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FatChanceBellyDance Sister School: American Tribal Style Belly Dance Classes at Saffron Dance

Jenn — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:12:57 GMT

New ATS classes at Saffron coming up in January :):)
For more information, please visit: www.saffrondance.com or e-mail me at jchodge28@yahoo.com

Tribal Technique 1: American Tribal Style Basics
January 6th to March 10th: Tuesday at 7:30pm, Tribal Technique 1

In this class, you will break down belly dance posture for ATS movement, learn the basic slow and fast movements fundamental to Pure ATS, and be introduced to ATS improv format and zilling. Movements will include Taxeem, Hand Floreos, Body Wave, Egyptian, Arabic, Hip Bump Combinations, Shimmies, Turns and other basic movements used in professional ATS improve. In this class, we will learn just how ATS dancers move! Zils are required for this class.

Tribal Technique 3: American Tribal Style Format and Advanced Movement
January 6th to March 10th: Tuesday at 8:30pm, Tribal Technique 3

In this class we will learn how to take ATS movement to the next level and streamline your communication with each other according to the ATS format, so that you can become prepared to dance with an ATS belly dance troupe or refine your foundation for creative modern tribal fusion belly dance. In the class we will introduce advanced variations to the basic ATS movements, introduce ATS advanced movements, streamline the ATS improv format so that you will be prepared to lead or follow with any ATS dancer, introduce advanced cues and transitions, and fully integrate zilling into all fast movement. Movements learned in this class will include calibrated spins, fades, advanced ATS combinations, floorwork, head balancing, and belly rolls. Zils are required for this class.

American Tribal Style Private Lessons are available upon request. Please feel free to contact Jen any time at: jchodge28@yahoo.com should you be interested in an ATS private or troupe lesson.

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Bizarre Bazaar this Thursday!

royalgeekg — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:35:14 GMT

What's sexy, scary, powerful, cute, strange, clever, and always entertaining? Bizarre Bazaar Bellydance! A night of bellydance like you've never seen, featuring some of the area's best dancers performing every style of bellydance you've never even imagined!

This month, a not to be missed lineup including Belladonna, Naimah, Sammati, Allaria, Mayyadah Sabri, and Samantha.

We have what you're looking for!

Thursday, September 25
Palace of Wonders
1210 H Street NE
Washington DC
Doors at 7
Show at 9:30
$10

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Help me help Kaihea! (cross posting like crazy)

DC-Mars — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:35:10 GMT

This Holiday Season, you have the opportunity to purchase once and give twice!

In September, October and November, when you purchase at retail cost through my "MyArbonne" site, a full 35% of of your purchase will be donated to directly support an incredible woman and her ongoing struggle with cancer.

Alternately, you can register as a consultant and receive a 35% discount (or more!) on all of your purchases for a year. For every five people who sign up as consultants and purchase $150 worth of products (retail value), I will be able to donate $100 to Kaihea.

Basically, my full commission for these three months, plus an incredible Arbonne holiday bonus structure (the $100 for every 5 new consultants) is going straight to the divine Ms. K.

Why Arbonne? 100% cruelty-free & vegan products that WORK. (brushes are not vegan, but all products are)

What are you waiting for?

In one step, you can complete most, if not all of your holiday shopping AND help make the holidays a little better for someone else.

http://marciturner. myarbonne. com/

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Troupe Dharafa and Eugenia at Adam's Morgan Day Festival

royalgeekg — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:43:41 GMT

Eugenia of Sammati and Jen Hodge's student troupe Troupe Dharafa will be performing this Sunday, September 14 at the 30th Annual Adam's Morgan Day Festival.

http://www.adamsmorgandayfestival.com/program.htm
12:10pm (Saffron Dance)
DANCE PLAZA – Marie Reed School (basketball courts) 18th St. at Wyoming

Hope to see you all there!

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Fall ATS Belly Dance Classes at Saffron Dance

Jenn — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:04:23 GMT

The Fall Schedule at Saffron Dance is out - This means a whole new lot of awesome classes - including new ATS classes - YEAH! :)

This semester, Saffron will offer for ATS:
American Tribal Style Belly Dance Basic, starting Sept 9 on Tuesdays at 8:15

American Tribal Style Belly Dance Advanced, starting Sept 10 on Wednesdays at 7:30

American Tribal Style Belly Dance Performance Troupe Class, starting Sept 10 on Wednesdays at 8:30

I am very excited to also note that I will extending my own studies this semester by becoming teacher certified :) I will have an "official" crediential to teach :) and the knowledge of how to conduct class ATS format under my belt, to offer in the classroom :):)

If you know anyone interested in taking ATS belly dance classes - please send them my way, or to the Saffron website at:
www.saffrondance.com/classes/index.html

I hope you all are having the best summer ever!!

Hugs :)
Jen

Class Desciptions below:

PURE AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE BELLY DANCE CLASSES at SAFFRON DANCE

Tribal Technique 1: American Tribal Style Basics
September 9th to December 16th: Tuesday at 8:15pm, Tribal Technique 1

In this class, you will break down belly dance posture for ATS movement, learn the basic slow and fast movements fundamental to Pure ATS, and be introduced to ATS improv format and zilling. Movements will include Taxeem, Hand Floreos, Body Wave, Egyptian, Arabic, Hip Bump Combinations, Shimmies, Turns and other basic movements used in professional ATS improve. In this class, we will learn just how ATS dancers move! Zils are required for this class.

Tribal Technique 3: American Tribal Style Format and Advanced Movement
September 10th to December 17th: Wednesday at 7:30, Tribal Technique 2

In this class we will learn how to take ATS movement to the next level and streamline your communication with each other according to the ATS format, so that you can become prepared to dance with an ATS belly dance troupe or refine your foundation for creative modern tribal fusion belly dance. In the class we will introduce advanced variations to the basic ATS movements, introduce ATS advanced movements, streamline the ATS improv format so that you will be prepared to lead or follow with any ATS dancer, introduce advanced cues and transitions, and fully integrate zilling into all fast movement. Movements learned in this class will include calibrated spins, fades, advanced ATS combinations, floorwork, head balancing, and belly rolls. Zils are required for this class.

American Tribal Style Performance Company Class
September 10th to December 17th: Wednesday at 8:30, Tribal Technique Workshop Series

This class is for advanced belly dancers, fluid in American Tribal vocabulary technique, only. This class will concentrate on refining movements and format, streamlining performance technique in a variety of styled formats, developing creative movement within the ATS format, and developing professional expertise in movement, set and music choices, and costume design. Students are expected to know all of the major American Tribal Style belly dance movements and basic improv format before entering this class; ATS movements will be refined, but not taught, in this class. This class provides performance opportunities for the serious ATS dancer. Zils are required for this class.
If you would like to sign up for this class, please e-mail the instructor at jchodge28@yahoo.com to receive a recommendation for entrance to the class.

If you would like to sign up for the Saffron Dance classes, please go to the Saffron Dance website at: www.saffrondance.com

Instructor's Bio:
Jennifer has been studying American Tribal Style belly dance since 1996 and became FatChanceBellyDance General Skills certified in June 2006. Jennifer continues her study with dance format creator Carolena Nericcio and will be repeating her General Skills Certification in September 2008. Jennifer has also been accepted into Carolena’s prestigious Teacher Training program, and will be completing this in September 2008 as well. Jennifer has a strong connection to maintaining the authenticity of Pure ATS so that dancers can leave the classroom confident that they have received reliable, consistent Pure ATS instruction, so that they can dance with anyone in our global ATS tribe. Jennifer is dedicated to developing American Tribal Style belly dance technique for students and this format’s presence in the Washington, DC area. Jennifer is also the Co-founder of Pure ATS dance troupe, Sammati. During the day, Jennifer is a socially responsible investment advisor.

If you have any questions about any of the classes, please feel free to e-mail the instructor at: jchodge28@yahoo.com

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Sammati at the Zafira show

royalgeekg — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:11:32 GMT

Sammati is performing at a benefit show featuring Zafira at the Baltimore Theatre Project this Saturday! Show lineup includes Kallisti Tribal, Naimah, Piper, Shems, Mavi, and of course Zafira (doing TWO 15 minute sets! Eee!).

Show starts at 8:00
$15. All proceeds benefit The Marian House
45 West Preston Street
Baltimore, MD
http://www.theatreproject.org/

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Summer ATS Belly Dance Classes at Saffron Dance

Jenn — Mon, 05 May 2008 02:08:37 GMT

The summer schedule at Saffron is up and registration is open! :)

I will be continuing my beginner and advanced classes at Saffron, and starting June 24th, will be adding an upper level ATS class at Saffron.

The class beginning June 24th will be an 8-week session for people who already know belly dance, and just want to learn the ATS technique, movements and performance format. We will start in this class from your firm foundation in belly dance and add the ATS technique to your skill set.

Please see the descriptions below, if you are interested in any of these 3 classes.

CLASSES BEGIN MAY 13th 2008

Beginning Class @ Saffron Dance
Tribal 1 Technique & Drills: American Tribal Style
7:15 to 8:15 pm Tuesday @ Saffron Dance
(Please note that the time of 8:15 to 9:30 on the Saffron website is a typo. The class is 7:15 to 8:15)

Intermediate-Advanced Class @ Saffron Dance:
Tribal 3 Technique: American Tribal Style
7:45 to 9:15 pm Wednesday @ Saffron Dance
** This class includes a 1/2 rehearsal each week to prepare for performance venues.

BEGINNING June 24th
ATS Technique for Belly Dancers (belly dance experience required, but no ATS experience needed)
American Tribal Style Performance Workshop
8:15 to 9:15 pm Tuesday @ Saffron Dance

If you would like to sign up for a class, please go to the Saffron Dance website at: www.saffrondance.com

Class Descriptions:

Beginning Class @ Saffron Dance
Tribal 1 Technique & Drills: American Tribal Style
7:15 to 8:15 pm Tuesday @ Saffron Dance
(Please note that the time of 8:15 to 9:30 on the Saffron website is a typo. The class is 7:15 to 8:15)

In this class, you will break down belly dance posture for ATS movement, learn the basic slow and fast movements fundamental to Pure ATS and be introduced to ATS improv format and zilling. Movements will include Taxeem, Hand Floreos, Body Wave, Egyptian, Arabic, Hip Bump Combinations, Shimmies, Turns and other basic movements used in professional ATS improv. In this class, we will learn just how ATS dancers move! Zils are required for this class.

Intermediate-Advanced Class @ Saffron Dance:
Tribal 3 Technique: American Tribal Style
7:45 to 9:15 pm Wednesday @ Saffron Dance
** This class includes a 1/2 rehearsal each week to prepare for performance venues.

In this class we will learn how to take ATS movement and streamline your communication with each other according to the ATS format so that you can become prepared to dance with an ATS belly dance troupe. We will solidify your knowledge of cues and transitions and ATS performance formats so that you can enhance your ability to communicate with your fellow ATS dancers on the dance floor and create the amazing group improv that ATS is famous for. In the class we will introduce advanced variations to the basic ATS movements, introduce ATS advanced movements, streamline the ATS improv format so that you will be prepared to lead or follow with any ATS dancer, introduce partnering movements and advanced cues and transitions, and fully integrate zilling into all fast movement. Movements learned in this class will include calibrated spins, fades, advanced ATS combinations, floorwork, head balancing, and belly rolls. Zils are required for this class.

BEGINNING June 24th
ATS Technique for Belly Dancers (belly dance experience required, but no ATS experience needed)
American Tribal Style Performance Workshop
8:15 to 9:15 pm Tuesday @ Saffron Dance

This workshop series is intended for intermediate or advanced belly dancers, who are interested in learning the ATS format or for ATS dancers who are interested in a review of the ATS format. This class will assume knowledge of vertical figure 8s, ¾ shimmy, camels, body waves, snake arms, hips on the up and on the down, spinning basics, shoulder shimmy, and comfort in dancing with zils. In this series, we will learn ATS stylization for belly dance movement, movements specific to ATS, ATS cues and transitions, the group improv format, and zilling for ATS. This class will build on your firm belly dance knowledge and will provide the ATS stylization and format. We will also introduce advanced ATS movements as time permits. Zils are required for this class.

If you would like to sign up for the Saffron Dance classes, please go to the Saffron Dance website at: www.saffrondance.com

Jennifer has been studying American Tribal Style belly dance since 1996 with creator Carolena Nericcio, and became FatChanceBellyDance General Skills certified in June 2006. Jennifer continues her study with Carolena and will be repeating her General Skills Certification in September. Jennifer has also been accepted into Carolena’s prestigious Teacher Training program, and will be completing this in September as well. Jennifer has a strong connection to maintaining the authenticity of Pure ATS so that dancers can leave the classroom confident that they have received reliable, consistent Pure ATS instruction, so that they can dance with anyone in our global ATS tribe. Jennifer is dedicated to developing American Tribal Style belly dance technique for students and this format’s presence in the Washington, DC area. Jennifer is the Co-founder of Pure ATS dance troupe, Sammati, and is also an active board member of DC’s community tribal belly dance collective, DCTribal. During the day, Jennifer is a socially responsible investment advisor.

If you have any questions about any of the classes, please feel free to e-mail the instructor at: jchodge28@yahoo.com

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Tribal Cabaret at Palace of Wonders

royalgeekg — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:02:15 GMT

Tribal Cabaret at Palace of Wonders
Friday, February 22nd

An evening of tribal fusion bellydance! Come see some of DC’s finest tribal bellydancers in a cabaret-style show, featuring Mavi, Eugenia, Ebony, Jennifer Hodge, Belladonna, and Asharah.

Doors open at 8pm
$10

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Palace of Wonders - Thursday 11/29

royalgeekg — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:48:24 GMT

Big bellydance show! Enjoy an exciting evening of gothic, tribal and
experimental belly dance, with DC's finest belly dance
stars: Asharah, Mavi, BellaDonna, Ariel, Sammati,
Kaihea, and Bella Quattro.
10:00 PM
Price: $8

Palace of Wonders
1210 H Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

Hope to see you there!

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Yay for Eugenia!

DC-Mars — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:44:00 GMT

You rock.

Miss you all!!

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DCTribal Cafe w/ Sammati!!! woot!

mavi — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 03:12:55 GMT

Romka is pleased to present the HALLOWEEN Edition of DCTribal Café!

Costume Contest! Special Surprises! Spooky Fun!

October 28, 2007
DCTribal Café!
Featuring: Romka, Naimah & Sammati
DJ MELLIE MEL!

CANDY! We'll have CANDY!!! And….we'll treat you to ½ price burgers and $2 off Yuenling drafts! Get there early for the best seats – this house fills up! This is DC's best monthly belly dance show!

Asylum Bar & Lounge
2471 18th Street, NW
Washington DC 20009
$10
6-9pm (show starts at 7pm!)
PICTURES and More info at: groups.myspace.com/DCTribalCafe
DCTribal Cafe sponsored by www.DCTribal.com
Asylum's awesome vegan and vegetarian menu can be found at www.asylumdc.com!
Questions? Email mavi@romkadance.com or check out our website at www.romkadance.com

Easy to access, paid parking is available 1/2 way down the block on 18th Street (on the same side as asylum)! There is another lot near the corner of 18th and Columbia in between the gas station and Adam's Mill Bar.

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Welcome...

maduro — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:03:12 GMT

Welcome to the Sammati Dance Company tribe. Sammati is a Washington DC-based Americal Tribal Style (ATS) belly dance troupe. The current Sammati line up consists of: Kaihea, Jenn Hodge, and Eugenia Hu. Marci Turner (Mars) was a founding member of Sammati who recently returned to Alabama. Please post your updates, stories, and pictures regarding Sammati Dance Company on this tribe. Please invite your friends. Spam, unrelated advertisements, and drama will not be accepted in this forum. Thanks.

Sammati Dance Company's topics - tribe.net

FatChanceBellyDance Sister School: American Tribal Style Belly Dance Classes at Saffron Dance

Bizarre Bazaar this Thursday!

Help me help Kaihea! (cross posting like crazy)

Troupe Dharafa and Eugenia at Adam's Morgan Day Festival

Fall ATS Belly Dance Classes at Saffron Dance

Sammati at the Zafira show

Summer ATS Belly Dance Classes at Saffron Dance

Tribal Cabaret at Palace of Wonders

Palace of Wonders - Thursday 11/29

Yay for Eugenia!

DCTribal Cafe w/ Sammati!!! woot!

Welcome...

Hooray!