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Tribal in Rochester?

hifigypsy — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:43:48 GMT

Is there anyone doing it or teaching it?

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A few things

Infinizii — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:23:21 GMT

First, and introduction. Hey guys, I am Zii. I live in Rochester and would love to expand my network of friends out to you guys.

Send me a message. Say hi. I don't bite!

Second, has anything been going on in Rochester? Id love to see some dancing or be able to listen to some good music.

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Pittsburgh Bellies...in Erie!

Carlala — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:06:26 GMT

The Pittsburgh Bellydance scene... so alive, so vibrant, so... NATIONALLY recognized!!!

And this January, your favorite Pittsburgh Bellies are coming to see US! (And to kick our butts, YINZ!)

Sadiqa www.SadiqaBellydance.com , Khafif www.khafif.com , Zafira www.ZafiraDance.com , and others TBA!!!

Workshops: Saturday & Sunday, Jan 10th & 11th 2009, between 9am and 3pm, at Long's Selinger location, www.LongSchoolofDance.com , and the Bel-Aire Hotel, across the street from Long's, www.clarionhotel.com/hotel/pa339

Show: Saturday night at The Bel-Aire Hotel Ballroom

Saturday night room block is under: Pittsburgh Bellies. Call the Bel-Aire to make your room reservation soon as space is limited! (814) 833-1116 Our rate: $69.99 plus tax. Indoor pool and Victor's onsite restaurant/bar!

Save the date for now ... schedule/details, vendor/performer information, (we'd love to have you in the show!) and online registration coming soon to:

www.TheFlemingSchool.com

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So Whose Excited!!!!

Pamela — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:02:02 GMT

So who else is excited about the Rochester Raqs Series:
Sword and Scarab - Rochester Raks Series

Presents

WORKSHOPS with:

KALILAH - Sword Techniques
ILYA - Gypsy Style Dance
CHELLE - Bare Bones Tribal II
NAHARA - Tunisian

AUGUST 16th, 2008 (Sat)
Bush Mango Community Center
34 Elton St.
Rochester, N.Y. 14607

Schedule of Events:

Registration9:00 - 10:00
Sword Workshop with Kalilah10:00 - 11:30
Gypsy Style Workshop with Ilya 11:45 - 1:15
Lunch Break1:30 - 1:45
Bare Bones Tribal II with Chelle 1:45 - 3:15
Tunisian with Nahara 3:30 - 5:00
Dinner Break5:00 - 7:30
Hafla 7:30 - 9:30

More Info at : http://swordandscarab.com/
Under Workshop

This is gonna be good!!
:)

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News on the Taste of Rochester from the Rochester Yahoo group

veileddancer — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:38:01 GMT

Hello Dancers,

There is a food and wine festival happening next weekend called Taste
of Rochester - see web site for more details.
http://www.tasteofrochester.net/

One of the restaurants, Byblos is looking to hire dancers to perform
outside of their restaurant to encourage customers to enter their tent.
Hours are Friday 3-7, Saturday 1-7 and Sunday 1-6. Dancers will perform
for 20-30 minute sets and as many as she'd like. There isn't a monetary
compensation, but you will receive tickets for all food and beverage.

Owner of restaurant is looking for skilled dancers who are physically
fit, capable of improv, and those who wear cabaret inspired costuming
(2-pieces or dresses fine). He is not interested in tribal.

If you are interested or would like more information, please give me a
call at 482-9519. Thanks! Michelle Charles* michelle@...

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Taste of Rochester

Rafiqa — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:46:13 GMT

hello, if anyone is interested in doing a few numbers for the Taste of Rochester please contact me. either here or at 716-512-4444. I have a few dancers dancing but will need more. they need slots filled for friday , saturday and sunday..

please let me know
Rafiqa

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Keeping in touch w our neighbors

Carlala — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:32:48 GMT

Hey guys, here's links to join Erie Pa Bellydance and Shimmy for a Cure...Come say Hi!

Erie <3 Rochester!

http://tribes.tribe.net/eriebellydance

http://tribes.tribe.net/charitybellydanceevent08

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IBCC individual workshops on sale now!

Princess — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:08:07 GMT

Full IBCC Package Price: $699
Individual Workshop Prices:
$65 ea- Aida Nour or Tito
$55 ea- Two Hour Workshop
$45 ea- 1.5 Hour Workshop

Workshop Schedule:
Thursday April 24:
9:00-10:30 Nath Keo, 11:00-1:00 Aida Nour, 2:00-4:00 Mayyadah & Amir, 4:30-6:30 Tito

Friday April 25:
9:00-10:30 Ferda Bayazit, 11:00-1:00 Tito, 2:00-4:00 Bozenka, 4:30-6:30 Aida Nour

Saturday April 26:
9:00-10:30 Lopa Sarkar, 11:00-1:00 Aida Nour, 2:00-4:00 Amy Sigil, 4:30-6:30 Bozenka

Sunday April 27:
9:00-10:30 Amy Sigil, 11:00-1:00 Aisha Ali, 2:00-4:00 Yasmina Ramzy & live musicians, 4:30-6:30 Tito

To Register:
Call: 416-920-5593
You can pay over the phone with a Visa or MasterCard

* No refunds or transfers

Day Pass for Seminar Room: $35 - on sale now!
(includes all Lectures, Films, Panel Disucussions, Open Stage Performances, Music Classes and Specialty Classes)

Tickets on sale now!!:
Gala Stage, Re-Mix 2007, Main Stage 1, Main Stage 2
$25-$35 (or all four shows for $95)
available at: www.totix.ca

More info:www.bellydanceconference.com

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Registration is up...Zafira in Erie!!!

Carlala — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:56:14 GMT

Shimmy for a Cure Gala Show and Workshops Event has got

~~~Zafira~~~

for two Sunday workshops, on June 1st
at The Avalon Hotel in Erie!!!

Registration page available at:

www.shimmyforacure.com/workshop.htm

or

www.theflemingschool.com/workshops.htm

ooooh we are gonna party!!!!

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A brief review: Hip Happens with Suzanna Del Vecchio at German House

Taj — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:16:07 GMT

A big thanks and round of thunderous applause to Brenda Steffon, Michelle Charles, and Debbie Robinson (of Be the Goddess Productions), who organized a wonderful dance event at the German House this past weekend! Presented were two days of workshops with Suzanna Del Vecchio, plus a gala show Saturday night featuring live music by the John Massoud Ensemble and the Sultan.

While I didn’t attend the Saturday workshop, I did stop in mid-day to get some bling for my henna tat from henna artist extraordinaire Robin Jaeckel (www.hennarising.com) and a quick shoulder massage from Pete Mugnolo. Suzanna was teaching what looked like a lovely Oriental choreography to a room crowded with belly dance enthusiasts of all stripes.

Later, at the pre-show buffet, foodies feasted on Mediterranean-themed dishes as dancers in bright cover-ups mingled with family and friends. The festive atmosphere intensified when the John Massoud Ensemble and the Sultan—the highlight of the event—tuned up oud and dumbek and rocked the house with middle-eastern music.

As one of the performers in the show, I found the event organizers mindful of our needs—providing a large dressing room, seeing to temperature adjustments, and making sure that water was available. A few more mirrors would have been welcome, but for the most part everyone respectfully shared.

The show itself was a delight, a mix of ensemble and solo performances, folkloric and contemporary styles. As is often the case with workshop shows, this one too was a bit long. Unfortunately for some dancers later in the second act, many of the audience had either departed or were too busy visiting with one another to pay attention to what was happening onstage. I hope those performers know that their contributions were appreciated!

Afterward, many of us were seduced into staying even later by the Ensemble and the Sultan--how often do we get to dance to a live middle-eastern band in Rochester? And then--all too quickly it seemed—it was over.

On Sunday, Suzanna taught a saucy drum solo routine to a portion of Sahra Saidi. A warm and generous instructor, she made sure to rotate lines so that everyone had a chance to see and be seen (and corrected—that’s why we pay for live instruction, after all!) Fastidious about safe technique, Suzanna supplied modifications of many of the moves for those of us with flexibility and strength issues, allowing each dancer to adapt the choreography to her own ability and style.

This was a terrific first effort by Be the Goddess Productions, and I’m eagerly looking forward to their next event.

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Shimmy for a Cure Bellydance Gala and Workshops!

Carlala — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:33:50 GMT

To benefit: The John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation www.johnkanziuscancerresearchfoundation.org
Saturday May 31, 2008, show starts at 7:30pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
At the Erie Playhouse Theater, 13 W. 10th St, Erie PA 16501
www.erieplayhouse.org/
Proudly presenting: Zafira Dance Company (voted dance troupe of the year 2007
by Zaghareet Magazine)
also featuring the talents of: Shades of Araby with Valizan (Toronto CA), Sadiqa (Pittsburgh, PA) Euphraxia Buffalo NY), Gypsy RaQ, Evil Peanut Butter, The Houdani Dancers (Eastside YMCA), Jessica Stadtmeuller (Erie Art Museum) and Kadri (Buffalo NY) and more!
Also, see the special “Candle Bellydance” in Honor/Memory of Cancer Survivors/Victims….
Enjoy..
Chinese auction, Henna artists, Vendors, Live music featuring Gypsy RaQ with Carlala, Cash bar

Gala Tickets
Regular seats $15,
Gold seats $30, (includes up front seating and special after performance meet the dancers reception with Wine, Cheese and Chocolate buffet)!
Tickets NOT YET for sale, but will be available at the Erie Playhouse Box office and via the Shimmy for a Cure website

Zafira Workshops!!! (not part of benefit)
(To be held at the Avalon Hotel) Hosted by The Fleming School of Dance (Carlala) www.theflemingschool.com/

“Bellydance Bootcamp”
Saturday. May 31, 2008 from 1-3pm
This bellydance workshop includes aerobic dance combinations and conditioning exercises to build strength and endurance, while hip, chest drills and belly work are used to develop technique. Bring a yoga mat and some water.

“Zafira Choreography”
Sunday. June 1, 2008 from 11am-1pm
Let Zafira share some of their secrets of choreography creation. This workshop works on stage presence, posture, working with other dancers, and shows how to make even a simple choreography dynamic. Also, We will work in pairs/small groups to learn a short choreography.
Registration info TBA very soon!

Hope you all can come and be a part this very special event!
questions? please check with Annette on tribes.tribe.net/charitybe...nceevent08

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ELENA LENTINI BUFFALO NY APR 12-13, 2008 REG INFO & DETAILS..JOIN US!

90candy — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:39:03 GMT

Celebrate our 20th year of bringing dancers together to explore, mingle, and experience the magic of Middle Eastern Dance.

Featuring: ELENA LENTINI - NYC

..ethereal..heart of an artist..artistry at its finest..and generous...

Pls join us for the unique opportunity to study for 2 days and see Elena perfrorm in a theater concert
on Sat evening.

Workshop will include

Arab, Contemporary Turkish Dance, Spanish Dance/Fan

Creating Dance-- veils, art in motion, rhythm/movement, improvisation

Exploring the expressive power of movement -- improving stillness, flexibility, balance, perception of contour and imagination

-2 days of workshops with Elena Lentini

Sat
Turkish - Arabic Oriental
Movement combinations, techniques, explore the beauty and richness of movement possibilities
10-3:00

Sun

11-4:00
Spanish
Zambra--A Moorish Legacy-- A Rich Combination of Arabic\Spanish Dance, Luxuriate in Passion, History revisited
Fan - movement ocmbinations, handling the fan, incorporating fan into oriental dance

FRI & Sat eve concert 8:00 pm New Pheonix Theatre, 95 N. Johnson Pkwy, Buffalo NY

Vending for your exotic shopping needs

Workshop & Concert location:

New Phoenix Theater
95 N. Johnson
Buffalo, NY 14201

Registration info:

Package by Mar 15 -
Both workshops & concert $90.00
One day workshop 37.

Package by Apr 1 -$100.
One Day workshop 43.

Package after April 1 - 115.
One Day workshop 48.

Concert Tix seperately 20. adv. 23. day of concert

Registration to: Folkloric Productions, PO Box 956, Buffalo, NY 14207
716 876 6291 folkloric@aol.com
www.folkloric.org

Suggested hotels:

Hampton Inn

Lenox

Best Western

for complete bio www.bellydanceny.com/p_elena.html

-evening theater concert entitled
:
"WOMAN & DANCE..a timeless journey"

showcasing the spirit of women thru dance...

Fri & Sat 8:00 pm

-Marketplace for all of your exotic retail needs...

pls see our web for more info www.folkloric.org

We can be reached at: (716) 876 6291 or folkloric@aol.com

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IBCC Sale- only three days left!

Princess — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:15:53 GMT

Reminder: the Early Bird deadline for the IBCC 2008 is January 31!!

IBCC 2008 Featured Instructors:
Tito- Egypt
Aida Nour- Egypt
Amy Sigil of Unmata- California
Bozenka- Florida
Aisha Ali- California
Mayyadah & Amir- Germany
Lesya Starr- Spain
Nath Keo- British Columbia
Yasmina Ramzy-Ontario
Ferda Bayazit- Turkey/British Columbia

IBCC 2008, April 23-27, 2007
4 days of Dance Workshops, Performances, Lectures, Films, Panel Discussions, Music Classes and Parties!!

Register Now for $599 until Jan. 31/08!
* All IBCC 2007 registrants receive $100 off!
Call: 416-920-5593 to register

Our Sponsors:
Arabesque, Bhuz.com,
Gilded Serpent, Mid-Bits!, MEDA
Toronto Arts Council ,
Turquoise International

www.bellydanceconference.com

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Authentic Bellydance at UB

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:17:40 GMT

TUESDAY (first class start date: January 29)

8:00 – 9:00 PM Learn to Bellydance
@ SUNY at Buffalo, Amherst Campus, Student Union, Room 145D

Teacher: Kassia
www.hipcircledance.com
http://people.tribe.net/kassia

FREE of charge to SUNY students. Ongoing through beginning of April.

Classes sponsored by the Organization of Arab Students.

Contact the OAS president for further information: Amani, AAAkarah@buffalo.edu

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Niagara River Dance Fest Buffalo NY Apr 11-13

90candy — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:11:54 GMT

Elena Lentini will be joining us Apr 12 and 13 2008 as guest artist in two day workshop.

Concert will be held Fri and Sat Apr 11 and 12 ast the New Pheonix Theatre, 95 N. Johnson St Buffalo NY

Seating is limited at concert so it is really a good idea to get tix ahead of time.

Excitng itmes..I will post all reg info for workshop within week. meanwhile pls let me know if you have any questions,.

Cheers,
Cathy

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Orit Maftsir in Toronto March 7-9/08!!

Princess — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 20:53:18 GMT

Orit Workshop, Master Classes, Film Presentation and Gala Performance!

Arabesque in collaboration with Voices Forward is proud to sponsor the ORIT MAFTSIR workshop, screening of Israeli / Palestine Film "Rakasa" & Gala Performance with live musicians in celebration of International Women's Day.

Proceeds of this event will benefit a Middle Eastern women's rights organization.

Workshop Saturday, Mar 8/08, 11 am - 4 pm (Lunch Included),

Location: Downtown Toronto

Personal style, combinations and a short choreography to a popular song

Master Classes (limit of 15 students per class) Location: Arabesque
Drum Solo, March 7, Friday 7 pm - 9 pm
Modern Egyptian style, Mar 9, Sunday 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Folklore, March 9, Sunday 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Super special price ends this Thursday Dec 20th at 9 pm!!
Saturday workshop $95... special $60
Master Class (each) $75...special $50

Package (Saturday and all 3 Master Classes): $285....special $ 185
(gala and film not included)

Check out Orit's website www.bellydancer.co.il

To register please call: 416-920-5593

See clips of Orit on YouTube!

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MYSTIC MOTION - NOV 30 DEC 1 ALLEYWAY THEATRE

90candy — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:28:28 GMT

MYSTIC MOTION - NOV 30 DEC 1 ALLEYWAY THEATREtopic posted Yesterday, 4:58 PM by cathy delete entire topic

DANCE CONCERT NOV 30, DEC 1 Fri, September 28, 2007 - 12:07 PM
Folkloric Productions Dance Co., Inc.

presents:

Dance Concert
Fri. Nov 30, Sat Dec 1
8:00 Pm
Alleyway Theatre

Mystical Motion
...dance from all points exotic

Concert will include some of our older and new works, but this will be the first time as a company at the Alleyway Theatre.

Theme of concert reflects the rich and mystical aspects of ritual dance
from the Middle East, N. Africa, South America

Several new choreagraphy's by Maria Pittman..Tango w/Travis...Dragon Dance....and more join the celebration!

Ticket info:

716 876 6291

18. adv
20 at door

via paypal www.folkloric.org

Cathy Skora
Executive Director
Folkloric Productions Dance Co., Inc.
www.folkloric.org

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Nomadiqa Ethnic Fusion and Arabesque Beats - Repost

nomadiqa — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:22:59 GMT

Hi Folks,
We recently released a debut album. It's a mix of electronic and arabian styles. We're hoping it might appeal to the tribal and belly dance community, and also people that are into this sort of vibe and music. Please feel free to have a listen on myspace where we have four full tracks available to listen online.

http://www.myspace.com/nomadiqa

It would also be great to promote it through the network of tribal and/or belly dance teachers who might be interested to sell it at a class or bazaar. We can offer it at wholesale prices with plenty of capacity for the seller to make a decent profit on top of the wholesale price.

Please contact info@nomadiqa.com for further details. Sorry for the self promotion.

Hope to hear from you.

Many thanks,

Nomadiqa
http://www.nomadiqa.com

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Presenting a Holiday Hafla

Taj — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:06:08 GMT

Hello, everyone! I'm posting this on behalf of Sheba of Gems of the Nile.

The Gems of the Nile
Presenting a Holiday Hafla
Wednesday, December 5, 2007

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Hungerford Building
Door #8 (DancEncounters)

1115 East Main Street
Rochester, NY

Featuring belly dancers from Rochester and the surrounding area

Open to all levels of dancers including belly dance students of all levels

Free admission to those dancers dancing
$5.00 admission fee for those not dancing and non-dancers
Children 12 and under free

RSVP: by 12/01/07

Betty Ladd 585-271-6536 or 585-509-5645
Kathy Keady 585-637-8793 or 585-259-9013

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Zil Combo Buffalo Sat Oct 13

90candy — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:49:57 GMT

Folkloric Producitons Dance Co

Buffalo

SAT NOON - 2:00

ZIL & HIPWORK WORKSHOP

ALL LEVELS

Class will consist of :

Breath & Stretch Warm Up

Basic Hip Review

Basic Zil Review

Across the floor patterns which can easily be incorprated into a choreography or imrpov

Breif choreography using zils

20.

call or email for more info folkloric@aol.com

class taught by Cathy Skora
LOCATION: New Phoenix Theatre, 95 N.Johnson St Buffalo N Y 14201
pls enter thru side yellow door)

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Bellydance Conference of Canada back in Toronto 2008!!! Register Now!!

Princess — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 17:22:30 GMT

INTERNATIONAL BELLYDANCE CONFERENCE OF CANADA, Toronto

Check the responses at www.bellydanceconference.com/fee....htm

The response to the first conference and your pleas to repeat have overwhelmed us so... as you wish...and with pleasure...it is confirmed! IBCC April 23-27, 2008

*Same locations: Hungarian Centre and Ryerson Theatre

*Same warm, intimate, inspiring vibe with limited numbers of awesome participants

*Same format with improvements like frequent free bus service from hotel to conference, longer lectures and panel discussions, better food etc.

*An even more varied and exciting line up of performers, instructors and lecturers

(names to be revealed September)

Because this year's participants had such an awesome vibe, past participants receive VIP treatment

*SPECIAL- ANYONE WHO WAS REGISTERED IN THE 2007 CONFERENCE RECEIVES AN EXTRA $100 OFF THE CONFERENCE PACKAGE UNTIL THE END OF AUGUST!!!

Regular rate: $699 CDN

Early Bird Rate: $599 CDN

Extra Early Bird rate for the Summer until the end of August is $499 CDN

($399 for past participants)

First 10 registrants at $399 CDN or $299 for past participants

Conference Package includes all Lectures, Panel Discussions, Music and Drum classes, 16 Dance Workshops, 7 spectacular Performances featuring 150 international artists, shopping bazaar, lunches, breakfast snacks, unlimited water, local transportation and more...

Conference Packages are transferable but not refundable.

Payment can be made by cheque, debit, cash, Visa or MasterCard. Please add 6% GST

CALL TO ARTISTS
If you would like to apply to perform on the Main Stage or the Open Stage, offer a lecture or participate in a panel discussion, please inquire about receiving an application form

- adjudicating in October 2007.

Note: A small group of international stars have been pre-approved for Main Stage but the bulk of performance spaces will be decided by a jury of well known dance artists and teachers.
Open stage is for everyone on a first come, first serve basis.

More Info and/or to register: 1-416-920-5593

We are so excited about next year, we can hardly sit still!

info@bellydanceconference.com

www.bellydanceconference.com

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UNMATA, Zafira, Kassar, Sashi, Tribal Feat, Frèdèrique and Gyspy Caravan in Buffalo, NY

foolish_magpie — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:37:36 GMT

UNMATA, Zafira, Kassar, Sashi, Tribal Feat, Frèdèrique and Gyspy Caravan all in one night at Ani DiFranco's Church? Northern Migration Tribal/Alternative Bellydance Festival is offering you the HOTTEST tickets in the world!!! Purchase your ticket on the web at www.northernmigration.net, at Heartbeat of the East World Dance Studio or at the door at 341 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14202 and meet us on July 14th at 7:30. A kicking after party is in the works as well. Rub elbows with Tribal’s finest and Get to NoMi!!!

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Workshop coming to Rochester

Rafiqa — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 01:06:39 GMT

I've never met Babarah -- she was one of the first bellydancers in Rochester, back in the 70's. Several dancers in our area got their start with her. She's in Arizona now, but is coming to NY to visit friends and family. She's teaching a workshop on June 30. Here's the information:

www.babarah.com/flyer.htm (Registration form is there)
********************
Master Instructor, historian, author and choreographer for over 35 years, Babarah will be returning to Rochester, New York to present the culmination of her expertise, from both the East Coast and the West Coast, in her latest workshop:

“The Discipline of Middle Eastern Dance”

As in all dance forms, there is a specific discipline which provides guidelines to perfect the movement. This discipline enables the dancer to project and enhance the Middle Eastern art form.

An amazing performance is the best publicity a dancer can ever have. Improve your dance by integrating fundamental core movement. This instruction presents dance competence for all levels of Middle Eastern Dance from beginner to performer. The foundation of this workshop is used in the Training of Trainers (TOT) core curriculum.

Schedule:
Admission: 8:30am
Class begins: 9:00am
Class ends: 12:00 noon

Location: Available to registered students ONLY!

Registration: Deadline for registration: Friday, June 22, 2007

See the website for more info!

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What's everybody up to?

Taj — Sat, 26 May 2007 15:05:11 GMT

We're all so *quiet* in here. What are people doing this summer, performance/study-wise? Rafiqa and I are performing in Buffalo on 6/1, and we've got plans to perform at the State Fair and possibly the Wescott Fest in Syracuse.

What about all y'all?

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Get to NoMi! 3 weeks of early bird pricing remain for Northern Migration.

foolish_magpie — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 18:43:11 GMT

Registration for Northern Migration is up and running! There are 3 weeks left in the early bird pricing period. Visit www.northernmigration.net to peruse the classes being offered by Gypsy Caravan, UNMATA, Kassar, Sashi of Ascend Tribal, Frèdèrique, Tribal Feat and Daveed Korup. The festival runs July 13-15, 2007 at Asbury Hall at The Church (the church that Ani DiFranco saved) in Buffalo, NY. Festival events include dancing and drumming workshops, vending, a Friday night Hafla featuring student performances, a Saturday night gala showcasing Festival instructors and a rocking after party! Vending opportunities are still available, please PM me for details. I hope you visit the web site to see all of our exciting offerings and I hope to see you in Buffalo in July! We are so proud of our little festival and we want to share the love!!!

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2 Days Left – Win a Full Pkg to Northern Migration!

foolish_magpie — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 04:06:41 GMT

Two days remain to buy raffle tickets for a full festival pass to Northern Migration! The festival pass is worth over $400! The Grand Prize includes 9 workshops and entrance to the Gala Show, Friday hafla and a NoMi shirt! Purchase tickets through February 28th. The Winner will be announced on March 1, 2007.

The 2nd Northern Migration Tribal/Alt dance Festival will take place on July 13-15, 2007 in Buffalo, New York. There will be dance and drumming workshops, vending, student performances, a gala show and other suprises TBA.

Teachers include:

Gypsy Caravan
Unmata
Zafira
Kassar
Frederique
Sashi
Tribal Feat
Daveed Korup

To enter please visit northernmigration.net. Raffle ticket prices start at only FIVE DOLLARS!

Come visit our tribe!
tribes.tribe.net/heartbeatoftheeast

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"Early Bird" Disc. Dates coming up Elena Workshop Buffalo Ny Apr 21 -22

90candy — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:09:41 GMT

NIAGARA RIVER ETHNIC DANCE FESTIVAL

APRIL 21 & 22, 2007 BUFFALO NY

Celebrate our 16th year of bringing dancers together to explore, mingle, and experience the magic of Middle Eastern Dance.

Featuring: ELENA LENTINI - NYC
.
..ethereal..heart of an artist..artistry at its finest..and generous...

Pls join us for the unique opportunity to study for 2 days and see Elena perfrorm in a theater concert on Sat evening.

Workshop will include

Choreography -- Arab, Contemporary Turkish Dance, Spanish Dance/Fan

Dance Studies -- veils, art in motion, zills, rhythm/movement, improvisation

Exploring the expressive power of movement -- improving stillness, flexibility, balance, perception of contour and imagination

-2 days of workshops with Elena Lentini

Sat

10-3;00

Sun

11-4:00

Sat eve concert 8:00 pm

Vedning for your exotic shopping needs

Workshop location:

New Phoenix Theater
95 N. Johnson
Buffalo, NY 14201

Concert:

The Church

Corner of Delaware & Tupper minutes from workshop and hotels.

Registration info:

Package by Mar 15 -
Both workshops & concert $90.00
One day workshop 37.

Package by Apr 1 -$100.
One Day workshop 43.

Package after April 1 - 115.
One Day workshop 48.

Concert Tix seperately 20. adv. 23. day of concert

Registration to: Folkloric Productions, PO Box 956, Buffalo, NY 14207
716 876 6291 folkloric@aol.com
www.folkloric.org

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Win a NoMi tribal festival weekend pass!!!

foolish_magpie — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:59:43 GMT

The 2nd Northern Migration Tribal/Alt dance Festival will take place on July 13-15, 2007 in Buffalo, New York. There will be dance and drumming workshops, vending, student performances, a gala show and other suprises TBA.
Teachers include:

Sashi
Zafira
Frederique
Kassar
Gypsy Caravan
Unmata
Tribal Feat
Daveed Kroup

Beginning tonight, you can enter to win a full festival pass worth over $400! The Grand Prize includes 9 workshops and entrance to the Gala Show, Friday hafla and a NoMi shirt! Purchase tickets through February 28th. The Winner will be announced on March 1, 2007.

To enter please visit www.northernmigration.net
Raffle ticket prices start at only FIVE DOLLARS! Makes a great Valentines Present for yourself or that special dancer or drummer in your life.

Come visit our tribe!
tribes.tribe.net/heartbeatoftheeast

can't wait to see you all there!
~jenna

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ELENA LENTINI APR 21-22 BUFFGALO NY

90candy — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:02:28 GMT

NIAGARA RIVER ETHNIC DANCE FESTIVAL

APRIL 21 & 22, 2007 BUFFALO NY
Celebrate our 16th year of bringing dancers together to explore, mingle, and experience the magic of Middle Eastern Dance.

Featuring: ELENA LENTINI - NYC
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APRIL 21 & 22, 2007 BUFFALO NY
Celebrate our 16th year of bringing dancers together to explore, mingle, and experience the magic of Middle Eastern Dance.
Featuring: ELENA LENTINI - NYC

..ethereal..heart of an artist..artistry at its finest..and generous...

Pls join us for the unique opportunity to study for 2 days and see Elena perfrorm in a theater concert
on Sat evening.

Workshop will include

Choreography -- Arab, Contemporary Turkish Dance, Spanish Dance/Fan

Dance Studies -- veils, art in motion, zills, rhythm/movement, improvisation

Exploring the expressive power of movement -- improving stillness, flexibility, balance, perception of contour and imagination

-2 days of workshops with Elena Lentini

Sat

10-3;00

Sun

11-4:00

Sat eve concert 8:00 pm

Vedning for your exotic shopping needs

Workshop location:

New Phoenix Theater
95 N. Johnson
Buffalo, NY 14201

Concert:

The Church

Corner of Delaware & Tupper minutes from workshop and hotels.

Registration info:

Package by Mar 15 -
Both workshops & concert $90.00
One day workshop 37.

Package by Apr 1 -$100.
One Day workshop 43.

Package after April 1 - 115.
One Day workshop 48.

Concert Tix seperately 20. adv. 23. day of concert

Registration to: Folkloric Productions, PO Box 956, Buffalo, NY 14207
716 876 6291 folkloric@aol.com
www.folkloric.org

Suggested hotels:

Hampton Inn

Lenox

Best Western

for complete bio www.bellydanceny.com/p_elena.html

-evening theater concert entitled
:
"WOMAN & DANCE..a timeless journey"

showcasing the spirit of women thru dance...

-Marketplace for all of your exotic retail needs...

pls see our web for more info www.folkloric.org

We can be reached at: (716) 876 6291 or folkloric@aol.com

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Hmmmmm...Ideas?

Pele — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:52:55 GMT

I have the opportunity to open a studio/art space, customized to my specifications, free of rent for the next year.

However, because of all the other stuff I have going on, I am very uncertain.

Thoughts? Ideas? Anything?????

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Heartbeat of the East's 3rd Anniversary Show

kadri — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:52:05 GMT

Got Cabin Fever?
So do we!
Come Beat the winter blues and support Northern Migration 2007!
Heartbeat of the East Dance Studio and guests will be performing at the historic Ghostlight Theatre in North Tonawanda.
There will also be a chinese auction in support of Northern Migration including a class pass to Northern Migration!
Bring the whole family!

Can't wait to see you there!

When: Sunday January 21
Time: 3:00 PM
Where: Ghostlight Theatre, North Tonawanda
Tickets: $10 for one adult, $15 for two adults, kids under 12 are $5, kids under 2 are free!
tickets can be purchased at the Heartbeat Studio as well as the door.

Directions to the Theatre:
www.starrynighttheatre.com/dire...s.php

More Information on the Chinese Auction can be found at the Heartbeat of the East Tribe!

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WNYBDA Holiday Party! (FREE)

Nedra14221 — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 13:06:19 GMT

hey! If you're close by..wander in!

pot luck dinner, gifts for every guest!

I'm looking at my crazy schedule & I think Saturday December 16th is the best night....
during the day from 3-6pm I'll be in studio at the store as usual...then the party will be from 7:30-10pm!

this is a FREE event for all the dancers in the community to come and hang out and take a break from the holiday chaos. we'll have food, open dancing, performances, & henna!

We fell WAY short on our goal for the family justice center's fundraiser, SO I am going to do a silent auction of gift baskets, we have items donated from the Bellydance superstars, Jim Boz & Sandstorm, UB Center for the Arts, and hopefully more b4 the date!

The FJC runs SOLELY on donations from the community and government programs(which don't really have much to offer) and there are threats of job cuts..ands right now, EVERY penny counts that we bring in! so please if you are able....help those who cannot help themselves! we will also be collecting toys, clothing & food for Haven house...

it would be a shame to lose such a great place that helps SO many vicitms of domestic violence & elderly abuse, sexual abuse and child neglect....

we house many agencies under one roof...and have several off site partners as well...

on site we have...the sex offense squad of the BPD, CPS, the DA office, legal aid of Buffalo/neighborhood legal services, hispanics united, the international institute, a chaplain & counseling program, UB Forensic scientists, crisis services, domestic violence advocates, child programs, haven house..and more...

If you are unable to attend & just wish to make a monetary donation, you can make the check out to The Family Justice Center of Erie County...we are non profit, so your donation is TAX DEDUCTIBLE!

we also need more donations for the auction, pls contact me if you are interested. I'll be pulling a bunch of hip scarves, accesories & and CD's off the shelf myself to make a few baskets...
If you are out of town, donations can be mailed to:

Nedra/ WNYBDA
177 Garrison Road
Williamsville, NY 14221

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Event

Pele — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:01:49 GMT

I have the perfect space to host an event here in Rochester in the spring.

Here is the concept.

A Bazaar and hafla (think Rakassah only in a bigger space and laid out better).

I would like to have lectures about the culture and dance history, and possibly some workshops. The workshops are not the most important thing to me because of the numerous ones being sponsored up in this area anyway.

I've been looking into musicians. I would much rather have musicians than a day of dancers.
Now, obviously there will be a huge honking drum circle.

I've been looking into Oojami, Corvus Corax, a few others but they are all international and I don't know how feesible this is. Anyone have any other -more local- ideas?

Anyone have any more ideas for this event?
Thanks!

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Classes Starting

Pele — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 21:30:19 GMT

Tuesday
October 17th
7-8pm
Bellydance Basics

All you ever wanted to know to start your journey into bellydance.

Tuesday
October 17th
8-9pm
Intro to Tribal Fusion

A little tribal. A little world fusion and alot of fun!

Both classes run 8 weeks and are $10 per class or $64 in advance.
$120 if you sign up for both at the same time!

Hands-On Wellness Center
1441 South Ave, Rochester

www.handson-wellnesscenter.com

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Welcome!

Pele — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 20:14:48 GMT

As the next year progresses I am hoping to not only host more events myself, but also work with others to promote a more unified sisterhood in Rochester. Not to mention, we are between Buffalo and Syracuse which means a TONNE of opportunity for fun!
So welcome...shimmy well and nice to meet ya!

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