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Happy New Year!

meddevi — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:40:02 GMT

Wow folks, 2009 has come and gone, and we're here looking 2010 in the face, and there's a lot of exciting things to look forward too!

What do you have in store? Post it!

News from me: I will be cutting back on my travel schedule for 2010 (no long regional/nationwide tours this year), because last month I landed a most awesome job as a trend fashion jewelry designer for the top fashion jewelry company in the US. It means that while I won't be able to travel as much (mainly doing weekend events), I will be able to enjoy the dance events I do attend a lot more! But this means less opportunity to study with me - so be sure to make a note on your calendar so you don't miss out! The big events on my schedule - that I can announce - are:

-I'll be vending at 3rd Coast next week in TX - if you'll be there, LMK!

-Feb 6th - Temple Con, teaching and performing in Warwick, RI - http://www.templecon.org/

-Feb 13th - Nouveau Noir Romantique @ The Dancing Gypsy teaching and performing in Spencer, MA - http://www.thedancinggypsy.com

-March 5th-7th - Gothla US - Pomona, CA - teaching, performing, vending, and more! This is the THIRD Gothla US, and it IS the largest event for Gothic Bellydance in North America - it is THE event to attend if you're into Gothic Bellydance, Dark Fusion, Steampunk, etc - with 12 instructors, 2 days of festival performances, vending, gala show, live music, and much more. The performer app deadline is approaching quickly - 1/15 - and workshops are filling up! Get your spot at http://www.gothla.us

-May 1st-2nd - Spring Caravan - Somerset, NJ - teaching, vending, performing - http://www.rakkasah.com/spring/

-May 12th-16th - Tribal Fest 10 - Sebastopol, CA - teaching, vending, performing - and specifically, offering a very special 6 hour intensive focusing deeply on the Art of Gothic Bellydance for performance-minded dancers - full details at http://blacksheepbellydance.com/tf10/index.html

-September 16th-19th - 4 day long Gothic Bellydance Intensive in Houston, TX - hosted by Khandroma! http://www.khandroma.net/

- more exciting things to come in the Summer and Fall - TBA soon!

You can follow the details, join the mailing list, etc at http://www.darklydramatic.com

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who is going to gothla UK (note i dont mean the us one...i live in europe now)

moki — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:14:45 GMT

wondering who here may be traveling to Gothla UK this summer? (july , weekend of 16th)
I live in Germany now so gothla us would be a bit of a treck for me hah,

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BELLYFUSIONS 2010 : Book your Workshops / Réservez vos stages !

etoile — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:05:39 GMT

------------ FRENCH VERSION BELOW --------------

Hello,

The booking for the workshops are now open!

>> Book your workshops online on www.bellyfusions.com

When? January, 23rd & 24th 2010
Where? Studios Blanca Li - 7 rue des Petites Ecuries 75010 Paris (FRANCE)

INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS

Sophie Ménissier (France)
Saturday the 23rd january - 10.30am / 12.30pm
Oriental Gypsy Fusion

Anasma (United States)
Saturday the 23rd january - 10.30am / 12.30pm
WuShu Fusion

Manhattan Tribal (United States)
Saturday the 23rd january - 13pm / 15pm
ATS Technique and fun combinations

Yara de Zutter (France)
Saturday the 23rd january - 13pm / 15pm
Spirals & undulations on East-African Djembe

Patricia Alvarez (Spain)
Saturday the 23rd january - 15.30pm / 17.30pm
Introduction to Arabic Flamenco

Cie Desert Sin (United States)
Saturday the 23rd january - 15.30pm / 17.30pm
Fusing Character & Dance

Lily Tsai (United States)
Sunday the 24th january - 10.00am / 12.00pm
Fast & juicy combos in Tribal-Fusion

Gwen Booth (England)
Sunday the 24th january - 10.00am / 12.00pm
Burlesque with a boa !

Cie Saada (Spain)
Sunday the 24th january - 12.30pm / 2.30pm
Tribal Zingaro: Saada tribal dance style

Aepril Schaile (United States)
Sunday the 24th january - 12.30pm / 2.30pm
Eerie Serpents and Etheral grace

LeïTheNight (France)
Sunday the 24th january - 3.00pm / 5.00pm
Belly'Waacking

Wendy Buonaventura (England)
Sunday the 24th january - 3.00pm / 5.00pm
Baladi-tango Fusion

Anasma (United States)
Sunday the 24th january - 5.30pm / 7.30pm
Salsa Oriental Fusion

Ariane Vega (Canada)
Sunday the 24th january - 5.30pm / 7.30pm
Indian Oriental Fusion

Information & booking on www.bellyfusions.com

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Bonjour,

Les réservations pour les stages sont ouvertes !
Ne tardez pas à faire votre programme, et venez découvrir les nouveaux talents de la danse orientale fusion lors du festival.

>> Inscriptions en ligne sur www.bellyfusions.com

Quand ? Samedi 23 et dimanche 24 Janvier 2010
Où ? Studios Blanca Li - 7 rue des Petites Ecuries 75010 Paris (FRANCE)

STAGES INTERNATIONAUX

Sophie Ménissier (France)
Samedi 23 janvier - 10h30 / 12h30
Atelier Fusion tzigane-orientale

Anasma (Etats-Unis)
Samedi 23 janvier - 10h30 / 12h30
Atelier Danse Orientale Martiale (Fusion WuShu)

Manhattan Tribal (Etats-Unis)
Samedi 23 janvier - 13h00 / 15h00
Atelier Tribal ATS : Technique et combinaisons originales

Yara de Zutter (France)
Samedi 23 janvier - 13h00 / 15h00
Atelier spirales & ondulations sur Djembé afro-oriental

Patricia Alvarez (Espagne)
Samedi 23 janvier - 15h30 / 17h30
Atelier introductif à la fusion Orientale Flamenco

Cie Desert Sin (Etats-Unis)
Samedi 23 janvier - 15h30 / 17h30
Atelier : créez de la théatralité dans votre danse

Lily Tsai (Etats-Unis)
Dimanche 24 janvier - 10h00 / 12h00
Atelier combos rapides et énergiques en tribal-fusion

Gwen Booth (Royaume-Uni)
Dimanche 24 janvier - 10h00 / 12h00
Atelier Burlesque avec boa !

Cie Saada (Espagne)
Dimanche 24 janvier - 12h30 / 14h30
Atelier Tribal Zingaro : Danse tribale racée style Saada

Aepril Schaile (Etats-Unis)
Dimanche 24 janvier - 12h30 / 14h30
Atelier serpents étranges et danse gracieuse éthérée

LeïTheNight (France)
Dimanche 24 janvier - 15h00 / 17h00
Atelier Belly'Waacking

Wendy Buonaventura (Royaume-Uni)
Dimanche 24 janvier - 15h00 / 17h00
Atelier Fusion Orientale Tango

Anasma (Etats-Unis)
Dimanche 24 janvier - 17h30 / 19h30
Atelier Salsa Orientale

Ariane Vega (Canada)
Dimanche 24 janvier - 17h30 / 19h30
Atelier Fusion indo-orientale

Informations & réservations sur www.bellyfusions.com

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Pixie Vision Photo Shoots at Gothla ~ March 2010 :)

pixievision — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:39:08 GMT

'ello my gothy loverliez! :) i will be setting up my photo studio in a private space at the event, both days. $300 per hour. email for more info pixie@pixievisionproductions.com looking forward to this amazing event! :) http://www.gothla.us/

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For sale! Gothic/Victorian white lacy rumba pants

Ayperi — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:37:42 GMT

I'm looking to clean out my bellydance costuming closet a little before the holidays! Please purchase these lovely pants! Send me a PM here on tribe.net or check out my etsy store: ayperibellydancer.etsy.com

Help a sister out! I need some dough for Xmas presents. :)

*shimmies!*
Ayperi

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Serpentine with Faith & The Muse ON TOUR in EUROPE =)

lucretia — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:40:30 GMT

Serpentine and Faith and the Muse have joined creative forces :) We will be touring in Europe Oct 31- Nov 29!!!
Please see: www.mercyground for video and more info!

EUROPEAN TOUR 2009*****************************************
Saturday, October 31st
Whitby Gothic Weekend Whitby, UK

Sunday, November 1st
Dingwalls, London, UK

Tuesday, November 3rd
Roxy, Flensburg, Germany

Wednesday, November 4th
K17, Berlin, Germany

Wednesday, November 5th
Area 51, Hilden, Germany

Friday, November 6th
Ice Age Festival, Darmstadt, Germany

Saturday, November 7th
Top Act, Zapfendorf, Germany

Sunday, November 8th
De Kade, Zaandam, Netherlands

Tuesday, November 10th
The Steeple, Waregem, Belgium

Friday, November 13th
Totem Club, Vicenza, Italy

Saturday, November 14th
Siddharta, Prato, Italy

Monday, November 16th
Viper Room, Vienna, Austria

Tuesday, November 17th
BUDAPEST (venue tba)

Thursday, November 26th
Clan of Faith
La Loco Paris, France

Friday, November 27th
Amalgame, Yverdon, Switzerland

Saturday, November 28th
Le Crockmore, Perpignan, France

Sunday, November 29th
Ritmo Y Compas, Madrid, Spain
See the De Profundis website for more details.

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Dance Performance Opportunity in new york

lalita — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:09:56 GMT

Creative Vibrations, a newly opened cultural arts studio in Astoria, Queens, will hold regular weekly friday night Dance Performance events to promote appreciation for the art of dance (particularly middle-eastern/oriental dance) among the public and also to offer a supportive environment for talented dancers to present their work on stage in an artistic (non-food establishment) environment.

The studio is inviting talented dance artists to perform at our friday night dance events. Our next party is scheduled for November 13th, which is this friday, at 7:30pm and there are still a few slots available.

The studio is conveniently located next to “Ditmars Blvd” subway stop in Astoria on N/W train, a 15-minute subway ride from midtown Manhattan. For performance opportunities, please email creativevibrationsstudio@gmail.com  or call: (347) - 257 - 7768.
Visit us online at: http://creativevibrationsstudio.com/perform.htm.

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Invoking the Dark Goddess with Aepril Schaile

Aepril — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:44:32 GMT

From Dina at The Dancing Gypsy:

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

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

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

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

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Sharing accommodation @ Gothla US

FiFiNoir — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:00:40 GMT

I will be heading over from Australia for the Gothla in March and am wondering if anyone either has a spare bed in their room onsite or would otherwise be interested in sharing accommodation to save some $$$?

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Raks Spooki IV--now with performer list!

Badriya — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:34:20 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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Hello, I bring presents

Servitor Sanctum 7 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:36:44 GMT

Everybody gets drums apocalypse and pie.

Not entirely gothical, but definitely dark, and no lack of drums.

Say hi in the language of your choice :)

www.myspace.com/servitorsanctum7

the end.

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Help! Music suggestions for a final with props

Creepy-Eyes — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:54:36 GMT

Hi dancers,
I'm looking for a good music track to create a final choreography with props (6 dancers with sword, veils, isis wings)
lasting 3 minutes would be perfect, but it's not required.

please help me!!!

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Gothla US 2010 is LIVE!

meddevi — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:48:35 GMT

Website is up: http://www.gothla.us

Complete details on performing, workshops, vending, show tickets, merch and more UP!

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Any other gothic dancers in Scotland?

Zee — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:15:59 GMT

feel a bit alone up here but prob other people about I dont know of yet. if so come give me a shout be nice to get to know you

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Gothla in Oz

Black Moon — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:15:42 GMT

Hi all
I was trying to track down the ppl who organised the Gothla in Newcastle this year. (I think it's associated with the ppl from the troupe called Umbra but not sure, the grapevine too unreliable) I would like to post make the dates for next year to make it down.
Cheers

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Recommend me some bands/singers please

Zee — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:31:37 GMT

I keep circling the same few bands and singers. Anyone got any suggestions of new bands for me to listen to? I quite like dark ambient but am open to most things

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"Journey to the Underworld" - Special Samhain Workshop Presentation

meddevi — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:53:54 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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Belly Horror Show Trailer ; )

mavi — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:35:32 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS0F7cd88Z0

mwah, ha ha.

Still some time left to sign up for workshops with Asharah, Anaar, Belladonna, Desert Sin, Elizabeth of Tribe Marrakesh, Mavi, Shakra, & SuperKate!

www.BellyHorror.com

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gothic belly adnce in wiesbaden germany

moki — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:37:25 GMT

anyonek now of any gothic dancers near wiesbaden germany?

also any festivals

i just moved here months ago and the scene is...disapointing. sure gothla is in the uk but thats only once a year

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Thinking of going to my first Gothla UK next year - give me your hints and tips

Zee — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:15:34 GMT

For all the dancers who have been to Gothla UK before can you give me your hints and tips. Never been to a multi-site event before and have a lousy sense of direction so am concerned about having enough time to get between workshops if they are in different venues, good places to stay and eat nearby and what is in local area if have time between workshops.

Also when do the dates tend to get confirmed _ i need to put in hols at work at July is popular as we have a lot of Mums in my team

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Pattern needed for Bustle overskirt/Short Bustle/Layered Bustle

Synari — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:41:51 GMT

Can anyone point me in the right direction for the above?
Thanks

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Struggling with my choreography - grrr

Zee — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:39:26 GMT

So now I have my costume, except for stripy tights and poss and additional feather for my hat, music is chosen and mixed. I even finally got a juggler that responded to my email (stil to get pricing though).

But now I am struggling to choreograph the piece. All the stuff I seem to have come up with doesnt seem to move around a lot and doesnt feel very macabre. Grrr

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Show on the 24th, Dancing outside on the 31st

Devon — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:17:08 GMT

Why, oh why, do I do this? *bangs head against wall* Gothic Halloween show int he 24th? Fine and dandy. Dancing at an outdoor Farmer's Market on Halloween, when it's the last market of the season AND the 50th anniversary of the town's Halloween parade? uhhhhhhhh... Problem is, I would like to just re-do what I do the week before, except I don't want to over goth the farmer's market and give the old farmer's heart attacks....any ideas?

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Gothicbellydanceitalia.com

Creepy-Eyes — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:07:24 GMT

Hello to everyone,
this is my firts forum post!

I just want to present my site www.gothicbellydanceitalia.com the official site for gothic bellydance in italy.

We publish videos, events, classes and the profiles of the italian goth bellydancers.
We're few but very motivated!

I had the possibility to interview Tempest last february. She's been very kind! It's been an important content to start the activity of
the site.

We are currently waiting for the first GOTHLA IT (Milan, March 2010).

Thanks for the attention :)

Creepy-Eyes/Laura

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Done to Death

PoisonedSpoon — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:30:05 GMT

A friend of mine wants to write his first choreography and asked if I would lend a hand. He told me the name of his song so that I could give a listen and help him fulfill his creative vision. As I was listening to it I found myself wondering how many other dancers have danced to this piece. Which then got my wheels turning and I had to ask... what songs have been done to death? What are the most widely danced to pieces of music in the genre of GBD? I'll tell you the number one around here is Living Dead Girl. :-P

~*Spoonie*~

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top hat

Alison — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:54:12 GMT

I see mini top hats EVERYWHERE! But I want a normal sized, decent quality top hat. And I don't want to sacrifice a small child to get one ('cause I'm fresh out!) Any suggestions? besides etsy, ebay etc...

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Descent: Dances of the Dark Goddess: DESIRE! in Salem, MA

Aepril — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:24:05 GMT

Exquisite Corpse Productions presents:

Descent: Dances of the Dark Goddess: DESIRE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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gothic and gothic belly dance friendly areas

Frank — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:38:44 GMT

My wife and I are contemplating moving to another area. We live in the middle of Kansas and really don't like it. We're looking for an area that is gothic and gothic belly dance friendly.
We would like to move to an area where she can get lots of bookings for dancing in various clubs and theaters. I'd like to be in an area which has a club that does a goth/industry night. We'd prefer not ot live in the big city but in a smaller town that's very close to a bigger city.
Another limiting factor would be that I have asthma and so very wet and humid areas are out of the question. Mold and lots of vegetation like in the south drives my asthma crazy. My wife has rheumatoid arthritis so areas that are very humid or very cold are out of the question as it really causes her entire body to swell up and hurt.
Hopefully these limitations don't come up with limiting the number of suggestions.
Thanks,
Frank

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Fangtasy Ball in Maryland

delaware_lorelei — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:36:45 GMT

I'm dancing at this one tooo, no wonder I am so busy =)

Nov 8th
4 - 8 pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Drum Festival in Delaware

delaware_lorelei — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:29:07 GMT

October 10, 2009
7:00pm - 9:00pm

They'll be some fusion going on. Maybe some gothic fusion, but I can't be sure what everyone is doing exaclty yet

Buzz Ware Village Center,
2119 The Highway, Arden, DE.
For directions go to TheArdens.com

Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

Includes light refreshments and a fabulous show. If you want tickets, e-mail Maya at mayababe1@aol.com.

Free Parking, Vendors, Henna artist, Drum circle to start the show off. Bring your percussion instruments. Dancers: Tapestry Tribal, Hipnosis, Bahyia Dancers, Black Dragon Belly Dance, Almaaza & Amany, Surayya Rawiha, Raqs Devadasi, Samadhia and the Salemelenco Dancers. Let me know if you have any questions.

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What's the difference...

LeeAli — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:37:22 GMT

between Emo and Goth? Anyone?

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What to do when you have a costume malfunction during a performance.

Madame Raine — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:32:09 GMT

I know this has happened to many people, myself included, and it always eats a bag of poo.
Since people are always asking advice, I figured I'd help 'em out, being an AMAZING experienced dancer and all...

There are two things you must stockpile at your house:
1. safety pins
2. bobby pins

I play the game How Many Pins Can I Have On My Body after I finish. The higher the number, the SAFER.
Well, except for last night...

Last night I wore my hair down for a performance.
WHAT?!?!!!! Don't tribal girls have to pile 5 kilos (bless the metric system, the only way to go) of shit on their heads? No. No you don't. Just AVOID THE FOREHEAD BAND. It's illegal, punishable by Death.
Anyhoo, I attached some extensions to my head with toupee clips to add some red and volume. 3 wefts is enough, but one of the wefts was not secured with bobby pins. This was a BAD IDEA.
Evidently, during some whip turns I looked down and low & behold my hair had parted from my head and was lying on the stage like roadkill. My performance (to live music) was only halfway through, so without time to figure what to do, I gracefully scooped it off the floor and STUCK IT DOWN MY PANTS. Yes, I did. And as I was sticking it down my pants I looked at the audience and said, 'Yes, I'm really doing this." and smiled. With my new shiny pubic weft, I continued to dance, accentuating it with strong hip movements and sly arm gestures. It went well. Then I snatched (heh, heh) the hair out of my pants and tucked in my bra at my armpit. I made a French face and continued with strong chest movements. It was beautiful. Next, I found a bald guy. Luckily, one of the band members was bald. I placed the hair piece on his head and continued dancing.
Since the worst had already happened, it was time to figure out what else could go wrong. Experimentation is the best way to go, people. I started whipping my hair around so that any black metal band would have been proud. The rest of the hair pieces stayed on. My hypothesis was correct: You must place bobby pins on your head regardless of what hair accessories you're wearing as if you are dressing up like a Cenobite. (if you don't know what that is, here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cenobite_(Hellraiser) YOU'RE FIRED.)

What did we learn from this excursion?
1. when in doubt, pin the bejesus out of it.
2. find the bald guy.
3. never panic.
4. shoving things down your pants always makes everything better.

*this message has been brought to you by someone else. not me. ignore my avatar. I'm a LADY. I don't do dirty things.*

PS. yes i do.

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Ariellahs ring

CARMEL — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:26:28 GMT

ages ago i was given this site , to buy a similar ring to the Ariellah waers the long spikey one, but the site doesnt seem to work, does any one know how i can contact TROLL? trollforge.com/#
posted by:

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New Bordello Boots by Pleaser does anyone know if they run small, big or to size?

Zee — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:23:18 GMT

Found THE pair of boots but they are online only and I have the most awkward feet for boots. They are the new Bordello Boots by Pleaser. I keep hearing they run big and small and I only have 5 weeks to the performance and dont have enough time to buy and send back for a differentt size.

They are the black and red Victorian button spat front low heel boots

Anyone know if they run to size and if not whether they run small or big? I normally take a UK 4 but have a broadish foot and a narrow heel which is my curse!

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only a few days left for BellyHorror VIP packages.....

mavi — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:41:28 GMT

Belly Horror is just around the corner!! Only a few days left to get the special VIP pricing on workshop packages!!!! Don't miss this chance to take workshps from DC's best: Asharah, Belladonna, Mavi & Shakra, AND Desert Sin, SuperKate, Elizabeth, Anaar -- all at the same festival!!!

There will also be limited Belly Horror T-shirts ordered - so get yours now with the pre-sale!

See you all at the horror show!!!

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Walk for Hope (x-post)

Mo — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:50:45 GMT

Are there any dancers out there [out here in SF, rather] who would like to get dressed in full PINK costume, and have a group for the Walk for Hope, to raise awareness/money for research for Breast Cancer here in SF on October 3? (This is a personal cause for me, so i do what i can wherever i am.) Please PM me if you are interested! (i can supply pink costume pieces too...)

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New Article..

meddevi — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:42:55 GMT

My latest article, "What is Community?", was just published in the Bellydance New England Newsletter - you can read the pdf here (I think it's around page 20): http://helade.com/magazine.html

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new troupe....gah!!!

Alison — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:36:40 GMT

I'm thinking of starting a troupe here in Augusta, Georgia. I've been a member of the goth scene here for some time and have been bellydancing for a few years. My main problem is, all of the dancers I want to work with....I'm unsure if I can get the right feel from them. Good grief that sounds stuck up. But I want a playful/serious mix...can I just import Alicia from Bellycraft here?

Any suggestions on how to work through this?

Also, please look at DarkAugusta.net...my husband runs this site and occasionally posts podcasts of SE djs....

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Where did I see this?

Alison — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:22:46 GMT

ok...I have been scouring teh interwebs and CANNOT find this image. It is a skull and crossbones with tribal hair falls. Is it an older Romka design? Am I crazy? I know for a fact that I am not creative enough to have dreamed this up...

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Gothic Belly Dance Radio on Last.fm

Isa — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:22:19 GMT

Hi all,

I kept forgetting to bring this up since I joined this tribe. I started a Gothic Bellydance tag on last.fm some time ago since there wasn't one, and it's been slowly growing. I thought I'd see if there were any last.fm members here interested in helping build it up. So far there's 12 different people who have contributed and it's always fun to hear what other music people like to belly dance to on the dark side of the spectrum.

http://www.last.fm/tag/gothic%20bellydance

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Does anyone know of any videos or can give me relly detailed instructions how to do 'spooky' head moves?

Zee — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:18:07 GMT

I want to learn how to do spooky head moves like Zoe Jakes and Paloma on here do. I have tried but eithe look like I am constipated or have a tick lol

All help appreciated thx

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spinoff- done to death

missmommymeow — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:41:34 GMT

what songs would you like to dance to or see performed ? also is the some one in particular you'd like to see do it ?

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Music in these videos?

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:18:55 GMT

Hey Ladies,

I've been fawning all over this performance for a few days now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDwFvYd8aUY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rH7eua_FJ1Q

Can anyone tell me who the artists are she is dancing too?

Also, I'm looking for Industrial/FuturePop musicians to dance to. Any suggestions?

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Music suggestion for Dark-Asian Fusion...

FiFiNoir — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:14:51 GMT

Hi all,
I am working on a new dance set and I have some slower music tracks but I really need a med/fast piece of music with a Dark-Asian flavour.
Anything that includes hints of Japanese, Balinese, Javanese, Chinese would be ideal. Oh and I already have the Solace CDs so am looking for something else. Any suggestions?
Cheers :o)

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Belly Horror Show Teacher & Performer Announcement!

mavi — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:56:04 GMT

Website is up! Registration Open! Tickets on Sale!!!

You're invited to the darker side of dance for The Belly Horror Show a night of scintillating, sinister performance and a weekend of devilish delight.

4th Annual Belly Horror Show
Washington, DC
www.BellyHorror.com

Murder, Mayhem, Unworldly Demons....Mad Scientists, Monsters, the Undead and more await you withe performances by the country's most innovative belly dance talent...at the Belly Horror Show.
Local and national stars bring you a fusion of belly dance and theater, featuring monsters from under the bed and beyond...

MEET & GREET
Danse du Ventre Spooky Spectacular:
Thursday, October 22nd
featuring performances by Naimah (MD), Samatha (DC) Shems (MD) and Troupe Hip'Notic
The Palace of Wonders
9:30 pm
www.palaceofwonders.com

THE SHOW
The Belly Horror Show:
Friday, October 23rd
The Birchmere
7:30 pm
www.Birchmere.com

*Featuring*

Desert Sin (NY)
Belladonna (DC)
Mavi (DC)
Asharah (DC)
Shakra (DC)
Elizabeth of Tribe Marrakesh (CO)
Beth of Dakini (HI)
Fierce Fusion (GA)
Ariel (DC)
Eugenia (VA)
Anaar (CA)
SuperKate (CA)
with your host: Paco Fish

The WORKSHOPS
with Mavi, Belladonna, Asharah, Shakra, SuperKate, Anaar, Elizabeth, and Desert Sin!
Saturday, Oct. 24th & Sunday October 25th 11am - 5pm
@ LIV
Registration at www.BellyHorror.com

The PARTY
Celebrate the horror at the costume party with
DJ's Mellie Mel & Vshal Kanwar.
Saturday, Oct. 24th
Advance Tickets at www.BellyHorror.com

The FINALE
DCTribal Cafe
with special guests Misumeena & Sasha (DC), Shadhavar (TN)
and Frank Farinaro (CO)
6pm - 9pm
Asylum Bar & Grill
Advance Tickets at www.BellyHorror.com

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

Badriya — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:30:18 GMT

Mark your calendars...

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

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

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

2. Complete contact information

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

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

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

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

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

shimmy spookily,

Badriya
badriya at rcn dot com

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Music suggestion needed: Kali

Katrina — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:31:15 GMT

I have a routine in mind for an upcoming GBD show--at least, I have the persona, costume, and sword ideas pretty solid. I don't, however, have a good goth piece of music for performing sword to, and more importantly...nothing that makes me think of the goddess Kali.
Ideally, it would have some Indian influence in it--I've been going through my Solace music, and nothing is really grabbing me.

Thoughts?
Artists or tracks you might suggest for me for this?

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the Web of Wyrd: a day of semi-private workshops and Gothla featuring Anaar!!

Anaid — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:34:40 GMT

Attention Bay Area bellydancers! I will be co-hosting an event with Anaar at the Mystic Dream shop in Walnut Creek, CA on Saturday, Sept. 27th. There are still a few dance slots available, so please msg me or Anaar if you are interested in taking part in this event. Workshops start at 1p, and the evening Gothla is at 7:30pm. Please register for workshops at the Mystic Dream. We will also have special vending by Geisha Moth. Yay! We hope to make this a seasonal event featuring ritual/gothic/dark fusion bellydance, so please show your support and join our new tribe, Web of Wyrd. All info can also be found on that tribe.

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Fusion Belly Dance with Medea!

*Medea* — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:35:05 GMT

Fusion Belly Dance with Medea

2nd Workshop Series beginning September 14th!

Mondays 9-10 pm

@ Skin Deep dance studio

2524 16th Ave S #311

Seattle Wa 98144

$50/4-weeks or $15/class drop-in

Go to http://skindeepdancestudios.com/medea.html to register now!!

What is ‘Fusion Belly Dance’?

Fusion can mean many things to many people. I like the vagueness of the word… It leaves a lot of room to experiment and find your own voice. To me, it is mixing different styles and genres of music and dance into the dancer’s own individual interpretation and expression of their art form. My own personal stylization, or Fusion, is a mix of Tribal Fusion, Hip Hop bits I love to use, and something I call ‘Gooey-gothic’, which is something I’ve sort of created over the last year of performing in an Industrial Art & Music show.

About the workshop:

We will be jumping down the rabbit hole of ‘Fusion Belly Dance’ each week, where I will share the foundations of my favorite moves, explore stylization and touch on subjects like; musicality in dance, and intent in performance. I hope to challenge and inspire you to think outside the belly dance box and discover your own groove, with exercises in breaking the rules, listening to your body, and increasing your intuition.

This is an intermediate to advanced class focusing on my own funky stylization. This is treated like an intensive and we will be moving fairly quickly. I won’t be teaching any ATS or Cabaret, so it is essential that the students already have a basic knowledge of belly dance mechanics as taught in some of the more traditional disciplines, so we can move beyond the basics and get to the juicy stuff. There are many wonderful teachers to learn from first to build a solid foundation. Essentially, I want you to know the rules before I tell you how to break them!

To read more about my history, check out my bio, look at pictures or videos of past shows, go to: www.sisterserpentine.com

Hope to see you there!! ~medea~

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Adult-Oriented Activities!!!

Madame Raine — Sun, 31 May 2009 20:16:15 GMT

Let's see some haiku, bitches:

Sashi my Lovely
Why is your ass so gorgeous?
NO COMPETITION.

I dreamt of Tempest
She pulled the gag from my mouth
and gave me candy.

Corsets, Boots and Lace
A velvety skirt to match
I just shit spiders.

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Oct 17th in Colorado - Topsy Turvy Halloween Spooktacular and Goth/Industrial Night

Phoenix-Dancing — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:51:13 GMT

October 17th - Topsy Turvy Halloween Spooktacular Show & Hafla
with Phoenix, Yallah! & The Sultry Emberz

www.phoenix-dancing.com

Saturday from 7pm - until midnight or later (until we all go home)
All Ages Welcome
$8 for Adults and $5 for Kids under 10
This will be a full night. We will not stop at 10pm. There is more!
A fun night - with a show, live music by Yallah! and DJ Slave1(myspace.com/djslave1).

After the hafla hours - the Dnote will transform into a mix of bellydance, goth/industrial and trance. Stick around for a great mixture of music.
Check back for our Halloween celebration plans -- Spooktacular Show with some of your local favorites, live music and dancing with Yallah! and DJ Slave1 spinning various music from bellydance to goth/industrial. Plan to stay for a full evening!!

A few of our performers include: The Sultry Emberz, Tribal Tique, Sharaqa Shimmers, Raks Benazir, Rafi’ah, Raks Sayyal, Raks Nova and more!

A belly dance performance featuring professional &
student dancers with vampires, witches, zombies, psych ward, pirates, circus freaks and more! Do not miss it – the line is great!

THE D-NOTE
7519 Grandview Ave
Olde Town Arvada
www.dnote.us

www.phoenix-dancing.com

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Shakra Painting for SALE!

April T. — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:05:42 GMT

I hope this isn't considered something that is off topic with this tribe, but I'd like to show off my sister's artwork of our lovely ladies of Shakra! I know the picture quality isn't good, because I had to compress the image, but if anyone in interested my e-mail is also on my profile and I can mail you more detailed pictures and the price. :-) It is also a large painting so room is needed for it!

Picture is in my profile.

Thanx

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Banner Exchange Anyone?

PoisonedSpoon — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:32:11 GMT

I would like to add more banners to my website. Would anybody be interested in doing a banner exchange? I'm looking for performers, costumers, instructors, musicians, etc. in the GBD genre. Pop me a message if you're interested. ;-)

~*Spoonish*~

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Samhain in New England with a little dance transformation?

meddevi — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:15:25 GMT

Working on finalizing details for Samhain (Halloween) weekend intensive - a 3 hour workshop of "Journey to the Underworld", working ritual in the woods in southern RI, and a trip to Salem, MA on Sunday, limited to 10 participants - A fantastic way to spend this weekend in beautiful Fall-kissed New England!

If you are interested in participating, please drop me a note (tempest(at)meddevi.com) - btw, local folks can participate as much or as little (ie, just the workshop) as they would like if you have other Halloween responsibilities, and plenty of flexibility for out of town folks too :)

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If you have linked to...

meddevi — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:21:54 GMT

The Gothic Bellydance Resource - http://www.gothicbellydance.com

Tempest - http://www.darklydramatic.com

Med'Devi Ink - http://www.meddevi.com

PLEASE double-check your html and make sure the URL's are set to these exact addresses! My web server has done some updates, so the URLs are reading true, but if you've linked to something like meddevi.com/gothicbellydance or meddevi.com/tempest - you will get an error message, because they don't exist with the new upgrade. The sites are definitely up and functioning, but you need to have the correct URL - thank you!

I'm also currently re-working both the GBDR and Med'Devi Ink, so stay tuned for new sites soon.

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BellyFusions #2 - Programmation 2010

etoile — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:02:18 GMT

- Patricia Alvarez -
Arabic Flamenco - Spain
Fusion Orientale Flamenco - Espagne

- Gwen Booth -
Burlesque Fusion - England
Burlesque - Royaume-Uni

- Wendy Buonaventura -
Baladi Tango Fusion - England
Fusion orientale Tango - Royaume-Uni

- Cie Desert Sin -
Dark Burlesque & Cabaret Fusion - United States
Fusion Dark Burlesque & Cabaret - Etats-Unis

- Yara de Zutter -
Afro-Oriental Fusion - France
Fusion Afro-Orientale - France

- Cie Manhattan Tribal -
American Tribal Style (ATS) - United-States
Tribal ATS - Etats-Unis

- Sophie-Amal Ménissier -
Oriental Gypsy Fusion - France
Fusion Tzigane Orientale - France

- Aepril Schaile -
Gothic bellydance - United States
Tribal Gothique - Etats-Unis

- Cie Saada Tribal Group -
American Tribal Style & Flamenco Tribal Fusion - Spain
Tribal ATS et Fusion Tribale Flamenco - Espagne

- Leï TheNight -
Belly'waacking - France

- Lily Tsai -
Tribal-Fusion - United States
Tribal-Fusion - Etats-Unis

- Ariane Vega -
Indian Oriental Fusion - Canada
Fusion Indo-orientale - Canada

- Anasma -
WuShu Fusion & Salsa Oriental Fusion - United States
Fusion WuShu & Fusion Salsa-orientale - Etats-Unis

More informations on www.bellyfusions.com

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Fusion Bellydance in Delaware

delaware_lorelei — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:09:17 GMT

in case you missed the topic in the listings:

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

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

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

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

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

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Need help with a Voodoo inspired solo

Zee — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:26:05 GMT

SO here I am stuck in the UK and DESPERATE to do a Voodoo themed number for my next solo, I have already ruled out the theme tune to Live and Let Die by Paul McCartney, unless anyone knows of a cooler more macabre version out there. I am thinking full blown Baron Samedi , scare the hell out of em but cool and stylish. SO no fake blood rubber snakes etc,

I am looking for either ideas or resources for Costume, music, makeup and props. I like the feel of the crescendo (bad spelling) and musical pyro of Live and Let Die but want something edgier

Any help gratefully received x

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Grrr Costume and Hair!

Raya — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:14:42 GMT

So, last time I had to buy a costume I lived in Miami. Now I am here in Illinois and there's no place in the area to shop. I'm wondering if anyone has any online recommendations for what I need. Here's the specifics...some pieces I'll be making. (Yes, i cross posted. Sorry for any tribe spam!)
* Flared yoga/jazz pants
* Bum cover or ruffle or half skirt (depending on what you call it)
* Belt...the belt is iffy yet. I know I want a "standard" tribal style belt but I may make something to go with it or tassles.

Next...my hair! The last time I danced, my hair was hip length. Let's fast forward to now. I've cut it off and given the hair to Locks of Love. I now have a graduated bob. Can't very well put falls in those! I can't even gather enough for a small ponytail. What do I do with it? I was thinking making something to clip some small pieces of hair into it or maybe just popping a decorative clip in it. Any suggestions?

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Intense, gothy traveling moves...help please!

Aliyah — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:45:10 GMT

So I have picked the first piece I will be doing choreography to. It will be "Dark Lantern" by Mandragora Scream.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kz7ksIME6tE
I know where I want to travel, but I am not sure which traveling moves are the most STRONG, or intense. Anyone have links to videos or anything that could help me here? <3

So far my biggest inspiration has been Asharah's TF08 choreo to Drumcorps' "Grist".

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A New Tribe "othic Fusion Belly Dance Videos

Darkdove — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:36:12 GMT

A place to post your darkest dancing

http://tribes.tribe.net/gothicfusionbellydancevideos

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New gothic music

Frank — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 03:27:55 GMT

I was looking at my music the other day and I realized that most of my gothic music is getting to be quite old. Most of the stuff I have is 80s to 90s era. I'm trying to find a couple songs for me to do as performance pieces. I figure that if I do older music it will turn people off since they've heard it and seen it so many times.
The new music that I've been getting is mainly symphonic metal (Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica), Electronica (Maduro, Solace), indie (Cruxshadows, Lacuna Coil), Industial (Skinny Puppy, Apoptygma Berzerk), and traditional belly dance music (Hossam Ramzy, Hakim).
There really isn't much of a scene where I live so I haven't been to the clubs or really had a chance to talk to people about what they're listening to these days.
I used to be involved in the scene in Manhattan (that's Kansas not NY) before it collapsed about 8 years ago. I recently learned that there's a small group of very young goths (teens with a couple of college agers) that are trying to get the scene started again and went to one of their gatherings. When I talked music I was pretty shocked with what I heard is considered gothic music these days. I said that I mainly listened to Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy, Siouxsie, Switchblade Symphony, and Dead Can Dance. The repsonse that I got tended to be "how can you listen to that emo poser s**t". Is it true that those groups and that type of sound is considered emo and not gothic these days? They said that groups like Miley Cyrus, Jonas Brothers, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, and Taylor Swift are what are reaaly big in the scene these days. Is this true?
If that's what's considered goth then I'll take my emo poser stuff and if not could all of you give me the names of some new goth groups?
Thanks,
Frank

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I Love Tempest!

sashi — Wed, 27 May 2009 04:01:44 GMT

Just sayin'!

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Sashi's Instructional DVD now available on Amazon!

sashi — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:33:18 GMT

Now available on Amazon!!!!
http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Fusion-Bellydance-Ascend-Tribal/dp/B002BS5Z4A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1246748776&sr=1-2

Muahahahahahahahahahahah!

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steampunk tribal costume

bellydancecostumesbytc — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:32:18 GMT

you my see photos in my pics
This is a hand made costume. The bra and belt are both lined. The bra will fit a 34 B/C. The bra is very sturdy and will hold its shape very well. This costume is one of my original designs. This costume will work well for a new students, hobbyist or the more seasoned performer. Can be used for tribal, tribal fusion, steam punk, fantasy, vintage fusion, burlesque, or club ware.

The bra will fit a 34 B/C. The bra is covered in a black and gray pin stripped type fabric. Has a real men's ware flare to it. The bra has a pink and green vintage type of gimp trim across the top . The bra is adorned with a pendant with a white stone and pink rhinestones. It also has faux pearls and a pink strand on seed bead loop hanging center front. The neck straps are 45 inches long. The bra will tie crisscross across the back with the use of D-rings

The belt is covered in the same fabric as the bra. Across the top and the bottom of the belt it has the same trim as the bra. The belt is also adorned with chain with faux pearls, coins and heart shaped pendants. The rag fringe is made from an assortment of yarns, lace and fabric. The rag fringe will hand the length of the skirt. The belt also has a 3 loop swag of faux pearls on each side of the belt
The belt is 32 inches long not including the tie ends, The tie ends are about 16 inches long.

Once again both pieces are line and this is my original design. Please email with any questions or more photos 80.00
tcsdance@aol.com

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IBCC 2010 Call to Artists & Register Now!!

Princess — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:53:49 GMT

3rd International Bellydance Conference of Canada - April 21-25, 2010, Toronto, Canada!!

Do you think the 3rd Conference could be even more AWESOME?

You betcha!

DANCE AND/OR SPEAK AT THE IBCC!!
APPLICATION FORMS:
Application forms for Speakers, Panelists, Film Artists, Main Stage and Open Stage available now!

form page 1: http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/arabesquebellydance/IBCCone.jpg
form page 2: http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/arabesquebellydance/IBCCtwo.jpg

or we can e-mail or snail mail to you
info@bellydanceconference.com

REGISTRATION:
*SPECIAL IBCC full package rate: $499 until September 30 '09!

$599 until Feb. 28 '10
$699 Regular Rate

Regular Price: $699 for 5 Days & Nights of awesome Bellydance Mania
call: 1-416-920-5593 to register!

Past Registrants:
for every year you have attended the IBCC, you receive an additional $50 off per year

FULL CONFERENCE PACKAGE:
Includes all:
Workshops, Performances, Films, Lunches, Music Classes, Lectures, Specialty Classes, Debates, Vendor Bazaar, Programs, T-Shirt & Tote Bag!

no refunds

SEE THE IBCC WEBSITE:
http://www.bellydanceconference.com

JOIN THE IBCC FACEBOOK GROUP:
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Join us on facebook:

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Gothalyptic 2009!

Taletha — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:49:53 GMT

Ariellah is CONFIRMED!

Gothalyptic 2009 is June 27-28!

Gothalyptic 2009 will have 5 instructors over 2 days and a fabulous show on Saturday night featuring our instructors, special guests and workshop participants.

This year's UBER Goth package deal, "OH MY GOTH!" will lock in ALL 5 dance workshops at the pre-registration prices, a ticket to the show and a special silly Gothic gift! This year's package is $170.

Ariellah's workshop is $50 if by June 15, $60 after June 15th and at the door.
Workshops with our other beautiful instructors (to be announced soon!) is $30 if by June 15th, $40 after June 15th and at the door.

More information coming soon at http://www.tl2productions.com .

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Are you missing the Durga Tour?

meddevi — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:56:48 GMT

We're halfway done! Check out http://tribes.tribe.net/thedurgatour for the final stops!

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Rogue Dance Innovations

PoisonedSpoon — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:47:12 GMT

Hey Boils and Ghouls,
If you're interested in GBD and Combat Dance in Virginia here's the dancing rogue herself, yours truly, the Spoon of Spoons, skip the Alpha and go straight to Omega... www.transcendentaldance.com

This is the home port of Balla Guerra (combat Orientale dance) so if you like sworded shenanigans and uber zillin' this is the place.
This is also where you'll find everything you never wanted to know about trance dancing and ecstatic nut cakery.
Aaaaand last but not least this will be where you can eventually pre-order copies of the upcoming graphic novel... Blade Dancers.

Schweet.

And if you're lazy and don't want to check back often for updates on dark dancing goodies I've got ya covered... http://tribes.tribe.net/rdi

Informally yours,
~*Spoonix*~

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Nocturnelle!!!

GreenFingers — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:37:25 GMT

I have been working on this site for Maya and company. If you are interested in tribal fusion in Savannah, this is where it's at.

http://nocturnellesavannah.wordpress.com/

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Sashi's Down Under Winter Tour - August 2009

Leilah — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:14:54 GMT

I am so amazingly excited to announce that Sashi, of Ascend Tribal Dance, is coming to New Zealand in August 2009. This will be her first ever trip Down Under!

She will be teaching workshops (and performing) in Auckland on 15th August. This is a fantastic opportunity for those of us Down Under to experience one of the premier Gothic & Tribal Fusion Bellydancers.

For more information & a registration form visit: www.tribal.windblown.gen.nz/events.html
On Facebook? http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=91751138758

World domination, one country at a time... Mwahahahahaha!

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An Open Letter to the Buffalo Bellydance Community

meddevi — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:56:35 GMT

An open letter to the Buffalo Bellydance Community

It has come to my attention that misinformation has been spread regarding the Durga Tour stop in Buffalo on June 13th , unjustly impacting the event and I feel the best way to deal with it at this time is to take the matter to the larger community and clear the air. I ask you to take a few moments to read the following to help clear any misunderstandings.

The Buffalo Durga Tour stop will take place on June 13th at The Bellydance Academy, and features workshops in the day with myself (Tempest), Asharah, and musician Tim Rayborn, followed by a show in the evening. This will be the second time the Durga Tour will visit Buffalo – the last being in 2006, which was a great stop for us, so we’re looking forward to coming to you again.

The Durga Tour was created in 2006 to bring Gothic and Experimental/Fusion bellydance workshops and performances to cities all across the US. We did 25 states in 40 days. The 2009 tour expands on our base concept even further, focusing on fusion bellydance with integrity, community balance and growth, and musical interaction, and spans over 30 stops from May 1st – June 16th. It is designed to be accessible to ALL styles and levels of dancers, and for communities to work together, putting drama aside in favor of benefiting our beautiful art. From the beginning planning stages, sponsors for the tour are specifically asked to work together with other leaders, teachers, and troupes in their community and beyond – to put aside personal and stylistic differences to make an event possible that benefits all.

Putting together a tour of this scale is not an easy task. It takes an enormous amount of coordination, mapping, planning, and negotiating – not only between myself and the sponsors of the stops, but also with the guest artists who come on the tour with us, and local dancers/performers and musicians – spanning nearly a year of preparation, with the months leading up to the tour being a constant rain of communication with literally hundreds of individuals. But I believe it is all worth it, for the experience and opportunity of being able to bring our ideas and art on a smaller, more affordable scale to towns and cities all across the US – especially to dancers who can’t make it to the bigger festivals. Their appreciation and gratitude is simply astounding and a constant reminder that we’re on track, especially when one is used to a community that has a lot of resources on hand.

But there’s also a lot at stake, and again, being on tour is no easy task. There’s a lot of money involved in keeping the van running and full of gas, honoring contracts and time commitments, functioning on a lot of fast food, long hours on the road, and minimal sleep. It takes a huge amount of effort not only on our part to make every stop successful, but also requires the community as well to take part and take responsibility, in order to make it successful for all involved.

So getting the reason why I’m writing this letter to you. I have read firsthand accounts of libelous statements being made against myself, the event sponsors, and the tour, and heard direct accounts of similar slander from numerous community members, which are impacting the success of the stop, essentially satisfying the intent of the misinformation and ill-will being spread. Now, personal opinions in private blogs are one thing, but when I have other professional dancers and friends around the nation coming up to me going “What the heck is going on in Buffalo!?” that is not only something for me to be concerned about, but YOU as well. Issues between local dancers are sadly the norm everywhere, but your national reputation is being impacted.

In a nutshell, I refused to get involved in an un-related business conflict between a studio owner and troupe, who were working together to make the Buffalo stop happen. I asked both parties to please do their best to work it out, and not to bring myself or the Durga Tour into the disagreement. Previous to their disagreement, the contract for the stop had been signed with the studio owner, and deposit secured for it, securing the stop in the Durga Tour schedule. The issue was escalated emotionally, and I was urged by the troupe to cancel the stop, which at that time in late April, was not feasible, reasonable, or frankly, professional on my part. I don’t cancel stops due to drama, regardless of who is involved, especially when a stop concerns several other individuals besides myself (Asharah and Tim Rayborn). That is simply not good business. Both the studio owner and I separately encouraged the troupe to still participate and be involved in whatever way they wished, putting other issues aside for the spirit of the Durga Tour and community. And as I departed for the tour, that is where things were left from my perspective, and I sent another request for cooperation and working things out. Being on tour now since May 1st, I have had little time for anything else, besides a few moments online here and there when I can snag it, but yet still I have received rumblings of sabotage because I refused to get involved in drama. This is mind-boggling to me – I simply don’t understand this sort of behavior, and while I can withstand a great deal of pummeling when it comes to me personally, this affecting more people than just myself. It is affecting other members of the tour, your local community, and again, your reputation in the larger bellydance community. If this stop is ultimately cancelled (something I am working hard against preventing, taking extra energy out of the touring schedule to put towards this), the repercussions will be far greater than just one event that didn’t happen. It will be a lot harder to get artists outside of your community to come back – and this is not hearsay or a threat, but what I heard directly from other dance professionals at festivals and events taking place in the last month. And that would truly be a great detriment to any bellydance community.

So I ask of you, members of the Buffalo Bellydance community, to be above the drama. Please don’t let misinformation make YOU miss out on a special opportunity. And I want to make it very known that EVERYONE is invited to participate in the events on June 13th, but only if you’re willing to leave the drama at the door and get down to some serious celebration of our dance.

Thank you for your time and consideration

Blessings,
Tempest

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Raks Gothique Anyone?

Ayperi — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:31:59 GMT

Hi~
I'm wondering if anyone else is going to Raks Gothique in Chicago, IL ~ hosted by Sonya, where the lovely Tempest will be teaching?
See you there!
~ Ayperi

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Sashi's Instructional DVD Trailer

sashi — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 05:43:31 GMT

is available for drooling...er I mean viewing here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiiX0PT9pok

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BellyHorror Show 2009 - Call for Performance Proposals!

mavi — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:45:49 GMT

The Belly Horror Show website is up and running with information about how to apply!

We're accepting proposals for performance pieces until June 1, 2009!
Friday October 23rd - The Belly Horror Show!
Saturday October 24th - Workshops with the Performers, Afterparty club night, and more!
Sunday, October 25th - more workhshops, brunch and fun!

http://www.bellyhorror.com/index.html

xoxo

Mavi

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Need some creative criticism here...and help

moki — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:28:02 GMT

I am performing my first solo in 3 weeks....

i have decided to use my sword and do some sword dancing but im not sure on something.
i want to use the song river of tuoni by amberian dawn.
now my plan is to either have a short 2 min. song with sword dancing, then it goes into that song by amberian dawn and i put the sword down....or i start out wuith amberian dawn then i pick up the sword and do the last 2 min. to another song .....

which do you think is a better transition? sword first..or last...

also i need help finding a short 1min50 maybe 2 min. song that is somewhat ethnic/tribal but gothy......any suggestions???

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Please recommend Gothic music for duet or trio...

Heather — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:25:19 GMT

I'm looking for fabulously gothic and dark and dramatic music for a duet or trio for bellydance, but which would be suitable for both oriental and gothic moves. Either dark versus light (I rather like this idea) with darkness overcoming, or both dark and gothic but with also an elegant oriental feel. We're both traditionally trained in Egyptian but would like to add the gothic side. Does anyone have any good suggestions for music to use which is no longer than approx 4 mins?

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Seeking instruction

Redcap — Thu, 07 May 2009 02:59:20 GMT

A friend of mind is trying to track down a good dance instructor in the Los Angeles area. Something along dark tribal fusion lines. I figure if anyone would have a suggestion, you all would.

Thank you!

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Tribal Fest Gothies

ChuckTheDJ — Mon, 04 May 2009 03:53:36 GMT

soon soon soon soon.... he he he he

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design for bellydance

luzrivera — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:13:30 GMT

tribes.tribe.net/designforbellydance

Maybe you are asking how you can do a flyer a poster or a bussines card, there are a lot of great designers and a little of they work; come and chekit!!!

Also if you are a designer feel free to join and post your work, we hope to see you around!

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The Dark Sideshow (Bloomington, IN)

AnnS — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:14:52 GMT

Dark Side Tribal is proud to present:

The Dark Sideshow
An Evening of Steampunk Music and Dance for All Ages

This is a great opportunity to hear and dance to steampunk music and expand your vision of steampunk. If you are new to this aesthetic, please consult the Steampunk magazine at www.steampunkmagazine.com, edited by our good friend Libby Bulloff.

The Dark Sideshow - May 16, 2009
Featuring steampunk music of The Ghosts Project and Nathaniel Johnstone of Abney Park, plus belly dancing by Dark Side Tribal
Location: Rhinos Youth Center www.rhinosyouthcenter.org/
331 S. Walnut Street in Bloomington, Indiana
Time: doors open 8:30 pm; show begins at 9:00 pm
Cost of show: $5.00

The Ghosts Project: www.myspace.com/theghostsproject
Nathaniel Johnstone: www.abneypark.com/
Dark Side Tribal: www.darksidetribal.com

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Callisto at Tribal Powertrip Show

nocturnalfusion — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:53:46 GMT

Part 1 (Madness): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuWd9mcvUME

Part 2 (Outcast): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iDmdTvf6Lw

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Sashi's Instructionl DVD is now available!

sashi — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:37:00 GMT

It's finally here! Yessssssssssssss, my instructional DVD is ready for purchase! For ordering information contact us at ascendtribaldanceproductions@yahoo.com and we'll get you all the deets. Currently we will accepting orders directly but soon there will be the opportunity to order via my website at ascendtribaldance.com and on Amazon.com. Keep in mind though that ordering directly though me or my website is discounted. AND if you are enrolled in my class at Tribal Fest and purchase it from me there, you will also receive a discount! Muahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaah! Long Live the Gothfia!

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Nouveau Noir Design - interest for tank top?

meddevi — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:48:13 GMT

I'm considering doing tank tops of my Nouveau Noir design - at $20, who's interested, and would you prefer a ribbed (wide strap) or spaghetti strap? It would be dark grey with black/white printing, just like the tee's.

http://darklydramatic.com/tempest/nntee.html

Thanks!

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Ariellah & Unmata performing @ Wanderlust - San Francisco, May 2nd!

ksea — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:08:42 GMT

(x-posted like crazy to get the word out because I'm *thrilled* about having them!) Mod - if you feel this is inappropriate, sincere apologies!

Ladies & Gentlemen, Boys & Girls, Roll up, Roll up, ROLL UP! Big Top Magazine is extremely thrilled to present a show that brings out the outrageously sexy vagabond in all of us:

WANDERLUST!
http://tinyurl.com/bigtopspectacular
Julie’s Supper Club
Folsom @ 7th Street, San Francisco
Saturday, May 2nd
9pm – 21 & up
$17 adv. - $20 door
The First 60 Advance tickets sold *before May 1st* will receive a free raffle ticket!

Proudly featuring the Absolutely Amazing:

Dreamtime Circus
http://www.dreamtimecircus.org/

Gooferman
http://www.myspace.com/goofermen

Unmata
http://www.unmata.com/

Barry Syska & The Fantasy Orchestra
http://www.myspace.com/barrysyska

Ariellah
http://www.ariellah.com/

Angela Mae
http://www.myspace.com/gypsymaebell

Isa Shisha
http://www.myspace.com/isashisha

City Circus
http://www.citycircus.org/welcome.html

& making sure that you got the grooves to grind to:

Smoove

DJ Zeljko

Julie’s Supper Club
Folsom @ 7th Street, San Francisco
Saturday, May 2nd
9pm – 21 & up
$17 adv. - $20 door
The First 60 Advance tickets sold *before May 1st* will receive a free raffle ticket!

More information, updates & advance tickets:
http://tinyurl.com/bigtopspectacular

Big Top Magazine brings you yet another incredible evening, complete with exceptionally unusual Circus Performances, jaw-dropping, mouth-watering Belly Dancers, funk infecting, audio elated Bands, & dance demanding, grind glorifying DJ’s!
Truly an event that will be boiling over with beauty as the gorgeous throng of performers & guests bond together create an excess of ecstasy as we all celebrate the one year anniversary of Big Top Magazine, as well as raise our glasses to what the new year will bring for Big Top!

Not only is this the exact day that Big Top was launched a year ago, but your Big Top Founder, Ringmaster, & Vagabond Extraordinaire, kSea flux, is succumbing to the Wanderlust, & hitting the road!
I’ll be bringing you Big Top Magazine from all over the U.S. - performing, putting on shows, & finding incredible people, interviews & stories from the travels along the way! Come & immerse yourself in this phenomenal evening – it’s been an entire year in the making, and is most assuredly something that you shouldn’t miss – so dress up in your funky finest & come join us in the magnificent mayhem!

THIS EVENT WILL VERY LIKELY SELL OUT, and & want to make sure you make it - so please purchase tickets for you & your friends ASAP! You can find more information on the Big Top website, or simply use PayPal (same method as the BTM site) & send your payment to bigtoptickets@gmail.com – remember, they’re only $17 in advance, and the first 60 sold get a *free* raffle ticket, so you’re actually getting the ticket for only $12 – on top of having the chance to win one of our amazing prizes that have been so wonderfully donated by people! (Really - go check out the beautiful prizes on the site, and be sure to visit the sites of the wonderful people who donated prizes!) http://tinyurl.com/bigtopspectacular
Thank you so incredibly much for such a beautiful year, and I can’t wait to bring you even more Big Top Magazine from the road!

I look forward to seeing you there; bid me adieu, safe travels and eventual return - it's time for this wanderer to remember the magick that the road offers...

All my love,
~ kSea flux

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Obsidia class teaser

tracey1971 — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:57:17 GMT

new classes coming this FALL.....in Dallas/Ft Worth Texas

Dark Fusion Choreography 6 week series.....

more info to come...stay tuned

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Waltzes, Glitches and Brass: The New Sounds of Vaudeville

The-big-neon-glitter — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:25:51 GMT

This is an amazing cd! Due to be released very soon..... check this link for a few wickedly delicious li'l tasters : )

www.empcds.com/comp-vaudeville.html

Pre-orders being taken now. Go on, you know you want to ; )

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Trailer BellyFusions 2009

etoile — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:00:42 GMT

Hi,
Two months after the first edition, discover the trailer of the show...
>> www.youtube.com/user/BellyFusions

And do not hesitate to leave your com' on tribe.net or youtube. ;o)
Ciao,

Julie

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Tempest - Marjhani - Ariellah -

ChuckTheDJ — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:21:31 GMT

I have a few "secret" spots that I can get you into some of there classes... info is at http://www.blacksheepbellydance.com/tf9/index.html

but if want in, you can e-mail me at tribalfest@aol.com

shhhhh it's out secret!

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Motif @ TF9

meddevi — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:26:53 GMT

Motif is back!

Last year, we initiated Motif after a desire to create a communal and interactive event that would bring people together with a founation in Middle Eastern music, dance, and trance - kicking off the Tribal Fest weekend with something that that would invigorate your body, mind, and spirit. Participants were enthralled and begged us to do it again - so you asked for it, here it is!

Motif is an experimental gathering, merging music, dance, and ritual, limited to only 40 participants. It will take place in the large classroom at the Youth Annex in Sebastopol, CA (part of the TF9 grounds). Please arrive promptly BY 8pm, and expect to participate until 10pm (no late arrivals, no in/out). This is NOT a performance - it is a communal interaction led by Lee Ali, Tempest, and Karim Nagi. The event will have a formal beginning to awaken our space, and will be guided throughout the evening by the lead dancers and musicians, and have a formal conclusion.

Participants are welcome to bring rugs, pillows, and beverages. Musicians are also welcome to bring their instruments, dancers - come prepared to dance!

Tickets are $10 per person, please use the link below to secure yours now! Once they're sold out, that's it!

http://www.meddevi.com/motif.html

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Durga Tour - Portland, OR - need your feedback!

meddevi — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:23:51 GMT

Ok folks, have a new space we're looking at Portland, OR, for the afternoon of Sunday, May 24th. Gotta do at least 4 hours, so I need to know from y'all, what do you want? Workshops? a show? a little of both? Looking at mid/late afternoon, like from 2 or 3pm on, but it won't end too late, even though it's Memorial Day the next time. I need your input to help plan this, as we don't have an official sponsor/organizer for this stop. (If anyone would like to help out, please LMK! - special perks :))

For info on the rest of the tour, visit http://www.meddevi.com/durga

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Ariellah - Coming back to Texas !!!! 3rd Coast Tribal Twenty-TEN

Zymirrah — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:57:21 GMT

Hey everyone h'loooo!

Ariellah is coming back the 3rd Coast January 7>10th, 2010. This year she’ll be offering an astounding ELEVEN HOURS of classes. So if you have ever wished for concentrated study with Mz A… NOW is YOUR SHINING OPPORTUNITY!

Of course there are many other talents coming too. 4 days, 80 hours & 2 shows! All the booty shaking details follow!

Ahoy! 3rd Coast Tribal Dance Festival Brings You Hidden Treasures and Sparkling Gems.

Aye! We are bringing you some sparkling gems of the bellydance world as well as mysterious hidden treasures waiting for you to discover them! Teachers from the East, West and 3rd Coasts come together to give you variety as vast as the briny deep! Semi-privates, opportunities for intensive study, fire, music, many styles of bellydance and fusion, costuming, technique, theatricality, and more await you on the 3rd Coast. All levels and styles of dancers will find priceless riches at this year’s event!

Our festival is NOT just for the alternative or tribal folks...We support music arts, folkloric, sequins and sparklies too! After all, Technique is Technique... no matter how you dress it! Come experience variety without end, imaginative integrations and seasoned talent that you will want to embrace!

And here’s some secret treasure, matey. Shhh!!!
We are going live on TAX DAY at 8:00 a.m. (Central) so you can spend some of your doubloons to shimmy with us in January 2010.

SAVE 15% beginning on the 15th…… for large format classes in the Gallery.
And the savings don’t end there!

We are also offering a 10% DISCOUNT on 100 classes, which applies to ALL classes even the semi-private and intensive classes!

Here are your secret codes

15% discount on the 15th is good for the first 50 gallery classes
Click “Enter discount code” & enter “””
15-on-the-15th“””””

10% discount is good for 100 classes – all offerings are eligible.
secret word--- """ 10-percent-off-100””""

Pre-shop and prepare to take advantage of our savings here:
3rdcoast2010.eventbrite.com/
www.3rdcoasttribal.us/instructors.html

Our 3C Twenty-TEN (2010) Teachers are!!!!!!!!!!

Ariellah - 11 hours
Amel Tafsout - 8 hours
Kami Liddle - 11 hours
Onca & August of the Mezmer Society - 8 hours
Samantha Riggs - 7 hours
n.o.madic tribal - 4 hours
Shamsi and Shelly - 6 hours
Fire tools with Lorelei - 4 hours
Bellanatana - 2 hours
Yusefina - 2 hours
Maria Kateri - 3 hours
Rose Harden - 4 hours
Henna with Mychele - 3 hours
And Your Festival Organizers and Volunteers
L'imprevu - 2 hours
Urban Gypsy - 9 hours

How’s that for a bunch of scalawags? Put on your swanky duds and wiggle around. Tell a friend or two. Shimmy on up and get down to the hot tub! It’s not the same as swimmin’ in the sea, but it’s warm and bubbly! And you won’t wind up in Davy Jones’s locker!

Learn all about 3rd Coast and our hidden treasures here:
www.3rdcoasttribal.us/

Classes run concurrently most of the time....so be careful not to overlap when scheduling! Get the class schedule here:
www.3rdcoasttribal.us/schedule.html

Need to rideshare? Or a hotel roomie? Log in to Tribe and buddy up! Or ask any 3rd Coast questions you have! We’ve got an answer (we think)!
UrbanGypsy.tribe.net

So board the ship or walk the plank! Get your booty and flaunt your treasure at this year’s 3rd Coast Tribal Dance Festival! Yo ho ho and a bottle of shimmy!
3rdcoast2010.eventbrite.com/
www.3rdcoasttribal.us/

The countdown has begun…. Get your classes beginning Wednesday morning while you can save some loot!! These scandalous savings will get snapped up quickly!

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Tempest in Columbia, SC

natalieb — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:40:38 GMT

Wednesday, May 6th--Tempest

Columbia is proud to be a stop on Tempest's Durga Tour! This workshop will take place in the place of our normal basics class at 711 E. Main St. in Lexington, in the CDE studios in the basement of the old mill. Cash or check at the door, or pay ahead of time via paypal to natalie_c_brown at yahoo dot com.

Tempest started her exploration of dance in early 2000 on the East Coast. She quickly found belly dance to be incredibly rewarding not only physically, but spiritually and emotionally, as well as a source of inspiration for her visual art.

Although she enjoys what tradition has to offer, Tempest loves exploring the dance through unusual music and creative costuming, pulling on her visual arts background to "paint a picture" with the dance. By working (playing) outside of the box, Tempest engages the audience through dramatic embodied storytelling , passionate expression, and sensuous, mezmerizing movement. She particularly enjoys performing Raks Gothique, also known as Gothic Belly Dance, and sacred-fusion forms of belly dance.

Strange Presence – 7:30-9:30 PM, $30

It’s all about bleeding your soul out to audience, serving it to them on a platter, and then eating THEM for lunch instead. A truly successful performance does more than show how well you can do the moves—it should really speak to your audience and exude expression. You CAN learn how to have a stronger personality on stage and channel that energy for a more dynamic performance. Discover the key aspects of capturing your audience with your stage presence and develop your own onstage drama! We’ll particularly focus on improvisational technique, character development, and learning to be more “in the moment.” This class is especially for any dancer who is ready to perform or is considering it.

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Private Lessons with Tempest (Durga Tour)

meddevi — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 23:20:06 GMT

While I am in the Bay Area, post TF9, on May 18th-19th, I will have some availability to teach private lessons (based out of Hayward).

Some folks have also asked about private lesson availability on other spots on the tour. It will depend on how much time we have available, and what the space is (whether studio space is available, or room at the hotel), but please do email or msg me if you're interested so we can sort things out ahead of time and see if it's possible.

Durga Tour info: http://www.meddevi.com/durga

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Revenant: Fallout tonight! 4/4/09

Revenant — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:34:20 GMT

Luminescent Liquid drips, a sanguine fluid...covering the decrepit earth. Smell of old decay emanates from every orifice... Scraps of metallic shards, mangled circuit boards lay here and there.

In this apocalyptic world, are you a survivor, some thing undead, or something else? Do you crave ripe flesh, are you the solution.... or do you call this mutilated terrene home?
Whatever you are, we are here! the war torn, the dismembered, the undead...the beautiful.

The orgy of flesh, annihilation, and dancing is here.

Revenant: Fallout
Sat 04-04-2009 10pm 21+ $5
@ The Seabright Bar and Lounge
529 Seabright Ave
Santa Cruz

DJs
Stats
Chaank
Syndael

Please help re-post! ;)

PS, We are expecting Johny the homicidal first aid donkey to be making a special appearance! Come out and have some fun with us.

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Being gothic in gothic bellydance?

Frank — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 04:08:57 GMT

One point that was brought up in the keeping bellydance in GBD was that gothic is an idea or concept. The thing with concepts is that everyone has their own idea of what that concept is. I've noticed this is particularly true about goths and defining what is gothic. That seems to be one of the most important things these days in the gothic community. Whenever goths gather it seems that the main topic is who is really a goth and who is a poser and then publically point out to those deemed to be a poser as to why they are not a goth.
When I ask someone about what makes a person a goth I usually get the response that being a goth means that you're dark and that by asking that question I'm showing that I'm a norm and will never understand what is means to be goth.
Given that, I'll give what I view as the gothic element in GBD. Now keep in mind that this is from a norm or poser as some would say who goes about in daylight, doesn't wear black all the time, is not a pagan, doesn't do psychaedelic drugs, doesn't like Sangria, isn't bisexual, is monogomous and doesn't participate in the goth piles, doesn't wear eyeliner and makeup all the time, don't dye my hair black, enjoys the company of all types of people, gets along with relatives, and uses his real name.
To me the gothic element is looking within yourself and seeing that a Ted Bundy or a Hannibal Lector lies in there beneath the surface. Then instead of rejecting that aspect of yourself you embrace it, not in the way of becoming someone like that but by integrating that into you and then letting the darker tragic part of it out while keeping the evil locked away. You can then see beauty in things such as HR Giger works and you can see things like Frankenstein and The Phantom of the Opera as tragedies rather than horror because you can understand and empathise with the creatures. You can see beauty in tragedy and that can be channeled into art and dance. The taking the tragic feelings, empathy, and sympathetic feelings that reside in all of us and projecting that into the dance is what I feel makes the gothic part of bellydance.
I'm probably going to be told like I usually do that that is so not gothic but like I said gothic is an idea and ideas differ from person to person. What do some of the rest of you see as the gothic element in gothic bellydance? I know its probably too much to ask but please don't rip others definitions to shreds. By keeping an open mind and not dismissing others ideas immediately we gain a greater understanding of ourself and other and we are enriched by that.

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Gothic Bellydance Clipart

Oriana_Noir — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:45:48 GMT

I'm putting together a dark hafla in Denver, and I'm at the stage where I need to start designing fliers. I need some sort of gothic bellydance clipart to use... but something copyright-free. Does anyone know of any pictures that are public domain, or have any they wouldn't mind being plastered across a city?

Thanks!!
Oriana

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Tempest in DC - April 11th

meddevi — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:15:19 GMT

Date: Saturday, April 11, 2009
Time: 1:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Saffron Dance Studio
Street: 260 Wilson Blvd
City/Town: Arlington, VA

Tempest comes to Arlington, Virginia, to share two workshops aimed at the performing dancer: "Journey to the Underworld" and "Strange Presence."

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

Strange Presence – It’s all about bleeding your soul out to audience, serving it to them on a platter, and then eating THEM for lunch instead. A truly successful performance does more than show how well you can do the moves—it should really speak to your audience and exude expression. You CAN learn how to have a stronger personality on stage and channel that energy for a more dynamic performance. Discover the key aspects of capturing your audience with your stage presence and develop your own onstage drama! We’ll particularly focus on improvisational technique, character development, and learning to be more “in the moment.” This class is especially for any dancer who is ready to perform or is considering it.

Workshops will be followed by a ritual dance dedication to friend, dancer, and artist Kaihea at the Palace of Wonders. A portion of the proceeds from the workshops will benefit Kaihea's partner and cats.

Register today at MeaHuna Productions: http://meahunaproductions.com/?page_id=12

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Gothic Bellydance- workshop in zurich ( Sweiz) 23th May 2009

Magdalena — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:38:12 GMT

Workshop in Gothic bellydance
with Magdalena

2009
Saturday 23 of May at 14-16 a clock I´m gonna have a workshop in the awesome oriental fusion style: ”Gothic bellydance”
in cooperation with the festival: “Elements of Rock” in Zurich (Switzerland)

What is gothic bellydance?
It´s Oriental dance with a touch of Gothic-moves which constitute of main thing: drama and attitude. The outfit is also in gothic-theme.
This workshop is basic and you don´t have to have previous knowledge in oriental dance or gothic bellydance.

* You report to my hotmail (blazie82@hotmail.com) or call me (0708828103) before 21 of April. Then I will give you the information about where we gonna dance.
* The report is cogent!
* It cost 38 CHF ( 293 kronor)

You will learn:
* Worm up moves and isolations
* Basic moves of gothic bellydance with it´s foundation in oriental dance.
* Attitude and expressions

Bring with you Something to wear around your hips and gladly a yoga-carpet or something like that.
Homepage to the festival: http://09.elementsofrock.com/
My homepage: http://www.spiritual-gothic-bellydanc...

Welcome!! :)
/Magdalena

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TF9 - Tempest's classes

meddevi — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:25:14 GMT

Since these are two brand-new workshops, I wanted to give y'all a little more background - and remind ya that both my workshops sold out well before the festival last year!

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

Summary: This ain't your typical workshop, and I don't expect it will be attractive to many newbies. Rather, this is geared to the intermediate/advanced dancer who has been involved in the community/performing/etc for a few years (or many). This will be both a physically and emotionally demanding workshop which challenge your self-perceptions and placement in the community - and in turn aid you in becoming a stronger, more confident dancer. This is purposely a small-size workshop with less than 20 spaces available for more interpersonal work. If you're searching to define your style, to become more present on stage, to set up a better regiment for yourself that approaches you wholly, or perhaps tired of the "community struggle" and how it sucks the life out of you - this workshop is for you.

Saturday evening: "Adventures in Steampunk!" Class description: Class Description:
Steampunk is considered by many to be a subdivision of the Gothic Culture, or it's crazy next-door neighbor - regardless, it's an exciting and inspiring genre, blending Neo-Victorian, Science Fiction, and Fantasy that offers a lot of opportunity in the realm of bellydance fusion. But once again, it's not about just having the look, but capturing the feel and quality of Steampunk in your movement and presentation. Students will explore several scenarios/personas through from fabulous, fast, and fun to super sultry and sassy mini-choreographies infused with the essence of Steampunk, while learning about concept, music, and fashion behind this genre as well.

Summary - Want to mix the future and the past? Want that classic feel, strong persona on stage, and have fun without being cheesy? Oh, and want to have a ton of fun doing it? Those of you who have taken Nouveau Noir dance and know how much fun that workshop is - this one tops it! We'll cover history, both fact and fiction, the same time we're exploring Steampunk personas through fun, fast, and fabulous combinations that you won't see anywhere else! Imagine that, actually getting history/background while learning how and why to do it! ;))

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