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Invoking the Dark Goddess with Aepril Schaile

Aepril — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:42:48 GMT

From Dina at The Dancing Gypsy:

"FRIDAY NOVEMBER 13:
INVOKING THE DARK GODDESS WITH AEPRIL SCHAILE.
7:00 - 8:30 WORKSHOP.
GUIDED RITUAL AT 9PM.

This November, the occurrence of Friday the 13th falls within the Dark of the Moon, a perfect occasion to connect to the Dark Feminine within us! On this auspicious night during the Season of the Witch, Aepril Schaile "An American Priestess of the Dark Goddess" will take you on a deeply profound Underworld journey using bellydance, story, and myth. Through moving meditation, improvisation, and choreography, we will express the powers of the sacred Dark Feminine archetypes. Experience Medusa, Kali, Hecate, Circe, Persephone, Lilith; the 'Witch' energy within you; and the ability to shape-shift. You will come away with a fresh sense of authenticity, power, and grace in your dance, and a connection to ancient & timeless energies. This workshop is for beginner through advanced dancers, and is not so much about technique as it is about the journey we will share. After the workshop, stay for our guided Dark Moon ritual, where participants will dance the mysteries of the Dark Goddess. Ritual is for dancers and non-dancers alike; all are welcome.

Reservations are required. To do so please email dina@thedanicnggypsy.com or call 508-885-3639."

The Dancing Gypsy Boutique and Studio
Dina LeDuke, Proprietress
117 Main Street, Second Floor
Spencer, MA 01562
http://www.thedancinggypsy.com

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Raks Spooki IV--now with performer list!

Badriya — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:32:49 GMT

Raks Spooki IV: A Gothic Belly Dance Event
presented by Badriya al-Badi'a

Sunday, November 15, 7pm
The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA
Tickets: $17, available at the Regent Theatre box office or at the door
http://regenttheatre.com/events/Raks_Spooki.htm

If Halloween is the time when the boundaries between worlds are opened, Raks Spooki is the time to see what has slipped through the veils and stayed in this world! Come see all aspects of the darker side of belly dance explored at the fourth annual Raks Spooki, from the elegantly enigmatic to the morbidly macabre to the archly humorous to the utterly unclassifiable. This year's roster of performers draws from a variety of belly dance backgrounds from the traditional to the tribal and include: Aepril Schaile, Ameena, Aneckha, Aradia, Aria Beth Michaels, Atropos (Baseema), Badriya al-Badi'a, Bellastygma, Di'Ahna, Ela Rogers, Eugenia, Johara's Snakedance Theatre, Katrina, Naomi, Neylan, Qamar, Sabrina, Sabrina L., Samara, Selcouth, Tassellations, Tempest and Vadalna Tribal Dance Company. As the standing-room-only audiences of previous years can attest, this is a show you will not soon forget!

Proceeds from the event will be donated to Women for Women (www.womenforwomen.org/ ), a non-profit organization which helps women in war-torn regions of the world get back on their feet and start rebuilding their lives. Currently, they are focused on Afghanistan, Iraq, Sudan, Kosovo, Rwanda, Colombia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nigeria and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Some of these are places where our dance movements, costuming and jewelry come from. Using what women of the world have given us from our relative place of peace and safety, we can make real differences in the lives of other women. In exercising our freedom to dance in this country, we can help women around the world gain their own freedom from war, poverty and injustice.

Badriya is an Arlington-based performer of both gothic and traditional Arabic belly dance styles. For more information, see
http://users.rcn.com/badriya/

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"Journey to the Underworld" - Special Samhain Workshop Presentation

meddevi — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:55:23 GMT

Journey to the Underworld
A special 3 hour workshop experience with Tempest

When was the last time you broke down your own facades and explored the truth of what lays bare underneath? Are you brave enough to look and become stronger as a dancer for it? Being a part of the bellydance community for any length of time affects us in so many ways, many below the surface that can influence how we look and feel about ourselves and others. In this dynamic and unusual workshop, we will explore through exercises and movement combinations the mythic concept of the Descent and Encounter in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian cultures. This is a safe and supportive opportunity to challenge yourself mentally and physically, while discovering who you are or wish to be as a dancer. Warning: This is not a "woo-woo" or "new-agey" class, but it will ask you to push your boundaries.

When: Saturday, October 31st, 2009, from 11-2pm (actual workshop time)
Why is it on Halloween? For many traditions and cultures around the world, at this time of the year, they believe the veils between this world and the next are thin or lifted. Hence why we see many references to the dead, spirits, and the macabre, ancestor recognition and revelry, etc. It is also considered to be the end of the Wheel of the Year, so a good time to finish things up and start anew.
Where: Middle of Nowhere Studio, Coventry, RI (address will be sent to registrants) (off of exit 6)
How Much: $45 for the 3 hour workshop by 10/18, $55 afterwards plus there will be an optional outdoor ritual working afterwards. The workshop is limited to 10 students ONLY.
What To Wear/Bring: Comfy dance attire, water, snack. Allergy meds if you're allergic to cats.
Coming from out of town? There are two hotels (Super 8 and a Bester Western) a few minutes from the studio location, and right off the freeway at exit 6 (Nooseneck Hill Road). Folks who may be making a week/weekend out of their New England trip may want to consider hotels in downtown Providence as well.
Additional activities: There are Halloween festivities that evening in Coventry that workshop students (and their partners/friends) are welcome to participate in, and we'll be taking a trip up to Salem, Mass on Sunday, and y'all are welcome to join the caravan up and enjoy the day with us.
About Tempest:
Tempest pulls from her visual arts background (BFA from RISD), literary tendencies, and global inspirations to create dance that crosses the boundaries of time and culture. Tempest began her journey into dance in 2000, and has traveled the country to study traditional, folkloric, and fusion forms of bellydance. She is the premiere instructor of Gothic Bellydance in North America, and her extensive work in the genre has helped to define and develop the movement across the world. Her compelling performances exemplify her distinctively theatrical and expressive style, and are rooted in oriental dance technique with a transcendent approach. Her costume designs have revolutionized the look of modern bellydance, and continue to inspire new and old generations of dancers alike.

In addition to her dance background, Tempest is an ordained minister in the Modern Tradition of Witchcraft, and has been a community leader, teacher, and guide in the New England and Bay Area Pagan communities for well over a dozen years. She is passionate about creating positive community by addressing the needs and concerns (physical, mental, emotional, metaphysical) of the individual.

Register online at http://www.darklydramatic.com/1031.html

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Hipnotech - October 23rd in Toronto

Rosanna — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:02:52 GMT

Business as Usual proudly presents our inaugural bash: Hipnotech, October 23rd

Featuring:

Rosanna McGuire [Business as Usual | www.cleoflaptra.com]

Rosanna returns to Sounthern Ontario after spending 2 years studying and performing in San Francisco. There, she studied with a who's who of bellydance: Suhaila and Jamila Salimpour, FCBD, Jill Parker, Zoe Jakes, Rachel Brice, Mira Betz, Cera Byer, and Amy Sigil. In California, Rosanna also had the opportunity to expand her movement repertoir outside of bellydance, into vinyasa yoga, breakdance, house, and locking. She is known for her unique interpretation of tribal fusion, incorporating elements of vintage jazz dances as well as hip-hop, while referencing traditional styles of Middle Eastern dance. Rosanna continually strives to dance outside of her own box, and fully admits to having dance ADD.

Musical support from:

JD Mack [Business as Usual | Opulent Temple]

Opulent Temple heavy hitter JD Mack (aka Nick McAlister) steps in with his blend of bass heavy dancefloor stompers - everywhere from slamming breaks to slamming techno (see a pattern developing here?). Having played around the world from Bondi Beach to Burning Man (along side DJ Dan, Christopher Lawrence, and Carl Cox to name a few), JD is once again getting ready to unleash the best on Toronto's unsuspecting victims.

G Cue [Raw Soul]

Gerard Valdez, aka G Cue, has been playing his own brand of chunky, funky house in Toronto and surroundings for years and is a major threat on the decks. He is cofounder of Raw Soul and a regular at underground house jams put on by Nine, Boogie Inc., and Bounce. Gerard has been djing for 16 years of his life, learning and being inspired by Toronto locals as well as visiting stars like Mark Farina and Derrick Carter. Gerard has also played Harvest Festival, Promise Cherry Beach parties, Circa, and Footwork, to name just a few of his musical appearances and milestones.

Doors 830pm, First set at 930, Second set at 1030pm. Bring your dancing shoes.

$10.60 advance ($10 + paypal fee), $15 at the door if available, $5 after the bellydance performance (around 11:30). $10 virtual tickets available for me in person or by snail mail. I will not be issuing ANY paper tickets. You will receive email confirmation and just provide your name at the door. Tickets available at http://www.cleoflaptra.com

Bring your dancing shoes.

Held at Labspace Studio in the east end.
2A Pape Ave. at Eastern Ave.
Accessible by either the Queen Streetcar (24 hour), or by 72 Pape from Pape or Union Stations (runs 5am-1am on Saturdays)

Spaces are also still available in Rosanna's first weekend workshop intensive. This is an extremely rare, first time, maybe never again opportunity to study with one of Canada's most creative and technical tribal fusion dancers. For more details, please visit http://www.cleoflaptra.com

Friday October 23rd (Aurora Live Studios, 392 Queen Street E)
12-2pm: Yoga and fast technique.
Following a vinyasa warmup, we're going to drill drill drill. We'll be working on improving quality and speed of hip and upper body movements and adding footwork. Multiple level options will be given. Bring a towl and be prepared to sweat.

230-430: Technique contin. and flexibility training
More sweating. We will take advantage of our supple, warm muscles to safely and effectively increase our flexibility. We will be discussing techniques and practices specifically for helping those of us who were not born flexible!! Do you stretch and stretch but don't see any improvement? This is for you.

Saturday October 24th (Mad For Dance 263 Adelaide St. West)
1230-230: Fusion, movement invention, and creating choreography
We will be doing a combination of discussion and exercises on fusing dance styles, expanding your movement vocabulary, and creating solo choreography. Participants should bring "ideas in progress" for fusion, movements, and choreographies and be open to group discussion. This workshop is geared for dancers who either want to start performing solo, who want to improve their current solo choreographic work, and also for those who want to break out of using only a specific set of movements.

3-5: Flapper fusion
My dance-baby: a combination of vintage jazz dance and bellydance, completely fabricated from my own imagination. I will be teaching this style as an example of the principles discussed in the earlier workshop. Don't know what on earth this could be? See my video from Tribal Fest 2008:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqG-7DNB1No

Sunday October 25th (Mad For Dance 263 Adelaide St. West)
12-2: Funk styles for bellydancers - Funkifying your bellydance and bellydancifying your funk.
We will be going over how to utilize bellydance technique to create illusory effects in popping, contracting different muscle groups to create a hit, breaking down boogaloo rolls in bellydance terminology, and flipping arm waves inside and out. I will also be discussing different dance styles that are commonly performed with popping, and the distinction between popping and locking.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GYUOvjOlvg

230-430: Slow technique and flexibility.
This technique section will focus on drilling SLOOOOOOOWWWWWLLLLLLYYYY. We will also be doing yoga and other excercises to work on balance. We will end with more stretches (expanding on what we did on Friday).

430-5: Questions and wrap up

Cost
$240 before Oct 16
$45 per half day

Send registration via paypal (fees included in cost above) to blueberrysouffle@hotmail.com Registration will shortly be available via my website. For snail mail registration, contact me for a mailing address. You can also register in person at my classes or events. Class size is limited so register early to guarantee a spot. No refunds, but it is partially or fully transferable (ie. another dancer can take your Friday workshops if you can't make it).

Rosanna
http://www.cleoflaptra.com
cleoflaptra@gmail.com

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An experiment happening in West Palm Beach Florida

Daniela — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:45:47 GMT

The Sharqi Experiment
November 13th-15th 2009
@ The American German Club of the Palm Beaches
www.TheSharqiExperiment.com

Featuring workshops & Performances by Bozenka (Miami) , Mira Betz (San Fransisco), Tjarda from The Uzume (Holland), Alicia (Miami), Daniela (West Palm Beach) and Lacey (Orlando)

Friday November 13th:
Workshops:
9:30-11:30 am: Mira Betz- "Hip Pow Bang"
11:45-1:45 pm: Tjarda- "Tango Touch"
*Lunch* 1:45-2:30pm
2:30-4:30 pm: Daniela- "Flow vs. Locking"

Saturday November 14th:
Workshops:
9:30-11:30 am: Bozenka- "Glide & Slide"
11:45- 1:45 pm: Mira Betz- "The Passion... The Drama"
*Lunch* 1:45-2:30pm
2:30-4:30 pm: Lacey- "Tribal for Tribal Fusion Dancers"
Show: Doors open at 7:30 Show starts at 8pm
After Party.... Location and info to be determined :)

Sunday November 15th:
Workshops:
10:00-12:00 am: Alicia- "Defying Gravity"
*Lunch* 12-12:45 pm
12:45-2:45 pm: Mira Betz- "Taxeem, all that Oozes"
3:00-5:00 pm: Bozenka- "Egyptian Combos and Hip Technique"

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Fangtasy Ball

delaware_lorelei — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:40:21 GMT

Good day all. Awamil and Swingtime Ballroom are proud to invite you all to attend the first Fangtasy Ball. This is a vampire themed show to raise funds for the American Red Cross. :) Tickets are $20, and are available online at www.swingtime. biz. Tickets will not be sold at the door for this event. Make sure to purchase your tickets early, the feedback so far seems as if there is a possibility that we will sell out.

The show will take place on Sunday Nov 8th, at 4pm. It will take place at Swingtime Ballroom
2315 BelAir Rd Ste A-3
Fallston, MD 21047.

For more information you can email us at awamildance@ gmail.com, or call the studio at 410-877-2633.

We hope to see quite a few of you there. Come on out, put on your black, your fangs, your goth wear, and risk your neck. :)

We will have a silent auction with some amazing items available. You must be present to bid.

Scheduled to perform we have
Awamil
Naimah
Amartia
Lorelai
Jewels Bellydance
Black Dragon Bellydance
Celtic Gypsies
MiaNaja Oriental Danse Ensemble
And perhaps a few surprises up our sleeves.

We will be providing light fare, and this event is BYOB (Bring your own Blood). :)

If you bring in a proof of blood donation done between now and the show, we will refund $5 of ticket purchase price to you at the door.

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Halloween

Leilani — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:01:56 GMT

Hi,
I am fairly new to performing in restaurants. Will be performing on Halloween, Saturday. I want to work with owners to make night performing there a Halloween party. Have some questions, hope you can give insight:
1. Good songs to use goth belly dance, halloween party songs
2. How to dress to get into spirit of halloween and still middle eastern dance.
3. How to market/advertise this
4. Any other suggestions you can give
Thanks so much for your help.

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Intensive in Toronto with Rosanna/Cleoflaptra

Rosanna — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:28:18 GMT

After a 2 year hiatus from the East Coast, spent training in SF, I'm moving back to the great white north in September. Since its been SOOO long since I've either taught or performed in Toronto and I've done SOOO much since I've been in San Fran, I've decided to pull together an extravaganza eleganza of dance madness. I'm packing in as much as possible into 3 days of teaching, as well as throwing a party with performances by moi, and beats courtesy of 2 of my favourite DJs, Nick McAlister and Gerard Valdez.

Want to know more about my dancing? Please check out my website http://www.cleoflaptra.com

The details of the workshop have been sorted out and the schedule is as follows:

Friday October 23rd (Aurora Live Studios, 392 Queen Street E in Toronto)
12-2pm: Yoga and fast technique.
Following a vinyasa warmup, we're going to drill drill drill. We'll be working on improving quality and speed of hip and upper body movements and adding footwork. Multiple level options will be given. Bring a towl and be prepared to sweat.

230-430: Technique contin. and flexibility training
More sweating. We will take advantage of our supple, warm muscles to safely and effectively increase our flexibility. We will be discussing techniques and practices specifically for helping those of us who were not born flexible!! Do you stretch and stretch but don't see any improvement? This is for you.

Saturday October 24th (Mad For Dance 263 Adelaide St. West)
1230-230: Fusion, movement invention, and creating choreography
We will be doing a combination of discussion and exercises on fusing dance styles, expanding your movement vocabulary, and creating solo choreography. Participants should bring "ideas in progress" for fusion, movements, and choreographies and be open to group discussion. This workshop is geared for dancers who either want to start performing solo, who want to improve their current solo choreographic work, and also for those who want to break out of using only a specific set of movements.

3-5: Flapper fusion
My dance-baby: a combination of vintage jazz dance and bellydance, completely fabricated from my own imagination. I will be teaching this style as an example of the principles discussed in the earlier workshop. Don't know what on earth this could be? See my video from Tribal Fest 2008:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqG-7DNB1No

Sunday October 25th (Mad For Dance 263 Adelaide St. West)
12-2: Funk styles for bellydancers - Funkifying your bellydance and bellydancifying your funk.
We will be going over how to utilize bellydance technique to create illusory effects in popping, contracting different muscle groups to create a hit, breaking down boogaloo rolls in bellydance terminology, and flipping arm waves inside and out. I will also be discussing different dance styles that are commonly performed with popping, and the distinction between popping and locking.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GYUOvjOlvg

230-430: Slow technique and flexibility.
This technique section will focus on drilling SLOOOOOOOWWWWWLLLLLLYYYY. We will also be doing yoga and other excercises to work on balance. We will end with more stretches (expanding on what we did on Friday).

430-5: Questions and wrap up

Cost
$240 (CAD) before Sept 30
$275 (CAD) after Sept 30

Send registration via paypal (fees included in cost above) to blueberrysouffle@hotmail.com Registration will shortly be available via my website. For snail mail registration, contact me for a mailing address. You can also register in person at my classes or events (such as Rachel Brice in Ottawa Oct. 9th).

Half/full day registration will be made available (space permitting) a week or two before the workshop. Class size is limited so register early to guarantee a spot. No refunds, but it is partially or fully transferable (ie. another dancer can take your Friday workshops if you can't make it).

Performance and Partay
Friday October 23rd 9pm till late
Featuring all new choreographies (none have ever been performed in Canada!!) and new costumes!! First set flapper, second set hip hop and techno, with of course, some bellydancing. AND!!!!! My favourite dj's, Nick McAlister and Gerard Valdez.

Location and details forthcoming.

Other news and events:
October 9th - Fall Fusion Cabaret, Ottawa
Rosanna performing in Ottawa at the Fall Fusion Cabaret, with Rachel Brice The Arts Court Theatre,
2 Daly Avenue, Ottawa, ON
(contact Leslie for details leslie@shaktifusion.ca)

Classes in Toronto!! Wednesday and Thursday nights in downtown, starting around the week of Sept 21st (to be confirmed). Keep an eye open for updates, send me a note to be added to my email list for first notification cleoflaptra@gmail.com

Classes in Ottawa!! - details TBA.

Want me to teach at your location?
I'm currently available to teach workshops, privates, and possibly weekly classes (depending on location). For a list of workshop ideas, as well as rates, please contact me. To be added to (or removed from) my email list, please drop a note to cleoflaptra@gmail.com

Cheers,

Rosanna
www.cleoflaptra.com
cleoflaptra@gmail.com

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Fusion Bellydane in Delaware: Aug 29th

delaware_lorelei — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:13:04 GMT

in case you missed the topic in the listings:

August 29th, on Main Street in Newark DE
Naimah comes to us from the Baltimore area to teach 2 fusion workshops.
more about her at naimahdances.com

* 1 - 3 The Bewitching Blade
* 3:30 - 5:30 Popping, Locking and Tick Tocking

And for your friends who have never bellydanced before, or tribal dancers who want to know about Cab, and Cab dancers who want to know about tribal:

* 1 - 3 Cabaret Bellydance 101
* 3:30 - 5:30 Tribal Bellydance 101

More info on prices and exact locations here:
http://www.blackdragonbellydance.com/fusionfestival

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tribal fusion workshop tommorrow!!

Whisky — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:40:36 GMT

haya ladies,
just a reminder that i'll be teaching a mini-intensive in Providence RI on saturday and there are just a few spaces left...

i am juiced to share some really great technique work with you as well as some dancing!!!

come on out...

registration/info is up at www.rosehipsdancer.com on the instruction page

opa!
rose

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Descent: Dances of the Dark Goddess: DESIRE

Aepril — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:14:34 GMT

Exquisite Corpse Productions presents:
Descent: Dances of the Dark Goddess: DESIRE

It has been told since the time before remembrance...
Each and every year, the Goddess makes her Descent into the Underworld.The Dark Goddess...ancient and eternal aspect of the Divine Feminine, modern archetypal force. A figure of worship, awe, horror, fascination; a force ofdestruction, creation, beauty, death, sex, rebirth...

In the season ruled by Hades, during the darkening of the moon and the waning of the year: The Dark Queen and the Madwoman, the Temple Priestess and the Sacred Harlot, The Destroyer and the Lover, the Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt, thedance of the different forces that live within every woman: romance, innocence, fear, darkness, danger, passion, DESIRE...behold some of the darkly feminine themes explored by the artists of Descent...

Where do Eros, the Sacred, and the dark heart of the Underworld intersect?
We answer this question with the art of bellydance...

The Show: Saturday, Oct 10, 8pm
The First Universalist Society Sanctuary
211 Bridge St, Salem, MA

For TICKETS AND to REGISTER
http://www.aeprilschaile.com/performance/descent-2009

Artists include:
JeniViva
Sarah Jezebel Wood (of Solstice Ensemble)
Ela
Vadalna Tribal Dance Co.
Jesi
Aepril Schaile and Exquisite Corpse Dance Theatre
...and more!

After party at Salem's gothic haunt DARQ
21+, till 1am
Darq at Bangkok Paradise
90 Washington St. Salem, MA

Come experience Witch City during its most exciting and intriguing time of year: October! All locations within very close walking distance of the T train line, and to each other! Book your hotel accommodations NOW, as these go fast!

Workshops: Saturday October 10, 12-5:30pm

Both workshops held at the Salem YMCA
1 Sewall St, Salem, MA

2:30-5:30 pm
JeniViva
Belle Raqs: 3 hours of Dark Glamour!
A pioneer in the genre of Gothic Bellydance, not only is JeniViva an amazingly captivating and extraordinary talent on the stage, but she is also an artist of Beauty, Elegance, and Glamour. JeniViva will be at Descent from NYC to show us how to create an appearance of dark sensuality, intensity and drama with make-up for the Gothic and Fusion Bellydancer (and for those who just want to create an
intense, dramatic look). Dark glamour infused with the allure of Gothic beauty for stage and scene with such looks as: Smoldering Temptress: A deep-set, intense, smokey eye look, and Gothic Tribal: featuring black and silver shadow, extreme eye-liner, and face symbols from regional areas like Morocco and Tunisia...

12- 2pm
Sarah Jezebel Wood (East Coast Tribal technique teacher):
Sultry, Sophisticated, and Dark
A core member of Sera's Solstice Ensemble of NYC (who, by the way, put on one of THE performances of the season at Spring Rakkasah and at Tribal Fest 2009), Sarah will extensively explore multi-level Tribal technique with us: muscular isolations, quick and slow expansive movements, drills and combinations with a flare for the daring, bold, expressive and captivating; visiting such themes as desire, lust, sophistication and drama, dancing with intention, expression and character. Sarah says: Our inspiration is the dark muse which dances to the strings of men's hearts and souls...

Want to put an ad in the program?
Contact us: info at aeprilschaile.com

BUY TICKETS AND REGISTER
http://www.aeprilschaile.com/performance/descent-2009

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Raks Spooki IV, Nov. 15, Arlington, MA!

Badriya — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:26:19 GMT

Mark your calendars...

Raks Spooki IV!
Sunday, November 15, 7:30pm
The Regent Theatre (upstairs on the big stage!)
7 Medford Street
Arlington, MA
tickets are not yet on sale but an announcement will be made as soon as they are

Now accepting applications for performers--due to the limited number of performance slots and high interest in performing, I cannot guarantee that every applicant will be able to perform. (In fact, I can pretty much guarantee that not every applicant will be able to perform, which is why I will be holding a more informal gothic hafli in spring 2010, open on a first come, first serve basis.) Selections will be made first and foremost on the basis of presenting a diverse program with a variety of styles and artistic visions. Applications should include:

1. Your dance name and real name, if different (troupes, provide troupe name and a main contact person)

2. Complete contact information

3. Your performance concept, including music choice, 6 minutes maximum --->remember, this is a *gothic* event! You
don't have to be a regular performer of gothic belly dance, but your concept for Raks Spooki should have something
gothic about it.

4. Link to video clip online, or contact me about mailing me a DVD. If I have seen you perform before this is not
necessary, but please do not assume that if we were in a show together that I was able to see you--check first.
This does not have to be video of the project you have in mind for Raks Spooki but should be representative of your
dancing in general.

Please email me directly at badriya at rcn dot com with your application and do not send it via Tribe, Facebook, LiveJournal or other social networking site. I will however accept delivery via messenger bats ;-)

Deadline for applications is August 31, and notifications of selection will go out by September 6.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions--as always, I am looking forward to the wonderful performances this community produces, and all the more so now that we're back on the big stage!

shimmy spookily,

Badriya
badriya at rcn dot com

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Tempest & Asharah in NY! Durga tour!

shivati — Fri, 22 May 2009 03:06:58 GMT

Thats right~ Sunday, June 14th 2009 right here in the Hudson Valley- we present the Durga Tour with Tempest, Asharah and Tim Rayborn... enjoy workshops and an awesome show with our featured guests as well as Willow, Shivati, and other local artists!

Schedule 2:30 p.m. - Doors Open-Workshop Registration
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
"Strange Presence" by Tempest - $30
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
"Dancing your Demons" by Asharah - $30
7:00 p.m. - Doors Open
7:30 - 9:00 p.m. - Evening Show - $15

Mountain View Studio
20 Mountain View Avenue
Woodstock, New York 12498
for more information and registration go to ~
www.bellydancewillow.com/durga.html

Namaste~ Shivati
www.shivati.vpweb.com/

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Photos/Illustrations

Tina — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:55:20 GMT

Dear Goth belly dancers,

My 40-page essay on Goth belly dance has just been accepted by a top notch journal--The Drama Review, published by NYU.

The editor asked me for photos. He is very, very supportive of even having a photo on the cover of the journal issue.

I would very much appreciate if you'd contact me offlist if you can/want to contribute a photo. There may be also some requirement involved (size, file type, and copyright). Please write to me at Tfruhauf@gc.cuny.edu

Tina Fruehauf

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Oct 23-25th BellyHorror in DC - call for performers...

mavi — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:18:27 GMT

Romka is pleased to announce a call for performers for the Belly Horror Show 2009!

Washington, DC
Oct 23-25, 2009
www.BellyHorror.com

The Belly Horror Show is a spooky belly dance variety weekend in Washington, DC - including a one of a kind show on Friday Oct. 23rd, 2009 and weekend workshops with stars from the show! 2009 will be our biggest show ever, incorporating a nationally recognized venue, bigger audiences and incorporating weekend workshops! The show features spooky, macabre, and horror or "B-movie monster" themed performances to delight, frighten, and amaze! Performances should be rooted in traditional or fusion belly dance style but can incorporate other performance arts such as burlesque, side/variety show, dark cabaret, etc. Musical submissions are also encouraged.

Proposals will be accepted until June 1, 2009.

Submission requirements at www.BellyHorror.com

Romka will select pieces on basis of performance style, merit and show cohesion. Performers will be paid. Performers will be notified of final show acceptance by July 1, 2009. Questions can be directed to: BellyHorrorShow@gmail.com

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Alyssum Pohl & Zoe Jakes Workshops!!!!!

Naraya — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:48:17 GMT

Vadalna Tribal Dance Co. presents a workshop with Alyssum Pohl Saturday May 23rd!!!

Get it while it’s HOT!
THE Alyssum Pohl is back ladies and gentlemen for this one time workshop! Heard of Alyssum’s legendary tribal style?? Well dream no longer! Experience it for yourself!!!!

Bits & Bobs: A Dance Collage with Boston Favorite, Alyssum Pohl!!!!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
1:00PM-3:30PM

Green Street Studios
185 Green Street
Cambridge, MA 02139

$40 in advance/$45 at the door

THIS TIME ONLY!!!! Did you know that Zoe Jakes will be here on Saturday, June 13th? Want to go to both Alyssum AND Zoe Jakes workshops???? Can’t decide and funds are tight??? Never fear! Now you don’t have to choose!
Option #1: Alyssum Pohl/Bits & Bobs & Zoe Jakes/Knock ‘em dead - $85
Option #2: Alyssum Pohl/Bits & Bobs & Zoe Jakes/The Art of Making It Weird - $85
Option #3: Alyssum Pohl/Bits & Bobs and BOTH Zoe Jakes Workshops!! (YEA!) - $135

To register visit: www.vadalna.com (www.myspace.com/vadalna) and click on the Paypal buttons
For more information contact Kali Das or Naraya at vadalna@yahoo.com
To register for a private lesson with Alyssum please write Alyssum directly at: alyssum.pohl@gmail.com

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS:
Bits & Bobs: A Dance Collage - using bits and pieces of familiar bellydance moves, Alyssum will lead us through some creative, fun stylizations, and newly woven combinations. Musicality and precise technique will be focused on in this intermediate/advanced workshop. Come ready to have some Aha! moments.

ABOUT ALYSSUM POHL…
Hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, Alyssum Pohl brings wit and joy to her performance. A lifelong dancer, she began her study of tribal-style bellydance with Sri Tarasita, director of Rakadu Gypsy, in 1998, and commenced performing with Rakadu three years later. Rakadu, famous for their storytelling and improvisational bellydance, is and has been the perfect fountainhead for Alyssum's performance style. In addition to bellydance, Alyssum is accomplished in yoga, front-bending contortion, rhythm tap, and has many years of training in dance forms from around the world besides. While she lived in New England (2004-2008), she honed her own style of tribal bellydance by incorporating her contortion abilities and sharpening her isolations. She is influenced greatly by her teachers Sri Tarasita and Julie Lively as well as Heather Stants, Mira Betz, and more.
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Vadalna Tribal Dance Co. presents a workshop with THE AMAZING, THE STUPENDOUS…
ZOE JAKES!!!!!!! Saturday, June 13th!!!

AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ZOE JAKES!!!! HERE!!! IN BOSTON!!!!! Can you stand it?!?!?!?!?

Saturday, June 13, 2009
Zoe Jakes offering two AMAZING workshops:
Knock ‘em Dead: 11-1pm
The Art of Making it Weird: 1:30-3:30pm

Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre
400 Harvard Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

$55 per workshop in advance/$60 at the door

THIS TIME ONLY!!!! Want to go to both Alyssum AND Zoe Jakes workshops??
Can’t decide and funds are tight?? Never fear! Now you don’t have to choose!
Option #1: Alyssum Pohl/Bits & Bobs & Zoe Jakes/Knock ‘em dead - $85
Option #2: Alyssum Pohl/Bits & Bobs & Zoe Jakes/The Art of Making It Weird - $85
Option #3: Alyssum Pohl/Bits & Bobs and BOTH Zoe Jakes Workshops!! (YEA!) - $135

WANT TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP?
2 Work-trades are available!!! (A work-trade includes access to both Zoe Jakes workshops.) If interested please send an email to Vadalna@yahoo.com no later than by May 1st. Winners will be drawn at random and notified by May 2nd.

To register visit: www.vadalna.com (www.myspace.com/vadalna) and click on the Paypal buttons
For more information contact Kali Das or Naraya at vadalna@yahoo.com

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS:
Knock 'em dead!
What works on stage, you ask, especially those bigger ones with the fancy lighting, back stages, and sound guys? This class is for those wanting an understanding of what really carries all the way to the back rows. Get ready for big fantastic whip-sharp moves supplied with clear and concise explanations for graceful and flawless execution. Tips and concepts to make you hip work bigger, sharper, and more polished (thus more effective on stage), and how to improve speed while not loosing clarity of movement.

The Art of Making It Weird (Slow, Lovely, and Strange)
We are going to ride the edge between exquisite and strange in this slow movement workshop. All that ooey gooey stuff that is so fun and delicious to watch and do will be focused on, using elements from the head down through to the fingertips. We will be focusing on super slow isolations, extreme undulations, and upper body technique. Hand work, elbow work, wrist work, posture, oblique strengthening (to get that horizontal pull that makes mayas and hip slides so exquisite and strange), belly rolls with emphasis on stomach musculature. And of course the elusive flutter!

ABOUT ZOE JAKES…
Zoe is a proud member of The Indigo, which recently was on the road touring their new show Le Serpent Rouge. She has been touring with Bellydance Superstars since the fall of 2005 and can be seen performing on their new Tribal Fusions DVD. Her first DVD, a drum solo choreography, will be coming out this winter. Combining talents with David Satori and Tommy Cappel to form the band Beats Antique, Zoe has just release their second album with CIA records, Collide. When not with The Indigo, she tours with The Yard Dogs Road Show, a cartoon circus sideshow of wacky dimension, and has been seen tearing it up with the Extra Action Marching Band.
An innovative dancer, Zoe has been said to have her own unique take on Tribal bellydance. She takes her influence from Art Nouveau, tango, Breakdance, and Indian classical dance as well as all things vaudeville. Zoe was nominated for Zaghareets best interpretive artist 2007, and The Indigo recently won best troupe 2008. She loves unicorns and has never once doubted their existence.

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East Coast Belly Dance Certification Workshops with Suhaila Salimpour Level One & Level Two

alexia — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:14:59 GMT

September 2009
East Coast
Belly Dance
Certification Workshops
with
Suhaila Salimpour

Level One & Level Two
in New Jersey

at
The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt. 206 & South & Elizabeth Street
Bordentown, NJ

Register Now!
www.drumdancecenter.com/events.html

September 16, 17, 18 & 19, 2009
Level One Workshop
Sept 16, 17 & 18
9am - 3pm
One Hour Lunch Break
No experience necessary.

$425 for 15 Hour Level One
($400 if paid in full by May 30, 2009)
Optional Testing on Friday Sept 18

Level Two Workshop
Sept 16 & 17 4- 10pm
Sept 18 6:30 - 10:30pm(no break)
Sept 19 10:00am - 4pm
45 min Meal Break
Must be Level One Certified to take this workshop.
$550 for 20 hours
($525 if paid in full by May 30, 2009)
Level Two Certification Choreography is included.

Optional Testing on Saturday Sept 19

@ The Drum & Dance Learning Center
The Barracks Trading Post Plaza
Rt. 206 & Elizabeth Street
Bordentown, NJ
No one - day rates available
Pre Registration Required
Optional Testing Fee is separate
SSSD CEC's are available

Visit website for details and to register:
www.drumdancecenter.com
Kim Leary (609) 324-7383
ddlcnj@gmail.com

@ The Drum & Dance Learning Center
Suhaila Salimpour is one of the world's most sought-after teachers of Middle Eastern dance. A second-generation belly dancer, Suhaila has developed a format combining her heritage with classical dance training. After touring the Middle East and Europe she returned to the US to open her school - offering a fully comprehensive Certification program in Belly Dance.

Suhaila creates instructional and performance DVDs for all dance levels, CDs for percussion artists and printed dance manuals. Suhaila has orchestrated Middle Eastern dance musicals and is director of both the Suhaila Dance Company and Bal Anat.

Experience training led by the world renowned performer, choreographer and instructor Suhaila Salimpour.

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Events in November?

Badriya — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:54:15 GMT

Does anybody know of any events planned for metro Boston in November? I'm hitting a scheduling snag with the theatre where I hold Raks Spooki for the date I had originally wanted. I'm specifically looking at November 1 or November 8. I don't want to plan this right on top of anyone else's event. Thanks!

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April 11 - Two workshops with Tempest

asharah — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:02:09 GMT

MeaHuna Productions is bringing Tempest, the “Gothmutha”, to Washington, DC, on April 11th! She’ll be teaching two workshops on finding your inner voice and developing a strong stage presence. I can personally attest to Tempest's unique and insightful approach to being not only a performer but also an artist on stage. I'm really looking forward to learning her approaches to bringing art to life through dance... if you're a performing dancer, particularly if you're blending theater into your dance, you don't want to miss this!

Tempest is the woman who made gothic bellydance a worldwide phenomenon. She developed the original Gothic Bellydance Resource online, and she is an inspiration for myriad dancers around the world (including myself).

Workshops will be followed by a ritual dance dedication by Tempest celebrating friend, dancer, and artist Kaihea at the Palace of Wonders.

Both workshops will be held at Saffron Dance in Arlington, Virginia.
Registration and workshop descriptions at http://meahunaproductions.com/?page_id=12

For more information about Tempest, visit her website at www.darklydramatic.com

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PRESENCE. Portland ME workshop Mar 14 with Aepril Schaile

Aepril — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:55:49 GMT

All the way up on the northernmost end of the east coast...

PRESENCE.
A dance workshop with Aepril Schaile

pres·ence (przns), n.:
1. The state or fact of being present; current existence or occurrence.
2. Immediate proximity in time or space.
3. The area immediately surrounding a great personage.
4. A person who is present.
5. A supernatural influence felt to be nearby.
6. A person's bearing, the quality of self-assurance and effectiveness that permits a performer to achieve a rapport with the audience: stage presence.

What makes us authentically present, and thereby powerful and effective on the stage?

In this class we challenge ourselves to embrace a state of presence in our dance, in all the ways that the definition of "presence" implies. In a safe and supportive setting, we employ theatre and movement technique along with spiritual and emotional self exploration, delving into ways to achieve a fluid oneness and communion with our audience. Dancing on the liminal ground of technical precision *with* uninhibited expression, of control *and* letting go, we allow our energies to flow from the center with joy, wholeness, receptivity, strength, expression, and passion.

4-5:30pm
at the St Lawrence Arts Center, Portland, ME
$30
space is very limited, so please register now:
www.aeprilschaile.com/workshops.htm

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Opium Head by Solace available as a download.

Jeremiah — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:25:28 GMT

Opium Head the standard version is available now from CD Baby as a download.

Go there now!
http://cdbaby.com/cd/opiumhead

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Night of 1K Goddesses - a few months after the fact...

Rocza — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:59:09 GMT

I know it's been a few months since the show, but we wanted to share some of the pics from that night. Although Zan Asha has decided to take a break from all of this mayhem, we wanted everyone to remember what a great event she puts together. Please enjoy the pics on the Night of 1000 Goddesses tribe..

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Midwinter Mayhem is Back!

meddevi — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 17:39:08 GMT

Midwinter Mayhem returns again! This year it's January 24th, and will feature *four* hours of fusion bellydance workshops with Tempest & Aradia! Workshops will take place in Providence, RI (location TBA shortly) from 12pm-4:30pm, and are only $50 for BOTH!

Aradia will teach "Once More - With Feeling!" and Tempest will teach "Adventures in Steampunk!" (experiment, part 2!)

And there may be a special performance as well (either on 1/23 or 1/24 - details TBA!)

Workshop descriptions and bios are on the website!

You can sign-up now to reserve your space via PayPal - registration is limited to 15 students!

http://www. darklydramatic. com/tempest/ri. html

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THANKSGOTHING! NJ - Nov 29th!

meddevi — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:46:35 GMT

Looks like I forgot to announce it here - but yes, we're doing Thanksgothing again - November 29th - this time down at the NJ shore (Cape May), 4 hours of fusion bellydance workshops with myself and Aradia of Zingari East from RI! And a gothla afterwards at a truly haunted venue! Special East Coast presentation of my "Adventures in Steampunk!" workshop - come join in on the mad experiment and explore emotional and theatrical depth with fusionista extraordinaire Aradia!

Workshops are 1/2 sold out, I still have some performance slots available as well - you can pay for Thanksgothing on Saturday at the NJ Hafla (by check or cash), or pay now online via paypal/credit card at http://www.darklydramatic.com/thanksgothing.html

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Descent: Dances of the Dark Goddess

Aepril — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:10:04 GMT

Exquisite Corpse Productions is pleased to present...

Descent: Dances of the Dark Goddess

Sunday Nov 16, 2008

A day of creation and destruction in motion...a night of theatrical, ritual, experimental, and dark fusion bellydance

At the Julie Ince Thompson Theater at
The Dance Complex
536 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA

Workshop with Desert Sin:
"Creating and Destroying the Rules of Dance"
An introduction to Desert Sin's fearless approach to dance theater with Djahari, troupe director.
More about Desert Sin, and the workshop, here: www.aeprilschaile.com/descent...hops.htm
12-4pm, $65 before Nov 9, $75 after

The Show:
In the season ruled by Pluto, in the darkening of the Moon and with the death throws of the Sun: Serpent haired Medusas and mad Maenads, The Birth of Venus cthonia, American colonial era Witches and ancestral Stregas, the divine Light within the darkest Night...behold some of the dark feminine themes explored by the artists of Descent...
performances by Desert Sin, Jeniviva, Naraya and Vadalna Tribal Co., ChoveXani, Aepril Schaile, and more...
7pm, $21 before Nov 9, $25 after

To buy tickets and to register for the workshop:
www.aeprilschaile.com/descent.htm

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Deeep Apologies and Late THANK YOUs!!

Chovexani — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:14:02 GMT

Gah! Hi All....sorry if I've been MIA...must be too old, as I'm slow with the updates and THANK YOU's for Night of 1000 Goddesses!

Many many thanks for all of those who attended the show! As always, it was fantastic! We are always grateful when you buy tix, we gots nothin but luv for ya!

And many thanks to all of the beautiful dancers. As always, I am so very humbled that you want to work with us, and that you are gracing us with some craaaazy performances!
Thank you: Ariellah, Mimi and Kate and the Manhattan Tribal squirrels, Cassandra and Djahari of Desert Sin, Crystal, Anasma, Aepril Schaile, Ayleeza and Jaffe, Teuta Ilyriana and the grande dame Morocco, for dancing AND hosting us. And of course, much luv to ChoveXani's own dancers Cindy, Devin, Liz.

Special Thanks to: Casey Bond -- Drum Goddess and Stage Manager extraordinaire for getting us in on time and keeping things going, MC Mistress McCutchan, for being yo' bad azz self, Rocza A'Tineen, my longest time dancer, and videographer, Robert Velez, for doing yet another round of amazing photos for us, and Wess Murray, ChoveXani's chief photog and webdesigner...for making us look so good!

Yet another amazing year...you guys make it all possible! Photos and more coming up soon!

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DC - Oh! The Horror! BellyHorror Show Oct. 3rd & 4th

mavi — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:06:17 GMT

Romka Presents the 3rd Annual Belly Horror Show in Washington, DC

www.BellyHorror.com

Don't miss your chance to see the Blob, evil sideshow freaks, a Hypnotic duo, cannibal burlesque, a murderess and more all one one stage – for a limited two night run!

Plus, new in 2008: workshops by SuperKate (LA) and Romka (DC)

The BellyHorror Show:
(due to adult themes shows are 18+)
Friday, October 3rd, 8pm
Saturday, Oct. 4th, 8pm
Sitar Arts Center, Washington DC
1700 Kalorama Rd, NW Washington, DC 20009

A Saturday of Sinister Workshops
Saturday, Oct. 4th
10 - 12pm: Tribal Trade Off with SuperKate
12 - 2pm: Steel Style Sword Workshop with Romka
Emergence Community Arts Collective
733 Euclid St. NW Washington, DC 20001

Plus after the Show, Saturday night:
Rockin Afterparty at U.B.U with special guest DJ Amar (Electric Vardo, SF)!
The Red & The Black; Upstairs
1212 H Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

Get in on the Horror Show - tickets and more at www.BellyHorror.com

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Gothic Bellydance with Tempest in DE, Sept 6th

delaware_lorelei — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:04:35 GMT

Tempest, Gothic bellydancer, designer, and artist,
is coming to Newark DE in September!!

*workshop #1: 11 am - 1:00pm
Dancing on the Right Side of the Brain
*workshop #2: 1:30 pm - 3:30pm
Drop Dead Dramatic!
*Gothla: a Hafla with Alternative music
6 pm - 8 pm (doors open at 5:30)

more info: http://www.geocities.com/re_sullivan/tempest/tempest.html

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Only 20 TIX LEFT for Night of 1000 Goddesses!

Chovexani — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:34:02 GMT

Haha, so now that Tribe has reclaimed itself from the matrix...back to business! Or...umm, maybe I'm still IN the matrix, and this all is just a hallucination.....ahem....

Kids, if'n ya haven't gotten TIX for N1000G v.3 (and much luv to Maduro for starting that naming trend), NOW is the time to get em! 20 tix won't hold long, and there's a whole slew of imaginative and talented dancers ready to show off their dramatic and dancing skills for YOU!

Imagine a time when women ruled...warrioresses, gypsies, sorceresses, dreamers. The tales of women and goddesses return for a third year, with dancers from across the country interpreting ONE word: GODDESS

This year's players:

Ariellah
Aepril Schaile
Anasma
Ayleeza and Jaffe
Crystal
Desert Sin
Manhattan Tribal
Morocco
Teuta Ilyriana
and ChoveXani

Night of 1000 Goddesses
Sept 14th, 7pm
Morocco's Studios
6 West 20th St NYC
$30 prepaid/$35 at the door

FOR MORE, or to purchase tix: www.chovexani.com

PLUS! Afterward, we grace Jeniviva's Dark AfterParty--our official afterparty--with ChoveXani's MC DJ Mistress McCutchan spinning a kick ass set or two, and ChoveXani's own Teuta Ilyriana doing a number amidst other dark and daring endeavors!

See more of Opium/Jeni's Party, here--www.mysticalhips.com

Hope to see you there soon!

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Save Zeee Date: Oct 3 & 4th...

mavi — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:25:07 GMT

The BellyHorror Show - a weekend of sinister performance, workshops and afterparty in Washington DC hosted by Romka
details soon.....

Mwah-ha-ha

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THIS WEDNESDAY!

Chovexani — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:56:36 GMT

Da entire ChoveXani crew has....a show that's not 1000 Goddesses! Scaaary!

Yep, my entire peeps, plus Jeniviva an' her peeps, and Alia Thabit join Bellyqueen's Kaeshi (yep, and her peeps) and Djinn ...which is alot of peeps! At Je'Bon in NYC for Goth NIght....and Virgo Birthday Party...so join me (yes, I be one o' dem Virgos) for some dark Dancing...

Info here: www.bellyqueen.com - Click on "events and classes" at the top.

And much luv!

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I have this leeetle show comin' up, you see....

Chovexani — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:51:32 GMT

THREE WEEKS LEFT guys! Get your tickets now!

Night of 1000 Goddesses continues the dark, daring, and dramatic story-telling of the lives of women: warrioresses, witches, heroines, healers....

This year's stellar cast:

Ariellah
Morocco
Manhattan Tribal
Desert Sin
Crystal
Aepril Schaile
Anasma
Teuta Ilyriana
Ayleeza and Jaffe (yes, a god traipses amongst the goddesses!)
and ChoveXani

with your kick azz host the Mistress McCutchan
Drumming and other insanity by Casey Bond
and all sorts of other madness....

Some of this year's stories encompass: Bast, the Egyptian Goddess of Love, The washer of the Ford, The story of Beauty....and much more...don't miss this unique event....

Sept 14th
Morocco's Studios 6 W 20th St
7pm
$30 prepaid/$35 at the door

DON'T MISS this extraordinary event....for tix and more: www.chovexani.com

PLUS...DON'T MISS ARIELLAH'S workshop, the day before. This amazing dark dancer makes her way back to Gotham City to teach the dazzling movements and techniques that have made her a star.
Sept 13th
1-5pm
440 Studios, NYC
$67 prepaid/$75 at the door
For more, or to reserve YOUR spot: www.chovexani.com/ARIELLAH.htm

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Raks Spooki performance roster full, looking for vendors

Badriya — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:29:49 GMT

In record setting time, the performance roster for Raks Spooki III has filled up, wow! It just goes to show what a vital community we have!

I still have space for vendors, if you have goods for gothic belly dancers and those who love them :-) Vending fee is $30 per table, payable in advance (I'm fine with people splitting a table in half, but you will have to find your own table buddy--you can't reserve a half a table).

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Endless Summer Jersey Shore Intensive with Asharah and Tempest - Aug 23rd

meddevi — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:15:51 GMT

August 23rd - in Cape May, NJ! Early Discounted Registration ends on Friday!

"Danse Mécanique" with Asharah - 10:45am-1:45pm (3 hours!)
Integrating Elegant and Technical Movement for Tribal Fusion Bellydance
Experience Level: Intermediate beginner and above.
This workshop will help you refine your technique and add elegance to your bellydance movement. While sharp pops and locks are an essential part of the tribal dancer's repertoire, grace and polish are equally, if not more, important for conveying expression and feeling from the stage to the audience. Asharah will lead students through an intense warm-up that will prepare the body for fluid arm-work, well-defined isolations, and dramatic extension. We will drill smooth bellydance movements (such as arm waves, interior hip circles, and undulations) and hard contraction movements (such as chest locks and hip work in various directions), and Asharah will teach a short combination using these moves in a choreography, emphasizing flow and musical interpretation.

"Between The Veils" with Tempest - 2:15-4:15pm (2 hours!)
Discover the darker side of veilwork, from dramatic entrances, intricate and intimate veilplay, to exiting with a flourish that will leave 'em wanting more. Learn to truly dance with your veil and tame it's inner cat, see it as a partner and not a prop. We'll cover proper veil technique, fusion movements and accents, pros and cons of materials and presentations, and making effective use of your veil. Be sure to bring at least one three yard veil-rectangular or circular. Can be silk, chiffon, or other light, flowing material. All levels welcome.

STUDIO DETAILS: North Beach Gym, 3860 Bayshore Road, North Cape May, NJ 08204 -
This is right by the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, in the old Cinema 8 shopping plaza.

About Tempest's Intensives:
This event is part of a series of presentations by Tempest in her local tristate area. As her schedule has her traveling all of the country and the world, these presentations will only be offered 2-3 times a year, as her schedule allows. Don't miss this opportunity to study with her in your own backyard in a comfortable setting with a small class-size at a fabulous price!

Tuition*: Early Registration: Asharah's: $35 (for 3 hours), Tempest's: $25 (for 2 hours), or $55 for both until August 15th.
Then $45 and $35 respectively if space allows ($75 for both, cash).

some spaces left, and the early registration discount ends on Friday: http://www.darklydramatic.com/tempest/nj.html

p.s. - there's a a couple of performance slots left available as well - preference given to workshoppers!

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Is your world all about dance OR....

Chovexani — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:18:13 GMT

Do you have other interests besides "eating and breathing" bellydance/fusion/ethnic dance/insert dance of choice here?

There was a time when all I did was think about troupe stuff, costuming, and dance. I've found this wasn't good because, if it went astray, it could be devastating...so, I focused on other creative things. Gardening, illustration, art, other theater projects.

What about you?

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The Hit and Run Life...

Chovexani — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:36:10 GMT

Haha...no, it's not an event title....rather, and actual topic based on a loose bunch of conversations with other dancers. And it goes something like this: is it that we are so busy, or that society has changed...that it seems that people are sort of just hitting and running--you know, post an event, do the event, post another event, do the event...and sort of run along life without actually BEING in life. I mean, this particular board seems to mimic that, no? Is there actual participation in life, or is it more "acquiring" accolades, etc, to put under ones belt...is it about moving forward at a high rate of speed, or actually slowing down and being in the moment? And why?

I'm actually curious about this. What are your thoughts?

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BOZENKA!! MA Bellydance Superstar @ Layaleena @X&O Restaurant!

brenda — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:18:56 GMT

Hi!
My name Brenda Brenner! I am helping to promote Layaleena.
@ X&O Restaurant Stoughton MA

Please pass this along to all that would be interested!

Bellydance Superstar BOZENKA !
Saturday July, 26, 2008
X&O Restaurant (ALL AGES)
Grand Ballroom, Lower Level
217 Washington St. (route 138) Stoughton, MA 02072

Live Band, live Singer, Bellydance performance THEN open dancing for all!
Cover Charge: for this show $20, 15, 10.00 (show seats)
Doors open 9:30pm (for this show)
Full restaurant.
Great Middle Eastern and Fine Greek Cuisine
Restaurant Lounge Functions $20.00 per person minimum.
Reservations are required. Tables are limited.
Reserve your seats today!
To reserve please contact Khaled Grainawi: 617-921-9922.

www.layaleena.com
For directions and any other information.

The Brenda Brenner VIP discount!
***$2.00 OFF Cover charge for all guests***
Password: Brenda (if you forget to bring this)

This discount is in effect for the upcoming Bozenka show July 26, 2008
As well as all future Saturday Layaleena nights!
Don’t foget to open attachments . See pictures of brenda and bozenka!

Hope to see you!

brenda

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Meet, Greet, and Discuss: "None of the Above" Belly Dance

AutumnWard — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:17:56 GMT

Monday, July 14
NOTA Bene: "None of the Above" belly dancers' working group

Williamsburg or Lower Manhattan location TBD
7 pm

Are you interested in belly dance that doesn't easily fit into a mainstream category? Using, in whole or in part, ethnic, folklore, cabaret or tribal moves to create something that isn't right for an ethnic, cabaret, or tribal venue or audience? Creating work that is alternative and/or fusion, but that doesn't quite fit in with (or is entirely unrelated to) the more familiar goddess, fantasy, archetype, and/or gothic themes? Looking for a creative community?

Hostesses Autumn Ward (AutumnWard.com) and Melissa Voodoo (VoodooSisters.com) invite other "none of the above" artists for an informal meet and greet on Monday, July 14 from 7:00 to 8:30ish. Lower Manhattan or Williamsburg location to be determined based on volume of response.

Our definitions are loose and our scope is broad; our general goal for the evening, though, is to connect innovators who are doing (or want to be involved in) unorthodox performances that happen around the creative margins of the bellysphere. We're hearing from a lot of dancers who say they want to "do something," and we want to connect you. Of course, we are also interested in finding dancers, thinkers, and other movers and shakers for our own projects. (Autumn is developing new theatrical ensemble pieces for 2009, and Melissa is working on a showcase for like-minded performers. We are NOT auditioning or casting at this meeting, but we are looking to shape our plans by learning more about who/what is out there.) So, if you'd like to work with us, come! But, if you're more interested in your own or different projects, also come!

Our specific agenda for the meeting will be to share what resources participants seek and have to offer in terms of:

-talent
-collaboration
-classes and educational opportunities
-venues
-funding
-inspiration
-identity forging
-crossovers with non-ethnic dance, theater, variety, neo-vaudeville, and burlesque

Please RSVP to autumn@autumnward.com if would like to attend, or just want to get on an email list for this group.

Please forward and repost this announcement!

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.....And some other Schtuff....

Chovexani — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:07:36 GMT

Hey guys...heres a rundown of other things a'happenin' with us:

Last month, I MC'ed Manhattan Tribal's Tribal Salon. For some crazy reason, they want me back. Apparently, they like having some dread-headed girl make mortifying jokes at their expense :) The show rocks, by the way....Manhattan Tribal's mad stylings, awesome guest dancers, yummy grub at D'jebon...and more fun....so don't miss out on the next one in August...will have more specifics up soon, and you can also visit our friends Manhattan Tribal to get the 411 scoop directly: http://www.mimifontana.com/manhattantribal.html

Upcoming Zaghareet article features ChoveXani and the Night of 1000 Goddesses. I had a nice interview with long-time supporter, and writer, Erin Marshall, and opened up about the whole process on the creation of N1000. So if you're interested in tales of creativity, organization, and hair pulling stuff (it's alright kids, the hair ain't all real!) then hop on over and ask editor Sharina how to get your hands on the August edition: email zaghareetmagazine@earthlink.net

October looks like ChoveXani is doing it's annual witches ball in New York City with Charmed by Starr...more deets later, or visit: www.charmedbystarr.com

And then MAYBE there is extra special goodness happening with MORE real witches in Salem...mwahahahaaa

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Ok...only 62 tickets LEFT! (xpost)

Chovexani — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:49:58 GMT

Yep Ladies and Gents...Night of 1000 Goddesses has only 62 tickets of it's 100 tickets left, and we're only in June! So please get your tickets online NOW before they sell out!

What is Night of 1000 Goddesses? For the third year in a row, dancers from around the country do one thing: interpret the word "goddess." And from this, the most unique and interesting dances have graced the New York Stage. Previous performers have included: Sera and Solstice, Ariellah, Shakra, Asharah, Sarah Locke, Aepril Schaile, and many more....don't wait for September, buy your tickets before they're sold out!!

Night of 1000 Goddesses
Sept 14th, 7pm
Morocco's Studios
6 West 20th St
$30 prepaid/$35 at the door
This year's lineup:
Desert Sin
Ariellah
Aepril Schaile
Morocco
Ayleeza and Jaffe
Crystal
Manhattan Tribal
Teuta Ilyriana
Anasma
ChoveXani
and more...

PLUS:
Ariellah returns for her wonderful Gothic Fusion workshop...
Sept 13th
440 Studios
1-5pm
$67Prepaid/$75 at the door

For more info, artist bios, ticket purchases, and our new 2008 N1000 Video, PLEASE see: www.chovexani.com

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Live Bellydance on LI 7/13/08

Casey — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:57:30 GMT

Great food, wonderful service, reasonable prices...and then there's Aviva Khadra & Kittarina dancing to an awesome band! What are you waiting for?!!!! Here's the info from Carmine:

Long Islanders!!! Live music and bellydancing July 13th

We're doing it again!

Sunday July 13th, 2008 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Olivium Lounge - 828 S Oyster Bay Rd - Hicksville, NY 11801
(Has a 5 out of 5 star rating on Restaurants.com !!!)

$29 (with reservation)- Prix Fix dinner includes choice of appetizer, entree, dessert and of course the show!

If you show up without reservation it will be: $35.

This is one of the only bellydancing with live music events on Long Island!
MAKE A RESERVATION TODAY: Call (516) 822 1212 for reservation

The Band:
Carmine T. Guida - Oud
Melissa Murphey - Clarinet
Willa Roberts - Violin
Dale Langon - Doumbek

The Dancers:
Aviva Khadra
www.BellyDanceLI.com

Kittarina
www.kittarina.com/

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Midsummer Mayhem - 7/5/08 - Providence, RI

meddevi — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:27:08 GMT

Midsummer Mayhem - July 5th - Providence, RI
Tempest (Gothic Bellydance) and Aradia (Zingari East) are teaming up to bring New England another day of workshops focusing on the art of
Fusion Bellydance on Saturday July 5th, from 10am-2:30pm at The Spot on Thayer in Providence, RI. Whether you're new to the concept fusion, want to explore what it's all about and the possibilities within, or wish to become a stronger, more effective performer, you'll find these
4 hours of workshops both fun and challenging. For complete details,including workshop descriptions, instructor bios, and the early
registration discount, visit the website for more info: http://darklydramatic.com/tempest/ri.html

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Haha...here we go again kids/ Who's doing what for summer?

Chovexani — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:27:05 GMT

Alrighty! After traversing the dead forest and getting to the Middle Of Nowhere...I've returned. Hmmm, so back to moderating the site..which is good because it was sorta looking like the "event" tab of this tribe....hmmm.....

Sooo..maybe more subjects, same amount of events postings? Hope that seems fair.

So, just a thought, since I haven't caught up with most of you...what is everyone doing for summer?

AND, who is going to Spring Caravan? I'll be there supporting my peeps! :D

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Here we go again, part 2- Night of 1000 Goddesses returns!

Chovexani — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:45:17 GMT

Well...you knew it was gonna happen sooner or later!

I posted this on the blog awhile back, but only now have gotten the glitches out of the site, so I can bring this info to you!

ChoveXani is proud to present:
Night of 1000 Goddesses 2008
Sept 14th, 7pm
Moroccos Studios, 6 West 20th Street
$30 in advance/$35 at the door

This year's dancers:
Aepril Schaile - MA
Anasma - Paris France and NYC
Ariellah - CA
Ayleeza and Jaffi (yes, there may be a "god" hiding amongst these "goddesses"!) - NY
Crystal - NYC
Desert Sin - NYC and CA
Manhattan Tribal - NYC
Morocco - NYC
Teuta Ilyriana - NYC
ChoveXani (with special guest dancers)

With your host, Mistress Laura McCutchan (flying all the way from Canada!)
and drum stylings with Casey Bond

And our usual array of mad surprises!
For more on our dancers see: http://www.chovexani.com/NAudition.html

ANNNNND: Ariellah has graced us with her workshop knowledge, yet again. Learn gothic bellydance in Gotham City with this beautiful and consumate dancer! Sept 13th, 1-5pm at 44o Studios in NYC!
Info and workshop purchases can be made at: www.chovexani.com/ARIELLAH.htm

DON'T MISS OUT on this phenomenal weekend! WE ONLY HAVE 1 SHOW this year--100 Seats--so buy your tix NOW!!
For more on the show, tickets, and other mayhem: www.chovexani.com

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Next Jersey Shore GBD Intensive with Tempest & Hipnotique - June 21st!

meddevi — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:42:21 GMT

The next GBD Jersey Shore Intensive will take place Saturday June 21st in North Cape May. Workshop offerings are "Strange Presence" which focuses on the art of stage presence, effectively communicating personality and character to your audience, and improv technique - and "Nouveau Noir" which features fun, fast, and flirty moves with a darker edge inspired by the 1900-1930's. Classes are limited to 16 students each, and special pricing with online registration available until June 13th.

The workshops will be followed up by Hipnotique! - an evening of bellydance celebrating all styles - at Cabanas on the Beach in Cape May from 6-8pm. Performance slots are available.

Visit the website for more info: http://darklydramatic.com/tempest/nj.html

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CASTING CALL :GOTHIC BELLY DANCERS

Sun, 25 May 2008 06:47:24 GMT

I have 6 dancers who have been chosen to perform in MALANDRA. I am waiting on 4 more to respond. in case they do no contact me. I am in need of at least 2-3 more Dark/Gothic belly dancers from the NE/NY/ or NJ area to perform in my theater production. If you are interested please notify me straight away!

Roles needed:
Summer Serpent Goddess
Grave Mistress

I will not have weekly rehearsals everyone will be given a scene/song to work on their own choreography, costume designs This is a chance to showcase your style, your talent. There will be tickets sold therefore there will be payment.

If anyone would like to do a workshop the day/night before or morning before the how. Please let me know.
If yo have been chosen to perform and have been sent a casting notice , please confirm once more so I can start the casting lineup.

Thank you
Desideria
http://darkcabaret.angelfire.com/desidariusproductions.html

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Zoe Jakes: Two Days of workshops in Williamsburg, NYC-- Registration is UP!

joyrochelle — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:06:52 GMT

..."TROY" Productions …
is pleased as punch to bring you 2 days of BRILLIANT Intensive Workshops by no other
than the Lovely Ms. ZOE JAKES!

Saturday, June 28th & Sunday, June 29th.

Evening Performance will be held at Union Pool, Williamsburg Brooklyn Saturday June 28th!

WORKSHOPS:

Unleashing the Inner Spaz!!!! Intensive #1, SATURDAY 11am-2pm.

Triskelion Arts Studio A

Fancy kicks, tight spins and those elusive concepts to take pops and locks to the next level by mixing the liquid smoothness of a snake with hits and stops that look almost inhuman. This workshop will focus on ways to perform with passionate expression while maintaining control and grace. These concepts will be fully broken down using short combinations as examples so the student is able to get a real understanding of the mechanisms behind them.

~

Get your Kicks and Spins! Intensive #2, SUNDAY 11am- 2pm.

Triskelion Arts Studio A

We will incorporate other elements into spins and kicks, drawing a wee bit from tango, Ballet and Classical indian Kathak, exploring things like leg extension and stomping. Lots of focus on quick spins as well, basic exercises for turning techniques, and how to train yourself to stop on a dime, which always looks impressive. Spotting basics, as well as non spotted turns, will be covered, and techniques for using legs and arms to initiate a turn. Let's make those legs and footsies pretty, shall we?

~

Workshop Prices: EaRLy BoiD $75.oo single workshop or $140.oo/both.

SlAcKer PrIcE $85.oo single or $170.oo for Both.

::EARLY BIRD PRICES UNTIL May 31st, 2008 ::
:: PAYPAL CHECK OUT at http://joydances.com AND http://trishamcbridedance.com

Submit Checks to: JoY Herbst, email me at joydance@joydances.com if checkin' it.

~

EvEninG Show with Dance Performances and Rad DJ set with DANCIN'!! at the Union Pool:
Door price is $15.oo, $10.oo for workshop attendee's.

Zoe is a proud member of the indigo which recently was on the road touring their
show Le Serpent Rouge. She has been touring with Bellydance Superstars since the fall of 2005 and can be seen performing on their new Tribal Fusions DVD.

Combining talents with David Satori and Tommy Cappel to create Tribal Derivations last spring, Zoe discovered she enjoyed creating music, and plans to make more.
When not with the Indigo, she tours with The Yard Dogs Road Show, a cartoon circus sideshow of wacky dimension, and has been seen tearing it upwith the Extra Action Marching Band.
An innovative dancer, Zoe has been said to have her own unique take on Tribal bellydance. She takes her influence from Art Nouveau, tango, Breakdance, and Indian classical dance. Zoe was recently nominated for Zaghareets best interpretive artist 2007. She loves unicorns and has never once doubted their existence.

::Troy Productions::
http://Joydances.com
http://trishamcbridedance.com/

ph: 203-640-0530
joydance@joydances.com

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GOTHIC BELLY DANCERS AND SNAKE CHARMERS NEEDED:

Mon, 19 May 2008 20:26:51 GMT

I am seeking several Gothic Belly dancers from the North east areas to join me this fall for a production theater piece "MALANDRA" The Black Serpent I am woking on. So far two other dancers besides myself are involved. I am looking for very dark gothic belly dancers, also needed those who dance with snakes.Theatrical, cabaret and Dramatic. The show will be set to Gothic-Dark Ambient, Eclectic beats music. I will be puttting on a theater show around the fall/Winter 2008. I am enquiring about space in the summer(I have already spoken to several places). Al info wil be ready by september.

I am also audtioning Gothic belly dancers this coming fall for my Dark Cabaret Dance group "LAMYA" ( Beautiful dark lips)

Please check out my web site for more info:
http://darkcabaret.angelfire.com/desidariusproductions.html

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Gothic Bellydance Classes in NYC

jeniviva — Sat, 10 May 2008 20:00:25 GMT

Hey Gang!

After nearly half a year of taking it slow and easy with myself, I have decided that its high time I got back into the swing of things. I am honored and excited to announce that I am going to be teaching Gothic Bellydance Classes on a weekly basis for Beginners at Panetta Movement Studios in Manhattan. Starting June1st, every Sunday for 5 weeks we will be getting our Goth on!
There is more info on a flyer on both my TRIBE page AND my MySpace page (nycraqsgothique). I am super stoked.
Hope ya'lls can come on down!

Wheeeeeeee!!!!
: )
xoxoxo
Jeni

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Emerald Green Isis Wings for Sale $125

mimibellydance — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:36:54 GMT

Yup, not doing much fusion these days so I'm parting with one gorgeous set of dark green irridescent pair of wings. Full size made by Ayshe, and in perfect condition.

Pick up in NYC / Brooklyn area.

Please email me if you're interested, they're hard to photograph but I have some I can send.

Thanks!
Mimi
mimibellydance@yahoo.com

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Tempest in NYC!

meddevi — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:52:33 GMT

Early registration for my "Nouveau Noir" Gothic Bellydance workshop ends tomorrow, 4/1. The workshop will take place from on April 26th, from 12-2pm at 440 Studios, and features all NEW material, combos and accents for my particular style of Gothic Bellydance mixing Steampunk, Neo-Victorian, and Punk Flapper with art and history from the turn of the century!

So save $10 and register now, plus secure your spot, as we only have about 10 spaces left. Complete description, paypal buttons, and more at http://darklydramatic.com/tempest/nyc.html

Also, I will be performing my "Cthulhu" piece at the Venus Uprising "Cult of Myth" Show in NYC April 25th-26th. The last event sold out both nights, so I'd recommend buying your tix in advance! Visit http://www.venusuprising.com for details :)

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Return of the Goddesses! Sept 14th 2008

Chovexani — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:51:02 GMT

The post is also known as "rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated"...although *ahem* I'm the one who started the rumor. Anyhow, I reposted my blog, in case you aren't the blog-readin' type in regards to the whole situation, so here goes:
~~~~
People, people, PEOPLE. I love you, you know I do, right? No, really, I LOVE YOU. Never have I, in my entire life, felt so loved than for the past few months when, ironically, I decided to write a li'l blog about me LEAVING because I was sort of at the end of my rope. I thought "hey, no big deal, this is just a fast note, on the blog, to my friends, so I wouldn't have to keep re-explaining why I was leaving." Little did I know....I mean, for the longest time I thought, like, 5 people read what I post, anyway.

HA! Ok, I was more than overwhelmed when you guys wrote me. Several times. Over several months. But then you CALLED. FROM OTHER STATES. To tell me how crazy I was and said scary stuff like: "You can't leave bellydance, you've made such an impact", or "But we love Night of 1000 Goddesses", or, "Girl, have you lost yo' mind?"

Ok, don't get me wrong, there was plenty of warm, fuzzy feelings and maybe even tears of gratitude with all of this love pouring from everywhere but, HAVE YOU SEEN WHAT's OUT THERE? Surely, you've stepped out into the world and seen WAAAY cooler stuff than what I've been doing, right? So, I don't know if you all were mass smoking something, or everyone is hormonal or what, but YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE when you did this thing. Really, I keep getting more and more humbled that I am part of the little arts community in the world....sooooo...after some hard thinking, I am giving it another go....

And let me tell YOU, I love YOU guys so much that I am holding Night of 1000 Goddesses EVEN THOUGH I might not even be in New York City by the time it's held. Yep, in a totally random and long side story, I might actually be living in upstate NY or even North Carolina (gasp) by the time September rolls around but, never one to back down from the impossible, I'll just drive on up! Well, unless the GAS PRICES are comparable to gold and platinum prices, in which case I will be the first person to haul up the East Coast via HORSEBACK!

Anyhoo....so here it is: www.chovexani.com

Click for all the information on Night of 1000 Goddesses 2008---also, important info:

Night of 1000 Goddesses
Sept 14th, 2008
Audition Deadline, April 26th
(Yes, this is a paid gig)

ARIELLAH WORKSHOP - Happnin' again this year!
The lovely Ariellah graces us with her combos and conditioning!
Sept 13th, 2008
$65 Prepaid/$75 at the door
For more info: www.chovexani.com/ARIELLAH.htm

Any other questions, feel free to contact me! And much LUV to ya! :D

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HELP, HELP, HELP please. Need help with a piece of music!

Kittarina — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:15:55 GMT

My dance partner and I are in desperate need of some help. We choreographed a candle tray # to a piece of music that we thought came from Cirque Du Soliel album. We were asked to perform on a DVD and we would like to do this # but we need to see if we can license the song. We searched high and low for this original of the song and we cannot find it. My dance partner swears it is from Cirque Du Soleil but it is not on any of the albums we can find. If anyone knows where this music is from please let us know. We would GREATLY appreciate it. Thanks.

~Kittarina and Elisheva (Uyum Dans)

http://www.kittarina.com/music/Uyum%20dans%20candle%20number.mp3

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belly dance photo shoots - nyc 4/7-9 / wash dc 4/11-13

pixievision — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:27:07 GMT

just wanted to let you know that i have a few time slots still left in nyc 4/7-9 and then in washington dc 4/11-13. please email me to pixie@pixievisionproductions.com for more info~ looking forward to meeting all of you that have signed up already~ :)

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Bellydance at Blacksun Festival, New Haven CT

Aepril — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 12:34:12 GMT

Blacksun festival: this weekend!

Sunday 3/16 at noon: an introductory workshop Raqs Gothique: the Art of Gothic Bellydance with Aepril Schaile.

At the Marriott, New Haven, CT.

http://www.aeprilschaile.com/workshops
http://www.blacksun-festival.com/panels.html

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Northeast Henna and Bellydance Gathering :: March 30th

Heather — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:51:43 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

CONTACT:

Heather Caunt-Nulton
“Henna by Heather”
Voice Phone: 401-831-7375
Email: info@hennabyheather.com
Web: hennabyheather.com

“Henna by Heather” Announces the Northeast Henna and Bellydance Gathering

Providence, RI., Sunday, March 30, 2008. 12:00 Noon to 1:00am - “Henna by Heather” presents the Northeast Henna and Bellydance Gathering at The Dark Lady, 124 Snow St., Providence, RI., a fun-filled, day-long event with numerous instructional workshops covering all aspects of henna body art and bellydancing ranging from Middle Eastern cabaret style to tribal fusion.

Henna workshops will cover the basics of how to mix and prepare henna paste, and how to ‘roll’ the cones used for applying henna to the skin. Basic design elements will be taught which can be used by bellydancers and non-bellydancers alike. Introduction to Henna workshop will be taught from 12:30pm to 1:30pm and small group instruction and practice will continue until 5:30pm. Additional henna workshops will continue from 6:30pm to 9:30pm covering advanced techniques, pattern work and application of henna to materials such as wood, textiles, drums, etc.

Dance workshops taught by local bellydancers, Aepril Schaile, Neylan, Manuela and The Goddess Coyle will cover meditation, drills, exercises and traveling moves designed to cover techniques common among all styles of belly dance. The four one-hour workshops are scheduled from 1:30pm to 5:30pm.

A traditional Indian dinner will be catered and served between 5:30pm and 6:30pm.

A Day and Evening of Workshops Will Transform Into a Night of Bellydancing from 9:30pm to 1:00am with the live band Copal, and performances by Aepril Schaile and the Goddess Coyle with DJ Lost Boy.

Registration fees may be paid online via PayPal and are $80 for the entire event, or $40 to attend EITHER the henna workshop or the Dance Workshop, all of which include dinner and admission to the nighttime activities. Admission to just the nightclub dancing is $5 for those not attending the daytime gathering.

For Additional Information, contact Heather Caunt-Nulton, or visit the event’s information page at http://www.hennabyheather.com/northeast.html

About Henna by Heather: Heather is an internationally certified henna artist who resides in the Boston/Providence metro area. She received her BA in anthropology, which helps her better understand the cultures that use henna traditionally, and is currently pursuing a PhD in linguistics at Boston University,.
- PRESS RELEASE -

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Hipnotique & GBD Intensive - Jersey Shore - March 22nd

meddevi — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:14:34 GMT

Gothic Bellydance Workshop Intensive & Hipnotique @ The Jersey Shore

March 22nd, 2008 - Cape May, NJ
Come down to the shore to experience a whole day of bellydance outside the box! Take workshops with Tempest, the nation's premier Gothic Bellydance instructor, that will focus on quality fusion and dynamic form. Then get the glitter on and come on down to Hipnotique - an evening of bellydance at Cabanas!

The day starts out at North Beach Gym, located in North Cape May @ Route 9 and Bayshore Rd (right across from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Port). From 12-2pm, take "Dramatic Body Language" - which approaches proper fusion from head to toe, emphasizing what makes GBD really gothic to the core! (All levels). For more intermediate students, from 2:30-4:30 is "Drop Dead Dramatic!" which is a BRAND NEW workshop focusing on turns, spins, and floorwork with a darker edge.

Registration is filling up quickly for the workshops and space is limited. Take advantage of the great specials we're able to offer before March 18th - only $25 a workshop, or $45 for both!

Then we'll head just down the road to Cape May, right along the ocean at Cabanas Beach Bar & Grill for "Hipnotique" - our community experiment, welcoming all styles of bellydance performances, plus open dancing. There is NO cover for this event - and folks can enjoy great food and drinks in a relaxed and fun setting. Event officially runs from 6-8pm...who knows after that!

There are performance slots available for Hipnotique - all styles of bellydance are welcome - we simply ask that you be accepting of the other styles being performed that evening. Email Tempest at tempest@meddevi.com to secure your slot!
Complete details including workshop descriptions, addresses, and registration at http://www.darklydramatic.com/tempest/nj.html

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Save the Date--Raks Spooki III

Badriya — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:09:19 GMT

Super early announcement--mark your calendars for the third annual Raks Spooki on October 19, 2008, featuring a workshop with the one and only Tempest!!! It will take place in the usual location, the Regent Theatre Underground in Arlington, MA.

(do not send me a performance or vending request now, I guarantee I will lose it. Call for performers will go out in the summer :-)

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Aszmara in DE, discount deadline extended

delaware_lorelei — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:32:28 GMT

Aszmara update
!!!! the $70 price has been extended!!!!!

Maya and Ilianna present a belly dance workshop and lecture by Aszmara

Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm
March 9, 2008
Aetna Fire Hall
400 Ogletown Rd (Rt 273)
Newark, DE 19711

Aszmara, a teacher of teachers, fiery performer, and a master at her craft, has vast knowledge and experience in technical as well as performance skills. Join us for this dynamic workshop, where Aszmara will teach a beautiful fan choreography and present on fusion. Her clarity in teaching choreography while maintaining a sense of fun will lead to an enjoyable experience for all.

Register early and save! UPDATE:
Pay $70 from 1/20 - 2/14/08;
$75 until the day before the event
$85 at the door.

Aszmara's website: www.aszmara.com/

Contact Maya to register at mayababe1 AT aol.com

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EEMED 2008 auditions - LA

Amara — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:13:17 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I have dates for EEMED 2008! And I am happy to announce, we will be returning to the Electric Lodge Theatre in Venice!

Do you have works that cannot be presented at traditional Middle Eastern dance venues? Are there political, social, or economical issues you would like to explore through the dance? Then submit your work for the 2008 "An Evening of Experimental Middle Eastern Dance (EEMED)."

EEMED is one of the most innovative Middle Eastern dance concerts in the United States with videos sold worldwide.

The show is:
Oct. 17-19 and Oct. 24-26

Fri.-Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 7 p.m

Electric Lodge Theatre
1416 Electric Ave.
Venice, CA 90291

Submissions Due: Aug. 1, 2008

Requirements for application:
1. A video of the potential piece(s)
2. A written description of the potential piece(s).
3. Resume and/or biography

Please send materials to:
L. Osweiler (C/O Amara)
PO Box 16831
Encino, CA 91416

For more information: www.eemed.com

Thank you,
Amara

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Alrighty, I'll need a new moderator...

Chovexani — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:38:25 GMT

As posted on my blog:

You might want to sit down for this one. Here goes: After a short time away, A LOT of soul serching, and any number of strange/uncanny coincidences I have decided to leave bellydance for an indefinite amount of time.

There are greater adventures, bigger quests, and other opportunities that have sort of been pulling at me for some time now, and ignoring them, while effective in the short run, was altogether different when coupled with the millions of other things I was doing. Sometimes, it's easier to go where the path is trying to lead you rather than creating a path in treacherous territory. So, while I'm sad to leave dance --and for a substantial amount of time--it was really my only identity--I am looking forward to a new and unusual life.

I will miss all of you crazy light-bearers, and people that I have known as my true friends. I won't say I'll completely bow out of dance--I'll always jump in here and there, I'm sure--but as of now, ChoveXani is closing up shop. I'll rework the sit e in a few days, because I'll be selling off a substantial amount of vending and costume items that I will need to clear out.

My last performance will be with Mimi at her Tribal Salon on the 8th. I think we were set to do a regular meetup on Feb 28th. If that goes through, I'll let you know, and you can come say goodbye---officially--if you'd like. Also, if anyone feels like they would like to take over moderating duties for the East Coast Gothique Tribe, please PM me, as I'd really like someone to add a little vigor to what I think is really a great meeting space for non-traditional dance :)

This has been an amazing ride, and I am proud and happy to have been, for a time, amongst you. I will carry very fond memories of the images of this life onto my next adventures. You are all beautiful, clever, and amazing in your own way. I have been lucky to see, and learn from you all. You are all inspiring. IF you are interested in keeping up with me, from here on out, feel free to see:
www.queenofcrows.blogspot.com
www.bigtownfarmer.blogspot.com

~DREAM all you DREAMERS.

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Philly Vampire Ball Featuring Belly Dance greats

Leilani — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:55:11 GMT

Philly's Nocturne's Vampire Ball, Feb. 16, 2008 will have 4 rooms one being a bellydance lounge that will have DJ Zophiel spinnings songs that are gothic, tribal, and traditional. There will be some performances from Tempest, Ya Meena, Ak' Ana, Zan of Chovoxani and Mihrimah!

http://www.draculasball.com/details.htm

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Tomorrow's Auditions!

orkideh — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:56:24 GMT

Tomorrow's auditions are ON for The Serpentina North Ensemble.

Tuesday, January 22nd
7-9pm at Hub 14
14 Markham Street - one block west of Bathurst and one block north of Queen.
$10 (to cover studio expenses).

Any questions - just drop me a line. Otherwise, I look forward to seeing you!

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Ok, so, East Coast tour of 1000 Goddesses, anyone?

Chovexani — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:36:23 GMT

Alrighty, Kids...

So, this is an initial inquiry for weekends of March, some of April and Maybe the first weekend of May. The tour is on WEEKEND dates, and includes some of the original Night of 1000 Goddesseses. I'm basically getting a caravan o' cars together, we're all hopping in, and we're coming to ya? Who wants to sponsor? You'd be responsible for venue, dancer payment BUT you'd get 100% of ALL revenue, AND you'd get the best darn advertiser (that would be me!)for the whole shebang!

Possible Tour itinerary 1: Boston, Philly, NYC, VA. the Carolinas, NorthFL (any and all stops in between).
Possible Tour itinerary 2: NYC, Pittsburg, Ohio (all stops in between)
Possible Tour Itinerary 3: NYC, Boston, CT, Maine (all stops in between).

Any takers? PM me or email zinnah@aol.com for more details....uhh, I'll need to know who wants to BE on tour, too... lemme know! :D

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January Intensive in Philly with Tempest

meddevi — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:53:00 GMT

Winter is the perfect time to focus inwardly on ourselves to bring about outward change for Spring. So my January intensive will focus on "Enhancing Dance With Ritual" - a 3 hour intensive geared towards both dancers and Pagans, on incorporating the elements of ritual into the dance, while examining the relevance of the sacred and profane.

1-19-08 at Studio Zen, Yardley, Pennsylvania - Sponsored by Ak'Ana & Med'Devi Ink

Enhancing Dance With Ritual - learn to incorporate sacred meaning and intent with dance movement. Ritual is a dynamic union of self and spirit, above and below-so why should it be static? Learn to incorporate movement into your ritual with focused intention and discover a much more powerful experience. We'll look at the parts of various rituals from start to end, and how different sacred movements (gestures and dance steps) can be applied. Using ritual concepts from mystical spiritual traditions from both the East and West, we'll examine how the structure of a ritual can create a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in your performance. A basic understanding of Pagan spirituality is helpful, but not required (however, an open mind and creativity is!). This workshops is geared to bellydancers as well as for Pagans looking to invigorate their workspace.

TUITION: $50 in advance by 1/13, $60 afterwards if space is available.
Class space is very limited, so be sure to register ASAP so you won't miss out!

STUDIO DETAILS: Studio Zen, Address: 301 Oxford Valley Road, Suite 1503, Yardley, PA
website: studiozen.org

DATE & TIME: Saturday, January 19th, 2008 (snow date 1/26). Workshop will run 1-4pm. (Registration starts at 12:30pm.) The intensive will be followed by a Gothla (Gothic Hafla - a bellydance party with vendors and performances) will run from 6-9pm, with doors opening at 6pm, and an open path ritual will start off our festivities (all are welcome!).

GOTHLA!
What's a Gothla? A gothic hafla of course! Performances by Tempest and more, and vending as well! Takes place in the same location as the workshops. Doors open at 6pm, and event runs until 9pm. For a dance slot email us! (preference will be given to workshop students for performance slots). A few vending spots will be available for the gothla, and possibly during the workshops as well - email to reserve your spot! The Gothla is free to workshop participants/performers, and suggested donation of $5 ismuch appreciated at the door for all others. Seating is casual/Middle Eastern style (rugs & pillows), so for extra-cushioning, you may want to bring some additional pillows and rugs for your backside!

More info, registration, etc: http://darklydramatic.com/tempest/ritual.html

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Hey Kids, I gots stuff fo' sale!

Chovexani — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:09:06 GMT

Hi all, I'm reposting this from my blog, in case you haven't gone there:

I realized I have WAAAY too much stuff in the costume room (yes, they need their own room!) ....so, SALE time!

Some of the items are items I've worn or used...BUT MANY are new, and were supposed to be part of a vending business I just never had time to get around to..

SO, if you are looking for NEW items...and NOT JUST BELLYDANCE...but many interesting and intricate items..unusual and beautiful gift items for the holidays, PLEASE look through MY PHOTO section and you will find them.

Please note** I did my best describing them in the description section. Each photo has a description and PRICE WHICH INCLUDES SHIPPING (see? The guesswork is already taken out for you!) and the contact EMAIL: citysahara@aol.com

I accept Paypal with at that email, but PLEASE email me beforehand to see that the item is still available. And, of course, email me with any questions. You can post the little codes I gave each item....
I can also send other pics of an item.

I will get back to you ASAP with all requests, usually in the same day. Once your payment is clear, items go out within 24 hours. I will send with 2-3 day mail

I currently have most of the items in my photo section but will put up more tonight!

As always, thanks in advance :)

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THANKSGOTHING! (Philly)

meddevi — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:05:49 GMT

Give yourself a good reason to make it through the holiday with some sanity - Thanksgothing! A day of Gothic Bellydance workshops with Tempest and Sashi, with a Gothla at the end to top it all off (better than dessert!). This event will take place at Studio Zen in Yardley, PA on Saturday, November 24th. Workshops run from 2-6:30pm (check-in opens at 1:30pm), and the Gothla will ooze from 8-10pm (doors at 7:30pm). For more information on the workshops, instructors, registration, performance slots, and vending, please visit http://www.darklydramatic.com/tempest/thanksgothing.html

Space is very limited, so register early! This event is sponsored by Ak'Ana and Med'Devi Ink.

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The Sharqi Experiment

Daniela — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:47:02 GMT

The Sharqi Experiment
A weekend of Bellydance experimentation, education and entertainment!
December 1st and 2nd 2007

Saturday Dec. 1st:

12:00 - 2:00 pm: Gothic/ Industrial Belly dance with Alicia

2:30 - 4:30 pm: Love your layers with Daniela

SHOW: 8:00 pm doors open at 7:30

Sunday Dec. 2nd:

10:00 - 11:15 am: Beginner workshop with Roberta

11:30 am - 1:30 pm: Tantalizing Tribal Fusion Technique and Combos with Daniela

2:00 - 4:00 pm: Tribal Style with Alina

Rumba and Fitness Studio
Trinity Shopping Center
3518 N. Powerline Road / Pompano Beach, FL 33074
"in southeast corner of Sample Rd and Powerline Rd – next to Mobil Gas Station"
Office: (954) 917 8535

www.freewebs.com/thesharqiexperiment
:)

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Ariellah in Philly Dec 1 & 2

JessStaley_technotribalgirl — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:13:04 GMT

Just wanted to post a reminder - Ariellah in Philly, Dec 1 & 2. Spots going Fast so if you want to register, best get on it....

Here is all the info (also on www.tribalbellies.com/events.htm)

************************************

December 1 & 2, 2007 - 2-day Workshop with Ariellah and Winter Belly Jam

Hipnosis is excited to be hosting a full weekend of workshops with Ariellah of CA!
Ariellah performs and teaches belly dance all over the world. She has an extensive 12 year dance background that includes strict classical ballet training with the Royal Academy of Dance from London. She studied and performed belly dance for the past six years with Janine Ryle of Danse Mahgreb and as a founding member of The Indigo with Rachel Brice. Her style infuses many genres of belly dance, all with a modern dark flavour that is uniquely her own. She is featured on the first of its kind “Gothic BellyDance” DVD and has also released her first instructional DVD.

*Saturday, Dec 1st: 1:00-5:30pm (includes 1/2 hour break)
Tribal Fusion Conditioning, Layering and Choreography
Prepare your body to do more than just drill and isolate, but to dance and to layer basic belly dance movements. This workshop focuses on strengthening and isolating core muscles in preparation for layering movements, incorporating these layering drills into a choreography learned in the workshop.
All levels are welcome; some belly dance experience is helpful but not required. Please dress as though you are going to a yoga class; bring a yoga mat or a towel, a hip scarf and water bottle (preferably full).

*Sunday, Dec 2nd: 12:00-3:30pm (includes 1/2 hour break)
The Darker Side of Drilling: Gothic Combinations and Choreography
In Ariellah’s workshop, students will drill and discuss chest and hip isolations, pops, locks and snake-like gothic belly dance arm movements, incorporating a dramatic darker side to their dance. Students will learn a short choreography, which will incorporate these techniques. Reinforcing fundamentals will bring strength and fluidity to the student’s movements and elevate their dance.
This class is fun and appropriate for all levels of Tribal-flavored dancer, and those new to Tribal Style are encouraged to give it a try. Some Belly dance experience is recommended. Please wear exercise-friendly clothes and bring something to tie around your hips! Water is good too.

Where: B&R Fitness Club, 1040 Mill Creek Drive (just off Street Road), Feasterville, PA 19053
*Workshops will be held in a spacious aerobic room with polished hard-wood floors and a mirrored front wall!

Cost: $65 for Sat or Sun only; $120 for entire weekend.

Registration: available via Paypal & Snail Mail!
For full registration details go to www.tribalbellies.com/events.htm

Questions? Email hipnosis@tribalbellies.com or call Vikki at 215-504-9732
For printable flyergo to www.tribalbellies.com/events.htm

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Halloween Events...

Chovexani — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 04:36:17 GMT

Ok guys...

I'm formally requesting a little help here....I'm writing an article and am looking for any listings of Halloween Events. I know about the larger ones (Village Halloween Parade, Philly's Drac Ball, etc) but I was hoping for a few smaller listings...hey, any info works!

Much Luv in advance!

PS...what's everyone doing for Halloween? :D

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Int'l bellydance Conf. of Canada Call to Artists 2008!!!

Princess — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:52:18 GMT

We are taking submissions for all bellydancers at this event!! we would LOVE to have members of the Gothic/Electronica Bellydance community participate at the IBCC!!

Please see info below re: Call to Artists brochure!!!

The IBCC is coming April 23-27, 2008!!
Instructors:
Tito - Egypt
Aida Nour - Egypt
Amy Sigil of Unmata - California
Bozenka - Florida
Aisha Ali - California
Mayyadah and Amir - Germany
Lesya Starr - Spain
Nath Keo - British Columbia
Yasmina Ramzy - Ontario
Ferda Bayazit - Turkey/British Columbia

We are absolutely delighted to host such an amazing roster of talent at this event!

Check out these clips of the IBCC 2007 on YouTube:
Workshops/Lectures highlights: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z7BMlkHoeJw
Gala Performance highlights: http://youtube.com/watch?v=I0hkD-xg7AM
Or search: INT'L BELLYDANCE CONFERENCE OF CANADA 2007

Register Now!! 50% Sold Out!!
* Anyone who was registered in the 2007 conference receives an extra $100 off the conference package!!!

Early Bird rate is $599 CDN** limited quantities!!
($499 for past participants)

Regular rate: $699 CDN

Conference Package includes:
¬ Lectures, Panel Discussions
¬ Music and Drum classes
¬16 Dance Workshops
¬ 8 spectacular Performances
¬ 150 international performing artists
¬ Shopping bazaar
¬ Lunches, breakfast snacks, unlimited water, and more …

Just give us a call to register!
1- 416- 920-5593
We accept: Visa or MasterCard (over the phone)

*The Conference Packages are non-refundable, but are transferable.

Call to Artists:
If you would like to dance on the Main Stage or Open Stage and/or be a Speaker at the IBCC 2008 please check out our brochure at: http://www.bellydanceconference.com/images/calltoartistsJuly11.pdf

Or e-mail us and we will send you the Call to Artists brochure!!

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

Cheers!

Conference Coordinator
International Bellydance Conference of Canada (IBCC)
Toronto, ON Canada

info@bellydanceconference.com
www.bellydanceconference.com

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Prrrroooojjjeeecttt announcements, and a coupla questions...

Chovexani — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:08:31 GMT

Ok, this is Xposted from my blog, for those non-blog-readin' peoples:

Ok, kids, returning from yet another dissapearing act...but I've been PLOTTTING....mwahahahaa...I mean, uhh, things are going on.

First up: YES, the I've made good on the threats...errr, promises that the mass insanity of my farm dreams would come to light.
Soo....as if I didn't HAVE enough to do...I now have an online "rurban" (rural urban) magazine! Yes, I know, all said bellydancers may pick their jaws up off the floor....and check it out:
www.bigtownfarmer.com

Hey, a girl's gotta have an alternate, ya know. Tell me if'n ya like it, or *ahem* if you crafty types <blatant hint> want to contribute and article >:)

Next UP: Ditching the cabaret world of dance...well, at least the clothes...by Monday I'll have posted pics, in my profile section, of SEVERAL items from my costume room that must go. Many of them are NEW things that were destined to be vended but, alas, I had no time to vend! So, new and like new yummy things for you.

LAST...just an enquiry...whos up for performing and/or hosting a 1000 Goddesses tour April and May of next year?

Happy Halloween!

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Tempest in Charleston Nov 2nd-3rd

PinkGiraffe — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:36:33 GMT

Spots are still available in all 3 workshops!!

We would love to have you. think of it as halloween weekend part two :)

for info visit http://tribes.tribe.net/midnightmagnolias/thread/b6e77f9b-8d5b-4159-ad3e-2d7946faabcc

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Asharah Workshop, NYC, November!

Chovexani — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:37:17 GMT

Well...I'm not hosting it, but I thought...why not support our experimental sistah? :) You'd be a fool not to go! Lady Asharah from Washington DC is being hosted by Sarah Locke, of Alchemy Performance, right here in NYC!! From Sarah's site:

Elegant Isolations: Strong and Graceful Technique for Tribal Fusion Bellydance
A workshop with Asharah from Washington, DC
Sunday November 11th from 1-4 pm
Dance Forum, 20 East 17th Street (btw. 5th & Broadway) 2nd floor
$50 in advance / $55 at the door

In this workshop Asharah will teach tips and tricks for powerful, fluid movement for tribal fusion belly dance. While sharp locks are an essential part of the tribal dancer's repertoire, grace and polish are equally, if not more, important for conveying expression and feeling from the stage to the audience. Asharah will lead students through an intense warm-up that will prepare the body for fluid arm-work, sinuous isolations, and dramatic extension. We will drill smooth bellydance movements, such as arm-waves, interior hip circles, and undulations, and then Asharah will teach a short combination using these moves in a choreography.

Renowned for her strong technique and dramatic fusion of tribal and cabaret bellydance, Asharah teaches and performs her unique tribal fusion throughout the US. She is featured on the groundbreaking DVD Gothic Bellydance: The Darker Side of Fusion and will be releasing Modern Tribal Bellydance, her first instructional DVD, in early 2008 with World Dance NY.

To register please contact sarah@alchemyperformance.com if you wish to pay by cash or check, or pay via Paypal, using the "send money" tab to send $51.50 ($50+$1.50 service charge) to sarahjolo@aol.com.

Visit www.asharah.com for more info.

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Gothla US details are up!

meddevi — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:33:53 GMT

The performer and vendor application forms are now up for Gothla US: The Conjuring, taking place February 8th-10th in Fullerton, CA.

Workshop info (Tempest, Sashi, Ariellah, and others!) and more event details to be released soon!

Go to http://www.gothla.com

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East Coast Experimental Resource...

Chovexani — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 04:25:51 GMT

Alrighty Ladies and Gents...

It occurs to me, finally getting myself together after mass insanity (and pre-Halloween mass insanity) that I'm not completely up to date with all the new, mahvelous happ'nin's around the East Coast. There are a whole Gothic, theatrical, non-traditional bunch of us...so, make yourselves known. Or, recommend someone. Who are the best musicians, great costuming resources, best place for funky hair? Isn't it about time we had a compendium on this site? The only criteria for recommendations: they live, or cater to , the East Coast ....

I'll go first--here's a short list that I can think of (if'n I exclude you, it's clearly because I am old and haven't taken the Ginko yet, ok?)

Experimental Music: Maduro
Cool Live Band: EastWinds Tribal Drumming
Kick Ass Gothic and Experimental dancers - PA: Ak-Ana, Hipnosis
Awesome Headdresses: Aonochi/AO
Washington DC mavens: Asharah, Romka, Shakra (crap, isn't that the entirety of DC?)
Regular Experimental Dance Events: Tribal Jam, DC Tribal Cafe, Raks Spooki, Exquisite Corpse, uhh....some 1000 Goddess thing...
The Ladies of New England: Aepril Schaile, Badriya, Aonochi

Uhh, that's just off the top o' my head...there are tons of others, I'm sure, and tons I prolly don't know about...so, give a shout out! :D

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BellyHorror Show Oct. 19th & 20th (DC) with Tempest, Shakra, and more!

mavi — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:19:08 GMT

Don’t miss the BellyHorror Show!

Romka invites you to the darker side of dance for the 2nd Annual BellyHorror Show with two nights of scintillating and sinister performances by local & national artists!

Friday, October 19th, 10pm

Cthulhu, Vampires, Gorgons, Masked Muses, Bride of Frankenstein, Zshiki-Warashi and other demons and spirits of the dark will haunt your dreams!

Performers:
Belladonna, Mavi, Tempest, Ariel, Shems & MiAsia, Kaihea, Yameena, BellaTrix, Eguenia, Shakra, Alexis and special musical performance by American Sinner! Hosted by DC's own sideshow girl of horrors: Mab!

Saturday, Oct. 20th, 10pm
Performers:
Belladonna, Mavi, Tempest, Ariel, Shems & MiAsia, Kaihea, Yameena, BellaTrix, Eguenia, Shakra, The Voodoo Sisters, & Lily Stark White!
Hosted by DC's own sideshow girl of horrors: Mab!

Limited seating available, buy your tickets early.....parental discretion advised...come enjoy...if you dare.

Tickets $20 general admission. Reservations at www.dcartscenter.org
More details upcoming at www.RomkaDance.com
the Belly Horror Show is sponsored by: DCTribal.com

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We're in Navel Magazine!

Chovexani — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:07:48 GMT

....along with a slew of our talented comtemporaries! Much luve to Eleyda, who is working herself seriously to make this awesome magazine happen:

Check out all the dark loveliness here:

http://www.navelmagazine.com/

Woot!

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Ariellah Workshops in Philly Dec 1 & 2 !!

JessStaley_technotribalgirl — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:39:15 GMT

Registration is now open!!

December 1 & 2, 2007 - 2-day Workshop with Ariellah and Winter Belly Jam

Hipnosis is excited to be hosting a full weekend of workshops with Ariellah of CA!
Ariellah performs and teaches belly dance all over the world. She has an extensive 12 year dance background that includes strict classical ballet training with the Royal Academy of Dance from London. She studied and performed belly dance for the past six years with Janine Ryle of Danse Mahgreb and as a founding member of The Indigo with Rachel Brice. Her style infuses many genres of belly dance, all with a modern dark flavour that is uniquely her own. She is featured on the first of its kind “Gothic BellyDance” DVD and has also released her first instructional DVD.

*Saturday, Dec 1st: 1:00-5:30pm (includes 1/2 hour break)
Tribal Fusion Conditioning, Layering and Choreography
Prepare your body to do more than just drill and isolate, but to dance and to layer basic belly dance movements. This workshop focuses on strengthening and isolating core muscles in preparation for layering movements, incorporating these layering drills into a choreography learned in the workshop.
All levels are welcome; some belly dance experience is helpful but not required. Please dress as though you are going to a yoga class; bring a yoga mat or a towel, a hip scarf and water bottle (preferably full).

*Sunday, Dec 2nd: 12:00-3:30pm (includes 1/2 hour break)
The Darker Side of Drilling: Gothic Combinations and Choreography
In Ariellah’s workshop, students will drill and discuss chest and hip isolations, pops, locks and snake-like gothic belly dance arm movements, incorporating a dramatic darker side to their dance. Students will learn a short choreography, which will incorporate these techniques. Reinforcing fundamentals will bring strength and fluidity to the student’s movements and elevate their dance.
This class is fun and appropriate for all levels of Tribal-flavored dancer, and those new to Tribal Style are encouraged to give it a try. Some Belly dance experience is recommended. Please wear exercise-friendly clothes and bring something to tie around your hips! Water is good too.

Where: B&R Fitness Club, 1040 Mill Creek Drive (just off Street Road), Feasterville, PA 19053
*Workshops will be held in a spacious aerobic room with polished hard-wood floors and a mirrored front wall!

Cost: $65 for Sat or Sun only; $120 for entire weekend.

Registration: available via Paypal & Snail Mail!
For full registration details go to http://www.tribalbellies.com/events.htm

Questions? Email hipnosis@tribalbellies.com or call Vikki at 215-504-9732
For printable flyergo to http://www.tribalbellies.com/events.htm

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it's coming......

mavi — Sat, 22 Sep 2007 21:57:17 GMT

there's some goddesses past and present on this....

: )

check it out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0FdCKmKuvE

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Slightly Off Topic! Go to this event in NYC!

mavi — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:58:43 GMT

My apologies, but this was the best way to get in touch with all ya'll cool NYC girls at once!

One of my most favorite people in the world, DJ Amar from SF will be in NYC dj'ing on Oct. 5th! and Freya too...which just rocks....

If i wasn't at the gosh darn PA renn faire that weekend, i would soo be there!

Electric Vardo in NY: SUB SWARA 2 year Anniversary with Glitch Mob + Amar & Freyja (Electric Vardo SF)

Friday October 5, 2007

Sub Swara 2 Year Anniversary!!
www.subswara.com

We're celebrating our 2nd birthday with new beginnings and round 2 of an epic East-West Coast soundclash! After a year at Element, we're thrilled to bits to be bringing Sub Swara to our new home and the most killer club soundsystem in New York City - LOVE (go to www.musicislove.net for limited advance discount tickets! ).

This one will be the 2nd coming of our bredren, the Glitch Mob and it's going to be another epic face-off. In the home corner, the Sub Swara posse weighs in with the hard-hitting trio of Dhruva, Sunder, and Haj, heavy-weight MC Juakali and Pictureman & Skip Intro on visual attack. 'Lo FreQuencY High Vibration Culture' laced with live dubbed tablas, turntablism, Ragga vocals, and deep visual mixology. A barrage of genre defying sonics spanning crushing breaks, chubby dubstep, nasty grime, mid-tempo glitch, digi-dancehall, and much more big speaker biz. The SS crew has a grip of new tunes of the studio desk to drop on ya'll!

In the visitors corner The Glitch Mob comes out swinging, as individual superstars edIT and Boretta join forces. These boys have been straight tearing up the circuit with their crunked-out glitch-injected hip-hop & lush IDM. Look out for edIT's highly anticipated new album Certified Air Raid Material, out on Alpha Pup Records later this year.

Also appearing to open up the night will be special guest DJ Amar with belly dance performance by Freyja, from Electric Vardo SF

New venue, new (improved) soundsystem, new choonz, the Mob, 'nuff said....

Nutshell:
Sub Swara 022 - 2 Year Anniversary
Friday October 5, 2007
Love
179 Macdougal Street @ W. 8th
10 PM-6 AM
$10 advance/$12 door before 11 PM/$15 door after 11 PM
advance tickets at www.musicislove.net

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THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR!!

Chovexani — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 16:20:31 GMT

Technically, this really goes in the "1000 Goddesses" Tribe, but it occurs to me that some of the participants actually are just subscribed here.....

It's taken me a minute to recover, but I just wanted to throw out my most heartfelt sincere thanks to EVERYONE involved with the show...whether you helped, came and watched, danced, or cheered us on! You've made this another sold out season, but also reminded me why the hell I tear my crazy synthetic hair out all year long :D

The whole experience was amazing, not the least of which was the whole supportive and loving vibe throughout! Sometimes it truly hits me how very blessed I am.

Some more memorable moments had nothing to do with actual performances, although ALL of the performances blew me away---ladies of the 2nd 1000 Goddesses, you have a perpetual fan in me!

Some moments that left an impression: dancers, husbands, boyfriends working together to get that derned crazy stage together.

~~Sera and her sweet baby Sequoia, and the many dancers who willingly took turns watching her.
~~Morocco completely mesmerizing with her Guedra Blessing performance.
~~That derned "Matrix-y" section of Sera and Solstice's piece :)
~~~Sina being devilishly possessed in hers
~~Aepril may be the best Morrigan I've ever seen onstage. The outfit DEFINITELY kicked ass.
~~~Romka also kicked much boohteh. I will never view a sword routine the same way again. They like to think they're bad ass, but their really sweet kittens (NOTE: I say this knowing they are safely 4 states away! Ha!)
~~Sarah Locke, stunning in an ancient Rajistani outfit
~~~ChandraDance, making Indian Dance look flawless, with their beautiful outfits
~~~Laura McCutchan and Mavi FINALLY meeting. For months the rumors flew...they were so similar looking that they were the same people. Nope! And the universe never exploded when they met, either.
~~~ Ariellah, simply being the creature of dance that she is.
~~~ Making a Mistress cry by simply telling her how much we'll miss her going when she moves to Canada.
~~~ Almost being made to cry when people act like they like what we're doing. Flowers are always helpful, in this case.
Ugg, the list goes on and on! But, suffice it to say again....thank you!! I love everybody!

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Heroes?

Chovexani — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 23:11:25 GMT

It was a thought of mine for awhile...who inspires you, who motivates you? Is there anyone you admire--on and off-stage? Are there even such things as heroes anymore?

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Raks Spooki II, Nov. 18--call for dancers, vendors

Badriya — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:38:17 GMT

OK, it's official now! Raks Spooki II, the second annual fall celebration of New England's gothic belly dance community, is happening on Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 3:30-6:30pm, at the Regent Underground Theatre in Arlington, MA. Dance slots will fill up *very* quickly, so please let me know asap if you are interested in performing. Strict time limit of 6 minutes per slot. Additionally, I have space for vendors. The vending fee this time around will be $35 as the theatre has raised its rental fee. Those spots will also fill quickly! Message me through Tribe if interested in performing or vending, or email me at badriya at rcn dot com.

I'm pleased to say that the hafli will be a benefit for Women for Women, www.womenforwomen.org/ , a non-profit which helps women in war-torn regions of the world get back on their feet and start rebuilding their lives. Currently, they are focused on Afghanistan, Iraq, Sudan, Kosovo, Rwanda, Colombia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nigeria and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Some of these are places where our dance movements, costuming and jewelry come from. Using what women of the Middle East have given us, we can make real differences in the lives of other women. We can use our freedoms to help them gain their own freedom from war, poverty and injustice.

Details on the event's workshop are still being ironed out, but will be forthcoming soon!

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Ariellah slot available today, 9/15

katribaltemple — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 13:50:22 GMT

Hey all. I have a horrible migraine and I just cannot drive myself to NYC. I'm going to have to give up my ticket to the Ariellah workshop. If anyone wants my spot I'm willing to give it up for 50 - I paid 67. I will contact Zan and tell her my issue and if she's willing, she'll collect the money and I can get it from her.

I'm sorry to miss Ariellah - I hope someone else gets to have a great time... :(

Katerina

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Experimental Bellydance video group

Aepril — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:26:03 GMT

Inspired by a discussion on Amara's "Experimental Bellydance" tribe...
Please join, and please post!

http://www.youtube.com/group/xbellydance

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Allllmmmmossssttt!

Chovexani — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:44:47 GMT

Hey kids, only a couple of days before Night of 1000 Goddesses...getchyo tix NOW!

www.chovexani.com

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Woohoo!

Chovexani — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:29:05 GMT

Less than a week to go! Almost a year in the making, Night of 1000 Goddesses features dancers from FIVE states who have travelled to Gotham City for YOU!

Don't miss the magic, mystery and mayhem that is Night of 1000 Goddesses!

Tix and other info are HERE:
www.chovexani.com/Nightof1000goddess

We hope to see you soon!

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Happy Birthday Zan!

Jeffrey — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:00:25 GMT

Yup, it's today and here's hoping that our favorite beautiful experimental dancer, choreographer, producer and all round friend of the animals (those that walk on four legs as well as those of us that walk on two), is having a very happy and rewarding day.
Happy Birthday ZAN!!

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Night of 1000 Goddesses Weekend!

Chovexani — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:03:16 GMT

So, Kids,

Here's the rundown of the big ole weekend, as we know it! Night of 1000 Goddesses weekend is in full effect!

Saturday: The dark lady, herself, Ariellah, returns to Gotham city to bring her visionary dance works to YOU! Gothic, fusion, fantastic workshop, don't miss out: www.chovexani.com/ARIELLAH

Ariellah Workshop
Sept 15th 1-5pm
440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street
NYC
$67 prepaid/$75 at the door

THEN, Saturday night, a few of the N1000 dancers will be chilling at CONTEMPT, New York City's best running GOTH night, with DJ MIstress McCutchan (ahem, she will be hosting our show AND dancing in N1000 Goddesses. Who says she isn't a well rounded lady? AND This is her last show there, before she moves to Canada!!)

Check out Contempt: www.contemptny.org

AND THEN: Sept 16th, NIGHT OF 1000 GODDESSES. Dancers have traveled across the country to bring their own brand of story-telling magic to YOU! Rarely does bellydance showcase literal story-telling...and compelling stories, they are. Gypsies, pixies, witches, warrioresses...these are the goddesses and unique mortals who tell the stories of WOMAN.
Witness last year's show HERE: www.chovexani.com/2007video

And buy tickets and learn more HERE: www.chovexani.com/Nightof1000goddess

Night of 1000 Goddesses
Sept 16th 4pm or 7pm
Morocco's Studios 6 West 20th St
$30 prepaid/$35 at the door

Hope to see you there!

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tribal fusion classes on long island

zorah224 — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 01:12:03 GMT

tribal fusion classes by vorona

what is tribal fusion Belly Dance?

Imagine yourself a hypnotic and beautifully mesmerizing belly dancer....

The art of tribal Fusion Belly Dance is a unique approach to belly dance that combines a variety of dance styles along with modern and ethnic elements with Tribal style belly dance as its core. The dance is individual to itself and allows for an eclectic collaboration of movement.
The study of this dance will enable the student to achieve a greater sense of body awareness,gain mor flexibility and stamina, and retain better posture.From here, you will become familiar with improvisation, technique, and the interpretation of the dance throuch different music styles.

CLASSES ARE CURRENTLY BEING HELD AT CENTRAL MOVES DANCE STUDIO
509 CENTRAL AVE MASSPAEQUA NY 11758
SAT EVENINGS FROM 5-6 PM

fOR MOR INFO CALL: 516-797-0811
OR 516 586-4222

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Registration for Dalia workshops and concert tickets NOW underway! Cabaret Soiree!

joyrochelle — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:40:31 GMT

Workshops in the daytime at Charter Oak Cultural Center:

10ooam to 12oopm: Dunyavi Gypsy (Roma) Dance: Karshilama, Skirt Work and Hand Gestures
Please bring a skirt for this exciting class that will focus on Dalia's unique Dunyavi Gypsy form, which encompasses soulful folk Agir Roman and Roman Havasi dances.

1oopm- 3oopm: Near Eastern Contemporary Dance: Concepts and Combinations; Variations on a Theme. In this second workshop Dalia will go over her mixture of contemporary dance steps laced over rear eastern raqs. Both technique and combinations will be taught.

Workshops are $45 each or $80. for both!
Concert admission $10.00 for workshop attendee's, General
admission is $15.00, $5.00 for students and seniors.

Register and reserve tickets by calling the Box Office at 860-249-1207 !!!

~~~~~~~~~~~~

The evening invites you to witness Cabaret Soiree, a Unique and Extraordinary showcase of Melange Gitan's blend of tribal fusion and dark cabaret belly dance with our Very Special Guests, Dalia Carella and the musical magic of Brooklyn's Zagnut Circus Orkestar!

**Show begins at 7oopm.**

Entire event will be held at the lovely Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford, CT. Saturday October 6th, 2007
Charter Oak Cultural Center
21 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
chris.phillips@charteroakcenter.org
www.charteroakcenter.org

Vending of delicious Food and Wares will be offered throughout the day!

Please contact Joy Herbst for any additional questions -

www.joydances.com
www.daliacarella.com
www.zagnut-orkestar.com

Hope you can make it out-- Dalia and Zagnut Orkestar are really incredible!

XOxoOX-JoY

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Last Year's Night of 1000 Goddess Video UP!

Chovexani — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:09:31 GMT

Ahh, the plot thickens! If you're still not sure what all this 1000 Goddess stuff is about (and you know you're sick of me blabbing about it since March, right?) we now have VIDEO of all the wonderous and stellar happenings from last year:

www.chovexani.com/2007video

AND, if you want to buy tix to this year's EQUALLY kick-butt show:
www.chovexani.com/Nightof1000goddess

Much Luv!

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Kudos to Badriya!

meddevi — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:36:18 GMT

For putting on another kick-ass event, "Shimmy in the Shadows" in Boston yesterday, which featured a workshop with Aepril, and a lovely after-gothla featuring dancers from all over New England, presenting their own interpretations of the darker side of the dance. Great turn-out, standing room only, and just a lovely event all around :)

Don't miss the next one! (TBA lol, don't bug her now, she's in her coffin recoopin')

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LOW PRICE TIX now on for 1000 Goddesses!

Chovexani — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:59:20 GMT

Ok lovelies, great news!

Through an unusual turn of events, I can now offer TIX for Night of 1000 Goddesses back at $30 until opening night, when they will be $35!!

Take advantage of this amazing offer while you can!

www.chovexani.com/Nightof1000goddess

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NIGHT OF 1000 GODDESS TIX!

Chovexani — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:24:28 GMT

.....Get em while they're hot! So, I'm feelin' the luv and keeping the tickets at $30 until Aug 4th. From now until Aug 3rd.....you get em at this price....on Aug 4th, they go to $35. If I were you, I'd take advantage of me while I could.....uhh, you know what I mean! DOH!

Don't miss out...dancers from across the country converge to tell the stories of Woman-hood!
www.chovexani.com/Nightof1000goddess.htm

AND, spots still open for Ariellah's workshop! www.chovexani.com/ARIELLAH

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Vintage cholis

discerning_images — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 01:37:45 GMT

Can anyone recommend a reliable source for authentic vintage cholis?

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IMPORTANT performance notes for ChoveXani

Chovexani — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:05:15 GMT

Hey Kids, new stuff we think you should know about:

We are pleased to announce, that in roughly one week, we will be one of the players in Sarah Locke's HYBRID, at Galapagos Art Space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The show combines talent from all over the place, and seemlessly melds ancient and modern talent to throw something truly unique out into the universe. We are honored to be hanging out with Sarah and her ultra cool collective ~ Alchemy Tribal Collective.
HYBRID
Friday July 20th, 7:30pm
Galapagos Art Space
70 N. 6th Street (between Kent and Wythe)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
$15
For more, see Sarah's site: www.alchemyperformance.com
~~~~~~~
ANNNND....in approximately 3 weeks, Night of 1000 Goddess tix go UP. Tix are at the low rate of $30 until Aug 1st. From Aug 2nd-Sept15th tix are $35, and $45 at the door the night of.

What do you get for this money, you might ask? Some of the best derned ethnic fusionists from across the COUNTRY telling stories you've never seen before.

Sina- so theatrically profound that she is in BOTH California's Desert Sin AND Heather Stants Urban Tribal groups

Romka - one of the best tribal and dark fusionists in Washington DC

Valdana - NYC's own dynamo duo, Mimi Fontana and Naraya

....the the exquisite Ariellah, who will wow you in both her workshop AND onstage.

What are you waiting for? PLUS, we have two different showtimes to choose from:

N1000
Morocco's Studios 6 West 20th St
4pm OR 7pm Show
www.chovexani.com/Nightof1000goddess.htm

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New Shakra Website

bronwen — Mon, 14 May 2007 15:30:14 GMT

Please come and check it out! Please report any glitches or things that look weird on the shakra tribe - we are in process of working out the kinks. Thanks so much!!

http://shakra.tribalgrove.com/

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More Updates...

Chovexani — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:12:24 GMT

Just a few quick notes on the website update:

Updates on our site: New Pics up for both the Coney Island Mermaid day Parade and our Fairy Fest in our Gallery : http://chovexani.com/gallery.htm

Wanna meet our newest troupe members? Bios pages: http://chovexani.com/bios.htm

WHERE YOU CAN PARTICIPATE:
We have a bloggishness going on, if you'd like to add your observations to the world of dance/art, the status quo...oh, I dunno, hair extensions and dark makeup, you can always EMAIL me and it will get posted, as will any responses to MY blog.... Blog: http://chovexani.com/blog.htm

AND, Dark and Light fusionists, Circus performers, musicians and general dreamers:
Updating our links page: gimme a holler if you want to be put on it!
Links: http://chovexani.com/blog.htm

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