From alia at earth-goddess.com Tue Jun 2 15:32:55 2009 From: alia at earth-goddess.com (Alia Thabit) Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:32:55 -0400 Subject: [Dancenews] Call to Artists: Lake Champlain Parade Message-ID: Hi everyone I got selected as one of several choreographers for the July 11 Parade in Burlington VT, part of the celebration of the QUADRICENTENNIAL OF THE DISCOVERY OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN. http://celebratechamplain.org/content/view/174/115/ As such, I am issuing a *Call to Artists* for dancers and musicians who would like to be part of this event. Parade starts at 6 PM on Saturday, July 11, rain or shine. The parade route is about a half mile long, and you will be walking/dancing for 45 mins to an hour, but outside for longer. There may also be a post-parade performance. We will cycle through about 5 rhythms, playing each for about 1-2 minutes per shot, so we will probably get through our whole cycle once or twice per stage. Percussionists can play the straight rhythm and/or add ornamentation. Melody instruments will have a simple song, ornamantation, and/ or freestyle improvisation to play over the rhythm. Dancers will have a simple series of traveling steps, about 4 steps per rhythm. We may arrange the steps so each group has its own order of steps and vary the visual effect. The parade will stop about 5 times along the route for staged sequences. of about 2 minutes each. Each time the parade stages, a group will come forward and do their thing. Dancers will be in 5 groups, and each group will get one staged sequence, which I will set individually for them based on a particular rhythm and their level of ability. A class can be a group, or a bunch of dancers can be a group. Some possible group motifs might be Zar, Sword, Stick, Debke, etc (Veil is out due to wind/rain complications). Really there are far more motifs than time to do them. We could also do shorter times and more groups. Costumes: We are classified as "Contemporary Dance," the designation for dance rooted in ethnic forms. We are not obliged to be folkloric in either presentation or costuming. However, this is chorus work, and each group will need to dress alike for the sake of visual unity. I will work with you on costuming, which should be fairly covered (weather protection, plus no one needs a sunburned belly button). Groups must be willing to provide their own costuming for the event. Rehearsal locations will depend on where the majority of participants are located, but will probably be in STJ, Burlington, and/or WRJ areas. Expect rehearsal at least once a week through July 11. I can also come to your class and teach the sequences there. There will be at least one full-group rehearsal, probably in Burlington. Please email me if you or your class would like to participate, and Please pass this along to any musicians/dancers you think would make a good addition to the mix. 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Habiba really knows her stuff, and Su'ad always puts on a great event (and then you can do a Ghawazi group in the parade ... ;-} Love, A ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Farasha and Suad Date: Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 10:18 PM Subject: June 20 - Ghawazee Workshop with Habiba To: alia at earth-goddess.com View as Web Page Subscribe Send to a Friend Summer 2009 Newsletter May-June 2009 *Farasha & Su'ad Dance & Designs* *Ghawazee Workshop - June 20 - Connecticut College, New London* Habiba's one-day intensive workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (break for lunch) features instruction in Ghawazee technique, a Ghawazee-style dance choreography, including staging tips, costuming information, and a 5 p.m. lecture on the history of the Ghawazee and a dance demonstration of the choreo by the fabulous Habiba! Class will be held in a beautiful, mirrored dance studio in the Student Union Building, Connecticut College. Habiba offers total education in Ghawazee style dance for soloists, troupes and tribal dancers who want to add this historical heritage to their repertoire. The Ghawazee were the famous public dancing girls of Egypt, who carried on the tradition of entertaining as a hereditary occupation. Habiba has studied extensively with the Banat Maazin of Egypt and recently returned from a special trip where she studied with Khairiyya Maazin, the last of her family who actively performs. The cost for all this is only $70 in advance ($75 at the door). Shop for lovely costumes and dance goodies with Farasha & Su'ad Dance & Designs all day! For more information or to receive a workshop flyer, email nancysuad at gmail.com or farashadance at gmail.com. Check out Farasha's websitefor more info about the Ghawazee Intensive and registration form you can print & mail. Or register online for the workshop through PayPal by emailing Farasha. ------------------------------ *Totally Rom with Artemis - Sept. 12, 2009* Farasha & Su'ad Dance & Designs proudly present *Totally Rom*, a Turkish Rom (Gypsy) intensive with the fabulous *Artemis* at the Holiday Inn, Somerset, NJ (right down the road from Rakkasah site!) The 3-hour workshop from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with Artemis separates fact from fiction about Turkish Rromany dance, history and culture. The seminar is suitable for all levels of dancers. Plus afternoon Hafla from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. featuring workshop participants, Farasha, Su'ad and Artemis. Vending by Farasha & Su'ad Dance & Designs. For more information, visit Farasha's Website or email Farasha ------------------------------ *Introducing....Su'ad* Since 1981, Su'ad has been a continuous student and practitioner of Near and Middle Eastern Dance. She teaches at all levels, and specializes in both oriental and folkloric styles of dance. She works on body mechanics, musical interpretation and dance expression, as well as the study of the origins of this art (both regional and historical). She has coined the concepts " Dancing with the Brain and Soul " and "Dance Dynamics". Since 1991, Su'ad has been Artistic Director of Desert Moon Dancers. She also co-sponsors and co-teaches workshops in the Northeast with Farasha of New Jersey, including Master teacher seminars. Su'ad is also a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), where she specializes in teaching historical interpretations of ethnic dance. She & Farasha have both received the SCA's highest award for teaching and dancing. Su'ad was co-organizer of a unique dance event for 2006 - the first New England based Symposium on Near and Middle Eastern Dance. Unlike the usual dance workshop, the Symposium focused on both movement classes with master teachers and researchers and academic classes. ------------------------------ *Introducing...Farasha* Performer, teacher and choreographer from New Jersey, Farasha began her dance career in Harrisburg, PA in the early 1980's as a member of Troupe Kismet, appearing in the Harrisburg Arts Festival and Musicfest in Bethlehem. In New Jersey, she performed with the Moon & Star Dance troupe. She emcees - and has performed in - the annual East Brunswick Community Fair. She teaches privately and in the community, and has conducted dance lecture/seminars for various educational and community groups, including the Girl Scouts, Rutgers University, Hillsborough and Jackson public libraries, and the College of New Jersey. She also co-sponsors and co-teaches workshops in the Northeast with Su'ad, including Master teacher seminars. Farasha is featured in the book Belly Laughs and is producer of the late Ibrahim Farrah's final concert video, A Journey. As a member of Morocco's Casbah Dance Experience, she performed at Lincoln Center, NYC and in Cairo, Egypt. Farasha was a regular performer at Cleopatra's Restaurant in Brooklyn, NY, and can be seen at the Lafayette Grill in Manhattan, and the Cornerstone Caf? in Rutherford, NJ. Visit her website at: www.farasha.com . *Farasha & Su'ad Dance & Designs - Event Calendar* ------------------------------ ------------------------------ *July 28-Aug. 7, 2009* - The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is sponsoring Pennsic War 38 at Cooper's Lake Campground, Slippery Rock, PA. Merchants include Farasha & Su'ad Dance & Designs. Visit the SCA Pennsic War website_for more info. *Aug. 8-14, 2009* - Morocco presents her annual summer weeklong workshop and show in her Manhattan, NY studio. Vending by Farasha & Su'ad Dance & Designs. Visit Morocco's websitefor more info. *Sept. 26, 2009* - Candra (Carylon Miller) presents *Aszmara* in a workshop and halfa at the Alert Fire Company building in Emigsville, PA (York County). Vendors include Farasha & Su'ad Dance & Designs. Contact Carylon Miller at 717-764-8915 for more information. *October 16-17-18, 2009* - *Rakkasah* festival will be held at the Ukranian Cultural Center in Somerset, NJ beginning Friday at 7 p.m. through Sunday evening. Vendors include Farasha & Su'ad Dance & Designs. Visit Rakkasah website for more info. *November 14, 2009* - Melina and Xena present *Valerie Rushmere* in a workshop and Hafla, at the Liberty Fire Hall in New Holland, PA (Lancaster County). Vendors include Farasha & Su'ad Dance & Designs. Visit Melina's website_ for more info. *November 21-22, 2009* - Habiba Studio presents a workshop in oriental dance and show with the legendary *Cassandra*. The event will take place at the Performance Garage in Philadelphia which features a large airy studio with mirrors and an exceptional performance space. This new facility is part of the Avenue of the Arts and is close to area hotels. Details to come. Vendors include Farasha & Su'ad Dance & Designs. For more info, visit Habiba's website_. Farasha & Su'ad Dance & Designs ? 2 Maryland Drive ? Jackson, NJ 08527 Subscribe| Unsubscribe| Send to a Friend| Preferences| Report Spam Powered by *MyNewsletterBuilder * del.icio.us Digg reddit Facebook StumbleUpon -- Alia Thabit Traditional and Avant-Garde Bellydance Vermont Arts Council Juried Artist; NEST Roster Artist http://www.earth-goddess.com; http://youtube.com/aliathabit -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alia at earth-goddess.com Wed Jun 10 15:35:13 2009 From: alia at earth-goddess.com (Alia Thabit) Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:35:13 -0400 Subject: [Dancenews] Reminder: Tamalyn Dallal Tonight (weds), STJ, Sat 6/13 in Enfield, NH Message-ID: *Tamalyn's Appearance/Book Tour Schedule* *Please pass the word!* For more info, please see Tamalyn's websites *http://tamalyndallal.net, and http://40daysand1001nights.com* * * *Wednesday June 10th: Free Lecture and Class in ST Johnsbury, VT at Catamount Arts. Tamalyn will present portions of the book and film and will be available to sign books/films/CD's, plus give a short community class after which there will be a community dance. Admission is FREE. *(Donations to Tamalyn's 40 Days and 1001 Nights fund are appreciated.) *Thursday, June 11th*: Tamalyn in Enfield, NH (Private Lessons). *Friday, June 12th:* Private Lessons 10 a.m-on *Saturday, June 13th:* Master Dance Workshops in Enfield, NH (see below) Tamalyn Dallal is a world-renowned belly dancer.* *She has trained some of the most prominent dancers such as Belly Dance Superstars Bozenka, Amar Gamal, and More. A rare opportunity to study with a master dancer and teacher. *Sunday, June 14th*: Private Lessons 10 A.M-on in Enfield, NH (contact Amity for schedule/rates) Cost is $80 per hour for 1-2 people and $100 for 3-4 *Tamalyn Dallal Dance Workshop Schedule:* * *** [image: Enfield Shaker Museum Great Stone Dwelling House]*Saturday, June 13th* *Shaker Museum and Inn on Mascoma Lake,* *Second floor (we'll be shakin' where the Shakers danced!)* *Route 4A Enfield, NH (4 miles off I-89) * *Easy trip: 125 miles from Boston, 100 miles from Burlington, 75 miles from Brattleboro, 11 miles from White River Junction. * *Location directions and information: * http://www.shakermuseum.org/traveldirections.htm *Dance Workshop Itinerary:* *10-11 a.m. Registration/Shopping* *11-1 p.m. Workshop 1: Arms and Hands* *1-2 p.m. Lunch/Shopping* *2-4 p.m. Workshop 2: Adding Drama to Your Dance* * 4-7 p.m. Dinner/Break* * 7 p.m.-Tamalyn Presents 40 Days and 1001 nights, along with guest performances. An informal hafla (belly dance party) and performances for all!* *Location directions and information: * http://www.shakermuseum.org/traveldirections.htm *Workshop Fee: $75 By June 1st, $85 at the door (includes show ticket) * *To Register by Paypal, please go to Raq-On.net: http://www.raq-on.net/tamalyn.html * -- Alia Thabit Traditional and Avant-Garde Bellydance Vermont Arts Council Juried Artist; NEST Roster Artist http://www.earth-goddess.com; http://youtube.com/aliathabit -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From alia at earth-goddess.com Fri Jun 12 12:05:14 2009 From: alia at earth-goddess.com (Alia Thabit) Date: Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:05:14 -0400 Subject: [Dancenews] Tamalyn's Here! Show & Workshops tomorrow! In-Reply-To: References:

Message-ID: Last call! Tamalyn is in NH! There's still a few spaces in the workshop and tickets are available at the door for the performance. A few private lessons (you can also share a spot with a friend) spots remain for Friday (today) This woman is amazing; she's trained dancers such as Belly Dance Superstars Amar Gamal and Bozenka, as well as others like Virginia and Roshana Nofret! Vending by local dancers! Hope to see everyone tomorrow! raq-on.net/tamalyn.html <%20http://www.raq-on.net/tamalyn.html> Amity & Alia *"Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." * ** ** *Tamalyn's Appearance/Book Tour Schedule* *Please pass the word!* For more info, please see Tamalyn's websites *http://tamalyndallal.net, and http://40daysand1001nights.com* *Friday, June 12th:* Private Lessons 10 a.m-on *Saturday, June 13th:* Master Dance Workshops in Enfield, NH (see below) Tamalyn Dallal is a world-renowned belly dancer.* *She has trained some of the most prominent dancers such as Belly Dance Superstars Bozenka, Amar Gamal, and More. A rare opportunity to study with a master dancer and teacher. *Sunday, June 14th*: Private Lessons 10 A.M-on in Enfield, NH (contact Amity for schedule/rates) Cost is $80 per hour for 1-2 people and $100 for 3-4 *Tamalyn Dallal Dance Workshop Schedule:* * *** [image: Enfield Shaker Museum Great Stone Dwelling House]*Saturday, June 13th* *Shaker Museum and Inn on Mascoma Lake,* *Second floor (we'll be shakin' where the Shakers danced!)* *Route 4A Enfield, NH (4 miles off I-89) * *Easy trip: 125 miles from Boston, 100 miles from Burlington, 75 miles from Brattleboro, 11 miles from White River Junction. * *Location directions and information: * http://www.shakermuseum.org/traveldirections.htm *Dance Workshop Itinerary:* *10-11 a.m. Registration/Shopping* *11-1 p.m. Workshop 1: Arms and Hands* *1-2 p.m. Lunch/Shopping* *2-4 p.m. Workshop 2: Adding Drama to Your Dance* * 4-7 p.m. Dinner/Break* * 7 p.m.-Tamalyn Presents 40 Days and 1001 nights, along with guest performances. An informal hafla (belly dance party) and performances for all!* *Location directions and information: * http://www.shakermuseum.org/traveldirections.htm *Workshop Fee: $75 By June 1st, $85 at the door (includes show ticket) Show tickets $10, $5 student/senior/child * *To Register by Paypal, please go to Raq-On.net: http://www.raq-on.net/tamalyn.html * -- Alia Thabit Traditional and Avant-Garde Bellydance Vermont Arts Council Juried Artist; NEST Roster Artist http://www.earth-goddess.com; http://youtube.com/aliathabit ------------------------------ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail?. See how. ------------------------------ Windows Live? SkyDrive?: Get 25 GB of free online storage. Get it on your BlackBerry or iPhone. -- Alia Thabit Traditional and Avant-Garde Bellydance Vermont Arts Council Juried Artist; NEST Roster Artist http://www.earth-goddess.com; http://youtube.com/aliathabit -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury, VT Wednesdays, 7:30-9 Intermediate-Advanced Ass-Kicking Series Somewhere in the WRJ / W. Leb area *Parade-Last Call!* http://celebratechamplain.org/content/view/174/115/ The Parade is open to the entire dance community. Also, we need musicians, so please nag your friends. Just you, you and your friend, and/or you and your dance class can all take part. The more the merrier! Please pass the word! Five rhythms, a few steps per rhythms, structured like a dance round. Five stops for groups to do fancier stuff. Turquoise is our unity color. *Three rehearsal locations:* Mondays in Burlington 6-7 PM I THINK, at Yasmia's class (THANK YOU, YASMIA!) June 22-July 6 Wednesdays in St. Johnsbury 5-6:15 PM, June 24-July 8 Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury, VT Wednesdays in Haverhill, NH 7:30-9 PM, June 24-July 8 (Kristen's house. email for directions) * Upcoming Events **Saturday, July 11*: The big parade in Burlington. 6 PM. but stuff is going on all day. http://celebratechamplain.org/content/view/174/115/ *Saturday, August 8?* (not sure yet) Dunya teaching dance structure for choreography and improv. Imagery, symbolism,etc. Very cool. Big Party afterward! *Saturday, September 19th: *Amity brings Lotus Niraja of DC Raq-On.Net * * *Saturday, September 26*: Erin Narey's Hypzotique Bellydance Circus at Catamount Arts! 8pm What, nothing in October? Hmm.... *Saturday, November 7*: Amity brings Melina of the daughters of Rhea Raq-On.Net * * *Saturday, November 23*: Gina's Sixth Annual Belly Dance Showcase GinaDances.com Maybe a final show/party Dec 12? we'll see... I miss anything? Please tell me! Love to everyone, and more info soon! 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GINA CAPOSSELA AND RAQS SALAAM at the REVELS NORTH SOLSTICE FESTIVAL 5:45-6:15 pm on Saturday, June 20 Norwich Green (in case of rain we will be performing inside the Marion Cross School) At 6:30 Gina will be teaching a FREE Intro to Belly Dance class inside the school Here is the full info on the event: AN EVENING OF RUSTIC MIDSUMMER MAGIC! Welcome summer and celebrate the longest day of the year at the Revels North Summer Solstice Festival! Music, dancing, singing, food, crafts, and more. Featuring Middle Eastern Dance with Gina Capossela & Raqs Salaam, Skip Cady?s circus act and fire juggling, the Fire Organ, the Sugar River String Band, JukeJoynt, Gabriel Q and his giant butterfly puppets, food, fantastic raffle, and the Revels Solstice Festival chorus. Bring a sun to carry and join the kick-off parade! Saturday, June 20, 5 pm to dusk on the green in Norwich, rain or shine. FREE! For information, call 802-457-2710 or go online to www.revelsnorth.org Gina Capossela www.GinaDances.com Gina at GinaDances.com (802) 763-8691 Inspiring Personal and Global Transformation Through the Dances of the Middle East -- Alia Thabit Traditional and Avant-Garde Bellydance Vermont Arts Council Juried Artist; NEST Roster Artist http://www.earth-goddess.com; http://youtube.com/aliathabit -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: