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Kassar in VEGAS, baby!!!

2009-09-02T20:02:04Z

Yup, we are so excited to have Kassar joining us at the Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive & Festival!! Not only will they be teaching, but they are also performing in one of the pro-shows as well!!

We've briefly extended the early-bird registration discount until June 15th!
It's just around the corner....so save some $$ and sign up today!
www.bellydanceintensive.com/cart

Also, be sure to listen to the welcome message from headliner Aubre. It's on the home page of the site!! Just visit the home page and click "play". Enjoy!

Happy Dancing,
Samira Tu'Ala
www.bellydanceintensive.com

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Kassar workshop in Maryland with Ali of N.O.madic Tribal!!!

2009-06-27T13:53:49Z

Mirage Belly Dance Trio
is honored to host workshops with
Kassar &Ali of n.o.madic Tribal

Hafla with ALL instructors will take place
Saturday, July 18th, in the evening at venue.
Send Hafla information (song/time) with your registration form and payment to Mirage Trio if you are interested in performing. MUST register for class in order to perform, no exceptions.
If you don't wish to perform, but wish to share the evening, please RSVP with number of tickets you will require.

Saturday and Sunday, July 18th & 19th, 2009
Where: 24-7 Dance Studio in Frederick, Maryland
www.24-7dancestudio.com

Kassar (http://www.kassartribal.com) and Ali (http://www.nomadictribal.com), are much sought after as Belly Dance instructors. Each mesmerizes audiences and inspires many wherever they perform. Kassar and Ali have performed and given instruction at venues such as 3rd Coast Tribal.

Saturday,July 18th

Kassar: *10-12 Traveling Combinations

*1-3 Floorwork

Sunday, July 19th

Ali: *10-12 New Moves

*1-3 Short Choreography

Click here (http://www.miragetrio.com/id65.html- registration) for instant on-line registration or follow instructions below for mail-in registration.

$80 daily or $160 entire weekend (this price good until May 15th, 2009).
That's $160 for both days of instruction, a total of 8 hours of
top-notch instruction. Come, be inspired!
A Yoga warm up is complimentary each day.

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Kassar at ReOrient Show in Baltimore - June 14th

2009-06-08T13:13:21Z

ReOrient
Artistic Perceptions of the Middle East

Dancers and musicians will be creating pieces inspired by art, literature, or poetry from the Middle East.

Sunday, June 14, 2009 7:30pm

@ The Creative Alliance at the Patterson
3134 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224
ReOrient Show Tickets

Tickets can be purchased via PayPal at

www.bellydancebaltimore.com

Or send a check made out to Nina Amaya
1020 Regester Avenue, Baltimore MD 21239
Indicate number of tickets.

Creative Alliance members get a discount for the performance
Contact Nina Amaya | ninadances@gmail.com | 443-834-3191

Hosted by Ariel, Shems and Nina Amaya,
featuring performances by:

Ariel (DC)
Shems (Balt.)
Nina Amaya (Balt.)
Beatbox Guitar (NYC)
Kassar (NJ/PA)
Mariyah (NYC)
Aszmara (NYC)
Lotus Niraja (Balt.)
sound by
DJ Amar (SF)

________________________________________________

Workshops will also be offered this weekend from our Guest Performers

Saturday June 13 & Sunday, June 14, 2009

@ Harbor East MAC
655 President Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

All workshops are $35 each,
$40 at the door,
except Nina Amaya's mini-workshop which is
$15 in advance and $20 at the door.

See www.bellydancebaltimore.com for full workshop schedules and descriptions.
________________________________________________

For more information contact Nina Amaya
ninadances@gmail.com | 443-834-3191
www.bellydancebaltimore.com

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Thanks from Elevation

2009-04-25T05:47:16Z

Thanks to the k-ASS-ar goils for helping make this year's Elevation a smashing success!

We love you and got many great commments about your performances and classes.

Thanks again!

Love,
Ocean and Elizabeth

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Kassar and n.o.madic tribal in MD in July

2009-04-09T19:39:17Z

http://miragetrio.eventbrite.com/

I'm so honored that my troupe, n.o.madic tribal, will have a second opp to teach at workshop along side these amazing ladies who've been our major influence (outside of our teacher, Meg Gavin, of course).

love to all,
ali

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Don't miss Karin's new class on Mondays in Morristown NJ

2009-04-06T03:35:28Z

Karin is teaching a new open level tribal fusion class on Mondays at 7:45 in Morristown! For details please see:

http://www.bellydancerevolution.com/bellydance.html

Hope to see you at class...

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Vadalna Upcoming Events (Kassar in November!!)

2009-04-04T16:14:16Z

Hello everyone!!!!

Wow...there is so much on the horizon and I've just been busting at the seams to share it with you all!! We're still working out the details but for now, here's a sneak peek at what Vadalna has up her sleeves for 2009. Mark your calendars!!! (Details will soon be coming...)

May 1-3 - Sproutwood Faeire Fest with Incus, PA

May 17th - PURE Benefit

May 23rd - Allyssum Pohl WORKSHOP and Boston's first Tribal Salon

June 12th - Vadalna presents Beats Antique (!!!! SQUEEL!!!!)

June 13th - Zoe Jakes WORKSHOP (DOUBLE SQUEEL!!!!)

(Summer dates still tentative...will get back to you ladies)

September 26th/27th- Asharah WORKSHOP (I'm running out of squeels!!!!)

November (weekend of) 6th - Kassar WORKSHOP (*Faint*)

December (weekend of) 4th or 11th - Winter Ball..with extra special guest.... :-)

(Menagerie will be on tour this fall to seven locations along the eastern seaboard....details coming soon!)

WOOP!!!! Hope to see you all there!!!
Blessings,
Naraya
www.vadalna.com

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k-ASS-ar

2009-04-01T21:49:23Z

Dirty girls with a dirty name!

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SO.......

2009-03-05T07:21:12Z

So other than Elevation, where are the ladies from Kassar going to be this spring?

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Kassar teaching and Performing at Elevation 2009, April 17-19, in Denver w/Tribe Marrakech!

2008-11-23T19:19:40Z

We are excited to bring the musky, squirty duo, Kassar, back to the Denver area for Elevation.

Elevation 2009 is the 5th year of our yearly belly dance festival. It is held in the small Western town of Golden, CO, nestled down into a valley and up against the Rocky Mountains, near Denver.

The event venue is across the street from our store/studio Paprika, where some of the smaller classes will be held.
There are also hotels in the next block.

A beautiful river runs through the heart of town, and the largest brewery in the world offers free beer just 2 blocks away!

There will be 3 full days of classes, 2 excellent shows with pro sound, lights, DJ, and VJ.
The Fri night show is catered with a fabulous Middle Eastern buffet, and there will be attendee performances, and the Sat night show is for the teachers and a few special guests.

We hold our shows in a large club, and this really is one of the most FUN events around. It's not an event where everyone is made to sit quietly in a theater and suffer through long and drawn out shows. We have fun and dance and laugh and cut up and have a few dranky-dranks. We've got an excellent DJ of Indian decent from the Island of Trinidad that keeps us all jumping to his Chutney Soca and Bangin Bhangra rhythms.

This year is more family friendly with Kids drumming and dancing classes as well as babysitters for the Fri and Sat night shows.

There will be a great bazaar with Merchants from all over the country.

The teachers for Elevation 2009 are:
Kassar: Slinky Sensual duo returns to share their newest creations
Ariellah: The Gothic Princess
Rachel Brice: this year with 8 full hours of intermediate/advanced technique
Tribe Marrakech: more from your hostess Fusionistas
The Mezmer Society: Balkan Gypsy Vaudvillian with Tribal Fusion stylings, and music classes
Elijah: World Burner Tribal Fusion
Romka: Badd Ass Fusion Swordsters
Elizabeth Ostteen: Henna Body Art class, and Hair Design & Styling for the Stage
Chris Chambers: Kids Belly Dance
Donovan Warnick: Doumbek, Riq, and Kids Drumming class

Look for sign up info to drop mid December. Save your ducats! This is gonna be another awesome event!
www.evergreentribalarts.com
&
tribes.tribe.net/marrakechtribe

Thanks!
Ocean and Elizabeth
Tribe Marrakech
Marrakech Imports
Paprika

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a shoutout to Jinx and dustb....

2008-11-07T09:17:13Z

to Karin and Mel!

Haaaaaa, got cha!

So anyway, trying to get the damn film uploaded to utube, but because I shot it in hidef, it's putting out an error message at 99% done, then "poof" nothing... anyone know how to reduce the file size, or fix the problem???

thanks for any help or suggestions.

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Mezmer Society in Pittsburgh.... it's gonna rock,yo

2008-10-31T02:57:33Z

Mezmer Society Workshop Earlybird ends Oct 31st!!!!

www.zafiradance.com/mezmer.html

plus we have a kick ass line up for the show, our third installment of....

Vaudeville Carnival (trois)
Rex Theater
Sat Nov. 29
8 pm
$10/ 15 Advance/ Door
*UNDER 21 MUST BRING A REAL PARENT!

w/
Mezmer Society NC (luscious cabaret & balkan ruckus)
Mavi of Romka DC (haunting Kali dance)
Belladonna and Kendra DC (gender bending drag theater)
Mr. Arm of the Secret Society of Odd Acquisitions PA (house-of-wonders sculpture and photography)
Mizz. Phat Mandee with her Phabulous voice
Mr. Buddy Nutt , the one man band- will be bringing back his musical saw
and of your hostesses Zafira PA (with some new performances for our fellow Yinzers)

www.zafiradance.com/mezmer.html

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I'M Teaching in PA

2008-10-29T21:19:58Z

Hey brrbs...

So, I'm finally teaching class in PA...Woohooo Muskings for all :p

Tuesday nights at La Salle Cranberry PA ( brought to you by XXX-ercise www.ohmyyouregorgeous.com)

Class times 7:30-830 & 8:30-9:30

and:)

Wednesday nights 6:30-7:30 at Bella school of dance Wexford PA (brought to you by ME!! ) Email Twinespore@gmail.com for more info

Check out bellaschoolofdance.com for directions.

*musk*

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Lori gets extra credit in class!!

2008-09-21T07:48:14Z

Karin,
I met one of your students last night- she and her man came out to Taste of Morocco near DC. Please give her extra credit bonus musk points in class. :)

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Pennsic Love

2008-08-21T03:05:14Z

You two ladies totally rock!! Thanks for putting the cheezy wurst in my war:) O Tannanbaum O Tannanbaum
Thinking of you,
Drunk girl

P.S. gratuitous face lick for both of you:) (ask mel)

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We'll see ya in the dust!

2008-08-14T06:17:59Z

Heeeey Chickas,

1.5 days before I depart for the playa and begin working for "the man". Heard that the dust is going to be deep this year, but no worries it'll be a stellar year... I can feel it.

So the crew at Spikes Vampire bar are eagerly awaiting their "gifts of living flesh". They'll have the stage and DJ all ready for our entrance. I'll be filming the whole exchange (which will be especially bittersweet since this will be their last year). Glad Mel is going to be able to see and party in Spikes before it burns.

Your peeps at 8pod await you, it's gonna be off da hook!

In dust we trust,
M

We'll see ya in the dust!

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JILL PARKER Deadline...

2008-07-28T19:52:53Z

Hip Expressions presents the first annual...
BELEDI BEACH BASH

Featuring
JILL PARKER intensive weekend!

Join belly dancers - cabaret, tribal, fusion and more - in a community event on the fabulous Sun Coast of Florida!

The first deadline for the Early Early Bird Special is FAST approaching!
Oct 17 - 19, 2008
Treasure Island, Florida (Tampa Bay Area)

Friday - meet & greet and JILL's BIRTHDAY! Pool and Beachside
Saturday - Workshops all day with JILL, and evening Firecracker Show & Rockin' Afterparty
Sunday - Workshops all day with JILL, and evening Sunset Drum Circle on the beach

$160 package price before Aug 1 (Early Early Bird)
$180 package price before Sept 1 (Early Bird)

Space is limited... Sign up today at www.beledibeachbash.com!
Make hotel reservations now - beach hotels FILL UP!!!

Now accepting applications for vendors and performers...

www.beledibeachbash.com

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dance while you can

2008-07-13T08:45:49Z

hows everyone doing with their dance practise :) ?

amanda
xxxxxxxxxxxxx

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MUSK

2008-07-10T00:55:49Z

It's been too long...I've lost the sent!!!!

See you soon...ish!

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Hand-dyed Silk Veils

2008-06-30T18:50:51Z

I am proud to announce that my hand-dyed silk veils will be available for sale at the Tribal Source this Pennsic. Many colors are available and each is one-of-a-kind.
Thanks for letting me do my sales pitch!
Marta/Crimson Kate

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Cairo Caravan Photos Galleries!

2008-06-20T04:32:20Z

Hi!

I've got your Cairo Caravan photos processed and they are available for viewing in your individual gallery. You can go to " archive.weathervaneimages.com " (no www.) and click on Tribal Caravan Performance Galleries on the right hand side, from there, find your gallery and view your slideshow! If you get lost, just go to www.weathervaneimages.com and follow the links through the "Dance and Festival" section.

The prices for the photos will be the same promotional package that I was offering at the show and is as follows:

Single Photo - $10
3 Photos - $20
5 Photos - $30
10 Photos - $40

When you order using the volume discount above, "buy" one of the three photo quantities at the top of your gallery, and email me the numbers of the photos you would like included in the package (info@weathervaneimages.com). I'll get them to you within 24 hours, if at all possible! (MAKE SURE YOU TELL YOUR TROUPE NAME WHEN YOU EMAIL!! :)

There will also be prints, postcards and greeting card available for purchase!!

I'm allowing an open useage license, you can advertise with your photos so long as the copyright information stays attached in its original form. Other than that, they're yours to use!!!
In the event that you want to use these photos for advertising through posters, mailers, or business cards and you would find my copyright information obtrusive, please email me personally at info@weathervaneimages.com and, for most cases, I will send you a clean copy of the photo to use.

Thanks! Enjoy your photos!

Lee
WeatherVane Images

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So when are you coming to the UK?

2008-06-14T13:41:00Z

I'm in the UK and I've only just discovered Kassar - via the Fluid Precision DVD - which I love. Just having a bit of trouble sorting my lefts from my rights - all those turns - I've been screwing my head off looking over my shoulder and trying to work it out. I'm getting there but I'd love a workshop.

Everytime I discover a new troupe/dancer and I think I'll never get the chance to take a workshop - they turn up in the UK. It's been working like magic so I'll be waiting impatiently for the announcement :-)

I went to your website and clicked the link for the performance DVD, and it didn't work. Is it still available?

Rzan

PS I love the music as well.

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This just in......

2008-06-11T23:13:44Z

We have the pleasure of performing with Urban Tribal this weekend at the MECDA Carnival! Urban Tribal performs on Saturday on the the gypsy stage at 4:50PM and then we have our regular scheduled performance on Sunday at 1:57PM on the bazaar stage. Hope to see you all there!

Karin

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Karin pics from DC's Tribal Cafe Performance in March

2008-06-10T06:31:10Z

Sorry these are so late...

Tribal Cafe, March 30, 2008 - featuring Naimah, Karin, and Belladonna:

http://nondivulger.phanfare.com/album/416191/861231#imageID=40097528

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I'm missing class big time!

2008-05-09T19:07:54Z

Karin
I can't wait for you to get the person who does the schedule at your day job under control.... I'm totally going through withdrawal from not having Wed night classes!

~Miriam

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Volunteer at MECDA 2008 Belly Dance Carnival

2008-05-04T01:07:50Z

Hello everyone. I am the Volunteer Coordinator for MECDA’s 2008 Belly Dance Carnival. This year’s Carnival will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 7 & 8, 2008, at Santa Anita Park Racetrack and we are currently seeking Volunteers.

Remember, on the day that you volunteer 2 hours of your time, ADMISSION IS FREE!!!!
Volunteer for 2 hours each day and ADMISSION IS FREE FOR THE ENTIRE WEEKEND!!!!

Some of the jobs available are:
Admissions
CD/Cassette Tape Runner
Dancer Check in
MECDA HQ/Info/Bag Check
Program Sales
Raffle
Stage Manager (Limited Number)
Vendor Check in
Vendor Helpers
Volunteer Check in
Workshop Monitor
Wristband Checker/Entrance Monitor

You may download the Volunteer application form from the MECDA web site at http://www.mecda.org/Volunteer08.pdf. After printing and completing the form mail it to:
MECDA
P.O. Box 9210
Redlands, CA 92375

You may also request to Volunteer by emailing me at MBDCVolunteer411@yahoo.com or CCVolunteers@mecda.org . Requests via email should include ALL information requested on the Volunteer form. After receipt of your application you will receive a confirmation email.

Please be sure to indicate whether or not you will be performing and if so, include the date & time as well as your troupe/dance name.

For those of you who have already offered to Volunteer, we sincerely thank you and confirmations will be sent to you very soon.

VOLUNTEERS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THIS EVENT AND
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU!!

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Thank You Kassar!!!

2008-04-23T03:08:18Z

Thank you both for the great workshop this weekend! I learned so much, and you definitely gave me a lot to work on.

I made such a breakthrough with the tribal slide/maya layering! Now all I need is a month or two to make it look good! :-)

Thank you both again!

PS - I'm doing head slides while typing this!!! :-)

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floor work

2008-04-22T18:27:44Z

hi! :)

I am new to floor work,and wil be starting it with kassar soon.
can you lear without knee pads,or are knee pads a must?
if you use knee pads,do your knees still toughen up?

millions a thankx

ind
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Kassar So. Cal. Workshops June 7-8

2008-04-18T21:14:46Z

Join us June 7-8 for Southern California's largest bellydance festival, featuring two workshops with Kassar! Also featured are workshops with Urban Tribal Dance Company, Princess Farhana, and Sadie!

Saturday
3:00 – 4:30 pm Slow and Sensual Combos :: Kassar
In this workshop you learn several of Kassar's slow and sultry signature combinations. These combinations challenge you to move in unique ways, incorporating painfully slow moves and level changes. Every combination will be outlined and drilled, then combined to form the final choreography. This challenging workshop is open to belly dancers of all levels.

Sunday
3:00 – 4:30 pm Traveling with Isolations :: Kassar
Think you have mastered your isolations? Join Kassar for a workshop that will push your boundaries and train your mind and body to connect and move in unique ways. We will travel with basic isolations, expanding your technique repertoire and movement vocabulary. An open mind and a basic mastery of tribal isolations is recommended, but not required. This challenging workshop is open to belly dancers of all levels.

To Register for workshops and get more information visit http://www.mecda.org/carnival.html

Kassar performs on Sunday at 1:57 pm.

Short on cash? Get free entrance to the festival by volunteering for one two hour shift! Contact Harriet at ccVolunteer@mecda.org for more information. Limited vendor spaces are still available. Contact vendors@mecda.org

See you there,
Rachel Lazarus Soto
Carnival Director

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happy to be here

2008-04-14T16:54:21Z

I am so delighted you girls have a group here
so I thought I would just stop by and say hi and wiggle my hips at you :)

ind
xxxxxxxx

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Fluid Precision DVD

2008-04-13T23:00:58Z

I just ordered mine!! I'm SOOOOOOO gonna put my butt on it as soon as it gets here!!! *MUSK*

Then I'm gonna watch it again and again and again and again and.... well, you get the idea *wink wink*

Thanks for being so Hot and Awesome ladies! We love you!!!!

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Thank You

2008-04-08T01:58:14Z

I just wanted to send out a special thanks to Mela for performing at my Gallery Opening this last night. Beautiful as always and it was so refreshing to see something so different!

Except for you continuous use of racial slurs I am sooo glad you were there!

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KARIN!!!!

2008-04-03T18:28:13Z

sneak attack....*MUSK*

I MISS YOUR STINK!!!!.....hmmm.....that doesn't sound good does it....pbbt...pfrrrt...

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Keeping in touch w our neighbors

2008-03-21T21:00:07Z

Hey guys, here's links to join Erie Pa Bellydance and Shimmy for a Cure...Come say Hi!

Erie <3 Kassar!

http://tribes.tribe.net/eriebellydance

http://tribes.tribe.net/charitybellydanceevent08

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Kassar workshop and performance in Rhode Island with Raquy and the Cavemen!!!

2008-03-07T05:44:15Z

Come out and play on April 13th for an exciting day of workshops and performances with Kassar and Raquy and the Cavemen!

Blackstone River Theatre
549 Broad Street
Cumberland RI
(401)725-9272
http://www.riverfolk.org/schedule.html

4:00-6:00 PM Combos with Kassar

Join us for a fast-paced high energy class learning combinations that can be incorporated into improvrovisation or choreography. In this workshop you learn several of Kassar's unique and intricate signature combinations. Every combination will be outlined and drilled, then combined to form the final choreography. This challenging workshop is open to belly dancers of all levels.

Fees:
Workshop: $35 Pre-register now on our website http://www.kassartribal.com/WorkshopsPage.htm
Performance: $12

Please email us at kassartribal@aol.com with any questions regarding this workshop!

http://www.kassartribal.com/
http://www.raquyandthecavemen.com/

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Sharon Kihara Show Jan 26th with Mel!!

2008-02-28T21:15:56Z

Zafira presents....
Sharon Kihara SHOW!
BellyDance is Beautiful II
A Benefit for Kaihea of DC

Performances Include: Miss Sharon, Zafira(pa), Khafif(pa), Melanie Wood of Kassar(Pa)Narah Bint Durr (WV), Kari Merlina of Purple Matilda (pa), Amethyst (pa), & more!!!

$12/$15 after Jan 24th

Doors 7:30/ 8PM Show

The Rex Theater
1602 E Carson St
Pittsburgh, Pa 15202
http://www.zafiradance.com/sharon.html to get your tickets today!!!

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Hey all you sexy people join this tribe

2008-02-27T15:29:45Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/jlcimages

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Mel solos on YouTube!

2008-02-18T04:14:27Z

doood.... yer hottnesss.... it burns me.
seriously beautiful.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBsVAfGS4Cg

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i'm not so sure about kassar's new look.....

2008-02-01T23:02:06Z

doood, question mark face???
put up a purty pic on your main page.... i need you beauty amplified, and magnetized!
kaPOW!

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Songs for Kassar

2008-01-30T07:41:00Z

I just got this CD. Love it!!!

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thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou!!!!

2008-01-15T18:52:35Z

thank you for being at the party! it was a fabulous night, and I did nothing!! you guys were great!! thank you!!!!!!!!

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Kassar... in TEXAS!

2008-01-11T06:51:18Z

I am doing the happy dance here.... so excited to have you ladies down here!

6 majical hours of Kassar sharing their lov'erliness! .
.......... adding to our already wonderful line up.
Helping us support Tribal on the 3rd Coast in a big way!

Welcome the the 3C family!

Registration is up and running for the early birds out there... the planners a'head....those darned organized people that already know what's for they are doing for the next 3 months of weekends.. and all their holiday shopping is done by Halloween... grumble. Yes, but you see, I am one of those people... we'll sort of..... heee, heee...

Anyway... here ya go... check it out. It's all there!

peace,luv'n pancakes,
Z.

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3rd Coast Tribal....A Dance Festival... a Family Reunion .... and More !

Four days of dance, music & fire performance classes,
~~~ including 2 shows in a beautiful historic theater,
~~~ NEW THIS YEAR....semi-private class tracks for intense study with Sharon Kihara, Unmata and Kassar!!!!
~~~ henna classes, social events.... like .... hot tub pajama party fashion show .... and more!

All the Details - Class Descriptions and more are here!

http://www.3rdcoast.eventbrite.com/

AA - Thurs 11am - Unmata - Teaching Format(2hours)
BB - Thurs 2pm ~ Kassar ~ Traveling with Isolations (2hours)
CC - Thurs 4:15p - Urban Gypsy - Zillz - Drillz & the UG Improv Format(2hours)
DD - Thurs 4:15pm - Unmata - Semi Priv - Beginners Level - Overlaying Isolations(3hours)
EE - Fri 10am ~ Unmata 110 % ~ (2hours)
FF - Fri 10am - Urban Gypsy - Semi Priv - Improv Format Basics(2hours)
GG - Fri 1pm ~ Lorelei ~ Fireless Poi Spinning - Basics and Moving with Poi (2hours)
HH - Fri 1pm ~ Sharon Kihara - Semi Priv Intensive for Beginner Students (3 hours)
II - Fri 1pm - Mychele ~ Hands on Henna for Belly Dancers- Henna Design Basics & Making Henna Paste
JJ - Fri 3:15pm ~ Sashi - Gothic Tribal Fusion Bellydance Choreography (3hours)
KK - Fri 4:15p & Sat 4:15p~ Unmata - Semi-Priv Intensive - Au Naturel Hula Fusion - Intermed Level ~ 2 hours each day ( 4 hours)
LL - Sat 10am ~Kassar - Semi-Private - Partnering Intensive (2hours)
MM - Sat 11am! ~ Lorelei ~ Fireless Poi Spinning - Intermediate Tricks and Layering Dance Moves (2hours)
NN - Sat 11am~ Sharon Kihara - Intermed/Adv Student Semi-Private/Intensive (4hours)$
OO - Sat 2pm ~ Sashi~ Techniques for 'capturing' your audience (2hours)
PP - Sat 2pm~ Mychele ~ Hands on Henna for Belly Dancers- Intricate & Advanced Designs
QQ - Sat 4:15p~Kassar - Floorwork Combos and Choreography (2hours)
Sat 4:15pm ~ Music Class #1 - TBA
RR - Sun 10a~ Unmata ~ HotPot TurboTribalTricks (3hours)
Sun 10am ~ Music Class #2 - TBA$
SS - Sun 11am~ Zymirrah - Sword Technique & Trix (2hours)
TT - Sun 2pm ~ Sharon Kihara - Choreography ~ All Levels (3 hours)

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~ BE CAREFUL WHEN SCHEDULING YOUR CLASSES ~
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It's a new registration system - so let us know what you think!

http://www.3rdcoast.eventbrite.com/

Your post New Year's dance weekend is just a click away!

Peace,
Zymirrah & Sahira

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Romka & Kassar in NY, Plus a CD release party!

2007-12-21T20:15:48Z

Jan 12th 2008

West Side Dance Project
260 west 36th St.
3rd floor
New York, NY

1:30pm - 3:30 pm
STEEL STYLE with ROMKA
Swords are more then just a cool prop to balance, they are a dangerous
weapon. Elegant sword work infuses your dancing with power and
purpose. In this workshop, Romka will teach you how to execute some
of their signature sword moves. As well as a section of dramatic choreography
great for partnering or solo performance. Whether you are a beginner
or a seasoned veteran, if you like swords, this workshop is for you!
Please bring a sword & kneepads! Edit Text
$35 preregister by January 10th
$45 at the door
to register send Payment via PayPal to Belladonna@RomkaDance.com
www.RomkaDance.com

4:00 - 6:00
Tribal Belly Dance Workshop with Kassar
more info at www.kassarTribal.com

PULSE CD RELEASE PARTY:

7:00 PM
Location: West Side Dance Project
260 West 36th St., 3rd Floor
New York, NY view map
More Info: www.rockabellydance.com
7- 12pm
West Side Dance Project
260 West 36th St, 3rd Floor, NYC

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Kassar workshop & Holiday Hafla in DC!!!!!

2007-11-27T20:57:26Z

tribal fusion belly dance workshop with Kassar & dctribal Holiday hafla!

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The amazing duo from the north is gracing us with their presence here in DC, Sunday Dec 8th for a tribal fusion belly dance workshop! And following the workshop we'll be celebrating the holidays at our HOLIDAY HAFLA! open to people interested the tribal belly dance community in the DC area!

Melanie and Karin began their history together as a collaboration for a New Jersey Renaissance Kingdom performance. From there, the duo Kassar was born. They have been dancing together as Kassar for the past seven years, all the while studying with numerous instructors of the tribal persuasion. Between them, they also bring a background rich in formal ballet training, West African dance, tango fusion and Indian dance technique. This has culminated in the development of their own unique, highly-acclaimed style of tribal bellydance. Kassar has since grown to both teach workshops and perform nationwide. They are extremely pleased and excited to be teaching their first workshop in the DC area. www.kassar

Layers & Isolations Workshop $45
Think you have mastered your isolations? Join Kassar for a workshop that will push your boundaries and train your mind and body to connect and move in unique ways. We'll layer basic isolations, expanding your technique repertoire and movement vocabulary. An open mind and a basic mastery of tribal isolations is recommended, but not required. This challenging workshop is open to belly dancers of all levels.
register at www.dctribal.com

Location
McLean School of Ballet & Jazz
1437 Emerson Avenue
McLean, VA 22101
Click here to view a map of the studio location, or visit Google maps to obtain detailed directions.

followed by our Holiday Hafla!!!!! $10
Join DCTribal as we celebrate the holiday season with some dancing and live music! Bring your hip scarf, drum, food & friends to enjoy the evening's festivities. There will be a few performances and a some surprises.
Hafla Dec 8th 4-8pm

more information at dctribal.com

see you there!!!

Bella

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Git 'em While the're HOT

2007-11-16T16:02:21Z

Vaudeville Carnivale Tickets ON SALE NOW!!!!

Visit: www.proartstickets.org or 412-394-33533 for advance tickets

Zafira Dance Company's
Vaudeville Carnivale .:Deaux:.
Where the Bourgeois meet La Boheme!

Sat. Nov. 24, 2007
Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Pittsburgh, PA

8pm/ doors open @ 7pm
$15 Advance/ $18 Door
$10 Students /$5 Children under 10
www.proartstickets.org or 412-394-33533 for advance tickets

Join us for an evening of tantalizing performances, food, drink and artistry that will delight your soul. Our city’s finest entertainers & legends come out for this spectacular fundraising event for Pittsburgh’s own Zafira Dance Company and the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater. Prepare yourself for a stunning spectacle of epic proportions!!!

Magnificent performances that will inspire and delight you!

Daring delicacies to tempt your taste buds, Your Inner Vagabond will set up their Turkish Coffee house. Savory treats and libations for sale and by donation.

Don’t forget your purse! We will have a bizarre bazaar with artwork, clothes and jewelry to outfit your inner gypsy!

Wear your finest and get an Old-Tyme Photo Portrait of you and your loved ones!

Artists & Performers include:
 The Man. The Legend.... Bob Ziller… Circus Barker Emcee
 Kill the Unicorn (Torchlight Jazz, Gospel, Calypso Art Band)
 Ana Vey (Tri- Hop Gypsy Jazz)
 Liz Hammond (AKA the UkeLady)
 Phat Mandee (Singer Songstress)
 Zafira (Steal your heart, saucy, ragtime bellydance)
 Kassar (Otherworldly, Athletic, Devine Dance Divas)
 Sarah & Katrina (Vintage Ballet Performances)
 Erin Carey (Aerialist Extraordinaire)

Tickets on sale now! www.proartstickets.org or 412-394-33533

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Nomadiqa Ethnic Fusion and Arabesque Beats - Repost

2007-11-15T12:08:10Z

Hi Folks,
We recently released a debut album. It's a mix of electronic and arabian styles. We're hoping it might appeal to the tribal and belly dance community, and also people that are into this sort of vibe and music. Please feel free to have a listen on myspace where we have four full tracks available to listen online.

http://www.myspace.com/nomadiqa

It would also be great to promote it through the network of tribal and/or belly dance teachers who might be interested to sell it at a class or bazaar. We can offer it at wholesale prices with plenty of capacity for the seller to make a decent profit on top of the wholesale price.

Please contact info@nomadiqa.com for further details. Sorry for the self promotion.

Hope to hear from you.

Many thanks,

Nomadiqa
http://www.nomadiqa.com

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Kassar gets Creapy at Zafira's Vaudeville Show

2007-11-13T23:27:54Z

Attention Gypsies, Tramps and Queens!!

Vaudeville Carnivale .:Deaux:.
Where the Bourgeois meet La Boheme!
Sat. Nov. 22, 2007
Kelly Strayhorn Theater
8pm/ doors open @ 7pm
$15 Advance/ $18 Door
$10 Students /$5 Children under 10

Join us for an evening of tantalizing performances, food, drink and artistry that will delight your soul. Our city’s finest entertainers & legends come out for this spectacular fundraising event for Pittsburgh’s own Zafira Dance Company and the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater. Prepare yourself for a stunning spectacle of epic proportions!!!

Magnificent performances that will inspire and delight you!

Daring delicacies to tempt your taste buds, Your Inner Vagabond will set up their Turkish Coffee house. Savory treats and libations for sale and by donation.

Don’t forget your purse! We will have a bizarre bazaar with artwork, clothes and jewelry to outfit your inner gypsy!

Wear your finest and get an Old-Tyme Photo Portrait of you and your loved ones!

Artists & Performers include:
 The Man. The Legend.... Bob Ziller… Circus Barker Emcee
 Kill the Unicorn (Torchlight Jazz, Gospel, Calypso Art Band)
 Ana Vey (Tri- Hop Gypsy Jazz)
 Liz Hammond (AKA the UkeLady)
 Phat Mandee (Singer Songstress)
 Zafira (Steal your heart, saucy, ragtime bellydance)
 Kassar (Otherworldly, Athletic, Devine Dance Divas)
 Sarah & Katrina (Vintage Ballet Performances)
 Erin Carey (Aerialist Extraordinaire)

Visit www.zafiradance.com for more information and to purchase tickets!
Tickets on sale soon!

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Kassar Instructional Videos are in!!!

2007-11-13T17:22:15Z

Howdy all!

There are here! I just got a big shipment in today....for those of you who ordered from Amazon.com they should be coming in shortly. For anyone who hasn't ordered one you can do so through Amazon.com or directly from our website: http://kassartribal.com/InstructionalVideo.htm. We will have them at Triboriginal this weekend and Rakkasah East if you want to pick one up in person!

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Zoe Jakes & Pittsburgh... 2 Great Tastes.... EARLY BIRD ENDS THIS FRI Nov. 2

2007-10-30T20:26:15Z

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"Song for Kassar' CD/DVD release party in Brooklyn!

2007-10-25T15:54:10Z

Come join us November 2nd for 'Songs for Kassar' CD/DVD Release Party!

Galapagos art space: 70 North 6th Street between Kent and Wythe. Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211
718 782-5188

7:30PM, $15

Dance performances by Kassar, Blanca, and Alchemy Performance. Live music by musicians from 'Songs for Kassar' Pete List, Tbird Luv, Rob Mastrianni, Julianne Carney, and Melissa Kacalanos!

See you there :)

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Kassar in D.C.

2007-10-23T03:41:26Z

Dec 8th dcTribal Holiday Hafla & Workshop!

registration open soon!

visit DCTribal on tribe or dctribal.com for details......

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A website question

2007-10-11T14:31:57Z

I have noticed that when I try to go to the tribal source website lately, it will take me to the main page but most of the merchandise links don't work. Are you revamping the site, or is there something else going on? I miss looking at the pretty things.

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Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. (John 21:24-25, ESV).

2007-10-04T12:48:57Z

http://www.messiahlutheransterling.org/symbol24.asp

The symbol of ST. JOHN is the eagle, because from first to last his Gospel soars on eagle's wings to the very throne of heaven. The figures near the bottom of each window are merely decorative.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:1-14, NKJV).

Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” (John 20:17, NIV).

This is the disciple who is bearing witness about these things, and who has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true. Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. (John 21:24-25, ESV).

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OMIGOD!

2007-10-04T12:47:37Z

There is an advertisement for your DVD on the side bar, that is sooo cool!

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so great to meet you!

2007-09-19T19:02:01Z

It was very nice to bump into you all weekend and the floorwork class was great! Many times there is too much info packe into a two hour workshop and the info doesn't stick. Not at all with you ladies!! The length and amount of choreo was perfect!

The performance was beautiful. I always feel like my jaw is hanging open when I watch Kassar perform!

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Gypsy Show in Pittsburgh: Wed. 9/12

2007-09-12T02:29:57Z

Come to Belvedere's in Lawrenceville for a night of sultry gypsy music and dance with:
Ana-Vey (Gypsy Jazz)
E Muzeki (Turkish & Greek gypsy grooves)
and Olivia of Zafira Dance Co. with her saucy moves!

Belvedere's
41st & Butler St
8 PM
$7

www.zafiradance.com
www.emuzeki.com
www.myspace.com/ana-veyband

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spirit 7

2007-08-13T03:59:00Z

you guys were amazing as always at spirit of the tribes7. It is so amazing how you move as though you are one person. I can't imagine the hours of practice you put in.

do you guys have any drills that you do to help you move together so well? or do you get the choreo first and then practice that a shit load until it is bad ass?

Summer (sending the bellycraft love your way)

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Zafira and BDSS workshops & show: August & September

2007-07-27T16:41:27Z

Join Olivia for the 3rd and Final installment of the Summer Shimmy Series

Topic: Partner Play
Sat . 8/ 14, 12 - 2 pm
$20 in advance/ $25at the door
To register visit:
www.breathe-yogastudio.com/workshop.html

*********
Zafira is excited to host a workshop & performance by Belly Dance Superstar: Petite Jamilla

Show: Sat 9/8
8 PM
Rex Theater
Zafira and Petite Jamilla will be joined by several local and regonal dancers and troupes for this show. Many styles and genres of bellydance will be represented!! Complete roster of performers TBA.

Workshop: Sunday, 9/9
12 - 4:30 @ Breathe Yoga Studio
Topic: TBA ** we need your help for this... read on.

For complete information on the Petite Jamilla wkshop & Show and to register visit:
www.zafiradance.com/pjworkshop.html

**Show/ workshop Packages will be offered.

***WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!!!
We can't decide which of Petite Jamilla's workshop topics to choose.
We love them both! Can you help us?
Which would you be most interested in taking:
Modern Drum Solo or Double Veil Spinning?

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New World Dance NY DVD?

2007-07-25T13:52:39Z

Hi from Seattle!

I saw the new DVD on the World Dance NY website, and it piqued my interest! I love the cover. (http://www.worlddancenewyork.com/product.php?proid=55&catid=7)

May I ask what the content/format of the DVD is? Thanks!!

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X-Post- Raven Spittle T's

2007-07-25T13:51:23Z

Hey all,

I just finished designing Raven Spittles new "heraldry" to be used on new favors and a flag for the ship.

My beautiful wife Karin from Kassar has a Cafe Press site for t-shirts and the like so i thought it would be fun to put the logo on them and other items eventually. The plan was to just make them available to members at base cost price but when talking to other Spitites, we decided to offer them to the public at a slightly increased price...this is where you start to say "ewwwww, filthy pirates!"

The "profits" from the shirts will be contributed to the Vlad party fund. Are there worthier causes out there? I'm sure some could argue that there may be :P but hell we love the kids over there and they keep us happy and happy pirates are...well...happy! :)

The following link is where you can order your T's (for men and women) There are a few diffferent styles with sayings to choose from. Just click the RS image that comes up on that page to take you to more options. And hey if yer a fan of Kassar you could grab a nifty retro styled T from the same site :P.

www.cafepress.com/kassartribal

See you all in a few weeks!
Love,
CBB and the rest of the crew

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Kassar DVD?

2007-07-24T21:06:11Z

If this was already posted, let me know, but have you guys seen this?

http://www.amazon.com/Fluid-Precision-Contemporary-Tribal-Bellydance/dp/B000RZP47C/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-7806112-7123867?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1185285077&sr=8-1

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Cure Sallee 2007!

2007-07-24T03:14:28Z

~*~Cure Sallee, Monday of War Week, Aug 6th, 9-10:30pm~*~

In North Africa, the Cure Sallee is when nomads come together during the summer months for the "salt cure" or gathering of salt from briny ponds. It is a time for disparate tribes to come together from around the Known World to share their traditions of music and dance. Join us for a Middle Eastern music and dance show of friends, music, and excitement.
At the Performing Arts Pavilion located at the corner of Kurdson Way and Chandler's Road

Khafif Music and Dance - Aelthelmearc (PA)
Zakiyyah Ayagachin Al Sharq - East Kingdom (NY)
Nevik - Middle Kingdom (OH)
Zafira - Aelthelmearc (PA)
Denys - Atlantia (SC)
Zimra - Middle Kingdom (OH)
Valizan - Ealdormere (ON. CA)
Kassar -East Kingdom (NY)& Aelthelmearc (PA)
Kamille - West Kingdom (CA)
Asim - Atlantia (NC)
Blue Lotus Tribe - Middle Kingdom (IL)
Majida and Tshaya of Awalim - Meridies (GA)
Seabhac - Atlantia (MD)
Masmoodi and the Naughty Nomads - Meridies (AL)

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Kassar rocked the HOUSE in NoMi!

2007-07-19T06:04:27Z

Mmmmm...Kassar really brought the house down in NoMi this year!! Am I right gals, or am I RIGHT!!!!!

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Kassar in Buffalo, NY!!!!!

2007-07-11T01:41:54Z

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!!!
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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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tribalsource.com

2007-07-06T07:19:03Z

Howdy all!

Some people have emailed about the problems with some of the tribalsource.com webpages. I just wanted to let everyone know we lost our original webhost and when we tranferred the site we have had some problems. We have been trying to solve them but have been very busy lately! We hope to get the pages fixed soon, and we will keep you posted of our progress!

Thanks,
Karin and Melanie

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k-ASS-ar!

2007-07-06T07:16:32Z

Hey girls, we miss y'all!

Ocean and Elizabeth

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Loved it!!!!

2007-06-08T22:15:48Z

Kassars performance at TF this year was absulutly amazing!!!!!! So horizontal, lol!!! No really it was beautiful...I always love the wonderful angels that are created when the two of them dance. SO many interesting shapes and lines are created during this peice that it almost felt like I was watching some fabulous painting dance around the page!!!!

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Barbary Coast Shakedown in Syracuse and NYC

2007-06-08T08:10:43Z

hey hey ladies and gents,
the Barbary Coast Shakedown is coming to you!
The best of the bay comes to you with jill parker, rose harden, and sarah white of ultra gypsy, soloist mira betz, and susan frankovich of bellyqueen

here's a little taste of what we've got in store for you, along with top-notch instruction- don't miss this event

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UikLmpasEt0&NR

we'll be in Syracuse may 28-29 and working our way through manhattan mid- week and on to Orlando for june 1-3
join our tribe for updates and more!

http://tribes.tribe.net/barbarcoastshakedown

www.barbarycoastdance.com
www.bcs-orlando.com

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Happy Birthday Melanie!!!

2007-06-07T23:02:07Z

Well, the title speaks for itself.

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Tribal Fest!

2007-05-15T03:37:38Z

See ya soon ladies!! Can't wait!!! ***musks***

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Another amazing performance!

2007-05-06T05:19:28Z

You girls were just amazing at Spirit of the Tribes and I also saw you at TribalCon. I'm hoping to see you again at both shows next year! Thanks for such inspiring dance!

A~

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Get to NoMi! 3 weeks of early bird pricing remain for Northern Migration.

2007-04-25T18:21:40Z

Registration for Northern Migration is up and running! There are 3 weeks left in the early bird pricing period. Visit www.northernmigration.net to peruse the classes being offered by Gypsy Caravan, UNMATA, Kassar, Sashi of Ascend Tribal, Frèdèrique, Tribal Feat and Daveed Korup. The festival runs July 13-15, 2007 at Asbury Hall at The Church (the church that Ani DiFranco saved) in Buffalo, NY. Festival events include dancing and drumming workshops, vending, a Friday night Hafla featuring student performances, a Saturday night gala showcasing Festival instructors and a rocking after party! Vending opportunities are still available, please PM me for details. I hope you visit the web site to see all of our exciting offerings and I hope to see you in Buffalo in July! We are so proud of our little festival and we want to share the love!!!

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Upcoming Stuff!!!!

2007-04-22T05:44:55Z

Howdy all! Just wanted to post our upcoming vending, teaching and performance schedule!
So here it is:

TribalCon- February 9-11 in Decatur, Georgia. We will be vending and performing! Visit www.tribalcon.com for more information.

Rakkasah West- March 16-18 in Richmond, California. We will be vending our wares. Visit www.rakkasah.com/ for more info. We missed the performer call-in so we are currently on a waiting list for a performance space, but you can catch us that same weekend performing at....

Tribal Throwdown- March 17 in Berkeley, California. We will be vending and performing. Visit www.tribalthrowdown.com/ for more info on this new a** kicking event!

Spirit of the Tribes- April 26-29 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. We will be vending and performing. Visit www.majanile.com/ for more information.

Tribal Fest- May 16-20 in Sebatapol, California. We will be teaching, vending and performing!!! Here are the details:
Time: 12:45 - 2:45 p.m. Wednesday May 16
Title: Choreography for Partners
Type of Class: Tribal Fusion Choreography
Skill Level: Open to All
Description: Partnering Class: This workshop will focus on dancing with a partner. We will present combinations that focus on traveling and moving around your partner, and interacting with your partner in unique ways. In this fast paced class, every movement will be outlined and drilled, then combined to form the final choreography. No need to feel you have to come with a partner, there are always plenty to go around! (From The Producer: no worries if you've taken a similarly-titled class from this dynamite duo before, as they're cookin' up some new stuff for The Fest!) Visit http://www.blacksheepbellydance.com/tf7/index.html for more information.

Performing: Sunday May 20 at 2:35PM

Northern Migration- July 13-15 in beautiful upstate New York! We will be teaching, vending and performing!!! Class details to come........Visit www.northernmigration.net/ for more information.

Pennsic- July 27-August 12 in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. We will be vending and you can catch us dancing around all the fires at night! Visit www.pennsicwar.org/ for more information.

Triboriginal- September 14-16 in Black Mountain, NC. This event is on our wish list of events to go to, but we hope to be vending and performing! Visit www.barakamundi.com/triboriginal/index.htm for more information.

Rakkasah East- October 12-14 in Somerset, New Jersey. We will be vending and performing! Visit www.rakkasah.com/ for more information.

Hope to see you all soon!

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Beware of the big Marine at Pennsic ...

2007-04-17T14:34:38Z

You guys are in soooo much trouble! Shayne liked you two so damned much when you were in Huntsville for our Toys for Tots show that he is looking forward to Pennsic a bit TOO much! He's practicing his musking (whew! boys smell!) and it's awful, especially for you guys since his ass is about shoulder height on you. I'm looking forward to seeing you at Spirit, but the big guy has to wait a few more months ... hope you're having fun ...

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Bellydancers are all Floozies!

2007-04-17T03:35:50Z

or - not?
BUT now that I have your attention...help me people!
Let's dig some dirt!
I am open to controversy. what, IF ANY, is the relationship between burlesque and tribal bellydance, good, bad or ugly?
feel free to include - but think beyond - the world of zoe jakes/bdss/yard dogs and nichole/gypsyville/panty raid.
I am writing an article on this for a tribal mag, so help me.
Feel free to share thoughts on tribe, but so I don't miss anything, e- me your thoughts at onca@barakamundi.com.
Thanks!

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OT – Kittyzen booster shot.

2007-04-16T17:43:35Z

Ok, so this is completely unrelated to bellydance. But I HAD to post it somewhere, and I thought y'all would appreciate the cuteness:

http://www.baraskit.se/random/archive/8/catwash2.html

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cowrie tassels

2007-03-28T16:45:13Z

I love that cowrie tassel belt in your photo gallery on your website.... Any ideas where I can find one?

Thanks!!!

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Tribal Throwdown!

2007-03-27T21:30:08Z

You ladies again did me proud! I made damn sure my friend & traveling partner saw your performance cuz she had never seen y'all perform before. And I said "that's what having a perfect partner looks like"; synnergy in motion. Just gorgeous you two! And as always so great to see you offstage as well to laugh and share a giggle! I'll see ya at Tribal Fest! ***musks***

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For Mel & Karin.......

2007-03-26T20:31:38Z

Just want to make the ladies smile....

http://www.glumbert.com/media/polarbear

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Kassar performs in NYC!!!

2007-03-23T05:55:31Z

Hey all!

Wanted to let you know that we will be dancing in NYC on April 6 in a performance at Element: http://www.elementny.com/ hosted by Sera. Performers will include Sera and Solstice (NYC), Kassar (NJ), Davis (SF), Kaihea (DC Tribal), Sarah Locke and Alchemy Dance Theater (NYC) with musicians/DJs Freekfactory: http://freekfactory.com/ and Sub Swara: http://subswara.com/.

Show starts at 9:30PM, see you there!!!

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Tribo 2007!!! Deadline!

2007-02-28T04:23:28Z

Yay - you all will join us this year - GREAT! Just wanted to tell your crewe in case anyone was planning to come down that there is an additional discount for pre-regging before March 1 - just a day or so away..
www.triboriginal.org

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2 Days Left – Win a Full Pkg to Northern Migration!

2007-02-27T04:04:19Z

Two days remain to buy raffle tickets for a full festival pass to Northern Migration! The festival pass is worth over $400! The Grand Prize includes 9 workshops and entrance to the Gala Show, Friday hafla and a NoMi shirt! Purchase tickets through February 28th. The Winner will be announced on March 1, 2007.

The 2nd Northern Migration Tribal/Alt dance Festival will take place on July 13-15, 2007 in Buffalo, New York. There will be dance and drumming workshops, vending, student performances, a gala show and other suprises TBA.

Teachers include:

Gypsy Caravan
Unmata
Zafira
Kassar
Frederique
Sashi
Tribal Feat
Daveed Korup

To enter please visit northernmigration.net. Raffle ticket prices start at only FIVE DOLLARS!

Come visit our tribe!
tribes.tribe.net/heartbeatoftheeast

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Kassar on YouTube!

2007-02-26T21:04:14Z

I mean....is there!?!?! The whole world needs to see you lovelies!!! So amazing! See you soon at Tribal Throwdown!!

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Tribal Source Site Updated

2007-02-16T06:16:44Z

This had been waaaaaaaaaay overdue, but for anyone who still checks, I just updated the site!

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Still in love

2007-02-14T21:03:43Z

with Kassar!

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Kassar at Rakkassah 2006

2007-02-14T18:54:00Z

A little late but finally got it all uploaded.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/larrymills/sets/72157594535061020/

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Win a NoMi tribal festival weekend pass!!!

2007-02-14T02:37:42Z

The 2nd Northern Migration Tribal/Alt dance Festival will take place on July 13-15, 2007 in Buffalo, New York. There will be dance and drumming workshops, vending, student performances, a gala show and other suprises TBA.
Teachers include:
Kassar
Gypsy Caravan
Unmata
Zafira
Frederique
Sashi
Tribal Feat
Daveed Kroup

Beginning tonight, you can enter to win a full festival pass worth over $400! The Grand Prize includes 9 workshops and entrance to the Gala Show, Friday hafla and a NoMi shirt! Purchase tickets through February 28th. The Winner will be announced on March 1, 2007.

To enter please visit www.northernmigration.net
Raffle ticket prices start at only FIVE DOLLARS! Makes a great Valentines Present for yourself or that special dancer or drummer in your life.

Come visit our tribe!
tribes.tribe.net/heartbeatoftheeast

can't wait to see you all there!
~jenna

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Kassar Workshop at Tribal Throwdown

2007-02-10T21:33:31Z

Kassar is teaching a great partner workshop at Tribal Throwdown on March 17th. Go to www.tribalthrowdown.com to register.

"Slinking like Sexy Siamese Twins"
Kassar’s rep is built not only on their top-notch pair dancing, but also their symbiotic ability to move as one. In this workshop you’ll learn the secrets that makes this dynamic duo so smooth and enticing. One of the biggest challenges in dance is interacting with another dancer on stage -- it's also one of the most rewarding. This workshop presents combinations focusing on moving in sync with your partner in unique ways; on and off the floor. Every movement will be outlined and drilled, then combined to form the final choreography. By the end of this fast-paced, East-Coast-style class you will be slinking together like sexy Siamese twins.

www.tribalthrowdown.com

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So it's the new year...

2007-01-12T11:32:24Z

.....so when can we expect a video of these awesome inspirational gals? Instructional......performance.......goofing off....whatever! Just bring it on!

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2007-01-04T02:56:07Z

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hope you all had a safe and fun night last night :)

*muskings to all*

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Tribal Fusion Classes wit Geneva in Nyc

2007-01-03T06:31:17Z

Fridays 4.30-6, Starting Jan. 12th
Sundays 6.30-8

Come check out this chick from Montana!- Who knew they could dance out there?

Djoniba Drum & Dance Center
18th betw Broadway & Park
djoniba.com- Bio up soon.

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Upcoming Performance in Brooklyn!!!

2006-12-18T00:31:25Z

Hey, we wanted to let everyone know we have an upcoming, local performance next weekend! We would love to see you all there :)

HYBRID
a forum for new evolutions in contemporary global performance
Saturday December 16th at 8pm, $15 at the door, $13 in advance
Galapagos Art Space www.galapagosartspace.com/
70 N 6th Street (between Wythe and Kent) in Williamsburg, Brooklyn

This month features a fabulous array of duets in art forms including tribal fusion, beatboxing, tap dance, martial arts, and aerial dance:

...Sarah Johansson Locke and Irina Akulenko of Alchemy Dance Theater

...tribal fusion bellydancers Kassar: Melanie Wood and Karin Hein-Parks (NJ)

…tribal fusion bellydancers Serpentina: Orkideh and Joanne Slate

...beatboxers Pete List and Adam Matta

...Spinnin Ronin Martial Arts Dance Theater: bodypoet Kazuma and Tsuyoshi Kaseda

...fire and aerial dancers Marisa Scirocco and Jonette Ford

...tap dance fusionists Rhythmutation: Stephanie Larriere and Chikako Iwahori

Alchemy Performance artistic director Sarah Johansson Locke is a resident artist at Galapagos Art Space. She curates and produces HYBRID, a performance series featuring artists who explore new forms and fusions from ancient and contemporary sources. Dancers, musicians, spoken word and circus artists, these performers sample ethnic and electronic elements -- from India to the Balkans, North Africa to Brooklyn -- and remix them into a moving collage across cultures.

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Huntsville and music question

2006-12-06T06:42:25Z

Thank you for kicking our asses on Sunday, ladies. we're all determined to master the backwards princess walk without looking like zombie extras from Thriller.

may I ask, what's the title/artist of the song you used in warmup and during the slow practice of the choreography? not the 99 meters song but the other? it's the second time I've heard it and I'd love to use it for my own warmup. gracias!

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For Mel...

2006-12-03T17:37:55Z

some of these will make you go squeeee

http://shadowdane.shackspace.com/cats.htm

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Kassar Rocked in Huntsville!!

2006-11-21T01:59:38Z

Ladies... .Loved the new choreography - especially that pose you do at the beginning. What a great visual! Very nice to see you and to be "musked" again. Hope your trip back went well and you're on your way to being rested.

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Huntsville, AL to get musked!!

2006-11-15T16:03:38Z

Yeah, we've managed it. Mel and Karin of Kassar fame will be in Huntsville, AL November 18-19 to make us sweat, courtesy of The Naughty Nomads. The workshop wil be held at The Studio located at 1219 C Jordan Lane which is on the corner of Jordan Lane and Commercial Drive in the Penny Plaza across from Chuck E. Cheese. That Saturday will be partnering choreography and Sunday will be partnering with floorwork. Each day will offer 3 hours of classes starting at 11am with an hour for lunch starting at 12:30. Don't miss this one --- getting these chickies here from New Jersey is NOT an easy task! And while you're here you can attend the Third Annual Shahala's Toys for Tots Show which Kassar will be performing in. Come on and join us --- you could even be in the show and be able to claim that you danced on the same stage as Kassar! The price is only $75 for both days or $40 for one day as long as you pay before the day of the workshop. It will be $90 at the door for both days or $45 for one day. That's a great price for these two gloriously wonderful dance teachers!

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Whas up?!

2006-11-09T06:08:28Z

Just checkin in with you girls! Hope your super inspired and raqin the East!

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I need some...

2006-11-08T23:22:45Z

Kassar...ya.

Hm? how am i gonna do this? I will find a way!!....I miss you ladies and your....musk...

Sweet sweet musk!!!!

Love you!!!!

*musk*

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Monthly NYC Workshops

2006-10-02T21:51:20Z

Hey ladies!

Teaching in NYC is still on our minds. Does anyone have any requests or ideas for workshops that appeal to you?

Karin

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New wares please!

2006-10-01T10:16:20Z

I Looooove the stuff you have on tribalsource.com. When will you have more wares on your website? Do you take requests?

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