darkshimmies | tribal and gothic dance

I'll be performing - for the first time! - next weekend at an outdoor dance festival, but I'm having a little trouble deciding on what exactly I want to do for my costume, more specifically the top half.

( Here are some ideas I have...(much length to follow) )

Thanks in advance =)
(cross-posted a little.)

OH, and we're a Gypsy-style group, just for reference.

Hello all,

if you are in Melbourne and haven't made it out to the OMEDA festival then I urge you to do so - Sunday is the last day and there is so much to see and do (and buy!!) Be sure to check out the market place - its been deadly on my wallet this year. And the taster workshops have been awesome, I'm booked for the Bollywood tomorrow with Kelly Garland, and Maria Sangiorgi and Melissa Christini's workshops today were just brilliant.
The PDF for the festival is at the OMEDA website: www.omeda.org.au

* Raqs Gothique will be highlighted on the marketplace stage with SerpentSkirt at 1.40(ish) pm, if you are considering auditioning for SerpentSkirt on the 28th of July then this is a great way to see us and check it out.

* Ma'isah's afternoon workshop "Slow Controlled Movements with Accents - the ultimate spooky workshop" is booked out! However if there are no-shows or any room available I will be able to accommodate a small number of extras on the day - so be sure to put your name down as a stand-by in case a place opens up!

* Both Bayside Hafla and the OMEDA Gala Dinner/Show were both awesome gigs, and we will have some new video for 08 (finally) up on the website as soon as possible - so stay tuned! And keep an eye out for more gigs as the year progresses - we have some dramatic new shows for you.

Hope to see you there!
Ma'isah

(x-posted rather a bit - sorry if you see this one lots)

Heya,
so as many of you already may know, I am teaching 2 goth fusion belly dance workshops and performing at W.A.M.E.D. this year, in Perth West Australia in September. I was also invited to bring my troupe to Perth from Melbourne to dance as well, but this is too difficult this year, so I came up with what I think is a fun solution:

I want to gather any and all interested goth and goth-friendly belly dancers in Perth for the festival to learn a SerpentSkirt dance and perform with me in the market place on the Monday under the name PseudoSkirt.

We have a confirmed 12:30pm slot, all I need are interested dancers of all levels (although some belly dance basics will be required) who look the part and are open to learning a new dance FAST and performing with the group. Its kind of an interactive goth fusion troupe challenge, and more fun for me than me dancing alone.
(I besides, already have solo slots in the performance night)

If you are interested please post a comment here, and then email me: details at my website www.raqsgothique.com

Ma'isah
[ps]
Oh - and this is cross posted like lol kittehs get ping'd

AUDITIONS FOR SERPENTSKIRT

* Preliminary auditions for dancers interested in joining Raqs Gothique's Serpentskirt, Melbourne's own gothic fusion belly dance troupe, will be held Monday July the 28th 7:30pm - 9:30pm.

Interested candidates must meet pre requisite requirements, as outlined on the Raqs Gothique website.

Candidates should be willing to commit to weekly troupe training and perform, and selection will depend on completion of the preliminary audition and a second audition (by selection only) prior to selection by the troupe and leader Ma'isah.

The successful candidate will have good belly dance basics (at least 2 years), able to work with a group and under a strong leader, learn choreography fast and have a unique centered dance identity. Goth or goth friendly a major plus obviously.

Please read the full details for the auditions at www. raqsgothique.com: under Serpentskirt for more information and registration details

Wishing you many dark dance days
Ma'isah

Hello all! Blessed Solstice to you.


Time again for a quick update for all things Raqs Gothique: Melbourne's own Gothic Belly Dance Company!
*Specific to Melbourne AUSTRALIA*( & cross posted like a thing possessed)

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Aradia of Zingari East and Tempest are teaming up again to bring Providence, RI another dynamic set of workshop offerings for the fusion bellydance performer (and those wanting to learn more about fusion and performance technique!)

What: Midsummer Mayhem, 4 hours of workshops with Tempest & Aradia
When: July 5th, 10am-2:30pm
Where: The Spot on Thayer, Providence, RI
How Much: Only $48 for both workshops until 6.25, $60 after
Descriptions & How to sign up: http://www.darklydramatic.com/tempest/ri.html

One last reminder for you! Today is the last day to get the early registration discounts for the gothic belly dance workshop taught by Tempest!
July 12 and 13, near Detroit, MI. Go to www.blazingbellydance.com for more information.
*Don't miss out on Tempest's first visit to Michigan!! We will have NINE HOURS of instruction over the weekend, an ethnic dinner before the Saturday show (so you don't have to leave!!), lovely items for sale, and safe/convenient location with locker rooms and showers available!
*EVERYONE is welcome! This is not a private event!
*Sorry, but we will not be able to take your workshop payment at the door...please pre-pay at www.blazingbellydance.com, or contact me for other options.
*If you can't afford to attend both the Saturday and Sunday workshops, you can register for only one day!
*The website was displaying the Sunday-only option as being sold out, but it is not...if you have any troubles with your purchase/payment, just let me know ;D
*Discounts available for anyone who can help sell show tickets...just ask!

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The workshop will be July 12 and 13, at 15800 White Street, Alen Park, MI, 48101.

Performances by Tempest and special guests, 7:00-10:00 pm, Saturday, July 12...tickets are $10.00 and $15.00 at the door!

Complete details are posted at www.blazingbellydance.com...