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Sadiqa has the fever.......SCARLET FEVER!

kari_merlina — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:11:05 GMT

Sadiqa is proud to announce that they represent Pittsburgh's Belly Dance Community as part of Unmata's annual event the Blood Moon Regale. This year's topic is Disease 101!! Sadiqa will portray Scarlet Fever.

Details:
Blood Moon Regale 8
DISEASE 101
October 24 25 26 of 2008 - Sacramento, CA
www.unmata.com

UNMATA and Hot Pot Studio present The 8th Annual Blood Moon Regale DISEASE 101
Featuring but not excluded to: SHAKRA (Wash. DC), The Uzume (Netherlands), Urban Tribal, UNMATA, Damage Control, SeVen, Ariellah, Frederique, Sooz, Origin, Lorraine, Sadiqa, Lisa of Ultra Gypsy and Striipyckz ....... and .......

Don't miss the fantastic opportunity to take workshops with SHAKRA and The Uzume.

Here's a little teaser:

Urban Tribal takes on Obsessive Compulsive
Frederique has Polio
Ariellah suffers from schizophrenia
Origin has crabs
Shakra has lice
Sadiqa has Scarlet Fever
and UNMATA battles ADDICTION!

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Ishtar at Your Inner Vagabond Aug 31

melissaclarinetchick — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:33:19 GMT

Sunday, August 31 at 8PM, Ishtar plays the classics of the bellydance scene for our lovely dancers Janim and Khara Mia at Your Inner Vagabond!

Doors open at 7pm and cover is a mere $5!

Your Inner Vagabond
4130 Butler St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201

This is an all ages show and a BYOB, smoke-free venue.

Keep in mind that the Ishtar BellyRock CD will be available at the end of September! If you would like to pre-order an advance copy today please visit our website
www.ishtar-music.com.

Pre-ordered copies will include free shipping and will be autographed by all 5 band members!

**Upcoming events of importance**:

October 9 - BellyDance BellyRock with Ishtar!
October 11 - Shimmy 3 bellydance show in Carnegie PA
October 24 - Jalsah Pittsburgh IX - jam with Ishtar at YIV!
October 30 - Ishtar plays live on the radio WRCT 88.3 www.wrct.org

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Pennsic!

oliviakiss — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:52:58 GMT

Wow, was that just the most amazing Pennsic EVER or what?

Thank you to everyone to came out to the shows and played with us around the campfires... oh, and for putting up with our shenanigans after we were delirious from dancing (and tequila) late in the evening/ morn. And thank you for not suing us over any random turfing or wrasslin’ you were subjected to with or without your consent.

I loved seeing so many of our Pittsburgh friends out around the campfires and performing to live music on the Performing arts stage. Thanks to you, our community here in the 'burgh is growing and gaining notoriety. It’s very exciting, and what is even more exciting is that we have lots of great Pennsic friends coming here to teach and perform in the next few months. Here are some shows that I know off the top of my head, please post if you know any others:

Ishtar will be at YIV on August 31, and will play again in October AND November.

Wine and Alchemy will be playing at YIV on Thurs Sept 25th (I’m 85% certain that is the date). They are amazingly talented and play Eastern European and Greek gypsy music. I was lucky to jam with them till morning at the end of Pennsic. Thanks guys, what a treat!

If you had the luck to see Onca and August from the Mezmer Society at Pennsic, then you know what a force of nature these two artists are. August’s diverse repertoire of songs is a never-ending bag of tricks. And Onca’s luscious baritone voice and sassy dance will have you mesmerized. They will be coming to Pittsburgh to teach and perform Thanksgiving weekend (Nov. 29 &30). YES! Workshops will include dance, performance approaches, singing and accordion workshops, and of course we will have a show and jam sessions galore. We will post more info, soon, but save the date now.

Raquy and the Caveman will be coming to YIV in November.

I can't believe how great the music was this year at Pennsic! The music was stellar and the dancing was inspired and fun. I feel like I came away a different dancer, picking up bits and pieces from our friends from different tribes. Thanks so much for a lovely and inspired experience.

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Upcoming events with Sadiqa

kari_merlina — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:02:21 GMT

Friday, August 22
Washington Folk Festival
Featuring performances by Joanna and Sterling

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Saturday, September 6 - Morgantown, WV
Workshops with Kari and Narah
www.tribalbellydance.net/workshops.htm

Workshop with Narah:
Bodacious Belly Dance Moves, Combos and Unique Layers for Tribal Fusion Belly Dance

Workshop with Kari:
Flamenco Elements for Belly Dancers

Workshop with Narah: $25 in advance/$35 at the door
Workshop with Kari: $25 in advance/$35 at the door
Both workshops: $45 in advance/$65 at the door
**NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE EVENT IS CANCELLED

Payments accepted: Pay Pal to Narah@TribalBellyDance.net (please add $2 to cover fees) UNTIL SEPTEMBER 5TH
If you do not have a Pay Pal account, you can still use your credit card. When you go to the Pay Pal page, there will be a small-font statement saying something like "don't have a Pay Pal account?" or "use your credit card to send money". Click on it and fill out the form.
Or check/money order to:
Kimberly Minardi
1008 Summers School Rd.
Morgantown, WV 26508
Please check the website or join Narah's mailing list to stay updated.
www.tribalbellydance.net

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Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13
Belly of Gold - A Belly Dance Dinner Theatre
Featuring performances by Sadiqa and 3rd Street Belly Dance
http://www.yogaandbellydance.com/bellyofgold.html

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Henna (and other) artists needed

Beth — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:12:59 GMT

A friend of mine from Spiritways CUUPS of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills is organizing an event on Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

They are in need of a henna artist to do henna application and/or teach a workshop. You would pay for a table and then keep all profits.

The event is called "Spiritfest 2008--a celebration of wellness, healing and spirituality featuring healers, psychic readings, tarot, handmade items and much more"

There may also be a need for jewelry artists, soap/incense/candle/etc. makers, handmade clothing/accessories, etc.--Anything that may fit into the theme mentioned above. There may be opportunities to teach a workshop also. (No pay for the workshops, but it can be an opportunity for networking/marketing.)

If anyone is interested, PM me for contact information, table fees, etc.

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Video of Vic Cianca ?

Zymirrah — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:09:37 GMT

The Dancing traffic cop / policeman...

I remember him from when I was a kid.....

I've googled and searched.. but to no avail.. anyone?

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Wilderness: Student Bellydance show, this Friday!!

Aviva — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 20:55:46 GMT

Wilderness: Student Bellydance show hosted by Amethyst(www.pittsburghbellydance.com)

Friday, August 1, 2008
7:00pm-8:30pm

$10 donation at the door
Proceeds will assist in defraying travel costs to provide assistance to orphans of AIDS victims in Africa

The show will be held at: Verve Wellness 142 Sixth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222(near Olive or Twist downtown)

*Please note: No video recording will be permitted.

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Taxim - student/teacher showcase and swap meet - this Friday!!

kari_merlina — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:26:32 GMT

Taxim - Friday, July 18th at Your Inner Vagabond
Featuring students and teachers of the tri-state area!
Swap meet too!!

Show starts at 7pm
$5 entrance fee

Your Inner Vagabond - Lawrenceville, PA
www.yourinnervagabond.com

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BEWARE! con artist in the area!!!

mariahamer — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:37:17 GMT

My friend Mandee(jazz singer extroidinare) was kind enough to take this man in and he stole from her, any advice conserns or words about this much appreciated...
here's her post:
This man took my car, computer, and trust....
Category: Life

Last week my husband and I allowed a young man to stay with us. I met
him in NYC, he was very sweet and charming. He was well educated and I
was sooooo naive. He said his name was Jorge (or George )DeCastro
Garcia, and he was a pilot with IFL , a company which supposedly
worked for the UN. He said he had the weekend of the 4th of July off,
and I invited him to Pittsburgh to see my show, emceeing for the
Bellydance is Beautiful show. He flew in, stayed 4 days in my home and
left , with our Saturn SL1 2002 lisence plate FRP3900 , the Macbook
Pro, the harddrive, a Canon A 530 camera, our ipod and my trust. If
you see him, let the authorities and me know, don't approach him,
don't put yourself in danger, and don't trust him. Zone 3 Police is in
charge of the investigation :412-488-8326

Too see a photo of him:
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd213/phatmandee/IMG_9942-Version2...

Please, Tommy and I are still very sad over this, thankfully we have
good insurance, what we don't have is the harddrive with all of our
memories, so if you have any photos or video of us over the last few
years, if it occurs to you to send it on over, that is what is really
hurting. The stuff is just stuff, we are with Sate Farm , Lynn in
Darla Zeli's office is so supportive, I am typing to you now on her
laptop, a loaner from her til we get a replacement.....

His email is ...@gmail.com> , I don't think you can use
an email to track down a person, but my friends are smart.....

Seriously, I don't think he is dangerous, but you don't know what he's
mixed up in, so don't approach, just be aware...he said he wanted to
go Burning Man this year, so if you see him, beware, land pirate,
beware!!!!!
.

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Labor Day Wknd...anything happening there?

FreeFillDirt — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:18:01 GMT

Wuzzup dance-wise in The Burgh the first weekend in September???

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Your Inner Vagabond @ Pennsic is hiring

AJ — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:37:08 GMT

Your Inner Vagabond is in need of MORE STAFF for Pennsic this year! If you would like to work at YIV Coffeehouse for fun and profit during Pennsic 37, please email my assistant Nick at scadian42@yahoo.com and answer the following questions:

1. What dates you will be at Pennsic? If you weren't planning to come to Pennsic, you can get a pass to work for us only during the day.
2. What dates would you be available to work?
3. Have you worked for us before?
4. Would you like to work in the kitchen, as a waitress, or as a Turkish coffee monkey?
5. We have four-hour shifts available from 9AM-3AM every day, and 6-8 hour shifts for day staff. What would be your preferred hours?
6. What scheduling conflicts do you have (classes, courts, events at your encampment)?
7. Do you have any useful or relevant work experience?

If any friends, colleagues, or people you know who are new to Pennsic would like to join us, please pass this along. We will be completing the schedule around July 20th. If you can contact us before then we can be sure to fit you in, but we also welcome walk-in applicants at War.

Many thanks,
Ece (AJ)
Your Inner Vagabond

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Bellydance is Beautiful 3 - THIS Saturday at Your Inner Vagabond

kari_merlina — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:23:49 GMT

BellyDance Is Beautiful 3!

* Saturday July 5th, 2008

To BUY TICKETS:

www.zafiradance.com/bdib3.html

**Registration fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled**

Registered names for the show will be on a list at the door/no tickets
will be mailed

Venue: Your Inner Vagabond!

Show time: doors 7:30/8PM show
Show fee: $10/$15 (door), paypal tax added

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Line-up:
FEATURING Your hostesses Zafira Dance Co members

Our Phabulous emcee Phat Mandee

The amazing local talents of:
Sadiqa!
Khafif!
Narah Bint Durr! (WV)
Melanie Wood from Kassar!
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July 10 -- BellyDance BellyRock with Ishtar at YIV

melissaclarinetchick — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:04:13 GMT

On July 10 at 9PM, Ishtar returns to Your Inner Vagabond for the last BellyDance – BellyRock of the season. Our featured BellyRockers are Hakan, Pittsburgh’s foremost male dancer and Nawal, a magnificent Oriental style dancer whose rare performances are a delight to behold!

Cover is $7. BYOB. All ages, children under 14 - $3.

Your Inner Vagabond
4130 Butler St
Pittsburgh PA 15201
www.yourinnervagabond.com

Hope to see you out there somewhere!

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7/6: Bellydance with Nesheli and Janim, followed by open floor party

yadda-yadda — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:37:51 GMT

When: Sunday, July 6, 7PM
Where: Your Inner Vagabond
4130 Butler Street, Lawrenceville
How much: Free!

Come out to Your Inner Vagabond and watch a classic oriental-style bellydance performance with Nesheli and Janim. The performance will feature traditional Middle Eastern music; after the performance, we open up the dance floor for a hafla, a bellydance party for everybody. Bring your hipscarves! And, best of all, it's free.

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More Music!: Eastern Watershed

Safiya — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:30:10 GMT

Plenty of chances to hear Eastern Watershed in Pittsburgh coming up soon!!

ABOUT Eastern Watershed:
http://easternwatershed.org/
http://www.myspace.com/easternwatershed

Eastern Watershed EVENTS:

*Sunday, July 6th at the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival, Cabaret Stage - 6 to 7:30 pm. Admission charged.
http://www.artsandheritage.com/entertainment.htm#Sunday

*Thursday, August 21st at the Third Pres. Church in Squirrel Hill, corner of Murray and Forbes. 7- 8:30 pm . Free.
http://www.sixthchurch.org/ThirdThursdayConcerts.htm

*Sunday, August 24th as part of the Carnegie Library's World Kaleidoscope Series - 2 - 3 pm on the Bamboo Deck. Free
http://www.clpgh.org/events/details.cfm?event_id=32131

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Balkan Babes & Nikolay Kolev Tonight!

Safiya — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:28:50 GMT

The Balkan Babes (accompanied by the Bubs) will be singing for the Tuesday Night Folk Dance Group on 7/1/08 and we will have a very special guest - Nikolay Kolev - master of the Bulgarian gudulka (Bulgarian violin) player. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear Nikolay play! His website: http://www.gadular.com/

The Tuesday Night Folkdance Group meets at the Friends Meeting House in Shady Side (4836 Ellsworth Avenue). Teaching runs from 7:30 - 8:30pm, Babes and Nikolay at 9 pm or so.

Tell your friends!

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Costume making supplies in Pittsburgh?

yadda-yadda — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:31:46 GMT

I am looking for costuming supplies, with a focus on cabaret - fabric, trim, all the good stuff.

I know JoAnn, Michaels, Parker Button and the possibilities of finding things at Goodwill - but, being an East End chick, I am wondering whether there are places I should check out? Where are the great fabric stores I can't live without?

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Don't miss.....

kari_merlina — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:03:54 GMT

Pittsburgh Underground TONIGHT at 7pm!!!!

Hosted by Sadiqa - www. sadiqabellydance. com
Venue: Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall
www. carnegiecarnegie. com
$15 at the door
- children 12 and under $5

Celebrating Pittsburgh's 250th birthday with music, spoken word and dance!

Featuring:
John Thomas Menesini - Spoken Word and our Master of Ceremonies!!
Haywood and friends - Jazz
Trini and Sean - Tango
Balafon - West African Music and Dance
B.J. York - Music and Flamenco Dance
Margot B. Dance Company - Hip Hop Dance
Cultivator - Reggae
Ishtar - Turkish Bellyrock
Icarus Witch - Rock
Sadiqa - Belly Dance

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Pittsburgh Underground - this SATURDAY!! - June 28th

kari_merlina — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:01:38 GMT

Hosted by Sadiqa - www.sadiqabellydance.com
Saturday, June 28th - 7pm
Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall
300 Beechwood Avenue
Carnegie, PA 15106
www.carnegiecarnegie.com

Celebrating Pittsburgh's 250th birthday with music,
dance and spoken word. Vending too!

- featuring all local artists

Music by:
Balafon - West African
B.J. York - blues/jazz
Haywood and friends - jazz (just added!!)
Icarus Witch - rock
Ishtar - Turkish Bellyrock
Man on the Street (Cultivator) - reggae

Dance by:
B.J York - Flamenco
Margot B. - Hip Hop
Sadiqa - Belly Dance
Trini and Sean - Tango
Balafon - West African

Spoken Word and our MC:
John Thomas Menesini

Advanced tickets on sale now via PayPal until midnight
Friday, June 27th!
$10 in advance
$15 at the door
http://www.yogaandbellydance.com/pghug.html
$5 children 12 and under

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Anything happening Labor Day weekend?

FreeFillDirt — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:31:30 GMT

Looking for flights to see family in USC over Labor Day, and was wondering if the PGH dancing community had anything exciting happening around that time...

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6/14 - Beginning Bellydance with Nesheli

yadda-yadda — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:02:23 GMT

When: Saturday, 6/14 (and then again on 6/28), 1-2PM
Where: Your Inner Vagabond
4130 Butler Street. Lawrenceville
How much: $10

This class will introduce the foundations of bellydance, it is suitable for those with little or no prior experience. In addition, those who have taken classes before will benefit from this workshop because we will work on posture and isolations, as well.

The class will be followed by a free Q&A session - enjoy delicious coffee, replenish with Middle Eastern snacks, and learn more about bellydance and Middle Eastern music.

For more information, check www.nesheli.com or send mail to bruninghaus@yahoo.com

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Pittsburgh Underground - Saturday, June 28th

kari_merlina — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:19:40 GMT

Hosted by Sadiqa
Saturday, June 28th
Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall
- featuring all local artists

Music by:
B.J. York
Man on the Street (Cultivator)
Icarus Witch
Ishtar

Dance by:
B.J York
Margot B.
Sadiqa
Trini and Sean
Balafon

Poetry:
John Thomas Menesini

Tickets on sale now!
$10 in advance
$15 at the door
http://yogaandbellydance.com/pghug.html

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Ishtar and Sadiqa this Friday at YIV!

kari_merlina — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:36:37 GMT

Friday, June 6th at Your Inner Vagabond www.yourinnervagabond.com
Show starts at 9pm (2 sets) - $7 entrance fee
Hosted by Ishtar - featuring performances by Kari, Sterling and Joanna of Sadiqa!!
www.ishtar-music.com

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6/5: Moroccan Dinner with Bellydance - Featuring Nesheli and Janim at Your Inner Vagabond

yadda-yadda — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:43:53 GMT

Tomorrow (Thursday,June 5), Your Inner Vagabond offers Moroccan Dinner, featuring classic oriental-style bellydance by Nesheli (i.e., yours truly) and Janim. For more information and reservations, check www.yourinnervagabond.com

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6/8: Ottoman Women: Myth and Reality?

yadda-yadda — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:13:39 GMT

I got the message below from the Pittsburgh Dialog Foundation - sounds interesting for those of us who are interested in the history and culture related to bellydance:
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Pittsburgh Dialogue Foundation cordially invites you to the Lecture and Book signing from the Author
of â€œOttoman Women, Myth and Realityâ€ organized in partnership with YWCA of greater Pittsburgh.
www.ywcapgh.org

Theme: Ottoman Women, Myth and Reality
Panelist: Asli Sancar.

Mrs. Sancar is a writer and lecturer on women's issues. Born and raised in the US, she has lived in Istanbul for nearly a quarter of a century since her marriage to a Turk and has been studying the role of women in the Ottoman Empire for about 10 years. She is a frequent lecturer on the subject and has published two books and numerous articles about women and the family.

Date: June 8, 2008, Sunday
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Venue: YWCA GREATER PITTSBURGH, 305 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 391-5100

Refreshments will be served.

Please RSVP by Friday, June 6

E-mail for RSVP: events@pghdialogue.org
Phone: (412) 628-6871
URL: www.pghdialogue.org

Synopsis: Guided by the accounts of such female travelers as Lady Montagu, Julia Pardoe, and Lucy Garnett, all of whom lived in Ottoman lands for significant periods of time, this beautifully illustrated book exploresâ€”and hopes to overturnâ€”the 19th-century stereotypes of Ottoman women. Both Eastern and Western accounts of Turkish society during that time made much of the harem, with Muslim writers describing Turkish women as exotic,indolent, and depraved, while Europeans usually described them as noble and elegant. Then, with the advent of the first women's movement in the West, the harem began to be criticized as an institution that trapped women and enforced their submission to men. All of these ideas were refuted by Montagu, Pardoe, and Garnett, who argued that Ottoman women were perhaps the freest in the world; this book backs up that claim with historical research showing that women frequently prevailed in cases against their husbands and other male relatives in the Ottoman courts.

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Classes: Bellydance, PRENATAL Bellydance and Yoga

Deena — Fri, 30 May 2008 00:29:41 GMT

Bellydancing 1 at CCAC
Monday nights, 6/2 - 7/7, 7:00 - 8:15
http://www.ccac.edu/default.aspx?id=137111
If additional people want to get into the class there is a super secret second session from 8:15-9:30 the same night

Prenatal Bellydance at Yoga Matrika
Tuesday nights, 6/3 - 8/19, 7:00 - 8:00
http://www.yogamatrika.com/ym/class-schedule/
After 8/19 the class will move to Wed nights.

Yoga 1 at Studio J
Wednesday nights 6/23 - 8/15, 6:30 - 7:30
http://www.dancestudioj.com/Classes.html
After 8/15 the class will move to Thursday nights.

Beginning Bellydance at Studio J
Wednesday nights 6/23 - 8/15 7:30 - 9:00
http://www.dancestudioj.com/Classes.html
After 8/15 the class will move to Thursday nights.

So, If you, or anyone you know is interested in taking my classes, please join me! :-)

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Sadiqa - upcoming performances and events

kari_merlina — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:54:37 GMT

Saturday, May 31st - Erie Playhouse Theatre - Erie, PA
Shimmy for the Cure
- Performance by Sadiqa
http://www.shimmyforacure.com/index.htm

Friday, June 6th - Your Inner Vagabond - Lawrenceville (Pgh), PA
Ishtar's Bellyrock Series
- Performances by Sadiqa (2 sets)
http://www.ishtar-music.com/

Saturday, June 14th - Morgantown, PA
Hips Around the World - hosted by Narah
- Performances by Sadiqa (solos and group)
http://www.tribalbellydance.net/index.htm

Saturday, June 28th - Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall - Carnegie, PA
Pittsburgh Underground - hosted by Sadiqa
- Performances by Sadiqa and other local dancers, artists and musicians.
**Tickets on sale now. $10 in advance - $15 at the door
http://yogaandbellydance.com/pghug.html

Saturday, July 5th - Your Inner Vagabond - Lawrenceville (Pgh), PA
Bellydance is Beautiful 3 - hosted by Zafira, featuring Urban Tribal
- Performance by Sadiqa
http://www.zafiradance.com/urbantribal.html

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Olah beautiful peeps !!

sheri — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:39:46 GMT

Hey, my name is sheri . I had a store in ATlanta callled Soul Kiss for 15 years which i just closed down. And i am now here on the East coast (NJ) and just starting to do fest's and learning which ones are out there , which don't seem like alot .... so HELP !! Anyone who knows of any Fest's that would be good for me (Below i give a synopsis of waht i carry). Also... i am also interested in doing Pennsic but i cannot work the whole thing. (Got a straight job during the week now) yikes!! I have never been to Penzik beforeb, but i just did a REnn fair and someone told me that if i can get a space (that is, if there are any, ) under the main baazar's tent that i could get somone to run it for me for commiss on whatever they sell. while i am not there. (I will have alot of great stuf- see list below). So i'm putting a shout out there to anyone who might be interested and has a booth in the maiin bazzar allready.

Or i woudl love to just hear from anyone who has any knolwledge to share on any uselfull info about Fest's in the Norht East Region!! I NJ, NY, Philly etc. Music Fest's ... which street Fest's are good etc I'm just learning where everythign is so bear with me and tell me what state you are talking about. You can also e-mail me at
sherisoulkiss@hotmail.com
or
www.myspace.com/soulkissheri

Peace and Radiant blessings of joy to all .... also this is a Bio i just sent out - minus all the pretty graghics... so soory if it is alittle boring on da' eyes but it gives u a good idea of what i carry !!

Soul Kiss is blend of goods all finely chosen or made by my own design in various places around the world. If you find me at a Festival, this is what you will see:

Soul Kiss Silver - Many of my peices are antique. Much of the very rare and authentically old peices of silver from India are gone, However I am still able to bring incredably rare and old peices to my customers. Many of the peices i get are old sterling silver wedding peices from women in Rhajastan which i find and re-string them into a clevor design of necklaces which are adjustable. Becuase they are adjustable they are like three neck's in one becuase they can be worn as a high choker or many different lengths. When worn as a choker the strands hang down the back. Soul Kiss also carries very unique stones, an awesome eclectic array of earings and rings.
Mid priced jewerly - Also very unique designs. Much of of it is made of natural elements such as wood, bamboo and stones. All with a very exotic feel.

Clothing - All my own designs. Mostly street wear with a tribal edge. Great all natural japenese style shirts for women, with hand painted wood beaded tyes. Beautiful skirts with panels of very old hand embroidered fabrics the northern Indian gypsy tribes. Lots of Men's too which is rare at Fest's because there are never any great choices for guys!! All made with beautiful natural fabrics. sexy.

Beautiful Statues and hand carved masks - All carved out of exotic woods such as mango wood and jackfruit wood etc. All of my carvings i have made in very small villages in the high mountains of Bali. I support many many families and artisans in those villages.

Accesories - I carry many various Sacred art scarves from India, I have yummy pashimina's that make great elegant shawls for a light weight but warm cover up for the summer. And great prices too !! Soul Kiss carries alot of antique wedding sari's that are gorgous.
For the Bellydancers - Depending on the Festival, you will always find great stuf for the Bellydancers. Some of the Fest's more so, depending on which one, but e-mail me and i will let you know which ones. I will always carry exotic adormnents tho that are not readily seen at most or all fest's !! So please visit me soon

Thanx Sheri Poole

Soul Kiss World Imports

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Sadiqa & Zafira This weekend in Erie!! 5-31-08

mariahamer — Mon, 26 May 2008 17:45:57 GMT

REGISTER AT
http://www.shimmyforacure.com/

To benefit: The John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation www.johnkanziuscancerresearchfoundation.org
Saturday May 31, 2008, show starts at 7:30pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
At the Erie Playhouse Theater, 13 W. 10th St, Erie PA 16501
www.erieplayhouse.org/

Proudly presenting: Zafira Dance Company (voted dance troupe of the year 2007
by Zaghareet Magazine)
also featuring the talents of: Shades of Araby with Valizan (Toronto CA), Sadiqa (Pittsburgh, PA) Euphraxia Buffalo NY), Gypsy RaQ, Evil Peanut Butter, The Houdani Dancers (Eastside YMCA), Jessica Stadtmeuller (Erie Art Museum) and Kadri (Buffalo NY) and more!
Also, see the special “Candle Bellydance” in Honor/Memory of Cancer Survivors/Victims….
Enjoy..
Chinese auction, Henna artists, Vendors, Live music featuring Gypsy RaQ with Carlala, Cash bar

Gala Tickets
Regular seats $15,
Gold seats $30, (includes up front seating and special after performance meet the dancers reception with Wine, Cheese and Chocolate buffet)!

Sunday Workshops with Zafira Dance Company
A portion of the proceeds benefit The John Kanzius Foundation.

"Zafira Choreography"
Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 11am-1pm at the Avalon Hotel.

Let Zafira share some of their secrets of choreography creation. This workshop works on stage presence, posture, working with other dancers, and shows how to make even a simple choreography dynamic. Also, we will work in pairs/small groups to learn a short choreography.

"Supah' Saucy"
Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 1:30pm-3:30pm at the Avalon Hotel.

Kicks, spins, long extensions and locks are the signature of Zafira's current repertoire. This workshop presents some fancy footwork, spins and various movements. Couple these saucy moves with evocative music and emotion, and you are at the core of Zafira's "steal-your-heart" style of Belly Dance.

REGISTER AT
http://www.shimmyforacure.com/

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Classes: ElectroBelly, Veil, Prop, Yoga-Bellydance, Choreography, Drum, etc.

Amethyst-of-Baya — Tue, 20 May 2008 22:05:17 GMT

I'm offering various class topics...Feel free to check it out and see if one peeks your interest:

Saturdays 2-3 p.m. (Downtown): Veil Choreography Course (7 weeks) (all-levels). Learn a fun and spiritual veil choreography. Learn just for fun, and successful students have the opportunity to perform the choreography in upcoming student show(s).

Sundays 1-2 p.m. (S. Side): Bellydance Electronica class (all-levels). Styled after my ElectroBelly show/party series, learn to bellydance to electronic music, raver-style! Use this class to prepare for future ElectroBelly auditions, or take it just for fun.

Sundays 2:30-3:30 p.m. (S. Side): Intermediate/Choreography class. Learn choreographies for fun and exercise. Successful students have the opportunity to perform the class choreographies in upcoming student shows. World Fusion style.

Sundays 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Castle Shannon): Details TBA (We took May off, and classes will most likely pick back up in June).

Mondays 6-7 p.m. (S. Side): 6-week Prop course. Bellydance with a veil, basket and, yes, glowsticks! All levels welcome. World Fusion style (and ElectroBelly style on glowstick days).

Mondays 7:30-8:30 p.m. (S. Side): Dumbek Drum course (beginners), taught by Mark (Pgh.'s bellydance band Ishtar). Learn because you want to drum, or because you're a bellydancer and would like to learn more about the common rhythms found in bellydance music.

Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. (Downtown): Sword Bellydance (8-week course). Only a couple spots left, and then it's a closed, private group lesson each week. If interested, please e-mail me at pittsburghbellydance@gmail.com.

DETAILS about the classes listed above:
http://www.healingartsbyamethyst.com/bayaclasses.html

YOGA-BELLYDANCE FUSION WORKSHOPS:
Kristen Lane (X-Yoga) and I co-teach Yoga-Bellydance Fusion workshops.
Next workshops are in June and August.
Details and to Register online: http://www.healingartsbyamethyst.com/yoga-bellydance-pgh.html

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Prenatal Bellydance Workshop

Deena — Sun, 11 May 2008 19:03:51 GMT

PRE-NATAL BELLY DANCE

Sunday, May 18th 10:30-11:30 am

Belly dance has been used for centuries to prepare a woman for childbirth. This dance honors the
pregnant body and the baby inside. The movements are fluid and sensual. They are a great
preparation for managing labor.

The class will begin with a pre-natal appropriate yoga-based warm-up. We will stretch and strengthen
the muscles you need to perform this art. We will then learn some basic moves which we will
transform into a small combination. Class will end with a cool down. Students should come prepared
with clothing in which they can move comfortably, such as Yoga attire, a Yoga mat for the warm up
period, and a hip scarf for fun.

Class is held at Yoga Matrika, an intimate studio in Squirrel Hill. You can use your class card or pay
$15 to drop-in for this class. New students pay $5 for their first class. Pre-registration is not required,
but suggested: call Sharon to inquire or reserve a space (412) 855-5692.

Instructor Bio
Deena Blumenfeld began Belly Dancing more than 6 years ago. Deena's dance style is Tribal Fusion.
Tribal fusion combines, Egyptian, Turkish, North African and Indian Gypsy dances for a more modern
take on classic Belly Dance. Deena will complete her yoga instructor certification in December 2008
and is currently a pre-natal yoga instructor apprentice at Yoga Matrika. She is also mom to Owen,
who just turned 3.

YOGA MATRIKA
1406 S. Negley Avenue
Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh
(412) 855-5692
www.yogamatrika.com

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Upcoming performances and events with Sadiqa

kari_merlina — Wed, 07 May 2008 22:54:13 GMT

~ Saturday, May 10th at 10,000 Villages
2 sets!!! 12 and 12:30pm

~ Saturday, May 10th at the Goodwill Building in the Southside
International Evening of Music and Dance - 7pm
- Goodwill building on the corner of 26th and East Carson Streets, with the main door facing onto 26th Street . Come in through the lobby and take the elevator to the third floor. (There will be signs posted on Saturday.)

~ Monday, May 19th at 3rd Street Gallery - Carnegie
Student Exhibition hosted by 3rd Street Belly Dance (Joanna Abel) - 6:30pm

~ Saturday, May 31st - Erie, PA
Shimmy for the Cure - 7:30pm
http://www.shimmyforacure.com/index.htm

~ Friday, June 6th at Your Inner Vagabond
2 sets!! - BellyRock Series with Ishtar
www.ishtar-music.com

~ Saturday, June 28th at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall - Carnegie
Pittsburgh Underground - hosted by Sadiqa

For more information on all events:
purplematilda@yahoo.com
www.sadiqabellydance.com

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BellyDance - BellyRock with Ishtar at Your Inner Vagabond

melissaclarinetchick — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:09:30 GMT

BellyDance and BellyRock perfect together!

It is that time again for Ishtar to raq the Vagabond!

Two hours of Ishtar BellyRock-ness, including TWO featured dancers: Nesheli and Deena!

Plenty of open floor dancing to the classic sounds of BellyROCK the rest of the evening.

Your Inner Vagabond is all ages, BYOB, and smoke free.

Cover is $7. Children under 14 are $3. Children under 5 are free.

Please support fabulous venues, live music and bellydancing in DaBurgh!

BellyDance -- BellyRock with Ishtar, Nesheli and Deena
Thursday May 8 -- 9PM
Your Inner Vagabond
42nd and Butler St in Lawrenceville

www.ishtar-music.com
www.nesheli.com
www.yourinnervagabond.com

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Bellydance Sundays Continue!

Jen — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:06:24 GMT

Not sure what to do after the Penguins game? Have you got the pre-Monday-start-of-the-work-week blues? Shimmy them away with Nesheli and Janim!!!

When: This Sunday, May 2nd
Where: Your Inner Vagabond
www.yourinnervagabond.com
4130 Butler Street
How much: Free!

Lounge on big pillows, sip Turkish coffee or wine (BYOB), and be entertained by classic American cabaret-style bellydance to irresistible bellydance music from Turkey to Egypt. After the performance, there will an open dance floor for everybody, so bring your hip scarf, veil, or zills.

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Registration is up...Zafira in Erie!!!

Carlala — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:54:32 GMT

Shimmy for a Cure Gala Show and Workshops Event has got

~~~Zafira~~~

for two Sunday workshops, on June 1st
at The Avalon Hotel in Erie!!!

Registration page available at:

www.shimmyforacure.com/workshop.htm

or

www.theflemingschool.com/workshops.htm

ooooh we are gonna party!!!!

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Amethyst and Kari at Tamarind Indian Restaurant Tonight!!

kari_merlina — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:43:23 GMT

Wednesday, April 30, at Tamarind Indian restaurant in Scott Town Center (Greentree Rd.)
8:00-8:15 p.m.: Amethyst
8:30-8:45 p.m.: Kari Merlina
$15 food minimum order per person. Special Vegan Menu Available for the show, in addition to Tamarind's regular menu.
Please come for the whole show, which begins at 8:00 p.m., so you will get to see both dancers.

Reservations are requested but not required:
412.278.4848 or 412.716.3793
Tamarind Indian Restaurant
Details: http://www.healingartsbyamethyst.com/Indian_Dinner_Show.html

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Classes with Kari Merlina

kari_merlina — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:56:55 GMT

The new session for the Saturday Point Park University class will be
from May 10 to June 14. Class is from 12 to 1pm. Please note that the
very first class on May 10th will be from 11am to 12pm. Click on the
link to register for classes.
http://www.pointpark.edu/default.aspx?id=1281

Don't forget the on-going Tuesday evening class at the Joy School of
Dance in Crafton, PA. Class is from 7:30 to 8:40.
www.joyschoolofdance.com

For more information on Kari and/or Sadiqa:
www.sadiqabellydance.com

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4/27: Art All Night and Bellydance Sundays - come watch good ol' bellydance!

yadda-yadda — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:06:22 GMT

Boy, this is THE weekend for bellydance in Pittsburgh - hope everybody has a chance to enjoy the wide variety of talent we have in this city! We're saving the best for last ;-) We will do *two* (free!!!) bellydance shows on Sunday, I hope you will come out and support the local dance community! (I hope I can go watch Sadiqa on Saturday, check 'em out.) Anyways, here's what's happening on Sunday, 4/27:

1. Three Rivers Bellydance will dance at Art All Night
(http://www.artallnight.com), 11:45AM-12:30PM

This performance will feature Nesheli, Janim and the very talented Mamie, three Pittsburgh dancers who have been studying with Mirjana for several years now. It's gonna be a fun show, with quite a bit of variety, including zills, veil, cane, tray, as well as a wide spectrum of styles, from more folkloric over Egyptian and American cabaret to Turkish gyspy. This is going to be a great opportunity to enjoy traditional bellydance performances.

2. Bellydance Sundays with Janim and Nesheli at Your Inner Vagabond (http://www.youinnervagabond.com), 7PM

For those who already have other commitments on Sunday morning, Jamin and Nesheli (i.e., me) will dance up a storm Sunday evening at 7PM, at Your Inner Vagabond's Bellydance Sundays. The performance will be followed by an open dance floor, and there is always lots of good music. So, bring your hip scarves!

And, we will mix it up (different costumes, different music, different use of props), so if you have the time to attend both shows, you won't be bored ;-) And, an extra hometown bonus: Neither of these performances overlaps with the Penguins game.

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Sadiqa - Art All Night - 4/26/08

kari_merlina — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:03:22 GMT

Sadiqa will perform at 7pm for the Art All Night event in Lawrenceville, PA on Saturday, April 26th.
Come check us out!
http://www.artallnight.com/

www.sadiqabellydance.com

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April 25 = Gallery crawl with Ishtar and Ayleeza of New York!

melissaclarinetchick — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:42:50 GMT

On April 25, Ishtar will be playing from 5:30 to 9:00 PM at the Backstage Bar as part of the Downtown Pittsburgh Gallery Crawl. Our featured dancer is Ayleeza of NY. (www.ayleeza.com) The Backstage Bar show is FREE and all ages. The Backstage is at 655 Penn Avenue, between the O'Reilly Theater and Katz Plaza.

On Saturday April 26, our dancer friend Ayleeza will be performing at Hookah Bookah 2506 E Carson St. across from the SouthSide Works from 10PM until midnight. Her talented percussionist husband Julian will be accompanying her.

Come out and see some non-local bellydancers if you have the time.

This weekend is pretty crazy for everyone.

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4/27: Three Rivers Bellydance at Art All Night

yadda-yadda — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:17:55 GMT

When: Sunday 4/27, 11:45AM
Where: Art All Night - www.artallnight.com/
Roomfull Express Warehouse @ # 2 57th Street, Lawrenceville
How much: Free!

Come and watch classic, oriental-style bellydance at the city's most fun art event! We'll entertain you with traditional tunes and a few fun props. As an added bonus, we're on at the familiy-friendly time 11:45AM on Sunday.

Also, catch us (Nesheli and Janim) on Sunday night, 7PM at the Inner Vagabond! There will be different costumes and music (and of course the obligatory after-performance party!), so it is actually going to be worth attending to both events.

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Doumbek Lessons with Mark of Ishtar

Beth — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:52:21 GMT

Mark will be starting a six-week beginner doumbek session tonight!

Mondays, 4/21 through 5/26
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Fitness with a Twist (South Side)
70 S. 21st Street

$100 for the 6-week course, or $20 per individual class (cash only).

Basic techniques and rhythms will be covered. This class is beneficial to both drummers and dancers!

See http://www.healingartsbyamethyst.com/south_side_pgh_bellydance_classes.html or http://www.ishtar-music.com/html/workshops.html for details!

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Bellydance Sundays at Your Inner Vagabond!

Jen — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:59:21 GMT

When: Every Sunday, beginning April 13
Where: Your Inner Vagabond
www.yourinnervagabond.com
4130 Butler Street
How much: Free!

Your Inner Vagabond's bellydance nights continue, come out and join us for another fun show! The dancers will be Nesheli and Janim (that's me!).

Lounge on big pillows, sip Turkish coffee or wine (BYOB), and be entertained by classic American cabaret-style bellydance to irresistible bellydance music from Turkey to Egypt. After the performance, there will an open dance floor for everybody, so bring your hip scarf, veil, or zills.

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4/26: Tribal Style Bellydance workshop

yadda-yadda — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:08:46 GMT

Introduction to Tribal Style Bellydance with Nesheli (your truly)

When: Saturday, April 26, 1PM-3:15PM
Where: Your Inner Vagabond, 4130 Bulter Street - Lawrenceville
How much: $20 prereg/$25 at the door

Learn to bellydance, tribal style: This workshop will introduce American Tribal Style Bellydance (ATS). Invented and made famous by Fat Chance Belly Dance in San Francisco, ATS is danced in groups, relying on group improvisation. The movements are earthy, with a folkloric feel, and the continuous interaction between the dancers creates a dynamic, joyful atmosphere.

To teach the basics of ATS, this workshop will comprise two parts: First, it introduce the movements used in ATS. Then, students will learn how to use these movements to dance with others through exercises that focus on cueing transitions between moves.

This workshop is not just for dancers who are interested in group improvisation: those who are interested in the various tribal fusion styles will learn about the roots of their dance; ATS is the foundation of tribal fusion. Dancers who prefer oriental-style bellydance will become more comfortable with improvisation, which is an important skill for soloists.

The instructor is the founder of Pittsburgh's first and only ATS troupe, Tribe Taksim!

Preregistration is $20 through www.yourinnervagabond.com, $25 at the door.

If you have any further questions, please send email to bruninghaus@yahoo.com

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Hideous! Kinky! 2 in Post Gazette April 12th

mariahamer — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:59:30 GMT

Check out the actual paper for a purty ass pic of Olivia, but if you just wanna see da blurb about the show check itt!!!!
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08101/871927-42.stm

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Mira Betz this weekend!!!

kari_merlina — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:40:01 GMT

Tomorrow is the last day to register on-line for workshops with Mira Betz. Don't miss the opportunity to study with this very talented and elegant Belly Dancer!!
~ Hosted by Sadiqa ~
www.sadiqabellydance.com
Register now:
http://yogaandbellydance.com/mirabetzworkshop.html

SCHEDULE for April 12th (Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall):
**Doors open at 8:00am
Yoga with Sterling Painton - 8:30 to 9:30am
Taxeem - 9:45 to 11:45am
LUNCH - 11:45 to 1:00pm
Hot and Spicy Combinations - 1:00 to 3:00pm
**additional fee for yoga and lunch

SCHEDULE for April 13th (venue is at organizer's home):
The Art of Professional Performance (lecture) - 12:00 to 2:00pm

Sadiqa and Mira Betz will be featured performers at Zafira's Speakeasy Cabaret "Hideous Kinky" on the evening of April 12th. The show will be at the Greybox Theatre in Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh), PA. For more details and tickets: www.zafiradance.com/mira.html

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Ishtar fundriaser for recording a CD! April 11.

melissaclarinetchick — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:54:07 GMT

Just a friendly reminder that Ishtar will be playing a 40-50 minute set this Friday night April 11 at Your Inner Vagabond. (4130 Butler St, Pittsburgh PA 15201) Doors are 7:30 and show is at 8PM. All ages, BYOB and a $10 cover. Under 14 years, $5.

We are trying to raise money to record and press a CD. Our studio dates are April 26 and 27. Yes...Ishtar is going to the studio. :-)

FUNDRAISER ALERT!!!!

We are sharing the stage with Between Liberties and Agnes Wired For Sound. Between Liberties is progressive acoustic eclectic rock. (Yeah, quite a bit of adjectives there.) Agnes is Pittsburgh's most excellent industrial band with Chad Hammit as the cooollleest front man ever.

PhatManDee will be EmCeeing the evening and sitting in on a song or two with Ishtar.

All three of our bands are recording this year, so we have combined forces to bring a diverse and eclectic group of performers and audience members together for one fun filled night at Your Inner Vagabond.

In addition to 3 great musical acts and one Phabulous MC, I will be bellydancing -- costume and all to an Agnes Wired For Sound song. Many of you know of my love for industrial music. :-)

www.myspace.com/agneswfs
www.myspace.com/betweenliberties
www.myspace.com/ishtarmiddleeast

Here comes the best part: FREE STUFF!

Get a free Ishtar shirt *or* our 5 song demo EP of Radio Babylon. Only at the SHOW on Friday April 11 and only while supplies last.

More shirts will be forthcoming...we are screening them ourselves.

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4/12 - Second Annual Belly Dance Convention in Purcellville, VA

ravenadesigns — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:00:43 GMT

Second Annual Belly Dance Convention
Saturday, April 12th
11:00am to 3:00pm at Carver Center

Entrance fee is $5.
Tiraz Members enter free.

Carver Center
200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville, VA 20132
For more information: info@tirazdancenetwork.com
www. tirazdancenetwork.com

Presentations by featured members Kostana, Yucy el Banan, tribal troupe

Rhythm & Cues, and MORE. In addition, experts Gerson Kuhr, Cleo’s Closet, and Sally with her veils will be on site to help you become the dancer you were meant to be.

Additional vendors include Ravena Designs, Zilley, Mima, Aliya and the Gypsy Monkey!

Fabulous DOOR PRIZES including dance necessities and a $100 dance scholarship. Free Networking table – bring your flyers and business cards.

Shop ‘til you drop for costumes, music and accessories at the vendor and swap tables. Reconnect with friends and meet new dancers at this unique networking and educational event. You may recall the huge success of the very FIRST Belly Dance Convention EVER in Northern Virginia! This year will be bigger and better!

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April 3: Bellydance with Nesheli and Jennifer at Your Inner Vagabond at 8:30PM

yadda-yadda — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:23:35 GMT

When: April, 8:30PM
Where: Your Inner Vagabond
www.yourinnervagabond.com
4130 Butler Street
How much: Free!

Your Inner Vagabond's bellydance nights continue, come out and join us for another fun show! The dancers will be Nesheli (i.e. yours truely) and Jennifer.

Lounge on big pillows, sip Turkish coffee or wine (BYOB), and be entertained by classic American cabaret-style bellydance to irresistible bellydance music from Turkey to Egypt. After the performance, there will an open dance floor for everybody, so bring your hip scarf.

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This Wed. March 26: Vagabonds for Change

mirvana — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:03:51 GMT

Patricia and I will be performing a short set at Your Inner Vagabond tomorrow night. Kicks off around 7 pm. We will also have tickets for the Voltaire/Ego Likeness show (April 5 at Pegasus) on us, if you would like to get the advance price.

Details:

YIV is hosting a rally with Western PA for Obama on Wednesday March 26 beginning at 7pm. There will be food & drink, music and info about the campaign.

With performances by

Phat Man Dee
Bellydance by Amethyst & Natasha
Buddy Nutt
Patrica Wake

more TBA

Come on out and support change!

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Class with Kari cancelled Tues, 3/25

kari_merlina — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:07:56 GMT

Class with Kari Merlina of Sadiqa is cancelled this Tuesday, March 25th. There will be class Tuesday, April 1st.

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Ana Vey!

rogue_danielle — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 02:25:00 GMT

I have completely fallen in love with Ana Vey! Somebody please tell me that they have a cd that I can buy. I've been searching the net and can't find anything.

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Last Day to Pre-Register for Mira Betz!!!

kari_merlina — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:17:36 GMT

Don't miss this GOLDEN opportunity to Study with the talented Mira Betz. Her unique blend of Traditional, Cabaret & Tribal belly dance styles ~ is worth a million.

She'll share her knowledge, expertise & experiences to help create the growth of belly dance and YOU as a DANCER!!

We highly recommend the Lecture/Discussion Workshop so that you can enhance your knowledge of the inner workings of the belly dance performance world!

Mira Betz
Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, 2008
~Sponsored by Sadiqa ~
(formerly Purple Matilda)

THREE Fabulous Belly Dance Workshops &
Only 1 More Day for Early Bird Registration!

Register Today at:
http://www.yogaandbellydance.com/schedulefeespay.html

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March 20: Bellydance with Nesheli and Jennifer at Your Inner Vagabond

yadda-yadda — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:03:36 GMT

When: March 20, 8:30PM
Where: Your Inner Vagabond
www.yourinnervagabond.com
4130 Butler Street
How much: Free!

Please join us for Your Inner Vagabond's bellydance nights! On the 20th, dancers will be Nesheli (i.e. yours truely), with the inaugural appearance of Jennifer.

Lounge on big pillows, sip Turkish coffee or wine (BYOB), and be entertained by classic American cabaret-style bellydance to the irresistible music of artists like George Abdo and Eddie Kochak!

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BellyDance and BellyRock at Your Inner Vagabond 3/13

melissaclarinetchick — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:35:16 GMT

March 13 @ 9PM Ishtar plays the traditional tunes of bellydance in a BellyRock style for dancer Aviva! Two 45 minute sets of the rockinest bellydance tunes and one way cool dancer!

Open floor dancing as well. Come on out and try out those dance moves!

Please support your local bellydance scene.

This will be a monthly event held every second Thursday at Your Inner Vagabond. Cover $7. All ages. Children under 5 are free. Ages 5-14 are $3.

Your Inner Vagabond
4130 Butler St
Pittsburgh 15201
www.yourinnervagabond.com
www.ishtar-music.com

Upcoming dancers and dates:

May 8 - Nesheli and Deena
June 12 - Kari and Joanna
July 10 - Hakan and Nawal

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May 23-26: Folktours Music and Dance Camp

arielarielariel — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:13:09 GMT

Artemis Mourat and Tayyar Akdeniz present Folktours 6th annual Middle Eastern Camp for Dancers and Musicians
In Green Lane, PA--- close to NYC, Philadelphia, and DC!
May 23-26, 2008
www.folktours.com

Folktours music and dance camp features:

• Arabic and Turkish Oriental, Tribal, Romany (Gypsy), Folkdance, singing, and instrumental classes.
• Nightly dance parties.
• Cabaret shows for professionals and students with live music.
• Bonfires.
• Vendors.
• Massage artists.
• Henna artists.
• Daily yoga classes.
• Extraordinary teachers and musicians.

Featured music and dance teachers and performers for 2008 include:

Artemis Mourat, Tayyar Akdeniz, Fahtiem, Morocco, Karim Nagi, Christina King, Edie Thurrell, Ibrahim Tunc, Aszmara, Seido Salifoski, Ali Kahya, Souren Baronian, Mike Uzatmaciyan, Sami Abu Shumays, Rachid Halihal, and special guests!!!!!

To register, visit www.folktours.com.

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March 29: American Tribal Style Bellydance Workshop at Your Inner Vagabond

yadda-yadda — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 03:17:31 GMT

Saturday, March 29 - 1PM-3:15PM
Your Inner Vagabond, 4130 Butler Street, Lawrenceville

On Saturday, March 29, I will teach the first workshop in a 4-part series on American Tribal Style Bellydance (ATS) at Your Inner Vagabond in Lawrenceville. ATS is not usually taught in Pittsburgh, this series is a new and unique opportunity to learn about group improvisation, following the Fat Chance Bellydance format. Pittsburgh audiences have enjoyed ATS in performances by Tribe Taksim, the ATS troupe I lead. The first workshop will introduce a shared vocabulary of fast moves, and principles how these moves are used in group improv. The focus will be on interactive exercises to develop skills for improvising, communicating through body language and leading others - we will DANCE!

Registration for one 2-hour workshop is $20 in advance, and $25 at the door. To preregister, please goto http://www.yourinnervagabond.com and follow the sign-up link in the calendar.

Future workshops (on the last Saturday of every month at 1PM) will cover slow moves, dancing with zills, and more complex combinations.

For more information, goto http://www.tinyurl.com/yw3neu

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Good tabla/dumbek player in PA????

BellydancerMariah — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:55:06 GMT

Does anybody know of a good Middle Eastern drummer in the PA vicinity?

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April 12th Show with Mira Betz!!!

mariahamer — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:33:33 GMT

A SpeakEasy Cabaret!
..we love that kinda entertainment!

mixing varieties of entertaining spectacles!

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
http://www.zafiradance.com/mira.html

* Saturday April 12th, 2008

Venue:
Grey Box Theatre
3595 Butler St
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
412.586.7744
greyboxtheatre@aol.com

Show time: doors 7:30/8PM show
Show fee: $10/$15 (door), paypal tax added

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

Line-up:
*FEATURING MIRA BETZ!

*Show hostesses: The ladies of Zafira Dance Co

*The hostesses who brought Mira here for intensive seminars:
Sadiqa! (formerly known as Purple Matilda)

* and more tantalizing performances to come soon.....

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

**Registration fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled **

* Email us if you have any questions!
zafiradanceco@gmail.com

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
http://www.zafiradance.com/mira.html

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Don't miss the opportunity.....

kari_merlina — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:10:12 GMT

***Early Bird Registration for workshops with Mira Betz in Pittsburgh, PA ends March 13th.***
Don't miss the opportunity to learn from the lovely and talented Mira Betz!!!
~ Hosted by Sadiqa
Register today!! www.yogaandbellydance.com/schedulefeespay.html

Taxeem (April 12, 2008 - 9:45 to 11:45am):
An articulate workshop designed to enhance the poise and fluidity of the taxeem, with an emphasis on arms and hands, introducing dancers to movement vocabulary beyond the “Tribal Frame” as well as polishing transitions. We will address such issues as timing, musical and personal interpretation, illusions of the boneless dancer, and sensual vs sexual.

Hot and Spicy (April 12, 2008 - 1:00 to 3:00pm):
An exhilarating and inspirational workshop, designed to be accessible to all levels, with a playful array of drills, combos and hot new moves. Through a series of technical drills and improvised combos students will engage in such topics as dynamic phrasing, musicality, personal expression and the art of creating your own combos.

The Art of Professional Performance (April 13, 2008 - 12:00 to 2:00pm):
This innovative workshop is open to dancers of all levels and backgrounds. After hours of preparation in classes, practice in front of the mirror, and rehearsal, how are you presenting yourself as a professional performer? This workshop offers the tools both practical and theoretical to break into or enhance your professional appearance. It will provide insight into job seeking, costuming, make-up tips, promotional packages, as well as explore the illusive notions of stage presence, charisma, "handling" the audience and much more. This workshop is tailored to the participants present. Bring any promotional material you have on yourself, dance photos, your make-up, a costume you are working on, and dress in comfortable clothing.

Don't forget......Sterling Painton will start off the April 12th event with Yoga Stretches for Belly Dancers from 8:30 to 9:30. Also, we will have an on-site buffet lunch for $5. And lastly......Mira Betz and Sadiqa (formerly PurpleMatilda) will perform at Zafira Dance Company's Speakeasy Cabaret Evening Show on April 12th. For more info and tickets: www.zafiradance.com

Pre-register for all 3 workshops, yoga and on-site lunch now until March 13, 2008!!!
www.yogaandbellydance.com/schedulefeespay.html

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Keeping in touch w our neighbors

Carlala — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 14:38:06 GMT

Hey guys, here's links to join Erie Pa Bellydance and Shimmy for a Cure...Come say Hi!

Erie <3 Pittsburgh!

http://tribes.tribe.net/eriebellydance

http://tribes.tribe.net/charitybellydanceevent08

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BellyDance - BellyRock Series with Ishtar at Your Inner Vagabond

melissaclarinetchick — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 06:23:58 GMT

March 13, 9PM at Your Inner Vagabond!

Come enjoy the beauty, ambiance and sumptuous delicacies of Pittsburgh's most excellent world cafe, Your Inner Vagabond, while rocking out to Ishtar, Pittsburgh's Only Classic BellyRock Band!

Our featured dancer on March 13 is Aviva!

This will be a monthly event held every second Thursday at Your Inner Vagabond. Cover $7. All ages. Children under 5 are free. Ages 5-14 are $3.

Upcoming dancers and dates:

May 8 - Nesheli and Deena
June 12 - Kari and Joanna
July 10 - Hakan and Nawal

***If you are a dancer interested in performing to Ishtar, dates are being set up for the fall and winter of 2008! Contact melissa@ishtar-music.com for details.

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Shimmy for a Cure in Erie PA: Featuring Zafira!

stadtica — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:20:34 GMT

To benefit: The John Kanzius Cancer Research Foundation www.johnkanziuscancerresearchfoundation.org
Saturday May 31, 2008, show starts at 7:30pm
Doors open at 6:30pm
At the Erie Playhouse Theater, 13 W. 10th St, Erie PA 16501
www.erieplayhouse.org/
Proudly presenting: Zafira Dance Company (voted dance troupe of the year 2007
by Zaghareet Magazine)
also featuring the talents of: Shades of Araby with Valizan (Toronto CA), Sadiqa (Pittsburgh, PA) Euphraxia Buffalo NY), Gypsy RaQ, Evil Peanut Butter, The Houdani Dancers (Eastside YMCA), Jessica Stadtmeuller (Erie Art Museum) and Kadri (Buffalo NY) and more!
Also, see the special “Candle Bellydance” in Honor/Memory of Cancer Survivors/Victims….
Enjoy..
Chinese auction, Henna artists, Vendors, Live music featuring Gypsy RaQ with Carlala, Cash bar

Gala Tickets
Regular seats $15,
Gold seats $30, (includes up front seating and special after performance meet the dancers reception with Wine, Cheese and Chocolate buffet)!
Tickets NOT YET for sale, but will be available at the Erie Playhouse Box office and via the Shimmy for a Cure website

Zafira Workshops!!! (not part of benefit)
(To be held at the Avalon Hotel) Hosted by The Fleming School of Dance (Carlala) www.theflemingschool.com/

“Bellydance Bootcamp”
Saturday. May 31, 2008 from 1-3pm
This bellydance workshop includes aerobic dance combinations and conditioning exercises to build strength and endurance, while hip, chest drills and belly work are used to develop technique. Bring a yoga mat and some water.

“Zafira Choreography”
Sunday. June 1, 2008 from 11am-1pm
Let Zafira share some of their secrets of choreography creation. This workshop works on stage presence, posture, working with other dancers, and shows how to make even a simple choreography dynamic. Also, We will work in pairs/small groups to learn a short choreography.
Registration info TBA very soon!
Hope you all can come and be a part this very special event!

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Hideous! Kinky!

oliviakiss — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 21:30:35 GMT

Join us on March 15th at the Rex for a wildly exotic evening of comedy, music, dance, and side-show soliloquy!!!

Hideous Kinky:Speak-Easy Cabaret
Sat. March 15
Rex Theater
8pm (Doors 7:30)
$12 Advance/ $15 Door

Performances by:
Mardi Love (Vaudeville Bellydance, Bellydance SuperStar, San Fran)
Phat Mandee and guests (emcee and songstress)
Buddy Nutt (Musical Saw and more..)
Midge Cricket (Whimsical Songs to delight your funnybone)
Mandara (Vaudeville Bellydance, VA)
Crystal Dunlap (Bellydance, NYC)
Ariel (Gypsy-Jazz Bellydance, DC)
Jen Pascoe (Roving Accordian)
Kill the Unicorn (To get us all out of our seat and dance!)

and of course, your hostesses:
Zafira Dance Company

Check www.zafiradance.com for more info on the show & artists and accompanying dance workshops.

Visit https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr to purchase tickets in advance!!!

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EARLY BIRD FOR MARDI LOVE EXTENDED!!!!!

mariahamer — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:39:31 GMT

If You were late getting in your registrations for the 'CAN'T be MISSED' Bellydance Event with miss Mardi Love, well... you're in luck! We've decided to give the slackers out there, a couple more days to get that CHEAP early bird deal! We've extended the deadline until Wednesday March 5th!!!!!

So act NOW! REGISTER HERE!
http://www.zafiradance.com/mardi.html

Mardi Love Weekend Workshops & Show!
March 15th & 16th!
**Registration fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled**

Registered names for the workshops and the show will be on a list at the door/no tickets will be mailed

********************************
Workshop times:
12-2PM & 2:30-4:30PM each day!
Workshop fees:
$65 in advance/$75 (extended until march 5), paypal tax added
Venue:
Breathe Yoga Studio
1113 E Carson St (3rd Floor)
Pittsburgh, Pa 15203
412.481.YOGA
****************I************

Individual Workshop Descriptions

*Saturday, March 15th
skillet of snakes.
day one delivers combinations for quicker tempos. using combinations in improvisational dance is a good way to keep your head whilst striving for variety and contrast. movements will be broken down and drilled. combinations will be joined together to form a short, original choreography. some belly dance experience highly recommended.

*Sunday, March 16th
the sweet and low down.
another day another dance, but today drops itself into a jar of molasses. mardi presents combinations borne out of her slow-dancin bag of tricks. new movements are introduced, as well as new takes on some basic slower moves in the tribal repertoire. some belly dance experience highly recommended.

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Package Deals:
*Full Weekend Workshops & Show ticket:
$132/$155(extended until march 5), paypal tax added

*Workshops Weekend:
$120/$140 (extended until march 5), paypal tax added

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Show:
Sat. March 15th

*OVER 21 (Unless accompanied by a REAL parent)
Show time:
doors 7:30/8PM show
Show fee:
$12/$15 (after????), paypal tax added
Venue:
The REX Theater
1602 East Carson Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Line-up:
Of course, Mz. Mardi Love and Zafira.........

The amazing musical talents of:
Kill the Unicorn (Awesome jam band!)
Phat Mandee (Our emcee and amazing vocalist!)
Midge Cricket (witty celo solist from Ana Vey!)
Buddy Nutt (musical saw!)
an awesome accordian player ....

And Showcasing Bellydance Talents from out of town guests!
*Crystal from Unveiled Bellydance" in NY and Michigan!
*Jen Speidan and partner from Mandara in Virginia!
*Last but not least, Ariel of DC!!!

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

Click here to find out about
Mardi Love http://www.rachelbrice.com/2006/serve_html.php/artists/

See Mardi in ACTION at Tribal Fest 7 soloing to a musical saw!

Click here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0SRaPWFcpM

--
Zafira Dance Company
Awarded Troupe of the Year 2007! ~Zaghareet Magazine
Pittsburgh, Pa
http://www.zafiradance.com
http://zafira.tribe.net/
http://www.myspace.com/zafiradancecompany

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Your Inner Vagabond Grand Opening Tonight!

yadda-yadda — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:31:25 GMT

Hello all - the grand opening of Your Inner Vagabond is tonight!!!

I am just back from Lawrenceville. The Inner Vagabond's Grand Opening event is well under way (big trays of baklava being put out!), and performances will start at 7PM tonight.

For those who are worried about the weather: At 4PM, the roads were surprisingly useable in the East End. Because everybody was really cautious, and rush hour traffic was backed up on main roads, but nothing serious.

See you tonight - there will lots of fun performances, and lots of belly dancers, too ;-)

www.yourinnervagabond.com

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Pgh BD community website

kari_merlina — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:59:02 GMT

Hey folks,

I will have limited access to my computer over the next couple weeks to do event updates on the community website. I won't have internet service at my new house until April. If you have anything that needs to be listed right away (regardless of when the event will take place)........please let me know ASAP. Otherwise, I can't guarantee that it will be listed.

Thanks!
Kari
purplematilda@yahoo.com

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Joanna Abel of 3rd Street Belly Dance and Sadiqa - Post Gazette article

kari_merlina — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:32:37 GMT

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08059/860959-57.stm

Slight correction............Mira Betz workshops will be at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall. Not sure where they got the Kelly-Strayhorne info at. :o)

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Class with Kari cancelled Tues, 2/26

kari_merlina — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:14:34 GMT

No class tonight due to the weather.

See you next week!
Kari

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Only 3 more weeks.........

kari_merlina — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:30:11 GMT

Only 3 more weeks for the Early Bird Registration for Mira's workshops in Pittsburgh, PA.
Register today!! yogaandbellydance.com/schedul...pay.html

Taxeem (April 12, 2008 - 9:45 to 11:45am):
An articulate workshop designed to enhance the poise and fluidity of the taxeem, with an emphasis on arms and hands, introducing dancers to movement vocabulary beyond the “Tribal Frame” as well as polishing transitions. We will address such issues as timing, musical and personal interpretation, illusions of the boneless dancer, and sensual vs sexual.

Hot and Spicy (April 12, 2008 - 1:00 to 3:00pm):
An exhilarating and inspirational workshop, designed to be accessible to all levels, with a playful array of drills, combos and hot new moves. Through a series of technical drills and improvised combos students will engage in such topics as dynamic phrasing, musicality, personal expression and the art of creating your own combos.

The Art of Professional Performance (April 13, 2008 - 12:00 to 2:00pm):
This innovative workshop is open to dancers of all levels and backgrounds. After hours of preparation in classes, practice in front of the mirror, and rehearsal, how are you presenting yourself as a professional performer? This workshop offers the tools both practical and theoretical to break into or enhance your professional appearance. It will provide insight into job seeking, costuming, make-up tips, promotional packages, as well as explore the illusive notions of stage presence, charisma, "handling" the audience and much more. This workshop is tailored to the participants present. Bring any promotional material you have on yourself, dance photos, your make-up, a costume you are working on, and dress in comfortable clothing.

Don't forget......Sterling Painton will start off the April 12th event with Yoga Stretches for Belly Dancers from 8:30 to 9:30. Also, we will have an on-site buffet lunch for $5. And lastly......Mira Betz and Sadiqa (formerly PurpleMatilda) will perform at Zafira Dance Company's Speakeasy Cabaret Evening Show on April 12th. For more info and tickets: www.zafiradance.com

Pre-register for all 3 workshops, yoga and on-site lunch now until March 13, 2008!!!
www.yogaandbellydance.com/mirab...p.html

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MOMMY & ME CLASSES in March!

mariahamer — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:41:49 GMT

Zafira Dance Company PRESENTS:
Mommy and Me Bellydance!

Saturdays, March, 2008! ~minus 15th

About Mommy and Me!:
Join Christine Andrews of Zafira Dance Company, along with her daughter, for Mommy and Me Bellydance!
Learn the basics of bellydance in a class designed for you and your child. Confidence, good health, and smooth moves are some of the benefits of this ancient dance form. Comfortable pants and hip scarf recommended.

Children ages 3-12

Breathe Yoga Studio
1113 E. Carson St, 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

412.481.YOGA

Class Times:

11:45-12:45PM

Class Pricing:

$40/ 4 weeks, or $15/ class drop-in (pay @ door) per mom and child together...

PRE-REGISTER HERE!

http://www.zafiradance.com/mommyme.html

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Don't forget to come this Saturday to Maria's FIRST Installment of workshops!

http://www.zafiradance.com/oliviashimmyseries.html

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Mardi Love!!! She's coming, register here!

http://www.zafiradance.com/mardi.html

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Just over the boarder...Elena Lentini Buffalo Ny Apr 12 and 13...Join the celebration!

90candy — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:42:59 GMT

Elena Lentini (NYC)

in workshop... in concert
Buffalo , NY
Apr 11-13, 2008

(scroll down for reg.info )

Celebrate our 20th year of bringing dancers together to explore, mingle, and experience the magic of Middle Eastern Dance.

Featuring: ELENA LENTINI - NYC

..ethereal..heart of an artist..artistry at its finest..and generous...

Pls join us for the unique opportunity to study for 2 days and see Elena perform in a theater concert on Sat evening. (there will also be a Fri eve concert)

Workshop will include

Arab, Contemporary Turkish Dance, Spanish Dance/Fan

Creating Dance-- veils, art in motion, rhythm/movement, improvisation

Exploring the expressive power of movement -- improving stillness, flexibility, balance, perception of contour and imagination

-2 days of workshops with Elena Lentini

Sat
Turkish - Arabic Oriental
Movement combinations, techniques, explore the beauty and richness of movement possibilities
10-3:00

Sun

11-4:00
Spanish
Zambra--A Moorish Legacy-- A Rich Combination of Arabic\Spanish Dance, Luxuriate in Passion, History revisited
Fan - movement ocmbinations, handling the fan, incorporating fan into oriental dance

FRI & Sat eve concert 8:00 pm
New Pheonix Theatre,
95 N. Johnson Pkwy, Buffalo NY

Vending for your exotic shopping needs

Workshop & Concert location:

New Phoenix Theater
95 N. Johnson
Buffalo, NY 14201

Registration info: (you may pay via paypal at folkloric.org)

Package by Mar 15 -
Both workshops & concert $90.00
One day workshop 37.

Package by Apr 1 -$100.
One Day workshop 43.

Package after April 1 - 115.
One Day workshop 48.

Concert Tix seperately 20. adv. 23. day of concert

Registration to: Folkloric Productions, PO Box 956, Buffalo, NY 14207
716 876 6291 folkloric@aol.com
www.folkloric.org

Suggested hotels:

Hampton Inn

Lenox

Best Western

for complete bio www.bellydanceny.com/p_elena.html

-evening theater concert entitled
:
"WOMAN & DANCE..a timeless journey"

showcasing the spirit of women thru dance...

Fri & Sat 8:00 pm

-Marketplace for all of your exotic retail needs...

pls see our web for more info www.folkloric.org

We can be reached at: (716) 876 6291 or folkloric@aol.com

Cathy Skora
Executive Director
Folkloric Productions Dance Co., Inc
WWW.FOLKLORIC.ORG
Physical Address: New Phoenix Theatre
95 N. Johnson St, Buffalo NY 14201
MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 956
BUFFALO NY 14207
716 876 6291

Cathy Skora
Executive Director
Folkloric Productions Dance Co., Inc.
www.folkloric.org
physical address: 95 N. Johnson Pk.
Mialing address:
PO Box 956, Buffalo NY 14207

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Delicious ideas to please the pickiest eaters. Watch the video on AOL Living.

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Upcoming performances and events with Sadiqa

kari_merlina — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:58:55 GMT

Saturday, February 16th (event starts at 8pm) - Kari and Joanna will perform at Khalil's along with Anjali Soi (Bhangra) and Barb York (Flamenco). P.S. The 16th is also Sterling's birthday!!!!

Saturday, February 23rd (from 1 to 3pm) - Bhangra Workshop with Anjali Soi - hosted by 3rd Street Belly Dance (Joanna Abel)
Contact Joanna for details joanna.abel@hotmail.com

Saturday, February 23rd (8pm) - Kari will perform solo at the Earth Within & Without Sierra Club Benefit in Morgantown, WV.
www.mtpocketstheatre.com/

Saturday, April 12th - Workshops and Show with Mira Betz
Sunday, April 13th - Workshop with Mira Betz
Register today!! yogaandbellydance.com/mirabet...hop.html

Pittsburgh Bellydance's topics - tribe.net

Sadiqa has the fever.......SCARLET FEVER!

Ishtar at Your Inner Vagabond Aug 31

Pennsic!

Upcoming events with Sadiqa

Henna (and other) artists needed

Video of Vic Cianca ?

Wilderness: Student Bellydance show, this Friday!!

Taxim - student/teacher showcase and swap meet - this Friday!!

BEWARE! con artist in the area!!!

Labor Day Wknd...anything happening there?

Your Inner Vagabond @ Pennsic is hiring

Bellydance is Beautiful 3 - THIS Saturday at Your Inner Vagabond

July 10 -- BellyDance BellyRock with Ishtar at YIV

7/6: Bellydance with Nesheli and Janim, followed by open floor party

More Music!: Eastern Watershed

Balkan Babes & Nikolay Kolev Tonight!

Costume making supplies in Pittsburgh?

Don't miss.....

Pittsburgh Underground - this SATURDAY!! - June 28th

Anything happening Labor Day weekend?

6/14 - Beginning Bellydance with Nesheli

Pittsburgh Underground - Saturday, June 28th

Ishtar and Sadiqa this Friday at YIV!

6/5: Moroccan Dinner with Bellydance - Featuring Nesheli and Janim at Your Inner Vagabond

6/8: Ottoman Women: Myth and Reality?

Classes: Bellydance, PRENATAL Bellydance and Yoga

Sadiqa - upcoming performances and events

Olah beautiful peeps !!

Sadiqa & Zafira This weekend in Erie!! 5-31-08

Classes: ElectroBelly, Veil, Prop, Yoga-Bellydance, Choreography, Drum, etc.

Prenatal Bellydance Workshop

Upcoming performances and events with Sadiqa

BellyDance - BellyRock with Ishtar at Your Inner Vagabond

Bellydance Sundays Continue!

Registration is up...Zafira in Erie!!!

Amethyst and Kari at Tamarind Indian Restaurant Tonight!!

Classes with Kari Merlina

4/27: Art All Night and Bellydance Sundays - come watch good ol' bellydance!

Sadiqa - Art All Night - 4/26/08

April 25 = Gallery crawl with Ishtar and Ayleeza of New York!

4/27: Three Rivers Bellydance at Art All Night

Doumbek Lessons with Mark of Ishtar

Bellydance Sundays at Your Inner Vagabond!

4/26: Tribal Style Bellydance workshop

Hideous! Kinky! 2 in Post Gazette April 12th

Mira Betz this weekend!!!

Ishtar fundriaser for recording a CD! April 11.

4/12 - Second Annual Belly Dance Convention in Purcellville, VA

April 3: Bellydance with Nesheli and Jennifer at Your Inner Vagabond at 8:30PM

This Wed. March 26: Vagabonds for Change

Class with Kari cancelled Tues, 3/25

Ana Vey!

Last Day to Pre-Register for Mira Betz!!!

March 20: Bellydance with Nesheli and Jennifer at Your Inner Vagabond

BellyDance and BellyRock at Your Inner Vagabond 3/13

May 23-26: Folktours Music and Dance Camp

March 29: American Tribal Style Bellydance Workshop at Your Inner Vagabond

Good tabla/dumbek player in PA????

April 12th Show with Mira Betz!!!

Don't miss the opportunity.....

Keeping in touch w our neighbors

BellyDance - BellyRock Series with Ishtar at Your Inner Vagabond

Shimmy for a Cure in Erie PA: Featuring Zafira!

Hideous! Kinky!

EARLY BIRD FOR MARDI LOVE EXTENDED!!!!!

Your Inner Vagabond Grand Opening Tonight!

Pgh BD community website

Joanna Abel of 3rd Street Belly Dance and Sadiqa - Post Gazette article

Class with Kari cancelled Tues, 2/26

Only 3 more weeks.........

MOMMY & ME CLASSES in March!

Just over the boarder...Elena Lentini Buffalo Ny Apr 12 and 13...Join the celebration!

Upcoming performances and events with Sadiqa

rave saturday night