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I am an herbalist/simplist, dancer, teacher and the Creative Director for a nonprofit, "The World Music Folklife Center" in Maryland!

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My Recent Activity

2 Hour Turkish Romani Intensive with Reyhan - May 18 ( events » arts ) Sunday, May 18
2 full hours of Turkish Romani social dance instruction from the REAL DEAL!
Reyhan is internationally known for her teaching skill of authentic Turkish Romani social dance. She teaches in a "lead-follow" format!
Reyhan is a “cul... read more

event starts Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 11:00 AM

Souhail Kaspar & Rhythm & Movement workshop - April 26 (in DC Area Belly Dance) I just spent 3 hours working with Souhail. He has so much knowledge to share, and I feel he is a true gem to our dance community. Having worked with dancers like Farida Fahme and Fifi, not to mention having studied and played Arabic music - both c... read more

discussion post on Fri, April 25, 2008 - 11:24 AM

Souhail Kaspar & Rhythm & Movement workshop - April 26 (in Bellydance Nation) I just spent 3 hours working with Souhail. He has so much knowledge to share, and I feel he is a true gem. Having worked with dancers like Farida Fahme and Fifi, not to mention having studied and played Arabic music - both classic style and cabare... read more

discussion post on Fri, April 25, 2008 - 11:23 AM

Re: Reyhan Tuzsuz & Turkish Romani dance (in DC Area Belly Dance) Oops! For information on Herdeljezi and Reyhan's workshops in DC, please go to: www.wmfolklifecenter.org
thanks

discussion post on Tue, April 22, 2008 - 3:46 PM

Re: Reyhan Tuzsuz & Turkish Romani dance (in Bellydance Nation) Oops. for information on Herdeljezi festival and Reyhan's workshops in DC, please go to: www.wmfolklifecenter.org
thanks

discussion post on Tue, April 22, 2008 - 3:45 PM

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My Blog

Myanmar

I try so hard not to get disgusted with the human race. Yeah, I know I'm part of it, but not proud to be, that's for sure.
Seeing this makes me so sick. Why is it that we can invade a country under false pretenses and completely destroy it's infrastructure (Iraq, in case you don't know what I"m talking about) but we can't go in and depose the s.o.b.'s in this f-ing country who are starving their own people?
news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080...mar_cyclone

If hell exists i... read more

Fri, May 9, 2008 - 6:34 AM permalink - 0 comments

Herdeljezi Romani Dance & Music Festival - COMING SOON!

Come join us next weekend for fun, awesome classes and wonderful music!
We've added free kid's activities this year too!
Plus it's Seido's birthday, AND we have a new addition to our extended musical family - baby Aleksander Weiner! So there's lots to celebrate! AND we're raising money for Reyhan Tuzsuz's family to find a new home in Turkey as their Romani neighborhood is being destroyed.
So, c'mon out have fun and support a good cause! There's also an additional workshop with Reyhan on S... read more

Thu, May 8, 2008 - 6:09 PM permalink - 1 comment

Another One Bites the Dust

So, Nader's in Fredericksburg, one of my favorite places to dance (well-paid, well-treated) is closing.
I wish Nader and his family all the best, though I am sorry to see them close and will miss performing there - a great place with zero drama.
I keep thinking this is yet another sign to me to call it "quits".
Yet, I also had my best performance ever when Souhail and Rachid were here. Their music was so inspiring. Maybe I should go out while on top of my game? Not stick around like the R... read more

Thu, May 8, 2008 - 6:03 PM permalink - 4 comments

Dhoom 2

Ok who has seen this film? This has got to be the corniest film I have ever seen...albeit with the most beautiful people in the world in it.
I mean c'mon is there anybody prettier than Hrithik Roshan? Maybe Aishwarya Rai...
Anyway it reminded me of James Bond meets Fame meets a really bad cheesy MTV video from the 80's.
too incredibly hilarious.
I bet it would be really cool to watch stoned....
might add some depth at least.
well, I admit - it was worth it wasting a few hours of my prec... read more

Mon, April 14, 2008 - 8:30 PM permalink - 1 comment