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Etsy Store coming soon......maybe

JR — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:18:49 GMT

It's a possibility.

Pompsicle

JR — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:47:02 GMT

Posed for 3 hours, not in this pose, for a CLOTHED life drawing class. My character was a bellydancer obviously. For more info check out www.myspace.com/pompsicle This is a really cool place to practice your skills. Very relaxed and mellow environment to model or sketch in. It was much easier than dancing in front of people and easier to balance a sword on my head. This was my last pose of the night. I was like that for 20 minutes.

Swap Meet

JR — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:24:21 GMT

Sea Dragons Natural Health and Beauty - handmade soaps and more Cybeline/Fajera Shalah Sutra - cabaret stuff and tribal pieces Nanc - hand made harem pants, skirts, tye dye Vahana - misc costume pieces Namira - petite size costumes Ash - Mendi Henna - Henna art $5 and up Hand made jeweled Vanity lamps Desert Gypsy Jewels - tons of costuming pieces Vahana- Music! I have found a case of my old stuff that's not used anymore. So add some Used CD's to the list! Also, Ash has saris and Indian items, in addition to Henna art available!

My Stage Name

JR — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:55:36 GMT

So I have been seeing a lot of things circulating tribe right now about names. This is from a post in response to one of my friends questions. I chose a name that was not middle eastern, obviously (JR). It is my initials and one of my Grandfathers used to call me JR. Yes, from the show. It always made me feel good when he said it and I still get that same feeling when someone calls me by it. When I am about to go out on stage it gives me confidence. If I went by another name it might be Medusa

So I am retarded

JR — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:33:43 GMT

Found this here on tribe a while ago and now I don;t remember were. I wanted to make something similar, but wanted to look at the pictures again. If anyone has ideas of where I might have found it please help me out. I checked Cathleen Crowley's already and it' not on hers.

Eeeeek!

JR — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:50:58 GMT

I will be doing my first ATS performance this Friday (deep breath) at the Carry House. Very nervous. Hopefully I can do more following rather than leading.

Some Favorites

JR — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:15:39 GMT

Got this from someone else. Go to this link http://www.dancersdreamland.com/soulmovement/inspiration/SM-Inspiration-YKYABellydancer.pdf and then post a reply with your favorite one. Mine are Around the Home • You are doing glute squeezes while you are making dinner for the family. Other • 98% of your music in not in English. Craft Goddess • You almost fall over at the register at (fill in your favorite fabric/craft store), when you hear the total for all the fabric, yarn, beads and patterns you just bought. Props • You carry zills your purse “just in case.” Home • One of your main criteria for buying your first house is it has a room which can be converted into a Vacation • Vacations revolve around festivals and workshops. Sig. Other • Your significant other sits and watches bellydance DVDs and shows with you, and helps critique. • You have so much bellydance stuff you have to sneak it in and pretend like you have had it forever. “Oh no, sweetheart, I've had that old thing forever! Yes it looks new because I have kept it in a bag at the bottom of a Rubbermaid tote and could never fit into it until now!” studio.

Jewels of the North t-shirts for sale

JR — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:24:27 GMT

check them out at http://www.cafepress.com/designsbyjame Very basic keep an eye out, more to come!!!!!! Let me know if there is something you would like to see

Arm Warmers for Sale

JR — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:27:04 GMT

Images posted in my album. Three available right now and more to come including sequins and jewelry.

North Valley Bellydance Competition

JR — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:58:53 GMT

So I have decided, or rather been talked into, competing as a novice in the NVBD Competition. I am nervous about what to expect. Does anyone have any advice or experiance to calm my nerves. I have never competed and have been taking lessons for about 8 months. Regarding cosume selection. I make my own and even if wa to buy a traditional cabaret one it would not arrive in time for the event. How strict are they on costuming, will I get low marks if my costume is noy traditional sparkly and full of glitter?

Stacked Ponytail

JR — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:58:42 GMT

Does anyone know a good website to find instructions to make a stacked ponytail? Or a good image of one so I can figure it out?