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The Harem Party in Oceanside on Nov. 9th!

Casey — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:23:57 GMT

Dear LI Dance Friends:
I'm so pleased to be performing with the "Turkish Band Camp All Stars" at the Harem Belly Dance Studio's annual show/party! Anybody who's heard this group will tell you- when Carmine says "This is get up and dance music, not sit down & listen music!" he really means it! So, please come and support LIVE belly dance music on Long Island! I want to see some insane open dancing by the Long Island bellydancers that I've come to know & love! Why not book a table for a fun, LOCAL girl's night out?! Hope to see you there! Hugs, Casey
Here's the info from Aviva Khadra of the Harem Belly Dance Studio:

Fall Harem Night Party
Sunday November 9, 2008 5Pm to 9PM

        O'Connell Hall
        2985 Kenneth Place
        Oceanside, NY 11572

Special LIVE Middle Eastern Music Performances By:
Carmine T. Guida - Oud
Dale Langdon - Doumbek
Casey Bond - Bass Doumbek (woo hoo!)
Willa Roberts - Violin / Vocals
Umut Yasmut - Kanun

Featuring Group Performances by:
Harem Belly Dance Troupe, Goddesses Bas Harem, Nile Gypsies, Desert Jewels, Flowers of Sakkara, Serpents Secret and Lotus Fire!
Featured Soloists:
Aviva Khadra, Halima, Isis, Judiya, Latifa, Sadiya and More!

$45.00 per person includes a Full Dinner (choice of 4 hot entrees) Salad, soft drinks, coffee, tea and cake, cash bar. Planning on attending with a group?
Purchase a full table of 10 to 12 tickets before October 15th and SAVE $5.00 per ticket
(To receive the discounted ticket price, tickets must be purchased together)

For tickets, call Aviva Khadra at 516-623-2196 or visit www.BellyDanceLI.com

NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR
We accept Visa, Mastercard or you can mail checks payable to:
Harem Belly Dance Studio
1036 Archer Place
Baldwin, NY 11510

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Amazing show taking place next Friday and Sat in the city

Kittarina — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:52:37 GMT

Hey Guys,

Elisheva and I are honored to be part of an amazing show which is taking place next Friday and Saturday (the 5th and 6th of September) at the Merce Cunningham Theatre in the city. The show is called Zodiac Bellydance and each dancer is portraying a different zodiac sign. All of the dancers invloved with show are AMAZING and it is all being danced to rock music. It should be really interesting and different. As always, we would love to see some familiar faces out in the audience. :)

For more info and to purchase tickets please visit:

www.zodiacbellydance.com

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strong island raqs!!!

zorah224 — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 12:18:33 GMT

I just wanted to tell Ahlani that she did a wonderful job at her long island raqs festival in rockville centre yesterday. there were so many great dancers on the open stage during the day the vendors were wonderful and even though i didnt get a chance to take some of the great workshops, everyone i know enjoyed them as well. The show "shimmer" that evening was WONDERFUL even though i didnt get to stay for the seconsd half. I got to see ahlani, kenya, samira, ranya renee, alta gracia and luz perform and let me tell you, these are the best on Long island!! I am really sorry i missed jehan because i always love her performances. If any one has pics from yesterday, please post them

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Live Middle Eastern Music on Long Island (with dancers too!!!)

Kittarina — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:44:36 GMT

Were doing it AGAIN!!! Come down and check it out! The band is awesome and the food is great! Not to mention that Tarkan (the owner) is a gracious host! :) Hope to see you there!

Sunday July 13, 2008 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Olivium Lounge - 828 S Oyster Bay Rd - Hicksville, NY 11801

(Has a 5 Star rating on Restaurants.com !!!) $29 - Prix Fix dinner includes choice of appetizer, entree and of course the show!
This is one of the only bellydancing with live music events on Long Island!!

MAKE A RESERVATION TODAY: Call (516) 822-1212 ($35 without a reservation)

The Dancers: Aviva Khadra, Kittarina & Judiya!!!!
The Band: Carmine T. Guida - Oud Dale Langon - DoumbekMelissa Murphey- Clarinet

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Who's coming to the Jalsah in Baldwin?

Casey — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:11:25 GMT

I'll be there...how 'bout you???? ~Casey

Jalsah Long Island
A Middle Eastern music and bellydance jam! All drummers, dancers and musicians are welcome to participate. Melissa and Carmine will guide you through playing popular Belly Dance songs of the Middle East. Open floor dancing all night, all levels of dancers welcome. This is a community event designed to bring together dancers and musicians inspired by Middle Eastern music. Experienced or inexperienced: all are welcome!

Saturday June 14th 2008 - Workshops all day and JALSAH at night.

Our special guests:
Melissa Murphey Clarinet player from Ishtar Pittsburgh's Classic Belly-Rock Band
Carmine Guida Oud/Cumbus player from Djinn

Our fabulous host is Long Island's own: Aviva Khadra
516-312-5966 / 516-623-2196
HaremBellyDance@optonline.net
www.BellyDanceLI.com

All workshops and Jalsah are held at:
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
2332 Grand Avenue, Baldwin

Pre-registration required for all workshops. Register below for these fabulous classes.

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Baby Beginner Doumbek Workshop
Taught by: Carmine
4:30pm to 5:30pm - Cost: $20
In this workshop, you will learn the proper hand/finger techniques to produce clean beautiful sounds from your doumbek. You will learn how to play several traditional Middle Eastern rhythms as well as how to switch between them. This workshop is also fantastic for dancers who want to educate themselves about the basic rhythms.
Bring a drum and one to loan a friend.

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Middle Eastern Music and Rhythms for All Instruments
Taught by: Melissa Murphey
6:00pm to 7:00 pm - Cost: $20
Melissa's workshop is perfect for musicians and percussionists ready to try something different! She will teach the basic structure of popular Middle Eastern bellydance songs in an ensemble format. Percussionists can learn how specific rhythms fit particular songs and how to change seamlessly between rhythms. Melody musicians will learn popular Middle Eastern melodies and will be given instruction on basic makam theory.

The goal for this workshop is to enable all percussionists and melody musicians to play common songs together. All instruments are welcome, as this music can be played on ANY instrument.

Sheet music, guitar tab, rhythm sheets, practice mp3s, and lyrics can all be downloaded at www.dorku.com.
To buy a practice CD visit www.dorku.com.

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Jalsah Open Jam/Dance Event
(Open Buffet Is included too!)
Dance floor is open ALL NIGHT. Bring your hipscarves and a friend. All levels of dancers welcome. Try out those new moves!
All instruments welcome! Drums, guitars, clarinets, flutes, violins, trumpets, saxes, if you play it bring it!
We will provide sheet music to borrow in the keys of: C, Bb, Eb, F and Bass Clef.
Don't forget to bring: instrument/microphone cables, sheet music stand, etc.
Cover charge: $10 (if you take a class you get in for free, it's an awesome deal!!!)

If you take any workshop, you get into the Jalsah for Free! (what a great deal!)
You know you're coming why not register today! Pre Reg: $20 Carmine Baby Beginner Drum Class
Pre Reg: $20 Melissa Middle Eastern Songs Class
Pre Reg: $35 Two Class Combo!

Melody Instrument Players
If you plan on attending please drop a note to Melissa melissa@ishtar-music.com
We normally provide a P.A. system, however, please bring any microphones, cables, stands, music stands, etc. that you may need (and bring extras if you have).
Sheet music, guitar tab, rhythm sheets, practice mp3s, and lyrics can all be downloaded at www.dorku.com.
To buy a practice CD visit www.dorku.com.

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male genie needed

Shir-El — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:30:09 GMT

does anyone know a guy with a nice body and a genie outfit? i need him for a gig. he doesn't have to dance, just wear the outfit and follow me around. there is pay for this. the gig is in oyster bay.

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Tribal Caravan LA & East Meets West: Bringing the love from Long Island

CrowsNest — Tue, 06 May 2008 01:21:45 GMT

Hey folks! If you're interested in seeing what this wholesome Long Islander was up to these past two weekends check it out at:
http://tribes.tribe.net/vorona

I had the time of my LIFE!!!

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VORONA at Hybrid 4/11/08

Casey — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:35:46 GMT

Dear Drum & Dance Friends: Driving into Williamsburg is not a big deal...honestly, I do it all the time! Parking near Galapagos is easy and free, and there are great restaurants nearby if you want to make it a Hybrid plus dinner event! So please come out to support Long Island's very own Tribal Delight: Vorona! Hugs, Casey

HYBRID - a forum for new evolutions in contemporary global performance

Friday April 11th at 7:30pm
Galapagos Art Space
70 N 6th St. (btw. Wythe & Kent), Williamsburg, Brooklyn
$17 at the door

Galapagos resident artist Sarah Johansson Locke presents HYBRID, a performance series featuring artists who explore new forms and fusions from ancient and contemporary sources. This month features local dancers and musicians who sample ethnic and electronic elements -- from India to the Balkans, North Africa to Brooklyn – and remix them into a moving collage across cultures:

...Sarah Johansson Locke and Irina Akulenko of Alchemy Dance Theater
...Pete List: beatboxing, vocal loops, and more
…Freyja: tribal fusion bellydance from San Francisco
…Cera Byer: modern bellydance fusion from San Francisco

…Vorona: tribal fusion bellydance

…MaKaKo: fire spinning, dance, and acrobatics
…Rob Mastrianni: guitar

Cera and Frejya will also be teaching workshops on Saturday April 12th
For more info please visit www.alchemyperformance.com

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ruined friendship

Shir-El — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:18:05 GMT

so i lost a friend over bellydancing- and i just want feedback to help me be a better person. here is my side of the story:
a friend of mine texted me saying he wants to hire me for a party which was on a day i get a few jobs (i would turn down other jobs to take his booking), and is also about 45-1 hour away from me and he asked me my rate. he never mentioned the word favor.
i texted him my rate- 200. he said ok and about 2 weeks later i danced for him, and we talked on the phone before i danced at his party. he never mentioned the price.
i didn't think to give a break because i never do that with friends because i was always warned against that- i have only lowered my price for one family i worked for and that was buisness related- not because they were friends, but i won't even go into that.
so i danced at the party, we hung out a bit after, everything was great until about a month later when during a discussion my friend says he has been pissed at me for a while for not giving him a break.
yada yada yada, he calls me a hypocrite and yells at me telling me that since he has helped me with things i should have known to dance for less for him. i felt so shocked that i just apologized that i never thought of that since i never give friends breaks, and he just tell me to baisically take my apology and shove it. after calling him back to try to get over this, he yells at me more telling me that i was just totally wrong. he says a bunch of bellydancers he knows told him that i was just totally insane to charge him my rate and they would have totally done it for less.
what do you think? i just think i won't ever dance for friends again, i'll just recommend another dancer!

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TRIBAL FUSION BELLY DANCE CLASSES AVAILABLE ON LONG ISLAND

CrowsNest — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 20:38:27 GMT

Thanks to Zorah for her original posting, I'm updating the info!

What is Tribal Fusion Belly Dance?

The art of Tribal Fusion Belly Dance is a unique approach to belly dance that
combines a variety of dance styles along with ancient, modern, and ethnic elements with
Tribal Style Belly Dance as its core.
The dance is individual to itself and
allows for an eclectic collaboration of movement.
The study of this dance will enable the student to achieve a greater sense of body awareness,
gain more flexibility and stamina, and retain better posture. From here, you will become
familiar with improvisation, technique,
and the interpretation of the dance through different music styles.
My Teaching style supports an array of mental, physical, and spiritual well-being through the expressive art of dance & movement.

CLASS LOCATIONS IN BOTH NASSAU & SUFFOLK COUNTY-

FOR MORE
INFORMATION CALL:

(516) 586-4222

OM STRENGTH AND
SERENITY
210 East Main Street
Huntington, NY 11743

CENTRAL MOVES DANCE STUDIO
509 Central Ave
Massapequa, NY 11758

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private party prices

Shir-El — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:12:43 GMT

Why are a lot of long island dancers charging so little for private parties? Everytime I get a call for a party on the island, nassau and suffolk, the callers tell me the average rate they hear is 125. Now I know the callers are just trying to get the prices down, but when I talk to dancers out there (not all!!) I always hear, "well they just don't pay that much and if i don't take it, some other girl will".
Think of how much time we as professionals have put into our training (classes, workshops, videos, music), into our costumes (even topkapi ain't cheap!), and into getting ready and traveling.
Hell, my crappy hookah lounge in bklyn pays 100 and that's not even a private party- no props!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let's bring the rates up- it's good for everyone- we will all get more and it will push everyone to be better dancers- that is good for everyone!

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dj equipment needed

zorah224 — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:48:29 GMT

anyone in the area have some good audio equipment??? Mostly cd player with good strong speakers. for a hafla. thanks

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let's make a hafla

Shir-El — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 02:21:59 GMT

hi! I'd love to team up with someone to make a hafla happen!

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hello

Shir-El — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:20:45 GMT

hi everyone, i never knew this tribe existed, so here i am. i'm a queens bellydancer, but can i still join-0 helk, 95% of my jobs are out passed exit 35 on the Northern State! i'm taking off a year from my regular job to dance full time-and am very excited, but i really want to team up with dancers to do haflas and the such, love shirel

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TRIBAL FUSION BELLYDANCE:BY VORONA (YAY FINALLY ON LI)

zorah224 — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:12:13 GMT

what is tribal fusion Belly Dance?

Imagine yourself a hypnotic and beautifully mesmerizing belly dancer....

The art of tribal Fusion Belly Dance is a unique approach to belly dance that combines a variety of dance styles along with modern and ethnic elements with Tribal style belly dance as its core. The dance is individual to itself and allows for an eclectic collaboration of movement.
The study of this dance will enable the student to achieve a greater sense of body awareness,gain mor flexibility and stamina, and retain better posture.From here, you will become familiar with improvisation, technique, and the interpretation of the dance throuch different music styles.

CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY BEING HELD AT CENTRAL MOVES DANCE STUDIO
509 CENTRAL AVE MASSPAEQUA NY 11758
SAT EVENINGS FROM 5-6 PM

fOR MOR INFO CALL: 516-797-0811
OR 516 586-4222

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hairsticks for sale

zorah224 — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 13:43:01 GMT

in case anyone is interested, i make custom hair sticks flloral feathers or cowrie!!! pics to follow soon!!!

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Join us at the mermaid Parade on 6/23 in Coney Island

Casey — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:20:08 GMT

Come on, Long Island drum & dance fans!!! It's only Brooklyn!!!!!

For anyone who wants to join Eastwinds Tribal Drumming's pre-registered group "Beach Blanket Beledi" at the 25th Annual Mermaid Parade this Saturday , June 23rd in Coney Island, Brooklyn:

Here are some important details:

Cost: YES!!!! there is a $10 per person fee to march.. (There may be a discount if we get a large number...if that happens, it'll be a happy surprise! Plan on $10 just to be sure, ok?!) Our pre-registered group, which is called "BEACH BLANKET BELEDI," welcomes anybody and everybody OVER 18. Please note: Jeff & I are not making any money on this whatsoever-all fees go to the Mermaid Parade, to support the insanity that is Coney Island.

Time: Jeff & I will be there at 10 A.M. because I'm an anal retentive control freak...and... we want to make sure we get a good marching "spot" (not too close to anybody else's music, fer example.) We will be leading the ME percussion - we'd encourage the drummers to meet us no later than 1 pm... or not.. We would appreciate RIQ players...but any percussion is good. Remember...long parade, hot sun...plan ahead, my darlings!!!! Dancers can show up whenever the heck you like...it's all good! Just make sure you sign in and pay the nice Mermaid Parade folks. (BTW, zills...always a good parade idea!)

Finding us: I'll be l be dressed in Pirate/ Tribal garb, and wearing a small davul and a big smile. Jeff will be the big piratety-looking guy playing the AWESOME lead doumbek riffs. If anybody wants to make/carry a "Beach Blanket Beladi" sign, go for it! It's really crowded...you might want to arrive before 1pm...(Casey's left eye starts to twitch in anticipation of people showing up whenever they want..) Seriously, you REALLY might consider 1:15 at the very latest (noticible tremor starts in upper lip area.)

WARNING: Every year, some girls parade in pasties and other burlesque-style attire. There may be girls who will be scantily clad in our merry little band. Our group is strictly for OVER 18. Additionally, "Sheik of Araby" and "Gotta Go Back to Constantinople" way be spontaneously played on kazoo. Ok, you've been warned!

Questions??? Holla back on Tribe or to DrumNdancegrl@aol.com. See you on Saturday!

~ Casey

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Hello.. new int he area

Sara Faye — Sun, 13 May 2007 00:41:21 GMT

Hello everyone....

My name's Faye. I don't know why its taken me so long to find this tribe.
I moved back down to Long Island from Western Massachusetts
last September, and settled immediately down to work at a full time
9-6 job. After moving, and getting settled into a routine, I've been
dying to dance again. I was dancing in a class for about 2 years and
had begun to love belly dancing - fun, exercise, and stress relief in one!

So I've found here - and I -KNOW- there has to be belly dancing
classes on Long Island in my rough area. I'm willing to travel some,
but it seems the one class I've found anywhere near me is in the afternoon

Can anyone possibly give me a lead or help me out?
I'm in Ronkonkoma, and work approximately 9-6 5 days a week.
I'm looking for probably a beginner level class, I would attempt intermediate
but I've been out of dancing (as a whole) for nearly 9 months.

I'd appreciate any help!
Thanks!

~Faye

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Beltane Ball in Lynbrook April 28th

Casey — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:51:45 GMT

Long Island's First Annual Beltain Masquerade Ball and Ritual

Date & Time: Saturday, April 28, 2007 8:00 PM

Welcome lovers of Middle-Eastern Dance and Music, Masquerade, Ritual and all sorts of enlightened entertainment and fellowship!!!

Eastwinds Tribal Drumming has been engaged to perform at this venue (we'll be reprising our performance with Chovexani principle dancer Inanna Le Fay) as well as providing the music for open dancing and atmosphere. Amara will be performing with members of her company in one of her last performances here in the NY area before she re-locates to the southern states, and there will be a DJ for dancing . Yay!!!!!!

Buy your tickets today...none will be sold at the door! See you there!

Long Island Beltaine Masquerade Ball and Ritual.

When: Saturday, April 28, 2007
At 8 O’clock p.m.

Where: The Lynbrook, NY VFW
235 Merrick Road

Music Dancing Entertainment . . . . .

v Eastwinds Tribal Drumming
v Amara Al Amir
v Amira, Ashera, Soraya
v Inanna Le Fay
v Firedancing by Kali
v DJ Stylings of PushPaka

For tickets, visit our website: www.thecovenoftherisingphoenix.net

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almaz website

zorah224 — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 12:33:25 GMT

Just want to say a big congrats to Almaz on her new website!!!! Check it out www.almazny.tripod.com

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Two LI Dancers featured at HYBRID on 3/3/07

Casey — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 19:06:19 GMT

A special "shout out" to our Long Island drum & dance buddies...this show features Long Island's own Kittarina and Elisheva!!! Let's show some hometown spirit and support these two amazing dancers!!! Maybe we could make a car caravan????

Hope to see you there! ~ Casey, Eastwinds Tribal Drumming

HYBRID -a forum for new evolutions in contemporary global performance

March 3rd, 7:30pm
Galapagos Art Space
70 N 6th Street (between Wythe and Kent) in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
$15 at the door, $13 in advance at www.smarttix.com/show.aspx

This month features dancers from NYC, San Francisco, and Washington DC whose work is inspired by fusions of ancient and contemporary sources:
...Sarah J. Locke, Irina Akulenko, Anasma, and Geneva Bybee of Alchemy Dance Theater
...bodypoet Kazuma Motomura (HYBRID resident artist)
...Susan Frankovich
...Shakra Performance Group
...Uyum Dans (Kittarina & Elisheva)

Galapagos resident artist Sarah Johansson Locke presents HYBRID, a performance series featuring artists who explore new forms and fusions from ancient and contemporary sources. Dancers, musicians, spoken word and circus artists, they sample ethnic and electronic elements -- from India to the Balkans, North Africa to Brooklyn -- remixing them into a moving collage across cultures. For more info please visit www.alchemyperformance.com, for directions and advance tickets go to www.galapagosartspace.com.

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Open Drum&Dance Jam in NYC 2/23

Casey — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:24:42 GMT

Just in case you don't know Carmine...he's a Long Island lad who really has taken off as a bellydance-music triple threat: drums, oud & cumbus...AND he's just as fun as he is talented! Here's his event info-hope to see you there! ~Casey

Hi :)
THIS Friday (the 23rd) is Jalsah NYC. 8pm to 11pm
From Harps to Hip Scarves
Doumbeks to Digeridoos (or however you spell that word).
Whatever you play or do, it's all good!
Jam (or dance) along with Melissa (Clarinet) and I (oud).

Here is the nitty gritty:
$7 Cover (pays for cost of renting space. I am not making any money
from this.)

Centerpoint Yoga Studios
Friday Feb 23rd 8pm to 11pm
324 Lafayette St. 7th floor (between Houston and Bleeker)
NY, NY 10012
Plenty of nearby subways: www.centerpointyogastudios.com/
More Info: www.carmine.com/events/showevent.asp

I'm super looking forward to seeing you there!

Anwers to your questions:
- Yes this is a big open fun jam/community event and not a show.
- Yes, you can play for the entire 3 hours, and not just 5 minutes.
- Yes, your
guitar/kazoo/tuba/stick/spoons/zills/hips/tamborine/doumbek/ is fine to bring.
- Yes, If you read sheet music, Melissa and I are bringing sheet music
for the songs we're doing. If you need a music stand.. bring it!
- Yes, you don't need to read music at all, or know the songs at all,
or be a musican, or a dancer and will still have an awesome time
plucking/strumming/dancing being around great people and playing.

-Carmine

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Fortune Cookies

Nazima — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 02:00:31 GMT

So having been home sick the past few days, I was feeling even downer on myself and the slump I've been in...I am questioning my pursuit of this hobby that I loved from day one and also my abilities..I havent had something consistent in a short while and fell like I am losing my "tricks"...I also feel like I am nowhere where I should be..I want to perform again and have a home but feel lost in both...Anyways, I had some Chinese delivered for lunch and lo and behold in my fortune cookie it reads..."Look for the dream that keeps coming back. It is your destiny." I was like wow..So I guess I have to go looking harder cause I havent been having much luck lately.. : )

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So what's everybody got coming up in their calendars???

IcariEnchantressBellyDancer — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:22:47 GMT

Me i've got classes galore! Yay!! Also going to be performing in mid march and may. In April Rachel Brice, Unmata, Zafira, and Blue Lotus Tribe are going to be here for workshops and show!! Oodles of fun yay!! And i'm going to TribalFest this year with 2 friends!! So exited!!! Loves Everybody!!
Joanna

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Welcome Almaz!!

zorah224 — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:28:48 GMT

Everyone, I would like to introduce Almaz to the libd tribe and to tribe itself!!!! She is a great person and great dancer and also a personal friend of mine. Almaz, Stand up an inintroduce yourself.........

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Figaro

zorah224 — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:34:56 GMT

just wanted to let you all know thta the performances at were a success. thanks for all the pointers guys!!!!!

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help need pointers!!!

zorah224 — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 12:26:19 GMT

ok so this is the first time i will be dancing live . I am soooo scared any pointers?????? Help!!!!

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January 7th event at Le Figaro Cafe

zorah224 — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:59:27 GMT

featuring samira of syria and dancers Almaz and Zorah.
Show starts sunday night @ 8pm
Le Figaro Cafe 186 Bleeker st
NY,NY
212-677-1100

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Rockville Centre Drum Circle 12/09

Casey — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 05:11:15 GMT

Hey Shimmie Sistahs! Come dance with us at our buddy Rip's drum circle tomorrow night!
Here's the info:

Saturday, 12/9/06

Nassau/Queens Drum & Dance
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
200 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre, NY

Drumming warm-up at 7:30 PM- open drum & dancing from 8PM
$10-
No admittance after 10 PM

Rip at ripnqdd@aol.com or 718-634-2685
Please bring extra drums to share.

Directions From Southern State Pkwy
-Southern State Parkway exit 19 South
-Penninsula Blvd. 1.7 miles
-left on Lakeview Ave go to 3rd light
-left on Hempstead Ave.
-big stone church about 1/2 mile on left

Hope to see you there! ~Casey, Eastwinds Tribal Drumming

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Eye Kandy

zorah224 — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 22:18:53 GMT

Just wanted to let everyone know that I am now a distributor of Eye Kandy body glitter. For More info, Please contact me via tribe.!!!!

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Hafla this weekend!!! Yes I will be dancing

zorah224 — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:38:32 GMT

The ALF LAYLA HAFLA'S are back in New Jersey!!!

Yasmeen el Qa'hira presents

"ALF LAYLA" HAFLA AND TALENT SHOWCASE
Sunday, Dec 3rd, 2006
4:00 to 8:00 pm
Doors open 3:30 Show starts 4:00
Reservations highly suggested

Featuring

RAYHANA TARIK SULTAN
ANAKARLI BIRNUR CHADIA FARASHA SU'AD
TANNA ZOBEIDA YASMEEN EL QA'HIRA
and more.....

Live music provided by the Gamal Shafik Ensemble

Come be transported to the Valley of the Nile, for four hours of star
studded performances, live music, dining, shopping and open dancing
at New Jersey's premiere Egyptian Supper Club.
Open spots in the showcase available to anyone interested as time
permits.

Vending by Farasha's Dance Treasures & Gypsy Caravan Enterprises

December 3rd 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm (doors open 3:30 pm/show begins
precisely 4:00 pm)
ADMISSION: $15 plus $20 minimum at table (not including gratuity)
performers in the showcase pay only $10 door admission
WHERE: The Nile Restaurant
2600 Tonnelle Ave, North Bergen, NJ 07047
Only 5 min from the Lincoln Tunnel/directly off Rt 3 East
FOR INFORMATION RESERVATIONS OR PERFORMANCE
BOOKING IN THE TALENT SHOWCASE CONTACT YASMEEN:
phone (201) 638-8859
email: yazz144@yahoo.com
http://www.bellydanceusa.com

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Costume for sale

Nazima — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 10:26:21 GMT

http://eBay: Belly Dance Costume (item 220056788623 end time Dec-11-06 02:20:53 PST)

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congrats to Joanna!!!

zorah224 — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 23:19:12 GMT

Congrats to Joanna on her very first tattoo!!!! Joanna, its beautiful! welcome to the addiction!!!

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Small World

Nazima — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:58:18 GMT

I went for another tattoo today, and Tattoo Joe ( he is visiting from cali) is part of Burning Man ( I was wondering what that group was all about, now I know, What a concept!) and is also a musician (tabla and more), his girlfriend is also a dancer ! ...WWW.Moontribe.org There are some awesome techno tunes to be found there...

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So what belly dance events do we all have coming up? Anything u're exited about??

IcariEnchantressBellyDancer — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:56:54 GMT

Well, i've got Gypsy Caravan workshops coming up this weekend!!! Plus my own little student salon on Dec 15!! Yay! Can't wait! I've got a ton of practicing to do!! What about ya'll???

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bdss

zorah224 — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 16:32:28 GMT

so who went to bdss last night??? It was awsome!!!!!!!! I absolutely loooooved Kami Liddle's bahngra solo. Gimme feedback girls! Oh and it was wonderful chillin with the lovely Kitterina *hugs* girl.!!!!

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reminder:BDSS THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!!!!

zorah224 — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:41:27 GMT

ok ladies and gents!!!!! for those of you who didnt get tix, i m sure they are still available.bdss at north fork at westbury fri nov17th. cant wait !

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im in love with my new coreography!!!!

zorah224 — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:37:30 GMT

ok so i have a private tonight and only one minute left to go in my coreography. Im doing my very first tribal fusion dance(for those of u who dont know me, my instructor is a cabaret teacher) Together we have been working on a hell of a dance just by watching videos and using our noggins. Its to bassnectar's snakecharmer and im so in love with it that i just thought i maght share with yall!!!!!!

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Best kept bellydance secret on LI!

Casey — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:50:00 GMT

Hi shimmy sisters! Did you know that there are laid-back venues for freestyle bellydancing almost every weekend in Nassau and Suffolk? You bet! All of the monthly drum circles are very dancer friendly. And it's a really great place to play zills or riqq, too! To find a drum circle near you, just go to www.circlebeat.com to see a schedule. Enjoy! ~ Casey of Eastwinds Tribal Drumming

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topics!!!!

zorah224 — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 12:28:20 GMT

ok people. If we are going to have a tribe, we need to get some topics and participation going on here. Plus I would like to welcome our newest members Al and Ariellah to our tribe. Thanks for joining guys!!!!!!!

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What do you guys think of this?

IcariEnchantressBellyDancer — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:18:09 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/everydaybellydancer/thread/78f54dda-cc5f-4af1-ab6a-fa26785dbd4e

Something that's been on my mind lately, lemme know what you think.
Namaste
Joanna

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Aww... shucks

IcariEnchantressBellyDancer — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:17:48 GMT

i'm the main pic! THX!! *BLUSHES*

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i just need some sympathy

zorah224 — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 03:43:23 GMT

Has anyone had a bad food weekend where they ate crap non stop all weekend long and not an ounce of exercise??im not satisfied arrrrgggghhh

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Q: How do you practice?

IcariEnchantressBellyDancer — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:10:59 GMT

Do you have a set routine you follow? Just kinda whenever or what? Looking for ideas and motivation! I've kinda got this problem where i love to THINK about belly dance non-stop but i have trouble actually getting my butt up and practicing!

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dance moves

zorah224 — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 13:31:40 GMT

Just wondering which dance move you have been trying and trying to get but it wont happen. Me myself have trouble with the arabic walk and and inside figure 8. Ariellah has assured me though, the more you drill it will just happen!!!!!!!! Great weekend everyone!!!!

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brief intro

vernon — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 08:44:50 GMT

Hello All,

My name is Vernon and I play for several soloists & troupes. I travel around CA & the US, network with dancers & musicians, primarily because it is my passion! I love several forms of dance, and support, promote and produce events, and thoroughly enjoy sharing this artform with others! Please feel free to join our local & global networx!

Rhythmically Yours,
Vern

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pics

zorah224 — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 13:34:17 GMT

please feel free to post some pics on this tribe. Remember, variety is the spice of life!

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