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Chandra

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joined on 12/21/06
last updated 04/22/08

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Gender

Female

Location

Tampa Bay Area

about me

I've been belly dancing for some time now, and still get excited bout it.. Triberet, Fusion, and Tribal are the styles I have been studying, but recently became certified in Ansuya's Cabaret Comprehensive.

The past several months have been spent getting the studio space we leased ready to open. And we finally did it - just opened our doors the first of March. The space was really raw and needed sooo much done to it - but we negotiated a great deal, and did ALL the remodeling work ourselves. Kimara (my very first instructor) is my partner in this venture. And she has an absolutely fab Fusion class on Tuesdays (I teach one of our "foundations" classes on Mondays). Johanna of Hip-Expressions of St. Pete (my other instructor) has been a help and inspiration too. BTW, Johanna is also teaching a couple of classes at my studio. So come on by all you north Pinellas and south Pasco dancers looking for a really good Tribal. class.

Studio website - www.BelediBay.com
Personal Page - www.myspace.com/themysticscauldron

Belly dance, aside from being of beneift to me physically, is just plain fun. I also view it as an extension of my spiritual growth. A lifelong Pagan and Witch (solitary - trad), my spiritual & magickal practice are very much a part of who I am. Open and honest about what I am and what I do - but definately not "in your face" about it.

I've lived as somewhat of a gypsy you could say. Spent much of my early adulthood living/traveling aboard boats. Mostly crewing/captaining them - but 12 years ago I bought my own and really took to the water exploring the world (at least a goodly portion thereof). Until VERY recently...
My sailboat (GYPSY) is now up in the boatyard getting some work done before listing for sale. Just getting too expensive to keep up with the rising costs of insurance and slip fees here in Florida (and now that have put down some roots - don't really want to leave).

Some words that describe me:
Aries: Firey, Independant, Creative,
Sensual, tribal, earthy, romantic, mystical, culture junkie,
Pagan, Witch, friend, sometimes teacher, wanna-be artist, and eternal optimist.
TruthSeeker, wanderer, traveler, adventurer, curious bookworm...

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Melodia Goodness

Lots of plans in the works for Beledi Bay...
one of these is a fundraising promotion to help build the kitty for a fall cancer benefit we're laying plans for (w/ a small portion being set aside for our new troupe). Bonnie over on Melodia tribe has allowed me to post threads there about our Melodia Promo to get members to send in pics of them in their lovely pants for use on the web page. So now that I've opened the promo, I'm giving members of that tribe a full week to enter before postin... read more

Mon, May 19, 2008 - 5:22 AM permalink - 0 comments

Live on the air! (again)

WTAN 1340AM has asked us back (for a third time) to talk about belly dance and to talk up our little studio... If you can tune in to the "BCC Show" from 3-4pm EST you'll be able to hear the live broadcast
OR www.tantalk1340.com/

Another guest that will be on with us is Donna Lee, and she does permanent make-up. So If that is something you've ever considered, then you'll def want to hear what she has to say. I, myself have permanent make-up (both my lips and eyes have been done)... read more

Tue, May 6, 2008 - 9:24 PM permalink - 0 comments

Going Live!!!

Just a head's up here ya'll...

My business partner, Kimara & I are being interviewed LIVE on CNN Radio (WTAN - 1340 AM) at 3pm today. We'll be talking about the health benefits of belly dance. Both of us are soooo nervous and excited at the same time.
Hope all goes well - tune in and wish us luck!

Just me
~ Chandra ~

The update:
The live interview went pretty well. Was a bit diff than we expected...
We'd been told about breaks for adverts and traffic reports - but not about l... read more

Wed, April 23, 2008 - 8:24 AM permalink - 0 comments

I got it!

The fever...
for rhythm, the fever for dancing.
A fever for life!

This was a great weekend guys. Spent the day dancing in Lake Wales at an event put on by World Dance Bazaar. There were other dancers there as well (Black V and Blue Caravan danced together) and there were cloggers, a kids’ modern jazz, Tango dancers, ballroom and swing, and several other belly dancers and troupes.

Then top that off w/ the fab drum workshop held at the studio last night. Buddy helm was excellent. We... read more

Mon, March 17, 2008 - 10:53 AM permalink - 0 comments

Open!

Finally! after all the hard work, delays, etc...
Beledi Bay Is open!
I am sooo freakin' jazzed - my dream is coming true!

I picked up my instruction and merchant licenses yesterday afternoon and studio doors are open as of today. Good thing too - as first classes scheduled to begin Monday. Drop by and check things out - we're more than happy to give you the nickle tour and sign you up for classes...

The studio is looking great - although the white dance floor is going charcoal soon ... read more

Sat, March 1, 2008 - 6:21 AM permalink - 0 comments

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My Events

These are my Tribes

What I've been up to here

Re: Bay Area Mujra workshop with Queen Harish (in Indian dance) And we are equally excited to be hosting him here in Dunedin, FL Aug 2nd
(for 2 workshops and a show!)

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 11:38 AM

Re: Finding New Choreographies? (in Bellydance Drills and Choreography) I've done this previously
and also set approx. 3 hours a week aside to put notes down for some piece of music I find interesting. Now it def takes more than just the 3 hours to come up w/ a new choreo, but all comes together over several session... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 7:24 AM

Beat the clock! (in Ansuya) Last chance to get the pre-book rate for the Bollywood Nights! workshops and show
Price goes up at midnight tonight...
WORKSHOPS & SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish.html
JUST THE SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish_Show.html

Harish has performed ... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 7:12 AM

Beat the clock! (in *TRIBAL BELLYDANCE FESTIVALS & EVENTS*) Last chance to get the pre-book rate for the Bollywood Nights! workshops and show
Price goes up at midnight tonight...
WORKSHOPS & SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish.html
JUST THE SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish_Show.html

Harish has performed ... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 7:10 AM

Beat the clock! (in *Tattooed Belly Dancers*) Last chance to get the pre-book rate for the Bollywood Nights! workshops and show
Price goes up at midnight tonight...
WORKSHOPS & SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish.html
JUST THE SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish_Show.html

Harish has performed ... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 7:09 AM

Re: Blacklight tattoos (in *Tattooed Belly Dancers*) You could probably just get some (of the non-toxic) blacklight or glow body paint and draw a design on with - or accent an exhisting tatt.

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 7:08 AM

Beat the clock! (in belly dance and related events) Last chance to get the pre-book rate for the Bollywood Nights! workshops and show
Price goes up at midnight tonight...
WORKSHOPS & SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish.html
JUST THE SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish_Show.html

Harish has performed ... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 7:00 AM

beat the clock! (in Tampa Bay) Last chance to get the pre-book rate for the Bollywood Nights! workshops and show
Price goes up at midnight tonight...
WORKSHOPS & SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish.html
JUST THE SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish_Show.html

Harish has performed ... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 6:56 AM

Beat the clock! (in Tampa Bay Belly Dance) Last chance to get the pre-book rate for the Bollywood Nights! workshops and show
Price goes up at midnight tonight...
WORKSHOPS & SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish.html
JUST THE SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish_Show.html

Harish has performed ... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 6:51 AM

Re: When to post...when not to post? (in Belly Dance Instructors) I'm w/ Monica (starting another identity being exhausting)
A lot of time is already consumed by my online activities (here on Tribes, and elswhere like Bhuz and Myspace), not to mention the studio website, the studio itself (and all the various c... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 6:46 AM

Beat the clock! (in Bellydance Nation) Last chance to get the pre-book rate for the Bollywood Nights! workshops and show
Price goes up at midnight tonight...
WORKSHOPS & SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish.html
JUST THE SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish_Show.html

Harish has performed ... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 6:37 AM

Beat the clock! (in Florida Tribal BellyDance ~Gyration~) Last chance to get the pre-book rate for the Bollywood Nights! workshops and show
Price goes up at midnight tonight...
WORKSHOPS & SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish.html
JUST THE SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish_Show.html

Harish has performed ... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 6:35 AM

Beat the clock! (in Hipdrop) Last chance to get the pre-book rate for the Bollywood Nights! workshops and show
Price goes up at midnight tonight...
WORKSHOPS & SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish.html
JUST THE SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish_Show.html

Harish has performed ... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 6:34 AM

Beat the clock! (in Tribaret/Glamour Tribal Belly Dance) Last chance to get the pre-book rate for the Bollywood Nights! workshops and show
Price goes up at midnight tonight...
WORKSHOPS & SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish.html
JUST THE SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish_Show.html

Harish has performed ... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 6:32 AM

Beat the clock! (in Florida M.E.C.D.A.) Last chance to get the pre-book rate for the Bollywood Nights! workshops and show
Price goes up at midnight tonight...
WORKSHOPS & SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish.html
JUST THE SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish_Show.html

Harish has performed ... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 6:31 AM

Beat the clock! (in Florida Bellydance) Last chance to get the pre-book rate for the Bollywood Nights! workshops and show
Price goes up at midnight tonight...
WORKSHOPS & SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish.html
JUST THE SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish_Show.html

Harish has performed ... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 6:30 AM

Re: Moving to Treasure Island for good this time! (in Loud Zoo) And since you'll be living RIGHT THERE...
those of us what frequent the Treasure Island Drum Circle will look forward to seeing you there (Sunday nights 4-10pm)

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 6:28 AM

Beat the Clock! (in Loud Zoo) Price goes up at midnight tonight...
WORKSHOPS & SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish.html
JUST THE SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish_Show.html

Harish has performed all over the world with many of the top names in bellydance
This is the last stop o... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 6:24 AM

Beat the clock! (in Florida Hoola Monsters) Last chance to get the pre-book rate for the Bollywood Nights! workshops and show
Price goes up at midnight tonight...
WORKSHOPS & SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish.html
JUST THE SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish_Show.html

Harish has performed a... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 6:23 AM

Beat the clock (in Florida Tribal Dance) Last chance to get the pre-book rate for the Bollywood Nights! workshops and show
Price goes up at midnight tonight...
WORKSHOPS & SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish.html
JUST THE SHOW - www.beledibay.com/Harish_Show.html

Harish has performed a... read more

discussion post on Fri, August 1, 2008 - 6:21 AM

Re: Oooh! squeals with delight (in Florida Tribal Dance) I posted the Bollywood Nights! workshop under events here on your tribe girl...
and I'll bring some flyers with me to Tribal Burn for you to take back to your studio...

discussion post on Sat, July 26, 2008 - 3:54 AM

Oooh! squeals with delight (in Florida Tribal Dance) Soooo looking forward to Tribal burn this Sat!
Beledi Bay def representing/supporting - I'm bringin' a small contingent of our students with
Most of us just taking your workshop, but a few staying for Johanna's other one (wish I could, but have ... read more

discussion post on Wed, July 23, 2008 - 12:43 PM

Bollywood Nights! ( events » arts ) 2 Fantastic Bellydance Workshops!
one on the Desert Dances of Rajasthan, India, the other in the Bollywood/Bhangra style of dance.
Followed by a show later...

Known as the "Whirling Dervish of the Desert", Harish Kumar has performed more tha... read more

event starts Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 10:00 AM

Re: Water (in World Tree) Coral Water - www.coralwater-us.com/
(not exactly magickally attuned - but doesn't cost €12,95 each - plus S/H either)

discussion post on Sat, July 19, 2008 - 7:53 PM