Tribe.net. Local Connections http://tribes.tribe.net/rozana/thread/b4224936-1751-41d5-bd4c-118f242b50e8 2008-07-15T23:39:12Z 2008-07-15T23:39:12Z

<div>September 6, 2008 <br/>“THE PEARL FANTASY” <br/>Hispanic Cultural Center Journal Theater 7 pm <br/> <br/>An evening of haunting music, dramatic dance, fantasy theater for the whole family based on a story of loss, hope and new beginnings. <br/>A benefit for the UNM Carrie Tingley Hospital...a legacy of helping New Mexico children. <br/> <br/>Choreography by Rozana al Jinan <br/>Featuring Amaya as The Crone Woman and Empress of the Moon. <br/> <br/>All original music compositions by Issa Malluf. <br/>Directed by Leyla Najma <br/> <br/>Tickets available at all Ticket Master locations <br/>Hispanic Cultural Center <br/> <br/>Box Office Number: (505) 724-4771 or 246-2261 x 173 <br/>Box Office Hours: <br/>Tuesday through Friday - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturdays - 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm or one hour prior to show. <br/>Ticket prices: $15, $20, $25</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/rozana">Thinking out of your belly dance box</a> - 0 replies </div>

2008-07-15T23:39:12Z http://tribes.tribe.net/rozana/thread/e81cf471-2cbb-49a9-8bee-02604e83320e 2007-11-19T02:31:38Z 2007-11-19T02:31:38Z

<div>DVD review of Rozana al Jinan's new instructional DVD <br/>Raqs Assaya “Blue Moon” <br/>Cane Choreography like you’ve never seen it! <br/>Reviewed by Leyla Najma <br/> <br/>Sun, sand and swirling images in blue greet you as you start your journey watching Raqs Assaya “Blue Moon”. Rozana al Jinan takes what you thought you knew about cane and completely revolutionizes cane technique with modern choreography. As you watch Rozana move with the cane, it is almost as if the cane is an extension of her movements. And this is why this is a must have DVD. <br/>A pleasant “warm up” starts you off and is so enjoyable because Rozana has such a soft and relaxing voice. This really gets you into a good mood and prepares you for the challenging class awaiting you. But I have to warn beginner dancers; this choreography is intended for the experienced dancer. So make sure you have your foundation movements down and you are able to work in your traveling steps before you try out Rozana’s choreography. <br/> <br/>How many dancers really know how to hold a cane? Rozana gives tips on how to hold and control your cane. This is a must know part of cane and even if you have danced with cane previously this information is a really good reminder on how to feel the energy with your cane as it moves with you. Rozana does something that I wish a lot of dancers would do when they produce an instructional; she shows the feet work first than the combination with the cane and than the cane drill. Wow, this took a lot of the guess work out and I was able to follow Rozana with greater ease. <br/> <br/>For the professional dancer out there who is bored with her cane this DVD not only saves the day but adds a new spice to cane choreography. Since Rozana is a black belt in Tae Kwando she combined new and exciting elements to her choreography which include martial arts. This is why Rozana’s choreography is different and challenging. She brought in rudiments of Contemporary Wushu which translates to “Flowering Hand”. This is a form of Chinese martial arts that is performed as a sport today. The form itself is known to mean “As soft as a flower while in motion but strong upon impact” which defines Rozana’s choreography perfectly. My favorite combination is the Plum Blossom which is a move derived from Wushu. Trust me this particular move with the cane will test your ability to do two things at once which I found out to my chagrin. The bottom line is this DVD is educational, challenging and different. And an added bonus is a “Tips and Inside Information” booklet that Rozana provides with her DVD. <br/>With so many instructional DVDs out today Raqs Assaya “Blue Moon” is <br/>a wonderful surprise and once you buy it; you’ll find it is money well spent. <br/> <br/>Raqs Assaya “Blue Moon” is available from Rozana al Jinan. For more information contact Rozana al Jinan at: www.jinanbellydancing.com or <br/>Rozana @jinanbellydancing.com <br/> <br/> <br/>By Leyla Najma </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/rozana">Thinking out of your belly dance box</a> - 0 replies </div>

2007-11-19T02:31:38Z Lloyd http://tribes.tribe.net/rozana/thread/88f8c564-9940-4ea5-856c-0ee9a4867054 2007-10-31T04:23:41Z 2007-10-31T04:23:41Z

<div>Sideshow Acts and Experimental Bellydance <br/> <br/>Have you had a vision for an off-the wall, out of the box (and your comfort zone) performance but have never had the venue or audience for it? <br/> <br/>Here's your chance to do something....different. We are encouraging Halloween-themed performances, sideshow acts, and poi-though the poi must be non-fire only-glow balls, etc. <br/>(I'm sure there are many more unusual acts-let us know!). <br/> <br/>This is a show for non-traditional bellydance and "other" acts. <br/> <br/>We have many slots available for performers interested in improv to live music. Limited slots are available to performers using a CD. <br/> <br/>Please e-mail Bastet at bastetfusion@gmail.com for a performance slot. <br/> <br/>Show is at Hunab Hooka in Albuquerque, NM on Thursday, Nov.1st at 7pm. Doors open (and performer check-in) is at 6pm.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/rozana">Thinking out of your belly dance box</a> - 0 replies </div>

Lloyd 2007-10-31T04:23:41Z http://tribes.tribe.net/rozana/thread/247f9240-af4c-431e-bf1d-d4f8ec059f15 2007-09-05T15:07:43Z 2007-09-05T14:43:15Z

<div>I just received the DVD of Shake and Bake and re-lived some of the great times we had. I also bought a dvd of past performance with Rozana and the troupe. It was great. I think they are ultimate performers and interact with the audience. All of us that watched the video enjoyed the Rozan al jinan performance very much. <br/> <br/>The DVD of Shake and Bake has a veil number in it with Rozana and the Troupe. I loved the fan veil that was awesome. My grandson, who has some martial arts was very impressed with the only male performer, Fa iz and is now practicing with my sword. The troupe never knows how their performances inspires others. <br/> <br/> I loved the music to the veil number, but could not quite place the name and rendition of the music. If anyone out there knows the music, I would appreciate the information. I would like to have the music for my library. <br/> <br/>Keep dancing <br/> <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/rozana">Thinking out of your belly dance box</a> - 1 reply </div>

2007-09-05T14:43:15Z http://tribes.tribe.net/rozana/thread/ebd3bd6d-6f30-42db-8e6e-82cae83d11f0 2007-08-31T00:48:55Z 2007-08-31T00:48:55Z

<div>It was wonderful seeing Rozana at the workshop, it was so much fun and I finally learned to do the Shamrock move from the workshop. Her performance with the troupe was amazing. I took pics after the show and I bought 4 pics. I showed my grand children the pics, of course my grandson said they were hot, but as all three are in the martial arts they loved the swords pic, and of course the hot shiek. <br/> <br/>I hope to see all of them again. They are so talented. I also hope there will an opportunity for my family to see them also. <br/> <br/>LOL</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/rozana">Thinking out of your belly dance box</a> - 0 replies </div>

2007-08-31T00:48:55Z rozana http://tribes.tribe.net/rozana/thread/8f64d2dd-9662-4449-a14e-eb880295f216 2007-05-13T23:49:53Z 2007-05-13T23:49:53Z

<div>25 years ago <br/>1. I turned twenty-one <br/>2. Was dating a guy that was dating every one else including my best friend. <br/>3 Stayed ultra thin by dancing every night <br/>4 Lived on El Pollo Asado and salads <br/>5. Thought life was pretty simple <br/>6. I've been Bellydancing for 3 years at this point. <br/> <br/>20 years ago <br/>1. I started back at the University of NM <br/>2. Moving into my new job at the US Forest Service as a Computer Operator's Assistant <br/>3. I met the man my dreams <br/>4. Living with my parents for a while <br/>5. 30 lbs thinner than I am now <br/> <br/>15 years ago <br/>1. Had my second son <br/>2. Got my degree from UNM <br/>3. Living with my 2 sons and husband of 4 years in our first home. <br/>4. Living life to it's fullest and happier than ever <br/>5. Hanging out with Helen P. (she was a good friend) <br/> <br/>10 years ago <br/>1. Moved to Portland with my family for a year <br/>2. Taking Bellydance classes with Karla Johnson and Jim Boz <br/>3. Dancing regularly at a few Portland Restaurants <br/>4. Living in a furnished apartment paid for by Intel <br/>5. Got my first degree black belt that year <br/>6. Home schooling my 2 boys for the second year <br/> <br/>5 years ago <br/>1. Teaching belly dance in the same location I'm in now <br/>2. Married for almost 15 years <br/>3. Living in our second home on Albuq. NW side <br/>4. I was thinking about starting a belly dance troupe. <br/>5. My children are about 12 and 10 years old <br/>6. Still homeschooling <br/> <br/>Two weeks ago <br/>1. Went to T or C and had a wonderful time with my students and troupe <br/>2. Danced at Floralia and had a great performance <br/>3. Lost an important troupe member <br/>4. Got really sad, angry, worried. angry, and sad again <br/>5. Started making plans <br/> <br/>One week ago <br/>1. Made some hard decisions <br/>2. More angry right now so I'm keeping a low profile <br/> <br/>2 days ago <br/>1. Had a meeting with Jeff a music producer and fellow bellydancer and friend Leyla to discuss music for a big show we are producing together in 2008. <br/>2. Taught my belly dance classes and marveled at the influx of new beginners that just seemed to show up out of the blue. <br/>3. Read my horoscope and determined that the universe is trying really hard to communicate with me. I better start listening. <br/>4. Married to my husband close to the twenty year mark. <br/>5. Made the changes I needed to make to my website <br/> <br/>Yesterday <br/>1. Taught a belly dance class at a school that takes high school kids that no other school can handle anymore. <br/>2. Marveled at the windows that open when other doors are closing. <br/>3. Thinking more about the presence of God and the Blessings that we ignore when we're too busy. <br/>4. Making plans for the changes that are occurring that I didn't ask for <br/>5. Coming to the conclusion that the changes are healthy ones for everyone involved. <br/>6. Celebrated my youngest sons accomplishments with my loved one's <br/> <br/>Today <br/>1. Again in awe of the communication between me and the universe <br/>2. Read my horoscope and found that it was still, after almost one month, following the events in my life. Very weird.... <br/>3. Realized this morning that I have never loved my husband more than I do right now. <br/>4. Cooked a really nice dinner and sat down with my husband and two sons to eat. <br/> <br/>Tomorrow <br/>Only God knows..........</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://tribes.tribe.net/rozana">Thinking out of your belly dance box</a> - 0 replies </div>

rozana 2007-05-13T23:49:53Z