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Anita

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joined on 07/14/06
last updated 04/06/07
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Although I've danced for five-+ years, my primary goal is to improve what I've learned and to learn what I haven't.
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OK, I'm tentatively announcing my final Spring workshop, boding anymore scheduling difficulties (i.e. suddenly discovering that a large name performer would come to campus the same date and time I originally planned the Spring '09 event), with Arianna Al Tiye (www.ariannaaltiye.com). This workshop will focus on the fusion between West and Middle Eastern African dances and will, hopefully, modify society's view of these cultures/dances as separate and unrelated. Additional performers will incl... read more
Mon, December 22, 2008 - 2:54 PM permalink - 1 comment
 
Apologies for the late post, but here are a couple things that I totally enjoyed about the Spring ’08 workshop:

1) Willow was kickass. Seriously, she was a great instructor, totally well-prepared, and brought a warmth to the classroom which I greatly appreciate in dance instructors.
2) Kassar is awesome. These girls are totally cool. I don’t know how they do it, but everytime I watch them perform I want to run out and purchase urban tribal wear for the every day ;)
3) The workshop perfo... read more
Sun, December 21, 2008 - 6:15 PM permalink - 1 comment
 
Well, after deciding to take a year-long break from bellydance, I’ve finally returned. Why such a break? Well, I have a dissertation to write and this is my final year in the program. I realized I had two options: Continue to bellydance (despite the fractured foot, leg surgery and car accident) or stop bellydancing and start focusing on graduating. I’ve already pushed out two chapters, an introduction, and am starting on the third chapter. Actually, this has been my most productive year (pr... read more
Wed, December 17, 2008 - 5:07 AM permalink - 3 comments
 
OK, Guilty Pleasure Time. When the PCD birthed themselves into the post-Britney pop culture era, my initial thoughts were one of repugnance, particularly after seeing/hearing their Don't'Cha video/song. Although I struggled to dislike it, my abashed enjoyment didn't prevent my unabashed horror at its blatant hyper-sexualization and overdone self-commodification (and, yes, I'm making up words :). However, I've started watching the CW's 'Pussycat Dolls Presents Girlicious' , intended to create ... read more
Sun, April 27, 2008 - 9:39 PM permalink - 2 comments
 
OK, I love lingerie. But, I am poor. I used to love Victoria's Secrets, but they ceased to be innovative and fun (altho' I like the new Intimissimi line :) However, I've discovered a new lingerie site that's totally fun and kitschy: Trashy.com. Although they claim they're trashy (their models are :), the lingerie and bras aren't. I love their Marie Antoinette bra as well as the red sequin strapless one: www.trashy.com/Halter-Str...catalog.htm However, this is why I wish I w... read more
Wed, March 12, 2008 - 9:11 AM permalink - 0 comments
 
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Spring Workshop '09 (blog entry) OK, I'm tentatively announcing my final Spring workshop, boding anymore scheduling difficulties (i.e. suddenly discovering that a large name performer would come to campus the same date and time I originally planned the Spring '09 event), with Ari... read more
blog entry posted Mon, December 22, 2008 - 2:54 PM permalink - 1 comment
Spring Workshop '08 (blog entry) Apologies for the late post, but here are a couple things that I totally enjoyed about the Spring ’08 workshop:

1) Willow was kickass. Seriously, she was a great instructor, totally well-prepared, and brought a warmth to the classroom which I g... read more
blog entry posted Sun, December 21, 2008 - 6:15 PM permalink - 1 comment
I'm Back!!! (blog entry) Well, after deciding to take a year-long break from bellydance, I’ve finally returned. Why such a break? Well, I have a dissertation to write and this is my final year in the program. I realized I had two options: Continue to bellydance (despite ... read more
blog entry posted Wed, December 17, 2008 - 5:07 AM permalink - 3 comments
Girlicious (blog entry) OK, Guilty Pleasure Time. When the PCD birthed themselves into the post-Britney pop culture era, my initial thoughts were one of repugnance, particularly after seeing/hearing their Don't'Cha video/song. Although I struggled to dislike it, my abash... read more
blog entry posted Sun, April 27, 2008 - 9:39 PM permalink - 2 comments
Lingerie (blog entry) OK, I love lingerie. But, I am poor. I used to love Victoria's Secrets, but they ceased to be innovative and fun (altho' I like the new Intimissimi line :) However, I've discovered a new lingerie site that's totally fun and kitschy: Trashy.com. Al... read more
blog entry posted Wed, March 12, 2008 - 9:11 AM permalink - 0 comments
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