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Karim Nagi Show

alhenadance — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:48:54 GMT

This was at the end of the show put on by Gypsy Caravan in Portland. We had to leave right after Karim's set because we had to drive down to Suhaila's in Albany, CA the next day. It was great to meet Karim and see him perform and great to see the Caravan girls again. Ex-Circus girl, Autumn, was there to support along with ex-Ashland bellydancer, Jennifer. Yay pretty dancing ladies!! I'll post pics when I get some from the other girls.

My first Suhaila experience is all done...

alhenadance — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:30:32 GMT

I really think the best way to tell someone about it, is that I *can't tell them about it*. It's like having a baby and being a parent - you really can't know what it's like until you do it. I do know that I feel f*ing fantastic. I pushed myself harder than I ever have to be better at something that I truly love. I also feel that I will now be a small part of the process of bringing more respect to this artform. Another wonderful factor was how all women in the room were equal. We all worked our asses off, professional and not, tall/short, old/young, it didn't matter. I soaked through all my clothes and it felt awesome!! Woohoo!!

Hip Hop

alhenadance — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:14:54 GMT

If you like hip hop but don't pay much attention to it PLEASE watch this. This is the REAL stuff in my opinion. PURE ART with added sillyness. http://www.amoeba.com/live-shows/videos/index.html

Brothers of the Baladi 4/08

alhenadance — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:04:23 GMT

This was my first time dancing to live music and I couldn't have asked for better company and encouragement. I was pretty nervous - I misread Michael's drumming and wanted more time with the Oud, but overall I really enjoyed it. I hope to do it again next time they're in town. ps: this was the best pic of the three other girls... you all know that's not what I look like all the time, right? :P

Dancing Bees!!!

alhenadance — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:54:37 GMT

So Sebastian had his second performance in May 2008 at Gene Leyden's 23rd Annual Spring Dance Recital. I had taken him to Gene's classes since around Oct 07. When I found out about the show I was all for it (even though he was one of two boys). The morning of the show we had rehearsal at the Armory. Sebastian took well to the stage so I had no worries for the real thing that night. He did really well and actually seemed to enjoy being on stage! *Proud Mama* Bee Rehearsal - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX4uGniDhcs

Circus Girl 2008!

alhenadance — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:17:11 GMT

Or "Goin' tribal" as a friend put it - after only seeing me dance in tight things that sparkle.. As some of you know, I am now a member of Circus Tribal. It was official in January and my first show with them was in April. It's been a big learning experience as I am still pretty new to Suhaila technique and Emily's choreographies, but I am loving it. I am also learning to make costumes from scratch for the first time. I'm putting aside most of my soloist endeavors for now, as catching up is a lot of work (although I'm still doing parties and such). I'm sure I'll go back and forth between styles and eventually learn to use them all both as fusion and individually. The beauty of dancing with Emily is that it isn't ONE THING - it's so many things, both physical and artistic, put together in beautiful and fun ways.

Leap Year Dance Concert

alhenadance — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:37:46 GMT

Come out and support your local dance community! Asya and I will be dancing as guests of Moment in Time Dance Co. Here is the information from their website, www.oakstreetdance.com. The Leap Year Celebration Concert should be a lovely evening, celebrating the extra day in 2008 with dance and music. The 8 p.m. show runs for two nights only, February 29th and March 1, at Oak Street Dance Studio/Theatre, 1287 Oak St. (where Oak St. meets the Bear Creek Bridge), one mile from downtown Ashland. Friday and Saturday night February 29th and March 1, 2008 - 8pm both nights Tickets are $10-$15 sliding scale For more information Contact Roz at rozinthismoment@msn.com or call the studio at (541) 482-6821

New website

alhenadance — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:26:52 GMT

My website is finally up and running. I know there will be lots of bugs to fix in the coming weeks. If you have a few minutes please visit my thread at Biz of Bellydance and throw in your two cents. Thanks!!

Happy Halloween!!

alhenadance — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:12:49 GMT

Fall is here!!!

alhenadance — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 05:33:50 GMT