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Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
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Jendayi and Friends @ Kat's CafeSaturday July 25th 2009 7:00 PM
970 Piedmont Ave., Atlanta, GA, 30306
(404) 347-2263 -Kat's Cafe Phone #
This cafe is tucked away underneath the Helmet Salon located in the old Jakes Ice Cream in Midtown. Kat's Cafe is a cozy atmosphere where the staff remembers frequent visitors names. Join Jendayi and Friends for a new concept in bellydance shows. Jendayi will feature performers throughout the Atlanta Bellydance Community. Our 2nd show will feature over 10 professional level dancers from all over Atlanta. Please come out and support the bellydance community. Also, if you are a bellydancer and would like to perform at a future event with Jendayi and Friends.. please let me know.
Only $5.00 Cover Charge! Kat's has a full bar and delicious food. Please come out and support your fellow dancers. Doors open @ 6:30; show starts @ 7:00 PM
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Tamalyn is coming in Wednesday, July 22 and will be in Jackson through Sunday, July 26. We have booksignings, Film Viewings of her documentary of her travels and Dance Workshops planned!
We keep full details posted on Myspace.com/missihippy - under our events!
feel free to email me for more details at missihippy AT gmail.com
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
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I have been experiencing some lower back pain. Nothing too bad, just enough to be annoying, but I don't want to make it worse. It has been really acting up since the belly dance retreat even though I took a week off from exercise and dancing.
I have a big butt. Nothing too heavy, but it is a bubble and I think it makes me look like my posture is incorrect. I have had a few troupe members tell me (I am always in the front row) that I need to tuck my pelvis. Thing is, I am either not tucking enough or I keep coming out of my dance posture. Omis hurt and staying flat footed seems to make me uncomfortable during certain moves.
I practice yoga and that helps, but I don't think I am getting the muscles connecting my lower back to my butt loose enough. Maybe I am just stiff as hell or need to see a chiropractor. I don't remember having issues until I started belly dancing.
Any suggestions on stretches, technique or posture reminders (besides pain)?
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So I am late in posting but I had to recover from the retreat and from this Memorial Day weekend. I start school tomorrow too so it seems like this month is a whirlwind of activity.
( Pics and retreat rambling )
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Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
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April 4
Ocean Springs
Mary O'Keefe Performing Arts Center
Information available at
www.priestessdancers.org
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I know this may not be a question that can be answered unless you actually see me, but I will give it a shot.
I am 5' 8" and have long arms. I have tried different placements, but sometimes I look like a huge bird compared to my smaller troupe mates. I started raising my arms higher for my solos to appear taller and lighter. When I tried it in class, my teacher told me to drop my elbows and bring my arms lower.
So are there different arm placements for every type of dance that you do? I know tribal tends to be higher extending from the shoulders and shabi tends to be lower towards the hips, but what about all the other types such as Egyptian, Lebanese and Turkish?
I know it is my expression and I can darn well have my arms placed where ever, but I am curious as to what you have to say.
I mainly do Egyptian.
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Friday, February 20th, 2009
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Belly Dance Superstars are coming to Atlanta on March 13th!
BellydanceSuperstars.com
I will be there with J and the Kid.
Yay!
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Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
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just wanted to see if there would be any takers. $240 Thurs-Sun (includes a tshirt and parties Fri and sat night).
Due to a job situation I probably need the money more than the workshop.
Lemme know if any interest...
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
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Monday, January 26th, 2009
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Monday, January 5th, 2009
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Anyone know of good belly dancing classes in Athens, Georgia? Or workshops in Atlanta? Atlanta is too far for me to drive on a regular basis for classes, but if there was some kind of festival I would love to be there..
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are you ready for 2009?
Time to gird your loins, because this first month is going to be FANTASTIC!
January 10th - Bellydance Carnival with Mezmer Society, Paolo Garbanzo, Mab Just Mab, and more - Richmond VA
January 11th - Mezmer Society, Paolo Garbanzo, Mab Just Mab, and Mavi @ the Palace of Wonders
January 16th - Cheeky Monkey Sidesho Inauguration Freakathon @ the Palace of Wonders
January 18th - OBAMA WONDERAMA featuring a STAR STUDDED cast! @ the Warehouse Theatre DC
you want details? ( check em out! )
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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
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Does anyone know the song from the Khaliji Album, Laylah?
Well, if you know the song, the intro is fast, then moves to slow, then picks up again. Because the vocals come in on the slow part, I use my am most expressive moves then. I also feel this is when the song really starts.
Does anyone have any creative ideas to make an entrance to this song? I am not sure if I should let it play for a while, do veil work, dance around a little, yadda . . . .
The song is really long 8 minutes, so I am trying not to run out of steam.
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Wednesday, December 10th, 2008
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December 13th at 7pm at Triangle Dance studio in Durham will be the pinnacle of a weekend of fabulous workshops by none other than the 1st & 2nd place winners in the Tribal category of the Bellydancer of the Universe Competiton, Lisa Zahiya & SamiTe'!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fantastic, local, RDU- Chapel Hill dancers will also be showcased with these stars of the Appalachian Mountains.
NC Pride, ya'll! We Raq so hard, let's celebrate together!
Come for the workshops on Saturday (Sunday's master class is full) & definately check out the show on Saturday night.
This is a family -friendly event NOT to be missed!
www.sarabeaman.com/universe/ has ALL the info.
The show is at Triangle Dance Studio & here are the directions: http://www.triangledancestudio.com/directions.htm.
There will be snacks & refreshments to enjoy.
email devotedcollective@gmail.com with questions.
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Monday, December 8th, 2008
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Since we all know where Soldier's Memorial Theater is, I MapQuested from there:
1: Start out going EAST (aka a right hand turn out of the Soldier's Parking lot) on S KANAWHA ST/WV-210 toward HOWE ST. You will go by MUS and by The Corner Spot or whatever Pit Row is called now. Go through the light. You will see Rainbow Daycare on your left. 0.6 mi
2: Not too far past Rainbow Daycare, Turn LEFT onto E C ST. 0.1 mi A few yards onto C Street you will see a dead end road on your left.
3: Turn LEFT onto WILDWOOD AVE. 0.1 mi Vickie's house is the second from the last house on the right hand side. It's a big white house.
4: End at 107 Wildwood Ave Beckley, WV 25801-5639
Need a map? Look here!
![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) chologirl_vic, do you want to post your cell phone number for people to call if they get lost?
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Thursday, December 4th, 2008
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So I am sitting here watching some black and white footage of belly dancers such as Ra'asa Naemet Mokhtar, Zeinat Owli and Katy on YouTube.
Those costumes are phenomenal!
There are combinations of fabrics and textures that I don't see in today's belly dance costumes. They could all be hideous colors for all I know, but I love the layering of the fabrics. I love the elegance. Some of the costumes had sheer mesh over the stomachs, but were cut so that you still got a flash of leg. Most of the costumes I see today seem to be cut from the same mold. I love the originality of the costumes in these films. Now, of course they had those costumes made specifically for those films and I am sure they cost a butt load, but . . .
Anyone know of a place to get vintage, elegant original costumes?
I may have to suck it up and start making my own. I use to design, but I would rather design and have someone else make it.
Suggestions?
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Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
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Raquy and the Cavemen in Concert!
With Special Guest Delirium Tribal
Thursday, Nov. 20th, 8PM at 701 Whaley in Columbia, SC
Raquy and the Cavemen bring their unique, hard-rockin' take on Middle Eastern music to the Carolinas! They've thrilled audiences at Lollapalooza, thrown down in Central Park, studied with musicians of many continents, and now bring their music to 701 Whaley!
701 Whaley St., Columbia, SC 29201. $10 cover.
Contact Natalie Brown for more information.
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Monday, November 10th, 2008
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Atlanta's First Belly Dancers of Color Show
Saturday was awesome!
I got my feet wet.
We had a wonderful turnout at Red Light Cafe. Over 100 people and standing.
I was first. I performed an Aida Nour ballet fushion peice. J was there with me and he filmed a little of it. I must say, I am pleased with myself. I just went with the music, engaged the crowd and enjoyed myself.
I have been a little stage shy and have been procrasting on getting my choreo together. This experience has really lit a fire under me. After seeing all the beautiful women perfom after me, I really want to work on my own artistic expression.
Can't wait to do it again!
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excited.
sore.
curious.
contemplative.
