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An overview of All the Pretty Snakes...(& Bellydancers)

weathervanedance — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:02:34 GMT

Snakes coming out of our ears! That aptly describes the last few weeks. And a lot of fun. Our collaboration with Tribal Bazaar, “All the Pretty Snakes… (& Bellydancers)”, has not only kept us up day and night with set design, development and location scouting, but taught us much about snakes. We are looking forward to reaching our halfway mark today by finishing the 6th of our planned 12 shoots… and moving swiftly towards the graphic design portion of this unique and one-of-a-kind, 12-month calendar (for 2010).

The following videos offer a snapshot of our collaboration… watch them in order and you will very much have a sense of the development of this project! We hope you’ll also get a good laugh, but more importantly, inspiration.

Shoot 2 - the bizaarre Bazaar
http://vimeo.com/7279936

Shoot 3 - Garden of Eden
http://vimeo.com/7244214

Shoot 4 - Innocence
http://vimeo.com/7400449

For the photography geeks out there, Lee has posted lighting diagrams and other technical info on our Facebook fan page - already over 200 strong in its' first week. Join us and many other snake, photo, and dance lovers! --->
All The Pretty Snakes...(& belly dancers) http://www.facebook.com/pages/All-The-Pretty-Snakes-belly-dancers/162066378945

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Last WV hafla of the year (following Yasemin's workshop) this Saturday!

weathervanedance — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:28:01 GMT

This is our last one of the year and it's extra special for that reason! It’s a BBQ/hafla at our house and we make it free for everyone to attend... because we really just want to party with you one last time before the end of year, thank you for your commitment to the dance, and your support of Weathervane Arts!

Also, you don't want to miss this fabulous lineup of dancers!
• Rahanna
• Shanti
• Jennelah
• Habibi Bintbeled
• Om Sisters
• Donavon and students

---don’t forget the open dance and your chance to dance your heart out for no particular reason!

The details!
Saturday, October 3rd from 5 pm on
Admission - FREE!
Location - 3521 Lesser Drive, Newbury Park, CA 91320

Things to bring:
- Your old bellydance stuff! We will try again this year to have a swap meet-of-sorts. Bring your gently used, retired bellydance wear and accessories (we still have all of Kashmir's from last year) and walk away with new stuff!
- Your instruments! We'll drum our way into the night!
- B.Y.O.B.! -- we'll provide a BBQ for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. You bring your own beverage!
- Chairs/Pillows/Blankets -- we'll have fires going however it might get chilly outside so bring something to keep warm!

I hope I haven’t missed the chance to get this on your calendars! Drop in for a little while or a long time – we would love to see you either way!

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Costume Workshop 10/3/09

Yasemin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:30:01 GMT

Yasemin of (Tribal Bazaar, and Yasemin Yildiz Designs) is scheduled to do the next Weathervane event - a costume workshop on October 3rd 2009 !

Weathervane Arts and I would like to get your feedback on what you would like to learn in this workshop.
We will cater the event based on the information you provide. Please feel free to post here, or send me or Gigi a message with your thoughts. We look forward to hearing from you!

So far I plan to cover basic costume construction - skirts, pants, bra and belt, vest, and have patterns, and books available for notes and inspiration. Fabrics, colors, cut, and accessories as pertaining to the different dance styles will also be covered
I plan to bring my Serger and sewing machines, so if you have a project you're stuck with bring it!
Please let me know anything you want covered ahead of time, or any suggestions. Thanks!

Location: EPICA, 840 Mitchell Road
Newbury Park, Ca
Date: Saturday, October 3 (exact time TBD)
More information to come....

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Pics from Lovin' Las Vegas hafla now available!

weathervanedance — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:58:56 GMT

Photos of the Lovin' Los Vegas Hafla are up and ready for download! We didn't include pics of Tabu per their request because one of them was unable to make it! (We missed you, Inara!)

Check out: www.weathervaneimages.com/galleries/lovinlosvegas

Download as usual, right click to open in new window, right click again to save to hard drive.

Spread the word!

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New class series beginning 8/20 --- Drills, Zills, and Layering!

weathervanedance — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:55:53 GMT

- Begins August 20, 2009! -
Thursdays, 5:45-7:00 pm
Drills, Zills, and Layering!
EPICA, 840 Mitchell Road, Newbury Park, 91320

Drill your zill work and zill through your drills! Expand your understanding of belly dance with zill drills and become increasingly at ease with zilling while you dance. Walks, turns, and graceful floorwork? These are all part of a basic dance vocabulary that every
bellydancer needs (but many don't have). Think you can barely shimmy, let alone shimmy layer? Practice makes perfect! Build beautiful
subtleties into your dance, refine what you know, and get a great workout all at the same time in this 75 minute-long class!

This class runs in 6 weeks sessions. Next session runs August 20-October 1, 2009. If you have questions about whether or not your
skill level would be appropriate for this class, don't hesitate to contact me.
Class fees:
Single class = $14
Single series = 6 class package option = $66
10 class package = $100

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Weathervane Arts presents Another Sol y Luna Hafla!!!!

Lee / WeatherVane Images — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:17:08 GMT

Live Music hafla with Sol y Luna – Saturday, July 11, 2009

EPICA Studios, 840 Mitchell Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320

7:30 pm on

$8 with workshop admission / $10 prepaid / $12 at the door

With dancers: Alamkara, Olu, Madrid, Yasemin and Shamerhan, Tonantzin, Miss Deanza, Natasya, and Jessica of Ojai.

MC’d by Princess Amy all the way from San Luis Obispo

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July 11th - Understanding Middle Eastern Music and Rhythms

kashmir — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:59:32 GMT

Dance Theory workshop with Master Percussionist Souhail Kaspar (www.neareastmusic.com) and Kashmir Isis.
~ Understanding Middle Eastern Rhythms and Music for Dance ~

This workshop is designed for dancers of all levels, and styles. It is an invaluable tool for any dancer who wants to step their dance up to the next level. The challenge of dancing to Live Music is a special one, and something that every dancer can use in her performance career.

Master instructor Souhail Kaspar (www.neareastmusic.com), the originator of this unique style for teaching Traditional Arabic Dance, began his formal workshops in the United States in the 1980's. In this class, he serves as a teacher and coach for all levels and styles of dancers. Mr. Kaspar gives students the tools to "hear" Middle Eastern Rhythm and Music and the skills to match the traditional dance movements of Raqs al Sharqi to what they hear. His presentation style is clear, precise and fun!

Kashmir Isis of Los Angeles has been an avid student of the dance since the early 90's, having spent years carefully studying with local and international teachers in weekly classes and workshops. She is a graduate of the Ansuya Certification Program, and has performed with Live Musicians in and around Los Angeles since her debut in 1999. She will illustrate how the movements match the music to create a seamless performance and how to grow the skills and maintain them for use in different performance settings.

SATURDAY JULY 11th 2009
3:30 - 6PM
$40 presale (until July 10th) - $45 at the door
EPICA
840 Mitchell Road, Newbury Park CA 91320
For more info and to reserve your spot in this amazing workshop go to www.weathervanedance.com

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July 11th 2nd Annual Sol Y Luna Hafla

kashmir — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:18:47 GMT

After the Souhail and Kashmir workshop join us for more live music fun!!! Use your newly learned skills in the open dance!

July 11, 2009 7PM
Live music Hafla with
Sol y Luna
Join us for a very special hafla...
We're pleased to host for the 2nd year in a row, Sol y Luna and special guests.
Admission = $8 (pre-sale with workshop registration), $10 (pre-sale, no workshop), $12 at-the-door

That's right!!!! Sol Y Luna will be playing for all the performers that evening, as well as for YOUR open dancing pleasure, at the next Weathervane Arts Hafla on Saturday July 11th. Back by popular demand, this band will be setting the night on fire with their wonderful music and spirited renditions of original and traditional songs. This party is not to be missed. The dancer line up will blow your tassels off !!! And of course, as always the band will be playing open dancing sets so that everyone in attendance gets a chance to get up and boogie with them.

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June 80's Hafla

Julie_J — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:39:55 GMT

TWNN were stoked to perform at your 80's themed hafla.
It was totally RAD !!!

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Sol Y Luna posted live song from Epica hafla.

kenny — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:12:31 GMT

We posted a Turkish song we did last year with Burcu and Emin singing on myspace. myspace.com/soly39luna

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Weathervane Arts hafla (Saturday, April 11)

weathervanedance — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:22:21 GMT

The same day as Paulina's workshop we are hosting the 2nd hafla of the year at EPICA. Doors open at 7, performances will begin at 7:30... our performer lineup thus far includes: Bellydance Flowz, Dunya Sol, Kirsten, Jorjana, Karma and Natasya. Food and beverages will be provided, anyone who has an interest in selling their crafts - please contact me!
Cost of admission: $8. Please come to support your local bellydance talent.

Your Weathervane hosts,
Gigi and Lee

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Videos/Photos from Richard

Desdemona — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:01:37 GMT

More videos!! Richard's had them up on facebook but he also got them on youtube.

Desdemona (me!): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU0B1l-rXR8 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB5vK4Hef88 - I do a little sword improv and finally dance to Opium Head!

Anna M: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYHmGzBP2Cc - Really, really loved this performance! Hope to see her dance again soon!

Eshta Amar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVfB2Qx5VjU - This was really an amazing performance. :)

Dahab, joined by Molecular Midfriffs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo6phwJvPfA - One of the awesomest things I've seen in a bellydance show.

Molecular Midriffs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua9-LVZLVV0 - I just love watching you guys dance. The tight formations, the powerful movements. It's just so great!

Nancy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wXtuOhtenU - I guess this was her first solo? Yay!!!

Wild Routes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OHOwjlYc3U - I still can't believe how quickly this was put together. You guys looked awesome!

Mockingbird Tribal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZK0UqI07bk - I was kind of busy henna'ing during this performance. I'm glad I watched the video. You ladies are fantastic!

Paul and Yasemin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUMMvd9SY_4 - You guys are so sweet and so much fun to watch dance. :) And this was such a great way to end a great night.

Thanks again to Gigi and Lee for hosting it, everyone for coming/performing/vending (especially Paul and Yasemin who let me root through their wares with my grubby little hands to get my choker and ring for the evening), and Richard for doing video/photography.

Pictures from Richard are here! http://renaissancefaire.net/20090131-Weathervane/index.htm

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Videos from teh otehr side of the room

Josh — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:02:53 GMT

Youtube finally conceded that the video of Karma and Gigis troupes was not a copyright infringement, so here are the two vids I took at the Jan Halfla.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eYc9hWUFWw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOyxjSuVKiE

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Pics

richlowe — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 04:10:29 GMT

Here's the pictures I took at the Hafla.

http://www.renaissancefaire.net/epica.htm

I hope you enjoy them and I hope you enjoyed the videos.
Richard

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Videos from Hafla

Duchess — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:56:13 GMT

January 31 Halfa videos:

Dahab: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpp6TUUvvu0

Dahab and Midriffs performing Beat it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpphcSXCuvE

Paul and Yas: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-YthAD1rm0

Thanks Gigi and Lee for all of your efforts and for another successful hafla!!

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Vending at the Hafla this Sat.

Yasemin — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:44:58 GMT

Gigi has been kind enough to allow us ( and Enchantress) to have sales during the WVA /Epica event.
Space will be VERY limited so we will be bringing only some selcet items. If you want anything ~please let us know~ before, so we can bring it.

I'll probably have stuff in the Van also so maybe can slip in a parking lot sale if there isn't room in the studio.

We've got a LOT of closeout items at great prices (gotta pay for the new stuff ;-) so teachers, students , bargain hunters, come prepared!
Info on the event here:
'tribes.tribe.net/weatherva...62982f352'

We'll be posting our Vending schedule soon, and will be having a lot of 'Show Specials' so come out and see us!

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1st Weathervane Hafla - Sat, 1/31/09 and again in April

weathervanedance — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:26:45 GMT

The first hafla is all set for Saturday, January 31st! The final lineup is: Desdemona, Anna M., Dahab, Molecular Midriffs, Wild Routes, Nancy, Mockingbird Tribal, Eshta Amar, and Paul and Yasemin... which will definitely be the perfect way to lead us into an open dance session! I am cooking up a lovely lentils and onion dish for all of the vegetarians plus more!
$8 at the door, bring your camping chair or pillow to sit plus additional money as there will be vendors (Tribal Bazaar, Enchantress Designs, and Weathervane Images, maybe more?).

The date of the next hafla is more or less set - Saturday April 4th! March is going to be too busy between the Ojai Bellydance Festival and Mythical Creatures. So mark your calendars for 4/4/09 and contact me now if you'd like to be included in the lineup!

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So, I heard a rumor........

Julie_J — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:30:02 GMT

that things are back with a bang on January 31st.
A 'New Year' Hafla perhaps?

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Caba Ribal 2008 Picture Galleries now available!

weathervanedance — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:46:45 GMT

Weathervane Images captured most of the performances of this event which took place November 8th in Bakersfield. Visit
http://archive.weathervaneimages.com/c/weathervaneimages/package-show/P0000SFhvMt8y068
- to view the show highlights, peruse galleries by peformer/troupe, and purchase prints or web-ready images. The pictures are almost as stunning as the performances themselves!

For more information, contact Lee at info@weathervaneimages.com or visit http://archive.weathervaneimages.com/c/weathervaneimages .

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Belly dance classes with Georgina

weathervanedance — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:50:20 GMT

NOW OFFERING BACK-TO-BACK CLASSES ON THURSDAYS starting October 16!
5:30-6:30 pm Bellydance Basics - Rhythms and veil introduction
6:45-7:45 pm Intermediate – Choreography and performance emphasis

Bellydance Basics: A vital part of any dance is learning the rhythms. In addition to learning how to isolate your upper body from your lower body and vice versa, you'll acquire a sense of various middle eastern rhythms and the moves paired with them. This is a mixed-level class; beginners will gain flexibility and movement; intermediate students will refine their technique, strengthen movements and begin to stylize using arms, layering, and level changes... A portion of this class is also dedicated to learning how to dance with a veil using single veil technique. Come to make friends, have fun, and get a great workout!
~~~Series runs October 16-December 4 (no class on 11/20 or 11/27)~~~

Intermediate Choreography: Building on the foundational movements and skill set introduced in my Beginning class, this 1 hour class incorporates walks, turns, rhythm and tempo changes as you put it all together for upcoming performances. Have you ever wanted to learn how to do floorwork? This is the class that will challenge and push you in that direction! Stylization, improvisation, and longer choreographies are emphasized. Participating in this class automatically grants you the opportunity to perform at my hafla which is held every other month, as well as other bellydance events throughout the year. Bellydance for expression, exploration, fitness, and fun! ~~~This class must be taken concurrently with the Basics class and is ongoing~~~

Take advantage of one of these two promotions!
• Take both classes and receive 50% off the second class
• Two-for-one*! --Two enrollments for the price of one. Bring a friend!

Class fees: $12/single class • $30 – 3 class package • $54 – 6 class package
*Applies only to first time students for the same series/Beginning-level class.

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THANK YOU Gigi & Lee!

Julie_J — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:59:13 GMT

Last night's fire hafla was such a treat! New an innovative dances, live music in a garden setting (loved the fairy lit gazebo)
So glad we went and what a great way to end this year of community events that the two of you hosted for the rest of us to commune.

I hope you continue this vein in the new year - it is much appreciated. I have met many new cool people and gotten a chance to see the up an coming student troupes getting their first chance to perform.

Count on me in the future to support this effort.
(Oh, and for those of you who stayed at home ----- you missed out on a WAY COOL early Christmas gift!)

Thank you so so much Lee & Gigi!!!!

xoxoxo
:~D

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Please Join Us for the Last Weathervane Arts Hafla of 2008!

Lee / WeatherVane Images — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:19:02 GMT

Please Join Us for the Last Weathervane Arts Hafla of 2008!

If you haven't marked your calendars already, please note that our last hafla of the year will be held on Sunday, October 5th at the humble abode of Lee and Georgina. Feel free to arrive anytime after 6 pm.

This is a super-special hafla for a number of reasons: 1)it's a FIRE hafla meaning it'll be outdoors with the night sky, your favorite people, and really cool performances, 2) there'll be a fun Shimmy-Off with prizes and 3) it's the last one in 2008 and commemorates our first year of putting on haflas. We are planning something really special to share with you all! it will be held at our house at
3521 Lesser Dr.,
Newbury Park,
CA 91320

Our lineup includes Jessica Martinez, She'en-edra, Khani of Nataraja, Kashmir, and Karma. Candles, fire fans, poi, maybe a candelabra??? You really don't want to miss this! Don't forget to bring warm clothes for when the sun goes down, something to sit on (camping chair, blanket, pillow), your middle eastern musical instrument if you have one, and a finger food or drink to share… there's no admission fee otherwise!

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, October 5th!
Lee and Gigi
~ Weathervane Arts
www.weathervaneimage.com

www.weathervanedance.com

"Creativity is allowing oneself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." - Scott Adams

Feel free to forward this to anyone whom we may have forgotten!

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Pirate Faire photos

Julie_J — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:52:01 GMT

thank you SOooooo much Lee for your (as always) super great photos documenting our 'good times"

xoxo

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Last WV hafla of the year – Sunday, October 5!

weathervanedance — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:09:33 GMT

If you haven’t marked your calendars already, please note that our last hafla of the year will be held on Sunday, October 5th at the humble abode of Lee and Georgina. Feel free to arrive anytime after 6 pm.

This is a super-special hafla for a number of reasons: 1)it’s a FIRE hafla meaning it’ll be outdoors with the night sky, your favorite people, and really cool performances, 2) there’ll be a fun Shimmy-Off with prizes and 3) it’s the last one in 2008 and commemorates our first year of putting on haflas. We are planning something really special to share with you all!

Our lineup includes Jessica Martinez, She’en-edra, Khani of Nataraja, Kashmir, and Karma. Candles, fire fans, poi, maybe a candelabra??? You really don’t want to miss this!
Don’t forget to bring warm clothes for when the sun goes down, something to sit on (camping chair, blanket, pillow), your middle eastern musical instrument if you have one, and a finger food or drink to share… there’s no admission fee otherwise! See you at 3521 Lesser Drive, Newbury Park, CA, 91320 – 6 pm or after on 10/5/08!!!

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Ojai Party photo highlights

weathervanedance — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:55:33 GMT

http://www.weathervaneimages.com/ojaidanceparty

These are Weathervane's photos from the Ojai bellydance party at the Acacia Mansion on Saturday, August 16th.
It was an amazing party - thanks Natasya and Daniel!

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Open Photo Shoot Sunday Night 7PM at Wildwood

Lee / WeatherVane Images — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:04:53 GMT

Hey Everybody,

I'm shooting a wedding tomorrow(Saturday) and have rented some equipment that I have until Monday. That leaves me with some fun photo stuff to play with on Sunday, and I want to have a reason to use it. As such!! I'm sending an open invitation to everybody to come to Wildwood Park(in T.O. at the end of Ave. de los Arboles) at 7PM on Sunday if you want some free photos taken against, what I hope will be, a beautiful sunset. This doesn't have to be just bellydance related!

Let me know if you're interested. This is just for fun. Again, I'll be there from about 7PM to 9PM. Call me at 805-660-3831 or email a reply.

Hope to see you then! Bring wine........if you want.

Lee

P.S. God knows I don't have everyone's email. Spread the word.

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Hafla date changed (for GOOD REASON!)

weathervanedance — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:22:06 GMT

Please note – the “Dancing with Fire” hafla date has been changed to Sunday, October 5th because Weathervane Images will be featured in the Thousand Oaks Arts Council fall photography exhibit. The gallery opening will be on Saturday, October 4th (we invite you to come!) which was the original date of the hafla. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you’ll still be able to make it! 6:30 pm, Sunday 10/5/08, on Lesser Drive across from Newbury Park HS.

For more information on the hafla:
http://tribes.tribe.net/weathervanearts/thread/b948a538-b187-4b7c-b584-0fc956139dab

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Dance with Fire - October 4 (a Weathervane Arts hafla)

weathervanedance — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:20:33 GMT

Join us for another special Weathervane Arts event on the eve of Saturday, October 4, 2008. This will be our last hafla for the year after much consideration (holidays and travel in December make it unrealistic to have one that month)
- so plan to come and be a part of the fun for one last time in '08!

This one's going to be really special... the theme is fire-dancing and I believe I have lined up Karma, Kashmir, members of She', and I hope my fellow Natarajan, Khani. I need to call up Shale from SoulTonic and beg Jenn Knott to come out for it, too as I heard they have amazing fire skills. If you or someone you know loves to play with fire and I'm not aware of it, don't be shy! This is an opportunity for fire dancer novices.

Do you need more reasons to come?
1) This time it's free!-- It will be outdoors at the Maison de Weathervane (that is to say, Lee and Georgina's house) and we intend to make it really cozy for you with chimaneas, beautiful sari fabrics abound, and as usual, yummy food and beverages.

2) Free Stuff-- The last hafla was meant to be a swapping-bellydance-stuff party but it never happened. If you've outgrown some of your bellydance clothes, bring it! If everyone brings at least one thing to swap, we'll all have a new thing to add to our wardrobe!

3) Shimmy-Off with prizes-- Again, this didn't happen at the last hafla (the music was just SOOOOOO good!) so I have two lonely prizes waiting to be whisked away by a Shimmy God or Goddess. The longest shimmy and the most fabulous shimmy wins! You know you need more excuses to practice shimmying.

4) The Weathervane mascot, Huxley can't make it to every event... but as the ruler of our house, he will be there and you can finally meet him! You can't miss him. He'll be wearing a tux.

So see you there!

~~~Thank you again to those of you who attended (or wished that they could have attended) the most recent hafla. I'm sure everyone heard that the musicians (11 in total!) rocked the house, leaving us all with dropped jaws and hankering to dance! While I'm certain that we will now and forever have a hard time topping that particular hafla, the fun mustn't stop there! :) ~~~

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That was no band.........!

Julie_J — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:49:36 GMT

THAT was an ORCHESTRA!!!!
........ and it's so great to have a vocalist for bellydance!!!
We had a blast, the food was great - lots of fun and many thanks to Gigi, Lee and Kenny for organizing the musicians

thanks so much!
:~D

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WV Hafla Photos

Lee / WeatherVane Images — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 01:56:57 GMT

Check out the rest of the photos, don't be shy, if you want some copies, let me know. Hafla photos are for sharing.

http://weathervaneimages.com/hafla0708/

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Just kidding! Hafla will be on Sat, July 26th

weathervanedance — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:50:03 GMT

The date of the July hafla has been moved to Saturday, July 26th.
Other than the date, all the info is the same as before...

Location: EPICA, 840 Mitchell Road, Newbury Park, 91320
Time: Doors open at 7 pm, performances at 7:30 pm
Admission: $6

Come to experience a variety of bellydancing styles and performances, meet new people, visit old friends, have fun, eat, drink, be merry and shimmy. Yes, shimmy.

Weathervane Images will also be there doing some potraiture or some other equally fun photo-related thing so come prepared for photos!

Looking forward to seeing you again or meeting you for the first time at this intimate, bi-monthly event.

XOX,
Georgina
p.s. If you can tame fire, I still need you for an upcoming fall hafla. Contact me if you love fire!

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If you can tame fire, I want you for September!

weathervanedance — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:53:30 GMT

This is a good time for me to put out a preliminary call for FIRE dancers! Even if you're not much of a fire dancer (like me), this is an opportunity to start! So you don't necessarily need to do poi or fire sticks - but a candle dance would also be good... tell your fire-dancing friends to come and perform since I don't know who does this kind of stuff! I'll also happily take one or two non-fire performers to fill in my lineup if need be... although I hope I won't need to because all the fire dancers will be knocking at my door! Yay!

This will take place in September (date TBD - but not to conflict with Pirate Faire "aarrrgghh!")
----- so GET READY!! The location will also move outdoors (probably to my house) so that we won't risk burning EPICA down! Plan to bring your blankets, camping chairs and fire extinguishers. And drums! A drum circle would round out the evening uber-nicely.

Spread the word for me! ~ thanks, Georgina

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Karma dancing at Weathervane Hafla

Duchess — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:52:13 GMT

Video of our MC dancing. Special guest appearance by our fuzzy mascot...

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=M1Tx1BUifIM

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Pics from May 30th Hafla!

Lee / WeatherVane Images — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:55:01 GMT

Hey everybody,

I've got a few quick photos up and ready to be viewed at http://weathervaneimages.com/hafla0508 .

The photos can be right-clicked(Mac: control click) and opened in another window to be saved to your computer and posted on tribe or whatever.

Enjoy!

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Raffle prizes again for 5/30 hafla?

weathervanedance — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:37:31 GMT

People have expressed interest once again in having a raffle at the hafla. I guess it was just so much fun the last time! ;)
So let's do it again!
Let me know if you have been crafty recently and would like to participate - remember again that the value of your prize should not exceed $30-40 lest we are unable to garner enough raffle tickets for each prize. I think I will limit it to 4 prizes this time so as to not inundate people!
Someone already plans to raffle off a tribal headpiece/band of some sort, I have a feathery hair accessory that I could throw in and I'm sure Karma and Elizabeth have some tricks up their sleeve as well!

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Why this tribe?

weathervanedance — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:28:56 GMT

This tribe serves to provide one, central location where people can find updates, information, post photos - all related to my hafla which takes place at EPICA studios in the Conejo Valley. Now that the intention is to hold the hafla every-other month, its' very own TRIBE became a necessity. Please invite everyone who has been to or wants to know more about this special, intimate event created to give bellydance students and amateur bellydancers the opportunity to perfom.

I called it Weathervane Arts because "Hafla - Conejo Valley tribe" and other such lackluster names sounded way too boring! Perhaps I'll change it in time when I can think of a better name). In the meanwhile, this name is the official Weathervane business name and includes Weathervane Dance (the bellydance, yang aka Georgina side) and Weathervane Images (the photography, yin, aka Lee aspect).

As this Tribe grows and develops, please send me your feedback to make it better.
Warmly,
Georgina

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Next Weathervane Arts hafla - Friday, May 30

weathervanedance — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:17:41 GMT

The next hafla date is set and is changed from my previous event announcement. it will be May 30! ***Please note this hafla is on a Friday due to the overwhelming number of weekend events in May and June.*** :)

Location: Newbury Park, EPICA studios
Admission = $8

Calling performers, musicians, and volunteers! Please contact me if you are interested in participating - the magic number of performances seems to be 7 so please let me know soon! This will be the 3rd Weathervane Arts hafla and we hope it will be as much of a smashing success as the first two... although I cannot promise raffle prizes this time, I plan to deliver something equally as wonderful and enticing (besides the food, amazing dancers, awesome company, etc, etc.)!

See you there!

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TCLA08 Froggy's Pre-Party Photos

Lee / WeatherVane Images — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:37:10 GMT

Hey Everybody,

I've got my gallery of the Froggy's Pre-Party up and ready to be viewed. Check out :

http://www.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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Bellydance classes offered by Georgina of Weathervane Arts (at EPICA, of course!)

weathervanedance — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:45:08 GMT

Join me for two nights of rigourous bellydancing at Epica studios...

Mondays nights from 5:30-6:30 pm
~ Bellydance Basics ~
This class teaches a basic vocabulary of bellydance moves that can be used a building block for cabaret or tribal-style bellydance. In addition to learning isolations and undulations, you'll also learn correct arm positions, various walks and turns, and short, but achievable combinations and choreographies. Veil work is introduced briefly in this class. Through the use of drills and review exercises, you will find this class is a good workout and overal introduction to bellydancing.

Thursday nights from 5:45-6:30 pm
~ Intermediate-level Bellydance with an emphasis on choreography ~
Building on the basics introduced in the "Basics" class, this one-hour class blends moves, walks, and turns with expression and finesse as you learn longer choreographies for performance. Students in this class look forward to performing in my bi-monthly haflas! I often play the doumbek so my students can drill their moves, both choregraphed and improvised, to various rhythms.

15% and 25% discounts offered (depending on how many classes you prepay for) from the usual $12/class drop-in fee.

Join me for fun, expression, fitness, and exploration - all through bellydance!

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Next halfa - Friday May 16 or May 30?

weathervanedance — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:39:50 GMT

Despite my attempts to figure out what is happening in May, I'm only one person so I need your feedback!
First off, I think a Friday is better than a Saturday this particular month because of the number of out-of-town events going on, plus the major holiday.

So I have narrowed it down to two Fridays: May 16th or May 30th..... does anyone have any thoughts, issues, complaints or know something that I don't know that might conflict with either of these dates? I was thinking the 30th would be better because that buys me more time to get my shit together (!), but then again would everyone be too tired from the previous weekend's events (Lightning) or the entire month in general to attend?

While we're on it, does anyone know of anything that would conflict with an August hafla on either the 23rd or 30th (both Saturdays)?

Please reply to this post so that I can sooner decide which date to pick and get it on the saturated May calendar of bellydance events! Thx!
luv,
Gigi

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Troupe photos by Lee....

Duchess — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:41:17 GMT

...are Fantastic. Thanks, Lee! We just got the link today. You did a great job of capturing the spirit of the Molecular Midriffs. We had so much fun! Which ones to pick...which ones to pick.....? :)

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Elizabeth deserves to brag!!!

weathervanedance — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:27:41 GMT

Elizabeth posted on this She'....

"well I probably shouldn't post this in She' tribe but I don't know where else to put it at the moment!!! Take a look at this video of my students dancing at Epica studio! yay!!!
uk.youtube.com/watch

does anyone want to fire me now?"

Of course you should brag! I was a part of this performance and I had such a good time doing it! Everyone loved the choreography and your choice of music. You SHOULD be proud!!!

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Pics

richlowe — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:01:56 GMT

Pictures from last night are now uploaded.

http://www.renaissancefaire.net/epica.htm

Hope you all like them.
Richard

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Lost & Found at hafla

weathervanedance — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:36:05 GMT

Someone left behind a wrap-around black/dark grey jacket thingy in the lounge area where all the food was. It seems to be a fleece-like material but softer than fleece. It has no ornament, pattern, or significant decoration to it... It looks really warm and comfy! Please let me know if it belongs to you or someone you know.

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March 22 show

Julie_J — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 09:32:28 GMT

thanks Gigi & Lee for hosting this great community building event!
you brought people together from Simi, Orange County, Hollywood, Woodland Hills, Encino, Thousand Oaks, Ojai - ALL over
kids and parents
Next time - a better corkscrew

:~D

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