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Reno Venues

2008-06-09T16:05:27Z

Are there actually ANY venues in Reno where an act like, say, Falik could perform? Any dancers out there looking to have some live music?

I've been here for two years hitting the pavement and would like to find some kind of a home base to perform.

If you are unfamiliar with my catalogue you can find it on http://amiestreet.com/falik

Happy dancing!

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Join us in Egypt! June 2009

2008-06-07T21:15:24Z

The Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive is sponsoring a 12 day trip to Egypt
next June!!

Yup, we have so much fun in Vegas that we thought we should party in
Cairo too!! And since next year is the Intensive's 7th year (such a
lucky number), we have decided to host a trip to Egypt. Our favorite
tour operator, Leyla Amir, has designed a really great package for us
that includes a Nile Cruise and attendance at the Nile Group Festival.
Shopping, workshops, performance opportunities, sight-seeing, and
travel...who could ask for more!!

All the details can be found at the Intensive website:
http://www.bellydanceintensive.com/pag_cms_id_191_p_dancers-dream-tour.html

We've already have our first registrations!! Join us for the trip of a
lifetime!!

With much excitement,
Samira

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So Quiet

2008-06-01T06:53:24Z

What's everyone doing for the summer?

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Hey North Nevada Watcha doing in June?

2008-05-26T07:01:55Z

Just thought I'd try to tempt you to come up to Boise for Fusion Fest
This ain't yo mama's fusion! :)

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An invitation to join us in the south...

2008-05-23T20:32:57Z

The Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive is pleased to be featuring Kami Liddle of the Bellydance Superstars as one of our headliners this year (along with Ava Fleming and Karim Nagi) !! There are 34 total instructors teaching a wide variety of topics. And yes, the schedule is done...

Can you believe it? December 29th and the schedule is done!!!

http://www.bellydanceintensive.com/pag_cms_id_13_p_schedule.html

Now I know a few of you are going to be irritated because there will be classes you want to take the conflict with each other. I am offering my apologies in advance. *sigh*...if only I had 2 full weeks of classes to fill...then we might have no conflicts. heehee.

Additionally, just because the schedule is done does not mean that I have all the bios/photos/& class descriptions from everyone. Nor is the shopping cart finished. So, for the moment, just the schedule is all I can offer. I know it's a teaser, but it will have to suffice for the moment.

Those of you who have already registered, as soon as I have the shopping cart finished, you will get to actually pick your classes. You will have first dibs!!

I previously stated that once the schedule was done that the price was going up to $295 for the weekend. Well... I also said it wouldn't be done until Jan. 1st. So this is your big chance to sneak in under the radar and register for the Super Early-Bird special. Payment plans are still available and you'll get first shot at the popular classes. Don't miss out...register today!!

http://www.bellydanceintensive.com/pag_cms_id_31_p_registration-options.html

Much love to everyone!! Have a safe and wonderful NEW YEAR!!!

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Coming to Visit

2008-02-04T14:51:34Z

Hi!
I'm coming to Reno Feb 16-24. While I'm there, I would like to take a bellydance class or two. Does anyone know if there any ongoing classes or special workshops going on in the area during that week that I can join in on?
Thanks!
~Morgan

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Open Floor at the Greek Grill has changed

2008-02-02T07:09:07Z

Hello to all our wonderful Belly Dancers, family and friends,

Important notice as of today Sept 28, 2007 the Belly Dancing Open floor night will be held at Kraig’s Restaurant. I was informed by the owners of the Greek Grill that there would no longer be any Belly Dancing at their Restaurant.

All styles of Belly Dancing welcome, Sign up at 6:00 pm Show at 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Located at 430 North McCarran Blvd, Sparks (next to Mervyn’s Off North McCarran & Lincoln Way) Get there early for good seating; enjoys an evening of good food and entertainment!!!

The purpose of the open floor night is to give our wonderful dance community teachers, students and dancers the opportunity to dance and celebrate life as dancers. I will continue to further our dance community with new and fun dance venues.

If anyone has any question or concerns please call me at my home phone 674-6904 or cell phone 287-8855.

Hope to see your smiling faces at the Kraig’s Family Restaurant!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Much love,
Yasmina La Roche
www.yasminalaroche.com

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just moved to Reno, looking for a good beginner's class

2007-12-18T06:20:49Z

Any suggestions? I googled it and found a couple, but I'd certainly appreciate some advice on who to go with. Also, I'd very much like to make some friends here...I left my grown kids and my friends back in Phoenix, and I'm feeling the need for some creative and girl time! The belly dance community in Phoenix is thriving and I was part of it when I was there, even though I wasn't a dancer, yet. I'm kind of going through a time where I'd love to find an outlet for my creativity and belly dance just keeps calling me.

I live in South Reno, but that doesn't really matter. If there's anyone in the group that would like to discuss belly dance, teach me some moves or tricks, mess around with costumes or just go listen to some music and chill, please contact me!

Jewel

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Egyptian Dance Code (EDC) Workshop with Sausan in Newark, CA

2007-12-10T07:42:30Z

Shayna will be sponsoring yours truly (Sausan) in a 2 hour workshop on February 3, 2008 in Newark, CA.

Come learn "The Secret to the Egyptian Dance Code!". If you are the least bit intrigued, now is your chance to find out what it all means.

I will also be teaching a short choreography. I will also be bringing my Dancing in Egyptian Film Series for sale.

Workshop is from 12:00 - 200 PM at Steps Styles and Spotlights, 40983 Encyclopedia Circle, Newark, CA.

To sign up on line... go to shaynaz.com/sausan.html

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'07 North Valley Belly Dance Competition

2007-11-20T06:18:55Z

The results of the North Valley Belly Dance Competition can be found at http://www.homestead.com/bellydancecomp/2007.html. Namira from South Lake Tahoe won the Live music soloist category with music provided by Light Rain.

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Shop til you can't shop no more!

2007-11-05T23:22:20Z

Howdy howdy! I hope your day is going just fabulous. I was able to get a hold of Kathie at Simply Stylish and she can come up this Friday, November 9th to vend in class. I'm sorry for the late notice but I don't want to delay any longer for fear of possible bad weather.
Her website is www.simplystylish.us You can get an idea of what she has from her website but she usually brings much more then what you will see. And for those of you who don't want to go through the hassle of making your own veil, she carries veils as well.

This is at my Friday night class at Truckee Meadows Community College on Dandini Blvd. Beginning class begins at 5:30 and int/adv at 6:45.

See you soon!
~Chris

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A New Home for the Intensive!!

2007-10-04T21:10:13Z

Hello to our Northern Sisters & Brothers!! I'm so beyond excited and thrilled to announce that we have officially found a new home!! The 6th Annual Las Vegas Bellydance Event (Sept. 5-7th, 2008) will be hosted at.....

PALACE STATION HOTEL AND CASINO (www.palacestation.com)!!!

We are so thrilled about what this space has to offer us!! We hope this makes it easier for some of our Northern tribe to join us for the weekend. Here are some of the features we are most excited about:

*Free Shuttle Service to and from the Airport
*Free Shuttle Service to and from the Strip
*The venue and hotel rooms are in the same building!!
*The vendors are INSIDE!!
*Internet access in every room
*Two pools and jacuzzis (for our weary bodies after a long day of workshops)
*Beauty Salon & Workout room
*8 restaurants in the same building!!!
*A private slot tournament for our group (LOL..why not!!)

Oh yes...there are discounted room rates:

Thursday 9/4/08
*Courtyard Rooms $55.99
*Tower Rooms $79.99

Friday 9/5/08 & Saturday 9/5/08
*Courtyard Rooms $79.99
*Tower Rooms $129.99

This is single or double occupancy. There is a $15.00 charge required per room for triple occupancy and $30.00 per room for quad occupancy in the Courtyard rooms. All Courtyard ooms are non-smoking. There is a $20/$40 per room for triple/quad occupancy in Tower rooms. There is also a $4.95 service charge per room per night + Clark County Room tax.

I can give you booking procedures closer to the event date. These are actually really great rates for Vegas. The normal price for these same rooms during the same week 2007 were $30-$40 higher, so I'm quite excited about it.

You are not going to believe how great this event is going to be. Stay tuned as more exciting news will be announced soon!!!

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The Beauty of Belly Dancing

2007-10-02T17:55:04Z

The beauty of belly dancing
ZAMNA AVILA
RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL
Posted: 10/2/2007

For Melony Kuo and her 15-year-old daughter Sarah Yang, spending quality time together can be a workout.

So, after taking eight years of martial arts and achieving black belts in aikido, the pair has decided to try something different.

"I've always fancied dancing," said Kuo, 49. "I'll do whatever keeps me flexible."

The two Sparks residents recently signed up for a belly dancing class offered through the Sparks Parks and Recreation Department at the Sparks Senior Center.

The exotic Middle Eastern dances offer women, and even some men, a place to congregate and just have fun, class instructor Kay Conley-Rawson said.

"It's fun to go to a class where you can dance for yourself when you don't have a spouse that loves to dance, too," Conley-Rawson said. "You enjoy dancing but you don't need a partner to do it, and you meet a lot of women who also feel the same way."

Conley-Rawson, who has 13 years of experience in belly dancing, said the dance also helps women improve their self-esteem.

"I make the women stand in certain ways that makes them look taller and more confident, Conley-Rawson said. "They learn to be more aware of their bodies, more comfortable with their bodies and more confident."

Unlike other forms of dance, belly dancing is welcoming to all women, whether they are young or old, thin or large, of one ethnic background or another, said Andi Hill, an intermediate belly dance student.

"I don't think you have a support system in other dancing as you have in belly dancing," said Hill, who also has taken jazz and ballroom dancing in the past and has been taking belly dancing classes for five years. "(Other dance systems) want you to have a certain skill level or look. With belly dancing, everyone is beautiful."

Moreover, there are other benefits to taking a belly dancing class, Hill said. After two car accidents and a lengthy period of physical therapy, Hill decided to take the advice of a friend and try belly dancing as a form of therapy and exercise. The first few classes were painful, but she had so much fun that she continued going until the pain dissipated, she said.

"Belly dancing is about isolating muscles," said Hill, 44. "I was working out muscles I didn't even know I had. I have better movement, I can do a lot more muscle isolation, and I have less pain."

A key to the success of the class is the instructor. Conley-Rawson uses humor, analogies and tactile methods to convey her knowledge of the dance.

Sometimes she places her student's hands on her hips for them to understand a movement. Other times, she describes the moves they need to make as everyday tasks the women can relate to their lives, such as carrying groceries, carrying a baby and closing a car door while carrying a baby and groceries.

"If a paper bag (of groceries) is too heavy, we bring our hip forward and hold the extra weight of the bag," she said. "That's called the forward hip lift. If we have a 2-year-old (child) who wants to be held, we are going to shift our weight out and put the baby on the hip. That's called a side hip lift. If you have groceries in one hand, baby in the other and you have to close the car door, you take one buttocks and close your door with it. That's called a back hip lift."

Conley-Rawson also uses both ancient and modern beats to teach her class. She doesn't worry about the lyrics, but she finds rhythms to her liking that help in making her class enjoyable, she said.

But belly dancing isn't for everyone, Conley-Rawson said. There are three categories of students: those who love taking the classes for the exercise and the social aspects; the ones who love to dress up in the outfits; and the ones who want to perform.

"Once you get into (belly dancing) you either love it or you are like, 'I don't have rhythm to do this,'" she said. "I let them do their thing, and I try to make it interesting for them. It's a lot of fun and very colorful."

Kuo, a postal worker, said she takes pleasure in all of the above.

"I enjoy the fact that everything is coming from the center," she said. "You've got to have balance. And, most of all I like the jingles (placed around the waist), I gotta get those jingles."

Melony Kuo, 49, of Sparks, practices belly dancing during the Wednesday class.

If you go
What: Sparks Parks and Recreation belly dance classes
When: Beginning class is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; intermediate class is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Continuous six-week sessions are available.
Where: Sparks Senior Center, 97 Richards Way
Cost: $42 for non-Sparks residents, $35 for Sparks residents taking the six-week session course. Walk-in students pay $7 per class day.

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Falik is auditioning dancers

2007-09-16T16:34:56Z

Hi, my name is Charlie Pecot and I record under the group name "Falik". Since 2003 I've made 4 CDs of electronica belly dance music, all of which can be sample here: http://magnatune.com/artists/falik . I'm currently working on my 5th CD. For additional info please visit http://falikshow.com and http://myspace.com/falik .

I will booking some shows for the upcoming months and am looking for belly dancers/spinners who would like to dance while I perform. Pay will be commensurate with the venue and experience. The plan is to begin booking in Reno, then expand into other markets.

If you are interested please respond to: tribead@falikshow.com

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A Quick Survey

2007-08-02T22:53:57Z

We are very excited to potentially bring BellyQueen to town in October. http://www.bellyqueen.com

The only date they have available is Monday, October 1st as they will be traveling from the Northwest to San Francisco. My question to you is would you even be able to attend a workshop on a Monday night? Or even a late Monday afternoon?

Here is the email I received from Kaeshi:

We could teach a "Bellyqueen Sampler" workshop combining good old traditional technique, with edgier new fusions... shimmies, hip locks, accents plus introduction to BellyPopping, bellydance meets popping (under the umbrella of Hip hop). We can also teach choreography, combos, balancing techniques (for tray, cane, sword), PURE, innovative veil techniques....the list goes on... let me know if you want to me to provide more information here...

As I said, this is a quick survey because we need to give her an answer ASAP!

Thanks!
~Chris

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Drum, Dance & Didgeridoo Festival

2007-07-28T15:30:59Z

I'm packed and getting ready to walk out the door!!! 6 months of prep comes down to today.
I hope to see you there!

www.ashabellydancers.com

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So What's Asha Up 2?

2007-06-09T04:15:57Z

any new de*belly*ments? are you performing at Wiggles?

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Las Vegas X-MED Workshop final call

2007-06-05T05:46:47Z

Las Vegas X-MED Workshop final call:

Unfortunately, we must send out a final call for Vegas X-MED workshops. Due to the cost of hosting X-MED we need at least 10 more students to sign up for the weekend to make ends meet. The deadline for workshop sales is this Thursday by 8pm. If you were hoping to sign up, but were just waiting to buy tickets at the door, jump online and order those tickets now! XMED Los Angeles is still on schedule. For more information on Vegas, see below:

June 16 - 17, 2007
Las Vegas, Nevada
X-MED with Amara and Djahari
Workshop Details: www.eemed.com/xmed

Backstage Dance Studio II
3425 Backstage Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89121

Performance w/ Q&A: June 16 at 8pm
Las Vegas Little Theatre in their Black Box
3920 Schiff Drive.
Las Vegas, NV

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Greckos is this Saturday Night

2007-05-30T05:36:54Z

Hello to all our wonderful dancers, families and friends,

You are invited to Greko's Pizza and Playland Belly Dancing Open Floor Night

Hosted by Yasmina La Roche

This coming Saturday night June 2nd, all styles of Belly Dancing welcome, Sign up at 6:00 pm Show at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Located at 2130 Oddie Blvd, Sparks next to Albertsons off of Oddie Blvd and Sullivan Blvd. Get there early for good setting; enjoy an evening of great food and entertainment!! Bring CD or Cassette tape/maximum performance time is 10 minutes. For more information contact Yasmina at 775/674-6904.

Important remember to ask for your 35% off on your food if you are a dancing. This is for the dancers only!!!

Hope to see your wonderful faces,

Much love,

Yasmina
www.yasminalaroche.com

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Shake n Bake?

2007-05-30T05:34:36Z

Anything new for fire and shimmies on the horizon?

needs noise peeps!

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Pembrooke Ren Faire

2007-05-17T20:54:58Z

It's this weekend! Come one, come all!

http://www.pembrookefaire.com/

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Fire & Dance Together

2007-05-15T18:47:31Z

Two of your favorite groups are getting together to present a evening's worth of fabulous entertainment next Friday night....

Asha Belly Dancers and Controlled Burn present...
2007 Drum, Dance & Didgeridoo Compression
Friday, May 11, 2007
9 PM until we're done
Club Underground, 555 East Fourth Street, Reno

$8.00 in advance at The Melting Pot
$10.00 at the door

Funds will be used to produce the 2007 Drum, Dance & Didgeridoo Festival on Saturday, July 28th, 2007 Wingfield Park, Downtown Reno.

Additional entertainment provided by:
First Take with Rick Metz--Love that sax!!
DJ Johnno--time to hit the dance floor!
Meadowrock Percussion--the beat moves me!!
Dragonfly Aerials--girls hanging by silks Ooh LA LA!!
Bernie EL Puppets--can't wait to see his new creations!

Additional info: www.ashabellydancers.com
21 and over please.

See you there!
Smooches

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Personal Invite to the Las Vegas Intensive...

2007-05-05T04:34:53Z

Hiya tribe in the North!!!

I sure hope that I can entice a few of you to visit our community here in Las Vegas for our 5th Annual Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive. We would love to get to know our sisters up north!! We will be having lots of fun andhope you will share it with us.

Sincerely,
Samira
www.bellydanceintensive.com
samira@bellydanceintensive.com

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X-MED Las Vegas

2007-04-19T17:14:49Z

Hi All,
We have out registration up for X-MED Las Vegas workshop and
performance.

www.eemed.com/xmed/xmed_events.html

Here are all the details:

All classes are co-taught by Amara and Djahari

Saturday, June 16, 2007

10:30am - 12:30pm
"Movement, Meaning, and Expression"
Invigorate movement with meaning by expanding your current dance
vocabulary. Explore how to visually convey music and generate an
array of emotions through bodily expressions

1:30pm - 3:30pm
"Creating and Destroying the Rules"
Through knowledgeable exploration understand how, when, and why to
break the laws of dance. Formulate ways of constructing new and
meaningful rules in order to dance outside of your training.

4pm - 6pm
"Dance Structures - Non-Narrative"
Investigate unique forms of composition including thematic
variations, character sketches, music structure, and symbolic
imagery to communicate an idea or message.

Sunday, June 17, 2007

10:30am - 12:30pm
"Fusion Techniques"

1:30pm - 3:30pm
"Acting Thru Dance"
Discover techniques to push past your comfort zone. Learn how to
communicate effectively with an audience and expand your facial
vocabulary.

4pm - 6pm
"Storytelling Thru Dance"
Learn how to construct strong and focused dance narratives. Explore
character development through various forms such as autobiography,
history, and myth.

Workshops are at:
Backstage Dance Studio II
3425 Backstage Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89121

Performance
A rare evening of performances by some of the most successful
innovators of experimental Middle Eastern Dance. Following each
performance is a Q&A discussion between performers and audience
members.

June 16 at 8pm
Las Vegas Little Theatre in their Black Box
3920 Schiff Drive.
Las Vegas, NV

Performances by Amara, Djahari, Desert Sin, Ya Helewa!, and Tatianna

Thanks,
Amara
www.amaradances.com
www.eemed.com

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OT-Job Hunting

2007-04-19T06:52:32Z

Hi Everyone!

I am currently on the job hunt and thought that maybe one of you might know of a position that would be perfect for someone like me. (Not *that* position, sheesh!)

The type of job I would enjoy would be in marketing but not sales, meaning that if a company has a marketing/advertising/PR plan and needs someone to execute it, I'm their woman. I execute all kinds of marketing plans. Ideally, the position would be: Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, holidays & weekends off, health benefits, retirement plan, pay range in the high 40s to high 50s and located in Reno or Sparks.

Please let me know who to contact directly about the position and I'll ensure that I'll make you proud that you recommended me.

Thank you so much for all your help!
Warmly,
Smooches

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Boise Bellydance Festival 2007 featuring MOROCCO!

2007-04-18T04:44:23Z

September 21st, 2007 – September 23rd, 2007
Join our tribe for updates: tribes.tribe.net/boisebellydancefestival

FEATURING MASTER INSTRUCTOR
AND PERFORMER

MOROCCO!
And special guest instructor A’isha Azar

IN WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE
Spend the weekend with a true legend!

♦ WORKSHOPS ♦ SHOPPING ♦ PERFORMANCES ♦ HENNA ♦
♦ PHOTOGRAPHY ♦ FRIDAY EVENING DINNER Q&A ♦

Weekend workshop topics include:
Morocco:
Morocco’s own Drum Solo, Comparative Karsilima – Oriental vs. Sulukule, Women’s Cane Dance, and Slow Oriental Routine – Ahlam

A’isha Azar:
Modern Khaliji

Mearah:
The Art of Henna

Friday, September 21st, 2007 7:30 p.m.
Taj Mahal Fine Indian Cuisine 10548 West Fairview Avenue
Dinner Q&A with the incomparable Morocco!

Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 7:00 p.m.
Performance showcase with the brightest and most talented local and regional artists featuring the incomparable Morocco and our special guest instructor A’isha Azar!

Saturday, September 22nd – Sunday, September 23rd
Vendors will be on hand to supply you with all of your dance needs throughout the weekend! Shop to you drop in our very own Grand Bazaar!
Bazaar Hours:
Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

For detailed workshop information, registration forms, vendor and other general information, please email boisebellydancefestival@yahoo.com. Promotional packets including lodging information are available by request.

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Comma Coffee World Dance is tonight!

2007-03-23T20:12:22Z

Don't forget, there is no class tonight due to TMCC's spring break.

If you're looking for a fun event to go to, consider Comma Coffee World Dance night in Carson City.
http://www.commacoffee.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=240&Itemid=9

Sign-ups start at 7pm and Dancing begins at 8pm.

I hope to see you there!
~Chris

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I need new music!

2007-02-19T21:33:39Z

And I don't have any by you, Falik. How can I make this so?

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Mutaytor in Tahoe

2007-02-18T19:07:43Z

Featuring the bellydancing stylings of Miss Dangerpantz (aka monica) and plenty of fire, music and love. march 1 and 2 we're coming to you, at the crystal bay casino, so bring out the friends and the family for an amazing nite (or 2?!) can't wait to see all you beautiful people there, details here www.mutaytor.com

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Falik Shows

2007-02-03T19:12:12Z

Falik will do a Valentines Day warm up at Sneakers in Sparks on Thursday, Feb 8 @8:30p. On Feb 14 come see me at the D'Andrea club house in Sparks.

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Fusion Fest 2007

2007-01-26T15:50:37Z

tribes.tribe.net/fusionfest2007

This is happening in Boise Idaho.
I thought maybe some of you Northern Nevada dancers might be able to make it!

I took an Unmata workshop last year it absolutely amazing!

P.S.,
I've lost touch with some Elko dancers and would like to reconnect...
~Christina

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Asha Belly Dancers--January Newsletter

2007-01-16T19:13:15Z

Asha Belly Dancers
“Dance for Life!”

January 2007 Newsletter
Happy New Year to you all! Welcome to the first edition of the Asha Newsletter! We hope to make this a bi-monthly event, packed full of all the Asha news that you’ve been craving.

Letter from the Oval Office – President, Holly Johnson
Hello Asha Friends. Anyone interested in being part of the Drum Dance & Didgeridoo Festival Staff (vendor, performer, support crew etc.) should contact me for updates and applications.
Planning meetings are in full motion and there's plenty of room for input and opportunities from and for Asha Friends. If anyone wants in on the action let me know!! We're meeting every month, the 2nd Monday night 6PM -8PM at my house. Next meeting will be Jan. 8th. I could even post the minutes if you would be interested in keeping up with the DDDF process. Other important DDDF dates in January are: Tues 8:15AM Jan. 9, Cultural Events Grant panel hearing and the first Artown meeting for summer event organizers is at Noon to 1PM. Both of those meetings will be in the McKinley Art Center. I can be reached by email ashanurseholly@yahoo.com, cell phone 848-7203.
Shimmey On!!

We’ve got BABIES. Welcome Miranda and Kaz!
Please join us in welcoming the two newest members of the Asha belly dance and drum brigade.
Miranda Renee Grace was born on September 13th to Pam and Jim (of Slow Djinn Fez) Grace. Miranda is Latin for “Admirable” and Renee is French for “Reborn.” And for those fans of “Serenity” her name has another level of meaning. She joins her brother, Daniel Ian Grace who turned 2 on September 16th.
Kaz Asher LaShae Baron was born on October 28th to Monique and Eric Baron. Kaz is Slavic for “one who demands peace,” Asher is Hebrew for “happy, blessed” and LaShae is Gaelic for “hawk.”
As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Asha looks forward to grooming these two for future Asha performances.

Want to know more? Drum, Dance and Didgeridoo Festival 2007
It’s December but before you know it, July will be here! Mark your calendars now. Drum, Dance and Didgeridoo Festival 2007 will be Saturday, July 28th in Wingfield Park. We are planning tentative fundraiser shows for March, May and June. Potential venues include both Club Underground and Dreamer’s Dinner Theatre on 4th Street and the new Lamplight Pizza that will be opening this Spring on Steamboat Springs and Damonte Ranch Pky. There is also a warehouse on Keystone that is being converted into a Youth Performing Arts Center that may be worth looking into.

We have some new faces at Drum, Dance and Didgeridoo Festival this year! We are proud to introduce Bhakti Rasa. www.bhaktirasa.com/. Ronnie from Bhakti Rasa will be collaborating with Slow Djinn Fez, Mandra, David Blonski and festival musicians a new medley to be presented as the Finale at the festival. His piece will bring together Asha, Controlled Burn and the Bhakti Rasa dancers in a 15 minutes extravaganza! It’s not to be missed! Bhakti Rasa is best described as Exotic Electronica. Ronnie’s diverse dreamy vocals cover a wide spectrum of heart felt emotion that draws the audience into a state of bliss. Lush synthesizers and multi track sequences; Dance beats that drive the rhythm; Deep groove bass and electric hand drums complete the unique sound that is Bhakti Rasa. Guest artists add rich flavors to the already soaring verve. More than just a multi media musical performance, Bhakti Rasa is a sensory experience with belly dancers, hand drummers, fire performers, lighting effects and innovative projections.

Dancing with myself by Minya bint Tahari
I recently purchased two DVD’s (Afro Belly and Shimmy Shimmy Drop Drop) from Domba.
www.domba.com. For those of you not familiar with Domba, they are a high-energy troupe from
Arizona featuring their unique blend of African fusion belly dance. I only had the chance to
really watch one (if you have children, you know what I am saying) and that was Afro Belly. I love to
watch instructional videos! Quality wise, this one is top notch! The featured dancer in the first half
is Jenebah and the second half is Heidi, both of Domba. Each move is broken down into
sections, done as a completed move then shown at performance speed. The performer stands at the
mirror at a ¾ angle and the instructional portion is done as a voice overlay (which I personally
prefer).

On my agenda for future DVD watching is Shimmy Shimmy Drop Drop by Domba (AZ) and Arabian
Spices by Saahira of Urban Gypsy (TX). I’ve heard good things about East Coast Belly Dance by
Solstice and will be purchasing it in the near future.

Gone but not forgotten. A note from Lee Ann Malone “Isleen”
Hello! Well, I've finally done it! I've accepted an assignment to work home-based care with orphans and the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS in Botswana, Africa. I will be leaving on April 15, 2007 for a two-year service, to return June, 2009.
I am excited, apprehensive and a wee-bit scared. Check out the area:
www.gov.bw/ of course, this website is for tourism and doesn't show the darker side of the country: Botswana has the highest prevalence rate of HIV in the world with almost 39% of the adult population infected. I will be one of the sixth groups of PC volunteers to help - my impression is that the resources and education is there but the understanding by the people is not.
In the meanwhile, I am working at Mervyn's for the Christmas rush and they have asked me to stay on after they let the temporary people go. So, it looks like I have a job until I leave.
I have also been formally welcomed to the LA area - my car was vandalized two nights ago, nothing that a mere $900 won't fix. I was fortunate to find a Land Rover dealer who could take my car right away, most in the area couldn't do anything until @ the 20th.
I hope this finds you all well and looking forward to the winter break and holiday season.

Sala sentle (goodbye in Setswana, language of Botswana)
LAM

Asha Belly Dancers
www.ashabellydancers.com

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OT: Controlled Burn on Ice

2006-12-11T22:57:35Z

Wondering what exciting things are going on for New Year's Eve? I don't know about you, but WE are thrilled about New Year's Eve. Why? Cause we are doing not just one but count 'em TWO performances at....drum roll please.....

Northstar at Tahoe!

That's right. Your homegrown and voted Number One Local Dance Company by the readers of the Reno News & Review are putting on two fantastic Fire & Ice performances on December 31st, 2006. We'll be on the ice rink spinning, dancing, grooving and doing what you love best about Controlled Burn. We've got some new stuff to showcase including new sexy costumes and obsene displays of fire.

So include Northstar at Tahoe into your New Year's Celebration plans.

Details:
Controlled Burn at Northstar at Tahoe.
Sunday, December 31st, 2006
6:30 PM and 8:30 PM
FREE!
Bundle up cuz it's outdoors and it's New Year's. Duh!!

http://www.northstarattahoe.com/events.calendar.event.asp?eventid=new_years_party

www.controlledburnreno.com

Questions? Comments?

We'll see you there!
Smooches

P.S. We added new classes and moved our location! See our updated Web site for all the juicy details.

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Fire Fingers, Fire Fans & A Little Belly Dance

2006-11-17T00:55:59Z

Announcing a brand new opportunity for anyone who wishes to learn fire fingers, fire fans and some belly dance moves....

Free classes starting on Monday nights, Monday, November 20th at 7:00 PM.

North Valleys High School-Directions: Take 395 North to Golden Valley Exit. Turn right and go about a mile. High school is on the right. Enter the main doors and go to the main academic hallway.

Bring tools if you have them.

Questions? Ask away!
Elaine

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DVDs

2006-11-08T17:05:29Z

Hi, everyone....

I have my DVDs now listed and posted on my website page.

sausanacademy.com/suq.htm

I'm working dilidently to make more happen. This effort is for educational purposes only. So many dancers don't know nor have ever seen these dancers dance. I hope you will take a look at the DVD page.

-Sausan

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IT'S A BOY!!!

2006-10-29T17:15:36Z

Monique and Eric Baron (of the Melting Pot and Asha Belly Dancers) welcomed Baby as yet to be named Boy Baron to their family last night!!!! The little tyke was due on November 7th but made an early appearance after 17 hours of labor (it's a mom thing---ya have to include the hours). Everyone is doing awesome and they're all home resting after their at home birth.

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Best of Reno News & Review

2006-10-19T18:17:08Z

Thank you to all of our fans and friends and family. Controlled Burn was voted by *you* as the

BEST LOCAL DANCE COMPANY IN RENO.

Here's the link.

http://www.newsreview.com/reno/Content?oid=230568

Can you tell I'm excited????

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
Smooches to everyone!!

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The Creep Show is Tonight!

2006-10-11T03:19:38Z

Do you LOVE Halloween parties???? We do.........
Asha Belly Dancers (that's Chris and Mary to you) & Friends present "Wake the Dead" on the roof of the Nevada Museum of Art as part of KTHX night on Thurs. Oct 5, 2006; 5PM to 7:15PM. Chilling performances from Slow Djinn Fez, Asha Belly Dancers, Kami Liddle, Troupe Ahlam, Starr, Scoobie & the Grave Diggers,along with a pre- Halloween Fashion Show and more special guests are in the works. Free to NMA members, $ 10.00 for non NMA members. contact Kay 775-762-6972 or visit www.ashabellydancers.com.

I posted this under events and just realized it didn't post!

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OT: All Day Spinning Skills Workshop

2006-10-10T15:39:32Z

By popular demand, Controlled Burn is putting together an all-day skills workshop.

Get out your calendar....and mark Sunday, October 29th from 10 AM to 6 PM.

Agenda (subject to refinement):
10AM to 12 Noon: Fundamentals of Poi and Staff
12 Noon to 1 PM: Lunch and fire spinning videos
1 PM to 3 PM: Intermediate to Advanced Skills for Poi and Staff
3 PM to 4:15 PM: Safety
4:15 PM to 6 PM: Fire Spinning

Fuel, lunch, water and practice poi will be provided. Fire tools will be available for sale (poi and staff).

Teachers: Cody, Cory, Howard, Jacob, RyanO and A_Delle.

Cost: $40.00 per person. What a deal!!!

Location will be in Reno. Exact address will be provided upon registration.

Please register by sending me a private message along with your phone number.

YAY!!
Smooches

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Are you interested in a workshop?

2006-09-27T23:11:35Z

Hi everyone!
We have an exciting opportunity coming up. Kami Liddle, formerly of Asha and currently of the Belly Dance Superstars will be in town for the weekend of October 7th.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOytEtckGWI
We are looking to set up a workshop on the 7th! She's given us a few choices for workshops and we're thinking "Funky Combos." These are new combos she's come up with that she'll be teaching on the Belly Dance Superstars tour this season. We'll see it here first!
I'm trying to get an idea of how many people would be interested.
The price would be $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
Message me and let me know :)
Thanks!
~Chris

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Asha & Controlled Burn on the News!!!

2006-07-27T18:39:55Z

Yep! That's right folks...we were on not once but three glorious times on live TV this morning. In case you weren't up at 6 AM, here's the link to KOLO TV News Channel 8's coverage for DDDF and Controlled Burn.

http://www.kolotv.com/daybreak/3428101.html

Let me know what you all think and pass the word to all your friends and family.

We'll see you all on Saturday at Wingfield! This is *the* show of the year and you will want to be there early for a decent seat. We are expecting lots and lots of people this year...

Elaine M. Hirt aka Smooches

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What's Goin' On...

2006-07-23T01:50:47Z

If anyone has any events going on please post! I can't wait to get into the swing of things up here.

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teacher bailed

2006-07-17T03:51:46Z

our teacher bailed on us and i dont want to just stop i love it and want to teach my girl when shes older-ish is ther a plase to get films or stuff like that can anyone help me

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Moonlit Arabian Nights

2006-04-12T23:03:39Z

Wing & A Prayer Dance Company, in collaboration with Asha World Fusion Dancers and Middle-Eastern musical group Slow Djinn Fez, presents its 5th Annual Dance in Education Series production, Moonlit Arabian Nights.
Experience the energy of ancient and contemporary music and dance based on the Arabian Nights tales as told by Scheherazade. Favorite stories such as Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves and Aladdin will be told through narration, music, sign language, and dance.
Tickets: $8 for children/seniors/students, $12 for adults, $25 for a family of four, children 3 and under free

www.tickets.pioneercenter.com

Minya bint Tahari
www.ashabellydancers.com
"Asha means life and to us, dancing is life!"
Voted Best Local Dance Troupe 2005 by Reno News and Review!
Coming in April 2006, "Moonlit Arabian Nights" at the Pioneer Theater (a collaboration between Asha Belly Dancers, Wing and a Prayer Dance Co. and Slow Djinn Fez!

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Best Venues

2006-01-17T02:38:00Z

Where are your favorite venues and why?

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