saturday
10:00-12:00
Rose Harden
Icing the Cake: Contemporary Tribal Fusion $36.00
We'll kick things up a bit here! Level changes, fancy footwork, and spins are the name of the game. Because we will be building on our foundation from the first class, it is recommended that you take both classes. Previous belly dance experience requested if taken without workshop 1.

10:00-12:00
SHAKRA
Exploring the Anatomy of Power
Join Shakra for an extensive dissection of high impact movement to discover empowerment through power moves. Using action-packed movements from specimens such as West African Dance, Bhangra, and their own Transfusion Style, Shakra will show you how to harness personal power and channel that energy to areas of the body where it is needed most. This workshop will also observe ways we lose physical and mental energy that affects endurance and performance. Be prepared to be worked from head to toe so bring Schmatorade (half water, half Gatorade) or your favorite thirst quencher.
12:30-2:30
Mira Betz
In Praise of Improvization (exercises to gain proficiency at improvisation) $36.00
12:30-2:30
Dave Hall
Drummer Composition Workshop $36.00
This class will be teaching you how to layer rhythms so you can make the beats you know more interesting, creating melodies for drums, and combining rhythms together to create songs for drums. You will also learn about odd beats such as 5, 7 & 9 and how to create your own rhythms too. This class is for all drums and percussion so bring what you have and is open to all skill levels.
3:00-5:00
Asharah
The Cymbalist Movement: Integrating Finger Cymbals into Your Dance $36.00
Finger cymbals are an integral part of American Tribal Style bellydance, and can be a lovely accompaniment to a solo performance. However, many dancers often feel daunted by cymbal playing and have been using them less and less… Finger cymbals aren’t scary, and this workshop will help you approach cymbals as an instrument and as a way to enhance your performance. With the right exercises, anyone can play cymbals and dance! Asharah will lead you through an intense warm up, teach drills that layer movements and cymbal playing, introduce common cymbal patterns found in Middle Eastern music, and teach a short dance combination focusing on the playing of your cymbals with the music and your movements.
3:00-5:00
Elizabeth Strong
Strengthening, Layering and Floorwork $36.00
Have you ever wished that you had more technique at your fingertips to express the rhythms and melody of the music?
This workshop explores isolating multiple parts of the body simultaneously and applies the technique to musicality. Strength and safety for moving up, down and around during floorwork will also be covered. And learn a couple combinations that can be easily integrated into any dance choreography. Bring a sword or tray for an extra challenge.
Sunday
10:00-12:00
Belladonna
Sword Workshop: Description coming soon $36.00
10:00-12:00
SOOZ
New Moves to Inspire You! ATS 101! $36.00
Been dancing tribal for awhile? Wanna spice up your improv? Here are some new moves recently added to the ATS vocabulary and also re-visiting the tried & true moves to drill them correctly. Bring zills! **Dancers should know the basics of taxeem, hand floreos, shimmy, arabic, Egyptian basic, pivot bumps & choo choo's.
12:30-2:30
Mira Betz
Taxeem: All that Oozes $36.00
Focuses on arms and hands and moving slowly, with power and intention.
12:30-3:30
Urban Gypsy
Class description coming soon $50.00

THE COMPLETE PACKAGE!!!!!!!
Cost-$276.00
8 Classes, Friday Night Show Ticket, Alchemy T-shirt and all the fun you can handle!
It’s the complete Alchemy experience! Your choice of 8 workshop classes, a Tribal Alchemy t-shirt and a Friday night Show ticket!!!
THIS YEAR THERE’S TWO SHOWS!!!!!!!!
::TICKET INFO::
Friday show “the night of Crazz-iness” PRESALE PRICE $10.00 (at the door-$15.00)
Friday night VIP- $20.00 (Reserved seating, chocolate covered strawberries and a drink coupon)
Saturday “Gala” show PRESALE PRICE $20.00 (at the door- $25.00)
Saturday night VIP- $30.00 (Reserved seating, Yeli Belly’s Specialty Chocolates and 2 drink coupons)
TRIBAL ALCHEMY T-SHIRTS!!!
Cost is $15.00

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!!!!!
Information
Tribal Alchemy is a NON PROFIT event that benefits SAFE HAVEN of TARRANT COUNTY. SafeHaven of Tarrant County is a non-profit organization created to help victims of domestic violence. They provide shelters, meal, clothing, education, counseling, medical and dental care and other services that really benefit the community. Last year Tribal Alchemy was able to give a van load of donations to SafeHaven along with some money. Thank you to all that donated! This year, their services have been taxed more than ever so lets show them how much we appreciate what they do for others!
We will be accepting monetary and item donations during the Tribal Alchemy weekend. Here is a list of items they so desperately need:
• Girls' & Boys' Shoes
• Girls' & Boys' Socks *NEW*
• Toddler Clothing & Shoes
• Bras and Underwear *NEW*
• Women's Sleepwear & Slippers
• Women's Plus Size Clothing
• School Supplies & Backpacks
• Standard Size Pillows *NEW*
• Blankets
• Bath Towels & Wash Cloths
• Twin Sheets and pillowcases
• Laundry detergent
• Trash bags
• Diapers, Wipes, Baby Lotion
• Shampoo, Conditioner
• Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
• Brushes & Combs
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Deoderant
• Baby Food & Formula
• Baby Bottles & Nipples
• Non-perishable Foods
Thank you so much for giving for an organization who does SO MUCH to give to others! For more information about SafeHaven: www.safehaventc.org/index.html
WANT TO VEND? WANT TO PERFORM??
PERFORMING:
We have performance slots available to our attending Alchemist in our Friday Night Show "the night of Crazz-iness". If you are interested in performing email your performance application to info@tribalalchemy.net or mail it in with your registration to:
4 Wench Productions
P.O. Box 182604
Arlington, TX 76069
Here is some information about the performace space:
~Ceiling height: 16' from floor to bottom of truss
~Stage flooring: 3/4" plywood raised on 1x4 slats. Covered by 1/8" tempered hardboard. (As soon as we get the seating configuration we will let you know of the stage area. Don't worry you will not have a little stage in the middle of the room as shown in the picture )
~Dressing rooms are availabe but please come prepared as much as possible because space is limited.
~No fire or animals are allowed in the show.
There are limited spaces so please send in your application as soon as possible
VENDING
Have beautiful items you want to sell? We have vending space available for $100 for the whole weekend. If you are interested in vending or want more information, contact us at vending@tribalalchemy.net .
READY TO REGISTER?!?!?!?!
OFFFFFFFF COURSE YOU ARE!!!!!!
Registration is available online www.tribalalchemy.net or snail mail. For snail mail, fill out registration form, make your check out to 4 Wench Productions and mail to:
4 Wench Productions
P.O. Box 182604
Arlington, TX 76069
We are also offering layaway plan for those who purchase the Complete Package. Just post-date checks, of equal amounts, for the 15th of each month, with the last check must be dated no later than Sept. 15, 2009. Mail these checks along with your registration form OR you can go to the website here:

www.tribalalchemy.net/index.php

and sign up for layaway on 5 workshops, 8 workshops OR the complete package!!!

A $35 fee will be charged for any returned checks.
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Amazing Video

2009-05-19T03:46:29Z

Liz...just gotta say.. wow..ShamWow! :O)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xExCGE5pIYE

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ELIZABETH STRONG IN MEXICO NOV 7TH & 8TH

2009-05-14T22:07:42Z

all the info at:

http://alejandraescarcega.webs.com

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Two Intermediate Turkish Rom Classes 4/30 & 5/4

2009-04-28T05:52:02Z

We had a very fun class at the Fat Chance Belly Dance studio last Thursday! This Thursday will be more advanced, building on basics from last week (or any other Turkish Roman class of mine you may have been to).

Thursday 4/31 7:30-9pm
670 South Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 94110
Fancier Turkish Rom footwork and layering at a more advanced level.

$16 or two ticks from your class card

The following Monday will be a very special "living room style" intermediate/advanced Turkish Rom class, at my friend Ocean's house. Please send me an email if you would like good directions. In order to encourage the relaxed, party atmosphere, feel free to bring munchies or drinks!

Monday, May 4th 7:00-8:30pm
2135 East 28th St., Oakland 94606
$12

A very special class in Oakland - living room style - on the 4th of May. This will be the evening before the official Herdeljezi holiday - the international Roma Holiday that is celebrated with music and dance - how appropriate!! This living room style class is a one-time thing, and will be more advanced - still structured, but allowing more opportunity for improv and jamming. We may even run over time and let it turn into a party, so finger foods and drinks are welcome!

Hope to see you soon!

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No Liz @ Kosmos this year?

2009-04-14T05:35:20Z

Is it true? No Liz?
Just yesterday I said, "this year I will learn the Turkish rhythms ahead of time and actually be ready for Liz's class."
I think I jinxed it.

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Liz in LOS ANGELES 04/11/09!!!!

2009-04-12T06:31:36Z

Turkish Roman Dance Workshop with Elizabeth Strong!!!!
in LA!!!!!
Saturday, April 11, 2009
1-4pm

Fancy Footwork of the Turkish Roman:

This all levels workshop will cover footwork, hipwork and armwork and the way these movements integrate in this elusive, very expressive dance form. Turkish Roman dance is playful, passionate and fun. Enjoy expanding your dance vocabulary and explore the energizing 9/8 rhythm!

Please wear dance pants, a simple, quiet hip sash, and a comfortable top. A notebook is recommended

$45 pre-reg (by noon April 10th)/ $55 at the door

Register by sending your tuition to aubre@aubredance.com via paypal or stopping by any of Aubre's classes. This is a wonderful and rare opportunity. I had the fantastic pleasure of taking some of Elizabeth's classes at Kosmos Camp last year, and I couldn't be more excited to share this wealth of info and amazing talent with you all.

Workshop will be held at The Center of Worldance, 230 West Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801
(travel on I10, exit Atlantic Blvd-head north, turn right on Main St., studio is on right. )
Free parking behind school and along street.

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Elizabeth @ Elegant Engagement - Pittsburgh, PA 3/21/09

2009-03-26T16:09:50Z

Absolutely fantastic!
Big thanks from Sadiqa and the Pittsburgh Belly Dance Community!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuwRgFYPOE4&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsHrJyPX49Q&feature=channel

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Elegant Engagement featuring Elizabeth - 3/21/09 - Carnegie (Pittsburgh), PA

2009-03-20T16:18:03Z

Join Sadiqa and guests at the 3rd Street Gallery in Carnegie Pa this Saturday, March 21st for Elegant Engagement. This fantastic evening event in the intimate setting of the 3rd Street art gallery will feature performances by Bellydance Superstar Elizabeth Strong, Sadiqa, Narah, Hot Lunch, Beledi Bellies, Christine of Zafira, Neseli, Berna and Mehira!!!

Purchase tickets for this while still available. Paypal available until tomorrow only. www.karimerlina.com/elizabethstrong.html

Doors open at 7:00pm - Show starts at 7:30pm - $15 - light refreshments
Vending too!

3rd Street Gallery
220 3rd Street
Carnegie, PA 15106
www.3rdstreetgallery.net

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Workshops: What do you want???

2009-03-20T11:58:47Z

What do you, personally, like to get out of a workshop? What makes you walk out of a workshop feeling good, and like you had a worthwhile experience??

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Belly Dance Class w/ Liz in Oakland 3/18, 3/25 & 4/1

2009-03-16T23:12:21Z

Belly Dance Technique and Rom-Inspired Dance:
A Three Week Wednesday night series with Elizabeth Strong

At Malonga Casquelord Center, Studio 'B'
1428 Alice Street ~at 14th St. in downtown Oakland~
8-9:30pm
Wednesdays 3/18, 3/25 & 4/1

$15/class
$40 for all three
cards for Mira's class accepted

A technique focused class, including foundational belly dance repertoire, and a smattering of smoldering stuff from the Eastern European Rom.

Hope to see you there!!
Elizabeth

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Last day to Pre-Reg....

2009-03-08T15:27:59Z

Today is the last day for Early Bird registration for the Elizabeth Strong workshops!!! Don't miss the opportunity to save a couple bucks and study with the lovely and talented Belly Dance Superstar!

Saturday, March 21, 2009 ~ Pittsburgh, PA
Hosted by Sadiqa - www.sadiqabellydance.com
Workshop venue: Sterling Yoga - www.sterlingyoga.com

Pre-reg today! www.karimerlina.com/elizabethstrong.html

Workshops:
Upper Egyptian Fusion - The more you know, the more confidently you will express your voice. This class provides a basis in Upper Egyptian repertoire, and then integrates traditional folkloric movements with Classic Egyptian and modern Tribal Fusion movements. This workshop is sure to broaden your repertoire and give you the chance to enjoy earthy, folkloric movements with Belly Dance.
10:30 to 12:30pm - $40 ($50)

Fancy Footwork of the Turkish Roman: This all levels workshop in Turkish Roman Dance will cover everything from toes to head, arms to belly. The styling's of Turkish Roman Dance are elusive and expressive. Enjoy, as you expand your dance vocabulary and explore the energizing 9/8 rhythm!
1:30 to 3:30pm - $40 ($50)

Both workshops: $70 ($90)

Start off the fun event by taking yoga with Sterling Painton
9 to 10:15am - $10 - www.sterlingyoga.com

Pre-reg today! www.karimerlina.com/elizabethstrong.html

Finish off the day with the fantastic evening performance Elegant Engagement featuring performances by Elizabeth Strong, Sadiqa, Narah, Hot Lunch, The Sparkle Gang, Neseli and more!!! Show will be held at the 3rd Street Gallery in Carnegie www.3rdstreetgallery.net. Purchase tickets for this intimate setting while still available.
7:30pm - $15 - light refreshments

Pre-reg today! www.karimerlina.com/elizabethstrong.html

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ELIZABETH STRONG IN MEXICO

2009-03-07T20:38:52Z

Elizabeth is giving a workshop and show in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, in the fall of 2009... the exact date is to be confirmed...

It'll be a 6 hrs workshop and a show for 60 dlls... only the show 6 dlls...

Mexicali is only 2:30 hrs away from San Diego and 4:00 hrs away from LA (aprox)

Interested PM me to save your spot...

There still plenty of time to save money, or give little payments :D

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Only 5 more days for early bird pricing for Pittsburgh, PA!!

2009-03-03T21:50:02Z

Early Bird registration for the Elizabeth Strong workshops officially ends on March 8, 2009. Don't miss the opportunity to save a couple bucks and study with the lovely and talented Belly Dance Superstar!

Saturday, March 21, 2009 ~ Pittsburgh, PA
Hosted by Sadiqa - www.sadiqabellydance.com
Workshop venue: Sterling Yoga - www.sterlingyoga.com

Pre-reg today! www.karimerlina.com/elizabethstrong.html

Workshops:
Upper Egyptian Fusion - The more you know, the more confidently you will express your voice. This class provides a basis in Upper Egyptian repertoire, and then integrates traditional folkloric movements with Classic Egyptian and modern Tribal Fusion movements. This workshop is sure to broaden your repertoire and give you the chance to enjoy earthy, folkloric movements with Belly Dance.
10:30 to 12:30pm - $40 ($50)

Fancy Footwork of the Turkish Roman: This all levels workshop in Turkish Roman Dance will cover everything from toes to head, arms to belly. The styling's of Turkish Roman Dance are elusive and expressive. Enjoy, as you expand your dance vocabulary and explore the energizing 9/8 rhythm!
1:30 to 3:30pm - $40 ($50)

Both workshops: $70 ($90)

Start off the fun event by taking yoga with Sterling Painton
9 to 10:15am - $10 - www.sterlingyoga.com

Pre-reg today! www.karimerlina.com/elizabethstrong.html

Finish off the day with the fantastic evening performance Elegant Engagement featuring performances by Elizabeth Strong, Sadiqa, Narah and more!!! Show will be held at the 3rd Street Gallery in Carnegie www.3rdstreetgallery.net. Purchase tickets for this intimate setting while still available.
7:30pm - $15 - light refreshments

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Pix of Elizabeth Strong and others at 2008 SF Mecca Revue Posted

2009-03-02T01:25:59Z

Photos from the 2008 San Francisco Mecca Revue, featuring Caroleena and FatChance, Mira Betz, Elizabeth Strong, Rose Harden, Deb Rubin, Black and Blue Burlesque, Sister Kate, Lucent Dossier, Brass Menazeri, Beats Antique, Mardi Love and Zoe Jakes (with cameos by Gibson Pearl, Lee Kobus, and Sean Tergis) have been posted at http://taboomedia.smugmug.com/gallery/7486490_znDhz

Enjoy!

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Upcoming Stuff

2009-02-27T12:35:04Z

March 18th, 23rd & April 1st

Bellydance Classes

At Malonga Casquelourd Arts Center (studio 'B')
Downtown Oakland, CA
1428 Alice Street (at 14th St.)
Wednesdays 8-9:30pm

March 21st

Workshops in Pittsburgh, PA

Upper Egyptian Fusion 10:30am-12:30pm
Turkish Roman 1:30-3:30pm
Evening Show 7pm

Hosted by Kari Merlina and Sadiqa
Visit http://www.karimerlina.com/elizabethstrong.html
for registration and details

April 23rd & 30th

Turkish Roman Classes At FCBD Studio

At the Fat Chance Belly Dance Studio
670 South Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 94110

Thursdays 7:30-9pm
$16 or two ticks from your class card

May 10th thru June 21st

European Tour

Elizabeth Strong is very excited to return to Europe this Spring!

Workshops:
May 10th Dillenburg, Germany- hosted by Gabriele "Tanz Oase"
May 16th Teplice, Czech Republic - hosted by Bri Bathani
May 23 & 24 Zagreb, Croatia - hosted by Oaza-zg.org
June 6 & 7 Ljubljana, Slovenia - hosted by Natasa and Manca
June 20 & 21 Valencia, Spain - hosted by Nuria and Tribal Kitchen

July 25th & 26th

Workshops in Nova Scotia

Hosted by Velvet Burnout
Registration opens in April
Visit http://www.freewebs.com/velvetburnoutns/events.htm
for details

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Elizabeth in BDSS

2009-02-16T08:04:19Z

Congratulations, Liz! I'm so happy for you, I know you've worked long and hard at this..... YIP!

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The perfect Valentine's Day gift.....

2009-02-13T15:54:01Z

Workshops and evening show with Elizabeth Strong in Pittsburgh, PA!!! Don't miss the opportunity to study with the lovely and talented Belly Dance Superstar!

Valentine's Day Special......Register February 13th or 14th and recieve a Sadiqa T-Shirt free (while supplies last)!!!
www.karimerlina.com/elizabethstrong.html

Details:
Saturday, March 21, 2009
- Workshops at Sterling Yoga www.sterlingyoga.com
- Evening performance featuring Elizabeth and members of the Pittsburgh Belly Dance Community at the 3rd Street Gallery
Hosted by Sadiqa
www.sadiqabellydance.com
**No refunds unless the event is cancelled**

Workshops:
10:30 to 12:30pm - Upper Egyptian Fusion - The more you know, the more confidently you will express your voice. This class provides a basis in Upper Egyptian repertoire, and then integrates traditional folkloric movements with Classic Egyptian and modern Tribal Fusion movements. This workshop is sure to broaden your repertoire and give you the chance to enjoy earthy, folkloric movements with Belly Dance. $40($50)

1:30 to 3:30pm - Fancy Footwork of the Turkish Roman: This all levels workshop in Turkish Roman Dance will cover everything from toes to head, arms to belly. The styling's of Turkish Roman Dance are elusive and expressive. Enjoy, as you expand your dance vocabulary and explore the energizing 9/8 rhythm!
$40($50)

Both workshops: $70($90)

Evening show with light refreshments: $15

Start off the fun event by taking yoga with Sterling Painton - $10
9 to 10:15am. www.sterlingyoga.com

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"What is Tribal Style Bellydance" - a short documentary

2009-02-11T02:41:43Z

This is a short documentary I filmed while I was training in California in 2008.
It was a part of a visual anthropology project (I study ethnology and cultural anthropology in Slovenia), but I'm more of a dancer than I am a producer/cameraman/editor - so don't expect a professional film :)

I didn't want to define Tribal Style so I deliberately made a very "open" question - It was really interesting to see all what came out -
ATS, improvisation, community, theater, modern dance, pop, free form, ...

The question I asked the dancers was: "How do you think your style differs from other styles of bellydance. What is it like? How would you describe it to a general audience?"

Thanks to all the dancers who shared their thoughts:
Carolena Nericcio – FatChanceBellyDance
Kajira Djoumahna – Blacksheep Bellydance
Paulette Rees-Denis – Gypsy Caravan
Jill Parker – Ultra Gypsy
Ariellah Afalo – Deshret Dance Company
Heather Stants – Urban Tribal Dance Company
Elizabeth Strong – Bellydance Superstars
Kami Liddle – Bellydance Superstars
Amy Sigil – Unmata
Rachel Brice – The Indigo

Filmed and edited by Manca Pavli

Thanks to all of the dancers for their thoughts, time and inspiration!!!

- Hope you enjoy it -

Link to youtube:
www.youtube.com/watch

Link to facebook:
www.facebook.com/home.php#.../video.php

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check it! MIRA BeTZ!!!!! Intensives... Watch OUT!!! Lexington and NYC...

2009-02-02T08:46:36Z

Mira Betz Intensive workshops in Lexington and NYC!!!

Date & Time: Friday, June 26, 2009 - Sunday, June 28, 2009
9:00 AM
Location: NewYorkCity
SF Bay Area
More Info: sarah@alchemyperformance.com
WOE MIRA BeTZ!!!!! Intensives... Watch OUT!!! Lexington and NYC...

July 30-Aug 3, 2009 in Lexington KY
For info and registration: www.meccadance.com/events.html

and ~3 day workshop in NYC~ June 26-28, 2009. The Focus is primarily on dance technique with discussion and complimentary component writing on community ethics and the how the current trends in this dance impact its progression. For info and registration email: sarah@alchemyperformance.com <mailto:sarah@alchemyperformance.com>

Honestly, her intensives fill up - quick (--there isn't even time to add the ly!) Her second San Francisco intensive is already full, with a set waiting list. And, they (her intensives) are Fun, HARd, and challenging... it's time for this is the bellydance world and community... -honestly... isn't it!?!

For that extra up to date info, keep your radars tracking MiraMania.com

>>>P.S. Her workshops fill up within 2 weeks... They are small sizes (fifteen dancers max)...

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Elizabeth Strong in Pittsburgh, PA - 3/21/09 - register today!

2009-02-01T21:19:16Z

Early Bird registration for the Elizabeth Strong workshops officially starts today! Don't miss the opportunity to study with the lovely and talented Belly Dance Superstar!

Details:
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA
Hosted by Sadiqa
www.sadiqabellydance.com

Workshops:
Upper Egyptian Fusion - The more you know, the more confidently you will express your voice. This class provides a basis in Upper Egyptian repertoire, and then integrates traditional folkloric movements with Classic Egyptian and modern Tribal Fusion movements. This workshop is sure to broaden your repertoire and give you the chance to enjoy earthy, folkloric movements with Belly Dance. 10:30 to 12:30pm - $40 ($50)

Fancy Footwork of the Turkish Roman: This all levels workshop in Turkish Roman Dance will cover everything from toes to head, arms to belly. The styling's of Turkish Roman Dance are elusive and expressive. Enjoy, as you expand your dance vocabulary and explore the energizing 9/8 rhythm! 1:30 to 3:30pm - $40 ($50)

Both workshops: $70 ($90)

Start off the fun event by taking yoga with Sterling Painton - $10
9 to 10:15am. www.sterlingyoga.com

Pre-reg today! http://www.karimerlina.com/elizabethstrong.html

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Happy Birthday!

2009-01-14T06:42:09Z

Happy Birthday, birthday twin. Hope you have a fun day!

Hugs!

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Guess who is coming to Pittsburgh???

2009-01-04T15:27:24Z

Sadiqa of Pittsburgh, PA can't wait to host Elizabeth Strong on Saturday, March 21, 2009!!!!
This event will feature 2 fantastic workshops with this lovely and talented gal....plus an evening show.
More details TBA!!
Save the date: 3/21/09
For more details: www.karimerlina.com/elizabethstrong.html
www.sadiqabellydance.com

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Thanks!!!!!

2008-11-12T07:45:29Z

Thank you for that thread on the bdss tribe!! Beautiful!

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Workshops Santa Cruz and Montreal

2008-11-03T05:50:40Z

As was mentioned in the previous post, I AM going on the East Coast BDSS Tour through US and Canada late November into December. Thanks to all of you who have rooted for me along the way and helped make this possible!!

Meanwhile, back at the tour... I will be teaching a Turkish Roman Fusion workshop in Canada.

The details:

Collège Ahuntsic,
825 Émile-Journault (Émile-Jounault/St-Hubert),
Montréal, Quebec

November 29th
1-4pm

PRICE (I hope this is Canadian Dollars):
$75 advance (before Nov. 15th)
$85 after November 15th

Before I leave for tour, I have two Santa Cruz workshops that I am very excited about. I am always am at my best in Santa Cruz - it's like my home away from home!

Saturday, November 15th
1:30 -4:00pm
Strengthening, Layering and Floorwork

Sunday, November 16th
1:30 – 4:00pm
9/8 Rhythym Turkish Rom Fusion

At Pleasure Point Fitness and Dance Studio/
Formerly Masala Raqs
911 41st Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

$45.00 each if taking both classes and pre-registered.
$55.00 each if taking only one class and at
the door.

For more info and to pre-register please call Natasha Feldthouse
(831)334-8492
or email nfeldthouse@gmail.com.

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Tribal LA

2008-09-11T22:06:51Z

Who is going?

I'll be there to see the show, take workshops, perform, audition, & help his deliciousness, Elijah Sound, vend his clothing line A.D. 2013.

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LIZ COMING BACK TO TRIBAL ALCHEMY TX!!!

2008-09-10T23:01:34Z

So I am thrilled to give you a sneaky peeky at a few of our fabulicious teachers for 2008....

(drum roll please)

ELIZABETH STRONG

MIRA BETZ

ASHARAH

and local lovelies, VISIONS IN DANCE

more to come, oh yes, we have more come........

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BIG Brass Menaz Show 9/12 - COME!!

2008-08-31T22:10:23Z

We're trying to fill the freakin' GREAT AMERICAN for this show!! Get your advance tix SOON. There are loads of great discounts available.
Besides, this is going to be an incredible night: Mira, and Elizabeth, Brass Menazerie, Aphrodesia, DJ Zeljko - what more could you ask for?

859 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Doors 8 / Show 9
$15 / $20, All Ages

While you're at it, check out the other events at the Hornucopia Festival. I've never seen so many great performers in the same space!

www.hornucopiafestival.org
9/4-9/14 at venues around San Francisco

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Pix of Elizabeth and Others from Kosmos Camp 2008 Posted

2008-08-20T18:07:30Z

Nearly 300 pix of the 2008 Kosmos Music and Dance camp have been posted at http://taboomedia.smugmug.com/gallery/5751627_RtPHJ

This annual 4-day camp in Northern California features dance talent such as Zoe Jakes, Aubre, Mira Betz, Liz Strong, Vicki Virk, Cera Byer with Damage Control Dance Company and experts in Cuban, African, Greek, Flamenco and Hip Hop from around the world. Musical talent include Faisal Zedan, Dan Cantrell, Rumen Shopov, Fattah Abbou, and authentic Latin, African, Greek, Samba, and Flamenco greats as well. New talents are added every year and past teachers have included Jill Parker, Amy Sigil, Heather Stants, Kajira Djoumahna, among others. Deb Rubin (of Ultra Gypsy and the recent SF Mecca Immersion) teaches a morning yoga session under towering redwoods.

To learn more about the camp, visit http://www.kosmoscamp.com/

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New video on youtube

2008-08-09T09:35:27Z

Lovelly!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8FxEYDwP1k

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I'm teaching at Tribal L.A. in September!!

2008-07-31T05:20:14Z

It's going to be September 27th and 28th and I want to fill my classes FULL! Anyone in LA that weekend wanna do Floorwork And Strengthening and/or Turkish Roman Fusion?

Glendale Civic Auditorium ,1401 Verdugo Road, Glendale, CA 91208

Saturday :12.00–7:30pm.
Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00pm
Show: Saturday Night at 8:00pm
The website will be: http://www.tribal-la.com
Not up yet, but anytime

The unofficial times are:
Saturday 9-11am in the Terrace room, TURKISH ROMAN ("Gypsy") FUSION:
Sunday from 1:20-3:20, FLOORWORK AND STRENGTHENING:

Hooray!!

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All Levels Turkish Roman Workshop 8/3 in San Leandro at Fantasy Festival

2008-07-31T05:09:15Z

Ummm, if you love me, you'll come to this workshop, 'kay? I only have 6 sign ups so far - that's just saaaaaaaad.

But seriously, I'll know you still love me even if you don't come, but maybe you can let anyone who might be interested know about it?

Here's my blurb about it, and the info:
I will be teaching a short, inexpensive Turkish Roman workshop at the Fantasy Festival in San Leandro, Sunday, August 3rd!!
Please come!! Sign ups are thin at the moment, and I would love to bring some more people in - besides that, it'll be a lot of fun!!

Sunday August 3rd 2008
12:00-1:15 Elizabeth Strong: 9/8 specialities Turkish Roman for all levels
Workshops are $20 in advance and $25 at the door

For more information email Tatseena at tatseena2001@yahoo.com
www.tatseena.com/Festival.htm

San Leandro Marina Community Center, 15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro CA 94579

Thanks!
Elizabeth

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The part of Liz Strong will be played by Gibson Pearl...

2008-07-31T05:05:36Z

Hee...

I will be Liz Strong at the Counterfeit show this Friday! I'm excited...I just rehearsed again tonight and have my costume all set :) I'm dancing to "Bir Ah Cektim" by Brenna MacCrimmon and Selim Sesler off the Karsilama album...bought the whole thing on itunes--it's awesome!

Not sure what Counterfeit is? Here's the info: http://www.rockabellydance.com/ and click on Counterfeit :)

Hope I can do ya justice, Liz!!

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Liz, Mira and Zoe Workshop Details- July 5-6th 2008 @ Mecca in Lexington, Ky.

2008-07-12T20:22:21Z

...The Dynamic Trio!!!!!

Liz Strong, Mira Betz, and Zoe Jakes @ Mecca!!!
Workshops and a Performance!!
July 5-6, 2008

Mira Betz

Saturday, July 5th- Mira Betz Workshop-
Isolations and Layering- Hot Diggady!
class time: 12:30pm- 3:00pm

Ever feel as though your learning curve has reached a plateau? This workshop is a rousing motivational tool to enhance one’s personal practice. Mira will begin with a thorough breakdown of basic isolations and will gradually increase into multiple layering designed to bewilder the brain and electrify the body. Add spice to your dance, take a step to the next level, this workshop is an asset to any dancer. All levels welcome to the party!
class fee: $50 (by June 30th, $60 after)

Sunday, July 6th- Liz Strong Workshop
TURKISH ROMAN FUSION:
class time: 12:00noon- 2:30pm
The more you know, the more confidently you will express your unique voice. Expand your dance vocabulary, and explore the energizing 9/8 rhythm! Learn the dance in its true
form, and then fuse it to other dance elements. Turkish Rom dance is richly expressive and playful, passionate and fun. Students will dance the pure formto traditional music in 9/8 time signature. Then we will use non-traditional music to create a scintillating, original fusion choreography, drawing on the technique and knowledge of the folkloric form.

Please bring a notebook, and wear yoga pants, a simple hip sash and a comfortable top.
class fee: $50 (by June 30th, $60 after)

*short break from 2:30-3:00pm

Sunday, July 6th- Zoe Jakes Workshop

Unleashing the inner spaz!!!!
class time: 3:00- 5:30pm
Fancy kicks, tight spins and those elusive concepts to take pops and locks to the next level by mixing the liquid smoothness of a snake with hits and stops that look almost inhuman. This workshop will focus on ways to perform with passionate expression while maintaining control and grace. These concepts will be fully broken down using short combinations as examples so the student is able to get a real understanding of the mechanisms behind them.
class fee: $50 (by June 30th, $60 after)

*Dynamic Trio Special- get all 3 workshops for 1-3-0 (that's $130)!! must register and receive payment by May 30th, 2008

Registration: By Mail: Please include: Name, email, address, and phone
Make check payable to: "Mecca"
451 Chair Ave. Suite B Lexington, Ky. 40508
By PayPal: Please include: Name, email, address and phone
Make payable to: info@meccadance.com

Big Big Show featuring Zoe, Mira, Liz, and More- Saturday Night, July 5th- (details tba)

Here's some info on the girls and some video reference if you need:

Zoe Jakes- Zoe is a proud member of the indigo which recently was on the road touring their
show Le Serpent Rouge. She has been touring with Bellydance Superstars since
the fall of 2005 and can be seen performing on their new Tribal Fusions DVD.
Combining talents with David Satori and Tommy Cappel to create Tribal
Derivations last spring, Zoe discovered she enjoyed creating music, and a new cd will be out may of 2008. When not with the Indigo, she tours with The Yard Dogs Road Show,
a cartoon circus sideshow of wacky dimension, and has been seen tearing it up
with the Extra Action Marching Band.
An innovative dancer, Zoe has been said to have her own unique take on Tribal
bellydance. She takes her influence from Art Nouveau, tango, Breakdance, and
Indian classical dance. Zoe was recently nominated for Zaghareets best
interpretive artist 2007. She loves unicorns and has never once doubted their
existence.

Liz Strong- Elizabeth Strong grew up in a tradition of dance and music. As a young girl she was inspired by the music and dancing of the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Her amazingly emotional and personal style has captivated audiences in the Bay Area and abroad. Elizabeth believes that the heart is the source of dance and that dance is an expression of our relationship with life and culture. A life-long dancer, Elizabeth formally began studying and performing Middle Eastern dance in 1996 at the age of 18.
(for extended bio- http://strongdancer.com/biography.html)

Mira Betz- The multi-faceted career of Mira Betz is a testament to her passionate artistry and desire for continual growth. Active in theater, dance and the performing arts for 20 years, Mira Betz has become a sought after dancer, choreographer, costumer, and teacher. Nominated "Instructor of the year" by Zaghareet Magazine, Mira is a valued instuctor at prestigeous festivals and camps across the nation, as well as at the Malonga Arts Collective in Oakland California. Mira is currently facilitating the Barbary Coast Shakedown, a collaboration of Middle Eastern dance professionals pairing performance with intensive dance instruction.
(for extended bio- http://www.miramania.com/bio.htm)

YouTube Views:
mira: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diWbuuYgonA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF7-cc1U4g8&feature=related

liz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=616itVHBNZA (liz and mira)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhAsRUs43Dg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzqM41IQkhw&feature=related

zoe: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=zoe+jakes&search_type=
(many options)

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LIZ @ SF MECCA IMMERSION!!! AUG. 8-12th

2008-05-26T20:06:07Z

The daily schedule of events for SF MECCA IMMERSION is now posted online.
www.sfmeccaimmersion.com

Experience where it all began.....

Aug. 8-12th, 2008
A "retreat" into the heart of the San Francisco Tribal Fusion Bellydance scene, aesthetic, music, dance, and culture.
This is not a festival per se, it's an intensive. Or immersion rather.. where you'll get individualized attention and shared group experience deepening over the course of 3- or 5 days droppin into the dance together! Come immerse yourself in the culture, the music, the bay area bohemian bellydance underworld that is shaping the tribal fusion explosion world wide. Experience where it all began. Learn from some of the pioneers in the field, meet the musicians too, who are shaping the culture and dance! , Dive in, and see how it inspires YOU! In addition to lots of technique and dance training, there are special workshops/lectures on context, history, evolution of tribal fusion bellydance, Core Yoga specifically for dancers, hang out at our local hot spots, workshops on costuming, aesthetic, creating true fusion choreography, and developing your own style, panel discussions on the collaboration between dancers and musicians, with some of your favorite musicians and dancers shaping the art form, lots of performances, and yes, even vending! by some of the bay area's hottest designers...
It will max at 55 people, so pls. do register early to reserve a spot.

Featuring the likes and like-abilities of:
Zoe Jakes (The Indigo, BDSS, Yard Dogs Road Show)
Mardi Love (the Indigo, BDSS)
Carolena Nericcio (founder/director of Fat Chance Bellydance. Creatrix of ATS style. "I'm like your grandma. And i love you.")
Deb Rubin (founder of SattyaBody HealingArts & Dance Collective, Former member/choreographer/teacher with Ultra Gypsy)
Rose Harden (former Co-director of Ultragypspy, Founding member of Barbary Coast ShakeDown)
Cera Byer (Director of Damage Control Theater---choreographical genius. :)
Brass Menagerie!!
Beats Antique!!
Dan Cantrell (of the Toids, Dan Cantrell's gigaband; musical genius of Danistan)
Peter Jakes (Director Brass Menagerie, member of Dan Cantrell's gigaband, expert on all things Balkan and musical)
Elizabeth Strong
Mira Betz
Damage Control
Sister Kate

and more to be announced!

and p.s. the venders are lookin HOT!!! HOT!!! HOT!! Maybe we should just have a big shopping weekend? Or do you guys really wanna dance? (just kidding)
JUST ADDED to the MECCA BAZAAR:
da lovely MIRA MANIA DESIGNS! Classic classic Classic. yet modern hip and innovative. can both be true? in mira, the answer is, why yes!
I know ya'll have seen her mastery on the dance floor.... now imagine that in 'stich' form. This lady knows style and costume design!

Lee Kobus (one of a kind pieces made with such care, artistry, and love.... Lee-a former UltraGypsy--you may have seen her as one hot robot in medusa and machine.. has been designing unique performance pieces for years and years... from feathered hair clips to glass beaded and buttoned belts, her designs and artistry are not to be missed!) ;

Black Lotus Designs!~ This bay area designer i actually met up in portland, and i think i bought out her stash of one of a kind wrist cuffs! Such artistry in her work, and she personally sews every stitch. gorgeous bustles, vests, and tops. You may have seen her creations being worn by da lovely and talented Arielleh, and frederique. And if you've gotten close enough recently to my wrists... ME! :) Custom orders available.

Plus: Rosehips skirts, Medina Maitraya (costume designer for Lucient Dossier and BDSS), HIppStirr belts, Five and Diamond, Tenley Wagmo Designs, AYYA, katherinesummer designs, Minerva Antennea, Wendy Darling (the creatrix of the beautiful marie antoinette ultragypsy 2007 Cake set bustle-y costumes), as well as merchendise from the Indigo, Brass Menagerie, Beats Antique (NEWEST CD RELEASE will be AVAILABLE!!!), Fat Chance Bellydance, and more!

ALSO on the roster..... some surprise visitors in the weekend. shhhhhhhhhh!

i sooo want to spill the beans, but i guess ya gotta be present to win.
we shhhhore do hope to see you there!

pls. let me know if you have questions
namaste,
deb
deb@sfmeccaimmersion.com
www.sfmeccaimmersion.com

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Anybody Wanna Go To Kosmos Camp?

2008-05-25T20:57:14Z

My friend and I have both had to cancel our plans to go to Kosmos Camp (June 5-8) and are selling our tickets. We reserved a Couples Canopy (two-person accommodation with a queen mattress) but you can always bring your own tent or sleep under the stars if you wish.

This year (as in previous years) the camp boasts an impressive roster of music and dance teachers, including Mira Betz, Elizabeth Strong, Aubre, Zoe Jakes and Vicki Virk. What's not to love? For more info about the camp go to www.kosmoscamp.com

We paid $295 each, a terrific deal for a last-minute camper especially since single tickets are now costing $375.

If interested please contact Renee at renee.drellishak@gmail.com First come first served!

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TribalCon

2008-04-01T13:07:52Z

Just wanted to say thank you to Elizabeth for such awesome instruction, and amazing performances at the con. It was SO great seeing you live and in person. I am definitely going to TC next year, and hope to see you dance again! But if not there, another place/time.

And thanks for the advice and reminder on my weird knee!

Rachel

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Where in the World is Elizabeth??

2008-03-28T14:04:17Z

I am Czech Rep. after a whirlwind couple of weeks spent teaching and performing in Dublin, moving through Prague to teach in Croatia, driving to Slovenia for two - four hour days of workshops, train to Prague again, and bussing out to Brno to teach and perform once again before collapsing at Bri's countryside home in Makov, Czech Rep.

Today off to Krakow, Poland for a week and a half, and to teach two - three hour workshops the weekend of the 29th and 30th.

It has been one of the most tiring trips, and certainly the most rewarding!! The information that I have shared is truly appreciated by enthusiastic dancers everywhere I have been, and I feel like I have something of value to give. A great feeling.

I'll put up some pics, too.

Thanks to all those who have helped me build up a reputation decent enough to get me across Europe teaching!!! Woohoo!

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Video of beautiful young dancer

2008-03-28T13:57:39Z

Sorry if this has already been posted but I had to share:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLYY3OzH3HI&feature=related

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Turkish Rom Instructional DVD??

2008-03-20T21:29:18Z

I want to know what people have seen in instructional dvds that they enjoyed.

Also what are things that you have not seen in an instructional dvd that you would like to see, or see more of?

I'm beginning the brainstorming process for putting together a Turkish Rom Dance instructional dvd, and would love your thoughts!!

Many Thanks,
Elizabeth

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ok...

2008-02-21T03:33:09Z

...since everyone else is posting cool stuff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7mS1m7wN2I&feature=related

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And oldie

2008-02-21T03:29:32Z

but definately a goodie. A friend just forwarded this to me.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xhAsRUs43Dg&feature=related

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Looking for another Europe host!

2008-02-08T23:59:43Z

Anyone out there recommend a good host anywhere in Europe - preferably Spain or France?? Tobias, Bri Hurley and I had our Madrid host back out. I was looking forward to getting that far west at that time, but something in Central Europe would work, too.

Preferably, we need someone willing to host the three of us, even if it is for a day - but a 12 hour (two 6 hour days focused on technique and rhythms) weekend long thing is what we have arranged to do in some of these other locations (Prague, and Bratislava).

Is this an appropriate tribe discussion topic?? I dunno, but I figure this is worth trying!
Anyone? Anyone....?

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Music...

2008-02-01T19:44:52Z

Liz, do you have any recommendations? I've been in a 9/8 mood and desperately looking for 9/8 in the sound that you often dance to -- not the D-D-D-ttt kind...

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January Happenings!

2008-02-01T19:40:51Z

NOW INTRODUCING:

~A Beginning Turkish Rom class series at Shoebox Wed nights 8-9:30pm ending Feb 20th

~Two Grand Seattle Workshops Jan 13th (pre-reg. due Sunday, Jan. 6th)

~And workshops and performance with Zoe and Mira in Arcata Jan 26&27!

Check out all the details below!!

BEGINNING TURKISH ROM DANCE CLASS SERIES:
Wednesdays, January 9th thru February 20th

Join Elizabeth at Shoebox Studio Wednesday nights after Ariellah's class in January & February!
This class is for those who requested a more thorough breakdown of technique. We will build a choreography over the course of the series, so signing up for all classes is encouraged!

Classes are located at:
855 Folsom St. #112, San Francisco
Wedensdays 8-9:30pm
Series Special Price $90 for all 7 classes

classes are $15 drop-in

Class Card: $130 for 10 classes. Cards are good for six months.

Monthly ShoeBox Discount Card: $120/month for dancers taking 3 or more classes per week (reduces class rate to $10)
pre-reg available here

SEATTLE WORKSHOPS:
Sunday, January 13th

10:30am-12:30pm TURKISH ROM FUSION
1pm-3pm FLOORWORK & STRENGTHENING

HaLo (Hallie's Loft)
500 E. Pike St., second floor
Seattle, WA 98122

$35 each/$65 both thru Jan. 6th
$40 each/$70 after Jan.6
cash only at the door

Please contact Helenwheels@earthlink.net for more info and registration

ARCATA WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCE W/ MIRA & ZOE:
Saturday, January 26th

10:00am-12:00pm The Art of the Shimmy w/ Mira Betz

1:00-3:00pm Turkish Rom Fusion w/ Elizabeth Strong

3:30-5:30pm Sultry moves with an old timey sensibility! w. Zoe Jakes

location still TBD but pre-reg is encouraged!!
visit http://www.shoshannaland.com/fusion.html for details and registration

Evening performance:
10:00pm, Saturday, January 26th
Six Rivers Brewery
Top of the Hill, McKinleyville

Admission is $12.00 (21+ only)
Featuring guest artists Zoe Jakes, Elizabeth Strong, Mira Betz
Special Guest Jodi Waseca from Willits
Shoshanna & Ya Habibi Dance Company

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Hi Elizabeth

2008-01-25T05:00:09Z

Hi there, I have been trying to get an email for you, but I cannot get the link to work on your web. I am a friend of Raymond Van Tassel as well as an old time dancer. I have been watching you for a couple years and really like your work, and would like to know if your in the bay area on Aug. 3rd and would like to teach a workshop at our fantasy festival in San Leandro. Of course I would love you to dance too! So let me know and my yahoo. email is tatseena2001@yahoo.com
Blessings, dance sistere

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Barbary coast video clip!

2008-01-05T22:29:35Z

short, but sweet.

check it out!

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

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Wedding Gift

2008-01-05T22:05:32Z

Elizabeth, you're my wedding gift to my dear friend Jalene! She was so excited that you're comming here right before she leaves to get married in Mexico that I decided to pay for your workshops as her wedding present. I'm sure her husband would rather have a happy bride than a panini grill anyway....

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No wonder!!

2007-12-28T17:46:46Z

I just found out my great great grandfather on my mother's side was a full blooded Romanian "Gypsy". No wonder I have always been so drawn to the Turkish Rom dancing!

Yeah!

Jennifer

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A Great Turkish Holiday Song!!

2007-12-20T21:56:01Z

http://dl.net.hr/mp3/Turkish_version_of_Jingle_Bells.mp3

if the link doesn't work, just type "Turkish Version Jingle Bells" into google - it's worth it!!

Happy Holidays,
Elizabeth

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Kosmos

2007-12-12T01:17:52Z

I just received my flyer for Kosmos 2008. Are you going to be returning?

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Big Night at Amnesia Sunday December 9!

2007-12-09T03:25:57Z

Ah yes. Amnesia, our home away from home. Premiering Dan Cantrell's Ambassadors of Danistan, opening with Brass Menagerie, and featuring multiple performances with the Indigo, as well as Mira Betz, Jade Raybin, and Elizabeth Strong.

9pm
cover ??
Valencia st. (between 19th & 20th streets)

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Two Turkish Rom Workshops Sunday 12/9 at Halanda!

2007-12-05T00:06:50Z

Wednesday 12/5 is the last chance for advance registration!

"Double Your Fun!"

One afternoon, two specialized Turkish Rom ("Gypsy") dance classes
with Elizabeth Strong

when:
Sunday, December 9
11am - 1pm: Fundamentals/Beginning
1:30pm - 3:30pm: Intermediate/Advanced

where:
Halanda Studio
1062 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
www.halanda.com

cost:
Both Workshops:
$40 in advance
$50 at the door
Single Workshop Only:
$25 in advance
$30 at the door

For advanced-payment discount, registration is due Wednesday Dec. 5
Mail a check to Halanda Studio or pay on-line at www.halanda.com .

Details and on-line registration at http://www.halanda.com/EStrong_Dec07.html

About the workshops:
The first two-hour segment will cater to beginners in this style.
Elizabeth will include more fundamental breakdowns of the rhythm and
technique, and students will familiarize themselves with the flair and
feeling of this expressive folk dance. Then the class will ramp it up
a couple notches for more complex foot-patterns and layering.

The second segment will be for those who already are comfortable with
the basics of this style, or who are willing for an intense initiation
in the style. Really dance the dance and feel the joy that comes with
getting to fly within this form!!

Please wear yoga pants, a plain hip sash, bare feet and a comfortable
top. Feel free to contact Elizabeth if you have questions about class
material.

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Thank You for Coming Back to Santa Cruz

2007-11-02T01:54:57Z

Liz you were a wonderful teacher and as always, an amazing performer on Saturday night. Love from Z, Trevor and Me. Looking forward to doing a series down here.

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Please post LISTINGS to the listings

2007-11-01T19:26:32Z

Please respect the Topics section~
They should be related to Liz Strong, dance, performances, etc.
Ads and otherwise, will have to be deleted!
Sorry!
I reposted in the listings.
Thanks~

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thank you

2007-10-24T19:22:04Z

for being part of Tribal Alchemy.....giving an incredible performance and workshop (I've heard RAVES about it!)...and giving some Greek sailor LUV!!!

I heart you lady!

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NEW! Liz Performance Workshop in SF!

2007-10-18T04:33:02Z

Starting in November, Liz will be teaching her signature Turkish Rom 9/8 technique and choreography in a performance workshop for all levels!

INFO:
Tuesdays, 7:30-9pm
November 6-December 11, Performance on December 14th

ShoeBox Studio
www.shoeboxsf.com
855 Folsom St. #112
San Francisco, CA 94107
(just 3 blocks from Powell St. BART)

Cost: $80 for all 6 weeks, or $15 drop-in

Space is limited to FIFTEEN dancers!
You can register and pay online NOW at www.shoeboxsf.com/register

Liz is a phenomenal teacher and this is a great opportunity to push your technique to the next level, learn a new stylization or deepen your understanding of the 9/8 rhythm, and get performance experience.

We look forward to dancing with you!

-Cera

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NO CLASS 10/15 - resumes 10/22

2007-10-12T07:42:38Z

I'll be out of town this coming Monday, so if you were planning to come to my lovely Monday class, please wait till the following week!!

Thanks to those who have been able to make it out to the late Monday night - I really appreciate having you there!!

Details:

Mondays through Nov. 26th
Spring Fall Studio
2547 Eighth St., Berkeley 94710

8:10-9:10pm Belly Dance
9:10-10:10pm Turkish Rom Dance

One Class:$12
Two Classes:$22
Four Class Pass:$40

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Santa Cruz Performance and Workshop 10/27 - 10/28

2007-10-12T06:02:45Z

I am please to announce a very fun weekend of music and dance in Santa Cruz! Includes workshops and a very special performance.

Zambra Mora Class - Taught by La Linda - Sat. 10/27 2-5 p.m.
To register call (831) 458-3720

Turkish Rom Class - Taught by Elizabeth Strong - Sun. 10/28 10-1 p.m.
To register call (831) 334-8492

Both workshops will be held at Masala Imports @ 907 41st Avenue.

These classes are already filling up. Please call soon to reserve your space.
Each class is $35.00 before 10/20 and $45.00 after 10/20.

There will be an evening show at I Love Sushi on Front St. in downtown Santa Cruz.
On Saturday 10/27/07 from 7-10 p.m.

Featuring La Linda with Sullyman performing together for the
first time in many years.
And Elizabeth Strong with Dan Cantrell and The Feldthouse Family Circus.

Please come and enjoy some fantastic music and dance performance. Bring your dancing shoes.

To make reservations and purchase tickets,
please call Natasha Feldthouse @(831)334-8492.
__._,_.___

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MUST SEE Belly Queen and Barbary Coast Show 9/30!!

2007-10-01T23:14:57Z

Hi All,

Sorry not to have posted this sooner - this is going to be a very special performance, and my first with Barbary Coast Shakedown.

At Danzhaus 1275 Connecticut St., San Francisco
Doors 7pm/Show 8:30pm
Tix $15 advance/$20 door

www.opelproductions.com for further info

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Fall Classes in Berkeley

2007-08-15T21:03:08Z

Word just in! I've got Monday nights again at Spring Fall Dance Studio!
This will be an ongoing class from September 10th through the end of November (the 26th).

Mondays 8-10pm
Sept.10 thru Nov.26th
Spring Fall Studio
2547 Eighth St. (between Dwight and Parker), Berkeley

Belly Dance: Isolations and Belly Dance movements 8-9pm
Turkish Rom Dance: 9-10pm

One Class Drop-In: $12
Both Classes Drop-In: $22
4 Classes: $40

Hope to see some of you there!

Also, I will be teaching and performing in Valencia, CA August 25th and 26th
18843 Soledad Canyon Road
Canyon Country, CA 91351
call (661)251-2831 for more information

AND

Halanda Studio in San Jose Sept.14, Oct.5, and Oct. 26th
please visit http://www.halanda.com/EStrong_Fall07.html for more info

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Valencia and San Jose Shtuff

2007-08-13T06:58:10Z

I will be teaching and performing in Valencia, CA August 25th and 26th
18843 Soledad Canyon Road
Canyon Country, CA 91351
call (661)251-2831 for more information

AND

I'll teach a three class series in San Jose over the next two months
Halanda Studio in San Jose Sept.14, Oct.5, and Oct. 26th
please visit http://www.halanda.com/EStrong_Fall07.html for more info

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yoga for dancers: JULY 21st

2007-07-18T04:22:23Z

new dates and times!
ROCK YOUR CORE AND TAKE YOUR DANCING TO THE NEXT LEVEL
WITH THIS ULTIMATE WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE, at a great
price!!

Fresh off UltraGypsy Pacific Northwest tour, and newly
inspired from teaching JAM-PACKED classes at Kosmos
World Music and Dance Camp, Deb is excited to offer
this summer workshop series right here in our own
backyard!
Space is limited. Please register early to reserve your spot!
$35/ each workshop. or $60 for both. Email
debrubin3@yahoo.com for registration.

1:00-3:00pm : Yoga for Dancers: Core integration.
This workshop will focus on core integration, spinal
articulation, and building the foundational strength
and flexibility to directly support your dancing
technique and prevent injuries. Focus will be on
increasing pelvic, hip, spine, and shoulder
flexibility, deepening core awareness, and gaining
isolated control of all the muscles necessary for
bellydance. A necessary foundation for any level
dancer.

3:30-5:30pm : Let's dance it!
Applying the techniques we focused on it the first
workshop, it's now time to integrate it into our
dancing. Focus this week will be on deepening our
slow, ooey gooey moves to achieve that slinky, sexy,
intoxicating look and feel; and drilling sharp,
pronounced isolations, with new yogic, integrated
awareness that will change your dancing at the core!.
Also learn healthy ways for laybacks and backbending
to save your low back, and 'floating' upper body for
stage.

.

Debra Rubin (MA, CMT, RYT) is a holistic health
counsellor, integrative bodyworker, and yoga teacher,
with a private practice in Oakland, CA. Trained in
Eastern and Western healing arts, she has facilitated
at healing conferences all over the world, and
regularly teaches in the Bay area. A core member, and
choreographer of UltraGypsy Dance Theater and regular
sub for Jill Parker's classes, she fuses 10 years
experience in holistic health with 25+ years of
performance experience to create a yoga class geared
specifically for dancers.

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THANKS!

2007-06-19T05:04:25Z

I enjoyed all your classes at Kosmos! You were definately one of my favs and I hope you come back next year :)

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Subbing Mira's Class Wednesday 5/30

2007-05-30T05:45:39Z

At Malonga Arts on Alice Street @14th St. downtown Oakland
8-9:30 pm $12

ya!

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Coming to Los Angeles THURSDAY!! w/ Zoe and Dan Cantrell

2007-05-26T05:34:11Z

Oh my gosh and so much MORE!!

A rare chance to catch such a large group of talented arteests!!
Dance workshops will be held, as well!

Thursday May 24th 8:30PM
members of The Toids, Brass Menagerie, and Rumen Sali
Shopov
with dancers Zoe Jakes and Elizabeth Strong
Studio Iqaat
3515 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
$10

This thursday night May 24th will feature an amazing
line up of musicians from the Bay Area. Members of
bay areas hottest Balkan Bands The Toids
(www.toids.org), Brass Menazerie
(brass.menazeri.com/) Ensemble Sali (featuring
Rumen Sali Shopov) will combine with the dancing
talents of Elizabeth Strong
(www.strongdancer.com)and Zoe Jakes
(www.bellydancezoe.com/) to present a dynamic
and transcendent night of traditional and original
music and dance. The musical ensemble will offer you
a dynamic selection of Romany (Gypsy) music, folkloric
music from the Balkans and Turkey, as well as Original
music from composer Dan Cantrell. The sublime dancing
of Zoe Jakes and Elizabeth Strong, fusing elements of
Tribal Belly Dance, Middle Eastern Dance,
Romany(gypsy) dance and original choreography is
surely a treat not to miss.

Thursday 5/24: Zoe Jakes workshop and SHOW
Saturday 5/26: Elizabeth Strong workshop

@ Studio Iqaat
3515 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065

818-276-5895 /cell

Thurs. 7-8:15 Fast Combos with Zoe Jakes
$20/ $28 for workshop AND show
Studio Iqaat

Sat. May 26, 1-3pmTurkish Rom Dance with Elizabeth
Strong
$30 adv./ $35 door (preregister with Super Kate:
superkate9@gmail.com)
Studio Iqaat

Workshop description:
9/8 Rhythms and Fancy Footwork of the Turkish Rom
with Elizabeth Strong:

Come prepared to dance your heart out! Please wear
yoga pants, a simple hip sash and a comfortable top.
In this class, we will cover the fundamentals of the
firey 9/8 Turkish Rom ("Gypsy") rhythm, and learn
basic footwork, hip work and some of the very
expressive arm movements that are integral to this
dance.

We will watch a short clip of source footage, and
cultural background will be discussed as well. All
levels welcome.

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Last minute change in L.A

2007-05-25T17:14:47Z

Due to a little snafu, Zoe will NOT be making it to teach and perform on Thursday :(

Howevah, I will now be teaching an Upper Egyptian and Ooey Gooey-ness class Thursday night from 7-8:15 pm at Studio Iqaat in leiu of Zoe's class, as WELL as the Saturday Turkish Rom workshop. Yay!!

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Traveling to LA/San Fran/SAn Jose and I want to dance!!!

2007-05-25T13:21:15Z

Ill be in San Fran/San Jose area the last week in July and In LA in June and am looking for Turkish Rom classes. And I'm hoping there will be some great shows for me to attend!

Can anyone point me in the right direction??

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TF 07 workshop

2007-05-23T23:44:35Z

Was fantastic!
But I forgot to leave my email to get notes. Is there anyway they could be post here, on tribe?

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Tribal Fest Workshop Coming Right UP!

2007-05-04T19:02:07Z

Hello Beautiful Dancers,

so I just checked in with Kajira, and it looks as though my class is a little over half-full for Tribal Fest. This is very exciting news for me as it is my first year teaching there, but I'd love to fill it up!!

2:30-4:30pm Wednesday, May 16th
in the Youth Annex, large classroom
$30

pre-registration is closed, so come to the door (cash only, exact change preferred!)

Hope to see you there!!!!!

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Belly Dance, Clogging and MORE!! 4/21 & 22

2007-04-20T18:30:01Z

A great showcase of world dance talent from the Bay Area!

Featuring: The Red Thistle Scottish Country Dancers, Barbary Coast Cloggers, Gen Taiko Drummers, Tango dancers, and Elizabeth Strong with live music performed by Dan Cantrell, Rumen Sali Shopov and Susan Worland.

Saturday, April 21st 8pm
Sunday, April 22nd 2:30pm

Woodside High School Performing Arts Center
199 Churchill Ave.
Woodside, CA

Tickets: $20/$15 for Seniors and groups of 10 or more/$10 Students and Juniors 14 and under
Dancing Feet website for tickets and more information
www.redthistledancers.org/RTEvents.htm

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Another Class Series!!!

2007-04-18T19:45:07Z

Hello Friends!

I am pleased to announce that I will be teaching another class series beginning this Monday, April 16th.

The format of this one will be different from last time and will also include belly dance (basic to mid-level - I'd love folks with relatively little training to be able to feel at ease, but also be able to keep up with and challenge those at intermediate and even advanced levels). Definately a hearty amount of isolation and repetition, with some choreography at the end of each class.

Here are the details:

Spring Fall Studio
2547 Eighth St., Berkeley
Mondays 4/16-5/21 (6 weeks)
8-9pm Belly Dance
9-10pm Turkish Roman Dance

1 class drop-in $11
2 class drop-in $20
6 class package $60
Series $108 (a purty good deal!)

for any other info, please visit my website at www.strongdancer.com

Come on down and dance!!

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My Teacher In NYC!!!!

2007-04-15T20:52:31Z

Reyhan Tuszuz is coming to America!!!

No, she will not be making it to the West Coast this time (hopefully next year!), but she is teaching and performing in New York.

Sat April 21st performance at Herdeljezi in Baltimore Washington
Sun April 22nd
Takoma Park, MD (Email kostanadancer@yahoo.com for address & directions. This location is Metro Accessible)
10:30am-12:30pm - Cost is $40
http://www.wmfolklifecenter.org/calendar.html

AND 6-8 pm at Fazil's in Manhattan
$45
justsayyeah@hotmail.com

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Me an' Mira @ Spectra Ball this Saturday!

2007-04-01T06:01:42Z

Hey!

So Mira and I will do a little dance and make a little love (not with eachother, I mean, er um...) at 10pm in the lodge/red room at the ARTSFEST Spectra Ball this Saturday night March 31st. Come support and see a plethora of local performance and visual artists!!

Regency Center
1290 Sutter Street @ Van Ness
San Francisco

8pm-3am
for tix:
http://artsfest.inhousetickets.com/evinfo.php?eventid=14787

The Line-up!!

Akosua (Ghanaian-American Songwriter)
ALBINO! (12-piece AfroBeat Extravaganza)
Alex Theory Live! (Live Electronic Dance)
Allison Lovejoy (Accordion/Piano Starling)
Bad Unkl Sista
Berkeley SLAM! Poets (Slam Poetry)
Blane Lyon (Funk, Soul and Conscious Groove)
Blue Bone Express (New Orleans Brass Band)
Brass Menazeri (Balkan Brass Band)
CaroLuna (Opera Diva)
Chief Sonne Reyna (Native Chant)
Circus Metropolus (Karnival Klown Show)
Cohen (GypsyPop)
Deborah Crooks (Intimate/Edgy Acoustic)
Debórah Eliezer (Grand Ballroom Emcee)
DJ Delachaux (Neo-Burlesque)
DJ Kashia (Infectious Urban Groove)
DJ Natural Sphere (World Breaks Techno)
El Papachango (Latin Breaks)
Eliyahu Sills & Qadim (Mystical Near-East Music)
Elizabeth Strong & Mira Betz (Bellydance)
Emeryville Taiko (Taiko Drum ensemble)
Fou Fou Ha! (Cartoon Dance)
Geralyn Gendreau (Ecstatic Poetry)
Goddess Alchemy Project (Dub Hip Hop)
Hot Pink Feathers (Carnavale meets Cabaret)
J9 of Xeno (Trapeze)
Jamie "Sparkaluscious" Luv & Vikki "FireSpice" Friedman (Super Swingin Spectra Hoopers)
Jill Tracy (Sultry Piano Chanteuse)
Kevin O (Emcee)
Kingfish & Eddie's Hubba-Hubba Revue (Comedy & Burlesque)
Kwisp (Holographic Video Synthesizer)
Liberation Movement featuring Resurrector (Heavyweight Dub Champion) &
Jillian Ann (Primal Experimental Dubtronica)
Loyd Family Players (Sideways Samba Troupe)
Mark Growden (Avante Singer Songwriter)
Miranda Caroligne (Fashion)
Miss Rosie
Mythic System (A Harmonic Archtypal Metapoetic Experience)
MoRockin Project (Moroccan/Jazz/Funk)
Pele's Tears (Fusion, Poetry 'n Dance)
Shamanic Cheerleaders (Divine Pep)
Singing Bear (Acoustic Roots Music)
Soulati & Infinite (Tag-Team Beatbox)
Steve "Shea" Sisgold (Inspirational Singer/Songwriter/Emcee)
The Genie w/ Eah (Stratch Guitar)
The Human Revolution (Acoustic World Fusion)
The Nekyia (Sexy Sublime Dance & Music)
The Sonando Project (Afro-Cuban jazz)
Tim Fox (Guitarra Latinoamericana)
Tippy Canoe & Mikie Lee Prasad (Old-Timey Pop)
Vau de Vire Society (Avante Aerial Cabaret)
VonStilt Family

Spectra Ball ’07 Visual Artists Installations Include:

Aaron Landman Monika Steiner
Alanna Spence monique passicot
Allysun Ladybug Sparrowhawk Mr Rogers
Amir Salamat Natasha Dikareva
Amy Wright Nena St. Louis
Andrew Jones Nicolo Sertorio
Ann Simms Ori Gerstel
Annie Galvin Pamela Merory Dernham
Art Hazelwood Peter Max Lawrence
Avelynn Mitra pierre riche
Benjamin Turner Rachael L. Jablo
Caroyl La Barge Rachel Lyra Hospodar
Charli Ornett raymond difley
Christian Davies Rebecca Shortle
Clay Chollar Rena Buchgraber
Daniel Grant Robert Reed
Danyol Sara Cole
Dennis Parlante Seth Armstrong
Emily keyishian Shawna Peterson
Glen VarnHagen Spencer Brown
Itsik Hazan stephen hayes
John Jenkins Steven Allen
John Whitmarsh stuart sheldon
Joseph Battiato Taiko Fujimura
Karen Gutfreund Tantra Bensko
Leonardas Surgaila Tara L. Shorey
Lindy Kehoe Taylor Tschider
Marcia N. Kent Terrence Gasca
Mardi Storm Timothy Rose
Mari Marks Troy Ziel
Marina Shterenberg Vera Costa
Mark Henson Walter Funk
Melissa Chow Wendy Lowengrub
Metalman Ed

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Nouveau Nites!

2007-03-31T02:20:06Z

Eliz---you were soooo darn cute for words Friday Nite! I'm glad I got to see you! xoxoxo

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Some REALLY good dance!

2007-02-22T00:40:36Z

Check this out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7mS1m7wN2I&mode=related&search=

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EXTRA! EXTRA! Berkeley Class Starting Next Week!!!

2007-02-19T21:16:57Z

Hey Lovelies!

I am most excited to announce an upcoming Turkish Roman workshop series beginning next Monday.

The best thing about this one is that there is going to be a kick-ass party with incredible live music at the end of the series so we can all get our live music improv on (*gasp*!). I know I need the practice, for sure.

Here are the details:

January 15th - February 12th
Mondays 8-9:30pm
Spring Fall Studio
2547 8th St. (between Dwight and Parker Streets)

Drop in$14
Series $60

So Come!!!!

Love,
Elizabeth

www.strongdancer.com

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Going out with a Bang - plus....

2007-02-11T01:15:12Z

So, to cap off a truly fun class series, I will be hosting a live music dance class/dance party this Monday night. I can't tell you how excited I am that Rumen and Dan are going to play for this!!

Spring Fall Studio:
2547 Eighth St.
8-9:30pm
$14

and stay tuned for another class series in April and May - the space is already booked, other details are to be arranged - I will keep you posted. I'm hoping to fit in some more live music improv for the more advanced dancers out there.

MEANWHILE, the dance goes on, same time, and place with a special class series with Miriam Peretz!! I look forward to taking advantage of her incredible knowledge, technique and style while it is being offered - I'm really glad she's here and teaching again!

Here's the info:

Zill Technique & Choreography Workshop
with Miriam Peretz

*Monday’s February 19- March 26
8:00-9:30 p.m.

*Spring/Fall Dance Studio
2547 8th Street
Berkeley

* 6 week class series- $72 entire workshop or $14 drop in

*Workshop will cover Zill (finger cymbal) technique,
different zill patterns/rhythms, improvisations working with a
drummer & choreography.

*Please e-mail or call to pre-register
Miriam-(510)526-3479 -ext.2 /
miriamp@mindspring.com
www.miriamdance.com

Dancing and Goodness,
Elizabeth

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Tribal Alchemy Instructors

2007-02-03T16:53:19Z

OK party people, here‘s the list you have all been waiting for. You 2007 Tribal Alchemy Instructors:

Elizabeth Strong
www.strongdancer.com
Mira Betz
www.miramania.com
Atash Maya
www.atashmaya.com
"The MadIam" formally of Domba fame
www.domba.tribe.net
Gitane
www.indigorosebellydancing.com

You can find most of these lovelies on Tribe and myspace as well.
On the 12 we will post video, photos and bios as well.

Class information and registration will open up on February 12 2007. All information will be posted here or at:

www.liquidhips.com
www.liquidhips.tribe.net
www.myspace.com/tribalalchemy

Vending and performance space will be open as well on the 12th. Performance spaces will go fast this year so when the 12th roles around make the call!

Time to get EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stay tuned

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Habitat - A Circus Theatrical Event!

2007-01-22T04:33:18Z

This is going to be a wonderful, and unique showcase of talent!

Habitat:
Directed by Rob Rodgers
featuring musicians Dan Cantrell, Lila Sklar, Tobias Roberson, and Peter Jaques
Inhabitants: Beth Clarke, Kerri Kresinski, BeeJay Jover, Jeremy Sheets, Daniela Steiner, Matt White, Elizabeth Strong

Two weekends!
Fri, Sat, Sun February 2-4
AND
Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun February 8-11

All shows at 8pm

Location:
Dance Mission Theater
3316 24th St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415)826-4441

Description:
A newspaper on the sidewalk swirls in the wind, while
25 ft above, a woman frolicks in a bedsheet. Nearby,
another woman balances on the clothesline, making tea.
The wait for the train turns into a night at the
disco. The mail is delivered. Through circus,
live music and dance, Sweet Can presents the city you
live in, in a way you've never seen it - Habitat.

tickets $20 www.brownpapertickets.com

www.sweetcanproductions.com

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San Francisco one-day workshop

2007-01-22T03:47:13Z

I'm gonna teach Turkish Rom dance at ODC next Sunday!

I'm actually substituting for Hannah, a fabulous dancer (fellow ex-Aywah member) and teacher who just started teaching this Middle Eastern dance class at ODC.

Here are the details:

The New ODC Commons (a first rate dance center, if you haven't been there before!)
351 Shotwell St
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 863-6606
single class $12

The class is from 4-5:30pm on Sunday, January 28th

Come on out!

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Evolution DVD for sale!

2007-01-17T00:44:40Z

Hey All,

I have had the Evolution dvd's available on my site for some time, and no one has bought any from there! :(

They are $25 plus $2.50 shipping and handling (a little cheaper than Peko/Hollywood) and if you buy it from me, you are helping support a performing artist (don't worry, the producers are still getting their cut!)

If you don't already have a copy, I recommend getting one: Kami Liddle, Zoe Jakes, Urban Tribal and Devadasi, among others are performing on there!

www.strongdancer.com

Thanks!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH!!

2007-01-08T19:42:46Z

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR ELIZABETH!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

:D

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Elizabeth Strong and Mira Betz workshops in So. Cal

2006-11-23T09:36:48Z

Blue Damsel Presents: Shakin’--not Stirred! Belly Dance Variety Show
Friday, November 17, 2006, 9 pm, at The Vault Martini Bar, 20 E Vine, Redlands, CA 92373
21 and over with special guests Elizabeth Strong and Mira Betz, Sedona, Blue Damsel and more.

Then join us Saturday, November 18, 2006, for dance workshops with these lovely ladies.
Turkish Roman “Gypsy” Dance with Elizabeth Strong and Shimmies with Mira Betz
For more information contact Blue Damsel 909-863-9020 bloodamsel@yahoo.com
www.bluedamsel.org

See the flyer in the gallery!

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Teaching Tonight Wed 22nd!!!

2006-11-22T17:08:12Z

It's last minute notice, but I'll be teaching Mira's class tonight (she's out of town for the holiday) in downtown Oakland at:

Malonga Arts Institute (used to be Alice Arts)
on Alice St. at 14th St. in downtown Oakland

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Elizabeth

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Exotic Blend - Bellydance Variety Showcase

2006-11-16T20:04:47Z

Experience the heavenly-smooth, full-bodied flavor of BLUE DAMSEL with special guest dancers every 3rd Friday of the month at:

Stell Coffee & Tea Company
1580 Barton Rd.
Redlands, CA 92373

Show starts at 8pm - No cover, however in the spirit of fair-trade, donations for the dancers will be graciously excepted.

NOVEMBER 17th SPECIAL GUESTS ARE:
ELIZABETH STRONG & MIRA BETZ (SF Bay Area)
SOOZ (da OC)
MARTINI (Palm Springs Area)
and more to be announced!

www.bluedamsel.org

* "Exotic Blend" was formally known as, and replaces "Shakin' Not Stirred"

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Sunday with Ansuya...plus more

2006-11-14T18:58:17Z

Okay,

so take Ansuya's workshop, and then do NOT miss the performance in the evening:

Friends, this Sunday, the Bay Area is graced by the amazing and wonderful bellydance Superstar, ANSUYA! Ansuya is one of the world's best bellydancers and an amazing force of nature, don't miss this exciting chance to study with her and see her LIVE!

Teaching a **Gypsy Fusion Workshop** at the San Francisco Dance Center
11:30am-4:30pm (1 hour lunch break)
26 7th Street,
San Francisco

Space is STILL available.

In this workshop, Ansuya will explore the wonderful ways to fuse gypsy style dancing with bellydance, the 9/8 rhythm and the use of a gypsy skirt to make your dance have spice, flair and power. Dancers regardless of experience or style can benefit from the years Ansuya has as a teacher and performer.

$60 for one seminar or $100 for both November & December workshops

Register at www.ansuya.com

Following the workshop, a really exciting PERFORMANCE!

At the all new Workspace Limitied, a new art space in SF
2150 Folsom Street, San Francisco
(between 17th & 18th, plenty of street parking)

Doors open at 7pm, show at 8:30 pm.

Featuring:

Ansuya

Frederique
www.bellygroove.com

Elizabeth Strong
www.strongdancer.com

Mira Betz
www.miramania.com

Tanja Odzak & Kristin McClanahan of L'Anonyme Collective

wtih global beats of DJ Amar

Details for the at www.opelproductions.com
$15 presale or at the door.

Questions? email Gina at gypsyfire77@yahoo.com

Look forward to seeing you there!

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Oh Elizabeth!!

2006-11-07T04:23:03Z

I took your delicious Turkish Rom workshop at TQNW this summer, but the memories of all the yummy moves you taught us are fading......HELP!!!
Do you see an instructional DVD in your future??

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Sunday Sunday SUNDAY!!

2006-11-04T09:04:24Z

A little behand on the promo for this one - hope some of you can come!!

This will be Turkish Roman dance, one hour of basics, and two hours more fast pace intermediate/advanced for those antsy to move on to something more challenging!!!

South Bay Workshop

At the new Halanda Studio in San Jose
Basics: 10am to 11am
Int./Adv.: 11am to 1pm

cost:
Basic (10am-11am) Only: $12 advance, $15 door
Int./Adv. (11am-1pm) Only: $25 advance, $30 door
Both Levels: $30 advance, $35 door

9/8 rhythm and basic footwork will be covered the first hour for those new to the dance, or wanting a refresher, followed by two hours of faster-moving Intermediate/Advanced level with new steps and gestures. Students may take either or both levels.

For more information, please visit http://www.halanda.com
or contact Amanda at 408-369-1304
or email ab_web@earthlink.net

Halanda Studio
1062 Lincoln Ave.
San Jose , CA 95125

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