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A Midsummer Mahrajan

Inanna — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:06:18 GMT

The Ali Family Presents ...

A Midsummer Mahrajan

3-7 p.m. Sunday, June 29
Macken Park in North Kansas City, MO

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy our FREE belly dance show.

Potluck picnic. No alcohol please (park rule). Bring a dish large enough to feed eight hungry people.

You'll find us at Macken Park's Festival Shelter Stage.

If you're coming from N. Oak Trafficway, turn east on NE 32nd St.. Go to Howell St. and turn right. Take Howell to Clark Ferguson Drive and turn left.

If you're coming from Armour Blvd., turn north onto Howell St. Take Howell to Clark Ferguson Drive and turn right.

Whichever way you come, after turning onto Clark Ferguson Drive, go past the tennis courts and the ball field. The stage is just to the east of the large off-street parking lot. Just look for the belly dancers. You can't miss us.

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NO Classes Memorial Day

Layla — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:42:33 GMT

Just wanted to let everyone know that there will be no classes on Monday May 26th. See you all June 1st. We have been invited to perform in St. Louis on June 7th. There will be a Tribal workshop during the day. You can check out the details on the Missouri tribe page or the St Louis tribe page. The performance will be after the workshop at a local venue in the Loop. Let me know if you want to go and participate either in class or PM me. We also need to discuss performing at Lilies. That's it for know.

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The Week of Tribal Fest

Layla — Fri, 09 May 2008 06:11:43 GMT

Jivete and Jemira will be substituting for me the week I'm gone for Tribal Fest. They will have you do all kinds of fun stuff. So don't forget to come to class.

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Gallery First Saturday Opening

Layla — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:40:04 GMT

Travelers of the Silk Road will be dancing at the Atlas Gallery after 7 tonight. the address is 3219 Troost just south of Linwood on the East side of the street. It's free and there's lots of nice art. Come by and say hi if you aren't doing anything else.

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Floating Hafla Photos

Inanna — Sat, 03 May 2008 00:51:43 GMT

All the photos are up on Flickr now, so if you want a higher quality image of anything, and if you want to see the photos that weren't posted on this tribe, take a look: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8913547@N06/sets/72157604848715868/

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Fusion Fest 2 March 29-30th in KC

Layla — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:11:44 GMT

Class Schedule and Registration for Fusion Fest 2008
This year we’re doing things a little different. We decided to try the individual class payment. So you aren’t forced to take a class you don’t want and so you can afford to take only the classes you want.
Class descriptions for Saturday:
9:30-11:30 Amy Sigil- early registration is $35.00 after March 15th $40.00
“HOTPOTTURBOTRIBALTRICKS” NEW! Strap-on your jet-packs. In this workshop you’ll get the skinny on what happens when you let off a lot of steam while dancing really well, really fast. You’ll learn and drill two original combos snatched directly from the Hot Pot Studio tribal vocabulary, both equipped for improv and ready for show. All levels welcome.
11:45-1:15 Jemira Ali-early registration $25.00 after March 15th $30.00
Jemira will be teaching energetic veil moves with some spinning. You’ll cover some basics and then put it into high gear. This is not veil work to fall asleep too. Bring a half circle veil 2 ½ yards to 3 yards long. All levels welcome.
2:00-3:30 Brandy Bollin-early registration $30.00 after March 15th $35.00
Brandy will begin with basic moves in the Tribal Evolution improv format, teaching students how to combine movements in duets and trios to create complete, entertaining improv presentations. All levels welcome.
3:45-5:15 Reed Watkins-early registration $25.00 after March 15th $30.00
Reed will be teaching traditional sword cuts, stances, and maneuvering from Chinese, Japanese, and European sword schools. Drills to help you look like you know what your doing. He will incorporate fluid martial moves used with sword and belly dance. This is for intermediate to advanced dancers. You may want to do some upper body strengthening before hand.
Class descriptions for Sunday:
10:00-11:30 Carla Horn--early registration $25.00 after March 15th $30.00
Carla will teach how to make a hula hoop if you don’t already have one. Supplies for the Hula will be extra but should cost under $15.00. She will teach different hooping tricks and show you how to put it together in some combos and a short choreography. All levels welcome.
11:45-1:15 Brandy Bollin -early registration $30.00 after March 15th $35.00
As the students progress, more advanced moves and long combos will be incorporated into large group formations so that we can all dance together. As time permits, we will work with different formations for groups of any size that work best from the big stage to the smallest restaurant setting and put them into our practice. Bring your zills!
2:15-4:15 Amy Sigil- early registration is $35.00 after March 15th $40.00
“Moves You’ve Hopefully Never Thought of Before” This fresh-approach workshop will reveal the secrets of UNMATA’s modern belly dance fusion. Each movement will emphasize specific technique and capture the nuance of UNMATA’s popular style. Because this class is designed for the intermediate to advanced dancer, a sufficient understanding of balance, timing, and isolation skill is prerequisite. Curriculum can easily be adapted for cabaret or tribal disciplines.
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Saturday: By March 15 after March 15
Registration and Shopping 9:00-9:30
Hotpot Tricks with Amy 9:30-11:30 By March 15 $35.00____ after March 15 $40.00____
Circle Veil with Jemira 11:45-1:15 By March 15 $25.00____ after March 15 $30.00____
Lunch 1:15-2:00
ATS with Brandy 2:00-3:30 By March 15 $30.00____ after March 15 $35.00____
Sword with Reed 3:45-5:15 By March 15 $25.00____ after March 15 $30.00____

All day Saturday By March 15 $95.00____ after March 15 $105.00____

Sunday:
Registration 9:30-10:00
Hooping with Carla 10:00-11:30 By March 15 $25.00____ after March 15 $30.00____
ATS with Brandy 11:45-1:15 By March 15 $30.00____ after March 15 $35.00____
Lunch 1:15-2:15
Moves with Amy 2:15-4:15 By March 15 $35.00____ after March 15 $40.00____

All day Sunday By March 15 $70.00____ after March 15 $80.00____

All Weekend By March 15 $125.00____ after March 15 $135.00____

4 or more dancers registering together for the whole weekend $110.00____ after March 15 $125.00____
Saturday Night Show Ticket at Davey’s Uptown 3402 Main St. at 7:00 p.m. In Advance $15.00____ Day of show $20.00____
DVD’s $25.00____ (Should get them sooner this time)
Payment to: Betsy Pike 4931 Bell St Kansas City, MO 64112, or pay thru Paypal to laylabintali@hotmail.com additional 3.00 fee applies with Paypal. Hotel information and other accommodations found at www.laylabintali.com. You can pay by shopping cart there too. Any questions after Feb 1, 2008 call 913-710-5234.

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2008 Classes

Layla — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 23:36:11 GMT

Starting the first week in January on the 4th,I will be teaching 3 new classes at the dance studio. They are begining belly dance on Wed 7-8 and Sat 2-3, and a Begining Tribal class on Thur 7-8. Monday night classes will be starting on Jan 7th same time same place. The Monday 8:15-9:15, 2nd level begining class is open to new students as well who have at least a years experiance in dance. I will be teaching a new choreography in that class. Jemira has intermediate classes on Tuesday at 3p.m. and 7:30p.m. The studio is at 1603 W. 39th street on the corning of Wyoming about 3 blocks East of KU Medical Center.

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Party Sat the 15th

Jivete — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:32:41 GMT

Hussey and I are having some folks over Saturday night and I wanted to invite you guys out too. I won't guarantee there'll be drumming/dancing, but we can easily take over the basement. We're having a family dinner earlier (at 6) so it should be safe to come over around 8-ish. There might even still be left overs...

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Melos

Dana — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 19:45:55 GMT

What size melos do you guys wear? Lisette, you said yours are too long. What size, and how much too long?

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There's a Blue Koi in Leawood. ? !

Dana — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:58:21 GMT

Anybody game? After the ice, of course.

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Kinder show

Lisette — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:22:16 GMT

If any kind of frozen water is falling from the sky I'm staying home. My tires aren't good, and I don't drive on frozen stuff. Ever. I don't care if they're giving away money, I stay home. Figured I would warn the girls I might not make it.

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Bollywood Workshop

Emera — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:00:16 GMT

I forgot when it was.... Layla?

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Class 10/1/07

Laura — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:04:05 GMT

Hey Ladies,

I won't be able to make class tonight. I'm going to visit my new nephew (again). Jackson Marion Ross, B-Day 9/30/07, 8 lbs, 2 oz, 20 inches. AWWW.

Laura

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Ariellah Workshop

Layla — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:24:04 GMT

Does anyone want to go to the Ariellah workshop in Springfield the weekend before Siham's? She'll be teaching different stuff from last year. It's two days this year sat and sun. If we want to dance the sword dance she needs to know by sept 30th if we are going to dance on the show. Layla

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Impromtu Hafla

Layla — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 17:30:11 GMT

Found out there is a block party in front of our store tomorrow, Sunday, so we're having a Hafla. We'll be there from noon on. I figure we can drum and dance after 5 when it starts to cool off. There will be other bands and festivities happening. So come on down and if you get hot you can cool off in the store. The location is 1603 West 39th about 4 blocks east of Stateline or KU Med Center. Hope to see you there.

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Layla?

Inanna — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 14:47:21 GMT

Anyone know when Layla's expected back in town?

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We are having class on Monday

Emera — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:10:32 GMT

with Jemira. I'll see you all there, same time as always. :)

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Tuesday July 3rd... its my birthday!

Lucian — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:44:16 GMT

Ok... so here is the latest update.

We are going to see Transformers at 6:10 Imax showing... Meeting outside the
AMC at about 5:30

After the movie we will be going over to a club called Blonde (its at 100
ward parkway) on the plaza.

None of us have been there as far as I know... so if its terrible we will go
to plan B also known as Fuel or a near by home (cheap drinks and no cover
charge).

Hope to see you all there.

Lucian

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Lilies

Layla — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:23:35 GMT

I will be out at Lilies most of the week. I will be coming in to town on Monday for classes. So class isn't canceled. Monday night advanced class will be reviewing the skirt dance. The beginning class will be going over drills and the Helm choreography. See ya Monday.

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"Show Me Your Shimmy" Photos

Inanna — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 18:19:02 GMT

Were there any other of Layla's students dancing in the show Saturday? If so, let me know who, and I'll see if I have photos to post.

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Monday Night Class

Laura — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 17:45:32 GMT

Hi! Sorry I've been out of the loop the last couple of weeks. Anyone know if we have class tonight? (June 4)

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Cross post from Great Plains - Anyone else interested in doing this?

Emera — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 05:21:19 GMT

Needed: Dancers for SCA Household Event
topic posted Today, 8:05 AM by Ashley

What: The Allthing
When: May 4,5, and 6
Where: Lake McKinley, Just north of Parsons, KS

Details: We need dancers to join us and well...dance. All types of belly dance from Raqs Sharqi to Tribal Fusion are welcome. No need for Period Costuming (unless you want to.)

Camping available? Yes
Cost? Nothing for Performers, no event fees, free food and alcohol.
What to bring? Your own camping gear, anything you need for dancing including costuming, props, music (cd player will be provided).

Things to remember: There are going to be children at this event. You don't have to go all three days, even if you can only come for one, that would be great. There is lodging available (at your own expense) in several of the nearby towns. If you have any questions, contact me at detesting.monday@gmail.com or at my Myspace www.myspace.com/ashes83

~*~Ashley~*~

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Class 4-16-07

Theawilla — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:24:40 GMT

Hey all, Leyla asked me to post that there will be no classes tonight - so don't show up :).
Thea

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Dancing at the Union Cafe

Layla — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 04:11:03 GMT

Just in case you happen to be down at the Union Station between 4:30-6:00 on Friday or Saturday. There will be belly dancers dancing at the Union Cafe through the middle of May until the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit is over. Since Jivete and I danced at their opening the Cafe thought it would be neat to have some dancers to add to the atmosphere of the exhibit. Some of the dancers, from the troop formerly known as Rasa Badia that used to do Ren Fair, are myself, Belle, Jivete and a non Rasa Badia dancer Nicole. Hope to see some of our friends down there. The food is pretty good and pretty reasonable but you have to get there early since they close at 6:00.

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April 6th Hafla

Jivete — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:21:08 GMT

Okay it's that time again. Let's have a hafla! Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we can dance outside around a fire pit. Also, as long as we can dance outside, everyone is welcome to bring hoops and fire toys (I'm sure one of us can be a safety). And maybe, hopefully, drummers...

Let's aim for 7:30 until whenever. Kids are welcome. I have a 10 year old.

My address:
4932 Buena Vista
Roeland Park, KS
66205

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Fusion Fest

Layla — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 02:20:29 GMT

For all the non students on this tribe that have been waiting around for us to get off our butts and perform the time is finally here. Come to our show at the Vietnam Veterans hall at 3027 Walnut KCMO for a Saturday Night show. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and tickets cost 12.00 bucks. You can go to www.laylabintali.com to find out more info. This will have one of the top Gothic Belly Dance performers in the country along with many other talented dancers from around the region. Not to mention some of Kansas City's finest. Hope to see you all there!

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I'm Back...

Layla — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:51:06 GMT

So I just wanted to let everyone know classes as usual on Monday. 7:00 p.m. class we need to finish up the choreography so we can practice, practice, practice for the seminar in March. See you all soon.

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Musing on music

The Amazing, Ferocious Larry — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 02:07:54 GMT

Just spent a bit of time thinking on future projects and figured I could get some feedback here.

I fell in with some bad company recently--a guitarist! The Digital Air Conditioned Hippy (Kyrka) was searching for some hand percussion to accompany him and I volunteered. To make a longish story short, it's a good collaboration and I'm looking to do lots in the future with him.

That leads me to this: I'm going to be writing tunes for guitar and ME percussion. Some of it may use maqam, a lot of it will use western scales and harmony (though it may exhibit Arabic influence). If we work up a set of material, would anybody be interested in choreographing and dancing to it? I can see live shows with us and dancers, and I'd like to know if that's a reasonable vision....

Also, we've discussed using looping equipment when performing to expand our sonic presence. I know y'all dance to recorded tunes and live tunes (when you can). Looping performances have a bit of a different vibe, due to laying in the different loops live, and there will be more visible electronic equipment involved. Would that put you off of dancing in a live performance? Is the illusion of acoustic music at all important? (Seeing as how I don't know what most of you dance to, you could be all dancing to electronica and I wouldn't know!)

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Feb 18th Class

Jivete — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:00:51 GMT

I'd like to spend some time working on dancing to common drum rhythms and some basic zill work. For those of you that have zills, bring them. I plan on calling Betsy to see if she had any extra pairs (I know she's selling them I just don't know if she left any behind). If anyone wants to get some, be sure to get the double slot variety. For the later classes, the emphasis will be on the dancing to drum rhythm part with just a little bit on zills. For the 7:00 class it will be more combined. Also if you guys want, check out shira.net for an extensive tutorial on zilling. .

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Feb 12 & Feb 18 Class

Jivete — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:24:41 GMT

I believe I'm subbing these two days. Layla is this correct? Have you guys heard otherwise?

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Running away

Layla — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 17:15:51 GMT

'll be gone for about 2 weeks just thought I'd give everyone a heads up. Practice practice practice. I'll be shimmy my butt off at Estrella. I expect the same from you in class.

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Glasses

Layla — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:10:33 GMT

I know have a pair of glasses and a furry coat that have been left from class.

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Monday class for January 29

Jivete — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:33:51 GMT

Your fearless leader just called me to ask if I would teach tonight. So I will be teching tonight while Layla finds more goodies for us to drool over. My plan is to work on locks and transitions with some combos.

Jivete

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class - Jan 15 ?

Rayana — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:52:08 GMT

Just wondering... are we having class on monday?

Please say yes :)
--Rayana

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Classes 2007

Layla — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 22:40:18 GMT

I will be starting up classes again in Jan. We are in the middle of moving stuff out of the basement to turn it into a studio. Don't know if it will all be done by Jan 1st. I have room for 4 students in a begining class fir 8:05 p.m. on Mondays. Several people have contacted me about when I would be taking on new students and this would be the time. Private e-mail me if you are interested. I will be having class on the 1st. Let me know if you don't think you'll make it because of hangovers. I will also be gone the last weekend in Jan. to go on my semiannual buying trip for all kinds of Belly Dance Goodies. See you all soon.

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Swords

Layla — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 19:29:22 GMT

The swords came in. The 7:00 p.m. class gets first dibs. Will the 7:00 p.m. class come about 15 minutes early so you can look at the swords and not eat into class time too much. I have 15 swords so there should be enough for anyone who wants one. I also have some zills in the $12.00-20.00 range. See you all tonight.

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Coat

Layla — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 06:34:07 GMT

Somebody left there coat here last Monday. It's brown, midlength, and furry.

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Finally!!!!! Dalia Carella video......

Emera — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 02:31:57 GMT

Purrrr. I ordered her Volume 1 Dunyavi video. When I get it, maybe we can have a video night or something. :) I've been waiting for this crazy thing since her workshop here. Apparently its going to have 2 volumes. It was pricey, but after the long wait.... when the email came I lost it and hit the paypal button. ;)

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Queen's Prize

Emera — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 14:25:46 GMT

Just wondering who is planning to go.

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Monday Night Beginner Class

Layla — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 23:07:56 GMT

I have had an over whelming response to people wanting to take my Monday night beginner class from 8:05-9:00. I really only have room for 4-5 people to comfortably fit in my living room. So at this point are any of you willing to come to a 9:05-10:00 class? This would only be temporary till we get the basement ready, hopefully by the end of Jan. Then I can fit about 8 people in a class. Right now I have 7 people wanting to come. Let me know if anyone wouldn't mind doing a later class. I might possible open up another night(Thursday?) and that might spur my husband into getting the basement in shape faster as he doesn't get to spend many evenings with me. Thursday is supposed to be his and my night to practice. Thanks, Layla

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Some Guy Named Larry

Layla — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 03:34:57 GMT

Has some guy named Larry asked to be your friend and then proceeded to make verbal advances? There is nothing wrong with that but it appears that he has been going through my friends list and hitting on a number of my friends. Even going as far to write that I suggested they hook up. And that does bother me. I have had 2 people complain to me that he has been creepy toward them. I know he seemed a bit friendly when I agreed to be his friend but when I mentioned my husband he never said anything again that seemed like a come-on. So just for the record, I do not know this man or anything about him. I've taken him off my friends list and if your having a problem with him you should too.

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Kris Kinder

Layla — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:55:54 GMT

Just to let you know we will be performing at Kris Kinder at 3:00 on the stage. So we need to meet up by 2:45 to make it over there. We need to scare up some drummers for the open dancing after the performance for about 30 minutes. I will probable duck back to the booth. It needs to end by 4:00 so they can set the stage for court. I forget what it cost to get in but if you go to the Barony of Forgotten Sea website info is there including driving directions. We'll talk more at the next class. I figure we'll be practicing for that for the rest of Nov.

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Friday's practice...

Emera — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 13:09:04 GMT

I'm guessing is at the normal time, 7pm? I got a 2 hour block of time off to practice in case its needed. :) Also wondering when people are thinking about getting to Kris Kinder. I'll ask again Friday. Right now I'm just bored. La la la. See you all tomorrow.

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Cartouche Appreciation Day

masani — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 19:59:42 GMT

Saturday, December 2, 2006

Cartouche
Invites you to attend
Their
Customer Appreciation Day
In the
Belly Dance Garage
at
1344 Massachusetts St.
Lawrence, Kansas
From
12:00 Noon to 4:00 P.M.
Come Hungry!
A Syrian Lunch will be served
And there will be a sale!

Directions: Take the East Turnpike Exit, Make a left and go straight to 7th Street and jog left, then right at Massachusetts St. Go to 14th St. and
The Belly Dance Garage is the second building on the left from the corner.
From Hwy. 10, turn North at Massachusetts and
Go down to 14th Street. The Belly Dance Garage
Is the 2nd building on the right from the corner.

LOST? CALL (785) 843-7815
Note: there will be a dance evening at the Aladdin Restaurant in the evening. If you want to attend, call Joanne Hargis for reservations and to get on the dance list at (785) 842-3010.

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Class on Monday

Layla — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 16:25:16 GMT

We're going to be working on our transitions and pretty arms for our choreography. We did a good job at Siham's but there is room for improvement including for myself.

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Holiday fun

Dana — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:07:51 GMT

Holiday Edition of Getting to Know Your Friends.
Welcome to the 2006 Holiday Edition of Getting to Know Your Friends! You know the drill. Change my answers to your answers, and post!!!! !.. Enjoy!! Everyone has time for a few moments of Fun! Don't be a scrooge!!!

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?
Egg Nog WITH chocolate syrup!

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree?
Wrap

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white?
White

4. Do you hang mistletoe?
Nope (but I once went to a party with some in my hair clip)

5. When do you put your decorations up?
NEVER! We travel+I don't like to clean=tree only

6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)?
My mom's orange salad

7. Favorite holiday memory as a child:
The year Santa brought me a cool purple big-girl bike

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
Whadya mean???

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?
All except Santa's on Christmas eve. Tradition. My Grandmother couldn't stand to wait.

10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree?
With the kid. Anyway she wants it.

11. Snow! Love it or Dread it?
This year could it NOT fall on the roads? Please?

12. Can you ice skate?
Nope, nope and nope

13. Do you remember your favorite gift?
Aforementioned bike

14. What's the most important thing about the Holidays for you?
Seeing family

15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert?
My mother-in-law's pumpkin pie

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Evening services

17. What tops your tree?
Pretty, pretty angel

18. Which do you prefer giving or Receiving?
Finding the perfect thing for everyone.

19. What is your favorite Christmas Song?
Anything that I don't hear before Thanksgiving.

20. Candy Canes! Yuck or Yum?
Yuck-pretty on the tree, though...

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Announcing BURLESQUE Classes!

shannonboo — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:02:19 GMT

To anyone who may be interested, I will be teaching the art of strip tease at Bella Studios in Westport on Thursday nights at 6pm starting the end of November. Anyone interested, please join me! Classes are only $10 and we will have a lot of fun together! Any questions let me know, you can also visit the web site at www.ebtmedia.com.

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Class on Sunday the 4th

Layla — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 01:50:42 GMT

This Monday the 5th is the 1st Monday of the month so I have Curia. If you want to make up the class on Sunday it will be at 8:00 on the 4th. Come prepared to do lots of shimmies. We will be drilling shimmies with layers as well as the usual stuff.

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Class no Monday the 23rd

Layla — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 01:50:14 GMT

Just wanted to let everyone know we will be going over to Siham's to view the video from Friday's performance on Monday. So we won't be having class. We will be doing drills on the 30th and discussing what we want to do at Kris Kinder. Call if you need directions to Sihams. We can meet there anytime after 6. Hope to see everyone there.

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Tahseen Alkoudsi's Memorial Service

masani — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:45:34 GMT

Tahseen Alkoudsi's Memorial Service/Wake (open mike)
Saturday, November 4, 2006
1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ecumenical Christian Ministries (ECM) Bldg.
1204 Oread
Lawrence, KS 66044

Directions from K-10 Kansas City/Overland Park region:
K-10 becomes 23rd Street in Lawrence. Drive 23rd Street to Massachusetts Street and turn RIGHT onto Massachusetts. Drive Massachusetts to 14th Street (Kathe Alkoudsi/Cartouche is at that intersection!) and turn LEFT onto 14th Street. Drive UP 14th Street onto the KU campus at the top of the hill and turn RIGHT onto Jayhawk Blvd. Drive Jayhawk Blvd. two blocks and the ECM Bldg is on the corner of 12th & Oread.

Directions from I-70 (Wichita/Topeka):
Take the West Lawrence Exit. After passing the toll booth, you are on McDonald. Drive McDonald TROUGH the underpass, staying left, merge up onto Iowa Street. Merge into the left hand lane and prepare to turn LEFT onto 9th Street at the lights. Drive down 9th street to Indiana Street and turn RIGHT onto Indiana Street. Drive up Indiana Street to the top of the hill (looks like a Dead End but it's not) where you will turn LEFT, but be prepared to immediately turn RIGHT onto Oread. The ECM Bldg is at that intersection.

Directions from I-70 (Kansas City):
Take the East Lawrence Exit. After passing the toll booth, turn LEFT onto that street (I can't remember the name--sorry!). Drive across under the underpass and across the bridge to Downtown Lawrence. Keep straight through the lights at the end of the bridge and you are on Vermont Street. Take Vermont Street to 9th Street and turn RIGHT. Drive 9th Street to Indiana Street and turn LEFT onto Indiana. Drive up Indiana Street to the top of the hill (looks like a Dead End but it's not) where you will turn LEFT, but be prepared to immediately turn RIGHT onto Oread. The ECM Bldg is at that intersection.

Any questions can be directed to me via tribe message.

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Tahseen Alkoudsi

masani — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 13:40:28 GMT

From Kathe Alkoudsi Monday morning, October 16th

"I regret to share with you that Tahseen, my husband of 38 years, passed
away
tonight as I held his hand.

He will be interred tomorrow in the Memorial Park Cemetery and a time
for a
memorial service will be announced later.

Kathe Alkoudsi"

I am working on a location for the memorial service. Any suggestions for Lawrence? Kathe wants a neutral location where the belly dance community can gather.
Masani

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Siham's Seminar

Layla — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 15:44:57 GMT

If anyone would like tickets for Siham's show this Friday or Saturday I have a few left at the friend and family discount. Just private email me.

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SCA dancers: anyone up for the newbie event?

The Amazing, Ferocious Larry — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:54:17 GMT

Lost Forest is hosting the kingdom newbie event in October. Anybody planning on attending? I figured to offer a class and demo highlighting the availability of Arabic persona play via drumming--and it wouldn't be complete without dancers!

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Classes

Layla — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:12:25 GMT

We will have a dance class on Thursday Oct. 12th from 5-6. Sewing on our costumes will be done afterwards.

Monday the 16th I'd like to have a combined class so we can practice getting around each other like it will be on stage. Let's get together at 7:00 and we can go to 8:30 when Emera and Dana have to leave. If we need to finish anything up on our costumes let's do it afterwards.

Friday the 20th we'll meet as close to 5:00 as possible and have a dress rehearsal. Leave for the show by 6:30.

See you all soon.

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Kundalini Gossip Stoppers

Layla — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:09:40 GMT

This is just to let everyone know on this tribe Kundalini is no more. We are all friends. There wasn't any huge fight. Our lives have just been going different directions and it's been hard to plan anything or practice regularly. So hopefully, we'll get together and dance sometime in the future we just don't know when and it's not anytime soon. I will be changeing the tribe to Friends of the Silk Road for my student troop so I can keep them informed about classes and upcoming events. Many of you know us personally and would like to keep tabs on us. Those who were Kundalini fans if you want to stay on board that's great but I understand if you decide to leave this tribe. Thanks for everyones support and coming to our performances. It was a lot of fun.

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The Future of Kundalini Troop

Layla — Thu, 05 Oct 2006 18:08:52 GMT

I would have private emailed everyone but there is know way to do it on tribe where I don't have to write everythiung 5 times. And I don't have everyones private e-mail. So this is going out to the public domain but this is actually for Belle, Jivete, Mira, and Satowi to respond to. Since we don't practice anymore and don't really plan anything together does everyone want to disband as the Kundalini dancers? I know Jivete never considered herself as one, more as a guest dancer. I posed the question of whether or not we wanted to change practice night shortly after Fringe and NOONE responded to that question. If we are no longer going to dance together as Kundalini I would like to change the tribe to Friends of the Silk Road since that is what I've been dancing under with my students and other friends. This does not mean I don't want to dance with any of you. I would love it if we could all dance together. It just seems that it hasn't been happening for a while and I'd like to use this tribe instead of starting a whole nother one. Otherwise, I fell that we are already unofficially disbanded. Please let me know if any of you feel differently about the situation or would like to take over moderating this tribe or you want it to stay as Kundalini Dance. Thanks for your consideration in this matter. Layla

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SCA...Good vs Evil

QhasarQhisses — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:24:27 GMT

SCA folk...(well anyone who's interested really!)

Event: Good Vs. Evil
Host: Shire of Carlsby
Location: Camp Hammond
When: September 23, 2006
Questions: message me or Brayden

PLEASE!!! We need entertainers!!!

Belly dancers, storytellers, musicians, etc!!!
(Storytellers, please try to have a good vs. evil tale of some sort, if interested in performing...)

In the early evening there will be a buffet lawn social. I am in charge of the decorating and entertainment so I am asking for your help...

For those of you with Smalls:
We have Lady Isobel working with the children...they will be putting together a short play to be performed during the evenings entertainment...

Thank you all (if any!) who is willing to help us out!!

Also, even if you don't want to perform, at least come out to enjoy the event!! You never know when this will happen again, so ya better catch Carlsby in action while ya can!! *grins*

Thanks again!
Qhuddles!

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Looking for Dancer

maysoon — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:47:02 GMT

A friend of mine in putting on a Fetish Fashion Show the end of September, she is looking for Bellydancers to perform in the show. If anyone is interested, please contact sweetboo7777@yahoo.com for further details.

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Looking for Host Family for Egyptian Exchange Student -- URGENT!

Inanna — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 23:04:47 GMT

Who's interested in opening their home to a 15-year-old Egyptian exchange student for the coming school year?

I got a phone call from a representative of Academic Year in America, a federal student exchange program. They have a boy by the name of Ahmed Mahmoud getting on a plane in Egypt tonight. He'll be in Washington, D.C. for a few days, and then on to Kansas City. But he doesn't have a host family yet. They must be desperate, LOL!, because they looked up belly dancers on the internet, trying to find people who are interested in the Egyptian culture who might be willing to open their home to him. Kansas City metro area only. Lawrence, Independence, Blue Springs and Liberty school districts won't accept him. But all other high schools in the area are an option.

He is proficient in English (10 years) and will have a monthly allowance. The host family is expected to include him in their family activities, provide meals, transportation in the area, etc. He doesn't have to have his own room but is supposed to have a bed and place to store his belongings.

If you would like more info, we need to move quickly, so please get hold of me right away, and I'll put you in touch with the exchange program. Their website is www.academicyear.org

Here's some basic info on him:

Meet: Ahmed Mahmoud
Student Id: PAR057
Program Length: Full Year
I am from Egypt Sex: Male
City: Alkanater Alkairia Birthdate: 05/26/1991
Nationality: Egypt Age: 15
My Family Family Details:
Brothers: 1 His father (52) is a department head in a supply office. His
Sisters: 0 mother (47) is a housewife. He has a brother (13).
My interest(s)
Interest Frequency Skill
Basketball Regularly Good
Reading Regularly Good
Soccer Regularly Good
What's special about Ahmed:
Ahmed is a very intelligent boy who has a real talent for languages. Besides speaking his native Arabic he has studied English for 10 years, French for three years and German for one year. He is very mature for a 15 year old and he says it's because he reads so much and is involved in so many organizations. For example, he is the head of the library, art, press and computer clubs and is also interested in leadership, peace and conflict and youth programs. Ahmed also plays basketball and football. He does not like to be lazy. He says he likes to wake up early and take a walk outside before starting his day. Ahmed would like to work with computers for a living because he says it is the link between countries and it's the future. Ahmed's favorite subject is history. He says that history eaches me the history of my beloved country which I am proud of being one of its children. Ahmed really looks forward to this experience and meeting his new host family.
Other important things:
Religion: Muslim
Attends Services: ??
Likes pets: Yes
Allergic to pets : No
Adjust to pets: Yes
Smoker: No
Adjust to smoking: No
Allergy Info: none
Special Dietary: Vegetarian but eats fish.
Academic Information:
Years of English: 10
Overall GPA: A+ :
English GPA: A+
Other Languages: French for 3 yr(s) German for 1 yr(s)

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Busking for First Fridays

Jivete — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 14:22:20 GMT

I know we've talked about busking on the plaza. How about first fridays? Last time I was out there I noticed there are tons of buskers. I'm not sure of the rules but I'm sure as long as we're not on private property it's fine. Also, my friend Lindsey has a loft across from Birdies, I'm sure she'd let us shake it out front. So who'd like to join me this Friday? I have a thing later that night but it's late later. Also I say we head out early to claim our spot. Musicians...?

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Change in Practice

Layla — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:35:51 GMT

First, I want to say thanks to everyone who came out last night. It was a beautiful evening. Everyone looked great. Glad the wind didn't blow the swords off our heads. Secondly, how does everyone feel about having practice on Friday nights? I was thinking about it and realized we had some miscommunications happening because we don't see each other on a regular basis anymore. I know I can't get together every Friday night but it would be more often than we have been on Wednesdays. Plus we could socialize afterwards if we want. I really missed doing a troop dance and I know everyone is burntout doing our old choreographies. So... let me know what you want to do. Layla

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Fringe Update..

Satowi — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:38:16 GMT

Rich just sent this... I'll post his email addy at the bottom as well:

Just a reminder to all, I need the names of all participants and their one guest by Saturday morning 9 AM. That will be my last login time for the day

The cost of admission is $5 for the party. Free, if the party goer has a Fringe Fest button, which is a one time purchase when buying a ticket ot tickets to a Festival show. So I really need the names for the gate for those coming in free.

Thanks for your co-operation.

Rich Ubert
Mr Spankman <mrslick60@hotmail.com>

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Dancing this weekend

Satowi — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 15:18:20 GMT

I'm going out to Empire or....hell I don't know...someplace I can dance. Not sure if I'll go tonight or tomorrow but anyone who wants to come join me, I'd love to see you. I haven't been checking email as much but you can call my cell phone.

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New thread for planning Fringe

Jivete — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:00:38 GMT

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Late Notice

Lucian — Wed, 12 Jul 2006 04:22:32 GMT

Sorry for the late notice... But I just found out a few minutes ago myself.

Rory Primus had a birthday a few days ago and some of us are going to get together Wednesday the 12 (tomorrow/tonight) at about 8 at O'dowds on the Plaza.

It is a bar... there will be smoke... there will be noise ... there will be a live band.

There will also be a friend celebrating the day of his birth.

I know its short notice but if have the time I sure he would like to see you.

Lucian

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Fringe

Satowi — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 16:00:34 GMT

Trying to get a head count for Rich for the actual show portion on the 29th. Anyone going to be able to come out and play?

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Girls night out

Satowi — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:21:46 GMT

Alright so Belle has a good idea. Girl's night out Friday night for dancing and debauchery! Well maybe not that exciting but I need the exercise and the inspiration. Must go hunting for new dance flavor! Anyone else want to come out with us? And what time works for everyone?

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If you're looking for something to do Saturday night...

Judur — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 02:15:23 GMT

I am still planning a Hafla, BBQ, July B-day party thang on July 1st, which is this Saturday. My house - any time after four. I will have Shade-flys up outside, AC on inside.
We will have 2 grills going so feel free to bring something to bbq, BYOB(everage).
Pot Luck!
E-mail me PRIVATELY for directions or my cell#. Drummers welcomed!
It's just time for a little fun...

hope to see you all here,
Judur
(back to lurking)

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Friday night...

Satowi — Tue, 30 May 2006 18:05:42 GMT

This Friday down at City Market is the Crawfish Festival. Anyone else coming out? My teacher actually told me about a band I have since fallen in love with :) They'll be playing if anyone wants to join me:
http://www.myspace.com/ernestjames

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Grumble/Check In/Rant/Etc...

Satowi — Fri, 26 May 2006 02:43:05 GMT

Well it's finally dead. I have officially procrastinated long enough that I actually HAVE to come up with a new red costume. On a positive note I've come up with some rather fun ideas. What's everyone else up to/working on/ avoiding ?

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Dancer Needed for Wedding

Inanna — Fri, 26 May 2006 01:53:49 GMT

One of the students in my current six-week beginning belly dance class is looking for a dancer or dancers to perform at her January wedding. Anyone interested, please contact me off-list, and I'll give you her contact info. Thanks.

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MARCO!?!?!

Satowi — Wed, 17 May 2006 20:13:00 GMT

Alright dance ninjas, where are ya!?! How's everyone doing and what's everyone up to? Anyone going to make it out for Fringe? I miss seeing you guys!

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You HAVE to check out this tribe!!

QhasarQhisses — Fri, 19 May 2006 11:09:50 GMT

http://tribes.tribe.net/uglyfunnycostumes

I spent a good couple of hours perusing these pix! OMG! Ever wanted to feel good about your own dance costuming disasters?...

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Fringe....as promised

Satowi — Sun, 14 May 2006 02:44:46 GMT

Just got the call today girls. Finally some info on Fringe Fest. Are any of you alive? Give me a heads up if you'd still like to come out. I'm going to try and get a group of people together to jam as it's apparently a Voodoo theme and the 'voodon' don't believe in money ;)

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May 5th-6th Where will you be? There is a lot to choose from!

Belle — Mon, 24 Apr 2006 21:42:13 GMT

Ok so what are you doing the first weekend in may?

So far as far as I can tell the choices are:
Interfuse
Crown Tournament
Cirque de Baladi
Indian Classical Music

Please give us a shout and let us know what you are up to so everyone can meet -up at whatever they choose.

Right now I think I am leaning towards Crown, because even after all the reminders I forgot to get IF tickets.

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An Evening of Classical Indian Music

Layla — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 21:49:48 GMT

The Carlsen Center of Johnson County community college is having Tajendra Mazumdar,Sarod player and Yogesh Samsi, Tabla player performing Saturday May 6th at 7:00 pm. I know it is the same day as Cirque de Baladi but it sound like a great event. For more info you can call 913-829-2309. Tickets are 20 and 30 bucks, 15.00 with student ID Box office number is 913-469-4445.

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GOGOL BORDELLO

braybunny — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:29:38 GMT

this is for LAYLA.....any one else who wanted to know the next time GOGOL BORDELLO is in town....

APRIL 4th
BOTTLENECK...LAWRENCE
9pm
$9.00

in service....BRAYDEN

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Hand Fasting March 17th at Gulf Wars

Belle — Thu, 09 Mar 2006 14:29:55 GMT

Anthony and I have decided to do a handfasting. I have been meaning to post it for like a month now and just keep getting busy. Anyway If you are coming to Gulf Wars please be at the Known World Party about an hour early. Ansteorra is hosting the party so I will kind of become our reception, he he. Anthony's friend Sir Keift will be performing the ceremony. Hey that reminds me we need Apple mead and fresh baked bread so if anyone can bring my mead or their own to the war that would be greatly appreciated. Hope to see you there, Belle

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Second Chance Prom show

Belle — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 20:29:33 GMT

I found this on Massive Tassel's tribe, I guess they are opening for it or something. I clicked on the link for the flyer and saw that my friend Bucho is in it too. It should be quite a show, I have known Bucho since school in Kirksville.

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Pay Day

Layla — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 05:11:48 GMT

I finally got the check from Ren Fest. So I iwe you all for the Smoker and the lat weekend. I know wou danced for smoker but I forgot to write down who danced the last weekend so if you all could refresh my memory?

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New stuff

Satowi — Wed, 08 Feb 2006 05:18:20 GMT

So new ideas, yeah?!?! I'm brainstorming on my end as well and while I can't be there on week nights, I'm definately around on the weekends. Hope you're all doing well and much love!

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Come visit me

Belle — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 15:36:48 GMT

Alright ladies, I have a gig in a restaurant on Feb. 22nd and that might turn into a couple more gigs if I don't fall on my face or otherwise suck while dancing. Amae the girl that I have been dancing with down here has several gigs around town and has lost most of the girls she used to dance with because of Katrina. Anyway you guys should come down and visit me, there are tons of cool places to hang out and Mardi Gras season has officially begun.
By the way it was really wierd to dance at a seminar without any of you guys. I really missed you.

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Belle's Gig

Satowi — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 18:33:18 GMT

Congrats girly and what a kick ass turn of events!!! No doubt the resteraunt fell in love with you and I'm hoping you'll find the time to post the photos you took. Kudos for swallowing your fears and charging head first into something new. Kick ass, take names, and for goddess sake POST PHOTOS!!!!! Much love sweety!

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hello ladies

shannonboo — Thu, 02 Mar 2006 14:14:46 GMT

due to recent events, it looks like i will be seperating myself from dance practices for a little while. it's no problem, things just need to blow over before i jump back in. but, i wanted to let you know that i am now officially performing in emily's show on april 7. i will post more details later. and, anyone who was interested in contacting her for the same reason should probubly do it soon cause it's just about a month away now. i hope to see you all there and rejoin you soon. thank you so much for being here for me. i love you guys...

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Cirque du Beledi: MECCA

masani — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 17:17:39 GMT

Cirque du Beledi: MECCA
Saturday, May 6

Workshops:
9:00 - Siham with zils continued from Mudd Slide
10:30 - Masani (moi) teaching Tambourine Kashlimar

Cost is $35 ($40 starting April 16th)

LUNCH: At Cartouche is still $5.00/person

Showcase is 2:30 p.m. (please come dance!)
Show tickets for non-performers
$8.00 per adult
$5.00 per child under 12

I haven't heard back from the music group "Lila" I want to feature again. That's why fliers aren't out nor the website updated.

Just e-mail me at hanirika@yahoo.com to register until I get the fliers out and website up.

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Classes?

Edana — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 22:11:44 GMT

Hi! New to the tribe and Brand New to belly dance! I'm working off of a pretty good video at home right now, but am looking for classes in the Kansas City, Kansas/Missouri area (or close surrounding communities). Any suggestions?

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mudslide

xira — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:32:05 GMT

Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Who are your Favorite Belly Dance musicians?

LinnyG — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 01:22:19 GMT

One of mine is Phil Thornton in which I'm searching.

He along with Fritz Heede & Micheal Beach (with whom I can find all
over the place) are my three sources for the Best BELLY Dance music
I could or would ever want to hear. That's what I used to use/play
all of the time before I once again (after leaving it for a minute)
am 'back into the Dance'.

This time as many of you know..I have a vested interest beyond the
strictly social & entertainment benefits. Namely my newly started
Foundation. And to learn more about it (and me) please go to:
www.myspace.com/linny_g ..plus if you have ANY information on
where
I can find music produced by PHIL THORNTON, then 'e' me
here..thanks!

I might as well tick Tribe off by naming just about all of my other
Group sources (and did I tell you about yahoo.. bellydance.meetup.com/11/memb
er/2226428/ and Bhuz.com :-)?),
~Linny~

PS. And join me at MySpace or here on Tribe as a Friend or Associate if the
Spirit moves you!

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Wedding/Show on Jan 27th

Satowi — Thu, 12 Jan 2006 17:08:10 GMT

Anyone available or should I try and recruit? (lol) JUST got the info and I know Jivette wasn't as eager to do this because she works with the people and Belle is MIA. Layla or Shannon, are you interested?

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Teaching Belly Dance

Layla — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 04:35:22 GMT

I started teaching out of my home on Monday nights. I just wanted to let anyone know who might be interested that I have room for 4 more students. The times are either 7-8 or 8-9. The cost is 8 bucks a class. If your intereseted shoot me an e-mail.

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January Hafla

Djelibeybi — Thu, 05 Jan 2006 22:46:28 GMT

Okie-dokie folks!

We have ECM at KU in Lawrence booked for the 21st of this month from 5 pm to 11 pm. We can start and stop anytime between then, but let's plan on starting the Hafla at 7. If you show up earlier, we'll put you to work moving chairs and such. I'll plan on being there at 6:30 p.m.

I plan on bringing and/or making some turkish coffee to KEEP US WIDE AWAKE.

ECM's address is 1204 Oread, Lawrence, KS. If you get into Lawrence and head up 12th Street, ECM will be on your left-hand side. We'll be up on the 2nd level which has a HUGE (and I'm talking HUGE, here) floor space. Donations for the building are greatly appreciated, but not necessary.

Please feel free to bring munchies, deserts, instruments, friends and family. This is a laid-back affair to just jam together, exchange moves, laugh, joke, be silly.....

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Thanks Everybody

Layla — Sat, 31 Dec 2005 20:36:57 GMT

I just wanted to thank everyone who came out and supported us at the Donkey Show last night. We had a blast and I hope everyone else did too. It was nice to see so many of our friends and all the other great acts. I almost felt like it was a reunion of sorts. I saw people from high school, ren fair, old and new friends, it was really neat. Hopefully, we'll be doing some more shows in the future and we'll keep you posted on tribe.

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Donkey Show, Friday Dec. 30th at The Record Bar

Belle — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:37:44 GMT

Since the last post seems to have digressed here is the real info about The Donkey Show 10.

The Record Bar (Formerly Malloy Bros.)
1020 Westport Road
KC, MO 64111
816-753-5207

FRI 12/30 — Donkey Show 9 pm
GRAND MARQUIS/ KUNDALINI/ KELLIHANS/ BAD IDEAS/ JAZZBO/ AXE COPOIERA/ SLEAZEBEATS/ TOM MORIARITY/ THE MONITOR/ PRECIOUS FLOWERS/ SUGAR PUPPY

There is a worst holiday sweater or tie theme, and you get $2 off of the door if you wear on one.

Here is the link to the flyer,
http://www.angelfire.com/falcon/roach/home.html

The price is $10 at the door, $8 in advance at Recycled Sounds at 3941 Main

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Donkey Show

Layla — Mon, 19 Dec 2005 18:33:18 GMT

OK it's official. Even though we haven't talked to anyone we are listed as one of the performers on the Donkey Show. I'll list more info as I get it.

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Happy Holiday's

Judur — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 15:24:33 GMT

So, what are you doing for New Year's Eve?
E-mail me privately for directions to the Party @ our new house.

Judur

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6-9 PARTY! Sunday December 18th!

Belle — Wed, 14 Dec 2005 20:36:32 GMT

So now that I have your attention, Anthony will officially be here Sunday December 18th and we are going to have a party to celebrate. It's a 69 party because it will go from 6 to 9pm. What were you thinking I meant?!?

Please Please Please come and welcome Anthony!

Anyway there will be food and beer and wine, and if you want to bring anything to eat or drink that would be cool. Also any board games, drums or other activities would be fun as well.

Admission to the party requires that you carry at least one item of Anthony's from his truck up to the appartment or down to the storage area.

Please RSVP as soon as possible. So I know how much food and drinks to buy.
Calling me is best, but e-mailing me is good too.

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Shows in Dec

Satowi — Fri, 09 Dec 2005 16:14:05 GMT

Hey ladies! I just talked with Roach from Spice of Life Productions about the new years eve donkey thing. I gave him some email addresses so he should be getting ahold of you to find out more sometime today. Give me a call if you need any more info, otherwise I'll be there a-throwin-da-pop-a-corn at all of you!!!!

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Alacartoona on Nov 30

Satowi — Mon, 28 Nov 2005 20:35:32 GMT

The first official show I'll miss!!! You all will no doubt do BEAUTIFULLY and I expect pictures from at least one of you!!! Best of luck and I miss you all!
Lots of love and by the way, what's everyone up to this weekend? Empire room doth beckon :)

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Anton is coming soon!!

nakedbob2k — Sun, 27 Nov 2005 00:07:31 GMT

Not that I'm excited or anything..cause that would just be gay...
Happy Thanksgiving (yes I was really really bored)
(*drops on floor and rolls around laughing his ass off*)

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practices...

shannonboo — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 17:06:07 GMT

alright, so are we scheduling regular practices or playing it by ear? let me know either way cause i want to be able to schedule them in if i'm gonna be learning some stuff with you guys. also, i know there's a show on dec. 30th, are we doing anything else this month or the next? i'm interviewing for an evening job today and would like to make sure i'm available for everything i can so i need as much notice as possible.

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