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Fusion Fest 2009, DVD

TwoCatsFighting — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:36:50 GMT

We are working hard on the official Fusion Fest 2009 DVD, which will be released at the beginning of August. Follow the link to watch the trailer and order your copy today. This DVD will include the full evening showcase, plus special features including dancer interviews, Underbelly the pre-show, the after party, and a spotlight on the workshops.

You all did a fabulous job at Fusion Fest and are making this DVD very easy for us to produce.

http://twocatsfighting.com/fusionfest2009.htm

~ Lokelani (a dancer from Cairo Fusion)

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UNMATA roommate anyone???

Jennifer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:37:42 GMT

Hi All!

I had the chance to meet a lot of you Boise bellies when I was at Fusion Fest earlier this summer! I am so PUMPED about seeing a lot of you again here in a few days for the Unmata workshops and performance. I am driving from MT early that morning for the workshops but wanted to put up a post to see if any bellies where staying the night after the show and needed a roommate (or would like one just for the sake of having an extra partner in crime to split the cost with). Let me know if you are up for such a deal! Hehe. See you soon!

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Photos....

Sambutra — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:18:55 GMT

I posted a whole bunch of them on our website and myspace. Check them out! (Sorry, tribe is simply too damn slow for me.) : (

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"BELLY” DVD release party 7-25-09

Cecilia — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 13:50:35 GMT

The long awaited “BELLY” DVD will be available at it’s DVD release party on July 25th, 2009 at The Visual Arts Collective at 3638 Osage Street in Garden City, Idaho. Doors open at 7:30pm, a screening of the locally made feature film will start at 8:00pm, and a show featuring local and regional talent including Samira Il Naia, Cairo Fusion, Mazana, Chandani, Perizada, Cecilia, Itheyla, and Azula of Shimmy Shakti, will begin at 10:00pm.There will be a mini bellydance lesson, and fashions available from StarBelly Creations. Cost is $10.00.

There are still some dance spots available. Contact me if you want to dance Starbelly@ftbproductions.com or have any questions.

If you haven’t had a chance to see “BELLY” yet here’s your chance. Even if you already saw it, or can only make it for the dancing, please come and support your sister in dance who’s made a film about “us” by one of “us”.

It’s going to be a wild party, don’t miss it!
Cecilia Rinn
www.ftbproductions.com

P.S. All dancers need to have ID on them, and must be at least 19 years old.

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Wooohooo! so fun! thanks everyone!

StephanieMcWaters — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:38:20 GMT

So, I finally woke up at 1 pm!! I think I would gotten up ... maybe 11:30, 12? if the kids hadnt kept waking me up and make me want to roll over and go back to sleep, lol!
but this weekend was sooo fun! I loved hanging out with all of you ladies! want to do it every weekend! well, every other weekend how bout that, so I can rest too ; )

love you love you! cant wait til next year! Thank you Samira and Mazana and all the girls for all your work!!

And hope to see most of you again at Unmata in poce in August? ; )

Akasha

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Vintage Costume Auction to fund "BELLY" documentary started 7-16-09!

Cecilia — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:37:31 GMT

The Vintage bellydance costume Auction has begun!
(It is a 10 day auction started 7-16-09)

These vintage 1970 bellydance costumes was donated by a retired bellydancer to Full Tilt Boogie to help raise fund for their feature documentary “BELLY”. There is 3 “Costless” brand belts, and one Bar made with REAL COINS, Mirrors, and Chain Tassels. They are AMAZING! I also have 2 costume sets made by a designer named Mesamera who made costumes in the 60s, and 70s. They Check them out! And Please let me know if you have any questions.

All money from these costumes go to support the “BELLY” tour.
http://ftbproductions.com/SB_original%20costumes_catalog_1970.htm

vintage coin bellydance belt & Bra Costless early 1970
110414678284
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110414678284&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D110414678284%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

vintage mirror bellydance belt "Costless" early 1970
110414681652
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Vintage Mirror/Tassel/coin bellydance Belt "Costless"
110414683922
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110414683922&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D%2B110414683922%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Vintage 70s bellydance circle skirt, bra, veil, hip scarf
110414855333
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110414855333&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D110414855333%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Vintage 70s bellydance belt, bra, skirt, veil, hip scarf
110414860074
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110414860074&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D110414860074%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Cecilia Rinn
Full Tilt Boogie L.L.C.
www.ftbproductions.com
starbelly@ftbproductions.com
208-343-0320

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My recap...

Sambutra — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:59:19 GMT

So much to talk about!! This year was a fantabulous year! Fest just keeps getting better and better each year!

First of all, thank you so much to all my Cairo Fusion ladies and their loved ones. You are simply rockstars!! NONE of the amazing things could be possible without you, and you are such a blessing to me. I am truly honored.

Friday night was a blast! Great weather, great audience, and great dancing ladies! Thank you so much to Rachel for helping get all of this organized. You are a miracle worker.

Unbelievable that I actually made it out on the town with all of you crazy people after the show. I miss that! Who'd have known the Balcony would give me and Jaquie flashbacks all night long? : )

Amar's workshop simply blew the doors off the weekend!! I heard nothing but amazing feedback. EVERYBODY that took it loved it! I'm surprised have of them made it out of their rooms and away from their computers for the evening Showcase!

Saturday's workshops were definitely something to talk about! All the ladies in mine worked their asses off! They validated the Ass-kicking part of the title! Thanks so much for being so dedicated and passionate. Shalee... the picture next to "cutie-butt" in the dictionary! Your workshop was adventurous and your style was new to my world. Thank you.

The Evening Showcase was by far-the very best this event has ever seen! All my die-hards...Azula, Dragomi, Chandni, Leyla, Amira, Gaia'a Graces...freakin' Sweet!! I can always count on amazing results from you and your ladies. It was super awesome to meet and experience Obscure Mudra, Karma, Jennifer, Bhoda Rukha, and so many more! Talk about some outstanding dancing!! If the rest of the world only knew what was lurking out here in the west!!

To the People's Choice winners...Jennifer Hepner and Nepenthe...Congratulations!!! Well deserved! Serious ass kickin' moves going on there!

For the vendors-Kathryn, I will stalk you for the rest of your life. Gaylene-thank you so much, I am so honored to have a mentor of mine playing with us. And Isabella's-You know I love your ass! Talk about super ingenuity!

All-in-all, I am 120% satisfied with the event. There wasn't a single part I didn't enjoy! (okay maybe the lighting issue that extended way beyond the comfortable time limit.)

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

Let's do it again next year eh?

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ARE YOU READY?....

ShaleeDenver — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:57:35 GMT

Ok people!! I'm getting SO excited for this weekend!!! :) WOOT! Ok I have a heads up... if you're takin my workshop get ready for a funky-pop-n-lockin-weird-good-tyme! We will be doing a yoga warm-up so you can bring a mat if you would like and a bottle of water. The choreography that I will be teaching is going to be a lil faster that I thought so get ready to get down to some french electro!!! ;o)
Shalee
Black Star

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Oh my Goddess, I am excited!

Cecilia — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:47:41 GMT

One week away! WOWY! I am so excited about all the fun! Showing BELLY is going to be an honor, and dancing in the show is going to be a blast.

Alright who is all going? Let's hear it!

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A week and a half away!!

Sambutra — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:09:53 GMT

Are we all ready to join the freakshow?

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New BD class in Idaho Falls!

Bethany — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:41:32 GMT

My name is Bethany and I just moved to IF recently from the San Diego, Ca area and I have been asked to start my own bellydance class! So right now I have a beginner class Thursday nights at 8pm at Habibi bellydance studio. If I get enough students then I can start an advanced class. So it is $10 to drop in to one class or $32 for a month's session of four classes. So let your IF friends know they can get a piece of the bellydance pie!
Anyone interested can email me for more info! Lovelessmermaid@hotmail.com

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Idaho Falls Sidewalk Art Festival

Bethany — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:29:55 GMT

Idaho Falls Sidewalk Art Festival
July 25th and 26th
Along the Greenbelt in Idaho Falls
So on Saturday the 25th I will be bellydancing as a sort of half time performance during my friend David Devlin the magician's act this will be around 4pm on the stage and I'm pretty sure there is only one stage.
Then on Sunday the 26th from 1pm on into the afternoon the students of Habibi Belyydance studio owned by Yahaira will be doing a troupe performance and then individual solos.
Of course there will be lots of artwork, food, and other entertainment to enjoy as well so I hope to see you there!
~Bethany the Bellydancer

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In case I forgot to mention...

Sambutra — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:23:33 GMT

There are two...that's right...two "people's choice awards" this year. One for groups/duets, and one for soloists!

Yay! Bring the heat ladies!

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Lat call for alcohol!!

Sambutra — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:18:22 GMT

Hee, hee. I got your attention there huh?

Monday is the last day to receive the discountd prices on workshops and the "Full Package Deal". Get on it if you haven't!!

I'll still take registrations afterward, just not at the same price. : (

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Only 6 days away!!

Sambutra — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:55:07 GMT

The deadline for recieving better prices on the workshops is June 15th! Don't miss out! As much as I love you all, there's no exceptions to this one. After the 15th, prices go up $15 each for workshops, and there is no "Full Package Deal" available. : (

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Confirmations...

Sambutra — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 22:57:00 GMT

If you are wondering whether I have received your registrations or not, don't be alarmed. I am waiting for the tickets to arrive so I can send them toyou in your confirmation packets. I will be sending out emails soon to inform you if I have received your info. The tickets and all should be getting sent out in the next week or so.

Thanks everybody!!

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Hotels near BSU

meliflora — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:55:55 GMT

Calling all locals... I'm looking for a hotel close to BSU or somewhere nearby. Seems that there are lots of expensive ones, like the extended stay variety, right near the campus. I'd prefer something a little less expensive and don't mind driving a bit, but since I'm not too familiar with Boise I'm not certain how close things really are. Can anyone recommend a place with reasonable rates, but something a little nicer than Motel 6? I like clean Mom-n-Pop motels, too.

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fusion fest location???

mangopeachykeen — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:37:39 GMT

Hi ladies,
I've been wanting to invite friends to come watch the big ol' performance on Saturday, but haven't been able to find exactly WHERE it's happening...it's probably right under my nose, but alas...
So can someone give me the name and address of the venue for Fusion Fest? Thanks so much, sistas.

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Yay! Registrations are in!

Sambutra — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:13:30 GMT

I am looking forward to this year's line up! It is HOT! Lots of new faces from far away places! I am so excited!!

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Is it July yet?

amar — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:56:15 GMT

I'm already excited and want it to be Fusion Fest time!

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Oh me, oh my...the deadlines are coming!!

Sambutra — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:10:22 GMT

Just a little reminder...

Performance registration deadline is June 1st!

Prices change, and no special great deals on workshops after June 15th!

and in case you wondering...This year's events are gonna be smokin' hot!!

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If you don't have Internet Explorer....

Sambutra — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:03:47 GMT

Then you probably have seen that you can't navigate our website. I don't know what the hell that's all about. : (

Anyhow, let me know if you would like me to email you the Fest info. Just drop me a PM.

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New website!

Sambutra — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:56:13 GMT

Okay, due to cyberworld misencounters, you may have found that the website is Missing In Action!

Give it a couple of days, but the new website is

www.CairoFusionDance.com

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Yay! Registrations are coming in strong!

Sambutra — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:46:43 GMT

There coming in hot and the Eveing Showcase is starting to take shape!

I'm so pumped about this year! : )

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We're on Facebook too!

Sambutra — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:17:19 GMT

Lordy- I can't keep up!

http://www.facebook.com/search_redirect.php?q=fusion,fest&fc=0&gc=0&cl=300&rc=174&rank=4&friends=0&sns=0&sf=r&init=s:quick&cururl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fs.php%3Fq%3Dfusion%2Bfest%26n%3D-1%26k%3D400000000010%26sf%3Dr%26init%3Dq%26sid%3Dcf43065faea83b4faff71592e14cbafe&is_friend=&sid=cf43065faea83b4faff71592e14cbafe&num_uq=1&id=89362427526&o_type=2&rid=0&ab=X&t=c:name&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgroup.php%3Fgid%3D89362427526

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"BELLY" to screen at Fusion Fest after party

Cecilia — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:09:48 GMT

I just had to make the announcement! I am so excited!!!!!!

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Please pardon the interuption, hoping y'all could help..

meddevi — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:35:34 GMT

This seemed to be the biggest tribe that focuses on Idaho, and I need some help/recommendations!

The 2009 Durga Tour will be heading through Idaho on Friday, May 29th, on our way from Missoula, Montana to Utah. We're looking to locate a sponsor for an Idaho stop along the Interstate-15 corridor (ideally between Idaho Falls and Pocatello). This part of the tour will feature dancer/instructor Tempest and musician/instructor Tim Rayborn, and there are many options for a Friday afternoon/evening event, from workshops, a show, to our dynamic "Motif" offering, which brings musicians, dancers, and ritual together.

Details about the tour, as well as what's involved can be found at http://www.meddevi.com/durga

Anyone interested, or could recommend a reliable person, please feel free to message or email me. Thank you!

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Oh poop! I have bad news : (

Sambutra — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:11:16 GMT

So- as much as it breaks my heart to tell you all this...Zoe is not going to make it this year.

Because that silly woman is busier than God himself, we overlooked an event the same weekend as Fusion Fest. So, sadly, we'll have to mourn Ms. Zoe this year.

Now-because I don't like to see my loved ones sad, I also have really exciting news!

Not only is the fabulous Shalee Denver gonna be here, but so is .... (drum roll)....

DJ Amar!!

And guess what! He's going to be premiering his new workshop at Fusion Fest!
It's called "Mastering Your Mixes". The first of this kind, he's gonna teach everyone how to make their own mixes!

So- with all that info for ya'-- I will be sending out packets in the next two weeks. If you would like one-send me a PM and give me your addy! For those of you who are planning on performing, don't wait to register! I have people waiting, and there are not many spots available after I place them!

I'm very excited this year! There are lots of new events this year that are gonna make this festival rock!

MWAH!

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If you haven't already...

Sambutra — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:28:08 GMT

Send me your mailing address in a PM. I'm sending out packets galore! A lot of you have already requested them and if you're wanting to get in the show you need to register right away.

Unfortunately, the website is having some issues, and I'm working on that. So-get me your info so we can all play together!

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So I have a feeling...

Jenna — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:05:11 GMT

That Fusion Fest is going to fucking ROCK this year!!! AMAR!!!, SHALEEE!!! and the amazing as always fabulous fantastic SAMIRA!!! and the CAIRO FUSION sauciness that I know will ensue!!! Holy crap! It truly doesn't get any better than the awesomeness we have going on in Idaho I tell ya!

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OKay, okay...I have news!

Sambutra — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:35:52 GMT

So... as always, there have been changes since the last time we discussed who was coming for 2009. However, these are GOOD ones!

So, we are bringing in 3 pros for workshop. One of them you will never guess, and as for the other two...guess!

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!

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2009????

eLIZa — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:04:49 GMT

Just Curious....

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I'm heaing to Boise in November!

meliflora — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:53:36 GMT

Hello Beautiful Dancers!

I'm so excited! I'll be in Boise in November to vend at Sidonia's Beli Danse Hafla! Will I see you there?

Katherine
Silk Road Tribal
www.silkroadtribal.com
http://tribes.tribe.net/silkroadtribal

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BELLY premiere

Cecilia — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:09:46 GMT

It's this saturday!!!!

Everyone is coming, right?

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Ok, so has anyone seen this?

AraxieNanshe — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:39:39 GMT

Fusion Fest Video from the Friday class YAY!!! I stumbled upon it while browsing youtube. I'm assuming it would have been posted had any else found it already, so here it is ladies!! It looks as though there were some dancers cut off on the right side, so that sucks. I think this was the first video of me dancing that I've seen so far, so that's exciting.

It's not the whole dance, but it rocks from what is there!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjcmNYRV2nU (copy and paste, I can't seem to get the link)

Araxie Nanshe
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And now for Samira!

shastagathering — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:06:46 GMT

2 cameras are fun!

http://vimeo.com/1483336

............................................

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If you orderd Widescreen

shastagathering — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:03:33 GMT

There may be a glitch. I got a message today that the showcase will not play on disc 2, only the runway show is playing. If anyone else has this problem let me know ASAp with your address & I will send you a new copy. I am invetigating my source files right now.....

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Post your FF 08 DVD review here!

shastagathering — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:37:08 GMT

Whaddya Think? Did you think the 2 camera shoot improved your watching experience compared to last year?

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First DVD shipments happening right now!

shastagathering — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:22:50 GMT

Well I have heard back from only a dozen people on their format preferences. Seems to be an even split of widescreen and letterboxed.

As soon as I hear from you it will ship! Except for Samira, she has to wait! LOL!

Also, when you receive your DVD and watch it, please start a thread for comments.......

Much Love!

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DVD is finished!

shastagathering — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:25:26 GMT

If you ordered one, please let me know if you want your copy in widescreen or letterbox.

If you have a widescreen TV the choice is obvious, if you have a standard TV (more square than rectangular) I suggest letterbox.

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Fusion Fest Montage!

shastagathering — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:57:02 GMT

I think you will love this!

http://vimeo.com/1504452

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Hey Now

Jaquie — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:23:43 GMT

So I know there are MANY more pics of Fusion Fest than what have been posted. More of the two shows and some candid photos. So, that being said.....quit holding out people! And if you need help getting them added to the website, let me know. I would be happy to help!
K Thanks :o)

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Much belated HUGE Thanks to the Boise crew!

djlayla — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:32:38 GMT

Hey ladies and gentlemen...

You all blow me away with your kindness, hospitality, birthday cake makin' ability and just in general kickass attitude and creativity. Jeffe and I definitely look forward to what you all have in store for us and thank you so much for making this the best event of our year!

Thanks again for making us a part of all the awesomeness!

Layla

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Okay, How does this look?

shastagathering — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:29:54 GMT

http://vimeo.com/1354064

Let me know how this looks and plays, I am trying my best to avoid using YouTube because it sucks! LOL

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5 short video snipits on YouTube

Gaia Graces - Angela — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:43:17 GMT

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

They are not that long and the quality is very low, (didn't have much room on my memory card) but I've posted a few things I captured from Saturday nights performance on my YouTube page. Go check it out.

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Camera Woes :(

shastagathering — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:38:37 GMT

If you ordered a DVD from me don't panic! hehe!

Some of you may have noticed we had 2 cameras rolling at the showcase. The center camera captured all of the show, but Layla's camera (stage right / up close) did not capture the first set. The tape had alot of digital noise on it and was unusable, possibly an alignment problem with the camera. The good news is Layla's camera caught the rest of the show. This means when you watch the DVD the first set will show only one angle (center) but the rest of the show will show cuts from both angles.

I apologize in advance!

Jeffe

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First Video Up from Pre Party

shastagathering — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:05:52 GMT

So I have been sooo super busy this past week, I have not had much time to fiddle with my footage, but I had some time this evening to upload this.......

Cairo Fusion at the pre party in hi quality * (you will need a newer & fast computer to view this smoothly & of course a high speed connection)

http://www.viddler.com/explore/Djjeffe/videos/60/

& Here is the link for people with older, slower computers but have a high speed connection. (There is nothing wrong with owning an older machine, the video quality just is not as good)

http://www.viddler.com/explore/Djjeffe/videos/61/

I will begin working on the DVDs this Monday and hopefully will have then ready by the end of July at the latest. In the meantime I will be posting teasers....

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SO.........

Sambutra — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:46:37 GMT

Tell me your favorite thing about Fest, and if you have the balls....your least favorite thing about Fest!

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Video Up soon

shastagathering — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:26:05 GMT

I should have some video from FF up hopefully tonight. I will most likely post something from the pre party. Samira was right in front of me saying hello for a couple of shots and it was hilarious!

Keep in mind I am no longer using youtube, I am using Viddler for better quality. I will be posting 2 versions, one for people with powerful computers and one for people with crapph computers! LOL!

Jeffe

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More Pics To View '08!

SyrBigDog — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:51:50 GMT

Here's some assorted pictures from Fusion Fest '08!!

http://picasaweb.google.com/SyrBigDog

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WOW!

dangerpants — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:05:11 GMT

Thank you Boise!!!

Ashley and I had such an amazing experience with you ladies and gents at fusion fest! Thank you so much for taking such good care of us and rockin that workshop!
More please :)

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Because I love ya girls so much and I know YOU love UNMATA!

meliflora — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:41:11 GMT

I'm letting you in on one of the best kept secrets...

The Emerald Sanctuary Belly Dance retreat held every year in August in Grand Coulee, WA.

Amy Sigil has been a featured instructor EVERY year! This year's instructors also include Delilah and Elizabeth Dennis, plus others! It's an awesome 4-day retreat in Eastern Washington. Workshops, haflas, hiking, swimming, shopping, and camaraderie! Check it out!

http://tribes.tribe.net/emeraldsanctuarybellydanceretreat

Shhhh... my ulterior motive is to actually spend another weekend and have some hang time with ya all... SOON!!!

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I LOVE Boise!!!

freyja — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:51:41 GMT

I love Cairo Fusion, I love Idaho, I love Shimmy Shakti and all the other amazing people I met at Fusion Faire. I am so inspired by the amazing sense of community I experienced in Idaho and I really enjoyed getting to know some of you lovely dancers and I wish I had more time to get to know more of you. All the performances that I saw where wonderful and I was really impressed with the level of all the dancers. Thank you so much for having me and I hope to return soon.

Big fat hugs and shimmies from your dancing sister in California.

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Lillyserpentine is now a big fan....

maia — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:00:50 GMT

We will be back next year and with more oooompf, Cairo Fusion ROCKS, Samira you did a fantabulous job. Addicted to FusionFest!!!!! You Cairo grrlls Are AWESOMELY FANTASTICAL> Thanks for the wonderful weekend getaway. p.s. still preggos even after the shimmy shakedown.:-P*

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Birthday spankings for Layla

amar — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:10:01 GMT

If you see layla, give her a birthday spank.
Sunday's her b-day.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAYLA

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Are you ready?!

Sambutra — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:03:23 GMT

It's within a week!

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Addresses!!

Sambutra — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:06:44 GMT

Alright ladies and gents! I posted the addresses on the website. But here ya' go, just in case-- Evening Showcase, Borah High School Auditorium, 6001 Cassia St. Reconstruct Party-3300 S Vista Ave.

There ya' go! See you in 2 days!!

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So...I might get lost

maia — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:59:16 GMT

Where is all this taking place? Is it easy to find? Can I have someone hold my hand? LOL none of us have been to Boise for the festival. I get sidetracked while traveling and then get lost, you know the Bellydancer Syndrome of Oooo Pretty Shiny things lets go there. and oh look at that Im pregnant and cant hold on to a thought for long so whatever I was doing forget it, lets go there.......:-D Im sure you all are easy to find I would like to have a map for good measure. oh look a shiny object gotta go..........

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Getting Ready!

shastagathering — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 07:35:12 GMT

Layla and I are getting very excited for our adventure! We had such a wonderful time last year, there is definitely a unique vibe and friendliness in Boise.
Right now I am burning and packaging my Blood Moon Zoo DVDs. I am planning to bring only a dozen or so, so if you are interested just seek me out. I'll be hanging out with Layla. She will be djing the pre party..........

Much Love! Cant wait!

Here is a new clip from the DVD you may enjoy if you like wolves!

http://www.viddler.com/explore/Djjeffe/videos/32/

Jeffe

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Fusion Fest 09

Christina — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:45:35 GMT

hah! Made you say @#%$^!!!

anyways Unmata & Kami Liddle would be a killer line up.

...I'm just saying...really don't be mad, I know I'm a few months early here.

Love ya!

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Holiday Inn

~Ãiyah~ — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:07:38 GMT

Hey guys i just wanted to see if anyone was planning on staying at the holiday inn during fusion fest weekend. I don'g entirely feel like driving my ass from middleton to the airport, 10 times in two days, so im just gonna get a room. Anyone one interested on going in on it with me? Just a thought. Let me know soon so i can book a room.
or you can call or text me.

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Okay.......I know who else is joining us!!

Sambutra — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 23:06:36 GMT

The gorgeous Ms. Freyja!!! Check her out www.freyjafusion.com

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Shopping!!!

meliflora — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:49:09 GMT

Hey Beautiful Dancers!

Katherine here from Silk Road Tribal. I'll be vending at Fusion Fest. Now that Tribal Fest is behind me I'm concentrating on YOUR festival!

What do you want and desire for your costuming??? I'll be restocking and placing orders this week. I have sources around the world. If there's something you need and haven't been able to find let me know. If I don't have it I'll see if I can source it.

Can't wait to meet you all!
Katherine

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2008!

Sambutra — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:49:29 GMT

So who's your choices for healiners in the 2008 show? Who do you want to rock your socks off in workshop?

I have some prospects, but I thought I'd get your insight.

Lemme know!!

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Some important updates...

Sambutra — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:32:46 GMT

Just thought I'd throw out some of the latest info.

*The Pre-Party Runway Show will be at the Holiday Inn on Vista Ave. near the airport. So if you haven't booked your hotel yet, that may be the one to book!

*The Daytime Showcase has been removed from the festivities. I made the decision to remove this event and allow participants to focus more on the workshops and Evening preparations. Vending will take place at both the pre-party and the Evening Showcase. However, this means there are no longer spots available for beginning student/groups to perform. Sorry : ( I gotta do what I gotta do!

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LillySerpentine on their way...

maia — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:32:00 GMT

Yea! mailed the registration off and have hotel set, 8 of us super excited gals/guys are so going to Fusion Fest. See you all there. I will be the preggo one! LOL this is going to be so FUNTASTICAL! thanks to all whom have worked so hard to provide us bellydancers with an outlet to calm our fix of bellydance addictions! This will be a blast!

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There are ZERO performance spots left....

Sambutra — Fri, 02 May 2008 00:14:40 GMT

Sorry :(

but yay! This show is gonna rock! I've already booked overflow into the pre-party.

There is however, still spots availbale in the workshops and runway show! So don't wait too long...those registrations are coming in quick too!

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Performance spots are gettin' slim!!

Sambutra — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:28:55 GMT

There are very few spots left to perform in the Evening Showcase. If you are planning to attend, but just haven't sent in your info yet, send me a PM and make sure you reserve a spot!

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Early bird deadline is closing in on us!

Sambutra — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:47:02 GMT

Workshops are filling up nicely--don't forget the ealy bird dealine is May 15th.

Also--if you are wanting to perform in the Evening Showcase, there are limited spaces available. Get me your registration ASAP!

Thanks!

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wow...

Sambutra — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 05:11:33 GMT

It's sure quiet in here...............

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Runway Show!!

~Ãiyah~ — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:40:09 GMT

So I was wondering if anyone would be interested in getting together and getting something together for the Pre Runway show, i think it will be a blast Shoot me an Email if you are interested.

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Cobra

shastagathering — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:58:07 GMT

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

This clip will be up until Feb 21st...

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Samira you little BRAT!

Sigil — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:11:39 GMT

You totally sent me the Fusion pack to tease me! All the fun's in Idaho.

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They're ready!!!

Sambutra — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:24:49 GMT

Holy hell. The packets for Fest are ready! If you want to receive one, email me your mailing address. I will be sending them out from now until the first part of May.

Woohoo! It's almost time!

Also, if you haven't already-go to the website and click on Fusion Fest 2008. There is updated info there. You can also print off registration forms from there.

Lastly, thanks to Dragomi for kickin' ass on picking a theme for the pre-party show! Luv you girls!

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Uber pre-planning

Aja — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 20:15:20 GMT

I know this may be a little premature but we wanted to plan our year early. Do you have registration packets yet?

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Delilah /VDP STUDIO in Seattle

Delilah — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 20:33:13 GMT

Hi

You all are not that far away from Seattle.

You might want to check my web site once in a while for up coming workshops and events. We are doing pretyy cool stuff. I have had a parade of gust instructors and musician in my studio. We are close to down town and hotels and what not. A thrieving dance community here. check out my web site visionarydance.com
Also
I just started a new tribe. We only have 24 members but so far some interesting posts on trance dance. Love to gather more members of like interests. pass it on
http://tribes.tribe.net/hathorsmirror.

We are running a free sghipping xmas special and
I have a Tour to Egypt in April 08. My Hawaii Retreat is full.

Hope to connec some time!
Delilah
of VDP Studios in Seattle and Visionary Dance Productions on-line.

***

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Old Lady Tribal

shastagathering — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:29:46 GMT

I thought you all might appreciate this!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=esxyYUalF4E

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Zoo Trailer

shastagathering — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:51:59 GMT

Hey there Beautifuls!

Ok, so I thought you all might like to see this, but be warned Samira is not in this clip, reason being I have yet to find a Zoo with a real cobra in their reptile house. The Sac Zoo did not have a cobra... :( But, when I find one I will be making another trailer with Samira included!

Enjoy!

If you have a video ipod you can download it here..... http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&batch_id=TUxsSlIwQXBwTVhIRGc9PQ

If you do not have an ipod you can watch it on YouTube : http://youtube.com/watch?v=6lTDEAq-xcs

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Life's unfortunate events........................

Sambutra — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:37:36 GMT

So, I am super sorry to announce that the most fabulous Ms. Zoe Jakes will not be able to attend Fusion Fest this year. She has been stolen from us by the BDSS! : ) No really, she was unfortunately needed to be on tour the same dates as our event.

I guess that's what happens when you are super freaky about pre-planning and organization. : )

So...no worries, we still have the amazing Ms. Dangerpantz and in true form, I will be surprising you with another super-fab instructor/performer for the Fest in the next week or so.

Much love to Zoe for trying her hardest to play with us. We WILL bring her in another time, I promise!!!

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Blood Moon!

shastagathering — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:30:27 GMT

So Samira is going to be the Cobra @ the next Blood Moon Regale! That is awesome! I am wondering how many folks from Boise will be going?

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YIPE!

Za'nyah — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:41:58 GMT

So heres me, sick and staying home from work for the day. Being as I can't sit still for 5 mintues- I start to surf the web on anything pertaining to belly dance. I check out the page for Fusion Fest 08 on our webpage, see both beauty-butts Monica and Zoe, and instantly begin to freak out. I don't know if I can handle both chicas at the same time, Samira! There is WAY too much amazing hot sexy dancer talent there!

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Okay...I'm spilling the beans!

Sambutra — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 04:37:46 GMT

So, we already know the fabulous Ms. Zoe Jakes is coming to play, and for more workshop and party enjoyment, we have......................................................................................................

Ms. Dangerpantz herself.................................................................................................................

Monica Fernandez!!!

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And guess who else?.......................

Sambutra — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:24:28 GMT

..........Is coming to play with us!

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I think I know who's playing sith us in 2008........

Sambutra — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:26:32 GMT

Just a couple more details to confirm......and then I might spill the beans.

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Last Call for DVDS!

shastagathering — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 01:33:17 GMT

Hey folks! If you have not already ordered a fusion fest DVD, if you have been procastinating, hemming and hawing, but you really really want one, now is probabaly a good time to order as I will be deleting the project from my hard drive on July 15th to make room for other projects.

If $ is an issue I can work on a sliding scale with you to make sure you get one...

Much Love!

Jeffe

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More pics!

Sambutra — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:53:38 GMT

Coming daily--I'm editing, I really am!

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Anybody else got their DVD's? Post your review here!

shastagathering — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:14:18 GMT

Lets hear it!

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I GOT MY DVD!!!!!!

eLIZa — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:41:28 GMT

YAY!!!! I am totally stoked!!!! Thanks so much Jeffe!!!!! Can't wait to get home and check it out!!!!!! Woot Woot!!!

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DVD's are ready!

shastagathering — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 01:28:41 GMT

YAY! I am in the duplication phase, will probably be up late tonight working on it, but the first wave will be mailed out tomorrow morning.

Big thanks to everyone who has ordered! Check your mailboxes this week!

If you are interested and have not yet ordered please do soon so I can get you in with the other mailings....

Much love!!!

Jeffe

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Photos!

Sambutra — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 23:59:41 GMT

So, since tribe takes me like a day and a half per picture, I added pictures from Fusion Fest to our website. Check 'em out there in the photo gallery.

www.cairofusion.com

Thanks for the photos Loki!

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Teaser Video up!

shastagathering — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 09:46:29 GMT

I edited together a short montage as a teaser for the DVD.

Enjoy!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWycEkU73eM

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Photos...

Loki1331 — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 05:26:27 GMT

As I sit here smoking a hookah tonight, I am working on the photos so that I will have some disks for you tomorrow night. I am going to give raw footage of the photos to you to post as yuou want. I am also going to work on a couple to post.

Hugs;
Loki

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Performances finished!

shastagathering — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 02:09:09 GMT

I finished all of the overdubbing, all that is left is editing the outakes and rendering! YAY! There is a good chance it will be spread over 2 dvds because it looks like there is more than 2 hour of footage!

Big thanks to everyone who has contatcted me!

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Oh yeah, by the way...

Sambutra — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 03:23:32 GMT

Looks like Miss Samira got pirated this weekend. Anybody got any clues on who could've done that? I'm ready to get this "who-dun-it" underway.

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What an Amzing weekend!!!!

rldecant — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:18:30 GMT

I had a blast!!!! I love the Idaho community, everyone is so amazing. The show was great the workshops were super fun and the promoter rocks!!I I can't wait to hang out again next year!!!!!

Super special thanks to Smira and her hubby for being the best hosts ever....they invitied us into their wonderfull home and community with open arms and I love them both for that!!!!!

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Just finished the first set!

shastagathering — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 11:22:43 GMT

YAY! I just finished over dubbing the audio for the first set. I'm going to go curl up with the Mrs! My eyes are getting heavy! ~! ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

A Sneak Peak!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca0nlchU8RA

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Unmata!

shastagathering — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 03:10:23 GMT

For you Unmata fans, I still have Blood Moon 2006 DVDs available. If you order both Fusion Fest DVD and Blood Moon together I will include a bonus DVD.

PM me for details......

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What's YOUR favorit Fusion Fest '007 quote?

AraxieNanshe — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:37:06 GMT

I'm a member of a group of women film makers in Boise called the Reel Women of the West. Every year we participate in a video competition called i48, where we have 48 hours to make a film on a genre that is "randomly" chosen and drawn the Friday of at 5:00pm. Every year after the event, the group members send out e-mails of the best quotes from the chaotic experience. I thought it would be a fun idea to try that with this festival as well and see how it goes.

Here are a few of mine:

"Long John Silver can eat me." ~Samira on being pirated

and my number 1 quote (drum roll, please):

"She hates pineapple more than war." ~Amy Sigil on Shelly’s extreme dislike f

What were YOUR favorite Fusion Fest double-O seven quotes?

What were YOUR favorite Fusion Fest double-O seven quote?

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Video Capturing

shastagathering — Fri, 25 May 2007 06:02:29 GMT

Greetings all performers.

I have been given permission to video tape the goings on at the festival. I will be video taping all performers and will also be offering DVDs to the performers of their own performances for a modest fee of $25 per DVD, $10 per additional DVD. I can also upload your performance to YouTube or Google Video for an additional $5. (Please be sure to give me your cd after your performance so I can overdub the video)

All DVDs will be mailed out within 1 week of concusion of festival.

I use a professional 3 chip broadcast quality camera and a Mac Pro for all editing.

I will have a sign up sheet at the dancer check in table for all interested. I am planning to record all of the performances so please specify if you do not want your performance recorded at all.

If you decide later on after the festival that you want a copy of your performance I will have them saved. Please take one of my business cards upon check in.....

YAY! Can't wait!

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Oh My God.....

Mearah — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 01:03:52 GMT

It is finally here - and I don't have my bra done!!!
Shit, I am in trouble now!!!
OMG

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