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September Dance News

MissTrixsta — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:43:51 GMT

Life’s been keeping me busy and time has flown by since I last blogged. I have a several exciting performances and workshops lined up this month, please see below for more details. I look forward to seeing you at some of these events! __________________________________________________________________ FireWater: Another Night of decadence and obsessive Tribal belly dance (London) Saturday the 19th September I am thrilled to be involved in another FireWater event. This is destined to be an extra special night as not only are two of our student troupe dancing alongside the lovely Miss Jo Baker, but Hilde Cannoodt, Lily and Tribalkinesis are performing too! Where: The opulent Orchid Lounge, Stoke Newington, London Time: 7.45pm - midnight (Dancing from 8.30pm) Price: £10 on the door Starring: Resident Dancers - Hannah Mi, Darkstar and Moirai Tribal Belly Dance Extra special guests - Lily Tsai (delectable dancer all the way from Texas, USA) and Hilde Cannoodt (Queen of the Tribal scene in Brighton, UK), Apsara (our student troupe), Jo Baker, Ashley Lawrence and Tribalkinesis PLUS Live Music, Visuals and fat 'n' funky beats from Afro-Kazbah! __________________________________________________________________ Dramatic Floorwork Workshop (London) Sunday the 20th September I am teaching a Floorwork workshop with Jesse on Sunday the 20th September as part of FireWater’s Tribal Day of Workshops. Suitable for dancers interested in both ATS and/or Fusion, this workshop explores anatomy, technique and application of Floorwork in a safe and friendly environment. Learn to showcase strength and grace whilst adding drama to your dance. Please note: this is the only Floorwork workshop we plan on teaching in London this year so book your place fast so you don't miss out! Where: The Factory, Hornsey Road, London Times: 10:30am - 12:00pm Price: £15 per workshop or £50 for the day (a bargain for 6 full hours of dancing!) For those of you interested in exploring other forms of Tribal, this is one of 4 workshops being organised by FireWater that day. Workshops range from pure American Tribal Style Belly Dance to Flamenco Fusion and sassy Tribal Fusion, offering you the opportunity to experience a diverse range of styles and topics with really great teachers. Advanced booking is essential. To book a place on these workshops or find out more about this event please see: www.hifigypsy.co.uk and click on "workshops". __________________________________________________________________ FireWater presents: Tribal Alchemy at the International Bellydance Congress (Surrey) Friday the 25th September Another fantastic event to be part of! I will be performing a fun improvised ATS belly dance set with Jesse (Moirai) as well as presenting a fabulous fire routine with Sorcha Ra (Fire in the Belly) as part of the Tribal Alchemy show, in the main auditorium, on Friday night. Featuring top performers from the UK and beyond including: Moirai Tribal Belly Dance, Darkstar, Dawn O'Brien, Lynne Chapman, Les Soeurs Tribales, Hilde Cannoodt and Sorcha Ra to name just a few, Tribal Alchemy will transport you into a world of Fire, Fusion and Fantasy! With DJ Phil Meadley at the decks playing all the best fusion tracks he can muster for you to dance into the night. For more information on Congress please see: www.bellydancecongress.com __________________________________________________________________ We have a new term of Tribal Belly Dance classes starting this month: Monday the 14th September (Tribal Basics 6.30-7.30pm) Tuesday the 15th September (Beyond Basics 6.30-7.30pm and Intermediate/Advanced 7.30-9pm) Classes cover posture, isolations, fast and slow movements from the FCBD format, cues and transitions, formations, finger cymbals, group improvisation, and lots of fun. Classes are held at the Dance Research Studio in Shoreditch. For more info please message me or visit our website: www.hifigypsy.co.uk . Come and experience the magic of American Tribal Style Belly Dance! __________________________________________________________________ The remaining months of this year promise many more fantastic dance experiences. Watch this space for further details...

Fire in the Belly Workshops and Show: Sunday 31st May

MissTrixsta — Sun, 24 May 2009 22:15:11 GMT

Only 1 week to go and tickets are selling out! There's 1 remaining place left on the Fire Magic workshop and 40 show tickets already sold. Space is limited so book now if you haven't already done so! Please email fireinthebelly.london@gmail.com for tickets or more information.

The Month of May

MissTrixsta — Sun, 10 May 2009 23:11:55 GMT

After a fabulous month which saw us performing in the Netherlands alongside the Uzume, Unmata and Mira Betz, and a wonderful weekend of teaching and performing at Tribal Goddess Retreat in Northumberland, Jesse and I are preparing ourselves for a busy month of May. We have a new term of classes starting and several exciting performances lined up. Please see below for more details: Thursday 7th May - Nafoura @ Ahir’s Bar & Dance, London Join us for an evening of belly dance performances, music and food, where we will be performing alongside our student troupe Apsara. When: 8pm start. Cost: £5. For more information please visit: www.nafoura.com Friday 22nd May – Shakers and Movers Show @ The Polka Theatre, London Members of Bellyworld present “Carnivale”, a dance extravaganza mixing the vibrancy of Latino and Flamenco with the allure of Arabian dance. Starring: Eva Green, Nancy, Michelle, Moirai, Caasi, David Kallo, Oriental Fire, Lucilla, the Samba Collective, and Salsateca Dance School. When: 7:30pm. Cost: £14.50. For booking details see: shakersandmovers.googlepages.com Saturday 23rd May – The ParlureSpiegeltent @ The Fringe Festival, Brighton Performances by Mira Betz, Hilde, Moirai and Masmoudi Dance Theatre alongside the fabulous Balkan brass band: Fanfara. When: 6pm start. Cost: £10. For more information please see: www.theparlure.com Saturday 30th May – Phil Thornton’s Album Launch @ Saqarah, London We are thrilled to have been invited to perform at the launch of Phil Thornton’s latest album: “Nexus Tribal”. Dancers include: Hilde, Faith & Group, Kimberly Mackoy, Eshta and Moirai. When: 7pm. Cost: £7. Tickets available through: www.saqarah.co.uk Sunday 31st May – Fire in the Belly @ The Brickhouse, London A dance show unlike any other: bringing London's emerging Fire, Belly Dance and Cabaret scene together. Featuring sizzling performances from: Mihrimah, Sorcha Ra, Miss Trixsta, Bodhaia Tribal Caasi, Moirai and student troupe Apsara. Plus sensational circus and cabaret acts. When: 7pm. Cost: £8. For tickets and full details please email: fireinthebelly.london@gmail.com American Tribal Style Belly Dance classes with Moirai Our next term of classes starts on Monday the 11th May (Tribal Basics) and Tuesday the 12th May (Beyond Basics and Intermediate/Advanced) in Shoreditch. If you’ve been thinking about learning Tribal, now is the time to join us! Classes cover posture, isolations, fast and slow movements from the FCBD format, group improvisation, zils, formations, as well as having lots of fun! Please email us for more details. Look forward to seeing you at some of these events!!!

March and April Events

MissTrixsta — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:41:52 GMT

Having just returned from a wonderful weekend of dancing at Majma, Jesse and I are gearing ourselves up for an exciting month ahead. Events include performances and workshops with the lovely Wendy Marlatt from Ireland, another night of FireWater, Nafoura, a trip to the Netherlands to dance in The Uzume’s Haflah, Tribal Goddess Retreat, plus much more! Please see below for further details. We hope to see you at some of these events: Thursday 19th March - FireWater @ The Orchid Lounge, Stoke Newington A night solely and obsessively dedicated to showcasing Tribal belly dance in the UK, and beyond. Starring: Hannah; Moirai Tribal, Kimberley MacKoy, Kerry Darkstar; Ashley, Emma and very special guest Wendy Marlatt. When: Doors open at 8:30pm. Cost: £6 on the door. No need to book, just turn up and enjoy! Saturday 21st March - Wendy Marlatt Workshops @ Islington Arts Factory, Holloway Workshop 1 - Tribal Technique Freak - 11:00-1:00pm (only 4 places left) Refine your technique in slow and fast repertoires to improve isolation, control and movement layering. Experience Level: Advanced Beginners/Improvers and above Workshop 2 - Tribal Shimmy Fest - 1:30-3:30pm (only 5 places left) Improve your Tribal style shimmies from head to toe! Experience Level: Improvers and above Cost: £22 per workshop or £38 for both. Advanced booking essential. To book a place on these workshops please email: moiraitribal@gmail.com Friday 27th March - The Uzume’s Haflah, Holland Performances by The Uzume, Mira Betz, Unmata, Serkan, Moirai Tribal and others. For more information please email: the.uzume@gmail.com Thursday 2nd April - Nafoura @ Ahir’s Bar & Dance, Finchley Central An evening of belly dance performances, music, and food! When: 8:00pm start. Cost: £5. For more information please visit: www.nafoura.com Sunday 5th April - Tribal Belly Dance Workshop with Moirai @ Islington Arts Factory, Holloway This 2 hour workshop will cover the breakdown and execution of both fundamental and more advanced Tribal movements from the FCBD repertoire. The dynamics of leading and following will be worked on, in addition to various formations, and how to transition between them. When: 12:00pm start. Cost: £20. To book a place on this workshop, please email moiraitribal@gmail.com Friday 17th - Sunday 19th April - Tribal Goddess Retreat: Northumberland Workshops range from Belly Dance to Drumming, Yoga, Tai Chi, Stage Make up and Circus skills. Teachers include: Sarah Hennessy, Christine Emery, Angela Noble and Moirai Tribal. For more information please visit: www.tribezuza-bellydancing.co.uk American Tribal Style Belly Dance classes with Moirai We have added a class for those who are new to Tribal, or wish to work on the fundamental Tribal movements. Our next term of 6 week classes starts on Monday the 31st March (Tribal Basics) and Tuesday the 1st April (Beyond Basics and Intermediate/Advanced). Please see our website, or contact us for more details. And finally, we’ve saved the best news for last - we are thrilled to announce that we’ve been granted the huge honour of becoming a FCBD Sister Studio! We’d like to say thanks to everyone who has inspired us and helped to make us who we are today. We look forward to seeing you all soon. Happy dancing!!! Moirai Tribal Belly Dance www.hifigypsy.co.uk

London Tribal Belly Dance Workshop: Sunday 1st March

MissTrixsta — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:12:46 GMT

This workshop will cover the breakdown and execution of basic Tribal movements, and variations of these, from the FCBD repertoire. Using fun combinations, we will drill technique, strong cues and smooth transitions for successful synchronised group improvisation. The dynamics of leading and following will be worked on, ensuring there is plenty of time for all to dance! Whether you are new to Tribal and curious to learn more, or more experienced and looking to refine technique, this workshop will help you attain a solid grounding in the fundamentals essential for Tribal style belly dance. Date: Sunday 1st March Time: 12pm – 2:00pm Cost: £16 The Place to be: The Islington Arts Factory, Holloway, London For more details and to book your place, please email moiraiphilippa@gmail.com

1 more chance to see Helm...

MissTrixsta — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:37:19 GMT

For those of you in London this weekend, there's been a last minute addition to the line up at Silk Route tomorrow night: Helm will be performing a Live Turkish set with drums and spoons! For those who have not yet managed to see them, this is your last chance for now, as they are heading back to California on Monday. Silk Route is a monthly cultural evening of dance and music from the Middle East, featuring performers influenced by all forms of Arabian Dance. Each month a performance from another part of the world will be spotlighted, highlighting how all types of international dance can influence each other. This month's spotlight is Turkey. An evening of dance, music and camaraderie in the most beautiful surroundings of the Star and Garter’s sumptuous Ball Room, situated in an idyllic location alongside the River Thames in Putney. Dancers this month are: Eva, Galit, Elif, Roxana, and Moirai Tribal. Musicians are Numan Elyer (Turkish drummer), Ling Shien and Mark Bell of Helm (on drums and spoons!). Date: Sunday 11th January Times: Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 7:30pm The Place to Be: The Star & Garter, Putney, London SW15 1JN Entrance: £11.50 in advance payment £13.50 on door For more details please visit: www.bellyworld.co.uk This should be a fun night. Hope to see you there!!!

What a way to start....!!!

MissTrixsta — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:25:34 GMT

The year has only just begun yet my diary is already nearly full with loads of dance events and amazing opportunities! To kick it all off this month, Jesse and I (Moirai Tribal) have 3 performances, the first of which is with Helm! Helm is a major contributor to Tribal music, and a huge influence and inspiration to many great dancers around the world. You have more than likely all seen videos of FatChanceBellyDance performing to their music and have probably danced to their music too. They will be teaching a one off workshop in London on Saturday the 10th January, and performing on Thursday the 8th January. We hope you are able to join us for this fantastic opportunity to study and dance with Helm. Please see below for more details. Benefit Show with Helm: For the first time in the UK, Helm will be performing Live with several belly dancers in a benefit for the Free Gaza Movement, the organization that recently broke the illegal Israeli blockade of internationally recognized Gazan territorial waters. Dancers include Pedralta, Hannah, and Moirai Tribal. Date: Thursday 8th January Times: Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm The Place to Be: Darbucka World Music Bar, London EC1V 4JZ (www.darbucka.com) Entrance: £8. All proceeds will go to the Free Gaza Movement For more details, please contact me on Tribe or send an email to: moiraiphilippa(at)gmail(dot)com Percussion and Dance Workshop with Helm: In this workshop traditional steps will be used to convey the various rhythms to the body, and a choreography will connect these rhythm patterns and steps to a specific melody line. Both dance technique and musical vocabulary will be covered. The first part of this workshop will be divided between percussion and dance groups - Mark Bell will teach Arabic percussion or drumming to those wishing to learn how to drum, whilst Ling Shien Bell teaches finger cymbals and dance to the rest of the dancers. Both drummers and dancers will then come together to work on rhythms, patterns, and movements to one of Helm's tunes. Please note: This workshop is open to dancers and musicians, (or dancers who want to drum!) Date: Saturday the 10th January Times: 12-3:30pm (with a short break) The Place to Be: The Factory, London N19 Cost: £38 for 3 hours For more details, please contact me on Tribe or send an email to: moiraiphilippa(at)gmail(dot)com Helm are not teaching anywhere else in the UK and there are only a few spaces left, so don't delay!!! Following straight on from this, Moirai are happy to be dancing at Silk Route on Sunday the 11th January: A monthly cultural evening of dance and music from the Middle East, featuring performers influenced by all forms of Arabian Dance. Each month a performance from another part of the world will be spotlighted, highlighting how all types of international dance can influence each other. An evening of dance, music and camaraderie in the most beautiful surroundings of the Star and Garter’s sumptuous Ball Room, situated in an idyllic location alongside the River Thames in Putney. Dancers this month are: Eva, Galit, Elif, Roxana , Moirai Tribal and Numan Elyer Turkish drummer. Date: Sunday 11th January Times: Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 7:30pm The Place to Be: The Star & Garter, Putney, London SW15 1JN Entrance: £11.50 advance payment £13.50 on door For more details please visit: www.bellyworld.co.uk After this you will find us at the Tribalondon Launch Party where we will be performing on Friday the 23rd January. Join us for an exclusive evening of delicious food, fantastic drinks, the finest in world music entertainment, and performances by some of the finest Tribal Dancers London has to offer! Performers for the evening will be: Hilde, Kerry and Moirai Tribal. The DJ for the evening will be: DJ hQi. Date: Friday 23rd January Times: Doors open at 7pm. Performances from 8pm. Bar open until late. The Place to Be: Shish, Old Street, London EC1V 9LE Entrance: £5 For more details please visit: www.tribalondon.co.uk Also, our weekly classes resume on Tuesday the 6th January. For more info on these, please contact us on Tribe, or visit our website: www.hifigypsy.co.uk I look forward to seeing you all somewhere soon!!!

Final Term of American Tribal Style Belly Dance classes!!!

MissTrixsta — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:32:28 GMT

Our final term of weekly Tribal belly dance classes this year will run from Tuesday the 11th November - 16th December. Classes cover posture, fast and slow movements from the FCBD repertoire, zils, cues and transitions, formations, and the dynamics of leading and following. Come and learn the magic of American Tribal Style Belly Dance! DETAILS: Tribal Basics: 6:30-7:30pm (all levels welcome) £48 for the full six week course/£10 per drop in Beyond Basics: 7:30-9pm (by invitation for those with good grounding in Tribal Basics) £60 for six weeks/£12 per drop in DATES: Classes run every Tuesday for 6 weeks from the 11th November VENUE: The Jacky Lansley Dance Research Studio, Shoreditch, London Drop ins are welcome to the Level 1 Class, although please bear in mind that not all steps or techniques will be re-taught at each class. Please contact us if you would like to sign up for these classes. We look forward to seeing you there!!!

November News & Performances

MissTrixsta — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:49:42 GMT

Following an amazing couple of weeks in Glastonbury, training with Carolena Nerriccio and Megha Gavin, I'm happy to say that all of Moirai are now FCBD Certified Teachers! We were relatively quiet in the month of October, due to training commitments, but we are making up for that this month as we have a dazzling array of performances to look forward to. We hope to see you at some of these events: SHIMMY SHAKE: BELLY DANCE AND BURLESQUE SHOW Sunday 9th of November @ Madame Jojo's, London Join us for an evening of stunning dancers, comedy and entertainment. This is Sapphira’s 'London Finale' Performance and your last chance to see this fabulous showgirl before she heads back to Australia for sunnier shores. Come and say farewell, and see the extra special show she has in store for us ranging from Folkloric Gyspy Belly Dance to Mesmerising Middle East Dance, the Best of British Burlesque and Beyond. Starring: Sapphira, Moirai Tribal, Kim MacKoy, Leyla Rose, Slinky Sparkles, Starsia, Miss Ivy Paige, Miss Leed 'em, and DJ Peter Von Sleaze. Venue: Madame Jojo’s, 8-10 Brewer Street, W1F 0SE Times: Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm Cost: 2 for 1 tickets on sale at MySpace, limited amount available or £10 online / £13 on the door Fancy dress theme: “1001 Arabian Nights” (not compulsory but prizes for the best dressed will be won!) For bookings and information please see: www.myspace.com/miss_sapphira or www.shimmyshakeshow.com FIREWATER!!! Thursday 13th November @ Darbucka, London FireWater dance presents another fantastic night of Tribal Fusion belly dance. Blending a smooth concoction of American Tribal Style belly dance and her baby sister Tribal Fusion, FireWater is a night solely and obsessively dedicated to showcasing the luscious Goddesses of Tribal belly dance in the UK, and beyond. Following the success of their debut night in May, they bring you a new show for your delectable tastes featuring: Jesse of Moirai, Hannah, AnaRkali, Kim MacKoy, Kerry and special guests. Music by Dajjah live set, bringing Arab-beats /reeds and bass pressure for the discerning. Venue: Darbucka World Music Bar, 182 St John Street, EC1V 4JZ Times: Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm Cost: £5 at the door. Advanced booking recommended as tables are booked up fast. Enter this completion to win tickets to this event: www.londonbellydance.com/ For more information please visit: www.myspace.com/firewaterdance or contact Darbucka World Music Bar for reservation details and location: Tel 020 7490 8772 www.darbucka.com SAQARAH: London’s Monthly Open Belly Dance Hafla Saturday 15th November @ Railway Tavern, London We will be dancing at this month’s Saqarah alongside our Student troupe who will be making their debut! Come and support these lovely dancers as they perform ATS together for the first time. Venue: 15 Liverpool Street, EC2M 7NX (directly opposite Liverpool Street Station Exit 3) Times: Doors open at 7pm. Dancing starts at 8pm. Disco and Bar til late. Cost: £7 in advance or £10 on the door (if event not sold out in advance) For more information and bookings please see: www.saqarah.co.uk MASMOUDI DANCE THEATRE SHOWCASE THE ANCIENT ART OF BELLY DANCE WITH A MODERN VISION Friday 21st November @ Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham-by-sea Lifelong dancer Hilde Cannoodt has created a unique style over the years. Incorporating her experience in a rich variety of dance styles from Street Dance through Belly Dance to Flamenco and Tribal Dance, she has created a hybrid style where East meets West. Hilde is a choreographer, instructor, founder of Masmoudi and performs regularly all over the UK and even Europe. Current members of the Masmoudi dance theatre are some of her most advanced students, who have all learned with her for years. Masmoudi will perform a modern fusion of this ancient dance, together with solo performances of Hilde and guest performances by the London based Moirai tribal dance troupe. Times: Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Cost: Tickets £8 For more info please visit: www.ropetacklecentre.co.uk/products/Masmoudi_Dance_Theatre_21st_November/8240

American Tribal Style Belly Dance Workshops: Saturday the 4th October

MissTrixsta — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:07:37 GMT

For those of you in the South of England, or those who fancy a trip to the coast this weekend, join us in Devon where Jesse and I will be teaching two 2 hour workshops in American Tribal Style belly dance. These workshops take place on Saturday the 4th October and are being hosted by the lovely ladies of Kalash. In Workshop 1 we will break down and drill basic fast and slow movements from the FCBD repertoire. We will build on this in Workshop 2, adding more advanced movements, transitions and formations, ensuring we all have plenty of time to dance! Workshops cost £20 each or £35 for both. For more information or to book a place, please contact Kalash via their website: www.kalashats.co.uk or call Lisa on: 07882812543. Be sure to wear loose fitting trousers (yoga style pants or pantaloons) or a skirt and a comfortable top (a vest top or choli). These workshops will be going at a moderately fast pace, so please come with water, snacks, and a smile! We hope to see you there.

"Fire in the Belly" Workshops & Show: London, Sunday 28th September

MissTrixsta — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:22:27 GMT

If you are interested in something different, join us for "Fire in the Belly" this Sunday the 28th September. The event consists of 3 workshops during the day, and a night of sizzling fire and belly dancing that evening. All proceeds from the show go towards the Haven House Children’s Hospice, so please come and support this event!!! Fire Dance Workshops: Dancing with Fire - Sorcha Ra In this workshop we will look at all aspects involved in adding the dramatic element of fire to your dance. This will include an introduction to the different fire props available and how they combine with belly dance. Which props are suitable for different performance situations and non-flammable alternatives? There will also be an in-depth discussion on fire safety, proper use and handling of fuels and additional requirements involved public and paid performances when fire is included. Handouts will be given with all relevant information. Time: 12 - 1:30 Fire Fan Technique - Moirai Tribal Belly Dance Explore elegant and dynamic ways to enliven your dance with fire fans. Basic presentation and manipulation techniques will be introduced, as well as exercises to increase upper body strength. Movements and combinations will be covered to help you incorporate fire fans into your dance. If you have a set of fire fans or folding fans, please bring them along. A few folding fans will be available to borrow on the day. Time: 1:45 - 3:15 Palm Candles - Imajica Dance Co. In this workshop we will explore how fire can be integrated into your performance, to frame the body and emphasize the power of the hips & torso, creating an alluring sensual performance. We will drill arm, hips and travelling movements and also share some of Imajica Fire combo's creating a mini choreography. Remember to bring with you some candles holders or un-used palm candles. Time: 3:30 - 5:00 Workshop Venue Information and Booking Details These workshops will be held at Oxford House in the heart of East London. Please be aware that the café will be closed on the day, so either bring your own food, or there is a Tesco right across the street. Also, street shoes are not permitted inside of the dance studios; you must either be bare-foot, or have a pair of soft dance shoes. There are shower facilities available in the studio for anyone who would like to freshen up before the performances in the evening. The studio address is as follows: Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, Bethnal Green, E2 6HG Workshops cost £15 each Anyone wishing to book a place on any or all of these workshops please e-mail: fireinthebelly.london@gmail.com "Fire in the Belly" Show: A show celebrating and showcasing many of the different genres of belly dance and fire dance from some of London's most talented performers. Styles will include Oriental, Cabaret, American Tribal Style, Tribal Fusion and some hot fire fusion and fire cabaret. Starring: Sorcha Ra, Moirai Tribal Belly Dance, Imajica Dance Co, Kerry, Caasi, and others tbc... Times: Doors open from 7pm, show starts at 8pm Venue: The Cuckfield Arms, 31 High St, Wanstead, E11 2AA Nearest tube is Snaresbrook or Wanstead on the Central Line Cost: Donations only. All proceeds go towards the Haven House Children’s Hospice For more information on this event or to book places on any or all of these workshops, please email: fireinthebelly.london@gmail.com We hope to see you there!

To the Beat of the Drum, 20th September

MissTrixsta — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:07:53 GMT

This weekend Jesse and I are heading to Hitchin to teach and perform at “To the Beat of the Drum”, a Charity Event hosted by Horizon in aid of the National Childbirth Trust. In addition to our ATS workshop there will be a Theatrical Fusion workshop with the lovely Ki of Neohips, Gothic fusion with Twisted Sisterhood, Egyptian belly dance with Emma Chapman, Gypsy dances with Claire Morgan, and rhythms with Asif from the Rhythmic Nomads drum group. An evening of fabulous performances follows, starring: Neo Hips, Moirai, Imajica, Tribe of Kismet, Twisted Sisterhood, Emma Chapman, Claire Morgan, Hasfa, Carol Goodwin and Lynne Chapman, Kerry and more to be announced. Date: Saturday the 20th September Where: Ickleford Village Hall, Ickleford, Nr Hitchin, Hertfordshire Finer details: Workshops run from 10-5:30pm and cost £12 each or £30 for all 3 Doors to the evening show open at 7pm-11.30pm. Tickets cost £8 for the night Visit www.horizonhips.co.uk for more info Email horizon@horizonhips.co.uk to book workshops and order tickets for the show

Shangri-La Lounge – Belly Dance Workshops & Show

MissTrixsta — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:53:41 GMT

Join me this weekend for an excellent line up of teachers and dancers at the Shangri-La event in Nottingham. The weekend consists of 8 amazing workshops by teachers such as The Uzume (from the Netherlands) and Neo-hips, plus an evening show. I will be teaching an Intermediate workshop in Travelling Steps, Spins and Turns, this Sunday. The workshops on Sunday will be followed by an evening of brilliant performances featuring Tribal Belly dance and Cabaret, Hula dancing, and Elvis! Shangri-La Lounge transforms into Shangri-HULA, bringing you a Hawaiian flavoured night at the Rescue Rooms. Hawaiian/Beachwear/SeaThemed Dress code is completely optional however there will be Prizes for the best costumes! Plus there will be a Belly Boutique and a Rock n’ Roll Hula Disco! Tickets cost £7. This night is not to be missed!!! Saturday’s workshops will be followed by a “Dancer’s Chillout evening” where 'Urban Ghawazee - The Evolution of American Tribal Style Belly dance' will be shown. Tickets £3 - must be booked in advance! For full details about the workshops and tickets for the evening shows, please visit: www. beatriceflowers. com Email: shangrila.lounge@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 07736929018 Ensure you book in advance to avoid disappointment! Hope to see you there!!!

Spaces selling out: A Day of Tribal and Tribal Fusion Belly Dance!!!

MissTrixsta — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:34:10 GMT

For those of you who have not yet booked yourself on any of the Tribal workshops in London this Sunday the 31st August, do so quick! Workshop 2 with Rosie Morris is now SOLD OUT!!! There are a few remaining places in Workshops 1, 3 & 4 however space is limited so act quick if you don't want to miss out!!! There will be a Souk on the day with Tribal goodies to buy and there is a cafe area to hang out and socialise with other dancers in between workshops. Only teas and coffees are available in the cafe, so please bring your own snacks. The details for the workshops are as follows: FireWater Dance presents: A Day of Tribal and Tribal Fusion Belly Dance 31st August 2008 @ Islington Arts Factory, London Join us for an exhilarating day of workshops encompassing all things Tribal. Workshops range from pure American Tribal Style Belly Dance to sassy Tribal Fusion, hints and tips on Tribal costuming to rhythm and music for dancers. *** DATE: Sunday the 31st August 2008 *** TIME: 11am - 5:30 pm *** PRICE: Workshops individually priced (see below) or £55 for the day! WORKSHOP DETAILS: Workshop 1 – Tribal Make-up and Costuming with Moirai Time: 11:00 – 12:00pm Come explore what makes an ATS dancer look so mysterious and powerful! In this workshop, Moirai will take students through the history of American Tribal Style costuming and make-up. Tips and tricks for creating your own ATS costuming will be provided, as well a tutorial on how to apply make-up for the stage, so please come prepared! Those who register will be provided with a list of supplies they will need to bring with them before the workshop. Handouts will also be given out to each attendee. Experience Level: ALL £10 Workshop 2 – Middle Eastern Rhythms for Dancers with Rosie Morris - *** SOLD OUT !!! *** Time: 12:00 – 1:25pm This workshop will include an overall look at rhythm – what it is and how to work with it; alongside a detailed practical session on several main Middle Eastern rhythms that the dancer needs to understand in order to move in time with them. We will also look at identifying the different musical layers in any danceable music, so that the dancer can start to think like a musician and work with it instead of against it. There will be frame drum, Egyptian tabla, zil (finger cymbals) and riqq (tambourine) examples and exercises too, so if you have any of these instruments – bring them with you, if not – your hands will be enough! Experience Level: ALL £15 Workshop 3 – Indian and Flamenco Inspired ATS with Philippa & Jesse of Moirai Time: 1:35 – 3:30pm American Tribal Style belly dance is an eclectic dance form originating in San Francisco in the 1970's. Many of the steps are based on traditional dances from India, Spain and the Middle East as well as Oriental dance. This workshop will cover ATS movements which were inspired by Indian or Flamenco dance. This workshop requires an understanding and ability to execute the following moves: Arabic Step, Egyptian Basic, Hip Bump / Choo-choo, ¾ Shimmy, Taxeem and Bodywave. Experience Level: Intermediate/ Advanced Cost: £20 Workshop 4 – Tribal Fusion: Strength in the Karsilama Rhythm with Hannah of AnaRkali Time: 3:30 – 5:30pm Tribal fusion blends the original force, power and vocabulary of ATS movements with an artistic twist of freedom and an eclectic range of other dance forms. Concentrating on the slinkier and richer of the Tribal fusion movements and Romani inspired flourishes, Hannah will guide you through the earthy Turkish 9/8 Rhythm Karsilama. Experience Level: Intermediate/ Advanced Cost: £20 ***BOOK ALL FOUR WORKSHOPS FOR £55*** About Hannah and AnaRkali: AnaRkali is a London-based Tribal Fusion belly dance trio formed in 2007, featuring three distinctive dancers whose combined approach is an anarchic blend of tradition and invention. To date AnaRkali have collaborated with visionary DJs and experimental art spaces bringing belly dance to new arenas in London. They have performed for Arab Media Watch, Shunt Lounge, Tribalondon, the Jamm Brixton, the St. Magnus Festival with Circus Space and the Hubble Bubble stage at the Thames Free Festival. Hannah began dancing in Japan under the illustrious Mishaal in the Ambient Fusion belly dance ensemble, Samanyolu. She has performed internationally as a soloist and she specializes in Turkish Romani, Egyptian and Turkish Oriental, Tribal Fusion, whirling and the sacred. Hannah's dancing is ethereal sensuality rooted in the earth. Website: www.hannahdancer.co.uk About Philippa & Jesse of Moirai: Philippa and Jesse are part Moirai: a London based tribal belly dance troupe which specializes in American Tribal Style belly dance as taught by Carolena Nericcio and FatChanceBellyDance. Moirai's philosophy is simply to keep true to ATS while having as much fun as possible doing what they do! They feel privileged to have shared a stage with many amazing dancers and musicians including Pedralta, Serena and Hossam Ramzy, Shafeek, Ozgen, Hannah, Phil Thornton and Oojami amongst others. Website: www.hifigypsy.co.uk About Rosie: Aside from working for The Bellydance Superstars and their Raqs Britannia events, Rosie is a qualified professional musician with a degree in music from Paul McCartney's Liverpool Institute (LIPA). She has studied percussion and drums for over 17 years, with styles ranging from Rock/Pop/Jazz and Big Band, to Afro-Cuban /Contemporary Folk/ Gypsy and Middle Eastern. Rosie has worked as an apprentice to Hossam Ramzy, sessioned for Sony Music UK and toured/recorded all over the world as a session drummer and percussionist. Website: www.myspace.com/rosiemorrismusic ***Limited space, booking is essential!*** To book a place on 1 or more workshops, please EMAIL: firewater.london@googlemail.com Hope to see you there!!!

Stranger than Paradise this Sunday!!!

MissTrixsta — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:55:24 GMT

Just to let you know Moirai will be performing at Stranger than Paradise this Sunday before the brilliant gypsy band Chancery Blame and The Gadjo Club. Join us for some post Carnival Madness and a lot of fun at The Amersham Arms - a beautiful venue with the cheapest cocktails in town!!! Featuring: Chancery Blame and The Gadjo Club!! (Gypsy pranksters with heartbreaking strings and volcanic brass) Dickie Beau!! (Electro burlesque drag Clown!) Chrisalys!! (Human blockhead broken glass flamenco fire breathing spectacular!) and Moirai Tribal Belly Dance troupe!!! plus carnivalesque, queens, magicians, street sellers, poets, B movies, prizes and more! Films showing will be the uncensored Popeye, Johnny Cash and Elvis on the same stage, The greatest ladies of all time including Bette Midler and Bernadette Peters gush over Peter Allen, and so much more plus... Dj's Chancery Blame, Sacha Dieu and Mistress Manray playing a cocktail of gypsy vaudeville Balkan klezmer punk! Venue: The Amersham Arms, 388 New Cross Rd, SE14 New Cross overground - between New Cross and New Cross Gate, 7 minutes from london bridge, by train. Date: Sunday 24th August Time: 8pm-4am! £8 entry For more info check out: www. myspace.com/gypsymadness www. amersham-arms. co.uk

Shakers and Movers: A Dance Show at the Polka Theatre on Saturday 16th August

MissTrixsta — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:15:51 GMT

Moirai will be performing alongside a selection of talented professional and semi-professional dancers at Shakers and Movers: A Dance Show at the Polka Theatre, in London, on Saturday 16th August. A showcase presenting a range of dance styles from the intensity of Flamenco, the vibrancy of Classical Indian, to the allure of Arabian Belly Dance. ***Starring: Rakhi Sood, Viva Flamenco, Eva Green, Nancy, Samsara, Moirai Tribal Belly Dance Troupe, Nafiseh, Razia, Eliza, Eszter, Michelle and Ela*** Date: Saturday 16th August 2008 Time: 2:00pm to 3:30pm Venue: The Polka Theatre 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon London, SW19 1SB Tickets £12.50 available from the Polka Theatre Box Office - Tel: (020) 8543 4888 Please note this is an afternoon show/matinee. Children over 8 years old are welcome. For further information visit: http://shakersandmovers.googlepages.com There will be drinks and an Oriental Bazaar after the show. Hope to see you there!!!

Tribal Belly Dance Workshops in London on the 31st August!!!

MissTrixsta — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:59:17 GMT

FireWater Dance presents: A Day of Tribal and Tribal Fusion Belly Dance 31st August 2008 @ Islington Arts Factory, London Join us for an exhilarating day of workshops encompassing all things Tribal. Workshops range from pure American Tribal Style Belly Dance to sassy Tribal Fusion, hints and tips on Tribal costuming to rhythm and music for dancers. *** DATE: Sunday the 31st August 2008 *** TIME: 11am - 5:30 pm *** PRICE: Workshops individually priced (see below) or £55 for the day! Workshop Details: Workshop 1 – Tribal Make-up and Costuming with Moirai Time: 11:00 – 12:00pm Come explore what makes an ATS dancer look so mysterious and powerful! In this workshop, Moirai will take students through the history of American Tribal Style costuming and make-up. Tips and tricks for creating your own ATS costuming will be provided, as well a tutorial on how to apply make-up for the stage, so please come prepared! Those who register will be provided with a list of supplies they will need to bring with them before the workshop. Handouts will also be given out to each attendee. Experience Level: ALL £10 Workshop 2 – Middle Eastern Rhythms for Dancers with Rosie Morris Time: 12:00 – 1:25pm This workshop will include an overall look at rhythm – what it is and how to work with it; alongside a detailed practical session on several main Middle Eastern rhythms that the dancer needs to understand in order to move in time with them. We will also look at identifying the different musical layers in any danceable music, so that the dancer can start to think like a musician and work with it instead of against it. There will be frame drum, Egyptian tabla, zil (finger cymbals) and riqq (tambourine) examples and exercises too, so if you have any of these instruments – bring them with you, if not – your hands will be enough! Experience Level: ALL £15 Workshop 3 – Indian and Flamenco Inspired ATS with Philippa & Jesse of Moirai Time: 1:35 – 3:30pm American Tribal Style belly dance is an eclectic dance form originating in San Francisco in the 1970’s. Many of the steps are based on traditional dances from India, Spain and the Middle East as well as Oriental dance. This workshop will cover ATS movements which were inspired by Indian or Flamenco dance. This workshop requires an understanding and ability to execute the following moves: Arabic Step, Egyptian Basic, Hip Bump / Choo-choo, ¾ Shimmy, Taxeem and Bodywave. Experience Level: Intermediate/ Advanced Cost: £20 Workshop 4 – Tribal Fusion: Strength in the Karsilama Rhythm with Hannah of AnaRkali Time: 3:30 – 5:30pm Tribal fusion blends the original force, power and vocabulary of ATS movements with an artistic twist of freedom and an eclectic range of other dance forms. Concentrating on the slinkier and richer of the Tribal fusion movements and Romani inspired flourishes, Hannah will guide you through the earthy Turkish 9/8 Rhythm Karsilama. Experience Level: Intermediate/ Advanced Cost: £20 ***FOR ALL FOUR WORKSHOPS: £55*** About Hannah and AnaRkali: AnaRkali is a London-based Tribal Fusion belly dance trio formed in 2007, featuring three distinctive dancers whose combined approach is an anarchic blend of tradition and invention. To date AnaRkali have collaborated with visionary DJs and experimental art spaces bringing belly dance to new arenas in London. They have performed for Arab Media Watch, Shunt Lounge, Tribalondon, the Jamm Brixton, the St. Magnus Festival with Circus Space and the Hubble Bubble stage at the Thames Free Festival. Hannah began dancing in Japan under the illustrious Mishaal in the Ambient Fusion belly dance ensemble, Samanyolu. She has performed internationally as a soloist and she specializes in Turkish Romani, Egyptian and Turkish Oriental, Tribal Fusion, whirling and the sacred. Hannah’s dancing is ethereal sensuality rooted in the earth. Website: www.hannahdancer.co.uk About Philippa & Jesse of Moirai: Philippa and Jesse are part Moirai: a London based tribal belly dance troupe which specializes in American Tribal Style belly dance as taught by Carolena Nericcio and FatChanceBellyDance. Moirai’s philosophy is simply to keep true to ATS while having as much fun as possible doing what they do! They feel privileged to have shared a stage with many amazing dancers and musicians including Pedralta, Serena and Hossam Ramzy, Shafeek, Ozgen, Hannah, Phil Thornton and Oojami amongst others. Website: www.hifigypsy.co.uk About Rosie: Aside from working for The Bellydance Superstars and their Raqs Britannia events, Rosie is a qualified professional musician with a degree in music from Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Institute (LIPA). She has studied percussion and drums for over 17 years, with styles ranging from Rock/Pop/Jazz and Big Band, to Afro-Cuban /Contemporary Folk/ Gypsy and Middle Eastern. Rosie has worked as an apprentice to Hossam Ramzy, sessioned for Sony Music UK and toured/recorded all over the world as a session drummer and percussionist. Website: www.myspace.com/rosiemorrismusic ***Limited space, booking is essential!*** To book a place on 1 or more workshops, please email: firewater.london@googlemail.com

ShimmyShake this Sunday the 6th July

MissTrixsta — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:33:01 GMT

If you haven't already booked tickets to ShimmyShake at Madame Jojo's this Sunday, make sure you do so now! I will be belly dancing alongside the rest of Moirai and sharing a stage with an amazing line up of belly and burly talent! ***Starring: *** GUEST STAR - Sophie Mei, Britain's Got Talent Belly Dancer DEBUT PERFORMANCE - Delectable Dancing Dollies - Cancan Troupe Sapphira – Principal Shimmy Shaker (Australia), Director and Producer Venuss Envy - Australian Starlet Moirai – Tribal Belly Dancing Trio Kimberly Mackoy – Tribal Belly Dancer Slinky Sparkles – British Burlesque Bombshell Hosted by the hilarious Ivy Paige with sexy beats by DJ Peter Von Sleaze This event is a fundraiser for Charity crisis, do a good deed and see a great show! Tickets cost £10 pre-sale and £13 on the door. Advance booking is recommended as all previous evenings have sold out! For more info and to book tickets online please visit: www. shimmyshakeshow.com

New London Belly Dance Event: FireWater - Thursday 22nd May!!!

MissTrixsta — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:57:37 GMT

Blending a smooth concoction of American Tribal Style belly dance and her baby sister Tribal Fusion, FireWater is a night solely and obsessively dedicated to showcasing the delectable Goddesses of Tribal belly dance in the UK, and beyond. Join us for London's Première Tribal belly dance Extravaganza! This début event stars London dancers AnaRkali, Moirai, Spiral Tribe, Kerry and esteemed guests from California: Tsingani, Heather Shoopman and Elizabeth Souza Plus music from the Afro-Kazbah Soundsystem mixing fresh fat and funky bass heavy beats in a massive Bellydance-Dub-Electro mashup! Date: Thursday 22nd May Times: Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm Venue: Darbucka World Music Bar, London, EC1 Cost: £5 at the door Advanced booking recommended as tables are being booked up fast. For more information please visit: www.myspace.com/firewaterdance Or contact Darbucka World Music Bar for reservation details and location: 182 St John Street, London EC1V 4JZ Tel: 020 7490 8772 www.darbucka.com Look forward to seeing you there!!!

* New Course, New Venue & New Date!!! *

MissTrixsta — Fri, 02 May 2008 23:04:13 GMT

Please note that the next 6 week American Tribal Style belly dance course with Moirai will take place on Tuesdays at our new studio in London. In this course we will add to our dance vocabulary of movements, drill and perfect the moves and cues covered so far, work on transitions, formations and zils. If you’ve missed the previous 2 courses you are more than welcome to join us now. Times: 6:30-8:00pm Dates: Tuesday 13th May – Tuesday 17th June Venue: The Jacky Lansley: Dance Research Studio, Shoreditch, London Nearest tube: Old Street Price: £60 for the 6 week course. Drop in rates also available. Tribal belly dance is an excellent way to get fit, make friends and have fun! Everyone is welcome regardless of age, size or shape. Even with no previous dance experience, we are sure to get you dancing in your first class! If you have any questions or would like to attend this course, please send an email to moiraitribal@gmail.com or message us on Tribe. We look forward to seeing you there!!! *Moirai Tribal belly dance troupe* www.hifigypsy.co.uk

IMPORTANT: Location change to Moirai Course

MissTrixsta — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:37:43 GMT

Please note that as of this week our American Tribal Style belly dance classes will no longer be held at the Islington Arts Factory. Instead, we will be teaching at the Jacky Lansley Dance Research Studio in Shoreditch (nearest tube: Old Street). We are booked from 6:30-8:00 on Wednesday 23 May, Wednesday 30 May and Tuesday 6 May. For those of you who are interested and haven't yet signed up, we still have a few spaces. If you have any questions or would like to attend, please send an email to: moiraitribal@gmail.com or message us on Tribe. Happy dancing! *Moirai Tribal belly dance troupe* www.hifigypsy.co.uk

Belly dance workshops and performances in April

MissTrixsta — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:58:43 GMT

Moirai will be performing at Saqarah in London on Saturday the 19th April and at the Neohips Hafla in Suffolk on Sunday the 20th April, as well as teaching 2 workshops that day. DETAILS: *** SAQARAH: London's Monthly Open Belly Dance Hafla Venue: The Horse Bar (behind Waterloo Station), 124 Westminster Bridge Road, London Times: Doors open 7 pm. Performances start at 8 pm. Disco & Bar till late Tickets: £7 online / £10 on the door (though tickets usually sell out!) www.saqarah.co.uk *** NEOHIPS HAFLA: performing alongside the lovely Neo-Hips, Kimberly Mackoy and Kerry! Venue: West Row Village Hall, Mildenhall, Suffolk Times: Performances start at 6 pm Email: ki@neohips.com or check out: www.neohips.com for tickets *** WORKSHOPS: We will be teaching two workshops in American Tribal Style belly dance Venue: West Row Village Hall, Mildenhall, Suffolk Times: Tribal Basics 11:30-1:30pm.Beyond Basics 2:30-4:30pm Email: ki@neohips.com or check out: www.neohips.com for tickets For more information about these performances, workshops or our weekly classes, please feel free to contact us at moiraitribal@gmail.com or message me here. Happy dancing!!!

New London Tribal Belly Dance Course starting 2nd April

MissTrixsta — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:18:45 GMT

A new 6-week course in American Tribal Style belly dance starts in London on the 2nd April, with Jesse and I. This course will provide a thorough foundation in the fundamental principles of tribal belly dance, including posture, movements and isolations, based on the FatChanceBellyDance format. If you missed the first course you are more than welcome to join us now. We will review the basic fast and slow movements covered in the previous course, add to your dance vocabulary of moves, drill cues, transitions, formations, zils, and how to improvise within a group. In each class, you will have the opportunity to build core strength and flexibility, as well as develop connections with other dancers in a fun and supportive atmosphere! Times: 6:30-8:00pm Dates: Wednesday 2nd April – Wednesday 7th May Venue: Islington Arts Factory Closest tube: Caledonian Road Station. www.islingtonartsfactory.org.uk Price: £60 for the 6 week course. Drop-in rates are also available. Tribal belly dance is an excellent way to get fit, make friends and have fun! Everyone is welcome regardless of age, size or shape. Even with no previous dance experience, we are sure to get you dancing in your first class! If you have any questions or would like to attend this course, please send an email to moiraitribal@gmail.com or message us on Tribe. We look forward to seeing you there!!! Philippa & Jesse of *Moirai Tribal belly dance troupe* www.hifigypsy.co.uk

Tribal belly dancing @ Interzone, Friday 28th March

MissTrixsta — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:38:43 GMT

Guerrilla Zoo present Interzone next Friday night. The night promises to be one of much fun and madness with live art, bands (progressive; electro punk & gypsy mayhem), eclectic djs, guerrilla poets, aerial artistes, circus performers and of course tribal belly dancers. I will be performing alongside Moirai Tribal belly dance troupe and Tribal Kerry, with Polstar photography close at hand to document evidence of the night! When: 28 Mar 2008, 22:00-07:00 Where: Synergy Centre, 220 Farmers Rd, London, SE5OTW Cost: £6 before midnight / £8 after Dress code: Misfits, gypsy, pirates, terrorists, traffickers of delusion, tribes, deviants, delinquents, steam punk, neo Victorian, mugwumps, government agents, re-occurring dream characters, cannibals, merchants of sex, time travellers, practitioners of the dark arts, people who aren't allowed on planes! For more information visit: http://www.guerrillazoo.com/events/Interzone Come and join in the fun...!!!

CANCELLED: Belly dancing @ the Greenwich Festival this weekend

MissTrixsta — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:18:40 GMT

PLEASE NOTE: Due to bad weather forecasts and the organisers not being able to arrange an indoor stage for the dancers, there will be NO belly dancing at the Greenwich Festival this weekend as originally planned. Also, the Festival is now only taking place on Sunday!!! Sorry to disappoint those who were planning on coming along. Come and join us at Guerrilla Zoo on Friday the 28th instead!