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Say It Ain't So!

2008-07-24T16:59:37Z

"Caravan Studio is closing.
Yes, here is the big news, which saddens my heart to tell you. Caravan Studio must close its’ doors.
Times are changing and after many months of deliberation, Jeff and I have decided it is time to close the studio and move on to our next phase in life. Having this most beautiful studio has been such a gift to me, it has brought so much pleasure, with great people and events, all based around the interest of dancing together with our most beautiful dance, tribal belly dance. But it has become a financial hardship for us, so after August 16th, the doors will shut.
What more can I say, but thank you to all who have been involved in the studio in one way or another. It has been a delightful journey. I will continue to dance and teach, and I will let you know where my classes will be held soon. For those of you moving on, I wish you the best in your dance journey and your life. We are planning a big bellyjam for the final hurrah in August, with a blessing ritual, a book release celebration, and a night full of dance. I will give you the date as soon as it is confirmed. Even though I may not see you at the studio, I do hope you will stay in touch with me! Make sure if you haven’t already done so, to sign up for my monthly enewsletter—Caravan Trail— on our web site. That is a great way to learn about events and our growing global tribal dance community.
There is also talk of someone else taking over the studio to keep it a dance space, so I will be sure to keep you updated.
Meanwhile, I am still dancing and teaching and touring. Gypsy Caravan lives on!" -from da site.

I take heart in the troupe continuing, but what am I gonna do with myself?!?!

Seriously though, I moved to Portland in December, and the beautiful community at Caravan Studios opened its arms to me. My heart and my dance have blossomed with you, thank you all for everything. When I felt awkward and gangly and friendless and out of place, I came to dance and found my center and my strength, found my own beauty and the shine of it in the women around me. I love you!

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Tribal Rev Thanks!!

2008-07-18T02:35:39Z

Thank you Paulette and Jen for being so great at Tribal Revolution. Folks are so excited about the new ATS ideas you laid on them and I know my students are jazzed and ready to work with some of the material.

.... and Paulette.. thanks for the wine. I needed it!! ;-)

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Country Fair 2008

2008-07-10T05:54:21Z

Anyone going down to see Indigo and Coleena at Fair this year?
How about anyone having space in their car (for two) for a ride back to Portland on Sunday? We'll help pay for GAS!

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Tribal Vision—the book— is here!

2008-07-02T01:59:54Z

My book
Tribal Vision: A Celebration of life through tribal bely dance

is finally here. And it is ready for you...
I am so excited!
What one of our fabulous dancers and an author herself says about the book:

Tribal Vision is an inspired, insightful, and important account of the origins of Tribal Belly Dance and the author's personal journey through this brilliant and artistic community. Part of this dance movement from the beginning, Paulette Rees-Denis shares her vision of its past, present, and future. This is a deeply satisfying book for experienced dancers as well as new ones-- and for all readers who simply want to know more about a dance form that revolutionized the meaning of belly dance.
-- Pamela Smith Hill, author and dancer

You can order it from our website:

http://www.gypsycaravan.us/shopping/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67&products_id=296

or mail a check to Caravan Studio
$25.00 plus $5.50 S&H

4050 NE Broadway
Portland, OR 97232

I so hope you enjoy sharing my past journey through tribal bellydance.
Thanks for being a part of it all!
Paulette

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Thanks

2008-07-01T02:45:29Z

Thanks for lending us Paulette for a few days. We wanted to keep her for ourselves, but decided to let her go- this time!
Collective Soul was an amazing experience. I feel so happy to be a part of it.

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Tribal Photos Found - Do They Belong To Anybody?

2008-06-29T15:53:22Z

Hi Gypsy Caravan gals!

I'm clearing out some stuff that's been boxed through two house moves, and have come across an unlabelled CD. On it are a load of photos of tribal dancers - I believe the Urban Berbers - plus some non-tribal ones too. They could have come into my possession during an event I hosted with USA teachers, or through my visits over to the USA.

From what I can gather, they were either taken by somebody who has travelled to the USA/Europe from the UK to visit an old school friend, or a USA/mainland Europe person travelling to England - it's a little confusing! There is a photo of a message that says:
"Dear Miss Deltzerwas. Here to visit her former Kindergarten Student from England"

The date stamp is April 2006. I've posted a couple of the photos on my BellyNut tribe photo album: tribes.tribe.net/bellynuttribal

If you know anybody who travelled to the USA and may have taken these (one of the events seems to be called something like Casbah Studio) then please pass this on to them and ask them to get in touch. There must be some amazing memories on here and I'd hate it if they were mine and were lost!

Thanks,
Nicola

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Paulette at Suhaila's Choreogrpahy Collective

2008-06-29T00:00:24Z

Paulette came and capped off an amazing week at Suhaila's weeklong Choreography Collective. She taught a choreography to Gypsy Caravan's "Algerian Drum Song" and it was truly the perfect way to end the week, all of the dancers who had been working so hard all week getting to dance as a tribe, linking arms and holding hands and facing each other with great big smiles. Thank you Missy P! MWAH!

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Awesome EAST:MEETS:WEST 2008 Video by Daflew

2008-06-25T21:21:34Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw7_y-Koy18

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Urban Souk

2008-06-25T20:59:06Z

Come one, come all! This Saturday June 28th only, a sale of epic proportion. Noon-6pm. No Earlybirds. Costumes, jewelry, music, art, accessories. New and used, lots of vendors. Location: 628 SE 58th Ave (between Belmont & Stark) Portland. See ya there!

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Grace and Beauty TF 08

2008-06-06T20:01:49Z

Lovely, classy, graceful GC at TF. Good job and thank you for bring so much beauty to the stage.

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Portland Dancers and Musicians!

2008-06-06T19:59:27Z

Dancers and Musicians,
call for Tribal Lounge performers for Imbibe Restauarant!

This is a call out to you and yours for Summer and Fall sign-ups to perform at Tribal Lounge. We are expanding the performance list and would love to have semi to pro dancers, singers, storytellers, musicians (without a big sound system set up). What do you play?

This event is now switched to every Third Thursday, 8 pm, with your hosts, Gypsy Caravan Dance Company. We have had this event for three years and we love it! Some great performers--Raquy and the Cavemen, Krebsic Orchestrar, Lilah Perry, Mizna, Urban Berbers, Mandala, Judy Piazza, Just Like Goddesses, Anaath, Dala'l, Auracle, Yemaya, Bijou Project, Rachel George, Mandala, Lara Tribeck, Shredd, Children of Paradise, Almine and friends, Tayissa Blue, Lorraine, and others have graced the stage!
and if you've done it once, you can do it again!

Tribal Lounge is held at Imbibe Restaurant, on 2229 SE Hawthorne St in Portland, starts at 8pm, and performers usually do two short sets about 10-20 minutes each.
Of course, the money is not much, but we share what we get, and you can always go out for tips. You can sell your cds there, too.

This has been a fun night, and a good place to showcase your new songs, dances, experimental pieces, stories, network, and have a great time. Performing at Tribal Lounge is a wonderful way to bring the Portland and vicinity dance, music, and art community together. We love to build our community!

We want you! We are booking July, August (Urban Berbers will be rejoining us!), September, October, and November now. Email me to request a time slot. Give us your information (style, description, number of performers, etc) if I don't' know you.
And come, watch and support community of artists, too!
Thanks so much, and please pass this on to the dancers and musicians you know.
Paulette
paulette@gypsycaravan.us
www.gypsycaravan.us

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Gypsy Caravan @ Southern Fusion Fest!

2008-06-04T16:43:08Z

The next registration deadline for Southern Fusion Fest 2008 is fast approaching - register by June 16th for the next discounted package price!

SFF08 is an exciting, whirlwind 3 days of shopping, shows, and classes with amazing instructors - and we've been nominated for a Zaghareet Golden Belly Award to boot!

Tamalyn Dallal, Tamra-henna, Gypsy Caravan, Moria Chappell, Mardi Love, Zafira Dance Company

Gina, Fatina, Liora, Devyani Dance Company, Amani Jabril, Aziza Nawal, Sha'ni

All this located in Athens, GA, the very bohemian, easily navigable town east of Atlanta.

Details: http://www.southernfusion.net

Registration: http://sff2008.eventbrite.com

Thanks!
Liora :)

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URBAN SOUK!

2008-05-27T04:09:41Z

Saturday June 28th from noon-6pm come shopping at my big sale. Costumes from several collectors, new and used pieces, jewelry, trinkets, music. Lots of vendors...plenty to choose from. Save the date! Location: 628 SE 58th Ave. Portland, between Belmont and Stark. See you then!

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Paulette's New Book

2008-05-26T22:22:34Z

I'm very excited about the new book....Any chance of seeing it at the Breitenbush retreat ~ it's soooooo close to May :o)

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Camel ... is there a #2

2008-05-22T23:48:18Z

There is a Camel #1 on Tribal Technique, Volume 5, With The Gypsy Caravan and Camel Variation 3 on Tribal Technique, Volume 8, With The Gypsy Caravan.

Is there a #2 anywhere? I've gone through all my Tribal Technique videos and cannot seem to find one.

Thanks much!

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Thanks ladies!

2008-05-22T05:38:40Z

We had a great time with all of you and Jeff in Ashland! Come back any time!

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Collective Soul Level One in Portland--June 2008!

2008-05-22T02:16:29Z

There is still space in the Collective Soul Certification coming right up
with Paulette Rees-Denis, Gypsy Caravan at
Caravan Studio

Level One, Saturday, June 7- Tuesday, June 10, 2008
and
Level Two, Friday, July 25th- Sunday, July 27th, 2008

This intensive certification program combines dance workouts, stretches, and toning and strengthening drills with tribal technique with fifteen plus hours of tribal bellydance classes.
Check out the web pages for registration information...
www.gypsycaravan.us
paulette@gypsycaravan.us
***Teacher Training Level One immediately following...still time to sign up!
We would love to have you dance with us!

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COLLECTIVE SOUL MIDWEST 23-25JUNE!!!!!

2008-05-17T21:14:14Z

There are still a few spots left. Complete registration and course info is on our website: http://www.rakhshanda.com/Collectivesoulmidwest.htm

Hurry before there is no space left. Space for this certification intensive is EXTREMELY limited, and the chance to work with Paulette in person near your home is priceless!!!!!!

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Looking for good Lebonese food in Portland

2008-05-12T13:11:24Z

Hello ladies,
I'll be in Portland later this month with my husband for his birthday and he has requested that we go have Lebonese food for his birthday dinner since we don't have that kind of food in Bend. I am looking for recommendations for a good Lebonese place suitable for a celebratory dinner. Price is not a problem as this is a special occasion.

P.S. It was so fabulous to see you again at BB, as always I had a wonderful time and am already looking forward to next year.

Love,
Kari

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Paulette at Tribal Revolution in Chicago, June 20-22

2008-05-07T15:32:26Z

Hey there! Blue Lotus Tribe is pleased to have Paulette teaching and performing at Tribal Revolution this year!! The super-early bird specials for Tribal Rev will be over on Wednesday, April 30. We've had a flood of early registrations too which means some classes will likely sell out soon! Get the workshops you want at the best price by registering early!!

Also, we've added some rooms to the hotel, but we only have a handful left. If you're staying with us at the Holiday Inn, get your reservations taken care of soon! Call (847) 437-6010 for your reservations!!

Tribal Revolution takes place June 20-22 in Chicago and will feature:
Paulette Rees Denis of Gypsy Caravan
Amy Sigil of Unmata
Onca of Baraka Mundi
Elizabeth of Tribe Marrakech
Audrey and Christina of Blue Lotus Tribe
Carmine Guida of Djinn
Melissa Murphy of Ishtar

More info at http://www.tribalrevolution.com

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Breitenbush was AWESOME!

2008-05-07T15:30:06Z

We had such a good time! We also have many votes for an extension and to bring Amel back!!

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Visiting Portland...and a bit OT

2008-05-07T15:26:40Z

Hello!

My mom and I are visiting the west coast this summer (a first for both of us - we're from Florida). We're flying into Portland and out of San Francisco. Are there any Gypsy Caravan classes that are okay to drop into on Wednesdays or Thursdays? (I've been doing ITS for about 2 years and I took a two day GC workshop last year).

And - my off topic question - does anyone have any suggestions as to what two life-long east-coasters simply MUST DO while in Oregon or north CA?

Any suggestions/help/advice will be sincerely appreciated! Can't wait!!

:-)

Mary

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Gypsy Caravan in Ashland, OR 5-14-08

2008-05-07T06:30:50Z

***please note, the location has changed to the Inner Child Cafe! Please share this info with your email lists and friends!***

Proudly Presenting:
Gypsy Caravan of Portland, OR
with Ashland's own Circus Tribal Bellydance
And talented local guest dancers!

Wednesday May 14th
7:30 pm
$10 at the door . all ages welcome

Location:
Inner Child Cafe
310 Oak Street, Ashland
(Oak Street Plaza - Suite 4 - between Pioneer and Oak)

**The highly acclaimed Gypsy Caravan Dance Company of Portland Oregon will be performing with Ashland's own Circus Tribal Bellydance Company and talented local guest dancers!**

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Tribal Technique Volume 3

2008-05-07T03:44:38Z

I have a few questions (and any help is appreciated!)

Down & Up ... is this a 3/4 Shimmy with a level change?
Arabic Down & Up - is this also known as Arabic Variation 1?

Does anyone know what music was used on this video? I have a VHS, and I can't seem to find it listed anywhere (I've gone through all the Gypsy Caravan CD's I have, and I cannot seem to find any of it).

Thanks much!

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Less than a week to Breitenbush!

2008-04-21T23:48:27Z

Wheee!!!!!!

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Suhaila in the PNW

2008-04-19T23:55:25Z

For those of you who took Suhaila's workshops when they were at Caravan Studio, you can get your glute squeeze fix in two weeks (May 3/4) when she comes up to Seattle for a two-day all-levels workshop. Contact me if you're interested in registering!

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Tribal Fest car pool

2008-04-08T16:20:29Z

Any lovely dancers out there in Portland, Oregon need a ride/want to car pool to Tribal Fest in Sebastopol? I am leaving Tuesday May 13 and returning Monday May 19. Thanks...

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Stand with Tibet. Support the Dalai Lama.

2008-03-23T21:15:12Z

Stand with Tibet. Support the Dalai Lama.

Please click on the link below to help end escalating violence in Tibet. The Dalai Lama is asking for your support, voice your opinion to China.

Thank You!

> http://www. avaaz. org/en/tibet_end_the_violence/
> www. phayul. com

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Kicks my ass, rocks my world....

2008-03-23T00:44:25Z

One of these days, I will write an ode to Paulette.
In the meantime, I've just gotten back from doing Collective Soul 2 in Ararat.
Paulette seriously kicked my ass. Everything I thought I knew, I soon realised that I didn't know at all! She corrected my bad habits, she fixed my posture, she cracked the whip and it was exactly what I needed!
I haven't enjoyed myself so much in ages!
I hope to have her here in South Australia next year so I can spread the GC love!

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share your favorites?

2008-03-18T04:23:46Z

sorry, this post is loosely, very loosely, related to bellydance. actually the only connection is because I'm a bellydancer.

I'm a new transplant to Oregon and the vast majority of my Oregon and Portland experiences were related to Tribal Quest. Guess that's why I'm looking to you all as the experts ;). Well, I'm out in Hood River and I'm searching for certain services:

fabric stores (places to get $2/yd muslim, trims & buttons, lace and gorgeous/expensive fabric to drool over)
co-op grocery store...organic, local, bulk goods
the correct name of the BIG asian market (Fubar?? something like that?)

anything in Portland or the Gorge would be helpful. thank you in advance for your help!

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looking for kind folks for our oasis

2008-03-09T17:23:21Z

Hey Dancers! I have a great place to live for you to consider. Check out my posting at http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/apa/600528212.html

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Collective Soul Midwest Registration Open

2008-02-29T16:06:20Z

Registration is now open for Collective Soul Level 1 Midwest in beautiful Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 23-25. Sign up at http://www.rakhshanda.com/Collectivesoulmidwest.htm

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Gypsy Caravan comes to Philly area - April 12 & 13, 2008

2008-02-20T12:59:59Z

April 12 & 13, 2008 - 2-day Workshop with Gypsy Caravan

A mass of swaying hips, undulating bellies, hands upon hands upon hands with arms moving snake-like, strangely synchronous; watch closely as these powerfully sensuous women wrap you in their web of enchanting improvisation... this is Gypsy Caravan! To learn more about Gypsy Caravan visit www.gypsycaravan.us

Saturday - Mesmerizing Slow Moves - 1:00-3:00pm
Slow it down, listen to your body and the music, incorporating levels and some floor work (bring kneepads). *intermediate/advance level*

Saturday - Faster Moves - 3:30-5:30pm
Step it up for punch and energy- listening to the music, playing zils, using the space, moving with a partner (bring zils). *intermediate/advance level*

Sunday - Tribal Styling - 12:00-4:30pm (includes 1/2 hour break)
Add spice to your dance--Indian mudras, Spanish influences, Tribal groves with attitude (wear a big skirt). *intermediate/advance level*

Where: B&R Fitness Club, 1040 Mill Creek Drive (just off Street Road), Feasterville, PA 19053
*Workshops will be held in a spacious aerobic room with polished hard-wood floors and a mirrored front wall!

Cost:
- Saturday single class = $35/class
- Full day Saturday = $65
- Full day Sunday = $65
- Entire weekend = $120
**fees are non-refundable unless workshop is cancelled**

Registration: Available via Paypal & Snail Mail! For full registration details go to www.tribalbellies.com/GC_registration.htm

**Be sure to bring water, a light snack, yoga mat or towel, and a few extra dollars to spend in the Souk (vendors will only available on Saturday!).

Questions? Email hipnosis@tribalbellies.com or call Vikki at 215-504-9732
www.tribalbellies.com

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SFF08 Registration opens 2/18!

2008-02-18T03:57:18Z

* SFF 08 Registration opens at 8 AM on Monday, 2/18: http://sff2008.eventbrite.com

* Class Descriptions & Schedule now posted at http://www.southernfusion.net/FusionFest.html

* SFF 2008 is bigger and better than last year! We listened to our SFF 2007
Attendee feedback, and made several changes and upgrades accordingly. Please
stay tuned to this site for more information detailing this year's changes and what to
expect at our event.

Some highlights include: We have added a Specialty Class room to focus on our
regions specifics dancers needs - including classes specifically geared toward
advanced and professional dancers, prop classes and specialty topics. These
classes are limited to only 15 participants, space is limited, so register early to
reserve your spot.

We have also changed our location to Athens, GA to ease our attendees' experience.
The new location is at the Athens Classic Center, with easy access to parking, food,
hotels and all SFF 2008 events.

This year we have increased our instructors with many options gear specifically to
tribal and cabaret attendees. Expect a weekend packed with classes, shopping, great
shows and a ton of fun!

Here is our instructor line-up:

Tamra-henna
Tamalyn Dallal
Moria Chappell
Mardi Love
Gypsy Caravan
Devyani Dance Company
Zafira Dance Company
Aziza Nawal
Gina
Amani Jabril
Sha'ni
Liora
Fatina
Cathy Jackson

Hope to see you there!!

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Thanks and pictures from Seven Deadly Sins

2008-02-16T01:56:54Z

Thanks a lot for coming out to volunteer you time for our fund raiser for Naral Pro-Choice Oregon. It was much appreciated. Gypsy Caravan was great last night, I heard lot so good comments after your performance. I posted some pictures online at the link below. There are a few of Gypsy Caravan on page 3 (now until I add more pictures to the site).

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinwagoner/

Again thanks a lot!

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Jareeda Tribal Issue

2008-02-15T05:36:00Z

Jareeda Magazine is now accepting submissions for the upcoming Tribal issue. Deadline is Feb. 25th. Please send articles and photos to jareeda@jareeda.com and photos should be at least 5" by 7" and 300 dpi for best quality. We want to make you look good. Anything pertaining to tribal style, tribal fusion, an article about your tribal group, tribal costuming or music is welcome. Jareeda is read internationally, so take this opportunity to reach out to dancers around the world!

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Paulette's Classes @ Tribal Fest

2008-02-14T19:11:20Z

There is still a few spots for you lovers of Paulette (of which I count myself, but I can't dance LOL) for Tribal Fest in May

Sunday May 18 9:00 - 11:00 Paulette Rees-Denis Tribal Combos & Variations

Her other class Saturday May 17 Tribal Technique is SOLD OUT!!!!

more info can be found at www.blacksheepbellydance.com

hurry on down and grag one of the last 5 spots in her class!

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Cues & Tattoos KICK OFF PARTY!

2008-02-13T22:23:50Z

The Official Cues & Tattoos "Welcome to Seattle" Kick-Off Party is on!

Tribal Belly Bowling at The Garage!

Start your bellydancin' weekend off with a bang with an awesome opportunity to hang out with your fellow dancers and workshop participants. You never know who might be throwing a strike the next lane over! $15 gets you unlimited bowling, pool and shuffleboard in The Spare Room, our own private party space. There will be fun dancer-door-prizes drawn throughout the evening. And come hungry and thirsty! The Garage has a delicious menu that includes vegetarian options, serving food until 1am. And yes, you can buy tickets for friends and SO's to join you--this party is not limited to only workshop attendees. The location is, however, considered a bar or pub, so it is 21 and over only.

There are limited tickets available, so get yours now to get in on the fun! You can buy your tickets online ( at www.infusiontribal.com ) at the pre-sale cost of $15 until Wednesday, February 20th. After the pre-sale cutoff, the cost will be $20 at the door. Please note that bowling shoe rentals are $3 extra.

Any proceeds from the ticket sales will be lovingly donated to a worthy charity in the name of the tribal community at large (info TBA).

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Garage Billiards
1134 Broadway Ave
{click for directions}
9pm-late
Bring your appetite!
Lots of food and fun to be had!
21+
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Buy your tickets right now with Paypal

Tickets will be will-call at the door the night of the party. If buying multiple tickets, we will hold all of them under the name on the Paypal account they are purchased with.

And yes, your friends/SO's are welcome to join us, as well! It is not limited to workshop attendees only.

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Beginners Level One

2008-02-08T20:29:34Z

What sort of physical condition should one be in before taking this class? What are some minimum requirements? Thanks!

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Where can i get this beautiful top?

2008-02-07T23:32:25Z

I have been searching all over to finding this top. I love it! Where can i find or buy such a top? Its soo purty. I want a bunch for pennsic and they look so comfy too. I love the black and red one especially but any color will do. I just love the design and how it fits on these ladies. Help!! Thank you.

Tis what it looks like...

http://www.gypsycaravan.us/shopping/images/missy_p/zen.jpg

Yesh soon i will order the zen pants their wearing, their awesome!

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Cover dancer contest

2008-01-12T05:13:35Z

Are you almost finished with that costume article? Please send it with your photos and be considered for the cover of Jareeda, the international belly dance magazine!

Don't wait! We need them now. Just send to jareeda@jareeda.com and send photos as jpegs at 300 dpi resolution to be considered for the cover or a lesser resolution for the inside of the magazine. The best photo/article combo will grace the next costuming issue cover!

Advertising space is also still available for this issue which is our most popular one.

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You all look soooo pretty with your bindi's

2007-12-30T09:53:30Z

I think I really need to invest in some nice bindi's to accessorize my face, you all look so beautiful with the different styles!!

Do you mainly buy the stick on ones, or glue them, just want to make sure I get good ones :-)

Nicky x

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epaaa

2007-12-27T19:43:01Z

siempre anduve yo viajando con mi jarana y mi canto
aprendi de todo ritmo,mundo parara su llanto
hay sobre la luz esta la luz por mas dentro k urgue dentro de baul.
hay sobre la luz brilla la luz por mas lejos k vayas dentro de ataud

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Loving your tribe!!

2007-12-03T11:22:01Z

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to say thanks for inviting me, and I really love everyones costuming!!

Nicky xx

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Thanks for having me!

2007-11-29T10:42:35Z

I had a lot of fun (even with UTI!) at the fan workshop with all you ladies!
Keep swinging those fans!

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Coming to you with fans!

2007-11-14T07:49:43Z

Hello ladies!
Can't wait to see you all and swing some fans around at the workshop next week!
I just wanted to say, if you don't have a fan, don't worry- I'll be bringing lots and you can get some of your very own. :)
If you've seen the fans before that I carry, and you know one style in particular you want, let me know and I'll make sure to have them.
Let's work off that Turkey!

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our new CD! Remarkably Remixed...have you heard it yet?

2007-11-05T22:20:14Z

Part of the Gypsy Caravan experience is that it takes all of us together to create our music and dance. This remix brings in a few local friends whom we asked to take the songs from our original rhythm CD and do a groovin’ dance remix. and wow, can you dance to it!

it is now available from our web site. Check it out!
www.gypsycaravan.us

let us know what you think, and which is your favorite track! mine are track #10, Soaring Gait, and #13, Six/Eight Reloaded, the coolest 6/8!

Paulette

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Thank You So Much

2007-11-02T18:22:17Z

I would just like to say a big thank you to Paulette, Jen and Gina for a fab weekend last weekend when Steffi and her tribe, Barefoot Bellydance, hosted a weekend of workshops with these fine, fine ladies here in freezing cold UK!

So many things made sooooo much sense.

Keep on smiling and dancing ladies - you are infectious!

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Tribal Vibe North and South

2007-11-01T00:15:04Z

Thank you Paulette, Jen, Gina, Doug and Jeff for two fantastic weekends at Tribal Vibe South and North in the UK. I enjoyed the dancing, teaching and atmosphere so much and am looking forward to continuing to develop my dancing - loving the Turkish Amaya! (among others....)

Love Sarah

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Tunisian

2007-10-31T15:41:07Z

Hi,
Can someone help me with a breakdown of the Tunisian move please? I did it in a GC workshop a couple of weeks ago with no problems, but I can't for the life of me remember what the hip movements do or what the count is, and my notes don't make any sense!
Any advice gratefully received
TIA Kirsty

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Gypsy Caravan in Philadelphia?

2007-10-30T18:39:33Z

I just noticed on the GC website that there will be workshops in Philadelphia coming in April? Who is sponsoring those?

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Vol 1 Easel position help

2007-10-11T13:59:55Z

I just got Vol 1&2 and had a question. I'm familiar with Fat Chance format but new to GC and so was working through these.
The Easel Position in Vol 1 just has me stumped and wondering if anyone could break it down (even stick drawings would be appreciated lol)
I take it the feet are in a turn out position correct , with a bend in the knees, open according to the explaination( a V similar to ballat?)
No matter what or how I position I cant seem to get it where I feel balanced and weight seems to far forward. I have also got problems with having knees bent at that angle, they refuse to open as demonstrated. I often have problems with anything turned out due to my knees just being uncooperative so I'm wondering if that might be the problem. I'm one of those people who can't sit cross legged but can turn my legs opposite out to the side and I can do a perfect T with knees together and feet out, flat to the floor lol
I have no problem with the bigger Easel used in the Structural roll with the foot farther back.
Anyone have suggestions on this one for me please? Help..

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Question about Spanish Walk

2007-10-10T18:03:40Z

When moving forward and backward with Spanish Walk, are your hips moving up and down? On volume 3 of the GC instructional DVD's the move is taught with just foot-work and arm-work mentioned but when I watched the practice part, some of the dances were adding what looked like a slow 3/4 hip shimmy on top when moving back.

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New weekly Bellates® (Pilates for Bellydancers) class!

2007-10-06T19:50:35Z

At Caravan Studio!

Just in time for you to get in shape for the holidays! This was a very popular class in Florida and former student Leann Drury says: “I lost 10" around my hips in the first 6 weeks and wish I could take this class 2 times a week. If you have the opportunity to take this class, don't miss it. Your core deserves it and this class will produce results.” (Individual results may vary.)

Join me Thursdays at 5 pm for a 6-week session starting Nov. 1.-Dec. 13 (off on Thanksgiving.) Class is by pre-registration with a 4-class card good for any 4 classes :$40. 6-week card: $54. Space is limited to insure individual attention.

Please bring your own 1/4-1/2” Pilates/yoga mat if you have one or pm me to reserve one at $2 per class, cash only day of class.

For more info on what to expect in your Bellates® class, please visit: www.bhrigha.com/Dance/bell...llates.html

To pre-register through PayPal, please visit: www.bhrigha.com/CSBellates.html

I am also available for private or duet Classical Pilates or Bellates® sessions in my home studio in Yacolt, WA, contact me for more info. Please help me spread the word and I hope to see you on your mat in class!

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intergalactic rainbow ,mexico

2007-10-04T23:33:38Z

WE FOUND IT!
RAinbow included
amaaaaaaaaaaaaaazin g place
3 huge rivers
1 really big where there is river side camping, pretty much eveybody
can camp on the river, then it extends into the second cristal blue
river that emanates from a rock!!!!!! its unbelievable, the rivers
starts gushing straight from the rocks sourounded by caves, and
stalakites, cristal clear pure water, enough for 1000 generations,
its really a celestial place. there are tons of huge pools, and one
that seems like a sanctuary really sacred grounds. Its one of the
most amazing natural wonders i have ever seen. its boggling to see a
cascade come out of a rock! the area is really surreal.
then the cirle can hold around 5000 people at least, holding hands
perfeclty flat, sourounded by the main river. camping can be along
the river, on the main grasslands or in the jungle.
there are no ticks, though at the santuary there are mozzies.
there is a parking spot that can hold about 300 cars easy and is by
the river.
And last but not least is that the land is for sale.
so a community can be formed.
just the water alone is an amazing eternal wealth.
and the beuaty of the spot is priceless, yesterday as we were coming
back, it started raining, as we were wondering if too keep on
looking and just then a rainbow appered pointing to the spot.
hence divine intervention!
We also went with a super amazing crew, and made some music for the
people. We told them what we wanted to do and they were very exited.
so there is welcome from the owners of the land and the recently
emerging miny comunity that is about 5 km from the place, it is very
remote. no people in the area, good privacy.
there is a medium size town about 90 min away, and a full on city
(las choapas) about 150 min away.
So there is a lot of abundance of water and land.
land here is stil pretty cheap.
though i havent closed a price with the owner, he is open to
negotiate and even more if we do what i hope we can make out of it.
We are planing to start the seed camp dragon portal 30 november, and
plant watermelons, tomatoes, cabbage and all kinds of veggies, that
will hopefully give fruit toward the end of the gathierng. We foudn
a horse cart to bring the food in, there are also some canoes. and
we have pots and stuff for the seed camp. though it would be nice to
get in some cool seeds, and people to work in the SEED CAMP
(literally)
We also want to work on the kitchens and some cob building, and
whaetver we need to organize for x amount of people.
the actual gathering will start (Portal resonating dragon) 29 of
january, let me know what you think we havent sealed the dates yet
though we are about to!
hope you are happy, we will compose an oficial invite these days,
but youc an pass it on.
just dont mass mail it please untill we have all the info down.

for more info check
http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/intergalac ticrainbow

kareen

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omg

2007-10-01T21:36:22Z

oh my god!
after the last weekend i'm addicted to gc and your style to dance! the workshops here in germany (bommeln, burg und baeuche) were sooooooooo amazing!
greeeetz
oona

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Circle Step

2007-09-28T05:56:31Z

Could someone describe the arms for the circle step?

which arm is out to the side , and which is to the front.? For reference, begin the move turning to the left...what are the arms doing?

thanks, lisa

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A Rooster crows in Hotlanta!

2007-08-29T17:34:28Z

Hi Lovely Ladies of the Caravan!

Jen and Dulcinea visited Hotlanta for Southern Fusion Fest and they used a great song during several of the workshops that starts with a rooster crow! I must have this song! I thought I knew where to get it so I got the Gypsy Soul CD from PUTUMAYO, and also bout the Gypsy Groove CD they were selling but I cannot find it on either CD

< sad face >

Can anyone help me find the Rooster song??

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call for urban artists

2007-08-06T22:40:50Z

Urban Paradoxes has been contracted to take on a major urban arts (of all genres, including performance and kinetic) project and will be in need of urban artists throughout the world as the project unfolds. For more information please send a message via Tribe or UrbanParadoxes@yahoo.com and we will get back to you.

We are defining "urban art" as any form of art, any genre, that intersects with the urban experience and/or urban issues, e.g., art that makes people consider/reconsider how they perceive urban experience.

We would also appreciate it if you would past this request on to others.

Thanks,
Frank
Urban Paradoxes

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rainbow reforestation,mexico

2007-08-01T08:43:00Z

<http://www.reforest a.nomadsunited. com/>
VERY SOON INFORMATION ON THE INTERGALACTIC RAINBOW GATHERING TO TAKE
PLACE IN <http:///>
MEXICO ON NOVEMBER 2007 <http:///>
LOCATION:
The event will take place north of Chiapas, Mexico. Close to a village
called Ostuacan.
Camping is on the shores of a deep river, where swimming is fantastic.
Nearby is the Chichonal Active Volcano, that in it's crater holds a lake
with emerging volcanic hot water, an unforgettable experience. (swimming
is possible with a bit of common sense and taking certain precautions)
There will are also many beautiful horses, and a few excursions will be
arranged, though we cant guarantee that everyone will be able to take
part in this activity.
We use horses to transport the baby trees to their location minimizing
our carbon emissions.
The event is non-commercial, and is free for all, we maintain a
vegetarian food diet, basic maintenance choirs should be shared equally
by all those attending.
We count on donations to feed everyone as well as support from
environmental institutions, we also raise funds through the shows we
offer in the communities. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
We consider essential to compliment the reforestations with
environmental education initiatives thus helping raise awareness of the
importance of planting trees and conservation. We work together with
governmental and nongovernmental organization to help monitor the trees.
We organize plantations in schools accompanied by the students, in this
case we prefer to plant fruit trees which also helps the students to
have fresh fruits right in school, this being specially very beneficial
in low income villages.
Fruit orchard planting in School (21st of May)
For more info on our environmental education program please check:
www.edu.nomadsunite d.com <http://www.edu. nomadsunited. com/>
COMMUNITY OUTREACH MULTI ETHNIC PERFORMANCE
7th of May Community annual Fair,
24th May Post Reforestation Performance offering.
In our reforestations we seek to reach out to the local community by
creating a multi-ethnic show, so after the end of the festival we
usually offer this event to the community, which usually includes music
from all over the world, ethnic dances and several other performances.
For more info please check
www.shows.nomadsuni ted.com <http://www.shows. nomadsunited. com/>
Bring:
We suggest to bring essentials for camping in nature.

- Tent and tarp
- Waterresistant raincoat
- Sleeping bag
-Own plate, spoon and cup.
- Musical instrumments, if you have
- Flashlight and candles

DonÂ´t bring!
-Plastic, each person is responsable for his/her own waste.
-There is no electricity in this area so avoid to bring electronic
devices. No hay energÃa elÃ©ctrica en esta zona, evita traer
aparatos que la requieran.
-DonÂ´t bring alcohol nor drugs !
PARTICIPATE!
Participants upon arrival are advised to sign in agreement to a letter
of terms conditions that are provided upon entry, in this way the basic
concepts of communitarian life are established and the people are
informed regarding basic notions of how to behave in the environment,
preventing the space from suffering negative ecological effects.

If you are interested in participating please register so we can
coordinate how many trees will be planted as well as general food
supplies and so that the event does not exceed the maximum capacity of
the area. Location will also be announced to those registered. Please
mail us at:
reserve@nomadsunite d.com

Don't forget to bring your musical instruments, camping gear, rain is
scarce though we recommend to come prepared.

Bring positive vibrations and the will to serve eachother and the earth.
We hope to see you here to share 7 days of magical planetary healing.

Nomads United

www.nomadsunited. com <http://www.nomadsun ited.com/>
March for global Cooling

This reforestation will be the launch of
a new campaign to help revert global warming.

Remember that the earth does not belong to Mankind
But Mankind to the earth.

We march with the earth
and for the earth

and her voice is our voice!

www.march.nomadsuni ted.com <http://march. nomadsunited. com/>

Why reforest

Reforestations are essential activities to help revitalize the health of
the Earth and combat climate change. Today around the world the
deforestation has grown to an alarming rate exceeding by far the index
of reforestations, this brings catastrophic consequences to the
atmosphere as well as for other organisms that's depend on these forests
for habitat..

We have but a short time to avert damaging and economically debilitating
climate change. We also have all the economic, intellectual and
technological know-how to head off this calamity and avoid the
disruption and misery that inaction would entail.
The solutions are numerous and, as many economists say, affordable when
compared with the costs of complacency.

Globally, forest cover is at least one-third less than what it once was.
It is time to reverse the trends, it is time to act.

Climate change confronts us now. There is no longer conjecture or debate
around an abstract or hypothetical future. We need action. We need to
plant trees and in doing so send a signal to the corridors of political
power across the globe that the watching and waiting is over â€"
that countering climate change can take root via one billion small but
significant acts in our gardens, parks, countryside and rural areas.
Achim Steiner, Executive Director
United Nations Environment Programme

â€ The question is not whether climate change is happening but
whether, in the face of this emergency, we ourselves can change fast
enoughâ€
Kofi annan
<http://www.unep. org/billiontreec ampaign/>

Our reforestation programs.

Our innovative reforestations combine the plantation of trees fused with
a multicultural events, workshops and temporary ecologically friendly
living spaces that last from a few days to several weeks. This promotes
reforestation events not only as necessary duty of each individual to
combat climate change, but coordinating a culturally appealing and
spiritually earthbinding.

Through the reforestations and creative activities and workshops we
intend to generate a deep and lasting effect, as much for the local
communities as well as for the participants and simultaneously create a
forest or of fruit orchard that can also help as nutritious source of
food of the communities, as well as to absorb carbon dioxide emissions
which are exceeding on our planet.

Another key point is the life and direct experience of participating in
an temporal ecological community with all the benefits and complications
that this carries, thus also promoting ecovillage living and a more
sustainable lifestyle. Workshops are offered on a volunteer basis, We
ask from those attending consideration in order to maintain a
harmonically working community as well promoting principals of respect
towards the environment.

Participants upon arrival are advised to sign in agreement to a letter
of terms conditions that are provided upon entry, in this way the basic
concepts of communitarian life are established and the people are
informed regarding basic notions of how to behave in the environment,
preventing the space from suffering negative ecological effects.
We use horses to transport the baby trees to their location minimizing
our carbon emissions. The event is non-commercial, and is free for all,
we maintain a vegetarian food diet, basic maintenance choirs should be
shared equally by all those attending.
We count on donations to feed everyone as well as support from
environmental institutions, we also raise funds through the shows we
offer in the communities.

We consider essential to compliment the reforestations with
environmental education initiatives thus helping raise awareness of the
importance of planting trees and conservation. We work together with
governmental and nongovernmental organization to help monitor the trees.
We organize plantations in schools accompanied by the students, in this
case we prefer to plant fruit trees which also helps the students to
have fresh fruits right in school, this being specially very beneficial
in low income villages.

I Reforestation Festival
Palenque, Chiapas
Mexico
December 2005
Click here to see the full size poster
<http://nomadsunited .com/events/ reforesta1. htm>

Temporary ecovillage habitat.

Participants have the opportunity to offer workshops with a cultural or
ecological focus, like for example: Acoustic Music, permaculture, cob
brick building, African Dance, collective Intelligence, consensus and
facilitation, handcrafts from recycled materials, Horse maintenance and
care, temascal (sweat lodge), Maya calendar, African percussion, yoga,
martial arts and capoeira

In order to be able to live in this communal space that hosts a
considerable amount of people, it is necessary to distribute the work
equitably. For that reason we created the energetic administration that
equilibrates workload. Which is vital in successfully maintain an
organic community in a natural context.

In the morning, after the breakfast we form a circle of discussion where
people take responsibility for choirs and activities. The tasks are
distributed according to the amount of people that attend, divided by
the amount of necessary activities.
Usually during or after every reforestation we take the time to organize
a show for the village, that combines ethnic music, dances and many
acts. We also use the space and time to respectfully transmit ecological
messages.

This innovative initiative seeks to venture into new way of creating
events without a negative impact to environment, as well also to raise
awareness in the participants and the local communities, on the
importance of reforestations and sustainable development in a creative,
dynamic, attractive and effective method.
II Reforestation Festival
Chapultenango, Chiapas
Mexico
Augst 2006
Click here to see the full size poster
<http://nomadsunited .com/events/ reforesta2. htm>
<http://nomadsunited .com/events/ reforesta1. htm>
<http://nomadsunited .com/events/ reforesta2. htm>
<http://nomadsunited .com/>

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Thank you from Buffalo!

2007-07-30T07:59:41Z

Hey!
Thank you so much for the workshops this past weekend. They were great! Dulcinea and Jen were wonderful teachers! And their performance was awesome!!! I loved it! And I love my new GC/DC top!
Thanks again!

PS...Jen, your Fluevogs were so cool!

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Treehouse For Rent

2007-07-26T16:37:25Z

Hello beautiful dancers,
I want to let you know that I have a lovely apartment for rent in my dancer-friendly home.
2 bed/1 bath (w/clawfoot soaking tub). Maple floors and wool carpet.
Living room, dining room, kitchen too. Very private space.
3 balconies with views galore.
$1000 per month here in Mt. Tabor.
Respond to me directly if you have further interest.

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New pics!

2007-07-13T14:43:58Z

Love the new do Paulette!!! I also love alll thenew pics of the GC girls!

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Visiting Oregon

2007-07-13T12:07:39Z

I was wondering if you have any drop in classes at your studio. I will be in Oregon for a wedding from July 3-July 11. I would love to take a class of some sort while I'm in town. Thanks for any advice!

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Manual or workbook possibly?

2007-07-13T00:59:17Z

I was wanting to do the level 1 collective soul next year and was wondering if there was possibly a workbook or manual in the works to go with the dvd series to help those of us in the boonies and not near a Gypsy Caravan format teacher?
Thanks : )

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I miss you

2007-07-10T23:14:40Z

I've been thinking about you lately and wanted to let the GC gals who I know, that I miss you. I am really putting it "out there" that one of these years I WILL get to TQNW!

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Holy canoli!

2007-07-10T23:11:11Z

GC will be here in three days for NoMi....three days!! I'm so excited about taking your 'fast moves' workshop. Last year was awesome. Wish Paulette could make it again this year. But I'm happy to get to see Jen again and meet Dulcinea :)

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"Kickin Your ATS" Combos workshop - July 15!!!

2007-07-04T07:28:48Z

next workshop in the 2007 Summer Series is coming up!!!!!

Sunday July 15 ~ 12 - 3:30pm Scotia Dance Ctr. - 677 Davie St. (Vancouver BC)
" Kickin Your ATS" Combos!!!

Keep your ATS dancing constantly moving forward and staying on the cutting edge with some cool "Sisters of Alchemy" combos to apply!!! This beautifully hypnotic style of dance always feels exciting when you throw in new ideas and keep it feeling alive!
Combos for all your tribal (or other) styling - can be used for ATS improv or in choreographed numbers. Good for any level of experience and any styling. ~ It's all about the ideas and trying them out!

Workshop includes conditioning warm up, technique drills, and combos for both fast & slow improv or choreographies!... and maybe a little dancin' to the drum, too!

* bring yoga mat (if you have one), finger cymbals (if you like to stay in practice with your fast moves combos - it's totally your choice!), and water, water, water!!!

Plus - Vending!!!!!
SOA members will be vending with all their goodies!!!
All the hippest styles for your wardrobes!... don't miss!
Witchazel Design
MiMi's Cauldron
Lava
(I believe cash is best!)

$40 - (each workshop) advance payment
$75 - both summer workshops (July 15 & Aug.19) advance payment
$45 - (each workshop) at the door

for info on registration go to:

www.lavastudio.ca/workshops

come spend an afternoon with "da Sistahs"!!

any questions - lava@lavastudio.ca

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New tribe for PNW bellydancers

2007-06-29T07:13:08Z

If you're in Oregon or Washington state or you like to visit these areas and wanna know what's going on there/here, stop by and join this new tribe to connect with all things bellydance: http://tribes.tribe.net/orwabellydance.

Bright Blessings,
B

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Gypsy Caravan in Buffalo, NY!!!!

2007-06-20T19:28:06Z

Northern Migration's Gala show will take place on July 14th, 2007......Tickets are on sale now!!!

Doors open at 6:30 pm
Tickets are $20 and available at Heartbeat of the East studio in Buffalo and on the web at www.northernmigration.net.

UNMATA, Zafira, Kassar, Sashi, Tribal Feat, Frederique and Gypsy Caravan all in one night in Ani Difranco's Church? These are the HOTTEST tickets in the world!!!
------------------------------------

Heartbeat of the East World Dance Studio is pleased to announce that this year's Northern Migration Tribal/Alt Dance Festival will be held at Asbury Hall at The Church! The Church, located in the heart of downtown Buffalo, New York, was saved from the wrecking ball by the Righteous Babe herself, Ms. Ani DiFranco. We are very pleased to say that the Righteous Babe Foundation will be the corporate sponsor of Northern Migration 2007.

Beautiful cannot begin to describe the space at Asbury Hall at The Church. From its soaring steeple, to its Medina sandstone Gothic Revival facade, to its Booth & Reister stained glass windows, The Church will be an inspiring backdrop to learn from the leading instructors of Tribal belly dance. The venue is perfect for our festival. There are beautiful hardwood floors for dancers' tender feet and there is a state of the art geothermal heating and cooling system. It is an environmentally-friendly approach for providing climate control. Finally, there is a plethora of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and shops nearby to enhance your Buffalo experience.

This year, the festival will have an area known as Valizan's Casbah! The Casbah, located in the castle like underbelly of The Church, will offer a space where you can relax between classes, take notes, practice newly learned combos and grab a snack and a refreshing beverage. The Casbah will be open to all festival attendees but will be closed during the drumming classes which will be located in an adjoining room.

Each attendee will be given a welcome packet upon signing in that will give you tourist information for the Greater Buffalo Niagara region, a map to lead you to nearby restaurants, shops and clubs and a little goody to boot! We envision a great festival for all of you as we strive to make you feel welcome and appreciated and as we bid you farewell, we hope that you leave with a giant smile and a little place in your heart for the festival we call- Northern Migration!

Questions? Northern Migration on Tribe.net or
716-839-2456

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8 panel skirt?

2007-06-18T02:36:46Z

Ok, here is what seems to be a silly question.

We have just received our 8 panel skirts and love them, they are truely gorgeous! However mine is very stiff in the coloured panel, the fabric is shiney, and doesn't really move because it is so stiff.

Any clues on how to fix this up? I am a little hesitant to wash it incase the colours run....

Thanks in advance.

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Name that step!

2007-06-17T19:42:36Z

Hi!

I went to a workshop with GC in Orlando back in March of this year and learned a step (or two, or 12!). There is one that we have adopted but I cannot remember the name of it and would REALLY like to know what it is called.

The step goes to the corners, with hand in front of face like you are looking into a mirror and an upper body focus (like the arabic got put upside down); 4 counts for each side.

Can anyone name that step for me??

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Folklife 2007, Seattle, Washington

2007-06-14T06:09:22Z

Just posted some pictures in the tribe album. They were a delight as usual...as Fran would say..."we luvvvvv our Gypsies"

Had a fun time hanging out with the 'girlies'...see you all very very very soon *wink*

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June 15th: Next SFF deadline (come for Gypsy Caravan!)!

2007-06-09T00:52:53Z

That's right! The next Southern Fusion Fest early deadline is rapidly approaching!

June 15th is the last day to take advantage of the full weekend package -
$225 for all three days of classes and shopping, Friday night's show, and SFF t-shirt!

Featured Instructors: Tamalyn Dallal, Sharon Kihara, Gypsy Caravan, Yasmine, Severina, Gina, Fatina, Liora, Sukari, and Kyrie

Featured Vendors: Magical Fashions, The Red Camel, Orignales by Faye, Sha'ni's [Eye] Kandy Shoppe, Mystic Creations, and Babylon Breeze

Friday and Saturday night shows at Paris on Ponce's Le Moulin Rouge

Come on out and enjoy the festivities! Visit us at http://www.southernfusion.net !

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Tribal Fest

2007-06-05T03:36:23Z

I'm le sad that Gypsy Caravan won't be there this year but will any of you Gypsies make it down to just hang?

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A little birdie told me

2007-05-22T17:44:31Z

that Gypsy Caravan will be performing at the Seattle Folklife Festival this year...

:o)

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Gypsy Caravan to open LSR in Portland

2007-05-15T03:32:56Z

Just confirmed. Gypsy Caravan will open the Le Serpent Rouge show at The Aladdin Theater on May 16, 2007. http://www.myspace.com/theindigobellydance

Thanks Paulette and GC!!

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Breitenbush 07 Saturday Salon Pics

2007-05-14T20:04:05Z

here is the link ladies and gents...i hope you enjoy and remember fondly as much as i did going through them...if you notice just a few extras of the gypsy fire gals, well, it was our camera...:O) lol

p.s. please pass on to those who were there but might not be on tribe

http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j75/gypsyfirechicklet/Breitenbush%2007/

xoxoxo
lexi

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Need Points of Contact in Oregon for Habibi Giveaway

2007-05-13T01:39:18Z

Hello! I am looking for people in Eugene, Oregon (or willing to come to Eugene) who are interested in being Points of Contact for dancers who are out of the area. I have to get rid of all the back issues of Habibi. There are are thousands of magazines and over ten years of Habibi Magazine are represented in these boxes. This includes the issues published by Shareen el Safy and Jennifer James-Long, from the early '90's until 2006. They new owner in New York City cannot ship and store them and so they are still in Eugene, OR and I have been instructed to recycle them. I cannot bring myself to simply put them in a recycle bin when I've known this magazine since I was a little kid, then owned and published it myself.

I do not want anyone to make money off of the magazines. I feel that this is one of the most important aspects of the give-away process. Since leftovers are going to end up in a recycle bin, they should be distributed to as many people within the dance community as possible.

THERE ARE RULES TO THE GIVEAWAY. SO PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE POSTING.

DATE: June 2nd and 3rd (Saturday & Sunday)
TIME: 9am-5pm Saturday, 9am - 3pm Sunday
PLACE: 620 Horn Lane, Eugene, OR
Google Link: maps.google.com/maps m=1
NOTE: Do not come before that date!

I am posting this on Bhuz, but I would also like to see someone post this message in its entirety on the MED list, Tribe, and any other relevant place to get the word out.

I understand that being in Oregon means that I am far away from most of the bellydance community. The other complication is that I don't have the time to organize and ship magazines to everyone who wants them. So I have devised a way to distribute them in the fairest way I can think of.

FOR LOCAL PEOPLE WHO CAN COME TO EUGENE:

- I will allow people, who come in-person, to take ONE ISSUE OF EACH MAGAZINE for themselves. I will put your name on a tablet when you arrive.

- If you want to bring an email from a friend, and not be a major Point of Contact, that is okay.

- If you are going to be able to come to Eugene and would like to be a "Point of Contact" for other people far away, you need to post your intention on this thread on Bhuz so people far away can contact you. Please include your 1. name and 2. email and 3. the day & time you will come to the giveaway so people far away can decide who to contact. Obviously there will be more magazines to chose from on Saturday than on Sunday.

If you are a Point of Contact, come to me on that weekend with:
1. The email(s) from out of town folks, and make sure the 4 points are included in each letter (see below)
2. Enough space in your car to accommodate the magazines
3. Boxes to hold the magazines for each person. A complete set would fill a 15" x 11" base box that is 10-12 inches high. The large format magazines that Shareen printed is the reason the box base has to be so big.

FOR PEOPLE TOO FAR AWAY OR TOO BUSY TO COME IN PERSON:

- If you cannot come in person, you can send an email to a Point of Contact -- someone who is going to be there. They will bring an email on behalf of you. This note will entitle you to one copy of each available issue of the magazine. You will have to coordinate the box and shipping with the person picking up your magazines.

- I will keep a printed copy of your email. This will help make sure that no-one uses more than one contact person to get more magazines than allowed. Like I said, my purpose is to get the magazines into as many hands as possible.

- If you are sending an email to a local Point of Contact, please include:
1. Your legal name
2. Your dance name
3. Your mailing address
4. Your phone number (in case we have question while collecting your magazines)
5. The magazine issues you want (who was on the cover, or the number of the issue is fine).
6. Note: please expect to pay your Point of Contact for both the box and the shipping

There is one issue of the magazine that I will not be stingy with. I have over 1,000 copies of it! So I may throw an extra issue or two into your mix so you can give it to friends if you want to.

Any left over copies of the magazine will be recycled. So please PASS THE WORD and hopefully we won't have to do that.

As I conclude this message, I only feel that I need to emphasize that this kind of giveaway will never happen again with Habibi, and these issues will never be printed again. So please take special care of the ones you get. There are generations of dancers in the future who will benefit from their contents. They truly are collectors items at this point and it's sad to see the end of them. You will be able to look back and remember the debates, the issues, and what a uproar it caused when Kathy Smith was put on the cover.

I look forward to the opportunity to touch base with those of you who do come. You can come bid farewell to this magazine that many of us have known for 33 years.

If you want to stick around and have a potluck, we might be able to arrange this if there is enough interest and schedules aren't too crazy. Let's discuss it.

Please drop me a message if you have questions.

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Thank You to Paulette, GC, Teachers at the Studio and Students

2007-05-05T16:35:21Z

I just wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to all you wonderful ladies (and gentlemen) for makeing me so comfortable and welcome at your studio. I had a wonderful time. You were all just so warm and inviting, you made me feel comfortable and were so helpful! I was so in the zone while I was there that now I"m back home I realize just how much I learned from all of you. Thank you, thank you.

Hugs and hope to see you all again soon!
Amanda

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Thank you! Thank you!

2007-05-05T00:19:04Z

Thank you Gypsies for an incredible weekend.
Thank you Lynea, Sharon, & Rene for sharing such fun dance styles.
Thank you new friends for being so welcoming.
Thank you old friends for being so warm.

Content (with a capital C) in North Bend,
Jen

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BREITENBUSH ROLL CALL!!

2007-04-27T12:40:05Z

Okay, who is gonna rock it at Bb this year? Chime in!

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ultra gypsy dances into portland this weekend!

2007-04-18T20:59:13Z

Hello portland ladies!

We (UG) write to you now from a camp ground in Olympia. It's gorgeous here! We are having so much fun on our very first Pac. Northwest Tour. 4 days in Seattle ROCKED! Olympia is currently rocking.... and we are extremely psyched to bring our travelling theatrical caravan into portland this weekend! We've got 6 lovely dancers, new merchandise and tribal goodies, plenty of RoseHips skirts, a jam-packed workshop, and a **Hot off the presses** 2 act show that was recently world premiered in SF only 1 month ago.
We're looking forward to meeting you and sharing the UG vibe... Come check us out!
HERE"S all the info:

The workshop: "Jill's Juiciest Drills" Jill Parker's trendsetting tribal fusion workshop! Study with someone who is always on the cutting edge.
Saturday April 21st. from 12-2p.m.
$35 before April 10th/ $40 after.
Register at Euphoria Studios

Private lessons with Jill Parker are also available: $100/hr. Email Jane Archer to register for private lessons with Jill at Jane@EuphoriaStudios.net

AND THEN

An evening show with SIX dancers from the amazing Ultra Gypsy out of San Francisco!
show opens with Mandala featuring Jane Archer.
Beer and Wine available
Euphoria Studios (corner of SE Division and 12th)
Sat, April 21st. 8 p.m.
$16 before April 10th/ $20 after.

To register for the workshop or get tickets to the show mail or deliver registration to:
Euphoria Studios, 1235 SE Division St. Portland, OR 97202
(503) 240-1997

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Intestive Coming up! Yeah!

2007-04-09T00:22:40Z

Yeah! The intesive is coming up pretty quick! Are you all as excited as I am? I believe we have a day off Sunday and I"m wondering what everyone is doing? My significat other is thinking about coming up for a visit but that depends on if everyone is doing something fun or if we are all sleeping LOL :) So any great plans? I checked Bradenbush (the hot springs) but they appear to be closed on sunday. We could visit astoria (if I spelled that right)-- I think the Goonies was filmed there! LOL Ok, so maybe no goonies fans :)

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