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North Bay Belly Dance Bazaar this Sunday

lori — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:30:49 GMT

EEBD will be performing at the North Bay Belly Dance Bazaar on Sun Oct 18 around 3 pm--Come hang out, watch dance and shop. Location: Sebastopol Community Center. www.northbaybellydancebazaar.com.

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Tribal Fest 10,,, guess who's teaching.....

ChuckTheDJ — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:09:53 GMT

Since I know Lori won't mind if I post this..... ya know,, she loves me! LOL,,, Okay, she loves Kajira.... But I <3 her and Pumkin to!

Tribal Fest 10 "A Decade Of DecaDance" May 12 - 16, 2010 with special "ATS Teacher Training w/ Kajira Djoumahna starting on the 10th of May. Limited Class size.

info up at WWW.BlackSheepBellyDance.com Nov 1st..

Oh My God!

Confirmed as of 9-8-09

Amy Sigil
Carolena Nerricco
Colleena
Ellen Cruz
Gabriella - Germany
Heather Shoopman
John Compton
Kajira Djoumahna
Kalae - Hawaii
Kami Little
Kathy Stahlman
Lori Tawasha
Mardi Love
Martina Crow Hewitt
Michelle Manx
Princess Farhana
Rachael Brice
Samantha Hasthorpe
Sharon Kihara
Shay Moore
Stefanie
Sashi
Tempest
TerriAnne & Susu
TribalTique
Urban Gypsy

more to come? ;-)

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Classes starting next week!

lori — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:03:34 GMT

I'm excited to start the fall session in Albany and Emeryville. Click on my profile pic for all the pertinent information. Spread the word, bring a friend, go forth and shimmy! If you don't know how to shimmy, don't fret--that is why I'm here. You'll learn that and so much more. Registration is open!

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Desert Dance Festival, Sunday, Sept 13th, 6pm

tanjaodzak — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:41:51 GMT

Hey Lovelies,

Come see Lori dance at Desert Dance Festival!
This is Lori in rare form, she only started doing fusion when we tricked her into joining our gang....
:) Hahahhahah!!!

She'll be performing with L'Anonyme Collective.

Sunday, Sept 13th, 6pm
www.desertdancefestival.com

Performing as L'Anonyme Collective at DDF are:

Tanja Odzak
Erin Harper
Keri Langwell
Kristen Wilson
Sarah White
Rose Harden
and your dear Lori Tawasha!

Now you know- with this many experienced and talented dancers coming together-
Your world is gonna get rocked!

(In fact, I think everyone has *at least 8 years of belly dance experience* ~ pretty rockin' in my book)

All together, these dance artists have worked with most San Francisco Bay Area greats.

You don't want to miss this...
you'd be crazy.

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Lori Is Teaching @ Tribal Fest 10!!!

ChuckTheDJ — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:45:30 GMT

Yep!!! Can't hold a good girl down!!!

Kajira, Lori, Rachel, Kami, Sharon, Samantha, Mardi, John, Michelle, Carolena, Sharon, Martina, , Kathy, Ellen, Amy, Tempest, TerriAnne, TribalTique, Queens, Colleena, Samantha (yes more than 1, you gotta firgure out who LOL) and more to come.... hummmm

Tribal Fest 10! "A Decade Of DecaDance"

May 12 - 16, 2010 Sebastopol, CA!!

to help celebrate our 10 year anniversary~! Gotta be there, never know what may happen in 2011..... plan now...

e-mail me at TribalFest@aol.com for more info or to get on our "special" e-mail list!

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EvilEye BellyDance on You Tube. It's about time.

lori — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:44:25 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/user/TF93x3

Check it out! Watch both parts!

Thanks to Jeffe and Layla for all their hard work recording and uploading!

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Tribal Fest this weekend!

lori — Thu, 14 May 2009 17:56:39 GMT

EvilEye will be performing on Sat May 16th at 5pm. See you there for dancing, shopping and socializing!

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EEBD at Tribal Fest 9--Sat at 5 pm

lori — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:46:17 GMT

We are very pleased to announce that we will be performing at Tribal Fest on Sat, May 16th at 5 pm!

Hurray! See you there!! Thanks Chuck and KD.

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My event has disappeared twice...I give up!

lori — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:21:00 GMT

If THIS disappears, somebody's gonna get hurt!

March Updates!

New class session begins on March 3rd and continues for 8 consecutive Tuesdays of Evil ATS goodnes. Click on my profile for details.

EvilEye will be appearing at:

Papa's Taverna on Sunday Mar 8--show around 5:30 and on Sat April 25--show around 8:30. Live music--OPA!
5688 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma. Call for reservations--707-769-8545. Come and get your Greek on!

Rakkasah on Sat March 14 at 3 pm in the Exhibit Hall.

This summer I will be adding classes in Emeryville. Classes will start on June 4 and run for 6 consecutive Thursdays. I'm super excited about this because it gives students a chance to study twice a week. Stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, you can google Emeryville Community Center and snoop around...

Check out the next issue of Zaghareet for an EvilEye BellyDance ad. How much fun is that going to be? Thanks Dhyana for helping with (ahem...doing) that.

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Some pictures of EvilEye BellyDance from TF8--finally!

lori — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:03:42 GMT

Check out this link to Raymond Van Tassle's gallery. There were a handful of EEBD pics. Actually, they are the first that have turned up in almost a year. Thanks, Raymond.

http://paintdragon.smugmug.com/gallery/7239406_eQXxR#P-4-15

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Performance and lesson at the Ashkenaz Jan 18th

lori — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:58:37 GMT

Check us out (and other local, lovely bellydancers) at the legendary Ashkenaz for Belly Dance Oasis, a showcase of local dancers as well as a fundraiser for the California Youth Mentorship Program. Before the show I'll be teaching a short lesson--ATS, of course. Come early and warm up for the show! Lesson is from 6:30-7:15. Show follows.

The Ashkenaz is a cool joint. There will be wine, beer and snacks for sale, as well as a belly dance bazaar.

Click on the link below for more info.

http://www.cafeelegante.com/BellyDanceOasis.html

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New Year Family Traditions--Got Any?

lori — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 15:55:58 GMT

Yes, the new year is lurking just a mere day away! I thought it would be fun to share some of the family traditions--These all come from my mother's side of the family, the Colombians.

House must be cleaned top to bottom because the state your house is in when the new year rings in is the state it will be in for the next year, give or take a dust bunny.

Your person must be cleaned, coiffed, plucked, dressed all in new duds--right down to your knickers--same reason as above.

Wheat stalks are passed out at the party right before midnight and you carry them around to symbolize abundance in the coming year.

12 grapes--stuff all 12 grapes in your mouth right before midnight--all at once for luck (1 grape per month).

Suitcases--At the stroke of midnight, grab a suitcase and head outside. Run around the block. Yes, RUN AROUND THE BLOCK. This ensures lots of travel in the new year.

Anyone care to share their traditions? I'd love to know! Be safe and be responsible. See you next year!

Blessings

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Rakkasah

lori — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 17:41:03 GMT

I am excited to report that after 3 years of calling, this year we finally got through and at a decent hour.

EvilEye will be performing in the Exhibit Hall at 3pm on the Saturday of Rakkasah. I don't even know the date, but I don't care. Woo hoo!

Azza had the majick, her call made it through.

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Papa's Holiday Show and Pics

lori — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:13:40 GMT

First, thanks Chuck for posting all these pics! And not to mention thanks to Kajira for taking them.

That was such a fun show--Papa's always is.

I saw some great dancers who I would like to name even though I don't think they frequent this tribe, nor are they tribal: TerriAnne and Joweh!; Alana; Terri (whose last name I'm forgetting, but she teaches at WorldDance Fitness). And let's not forget Alnisa. I missed her solo, but loved her group number.

Ok, that is all the doting I have in me for now. Back to being Evil.

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Kajira Says Mahalo To Lori!

ChuckTheDJ — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:58:50 GMT

Lori Kajira asked me to make a post and say thanks for the past week and since I don't want to make this into an ad, :) I'll just say, you know what she was talking about... You may be an Evil Eyer, but you will always be a BlackSheep in her heart.

And Kajira says it was great seeing all the Evil Eyers again (ya'll are still BlackSheep in her heart too!) and she can't wait to see you all next year!

Aloha...

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EvilEye BellyDance Classes this Fall

lori — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:39:53 GMT

Albany Community Center presents: American Tribal Style Belly Dance Classes taught by Lori Tawasha.

American Tribal Style Belly Dance can most simply be defined as 2 or more dancers improvising together. ATS is a synchronized group improvisational dance form incorporating steps, music and costuming from India, the Middle East, North Africa, Spain and beyond. This unique form of belly dance celebrates and relies on the bond that forms between dancers allowing us to create synchronized and seamless dances without the use of choreography.

LEVEL 1 CLASS DESCRIPTION: We will work on muscular isolations, traveling steps, shimmies, turns, finger cymbals, slow and fast movements. In addition, we will explore synchronized group improvisation which is the defining aspect of this modern belly dance form. Please wear something along the lines of yoga pants and a tank top so the instructor can see your posture and feet. Hip scarves are ok. Bring a towel or mat to lie on and a bottle of water. If you do not own a set of finger cymbals, loaners will be available in class. No experience necessary.

LOCATION: Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Ave, Albany, Ca 94706, Rooms 1 and 2.

SESSION 1 DATES: Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Oct 7, 14.

SESSION 2 DATES: Oct 21, 28; Nov 4, 18; Dec 2, 9, 16.
Please note there will be NO CLASS Nov 11 or Nov 25.

TIME: Tuesdays 7:00pm to 8:15 pm

COST: Residents $86 Non-Residents $96

REGISTRATION OPTIONS:
1) In person. Stop by the Albany Community Center from 8:30-5:00.
2) Mail a completed registration form to 1249 Marin Ave, Albany, Ca 94706.
3) Call 510-524-9283 and pay by credit card.
4) Fax a completed registration form to 510-528-8914.

The registration form can be found at www.albanyca.org. Just click on Recreation Activities to find the current Activities Schedule.

Info: lori_tawasha@yahoo.com 510-229-0178 www.evileyebellydance.com

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zaghareet!

mssy marta — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:07:28 GMT

I have to agree with the magazine, regarding TF, EvilEye some some pretty friggin' awesome moves!!!

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Watch EvilEye at the Fantasy Festival this Saturday 8/2!

lori — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:46:46 GMT

We have the pleasure of performing with live Arabic band, Al Azifoon at 4:50pm.

For info and directions, see http://tatseena.com/Festival.htm.

Vending, food and many great acts!

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Tribal Fest Hangover

lori — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:27:38 GMT

There's nothing like it, is there? You spend a long while working your way up to it every year, then it's a long, action packed weekend (or week, practically) full of workshops, shopping, visiting old friends, making new ones, watching performances and (this year) trying to stay cool!

I went back to work on Monday--well, my body did. My brain was still re-living TF! It's been an exhausting week, to say the least. (:

I taught a workshop which was so much fun. I loved sharing the work EvilEye has been doing and I wish I had more time! Among the students who were all fabulous, I had the Rock Rose young ones. Those girls can dance. They were adorable, well-behaved and even thanked me after class. Thanks to all the workshop attendees for dragging themselves to a Sunday morning class. A feat unto itself. Special thanks to Noey for figuring out the sound. DJ genes are real.

Our show went well. We had a blast and after years of performing on that narrow stage, it seems that I never get accustomed to it! Maybe next year? I can't wait to see the DVD. If anyone has pictures, I'd love to see them. Feel free to post here.

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Harmony Festival--Goddess Stage

lori — Fri, 30 May 2008 14:49:58 GMT

Harmony Festival (at the Santa Rosa fairgrounds) is one of my absolute favorites. We are performing again this year on the Goddess Stage, Sat at 6:15. Afterwards I'm going to run over to the main stage to catch Lila Downs!

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Hipnotic Website - New Design

Jatare — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:46:46 GMT

Take a look :)
www.hipnoticdance.com

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tribal fest

seana — Mon, 05 May 2008 03:11:16 GMT

I can not wait to see you Evil Eye ladies. I guess i kinda miss ya!!!

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Tribal Fest Workshop/Performance/Informal Vending!

lori — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:42:40 GMT

As Tribal Fest nears, I become more and more excited! This year EvilEye BellyDance not only performs, but I'm teaching a workshop AND vending some goodies afterwards on the back deck of the Youth Annex building.

Performance:
Stacey, Azza, Marie and I will be performing our EvilEye ATS set on Friday night at 10:48pm. As Kajira mentioned in an email or somewhere--"proof that ATS is alive and well!". We're sandwiched between Pin-up Girl BellyDance and Princess Farhana. Can you say unruly fun?

Workshop:
Sunday at 11:15-1:15. Don't party too hard on Saturday night! Save yourself for one more day of dancing and shopping! The workshop is not sold out, so stop by and register at the door. Although I've taught at TF in the past, as a member/teacher of Kajira's format for ATS, this is the very first official EvilEye BellyDance workshop at TF--we will be covering "new" material. I will be assisted my members of EvilEye BellyDance.

I'm looking forward to sharing what we've been working on since our inception in Sept of 2006. Everything is geared towards group improv as well as both left and right hip leading (Kajira's biggest contribution to ATS, IMO). If you're not into ATS, the material can easily be adapted to choreography. We've worked hard to include movements not usually found in ATS, but are rooted in traditional/folkloric bellydance and then adapted for use in ATS by adding or changing arm/head/ribcage positioning. Gotta keep that open and uplifted look!

I will cover steps and combinations for slow, medium and fast tempo music with sensible, subtle and easy-to-remember cues. The names of the moves aren't bad, either! I am afflicted with a joy of teaching and a love of words, so I am committed to seeing that attendees not only have a great time, but learn the material in easy to swallow, bite-sized chunks. We WILL be improvising together by the end of class.

Bring finger cymbals! We'll not only go over patterns that correspond to specific steps, but (if there's time) we'll explore improvising with cymbals while we dance. It never stops.

Informal Vending:
I'll be bringing Lori's EvilBazaar to the back deck after the workshop. Take time to paw through my stuff and chat with me about class, dance, life, chewing gum, etc...I'll have all manner of various and sundry items related to bellydance. The more you buy, the better the deal! Everything must go so I can start all over again. (:

See you there!

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Upcoming performances--April 26th and 27th

lori — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:13:54 GMT

EvilEye BellyDance will be appearing at:

TerriAnne's Belly Dance Party on April 26th.
415 Steele Ln, Santa Rosa.
The show runs from 11-6. EEBD goes on at 4:00.
Local talent, some vending, food.
$15 at the door.

Greek Easter at Papa's Taverna on April 27th.
Lakeville Hwy in Petaluma.
Must make reservations 707-769-8545
Live Greek band all evening, Greek line dancing.
EEBD performs around 5:00.

See you there!

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Rakkasah Pics--It's about time!

lori — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:52:03 GMT

Here it is, a month later, and I've finally gotten around to posting pics from Rakkasah. There was so much to sift through and I've posted only a handful of my favorites. Photography courtesy of Michael Baxter. Thank you, Michael!

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EvilEye BD Classes moving location!

lori — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:53:55 GMT

I am moving classes to my home studio temporarily.

Tuesdays from 7pm-8:15pm, $10/class (a great deal!).

Contact me for the address. Let's keep dancing!

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Rakkasah...March 14th performance

lori — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 23:53:57 GMT

EvilEye will be performing at Rakkasah in their new location on Friday, March 14th at 10:40pm on the WEST STAGE. www.rakkasah.com has all the juicy info on their new location.

Funny thing: Last year, I called and called all day, never to get through. I got on the waiting list, though and wound up with a spot. This year, I completely forgot to call in, but got on the waiting list and wound up with the same spot as last year. Maybe next year I'll forget about the festival altogether. It could happen. And maybe I'd still have the closing spot on Friday night...who knows?

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Aha! Found some pics from TFF!

lori — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:56:11 GMT

http://www.renaissancefaire.net/20071216-Tribal-Fusion/index0007.htm

That is the link where EEBD's pics begin. I think I can post some but I need to read the usage terms before I do.

There are lots of pics! Thanks for shooting, Richard!

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Tribal Fusion Faire, here we come!

lori — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:13:46 GMT

Amy was able to squeeze us in at the last minute. EvilEye BellyDance will be performing at TFF on Sun at 12:20.

Road trip!

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Website in the works...

lori — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 23:42:35 GMT

I'm thrilled to announce that soon there will be an actual, factual, real-life, honest-to-goddess EvilEye website. I will keep you posted. It will be www.evileyebellydance.com.

That has a nice ring!

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Tribal Fest Teacher List... Looks Whos On it!

ChuckTheDJ — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 03:14:02 GMT

http://bsbd.tribe.net/thread/90fea616-eedf-4e94-a573-d4db4e6d5926

look in the "L's"

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Winter Break Class Schedule

lori — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:38:25 GMT

Howdy Y'all,

The end of the Fall session is upon us. Dec 11 and 13 mark the beginning of Winter Break. Classes will resume Tues Jan 8.

Enjoy the Holidays!

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Happy Samhain!

lori — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:17:56 GMT

Or Halloween, if you prefer.

Have fun dressing up!

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Dancing for Suhaila and Jamila at Montero's...

lori — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:57:00 GMT

...was an honor (and a bit nerve-wracking).

Stacey and I performed a duet at Montero's (Suhaila's monthly hafla in El Cerrito, check out The Real Suhaila tribe for more info). We had a blast and got to see some amazing dancing from Suhaila's students and troupe members. So nice to live in a hotbed of bellydance. (: Thanks again to Suhaila and SSSD for having us.

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Whirlwind Weekend...

lori — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:59:29 GMT

We had 4 gigs this weekend and I am exhausted!

Houseparty on Friday in Oakland. There were 2 DJs there who kept asking if we would give them our set, they liked it so much!

SF Love Fest on Saturday--dancing inside the beautiful Civic Center was such a treat! Thanks, Gina! Drinks a'pouring, Dj's a-blasting and freaks a'strolling! Hopefully I'll find some pictures...

How Berkeley Can You Be? This Sunday festival was so much fun--Just the art cars alone could take all day to ponder and explore. The stage was petroleum-free and biodiesel powered, all the cups, plates, utensils, etc...were compostable and there was a woman at a booth selling garter flask holders. Now that's Berkeley!

Also on Sunday, Papa's Taverna in Petaluma. It always feels like coming home when we perform there. It's so nice to see all the regulars and hear "Opa!" while we dance.

Next weekend we only have 2 gigs on the books...Thank Goddess.

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EvilEye Class Schedule--Week off

lori — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:47:24 GMT

Calling all Evil--

Next week will be the last week of the session (Oct 2 and 4). The following week, Oct 9 and 11, there will be no class.

The week after that, the new session will begin--Oct 16 and 18. See my profile for all class info! Or check on this tribe.

Tell a friend!

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How Berkeley Can You Be--12th Annual Festival

lori — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:54:53 GMT

You may be able to catch EvilEye locally (for once!) on Sept 30th during the How Berkeley Can You Be festival. Details by the end of the week...

Just thought I'd post something before my tribe gets shut down due to neglect! I've been remiss, but I hope you're still out there...

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EvilEye BellyDance wants to "see" you!

lori — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 23:04:19 GMT

We would love to see, hear and feel your presence at one of our performances on Sept 30th(or both if you're feeling frisky).

Sunday Sept 30th, How Berkeley Can You Be?
A festival that celebrates our unique Berkeley community and vibe. The festival takes place from 12-5 at Civic Center Park. There will be a parade (don't wanna miss it!) from 11-1 that terminates at the festival site. The parade starts at the corner of University and California, right on Shattuck and left on Center up to the park. www.howberkeleycanyoube.com for more info. EvilEye performs at 3pm, between bands.

Later that day...Papa's Taverna!
5688 Lakeville Hwy, Petaluma, on the banks of the Petaluma River. Greek music, Greek dancing, Greek food, Greek wine and bellydancing (not Greek, but that's alright!). Performance at 5:30. For reservations 707-769-8545. Opa!

Thanks!
Lori Tawasha
EvilEye BellyDance
http://people.tirbe.net/lori
http://tribes.tribe.net/evileye
510-229-0178

Lori is currently teaching Tribal Style bellydance classes in Berkeley at the Francis Albrier Community Center in San Pablo Park. The address is 2800 Park St. Tues (beg), Thurs (mixed/intermediate) 7:30-8:45. Drop in $12, 8 classes for $80 or 16 classes for $120. Contact Lori for more info.

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Class starts today...

lori — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:08:44 GMT

Get ready to improvise! Hope to see some folks in class!

Francis Albrier Community Center
2800 Park St, Berkeley.

Beginning class tonight--730-845pm

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Buying Zills Online

Rebecca — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 06:54:39 GMT

Aloha all Dance Beauties,
Just ran across this great website "thebellydanceshop.com" In their zill section they have it set up so you can listen to the tone of the zills!
They also provide detailed description of the zills. The ones I liked best (I like a lower tone) were out of stock, but now I know the name of the zill and can look for it elsewhere if I like. Check it out......way cool.
EvilEye rules! Oh yeah! Rock on!
xox

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EvilEye Classes starting in Berkeley next month!

lori — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:49:37 GMT

I'm really pleased to announce that I will start teaching classes at the Francis Albrier Community Center in South Berkeley in August. It's located off of Ashby.

I will post more details when the time is nearer (is that a word?), but for now I'll just let on that classes will be held on Tues (beginning) and Thurs (intermediate/mixed). Class times on both nights will be 7:30-8:45. Classes will be held in the Auditorium--wood floors and big mirrors.

Cost will be $10/class for an 8 week session ($80/session), but if you sign up for both classes, you get a 50% savings on your second class, so the total would be $120 for both classes each week instead of $160. Comprende? Drop in $12.

I'm excited to be teaching closer to home and looking forward to fostering an ATS community right in my neighborhood.

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Evil Eye at Licky Benefit 7/7/07

Beth — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 19:36:34 GMT

Hey everyone,
We're really excited to have the gorgeous ladies at Evil Eye performing at our event--don't miss them!
Details below.
Beth

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Electric Vardo Presents: Licky
Saturday, July 7
Doors: 10 p
Show: 10:30ish
$10-20 sliding scale
Il Pirata
2007 16th at Portrero, SF
www.electricvardo.com

Superstar Dance Lineup:
Azure
Clandestine
Dhol Rhythms
Evil Eye Belly Dance
Frederique
Freyja
Red Lotus
Plus a hula show!

DJs
Amar of Electric Vardo
Jimmy Love of Nonstop Bhangra

Licorice (Licky to his friends) is a beautiful 7-year old kitty; he is kind, gentle, and playful, and loves his "mom" Andra so much he'll let her dress him up as a bee (or the pope)…as long as there are treats afterwards, of course! You may know Andra from her tenures in FatChanceBellyDance, Ultra Gypsy, or most recently Azure Tribal Belly Dance.
Licky recently became very ill; after 2 MRIs, blood tests, a vet switch, exploratory surgery, and an extended stay in ICU, he is home now and feeling much better. Unfortunately, all of that added up to a monstrous vet bill: about $10,000! Andra is a preschool teacher and is also getting married in a few months, so Andra's closest friends have banded together to help out with the bill.
What better way to do so than to throw a belly dance benefit? We have an amazing dance lineup featuring some of the Bay Area's finest in belly dance, bhangra, and hula, plus 2 kickass DJs, and a raffle with fabulous prizes. Andra is performing twice: with the hula group, and with Azure. She and Licky thank you from the bottom of their hearts!

Hope you can make it out. If you can't make it but would like to donate, we'll have a paypal address you can send donations to.

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Tribal Revolution this weekend!

lori — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:57:20 GMT

I'm getting all my ducks in a row and heading to the Windy City for Tribal Revolution. Never been there so I'm very excited!

I'll be assisting Kajira in her workshops along with Lu Sha and Jillee of BSBD-CA and we'll be reunited for the gala performance on Sat night. We will have fun fun and more fun. Can't wait to meet the dance community in those parts! I'll also be taking a couple of workshops while I'm there. Yay!

And an advanced THANK YOU Jatare and Neta of Hipnotic for helping me out with transportation and housing while I'm there. You both rock.

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EvilEye Classes--Summer Vacation starts in July!

lori — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 03:04:41 GMT

Hey everyone,

We will be taking a summer break from teaching (but not from dancing, dreaming or scheming). The last class of the season is scheduled for June 27. We'll be back this fall and with an additional class in the East Bay. Stay tuned for details!

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Pictures from the TF7 weekend posted...

lori — Fri, 25 May 2007 02:43:06 GMT

Howdy all! I just posted some non-performance shots on this tribe, the BlackSheep tribe and in my personal photo album. Check 'em all out. And if you have any photos of EvilEye performing or playing, feel free to post them!

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Scott Schappell Photographics

lori — Fri, 25 May 2007 01:46:20 GMT

Just want to say thanks to Scott for providing his services at TF7. The best part was that all I had to do was download a file from the internet. No disc, no fuss, no problems at all.

All the performance shots by Scott Schappell.

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Kajira's Special Pre-Tribal Fest Workshop

ChuckTheDJ — Sat, 05 May 2007 02:59:26 GMT

Hiya Kids!

Hope all's well and I CANNOT WAIT to see everyone at The Fest!

I'm writing to let you know and to ask you to please tell your students about my Pre-Tribal Fest workshop.

DATES: Friday May 11 & SUNDAY <<<(please note new day!)

TIMES: 11:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. both days

TUITION (for both days): $100

TUITION (for one day only): $60

Please pay with cash at the door, no checks. Please also bring your smiles and zills and kneepads! If you would also like to bring any type of balancing prop, please do so.

LOCATION: Sebastopol Community Center, Bolshoi Room <<<(please note new location!)

MATERIAL: Intermediate/Advanced KD/BSBD Format for ATS (including some new changes I've made to old stuff.)

This class is open to everyone who has experience in any ATS format (FCBD, GC, BSBD etc.)

RSVP

If you have any questions, please feel free to post or e-mail me...

aloha Kajira

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New action pics posted--Mothers' Day at Papa's Taverna

lori — Mon, 14 May 2007 22:10:28 GMT

Papa's Taverna in Petaluma is one of my favorite places to dance--Greek food, Greek line-dancing, Greek band and Greek wine. It's all Greek to them!

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Sizzling Shimmies on Saturday Night!

Stacey — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:48:28 GMT

Lori and I will be dancing at Sizzling Tandor in Santa Rosa this Saturday night at 7 and 8pm. Great food and great dancing....what a night it will be. Hope to see you there!

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KD Says......

ChuckTheDJ — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:49:29 GMT

Great Photos!!! Loves the white arm bands and eveything..... you can talk to her more when she gets back to Cali.... :)

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Reflections on The Big Weekend

lori — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:57:48 GMT

It's finally over! And not a moment too soon, either! EvilEye and Tribal Zone had 4 gigs between Friday and Sunday, workshops to attend, pre-and-after parties to prepare for, costuming to schlepp all over the place, old friends to catch up with, new ones to meet and myriad other conditions that cropped up unexpectedly.

I hope that after you laugh at us for this next bit, you'll find a moment to sympathize as well!

By Wed of last week, one of us was getting over a cold and two of us were just starting. By Fri, a couple of us started our moons, just in time to wear ivory and gold at Rakkasah and suffer from horrible cramps! There was a coughing, congestion, cramping, bloating, constipation, it's lovely opposite, scrambling for Midol, cough drops and false eyelashes. At one point we just looked at each other and said, "You're fucking pitiful!" "No! You're fucking pitiful!" And so the weekend began!

I think the show went great! We were worried that Stacey might cough herself into projectile vomiting because her fits were so wracking! She did nothing of the sort, and right after we danced, as soon as she commented on it, the damn coughs came back with such a force I thought she might lose a tonsil.

Several of the BlackSheep herd were there to support us and snap a few pictures. It was lovely to have friendly faces in the audience. Rock Rose from Point Arena were also there (the original BSBD spinoff) and I'm always happy to see them! After the show, Stacey and I got lots of love and compliments from many of the audience members on our music, dancing and costuming. We snuck in a little bit of shopping and rushed home to watch our dvd only to find out our disc was blank! It was quite a let down! But we'll be getting a new disc in the mail soon.

On Sat morning, Stacey, Jena and I took workshops at TTD a few blocks away from the house. They were great fun and very worthwhile--if not very right-hipped! My body complained and wanted to even things out desperately! We were all still sick, but just kept plugging along with the aid of decongestants, zinc, tinctures and lots of water and even more importantly, a sense of humor.

Sat afternoon we danced at TTD and watched as many performances as we could. The stage was small, but raised and it had wings which I love. The Throwdown at the end was unexpectedly entertaining with Raven's hilarious and talented MC'ing (watch out Chuck!).

Sat night, Tribal Zone had a gig in Santa Rosa! More schlepping and driving for them! I hear all went well and tips were good! I didn't make it to Nouveau Nights, but the word on the street was that Unmata's Pony Piece was out of this world. I won't miss another opportunity to catch it.

By Sunday I was pretty tired and still sick, but there was yet another show to do! Papa's Taverna in Petaluma. Me, Jena and Marie showed up to Papa's a bit tired, but in good spirits because it's always so much fun to perform there. The crowd is always welcoming and the band...well, quirky! We were showered with money at one point and when I went out to collect tips, my basket was stuffed with money. We were trying to bow and be done, but the people sitting at the front were still intent on tipping more. Back at the table, we laughed at ourselves because, well, we were feeling looney! and because we were literally falling apart and no one seemed to notice! I had lost one of my hair clips while in a spin, then a zil flew off my hand, then both Jena and Marie skirt tucks fell out.

Eventually, finally, thankfully, the weekend was over. It was great fun and I want to thank Stacey, Marie, Jena and Azza for being good troupers (misspelled on purpose!). Now all we have to do is prepare for Tribal Fest. Woohoo!

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Any Video From TTD

ChuckTheDJ — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 02:34:10 GMT

Kajira would love to see it... post on YouTube? Let us know how it all went...

She loves and misses ya all! (that's what she said, me, I could care less... LOL)

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Jam packed weekend--Are you bellydancers prepared?

lori — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 01:55:34 GMT

I just got done adjusting and repairing my costumes for this weekend so that nothing will fall off, pinch, catch or hang funny while performing. I even picked out accessories (for one show) which I always leave until the very last minute.

The only pressing matter is the bra I haven't finished yet for one of the other girls...better take care of that...

Do you prepare ahead of time or wait until the last minute?

Anyone getting butterflies (me! me!) or feel the need to suddenly toss back a bottle of wine (me! me!).

It just ocurred to me that I know what we're wearing on Friday for Rakkasah and Saturday for Tribal Throwdown, but what are we wearing on Sunday for Papa's? I better call someone and ask.

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wow 27 members!!

ChuckTheDJ — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:51:39 GMT

You have more members in your tribe than I have on mine!
http://tribes.tribe.net/mmm

and I've been around longer!! Guess I know where da love is......

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Bellydance cross-training...What do you do?

lori — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 22:03:16 GMT

Hey, Bellydancers. What do you do besides bellydancing to improve upon...bellydancing? And how does it help?

Yoga? Gym? Running? Pilates? Visualizing perfection? What?

I am a fan of Bikram Yoga and have just started up again after a short hiatus. I've gone to 5 classes in the last 6 days and my sweat is starting to smell like ammonia. It's disgusting, but it's true. The most obvious benefits for me are improved back health, general feeling-goodness and better shimmies. When I first started, it also rocked my posture and put more energy and life into my arms.

And just so you know, I do have a job, but I have the week off so I decided to devote it to yoga.

Now your turn. What do you do??

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Beginning ATS class at World Fitness in San Anselomo, taught by Lori of EvilEye BellyDance

lori — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 05:41:24 GMT

Please join us at WorldDance Fitness and GoddessWear Boutique for Beginning ATS. I will be teaching Kajira's BlackSheep format for level 1. I'd like to teach intermediate and advanced, but I'll need to "grow" some dancers first. Even if you have bellydance experience, you'll benefit from level 1 by learning our cueing system, posture and peculiarities to this format.

Learn the basics and begin building your foundation for this unique dance. We work on all the following skills in Level 1: muscular isolations, basic movements, finger cymbals, traveling steps, turns, shimmies, slow and fast movements, cue identification for group improvisational choreography, and more.

This class curriculum repeats itself approximately every 6-8 weeks. Drop-ins are OK, but regular attendance is encouraged in order to cultivate an understanding of how ATS works and appreciate it's full impact. Each week we review the previous week's material and then add new material, learning transitions between movements as the class cycle progresses. Please dress comfortably, but no baggy T-shirts as I need to evaluate your posture. Bring finger cymbals to each class if you own them, otherwise I will provide loaner sets during class.

Who: You. You who have experience, you who do not. All are welcome.

Date and Time: Wed nights starting Jan 10 from 7:30-8:45.

Cost for one session of 6 weeks: $72 (that's $12 per class)
Cost for drop in: $15

Where: WorldDance Fitness and GoddessWear Boutique, 40 Greenfield Ave., San Anselmo, CA 94960 415-457-8787. http://www.worlddancefitness.com. Parking available.

This is a beautiful space in San Anselmo--a real life bellydance studio with hardwood floors and mirrors. I am grateful to Aruna and Dhyanis for allowing me to teach in their studio and I'm so excited to meet you all and dance together!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Message me via tribe or via email: lori_tawasha@yahoo.com.

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Tribal Throwdown performance slot changed to 3:26 pm

lori — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 17:23:35 GMT

That's right everyone. EvilEye is on at 3:26, March 17th.

Check out all the other fabulous happenings scheduled for that day: www.tribalthrowdown.com.

WooooHoooo!!

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Coffee on the Raqs with EvilEye BellyDance this Sat

lori — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:45:13 GMT

Hey Everyone,

EvilEye BellyDance be performing at Starbucks Coffee, 2128 Oxford (corner of Center) in Berkeley this Saturday at 5pm and 6pm. This is the first in a series of monthly performances. So get ready to drink some coffee and see some bellydance!

Performances will be held the second Saturday of each month. Future dates include March 10th, April 14th and May 12th.

No admission, but please patronize our host, be nice to the baristas and zaghareet loudly!

Hope to see you there!

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More live music in class! We're so fancy!

lori — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:36:15 GMT

Ok, freaks (I mean bellydancers). If you missed it the first time, this is your chance to be in the musical presence of Ling Shien Bell and members of Helm. Ling Shien will be providing music for class once again!

We're on week 5 of class and have enough material to do some serious boogying.

Hope to see you there!

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I had this dream......

ChuckTheDJ — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:47:43 GMT

Last night, and Stacy, you were in it!!! Swiming in a pool in a hotel that Rodney Dangerfield was staying in... I jumped into the pool from the second floor wearing my tux with a bowl of Jello on my head as Kajira was sitting in a chair watching.....

hummmm,, what the heck does that one mean???

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It's Up!!

ChuckTheDJ — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 00:44:25 GMT

http://bsbd.tribe.net/thread/fd06d525-2ba0-4228-9352-80e628f20f11

TF7 Program

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Lori of EE and Najla of TZ performing in Santa Rosa this Friday night.

lori — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 02:00:05 GMT

Q: What do 2 bellydancers do in a crowded Indian restaurant on a cold Friday night when the moon is transiting from Libra to Virgo?

A: You better make reservations at Sizzling Tandoor to find out.

Showtimes are 7:15pm and 8:00 pm.
409 Mendocino Avenue (corner of 5th St)
Santa Rosa, CA 95401-8515
(707) 579-5999
www.sizzlingtandoor.com

Hope to see you there!

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New Year, New Tribe

lori — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 18:38:26 GMT

Greetings All and Happy New Year.

What better time to start a new tribe?

Welcome to EvilEye BellyDance Tribe where you will learn about the "evil doings" of those involved!

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