hmmmmm the linky doesn't seem to work. Lemme try this one

www.facebook.com/group.php

the Guedra link is about halfway down on the right hand side

Another question I received on Ritualistic Dance tribe, here's my reply, FYI:

Q: > Interested women can stay to participate in an actual Guedra
I'm curious why you are engendering who can participate?

A: I suppose I chose to do that because any guedra I have participated in did the same thing. I was taught that it is for women only, and have practiced it as such, so I am just following my teaching. I certainly don't have a problem with men participating, and I have changed my mind back and forth on whether or not to include the guys. My personal concern is that this sort of workshop is brand new to our community, and for the first attempt, I would like to reserve it for women so as to allow the girls to feel the most able to release themselves and bond as women through the feminine energy, and not be concerned that their husband, for example, is sitting next to them.

I have no problem with men being in my bellydance classes, although I know some teachers restrict their classes to just women, such as Caroleena from FatChance Bellydance, and Palika of Heavy Hips, for the same reason, to keep the female bonding to a maximum. There are plenty of workshop experiences that are exclusive to gender, for this reason, men included.

I also am not sure if men will actually sign up....if I get an interest from male students, I may open the next workshop to include them depending on the students feedback.

Men will be able to participate in the lecture, the demonstration, which will be instruction in the chants and running through the clapping, chanting, and movements. So they will see the way that it is conducted, and be able to take the knowledge with them to create their own experience with their own group if they so choose.

I put a lot of thought into my decision to conduct it this way, and I respect and understand your decision to ask why. I would love to be able to include everyone in the future, but for our first time and the type of community we have, I feel it is in Erie's best interest to do it this way.

Thanks for giving me an opportunity to explain and for being so respectful in your questioning.

"I'm looking into modified ways to do the dance to help those with physical obstacles. You'll know if you can or can't do it once you're there, no sweat."

Cool...the workshop sounds terrific but my only concern is I don't know how comfortably or how long I can kneel.

I am coming fully prepared to 'chill' for some undetermined period of time.

So let's all just start hoping *NOW* that snow doesn't cause a problem. Cause so far this winter, it's really gotten in the way of things. And frankly, I'm tired of it!!! I need some spring. Pronto.

no way....AWESOME! Can't wait to see everyone!