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Register NOW for October Dance Camp with Princess Farhana

2008-08-07T15:14:29Z

It's going to be phenomenal - the class lineup is awesome, and we've got some fun fun folks on board to help us all make mischief!

ONE WEEK LEFT FOR EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION!!!

Don't hesitate, $100 down starts your payment plan and secures your spot before the price increase!

http://camparet.eventbrite.com

Imagine yourself immersed in dance, surrounded by the beauty of the Texas Hill Country. You wake each morning with a ritual stretch on the green banks of the Guadalupe River. Your days are leisurely paced with morning and afternoon classes and plenty of time for hiking, swimming, shopping, practicing, and relaxing. Your nights are filled with music and dance, with henna, campfires, and with frienships old and new. This is Bahaia's HOT Dance Camp!

The first of its kind in Texas, Bahaia's HOT Dance Camp is held at Camp Arrowhead - a girls' camp in the summer months. The accommodations are rustic, but not primitive. Lodging is provided in community cabins, all wired with electricity. The community baths have private stalls and hot water. Three hearty meals and snacks are provided by the catering staff in the indoor dining hall. Classes are held in a spacious hall with hardwood floors, a raised stage, and a professional sound system. Shows and evening events are held on the river banks and in the dance hall.

The beauty of the Hill Country is breathtaking in October. This is the perfect, serene environment in which to expand your creative horizons and revitalize your passion for dance! Event is limited to 50 campers - don't delay!

Instructors:

Princess Farhana www.princessfarhana.com

Bahaia www.bahaia.com

Tamra Henna www.tamrahennatx.com

Princess Farhana is an amazing teacher, with a ton of information about traditional belly dance, fusion, and burlesque to share with us. We have an AWESOME lineup of classes with all three instructors, including Hollywood Raks Sharqi Combos, stage presence, a class comparing/contrasting belly dance/burlesque movements, finger cymbals, shimmies, floorwork, and fan technique for belly dance fusion (and burlesque).

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Dare To Dream 2008 With Amaya & Louisa

2008-08-05T06:13:54Z

Dare To Dream is celebrating its 10 year anniversary & is sponsoring Amaya & Louisa. For a flyer & more information you can go to
www.crescentmoonbellydance.com

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Thank you!

2008-07-29T16:46:48Z

I just wanted to say "thank you" to NTMEDA for the "emergency basket" that was on the dressing room at Kismet last night...Althought I didn't personally need anything in the basket, it was a nice touch that is greatly appreciated!

*Hugs*
~Renee~

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Has the recent newsletter come out?

2008-07-28T11:36:39Z

I haven't received mine yet. Any word? Thanks

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The Johara Dance Ensemble's 3rd Anniversary Show! (x-post)

2008-07-25T19:56:39Z

Save the date!! The Johara Dance Ensemble presents their 3rd Anniversary Show!

http://www.nadirahjohara.com/events.html

Saturday September 20th, 2008 @ 8:00pm
Orchestra Hall: 4401 Trail Lake Drive Fort Worth, TX 76109

The Magic of the Orient in the Heart of Texas!! Come out to enjoy a fabulous theater style show with some of the area's most talented dancers!

featured dancers:
Aleah
Rivkah
& Indigo Rose
introducing :
Nadirah Johara's student groups The Almas and LuLu Dancers!

Tickets $10 ea or 5 for $40.
Contact Nadirah Johara for advance ticket purchase or purchase online via paypal on the following link!
http://www.nadirahjohara.com/events.html
See you there!

xoxo,
-Nadirah Johara

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7/27 - NTMEDA Garage Sale

2008-07-23T14:51:06Z

2-5pm
Grapevine Community Activities Center
1175 Municipal Way
Grapevine, TX 76051

There will be lots of great gently used (and some new) costumes and accessories at this sale representing all the diverse styles of bellydance here in the DFW area. This is one sale you don't want to miss!!

No entry fee for NTMEDA members, $2 for non- members. You can also register for your membership or renew your membership at the sale.

If you would like to have a table at this event, you must be an NTMEDA member. There is no table charge for members. You may also bring your own hanging rack. Please send an e-mail to ntmeda@ntmeda.org to confirm your spot. Set-up is from 1pm to 2pm, tear down from 5pm to 6pm.

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Crescent Moon Hafla - I Have Good News & Good News

2008-06-19T02:56:33Z

We now have more tickets available for our hafla, but they are going fast, so you better get 'em while you can.

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Thanks for skating!

2008-06-17T06:44:52Z

Thanks to all the members who came out to skate on Sunday (and brought your families!!)

A great time was had by all!! Pictures to follow soon.

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I Have Good News & Bad News

2008-06-13T16:48:10Z

The good news is - we'll have a full house for our June hafla. The bad news is - if you haven't already bought your tickets, we're sold out.
Guess I'm going to have to find a bigger venue for next year.

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June 14th Kismet

2008-06-12T18:48:53Z

Brazen Bellies will be dancing and celebrating the Fort Worth Kismet's One Year Anniversary. Hope to see you there.

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Pagin Yeli

2008-06-12T17:19:20Z

I sent you an email - did you receive it?

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Vintage Combos workshop in Texas

2008-06-12T17:00:44Z

• Vintage Bellydance Combos for Soloists, Partners, and Troupes

Class Description: Get cheeky with Obsidia and Nari of L'imprevu! Learn vintage bellydance combos in a small class setting that will get you moving, thinking, and creating your own combos! You will be introduced to L'imprevu combos that have been adapted for soloists, partners, and groups of three or more. Come to the class as a soloist, with your dance partner, or with your entire troupe, as this format is deisgned for everyone! Participants will walk away from this workshop with usable, adaptable combos for every style of bellydance. Notes will be provided. Dancers should have at least six months of instruction to attend. Space is limited, so sign up soon to get a spot and take advantage of the early bird special!

You will need:
~a yoga mat
~bottled water
~a pen and paper for additional notes

Date: June 29, 2008
Time: 11:00 a.m.- 1:30p.m.
Location: Vagabond Salon
Bedford, Texas
Cost: $30.00 Until June 15th/ $35.00 from June 16- 28, 2008.
Registration Link: limprevuvintagecobmos.eventbrite.com

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Kismet Fort Worth June 14th!

2008-06-09T02:00:56Z

Just your friendly reminder that another Fort Worth show is less than a week away.
We only have a few more performance spots left so sign up today!
http://www.kismetdance.org/Fort%20Worth/home.html
Come celebrate with us at Ft Worth Kismet shares its first Anniversary!
Hope to see you there!
Share your dance!
Jacqueline Gonsalves (aka Nadirah Johara) - Kismet Fort Worth Director

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Austin, Tx-SADIE & SOHAIL KASPAR, June 13-15, The Austin Belly Dance Convention

2008-06-06T01:34:24Z

Okay.....it's not North Texas, but it's in North Austin.....Bahaia & HOT Seminars present THE AUSTIN BELLY DANCE CONVENTION
June 13-15, 2008
Williamson Conference Center, Round Rock, TX (North Austin)

GALA SHOW
DANCE & DRUM WORKSHOPS FOR ALL LEVELS
BELLY DANCE CONTEST
OPEN STAGE
SHOPPING BAZAAR
HAFLA

featuring Internationally acclaimed belly dancer, SADIE and Grammy nominated percussionist, SOUHAIL KASPAR
plus Outi of Cairo, Sa'diyya, Brandy Bollin, Tamra Henna, Mehndi by Marcy, and Bahaia and LIVE MUSIC with Samer Issa and the Amwaj band

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
www.bahaia.com

About the Instructors
*Sadie www.sadiebellydancer.com
*Souhail Kaspar www.neareastmusic.com
Outi www.outiofcairo.com
Brandy Bollin www.tribalevolution.com
Sa'diyya www.sadiyyadance.com
Tamra Henna www.tamrahennatx.com
Mehndi by Marcy www.mehndibymarcy.com
Bahaia www.bahaia.com

• FRIDAY, JUNE 13
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The event will kick off with our GALA SHOW
9-11pm: Live Music with Samer Issa and The Amwaj Band from Houston and Master Percussionist, SOUHAIL KASPAR and Belly Dance Show starring SADIE, Bahaia and special guests; Tickets $20/advance purchase, $5/child; doors open at 8pm

SATURDAY, JUNE 14... ALL DAY, baby!
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10am-1pm Belly Dance Workshop with SADIE "Drum Solo Secrets & Choreography" (ballroom); Fee $70/advance purchase
10:30am - 12:30pm Egyptian Tabla (Doumbek) Fundamentals with SOUHAIL KASPAR (upstairs classroom); Fee $50/advance purchase

1-2pm Break

2-7pm... Open Stage, shopping, henna tattoos, food vendors(ballroom); FREE ADMISSION

2-5pm, three concurrent classrooms (upstairs)
2-3pm Intro to Tribal Style Belly Dance with Brandy Bollin of Tribal Evolution; Fee $10 advance purchase
2-4pm Cairo Combos with Outi; Fee $20 advance purchase
3-4pm Ethnic Fusion Belly Dance with Sa'diyya; Fee $10 advance purchase
3-5pm Intermediate/Advanced Egyptian Tabla (Doumbek) with SOUHAIL KASPAR; Fee $50/advance purchase
4-5pm Belly Dance for the Dance Floor with Tamra Henna; Fee $10 advance purchase
4-5pm Introduction to Mehndi with Marcy; Fee $10 advance purchase

7-11pm The Heart of Texas Belly Dance Contest & Arabic DJ/Party(ballroom); FREE ADMISSION

SUNDAY, JUNE 15
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10-12pm Rhythm/Movement for dancers with SOUHAIL KASPAR & Bahaia (ballroom); Fee $50/advance purchase
1-4pm Belly Dance Workshop with SADIE "Shimmytime & Diva Within" (ballroom); Fee $70/advance purchase

Please note: Some class times overlap as classes will run concurrently in separate rooms within the conference center. Register early. Space is limited in all classes. Pricing at the door will be $5 more per class/show. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Packages can not be split/shared.

Questions? Email me at: abdc@bahaia.com.

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What are your dancer remedies?

2008-06-05T15:35:18Z

I am working on a new article for NTMEDA members in Papyrus and I am trying to compile a list of "dancer remedies" to keep your body going.

For example:
* what is your remedy for sore muscles during or after a weekend workshop?
* What is your secret to getting rid of calloused feet?
* What do you pack in your bag or last minutes fixes?
* What do you snack on before a long show
* other ideas?

Responses here may be chosen to be printed in the next edition of Papyrus. I will include a photo of the dancer or musician and their website along with their response.

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Favorite songs

2008-06-05T14:22:36Z

Greetings ladies

What are the top songs that you like to dance to?
Trying to build a library of popular tunes for easy requests.

Thanks

Sean

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DFW~PURE REHEARSAL 3:30 TO 5:30

2008-06-05T12:36:29Z

Grapevine Community Activities Center (two buildings north of the convention center in the same complex)
1175 Municipal Way Grapevine, TX 76051
817-410-3450
3:30 to 5:30

Dance room 101

Please bring $ to cover the cost of the room and materials. (We divide the $50 room rental among the group attendees.) Post here or send me a PM to let me know if you are coming.

Remember, we only meet once a month for two hours and we hope to perform at least twice this year. This is a great way for dancers and drummers to come together to support worthy causes and bring awareness through dance.

Our cause: Promoting awareness for children's cancer and the medical/family resources available in DFW.

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Al Amir Lebanese Restaurant on Greenville is now offering FREE bellydance lessons...starting June 4th

2008-06-02T19:31:43Z

Join us at Al Amir Greenville on Wednesday nights starting June 4th for FREE bellydance lessons. Instruction will be provided by Yeli, Tamra Henna and Sa'diyya, all house dancers at Al Amir and dance instructors in the DFW area.

This is a great opportunity to bring a friend or relative out that is interested in bellydance but not ready to take the leap to classes yet. This is also a great night out for anyone with a little shimmy in their hips! We will offer 45 minute to 1 hour lessons that will change each week. We will start with the basics and see what happens! Since each week is something different so you can jump in at anytime. It's like a bellydance buffet!

Classes will begin at 8:30 in the club area of Al Amir and we will provide hip scarves for everyone until they are gone. Everyone will have the opportunity to practice what they have learned as we open up the dance floor to everyone while the DJ spins some great music.

After the classes, everyone is invited to stick around and enjoy a professional performance by one of our dancers.

No purchase is necessary to join the class or watch the performance but you may want to relax with a hookah in the club or try the Chicken Shwarma and the yummy hummus!

This week Yeli will be starting us off with lessons on June 4th at 8:30pm. The performance will actually take place BEFORE the class this time. Show time around 8pm. So come early for the performance and stay for the class!

See you there!

Al Amir Greenville is located at:
7402 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75231
(214) 739-2647

http://alamirdallas.com/

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NTMEDA Annual General Membership Meeting ~ This Sunday!

2008-06-02T15:13:37Z

Join us for NTMEDA's annual general membership meeting this Sunday in Hurst!

Hurst Skateland
817-282-1151
Corner of Precinct Line Road and Pipeline Road
(Physical Address is the back of the building - 815 Forest Oaks, Hurst)

June 1, 2008
Skate and general membership meeting from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

NTMEDA members skate free, $5 for friends or family.

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Kami Liddle Workshop Postponed

2008-06-01T12:13:06Z

The Kami Liddle workshop that was supposed to take place in Tulsa, OK on Sat. June 7th has been postponed. I will post details as soon as we have a new date.

Shadia

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X-Post Neena and Veena workshop in Waxahachie, this Sunday, 6/1/08

2008-05-27T16:00:19Z

Hi everyone!

I have some preliminary information that N&V will be teaching in Waxahachie on Sunday, June 1st. Most likely Bollywood, but the details haven't been finalized yet. Cost will be around $40.

Interested? Post here!

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Heather Wolfe

2008-05-26T12:30:29Z

Anyone know is Heather has a tribe profile or myspace or a webpage?

Thanks

S

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Crescent Moon Hafla

2008-05-21T06:19:53Z

Crescent Moon Belly Dance Studio's Junefest Hafla is June 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the Rose Marine Theater. Of course many of our lovely ladies from Crescent Moon will be performing, but we also have some very special guests as well, such as Tamra Henna's class, Obisidia & Nari,
January, and one of our new classes - Hip Hop Belly Dance - will be debuting. Tickets are $15.00 in advance & $20.00 at the door. If you need more information let me know.

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Skirts for sale

2008-05-19T14:54:14Z

I posted a ton of cabaret and tribal skirts in my blog that are for sale.
http://texas.tribe.net/template/pub%2Coc%2CDetail.vm?topicid=1ecc0e45-3053-4820-92f6-395fc45b5465&plugin=blog&inst=14915256

That should be the link. I will try to post them in my profile later.

You can also search the Swapmeet on Bhuz, I have them listed in three posts there.

Everything is new.

Thanks!
Yeli

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Kismet May 24th!!

2008-05-16T16:04:58Z

*** Dancers, we may look full, however we do receive cancellations so sign up if you would like to perform next weekend, you never know! Go to www.kisemtdance.org and look for the dancer sign up page****

Please join us on the 24th and welcome our featured troupe Just Fabulous Belly Dance as well as our other beautiful performers who will be gracing us with performances. We will be featuring two musical treats: Wind & Fingers will entertain us before the show starts and It Is What It Is will drum us through the first intermission.
We have a full load of exciting vendors lined up and troupe Arani will be selling concessions to help raise money for their troupe. This will be one heck of a night!

Want to volunteer a little time and help the community? We always need volunteers to help set up chairs, tables, run the box office, help with dancer check-in, etc. Please email dallaskismet@gmail.com to volunteer.

Advertise in our programs! $20 for a half-page, $10 for a quarter-page, and a mere $5 for a one-eighth-page ad. Contact kismetprogram@gmail.com for more information.

Vendors: Contact kismetvendor@yahoo.com for more information.

Check out our website for more details, www.kismetdance.org or call 940-453-3098.

Event Info
Plaza Arts Center
1115 4th Avenue
Carrollton, TX
Show starts at 7:00p, doors open at 6:30p
$10 at the door, $15 for balcony seating
Dancer check-in 6:00p-6:30p

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photos

2008-05-11T20:10:02Z

Help!

I am trying to put together a presentation dedicated to the diversity of dance and I need photos. I am looking for photos of dancers....all styles(not just ME dance styles ALL dance), genders, heights, weights, ethnicities, and ages. I am looking for the variety of photos too...action shots, posed shot, group shots, solo shots, rehearsal shots, preparation shots....etc.

If you don't mind having your picture used for the purpose of celebrating diversity in dance please PM me.

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Belly DanceContests

2008-05-11T17:13:40Z

So I see belly dance contests are a big part of many seminars. What is the draw? Well other than the winning of lots of swag. Oh and I bet that Todd is the first to answer this post.

S

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Kami Liddle is coming to Tulsa!

2008-05-10T12:18:06Z

For more info check the web site:
http://shadia.com/kamiworkshopflyer.pdf

This is going to be awesome. Hope to see you there.

Shadia

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Night Out on Saturday!

2008-05-08T15:32:48Z

Looking for something to do on Saturday....this Saturday that is.

That's right, another night out! Join NTMEDA on Saturday May 10 at 7:00pm as we spend the night out enjoying the belly dancing, food, and friends. This is a great opportunity to get out and celebrate on a Saturday night with your NTMEDA friends, meet new people, and celebrate North Texas dance!

Byblos Lebanese Restaurant
1406 N Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 625-9667

Enjoy a good night out? Let us know some of your favorite places to see local dancers and let's get together!

http://tribes.tribe.net/ntmeda

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Stage names curiosity

2008-05-06T20:56:20Z

So after a small discussion about stage names with a friend it made me curious. Why do some of ya'll use a stage name? For instance if Souhail Kaspar decided one day to give up mid eastern music and play heavy metal rock and roll with Lars Urlich he wouldnt suddenly change his name to Bob or Steve. Even when I was out at the ren faire I never got into the name thing. No one uses them anyway "and a hand for our drummers"

Sean

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Drum solo choreo and combos class with Yeli

2008-04-30T19:24:47Z

The Intermediate/ Advanced Combos and Choreography class with Yeli at the Dance Company in Arlington will start our next choreography next Wednesday (May 5th). The class is at 6:30 on Wednesdays. The 1st month of tuition at the Dance Company is FREE!!

Drum Solo is the dance of choice for this class.

If you were looking for a time to join us, now would be the time!

Learn a new and exciting drum solo choreography with Yeli! There will be an opportunity to perform in the community at the conclusion of the choreography.

The choreography portion of our class is expected to last 4-6 weeks. Then we are back to new weekly combos.

We hope to see you there. Check the Dance Company schedule for other classes with Yeli.

The Dance Company is located in Arlington on Park Row near Bowen www.thedancecompanydfw.com

Remember that the 1st month of tuition at the Dance Company is FREE!!

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workshop instructors? (x-post)

2008-04-28T17:59:47Z

So who would you like to see in DFW for a workshop? I am gearing up for the 2009 Raks into Spring Seminar...I have some ideas but I want to know who everyone is itchin to take from! :-)
Preferably somone who hasn't been here in a while! :-)
xoxo,
-NJ

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Only a few days left

2008-04-16T02:33:21Z

Til early bird ends for the Bedouin Cirque workshops! Head on over to www.banmala.org for all the nitty gritty!!

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Searching for workshop pictures

2008-04-09T16:59:43Z

For the next edition of Papyrus (www.ntmeda.org) our focus is on workshops. I am searching for pictures to place in the publication that show dancers and musicians participating in workshops. They can be fun pics or serious pics.

To submit your pictures to be published, please read the following:
* All pictures must be owned by you, in that you must be the photog or own the rights to the pics.
* Pics should be at least 300 dpi
* Pics need to be submitted to me - editor@ntmeda.org before 4/15/08

Please include your full name and contact info!

Thanks!
Yeli

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x-post : What was your first workshop experience like?

2008-04-02T18:44:24Z

I am working on an article for Papyrus about workshop experiences and I am interested to know:

What was your first workshop with a big name ?
How new to the study of dance or the study of the music music where you at the time?
What made you take the workshop ?
What do you remember about the workshop?

For me:
My instructor hosted a workshop taught by Yasmina Ramzy of Canada. I was so lost in the crowd there! Yasmina has such a powerful style that I could not comprehend at the "baby dancer" age. I think I got a whole 30 seconds of the choreo down that whole day. She challenged me though and now I wish at my current level of training, that I could take from her again so I could be challenged but "get it" this time.

How about you? What do you remember?

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Special (Surprise) Guest Dancer at Al Amir Addison Friday, March 28 8:30pm

2008-03-31T20:59:06Z

Hi everyone!

Just a teaser that we have a special guest dancer in from out of town tomorrow night at the NEW Al Amir location in Addison - 3558 Belt Line Road -

Show time is approximately 8:30, and I already have a list of local dancers who are coming out to see her show.

I won't say who it is, but I promise you you won't be disappointed! She's internationally known - featured on two IAMED DVDs, the newest By Dancers for Dancers DVD to be released soon, as well as two of her own DVD productions.

The new Al Amir location is posh and lovely, and the food is great! Come on by and join the fun!

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April rehearsal for PURE -- time change

2008-03-31T18:32:46Z

Dancers, drummers, musicians of all kinds, performers of all kinds!!!

Sunday, April 6, 2008

new time

3:30 to 5:30pm!!!!

Grapevine Community Activities Center (two buildings north of the convention center in the same complex)
1175 Municipal Way Grapevine, TX 76051
817-410-3450
Dance room 101

Please bring $ to cover the cost of the room and materials. (We divide the $50 room rental among the group attendees.) Post here or send me a PM to let me know if you are coming, and I can give an estimate later in the week.

Remember, we only meet once a month for two hours and we hope to perform at least twice this year. This is a great way for dancers and drummers to come together to support worthy causes and bring awareness through dance.

Please check the other threads in the DFW Pure tribe for charitable ideas. I have a serious one to discuss with the group.

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Crescent Moon June Hafla Guests Slots

2008-03-27T03:21:20Z

Hey everybody! Crescent Moon's June hafla is Saturday, June 28th, at the Rose Marine Theater & we have 5 guests slots open. If you would like to dance at our hafla, please let me know. It's on a first come first serve basis. Time limit is 5 mintues. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

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THIS WEEKEND!

2008-03-26T16:44:45Z

The 2008 Spring Concert is THIS WEEKEND! Sat Mar 29 @ 8pm at the Eisemann Center in Richardson.
Buy your tickets at www.eisemanncenter.com. It's going to be a great crowd - Hope you'll be there too! Don't miss Sa'diyya's students - Beginner thru Advanced (They are workin' like Cray-Zee!!!), The Award-Winning "Sa'diyya and the Danza della Luna Performance Co.", Muliticultural Dance Solos, some Special Solo Performances by Sa'diyya, and Guest Artists Bahaia and Ed Clark!
Hope to see you there cheering us on at the Eisemann Center Baby!!!

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What is it

2008-03-21T18:06:23Z

Okay so let me preface this by saying I am someone who speaks his mind and sometimes things get taken the wrong way but I am not getting on the politically correct bandwagon anytime soon. So when I got into playing drums there were two styles of dance Cabaret and Ethnic. Mid way in my hobby I ended up out at a ren faire where that stuff wasnt really brought up. I didnt do the usual belly dance conventions so I was out of the loop away from the Shimmy in the Spring and other annual belly dance specific events. So now I am somewhat back in the loop or at least more aware of the goings on. So what is Fusion? What is Tribal? What are they based on? Where did they come from? Or are they both cabaret and ethnic but with different names?

Thanks

Sean
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Sean Blanck
Dallas
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Tehara
142 Re: What is it?Fri, March 14, 2008 - 10:06 AM
Tribal came out of ethnic styles. Jamila Salimpoor to Carolena Nericcio then Rachel Brice. Look through them and you'll see the general progression. They've all done a fusion as well.

Fusion is "fusion" ---different styles mixed. Indo fusion, Asian fusion, Native American fusion ......fuse a different music/dance/costume style with bellydancing.

Nothing is pure anymore, nothing really was pure. Even today's Egyptian dancing has a lot of influence from American cabaret, which was based on Egyptian.

It's fluid.

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Todd
97 Re: What is it?Fri, March 14, 2008 - 2:57 PM
Good question, Sean.

The different fusions, Tribal, American Tribal Style, all got me really interested in the dance part of what we do.

The first tribal dancer I saw was Kami Liddle, who blew my socks off.

The most recent incredible thing I've seen was Veda Foxx at the Jan 29 Kismet. She's 20, and self taught, so no one has told her "you are supposta do it this way, and not that." She wore something sparkly I can't define, did a cabaret style dance to the lounge version of "Brass Monkey". JessGwen, the MC, said it best, "I don't know what I just saw, but it was incredible!"

That's not to discount any of the other dancers. It sure makes it fun to play for them, because you never know what they are gonna do, but it'll be GOOD!
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Tamr...
217 Re: What is it?Sat, March 15, 2008 - 9:41 AM
Tribal is not "ethnic" - it's a modern urban dance form, and I get into trouble for this a lot, but in many cases it's not even belly dance anymore, IMNSHO.

I think, Sean, if I understand the groups that you've been around in your career, that most of what was considered "ethnic" dance, was really cabaret with less sparkly costumes.

In my mind you have "cabaret" or nightclub style, which is really traditional belly dance, and it comes in many flavors, Egyptian, Lebanese, Turkish, American Cabaret, Modern American Nightclub.

You have "folkloric," which is saidi, debke, khaleeji, turkish folk dances (sorry I'm not terrible educated there), bambutiyya, ghawazee, etc. These are recreations, sometimes theatricalized, of real dance forms native to the middle east region.

You have "ethnic," which as I was growing up in dance, really meant a mish-mash of slightly more covered costuming, usually with pseudo-gypsy flair - big tiered skirts, pantaloons, vests, coins - this is pure Esmeralda fantasy based on Hollywood and not anything that ever occurred in reality anywhere in the ME or beyond.

You have American Tribal - a form which was born out of Jamila Salimpour's Bal Anat troupe - once again, very Hollywood-ized, but their costuming and music had a lot more actual ethnic elements from the ME and africa - assuit, cowry shells, coins - but the dancing was more free-form (hey, their heyday was in the 60's, so there was a large element of fantasy, but Jamila Salimpour did provide them with a strong foundation in movements that are considered universal belly dance vocabulary).

Bal Anat did not codify American Tribal Style, however. It grew from the endeavors of certain of her students, and their students. Masha Archer is a name I've heard Carolena Nericcio mention as being a great influence on her development of ATS belly dance. Carolena and Fat Chance Belly Dance were the first to truly develop ATS into it's own well-defined style, with it's own movement vocabulary and costuming aesthetic. Once again, it's a fantasy dance, incorporating elements of many different dance forms, from flamenco to indian to belly dance and some folkloric aspects such as turkish and ghawazee. The costumes were also a fusion of many different elements from around the world - turbans, pantaloons, big tiered skirts, indian cholis, coin bras, hip scarves with long fringe, and belts with camel tassels on them. Also included was ethnic jewelry from all over, afghani kuchi jewelry, and enormous spiked silver bracelets from North Africa. The dance aesthetic was strictly group improve based on well-rehearsed cues. The group visual is phenomenal, but the emphasis is very much away from individual interpretation. it is ALL about the group.

FCBD and ATS was a HUGE influence on the western belly dance scene. ATS became widespread because it appealed to a certain idea of belly dance and belly dancers as being extremely exotic looking, with tattoos, turbans, and a ton of jewelry and makeup. This aesthetic was very appealing to young women coming up in the dance, and individuals like Rachel Brice (incidentally also based in the San Francisco area and heavily influenced by Jamila and Suhaila Salimpour), took ATS beyond group improv. In essence Tribal Fusion took the ATS aesthetic and brought it back into the realm of solo performance and expanded the movement vocabulary. Tribal Fusion is a modern urban fusion style, heavily influenced by modern urban dances (hip hop, etc) with a basis in ATS vocabulary. The music used is increasingly not based in ME music, but is often heavily industrial. As time has passed, the visual aesthetic of Tribal Fusion has turned more towards the goth and the vintage, rather than the colorful pseudo-folkloric look of ATS dancing.

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Tamr...
217 Re: What is it?Sat, March 15, 2008 - 9:51 AM
With the arrival of Tribal Fusion, it seemed that the fusion floodgates opened, and now it's hip to fuse anything and everything with belly dance, in an effort to make it more relevant to the individual, which is sad to me, because it seems like the easy way out - make belly dance an extension of western culture rather than make any real effort to understand the culture of its origin, and present (or at least be educated about) the dance in its cultural context, whether that be Arabic, Turkish, or American Cabaret style. They all came out of a particular culture, and I feel like the study of the history of the dance before Jamila/Suhaila Salimpour is sadly lacking in some quarters, and there are a lot of performers coming up now who have no idea who Samia Gamal, Nadia Gamal, Nagua Fouad, or Hani Mehanna, or Om Kalthoum, or Abdel Halim Hafez are.

Personally, I think that the farther away you go from the root of the dance, the less you can call it belly dance fusion, but i"m in the minority in this community.
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Cath...
68 Re: What is it?Sat, March 15, 2008 - 7:01 PM
I think I am even further down the chain in this minority, lol, since I started dancing nearly 25 years ago in the Dallas area.

Sometimes my head spins when I see some of the "fusion" pieces . . . not the BD that I grew up with . . . definitely not the music that I have loved for so many years. . . . sadly, even lots of the newer music coming from Egypt is more "Pop" than Middle Eastern. I like a lot of the older classical music and watch vids of the old Egyptian dancers all the time . . . well, each to their own.
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Zahena
126 Re: What is it?Sun, March 16, 2008 - 8:17 AM
Well said Tamra Henna! :)
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Tehara
142 Re: What is it?Sun, March 16, 2008 - 8:54 PM
Rachel also studied under Carolena, so that is another draw for the style.
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ObSiDiA
515 Re: What is it?Mon, March 17, 2008 - 10:53 AM
I do have to say something for the dancers who fuse a lot of different things with tribal (and I've seen it done with American style cabaret as well)...a lot of dancers are trying to find their place in the whole scheme of bellydance, their own VOICE if you will...

I know I started at one end of the spectrum (fusing Gothic club dancing with bellydance) and now that I've progressed in my studies, not only in the dance itself but also the history behind it, I am moved to create pieces that are more "vintage" as well as "ethnic" pieces.

Now, rather than lots of industrial music, I'm drawn and inspired by the sounds of Eastern Europe as well as Middle Eastern music...

Tribal dancers here in Texas haven't had the same luxury that our counterparts in California have. We ARE the minority here and the teachers we have to seek out a few in number vs oodles in Cali. Many tribal dancers aren't at the place where they can truly appreciate the history behind the artform-they simply see The Indigo or BDSS and are inspired to learn to dance.

Frankly speaking, I haven't been to many workshops (cabaret ones included) where the history of bellydance was even touched upon. Olivia Kissel of Zafira taught a cane workshop in Houston two weeks and she actually explained some of the history behind that dance form before our workshop began.

That inspired me to look up older video clips and do research. I wish more teachers would do that. I, myself, am doing reasearch so I can give historical info to my students. We owe it to them.

Granted, I know many people in the Cabaret community dislike Tribal and some like to point out that we're not real bellydancers. Personally, I feel if a person's dance consists of 80-85% movement that any of us can identify as bellydance moves, then that person is doing bellydance. Heck Jillina incorporates ballet into her routines! Another sign of fusion happening!

I will say that I enjoy bellydance in ALL its guises when it's done well and is from ther dancer's HEART...

Namaste
Obi
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Zahena
126 Re: What is it?Mon, March 17, 2008 - 11:56 AM
Obi, i fully agree with you on the teaching of the history. It would seem that alot of teachers, both cabaret and Tribal alike, don't teach it. Perhaps because they don't know themselves. I'm yet to work that one out honestly. I enjoy a workshop where they teach things and say we're doing this because of xyz. I like a transaltion if I'm dancing to music with lyrics.

As an off again on again teacher I always try to tell my students some history behind everything. Behind why we dance a certian way to a certain song and the history of that region. However, I know my education is lacking and honestly just don't have the time to do anything to remedy it. Between a day job, a job at the barn and a regular life things get tight on time for research.

However, I think it'd be a great topic to discuss as perhaps an NTMEDA meet up or something similar.

And there will always be fusion. If you even look at say Mahmoud Reda, he took folkloric dances and brought them to the stage but fused them to be very balletic. You can't stop the fusion, but you can always increase the education and also realize when a style moves from one style into something completely different. Much like lyrical is to ballet.
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ObSiDiA
515 Re: What is it?Mon, March 17, 2008 - 12:09 PM
Word Zahena....

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Tehara
142 Re: What is it?Mon, March 17, 2008 - 12:14 PM
Great discussion topic. I was thinking along the same lines.
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Todd
97 Re: What is it?Yesterday, 3:01 PM
"I will say that I enjoy bellydance in ALL its guises when it's done well and is from the dancer's HEART... "

Namaste', Obi...

Todd
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Belly dance teacher

2008-03-21T11:23:23Z

Which one of you fine teachers is geographically close to Anna, Texas?

Thanks

Sean

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Check it Out!

2008-03-18T19:51:24Z

http://www.sadiyyadance.com/Revised_Newest_3_2908_flyer_small.jpg

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X-post: Going Away Party for Donna Thompson

2008-03-17T23:00:18Z

Our Desert Dancer is moving to THE Desert!! Yes, Donna has found a job (in record time) in Kuwait and has only a few days left here in the US. She wants to be sure and see you all before she goes, so please attend this impromptu party in her honor.

When: March 19th
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Where: Dave & Buster’s
Location: 10727 Composite Drive Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 353-0620

We plan on having drinks, dinner and maybe we will challenge her to a game or two ;) Let’s all get together and send our friend off on her next adventure with our love and support.

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Tickets Selling Now - Get Yours Soon!

2008-03-13T18:09:46Z

The North Texas School of World Dance 2008 Spring Concert is Coming Soon!
Saturday March 29, 2008 at the Eisemann Center in Richardson!
Main (Up Close) Seats are almost SOLD OUT! Terrace Seats (Stadium Style) are still available!
Along with many styles of BELLY DANCE like Ras Sharqi, Tribaret, Drum Solos, Beledi, Veil Dances, Saidi, Khaleegi and Fusion, there will be Flamenco Dance, Bollywood Dance, Lyrical Dance, Indonesian (Balinese) Dance, Persain Dance, and Guest Artistis: Percussionist Ed Clark and Middle Eastern Dance Star, BAHAIA!!!
Also, there will be giveaways (dvds, cds and more) for the audience members!
Buy your tickets at www.eisemanncenter.com!
See a trailer at www.SadiyyaDance.com/home.htm!
We hope to see you there!

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Brazen Bellies

2008-03-08T05:19:28Z

Hey everyone. I wanted to let you all know that we have started a new tribal style troup called Brazen Bellies. I am crazily excited about get to dance and see everyone again! (grad school has taken me so out of the loop) We are planning our debut at the March Kismit. You can check out the BB tribe, moderated by our lovely member, Tehara, at http://tribes.tribe.net/brazenbelliestribe . Our preliminary site is up at www.brazenbellies.com and more will follow soon! Oh, and we are teaching beginning and intermediate classes at the Elzie Odom Recreation Center in Arlington on Tuesday nights (7:30 and 8:15 respectively), http://www.ci.arlington.tx.us/park/guides/facilities/elzieodom.html. A new scession starts this Tues. -excited about that too!

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2008 Spring Concert at the Eisemann Center!

2008-03-05T17:23:07Z

www.youtube.com/watch - Go here for a preview trailer!

>>>Visit www.eisemanncenter.com to buy tickets - On Sale Now!!!<<<

Saturday March 29, 2008, Doors open at 7:30pm, Show 8:00pm

Come see AMAZING performances by Sa’diyya’s students - Beginners through Advanced!

Performances by the Award-Winning "Sa’diyya and the Danza della Luna Performance Company"!

Multicultural Performances by Flamenco, Latin, Balinese and Modern Dancers and More!

and Some Special Solo performances by Sa’diyya!

and Some Guest Artists, Including Professional Percussionist, Ed Clark!

Don’t’ Miss It!

Tickets are $15 and $17 (Best Seats!)
The Eisemann Center
2351 Performance Drive
Richardson, TX 75082

>>>Visit www.eisemanncenter.com to buy tickets - On Sale Now!!!<<<

Hope to See Everyone There!
-Sa'diyya - www.SadiyyaDance.com

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address

2008-03-03T22:18:09Z

I printed off the form to mail in my membership and the postal service returned it as undeliverable.

Sean

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Veil Choreography starts this week with Yeli

2008-03-03T04:00:00Z

The Intermediate/ Advanced Combos and Choreography class with Yeli at the Dance Company in Arlington will start our next choreography this Wednesday. The class is at 6:30 on Wednesdays.

Veil is the dance of choice for this class. Drum Solo will be next!

If you were looking for a time to join us, now would be the time!

Learn a new gracefull veil choreography with Yeli! There will be an opportunity to perform in the community at the conclusion of the choreography.

The choreography portion of our class is expected to last 4-6 weeks. Then we are back to new weekly combos.

We hope to see you there. Check the Dance Company schedule for other classes with Yeli.

The Dance Company is located in Arlington on Park Row near Bowen www.thedancecompanydfw.com

Remember that the 1st month of tuition at the Dance Compnay is FREE!!

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DFW PURE - March 2008

2008-03-02T00:31:28Z

Please join us, drummers, musicians, and dancers for our monthly meeting and rehearsal.

DFW chapter dfwpure.tribe.net

Pure website www.puredance.org

Sunday, March 2, 2008
1-3pm
Grapevine Community Activities Center (two buildings north of the convention center in the same complex)
1175 Municipal Way Grapevine, TX 76051
817-410-3450
Dance room 101

Please bring $ to cover the cost of the room and materials. (We divide the $50 room rental among the group attendees.) Post here or send me a PM to let me know if you are coming, and I can give an estimate later in the week.

Remember, we only meet once a month for two hours and we hope to perform at least twice this year. This is a great way for dancers and drummers to come together to support worthy causes and bring awareness through dance.

Thanks so much!!
Tess

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Raks into Spring wrokshop Topics and Schedule!

2008-02-28T19:12:27Z

Here they are!! Great stuff!!
Saturday, March 1st 2008 @ LMRA
Orientale veil to Amr Diab
9:00am Registration
10:00am Class Begins
12:00pm Lunch on your own
1:00pm Class Begins
3:00pm Class ends

Sunday, March 2nd 2008 @ LMRA
Lebanese Folk - Agrileh
10:00am Registration
11:00am Class Begins
1:00pm Lunch on your own
2:00pm Class Begins
4:00pm Class ends

Its not too late to sign up. Habibi Special prices still in effect!
www.nadirahjohara.com/Raks_in...ing.html

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Live musicians

2008-02-28T01:34:00Z

Okay

So besides Tamra Henna who else is looking to dance to live music?
Contact me at seanblanck@yahoo.com

Sean

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Unmata in Austin, Texas July 5 & 6

2008-02-27T20:53:50Z

UNMATA TRIBAL WORKSHOP & SHOW http://www.unmata.com/
SATURDAY, JULY 5 George Washington Carver Theater, 1165 Angelina, Austin 78702
Doors Open 9:00a WS 5 Hrs 10:00a – 12:30p and 1:30p - 4:00p $70.00 at the door ($60.00 before May 1)
Catered Lunch on Saturday – Separate Order @ Check-In
SATURDAY 10:00a WORKSHOP: "UNMATA au naturel"
This multi-level workshop will outline two tribal fusion combinations emphasizing technique and isolation. The first
combination will incorporate the building blocks of UNMATA's modern bellydance style. The second combination will focus primarily on the Hula Fusion nuance.Each movement will be outlined within a tribal cueing system so that it may be added to any troupe's choreography or tribal vocabulary. Amy will describe and drill each individual movement,then fasten them together into an accessible tribal combo that will be practiced in useful group and duet formations.
This workshop will be fun, fast, and furious. UNMATA believes in beat-your-butt technical practice, so bring water and come prepared to sweat.

SATURDAY 1:30p WORKSHOP: "UNMATA, The Fast & The Furious"
This intense workshop focuses on fast! Amy will lay down the stylistic foundation and technical breakdown for UNMATA's awe-inspiring omis, ferocious shimmies, and bad-ass body pops.Each movement will include "transition-training" so it can be used alone or linked with other movements to create a short choreography. UNMATA is known for beat-your-butt drilling and technical obsession, so bring lots of water and come prepared to sweat!
SUNDAY, JULY 6 George Washington Carver Theater, 1165 Angelina, Austin 78702
Doors Open 1:00p WS 3 hrs 1:15p – 4:15p $42.00 at the door ($36.00 before May 1)
WORKSHOP: "Overlaying Isolations, Amy Sigil Style"

Amy's Art of Overlay is at the heart of this intermediate toadvanced bellydance workshop aimed to add expressive layers and distinction to your dance style. Although controlled simultaneous movement is a complex idea, this class provides a simple approach certain to bring impressive results.Beginning with a thorough breakdown of basic isolation technique, Amy will expand such elements as core strength and relaxed tension, and then demonstrate helpful exercises that are necessary to develop an awareness needed to isolate key muscle groups. Then she will teach and drill an isolation combo that incorporates the artistic flare unique to Amy Sigil and UNMATA.

Because this class is designed for the intermediate to advanced dancer, a sufficient understanding of balance and timing is prerequisite.
BOTH DAYS $112.00 at the door ($96.00 before May 1)

UNMATA TRIBAL SHOW
George Washington Carver Theater, 1165 Angelina, Austin 78702
Saturday, July 5th 8:00p – 10:00p Doors Open 7:00p
$15.00 General $20.00 VIP (very limited seating)
You must buy show tickets separately - we will reserve a seat when you register and we even have a seat plan, so you can choose where you want to sit ! Seats are for workshop participants first, then general sales begin June 15th
All still to be reserved.
CONTACT: M’lilah mlilah@desertpassion.com or (512) 295-2036

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Caravan to FT W Kismet

2008-02-23T21:02:19Z

I'm leaving for Ft. W Kismet tonight at 6. Any Dallas folks need a ride or caravan? I live in Irving/Las Colinas and if you are wanting to share a ride or caravan, post here. I can probably fit two dancers and their gear. POST HERE or the Kismet Tribe, or send me a PM.

WHAT!l?? YOU FORGOT? HOLY CRAP! SHAME ON YOU!!

:-)

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Cheap and very Thrilling!

2008-02-23T14:15:00Z

What a great time on Sunday. It was a treat (though my knees this morning would beg to differ) to be able to take from such a diverse range of teachers, for so inexpensive. Congrats NTMDEA! From my point of view it was quite successful.

I was glad to see NTMEDA made the space and the time for a public discussion for the Professional Dancers, and then really disappointed that no one showed up. What happened? Does anyone know? I was really excited to see something get going-( as a teacher it would be great to be able to point students who are interested in getting in to ME dance professionally to a group where they could mentor) and it seems as if after all that bluster, no one would step up to the plate. What happened? This was pretty hot and I know I was excited about it....

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Steps From Miabella's Sword Workshop

2008-02-21T04:02:45Z

I want to thank everyone who participated in my sword workshop from NTMEDA's Cheap Thrills Workshop. Everyone did a great job - and no one dropped their sword! Yeah! A few of you asked me to post the steps we used, so here they are.

16 cts. Double hip thrusts. First 8 cts. bring sword up front, 2nd 8 cts. balance sword on head.
16 cts. Cross over walk with snake arms. 4 cts., 4 cts., 2 cts., 2 cts., 1 ct., 1 ct., 1 ct., 1 ct.
4 x Hip circle squat (circle starts in back & goes c/c/w)
8 x Medium hip circle (circle starts in back & goes c/c/w). 1 hip circle to each wall, starting with the left wall first, then back wall, then the
other side wall, to the front, left wall again, the 6th, 7th, & 8th circle are facing the back wall
4 x Medium hip circle walking towards the back wall
4 x Medium hip circle turning left to bring it back around to the front wall
8 x Skate (walking infinity or vertical figure 8)...start on left hip
16 cts. Step cross to the right with a rib circle
16 cts. Cross step to the left with a rib circle
24 cts. Camel - take it low on the 1 & 5 count
4 x Cha Cha
16 cts. Step ball change swing back
16 cts. Forward & back with figure 8 hands
8 cts. Hip lift forward
8 cts. Hip lift back
16 cts. Step together hip circle (4 cts. right, 4 cts. left, 4 cts. right, 4 cts. left)
8 cts. Cross step forward
8 cts. Cross step back

The music I used was from Amaya's Dancer's Odyssey. Track #6 - Zeina. I have several copies in my boutique for sale or you can contact Amaya at maria@amaya.com or go to her website www.maria.amaya.com

Also, several people requested that I teach another sword workshop, maybe with some floorwork, and that lasted a little longer. It's do-able, but I would like to know how many people would be interested. Let me know & if there are enough people interested, we can schedule something.

Thanks again, everyone for attending, I had a great time!

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IMPORTANT - Info regarding the NTMEDA workshop this weekend -PLEASE read if you are planning to attend

2008-02-15T23:13:36Z

In the words of Tribe – DONUT Freak Out!

We have encountered a small hiccup in our plans for this weekend’s workshop, but our NTMEDA board has dutifully fixed the problem!

There was a conflict (double booking) that was just realized by the Hurst Rec. Center. We have found an alternate location that may be more central for many of our members.

The times of the workshops are NOT changing, the classes offered are NOT changing and the instructors are NOT changing. The only thing that is changing is the venue.

All activities will now be located at the Grapevine Community Activities Center (1175 Municipal Way in grapevine). This location is just off of Main Street, directly behind the Grapevine Convention Center (where Yaa Halla Y'all is held). Same side of the road, same color brick, just a few buildings north of the Convention Center.

Here is a link to Mapquest for finding the GAC: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&country=US&addtohistory=&searchtab=home&formtype=address&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&cat=&address=1175+Municipal+Way&city=Grapevine&state=TX&zipcode=

You can zoom in and out from here to find your way. It is located just off of 114 and 121 – SUPER convenient from many areas!

You can still register online until Saturday night. You may want to consider registering online, as some classes are filling up!

http://www.cheapthrills.eventbrite.com/

Thank You and see you all Sunday,

Brandy Bollin
President, NTMEDA

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Feb 17th - The Annual North Texas Instructors Showcase - Cheap Thrills Workshops!

2008-02-15T20:40:40Z

Here is your chance to study with a variety of teachers from the North Texas area all in one place! Cheap Thrills is NTMEDA's way of providing its members the opportunity to take workshops with a number of North Texas teachers and study a variety of styles - all in one place, on one day, for one low price!

Meleea - Dancing With Feather Fans
Brandi of Bella Natana - Tribal Fusion
Tamra Henna - Beautiful Lebanese Style
Rivkah - Ballet Elements of Classical Oriental Dance
Miabella
Karina Rasheed - Flow and Continuity in Egyptian Dance
Rachael from Wings of Isis - Skirt Dance
Radu Stregoyev-Ferenczy - Arabic Rhythms and drumming
Esmeray of Cybele

NTMEDA Members: $15 for three hours of classes.
Non-Members: $25 for three hours of classes or $10 dollars per class.

$25 New Member/Renew Special: Non-members and past NTMEDA members that need to renew their membership can apply for NTMEDA membership for $20, pay for 1 class at $5 and get TWO classes free.

1-5pm. City of Hurst Recreation Center, 700 Mary Dr., Hurst.

Register at www.cheapthrills.eventbrite.com

There will also be a forum directed at discussing professional dance issues and the business of bellydance. All NTMEDA members and non-members are encouraged to attend this educational forum. There will be a panel of professional and hobbyist dancers, business owners, musicians and an NTMEDA board member. The audience will have the opportunity to pose questions for our panel to answer. Please plan to join us.

4:15 - 5:30 at the Hurst Recreation Center after the Cheap Thrills workshops.

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Feb 10th - Coffee Meet Up

2008-02-07T22:38:03Z

NTMEDA will be hosting Meet-ups in conjunction with educational lectures throughout the year. Look for advertisements about meetings in your area.

1-3pm
Lewsiville at the Starbucks in Barnes and Noble Bookstore
Vista Ridge Village
2325 S Stemmons Fwy Suite 401
Lewisville, TX 75067

Dave from Image Fusion Studios will be our guest speaker and he will be discussing photography and your dance! You do not want to miss this opportunity to learn, network and sip your double latte extra tall flavored iced coffee thing with friends!
See you there!

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Do you know these NTMEDA members?

2008-02-05T01:33:22Z

I am searching for contact info for the following people. NTMEDA does not have current mailing addresses for these members and they may not be getting their NTMEDA Papyrus and info.

Please get in touch with me:

Karen Bailey
Anna Brown
Sherri DiEsposti
Karen Thompson
Rebecca Calvo
Sonya Galik
Lynne Blanchard
Jeannie Bramlett-Marion
Elizabeth Judge
Karen Proksel
Kimberlee Leuders
Tania McKinneyTora Lazusky
Alesha Herrera

Thank you!
Yeli

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New NTMEDA event this weekend - NTMEDA's Night Out!

2008-02-04T23:08:34Z

2/2 - NEW NTMEDA EVENT

NTMEDA's "Night Out" at Al Amir!

Join NTMEDA on Saturday February 2nd, 2008 starting at 8pm as we spend the night out enjoying the belly dancing, food, hookahs and friends at Al Amir Restaurant in Dallas. This is a great opportunity to get out and celebrate on a Saturday night with your NTMEDA friends, meet new people, and celebrate North Texas dance!

This is a great opportunity to get out and celebrate on a Saturday night. Reservations are not required but if you would like to guarantee a seat in the dinner stage area, gather a few friends and call 214-739-AMIR (2647)

If you call to make a reservation—please make it under the general name “NTMEDA” that way they will seat us all in the same area.

Mention “NTMEDA” at the door and your entrance fee is waived—get in FREE when you mention NTMEDA

You can join us as we mingle in the club area and dinner stage area. The beautiful dancers of Al Amir will perform at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 on 3 stages!

Al Amir Lebanese Restaurant
7402 Greenville Ave
Dallas, TX 75231

Al Amir is located off of Greenville Ave and Pineland in Dallas. One block south of Walnut Hill Road.

www.alamirdallas.com

_____________________________________________________________
Keep an eye out for other NTMEDA Night’s at other DFW dance venues!

Want to suggest one? Contact us! events@ntmeda.org

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Habibi Special for Rkas into SPring! (x-post)

2008-02-02T04:36:18Z

The Habibi Special for "Raks into Spring" featuring Katia of Boston includes a full weekend of workshop,a ticket to the wonderful Saturday night Gala Show, and an awesome goodie bad!
March 1st and 2nd 2008 in Fort Worth, TX!
Deadline for submission is February 15th so get your registrations in!
You can find all the detailed info at:
http://www.nadirahjohara.com/Raks_into_Spring.html
Hope to see you there!
xoxo,
-Nadirah Johara

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error message

2008-01-31T15:29:38Z

Anyone else getting a mail failure for mailboxes at NTMEDA.ORG?” “Mailer daemon failure recipient’s mailbox is full and not accepting messages”

Wind & Fingers

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PURE - Feb 2008 mtg & rehearsal

2008-01-28T17:21:42Z

Please join us, drummers, musicians, and dancers for our Feb 3, 2008 meeting and rehearsal.

DFW chapter dfwpure.tribe.net

Pure website www.puredance.org

Sunday, Feb 3, 2008
1-3pm
Grapevine Community Activities Center (two buildings north of the convention center in the same complex)
1175 Municipal Way Grapevine, TX 76051
817-410-3450
Dance room 101

Please bring $ to cover the cost of the room and materials. (We divide the $50 room rental among the group attendees.) Post here or send me a PM to let me know if you are coming, and I can give an estimate later in the week.

Remember, we only meet once a month for two hours and we hope to perform at least twice this year. This is a great way for dancers and drummers to come together to support worthy causes and bring awareness through dance.

Tess and Brandy

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KISMET WAS HAWT!

2008-01-27T15:52:34Z

Excellant job last night, ladies and drummers.

We from IIWII enjoyed the evening very much! Thanks for having us!

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Great Papyrus!

2008-01-27T15:15:21Z

Just wanted ya'll to know that I thought this month's issue (Jan '08) of the Papyrus was really great. Oh, and that's not just because I contributed. :)

Good job, ladies! Keep up the great work!

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How do I know???

2008-01-25T10:39:37Z

How do I know if my membership needs renewing or not? Is there a specific date every year or is it based on when your first joined?

I'm actually in a number of organizations, so it seems like I'm always renewing, but I can't keep track of all the dates. I'm always worried that I'm renewing more often or not often enough.

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Classes with Tribal Evolution

2008-01-11T03:45:10Z

That's right! It time to start it up again!!

New 8 week session with Brandy of Tribal Evolution starts 1/15 and 1/17
Tues Basics from 7-8 P.M.
Tues Intermediate from 8-9 P.M.
Tues Advanced from 9-9:45 P.M.
Thurs. Basics from 7-8 P.M.
TE class Thurs. from 8-9:45 P.M.
All classes at the Hurst Rec. Center (700 Mary Drive Hurst 76053)

You can register anytime by:
Going by the Rec. Center,
Going online http://www.ci.hurst.tx.us/Departments/Recreation/HurstHappenings.htm or
You can register the night class starts if you come by a little early and as long as there is space available.

See you in class!!

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Arms/Upper Body Isolations

2008-01-11T00:21:24Z

m very excited to be offering this workshop "Arms and Upper Body Isolations". We will work with strengthening our core to provide support and stability, creating luscious isolations/elegant arms as well as traveling with isolations.

The workshop is Sunday Feb 9th, from 2:00-4:30 pm and is only 25.00!!!!

It will be held at my home studio in Bedford TX. If you have any questions, contact me at 682-558-1885.

I still have a few spaces left.....

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Wednesday classes with Obsidia

2008-01-10T21:13:42Z

Starting in February, class will be from 7:00-8:00 on WEDNESDAY night at my home studio in Bedford TX.

Want to be a slower, more controlled dancer? Aching to be more serpentine in movement?? These classes will focus on slow movements/isolations, developing pop/lock skills and creating the muscle memory to make movements look larger than life while protecting your body. We will also delve a bit into musicality-using the music to "move" you. Background in tribal/tribal fusion is recommended but NOT required.

Cost is 10.00 a class or 40.00 for the month. Contact me at obsidiadancer@gmail.com for more details..

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New Classes in Arlington with Yeli

2008-01-09T22:20:45Z

Here's your chance to join us for bellydance in Arlington with Yeli!

Yeli teaches at The Dance Company www.thedancecompanydfw.com - just off of Park Row. All classes are $50 a month with the first month of classes free!

Tuesday 5:30 - New Student Technique and Drills

Wednesday 5:30 - Continuing Student Technique and Drills

Wednesday 6:30- (NEW CLASS!) Cabaret Combos and Choreography

The CCC class (Cabaret Combos/Choreo) is open only to students with previous bellydance experience. This is a intermediate and above level class that focuses on new combos to add to your dance and great choreographies for you to perform.

Performance opportunities in the community may be available for class participants.

Check out the Dance Company's classes for your children too. They offer ballet, jazz, tap, precision drill team, lyrical, karate and even clogging!

Check out Yeli on You Tube for performance videos!

Yeli Performing a bellydance/ballet fusion at Bahaia's Camparet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMIM1CR9x0Q

Yeli performing at Ya Halla Ya'll 2007
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdIYFeK1iCk

Yeli performing with Tribal Evolution at Ya Halla Ya'll (yes, I play with the "dark side" too!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_QAx6kKPeU

I hope to see you there!

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Photos from the Holiday Party

2008-01-09T14:48:10Z

Are the photos from the Holiday Party ready yet? It's been awhile so I just wanted to see if maybe I missed it somewhere.

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PURE 2008 - xpost

2008-01-07T03:53:19Z

Hello dancers and drummers!

PURE will be starting up monthly rehearsals in January 2008.

We had such a beautiful day for our July processional. Check out the pictures my daughter, Kaitlyn, took.

Some of you might be involved in 3rd Coast, but we aren't sure.

Would Sunday Jan 6 or 13 work better? After January, we will have rehearsals on the first Sunday of the month.

I am looking for a rehearsal spot in Grapevine, which seems to be fairly central.

Thanks!
Tess and Brandy

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What would YOU like to see from NTMEDA?

2008-01-07T00:46:21Z

A spawn of the PAMED thread! :-)
Current member or not, professional dancer, hobbist, beginner dancer, all interested in MED this is for you!

What would you like to see from NTMEDA?
This is a VERY general question but we are trying to cater to the dance community as much as possible and would love to hear from you!

Here are some ideas:
What kinds of things/articles do you want to see in the Papyrus?
-what you do/don't like about the curret publication
What kind of events would you support if NTMEDA provided them?
-inexpensive workshops
-lecture series
-cultural outings
-mixers
-haflas
-cofee meetups
-anything else/suggestions!?
Discounts to local dance events & boutiques for members only?
-a membership card with your re-newal date to present at discount providers
What would make you want/continue to be member of NTMEDA and why not?

If you would like to PM me instead of posting here then I don't mind but would love to hear from the greater DFW community! Don't be shy! :-)

XOXO,
-NJ

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Building a community (with musicians)

2007-12-20T04:07:23Z

I was asked to cross post this in this group. (I had posted it in another group) but it seems to be popular.. anyway...

Someone had posted on the SCA Musicians tribe asking why musicians were not coming to workshops... Why one time a doumbek teacher has 15 students and next time has only 1.

I have seen a similar problem (and had this problem myself) and sometimes it's just a fluke thing... sometimes it's not.

One thing I found is that the drummers/musicians aren't really included in the community, and this is what I mean:

There are haflas which are really student/teacher shows. They are 2 to 3 hours of dancers dancing to CD, and then at the very very very end (sometimes at midnight). There is a "drum jam" or "midnight drum jam" or something.

This makes the musicians feel cast aside (which they literally are). They need to REALLY REALLY be part of the show and community.

Here are some ideas to really build the community...

1. Invite drummers to play for dance classes. It's EXCELLENT practice and how I got my start. Believe me, I'd rather play baladi or chiftitelli for 5 minutes straight with a room full of dancers as opposed to looking at my stereo. This also encourages weekly practice.

2. Pair up drummers and dancers. So the next time there is a show/hafla the drummers and dancers can perform live. This is good because:
- The drummers and dancers will do extra practice outside of a class.
- It's gets people working together.
- It gives the musicians something to practice toward/look forward to.

even if the drummer just plays one beat for 5 minutes, at least they will think "Next time, I'd like to do more than just that..."

3. Get the drummers/musicians into playing songs. For this, send them to: www.dorku.com Melissa (clarinet) has uploaded at least 30 to 40 songs of simplified stuff. Encourage your musicians to learn 3 to 5 songs. (instead of just jamming).

4. Invite musicians to play during intermission (as opposed to at the end or as people are leaving).

NOW that the musicians are truly part of the community and see a goal, something to strive for...

... they may be interested in taking classes...

(I hope) :)

Many drummers I meet as I travel around and teach have this "What now?" kind of thing going on...

Satisfy the What Now? (so they don't get bored and go away...)

Someone mentioned having a teacher come in to "jump start" the drummers/musicians/etc.

Here are some great teachers:

Carmine (hey that's me!!!) :)
http://www.carmine.com

Raquy:
http://www.raquy.com

Karim Nagi:
http://www.turbotabla.com

-Carmine

P. S. Yes I'm cool with jamming :)

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Photos

2007-12-11T23:27:55Z

So I have noticed a flood of new photos on tribe and am curious as to what you girls do with all of those pictures? I know when I was with Isis we took photos all the time but she used them for the sultan banners she put on each guy who was dragged on stage. I have a few phots of myself playing but not much into the whole actual going and posing.

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What are you willing to GIVE to NTMEDA?

2007-12-08T15:20:25Z

I have been thinking lately that I rely quit heavily on NTMEDA for some things that happen in our community and this past year I haven't really given much back, not equal to the benefits I have received anyways. So as this year winds down, I am thinking of next year and what my goals are for 2008 (I don't like resolutions, goals sound more productive) and it occurs to me that I have been a bit of a slacker when it comes to this organization that I feel is so important. Now, those that of you that know me might laugh out loud at the word "slacker" being applied to me, but it's true. Yes, I'm very busy, but I could have done more this year. Of course, things are better than ever this year, but I don't want to leave all the work that needs to be done to a few dedicated people. That's the fastest way to burn out these wonderful leaders. And it's because I admire their work so much that I feel the need to chip in and do my part. So, here I am confessing my sin of apathy with a promise to do better. I'm a little OCD, I need specific goals, so I have put on my list for 2008 to write 2 articles for Papyrus. That's not much, but I definitely can accomplish that (and it's more than I did in 2007 *_*). Perhaps other opportunities will present themselves.

JFK said it best, "Ask not what NTMEDA can do for you, but what you can do for NTMEDA" It was something like that wasn't it? *_*

Have the very best of this holiday season!

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Year At A Glance 2008 NTMEDA Calendar Reminder

2007-12-08T06:00:49Z

Hello!
Our deadline for events listing in the Year at A Glance 2008 NTMEDA Calendar is within the next couple of days. I want to remind ya'll to send in any events that you wish to have listed.
This is your last chance to be included in the upcoming issue of the Papyrus. I try to obtain as much information as possible on my own, but if you have not taken a few minutes to send me your info, please, do not assume that the event will be listed in the calendar. I know there are many local yearly events that I have not received the actual dates for nor can I find this information on the internet. These events will more than likely not appear in the January issue of the Papyrus. I really hope you will take a moment to inform me of these dates, location, etc.. Also, due to our limited space and so many Cultural events available to our community, your event may or may not be repeated if your information is available within another part of the Papyrus. The NTMEDA Events Calendar is a free service NTMEDA provides to help further the education and entertainment of our MED communtiy. I want to thank those of you who have already sent in your information and the information of other events you think our community might be interested in. My job is nearly impossible with out your help.
Thank you so much for your cooperation in helping me make this information accessible to our members,
Martha Russell
NTMEDA Calendar Gal

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Great show last night!!!!

2007-12-04T17:58:20Z

I enjoyed last night so much.... especially getting to see Miabella and Nadirah for the first time! Thanks to all you lovely ladies for sharing your talent.

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Cassandra Shore in Tulsa!

2007-12-03T18:20:11Z

We are proud to present Cassandra Shore in Tulsa, OK on Sat. Jan. 19, 2008. For more info please go to:
http://shadia.com/cassandraflyer.pdf

Shadia

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