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Event in WPB in November

2009-10-13T00:51:54Z

The Sharqi Experiment
November 13th-15th 2009
@ The American German Club of the Palm Beaches
www.TheSharqiExperiment.com

Featuring workshops & Performances by Bozenka (Miami) , Mira Betz (San Fransisco), Tjarda from The Uzume (Holland), Alicia (Miami), Daniela (West Palm Beach) and Lacey (Orlando)

Friday November 13th:
Workshops:
9:30-11:30 am: Mira Betz- "Hip Pow Bang"
11:45-1:45 pm: Tjarda- "Tango Touch"
*Lunch* 1:45-2:30pm
2:30-4:30 pm: Daniela- "Flow vs. Locking"

Saturday November 14th:
Workshops:
9:30-11:30 am: Bozenka- "Glide & Slide"
11:45- 1:45 pm: Mira Betz- "The Passion... The Drama"
*Lunch* 1:45-2:30pm
2:30-4:30 pm: Lacey- "Tribal for Tribal Fusion Dancers"
Show: Doors open at 7:30 Show starts at 8pm
After Party.... Location and info to be determined :)

Sunday November 15th:
Workshops:
10:00-12:00 am: Alicia- "Defying Gravity"
*Lunch* 12-12:45 pm
12:45-2:45 pm: Mira Betz- "Taxeem, all that Oozes"
3:00-5:00 pm: Bozenka- "Egyptian Combos and Hip Technique"

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Fellow scrapbookers

2009-07-25T22:05:48Z

Hey girlies
I work at an online scrapbook store and am trying to convince them to make bellydancing die cuts and papers. Just wanted to take a quick count of those of us that are both into bellydancing and scrapbooking to try and sway my argument =)
thank you
<3
Mey

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New Schedule for Winter!

2009-01-02T03:25:45Z

At our Winter Park studio:
MONDAYS

* 6.20pm Level One Bellydance. Starts Jan 5th! Taught by Suspira
* 7:30pm Level Three Bellydance. Taught by Suspira
* 8:45pm Serpentina Dance Company Rehearsal. Taught by Suspira
* 10:00pm Orlando Dance Theatre Rehearsal. Taught by Suspira

TUESDAYS

* 6:20pm Master's One Bellydance. Taught by Suspira
* 7:30pm Level One Bellydance. Starts Jan 6th! Taught by Suspira
* 8:45pm Level Two Bellydance. Taught by Suspira
* 10pm Intermediate/Advanced Exotic Dance Workout. (New BEGINNING class on Thursday evenings!) Tone your body while exploring your sexy side! Learn MTV inspired combinations with a sultry hip-hop flair! Please note that this is a high-impact, fast-paced class, and previous dance training is highly recommended. Taught by Suspira/Laurel

WEDNESDAYS

* 6:20pm Level Three "B" Bellydance. Please note this class is the second part of level three, and not open to those who have just graduated level 2. Taught by Suspira
* 7:30pm Level One Bellydance. Starts Jan 7th! Taught by Suspira
* 8:45pm Master's 2 Bellydance and Combinations. Taught by Suspira
* 10pm Troupe Ahlaam Rehearsal. Taught by Suspira

THURSDAYS (TODAY)

* 11am Level Three Bellydance. Taught by Suspira
* 6:20pm Level One Bellydance. Starts Jan 8th! Taught by Suspira
* 7:30pm Master's Two Bellydance. Taught by Suspira
* 8:45pm Exotic Dance Workout. New Class! Starts Learn all the sultry moves of exotic dancing in this new beginning class! Tone your body while exploring your sexy side! No dance experience necessary! Starts Jan 8th! Taught by Laila.

FRIDAYS

* 4pm Level Two Bellydance. Taught by Suspira
* 5:10pm Level One Bellydance. Starts Jan 2nd! Taught by Suspira
* 6:20pm Level Three Bellydance. Taught by Suspira
* 7:30pm Gypsy Sa'har Troupe Rehearsal. Taught by Suspira

SATURDAYS

* 12:45pm Children and Pre-Teen Bellydance. Children ages 8-12 are welcome in this class! Starts Jan 3rd! Taught by Suspira
* 2:00pm Level Three "B" Bellydance. Please note that this class is the second half of level 3, and not open to those who have just completed level 2. Taught by Suspira
* 3:15pm Level Two Bellydance. Taught by Laila
* 4:30pm Level 4/Master's One Bellydance. Taught by Suspira
* 6pm Level One Bellydance. Starts Jan 3rd! Taught by Suspira

SUNDAYS

* 4:10pm Level Four Bellydance. Taught by Suspira
* 5:20pm Master's 2 Bellydance. Taught by Suspira
* 6:30pm Level One Bellydance. Starts Jan 4th! Taught by Suspira

Please contact Suspira to enroll:
Suspira@OrlandoBellydance.com
or call
407-579-9765

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Info for Burlesque workshops this weekend!

2008-12-04T17:40:44Z

For Sat-
Please bring feather boas if you have them! I have some extras.

For Sun-

PINUP WORKSHOP DETAILS AND PREPARATION:

The Bombshell Betty Pinup Workshop and Photoshoot you signed up for is coming right up! Here is all the info you should need to be well prepared, and feel free to ask me any additional questions you might have. I have also posted a FAQ list at the bottom of this page on my website: http://www.bombshellbetty.net/pinup.html

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How to dress for the Pinup Posing lesson:

For the first part of the workshop, wear comfortable, form fitting clothes that you can move in easily. You will want to be able to see how the silhouette of your body changes when you adopt different postures and poses, so it is essential that you can see your body! Feel free to bring something body conscious to change into when you get here. I also recommend wearing shoes like the ones you think you'd like to wear for the shoot. If you're going to wear heels for the shoot, it helps to practice posing in heels. And remember that dressing up is fun! Feel free to wear something that makes you feel sexy!

Keep in mind that tight bras, tight socks, tight waistbands, etc. can leave imprints on your skin that will not be flattering in the pictures. If you have a robe or house coat to wear during styling and in between sets, that may be comfortable for you and can minimize these marks.

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Things to bring to the shoot:

- Two full outfits, including all jewelery and accessories. Your "outfits" can be anything you want: lingerie ensembles, costumes, evening wear, vintage pinup dresses, etc. Keep in mind that layering and props are great ways to get multiple looks out of one outfit (some people have gotten as many as 6 "looks" out of their two outfits!) and it's better to bring more than you think you'll use than wish you'd brought things you left at home!
- Bring fun props if you've got them! I have fans, boas, parasols, etc. which you can use, and feel free to bring more so that everyone will have lots of options.
- Your makeup! A good foundation that matches your skin tone, a translucent powder and black mascara are essential. Other than that, bring whatever you've got. Don't bother to buy a bunch of stuff that you won't use... I have tons to share!
- Hair supplies! If you have them, bring hot rollers, a curling iron, bobby pins...
- Bring styling photos (hair and makeup) for looks you would like to try during the shoot. Bringing pictures will help us get the looks you want!
- Bring music CDs. There's nothing like your favorite music to get you comfortable and in the mood in front of the camera.
- Bring snacks or a bagged lunch. You'll definitely want to keep your energy up during the shoot!

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That's about it for preparation except for grooming. Hair should be clean and dry (it won't take a curl well if it's damp at all), all necessary shaving should be done, finger and toe nails should be groomed.

Betty has asked that everyone bring a "potluck" dish for Sunday so we can work/eat at the same time!

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Bombshell Betty Burlesque......a few spots still available!

2008-11-03T23:17:50Z

Bombshell Betty Burlesque at Orlando Bellydance!

BURLESQUERCISE!™ INTENSIVE:

Fabulsous guest instructor Bombshell Betty offers a crash course in Burlesquercise!™.
Whether you want to polish up your burlesque stage show or spice up your boudoir boogie, in this special class you will learn everything you need to know to keep your audience wanting more, including:

* The burlesque strut and bump-and-grind song interpretation.

* Burlesque prop use including boas and how to use your clothing (before and after removal) as effective stage props and how to take it off gracefully without tripping on your frilly nothings.

* How to craft a burlesque skit using timing to create drama, sensuality and humor.

* Turning up the sensuality with striptease techniques.

* Techniques for engaging your audience and getting the exact response you want.

NOTE: While this class includes striptease techniques, no nudity is required and all comfort levels will be respected, so don't be scared if you don't want to take it off!

This very special workshop will take place on Dec 6th from 2-6pm at Orlando Bellydance's New Studio (opening Oct 20th!)
Cost- $65/4 hours

Ready to Shake it With Bombshell Betty?
Call to reserve your spot at: 407-579-9765

Visit Betty at : www. BombshellBetty. net
Visit Orlando Bellydance at: www. OrlandoBellydance. com

Join us for an afternoon of outrageous fun!

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Photos from EU11

2008-11-03T17:35:48Z

Ladies,
Photos can be found at: http://dnc-photo.smugmug.com/gallery/6415946_wT5Cw/19/406323488_7RTJw#P-1-24

And soon on Tata's website - www.tataphotography.com

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Orlando Weekly

2008-11-03T17:34:59Z

A beautiful story by talented writer Liz Langley and also featuring photography by Tata Urena (Tata Photography.)

http://www.orlandoweekly.com/features/story.asp?id=12691

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Winter/Fall Schedule !

2008-10-21T15:04:49Z

At our Winter Park studio:
MONDAYS

* 4pm Level One Bellydance. New Class! Starts Oct 20th! Taught by Suspira
* 6.20pm Level One Bellydance. (In Progress) Taught by Suspira
* 7:30pm Level Two Bellydance. (In Progress) Taught by Suspira
* 8:45pm Polynesian Level One Course/Workshop. New Class! This special workshop will take place 8:45-10pm on Mondays Oct 27 & No 3, 10, 17, and 24th and will teach both hula & tahitian technique, as well as a full Polynesian Choreography. Cost- $65 for full course. This 5 week course will be in classes 1hr, 15 minutes in length. Pre-payment in full is required to enroll in this special program. Taught by Laila
* 10:00pm Orlando Dance Theatre Rehearsal. Taught by Suspira

TUESDAYS

* 6:20pm Master's One Bellydance. New Class! Starts Oct 21st! Taught by Suspira
* 7:30pm Level One Bellydance. (In Progress) Taught by Suspira
* 8:45pm Level One Bellydance. New Class! Starts Oct 21st! Taught by Suspira
* 10:00pm Intermediate/Advanced Exotic Dance Workout. (New BEGINNING class on Thursday evenings!) Tone your body while exploring your sexy side! Please note that this is a high-impact class, and floorwork is included. Taught by Suspira

WEDNESDAYS

* 4pm Level One Bellydance. (In Progress) Taught by Suspira
* 6:20pm Level Three Bellydance. New Class! Starts Oct 22nd! Taught by Suspira
* 7:30pm Level One Bellydance. New Class! Starts Oct 22nd! Taught by Suspira
* 8:45pm Master's 2 Bellydance and Combinations. (This class is currently full to capacity. ) Taught by Suspira
* 10pm Troupe Ahlaam Rehearsal. Taught by Suspira

THURSDAYS

* 11am Level Two Bellydance. (In Progress) Taught by Suspira
* 12:30pm Level One Bellydance. New Class! Starts Oct 23! Taught by Suspira
* 6:20pm Level One Bellydance. (In Progress) Taught by Suspira
* 7:30pm Master's Two Bellydance. Taught by Suspira
* 8:45pm Exotic Dance Workout. New Class! Starts Oct 23rd! Learn all the sultry moves of exotic dancing in this new beginning class! Tone your body while exploring your sexy side! No dance experience necessary! Taught by Laila.

FRIDAYS

* 5pm Level One Bellydance. (In Progress) Taught by Suspira
* 6:15 Level Two Bellydance. (In Progress) Taught by Suspira
* 7:30 Gypsy Sa'har Troupe Rehearsal. Taught by Suspira

SATURDAYS

* 12:45pm Children and Pre-Teen Bellydance. Children ages 8-12 are welcome in this class! This class begins Nov 2nd. Taught by Suspira
* 2:00pm Level Three "A" Bellydance. New Class! Starts Oct 25th! Taught by Suspira
* 3:15pm Level Three "B" - Zill Technique and Combinations. This class is open to any student 3B and above. Proper finger cymbal technique as well as various rhythms and effects will be covered in this special 8 week class. New Class! Starts Oct 25th! Taught by Laila
* 4:30pm Master's One Bellydance. New Class! Starts Oct 25th! Taught by Suspira
* 6pm Level One Bellydance. (In Progress) No Class Oct 18th Taught by Suspira

SUNDAYS

* 4:10pm Level Four Bellydance. New Class! Starts Oct 26th! Taught by Suspira
* 5:20pm Master's 2 Level "B" Bellydance. New Class! Starts Oct 26th! Taught by Suspira
* 6:30pm Level One Bellydance. (In Progress) No Class Oct 19th! Taught by Suspira
* 7:45pm Indian Bollywood Level One Course-Sundays 7:45-9:15 Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 & Dec 7,14-This class will cover Bollywood and Classical Indian Technique, Terminology, History, as well as a full choreography -Cost: $90 for full 9 hour course-Pre-Payment in full is required to enroll in this special program. Taught by Shainna

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Announcing the New Orlando Bellydance Studio!

2008-10-16T20:49:24Z

Announcing the New Orlando Bellydance Studio!

We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our brand new studio, opening its doors on Oct 20th! This state of the art, luxurious space offers one 1,200 square foot studio with floating hard wood floors, as well as one smaller studio perfect for private and smaller group classes. Our beautiful new space will allow us to greatly expand our schedule as well as offer new and exciting classes in addition to our award winning bellydance classes! This location is at: 6900 Aloma Ave in Winter Park, located in the Aloma Business Center, just four miles from our current Orlando Bellydance location.

A few exciting offerings for Fall/Winter -

Indian "Bollywood" Level One Class!
Taught by Acclaimed Indian Dancer, Shainna
Cost: $90 for full 9 hour course
Sundays 7:45-9:15
Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 & Dec 7,14
This class will cover Bollywood and Classical Indian Technique, Terminology, History, as well as a full choreography.

Please call to enroll!

Polynesian (Hula and Tahitian) Level One Class!
Taught by Master Instructor, Laila
8:45-10pm on Mondays
Oct 27 & No 3, 10, 17, and 24th.

Cost- $65 for full course
This 5 week workshop will be in classes 1hr, 15 minutes in length.

Learn the magical motions of the islands, as well as a full choreography.

Please call to enroll!

International Burlesque Superstar, Bombshell Betty of California, will be visiting Orlando Bellydance Dec 6th for a very special 4 hour workshop! Absolutely no experience necessary to attend! This course will teach all retro moves of the divas of yesteryear! 2-6pm on Dec 6th at the New Orlando Bellydance Studio.
Cost: $65 with pre-enrollment!

Please call 407-579-9765 to reserve your spot in these exciting workshops, or in our new Bellydance Sessions (from beginning to professional) starting Oct 20!

We look forward to meeting YOU!

WWW. ORLANDOBELLYDANCE. COM

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Video Releases

2008-10-06T15:44:53Z

I am short about 100 video releases from people who have signed up on the class sign ip sheets. Please be sure to pick up a form at class and turn it back in to Suspira or Mohammad. I will NOT be collecting these at the show. I don't know hao you could print it but here is the form if you want to try and print at home.

EVENING UNVEILED 11 PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY RELEASE
I hereby grant Orlando Bellydance, Inc., the absolute and irrevocable right to copyright in its own name or otherwise, and to use, re-use, publish, or re-publish any and all photographs or videography taken of me associated with Orlando Bellydance and its productions for any and all purposes deemed appropriate for Orlando Bellydance, Inc. I consent to being photographed and videotaped and understand that all/any photograph or video taken may be used for promotional purposes or otherwise, and that my image may be included in products sold by Orlando Bellydance, Inc.

PERFORMER
PRINT NAME Seat #

PERFORMER SIGNATURE
GUARDIAN (IF UNDER 18) DATE:

List All classes/ Troupes
you are performing with

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Sunday Veil Practice-Feno

2008-10-05T15:50:11Z

Hi Sunday Veil girls. I have secured the clubhouse at Hacienda Village on rt. 434 in Winter Springs for Sunday around 2ish to 3:45ish . It is only 5-7 minutes from the Longwood studio. There are 2 entrances, you would go in the one that is closest to the ice cream shop. I hope that I am not the only one that needs the practice. I also have a small boombox we can use .... Let me know if anyone can come. You can email me directly for your personal directions...CFree4life@aol.com See you there!!!!!

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Bollywood and Polynesian Classes now Enrolling!

2008-10-04T14:22:22Z

Bollywood Level One
With the lovely instructor, Shainna
Will be taught as as a 6 week course, 1 1/2 hours per class (9 total hours)
Cost: $90
Sundays 7:45-9:15
Nov 2, 9, 16, 23 & Dec 7 &14
(Note we are closed Thanksgiving Weekend, so that is why Nov 30 is omitted.)
At the New Orlando Bellydance Studio.

This class will cover Bollywood Technique, Terminology, History, as well as a full choreography.
Bollywood Graduates will be able to perform at the Christmas Party.

Enrollment now open!

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Level One Polynesian
Includes both Hula & Tahitian Technique, History, Terminology as well as a full choreography
With Master Instructor, Laila

This 5 week course will be in classes 1hr, 15 minutes in length.
Cost - $65
8:45-10pm on Monday evenings
Oct 27 & No 3, 10, 17, and 24th.
At the New Orlando Bellydance Studio.
Enrollment is Now Open!
Polynesian Graduates will be welcome to perform their class choreography at the Christmas Party.

Please note that "troupe" classes will be on hold during this time, so this is a good opportunity to experience these wonderful classes! Can't wait!

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Polynesian / Bollywood Technique Classes

2008-09-30T22:03:43Z

Ladies,
By popular demand, both Polynesian and Bollywood courses will enter the schedule for November at our new studio. These will work like workshops, where they are closed off to a certain number of students, but be set up in leveled courses of 6-9 hours each that will focus on technique,as well as teach choreography and terminology. Levels 2 and up will be able to perform at EU12 and other events for both Polynesian and Bollywood. Dates/times are in the final stages (I am making the full new schedule for the end of Oct - through November at our new studio). We are so blessed to have both Laila and Shainna to help share their skill in these beautiful artforms!

S

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Future burlesque classes?

2008-09-29T05:41:30Z

Suspira, will there be another burlesque class/workshop offered once the new studio opens? I mean, besides the Bombshell Betty ones?

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Light the Night Benefit with Serpentina Dance Company - tonight!

2008-09-27T14:47:35Z

Light the Night Benefit........tonight!

Date & Time: Saturday, September 27, 2008
5:30 PM
Location: Lake Eola Park
Rosalind Avenue, downtown
Orlando, FL

Please join Orlando Bellydance's "Serpentina Dance Company" tonight for a dazzling outdoor performance before dusk. Help us support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at the organization's annual Light the Night Walk at Lake Eola. We are proud to again be a part of this beautiful and important event!

Please sign up to walk with us and remember loved ones lost to blood cancer, including my grandmother, Angie, and those who are still fighting to survive. If you cannot walk, please consider donating to our team. Even the smallest donations make a difference, and are greatly appreciated.

teams.lightthenight.org/Angies...akeEola

A message from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:

We are extremely excited to announce our new Greater Orlando Walk Site: Lake Eola! Join us Saturday, September 27, 2008 in walking around beautiful Lake Eola in Downtown Orlando. Event beings at 5:30pm with a festival in the park followed by an illuminated balloon walk at dusk. Last year was our first year at this beautiful venue and we are so excited to be back again this year. We hope to make this our most successful year yet! Register now to get started in carrying the light of hope for thousands of Central Floridians.

You have the chance to be a part of something great. The Society is the largest voluntary health organization dedicated to finding cures for blood cancers. Because of the success of Light The Night Walks across the country, we're well on our way to accomplishing our mission. The money you raise is being used efficiently and wisely. Research is where the answers to our questions lay, and the Society is investing in the most promising research available, and investing a lot. The Society leads all major non-profit health agencies in the percentage of dollars raised directed to research. Your money is also funding valuable patient service programs. Because of you we are able to offer our patients financial aid, support groups, and more. Visit the Society's website at http://www.lls.org/cfl for more information. Have you or someone you love been touched by blood cancer? Please call our patient services manager Maria Avenancio at 407-898-0733 or email her at maria.avenancio@lls.org.Teams are the heart of Light The Night. They are made up of people just like you - friends, family and colleagues -joining together to accomplish a common mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.

To register to help simply click the button on the left where is says "Register Today". For more information about forming a team please contact Laura Kraubetz or Leria Joseph at 407-898-0733 or email us at laura.kraubetz@lls.org or leria.joseph@lls.org.

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Trim for Anita

2008-09-27T02:31:36Z

I found it at a Michaels in Ocoee. I bought you 4 packages -- that's all they had.

Marie

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Saturday Level 4 Ladies

2008-09-26T22:15:04Z

This week, I went to Jo Ann's and got 4 samples of gold fringe that can be applied. I will bring it in to give everyone a chance to vote on which one they liked best. There were other options as well but, these items range in price from $1.49 and up. I chose all options under $5.00/yard knowing full well that cost is an issue for some of us.

Also, I managed to get 6 of the roses for the headbands. I decided to get them so no one else (outside of our class) would have them. They cost me $4.28 a piece and I am selling them for the same price. I will have them with me this Saturday.

Last thing, Melissa from the previous class is selling her set (sash/headband) and will be bringing it in sometime this week. If interested, please bring your $10.00 in. I believe she will be leaving it with Mohammed. Otherwise, I am going to try and make a few sets of the headband/sashes tomorrow. Same price.

Have a great rest of your week! See you Saturday!;-)

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future sword workshop?

2008-09-24T14:24:57Z

Like, you don't have enough going on or t prepare for. Just wanted to put in a personal request again for a future sword workshop .
Namste

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Please join asap!

2008-09-22T17:43:34Z

Ladies,
If you are a student of Orlando Bellydance, or a supporter or friend that wants to stay connected, please join our new official online forum:

www.webjam.com/orlando_bellydance

With all the troubles of Tribe, its been very frustrating for our students to get info, so we've moved to a new "home". Since many of us really enjoy tribe, I will not delete our account, but with the rumors that Tribe may go down permanently, or at best, continue having long spans of time when the site goes down, we had to create a backup.

All you need to do is go to www.webjam.com , then search "Orlando Bellydance" in the tool bar. Click and join! You will be able to make your own little mini webpage with photos, youtube clips, whatever you like.

See you there!
Suspira

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Attention "Angels at Sunrise"

2008-09-18T17:44:54Z

The Saturday level 4 class is performing with veils. We have two women in the class who performed "Angels at Sunrise" in EU10 and the gold sashes and headbands used for that performance are exactly what we need. We would like to know if anyone from that performance would be willing to sell us the sash and headband. We will need to buy them because we will be adding a fringe to the sash. Please respond asap and pass the word on to anyone who may not be on tribe. I'm not sure how many in the class, at least 12 of us. Thanks.

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New 4 hour BURLESQUERCISE!™ INTENSIVE registration open with Bombshell Betty!

2008-09-18T04:32:12Z

Bombshell Betty Burlesque Workshops at Orlando Bellydance!

Ladies,

The fabulous Bombshell Betty of CA will be coming for a full burlesque weekend at our new studio on Dec 6 & 7!!!

BURLESQUERCISE!™ INTENSIVE:

Guest instructor Bombshell Betty offers a crash course in Burlesquercise!™. Whether you want to polish up your burlesque stage show or spice up your boudoir boogie, in this special class you will learn everything you need to know to keep your audience wanting more, including:

* The burlesque strut and bump-and-grind song interpretation.

* Burlesque prop use including boas and how to use your clothing (before and after removal) as effective stage props and how to take it off gracefully without tripping on your frilly nothings.

* How to craft a burlesque skit using timing to create drama, sensuality and humor.

* Turning up the sensuality with striptease techniques.

* Techniques for engaging your audience and getting the exact response you want.

NOTE: While this class includes striptease techniques, no nudity is required and all comfort levels will be respected, so don't be scared if you don't want to take it off!

This workshop is from 2-6pm on Sat, Dec 6th.

Cost with pre-registration: $65/ 4 hours

please call to register at 407-579-9765 or stop on in to either Orlando Bellydance location!
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We also have two more spots available for Betty's Famous 8 Hour Pin-Up workshop on Sunday the 7th, from 11-7pm. This amazing workshop will be limited to only 15 students maximum and consist of:

PART ONE: Pinup Posing Workshop

At the Pinup Posing Workshop, you will learn:

- Posture and posing secrets that work with any photography style to strategically emphasize and de-emphasize body parts to visually sculpt your body: emphasize your bustline, slim the midriff, elongate your legs, and slim out your hips or add weight to your booty (depending on your preferences)

- Pinup posing and photo movement, including specifics for face, body and hands.

- Techniques you can practice at home to master the art of always looking fabulous in front of the camera.

- Effective prop use: learn to pose well with everything from chairs to parasols to your own clothing and costuming.

- Personality projection: You've heard that "it's all in the eyes" and the best models "make love to the camera." Learn how to gain confidence in front of the camera and present a powerful persona.

- Photo styling: Coordinating clothing, accessories, props and backdrop/background to create stunning and effective imagery...

- What to pack and how to prepare for your photo shoot.

- Take home reference materials provided.

PART TWO: Pinup Photo Shoot

At the Pinup Photo Shoot, you will receive:

- Photo makeup and retro hair styling makeover!

- Plenty of time with our fabulously talented photographer, shooting multiple looks for a wide variety of images.

- Gentle instruction and detailed posing direction from Bombshell Betty during the shoot to ensure you get the most flattering images possible.

After the shoot, you will receive:

- A disk including high-resolution copies of all the images from the shoot, so that you may see for yourself which poses work for you and which ones to work on. This is highly unusual in the industry, as most photographers will only give you low-res proof images and charge you an additional fee for each high-res image or print that you order! With a Bombshell Betty Pinup Workshop, there are no hidden costs or need to buy the photos after the shoot!

Total Cost for this workshop is $250 for the 8 hours of instruction & retro makeover, including the photo shoot and full disc of your pin-up images.

A non-refundable downpayment of $125 is required to hold your spot, with the final payment being due Dec 1st.

More info about Betty at: www. bombshellbetty. net

Fun Fun Fun!

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New Online Community for Orlando Bellydance Students........please join!

2008-09-16T00:51:58Z

http://www.webjam.com/orlando_bellydance

The wonderful Alina of Gypsy Sa'har set this up. I have not begun figuring out how it works. But we'll all figure out together. Thank you Alina!

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The 1st Miami Belly Dance

2008-09-15T15:22:44Z

I know someone went to that event during the labor day weekend. Who ever went can you let me know how was it? Is it worth going next year?

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Bad news for Tues. 6:20

2008-09-15T14:16:02Z

Hello ladies! I thought about something horrible yesterday...I won't be in class tomorrow! I have an event at school that my students and I are helping to set up and host, so I need to be there with them. (The joys of teaching...) So you all will have to practice without me. I have faith in you to add to the notes we have so far. :)

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Tues 8:45 Choreography

2008-09-15T01:12:41Z

Ok, here's my attempt. Please feel free to correct as needed.

*20-25 sec of intro TK*

Start on 3/4 profile to the left. Arms in second position. Listen for the pause in the music that signifies the start.

Hip lift right-left right. Chest lift up and drop-drop. Shoulder punches right-left-right. Pause. Turn to the front.

Repeat combination facing front. Pause. Turn into right 3/4 profile. Repeat combination.

Turn to the back. Hip lift right-left-right. Bring right then left arm over head. Backs of hands touch briefly.

Turn back to the front while bringing arms down back into second position. Head slide right-left-right.

Maya right left right. Hands and eyes following hips. Raise arms back up slightly, look at audiance, and to quick hip lifts on the right.

Repeat going to the left.

Lean into the right hip. Arabasque left leg. Arms back in second. To 3 quick hip twists to the front. (Suspira counts this 1,2,3,4,5 but I prefer 1-and-2-and-3).

Lean into the left hip. Arabasque right leg. Do three more hip twists to the front. Use your free right leg to spin to the back.

Repeat the combination on the right again.

Lean into the left hip again. This time your only doing two hip twists. Push into the left hip. Bring right foot in. Now push into the right. Now left-right-left. Turn to front. Do one chest lift up.

3/4 profile to the right. Hands back over head. hip locks to the back while bending down slightly. ( I can't remember the rhythm of the locks here. Is it 1, 2, 3-4-5?)

Turn into 3/4 profile to the left. repeat.

Arms into second position. Face front. Take a big step forward with starting on the right foot, while shoulder punching right, left. Chest lift up-down. 4 hip locks down starting on the right. Bend down slightly while raising arms up into a V.

Repeat while taking a big step back into original position.

How does this sound, ladies?

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Sunday Level 3 Veil Class

2008-09-14T23:00:01Z

For those of you who didn't make it to class today, we started collecting $20 deposits for our veils so Wendy can go ahead and order the material. I'm also trying to get her a final count of the exact number of veils we need. Since we don't have class next week, I thought I'd start a sign-up list here and will also e-mail those of you I have addresses for.

So far, I have deposits from the following people:

1. Debby Archino
2. Karenna Senors
3. Christine Theisen
4. Rachel Speidel
5. Linda Cruz
6. Kim Clark
7. Denise Anderson
8. Patricia Czesnakowicz
9. Me :)

If you didn't have your deposit today but plan to perform the routine at the show, please add your name to the list so Wendy can make a veil for you. You can bring your deposit to the next class (two weeks).

If you know someone in that class who plans to perform but isn't on Tribe or on my e-mail list, please pass this along to them.

Thanks! :)
Jessica

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Group practice for Wednesday 7:30 and Saturday 3:15

2008-09-14T19:11:58Z

I have a large empty space in my home that I would like to open up to group practice. I had the opportunity to practice with Anita and Jessica last Wednesday after class, and it helped a lot. We talked about having a second alternative space and time to double up. I am opening my house up. I am pretty flexible and will try to set up a time that will work for everyone.

I live in Apopka. A weekend time might be best, but we can flex if we need to. If you are in either class and interested please respond to this post. Once we have a quorum I will set up a time and email those interested my address and phone number.

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Saturday 3:15 Choreography notes

2008-09-14T16:11:29Z

Does anyone have notes they can post or email?

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Custom bras for EU11

2008-09-14T12:29:13Z

Ladies,

For those classes that are having custom costumes made, please begin bringing your bras to class for collection.

Tuesday's 8:45 class: traditional bra with an adjustable strap in solid black.

Troupe Ahlaam: traditional bra with an adjustable strap in solid green (do you want to coordinate and buy the same bra/color?)

Thank you,

Laura

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A wonderful cause!

2008-09-12T16:49:50Z

Ladies, Orlando Bellydance's "Serpentina Dance Company" will be performing at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Light the Night Walk at Lake Eola Sept. 27.

Elisha of Serpentina, is the head of the team, " Angie's Angels ", which is in memory of her Grandmother who died battling Lymphoma. She humbly asks if anyone can donate, -- even if it's only $10 or $20 --- to this cause, which is near and dear to her heart.

Here is the link. Please feel free to contact her directly for futher info

teams.lightthenight.org/Angies...akeEola

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Tribe Down (for like Ever)

2008-09-12T02:55:46Z

Wow. I must say that Tribe was down for quite a long time. It seemed like it would never be up. Im glad that today I was finally able to log in.

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Tuesday 6:20 Choreography updated

2008-09-11T22:28:32Z

Opening pose: right foot bevel, chest lifted, head down, hands on thighs
On beats: lift head & chest, chest drop, lift
Hold
Chest drop, lift, drop
Hold
Head slides: r, l, r
Hold
Head slides: l, r, l
Snake right arm up to open center, same with left arm (1, 2)
Hip bumps r, l (3, 4)
Repeat arms and hips (5-8)
Egyptian hands (under hair): Mayas r, l, r, l (1-4); Maya r, l down (5, 6), Maya r, l up (7, 8)
2 hip glides to right (1-4)
*look at left arm
Turn in to left arm: 2 undulations w/hands sliding down (5-8)
Repeat glides & undulations to other side (1-8)
Forward figure 8 w/matching arms r, l (1-4)
*push into left hip
Large hip circle left to right w/wrists crossed in front of chest (5-8)
*8: hips should be behind you
Forward figure 8 w/matching arms r, l (1-4)
Touch left foot in, full turn towards left w/figure 8 arms (5-8)
*tilt head to right to offer neck to vampire :)
Right step forward w/1 undulation, left step forward w/1 undulation, arms center (1-4)
Repeat steps & undulations to back (5-8)
¾ profile to left: 2 right beledis, 1 ½ bicycle hips, S-shaped arms (1-7)
*on bicycle hip, look at hip
Right crossover turn to ¾ profile to right side (8)
Repeat beledis & bicycle hips w/S-shaped arms (1-7)
Step w/left foot to turn to face back (8)
Open arms center: double hip bumps l, r, l (1&2&3&)
Peek over right shoulder, right hand on hip, left hand under hair (4&)
Repeat hip bumps r, l, r (5&6&7&)
Left peek w/left hand on hip, right hand under hair, return to face back w/Egyptian hands(8&)
Hip locks r, l, r, l, r, l, r, l, r, l (1&2&3&4&5)
Shoulder shimmy while stepping r, l, r, l to circling right to front (6-8)
Repeat hip locks w/Egyptian hands facing front (1-5)
Shoulder shimmy forward/down, right diagonal, back, left diagonal (6-8?)
3 typewriter steps to right, looking profile, cross flat hand in front, lock arms (1-3)
Stop, hands on thighs, arabesque left leg (4)
2 chest circles to right (5-8)
Repeat typewriter and chest circles on left (1-8)
*chest circles to left 2nd time!
4 pushbacks r, l, r, l, arms out to center (1-4)
*look at hip pushing back
2 dolphins to front, Egyptian hands under hair (5-8)
Repeat pushbacks (1-4)
2 slow omis w/Indian arms, palms out (5-8)
Shimmy, hands float down (1-6)
Hands pop out to center, hip bumps r, l, r (7&8)
Profile looking left: 2 right shoulder rolls, left hand under hair, right foot bevel (1-4)
Reach to front w/right arm, step w/right foot & switch (5-8)
Repeat shoulder rolls & reach on other side (1-8)
*end facing back, Egyptian hands
1 slow snake hip on right w/matching arm (1, 2)
*leave left hand under hair
1 slow snake hip on left w/matching arm (3, 4)
*other arms stays center
3 quick snake hips, r, l, r while raising both arms up to Indian & hold (5-8)
**short right turn
¾ profile, S-shaped arms: 6 right hip drops (1-6)
Cross right foot over left & wrists to turn (7-8)
*end center
Arms out to center, 4 chest lifts on diagonal, r, l, r, l (1-4)
Egyptian hands under hair, 3 pelvic drops while
bending knees & hold (5-8)
Arms out to center, 4 chest lifts on diagonal while unbending knees, r, l, r, l (1-4)
Pivot turn to front w/right bicycle hip, left hand under hair, right hand on hip (5-6)
*Step forward on right while moving hip, shift weight onto right foot to turn on the ball of your right foot
Pivot turn to back w/right bicycle hip, same hands (7-8)
*end front
Left hand under hair, 4 right shoulder punches sweeping right to left (1-4)
*right foot arabesque
Repeat shoulder punches on left (5-8)
Left hand under hair, 6 right shoulder punches in a circle (1-6)
Egyptian hands, body roll up (7-8)
Hagal in circle to right (1-8)
*spotting: look to right, back, other side, front, 2 counts per side
*Hagal starts on right side and alternates
Arms out to center, 4 Hagal to front, r, l, r, l (1-4)
4 Mayas back w/matching hands r, l, r, l (5-8)
Left hand under hair, right arm out, 4 right hip twists in circle to right (1-4)
Step r, l (5-6)
Egyptian hands, 2 chest circles (7-8)
Repeat hip twists, steps & chest circles to left (1-8)
*chest still circles towards right side

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Hafla Photos Ready!

2008-09-04T13:00:36Z

Hello ladies!

Your photos are ready and will be available for pick up next Tuesday evening , September 2nd at the Winter Park studio. Please open your envelope and make sure it is YOUR photo that you're picking up.

PS: Only dancers who payed and signed in at the Hafla will be getting photos.

Thank you so much! You all looked beautiful and it was a true joy to photograph all of you!

XOXO!
Tata :)

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Thursday Master's Class

2008-09-04T11:33:57Z

I need some help...Has anyone taken any notes that they would be willing to post or email me? I would really appreciate it. Thank you!

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Goodness! More hurricanes?

2008-09-04T04:14:42Z

Hope they pass us by! I'm so sick of rain!

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Tues 6:20 choreography updated

2008-09-04T02:26:28Z

Opening pose: right foot bevel, chest lifted, head down, hands on thighs
On beats: lift head & chest, chest drop, lift
Hold
Chest drop, lift, drop
Hold
Head slides: r, l, r
Hold
Head slides: l, r, l
Snake right arm up to open center, same with left arm (1, 2)
Hip bumps r, l (3, 4)
Repeat arms and hips (5-8)
Egyptian hands (under hair): Mayas r, l, r, l (1-4); Maya r, l down (5, 6), Maya r, l up (7, 8)
2 hip glides to right (1-4)
*look at left arm
Turn in to left arm: 2 undulations w/hands sliding down (5-8)
Repeat glides & undulations to other side (1-8)
Forward figure 8 w/matching arms r, l (1-4)
*push into left hip
Large hip circle left to right w/wrists crossed in front of chest (5-8)
*8: hips should be behind you
Forward figure 8 w/matching arms r, l (1-4)
Touch left foot in, full turn towards left w/figure 8 arms (5-8)
*tilt head to right to offer neck to vampire :)
Right step forward w/1 undulation, left step forward w/1 undulation, arms center (1-4)
Repeat steps & undulations to back (5-8)
¾ profile to left: 2 right beledis, 1 ½ bicycle hips, S-shaped arms (1-7)
*on bicycle hip, look at hip
Right crossover turn to ¾ profile to right side (8)
Repeat beledis & bicycle hips w/S-shaped arms (1-7)
Step w/left foot to turn to face back (8)
Open arms center: double hip bumps l, r, l (1&2&3&)
Peek over right shoulder, right hand on hip, left hand under hair (4&)
Repeat hip bumps r, l, r (5&6&7&)
Left peek w/left hand on hip, right hand under hair, return to face back w/Egyptian hands(8&)
Hip locks r, l, r, l, r, l, r, l, r, l (1&2&3&4&5)
Shoulder shimmy while stepping r, l, r, l to circling right to front (6-8)
Repeat hip locks w/Egyptian hands facing front (1-5)
Shoulder shimmy forward/down, right diagonal, back, left diagonal (6-8?)
3 typewriter steps to right, looking profile, cross flat hand in front, lock arms (1-3)
Stop, hands on thighs, arabesque left leg (4)
2 chest circles to right (5-8)
Repeat typewriter and chest circles on left (1-8)
*chest circles to left 2nd time!
4 pushbacks r, l, r, l, arms out to center (1-4)
*look at hip pushing back
2 dolphins to front, Egyptian hands under hair (5-8)
Repeat pushbacks (1-4)
2 slow omis w/Indian arms, palms out (5-8)
Shimmy, hands float down (1-6)
Hands pop out to center, hip bumps r, l, r (7&8)
Profile looking left: 2 right shoulder rolls, left hand under hair, right foot bevel (1-4)
Reach to front w/right arm, step w/right foot & switch (5-8)
Repeat shoulder rolls & reach on other side (1-8)
*end facing back, Egyptian hands
1 slow snake hip on right w/matching arm (1, 2)
*leave left hand under hair
1 slow snake hip on left w/matching arm (3, 4)
*other arms stays center
3 quick snake hips, r, l, r while raising both arms up to Indian & hold (5-8)
**I'm not sure if it's a short right turn to face audience almost, or a right crossover turn all the way around. :(
¾ profile, S-shaped arms: 6 right hip drops (1-6)
Cross right foot over left & wrists to turn (7-8)
*end center, arms out?
Left hand under hair, 4 right shoulder punches sweeping right to left (1-4)
*right foot arabesque
Repeat shoulder punches on left (5-8)
Left hand under hair, 6 right shoulder punches in a circle (1-6)
*still offering neck to vampire
Arms out to center, body roll up (7-8)

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Hi, Orlando Dancers

2008-09-02T22:13:45Z

Just wanted to give a shout-out to the dancers featured on this tribe! You all seem to have so much fun!!! I love the light-hearted spirit on this tribe and the photos are awesome! Lots of love for the diverse body types and innovative costuming & stage formations. I may have to figure out a way to come down for an event sometime. Keep it up, lovely dancers!!!

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New Fall Schedule Starts today!

2008-09-02T16:11:52Z

I don't think it affects many of you, but just a reminder there are a few time changes for: Level One graduates to the New Level Two A classes as well as for Serpentina Dance Company and Orlando Dance Theatre!

Hope you had a great Labor Day weekend!

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Details of EU 11 Photoshoots from Tata Photography!

2008-08-30T17:29:39Z

Tata Photography will be offering OBD students very affordable options for EU11 Portraits - both professional indoor shots with a backdrop, and lavish outdoor "Dreamscape" portraits. Here is a descripiton of both:

Outdoor "Dreamscape" type photos (like those of "Serpentina" and "Orlando Dance Theatre" done by Tata) will take place the weekend AFTER EU11 - on October 25th and 26th, at a beautiful outdoor location that will be posted soon.. Dancers will receive a full high resolution photo cd of your images (one costume per disc, with the option of including props), as well as a free 5x7 print for only $50!

Indoor photos will be taken at the Orlando Bellydance studio , the prior to the show during dress rehearsals! Dancers may choose from a selection of varying backdrops. Dates for these photos will be from October 13th through October 17th. Dancers will receive a high-resolution photo cd, with a minimum of 5 professional portraits for $15 (one costume per disc, the the option of including props).

Specific dates and times will be posted on separate posts, so everyone can sign-up underneath them. Payment is due at the time of the sitting. (cash only). Dancers not attending classes on photo days may select any day for portraits. Those wanting additional portraits may sign up on alternate days to take portraits in other costumes or "looks". Please note that if we are in our new studio when portraits are taking place (a possibility, but we won't know for certain until closer to the date), it may be possible for dancers to take additional portraits on the same day in different costumes, because there will be changing areas external to the dance studio available.

A special thanks to Tata for making these shoots so affordable for our amazing dancers!

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Tues 8:45 Masters Class Music

2008-08-30T17:10:47Z

Can anyone please, please, please re-send me the music link for our recital piece? Somehow, it disappeared on my computer. Thanks:)
-Melissa
melr801@yahoo.com

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REMINDER- STUDIO CLOSED SAT, SUN & MON FOR LABOR DAY!

2008-08-30T01:00:29Z

didn't want anyone to forget!

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Bombshell Betty Registration Open!

2008-08-30T00:13:19Z

Bombshell Betty Pin-Up Workshop!

11-7 pm on December 7th at Orlando Bellydance's new studio (address coming soon!)
Cost: - $250 for 8 hours of instruction, retro makeover (hair & makeup), photo shoot & complete disc of pin-up photos.

We can ONLY take 15 divas for this workshop!
Please see description in the earlier post!

Can't WAIT!

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Polynesian performance opportunity

2008-08-29T16:50:44Z

Hello ladies! I was wondering if any of you who took the Polynesian workshop are available/interested in volunteering your time on Saturday, 8/30 between 1 and 4 p.m. Some of my students are doing a youth fundraiser, and it's a luau! Two of my students are professional hula dancers and will be performing. Since they invited me to come and hang out, I thought it would be cool if I brought a Polynesian performer/group with me.

It's this Saturday, 1-4 p.m. (but you probably won't need to stay the whole time) at 701 W,\. Wetherbee Rd., Orlando, 32824.

Let me know if you can do it!

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Footage from the "Get Fit" Program

2008-08-28T14:58:57Z

Ladies, here is a clip from when I taught a group of Middle School teachers as part of the "Get Fit" Challenge. I am in "week three", after Aurther Murray.

http://orlandohealthshow.com/

:)

Enjoy!

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Lost Black Veil

2008-08-28T14:57:19Z

Hello. I lost my chiffon black veil at the hafla-club hush, did anyone find it by chance? Thanks. : )

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Wed 8:45 Master's costume reminder......

2008-08-28T13:18:58Z

Hello ladies!

I wanted to briefly remind everyone that October is fast approaching and I am working on the purple costumes. Because there are some of you that do not have a costume already, please be sure to bring in your bra as soon as possible. I have a handful of ladies that have given me their bras, but there is still a handful more that have not, and I want to avoid all last minute chaos. =) Thanks a bunch!!

XOXO,
Veronica

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Thurs 7:30 Masters Reminder

2008-08-28T11:22:47Z

The wings for your costumes are finished and I am bringing them to the studio for class. Please remember to bring $15 cash or check to pay for them in full.

Thank You!
Wendy

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Hafla Video Footage

2008-08-27T05:44:10Z

Does anyone happen to have video footage of the Polynesian and Bollywood performances? The battery on my camera died last night so my boyfriend couldn't record. It's for my parents since they didn't come last night...

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Miami Bellydance Convention

2008-08-27T03:44:00Z

Is anyone else going to the Miami Bellydance Convention this weekend? Jill and I are heading down very early Friday morning and will be there through the weekend. If anyone else from OBD will be there, it would be fun to meet up. :)

Jessica

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Bobshell Betty Burlesque at Orlando Bellydance! Dec 6 & 7th

2008-08-26T19:57:16Z

Ladies,
Bombshell Betty of CA will be coming for a full burlesque weekend at our new studio on Dec 6 & 7. We are finalizing workshop specifics and times, but we will definitely be running the Famous 8 Hour Pin-Up workshop (most likely on Sunday the 7th.) This amazing workshop will be limited to only 15 students maximum and consist of:

PART ONE: Pinup Posing Workshop

At the Pinup Posing Workshop, you will learn:

- Posture and posing secrets that work with any photography style to strategically emphasize and de-emphasize body parts to visually sculpt your body: emphasize your bustline, slim the midriff, elongate your legs, and slim out your hips or add weight to your booty (depending on your preferences)

- Pinup posing and photo movement, including specifics for face, body and hands.

- Techniques you can practice at home to master the art of always looking fabulous in front of the camera.

- Effective prop use: learn to pose well with everything from chairs to parasols to your own clothing and costuming.

- Personality projection: You’ve heard that “it’s all in the eyes” and the best models “make love to the camera.” Learn how to gain confidence in front of the camera and present a powerful persona.

- Photo styling: Coordinating clothing, accessories, props and backdrop/background to create stunning and effective imagery...

- What to pack and how to prepare for your photo shoot.

- Take home reference materials provided.

PART TWO: Pinup Photo Shoot

At the Pinup Photo Shoot, you will receive:

- Photo makeup and retro hair styling makeover!

- Plenty of time with our fabulously talented photographer, shooting multiple looks for a wide variety of images.

- Gentle instruction and detailed posing direction from Bombshell Betty during the shoot to ensure you get the most flattering images possible.

After the shoot, you will receive:

- A disk including high-resolution copies of all the images from the shoot, so that you may see for yourself which poses work for you and which ones to work on. This is highly unusual in the industry, as most photographers will only give you low-res proof images and charge you an additional fee for each high-res image or print that you order! With a Bombshell Betty Pinup Workshop, there are no hidden costs or need to buy the photos after the shoot!

Total Cost for this workshop is $250 for the 8 hours of instruction & retro makeover, including the photo shoot and full disc of your pin-up images.

Registration for this workshop will begin later this week. We are super-excited to have this amazing diva come to our studio!

Also a nice Christmas present (to ourselves........hahahaha!)

She will be also available for private/semi-private lessons at the studio (unsure of the rate at this time will get that out asap), and we will also have at least one more specialty workshop during her visit.

More info about Betty at: www.bombshellbetty.net

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Tuesday 8:45 class reminder

2008-08-26T18:37:25Z

Please remember to bring your $35.00 deposit for costumes this evening. I will be placing a fabric order this week and want make certain enough is ordered for everyone performing.

Thanks!

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Workshop Performances

2008-08-25T15:26:44Z

All of the workshop performances looked great, some of the routines looked complex, and everybody looked so together! I especially enjoyed the Bollywood workshop performance, the traditional Indian costumes were beautiful! Actually, please excuse my ignorance if the costumes were not supposed to be "traditional indian", regardless they were stunning, including the jewelry.

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THANK YOU BELDA, TATA, AND THE AWESOME PERFORMERS AND STUDENTS OF ORLANDO BELLYDANCE!

2008-08-25T13:00:18Z

What a fun evening! Such creative, energetic performances! Thank you all for sharing your talents with us, and for being a part of our studio. It is such a blessing to have you all in our lives.

A special thank you to Belda and Tata for their work behind the scenes. Can't WAIT to see photos!

I'M SO PROUD OF ALL OF YOU!

With Love,
Suspira

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Photos at the Hafla

2008-08-23T20:29:56Z

Ladies,

I will be offering to take live portraits of dancer's performances the night of the Hafla. Dancers who would like live professional portraits can get them for $15 for a photo disc, and get a free 5x7 print included. All I ask is that dancers pay at the party, or in advance, the $15 (cash only.) Please contact me directly with questions through my website, www.tataphotography.com. Or through tribe. I will also be doing shots with a backdrop at the studio prior to EU 11 . Please let me know in advance if you would like photos done at the party , so I know which dancers to focus on for pictures.

Thanks!
Tata :)

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GO GO and DRUM SOLO for Ahlaam

2008-08-23T19:25:03Z

Ladies,
Can someone please bring the Go Go and Drum Solo cds just in case I forget them? I want to make sure we are doubly covered.

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HAfla Run List

2008-08-23T17:07:08Z

Due to the storm and some other issues there have been some dorp outs in the lineup. If you have a burning desire to do a solo I may be able to get you in this evening. Please bring your costume and music and check in with me when you arrive.
Here is the list and Aproximate times. PLease this remember this is an estimate and your time may slide earlier or later depending on attendance. Pleae remain flexible.
Time # Name
7:15 1 Becca/Danna- wings
7:20 2 Fever Workshop
7:25 3 Lynne - Basket Dance
7:30 4 Alina/Aidil
7:35 5 Afsoon-veil ?? MAy be out of town?
7:40 6 Ahlaam Drum Solo
7:45 7 Melanie- Pussycat Dolls
7:50 8
20 Min First Break
8:10 9 Level one student Larissa
8:15 10 Gypsy Sa'har- Raampi, Raampi
8:20 11 Zana- Double Veil
8:25 12 Serpentina- Medusa
8:30 13 Susan Ball-solo
8:35 14 Christina/Nita
8:40 15 Level one student Celia
8:45 16 Shainna & Bollywood Workshop
20min Second break
9:05 17 Ginny- fan veil
9:10 18 Morgana- Hoopdance
9:15 19 Leyla- poi
9:20 20 Grisel
9:25 21 Laila & Polynesian Workshop
9:30 22 Jackie
9:35 23 Stacy and Rebecca- Roxy
9:40 24 Go-Go Workshop

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Blocking for Fever

2008-08-23T17:01:45Z

Suspira, will we have the blocking for Fever before the show tomorrow? Just wanted to see if you were still going to post it on Tribe or if you were planning to let us know when we get there.

Thanks! :)
Jess

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Workshop CDs for hafla

2008-08-23T16:07:01Z

Will Belda already have the music for the various workshop performances or will someone need to bring them?

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This is for Jenifer Allen

2008-08-22T22:12:24Z

Hi Jen...tangos is cxled for tonite....we'll do it next week
stay safe
xoxo

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FRIDAY- ALL CLASSES RUNNING AS USUAL!

2008-08-22T21:23:31Z

YAY! SOME SUNSHINE IS PEEKING THROUGH!

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ALL CLASSES CANCELED TONIGHT!

2008-08-22T18:13:39Z

For the safety of our students, we have decided to cancel all classes due to worsening weather conditions. We plan to open tomorrow as usual, but please check the website/tribe to be certain.

Stay Safe!
Suspira
www.orlandobellydance.com

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Tues 6:20 choreography so far

2008-08-22T13:38:49Z

Sorry it took so long! I remembered to put counts this time though. :)

Opening pose: right foot bevel, chest lifted, head down, hands on sides of thighs
On beats: lift head & chest, chest drop, lift
Hold
Chest drop, lift, drop
Hold
Head slides: r, l, r
Hold
Head slides: l, r, l
Snake right arm up to open center, same with left arm (1, 2)
Hip bumps r, l (3, 4)
Repeat arms and hips (5-8)
Egyptian hands (under hair): Mayas r, l, r, l (1-4); Maya r, l down (5, 6), Maya r, l up (7, 8)
2 hip glides to right (1-4)
*look at left arm
Turn in to left arm: 2 undulations w/hands sliding down (5-8)
Repeat glides & undulations to other side (1-8)
Forward figure 8 w/matching arms r, l (1-4)
*push into left hip
Large hip circle left to right w/wrists crossed in front of chest (5-8)
*8: hips should be behind you
Forward figure 8 w/matching arms r, l (1-4)
Touch left foot in, full turn towards left w/figure 8 arms (5-8)
*tilt head to right to offer neck to vampire :)
Right step forward w/1 undulation, left step forward w/1 undulation, arms center (1-4)
Repeat steps & undulations to back (5-8)
¾ profile to left: 2 right beledis, 1 ½ bicycle hips, S-shaped arms (1-7)
*on bicycle hip, look at hip
Right crossover turn to ¾ profile to right side (8)
Repeat beledis & bicycle hips w/S-shaped arms (1-7)
Step w/left foot to turn to face back (8)
Open arms center: double hip bumps l, r, l (1&2&3&)
Peek over right shoulder, right hand on hip, left hand under hair (4&)
Repeat hip bumps r, l, r (5&6&7&)
Left peek w/left hand on hip, right hand under hair, return to face back w/Egyptian hands(8&)
Hip locks r, l, r, l, r, l, r, l, r, l (1&2&3&4&5)
Shoulder shimmy while stepping r, l, r, l to circling right to front (6-8)
Repeat hip locks w/Egyptian hands facing front (1-5)
Shoulder shimmy forward/down, right diagonal, back, left diagonal (6-8?)

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Tue 6:20 Level 4--Ana Wel Leil

2008-08-22T13:20:20Z

Hello Ladies!

Melanie is writing the notes for the choreography so I guess just message her about those and I have the song. If you would like me to email it to you send me a message with your email and I will send that to you by then end of this week.

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Class tonight (Thursday)

2008-08-21T21:20:00Z

The news is saying that the weather conditions are supposed to worsen tonight. Will classes be open tonight or is it too early to tell?

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attempt #1 of lineup

2008-08-21T02:16:25Z

1. Becca/Danna- wings
2. Fever Workshop
3. Lynne - Basket Dance
4. Alina/Aidil
5. Afsoon-veil
****5 1/2- Ahlaam Drum Solo
6. Melanie- Pussycat Dolls
7. ODT- TBD
8. Level One Student- #1 - will find out name asap!
9.Gypsy Sa'har- Raampi, Raampi
10. Zana- Double Veil
11. Serpentina- Medusa
12. Susan Ball-solo
13. Christina/Nita
13. Level one student #2
14.Shainna & Bollywood Workshop
15. Ginny- fan veil
16. Morgana- Hoopdance
17.Leyla- poi
18. Grisel
19. Laila & Polynesian Workshop
20. Stacy and Rebecca- Roxy
21. Go-Go Workshop

Please note there are 22 #----there is a 5 1/2

did I forget anyone?

Belda, do you think there is room for more performers?

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Classes today

2008-08-21T00:18:07Z

Ladies,
If the weather stays like this, I plan to hold all classes after 6pm tonight (all private and group classes prior to that have already been canceled. If the weather starts to get nasty again, I will consider canceling the evening classes, but it looks like it is getting better and better.

Hope everyone was safe yesterday!

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Anyone watching the Olympics?

2008-08-20T18:58:29Z

I get home pretty late, but I've been pretty lucky catching some of the great moments......

I felt so bad for our gymnastics team yesterday!

It's really inspiring to see all that people can accomplish.....and I'm not usually even a sports fan!

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EU 11 Photoshoot!

2008-08-20T16:35:34Z

Ladies,

Tata Photography will be offering OBD students an affordable indoor/outdoor photo shoot prior to and after EU 11!

Indoor photos will be done at the studio with a selection of different backdrops for you to choose from and outdoor photo shoot will be at a beautiful location (TBA very soon!).

Will keep you posted on schedule and pricing info!

XOXO!
Tata :)

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Hafla Run List

2008-08-20T00:34:39Z

I think this is the final run list and 2 breaks added. Jackie added near end to give 2 numbers for costume change. I will have lists to post wherever the dressing room turns out to be. Also remember this is subject to change at the last moment in the event of last minute problems.
# Name
1 Becca/Danna- wings
2 Fever Workshop
3 Lynne - Basket Dance
4 Alina/Aidil
5 Afsoon-veil
6 Ahlaam Drum Solo
7 Melanie- Pussycat Dolls
8 ODT- TBD
First Break
9 Level One Student- #1
10 Gypsy Sa'har- Raampi, Raampi
11 Zana- Double Veil
12 Serpentina- Medusa
13 Susan Ball-solo
14 Christina/Nita
15 Level one student #2
16 Shainna & Bollywood Workshop
Second break
17 Ginny- fan veil
18 Morgana- Hoopdance
19 Leyla- poi
20 Grisel
21 Laila & Polynesian Workshop
22 Jackie
23 Stacy and Rebecca- Roxy
24 Go-Go Workshop

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ALL CLASSES CANCELLED FOR TUESDAY DUE TO TROPICAL STORM FAY

2008-08-19T11:57:11Z

Ladies,
I have decided to go ahead and cancel classes, as I really don't want anyone driving in bad weather. Don't worry.........we have plenty of time before the show!

Be safe!
S

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Green Rose Hula choreography

2008-08-19T03:32:24Z

Aloha ladies!

I've typed up the Hula choreography we learned last night with the vocab that Laila gave us. I want to be more familiar with the Hula vocab so the choreography below has the words she gave us, so you have to refer back to your packet for the descriptions like a good little dancer :) hehe

Let me know if there are any errors or if there is any confusion. And those that are taking the workshop on Sunday can refer back to this as well because it's the same choreography.

Green Rose Hula

Note: Knees are bent the whole time except for when smelling the flower and even then it’s just twice that you lift up your heel (once going fwd and once going back)

1. Hold for two counts of 8 with fingers in front of chest, ALMOST touching; looking center
2. Kaholo 3x to Right with Left hand in a fist on hip and right arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
3. Kaholo 3x to Left with Right hand in a fist on hip & left arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
4. Pua (on Right) with Hela (R when picking flower & L when looking at it); eyes follow hands
5. Aloha with Hela (R when arms are out & L when arms cross chest); looking center
6. Arms out in front, hands touching (palms down), fingers slightly bent upward, little wave with hands; with Hela (R); looking center
7. Beauty with Hela (L); looking center
8. Heavens Above with Hela (R when arms are in L corner; L when arms in R corner); eyes follow hands
9. Kaholo 3x to Right with Left hand in a fist on hip and right arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
10. Kaholo 3x to Left with Right hand in a fist on hip & left arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
11. Pua (on Right) with Hela (R when picking flower & L when looking at it); eyes follow hands
12. Aloha with Hela (R when arms are out & L when arms cross chest); looking center
13. Arms out in front, hands touching (palms down), fingers slightly bent upward, little wave with hands; with Hela (R); looking center
14. Beauty with Hela (L); looking center
15. Heavens Above with Hela (R when arms are in L corner; L when arms in R corner); eyes follow hands
16. Kaholo 3x to Right with Left hand in a fist on hip and right arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
17. Kaholo 3x to Left with Right hand in a fist on hip & left arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
18. Smell the flower w/Lele (but L heel comes off ground) going R diagonal; eyes follow hands
19. 2 Leles (but to the R diagonal) with hands coming towards chest then pushing away; eyes follow hands
20. Lele (but R heel comes off ground) coming back while pulling the hands back; eyes follow hands
21. 2 Leles with hands towards chest; eyes follow hands
22. 4 amis counterclockwise (starting on L); L hand in fist on hip, R arm bent at the elbow, chest level; eyes follow elbow
23. Ka’o for 3 counts to L with arms crossed at chest level then coming out; looking center
24. Kaholo 3x to Right with Left hand in a fist on hip and right arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
25. Kaholo 3x to Left with Right hand in a fist on hip & left arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
26. Smell the flower w/Lele (but L heel comes off ground) going R diagonal; eyes follow hands
27. 2 Leles (but to the R diagonal) with hands coming towards chest then pushing away; eyes follow hands
28. Lele (but R heel comes off ground) coming back while pulling the hands back; eyes follow hands
29. 2 Leles with hands towards chest; eyes follow hands
30. 4 amis counterclockwise (starting on L); L hand in fist on hip, R arm bent at the elbow, chest level; eyes follow elbow
31. Ka’o for 3 counts to L with arms crossed at chest level then coming out; looking center
32. Kaholo 3x to Right with Left hand in a fist on hip and right arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
33. Kaholo 3x to Left with Right hand in a fist on hip & left arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
34. Arms out in front, hands touching (palms down), fingers slightly bent upward with Hela (R); looking center
35. turn palms up to face ceiling; no Hela; looking center
36. L hand in fist on hip, R hand in front with palm face down and finger pointing upwards, Hela (L); looking center
37. finger towards chest; no Hela; looking center
38. finger pointing to L; Hela (R); eyes follow finger
39. finger moving towards R; no Hela; eyes follow finger
40. finger pointing to R; Hela (L); eyes follow finger
41. L fist on hip with R arm bent at elbow, Hela (R); eyes follow elbow
42. R fist on hip with L arm bent at elbow, Hela (L); eyes follow elbow
43. roll hands 3x (keep fingers extended) on L side; Hela (R, L, R)
44. Kaholo 3x to Right with Left hand in a fist on hip and right arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
45. Kaholo 3x to Left with Right hand in a fist on hip & left arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
46. Arms out in front, hands touching (palms down), fingers slightly bent upward with Hela (R); looking center
47. turn palms up to face ceiling; no Hela; looking center
48. L hand in fist on hip, R hand in front with palm face down and finger pointing upwards, Hela (L); looking center
49. finger towards chest; no Hela; looking center
50. finger pointing to L; Hela (R); eyes follow finger
51. finger moving towards R; no Hela; eyes follow finger
52. finger pointing to R; Hela (L); eyes follow finger
53. L fist on hip with R arm bent at elbow, Hela (R); eyes follow elbow
54. R fist on hip with L arm bent at elbow, Hela (L); eyes follow elbow
55. roll hands 3x (keep fingers extended) on L side; Hela (R, L, R)
56. Kaholo 3x to Right with Left hand in a fist on hip and right arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
57. Kaholo 3x to Left with Right hand in a fist on hip & left arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
58. double Kawelo to L (profile) with arms rolling on 1st Kawelo, then Aloha arms on 2nd; switch to R
59. double Kawelo to R (profile) with R arm bent at elbow (chest level) and L arm out; L arm is still out when going fwd on the 1st Kawelo, then it comes in when you come to center, starting rolling hands for borth Kawelos; then face center
60. Kaholo 3x to Right with Left hand in a fist on hip and right arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
61. Kaholo 3x to Left with Right hand in a fist on hip & left arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
62. double Kawelo to L (profile) with arms rolling on 1st Kawelo, then Aloha arms on 2nd; switch to R
63. double Kawelo to R (profile) with R arm bent at elbow (chest level) and L arm out; L arm is still out when going fwd on the 1st Kawelo, then it comes in when you come to center, starting rolling hands for borth Kawelos; then face center
64. Kaholo 3x to Right with Left hand in a fist on hip and right arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
65. Kaholo 3x to Left with Right hand in a fist on hip & left arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
66. Ki’i wawae for R with Uehe; eyes follow hands
67. Ki’i wawae for L with Uehe; eyes follow hands
68. Pua with Hela (R, L)
69. Aloha with Hela (R, L)
70. Kaholo 3x to Right with Left hand in a fist on hip and right arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
71. Kaholo 3x to Left with Right hand in a fist on hip & left arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
72. Ki’i wawae for R with Uehe; eyes follow hands
73. Ki’i wawae for L with Uehe; eyes follow hands
74. Pua with Hela (R, L)
75. Aloha with Hela (R, L)
76. Kaholo 3x to Right with Left hand in a fist on hip and right arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
77. Kaholo 3x to Left with Right hand in a fist on hip & left arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
78. Kaholo 3x to Right with Left hand in a fist on hip and right arm bent at chest level (eyes follow elbow)
79. Oniu 4x to back, starting with R hip; hands are at shoulders for count 1, out for count 2, and arms stretched out in front of chest with hands in a kind of triangle for counts 3, 4; R foot should be extended

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Tahitian choreography

2008-08-19T03:31:50Z

Hold first 4 counts

Tamau (in place) 5,6,7,8 - Hands on head
Tamau (to L corner) 8cts - hands forward
Tamau (back) 8cts - hands out in 2nd position
Tamau (towards audience) 4cts - L arm up, R arm in 2nd
Tamau (away) 4 cts - R arm up, L arm in 2nd
Varu (still facing L corner) with R leg moving forward & back - 8cts
Fa'arapu (in place, facing forward) 4 cts - hands down, palms facing back

Tamau (in place) 4cts - hands on head
Tamau (to R corner) 8cts - hands forward
Tamau (back) 8cts - hands in 2nd position
Tamau (towards audience) 4cts - R arm up, L arm in 2nd
Tamau (away) 4 cts - L arm up, R arm in 2nd
Varu (still facing R corner) with L leg moving forward & back - 8cts
Fa'arapu (in place, facing back) 4 cts - hands down, palms facing back

Tamau (in place, back to audience) 4cts - hands on head
Tamau (forward) 8cts - hands forward
Tamau (back) 8cts - hands in 2nd position
Tamau (R) 4cts - L arm up, R arm in 2nd
Tamau (L) 4 cts - R arm up, L arm in 2nd
Varu (still facing back) with R leg moving forward & back - 4cts, turn to audience on 5,6,7,8

Fa'arapu (R) 8cts - R arm @chest, L arm on hip
Fa'arapu (L) 8cts - L arm @chest, R arm on hip
Tikki movement (R profile) 8cts - Arms moving overhead L to R
Tikki movement (L profile) 8cts - Arms moving overhead R to L
Fa'arapu (R profile) 16cts - Arms crossed over chest
Afata (facing back) 16cts (with the one starting on the L hip) - hands on head
Fa'arapu (L profile) 16cts - Arms crossed over chest
Afata (facing audience) 16cts - hands on head

Come up on tip toes, Fa'arapu (down) 4cts - Arms overhead
Fa'arapu (up) 4cts - arms overhead
Hue (back) 4cts - arms in 2nd
Hue (R) 2cts - L arm up, R arm in 2nd
Hue (L) 2cts - R arm up, L arm down
Varu (this is very fast) 8cts

Tamau (in circle over R shoulder) 8cts - L hand on hip, R hand out in front (flicking motion)
Fa'arapu (R) 4cts - L arm up, R arm in 2nd
Fa'arapu (L) 4cts - R arm up, L arm in 2nd
This goes with music.....
Look R - L arm up, R arm behind back
Piston hip (R)
Look L - R arm up, L arm behind back
Piston hip
Look R - L arm up, R arm behind back
Piston hip (R)
Look L - R arm up, L arm behind back
Piston hip
Repeat this sequence 3 times

Fa'atere (R profile, moving forward) 8cts - hands in seducing motion ;)
Fa'atere (L profile, moving forward) 8cts - hands in seducing motion
Varu (facing forward) with R leg moving forward & back 4cts
Varu (facing back) with R leg moving forward & back 4cts
Fa'arapu (still facing back) 7cts - arms starting down and coming up
Turn to face audience on count 8, pose

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Hafla information for everyone

2008-08-19T00:32:21Z

In case you have been under a rock for the last month and did no know we are having a big party, a Hafla, this Saturday.
The location is Club Hush www.clubhushorlando.com 7552 Universal Blvd. Orlando 32829
Phone 407-248-1973
Doors will open at 6:30 pm and the show will start shortly after 7pm. Admission is $10 each and this will allow you to stay in the club and party after the Hafla is over. There will be opportunities for everyone to get up and dance. Don't be shy no one is looking at you... just get up and have fun, just like any club.
We hope you will join us.

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Hafla Instructions for performers

2008-08-19T00:16:12Z

Ladies, I think we wil have a fun time on Saturday. Because we have not been to this facility I am not sure about a lot of the details. Please bring your best flexible attitude and your bigest smile. I do not know what the dressing room situation will be Please arrive with all your make up on and only bring the minimal amount of STUFF.
1) As soon as you get in the door ( remember your $10 entrance fee) Please look for me near the DJ stand and check in. and give me your CD at that time. I will not be able to run around and look for you. If you have not checked in I will assume you are not there . Group numbers Please have a designated spokesman who everyone will check in with and that person will check in with me and turn in their CD.
2) Soloists please bring your CD with ONLY your single song on it. Write your name and the song name on the CD with a magic marker.
3) We will plan to run by the list Suspira has posted but please be prepared early in case of no-shows or other issues.
4) Don't forget your coverup. As usual you should not be anywhere the audience can see you without your coverup .
5) We will take 1 or 2 intermissions with open dance music. Please take this opportunity to get out there and have fun and encourage some of the lower level students to get up and participate. They look up to you so be dance ambassadors!
As Suspira mentioned in another Post the traffic on I drive is very bad right now. The club doors should open at 6:30 and I would like to astrt the show by no later than 7:15. Early dancers please plan ahead.
6) Bring Club Clothes to change into if you are staying to party the night away after the Hafla.

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IN CASE OF TROPICAL STORMS

2008-08-18T20:01:53Z

Ladies,
All cancellations will be posted on tribe and/or website "classes" page if we cancel classes. Since tribe is down so much lately, don't hesitate to call to find out if we are having classes. They are saying we might get hit Tuesday----will keep everyone posted-----

xoxo

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who is doing Fever for the Summer Hafla

2008-08-18T00:51:02Z

I have
marie
maria
Jess
Laura
Melissa
Jennifers (2 of them!)
Kendy
Courtney
Michelle
Christine

anyone else?

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THURSDAY MASTER CLASS- FINAL CAST LIST

2008-08-17T18:54:35Z

Ladies, final casting is set for Thursday's "Zeina" class. Please alert me asap if your name is not on here and should be. Costumes will be ordered tomorrow morning. I am missing cup sizes for Jenna, Melissa and Shannon. I will "guess" if needed.......but please let me know if you get this in time!

Terri
Lisa
MIchelle
Danna
Juanita
Nina
Michelle D
Wendy
Courtney
Liz
Linette
Jenna
Melissa
Shannon

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T.S. FAY

2008-08-17T17:37:33Z

Suspira, what classes will be affected by this?

I know that the Polynesian and Bollywood brush up are tomorrow night and I think that's when Fay is supposed to hit (Mon. night).

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Summer Hafla Show List

2008-08-15T16:19:21Z

Due to the new location and different hours (now 7-10pm) we are closing the sign up list. If you are on the list and do not have a song or prop listed please send me a message by clicking on my photo and let me know what you will be doing. Remember time limit is 4 minutes. If you no longer want your slot please let me know that as well.
We will have corrections for a week then Suspira will make a show run list. Please remember to check back to see where you are on the performance list. Those early in the show should take into account that the traffic on I Drive is VERY heavy and it may take you 15-20 minutes driving on I Drive from the Kirkman exit.
As a reminder the new location is Club Hush www.clubhushorlando.com. 7552 Universal Blvd. Orlando 32829
Phone 407-248-1973

# Dancer or Group Name Song Name Prop Used
1 Ahlaam
2 Gypsy Sa'har
3 Serpentina
4 Orlando Dance Theatre
5 Polynesian Workshop
6 Burlesque Workshop
7 Bollywood Workshop
8 Alina & Aidil Torre de Babel no prop
9 Becca & Danna Wings
10 Stacy & Becca Roxanne/ Moulan Rouge
11 Zana Inta Omri Double Veil
12 Morgana Go-Go Hoopdance Hoop
13 Melanie
14 Salome & Vanja
15 Susan Ball
16 Leyla Prana or Khundas Poi
17 Grisel Bacardi Party No Prop
18 Jenna Classic Drum Battle No Prop
19 Elisha Sword
20 Paula
21 Christina & Nita
22 Mindy & Nin Sword
23 Lynne (& Gypsy Friends?) Basket
24 Go Go Workshop
25 Ginny Lagian FanVeil

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Fever- Brush Up Classes

2008-08-15T01:18:48Z

Ladies,
A couple options for Fever.

August 15th- Brush Up at 8:45-9:45, with the next week time slot open if needed for extra practice.

Some of you have expressed that you have forgotten Fever completely. I am willing to offer some of you (we could only accommodate 9 or 10) to re-take the workshop at a reduced rate of $25. The reason why it is reduced, is that the LAST week of Fever practice is actually after the Hafla. So you would be only able to take 3/4 of the workshop before it is performed. You would have the option of taking the last class or not.

Please sign up here for Aug 15th, and let me know if you are interested in re-taking the workshop.

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final "color" descisions on costuming for EU11

2008-08-15T00:34:11Z

TUESDAYS

* 6:20pm Level Four Bellydance -white/gold
* 8:45pm Master's Two Bellydance- purple/emerald (custom made)

WEDNESDAYS

* 6:20pm Level Two Bellydance - dark & light purple with silver accents
* 7:30pm Level Three "3B" Bellydance- pink/silver
* 8:45pm Master's 2 Bellydance - purple/black (custom)

THURSDAYS
* 7:30pm Master's One Bellydance - leopard/bronze (being ordered)

SATURDAYS

* 12:45pm Children - hot pink
* 2:00pm Level Two Bellydance- black/silver
* 3:15pm Level Three Bellydance. - lime, turquoise & silver
* 4:30pm Level Four Bellydance. fire costumes (being ordered)

At our Longwood location:
SUNDAYS ONLY

* 4:10pm Level Three - Blue, Green (bright/dark, no pastels)
* 5:20pm Master's 2 Level Bellydance. cream/burgundy

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Polynesian AND Bollywood Brush Up Monday!

2008-08-14T17:24:26Z

Ladies,
Bollywood will be 8:45-9:45, with Polynesian right after at 10pm. PLEASE attend if you are wanting to perform. Email me privately if you are unable.

Cost for either workshop- 1 regular class ticket.

xoxo!

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Bollywood Brush Up

2008-08-14T16:41:39Z

Shainna's Bollywood Brush up will be Monday, August 18th at 8:45-9:45pm. Please note that Orlando Dance Theatre will be moved to 10pm that evening.

For those of you who feel you need more than one brush up, I will see if we can squeeze in another. Monday, August 11th we have an opening at 10-11 that she could do, but I don't know how many people could do that time slot.

We may also, if needed, do an additional brush up Friday, Aug 22nd at 7:30-8:30pm in Gypsy Sa'har's timeslot, since many of the Gypsies are in the routine, and they are ahead of schedule with their EU11 material.

Cost for brush up: One class ticket

Please sign up here for the MONDAY timeslot, and add comments about the other dates (if you feel they are needed, and if you would be able to attend.)

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Harquus vs Mehndi

2008-08-14T02:53:48Z

Previously, we've discussed why it is not appropriate to use Mehndi, or henna as decoration in bellydance. It is from the Indian culture, and is typically applied during special occasions like weddings and religious festivals.(This is my understanding. Please, correct me if I'm wrong.)

Today, while browsing the internet, I was introduced to the idea of Harquus. According to http://www.harquus.com/ "Harquus is a word for black facial ornamentation in North Africa and the Middle East. It can refer to both tattooing and skin painting. The patterns of harquus tattooing, and henna often mirror each other, and were intended to enhance each other. These patterns may have served as ornament for exposed skin, proxy for jewelry, an ethnic identifier, or a sensuous enhancement. Each woman probably felt her reason for being tattooed was some combination of these elements. Pre-Islamic Arabic poetry praised women’s tattooed throats as graceful and sensuous."

Harquus were also used for blessings. Each region throughout North Africa and the Middle East had its own symbols for fertility, protection, and luck. These markings were traditionally permanent facial tattoos (ouch!) but can also be done with temporary paint for dances and festivals. Many American Tribal Style Bellydancers (think Fat Chance Bellydance) wear Harquus as part of their costuming.

Here are some pictures I found online.

http://www.harquus.com/how/moroccosmilex.jpg

http://www.hennaconference.com/vegas/harquusxxx.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/jewelhenna/harquus1sta.jpg

http://moroccanmaryam.typepad.com/my_marrakesh/images/harquuscom.jpg

I'm posting this because I wanted to share this beautiful artform with you all. Also, I am performing a traditional basket dance at the Hafla and am thinking of wearing some Harquus. Suspira, can you tell me if you would consider this appropriate?

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Wednesday 8:45 Costume hats

2008-08-13T19:30:21Z

Hello ladies,

I have found all the local Target store's availability with the Fedora hats. They are $12.99 plus tax and are black with small white pinstripes and a small diamond buckle on the side. The following Target stores have availability :

Waterford Lakes SuperTarget = 4
Millenia SuperTarget = 7
Sanford SuperTarget = 5
West Colonial SuperTarget = 6
Goldenrod/University = 4
Oviedo = 1
Lake Mary = 2
Altamonte Springs = 1
Casselberry = 1
East Colonial = 2

I apologize if I have missed any Target stores in your area, but the likelyhood of availability is good since this item will be in stores for about three more months before they get moved out of inventory. If you would like to call your local Target to find availability, to put a hat on hold for 24 hours, or to purchase online, the item ID number is : 061-03-0189.

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Go-Go Brush up

2008-08-13T14:50:35Z

Suspira,

Will there be a brush up on the Go-Go routine?

Thanks,
Marie

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DVDS are in!

2008-08-13T02:07:22Z

they look amazing. Congrats to all.........

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Save the date - Volunteer bellydancers needed....

2008-08-12T16:18:11Z

Hey Guys,

I work for the City of Altamonte Springs, where I coordinate social programs for the mentally and physically challenged community. One Friday a month, 80-100 participants gather for a themed dance - full of music, costumes, food, and fun!!

On Friday, November 14, 2008, we will be having an "Arabian Nights" Dance at Eastmonte Park in Altamonte Springs. I was hoping to have my event volunteers for that dance be dressed up as belly dancers....THATS WHERE YOU ALL COME IN.... I need 10-15 bellydancers to volunteer at the dance in costume from 6:45pm-9pm. The volunteer tasks include: socializing, handing out drinks & food, monitoring the dance floor, dance contest & costume contest judges, and more. (Dont worry, your costumes wont get dirty with any of these tasks)

These dances are A LOT of fun and the special needs participants would be ECSTATIC to have REAL belly dancers at their event!!

I know this is kind of early on, but if you are interested, please save the date and I will re-post this again in late October.

PS... The City of Altamonte Springs also has a special needs belly dancing group. They will be hosting their very first recital the next day (Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 7-9pm). Cost is only $1... I will send out more details about that at a later time.

Thanks for your time!! :-)

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who plans on doing Polynesian for the Hafla?

2008-08-11T19:25:28Z

We only have 3 signed up for rehearsal......so I'm wondering if that's all who are performing?

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NO POLYNESIAN BRUSH UP TONIGHT! CHANING THE TIME SO MORE PEOPLE CAN ATTEND!

2008-08-11T19:24:44Z

Ladies,
not enough people could come tonight......would a Mon or Thursday at 10pm work better? We need to schedule soon!

xoxo

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Bollywood practice tomorrow

2008-08-09T22:37:36Z

A few of us are planning to meet tomorrow afternoon to practice the Bollywood routine. If anyone would like to join us, please let me know what time works best for you. Tentatively, we're going to meet at my house in the Lake Mary/Sanford area, but if anyone can suggest/offer a more central (downtown or Winter Park) location, we'd love to find a location that's convenient for everyone.

Hope to see some of you tomorrow! :)

Jessica

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Complete Bollywood notes (w/o Indian words)

2008-08-09T16:27:59Z

For those of you that were there last night and want to practice and for those who couldn't make it, here you go! I perfected my notes from the first half and added last night's portion on. Most of this stuff is repeated, so we got this!

Shainna, if you see anything that you didn't see before please reply. :)

1. Opening pose: left ¾, chest forward, hands in double lotus at chest level to left, weight on left, right leg arabesque
2. Close hands (wrists cross) to loose fists, hit bangles 3 x's
*right wrist in front
3. 2 triplets w/right foot leading to back, wrists & arms remain
4. Switch pose to right, repeat bangle hits and double triplets leading w/left
5. Right hip sway w/right arm straight out w/flat hand
6.Repeat hip & hand on left
7.Hands center over chest in double lotus, right crossover turn
8.Repeat hip sways w/arms & turn w/double lotus
9.4 double hip drop hops to left w/arms: V-down, straight out, V-up & hold
10.Right deer sleeping over head, left hand lotus to right side, left leg arabesque
11.Switch to same pose on left: left deer, right lotus, right leg arabesque
12.Turn to right, leading w/open lotus, end w/left deer awake over head, right deer at chest, feet together in sitting position (knees bent)
13.Left deer remains overhead, right heel leads out w/right hand extending into lotus, right foot steps back, bevel w/right deer over chest; repeat heel/lotus, bevel/deer
14.Right ostrich step w/right lotus following knee & leading into crossover turn to left
15.Repeat to left side: heel/lotus, bevel/deer, heel/lotus, bevel/deer, ostrich & lotus turn to right
16.End w/hands in prayer in sitting position
17.Indian grapevine to right w/prayer hands circling from left of chest in front to right
*end in ½ sitting w/left foot bevel
18.Head slides: r, l, r/l, r, l
19.Indian grapevine to left, prayer hands circle in front to left side
*still in sitting position
20.Prayer hands sweep right, step right & lift left foot to right knee
21.Repeat step & lift w/prayer hands sweeping to left
22.4 chasses forward w/matching arms upward, leading right w/foot & hand & alternating each time
23.3 chasses w/arms lowering: right, left, right
24.Turn to left, hands flat down, arms straight, hop when bending right knee to pop foot out
25.Right triplet forward on left side
*hands on hips
26.Right triplet forward to back
27.Open arms to center, weight on left foot, right leg arabesque: 2 chest drops
28.Repeat triplets to right side & front
29.Step out to left, arms straight out to center, right leg arabesque
**30-32 & 34 is the chorus
***when music speeds up, drop to 2 shoulder rolls!
30.Arms circle out in offering & circle in to cross wrists over chest
31.4 shoulder rolls
32.4 chest drops while hands melt down to waist
33.Switch to right side, left leg arabesque: hands sweep from head down to waist
34.4 shoulder rolls
35.3 right shoulder punches while turning to left
36.Right crossover turn (complete to left and aroudn back)
37.4 chasses to right corner w/offering arms to crossed wrists & 2 shoulder rolls
38.4 chasses back from right corner while sweeping hands down from head to waist & 2 shoulder rolls
39.Repeat chasses & arm combination to left corner & back
*end weight on left leg, right arabesque
40.Right deer over chest, sweep right hands in lotus to right side while switching weight to right foot, left leg arabesque
41.Repeat deer into offering lotus to switch weight back to left side
42.Barrel turn to left
*extend arms on diagonal: left up, right down; while turning switch right arm up & left down to maintain same angle & plane, end arms out to center
43.Repeat chorus to front w/chasses forward & back
44.Double bhangra swing to left side, then right side
45.4 single bhangra swings: l, r, l, r
46.Repeat double & single bhangra swing combo w/more energy
47.Right triplet to right & back, hands on hips & 2 chest drops
48.Repeat triplet to left side & front w/hip sways
49.Left hand is flat & arm straight out to side, right hand over chest, palm down: left triplet back while pulling right elbow down & back at angle & flipping palm up, return to center
50.Hop step right, switch pose to right side & hold
51.Repeat flat hand & pulling elbow back on left side
52.Right palm faces up & arm extends out to front & up to lead into right 3 step turn
53.Repeat for left side
*end center w/both deer facing each other in front of chest
54.Sit drop, knees out
55.Rise into right side:left lotus over right sleeping deer, left leg arabesque
56.Sit drop
57.Rise to left, right lotus over left sleeping deer, right leg arabesque
58.Pose: right foot behind left leg & bevel, right deer sleeping over head, left deer in front of chest, chest angled down on left
59.Opening pose: left ¾, chest forward, hands in double lotus at chest level to left, weight on left, right leg arabesque
*right wrist in front
60.Close hands to loose fists, 1 bangle hit
61.3 bangle hits while sinking down, right knee on ground
62.Wrists still crossed: open hands flat, palms down
*left hand should be on top
63.Palms flip up
64.Left hand makes a semi-circle to front while right hand makes a semi-circle to back
*hands should make a full circle together, if you look down at them
*should end with parallel hands on either side of your body, elbows bent into almost complete right angles, not locked
65.Sway both hands to right, left and right side (last one is slower)
66.Left hand straightens down by side for support while right hand in bumblebee traces tika and slides down and around back to right side
67.Right hand straightens down by side for support while left hand, flat, moves toward mouth; switch palm to face out and push away from mouth twice, left hand returns down to left side
68.Right lotus sweeps up to below chest level
69.Left lotus sweeps up to cross wrists right under other lotus
70.Rise to standing
71.Right crossover turn with double lotus
72.Opening pose: left ¾, chest forward, hands in double lotus at chest level to left, weight on left, right leg arabesque
*right wrist in front
73.Close to loose fists, 1 bangle hit
74.3 bangle hits while lowering arms/hands only
75.Right deer over chest, sweep right hands in lotus to right side while switching weight to right foot, left leg arabesque
76.Repeat deer into offering lotus to switch weight back to left side
77.Barrel turn to left
78.Repeat chorus to front w/chasses forward & back
79.Right deer over chest, sweep right hands in lotus to right side while switching weight to right foot, left leg arabesque
80.Repeat deer into offering lotus to switch weight back to left side
81.Barrel turn to left
82.Repeat chorus to front w/chasses forward & back
83.Double bhangra swing to left side, then right side
84.4 single bhangra swings: l, r, l, r
85.Repeat double & single bhangra swing combo w/more energy
86.Raise to balls of feet, arms straight up in double lotuses facing inward
87.Arms straight out to side w/lotuses, right heel out, left foot flat
88.Arms straight down w/lotuses parallel, flat left foot crosses behind right foot, right heel is still down so toe should be up
89.Step right foot back to end center, palms flat down in front of chest
90.Left palm faces up & arm extends out to front & up to lead into left 3 step turn
91.Raise to balls of feet, arms straight up in double lotuses facing inward
92.Arms straight out to side w/lotuses, left heel out, right foot flat
93.Arms straight down w/lotuses parallel, flat right foot crosses behind left foot, left heel is still down so toe should be up
94.Step left foot back to end center, palms flat down in front of chest
95.Right palm faces up & arm extends out to front & up to lead into right 3 step turn—end facing back!!
*So for turn to end in back, not full 3 steps, it's two. Pull in arm after second step, stay in sitting position with flat hands in front of chest
96.Distress pose: put weight on right foot, leg arabesque, right wrist over forehead, elbow pointed out/up, left hand slightly away from body
97.Step center with left foot first, sweep right hand up and out, pull in both right hand and right foot
98.Switch weight to left side for distress pose on left
99.Step center with right foot first, sweep left hand up and out, pull in both left hand and left foot
100.Turn to face audience
101.Repeat distress pose & return on right
102.Right crossover turn with arms straight down but slightly away from body, hands flat
103.Double bhangra swing to left side, then right side
104.4 single bhangra swings: l, r, l, r
105.Scurry step to right while sweeping arms completely from left to right side
106.Repeat scurry and sweep to left side
107.Turn to left profile (right side facing audience),repeat scurry and sweep to right, then left
108.Return to sitting center with flat palms facing down in front of chest
109.Right palm faces up & arm extends out to front & up to lead into right 3 step turn
110.Sit drop, knees out
111.Rise into right side:left lotus over right sleeping deer, left leg arabesque
112.Sit drop
113.Rise to left, right lotus over left sleeping deer, right leg arabesque
114.Pose: right foot behind left leg & bevel, right deer sleeping over head, left deer in front of chest, chest angled down on left

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Costume for Bollywood/ Burlesque at Summer Hafla

2008-08-09T15:48:27Z

Ladies,
Shainna would like you to all wear a brigtly colored choli top, bellydance style skirt, and a special scarf that I believe goes from your shoulder to your waist. I will have her expain further, and post a photo to better give us an idea. Please note that there are still spots left in this awesome workshop. I can't wait!

For Fever (and by the way, the music just WON'T send - I am making a hard copy so if on Monday someone wants to take it and see if you have better luck, I can then forward the music to everyone)---- Black dance pants, OR burlesque-y black skirt with fishnets, black shoes (if you need to wear flats, that's fine, but heels always look better), and corset top in black with red accents or red with black accents, and a red neckscarf (perhaps one of our costume divas can make those!) You may also wear red or black gloves, garder belts (if you have a skirt) and red or black feathers or hats in your hair.

The polynesian costume was explained earlier, but let us know if you need a recap!

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Brush Up Classes-Polynesian- please sign up here

2008-08-09T05:54:26Z

If this works for most people, Laila is available for a brush up rehearsal classes on Saturday August 9.

We could do either a one hour class with half hula, half Tahitian, or one hour for each.

Cost for the class are regular class tickets. One for a one hour class, or two for a two hour class.

Please sign up below, and include your preference for a one or two hour class.

Option A- 7:15-8:15
Option B- 7:15-9:15

Please note we may be able to squeeze in another rehearsal, as needed, but the time slot would need to be at 10pm on a weeknight most likely, which is late for many people.

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Eduquette

2008-08-08T17:28:47Z

HI Suspira
Very excited looking forward to Oct! I was thinking it would be helpful for us "newbees" if you could go over the proper dance eduquette.
I know you had a one day workshop in the past and by no means do I want to add more work to yur overflowing plate. I can only speak for myself , that I think it would be very helpful even to just know few of the most important points. Maybe just a posting with some crucial points. Just a thought. Thanks again for all you do!
Namaste.............Diane

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Did everyone from group #2 receive "Barracuda"?

2008-08-08T13:25:03Z

I sent out the song and notes. Let me know!

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I found GoGo boots

2008-08-08T12:42:48Z

I went on the hunt today to find white gogo boots. I found them at Fairvilla for $45. It's more expensive than what we have been finding on the internet, but I went for it because I was able to try them on.

If anyone finds them around town for less, please post it.

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Bollywood workshop song

2008-08-07T03:27:19Z

For all of you that would like a copy of the workshop song, please post your email here, or message me so I can forward it to you.

Thanks!!

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Master's Technique Class Wed @8:45pm...Song

2008-08-06T23:18:39Z

Hi Ladies,

I have the song that Suspira mentioned we'll be performing for EU 11 this time around. Please let me have your email address and I"ll go ahead and send it out.

Also, what do you ladies think of wearing a corset of sorts, since we were talking about bras? I was listening to the song over the weekend for some reason with a hat, I started thinking that a corset with pants would work well; I know Jennifer Allen wore a corset once that she altered and shortened to make like a half bra and that also looked really nice. I'm not sure if all was decided on costuming last week, but I thought it was early enough to put that out there.

See you all Wednesday!

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Bollywood rehearsal Friday afternoon in South Orlando

2008-08-06T04:51:52Z

Ladies,
A few of us are getting together at my house to run through the Bollywood number at 4:30 on Friday afternoon. If you're available and are interested in attending (and don't mind the drive), send me a private message for the address.

Happy dancing!
Rita

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