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another performance opportunity

Amara — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:56:44 GMT

Marula is looking for dancers for "Once Upon a Belly Dance." A presentation of stories, history, social statements, told through the art of belly dance.

The show will be in January 2009. She will announce the date in Sept. 2008.

It is at the Saville Theater at City College in San Diego.

The show is a fundraiser for the Mission Valley YMCA's "Annual Support Campaign." A dvd will be sold with all profits donated to the "Annual Support Campaign."

If you are interested in submitting a piece for consideration, please contact Marula at fitwomen@gmail.com

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Fusion Dance and Tribal Dance Show

Amara — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:49:13 GMT

Fusion Dance and Tribal Dance Show
May 3
6-8pm

Featuring: Amara, Ya Helewa!, Urban Tribal, Jasmina's Jems, Glitter Gypsies, Melissa Henson, Dunyana, Eva Moon, and others.
Mission Valley YMCA
5505 Friars Road
San Diego, CA 92110

Info: www.gobellyfit.com

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Workshops with Amara - May 4

Amara — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:48:09 GMT

Amara will be teaching 2 workshops in San Diego
May 4

12:30-2:30
Workshop I - Dynamic Combinations for Any Kind of Music

Amara will drill a series of short combinations focusing on strength, flexibility, balance, isolation, and layering. Then we will rework the combinations by changing their speed, size, and quality (gooey, sharp, and shimmies) in order to assist in our visual presentation of any kind of music.
These combinations and exercises can be applied to create both choreographies and improvisations.

2:45-4:45
Workshop II - Fusion Techniques
Amara takes a unique approach to this emerging form as she presents techniques and tools on how to create Fusion with ANY dance form. Learn the differences between sequential and simultaneous fusion concepts, explore where to find various dance elements to fuse, and discuss issues of when and why to fuse.
Fusion is a great way to add to your current vocabulary, foster creativity, and push your dancing to new heights.

This workshop is appropriate for all levels and all dance forms.

Mission Valley YMCA
5505 Friars Road
San Diego, CA 92110

Info: www.gobellyfit.com

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performance opportunity

Amara — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:39:13 GMT

Marula is looking for dancers to do a show featuring creative, tribal, and fusion performances in San Diego.

Saturday, May 3rd
6-8pm

Mission Valley YMCA
5505 Friars Road
San Diego, CA 92110

Please let her know if you are interested in performing.

mnowell@ymca.org
www.gobellyfit.com/

If it inspires you to attend, I'll be presenting a new fusion dance at the event and Ya Helewa! will be performing Improvisation #2.
And I'm teaching two workshops the next day:

Workshop I - Dynamic Combinations for Any Kind of Music

Amara will drill a series of short combinations focusing on strength, flexibility, balance, isolation, and layering. Then we will rework the combinations by changing their speed, size, and quality (gooey, sharp, and shimmies) in order to assist in our visual presentation of any kind of music.
These combinations and exercises can be applied to create both choreographies and improvisations.

All levels are welcomed, but the combinations will be geared towards intermediate and advanced dancers.

Workshop II - Fusion Techniques
Amara takes a unique approach to this emerging form as she presents techniques and tools on how to create Fusion with ANY dance form. Learn the differences between sequential and simultaneous fusion concepts, explore where to find various dance elements to fuse, and discuss issues of when and why to fuse.

Fusion is a great way to add to your current vocabulary, foster creativity, and push your dancing to new heights.

This workshop is appropriate for all levels and all dance forms.

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Congratulations & Thank you!

urbantribalmelanie — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:25:26 GMT

Thank you to everyone who participated in this weekend's Arabesque Belly Dancing Competition! It was the first time Reza put something like this together, and I know it was frustrating at times and long, but he promises that next year everything will be smooth and organized. He's really a nice man and I know that next year will be even bigger and better!

He's not on tribe, so I'll take this time to thank all the workshop instructors, performers, judges, volunteers and contestants for him. Everyone did a great job, and I hope to see all of you again next year!

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MECDA Dance Party - Sept. 30th

sabrina-belly-dancer — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:40:03 GMT

SEPT. 30th, MECDA DANCE PARTY - La Jolla, CA. Hosted by Sabrina.
The event will be held at The Firehouse La Jolla YMCA, 7877 Herschel
Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037. 12-5

Everyone is invited! Please tell your students.

DANCE: Bring a costume and dance to your own 5-10 minute performance CD, or
musicians if minimal set up.
Sign-ups at the door to schedule your own show. Soloist or groups. A great place to perform
in a fun, supportive environment.

POT LUCK: Bring your favorite dish to share.
VENDORS: All kinds of goodies

For more info contact Sabrina info@sabrinabellydancer.com;
Admission: MECDA member $4 (Or $2 WITH pot luck);
NON-MECDA $5 (Or $3 WITH pot luck)

No unauthorized video cameras. Please ask before recording or taking photos of a
dancer. This helps everyone feel comfortable during their performance. Thank you for understanding.

Vendor space still available. Please contact Sabrina.

We will be accepting clothing donations to take to the local womens' shelter.

Hope to see you there!

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Sabrina Belly Dancer San Diego MECDA Event

Patrisha — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 17:04:21 GMT

Hi all,

Sabrina Belly Dancer needs to contact us regarding a proposed event she is planning on Sept 30, 2007 as a MECDA event.
None of the current officers kow of the event or how funds will be directed to MECDA from vendors fees etc.

I am glad to have Sabrina's interest and believe that she is trying to promote chapter activity in SD.

I think we are all for that but anytime funds (such as vendor fees, admissions) are concerned, there are guidlines to follow.

If anyone has a phone number for Sabrina Belly Dancer, please let me know.

I am a little gun shy following our previous experience.

Thanks,
Patrisha , President MECDA SD

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Greek Corner Restaurant

LittleBellyDancer12 — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 02:18:34 GMT

Hello There!
On Every friday night at 7PM please join us and the beautiful dancers of The Greek Corner Restaurant. Please come and enjoy the tastey Greek Food and the fine whines and entertainment. Feel free to bring family and freinds and enjoy and support our new event to keep it going!
Hope to see you there!!!
-Love Magdalena
XOxoXOxoXOxoXO

Location: Greek Corner Restaurant 5841 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115
Time: @ 7PM come early to get a good seat and to order

PS: Please forward this to freinds and family it will be a great help

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Try again to get this Chapter moving?

Patrisha — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 02:47:19 GMT

Hey all,

We are willing to try again to get the SD MECDA chapter up and running.

There was a problem with the previous (Before me) people helping themselves to the non-profit bank account after they had supposedily signed off (you know know who you are and what you did)

That stopped anything we wanted to do as there was no money left in kiddy.

Steps are being taken by central board to recover the funds but in the meantime, its been slow going.

I would like to know if there is any interest in getting together for DVD nites or dance lectures or mini-workshops.

Please let me know and apologies for not making this known sooner. I was in hopes the person who took the funds would replace them and avoid all the legal hassels that taking money from a non-proft organization will bring.

Hope to hear from someone,

Thanks,
Patrisha
Pres/ SD MECDA

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Dance San Diego Magazine is almost here!!!

urbantribalmelanie — Thu, 09 Nov 2006 19:08:32 GMT

I am inviting all those interested to join Dance San Diego magazine's new tribe: tribes.tribe.net/dancesandiego. Dance San Diego magazine is for the dancer at every level. The magazine is committed to being a platform for dancers who are representing artistic vision in San Diego and who can both encourage and be a role model to other dancers. Dance San Diego, through its magazine, Web site and community involvement, is a vessel to inform dancers about artistic principles in everyday business and to encourage interaction among dancers in every genre of dance in San Diego County. Our mission is to promote the concept of “community” in the various aspects and types of dance.

Dance San Diego’s editorial mission is to provide readers with complete information on all the many dance forms in San Diego. From bellydance, ballroom and Ballet, to swing, Irish Ceili, and hip hop, we’ll cover it all. Our columns and editorial features are written by some of the city’s best. The photography displayed within our pages is also from San Diego photographers.

The first issue comes out in May, and will be published 6 times a year. If anyone would like a free subscription, please email me through tribe with your name & address!

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Promote your classes/Events

DaVidofScandinavia — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 20:28:36 GMT

Send us your info.

If you have classes starting up - events coming up - send the info to us so we can list it on the MECDA SD community calendar.

You dont have to be a MECDA member to benefit from this offer - we'll happily promote ALL Middle Eastern Dance related class start-ups and events in our area.

More information on the website www.yaarajaaan.com/mecda/index.html

DaVid

MECDA San Diego's topics - tribe.net

another performance opportunity

Fusion Dance and Tribal Dance Show

Workshops with Amara - May 4

performance opportunity

Congratulations & Thank you!

MECDA Dance Party - Sept. 30th

Sabrina Belly Dancer San Diego MECDA Event

Greek Corner Restaurant

Try again to get this Chapter moving?

Dance San Diego Magazine is almost here!!!

Promote your classes/Events

MECDA San Diego temporary website