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divasoma — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:37:33 GMT

I haven't had a lot of time to be on tribe lately, or to keep track of the comings and goings of the lovely Ms. Rania. Does anyone out there want to take over? Please let me know, I don't want to be a neglectful moderator.

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Favorite Rania dance

divasoma — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:35:11 GMT

What is your favorite Rania performance? Did you see it live or on video? What is it that you like about it?

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Workshops & classes

divasoma — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:34:10 GMT

Rania's next workshop will be in Venezuela, July 17-20. If you're heading south for your vacation this year, visit www.raniabellydance.com for specs on this hot workshop.

Rania's regular classes are on Wednesdays & Saturdays at the Huntington Beach studio and Sundays at Mission Viejo. For specific class times, visit www.globalrhythmsdance.com

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It's all Rania's fault ; P

DuckAmuck — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:59:32 GMT

Rania got me into bellydancing. I happened to be home from work one morning. I happened to be awake. I happened to channel surf to FitTV. There happened to be an episode of All Star Workouts starring Rania.

Ten minutes in, even though I hadn't done any dancing since Jr. High, I was recognizing certain steps or at least seeing that they were similar to things I had done before.
Twenty minutes in I was saying, "I could do this."
Forty minutes in I was up and moving.

Then I bought the 4-pack of Rania's Bellydance for Fitness and Weight Loss. It was longest duration I've ever managed with workout videos. 7 months straight. (Then it was August and too hot to move.)

Since then I've been in real classes with a real instructor – not Rania, but I don't expect to see her in central Illinois. I've been in one performance and have another coming up soon.

And it's all Rania's fault.

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Rania's New Studio Woohoo !

Jillina — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:09:00 GMT

I was recently at one of Rania's new dance studios . She now owns 2 beautiful dance studios !! The studios are called Global Rhythm and boy do they have rhythm ;-) Besides offering bellydance classes she's got all sorts of stuff going on over there ballroom , salsa ,hip hop etc....
She will be sponsoring a workshop with Leyla of Cairo soon. It's a great space for workshops and performance events . I hope to get down there soon to give a workshop once I get back in town .
We all wish her the besy of luck !!!!
Love,
Jillina

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You Tube slander

DeviSafir — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:58:05 GMT

Thought I would post this and get everyone involved...http://bdvideoclips.tribe.net/thread/a320c263-1543-4b8a-bf57-f68ffc6803a0

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Do not be fooled by Rania imposters

divasoma — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:48:55 GMT

In her latest installment of "Words in Motion", Rania reports that there is someone out there booking workshops and performances as if they were her. DON'T BE FOOLED. Largely, this is related to the phony My Space page she discovered earlier.

To access Rania, please visit her web site www.raniabellydance.com, you can contact with her at the corresponding e-mail address rania@raniabellydance.com

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QUEEN RANIA!

divasoma — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:20:55 GMT

More-or-less unrelated to our beloved dancer, but did you see that the new queen of Jordan is named Rania?!? And, like our Rania, she is beautiful, articulate, smart, and progressive. Just saw her on CNN earlier today.

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Cute poem about Rania

divasoma — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:56:49 GMT

A Poem For Rania
Lee Ali

When baby Androniki was born
the angels were terribly torn
questioning...

Is she most smart, or most pretty?

A talent impossibly rare
she sang in a rock band (I swear!)
went to college for knowledge
and owned her own house at 30!

A Connecticut Greek with promise
baby Nikki grew up to be Rania
the superstar dancing goddess!
But was it beauty or brains
that powered her train?

For certain, she's one classic beauty
And smart! She's no tutti-fruitti!
But it's the person inside, on which I rely
for she's warm and real and witty.

Whether Nikki or Rania
in sequins or sweats
I'm honestly blessed
to call her my dear, loving friend.

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Thank you from Atlanta

Aspyn — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:21:01 GMT

Thank you Rania for the workshop in Atlanta this weekend. I gained so much knowledge about the history of the dance in Turkey and Egypt. Also the cultural differences and how the movements are vastly different between the two. Thank you thank you thank you for doing floorwork, turkish, egyptian, 9/8, zills, and so much more! And that you even took the time to make CD's and type up the choreography????? And you just got married and have been traveling????? You must be Wonder Woman to be able to do it all.

/bow "we're not worthy!!!"

Thank you so much Rania! /hugs, Aspyn

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Post your pics and stories of Rania!!

divasoma — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:10:53 GMT

Hey, out there! Have you had the chance to meet Rania? Post YOUR pics with Rania right here on our tribe. Tell us your favorite Rania story while you're at it. Did you learn a lot at her workshop? Lose weight with her fitness videos? Or just marvel at one of her spectacular performances? We want to hear all about it!

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Catch Mrs. Rania in Atlanta, or on PBS!

divasoma — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:06:38 GMT

Congratulations to Rania and new hubby, Simon! They were wed August 5th and honeymooned in Italy & Spain.

Little miss newlywed will be getting back to business next month with workshops in Atlanta Sept. 7-9.

Also, you can catch a glimpse of Rania in an upcoming PBS presentation. "I can be seen on TV in 'Spiral Fitness' with David Caradine & Rob Moses on PBS. I am one of the background dancers/martial artists."

Martial arts, too? Is there anything Rania can't do! :)

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Phony Rania "MySpace" page - don't be fooled

divasoma — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 17:12:08 GMT

Rania wants to give fans a heads-up that there is a phony MySpace page created to look like it is hers. She reminds everyone that her only official presence on the web is her web site: www.raniabellydance.com

And the official fan page is right here on the Rania tribe! The Fans of Rania tribe was created with the lovely lady's permission, and she will be adding our link to her web site soon.

Thanks for being a part of it, everyone!

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Upcoming Rania workshops

divasoma — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:08:43 GMT

Rania's Workshops 2007:

Johannesburg, South Africa May, 2007
Capetown, South Africa, May 2007
Atlanta, Georgia, September 2007
Chile, October 2007

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New Videos Available Soon

divasoma — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:06:12 GMT

"Spiral Fitness" a martial arts/fitness video Rania worked on with David Carradine.

"The Exotic Art of Bellydance," a new performance video from Peko Records, will be released this month, with performances by Rania, Amar Gamal, Aziza, Ava Fleming, the Shimmy Sisters, and more!

Plus, Rania says, "I just shot a new instructional DVD teaching an entire choreography, with veil entrance and drum solo ending. However, we have not come up with a name yet, so I can't really announce it, can I? Give me a week or two to come up with the name. Of course, you can email me your suggestions!"

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Update on Rania's shoulder injury

divasoma — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 18:03:26 GMT

Latest news is that Rania's injury is healing nicely. Slowly, but surely. No word yet on when she'll be back to workshops, etc.

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Sad news, Rania won't be making trip to Omaha.

divasoma — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 21:41:49 GMT

Just wanted to let everyone know that Rania injured herself and will not be able to come to Omaha this weekend. She had a mishap while moving some boxes: missed the last few steps on her staircase, fell and hurt her shoulder - to the extent that she has not been teaching or performing for the last few days.

We'll still have a great show series for you this weekend!!! Look forward to seeing you all at the Pizza Shoppe for performances by the lovely women of Diva Soma!!!

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Rania to join Diva Soma troupe in February shows!!!

divasoma — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:05:35 GMT

We're so excited!!! Rania will be joining Diva Soma for our shows on February 16 & 17 at the P.S. Collective. Show times are 8 p.m. on Friday and 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets go on sale at the P.S. Collective (60th Ave & Maple St. in Omaha) on February 1st. For more information, check out our press release:

www.divasoma.com/Documents...litems.doc

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Rania's "wavy belly" meets Martial Arts?

divasoma — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 23:44:39 GMT

It's true! Rania reports: "I am appearing in a martial arts fitness video with David Carradine and his trainer, due in stores in March 2007. It will be a fun and challenging workout, using a different format than previous videos."

Put this on my Christmas list! Well, maybe the Easter Bunny can bring it.

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Review Rania's "My Personal Trainer" at Shira.net

divasoma — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:46:42 GMT

Shira recently posted Rania's "My Personal Trainer" in her DVD reviews section at: www.shira.net/videocenter-alphaf.htm .

As many of you know, shira.net is a widley-used resource for many folks in the bellydance community. Let's support Rania by telling the world what we think of her fabulous videos!

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I can't wait to meet this doll!

"Pelagia" — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 15:55:54 GMT

Rania, who is an amazing dancer has been dancing all around the Divas and I'm always in the wrong place at the wrong time. I think she's amazing and hope I'll get to meet her soon!

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Rania DVD

MaeveLyonessa — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:30:56 GMT

I ordered Modern Egyptian-Instructional Belly Dance...this morning for $11! Check out the CD/DVD Belly tribe for details on a blow-out sale that Deep Discount DVD.com is having until Thursday.

I'm psyched!

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Rania's October Words in Motion Newsletter

Emmae — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 01:15:53 GMT

I also posted this on Bellydance Nation last month, but this seems like a good spot, too...

Words In Motion Rania's Quarterly eNews on Dance and Living
October 2006

in this issue
:: Upcoming Workshops
:: Health & Fitness: Cold & Flu Season
:: Video News
:: Aimee & Lowell's Wedding
:: Money & Markets
:: Charity Spotlight
:: Photo by
:: Holiday Shopping Tips
:: Ask Rania

Greetings!
Can you believe Fall is here already? So much has happened since the last newsletter. I hope you find this newsletter well-rounded, balanced, informative and helpful. Too often we fall into a rut or routine, when there is so much going on around us. We would see so much if we could remember to open our eyes and minds... this is what I strive for.

Upcoming Workshops
Because of my graduate school schedule, I can only travel to foreign countries during school breaks. So, the next trip will over the Thanksgiving Holiday, in Mexico City. I will do a 1.5 hour theater show and teach 12 hours of classes. I can always make weekend getaways for domestic workshops, but the overseas ones take too much travel time.
For Christmas vacation 2006, I will teach in CT; Spring Break, 2007 will find me in South Africa.. can’t wait!

Video News
Finally! I am finishing up the editing on the Combinations DVD. Also, I am appearing an upcoming performance DVD from PeKo Records, and shooting a new Advanced Choreography DVD, which teaches a complete routine including tabla solo. Here is a photo from the PeKo Records shoot.

Money & Markets
Gotta stay well-rounded..
Let's look at the inflation front, since it is the key driver of home loan rates.. as well as being the largest determining factor on whether the Fed will decide to keep the Fed Funds Rate in paused, raised or lowered in the near future.

The Federal Reserve's favorite measure of inflation is Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Price Index, which came in showing inflation still remains higher than expected, and outside the range of what the Fed wants to see. The Fed wants inflation to be 1% to 2%, on a year over year basis. And the PCE, which is the Feds most important measurement of Inflation, showed a reading of 2.5%. That's a little higher than what the Fed wants, but showing signs of moving lower. Why is the PCE so important to the Fed.. and to us as well?

The PCE differs from the CPI (Consumer Price Index) in a few important ways. CPI measures the change of the cost for a "fixed basket" of goods and services, and assumes that consumers will keep buying the exact same thing, regardless of price change, and assumes the consumer has endless resources to do so. PCE is more accurate, because it is more realistic as to how the average shopper makes purchases. For example, if the price of watermelon goes through the roof, a shopper will more than likely make a substitution, or even skip buying watermelons altogether. So let's continue to watch PCE in the months ahead to see if the Fed may be in a position to raise or lower rates early next year. Don’t worry, I’ll keep you posted.

In any event, it looks like interest rates are staying where they are for the time being, so it is a great time to refinance your way out of an adjustable rate loan. If you would like personalized advice on a purchase, refinance or home equity loan, email me directly. I am happy to help.

Charity Spotlight
All Kinds of Minds

Remember, we are not truly living unless we are giving. Giving is a greater gift than receiving. When you have the privelege of helping someone, you fully understand that gift. Please take a moment to look around you and see what you can contribute to help a person or people around you.
This issue we will look at All Kinds of Minds, a non- profit Institute that helps students who struggle with learning measurably improve their success in school and life by providing programs that integrate educational, scientific, and clinical expertise.
All Kinds of Minds was founded in 1995 by renowned pediatrician, Dr. Mel Levine, and financier Charles R. Schwab to translate the latest research on how children learn into programs, products, and services that help students struggling in school become more successful learners.
All Kinds of Minds has developed a variety of programs to help parents, educators, clinicians, and kids understand and manage learning issues. All are based on a neurodevelopmental approach to learning and a search for recurring themes in a student’s learning and performance, themes upon which we can build an individualized management plan.
CharityNavigator.org has given All Kinds of Minds a 4- start overall rating (organizational efficiency, use of funds, etc.)

All Kinds of Minds
Photo by Michael Campbell

Michael Campbell works magic with photography and custom digital backgrounds. Click on the photo to visit his site.

Health & Fitness: Cold & Flu Season
Here are some tips to strengthen your defenses this cold and flu season:
First, build up your immune system by catching up on sleep and eating a balanced diet. During sleep, your body carries out certain immune functions. And I don’t need to remind you that nutrients from a balanced diet are crucial to immune function.

Wash your hands frequently, and carry a hand sanitizer with you to keep your hands germ free. Hand to mouth is the most common way that people get sick, so keep those hands clean.

Try getting steamy.. literally. That's right, sitting in a hot steam room can actually kill many germs that cause illness. If you live in a house in which the air becomes dry from winter heating, consider using a humidifier or spending a few minutes a day breathing steam in a hot shower. This prevents your nasal passages and mucosa lining from becoming dry. Dry, cracked skin can become a host for germs. Remember to keep your shower and humidifier clean and sanitized.. adding steam to an unsanitary surface can aerosolize harmful bio-contaminants.

If you do get sick..Try take a high dose combo of Vitamin C and Zinc, which can markedly reduce cold symptoms. For preventative measures - try a product like Airborne, to help keep your immune system strong. And yes, drink lots of water or fluids to help flush out your system.

Did you know you that a simple saline nasal irrigation can flush out the germs and help reduce infection in your nasal passages? A saline nasal wash, available at most drugstores, can lubricate, protect and clean nasal tissues. Stay healthy!

Aimee & Lowell's Wedding

The Diva Soma Dance Company surprised one of their troupe members by importing me all the way from L.A. to Omaha, Nebraska for Aimee and Lowell's wedding. Needless to say, they were shocked.

If you ever need to plan something really sneaky, these girls are experts. They planned the whole thing, flew me out, arranged accommodations and a welcoming party, and snuck me into the wedding reception without anyone finding out. It was great. The look on Aimee and Lowell's face was priceless.

I guess you could call me a Wedding Crasher..

Holiday Shopping Tips
Here are two great sites that allow you to get great deals and comparison shop on the internet:

Check out www.secretprices.com, loaded with special coupons and discounts for many popular online stores, such as Amazon, Brookstone and Sharper Image, Office Depot, Gap or Circuit City. M ost of the discounts are on any purchase you make, not just for one particular item.

Click the link for "Coupon Center" to view discounts by Company name. If you want to view them all, hit the link for "Latest Coupon Codes" to see a list of all the savings. You may also want to hit "Expiring Coupon Codes" to see if there are any discounts expiring soon. And, best of all, it is secure and advertisement free.

Also, www.pricegrabber.com will search hundreds of sites to find the best online price for specific items, with reviews from buyers. You would begin your search by selecting a particular item.

Good Luck and Happy Shopping!

Ask Rania
Keep Those Questions Coming

Question: What is the most important advice you would give someone who wants to become a professional dancer?
Answer: A few things. First of all, dance every day, or at least 5 days per week, for at least an hour. It's the only way to train your body and become fluent.
Learn all you can about music. Understand it so you can translate it with your body.
Express yourself. Learn the steps and the form, but when you dance, open up and dance your own dance.
Dance because you enjoy dancing and music, and remember that always when you dance. If you dance because you want money, fame or attention, or you want people to think you are sexy, your dancing will lack. You can only truly excel in dance if you dance for the dance. Not for money, not for attention, just for dance. Hope that makes sense.

Thank you for subscribing to this list, and for taking the time to read. I hope some of this information was useful, or at the very least, I hope it brightened your day. See you in the next issue!

Sincerely, Rania

RANIA ANDRONIKI BOSSONIS
email: rania@raniabellydance.com

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It's about time!!!!

divasoma — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 23:30:21 GMT

I can't believe there's not a Fans of Rania tribe already. Well, I'm starting it!!!! (with her permission, of course.) I'm just starting, so let me know what ideas ya'all have.

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