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Sisters of Salome meet the press

Lady_Morrighan — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:08:39 GMT

Salutations dahlin's

Congrats on the article in the Nola Mag... (Krys you spoke like a Goddess). Mumtaaz!!

http://www.neworleansmagazine.com/a/news/belly-up-3826/belly%20dancing.html

Dem's my womens!! HA! No really, thanks for bringing me into the sparkly sisterhood. I lalalaLoVe ya'

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BELLY DANCE SHOW APRIL 26 MOBILE AL

ZivaDiva — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:39:07 GMT

If any of you want to copy and paste this into your emails, please do so...I just sent out about 100 emails on it:

Sponsored by ZURI DANCE COMPANY (www.zuridance.org or www.myspace.com/zuridancecompany)

FEATURING MIRA BETZ OF CALIFORNIA (www.miramania.com)

DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH, 2008

PLACE: The Ashbury Hotel at 600 West I-65 Service Road South, Mobile, 251-344-8030
http://www.ashburyhotel.com/map.pdf

TIME: 7:00 P.M. doors open at 6:00 p.m.

TICKETS: $12 per person

THIS WILL BE A BENEFIT FOR the homeless shelter 15 PLACE (www.15place.org) in Mobile.

There WILL BE SHOPPING ON SITE.

COME AND ENJOY AN EVENING OF FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT!

Thank you,
ZURI DANCE COMPANY

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Rachel George & Urban Gypsy Workshops in New Orleans Nov 1-3, 2008

kryss — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:43:14 GMT

Other Happenings: April 4-6, 2008 Amel Tafsout www.meda-la.com
May 31, 2008 Batron Rouge Bellydance Festival 2008 www.bayoushimmy.com

Rachel George & Urban Gypsy Belly Dance Workshops in New Orleans Nov1-3, 2008!

Mark yo' calendars and save yo' pennies. New Orleans is The place to be for Halloween no matter who you are but this year, it's all about the Belly Dancers. Classes will start at the leisurely hour of noon so there's no rush to get home before sunrise. Saturday evening will feature a special performance event...may be casual and may be very formal...we'll see. If you're interested, contact Kryss at perchance2dream@hotmail.com or call 504-382-5199. Class sizes will be limited.

Rachel George is a Multi-Award winning performer and choreographer based in Portland Oregon. Originally a student and winning competition partner of the famous Aziza of Montreal, Rachel has become a sought after performer and workshop instructor throughout the country. Rachel's jaw dropping isolations, impeccable layering and energetic enthusiasm have earned the respect and admiration of of all who have witnessed her awe inspiring technique. Don't miss the opportunity to study with this high caliber performing artist!

* 2007 Entertainer of the Year
* 2006 Miss Bellydancer USA
* 2006 1st Place "Aphrodite"
* Level II Certified Suhalia Salimpour Format

For more information and video of Rachel go to www.rachelbellydance.com

Urban Gypsy has its roots in Houston, Texas ~ where they have nurtured tribal dance and fashioned a path for other tribal troupes to emerge and
grow. Sahira and Zymirrah are founding members of the troupe and also serve as its leadership. In 2006, they had the honor (& thrill!!) of
being the first tribal dancers invited to teach at Ahlan Wa Sahlan, the largest bellydance festival in the world, in Cairo, Egypt. The troupe
consists of six incredibly talented and dedicated dancers, passionate about bringing to life the beauty and grace of our dance.

Zymirrah & Sahira also sponsor the 3rd Coast Tribal Dance Festival annually in in Texas. They are devoted to bringing talented performers
to the 3rd Coast and sharing them with those eager to study our dance. Learn more about Urban Gypsy : http://urbangypsy.tribe.net/ and
www.urbangypsy.cc

To Register & Pay for the Workshop and Pro Training Class, Contact Kryss Statho at 504-382-5199 or perchance2dream@hotmail.com
Want to race through your inbox even faster?

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don't know if y'all are interested, but here's the info.

slade34 — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 15:40:40 GMT

Ariellah Aflalo will be doing a workshop and evening performance in Jackson, Mississippi this coming February. I don't know if the Sisters are interested in attending, since she does not, to my knowledge, do cabaret, but I wanted to spread the word to all the NOLA bellydancers I could think of...

Slade

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Big Easy Bellydance Showcase!!!!!!!!!!

shannonwolfe — Tue, 22 May 2007 22:59:55 GMT

We still have slots available for performers in the Big Easy Bellydance Showcase for the inFusion weekend at The Big top in NOLA!!!
It's going to be a big party punctuated by snippets of bellydance!!! 8-11PM CASH BAR!!!! $10.00 for the general public.

Workshop participants are invited to perform in a bellydance extravaganza at 3 Ring Circus's Big Top in New Orleans.
If you would like to perform but can't attend a workshop, you may pay the $10 show price to perform.

1638 Clio Street, New Orleans, LA
(between St. Charles and Carondelet)

http://indudalatribe.com/workshops.htm

Vending by UberKuchi & Tribal Trousseau.
There will not be a "register at the door" option.

Hotel Info:
We have a block of rooms reserved at the Hotel Le Cirque for $59.00 a night for the 15th, 16th, 17th
and that price is good for 3 days prior and 3 days post!

$59.00 Flat Rate = Single/Double, no matter how many people you cram into your room!!
It is within walking distance to the venue!

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COMING BACK 4 AMAZING SHOW!!!!

atlantatribal — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:58:48 GMT

ALRIGHT LADIES, YOU DONT WANA MISS MY NEXT STOP IN NOLA!
MAY 2 STAR SAPPHIRE BALL WILL BE AT THE BLUE NILE.
WHAT / WHO IS THIS YOU ASK?
STAR SAPPHIRE IS A PERFORMANCE BY MANY EXTRORDINARY PEOPLE FROM SF INCLUDING GOOFERMAN, K SEA FLUX OF VAU DE VIRE, SOME OF NOLA'S CRAZIEST CIRCUS FREAKS AND YOURS TRULY!!!!
MYSPACE.COM/ISASHISHA
MYSPACE.COM/GOOFERMEN
MYSPACE.COM/KSEA_FLUX
*GOT EXTRA SPACE TO HELP CUT SOME STARVIN' PERFORMERS EXPENSE WHILE WE'RE THERE? PLEASE LET ME KNOW!*
WE'LL BE THERE FROM MAY 1-6

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NOLA Bound!!

sabrinaparshall — Fri, 16 Mar 2007 19:12:37 GMT

I'm heading to NOLA!! I'll be ther from April 1 - April 9. I hope to see as many of you as I can while I'm there, I MISS YOU GUYS!!!!

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Visiting NOLA

gretchendances — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 03:04:12 GMT

Hey All -
I am visiting NOLA the dame time Sabrina is From April 3rd through April 10th! I can't wait to see you all!
Love, Gretch

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On Way

atlantatribal — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:13:11 GMT

To NOLA in da morning!!! Will be performing at Dragons Den on the 11th as part of Camerons wedding. Also performing on VD at One Eyed Jacks.
Would love to meet you ladies!!! Im going to be stayin with Cam at Isomorph so you can find me there:>
ISA

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Movin On Down

atlantatribal — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:45:55 GMT

So its finally Official...I will be moving down to NOLA to join up with the MORPHEUS CIRCUS after New Years! Im super nervous..but excited, so please introduce yourselves ladies and folks on here. I will be staying at Cameron's loft space, which I 'think' they are going to name IsoMorph..however I will be looking to move into a roomate situation soon after settling down.
I have a wonderful cat name Boris who doesnt care if he's indoors or out and I will be spending most of my time performing, touring or working on one of the two! So if any of ya'll know of anybody, or if not..keep me in mind.
I cant wait to start working with some new talent and entertainers. Was talking with Cameron about hosting a workshop when I get down there.
YAY!!!!
Isa
formerly TechnotranceBellydance
now a Morph-ka -teer lol

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Oct 14 Sonia Workshop

jamillarasa — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:02:00 GMT

Bellydance Superstar
*SONIA*
drum solo Workshop
OCT. 14
Childrens' Dance Foundation
1715 27th Ct, Homewood, AL
1pm-4pm
$65.00
can pay with paypal
www.bellydancesuperstars.com
contact

jamillarasa@yahoo.com

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I know you want to....

gretchendances — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:57:12 GMT

Just do it... if you are on myspace... join it!
http://www.myspace.com/sistersofsalome

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Thanks so much for a great show Sunday night

Leslie511 — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 18:04:36 GMT

Just wanted to pop in and say you all were fab!
The hubby and I were in NOLA for the ALA thang and I made it a point to stop in and see you all dance.
Had my first hookah and got a BD fix to boot.

Thanks again!

K

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WE ARE ON MYSPACE!!! CHECK IT OUT YO!

gretchendances — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 05:49:39 GMT

http://www.myspace.com/sistersofsalome

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Oasis Studio Hafla

Caliana — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 01:30:35 GMT

Oasis Studio in Lafayette, LA is hosting a hafla on June 17 from 7pm until. There will be live drumming, food, drinks, and of course DANCING. All are invited. Call (337) 988-2001 for more info.

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August 12 Workshop and Show

jamillarasa — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 15:40:12 GMT

PETITE JAMILLA Workshop and Evening Show!
August 12 (Saturday)
Childrens' Dance Foundation
1715 27th Ct, Homewood, AL
1pm-4pm Veil Workshop
8PM Evening show featuring Petite Jamilla and some of the south's finest dancers

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:
DOUBLE VEIL AND SPINNING
Teaching her 7 techniques to double veil in addition to spinning pointers, Petite Jamilla uses Visualization and meditation methods to relax the body and focus the mind on spinning through which she found her own spiritual connection.

Workshop Price: $45.00 pre-register
Workshop Price $50.00 at door

8pm Evening Show Tickets $12.00 general public, $10 senior citizens, students

Workshop Contact and Registration: Jamilla Rasa- 205-621-0609- jamillarasa@yahoo.com

Studio Restrictions: 20-25 people

Parking: Free and lots of space

Directions to Workshop Location: (205) 870-0073 Call studio for directions

ABOUT PETITE JAMILLA:
Bellydance Superstars youngest member Petite Jamilla, as pictured on the cover of “Live at the Follies Bergere” DVD has been touring with the Bellydance Superstars since January of 2004. Performing the celestial and inspiring double veil as a featured part of the show, is just a fraction of what this talented dancer has to offer. Since she was 17, Petite Jamilla has been teaching workshops that range from Zill Techniques with Modern Incorporations, Choreographed Fusion Drum Solo’s, and Spinning Introductions with Double Veil “How To’s.” By the age of 20, she had produced 2 instructional DVD’s [Beginner’s Dance Movements, and Secrets of the Double Veil] available for purchase through www.bohemianmarket.com. Cross-Cultural Fusions are a passionate focus for this dancer as her Irish/Native American ethnicity became the incentive to further explore and push the boundaries of fusion in dance. With training in Bellydance (taught by her mother, Jamilla Rasa), Polynesian, Scottish Highland, Modern Irish, and Cape Breton Step Dancing her unique blend began an unclassifiable style. Dually equipped as a classically trained musician in Western style compositions and Scottish/Irish blends - it was, of all things, the Highland Bagpipes that showcased Petite Jamilla’s talent for the critically acclaimed Rod Stewart in February of 2000.

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PURE New Orleans Tees and Tanks!

shannonwolfe — Fri, 26 May 2006 13:03:41 GMT

Kate and I will be placing an order for "PURE New Orleans" T-shirts for the upcoming PURE events in NOLA.

If you would like to order one here is the info:

Choices are:
Women's: Baby Blue Spaghetti Strap Top | Blk Spaghetti Strap Top | Baby Blue Tank Top | Blk Tank Top | Blk T Shirt. Come in sizes S M L XL XXL.

Mens: Hanes Beefy T. Comes in sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
Colors are BLACK or LIGHT BLUE

Shirts are $15 each which includes shipping.
(PURE Logo with local City on front, web site address on back).

Send PayPal payment to nia-nola@cox.net or give a check or cash to Shannon Wolfe or Kate Jenson. Please make checks out to "Kaeshi Chi" of PURE Dance NYC.
Message me through Tribe if you need our mailing address.

It will take 2-3 weeks for the order to be processed and delivered, so the deadline for ordering and payment is June 9, 2006.

View your choices at www.puredance.org/tshirts.html

Shannon and Kate.

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Memorial Day Weekend/SOS

Easy Street — Sun, 21 May 2006 21:55:05 GMT

Hello ladies -

I'd like to know where the dancers of Sisters of Salome will perform on Saturday May 27 and Sunday May 28. Will anyone be at Attiki? Who will be at Hookah Cafe? What about Byblos and Jamilla's?

Hope you all are doing well and see you again soon!

Addison
Irving, TX

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tribal classes at Krys's studio?

nomadictribal — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 18:15:03 GMT

I heard/read that Amy (not my n.o.madic Amy, but the new one) is teaching advanced Tribal classes at Krys's studio, and so I looked for a flyer while there on Saturday, but didn't see anything. Anyone know the details? I'm thinking about coming.

love.
ali

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helllooooo sisters!!!!

Stacey — Thu, 11 May 2006 16:25:44 GMT

I miss you. Just wanted to pop in and tell my Sisters hello. Things are great in MN. I'm still unemployed, but I don't mind so much. I have been waiting tables to get some cash...

What's going on with y'all

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baton rouge pricing

CrazEM5 — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 19:20:22 GMT

Hi there!

I'm gonna be moving to Baton Rouge in the fall and I'm really excited about getting to know some of the dancers in the area. I currently live in Houston, where I am a member of Urban Gypsy and a substitute for Belladonna. I'm hoping to pick up a gig when I move, and I'm curious what the going rate is for a typical weekly show.
I'd really love to meet some dancers in the area and see you all perform. I found the events listed on the bayou shimmy site. Are there any others I should know about?

Thanks!
Emily

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2 Goth Bellydancers Lookin for a crash pad for Convergence (4/14-4/17)

jeniviva — Fri, 24 Mar 2006 20:46:30 GMT

Hey Gang,
This is Jeniviva here from NYC. I'm going to be performing at the Convergence Festival, along with my partner Snakercharmer Maiiyah, in a few weeks and we lost our lodging connection : (.
We were hoping to maybe connect with a local Bellydancer and stay the weekend....no snakes either!
In return, we offer a pass to Convergence, and some money for your trouble, and heck, when you want to come to NYC you can stay with us for a weekend!
So we'd be getting in Friday afternoon and we split on Monday.
Any takers?
xoxo
Jeni
www.jenibellydance.com

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MOVED TO PORTLAND... will I ever get back to NOLA?

gretchendances — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 02:21:12 GMT

Hey Y'all -
In case you have not heard... Greg and I broke up (yes it's final... permanent and I am much happier) and I moved last week back to Portland. Blogged stuff is on http://www.myspace.com/gretchendances but if you wan tto know what REALLY happened, with all of the juicy details you have to call me. I missed you guys more than you know!

Love, Gretch

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Pictures from Last Sunday at Hookah

uberkrist — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 01:13:06 GMT

Hey y'all. I'm having a little trouble getting all of the photos that I took on Sunday off of my camera (no idea why). I'm going to hand my camera over to someone who knows more about that stuff than I do, and hopefully they'll manage to get them off of it.

Technology... gotta love it... gotta hate it...

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baton rouge?

Cade — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 07:54:07 GMT

do you ladies dance down my way?

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Hello ladies (from the other side of the state)

bellydancingamara — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:34:50 GMT

I just found your tribe and I am so happy I did. I have been looking for other louisianians to chat with about bellydancing. I have been dancing for about 2 years in Lake Charles and have just now started reaching out and feeling comfortable going to workshops etc... I am glad to join this crew and would love to meet you all sometime at a workshop or something.
Namaste
Anne

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New! Beginning Tribal Belly Dance Classes at Krys' Studio!

Amy — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:53:06 GMT

Hi all. I haven't met you yet, but I'd like to take a second to introduce myself. My name is Amy and I just moved to New Orleans on Jan. 1st to take a job with the federal courts. I recently moved from San Diego where I was teaching an ATS beginning and advanced class for over four years.

I originally learned belly dance from two middle eastern ladies while in law school. Tala was from Jordan and Reem was from Bahrain. They were wonderful teachers and got me started on my path. After gradutation, I went to Arizona to go to library school and while there I studied cabaret style and joined a troupe. I moved to San Diego for a job and helped found an ATS troupe called Shuvani. I went out on my own about four years ago to teach ATS and have been teaching and having fun ever since!

I have attended several classes, workshops, and seminars with Paulette-Rees Denis of Gypsy Caravan, Kajira of Blacksheep Belly Dance, Urban Gypsy of Houston, and various other wonderful people. Their influences are in my dance and I incorporate various other traditions plus original moves and modifications.

So, now here is where NOLA comes in. Krys has invited me to begin teaching American Tribal Style (ATS) classes at her studio at DKT Studio, 8530 Oak Street. It will be on Thursday nights from 6-7 p.m. We are going to do a six week class to start, Feb. 2nd - Mar. 9th.

The cost is $15 to drop-in or $75 whole series ($12.50 per class).

This class will be small and intimate so I can get to know everyone and they can get to know me, so I am limiting it to 8-10 students. I will teach basic ATS belly dance moves along with cues and transitions.

If you are interested in attending, please let me know! Thanks and Dance On!

Amy (a.k.a. Shirin)

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BDSS live clip from KTLA

jamillarasa — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 17:40:28 GMT

www.lakeisabella.net/bdss_ktla.wmv

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urgent: ZURI postpones Jan 28/29 Amani/Bahaia event

ZivaDiva — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 04:34:12 GMT

Please pass the word....due to unforeseen & urgent circumstances beyond our control, we have had to postpone this event to August 25, 2006.

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BDSS and JILLINA Workshop in Bham AL Feb 17-18

jamillarasa — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 21:56:47 GMT

FRIDAY, February 17, 2006
BELLYDANCE SUPERSTARS performing in Bham
Virginia Samford Theatre
1116 South 26th Street
Bham AL
ONE SHOW ONLY
8pm
www.bellydancesuperstars.com for tickets
1-800-594-8499 for tickets

Saturday, February 18th 2006
________________________________________

Bellydance Superstars Productions present a Master Class with Jillina!

**To register for this workshop
www.bellydancesuperstars.com

WORKSHOP TIME: 10:00am - 1:00 pm

WORKSHOP LOCATION:
Children's Dance Foundation
1715 27th Court South
Birmingham, AL 35209
205.870.0073

WORKSHOP PRICE: $60 advance / $65 at door

TO REGISTER:
www.bellydancesuperstars.com

JILLINA WORSHOP DESCRIPTION:
*BRAND NEW CHOREOGRAPHY NOT AVAILABLE ON DVD!!!*
Classic Egyptian Piece in the style of "Tarab". Emphasis on instrumentation, using technique from legendary dancers fused with the modern movements of today's stars. Useful tips for improvisation will be addressed. Handouts will be available.

CONTACT:
Jamilla Rasa
jamillarasa@yahoo.com
205-621-0609

Studio Restrictions: No food or drinks in any studio space. Food and drinks are allowed in the lobby areas and hallways.

Parking: No restrictions.

There will be a variety of merchandise available for purchase at the workshop including apparel, jewelry, DVDs and CDs.

ABOUT JILLINA:
Master performer/instructor and the director and main choreographer for the Bellydance Superstars and Sahlala Dancers. Jillina is featured in the film, AMERICAN BELLYDANCER. INSTRUCTIONAL BELLYDANCE WITH JILLINA, is the latest in her line of award-winning DVDs. Her artistic interpretations, understanding of the culture, extensive background in dance and signature style is evident in her choreography. Recognition for her teaching has taken
her to Egypt, Germany, Japan, Brazil, England, Argentina, Spain, U.K., Taiwan and Canada. Through annual trips to Egypt she progresses in her art and keeps up with modern trends. Jillina is a master of technique and discipline driven by a tireless will to achieve excellence as an artist.

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Coming to New Orleans

juicylu — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 14:53:42 GMT

Hello beautiful souls,
I'm coming down from Toronto and will be helping out in New Orleans http://www.emergencycommunities.org/index.php (St. Bernard's Cafe) from Jan 14 - Feb 4th.

It would be such a treat to meet and hang with you.
Email me and I'll be sure to contact you once I'm there or just come on by while I'm there.

There is a stage, you can fill it.

Hope to meet some of you.

Peace,
Lucy

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BLOG PAGE

gretchendances — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 15:22:56 GMT

Hey I don't know if you are on myspace but here's the link to my blog on there if you want to read up. http://blog.myspace.com/102510

If you want to add me already to your myspace please do so as I check that site more often.

I have relocated to Baltimore, MD and things are starting going well here. I really miss New Orleans and my NOLA peeps a lot... too much some days.

Thanks and SHIMMY ON!
Gretchen

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Anyone coming back?

Holly — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 21:01:56 GMT

I was taking classes with Layla and Maria Celado before all of this horrible mess. I'm now living in Slidell for the time being, since my house was destroyed. I'm wondering if any of you are coming back to the neighboring areas and if you'd be interested in teaching, or at least doing private lessons in the near future. I miss dancing, and it would be a great stress relief. I wish everyone the best of luck in these awful times!

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Hookah Cafe

kapaali — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 03:48:57 GMT

Just wanted to say I saw Amanda and Ahmae at Hookah Cafe last Friday night and they were great! It was so good to see them alive and well and dancing.

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I Met GRETCHEN Friday Nite In DC...

brandonoasisdc — Sun, 18 Sep 2005 12:21:34 GMT

She's a sweetie pie, folks (of course, you all know that). And, she and her husband are in good hands as she's holding it down in Baltimore, trying to get her life some stability, as you can imagine hundreds of thousands who had to flee NOLA and regroup from MI and AL respectively.

If I was in her position, I don;t know if bellydancing would be on my short list, but if you think about it, every1 needs an escape, and for her, many of her ''Sisters'' and others, bellydance gives that temporary escape. And, that escape was sensually displayed Friday night at a pre-Suhaila party thrown here in DC.

Once again proving, you can take a girl out of Nawlins, but you can;t take Nawlins out of the girl. :)~

Good Luck Folks,
B.

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Troupe in Beaumont, Texas

Aria-Raks — Sat, 17 Sep 2005 22:02:52 GMT

Hi all! If any of you are interested in joining the Yahoo! group for Arabesque (in Beaumont, Texas), here's a link.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Troupe_Arabesque/?yguid=195538384

We'd really be interested in events and performances in Louisiana since we're pretty close!

Aminah

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not bellydancing, but flamenco

kapaali — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 20:11:12 GMT

hey all. i'm stuck in baton rouge for the next good long while (however long it may be) and i need to find a flamenco class. do any of you know anyone in the baton rouge area that teaches? my teachers in new orleans are scattered to the winds right now. any help would be greatly appreciated.

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costumes for our displaced dance sisters

Fatine — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 19:30:58 GMT

Hello! In Houston we are all very saddened by the losses wreaked by Katrina. My teen dance troupe would like to offer displaced dancers who may have lost everything gifts: for tribal dancers, custom-made hair yarns and flowers; for cabaret dancers, a hipscarf or china silk circle skirt. We also have access to costumes other dancers here in Houston are willing to donate. If we can help in this way, please let me know.

Best to you all!
Fatine
Houston, TX

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Offer to help

ZN — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 19:59:23 GMT

Hi, I do not have a lot of tribal attire, however, I will donate what I can to a needy dancer. If any of the dancers are in Houston and wish to just come to my BD classes, they are free to do so at no cost. I also have donation boxes for food and regular clothing at my studio.

We will get through this together.

Zahirah

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Sirrom Drum Jam 9/9/05-Houston,TEXAS

marisela — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 19:43:15 GMT

FROM: Debbie (Shakira Masood Ali)www.sirroms.com

Please spread the word that Sirrom School welcomes any and all dancers
and drummers who have been relocated to Houston from New Orleans free of
charge. Please have them contact me at school or just come in. Our drum jam is this Friday and part of the
admission price will go to the Katrina fund but we wanted to send a
special invitation to all dancers and drummers in the Houston area. And
starting with the drum jam on Friday, we will have a donation box for
canned goods and other items to be donated to the Red Cross.

Don't forget the show at Helios on Friday (you can head there after the
drum jam), plus two shows at Helios: One presented by Jenna Ali on
Sept. 13 and another presented by Fatine. More details on our
newsletter to follow this week.

COSTUMES:

Kudos to Fatine and the Teen Troup the following outpouring of
understanding of how each of use "needs" this dance:

Hi there. My teen troupe has offered to donate belly dance gear to
dancers who have been displaced to Texas because of Hurricane Katrina.
We recognize that this does not help with basic life necessities, but
each of us is participating individually in those efforts elsewhere. We
wanted to, as belly dancers, help our dance sisters in a way that is
special to us and which acknowledges how important the dance is in all
our lives. And for dancers who may have lost everything, a piece of
dance gear could be one tiny piece of something "normal." We know that
other local dancers have offered free classes to displaced dancers,
which is wonderful, and we feel that this is just a continuation of that
offering of sanity.

For cabaret dancers, we are offering a jingly hipscarf (while current
supplies last) or a china silk circle skirt. For tribal dancers, we are
offering yarn hair headpieces. If you know of anyone who might
appreciate these items, please let me know soon. We also need the
following information:

cabaret -- preference of hipscarf or circle skirt
circle skirt -- color preference; hip and length measurements
tribal -- color scheme; preference of single hairpiece, pigtail yairs,
or barrette

We also need to know where to send these items!

Thanks very much!
Fatine

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Donations through Baton Rouge for Dancers, Artists and the general Public

shamsi — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 17:31:02 GMT

On 9/6/05, BayouShimmy <info@bayoushimmy.com> wrote:
Dear Friends and Dance Community,

Many of us have friends, family or at least acquaintances that have been seriously affected by Hurricane Katrina.

All of those evacuated, with whom I have been in contact, are either still in shock or are just really clueless about what they will be doing in the months to come.

This being said, BayouShimmy will accept donations of any sort or kind for local Baton Rouge Area distribution. We have numerous shelters and we are about to have a couple of tent cities nearby. I'm sure they will be happy to receive books, board games, clothing, basic toiletries, etc. and we will be more than happy to distribute whatever items you are willing to donate.

At the moment so far as friends and fellow artists are concerned, because many of them do not know where to go or what they are going to do for the upcoming indefinite period of time, there is some concern about sending them material goods. That is to say, they are technically without places to put 'stuff' and too much 'stuff' may be a hindrance at this time rather than a gift.

I have been asked by several people about setting up a 'PayPal' donation account. This has been done by one group of my friends for three of our immediate New Orleans friends. BayouShimmy would like to set up PayPal donation buttons, we're still working on this.

BayouShimmy will still gladly accept any items for any dancers and artists as well as trying to match items with artists. We will be trying to contact them all to let them know they can come to, email or call the studio for any costuming needs (in addition to other items once we have them available), but please try to keep the following in mind with regard to their needs:

>Costuming needs include: Hip scarves, Bedlah (Bras and Belts), Skirts, Finger Cymbals, Shoes, Veils, cover-ups, Cholis, hair pieces (tribal), MUSIC!!!! Miscellaneous Jewelry that will match anything!

>Most of these people are now officially in a transient state and are limited to the amount of items they can actually *own* and tote around at this time.

>While some of these people did 'land' in the Baton Rouge area, many are scattered where ever friends and family could take them in.

>Many of the people you might know are probably *not* in shelters, but that does not mean they are *not* without. In other words, yes they probably need underwear, socks and shoes too.

Organization is happening as quickly as possible. Please understand that while we are sending out this email (even though the overall picture is looking better), we are all still reeling from the effects of the past week. Several major roadways are still inaccessible making shipments slow and Baton Rouge traffic is starting to look like game day everyday. Your patience, compassion and generosity are welcomed beyond words.

If you are a dancer / musician / artist who is in need of the help we are trying to offer, please call or email us and we will be thrilled to try and get you what you need.

Yours truly in the dance,

~Shamsi, Noura & BayouShimmy

225.334.7885
www.bayoushimmy.com

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Prayers

Aria-Raks — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 16:36:52 GMT

My prayers are with you all.

Aminah
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Troupe_Arabesque/

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is sabrina ok?

anais — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 01:25:45 GMT

this is a friend of sabrina's from michigan... i was wondering if she made it to safety? and is trevor ok? if you communicate with her, please tell her to email sarah & ami.

our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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GILDED SERPENT Update on Displaced Glf Area BD'ers

brandonoasisdc — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 18:16:41 GMT

http://www.gildedserpent.com/art32/newsphotos.htm

Feel free to check it out...

B.

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post-Katrina..how is everyone?

ZivaDiva — Thu, 01 Sep 2005 13:44:03 GMT

Hi, Sister Dancers in New Orleans and surrounding areas...

How is everyone? Did everyone leave? We in Mobile are anxiously looking for word that everyone is safe. I saw the post by Mega that the NOmadic tribal ladies are safe. What about Gretchen, Kaye, Charlie, Marlane, and Everyone else??? Anyone hear anything?

Please let us know asap. ALSO, please let us know what you need for us to do for all of you.

Does anyone know where Kruz went?

Many prayers

Cheryl (Ziva)
and Jane of Zuri in Mobile, AL

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X-Posting: Kami and Ariellah workshop in Dallas in September...

Sat, 03 Sep 2005 21:29:25 GMT

This is a copy of a post from the Directors of Tribal Evolution, Brandy & Behka...

Not sure if you have heard, but Behka and I decided that the seminar just couldn't go on with the current state of affairs. We couldn't totally back out of the seminar, people have paid and have all their reservations, but we decided to make it a benefit for Hurricane survivors and their families instead of a for profit seminar. This means Behka and I will not take any profit from this event, but will instead donate it to benefit hurricane survivors and their families. Anyone from LA, MS or AL can come to the workshops and the show for free now. We will also be collecting items to distribute to local shelter collection sites at the workshops and show. We also hope to volunteer our time Sunday after the workshops are over at a local shelter.

We would love to have you all there if you can make it :) Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Peace,
B&B

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Dancers & Their Families in Dallas/Ft. Worth?

Fri, 02 Sep 2005 19:12:36 GMT

If there are any displaced dancers from MS, AL, or LA in the DFW area, please message me, or if you know of any, contact me.

There's a large community here ready and able to help.

Tahja

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Reaching out from Kansas

salome — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 14:44:27 GMT

I am from a Tribal Fusion Troupe in Wichita, KS (also called Sisters of Salome - hee hee) and I am trying to be able to find someone I can contact from the Sisters of Salome New Orleans troupe that has been hit by the hurricane. We want to try to help anyway we can. How can I get into contact with someone??

Thank you so much!
Salome Nahla

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Thinking of You All...

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:29:44 GMT

The DFW community is thinking, praying, and taking action. We hope you and yours made it through these trying times.

If there's anything you need, let our community know.
http://kismetdallas.tribe.net/
http://dfwmedance.tribe.net/

Much love,
Tahja Starr

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Well wishes from Gypsy Red Tribe!!!

thehickmick — Tue, 30 Aug 2005 16:02:11 GMT

Hello from GRT!!! We hope that you all fared the storm safely! Just know that our thoughts are with you all and we hope that all will be well. We know that there has been much loss, and we hope that in your rebuilding that you will be free from sadness and worry. We wish you all the very best! Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you!

"If the problem is such that there is a solution, there is no need to worry about it; if there is no solution, then there is no point in being overwhelmed and paralyzed." -- 7th century Buddhist master Shantideva

-- GRT

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Hi and thanks ladies! ~ Laylia

layliasbadmonkeys — Wed, 24 Aug 2005 21:58:14 GMT

I just wanted to say hi! I got to teach with Shamsi this past weekend and had a blast! Thanks for coming out!

'Thunder on the gulf' was awesome

Laylia

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Aug 12-14th

marisela — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 16:38:17 GMT

Anything happening that weekend?!!

This will probably be our last trip to NO till next year!! Got to absorb as much of it as I can!

thanks!

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8/20/05!! Party time with Zuri in Daphne, AL

ZivaDiva — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 16:11:21 GMT

On AUGUST 20, 2005!!

Jane McWilliams (Maresha) Director of Zuri Dance Co. of Mobile, Alabama is pleased to announce that on AUGUST 20, 2005 Zuri & Mystic Creations will sponsor a one-day workshop featuring LAYLIA (www.laylia.com) and SHAMSI (www.bayoushimmy.com).

The workshop will be held in Daphne, Alabama at the Daphne Recreation Center. LAYLIA is a yearly teacher at Noelle’s spring event in Sheffield, Alabama. She will teach new and wild things in her NEW & COOL MOVES seminar. SHAMSI will lead a BEAT THE HEAT WITH DANCE MEDITATION seminar.

The day is guaranteed to be FUN, INFORMAL, & very INFORMATIVE!

TRUE TO ZURI’S PROMISE: bringing you the best instructors at low cost! ONLY $50 for ENTIRE DAY!!!

OPEN DANCING IN SHOW!!! Come and dance! Either in costume or not!

FOR MORE INFO: www.mcgill-toolen.org/zuri/Zuri.htm

or email:
Jane McWilliams (Maresha) at maresha_zuri@yahoo.com
Cheryl Pierce Padgett (Ziva) at zivadiva2000@yahoo.com

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Hookah Cafe--fun fun fun!

marisela — Mon, 16 May 2005 21:26:20 GMT

I had soo much fun Friday night!! Was fantastic to get to dance in my favorite city!! Charles and I enjoyed the show. And I felt so welcomed by all the other dancers!

Hope to see you guys soon!!

M

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Artemis & Mystic Mirage

kryss — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 23:10:14 GMT

6 out of 10 Sisters agree that we had a great time in Ft Walton Beach for the Artemis workshop hosted by Mystic Mirage. DJ and crew were fun and gracious and wow did they provide great food. The show rocked. We made it to the beach briefly on Sunday. Long enough to play in the water and sand. BTW... Stacey doesn't play nice, she throws sand. You've been warned.
Love & Bubbles,
Kryss

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Marchg Workshop and Shopping

gretchendances — Fri, 18 Mar 2005 22:39:32 GMT

The Sisters Of Salome' Present: Cheap Thrills Workshops and Shopping March 25th and 26th

Iberia Dance Arts is located at 8530 Oak Street in New Orleans, LA. If you need more information or have questions email Gretchen at
info@neworlensbellydance.com or call 504-473-8230

Friday Night: 8-10:30 pm - $25
“Pow” with Presence: Elegant Entrances and Fabulous Finales!

Entrances and Finales are major parts of choreography that will make your dance memorable. This workshop will teach you how to create an elegant and graceful entrance and to end your dance with a POW!! We will cover feet, arms, eye contact, head movement and staging. Discussions are based around what movements will make your ending powerful, traveling and stationary, the best poses and find what poses makes your body look “picture perfect” for the stage, restaurant and camera. This class is open to any level dancer.

Saturday 1-2:30pm - $25
Put some” BANG” in your hips: Pops and Locks
Pops and locks are a great accentuation in belly dance. Pops and locks will bring an added layer to fast or slow movement and can influence your dance to become your own individual style. Learn how to make them strong and tight as well as when and how to use them. This class covers what muscles control each action and make the lock and the pop happen with a focus on how to include this more modern movement in to traditional Egyptian style dance. This class is suitable for beginning level students with dance experience and all other levels.
Saturday 2:30 - 5:00pm
Open Shopping Time with Wanderlust Imports
Stephanie from Wanderlust Imports is cruising through town with a Ryder truck full of Belly Dance Goodies and stopping by to visit us at Iberia Arts Dance Studio. Wanderlust Imports supplies all styles of Belly Dancers with anything they need and hard to find items! They carry Tribal, Cabaret and Folkloric items at reasonable prices and all sizes!

Saturday 8:00pm
Cheryl will be appearing at Jamila’s on Maple Street!

Who is Cheryl Bushey?

Cheryl is an experienced instructor who teaches ongoing classes at the Tribal Rhythm Dance Studio and Texas Tech University. She is the owner of the Tribal Rhythm Dance Studio and director of Tribal Rhythm and Bastet Dance Troupes in Lubbock Texas. She teaches classes ranging in levels from beginner to professional. In addition to her regular classes she teaches and performs at workshops throughout the Southwest region. She has been training and performing in dance for over twenty years. Beginning in classical ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance then discovering belly dance in her early twenties. With mentoring by Amaya, Cheryl is also a certified personal trainer and incorporates all of her dance instruction, knowledge of martial arts, strength training and cardiovascular endurance into each student’s fitness and dance performance goals. Her elegant and graceful Egyptian styling is that is distinctly hers, making her a popular and performer in high demand across the American Southwest. She can be seen during the month of February in the Texas Raks 2005 calendar and can be seen regularly at Pars Mediterranean Restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico as well as clubs, galas, cultural events, private parties and workshops. Her exciting teaching style, along with personalized attention to each student creates an environment in her workshops that is an informative and fun experience. She is excited about releasing her first instructional video and is looking forward to continuing the series. Cheryl's love for the dance and passion for sharing it keeps her in constant motion, always exploring new areas of Oriental dance and rediscovering its roots.

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The Sisters at DramaRama

Mon, 07 Mar 2005 20:38:10 GMT

Just...wow.

So much energy and precision - you all were a delight to watch!

Amy

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New Solace CD "Balance"

Jeremiah — Thu, 24 Feb 2005 21:13:44 GMT

It’s been one and a half years since I have been working on the next Solace. A lot of work and research has been spent to get the sound that I am looking for. I am very happy to announce Solace’s forthcoming CD “Balance” (eve13), which will be released at Tribal Fest 2005, Saturday May 14 when the doors open. I could not make the Rakkasah release in March, there are just to many other things going on. It seems more appropriate to release it at Tribal Fest, since it has tribal fusion qualities. There will be pictures and clips on the EMP site soon, but for now, here is a description:

“There lies a place not often explored where the dragon and phoenix struggle toward balance. Tibetan horns are heard far off in the distance; flutes and vocals hum a solemn melody, fingers dance on the strings of a lute; rumbling drums echo like a crescendo of gusting wind. Solace takes us farther east fusing Middle Eastern compositions with Far Eastern themes and percussion. “Balance” marriages these distinct tonalities creating a unique cross-cultural blend of traditionalism and the electronic elements of Ambient, Trance and Trip-Hop.”

I will post the CD cover on the Solace tribe, more may come soon, and I will keep you all posted.

I appreciate all of the support and love that I’ve received over the years, thank you for allowing me to be myself within the realm of my creativity and art. I know sometimes my music goes to one extreme to another, but you have all stayed faithful and steadfast and I cannot say enough to the overwhelming response of admiration and support. To that, I tip my hat to you the fans, my friends, my vendors and all the musicians who have helped me through the years.

Yours in music and dance,

Jeremiah M. Soto

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Sisters Rock!

Jeremiah — Thu, 24 Feb 2005 21:16:58 GMT

Hey Girls!

Thank you so much for the great time in NOLA. You are all beautiful and talented dancers and I can't wait to see you guys again. We are glad to see that you are all as goofy as we are and don't take yourselves to seriously. It was a pleasure playing for you guys at the Hookah Cafe, let's do it AGAIN!

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THANKS from Gypsy Red Tribe ...

thehickmick — Wed, 23 Feb 2005 17:13:58 GMT

Hey Gretchen and everyone else involved!!! I just wanted to thank you so much on behalf of Gypsy Red Tribe for putting on such a wonderful show Friday night and for being such gracious hosts!!! You made our trip so much more fun and we are now very excited to return to New Orleans!!! Please keep us posted on anything you have going on there! All the best to you and to the Sisters of Salome!!! Cheers! -- Ry

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wonderful job!!

CoPPeRsGyPsYaNgeL — Sun, 20 Feb 2005 17:07:33 GMT

gretchen (and everybody else involved)
thank you SO much for a wonderful time friday night.
the hostess with the mostest mc..................you are so funny!

hope everyone else had a great time for the weekend.
didnt make it to saturday nights show unfortuantely :(
the workshop that afternoon was a blast.

keep up the good work ladies!!

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