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

GibsonPearl — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:23:41 GMT

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.

teresatomb — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:26:19 GMT

...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

debrubin — Mon, 26 May 2008 20:06:07 GMT

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?

Renee — Sun, 25 May 2008 20:57:14 GMT

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

Rem — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:44:18 GMT

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??

elizabethstrong — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:19:13 GMT

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

lesliebonnett — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:21:00 GMT

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??

elizabethstrong — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:20:27 GMT

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...

January — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:33:09 GMT

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

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And oldie

MinyaMonster — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:20:14 GMT

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

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

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LIZ COMING BACK TO TRIBAL ALCHEMY TX!!!

tracey1971 — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:24:45 GMT

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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Looking for another Europe host!

elizabethstrong — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:47:44 GMT

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...

lisadancer — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 21:05:39 GMT

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!

elizabethstrong — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 02:54:30 GMT

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

Tatseena — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:00:09 GMT

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!

debrubin — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:29:35 GMT

short, but sweet.

check it out!

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

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Wedding Gift

Helenwheels — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:05:32 GMT

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!!

torchsong — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:46:46 GMT

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!!

elizabethstrong — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:47:22 GMT

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

MinyaMonster — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 06:36:35 GMT

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!

elizabethstrong — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:38:58 GMT

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!

elizabethstrong — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:06:50 GMT

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

Lucia — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 01:54:57 GMT

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

tanjaodzak — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:26:32 GMT

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

tracey1971 — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:10:13 GMT

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!

cera — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 04:33:02 GMT

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

elizabethstrong — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:42:38 GMT

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

elizabethstrong — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 06:02:45 GMT

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!!

elizabethstrong — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 18:15:53 GMT

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

elizabethstrong — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 06:56:16 GMT

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

elizabethstrong — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 06:58:10 GMT

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

debrubin — Wed, 04 Jul 2007 23:01:42 GMT

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!

MinyaMonster — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:04:25 GMT

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

elizabethstrong — Wed, 30 May 2007 05:45:39 GMT

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

elizabethstrong — Wed, 23 May 2007 08:18:50 GMT

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

elizabethstrong — Thu, 24 May 2007 08:19:49 GMT

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!!!

ChristyFricks — Fri, 25 May 2007 13:21:15 GMT

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

Lil April — Tue, 22 May 2007 19:06:22 GMT

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!

elizabethstrong — Thu, 03 May 2007 20:31:48 GMT

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

elizabethstrong — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:30:01 GMT

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!!!

elizabethstrong — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 18:32:48 GMT

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!!!!

elizabethstrong — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 20:52:31 GMT

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!

elizabethstrong — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:29:28 GMT

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!

SOOZ — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:14:56 GMT

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!

elizabethstrong — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:54:00 GMT

Check this out!

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

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

elizabethstrong — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:51:36 GMT

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....

elizabethstrong — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 01:15:12 GMT

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

BrandXTheDev — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 16:53:19 GMT

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!

elizabethstrong — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 04:33:18 GMT

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

elizabethstrong — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:47:13 GMT

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!

elizabethstrong — Thu, 22 Jun 2006 07:12:33 GMT

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!!

tanjaodzak — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 21:07:09 GMT

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

Damsel — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:44:20 GMT

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!!!

elizabethstrong — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:08:12 GMT

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

Kitty Kiku — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:59:37 GMT

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

elizabethstrong — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 06:50:28 GMT

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!!

Laurie — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 23:08:48 GMT

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!!

elizabethstrong — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 07:51:06 GMT

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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Cafe Van Kleef in Oakland Saturday!

elizabethstrong — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 01:55:48 GMT

If you have never been to Van Kleef before, you are in for a treat! If you have, you have never seen anything quite like this there before!

Come party with us Saturday night!!!

Hip: Downtown Oakland's Belly Dance Cabaret
with The Nekyia, Mira Betz, Elizabeth Strong, & Frederique

Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave @ 17th, Oakland
Saturday, November 4th @ 9:30
21+, Admission $8

Join The Nekyia for a night of live music and extra-live dancing
featuring Oakland's hottest dancers and smokin' electronic desert
grooves with rippin' percussion from The Drumspyder. The Neyia's three
shimmilicious sirens will be joined by the belly dance remixer herself,
Frederique, and by those two badass vixens Mira Betz and Elizabeth
Strong. All of these dancers, on stage, together, for the first time.
Fringe will fly!
So undulate yourself on down to Oakland's favorite watering hole, and
party down with the belly dance babes of the East Bay.

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Turkish and Tribal workshop with Elizabeth Strong and Zoe Jakes in Santa Barbara Oct. 15

Renata — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 17:44:53 GMT

Date & Time: Sunday, October 15, 2006 more on this date
11:00 AM
Location: Arts Alive
1 N. Calle Cesar Chavez, Ste. 100
Santa Barbara, CA 93103 view map
More Info: 805.966.JAZZ
www.sbjda.com/
OCT. 15, 11 AM-5 PM

11am-1:30pm
9/8 RHYTHMS OF THE TURKISH ROM w/ LIZ STRONG:

Learn authentic and exciting footwork, hipwork and gestures danced by
the Roman ("Gypsies") of Turkey today. We will focus on the 9/8 rhythm,
learn culture and terminology, and dance our hearts out to the fantastic
music of the Turkish Rom! Please wear yoga pants, a simple hip sash,
bare feet and a comfortable top. All levels welcome!

Raised and surrounded by musicians and dancers, Elizabeth Strong has been studying and
performing Middle Eastern dance since 1997. She was a member of Hand of Fatima and
Aywah! Ethnic Dance Co., with Katarina Burda. Other teachers have included Suhaila,
Jamila, Jill Parker, Helene, Jon Compton, Sahara Saeeda, and Suzi Tekbilek. In 2000, she
traveled to Tunisia, Turkey and Greece to study music and dance where she met Rom
dancers, Reyhan and Meltem Tuszuz. She regularly returns to Istanbul to study with them.

2:30 -5pm
DRILLS AND THRILLS w/ ZOE:
STRENGTHENING & CONDITIONING TECHNIQUES

Get a solid foundation of various dance movements with high
impact and high energy drills. Emphasis on pop-lock technique,
isolations, fluttering, shimmying and glute strengthening exercises.
Learn fluidity of movement and smooth transitions by focusing on
posture and upper body awareness. Master kicks & spins, spot &
paddle turns, and learn how to initiate a turn with virtually any part
of the body. All levels welcome.

Trained in ballet and jazz as a child, Zoe has been studying and performing Middle
Eastern dance since 2000. She is a former member of the Suhaila Dance Co. and
Aywah! Ethnic Dance Co. Other studies and performances include Classical Indian
Khatak, the Extra-Action Marching Band, and with David Byrne at the Hollywood Bowl.
Currently she performs with Bellydance Superstars, The Yard Dogs Road Show, Group Arabesque and The Indigo.

$40 pre-paid (by 10/10) /$45 at door PER WORKSHOP
**Take BOTH workshops for $70 pre-paid/$80 at door**
Send checks payable to Renée Bergan, 23 San Marcos Trout Club, SB CA 93105 or call 805-698-3069
**PLEASE specify which workshop on check***

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Electric Vardo and...

elizabethstrong — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 07:19:18 GMT

COME TO ELECTRIC VARDO THURSDAY!!!!!!!!! AAAAAHHHHHRRRRRRRRRR! Hoo hooo!
Club Six, SF
9pm-2am

AND,

I wanted to thank all the lovely folks that attended classes this month, and wanted to remind that last Monday was the last night of our class series at Spring Fall :(
I really am working on getting another one together soon, so stay tuned.

AND,

there is so much more:

October 15th
Workshop with Zoe Jakes in Santa Barbara:
9/8 Rhythms of the Turkish Rom with Elizabeth 11am-1:30pm
Drills & Thrills: Strengthening and Conditioning with Zoe 2:30pm-5pm

1 North Calle Cesar Chavez, Ste. 100
Santa Barbara, 93103
(805)966-JAZZ

$40 prepaid (10/10/06) $45 door per workshop
$70 prepaid/ $80 door for both workshops

Please send checks payable to Renee Bergen, 23 San Marcos Trout Club, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
or call (805)698-3069
(please specify which workshop on check)

November 5th
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 with 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

November 17th & 18th
Shakin', Workshop & MECDA Party in So Cal

A three-part extravaganza in the Inland Empire of Southern California.
Come join Mira and myself for both performances and the fantastic workshops!

Shakin'- Not Stirred:

Mira and I will perform along with the most fabulous Rachel Lazarus of Blue Damsel and Devidasi fame! A guaranteed great time...

Friday, November 17th
at The Vault Martini Bar
20 E. Vine
Redlands, CA 92373

Learn:

Turkish Roman with Elizabeth 10am-12pm,
Art of the Shimmy with Mira 12:30pm-2:30pm

And for those who don't know, Mira's shimmy workshop is one of the best, most butt-kicking workshops I have ever taken. I wish that I could take it every day!!

Saturday, November 18th
at the Gonzales Community Center
670 Colton Ave.
Colton, CA 92324

All followed by a not-to-be-missed duo by Elizabeth and Mira at MECDA's gala 29th anniversary party!

MECDA's CASINO ROYALE:
~Roulette, blackjack, and Texas Hold 'Em poker
~A delicious array of sumptuous finger foods
~A beautiful antique bar
~Dancing and music
~Plus performances by Elizabeth and Mira as well as the gorgeous Helena Vlahos and the stunning Louchia

Attendees are encouraged to add to the ambiance by arriving in 1930's/1940's glamorous attire.

6pm-11pm
Santa Anita Park Racetrack
285 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA

$55 for Members - Two for $100
$60 Non-Members - Two for $110

To Purchase MECDA tickets: Please send money to Anniversary Party c/o MECDA, PO BOX 946, Rosemead, CA 91770
Or send payment via paypal to sales@mecda.org
Questions/comments/concerns contact treasurer@mecda.org

February 17th and 18th, 2007
Barbary Coast Shakedown in Florida!

March 2007
I will be performing with Shuvani at the Ethnic Dance Festival's People Like Me

May 2007
Turkish Roman at Tribal Fest in Sebastopol!

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Elizabeth and Mira Togetha ... and there's more

amar — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:06:24 GMT

Woo hoo!

You better fasten your seatbelts for this one.
Electric Vardo is being graced by 2 wonderful performers On stage together for a special duet performance like you've never seen before.
Plus lots more great stuff going on that night.

So Here's the scoop.

We have Elizabeth Strong with Mira Betz -<boom boom chika chika boom>
Frederique - <yowzah>
Fat Chance Belly Dance - <in the haus>
Freyja - <it's getting hot & steamy in here>

Smooth Slammin Sexy Global Beats with all 3 original DJs / founding members of Electric Vardo:
DJ Dragonfly
DJ Sep &
DJ Amar

and slap-poppin sweet rhythms with SooozhyQ live on Doumbek

It's all going to go down on Thursday September 28th
in the Dark Room at Club Six
9pm-2am

Now review back up and look at the lineup.
Now look at this:
$8 cover at the door
$6 advance tix (and we're covering the ticketing fee for the first 100)

Advance tix will be on sale at Midnight on September 1
http://virtuous.com/events/v/506148734/2006-09-28.html

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Berkeley Class!!!

elizabethstrong — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 21:58:15 GMT

Starts Monday (yes, I know it's a holiday) but you should really come!! It's gonna be so much fun!

Here are the details:

Mondays September 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th

7:30-8:45pm Turkish Roman
8:45-10pm Belly Dance with some Bulgarian Rom elements

Spring Fall Studio in Berkeley
2547 Eighth St. (between Dwight and Parker)

Pricing:
$13 one class
$24 two classes
$44 four classes
$80 all eight classes

and feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

-Elizabeth

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Big Benefit Show TONIGHT!!

elizabethstrong — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 22:04:18 GMT

A little higher entrance price than usual, but we are helping a very dear friend in need, and the line-up of performers is so amazing! Besides, it's far cheaper than a ticket to Burning Man ~ So come party at the Oakland Metro tonight!

Featuring Belly Dance Superstars Zoe and Mardi Love; Ultra Gypsy’s Jill Parker & Rose Harden; Belly Groove’s Frederique; Mira Betz; The Nekyia’s Kristina Canizares; Elizabeth Strong, and Miriam Peretz.

After-show dance party with DJ Amar himself. Yesssss....

Thursday, August 31, 2006

at the Oakland Metro, located at 201 Broadway

Doors open at 7, show starts at 8

$20.00 gets you into the show and the after party!

Raffle tickets available at the door

(Prizes include a one-hour private dance instruction session with Zoe, September class series with Elizabeth; CDs from local artists; and more!)

P.S. for those who might wish for more info on the nature of the cause please visit:

www.supportbriana.org

thank you.

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Pogonometric Podcast

elizabethstrong — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 04:38:58 GMT

Hey, I just got this link from Rachel of the Pogonometric Revue Tour show in SF - it's kind of random, but cute:

http://web.mac.com/chchchchela/iWeb/Site/Podcast/6AEB3FAF-44CE-4D17-9A88-207E3CC6DAB3.html

I had a little trouble getting it to work at first until I went to http://web.mac.com/chchchchela/iWeb/Site
first, and then added /Podcast/6AEB3FAF-44CE-4D17-9A88-207E3CC6DAB3.html
after - but sometimes machines hate me so it might work just fine for everyone else...

enjoy!

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Come one, come all, Elizabeth teaches in September!

tanjaodzak — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 18:07:14 GMT

Announcing Elizabeth's September class series,
now including belly dance (and a little of the fun
Bulgarian Rom Chalga she learned last year during
her travels!):

Monday nights
September 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th
Turkish Roman 7:30-8:45
Belly Dance 8:45-10pm

@ Spring Falls Dance Studio, Berkeley CA
2547 Eighth St. (between Dwight and Parker)

Drop-in $13 or $24
4 class package $44
8 class package $80

packages available for purchase at:
www.BrownPaperTickets.com/event/6097

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YOOOO WHOOOOO Elizabethhhhhhh

tracey1971 — Sat, 19 Aug 2006 15:28:38 GMT

I was thinking bout ya.....Miss you....

I wish you could come to Texas!!!!!

HUGSSSSSSSSSSS

Obi

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Why am I so excited?

amar — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 01:20:54 GMT

I am so excited because we get to have Elizabeth at Electric Vardo next month.
We have an exciting lineup for our September 28th show, which includes the following:

Elizabeth Strong AND Zoe
Fat Chance Belly Dance
Frederique
DJ Sep
DJ Dragonfly
SooozhyQ
Freyja
Amar

So i'm sending out advance warning nw to mark your calendars. This is a not-to-miss show.
Details coming out soon.Check www.electricvardo.com or the electric vardo tribe at http://electricvardo.tribe.net

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Awesome show Sunday night at Amnesia

amar — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:59:56 GMT

I just want to say that I am SO Happy I got my ass out to the show on Sunday and caught an amazing duet performance with Elizabeth and Mira, plus their wonderful solo pieces and the first opportunity to see Dan and the Toids live. It was such a fun night hanging with these amazing girls & guys.

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Lark in the Morning Camp w/ Elizabeth! ~ July 28th-August 5th

tanjaodzak — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 17:19:01 GMT

Lark in the Morning Music and Dance Celebration

Elizabeth will be teaching Turkish Roman, and Belly Dance strengthening for the first session and the wonderful, vivacious Kristina Canizares will teach Belly Dance Fusion during the second session! This is a very diverse, fun camp held at the beautiful Mendocino Woodlands.

http://www.larkcamp.com/

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And Gina's Kosmos Pictures!!

elizabethstrong — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 06:41:52 GMT

http://mvgals.net/gallery/gina_kosmoscamp_2006

And kudos to Gina for making it out to camp and taking pictures despite her poor ankle!

It was great seeing you there, Gina!

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Brad's Kosmos Pictures are up!

elizabethstrong — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 06:28:18 GMT

http://taboomedia.smugmug.com/Events

then click on Kosmos 2006

There are some fabulous shots, and there were some very inspiring moments at camp. I'm really glad Brad recorded them so beautifully!

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Liz kickin at Kosmos!

Sigil — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 22:47:52 GMT

Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed hanging out with the infamous Liz Strong! Glad we finally hooked up in the pool! much luv to ya!

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Pictures from Lexington, KY show with Mira, Rachel B., Rakadu and others

elizabethstrong — Fri, 16 Jun 2006 04:42:11 GMT

I wanted to share these, some of them are pretty good, and it was a super fun night! The scene in Lexington was really creative and inspiring:

www.flickr.com/photos/jodylarsen/

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LIZ!!!!

tracey1971 — Wed, 21 Jun 2006 17:03:08 GMT

HUGSSSSSSSSSS

okay, I feel better now...

Obi

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Kosmos is coming!

elizabethstrong — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:30:55 GMT

I will be teaching the lovely Turkish Roman stuff (ooh, and Rumen Shopov will be drumming for atleast one of my classes - he's SO good!)

And I am really excited that Mira, Jill Parker, and Amy Sigil will ALL be teaching bellydance!

PLUS there is a pool, a huge hot tub, yoga, massage, all the dance and music, percussion and singing workshops you could want, and great parties and performances at night.

This should be a great year at Kosmos Camp!
www.kosmoscamp.com

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Elizabeth's Amazing Body

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 18:17:26 GMT

You have got it goin' on, girl. What is the workout to get such muscles?

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Uh, this is cool?!

elizabethstrong — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 17:24:02 GMT

I dunno, what shall we discuss on this tribe? Who recommends a great Egyptian style dance class in the Bay Area??

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AL - a - BAM - a!!! Workshops and show

elizabethstrong — Fri, 09 Jun 2006 23:01:33 GMT

Just about to start puttin' my make-up on for the show tonight, y'all!!!

Birmingham AL June 9th-12th
Tribal Rites show Friday night, June 9th at 7pm

with Gypsy Red Tribe, Devyani, and more!
Safari Cup 300 Richard Arington Jr BLVD,Birmingham,AL

Workshops all weekend!!

held at 2621 Crestwood Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35210

Sat, June 10th

12-2pm Folk Stylings: Upper Egyptian with Mira
2-3 Lunch
3:00-5:00 Drills and Strengthening with Mira
7:30-9:30 Hafla - Informal

Sunday, June 11th
10-12 Turkish Roman with Elizabeth Strong
12-2 Lunch
2-4 Isolations and Layering with Mira
hosted by Gypsy Red Tribe

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I love the way Liz smiles when she dances.

Joyleaf — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 15:42:33 GMT

That's pretty much it. She's just always been so beautifully blissed out when I've seen her, and it makes me smile right back.

*muah*

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Mira Betz Tribe

MIKIBOW — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 18:58:08 GMT

I couldn't resist! I know some of you must be as crazy about her as I am since you're fans of her dance partner!

http://tribes.tribe.net/mirabetz

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kosmos

samanthahasthorpe — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:24:42 GMT

is liz teaching at kosmos?huh?huh?huh?

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pictures...

tanjaodzak — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 18:20:11 GMT

does anyone have pictures of elizabeth from tribal fest?

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Hello! and Welcome!

tanjaodzak — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 16:13:58 GMT

ain't it about time?!

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