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Friday Sept. 11, 09 Tribal Showcase @ Froggy's

Julie_J — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:41:17 GMT

Come join us once again for a hot night in the cool canyon

Lineup includes:
SUPER KATE
She'enedra members
Hiplash
TWNN
Molecular Midriffs
Sababa
Bellydance Flowz

$6 dancer donation requested
Froggy's Seafood Restaurant & Bar
Topanga Canyon

excellent menu!
show 7-10 p.m.
free parking
patio dining

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May 8th Tribal Showcase @ Froggy's (Fri)

Julie_J — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:35:15 GMT

Here's just a taste of what you can expect:

A gaggle of Scottish Girls who are flying over to dance for us
Becky Stoner
innovative troupe - Kalima Satori
Daniella White
and
Elizabeth Mahina

More to come -
See you in Topanga!
:)

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Mythical Creatures Gallery

garystribe — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 03:14:28 GMT

The gallery is now up, also stop by the Tesla Coil gallery as you will find that interesting I hope as well.

www.garysworld.net

Enjoy,

Gary

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BURNING MAN LIVE (Piss Clear Mag)

Lisa — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:24:28 GMT

Hey Tribal Folks & Amazing People,

Do you all know about Piss Clear, the Burner magazine, that was around for 13 years? It’s been called “the Vice Magazine of the playa” – sharp and funny with an alternative view of Black Rock City. I found out that RE/Search Publications has published BURNING MAN LIVE, which has the best of all 13 years (1994-2007), including “Best of Black Rock City,” “Sex and Drugs,” “Playa Fashion Do’s and Don’ts,” “You Know You’re a Burner When…” “Borg Wars,” interviews with Larry Harvey (Burning Man cofounder) and Harley DuBois (Director of Community Services), and introductions by Brian Doherty, Adrian Roberts, and Malderor. This book is 320 pages, and HUGE (8.5 by 11 inches) of pure Burning Man history– highly recommended – with really great articles and photos.

Just go to the link below to check out the book or make an order:

http://www.researchpubs.com/Blog/?page_id=13&product_id=74

(while it looks like the link is incomplete, it works. if you do have any problems, though, you can just go to www.researchpubs.com)

Anyway, it's an amazing book and I suggest you all check it out, if interested.

NOTE: I found this message from another BM group I'm a part of. I ordered the book -- loved it, talked to the woman who is spreading the word -- and now I'm spreading the word, too. This reminds me of the old BM days, as well as the more recent. It's great fun!

- Lisa

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Mythical Creatures - A Fantasy Tribal Bellydance Theatrical Experience

Julie_J — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:54:10 GMT

Saturday March 28, 2009
2:00 p.m. & 6:30 PM
Location: North Hollywood Masonic Lodge
5122 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601
More Info: http://www.sacredcirclesproductions.com/event.html

Mythical Creatures is an adventure through mysterious and dark worlds where dreams become real. Told through the art of Tribal Fusion Bellydance, this experience of magical storytelling will feature some of the finest tribal bellydancers in California and Nevada, including Steven Eggers, Heather Shoopman, Sherri, Tabu, She'enedra, Tsingani, Ayse Cerami, Marjhani, Elizabeth Mahina, and more!

Join us on Saturday, March 28th at either the 2:00 Matinee or the 6:30 evening show in North Hollwood, CA (proceeds from both shows are going to Breast Treatment Task Force).

Visit our store to purchase pre-sale tickets, workshops, and t-shirts (hurry, prices will go up!).
http://mythicalcreatures.bigcartel.com/

Steven Eggers Workshop on Fri. March 27 @ 4:00 p.m.
Tabu workshop on Sat. March 28 @ 10:00 a.m.

***After-Party on Sat. night

and visit:
http://mythicalcreaturesla.blogspot.com/

Join the tribe:
tribes.tribe.net/aebellydance

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Enhance your dance through creative story telling...

jynxed42 — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:31:10 GMT

Come support our Belly Dance Baby Fundraiser and take this exciting workshop by Raven!

Looking for a new dynamic way to keep your audience on the edge of their seats? Bring your message to the masses with this creative take on storytelling. Join Raven of TABU as she demonstrates how you can use music, movement, and emotion to tell a story. Whether you are an Egyptian Cabaret dancer, a Tribal Fusion dancer, or somewhere in between this workshop can help you explore your creative side and intrigue your audience. A short conversation about story construction, character creation, props, costumes, music, and understanding your audience will begin our journey. We will incorporate our stories into combinations and a short choreography.

This is a 2 1/2 hour workshop. It will start at 10:00am. on Saturday April 18th and will end at 12:30pm.
All proceeds will go to the “Belly dance baby” fundraiser for Faizeh. Dress comfortable! Only 15 spots available! Donation for the workshop is $35.00 USD. Workshop will be held at Blue Scarab Dance studio in Lancaster California. www.bluescarab.org

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Sciamachy::: fighting a shadow March 14, 2009

superkate — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:20:12 GMT

If you haven't heard already, MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!! SuperKate has a new production company. My first producing adventure is coming up on March 14, 2009!

Sciamachy

An evening of live art: Dance & music.

Inspired by the battles we fight within ourselves.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Showtimes: 7pm & 9pm

Price: $15

Featuring:
SuperKate
Malice Dreaming
Rory Vallis
Elysium Dance Theatre
Nikii Henry
Liz Hoefner & Yorgos Adamis
Lucas Rodenbush

www.ninthspiral.com

http://sciamachy.eventbrite.com

This is just the beginning of many new collaborations. I hope to see you all there.

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Win a Pixie photoshoot!

jynxed42 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:44:39 GMT

A raffle ticket is only $1 whereas a 1 hour with pixie at her studio is $300

Pixie is an AMAZING photographer and her work is priceless. She has a HUGE heart and has donated her studio time to help raise money for the Belly Dance Baby Fundraiser!

Buy your raffle ticket at bluescarab.org/index_files/Raffle.htm

(you don't have to attend the the raffle drawing to win!)

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Tribal Showcase at Froggy's resumes in February.

Julie_J — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 18:33:06 GMT

Come out to see all the fabulous dancers!

Friday, February 20, 2009
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Froggy's Fish Market & Restaurant
1105 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd

Come out and join us at another fun Froggy's showcase on Friday February 20, 2009!
featuring:
Subee Djinn
Sherri
Politti
2 Hip Tribal
Om Sisters
AND
She'enedra

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GLOW Raqs! The tribe for GLBT belly dancers and friends!

Jennifer — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:06:45 GMT

Hello, everyone!

I just launched GLOW Raqs, a tribe for GLBT belly dancers and friends. :)

Please, feel free to check out the page and join if you wish.

http://tribes.tribe.net/glowraqs

Have a great day!

Jennifer
Moderator of GLOW Raqs

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Koalas need our help *Australia's deadly wildfires

Julie_J — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:27:04 GMT

You may have seen this famous photo showing a firefighter giving water to "Sam" the koala as she holds his hand. The firefighter found Sam walking painfully on scorched paws along the smoldering forest floor. Sam was rushed to the Southern Ash Wildlife Shelter, a group IFAW is supporting with an emergency grant.

SYDNEY -- It was a chance encounter in the charred landscape of Australia's deadly wildfires: A koala sips water from a bottle offered by a firefighter. David Tree noticed the koala moving gingerly on scorched paws as his fire patrol passed. Clearly in pain, the animal stopped when it saw Tree.
Local CFA firefighter David Tree shares his water with an injured Australian Koala at Mirboo North after wildfires swept through the region on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009. Suspicions that the worst wildfires ever to strike Australia were deliberately set led police to declare crime scenes Monday in towns incinerated by blazes, while investigators moving into the charred landscape discovered more bodies. The death toll stood at 200.One man has been arrested for arson.

After the scorched koala sipped from the water bottle and Tree's crew moved on, animal welfare officials came by.
Coleen Wood, manager of the Mountain Ash Wildlife Shelter where the koala was taken for treatment of second- and third-degree burns to its paws, said Wednesday that it was expected to make a full recovery.

Wood said there was no doubt the animal was wild, not domesticated, and that it would be released back into nature once a suitable habitat is found - the foliage in Sam's forest was all but destroyed.
"The hardest part is going to be trying to find enough habitat to support these guys," Wood said.
The Royal Society for the Protection of Animals said it was establishing shelters to care for thousands of pets and livestock affected by the fires.

If you wish you could help - then please visit this link to IFAW. They are an amazing organization that jumps in when wildlife are in need of human help.

http://www.ifaw.org/ifaw_united_states/index.php

Blessings.

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New Galleries including Catharsis are now up

garystribe — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:42:17 GMT

Take a look and be sure to stop by Divine Sparks, they are a new fire performance group.

Gary

www.garysworld.net

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TONITE!!! Tales of Desire all Tribal all-Star show in Glendale*

Julie_J — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 21:33:36 GMT

Look at this insane line-up!!

A Tribal Fusion Bellydance Experience

Featuring:
Unmata
Mira Betz
Elizabeth Strong
The Nekyia
Sabrina Fox
Steven
Atash Maya
Rose Harden
Damage Control Dance Theatre
Sherri
She’enedra
Princess Farhana
Aubre
Heather Shoopman
Monica (Dangerpants)
Tjarda of the Uzume
Arish Lam

Be mesmerized by today's most influential tribal-fusion bellydance artists as they present Tales of Desire, a creative interpretation of desire through dance.

Saturday, December 6, 2008 - Doors at 7:15 P.M., show at 7:30 P.M.
Beyond the Stars Theatre, 417 N. Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203
Arrive early for street parking. Valet parking available.
Advance purchase $15.00 (at the door $20.00)
For tickets and details: www.talesofdesire.com

presented by
Hollywood Music Center

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Monday 12/15 in LA after TFF - Amar, She'enedra, Donavon & more party it up - Come join us

amar — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 02:47:12 GMT

What: The UNofficial Tribal Fusion Faire L.A. afterparty
Who: DJ Amar, she-enedra and some other chicks.
And: Donavon may play a extra special set with Sitar or some other such thing. ;-)
Why: Cuz we damn well please, that's why!!!!
Where: Donavon's Studio Iqaat, 3515 Eagle Rock Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90065
When: Monday Dec. 15th @ 7:00pm
Cost: $5
Bring something to share if you wish.

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Ayse Cerami AND She'enedra dancing on DVD

nisan — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:46:40 GMT

Hi everybody.

I just wanted to give a head's up to some exciting news.

There's going to be a live stage show that's being released onto DVD. Our own Ayse Cerami has been asked to solo. She'enedra is also also performing!

This is very exciting!

So, please, come and join the fun and show your support!

Who? Our girls (as well as Unmata, Mira Betz, Sabrina & Steven, Atash Maya, Monica (Dangerpants) and much much more)
What? Tales of Desire (Live Stage Show to be released onto DVD)
When? December 6, 2008 @ 7:30 pm (Doors open at 7:15pm)
Where? Beyond the Stars Theatre in Glendale
417 1/2 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203

Need more info.?

The website, www.talesofdesire.com is live with a link to purchase tickets.
or contact Sherri Wheatley via www.hollywoodmusiccenter.com

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BARACK!!!

Julie_J — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:46:23 GMT

Rosa Parks sat in 1955. Martin Luther King walked in 1963. Barack Obama ran in 2008. That our children might fly.

Tough days lie ahead. But it’s a moment to dream. Americans have earned that right, along with the renewed respect of the world.

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Silverback Gorillas in Peril!

Julie_J — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:20:40 GMT

Silverback Gorillas in peril - We can help!
The Gorilla Park Headquarters in DR Congo is still held by the rebels. They spent the night there and vandalized the buildings by busting down doors and stealing.

The 50+ Rangers who fled yesterday from the fighting spent the night in the forest with no food, or shelter, or water. The situation is now desperate. The area controled by the rebels has grown, and we fear our Rangers are now sitting in an isolated pocket of forest, totally vulnerable to all the militia groups in the area.

Go to www.gorilla.cd/blog to catch up with the latest events as they unfold on the ground - be the first to know what is going on in the struggle to protect Virunga and 200 of the world's last remaining Mountain Gorillas. We need your help.

Links to contributions there. Please take action - this is critical!

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BELLYFUSIONS: Workshops Booking Open!

etoile — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:21:57 GMT

*****************************************
*** BELLYFUSIONS FESTIVAL ***
*** January, 24th & 25th 2009 - PARIS ***
*****************************************

Hello,

The booking for the workshops are now open!

>> Book your workshops online on www.bellyfusions.com

When? Samedi 24 et Dimanche 25 Janvier 2009
Where? Studios Blanca Li - 7 rue des Petites Ecuries 75010 Paris (FRANCE)

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WORKSHOPS PROGRAMME
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- Cie Saada (Spain)
Saturday the 24th january - 11am / 1pm
Workshop ATS: Technique & improvisation
Level 1 / General Open level

- Cie Damage Control Dance Theater (USA)
Saturday the 24th january - 11am / 1pm
Workshop Funk Fusion: Pops, Locks, & Combos
Level 2-3 / Intermediate - Advanced - Professional

- Anasma (USA)
Saturday the 24th january - 1.15pm / 3.15pm
Workshop Transposing Hip Hop concepts to Bellydance
Level 2 / Beginner - Intermediate

- Cie Nea's Tribal (Germany)
Saturday the 24th january - 1.15pm / 3.15pm
Workshop ATS: Moves & combinations to medieval music
Level 1 / General Open level

- Kimberly Mc Koy (United Kingdom)
Saturday the 24th january - 3.30pm / 5.30pm
Workshop Anatomy and Elemental Movement in Tribal Fusion
Level 1 / General Open level

- Valérie Romanin (United Kingdom)
Saturday the 24th january - 3.30pm / 5.30pm
Workshop Technic & combinations in Flamenco Desclazo
Level 2 / Beginner - Intermediate

- Anasma (USA)
Sunday the 25th january - 10.30am / 12.30pm
Workshop Hip Hop foot and floor work for bellydance purposes
Level 2-3 / Intermediate - Advanced - Professional

- Cie Saada (Spain)
Sunday the 25th january - 10.30am / 12.30pm
Workshop Tribal Zingaro: Tribal dance style
Level 2 / Beginner - Intermediate

- Amira Nemeth (Hungary)
Sunday the 25th january - 12.45pm / 2.45pm
Workshop Gypsy Fusion Energy, Passion and Joy
Level 2 / Beginner - Intermediate

- Cie Shakra (USA)
Sunday the 25th january - 12.45pm / 2.45pm
Workshop Gothic tribal style: an Eerie Adventure with Shakra
Level 1 / General Open level

- Isabel de Lorenzo (Italy)
Sunday the 25th january - 3pm / 5pm
Workshop Sword dance: technique and composition for oriental and tribal styles (bring your sword)
Level 2 / Beginner - Intermediate

- Linda Faoro (France)
Sunday the 25th january - 3pm / 5pm
Workshop Oriental Jazz Fusion
Level 2-3 / Intermediate - Advanced - Professional

- Cie Vatra (France)
Sunday the 25th january - 5.15pm / 7.15pm
Workshop Technics for oriental fusion with bolas
Level 1 / General Open level

- Cie the Uzumé (Netherlands)
Sunday the 25th january - 5.15pm / 7.15pm
Workshop Dynamic Travelling for Tribal-Fusion Bellydance - The Uzumé style
Level 2 / Beginner - Intermediate

Informations & booking on www.bellyfusions.com

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Photos from Froggys are up

garystribe — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 17:50:03 GMT

Take a look

www.garysworld.net

Enjoy, Gary

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Tribal Showcase & Benefit - Fri. June 27 @ Froggy's (Los Angeles)

Julie_J — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:14:21 GMT

Location: Froggy's Topanga Fresh Fish Market
1105 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga Canyon, CA 90290
310.455-1728

Come enjoy the Westside's ONLY All Tribal Bellydance Showcase!
7:00 p.m. June 27 @ Froggy’s featuring:

Subee Djinn
Alexandra King
Dunya Sol
Sisterhood Tribal
Ayse Cerami
2 Hip Tribal
Edenia

Parking in rear, driveway on right
Full Bar, shared tables - come early and make friends!
Allow extra time for driving if you haven't been here before.
Come for a fun filled evening at this creekside location. Fabulous food and atmosphere!
Always a great time

$7 donation ~ This event is a Benefit for the Mara Triangle in the Masai Mara animal conserve in Africa, where post-election violence has seen a collapse in tourism due to political turmoil. The Mara Conservancy, a non-profit, was entirely dependent upon park entrance fees paid by visitors to manage the Mara Triangle, and since the New Year they've had to suffer severe cutbacks in critical park operations. Working on a reduced budget has already had an impact on their effectiveness, and May was tthe first month since January that they've started with no money to carry on.

Last month, rangers caught 6 poachers who had killed 37 Thomson Gazelles, and last month of ot heir rangers was shot and seriously injured when chasing cattle rustlers. The Big Cats in the park are also under threat since the collapse of the compensation scheme in January, which you can read more about this here: news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/scien...7372298.stm

To read more about what I have written you can visit Kimojino's blog where it is also possible to make a donation, with 100% of your donation (minus only a small bank fee) going directly to support the work of the Mara Conservancy rangers:
www.maratriangle.wildlifedirect.org
If you have ever visited the Mara you'll know how important it is to preserve the animals in this incredible place, and if you have ever wanted to visit, then your support now is crucial.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and please feel free to email me with any questions.
or send donations/questions to:
William Deed
williamdeed@gmail.com
The Mara Conservancy

also, Paula of Lotus Henna will be there offering her body artistry and contributing to the Benefit as well! Go to her website beforehand and take a look at her gallery of designs to choose from:

www.lotushennaonline.com/index.html

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henna for dancers

Flavia — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:36:20 GMT

We are excited to announce our first henna conference!
The conference will take place October 24-26 .
Free "all you can drink" bar for elephants, we have 1/2 an acre and have plenty of room for them all.
THere will be classes each day along with , henna-ing, crafts related to henna, mixing and application tips and techniques and more free henna for you and your elephant . We will address questions such as do you henna your elephants toenails or not? and other pertinent henna queries. WE have 3 master henna artist scheduled to teach .
The conference will cost $200.00, this will cover all henna supplies for the weekend, all meals from friday to sunday lunch.(meals will be vegetarian with a chicken option. All craft supplies and class materials(printed workshop papers) etc. we will share tips, tricks and techniques as well as offer structured classes in addition to hennaing each other non stop.
The conference will take place at my home, in Camarillo, sleeping at a nearby hotel or motel.
I have plenty of space for all the activities to go on from early morning to late night. ANd of course we will have the chocolate fountain again.
check here for more info.
http://www.hennacaravan.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=571

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Bedouin Camp Stage Videos

Julie_J — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:19:37 GMT

if you forgot to order yours - here's the info

Bedouin Camp Stage Videographer
pls contact Jeanie and Arnie at

JJCtheBD@earthlink.net

send them an e-mail give your stage name and performance time slot
first DVD $25, additional copies of your performance are only $10 for troupe mates

Arnie’s Productions
P.O. Box 571612
Tarzana, CA 91357

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Thank you vendors!

Paul — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:57:05 GMT

I would like to take this time to thank all vendors who came and supported our event this year.

Please offer any feed back. I would appreciate any comments good or bad. this was my first time as a vendor coordinator and this was a huge learning experiance for me.

Again,

Thank you!!!!!!!
Paul.

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Good news for Performers on the Caravan Serai stage!

Julie_J — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:53:47 GMT

The videographer mailed out your DVD's this morning!

Anyone who forgot to order yours at the festival, there's still an opportunity to buy a copy - she's holding on to the footage for another week or two for stragglers to put in their requests.

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Videography - Caravan Serai stage

Julie_J — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:56:08 GMT

First DVD $25 Addt’l DVD’s @ $10 each
(Groups – order together and save $$)

Cash or Checks to: Miranda Mar
1029 N. Sweetzer Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: 323.363.5161 Email: mirandamar@sbcglobal.net

(This is for the INDOOR stage only)

there will be a separate camera crew on the other stage

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Rolling up our tents........

Julie_J — Tue, 06 May 2008 02:23:30 GMT

It's true ~ for those who haven't heard:

Tribal Caravan - moving on........
While festivals keep getting bigger and bigger, we had felt the desire to keep ours a small gathering "family vibe" to Tribal Caravan - focusing on Quality over quantity. And now it is time to move on. Tribal Caravan as you have known it for these past three years will no longer take place, but other ventures - probably smaller ones - will replace what has been. You may see Tribal Caravan Dance Camp in the future, or even Tribal Caravan Tours. We feel satisfaction at the infusion of so many new additions to the Los Angeles Tribal Bellydance Community and look forward to participating in its future growth.
Others may choose to begin an alternate event in our place, but for us - THIS festival is being retired.
We thank you ALL for your support and enthusiasm. Most of all, we extend our gratitude to our many amazing instructors from all three years - most especially Sharon Kihara!

Blessings!
The Tribal Caravan Team

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Tribal Caravan pictures

richlowe — Sat, 17 May 2008 02:41:03 GMT

The pictures I took from Tribal caravan are up and ready for viewing.

http://www.renaissancefaire.net/Tribal-Caravan.htm

Enjoy.

(A couple of sub-albums are still not available as I have not gotten permission yet, but the vast majority are ready).

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Since we're all gaga over Vorona

amar — Mon, 05 May 2008 09:40:45 GMT

I started a tribe for her: http://tribes.tribe.net/vorona

I'm glad I was able to convince her to come down to LA and dance at tribal caravan. She's just one of those gems I discovered last year in Oregon and couldn't blieve nobody knew her on the west coast. I've gotten pretty good at finding hidden treasures, haven't I? :).
This was her first trip to california and i'm so happy it was tribal caravan that brought her here.

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Music n' Stuff

Khara_Mia — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:10:16 GMT

There was some great music playing all throughout the day/evening performances. I remember thinking to myself "I wish I knew the name of that song, it's fabulous!" I'd be curious to know what artists/songs everyone was dancing to.

There was a brand new song by Solace that I heard in the Saturday evening performance. It sounded like it had some Indian influence.... I guess it hasn't yet been released - but people were pre-ordering the album. I must know the name of this track/album, I NEED to buy it... it was captivating!!!!! I tip my hat to the ladies performing to this song, I was dancing in my seat!

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Tribal Caravan Gives Back!

Julie_J — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:21:08 GMT

At our Festival Pre-Party at Froggy's, we were able to raise $383 from donations + $50 comes from our guest Henna artist who gave us 50% of her income that night.
Thank you again to all of our Performers Friday night who gifted your talents so that we could send this money to help support the Congo Rangers who protect the Silverback Gorilla's from poachers @

WIldlifeDIrect.org

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TCLA Performance Photos!!!!Check them out

Lee / WeatherVane Images — Sun, 04 May 2008 03:43:09 GMT

OK,

I've been frantically working to get all these photos of all you dancers together and polished up and ready for viewin'! I've finally got the VAST majority of them together and you can have a look at them by going to www.weathervaneimages.com and following the "Dance and Festival" link from the homepage. If your having trouble, go straight the galleries with this link " archive.weathervaneimages.com ". (NO www.)

I've tried very hard to email, personally, everyone I photographed, but there are some you I just couldn't track down, namely, Madala Dance Works, Daniella, Sazhrah, Sacred Sol, and Troupe Melanges. If you know these dancers, please help me, and them, out and pass on the link!!!!

All photos are available for download from their respective galleries! When you order using the volume discounts listed at the head of the galleries, "buy" one of the three photo quantities at the top of your gallery, and email me the numbers of the photos you would like included in the package (info@weathervaneimages.com). I'll get them to you within 24 hours, if at all possible! (MAKE SURE YOU TELL YOUR TROUPE NAME WHEN YOU EMAIL!! :)

There will also be prints, postcards and greeting card available for purchase!!

I'm allowing an open useage license, you can advertise with your photos so long as the copyright information stays attached in its original form. Other than that, they're yours to use!!!
In the event that you want to use these photos for advertising through posters, mailers, or business cards and you would find my copyright information obtrusive, please email me personally at info@weathervaneimages.com and, for most cases, I will send you a clean copy of the photo to use.

Thanks! Enjoy your photos!

Lee
WeatherVane Images

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Volunteers Rock the House!!!!

Julie_J — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:28:03 GMT

Tribal Collaboration Partners want to send a super special THANK YOU out to all of our incredible volunteers this year!
We had alot of "second generation" youngsters showing us that they can pitch in too!
Clearly an even of this size cannot possibly take place without many many hands and you know who you are :)

High praise to our Stage Managers, Rockin' MCs, Security Men & Women, Amy Magnusen for taking over the Raffle, Jennifer the Mistress of Performer check-in, our airport runners and Jessica Martinez for volunteer overseeing. Also Amar's many assitants from san francisco and New York.
Every one of you helped make this possible and we appreciate you to pieces!

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Simply AMAZING!

CrowsNest — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:58:42 GMT

I had such a BLAST with everyone at TC this year. It was my first time at TC and the thank you's that go out to everyone are endless. I have met some of the most amazing performers and talented folks I've ever had the pleasure meeting and the experience was truly rewarding. I want to take this opportunity to express just how blessed I feel to have been a part of it all. Not only were the workshops incredible, but the time spent with others was a treasure. A huge hug to all and I can't wait for next year!!!
Love, Vorona

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Froggy's Pre-Party PHOTO GALLERY

Lee / WeatherVane Images — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:00:35 GMT

Hey Everybody,

Apparently I'm a little slower than Desiree and Richard, but I've got my gallery of the Froggy's Pre-Party up and ready to be viewed. Check out :

http://weathervaneimages.com/froggys08/

These photos are right-clickable(Mac: control-click) and downloadable, if you like them and download, please leave the watermark attached however!!! Thanks!

For those of you who are waiting anxiously for the TCLA Photo galleries, I'll be contacting the dancers of whom I took photos in the next few days to give you access to your galleries. My goal is to have them done by the end of the week.

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or anything else!

Thanks everyone, I had a great time.

Lee
Weathervane Images

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THANK YOU!!!

Sarah — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:22:52 GMT

This was my first year at TC, and I just want to say a HUGE thank you to the planners, promoters, vendors, musicians, instructors, dancers, photo-video-graphers, MC's and EVERYONE who made this event possible! It was such a great venue, and crowd, and I had a BLAST!!
Sarah al Nour of Ban-dal

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Tribal Caravan pre-party photos

richlowe — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:38:59 GMT

Pre-party photos are now uploaded.

http://www.renaissancefaire.net/20080425-Froggies/index.htm

I will be posting the galleries from the performances on the indoor stage throughout the week. (Thanks to all who gave me permission to post during the event, and I will be contacting the remainder shortly).

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Thank you JEREMIAH & KNOSSOS & SOL Y LUNA

ElizArtist — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:54:49 GMT

For all the lovely music, I was teaching and outside most of the day, but whenever I hear your lovely music it brings me such joy!!! THANK YOU for playing!!!!

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Sol Y luna would like to thank Amar and Julie.

kenny — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:04:41 GMT

Amar & Julie worked overtime to make a great day. thanx for the sound amar!!!!!!!! thanx for being the foundation of this event Julie!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you both finally got some sleep!

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Shoop is in the house tonight!

heather — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:37:04 GMT

Hi ya'll!! Just had to share my excitement and nervousness.....I've just been added to the Froggy's line-up
for tonight!! Can't wait to see ya'll!!!!

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Reserve your performance photography slot! Less than a week to go!

Lee / WeatherVane Images — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:58:42 GMT

I still have some slots left, so take advantage while they're still open!

Make a reservation now at info@weathervaneimages.com or print the coupon uploaded to the photo post area and bring it to Tribal Caravan to make a reservation and receive 15% off your performance photography package!!

Weathervane Images will be capturing the action and making photos available of performances this month at Tribal Caravan. Remember though, the organizers of TCLA have a great new venue with 2 stages and I can't photograph both at same time! So make your reservations now to guarantee your performance will be photographed! Go to www.weathervaneimages.com to browse the portfolio of photos. Email at info@weathervaneimages.com to make a reservation!

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Pre-Party Madness!

Julie_J — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:22:20 GMT

It's gonna be a "tight night" - if you are taking any of our workshops on Friday April 25th at the main venue (Borchard Community Center in Newbury Park)
Be sure to check your mapquest for getting to Topanga Canyon from there - and allow driving time for "the canyon" part. PLEASE have a designated driver! We want you to arrive and go home safe!
Location: Froggy's Topanga Fresh Fish Market
1105 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90290
310.455-1728
they do serve alcohol and have many vegetarian choices! Very varied menu.

Here's what we have in store for you:
Friday around 7:00 p.m. these lovely ladies will be dancing on our stage --
Amy Sigil of Unmata
Tsingani
Marjhani
Karma (Enchantress)
Aubre
Mirabelle
Damage Control Dance Theater from San Francisco

Get there early - it's a shared table restaurant and you will be queing up to order your food.
Parking is down below in the rear, the driveway is on the right side of the building.

Show ends before 10:00 so don't be late!

see you there
:~D

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Special Tribal Caravan Fancy Pants!

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:56:44 GMT

But not as in pants...

If you register for our FireWalk at Tribal Caravan you save $25!!!

Also we will have lots of new vending pretty prettys available!
Come say hi and check us out.

We have candy!

Blessings,
Nyx

www.NyxFusion.com

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Final Word on After-Party tickets

Julie_J — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:19:26 GMT

There are plenty of General Admission tickets left
DoNut freak out!
Just come to the door at 8:30 and tickets will be $20
or who knows.........you just MAY win FREE tickets in the raffle!!!!
Anyhow - please dont' call the poor Borchard Community Center - they don't know what hit them!!!!
they just rent us the venue - tickets will be on sale BY US at the festival

see ya there
over and outtahere till Sunday night!

xo
Desiree

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Who Posted a pic of me...

Paul — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:07:15 GMT

wearing a what? A Tasseled Codpiece? Oh My!!

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See all you beautiful freaks...

Bo — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:36:26 GMT

TOMORROW!

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Attention Frederique workshop students for *Saturday morning

Julie_J — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:07:35 GMT

The Festival Venue does not officially open to the public until 10:30, but this workshop will begin at 10:00 a.m. and we know that you want to get yourself checked-in before it begins.

Please walk around on the right, to the FAR (furthest) SIDE of the building - there will be glass doors and someone there to check you into the classroom.
Allow 5 extra minutes so that you won't hold up the beginning of the class. There are other workshops starting right after in the same room.

If you will need to change clothes before class - there is a small brick building to the right as you walk around that has a ladies room in it.

thanks!

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Henna @ the Pre-Party

Julie_J — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:24:17 GMT

Lotus Henna wilk be offering henna at our Pre-Party for those of you needing to 'get your henna on" before Saturday
She will be donating 50% of her proceeds to our Beneficiary of the nght ~ WildlifeDirect.org

www.LotusHennaOnline.com

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Sol Y' Luna Playing at 1:30 and again at 8:30 pm at the afterparty.

kenny — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:31:33 GMT

We have added some musicians to the band so come check us out!

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Special Performance at Froggy's Pre-Party Friday night!!

Teresa-P — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:59:48 GMT

For those of you that are planning on attending the pre-party at Froggy's....you are in for a special performance! Tsingani has the great honor of debuting a performance for a very special song.....one off the new Opium Head CD by Solace....YET TO BE RELEASED!

So if you want to hear this bumping song....see the performance....you better plan on getting to Froggy's on Friday night! Bonnie and I had the pleasure of hearing this CD last month......one word.....AWESOME!!!!

You can pre-order the CD at the festival....just look for the EMP booth....Jeremiah ....Rachel.....you can get your hook up there.

But we got the song first....hehehehe....So stoked!

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Pre-Order Opium Head @ Tribal Caravan!

Jeremiah — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:34:40 GMT

Come visit us outside at the EMP booth to pre-order your copy of the limited edition Opium Head CD by Solace. Here's what you get:

>CD1: Opiates, 11 new pumpin' tracks.
>CD2: Dirty Ragas, 8 unreleased tracks and remixes only available on this release.
>All 500 copies will be hand numbered and signed by the Solace guy himself.
>Special artwork and packaging that will only be available for this release.
>And…it’s got Rachel Brice on the cover! What more do you want?!

We will have sound clips and a copy of the artwork available for you to view. If you want to pre-order now, you can! Follow this link:

http://www.empcds.com/solace-OpiumHeadSpEd.html

I look forward to seeing you at Tribal Caravan!

Jeremiah M. Soto

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Who's Vending this year?

Julie_J — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:31:42 GMT

INDOORS:
1. TCLA
2. Several of our Instructors
3. Tribal Bazaar
4. Minerva’s Antennae
5. Hipster
6. Bali Isle
7. Masala Imports
8. Melodia
9. Nomad Artz
10.Geisha Moth
11. Jorjanna Fizdale
12. Velvet Gypsy
13. Chovihanni
14. Pixie Photography
15. Laura Creatrix
16. Black Lotus Clothing
17. Tzarek Sands Jewelry
18. Costumes by Alana
19. Rose Hips
20. Medina
21. Tribal Roots
22. Wendy Darling
23. Weather Vane Images
24. Zulu Tatoo
25. Wicked Harem

and surrounding our Bedouine Camp Stage on the huge Patio vending area (new venue, new set-up), we have:
1.NYX
2. Basilon
3. Belly Dance Raqs Mag
4. Henna Crone
5.ByRo Designs
6.Enchantress
7.Egyptian Essences
8. Judith’s Head
9. Skin Graft
10. Ancient Echoes
11. Opal Designs
12. Eventide Music
13. Magdalena Briery

PLUS - our ever popular home made (with love) organice Turkish Food in the kitchen!

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Frederique SOLD OUT!

Julie_J — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 05:03:12 GMT

Frederique's Saturday workshop is sold out - but
you can still go for the couple of spots left for her Sunday workshop

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Performance Schedule for Sat. April 26

Julie_J — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:02:39 GMT

(*note, this posting is the Second version since this mornng - there are very slight changes)
Elizabeth asked me to post this SECOND pass at the Performance Schedule. There are TWO stages at Tribal Caravan's NEW location this year. Here's the first attempt at the Caravan Serai Stage schedule. Not all troupes had listed their workshop selections at the time of submitting applications and if you see a conflict, then please contact ELIZABETH via P.M. , about requesting changes. She will do her best to accommodate. There WILL be an additional stage for re-arranging if needed. Once BOTH stage schedules are FINALIZED - they will be posted on our website as well - but not until then.
(Please be patient about the schedule for the Bedouin Camp Stage)

Here we go:

this is for the Caravan Serai stage...DOnut freak out (as they say on tribe) if your name is not on the list...there is another stage with an as yet unfinished schedule!!!
love, Elizabeth!
ducking now to avoid all the veggies being thrown my way!!!

Caravan Serai Stage Performance Schedule

11am The Blue Stars of Tanit
11:12 The Roses of Shalimar
11:24 Jenevivieve the Serpentine Sorceress
11:30 Anjum of the Dancing Belly
11:42 Fuego Fusion
11:54 Saz'hrah
12:00 Yasmin (Coert)
12:07 Tribal Trance Fusion
12:19 2 Hip Tribal
12:30 BREAK 5 min
12:35 Natasya Kasikaris & students
12:45 Daniella
12:45 Sacred Sol
1:00 Jessica Hendricks & Dhr(?)
1:13 Jessica Martinez
1:20 Rue de Fel
1:30 (Live Music -30 minutes)
2:00 (TBD)
2:12 Vorona
2:19 Hiplash
2:30 BREAK 5 min
2:35 Oh my Goddess
2:45 Shimmy Sisters
2:52 Saahira
2:59 Dunya sol
3:11 Bo
3:18 Ban Dal
3:25 TBD
3:37 Edenia
3:44 Myths & Legeneds
3:55 BREAK
4:00 ( Live Music -30 minutes)
4:30 Sina
4:35 Om Sisters
4:46 Blue Damsel
4:52 Mercy
4:58 The Molecular Midriffs
5:10 Desert Lotus Tribal
5:22 Conejo Sisterhood
5:33 Nataraja
5:43 Se7en
5:55 Olu
6:02 Subee Djinn
6:09 Rose Harden
6:17 Lumina Belly Dance
6:28 Tamra-henna
6:35 She'enedra
7:00 Good Evening!

Prepare for After-Party Showcase (separate Admission@ 8:30 p.m.)

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photos of TCLA 2007

ElizArtist — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:27:06 GMT

here is a link to a really nice photo slide show of last year by our friend Jim Belsley!
http://www.jbphotoarts.com/shows.htm

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Photography Policy of Tribal Caravan Producers

Julie_J — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 22:33:21 GMT

We know Performers family and friends will be clicking and videotaping away when you are on stage - and We ARE a festival that does allow cameras into the event. We are not policing the audience for cell phones that are recording performances nor do we ban cameras
but
this is a post to remind our more Professional guest of our policy as producers:

ATTENTION ~ PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS -
(and Videographers)
* and YOU know who you are : )

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE:

Anyone recording images of Performers at this event, with the intention of uploading them onto the internet in ANY form or using those images on your own website for sale or in any way for profit, or for sale to print media MUST fill out an
“Image Recorder’s Permission Form”
in order to register with the Producers of this event. This is for the protection of our Performers and for the Producers. Please ask the receptionists for one of these forms when you arrive and fill it out.

**Absolutely NO photographers shall be tolerated backstage and will be expelled immediately if found backstage or in the dressing rooms.

:~D

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Live Performance Photography at TCLA08!!

Lee / WeatherVane Images — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:32:10 GMT

Guarantee your performance will be photographed!!

Make a reservation now at info@weathervaneimages.com or print the coupon in the photo tab and bring it to Tribal Caravan to make a reservation and receive 15% off your performance photography package!!

Weathervane Images will be capturing the action and making photos available of performances this month at Tribal Caravan. Remember though, the organizers of TCLA have a great new venue with 2 stages and I can't photograph both at same time! So make your reservations now to guarantee your performance will be photographed! Go to www.weathervaneimages.com to browse the portfolio of photos. Email at info@weathervaneimages.com to make a reservation!

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Performance Sign-Ups cut off is March 29th

Julie_J — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:51:53 GMT

if you haven't already - please download the performer application from the website, fill it out and get it in the mail - we are starting to work on the performance schedule tomorrow!

http://tribalcaravan.com/dancers.html

Don't miss out!

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TCLA 08 Instructor- Steven Eggers

Teresa-P — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:53:24 GMT

And now....Steven....the Boy Wonder...

Once upon a time, a boy named Steven was born in a little desert town in the middle of nowhere, called Ridgecrest. His connection with drama and the performing arts drew him reluctantly towards English country dancing in a Renaissance dance class. One day when he arrived early, he happened upon the magic of Tribal belly dance for the very first time. He knew right away that he was hooked. Studying doumbek rhythms to drum for Troupe Kandahar, he was eventually coaxed into dancing instead. In just three months of nurturing his natural ability, he was ready to perform with the troupe at Cairo Carnivale 2001. Powerful motivation drove him to every class, workshop, and festival performance possible, eventually leading him to branch off to form his own troupe – Isidis – and win the Ultimate Troupe Competition at Hips of Fury 2005.

His passion and confidence made him a perfect match for Atash Maya when he moved to San Diego in 2005. Here he has mastered brilliant fire performance, American Tribal Style, and fusing Tribal with dance forms as varied as Indian Classical, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Breakdance, Salsa, Modern, and Pop Locking. Steven is especially intuitive about connecting with students in classes and workshops, making sure they really grasp each lesson. His unconventional thinking shines through in his teaching, encouraging everyone to try a new perspective. Whether you study with him or see him perform, you will agree with those who have dubbed him otherworldly and “the most beautiful boy in bellydance”.

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Off-Site Studio Info

Julie_J — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:19:41 GMT

Frederiques SUNDAY (Only the Sunday one)
workshop location is:

EPICA studios
840 Mitchell Rd.
Newbury Park
corner of (Teller and Mitchell)
just on the other side of the 101 fwy. about 5 minutes from the main event.

It looks like a little strip of industrial office/mini-warehouses.
But inside it's a nice dance studio space with mirrors.

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correction on location for Elizabeth Mahina's workshop on Saturday

Julie_J — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 05:22:11 GMT

Elizabeth Mahina Souza's workshop on Saturday will take place at the ON SITE Studio (at the venue - Borchard Community Center)

still space in it to learn "Island Influence"

Tribal fusion has taken quite an influence from Polynesian dance. Join Elizabeth as she teaches exciting tribal fusion combos that are inspired from Hula, Tahitian, Maori, and Samoan dances.
Skill level - Beginning thru advanced.
$30 Pre-reg. /$35 at the door

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Got directions?

Julie_J — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:23:48 GMT

yesterday someone used Google maps and it gave them mis-leading directions.

Here's your BEST way to get there:

Main Venue -
Borchard Community Center
190 North Reino Rd.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Saturday April 26
10:30am - 7:00 pm
also the location for the Electric Vardo After-Party same night

coming from the South (San Diego, Riverside, L.A., Burbank) :
Take the 101 Freeway past Thousand Oaks to the Rancho Conejo/Borchard exit - USE THE BORCHARD EXIT
turn right over the freeway, stay on Borchard till you get to North Reino (there's a gas station at the interersection) turn right and go in first driveway. You are there.

coming from the North (San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, San Francisco) :
Take the 101 Freeway past Camarillo - go up through a steep pass though the hills then just a few more exits till you get to WENDY. turn Right, continue on Wendy will you reach BORCHARD, make a right - stay on Borchard till you get to North Reino (there's a gas station at the interersection) turn right and go in first driveway. You are there.

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Vending space is SOLD OUT!

Julie_J — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:08:32 GMT

it may take a while to get the application form taken off the website - but please do not send in any more (unless you want to be on a wait list for cancellations)
All of our indoor AND outdoor Patio vending space is BOOKED!

This means MAXIMUM great shopping for all our attendees :)

thanks everyone!
TCLA Staff

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Elizabeth Souza - TCLA 08 Instructor

Teresa-P — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:53:57 GMT

Besides being a wonderful dancer, Elizabeth is a beautiful friend ......
Here is what she wanted you all to know....I love this lady!

When I was in high school I didn't experience a normal adolescence of going to dances or hanging with friends on Saturday nights, I had a job.

I worked every weekend at the Tikis in Monterey Park (a suburb of Los Angeles) a night club & restaurant that could accommodate up to 800 guests. It was the longest I ever stayed in one job and even though I was really a Polynesian dancer in the show I like to think of my job description as an Enchanting Tiki Maiden! Because that was what the MC insisted on calling us every show for the 6 years I worked there. Since I was only 15 and was too young even to drive a car my mom had to come along every weekend to work with me!!! The place was like a real life fantasy island! The stage was a huge volcano, which a girl jumped into at the beginning of every show. There were 7 bars, 7 dance floors each with a band, at least 7 boats full of cut up pineapples, mangos, & other tropical fruits! Every week we would return to work and the boss would have built some crazy new structure or set of caves to explore. There was a waterfall stage too, and a stunt girl would dive over the edge of that on the Tahitian side of the park.

Before the show most of the dancers had to stand next to a canoe that was filled with leis and pass them out to the people entering the club and kiss them. I couldn't count how many times men would think they were clever and say "Are you gonna lay me?" I'd just smile, say Aloha, put the lei on them and give them a kiss on the cheek because I didn't even know what they meant! One of the girls got to play a mermaid and was lowered into a gigantic fish tail every week, she would have to get on this ladder and drop into the tail then this man would throw her over his shoulder, carry her to the lagoon, wade through the water and drop her on a rock where she sat making leis and throwing flowers at the guests. I never got to do that because you had to be tall to wear the tail. I also never got to jump into the volcano darn it!!!

The choreographer was my Kumu Hula Ilima Montgomery the dances we performed were a mixture of traditional and modern Polynesian dances, we tried to educate people about Hawaiian culture and even did some Kahiko which is the ancient form of hula, in the show. We did Maori dances, I always did the 4 poi solo, had a great live band, a Samoan chief Tui who did the fire knife dance, we even got to dance a knife dance which is not commonly done by women, our show included several costume changes, we did 2 big Oteas, that is a Tahitian drum dance, and I usually got to be one of the girls who would do a Tahitian solo, an Aparima, which is a dance to a Tahitian song often referred to as Tahitian Hula, some Samoan slap dances and lots of Hulas.

When I got married and moved to Santa Cruz to go to school, my teacher told me it was time for me to think about being a teacher myself. I ended up moving into belly dance instead, I think you know the rest of that story!!!

SATURDAY April 26, 2008
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Elizabeth Souza "Island Influence"

Tribal fusion has taken quite an influence from Polynesian dance. Join Elizabeth as she teaches exciting tribal fusion combos that are inspired from Hula, Tahitian, Maori, and Samoan dances.
Skill level - Beginning thru advanced.
$30 Pre-reg. /$35 at the door

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Marjhani- TCLA 08 Instructor

Teresa-P — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:53:37 GMT

Now Marjhani would like you all to know a little bit about her background.

Check it out.....

I got my first glimpse of Tribal Bellydance at the Renaissance Faire 10 years ago and fell in love with the grace and beauty of it. After my daughter came along I wanted to get out and do something and when the book for the community center showed up in the mail, I saw classes in there for Middle Eastern Tribal Dance and signed up right away. I had a great time and after a few months wanted to learn more. I went to my first event and took a workshop and was hooked from there.

I since have replaced my first teacher and still teach out of the same room I took my first lesson in. I have grown as a dancer and my career has taken me to a place where I now teach workshops throughout California, Nevada and Washington privately and at large events. I perform professionally at restaurants, private parties, community events and have grown from one class a week to 3. I have a Gothic influence in my dance which I have used to create my own signature style and helps add a flair to any of my performances. Deliverance Gothic Bellydance was created as a collaborative effort by me and Internationally known Sashi of Ascend Tribal. Deliverance performs at various Gothic Venues throughout Southern California and is growing a great following in the scene.

My greatest pride is my tribe "Oojahm" a bellydance tribe that's one of a kind. We are booked every spring as the headliner bellydance group for the original Renaissance Pleasure Faire in LA county and the Las Vegas Renaissance Faire every Fall. We are an educational re-enactment group teaching thru storytelling, music and dance. The tribe does private parties and gigs and is in high demand because of it's audience interaction skills. I was influenced to follow a traditional path by Habi Ru and Bal Anat. Some of the forerunners of the this type of tribal movement.

My biggest influences were the tribal groups that seemed to work as one unit and the dancers that really pushed the tribal movement. The first time I saw Rachel Brice I think I held my breath the entire performance, Samantha Riggs and Domba had me bouncing in my seat and Devadasi were what every girl looked for in a sisterhood. I noticed the sense of sisterhood and the tightness of the community and this just drew me in even more.

I have trained with some of the greatest dancers out there. I have taken classes from Rachel Lazarus-Soto, Politti Ashcraft, Robin Johnson and Lesa Bielman only to name a few. I hope to do them all proud with my love of the dance and the way it touches others.

FRIDAY April 25, 2008

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Marjhani "Understanding the Gothic Scene"

In this class we will discuss the different looks and sounds found in the Gothic Sub-cultures: Ethereal/Romantic/Dark Wave, Industrial, Death Rock, EBM & Powernoize. We will cover what type of movements and costuming goes with which sound as well as cover genre appropriate stage presence and space utilization.
This workshop is designed for dancers of all levels and the curious at heart.
$30 Pre-reg. /$35 at the door
(add 3$ if paying on-line)

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SolY' Luna wil be playing at tribal caravan if any body wants live music please let us know.

kenny — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:12:12 GMT

also you need to tell Don for scheduling

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some Performers have asked .....

Julie_J — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:50:29 GMT

I get some e-mails from people asking if their style of dance is "accepted" at this festival.

While Tribal Caravan (as the name implies) is a Tribal fusion focused event - folkloric, Bollywood, Goth and ATS are all welcome on our stage. Ours is not an event of exclusion. We love all dancers who can contribute to the world theme of tribal fusion. Heck, we had a hula troupe our first year! But no, is not a cabaret themed event, so just take that into consideration.

:~D

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New Venue for 2008 - Does everybody know?

Julie_J — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:39:54 GMT

Yes, we sorta "out-grew" our previous, much loved location and have moved on up the road to Thousand Oaks (well, technically it's a suburb of Thousand Oaks in Newbury Park).
We will have an improved outdoor market vending area and a MUCH needed more elevated "real stage" this time!

Borchard Community Center
190 North Reino Road
Newbury Park, CA 91320
805.381-2791

still plenty of parking, still near the 101 freeway, still the legendary home made organic Turkish Food, still the fun Pre-party at Froggy's in Topanga Canyon.
Plus - this year we have added an official After-Party ! There are 3 tiers of ticketing for this party and you can secure your table at our early bird on-line ticketing website. In fact, you can do all your purchasing there and SAVE money! More to spend on new goodies from our vendors :)

http://tribalcaravan.eventbrite.com/

Pre-register for workshops, buy event tickets and After-Party too.

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Please reach out to everyone you know to get us on the ballot for BEST EVENT!!!!

Julie_J — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:06:56 GMT

Zaghareet Magazine’s annual poll is open for nominations (till April 14)

Her'es a direct link to the nominating page:
http://zaghareet.freeservers.com/poll.html

As a shortcut, since you have to e-mail in your nominations, copy/paste the categories below into an e-mail addressed to:
zaghareetmagazine@earthlink.net

Favorite Cabaret/Oriental Dancer

Favorite Ethnic Dancer

Favorite Interpretive Artist

Troupe of the Year

Favorite Event/Promoter

Best Kept Secret of 2008

Instructor of the Year

Lifetime Achievement

Favorite Musician(s)

Favorite Vendor

Make sure to read all instructions on page,
and INCLUDE your NAME and ADDRESS (at least your city) for nomination to qualify.

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TCLA 08 Instructor- FREYJA

Teresa-P — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:36:30 GMT

The partners of Tribal Collaborations are really feeling the excitement for this years event! A new venue, a new "crew", and a stellar line up of workshop instructors.

So let's get this party off to good start by introducing the instructors, one at a time.

First up is Freyja. Ahh....the beautiful Freyja. What else can I say that really fills the bill? How about this:

As an instructor, Freyja gives great presentation and breakdown of moves, while emphasizing proper posture and movement in order to prevent injuries and gain muscle strength. She has made an extensive study of anatomy, physiology and body mechanics, and uses this knowledge to help students master the motions and gain the needed strength and flexibility to improve their dance. Freyja’s love of therapeutic healing arts lead her to obtain her yoga teacher training certification at the acclaimed Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. She is also certified to teach mat and apparatus pilates classes by IMX Pilates. Freyja continues to study various movement disciplines and is currently focusing on the Alexander technique www.nickolasknightly.com/1alex...e.html and principles of qigong to enhance her own practice and compliment her teaching.

SUNDAY April 27, 2008
10:00am -12:00pm
Freyja's "Layering Technique"

Layering is an excellent technique used for dancing to different layers of the music at the same time. This workshop focuses on executing multiple movements simultaneously. Class begins with warm up and drills to activate muscle memory and prepare for more advanced layering. Movements are practiced individually and then combined. Emphasis is placed on proper breathing technique, traveling, layering slow movements over fast movements, slow movements over slow movements and fast movements over fast movements. Layering transitions as well as layering combinations will also be covered. Be prepared to sweat and focus on strong technique.
All levels welcome.
$30 Pre-reg. / $35 at the door

Register on-line:
tribalcaravan.eventbrite.com/

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Who are we sponsoring this year?

Julie_J — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 18:50:35 GMT

This year's Tribal Caravan Pre-party will be a benefit to raise money (and awareness) for WILDLIFE DIRECT.org
They are an amazing organization founded by Richard Leakey to support the dedicated Rangers who protect the reamaining 700 Silverback Gorillas in the Congo from poachers.
Last year we raised over $1,500 for Doctors WIthour Borders and hope to surpass that amount for another well deserving cause.
BUT
You don't have to wait for the Pre-part to help this group out. These magnificent animals are being slaughtered by the Janjewi even now! You can go and take a look at ALL the wonderful work that Wildlife Direct is doing to protect many endangered species in Africa - including Elephants and Lions - even forests!
http://www.wildlifedirect.org/index.php
please take a look around at the Ranger's blogs and videos. There are opportunities to make a single donation to support them, also monthly contributions can be set up.

thank you!
Desiree & Tribal Collaboration Partners

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Boutique sized classes @ Tribal Caravan L.A.

Julie_J — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:28:50 GMT

Yes, we have the large workshop classes with Sharon Kihara, Ariellah and Amy Sigil this year -
but
we are also offering "boutique sized" classes with the following Instructors:

Frederique - “Gooey Pops” also “Urban Tribal Moves”

Vicki V – “Dholrhythms Bhangra 101”

Ayse Cerami of She’enedra - “Slow Down Your Anatomy”

Marjhani - “Understanding the Gothic Scene”

Freyja from San Francisco- “Layering Technique”

Steven Eggers of Atash Maya– "Isolation Drills & Combinations”

Elizabeth Mahina of She’enedra- “Island Influence”

These classes will give you a far more intimate experience with these amazing teachers and a better chance for interaction them. BUT - this means that because of their limited size, they will fill up before the festival!
Don't be disappointed - go to our easy to use on-line website to purchase AND SAVE MONEY with early-bird discounts!
You can even send in a check if you don't want to execute your purchase on-line (but you do need to snail mail in your check)

So take a look at all the possibilities at:

http://tribalcaravan.eventbrite.com/

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** Registration for Workshops 2008 opening up this week!

Julie_J — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 19:00:28 GMT

Tribal Caravan is gearing up our website to allow for online (and mail in) Pre-Registration, possibly as soon as tomorrow (Monday).
You will also be able to Pre-purchase your tickets to our Fabulous After-Party this year!
More details to come, including Lodging suggestions and links. Our Vendors thusfar are already linked on our website so you can start dreaming about the shopping!
NOTE: We have MOVED to a new location - even better than the one you know and love! Check site for info on that.

www.tribalcaravan.com

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Performer Sign-ups are now open!!!

Julie_J — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:51:37 GMT

contact Don ~

PERFORMERS@tribalcaravan.com

have a blast!!!

:~D

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Tribal Collaboration ~ Who are we?

Julie_J — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:09:43 GMT

Next year's Tribal Caravan L.A. 2008 -
Will be brought to your Tribal bellydance community by the newly formed

~ Tribal Collaboration Partners ~

Desiree ~ Los Angeles
Amar ~ San Francisco (of Electric Vardo fame)
Tribal Bazaar ~ Thousand Oaks (Yasemine & Paul)
Teresa Philips ~ San Luis Obispo (of Tsingani)
Don Philips ~ San Luis Obispo (promoter of Summer of Love)

We plan to bring you the Best possible weekend of Tribal in L.A. ~ this year adding an All-Star After-Party!
3 days of awesome workshops - all day performances - our wonderful Pre-Party at the beloved Froggy's - World Market Vending
and some surprises in store for everyone!

This is our Gift to our dance community

xo
:~D

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** New Venue - we have MOVED!

Julie_J — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 18:20:09 GMT

For those who've been part of Tribal Caravan in the past, just a heads up that in 2008 we will be at our new, VERY cool location with a real stage (meaning higher up!)
We are very very pleased to have this new venue to offer and it also means this year we will be hosting an After-Party on-site!

Details about our location are on our website - but here's that info for you here and now:

Borchard Community Center
190 North Reino Rd.
Newbury Park, CA 91320

Main Event
Saturday April 26, 10:30 am - 7pm

After-Party
Saturday April 26, 9:00pm

This location is 14 miles further north than last year, about one mile from the freeway. Newbury Park one exit from Thousand Oaks and is a suburb of Los Angeles. There is more infastructure at this location , many more hotels to choose from and two vegetarian restaurants close by as well as other ethnic choices for off-site dining. We will have our Turkish Home Made food vendors on Saturday.

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just in case........

Julie_J — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:46:51 GMT

those of you who are regular tribers have noticed the many outages of late - so in the spirit of "preparedness' - and in NOT WAY meant to undermine tribe.net (which we LOVE and are grateful for!!!!) we have created a "back up" source for Tribal Caravan information exchange in the form of a Group on ning.com

So, JIC, please copy this link (or even go there to join for any future tribe downers)

http://triberfugeebellydancers.ning.com/group/tribalcaravan

just so we can all still stay connected

Peace
Desiree

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Workshops for TC08

aubre — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:23:46 GMT

So the website says:

"Workshops with: Sharon Kihara of Belly Dance Superstars
Frederique of Belly Groove
Ariellah of ShadowDance
Vicki Virk of Dhol Rhythms
Freyja of Electric Vardo
Steven of Atash Maya
Amil Sigil of Unmata
Ayse Cerami
Marjhani"

Any more info on topics or such?

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Best Festival Volunteer Nominee

Julie_J — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 02:13:50 GMT

Zaghareet Magazine has their annual people's choice awards and I think they are missing a category.
I would like to nominate Jennifer H.

see profile:
http://people.tribe.net/4fb83bc1-81a8-4d20-8d0f-3ec1aa937424

She's everywhere! Cairo Carnival (and her mom) , Punk Raqs (and her mom, too) . Flame & Shadow helping to sell Cds, Tribal Caravan running performer check-in, Tribal Cafe, Lady-in-Waiting atmosphere @ Renn Faire SoCal......am I leaving anything out?
This gal is the volunteeringest person out there - everyplace I go, she's there............or perhaps she's just stalking me. Hmmmmmm

:~D

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TCLA in first issue of BELLY DANCE magazine!

Julie_J — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 05:51:32 GMT

We are thrilled to find that we made it into the number one issue of this truly gorgeous new publication.
Belly Dance - A Raqs Sharqi Magazine
Premiered today at Cairo Carnival
All color, interviews, beautiful photos and interesting articles and reviews.

Thank you!

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Tribal Caravan review in Tribal Magazine UK issue 4

Julie_J — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:10:24 GMT

This just published #4 issue of what is turning out to be a really great magazine for the Tribal Community, both in Europe and the US - has a full page article/review on Tribal Caravan '07!!!
Thanks Tribal Magazine U.K. http://tribes.tribe.net/tribalmagazine

for subscriptions:
http://www.tribalmagazine.co.uk/subs_int.htm

:~D

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PHOTOS ~ TRIBAL CARAVAN

pixievision — Wed, 23 May 2007 20:40:01 GMT

http://www.pixievisionproductions.com/gallery/tribalcaravan2007

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More pictures

Mike — Mon, 21 May 2007 23:46:29 GMT

Sorry these are so late in coming. Here are some select pictures from Saturday
http://flickr.com/photos/98086339@N00/sets/72157600225013658/

I'll be getting pictures from Sunday up some time, and will post the link here once I get them up.

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so vids..... where are they???? post em people!

FuzzyEarthDancer — Tue, 15 May 2007 04:03:09 GMT

ok so i got my vid from mike and it STUNNING!!!! such a great job!

for those of you that missed it here is my performance from that saturday!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZTZyJO3fKM

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Another Thank You

Laura — Thu, 10 May 2007 20:01:07 GMT

You kids who put together this festival are the best. I wanted to thank you again for everything you did for me. Even down to the "can I ask you another question" at the event and you stopped to tell me the answer, with a smile.

Thank you.

We are putting together a festival for San Diego. Damn it is complicated. You deserve medals for all your hard work and dedication. Your event was great. It is totally a reflection of how great you all are.

Thank you to the 10th power.

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Tribal Caravan pictures

richlowe — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 12:32:00 GMT

I've posted all of the pictures I took at Froggy's nd Tribal Caravan on my web site for your viewing pleasure.

http://www.renaissancefaire.net/Tribal-Caravan.htm

Enjoy.

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A few more....

DonPhillips — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:23:55 GMT

I have no idea where everyone finds the time to get all their pics up so quick....hahaha. It's taking me forever just to get through them myself, let alone upload them. There were more than several that rocked my socks off....I've posted the first few here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/donphillips/sets/72157600092733300/

I'll be adding more as time allows...

Don

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Angel Wings a new gallery

garystribe — Tue, 01 May 2007 00:31:35 GMT

http://www.garysworld.net/Angel%20Wings

Thank you Helium and Foxie

Enjoy,

Gary

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Photos from Sunday

jimbphoto — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 01:24:52 GMT

http://www.dotphoto.com/Go.asp?l=jbphotoarts&P=&SID=150933&Show=Y <<< As promised here is a link to some pictures from Sunday.

Thanks again to all of those who made this event possible, especially Desiree and Elizabeth!

Jim

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a thank you and whose crutches are these?

marisalasvegas — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 18:42:45 GMT

hi all!
so...im the chick who got hurt during sharons class on saturday...
im writing to send a huge THANK YOU to everyone at the event who jumped to my aid--i feel so lucky to have had such a terrible thing occur at the luckiest time and place ever (if that makes sense). sharon is an amazing teacher (and no i didnt get hurt because of anything she had us do) and i am so grateful for her support and the support of the ladies in the class at the time and at the event in general. i feel lucky to be part of a community that takes care of its own!
also--some kind dancer tracked me down some crutches. im hoping to be off of them this week (fingers crossed) and want to send them back. send me a message if theyre yours!
again, a huge thank you for everyones kindness and support!
marisa

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Photos from Saturday

jimbphoto — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:19:06 GMT

http://www.dotphoto.com/Go.asp?l=jbphotoarts&P=&SID=150496&Show=Y <<< Here is a link to some of the pictures I photographed Saturday April 14th at Tribal Caravan. If the slide show moves too fast you can hit the Pause button and then use the Next & Previous buttons as you like.

I'll try to post photos from Sunday’s performances by 4/23.

THANKS TO ALL THE ORGANIZERS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS, VENDORS, AND VOLUNTEERS WHO PUT ON SUCH A WONDERFUL EVENT!!!

Jim

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more newspaper coverage

Julie_J — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:16:26 GMT

this one is just a tiny blurb

http://www.theacorn.com/news/2007/0419/Front_Page/001.html

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the backdrop

ElizArtist — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:33:27 GMT

I must say, the backdrop looks perfect behind everyone in the pictures. Just beautiful Mr. Robert aka Lopaka!!! It is a nice background without distracting from the dancers!

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Who rocked your world?

SOOZ — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:46:40 GMT

I was like the super-volunteer on Sunday so I didn't get to see much but what I did see over the weekend was great! SuperKate was hilarious, Zoe, Fred, both "Tribal Unions", ....... and the list goes on......

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Elizabeth and Desiree...

ZizaRose — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:40:33 GMT

You guys totally R-O-C-K! It's been such a pleasure getting to know you both and dancing with you. I feel very blessed to have stumbled into your world. Can't thank you enough for putting on this amazing event. I had a 'good' time last year, this year I had a BLAST. Admittedly Sunday was a bit of a blur, what with the anticipation of my first performance with you guys, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
I can hardly wait till next year and I offer you any help I may have to give to make this happen for another year.

Big SMOOCHES AND HUGS to you both, and a heartfelt thank you to all the other wonderful people who added their talents and passion to help make this event happen.

your friend in bellydance devotion,
Ziza

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Tribal Caravan Photo Gallery Three is ready

garystribe — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:49:14 GMT

Hi all,

http://garystevens.smugmug.com/Tribal%20Dancing

Take a look, and let me know if you would like anything.

Enjoy,

Gary

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Thank you to EACH Volunteer xoxoxoxoxox who helped us this weekend

Julie_J — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:50:30 GMT

Let me put it this way- Portia (Volunteer Executive), Elizabeth and I would just about now be getting signed into a psychiatric facility if it weren't for you all!
So many people were willing to give their time and energy and SO much .............L-O-V-E (there, I said it).
And a special gracias to all of you who helped get us folded and swept up and outta there in under 90 minutes (they charge us by the hour)
There was some heavy lifting going on at the end and it got me all vaclempt (sp?)

Whew! Now for a full body massage and a few good night's of sleep :)

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kudos to Amar and Robert(lopaka) for the sound.

kenny — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:03:00 GMT

these guys were the backbone of the whole day . they kept things moving. and the sound was amazing. thanks guys.

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from pixie's tribe more TC pics in the news

FuzzyEarthDancer — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:28:16 GMT

http://www.worldpicturenews.com/web/ look for "Tribal dancers fundraise for darfur"

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Tribal Caravan Photos Gallery Two is now up

garystribe — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 14:07:16 GMT

Hi all,

http://www.garysworld.net/Tribal%20Dancing/309624

Take a look and enjoy.

Please feel free to contact me if there is anything you would like.

Gary