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Sultans of Raqs Show & Workshops in Hengelo / Netherlands

Serkan — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:41:24 GMT

First time in the Netherlands "Sultans of Raqs "
I'm delighted to present you the first international group of Male Belly Dancers.

These artists are each one on their own great pioneers in the essential techniques of this wonderful art of dance. The main styles that they encounter are for example the Balady, Turkish Style, Egyptian Style, Drum Solo, Raks Sharqi, Shabi, Tanoura, Shamadan, turkish Roma �

Also there are the coalescences of Oriental dance with other categories such as Tribal Style Dance and Oriental-Jazz Fusions.
There is just too much to tell about Oriental Dance. Therefore I propose you to take a tour on their website (www.sultansofraqs.com ) and watch the Artists in action !

31 October 2009 in RABOtheater Hengelo (Beursstraat 44)
The shows starts at 19:00u., the doors will be open at 18:00u.
Ticket price is 16,50.
You can purchase tickets at the theater or online at www.rabotheater.nl or by phone call 0031-74-2556789.

For more information: info@orientaalscentrum.nl

Workshops with the Sultans of Raqs 1 November 2009:

11-14 Prince Kayammer: modern Cairo style
11-14 Malek: saidi with stick
15-18 Zadiel: drumsolo
15-18 Serkan: oriental Turkish style

Workshops Zadiel and Malek:
Orientaals Centrum, Tuindorpstaat 26 in Hengelo

Workshops Prince Kayammer and Serkan:
wijkcentrum 't Stroink, het Stroink 64 in Enschede

Price one workshop: 40 euro, two workshop: 75 euro.

You can register bij making a transfer on bank account 45.52.06.368 under Orientaals Centrum refering your workshop(s).

More info call:
Sheila: 06-23103160
Rachid: 06-18027149

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ZAAR...?

Frank — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:51:21 GMT

Any guys out there do Zaar? I know that Maharasha & Zadiel play around with a few of the moves. I do it when I'm by myself or just want to meditate. Just wanna get some other guys' opinions & experiences with it.

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music for a group o' guys...

Lara — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:01:41 GMT

We actually have enough guys in my classes to do a group piece in next year's spring recital- kind of following the model of some of the other mainstream dance companies in town- They will all be performing with their classes as well, but thought it would be fun to do a just guys number.
Sooo I am wondering if any of you have music suggestions that might be particularly appropriate, or fun for a group of 5 guys, ages 9 to (oops, we won't go there!)- all will have had min. 2 years of classes, so I'm ready to break out & have some fun with this group!

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Coming to TX!!!

Frank — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:41:57 GMT

Any guys gonna be in Texas this weekend near Waco?

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Any guys going to Ya Halla Y'all?

Frank — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:16:23 GMT

Hope to see ya there!!!

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Tapping the vein of creativity.

masks_of_nyarlathotep — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:28:01 GMT

So what do you do to get the creative blood flowing?

I seem to have had a dry spell for quite a while and am having a hard time finding my flow. So what do you guys do when this happens to you?

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MEN ! we need you to represent!!

cat — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:44:51 GMT

Male Belly Dancers are very much in need for the September 19 and 20, 2009 largest hafla aka, celebration of middle eastern dancing... Belly Dancing.... to be held on the grounds of Middlefaire Renaissance festival in Hillsboro, Texas.

this is a zaggaret out , inviting all belly dancers, middle eastern dancers, performers, actors and vendors of dancer and gypsy goodies in and around Texas to come join us.

ALL are encouraged to come join us..... this will be an open dance forum... so any and all dancers will be encouraged to perform... drummers, a smorgasbord of dancers to drum for... and vendors... mucho dancers to target your wares to... have yet to meet a dancer who doesn't like the bling, swing or feel of new dancer stuff ;)

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Male Bellydancer Malek (Greece) Workshops in Belgium

Serkan — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:46:13 GMT

Sunday 28th June Workshops From Malek (Greece)

"Saidi" workshop with Cane (stick)

12:00 - 14:00 (2 hours) 25€

"Modern Oriental"

14:30 - 17:30 (3 hours) 35€

For taking both workshops 55€

Address of Workshops: Danshuis De-Ingang

Land Van Waaslaan 76

9040 Sint-Amandsberg (Gent) Belgium

For tickets & Workshops Reservations and more info: www.dedanstent.com

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Fattah Abbou on Rabab demos a bit of Tamazight pentatonic music

Lynette — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:42:33 GMT

http://www.gildedserpent.com/archives/musicalinstrumentlibrary.htm#fattah
and a very sweet smile!

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As heard on podcast

mattd — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:43:58 GMT

I was interviewed for the YIP! podcast last week, and it hit the interwebs, so here it is. :) http://www.yippodcast.com/2009/06/episode-5-male-dancer-interview.html

Extra points if you find the shout-out to Valizan!

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7/25 FRANK, SADIE, & SHERRI AT SOUTHERN COLORADO FUSION FESTIVAL

Frank — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:03:03 GMT

WORKSHOPS & SHOW WITH FRANK FARINARO, SADIE, & SPECIAL GUEST SHERRI WHEATLEY OF BELLYDANCE SUPERSTARS, URBAN TRIBAL DANCE COMPANY, & DESERT SIN.

WORKSHOPS & SHOW WILL BE HELD AT 40 THIEVES HOOKAH LOUNGE 1524 NORTH ACADEMY BOULEVARD COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80909.

SHERRI WHEATLEY - TRIBAL FUSION FUNDAMENTALS:
This workshop focuses on the fundamentals of Tribal Fusion Bellydance ranging from its ATS to the evolution of this style including more experimental fusion stylizations. Some previous Tribal Fusion experience is helpful, but not required. Open to all levels.

SADIE - SAMBA BELLYDANCE FUSION:
Brazilian Samba is one of Sadie and Kaya's most requested classes and workshops. This workshop will break down some of the most popular moves and foot patterns in the Samba no Pe.., the soloist dance seen at Rio's Carnaval and in many night clubs in Brazil, as well many of th traditional Afro-Brazilian movements and add them together in exciting choreography or short combinations. Get ready to have a great time, burn some serious calories and add some spice to your dance vocabulary. Open to all levels.

FRANK FARINARO - TRULA/BELLYNESIAN:
In this workshop we focus on elements of Tribal and Cabaret Bellydance as well as the Polynesian dances of Hawaii, Tahiti and Samoa. Both of these dances hold strong similarities in movement vocabulary. As we progress, we focus on fusing the different styles together to show how they complement each other.

TO PURCHASE WORKSHOPS &/OR SHOW TICKETS PLEASE VISIT: www.40thievesonline.com

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Newspaper story in the Kitchener Waterloo Record!

Valizan — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:10:27 GMT

Woo Hoo for video, newspaper and online coverage of my classes!

http://news.therecord.com/videogallery/526238
http://news.therecord.com/Life/article/526518

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My latest performance...

Frank — Mon, 04 May 2009 04:26:43 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3CqV0s9Who

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ATS Intensive in Marrakech with Valizan

Valizan — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 07:14:53 GMT

How much fun do you think you can stand? :D

October 2 – 10, 2009

Experience an unforgettable ATS dance intensive in exotic MARRAKECH with VALIZAN.

Discover the richness of Moroccan culture and join us as we journey to a city which has existed for over 1000 years.

Enjoy Valizan's dynamic teaching style and experience the powerful energy of dancers gathered together to move in unison. All levels of ATS dancers are welcome and your significant others too!

Round trip Air departures from Toronto and New York with accommodations in a beautiful, traditional style guesthouse. Daily ATS classes and group improvisational dance time. Welcome dinner party of traditional Moroccan cuisine and departing Hafla with live entertainment. Many historical attractions within walking distance. Guided shopping tours of the souks and more!

Please visit our website for details.
http://www.ATSdanceholiday.com

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WHOSE GOT QUESTIONS?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Frank — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:08:39 GMT

WE'VE GOT ANSWERS!!!!!

Now taking questions for Elijah Sound, Frank Farinaro, & Austin Cass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ_FpWi7gIc

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New website for Valizan

Valizan — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:44:49 GMT

After much nagging and cajoling by friends, Valizan finally has a web presence.

Visit: http://www.valizan.com/ to see my new web home. I've got a hefty links page, classes, performance and bio.

Not all the galleries are open as yet, I have yet to put video on there, and a few pages are still under construction, but the site is mostly open for your viewing and information pleasure.

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"1001 Nights Showcase"25th -26th April Big International Gala Show&Workshops

Serkan — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:22:45 GMT

"1001 Nights Showcase" 25th - 26th April
Big International Gala Show & Workshops
!!! Don't Miss it !!!

Khaled Mahmoud (EG/UK),Prince Kayammer (GR) ,
Serkan (TR/BE) , Rachid Alexander (NL) ,Hassan (LB/FR),
Maria Aya (GR) , The Uzume (NL) , Khalida (BE/DE),
Samyra (BE), Queenie (BE),
Artemisia (BE), Adelia (RU/BE)

De show :

!!!Zaterdag 25 april • Heilig Hartzaal • Sint-Amandsberg !!!

1001 Nights showcase is een oriëntaalse show met 12 dansers uit zes verschillende landen, ze brengen een brede waaier van oriëntaalse dansstijlen: Egyptische, Turkse ,Lebanese buikdans, Saaidi of stokdans,zwaarddans, sluierdans, Turkse zigeunerdans, tribal, fusion, drumsolo, dansen met zills...

Adres: Heilig-Hartplein 2, 9040 Sint-Amandsberg.

Tickets in voorverkoop: 15 €
Tickets aan de avondkassa: 19 €

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Workshops :

!!! Zaterdag 25 & Zondag 26 April !!!

Saturday 25th April :

"Khaled Mahmoud": 13u00 - 15u00
"Shabi" 40€

"Maria Aya" : 15u30 - 17u30
"Modern Oriental Feminine Style" 35€

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Sunday 26th April :

"Rachid Alexander" : 11u30 - 13u30
"Shimmies from A to Z" 35€
All different shimmy Techniques & Combinations

"Prince Kayammer" : 14u00 - 16u00
"Cairo Style Oriental Dance" 35€

"Khaled Mahmoud" : 16u30 - 18u30
"Classic Egyptian Style Oriental Dance" 40€

Workshops Adress: Danshuis De Ingang (In-Gang vzw)
Land Van Waaslaan 76 , 9040 Gent

Tickets & Workshops Reservations

info@dedanstent.com
www.dedanstent.com

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New Tribe for GLBT Belly Dancers

Michael — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:30:24 GMT

There is an interesting discussion in the UNMATA tribe regarding a GLBT belly dance tour. One of the threads indicated there is new tribe for GLBT belly dancers called GLOW Raqs, with GLOW meaning Gay, Lesbian, or Whoever.

Here's the link: tribes.tribe.net/glowraqs

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2009 Bellydance Retreat, Atlanta, GA - May 15-17, 2009

Saamiyah — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:48:54 GMT

Friday, May 15, 2009 - Sunday, May 17, 2009
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Black Orchid Danse presents its 2009 Bellydance Retreat in Atlanta,
Georgia featuring Middle Eastern Dance Artists AVA FLEMING, JIM BOZ & folkloric dancer and musician KARIM NAGI.

Dates: May 15 - 17, 2009
Location: Sheraton Gateway Hotel - Atlanta Airport

Come join us for an amazingly packed weekend of bellydance and music with 22 hours of workshop classes over 3 full days, an exhilarating cocktail reception on Friday night and Saturday night's Elegant Dinner Show (dress to impress)featuring performances by national and international artists.

Black Orchid Danse is also pleased to offer:
Classes for all levels of dancers and drummers, private sessions with
the instructors,"An Introduction to Bellydance" package for those who have never taken a bellydance class along with vendors offering an
awesome array of merchandise, makeup consulting and spa services.

Registration is now open and installment plans are available. For
more information and event details, please check out our website at

www.blackorchiddanse.com or contact us at info@blackorchiddanse.com

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The fun of a photo shoot

visionline — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 05:07:54 GMT

So I finally convinced a friend of mine who is an up and coming photographer to do a photo shoot. So next time there is a call for photos, I've got some good ammo.

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Teaching a guy who wants to learn belly dance.

Annick — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 22:33:45 GMT

I am so excited! After teaching belly dance to women for 4 years now, I have a guy that wants to join my class. I really would love to teach him, but I have never taught men before. I have seen many male dancers perform and I have taken workshops by Jim Boz, but never seen how a man would be instructed. Are there any conciderations I need to be aware of? Or can I teach him the same basic structure of movements that I teach the women and let him discover his own style within that? I want to do this well and teach him right, so any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated.

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Gig Bag Check with Jim Boz just posted on Gilded Serpent

Lynette — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:35:56 GMT

http://www.gildedserpent.com/newsgraphics/ComKaleidoscope.htm
Is this okay to post this like this?
I know you will love it!
Thanks, L

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FRANK, SADIE & KAYA SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES!!!

Frank — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:38:01 GMT

SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES 2009

SADIE & KAYA's 5th ANNUAL "SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES" JULY 17th, 18th & 19th, 2009

Join Sadie and Kaya in beautiful Denver, Colorado for their “5th Annual Summer Workshop Series”. Experience three action packed days of intense training for dancers under Sadie & Kaya's exclusive "Tandem Training Method" format. The weekend will include the newest of Sadie & Kaya’s challenging technique and choreography, a master class for intermediate/advanced level dancers, a Samba class, two evening Gala shows and an exciting specialty workshop with Tribal sensation Frank Farinario of Colorado Springs, Colorado. All participants taking the full weekend of workshops will receive a 4 minute dance slot in the Friday night dance Hafla.

WORKSHOP & SHOW SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, JULY 17th, '09
6:30-8:00pm
"SAMBA No Pe"
REGISTRATION STARTS @ 6pm.

Start the weekend off with our most exciting and fun workshop. Energetic, pulsating rhythms and movements, the Samba No Pe is the soloist dance made infamous at Rio's Carnaval. Get an excellent cardio and fat burning workout, more than the average kickboxing class, while learning the technique of this exciting dance form. Belly Dancers, add some extra spice to your dance vocabulary. SAMBA!!
Bring slippers or socks as some peoples feet get sore. You can also bring heels if you would like to try the dance moves in them. We recommend platforms or a chunkier heel.

FRIDAY, JULY 17th, 2009
FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE HAFLA
8:30-10pm Location TBA
Dance performances by participants of the workshops and other featured guest artists.

SATURDAY, JULY 18th, 2009
"Pops, Locks & Layers"
10:00am-2:00pm
REGISTRATION STARTS@ 9:30am.

Pops, Locks & Layers will feature some of our newest and most challenging belly dance technique and combos. Pops, Locks & Layers is part of our "Tandem Training Method" and Belly Dance DVD Series, "Pops, Locks & Shimmies". Be prepared to sweat and work hard with a fun challenge.

LUNCH FROM 12-1pm

**Feature Workshop**
“Tribaret for all styles and levels”
with guest instructor Frank Farinario
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Here is what you’ll get:
*A brief tutorial on ATS, fusing elements of Tribal and Cabaret belly dance together and transitioning between the two.
*Funky Geometry, creating strange shapes and lines with the body creating the illusion of bonelessness and layering moves.

"SATURDAY NIGHT SPECTACULAR" SADIE & KAYA DANCE SHOW
A captivating themed dance show produced by Kaya and Sadie featuring all new choreographies and works of various dance forms as well as performances by guest artist Frank Farinario!
Location and time TBA

SUNDAY, JULY 19th, 2009
"Master Classes"
"Finger Cymbal technique and choreography" 11:00am-1:00pm

REGISTRATION STARTS @10:30am. In this master class, Sadie & Kaya will teach intricate zill technique and patterns. Then we'll put it all together into a challenging and exciting acappella finger cymbal and dance choreography. The class will be taught at the intermediate/advanced level however all dancers are welcome as the classes will be technique oriented. FINGER CYMABALS NEEDED, we will not have any for use.

LUNCH from 1pm-2pm

"Drum Solo technique and choreography" 2:00pm-4:00pm

Sadie & Kaya are known world wide as two of the best choreographers and performers of the drum solo. Now its time to put everything you have learned over the weekend into action with one of Sadie & Kaya's exciting NEW Drum Solo choreographies!!

WORKSHOP RATES

FRIDAY DAY RATE:
$ 35.00 Advanced registration (payments received by July 4th, 2009) or
$ 45.00 at the door

SATURDAY OR SUNDAY DAY RATE:
$ 90.00 Advanced registration (payments received by July 4th, 2009) or
$ 100.00 at the door

WEEKEND PACKAGE: (includes tickets to the Saturday Kaya & Sadie show)
$210 Advanced registration (payments received by July 4th, 2009) or
$235 at the door

***All dancers registering for the full weekend package will have a dance slot in the Friday night hafla show.

SATURDAY NIGHT “KAYA & SADIE” PRODUCTION:
(1 ticket included with purchase for package participants)
$15.00 Advanced purchase
$18.00 at the door

REGISTRATION
NO REFUNDS, early registration reserves space for you in the event.
You may register by sending advanced payment listed above to;

Sadie & Kaya
PO BOX 202411
Denver, CO 80220

***You can also make a credit card payment via PayPal, extra surcharges will apply. Contact us for details.

info@sadiebellydancer.com

or call 720-231-6629

LOCATION
ALL WORKSHOPS will be held at Colorado Ballet, 1278 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203. http://www.coloradoballet.org/index.cfm?go=c.page&id=10

Street and meter parking is available.

FRIDAY NIGHT HAFLA 8:30-10pm. Located at Sutra nightclub, 1109 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 (Just across the street from Colorado Ballet)

Street and meter parking.

SATURDAY NIGHT GALA SHOW location and time TBA very soon!

TRAVEL
*Expedia is one of the best ways to find a flight to Denver via DIA (Denver International Airport), our main airport. Frontier and United are our city airlines and have many direct affordable flights.

*Denver is a big city so unless you book a hotel very near the studio and shows, you may end up paying more than expected for taxis. The best option is probably a rental car which you can pick up at the airport. Public transit is another option. You can look them up at RTD.

* For hotel or lodging, type in the zip code 80203 into your hotel search to find the hotel availability nearest the dance studio and show location. The studio is located just a few blocks from Downtown Denver.

*If you are interested in sharing a room or rental car with another dancer, please let us know and we will try to put you in contact with other interested dancers.

* Denver is a fun city. Be sure to google search some of the activities you can do while visiting like our museum, mountains, 6 Flags Elitch Gardens, etc.

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Elijah teaching @ Elevation 2009, April 17-19 in Denver w/Tribe Marrakech!

OceanOstteen — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:20:11 GMT

We are excited to welcome the "fabulous" Elijah to the Denver area for Elevation 2009, on April 17-19.

Elevation 2009 is the 5th year of our yearly belly dance festival. It is held in the small Western town of Golden, CO, nestled down into a valley and up against the Rocky Mountains, near Denver.

The event venue is across the street from our store/studio Paprika, where some of the smaller classes will be held.
There are also hotels in the next block.

A beautiful river runs through the heart of town, and the largest brewery in the world offers free beer just 2 blocks away! DID you hear that? FREE BEER!

There will be 3 full days of classes, 2 excellent shows with pro sound, lights, DJ, and VJ.
The Fri night show is catered with a "marvelous" Middle Eastern buffet, and there will be attendee performances, and the Sat night show is for the teachers and a few special guests.

We hold our shows in a large club, and this really is one of the most FUN events around. It's not an event where everyone is made to sit quietly in a theater and suffer through long and drawn out shows. We have fun and dance and laugh and cut up and have a few dranky-dranks. We've got an "superb" DJ of Indian decent from the Island of Trinidad that keeps us all jumping to his Chutney Soca and Bangin Bhangra rhythms.

This year is more family friendly with Kids drumming and dancing classes as well as babysitters for the Fri and Sat night shows.

There will be a great bazaar with Merchants from all over the country selling items from all over the world.

The teachers for Elevation 2009 are:
Elijah: World Burner Tribal Fusion
Rachel Brice: this year with 8 full hours of intermediate/advanced technique
Romka: Badd Ass Fusion Swordsters
Kassar: Slinky Sensual duo returns to share their newest creations
Ariellah: The Gothic Princess
Tribe Marrakech: more from your hostess Fusionistas
The Mezmer Society: Balkan Gypsy Vaudevillian with Tribal Fusion stylings, and music classes
Elizabeth Ostteen: Henna Body Art class, and Hair Design & Styling for the Stage
Chris Chambers: Kids Belly Dance
Donovan Warnick: Doumbek, Riq, and Kids Drumming class

Look for sign up info to drop mid December. Save your ducats! This is gonna be another awesome event!

www.evergreentribalarts.com
&
tribes.tribe.net/marrakechtribe

Thanks!
Ocean and Elizabeth Ostteen
Tribe Marrakech
Marrakech Imports
Paprika

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gilded serpent article

Lara — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:02:50 GMT

http://www.gildedserpent.com/art45/laramen.htm

would love to know what you all think!

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i'm so excited i had to tell you!!

Ember — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:16:19 GMT

So I love watching men dance. I LOVE it. Anyway, i was performing at a club here in jacksonville and i'm about halfway into a routine when i spot this guy kinda mimicking my moves. At first i thought he was making fun of me and then he started adding his own! So i pulled him up with me and we both started dancing together, him following my lead and then vice a versa. It was SO much fun and a complete shock. Apparently he'd been dancing for years here but theres not a huge market for dancers here so he never gets to really dance in public. We have a show together in a month and we've been dancing together for two weeks now. Its so much fun and refreshing t find not only another bellydancer here in jax outside of my old troupe but to find a male bellydancer as well!! Its beautiful!!!

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Frank's Holiday Video!!!

Frank — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:10:11 GMT

http://vimeo.com/2524080

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"Sultans of Raqs "Thessaloniki Show Opening

Serkan — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:44:13 GMT

Hi Everybody,

Here is new video of "Sultans of Raqs" From Thessaloniki / Greece 2008 Show.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXWwqcm0umY

Have fun ;))

Serkan.
www.serkan.be
www.sultansofraqs.com

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FRANK, SADIE, & KAYA SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES JULY 17-19!!!

Frank — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:48:42 GMT

Details coming soon!!!

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photo op

Lara — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:53:43 GMT

I wrote an article about men in middle eastern dance for Gilded Serpent & Lynette would like some photos to add to it- any of you brave gents have photos you want to submit? feel free to pm me for more details.
Thanks!

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Elijah, Frank, & Lorenso... Q+A From The Boys Room

Frank — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:42:54 GMT

Hey folks!!! As I'm sure you have read, on April 17-19 2009, Elijah Sound, is coming to the Elevation Bellydance Festival in Golden, CO to teach & perform. What you may not know is that I will be there as a guest performer in the Saturday night show & good ol' Lorenso from Unmata/Verbatim will be coming to play as well.

The 3 of us will be cohabitating for the weekend in the same hotel room, hanging out, working, & exchanging artistic energy. I spoke with the blokes & we would like to open up Q+A forum where other dancers can ask us questions about our dancing, lives, experiences working with each other, etc... Betweeen now & April I will be reviewing the questions & assorting them by which dancer(s) they are directed toward & we will post our answers on tribe after the festival.

So... ask away!!!

Elijah Sound (Soloist, 2013 Founder, Tribal Fire Cirque, Guest Performer of Atash Maya & Lucent Dossier)

Frank Farinaro (Soloist, Guest Performer of Peaks & Pasties & Tribe Marrakech)

Lorenso Silva (Unmata, Verbatim, & Instituto Mazatlan Bellas Artes de Sacramento)

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Frank will not be touring with BDSS this Spring.

Frank — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:20:27 GMT

Well... I just got the reply. My biggest fear has just come true.

I just got the word from the BDSS office & they found a merchandise person who is based in LA & will be able to help prepare for the tour. I totally understand their decision, because they can start working with this person just as soon as they return from UK & also they will not have to pay for this person to fly out to LA or to provide them with a place to stay while they get the ball rolling on this tour.

I am a little embarrassed because I blasted how excited I was to be a part of this tour, & now I am not. I DEFINITELY counted my chickens before they hatched!!! As disappointed, as I am, I am not as crushed as I thought I would be. I began to prepare myself emotionally just in case the axe came down. SO glad I did, or my head would be in an oven right now.

At any rate... I am a little sad, but I'll get over it. This is just another element of show business. I am not the first person to have a similar situation with any company & I'm sure I won't be the last. It's nothing personal, it's just business.

Moving forward, I will still be teaching my classes in Colorado Springs, working on other dance projects, cross-training, & traveling to teach workshops & perform. I got a new camera & will be posting new videos & pictures of myself very soon. I will also be working on creating an online teaching program for next year.

Next year I will still be taking workshops with BDSS & going to see them perform whenever & where ever I can. My main goal is still to join BDSS (someday), but for right now, it is not my main focus. I hold no ill will toward BDSS & i wish them the best in their future projects & endeavors. They'll still have my full support & patronage. Plus me & the girls are my homies fa sho!!!

I want to thank you all for your support, friendship & sharing in my brief excitement, & I hope to still continue to share my art with you & give you things to enjoy.

-----Always,
-----Frank

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Male Bellydancer of the World 2008

Sugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:17:43 GMT

Serkan is the winnar of "Male Bellydancer of the world 2008"

Congratz Serkan.

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mens under wear for sale! oh my!

Paul — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:13:05 GMT

Why do I get a bunch of mens underwear ads pop up on this tribe!! sorta funny, but shocking... i think.

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Is it just me...

Frank — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:35:12 GMT

...or is there a fine line between straight men who appreciate & complement dance as an artform, & *straight* who don't want to feel guilty about hiting on you in front of their girlfriend, fiance', wife, baby-mama, etc.?

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New Book...

asim — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:50:24 GMT

...that's likely to revisit some themes that drive we male dancers nuts, if the website is any indication -- "Belly Dance: Celebrating the Sacred Feminine":

http://www.bellydancebook.net/

I always feel bad, when I have these kinds of discussions. On one hand, I feel strongly that it's wonderful, marvelous, and powerful that women have, and continue to have, empowering and transformative experiences in this dance form. I've seen women grow out of shells, shed painful memories and relationships, and become the kind of women I want to see in this world. It makes me glow that I've been honored to be a part of that.
At the same time, I'm frustrated to be on the sidelines when these kinds of bits pop up. I started when this kind of POV was "mainstream" in the dance, and where male prototypes were few on the ground. And in my semi-retirement, I've been happy to see male dancers thrive, and to even see a couple start to pop out "over there" in Professional circles! And that makes me not want to have to keep fighting for legitimacy for anyone to be able to do this dance. Or for myself to do so, as I slouch back into a more active dancer role.

*SIGH*

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Rakkasah East -- Anybody going?

Richard — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:20:51 GMT

For the first time ever, it seems as if I'll be able to finagle a trip out east in October and get to Rakkasah East.

I'm very excited about it and am wondering if anybody here wlll be making the trek. I know that the Bozmeister is teaching and I'll definitely be searching him out. Ouzo pour tout!

Perhaps a get-together of some sort, or a corner meet at a party to get to know each other?

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Kirvo's first youtube video

Kirvo — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:35:01 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUNT6nB21Vs

Rakkasah's camera didn't pick up the zills at all!

Comments welcome. Enjoy!

-Kirvo

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Tribal LA

Frank — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:15:51 GMT

Who is going?

I'll be there to see the show, take workshops, perform, audition, & help his deliciousness, Elijah Sound, vend his clothing line A.D. 2013.

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2nd International Male Oriental Show "Sultans of Raqs"

Serkan — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:03:27 GMT

Hello everybody

The 2nd "SULTANS OF RAQS" event will take place at Thessaloniki / Greece October 11-12 2008 with Serkan,Zadiel,Rachid Alexander,Prince Kayammer,Malek,Dansci Ahmet.We will have 4 workshops for the weekend :

SATURDAY:

12.00-15.00 Serkan (www.serkan.be/) : Fusion choreography in modern egyptian music
16.00-19.00 Zadiel (www.zadiel.de/) : Drum solo choreography with jazz & fusion elements

SUNDAY:

11.00-14.00 Dansci Ahmet (www.turkishgypsydance.com/dans.htm) : Turkish gypsy dance (Roman dance)
15.00-18.00 Rachid Alexander (www.rachidraqs.nl/) : Shimmi techniques and drills for various shimmies

SUNDAY 21.00 GALA SHOW with Sultans of Raqs!!!!!

More info: sultansofraqs.com/ or princekayammer@hotmail.com

Many thanks to everybody for the patience and helping make such highlight event!

Hope to see you there

Many Oriental Greetings.

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Guilty pleasures of dancing

Kirvo — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:40:49 GMT

Shira posted a rather fun topic on her board and I thought we'd enjoy it:

"What are your dance-related guilty pleasures? Do you have a collection of Bratz genie dolls? Maybe you made a pink costume for yourself just like the that Barbara Eden wore on "I Dream of Jeannie"? Do you like to curl up with a big box of Turkish delight and watch old Hollywood movies with a Middle Eastern theme such as "Solomon and Sheba" or "Samson and Delilah"? Something else?

So let's hear it - what are YOUR guilty-pleasure confessions related to the dance? "

My Original List:
I collect camels...all with one hump
I collect props...I am constantly looking for something new and fun to dance with.
I find myself constantly in thrift stores looking for that new pair of earrings or new pin to attach to a turban.
I have a small collection of fabrics that I keep buying in case mom has a chance to sew me up a new costume. (I really should just sit down and teach myself how to sew!
I check Tribe.net at least once a day whenever I can do it and I only do it on the computer with cookies that know what posts I have read.
-Kirvo

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Mens costuming

Fri, 30 May 2008 23:03:48 GMT

My boyfriend has recently started to attend my belly dance classes, but is having problems finding mens belly dance costumes.

Whenever he has looked on the net, either pirates come up or what he calls poofy costumes?
Is there a smart line of belly dance clothes out there, that allows men to feel the part without feeling silly?

P.S these are his words not mine ;D

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Frank at Colorado COllege Extraordinary Dance Festival

Frank — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:28:25 GMT

with Tribal Tique & Kamara Gallager

http://coloradoculturecast.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=346:extraordinary-dance-festival-at-colorado-college&catid=52:video-archive&Itemid=109

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Breaking the silence

visionline — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:12:37 GMT

I've been absent from Tribe for a few months due to life issues. Did I miss much?

Anyway, I'll be going to Pennsic this year. Anyone else going to be there? I noticed that Dancing for Manly Men isn't happening. What's up?

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Lady... Keep Your Effin hands to yourself ...

Valizan — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:06:16 GMT

(This will be crossposted)

:(

I had an incident in one of my classes last week, and I've been stewing about it (because that is what I do. I don't let it go, I turn it inward and stew and it either comes out like vomit at the wrong time or it sits there like a big wad of swallowed bubble gum.)

I was teaching one of my classes which, natch, is all women. At the end of the class, I asked people to put their loaned tassle belts back into the bag I carry them in. One student took hers off, and as she was putting the belt in the bag said to me "You have a good night now, hear?" as she slapped my butt. And her hand was there just a bit too long for my comfort.

I was kinda shocked. The other students present registered some shock as well.

My reaction was to turn and say politely but loudly "if I were a male student with a female teacher, THAT kind of behaviour would NOT be tolerated. Please don't violate my personal space again!"

She flushed red with embarrassment and I immediately felt really bad. All of a sudden I thought I had maybe made a bigger issue out of nothing. It wasn't like she jumped me and ripped all my clothes off. But at the same time, she made me uncomfortable.

So...

This week I taught again. She was in class and smiling. We do a warm-up at the beginning of class where we lift our chest. I was counting it when I looked in the mirror and this same woman was grabbing her boobs and lifting them with her hands (as opposed to using her muscles to lift them).

My mouth fell open and I gasped loudly, but before I could say anything one of the other students called her on it.

"WHAT are you doing? You don't use your hands to lift them, you are supposed to be using your back muscles. THAT just looks rude!!"

Girlfriend flushed red again. "I just wanted to see if they would go any higher, because he can lift his chest really high. I didn't think anyone could see me."

Other student: "We're in a studio surrounded by mirrors and you're in front... we can ALL see you!"

This time Girlfriend apologized for disrupting the class and promised not to do so again. At the end of class, she came up to me and I sort of cringed because I was now afraid of what she was going to say.

"I just wanted to say, I really enjoy this class. It makes me feel great and I love this style."

All I did was smile, but I am worried that I should apologize for humiliating her in class.

Am I wrong here?

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Valizan interviews Turkish Dancer Özgen on The Gilded Serpent

Valizan — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:31:36 GMT

Gilded Serpent editrix Lynette Harris has uploaded video of me interviewing male Turkish dancer Özgen Ozgec at the International Bellydance Conference of Canada.

During his appearance on the Main Stage, Özgen danced with a rope that he twirled around his body while he was dancing. It was fascinating to watch, and he was damn good with it. I was backstage (I had just danced with The Righteous Rogues Of Raks) questioning him about the rope when Lynette happened along and asked to tape the conversation:

http://www.gildedserpent.com/newsgraphics/ComKaleidoscope.htm#ozgen

The irony of me saying "You're going back to Turkey... No one will know..." is ironic since this is now loaded onto the net! :)))

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Sultans Of Raqs On Tour !!!!!

Serkan — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:10:11 GMT

Thanks to everbody ;)))

Yes it was GREAT GREAT SHOW!!!!! AND BIG SUCCES!!!!!!!

But let me tell this BIG SUCCES is not only because of me!!Also we ware good team.First of all All this Great Dancers : Dansci Ahmet,Prince Kayammer,Malek,Rachid,Zadiel,Mr Habieb and Me

And Kristien and Mireille (They work hard and a lot!!!

Christo,Cidem,Gökhan,Dj Yilmaz,Aicha,Nancy.....and more...all this people they did they best!!!It was great team work!!
If I forget to mention some names please forgive me

Thanks to everybody

Now we will have "SULTANS OF RAQS ON TOUR" !!!!!!!
Turkey , Greece(11th-12th October 2008) , Germany (30th January 2010),Holland , England...maybe some more conturys...But still we are talking about it !!

Don't wory I'll let you know about dates and details.

Last week I was in National Radio (Radio 1) and tonight We will be in TV!!! (They came and record the show!!!)

Camon Oriental Dance World!!!"SULTANS OF RAQS " is coming

I hope to see you there!!!

Many Oriental Greetings.

Serkan.
www.serkan.be
www.dedanstent.com

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Update of Sultans of Raqs show

Serkan — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:02:10 GMT

Hi again everybody,

Just I need to say something is change in Sultans of Raqs show.
Ekrem from France can't come to show.
But place of Ekrem Will be "RACHID ALEXANDER" (from Holland)will be with us!!!!

Will be Great Show!!!!

Don't miss it!!!

So now new version of the show:

INTERNATIONAL "MALE" ORIENTAL SHOW
"SULTANS OF RAQS"
With:"Mr. HABIEB"(Belgium),"PRINCE KAYAMMER"(Greece),
"SERKAN"(Turkey/Belgium),"RACHID ALEXANDER (Holland),
"MALEK"(Greece),"DANSCI AHMET"(Turkey),"ZADIEL"(Germany)

DATE:14th June Saturday
Doors open 19.00h Show start:20.00h
Tickets and Reservations:
Uitbureau Gent | Home

WORKSHOPS:

14th June Saturday:
"MALEK":12.00h-14.00h "Griekse Chifteteli"
"DANSCI AHMET":14.15h-17.15h "Turkish Gypsy Dance"

15th June Sunday:
"ZADIEL":11.00h-14.00h "Turkish Drum Solo"
"PRINCE KAYAMMER":14.15h-17.15h "Classic Egyptian Style"

Registrations and more info for show and worshops:
"www.dedanstent.com" or "info@serkan.be"

"DE DANSTENT"
www.dedanstent.com
MANY ORIENTAL GREETINGS.

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Wish me luck guys...

Frank — Sun, 11 May 2008 19:04:41 GMT

Hello folks!

Well... it's that time of year again! I'm heading down off my mountain here in Colorado to head out to California & audition for Bellydance Superstars again next weekend. This is my second time around & I feel very confident about this year!!! I leave this Friday & will be coming back on Monday. I'll be blogging about the experience on my tribe if you'd like to follow me on my journey. Wish me luck guys!!! I'll be taking all your positive energy with me.

http://tribes.tribe.net/hammerhead-sharq_tank

-----Hip Shakes & Butt Quakes
-----The Frank-tASStic Avenger

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Shades Of Araby in Erie

Valizan — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:49:09 GMT

Heya men!

Take a gander at my troupe, Shades Of Araby dancing in Erie, Pennsylvania this past weekend. We did our choreographed Tribal Fusion number rather than our usual ATS stuff.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ0vbfMi6F8

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The $5 pants!

Thu, 29 May 2008 11:53:38 GMT

We've all seen those fabulously hot Melodias
Soooo, what do you say to getting a $72 (plus S/H) for ONLY $5???
Check it!

Melodia Promo
www.beledibay.com/Win_Melos.html

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Male Bellydancers Denied Permits In Egypt

Valizan — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:16:47 GMT

It almost seems like a follow up to the last post I made (about male bellydance flourishing in Egypt) except now they are restraining all the guys who want to cash in and become the next Tito.

http://www.alarabiya.net/articles/2008/05/11/49679.html

What a confusing country...

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Vests

Yasemin — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:12:17 GMT

Hope it's ok to post this in the topic section, but several people were asking about Pauls vest in the picture.
I decided to put the rest of the stock on the website instead of holding it back for the shows.
All the styles and sizes I have left in stock are up now.
Just not all sizes are avaialable in every color.
This is something I do plan to carry all the time, I just haven't re-ordered in a while.
www.tribalbazaar.com

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"SULTANS OF RAQS" First International MALE Oriental Show

Serkan — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:55:58 GMT

Hi Everybody,

"SULTANS OF RAQS"
"FIRST INTERNATIONAL MALE ORIENTAL SHOW"

With:"Mr. HABIEB"(Belgium),"PRINCE KAYAMMER"(Greece),
"SERKAN"(Turkey/Belgium),"EKREM"(France),
"MALEK"(Greece),"DANSCI AHMET"(Turkey),"ZADIEL"(Germany)

DATE:14th June Saturday
Doors open 19.00h Show start:20.00h
Adress:Groenzaal Sint-Bavohumamiora
Lange Boomgaardstraat Gent/Belgium
(hoek seminariestraat)

Price:BK/16,50euro
AK/20euoro

Tickets and Reservations: Uitbureau GENT
Kammerstraat 19
9000 GENT/Belgium
09/233.77.88
http://www.uitbureau.be/default_uit1.aspxapp=VOORSTELLINGEN&lang=NL_UIT&month=6&year=2008&day=14

WORKSHOPS:

14th June Saturday:

"MALEK":12.00h-14.00h "Griekse Chifteteli" ( Griekse stijl Oriëntaalsedans)

"DANSCI AHMET":14.15h-17.15h "Turkse Zigeunerddans"(Turkish Gypsy Dance)

15th June Sunday:

"ZADIEL":11.00h-14.00h "Turkse Tabla Solo" (Turkish Drum Solo)

"PRINCE KAYAMMER":14.15h-17.15h "Klassiek Egyptische Stijl"(Classic Egyptian
Style)

Price:
2 hours:25,-euro
3 hours:35,-euro
5 hours:55,-euro
6 hours:65,-euro
8 hours:90,-euro
9 hours:105,-euro
11hours:120,-euro

Registrations and more info for workshops:
"info@serkan.be" or "info@dedanstent.com"

Payment:ING 363-0265649-06
(Registration after 31th May +5,-euro extra)

All workshops will be in "DE-INGANG"
Land Van Waaslaan 78
9040 Gent/Belgium
http://www.de-ingang.be/

If you need flyer or poster just let us know.We can send it ;))

Thank you for our sponsors:
"ATA RESTAURANT"
"DE-INGANG"
"PRINT CONCEPT"
"DE AST"
"DE DANSTENT"
"REHBERIM"
"RADIO ANATOLIA"
"BIZ NET"

MANY ORIENTAL GREETINGS.

"DE DANSTENT"
www.dedanstent.com

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Something for the birthday boy

Tammy — Sat, 10 May 2008 04:43:27 GMT

Hello all!

I have a beautiful soon-to-be, four year-old, God son, who loves to dance. You put on anything with a beat on and he's moving! And lately I've caught him imitating my hip movements and even giving me a little shoulder shimmy. I LOVE IT. Luckily, his pops is cool with all of this and have even allowed me to sew a little hip sash for him. I'd love to buy a bellydance video featuring one of our wonderful male dancers, but I haven't seen any around. Any suggestions out there?

Tammy

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Workshop cancelled!

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:05:40 GMT

Fire fan workshop cancelled!
( http://tampa.tribe.net/event/BellyFire-Fusion/dunedin-fl-34698/c98ca5f4-d8cb-4b28-99a7-4d94b1f3e6c9

I'm very sorry to have to announce the cancellation of this event.
I've just been informed that one of the presentors (the one who was to instruct the choreography portion of the workshop) has accepted a conflicting engagement.

I will be refunding the workshop fee to those of you that have paid already. Please contact me if you have already purchased your fire fans from Riz, and we will see what can be done there as well.

Deepest apologies
~ Chandra ~

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Finally!

mattd — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:41:13 GMT

I danced in public. See my profile pics. :D

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A change of heart...

Frank — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:29:15 GMT

All of the clips that I have seen up until this 1 have left me thoroughly unimpressed, but now that there is some decent up-close footage, I am totally eating my words!!! His technique is amazing, his costumes are very modest, but still powerfull, & DAAAMMMNNN what a hottie!!!

Gentleman & ladies...

Ozgen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GTDXGR9ctU

Different Venue:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6i3exutTwc

Turkish TV Interviews:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU05hhAfWbU&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0YZlUT9sjs&feature=related

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Video

eggmoe — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:24:22 GMT

Since people are sharing videos lately....

here is a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZQE7gpjsZY

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MoMED'09

JimBoz — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:50:04 GMT

Greetings y'all

We are seeking to put together details for our 2009 Men of Middle Eastern Dance event. We're hoping for the San Francisco Bay Area, preferable SF Proper.

The event would include:
- Showcase of Men dancing Middle Eastern dance styles
- Workshops featuring the

We would need someone to assist coordinating:
- Finding, securing a venue
- Coordinating videographers
- Local promotions
- Coordinating registrations possibly
- Working with scheduling of other local events

Details are flexible. We are hoping for a May or June event.
We will be hosting international stars who specialize in Middle Eastern dances.
Interested parties, please call 1-888-4-JIMBOZ, msg me here on Tribe, or email: contact@jimboz.com

We would prefer experienced promoters for this endeavor. Thanks for you consideration!
Jim Boz - MEN of Middle Eastern Dance

The MEN of Middle Eastern Dance project since 2005 has featured showcases, products, discussion & information highlighting the men involved in Middle Eastern Dance. We have hosted showcases in 3 cities, 2 countries and 2 calendars. If more guys would git off dere butts & send me images, we can have a calendar & showcase for 2009, eh?

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Tassled Codbelt

Yasemin — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:32:09 GMT

This started out as a smartass remark, in response to another post, but after thinking about it, I decides to make a...ahem...Tassled Codpiece.
Paul is modeling it for me in the Tribe Photo section. More views are in my profile.
I was thinking to make a few more.
I'd like to know, would guys actually wear it?

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IT'S HERE!! OMG!!

Rick — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:55:44 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxEn66jL8N8

OK, here I am as a guest performer in a friend's fan-veil instructional video which is coming out soon! :)

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Cool article on Men Dancing in Newsweek

asim — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:18:29 GMT

Male Ballet dancer does a kick-ass article for Newsweek on male dancers -- the struggles we endure, and the stereotyping we face:

http://www.newsweek.com/id/120061

Obviously tuned to Ballet, but his opinions most certainly hit home for me. The money quote:

The most irritating aspect of the male-dancer stereotype is the underlying insinuation that we in some way lack strength of character or a courageous spirit. Male and female, all dancers undergo strenuous training from a very young age, and constantly wrestle with injuries and fatigue. But male dancers must possess a special type of will and fortitude if they are to become professionals, for, like fish swimming upstream, we have to fight through the current of thinly veiled contempt that much of society harbors for our chosen path. In our culture, girls are encouraged to take ballet; boys receive no such endorsement, except of course from ballet teachers or exceptionally supportive parents. The boy who perseveres in dance must have a genuine hunger for it, must be uniquely motivated and dedicated, and must develop a truly thick skin.

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I am THE Funky White Boy!

Rick — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:53:23 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3759Iot28E

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Ilhan Karabacak

samirashuruk — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:40:17 GMT

From a photo shoot before being signed to Cirque du Soleil Zoomanity in Vegas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCkN8iul73U

I'm guessing this is a Turkish version of So you Think You Can Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJU-btn42jU

and a video montage...get past the costuming in the first clip... He can dance!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJq9lOHjxrs

and his website
http://www.ilhankarabacak.com/
The mroe recent pictures on his website are by Claude Gauthier. Wow! Just WOW!

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Now is your time to shine!

Gypsyfire — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:13:14 GMT

All Boston area male bellydancers, we are looking to book a few good dancers, for a fundraiser hafli in June. Info to follow. Im me back if interested, must be pro!! Boston media will be there!!

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Newbie says hi!!

Faye — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 22:12:25 GMT

Hi everyone,

I hope it's alright, I'm 100 % female and joined, because I think men who bellydance are really neat!

Good luck to you all! :)

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HEYYYYYY CHECK IT OUT

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:04:09 GMT

=)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsTt75eMpfc

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Turbans

Waian — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:05:01 GMT

Hi everyone. This is only a little off topic. I am making Pennsic plans... :O) :O)... I love thinking about Pennsic..... and I wanted to make some turbans to keep my head and neck out of the sun. I normaly don't wear them and I wanted to know what is a good material to make them out of and how long they should be. There are some good fabric stores here but I have no idea what will work. Anyone...... anyone ..... Bueller......

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men in class

Eshe — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 01:53:47 GMT

I was talking with my boyfriend last night after he finished teaching. He was really irritated with a certain student who has just opened a cooking school (stay with me, it gets more relevant) who was excited that:

'Some men are going to be allowed into class. You know before, we never let men in class. Probably, they are more interested in women than cooking. What if they are stalkers?!! It's dangerous!"

...I'm sure you can follow where this is going. I looked and I couldn't find this topic addressed. I was wondering for you male teachers, do you allow men in your class? Do you interview them at all before class?

I used to teach at a school that had a 'taste of BD' workshop every month for free. Without fail, men would write every month that they wanted to come and watch. The director of the school would write that they would be welcome to come to a regular class and all of them never responded.

There is one male in our community now, he comes to lots of dance events, but he has been thrown out of every school in Tokyo because all he does is hit on girls during classes. I should add most studios have communal changing areas-if they have changing areas at all. The one man I have taken a class with changed with all of us in the same room-and at first a few girls did quit-but then everyone got with the program.

I'm just curious if you can weed these bad apples out ahead of time? Or how you would do so?

But at the same time I can't imagine turning away anyone from dance myself.
Eshe

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Hey Val!

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:41:41 GMT

You're the poster boy!
love the plum color on you...

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Do you know of

Faye — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:21:13 GMT

These guys?

Zorba
http://www.doubleveil.net/

Or

Wesley
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFQP-WR_AZM

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Large Men in Belly Dance

xavier_shadowdancer — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 04:56:01 GMT

I just wanted to know what does the Male Belly Dancer community feel about heavy-set Belly Dancers. My name is Xavier, male belly dancer, and I have been studying belly dancing for three years now... I dance with a troup and with the studio wherei take classes on Tribal Fusion. I am not that much of an amature but I am a little above average for your typical male dancer. i am now perfroming , have been for about a year now. Many people have loved me and many have had no intrest, but my question is does it seem unattractive to be a large belly dancer. I kind of have a little conflict within myself about it all, but bellydance is something that i love and hold true to my heart. I myself do think I am a decent dancer, especially for someone my size (240lb). But i do look great at least and I try real hard.. But maybe i can't live up to other dancers I have seen and met including Rachel Brice and Zoe Jakes . At least i can try, or should i even bother? I don't know. If you would like to see the clips on YouTube search for Torque Bellydance and tell me what you guys think. Xavier Shadowdancer

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Video

Rick — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:34:19 GMT

Well, the video of our Halloween cheography finally got put up so take a look and tell me what you think!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6Tx_9oj1E4

BTW, I play the part of the evil necromancer who has raised the zombie bellydancers from the dead! LOL!

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Obstacles to men in dance?

Lara — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:46:30 GMT

I am currently writing an article on attitudes and obstacles men face in Belly dance and I am looking for some input.

I am familiar with some of the common myths & attitudes circulating (belly dance was only danced by women, originates in birthing rituals, expresses the goddess, men are too aggressive and warlike to do this 'feminine' dance form, male dancers are inherently effeminate, women can not learn from male teachers because they lack the feminine essence of dance, etc.)

But I would like to know from you all who know better than I- what are some of the obstacles you face in becoming a Belly Dancer as a male, what are the attitudes you face from the dance community and from the public, the current atmosphere if you will.
I am looking for the good as well as the bad, so feel free to share positive experiences too, and let me know what keeps you going when you do get those bad attitudes thrown in your face.

you can pm me or email me direct at alaskadancer@alaska.net

If you want to see the inspiration for the article, Lynette has asked me to expand on a letter I wrote in response to another article on the Gilded Serpent. I have been thinking about this for years, but this has prompted me to actually start writing:
http://www.gildedserpent.com/let2ed.htm (letter)
http://www.gildedserpent.com/art42/tatseenabullybelly.htm (original article)

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Improv to live music & the retrospective...

Frank — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:04:48 GMT

http://youtube.com/watch?v=gMSgqNQm02o

April 2007
http://youtube.com/watch?v=16KCFbcsvWU

January 2007
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Z-maUGshh_g

April 2006
http://youtube.com/watch?v=F3oUbpp8djk&feature=related

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Greetings from Yorkshire England

Yorkshire Rose — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:36:45 GMT

Hey, just wanted to say hello to you all, what a gr8 tribe you guys have here :-)

Nicky xx

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Male Bellydance Makes A Comeback In Egypt, Defying Supression

Valizan — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 16:16:31 GMT

Pretty cool story actually, with Tito Seif making a comment, though he is NOT the featured dancer. Reporter did his homework this time too, and mentions the history of men being involved. A bit awkwardly written at points, but a good story! Yay us!

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=email_en&refer=&sid=atLloMTgRlEg

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Still Looking for Dancers

Zahir — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 07:33:50 GMT

Meryem Vani's showcase on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 is still looking for a few dancers. The show takes place at the Tsunami Cafe at 4019 Sunset Blvd. in Silverlake, Los Angeles. Starts at (approximately) 7pm and ends at (approximately) 9pm. Please bring your own CD or cued-up audio cassette tape. Between five and seven minutes is ideal. No swords or fire. Snakes are okay. If you're interested, please contact Meryem Vani at (323) 819-1948. All levels of experience more than welcome. The space itself is a a downstairs theatre that "feels" rather like off off broadway. Thanks in advance!

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January Showcase in Silverlake

Zahir — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:47:48 GMT

Meryem Vani's Middle Eastern Dance Showcase will at Tsunami Coffeehouse (4019 Sunset Avenue). The show will begin at 7pm and end at 9pm on Tuesday, January 29th. Troupe Zaghareet will perform among others. This is the fourth such Showcase hosted by Meryem Vani. Cover charge is $10 or $7 with the flyer. Here is the link to the flyer : http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/6292/janshowcaseflyeric5.jpg Hope to see some of you there!

Zahir al Daoud

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Magazines

Kirvo — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 03:05:52 GMT

I am thinking of subscribing to a magazine for bellydance, but I don't want one that never addresses the existence of male dancers. I don't demand that every article uses "(s)he" and "him or her" etc. but one that occasionally publishes articles written by/for men.

shira has a list of a coule magazines on her site.
http://www.shira.net/no-local.htm#Magazines

anyone ever read any of these and like them?

more importantly, anyone ever been published in them?

-Kirvo

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Any guys making TribalCon?

mattd — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:08:54 GMT

Just found out we're going (Atlanta, late February). W00t!

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Men's Costuming

Rick — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 23:51:37 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/mensbellydancecostume

Hope that posting a link here is OK

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Calendar

Chandani — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:55:35 GMT

Did the Men of ME dance do another calendar for 2008?

If so, where can I buy one?

I haven't seen anything for it here or on cafe' press. I emailed Jim Boz but haven't heard anything back yet.

Joyfully,
Chandani
www.chandani.net

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Men who dance

Beatrice — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 01:12:14 GMT

http://tinyurl.com/26gznc
This was sent to me by Zorba. Great article and pics.

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Hosting First Workshop!

Rick — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:41:06 GMT

Hey everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that my troupe is hosting their first workshop coming up March 8! I doubt anyone on this list is near enough to want to come out, but if you can spread the word!? The workshop is called Shimmy, Shimmy Workshop with Mahsati Janan and since I just recently got the 3/4 shimmy, I'm definately looking forward to it! Visit our webpage at http://www.risingsuntribe.com for more details!

Thanks!

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Raks Shisha

Kirvo — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 04:36:35 GMT

OK, so in my quest to have more props than I have time to perform with, I went to a speciality store and looked at shishas. the one I liked was green glass with silver metals. what concerns me is the fact that the base was flat and had about a 4 inch diameter. watching the video of Tarik I am pretty sure his headwear supports the shisha so this is not a problem. Anyone have any knowledge in this area?
-Kirvo (Dave)

P.S. Hi! I'm Dave, new to tribe.net

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Dancer Name?

Eric — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:00:48 GMT

Hello,

I have been taking lessons for about 6 months now and am going to be doing my first public performance in about a month, the question I have is whether or not I should take on dancer/performance name?

Many of the dancers I have seen so far do have dancer names but then you have others who don't, I suppose it is a personal choice but I would appreciate any opinions.

Also, is there any convention for what names are appropriate?

I have been considering the name Sirhan which means wolf in Muslim, when I did a google it hit on Sirhan Sirhan who assassinated Sen. Robert Kennedy. Before I had googled it I liked the name and still do somewhat but have concern about how my fellow Americans might take it.

Ok, so any thoughts opinions would be appreciated.

Thank You,

Eric (at least for now)

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International Bellydance Conference Of Canada 2008. April 23 - 27th 2008

Valizan — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:08:34 GMT

Come to Toronto for the IBCC, as there will be a load of men represented this year on the stages.

Tito is our headliner, Nath Keo will be teaching, Amir from Mayyadah & Amir (not Amir Thaleb) will be there too. There will also apparently be a panel discussion on Men's Bellydance which I will supposedly be a panellist on. I've heard a rumour that DaVid is coming too, but that I don't know for sure.

This event was unbelievable last year. I found it like a recharge of my bellydance battery to be surrounded by people who were as passionate - if not more so - about bellydance as me. There was never a dull moment. And this line-up has something for everyone, whether you like Tribal (Amy from Unmata!), Egyptian Cabaret (Tito and Aida Nour!), American Cabaret (Bozenka!!) or Turkish (Ferda was here last year and blew people away with her Turkish dance on the Main Stage.):

April 23-27th, 2008. Toronto.

Tito (Egypt),
Aida Nour (Egypt),
Bozenka (Florida),
Amy Sigil of Unmata (California),
Aisha Ali (California),
Mayyadah & Amir (Germany),
Lesya Starr (Spain/Ontario),
Yasmina Ramzy (Ontario),
Nath Keo (British Columbia),
Ferda Bayazit (Turkey/British Columbia)

We are absolutely delighted to host such an amazing roster of talent at this event!

Register Now!! 50% Sold Out!!
* Anyone who was registered in the 2007 conference receives an extra $100 off the conference package!!!

www.bellydanceconference.com

Early Bird rate is $599 CDN** limited quantities!!
($499 for past participants)

Regular rate: $699 CDN

Conference Package includes:
¬ Lectures, Panel Discussions
¬ Music and Drum classes
¬16 Dance Workshops
¬ 8 spectacular Performances
¬ 150 international performing artists
¬ Shopping bazaar
¬ Lunches, breakfast snacks, unlimited water, and more …

Just give us a call to register!
1- 416- 920-5593
We accept: Visa or MasterCard (over the phone)

*The Conference Packages are non-refundable, but are transferable.

Call to Artists:
If you would like to dance on the Main Stage or Open Stage and/or be a Speaker at the IBCC 2008 please check out our brochure at: www.bellydanceconference.com/ima....pdf

Or e-mail us and we will send you the Call to Artists brochure!!

Register now for IBCC 2008!!!

¬ Same locations!!

¬ Same warm, intimate, inspiring vibe with limited numbers of awesome participants!!

¬ Same format with improvements like longer lectures and panel discussions and better food!!

¬ An exciting line up of performers, instructors and lecturers!!

Check out the website for details and last year’s excitement!!

www.bellydanceconference.com

We are so excited about next year, we can hardly sit still!
Cheers!

Conference Coordinator
International Bellydance Conference of Canada (IBCC)

info@bellydanceconference.com
www.bellydanceconference.com

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An etiquette question about video

Valizan — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:25:51 GMT

(X-posted from Shades Of Araby Tribe)

Here is a thought I was pondering and would love to get some input back.

Let us say you are a dance troupe/performer of some sort. However, you are not so huge that you command a fee when you get invited to dance at gigs. You dance and the host videotapes the show.

Is it good form on the part of the host to offer a copy of the performance tape free since they aren't paying the performers to come dance? Or more to the point, is it tacky or in bad form to charge anything other than the price of a DVD disc to get a copy?

My thought was that if I pay my gas to get to your gig, put on make-up, and then perform for no pay, and you are charging people to come in to your show, the least you could do is give me a free DVD of the performance. Giving me an order form to order a copy at $20 seems wrong somehow.

Or am I wrong?

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Tito of Egypt has a Tribe!!!

leenanyc — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:38:51 GMT

Here is the link:
http://tribes.tribe.net/tito

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Searching for pictures of male dancers

Yeli — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:41:47 GMT

Hi ya'all, I know you have seen me post before about NTMEDA www.ntmeda.org and our magazine Papyrus.
Well, I am searching for pictures of male dancers to put in our new edition on Men in Bellydance. I have 3 great articles (by male dancers) so far and I need pics to go with them. Of course the author is supplying pics of their own, but I would like to include other great performance or studio shots.

Please send your contribution to s_kayton@yahoo.com - pics should be at least 300 dpi.

The magazine reaches over 300 dancers in the North Texas area and beyond (Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, etc).
I would be able to send copies of the edition to any dancer whose pics are used in the edition.

My deadline is Friday.

Also - if anyone is insterested in writing for us in the furture please contact me. I am always looking for new articles related to all areas of the dance we all love. My theme for the next issue is workshops - how to choose, how to prepare, what to expect, how to get the most out the workshop...etc. I aslo include articles not related to the theme but timely in the dance community.

Thank you gentlemen!

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Resurgence of Turkish Male Bellydance

Valizan — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:25:31 GMT

Turkish guy chopping out a job for himself doing the dance we love so well:

http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSL3130074720070731?&src=073107_1239_ARTICLE_PROMO_also_on_reuters

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THE SHAME...

Frank — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:48:36 GMT

http://youtube.com/watch?v=O8H5gyX1-KM

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Birthday

Jemira — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:02:57 GMT

Happy birthday Hassan!!!

xoxo

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Shades Of Araby have their own Tribe!

Valizan — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:14:33 GMT

After our recent show at Tribal:PURA in Milwaukee, we were inspired to put up a tribe of our own. Since it seems all the cool kids have their own tribes, we didn't want to be left out. :)

http://tribes.tribe.net/shadesofaraby

Be welcome!

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Jim Boz 's Milwaukee Workshops and Show - 12 Days Away!

ShaiaFahrid — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:40:37 GMT

On Friday, September 7, Jim Boz will arrive in Milwaukee for a Student Hafla (sold out). Saturday, September 8, will feature a 5-hour long workshop in Oriental Technique and Choreography, and the Gala All-Professionals Show will be presented at 7pm, with an open party afterward. Then on Sunday, September 9, Jim will offer another 5-hour workshop, in Veil Technique and Choreography, and Stage Performance Skills. The workshops are each $50. All will be at Milwaukee's Miramar Theatre, 2844 N. Oakland Avenue.

Tickets are selling well and the workshops are filling up, so if you want to take advantage of this opportunityi to study with one of the finest instructors in the world, and see his fantastic dancing, contact Shaia at 414-491-5968, or email at bjohnson549@wi.rr.com.

I still have a few $12 tickets left, and will sell these to the first who call or write to me!
The price is now officially $15 for the show.

Shaia Fahrid
www.milwaukeebellydance.com

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Nothing against gay men... but BITCH PLEASE!!!

Frank — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:28:35 GMT

How 'bout makin' dem genitals a smidge less visible?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV1f_BdzplY&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TwuDbA-foo&mode=related&search=

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Headgear?

mattd — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:59:29 GMT

Hey guys. I'm slowly piecing my costume together - pants, front/back panels, chainmail hip-belt, close-fitting T-shirt-ish thing - but I'm stalling on top. Tribal's my game, so I'm trying to complement the ladies while avoiding the head equivalent of a choli. Any help here?

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Shades Of Araby are online!

Valizan — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 02:30:27 GMT

Yes,

Sofia, Maral and I finally have an online presence as Shades Of Araby now have a website!

http://shadesofaraby.valizan.com/

I have been crazy busy so troupemate Maral whipped up this beautiful site. Hopefully, the main site with my own stuff will soon follow.

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