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November belly dance events

BonnieMargay — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:02:43 GMT

Happy Día de los Muertos, dancers and friends! Daylight Savings Time ends in just a few minutes. As you set your clocks back today, I encourage you to consider what you might do with an extra hour every day. Would you commit it to your personal dance or yoga practice, nurture connections with loved ones, relax in your favorite sanctuary, volunteer for a local nonprofit organization, curl up with a good book, write a thank you note to someone you admire, or find a way to move towards your creative dream somehow? Scheduling time to follow your bliss even for a few minutes every day can really change the quality of your life and your sense of purpose and fulfillment. Today is the perfect day to honor those who have come before us by embracing whatever makes us feel the most grateful and alive. Looking forward to seeing you in class or at another event soon! Bright blessings, Bonnie Sunday 1 November 1:00 Flamenco Dance (every Sunday) with Patricia Astorga at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.centroculturaldelaraza.org/ You will need a skirt and Flamenco or Character shoes. 4:00 Roots Dance (every Sunday) with Karen Tapia at Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 Monday 2 November 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming (every Monday) with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Raine of Atash Maya $12 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 7:00 Lesson $10 and 9:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase (every Monday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Last day for discount preregistration for workshops at the Oasis with Princess Farhana! http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html Tuesday 3 November 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance (every Tuesday) with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town) http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique (every Tuesday) with Tara Kearney of Urban Tribal at Stage 7 @ 3980 30th St (North Park) http://www.urbantribaldance.com 7:00 "The Movement" (first Tuesday monthly) dance and performance series by PGK Project at 8teen Arts (all ages welcome) @ 3925 Ohio St (North Park) http://www.examiner.com/x-21750-San-Diego-Dance-Examiner~y2009m9d1-The-PGK-Projects-The-Movement-takes-dance-to-a-new-level 7:30 Talia and Oriental Jewels dance to music by John Bilezikjian and Frank Lazzaro (first Tuesday monthly) Greek Village Restaurant 6030 Paseo Del Norte (Carlsbad) $0 http://www.taliamedance.com/Events.html Thursday 5 November 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills (every Thursday) with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town) http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Roots Dance (every Thursday) with Karen Tapia at Cafe India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 8:30 Belly dance dinner show featuring the Shimmy Sisters at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://leilainia.com/events.html Friday 6 November 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (every Friday) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com Buffet is $14.95 7:30 San Diego Dances in Hillcrest (biannual roaming festival) Without Walls program hosted by the PGK Project and featuring Bradley Lundberg, La Diego Dance Theatre, DK Dance, Mojalet Dance Collective, Erica Buechner and The PGK Project at DK Hair 3785 Sixth Ave (Hillcrest) http://www.thepgkproject.com/San_Diego_Dances.html $15 entrance also gets you a free glass of wine at reception two doors down at Jakes on 6th following performance 8:00 Belly dance dinner show (every Friday) at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://caveofalibaba.com 8:00 and 10:00 Nomads belly dance showcase (first Friday monthly) featuring the Shimmy Sisters with guest dancers Marianna, Eliza, and Zaira; Danyavaad plays with guest musician Marika on violin at Portugalia 4839 Newport Ave (Ocean Beach) $10 http://leilainia.com/events.html 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Friday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 7 November 12:00 “Abs-olutely Fabulous” workshop with Princess Farhana at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) $25 pre-reg or $65 for all three! http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 1:30 Belly dance performance to live drumming by Frank Lazzaro and Cairo Beats at the San Diego Brewer’s Festival at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://www.sandiegobrewersguild.org/ $25 pre-sale ticket gets you 10 beer tasters and food and profits benefit the World Beat Center Music Program 2:00 “Burlesque” workshop (Rated PG: no nudity required!) with Princess Farhana at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) $25 pre-reg or $65 for all three! http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 4:00 “Exciting Stage Make Up” workshop with Princess Farhana at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) $25 pre-reg or $65 for all three! http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (every Saturday) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com Buffet is $14.95 7:30 San Diego Dances in Hillcrest (biannual roaming festival) Without Walls program hosted by the PGK Project and featuring Bradley Lundberg, La Diego Dance Theatre, DK Dance, Mojalet Dance Collective, Erica Buechner and The PGK Project at DK Hair 3785 Sixth Ave (Hillcrest) http://www.thepgkproject.com/San_Diego_Dances.html $15 entrance also gets you a free glass of wine at reception two doors down at Jakes on 6th following performance 8:00 Super Saturdays Showcase (monthly) featuring Princess Farhana, Desdemona, Mandala DanceWorks, Edenia, Jennelah, Azuluna and your favorite MC Laura Sutherland at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) $10 http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 8:00 Belly dance dinner show featuring the Shimmy Sisters at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://leilainia.com/events.html 9:00 Alioth Lotus hosts the Tribal Belly Dance showcase (second Saturday monthly) at the Egyptian Tea Room 4644 College Avenue (near SDSU) http://www.myspace.com/saraswati_modern_tribal 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Saturday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 8 November 12:00 Turkish Romani 9/8 Choreography workshop with Dilek (second Sunday monthly) at Stage 7 @ 3980 30th St (North Park) $30 http://www.turkishdancer.com/classes.htm 1:00 Flamenco Dance (every Sunday) with Patricia Astorga at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.centroculturaldelaraza.org/ You will need a skirt and Flamenco or Character shoes. 4:00 Roots Dance (every Sunday) with Karen Tapia at Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 6:30 Culture Shock Dance Center’s Autumn Cabaret Night at UCSD’s Mandeville Auditorium 9500 Gilman Drive (La Jolla) featuring Culture Shock, Future Shock, Mighty Shock, Afta Shock, Unity Dance Ensemble, Majesty in Motion, Afro-Brazilian, Leigh Scarritt Productions, Krucial Element, Project Mo and more http://www.cultureshockdancecenter.com $15 Monday 9 November 12:30 Beginning Tribal Style (every Monday) with Jennifer at Ballet Basics 2323 Broadway (Golden Hill) $12 drop in/$40 for 4 http://www.eclectictradition.com/bellydance/ 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming (every Monday) with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $12 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 7:00 Lesson $10 and 9:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase (every Monday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday 10 November 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance (every Tuesday) with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town) http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique (every Tuesday) with Heather Stants at Stage 7 @ 3980 30th St (North Park) http://www.urbantribaldance.com 7:00 4 x 4 x Floor (second Tuesday monthly) featuring performances by The PGK Project at Bluefoot Bar 3404 30th Street (North Park) http://thepgkproject.com/4x4xFloor.html Wednesday 11 November 9:00 Belly Dance Showcase (second Wednesday monthly) featuring Genevieve with live music by Frank Lazzaro and Cairo Beats at Lestat’s 3343 Adams Ave (Normal Heights) $5 http://sabrinabellydancer.com Thursday 12 November 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie (every Thursday) at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town). http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Roots Dance (every Thursday) with Karen Tapia at Cafe India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 8:00 Iza Moon Dance Collective with Rhythm & the Method at Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge 2241 Shelter Island Drive (Point Loma) http://www.humphreysbackstagelive.com/ $5 8:30 Belly dance dinner show featuring the Shimmy Sisters at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://leilainia.com/events.html Friday 13 November 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (every Friday) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com Buffet is $14.95 8:00 Belly dance dinner show (every Friday) at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://caveofalibaba.com 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Friday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 14 November 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (every Saturday) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com Buffet is $14.95 8:00 Belly dance dinner show featuring the Shimmy Sisters at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://leilainia.com/events.html 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Saturday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 15 November 1:00 Flamenco Dance (every Sunday) with Patricia Astorga at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.centroculturaldelaraza.org/ You will need a skirt and Flamenco or Character shoes. 4:00 Roots Dance (every Sunday) with Karen Tapia at Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 5:00 Wine tasting and art show (featuring original art by Adelaide) with performances by Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters at the Cirello Art Gallery 3803 Ray Street (North Park) http://www.cirellogallery.com/ Monday 16 November 12:30 Beginning Tribal Style (every Monday) with Jennifer at Ballet Basics 2323 Broadway (Golden Hill) $12 drop in/$40 for 4 http://www.eclectictradition.com/bellydance/ 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming (every Monday) with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $12 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 7:00 Lesson $10 and 9:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase (every Monday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday 17 November 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance (every Tuesday) with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town) http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique (every Tuesday) with Heather Stants at Stage 7 @ 3980 30th St (North Park) http://www.urbantribaldance.com Wednesday 18 November 9:00 Belly dance dinner show featuring Iza Moon Dance Collective at Portugalia 4839 Newport Avenue (Ocean Beach) http://sdportugalia.com/ Thursday 19 November 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills (every Thursday) with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town) http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Roots Dance (every Thursday) with Karen Tapia at Cafe India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 8:00 Middle Earth Ensemble’s belly dance showcase (third Thursday monthly) at Claire de Lune 2906 University Ave. (North Park) $5 http://www.frankdrums.com/schedule.html 8:30 Belly dance dinner show featuring the Shimmy Sisters at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://leilainia.com/events.html Friday 20 November 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (every Friday) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com Buffet is $14.95 8:00 Belly dance dinner show (every Friday) at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://caveofalibaba.com 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Friday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 21 November 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (every Saturday) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com Buffet is $14.95 8:00 Shamanic Trance Dance (monthly) at Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga Studio 3301 Adams Ave (North Park) $20 pre-reg http://www.eclectictradition.com/trancedance/ 8:00 Belly dance dinner show featuring Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://leilainia.com/events.html 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Saturday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 22 November 1:00 Flamenco Dance (every Sunday) with Patricia Astorga at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.centroculturaldelaraza.org/ You will need a skirt and Flamenco or Character shoes. 4:00 Roots Dance (every Sunday) with Karen Tapia at Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 8:00 Belly dance showcase (fourth Sunday monthly) with Middle Earth Ensemble at The Turquoise Café Bar Europa 873 Turquoise St (Pacific Beach) $10 http://www.frankdrums.com/middleearth.html Monday 23 November 12:30 Beginning Tribal Style (every Monday) with Jennifer at Ballet Basics 2323 Broadway (Golden Hill) $12 drop in/$40 for 4 http://www.eclectictradition.com/bellydance/ 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming (every Monday) with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $12 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 7:00 Lesson $10 and 9:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase (every Monday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday 24 November 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance (every Tuesday) with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town) http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique (every Tuesday) with Heather Stants at Stage 7 @ 3980 30th St (North Park) http://www.urbantribaldance.com Thursday 26 November May your holiday be filled with thanks and your prosperity by multiplied! Friday 27 November 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (last Friday of the month is Turkish Night) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com Buffet is $14.95 8:00 Belly dance dinner show (every Friday) at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://caveofalibaba.com 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Friday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 28 November 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (every Saturday) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com Buffet is $14.95 8:00 Belly dance dinner show featuring the Shimmy Sisters at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://leilainia.com/events.html 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Saturday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 29 November 1:00 Flamenco Dance (every Sunday) with Patricia Astorga at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.centroculturaldelaraza.org/ You will need a skirt and Flamenco or Character shoes. 4:00 Roots Dance (every Sunday) with Karen Tapia at Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 Monday 30 November 12:30 Beginning Tribal Style (every Monday) with Jennifer at Ballet Basics 2323 Broadway (Golden Hill) $12 drop in/$40 for 4 http://www.eclectictradition.com/bellydance/ 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming (every Monday) with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $12 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 7:00 Lesson $10 and 9:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase (every Monday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com

More October events

BonnieMargay — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:49:14 GMT

Wonderful dancers and friends, Laura and I are off to Texas to emcee and stage manage at Tribal Alchemy this weekend. Especially looking forward to taking workshops with Mira Betz, Liz Strong, Rose Harden, Asharah, Sooz and Dave Hall, and all of that amazing Southern hospitality. October is such a playful month. I hope you will do your best to treat yourself to a night out as often as you can. There's so much fun waiting for you in San Diego's phenomenal belly dance community! Don't let money be an excuse, there are free events, great bargains, and an amazing community of dancers just waiting for you to participate and connect. Every dollar you spend on your local dance scene is an investment in someone's creative dreams. May you be blessed with prosperity and joy! Wednesday 14 October 7:30 Brass Menažeri and Fishtank Ensemble at Dizzy’s: Second and J Street (Downtown) http://www.huzzam.com/upcoming/000282_c.shtml $20 9:00 Sabrina’s bellydance showcase (second Wednesday monthly) featuring Maha Dansari, Dilek, Heather, Sabrina with live music by Frank Lazzaro and Cairo Beats at Lestat’s 3343 Adams Ave (Normal Heights) $5 http://sabrinabellydancer.com Thursday 15 October Special drop-in price of just $10 for the 15th of the month = Culture Shock's dance stimulus package! Be sure to ask for a drop in at the front desk instead of signing in as prepaid. 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills (every Thursday) at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town). Special guest teacher Sarah Ferguson will take wonderful care of you while Laura and I run off to Tribal Alchemy! http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Roots Dance (every Thursday) with Karen Tapia at Cafe India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 8:00 Tenth anniversary of monthly bellydance showcase with great music by Middle Earth Ensemble featuring Shalimar, Jessenia, and Meleah at Claire de Lune (third Thursday monthly) 2906 University Ave (North Park) $5 http://www.frankdrums.com/schedule.html Friday 16 October 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (every Friday) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 Belly dance dinner show (every Friday) at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://caveofalibaba.com 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Friday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 17 October 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (every Saturday) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 Shamanic Trance Dance (monthly) at Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga Studio 3301 Adams Ave (North Park) $20 pre-reg http://www.eclectictradition.com/trancedance/ 8:00 Belly dance dinner show featuring the Shimmy Sisters at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://leilainia.com/events.html 8:30 Gogol Bordello at 4th and B, 345 B Street (Downtown) http://gogolbordello.com $25 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Saturday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 18 October 1:00 Flamenco Dance (every Sunday) with Patricia Astorga at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.centroculturaldelaraza.org/ You will need a skirt and Flamenco or Character shoes. 4:00 Roots Dance (every Sunday) with Karen Tapia at Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 Monday 19 October 12:30 Beginning Tribal Style (every Monday) with Jennifer at Ballet Basics 2323 Broadway (Golden Hill) $12 drop in/$40 for 4 http://www.eclectictradition.com/bellydance/ 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming (every Monday) with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Raine of Atash Maya $12 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 7:00 Lesson $10 and 9:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase (every Monday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday 20 October 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance (every Tuesday) with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town) http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique (every Tuesday) with Heather Stants at Stage 7 @ 3980 30th St (North Park) http://www.urbantribaldance.com Thursday 22 October 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills (every Thursday) with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town) http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Roots Dance (every Thursday) with Karen Tapia at Cafe India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 Friday 23 October 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (every Friday) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 Belly dance dinner show (every Friday) at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://caveofalibaba.com 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Friday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 24 October 6:00 Free Preview Show of Culture Shock’s 10th Annual Choreographer’s Showcase at the California Center for the Arts Escondido, 340 North Escondido Blvd (Escondido) http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3727618&id=95770464739 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (every Saturday) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 7:30 Culture Shock’s 10th Annual Choreographer’s Showcase at the California Center for the Arts Escondido, 340 North Escondido Blvd (Escondido) http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3727618&id=95770464739 $20 pre/$25 door 8:00 Belly dance dinner show featuring the Shimmy Sisters at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://leilainia.com/events.html 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Saturday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 25 October 1:00 Flamenco Dance (every Sunday) with Patricia Astorga at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.centroculturaldelaraza.org/ You will need a skirt and Flamenco or Character shoes. 4:00 Roots Dance (every Sunday) with Karen Tapia at Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 5:00 Culture Shock’s 10th Annual Choreographer’s Showcase at the California Center for the Arts Escondido, 340 North Escondido Blvd (Escondido) http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3727618&id=95770464739 $15 pre/$18 door 8:00 Belly dance showcase (fourth Sunday monthly) with Middle Earth Ensemble at The Turquoise Café Bar Europa 873 Turquoise St (Pacific Beach) $10 http://www.frankdrums.com/middleearth.html Monday 26 October 12:30 Beginning Tribal Style (every Monday) with Jennifer at Ballet Basics 2323 Broadway (Golden Hill) $12 drop in/$40 for 4 http://www.eclectictradition.com/bellydance/ 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming (every Monday) with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Raine of Atash Maya $12 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 7:00 Lesson $10 and 9:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase (every Monday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday 27 October 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance (every Tuesday) with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town) http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique (every Tuesday) with Heather Stants at Stage 7 @ 3980 30th St (North Park) http://www.urbantribaldance.com Thursday 29 October 6:00 Arabina Dance Company at Celebrate Turkey! at the Museum of Man 1350 El Prado (Balboa Park) $20 http://www.museumofman.org/html/events_tower_after_hours.html 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills (every Thursday) with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town) http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Roots Dance (every Thursday) with Karen Tapia at Cafe India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 Friday 30 October 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (last Friday of the month is Turkish Night) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 Belly dance dinner show (every Friday) at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://caveofalibaba.com 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Friday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 31 October 6:00 Nightmare on Normal Street (21+, ID required) with $1000 prize for best costume (Block party on Normal Street between Lincoln and Blaine in Hillcrest) http://www.thecentersd.org/nightmare.php $5 entry raises money for The Center 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (every Saturday) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 Arabian Nights Halloween Costume Party (with prizes for best and sexiest costumes) featuring the Shimmy Sisters and music by Middle-Earth Ensemble at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://caveofalibaba.com Free! 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Saturday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com

October belly dance

BonnieMargay — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:26:07 GMT

May your autumn be a wealth of blessings! Thursday 1 October Special drop-in price of just $10 for the 1st of the month = Culture Shock's dance stimulus package! Be sure to ask for a drop in at the front desk instead of signing in as prepaid. 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills (every Thursday) with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town) http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Roots Dance (every Thursday) with Karen Tapia at Cafe India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 Friday 2 October 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (first Friday of the month is Arabic Night) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 Belly dance dinner show (every Friday) at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://caveofalibaba.com 8:00 and 10:00 Nomads belly dance showcase (first Friday monthly) featuring Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters with guest dancers Marissa and Salome at Portugalia 4839 Newport Ave (Ocean Beach) $10 http://leilainia.com/events.html 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Friday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 3 October 12:00 "Feisty Fanwork & Combinations" 3-hour workshop with The Mezmer Society from North Carolina at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) $50 http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 3:30 "Sing, Gadje, Sing" workshop with The Mezmer Society at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) $20 http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (every Saturday) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 Super Saturdays Showcase (monthly) featuring The Mezmer Society, Maha Dansari, Strawberry Butterfly, Edenia and more at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) $10 http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Saturday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 4 October 12:00 "Swordwork: Swanky, Sultry & Silly" workshop with The Mezmer Society at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) $40 (Please bring a sword) http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 12:00 "Dances of Ghana" workshop with Akayaa at Cafe India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $20 with RSVP to 619.224.7500/$35 door http://www.bolgamusic.com/ 1:00 Flamenco Dance (every Sunday) with Patricia Astorga at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.centroculturaldelaraza.org/ You will need a skirt and Flamenco or Character shoes. 2:00 Rhythms workshop with Sabrina at Dance Garden LA, 3407 B Glendale Blvd (Los Angeles) $35 pre-reg/$40 door http://laraqs.com/workshop_sabrina.html 2:30 "Cane Dancing: Foxy or Folkloric?" workshop with The Mezmer Society at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) $40 http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 4:00 Roots Dance (every Sunday) with Karen Tapia at Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 Monday 5 October 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming (every Monday) with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $12 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 7:00 Lesson $10 and 9:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase (every Monday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday 6 October 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance (every Tuesday) with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town) http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique (every Tuesday) with Heather Stants at Stage 7 @ 3980 30th St (North Park) http://www.urbantribaldance.com 7:00 "The Movement" (first Tuesday monthly) dance and performance series by PGK Project at 8teen Arts @ 3925 Ohio St (North Park) http://www.examiner.com/x-21750-San-Diego-Dance-Examiner~y2009m9d1-The-PGK-Projects-The-Movement-takes-dance-to-a-new-level 7:30 Talia and Oriental Jewels dance to music by John Bilezikjian and Frank Lazzaro (first Tuesday monthly) Greek Village Restaurant 6030 Paseo Del Norte (Carlsbad) $0 http://www.taliamedance.com/Events.html Wednesday 7 October 10:30 Circus featuring Indirani at Voyeur Nightclub 755 5th Ave (Downtown) $10 http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/event.php?eid=145680166888&ref=share Thursday 8 October 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills (every Thursday) with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town) http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Roots Dance (every Thursday) with Karen Tapia at Cafe India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 Friday 9 October 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (every Friday) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 Belly dance dinner show (every Friday) at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://caveofalibaba.com 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Friday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 10 October 11am - 7pm Bedouin Bazaar (every October) featuring Danyavaad at 5pm, workshops by Patricia Gutierrez, Mesmera, Aziza Sa'id, performances, food, and vendors at the Al Bahr Shrine Center 5440 Kearny Mesa Road (Kearny Mesa) $12 one day/$20 for two days http://www.bedouinbazaar.com/2009.htm 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (every Saturday) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 Tales From the Dark Side: Halloween dance showcase featuring a bit o' Burlesque, Body Poets, Saphira, L.2.D (Live 2 Dance) and Iza Moon Dance Collective at Center Theater at California Center for the Arts 340 N Escondido Blvd (Escondido) $15 adv/$20 door http://www.myspace.com/abitoburlesque 8:00 Belly dance dinner show featuring the Shimmy Sisters at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://leilainia.com/events.html 9:00 Saraswati Modern Tribal Showcase (second Saturday monthly) at the Egyptian Tea Room 4644 College Avenue (near SDSU) http://www.myspace.com/saraswati_modern_tribal 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show (every Saturday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 11 October 12 - 7pm Bedouin Bazaar (every October) featuring John Bilezikjian at 5pm, workshops by Patricia Mesmera, Aziza Sa'id, performances, food, and vendors at the Al Bahr Shrine Center 5440 Kearny Mesa Road (Kearny Mesa) $12 one day/$20 for two days http://www.bedouinbazaar.com/2009.htm 1:00 Flamenco Dance (every Sunday) with Patricia Astorga at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.centroculturaldelaraza.org/ You will need a skirt and Flamenco or Character shoes. 4:00 Roots Dance (every Sunday) with Karen Tapia at Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 Monday 12 October 12:30 Beginning Tribal Style (every Monday) with Jennifer at Ballet Basics 2323 Broadway (Golden Hill) $12 drop in/$40 for 4 http://www.eclectictradition.com/bellydance/ 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming (every Monday) with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $12 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 7:00 Lesson $10 and 9:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase (every Monday) at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday 13 October 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance (every Tuesday) with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town) http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique (every Tuesday) with Heather Stants at Stage 7 @ 3980 30th St (North Park) http://www.urbantribaldance.com Wednesday 14 October 9:00 Sabrina’s bellydance showcase (second Wednesday monthly) featuring Maha Dansari and live music at Lestat’s 3343 Adams Ave (Normal Heights) $5 http://sabrinabellydancer.com Thursday 15 October Special drop-in price of just $10 for the 15th of the month = Culture Shock's dance stimulus package! Be sure to ask for a drop in at the front desk instead of signing in as prepaid. 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills (every Thursday) at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 (Old Town). Special guest teacher Sarah Ferguson will take wonderful care of you while Laura and I run off to Tribal Alchemy! http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Roots Dance (every Thursday) with Karen Tapia at Cafe India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141598203006 8:00 Tenth anniversary of monthly bellydance showcase with great music by Middle Earth Ensemble featuring Shalimar, Jessenia, Meleah, and Bellydance Superstar Jayna at Claire de Lune (third Thursday monthly) 2906 University Ave (North Park) $5 http://www.frankdrums.com/schedule.html

September Sass!

BonnieMargay — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:05:32 GMT

As the heat of summer curls up to rest and school starts up again, some of the events that have been away on vacation are on their way back to San Diego. There is still time to register for a special drum solo workshop with Rachel George and Frank Lazzaro on Sunday, 20 September at Dance Place San Diego. Be sure to clear your dance card on Saturday, 26 September for Culture Shock Dance Center's Sixth Anniversary Open House: *free* classes the whole day through! My free Tribal Belly Dance class is scheduled in the afternoon, but you might want to try Hip Hop, Popping, Locking, Break Dancing or Zumba. Bring a friend! A juice bar downstairs sells sandwiches and smoothies to help keep you going for as many free classes as you can take. Discount class packages for sale all day, and some great vending. Yes, I’ll be selling CDs from EMP’s great collection of belly dance music, finger cymbals for just $12 a set, pouches for $1, and coin belts for $20. I might just have some fun goodies from Geisha Moth or Melodia Designs with me, too. I try to bring everything to every class, but let me know if you have something special in mind on a certain day. Thursday, 17 September 6:00 Roots Dance with Karen Tapia at Cafe India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123209568110 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 8:00 Badeah, Niral, Samirah and Vilia perform to live music by oudist John Bilezikjian, with Dave Dhillon & Frank Lazzaro, percussion at Claire de Lune 2906 University Ave. (North Park) $5 http://www.frankdrums.com/schedule.html Friday, 18 September 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday, 19 September 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 Shamanic Trance Dance at Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga Studio 3301 Adams Ave (North Park) $20 pre-reg http://www.eclectictradition.com/trancedance/ 8:00 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday, 20 September 10:00 Flamenco Dance with Patricia Astorga at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.centroculturaldelaraza.org/ 2:00 Belly dance drum solo workshop with Rachel George and Frank Lazzaro at NTC Dance Place Room 105, 2650 Truxtun Road (Point Loma) $35 pre-reg/$40 door flazzaro@msn.com 4:00 Roots Dance with Karen Tapia at Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123209568110 Monday, 21 September 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox of Atash Maya $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 7:00 Lesson $10 and 9:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday, 22 September 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique with Heather Stants at Stage 7 @ 3980 30th St (North Park) http://www.urbantribaldance.com Wednesday, 23 September 9:00 Iza Moon Dance Collective belly dance showcase at Portugalia, 4839 Newport Ave (Ocean Beach) http://www.myspace.com/izamoondancers 9:30 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters' Nomadic Circus at the Stage Saloon, 762 5th Ave (Downtown) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html Thursday, 24 September 6:00 Roots Dance with Karen Tapia at Cafe India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123209568110 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Friday, 25 September 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday, 26 September 9:30 am - 5:30 FREE classes all day at Culture Shock Dance Center's 6th Annual Open House! My Tribal Fusion Belly Dance class scheduled for the afternoon. 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 Also, vending and discount class cards for sale all day! http://www.cultureshockdancecenter.com/home.html 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday, 27 September 10:00 Flamenco Dance with Patricia Astorga at the Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.centroculturaldelaraza.org/ 4:00 Roots Dance with Karen Tapia at Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123209568110 8:00 Belly dance dinner showcase with Middle Earth Ensemble at The Turquoise 873 Turquoise St (Pacific Beach) $10 http://www.frankdrums.com/middleearth.html Monday, 28 September 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Atash Maya $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 7:00 Lesson $10 and 9:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday, 29 September 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique with Heather Stants at Stage 7 @ 3980 30th St (North Park) http://www.urbantribaldance.com

September shimmies

BonnieMargay — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:23:29 GMT

Thursday, 3 September 6:00 Roots Dance with Karen Tapia at Cafe India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123209568110 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Friday, 4 September 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show (first Friday is Arabic Night!) at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday, 5 September 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday, 6 September 4:00 Roots Dance with Karen Tapia at Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123209568110 Monday, 7 September 7:00 Labor Day bellydance potluck and shimmy session with Kat and Les at the Circle RV Park Community Center at 1835 East Main St (El Cajon) Bring a dish to share, drums, and swimsuit. RSVP to Les therockinghorseguy@yahoo.com 7:00 Lesson $10 and 9:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday, 8 September 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique with Heather Stants at Stage 7 @ 3980 30th St (North Park) http://www.urbantribaldance.com Wednesday, 9 September 7:00 Special Intermediate/Advanced Series with Heather Stants at 2323 Broadway, Studio 105. Open to all intermediate and advanced dancers. Bring knee pads and a yoga mat. http://www.urbantribaldance.com 9:00 Bellydance Benefit for Nadirah (to help cover the cost of her chemotherapy) showcase featuring Middle Earth Ensemble with performances by Genevieve, Rachel George, Sabrina, Shalimar and Valentina at Lestat’s 3343 Adams Ave (Normal Heights) http://sabrinabellydancer.com/news.html $10, raffle tickets are $1 each or $10 for an arm's length Thursday, 10 September 6:00 Roots Dance with Karen Tapia at Cafe India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123209568110 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters at the San Diego Music Awards at Viejas http://www.sandiegomusicawards.com $25 7:00 Belly Dancing for Beginners with Sabrina $45.00 for 8-week series 9/10-10/29 Thursdays http://www.cuyamaca.edu 8:00 Belly Dancing for Intermediate with Sabrina $45.00 for 8-week series 9/10-10/29 Thursday http://www.cuyamaca.edu Friday, 11 September 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday, 12 September 9:00a - 5:00p San Diego Pagan Pride Day Family Festival will feature the Shimmy Sisters 6th Avenue at Laurel (Balboa Park) http://www.sdpaganpride.org/ 12:30 and 3:00 workshops with Tabu at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) $35/each or $60/both pre-reg http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 8:00 Super Saturdays Showcase featuring Tabu at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html $10 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 9:00 Saraswati Modern Tribal Showcase at the Egyptian Tea Room 4644 College Avenue (near SDSU) http://www.myspace.com/saraswati_modern_tribal 11:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday, 13 September 4:00 Roots Dance with Karen Tapia at Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2004 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) $5 http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123209568110 Monday, 14 September 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Raine of Atash Maya $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 7:00 Lesson $10 and 9:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday, 15 September Special dance stimulus price for the fifteenth of the month = all Culture Shock classes are just $10 drop in! 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique with Heather Stants at Stage 7 @ 3980 30th St (North Park) http://www.urbantribaldance.com Wednesday, 16 September 7:00 Special Intermediate/Advanced Series with Heather Stants at 2323 Broadway, Studio 105. Open to all intermediate and advanced dancers. Bring knee pads and a yoga mat. http://www.urbantribaldance.com

August events and resources - updated!

BonnieMargay — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:34:02 GMT

Gorgeous dancers and friends, I’ve got every CD from EMP’s great collection of belly dance music available for you in each of my classes, including the latest "Waltzes, Glitches and Brass: The New Sounds of Vaudeville"! I still have finger cymbals for just $12 a set, pouches for $1, and coin belts for $20. I might just have some goodies from Geisha Moth or Melodia with me, too. August is the biggest month of the year in the San Diego dance community, with the Celebrate Dance Festival in gorgeous Balboa Park. They are still searching for sponsors and donors to help make this year’s festival a success: http://www.eveoke.org/cdf/info.html Monday August 17 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with special guest instructor Amir Sofi $20 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 More info about Amir Sofi here http://www.amirsofi.com/ Catch Fox quick before she leaves for her next tour with the Bellydance Superstars! 6:00 Lesson $10 and 7:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday August 18 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Bring your finger cymbals or I'll have some for sale. Wednesday August 19 7:00 Drills and Choreography with Steven Eggers at Café India 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $120 pre-reg for 5 week session http://steveneggers.com Thursday August 20 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 8:00 Annamarie, Eliza, Kameela & Sabrina perform to live music by Middle-Earth Ensemble at Claire de Lune 2906 University Ave. (North Park) $5 http://www.frankdrums.com/schedule.html 8:30 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html Friday August 21 6:00 – 10:00 Celebrate Dance Festival kicks off at the Casa del Prado Theatre 1800 El Prado (Balboa Park) http://www.eveoke.org/cdf/info.html $0 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday August 22 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Celebrate Dance Festival continues at the Casa del Prado Theatre 1800 El Prado (Balboa Park) http://www.eveoke.org/cdf/info.html $0 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 I’ll be performing with Urban Tribal Dance Company in the Celebrate Dance Festival at the Casa del Prado Theatre, 1800 El Prado (Balboa Park) http://www.eveoke.org/cdf/info.html $0 8:00 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html 8:00 Shamanic Trance Dance at Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga Studio 3301 Adams Ave (North Park) $20 pre-reg http://www.eclectictradition.com/trancedance/ 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday August 23 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Celebrate Dance Festival continues at the Casa del Prado Theatre 1800 El Prado (Balboa Park) http://www.eveoke.org/cdf/info.html $0 8:00 Middle Earth Ensemble at The Turquoise 873 Turquoise St (Pacific Beach) $10 http://www.frankdrums.com/middleearth.html Monday August 24 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 6:00 Lesson $10 and 7:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday August 25 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Wednesday August 26 7:00 Drills and Choreography with Steven Eggers at Café India 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $120 pre-reg for 5 week session http://steveneggers.com Thursday August 27 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 8:00 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html Friday August 28 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday August 29 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Monday August 31 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 6:00 Lesson $10 and 7:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Performance opportunities! Ana coordinates performances at Haji Baba 619.660.6965 or http://www.anabellydancer.com Dilek directs Arabina Dance Company and is looking for experienced dancers trained in the Suhaila Salimpour format or willing to train 619.459.4894 http://www.turkishdancer.com Frank Lazzaro always has performance opportunities for dancers and musicians! http://www.frankdrums.com Leilainia is an extraordinary promoter with great performance opportunities http://theshimmysisters.com Sabrina throws the best showcase parties! http://sabrinabellydancer.com Resources and instructors I can't stop talking about: FatChanceBellyDance student zils just $12 a set for silver or brass tone! See me in class. Coin belts just $20 to turn any outfit into a belly dance costume! See me in class. Eye Kandy glitter eye makeup sold by my sister-in-law along with those sparkly Rhinestone bracelets I'm always wearing: http://www.myspace.com/eyekandygirl FatChanceBellyDance: directed by Carolena Nericcio, creator of American Tribal Style http://fcbd.com Frédérique: gorgeous dancer with phenomenal isometric fitness training for dancers http://www.theladyfred.com Kami Liddle: The Tribal crown jewel of the Bellydance Superstars http://www.kamiliddle.com Mira Betz: her performance intensive absolutely changed my life, her workshops and classes will take any dancer to the next level http://miramania.com Zoe Jakes: wildly beautiful star of The Indigo http://theindigo.net The Oasis: stay tuned to Politti's upcoming events for opportunities to study with the finest instructors in the world http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming events.html Eventide Music Productions: delicious selection of belly dance music, check out their site and order through me to save on shipping and handling http://www.empcds.com Goddess Kaffeina: San Diego's best organic, fair trade coffees and tea. I can bring any order to class for you! http://GoddessKaffeina.com Indirani sells brilliant fire and belly dance accessories for San Diego dancers http://indirani.com/catalog Yoganic: your first class is free, tell them I sent you! http://www.yoganic.net Didn't really mean to sign up for this list? Wish you were on it? Please tell me! Don't see your favorite local event or resource listed here? Please let me know. I'd love to share it. Brightest blessings, Bonnie

August Tribaliciousness

BonnieMargay — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:04:57 GMT

Gorgeous dancers and friends, Just returned from working at Tribal Umrah in beautiful France and now my bags are already packed for Mecca Immersion in San Francisco! I’ve got every CD from EMP’s great collection of belly dance music available for you in each of my classes, including the latest Vaudeville compilation! I still have finger cymbals for just $12 a set, pouches for $1, and coin belts for $20. August is the biggest month of the year in the San Diego dance community, with the Celebrate Dance Festival in gorgeous Balboa Park. They are still searching for sponsors and donors to help make this year’s festival a success: http://www.eveoke.org/cdf/info.html Please spread the word and manifest a shower of wild prosperity for the arts in San Diego! Thursday 30 July 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with beautiful guest teacher Kim Pelt at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Tribal Fusion Belly Dance with Tara Kearney at Hazard Center YMCA 7610 Hazard Center Dr (Mission Valley) http://www.tarabellydance.com $8 members/$10 non members 7:30 pm Roots dance classes with Karen Tapia - blending belly dance, Afro Cuban, Modern, and freestyle - Cafe India http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=100640941550 8:30 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html Friday 31 July – 5 August SF Mecca Immersion (San Francisco) intensive featuring workshops by Carolena Nericcio, Jill Parker, Deb Rubin, Zoe Jakes, Lee Kobus, Cera Byer, Ariellah, and Rachel Brice! http://www.sfmeccaimmersion.com Saturday August 1 12:30 Advanced Tribal with Sabrina Fox at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $14 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Monday August 3 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 6:00 Lesson $10 and 7:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday August 4 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with brilliant guest teacher Sarah Ferguson at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Wednesday August 5 7:00 Drills and Choreography with Steven Eggers at Café India 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $120 pre-reg for 5 week session http://steveneggers.com Thursday August 6 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html I’ll just be getting back from SF with new drills! 8:30 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html 10:00 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters’ Nomadic Circus at The Stage Saloon 762 5th Ave (Downtown) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html Friday August 7 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday August 8 12:30 Advanced Tribal with Sabrina Fox at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $14 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html 9:00 Saraswati Modern Tribal Showcase at the Egyptian Tea Room 4644 College Avenue (near SDSU) http://www.myspace.com/saraswati_modern_tribal 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Monday August 10 9:30 – 4:30 American Tribal Style General Skills Certification Training with Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 6:00 Lesson $10 and 7:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday August 11 9:30 – 4:30 American Tribal Style General Skills Certification Training with Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Wednesday August 12 9:30 – 4:30 American Tribal Style General Skills Certification Training with Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 7:00 Drills and Choreography with Steven Eggers at Café India 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $120 pre-reg for 5 week session http://steveneggers.com 9:00 Sabrina’s bellydance showcase at Lestat’s 3343 Adams Ave (Normal Heights) http://sabrinabellydancer.com $5 Thursday August 13 9:30 – 4:30 American Tribal Style Teacher Training with Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 8:30 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html Friday August 14 9:30 – 4:30 American Tribal Style Teacher Training with Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday August 15 12:30 Advanced Tribal with Sabrina Fox at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $14 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 Super Saturdays Showcase with Carolena Nericcio and Fat Chance Belly Dance at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html $10 8:00 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Monday August 17 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 6:00 Lesson $10 and 7:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday August 18 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Wednesday August 19 7:00 Drills and Choreography with Steven Eggers at Café India 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $120 pre-reg for 5 week session http://steveneggers.com Thursday August 20 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 8:00 Middle Earth’s monthly belly dance showcase at Claire de Lune 2906 University Ave. (North Park) $5 http://www.frankdrums.com/schedule.html 8:30 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html Friday August 21 6:00 – 10:00 Celebrate Dance Festival kicks off at the Casa del Prado Theatre 1800 El Prado (Balboa Park) http://www.eveoke.org/cdf/info.html $0 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday August 22 11:00 am – 10:00 pm Celebrate Dance Festival continues at the Casa del Prado Theatre and the Fountain Stage 1800 El Prado (Balboa Park) http://www.eveoke.org/cdf/info.html $0 (I’ll be performing with Urban Tribal Dance Company at 8:00 pm at the Casa del Prado!) 12:30 Advanced Tribal with Sabrina Fox at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $14 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html 8:00 Shamanic Trance Dance at Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga Studio 3301 Adams Ave (North Park) $20 pre-reg http://www.eclectictradition.com/trancedance/ 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday August 23 11:00 am – 9:00 pm Celebrate Dance Festival continues at the Casa del Prado Theatre and the Fountain Stage 1800 El Prado (Balboa Park) http://www.eveoke.org/cdf/info.html $0 8:00 Middle Earth Ensemble at The Turquoise 873 Turquoise St (Pacific Beach) $10 http://www.frankdrums.com/middleearth.html Monday August 24 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 6:00 Lesson $10 and 7:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday August 25 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Wednesday August 26 7:00 Drills and Choreography with Steven Eggers at Café India 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $120 pre-reg for 5 week session http://steveneggers.com Thursday August 27 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 8:00 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html Friday August 28 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday August 29 12:30 Advanced Tribal with Sabrina Fox at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $14 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Monday August 31 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 6:00 Lesson $10 and 7:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Performance opportunities! Ana coordinates performances at Haji Baba 619.660.6965 or http://www.anabellydancer.com Dilek directs Arabina Dance Company and is looking for experienced dancers trained in the Suhaila Salimpour format or willing to train 619.459.4894 http://www.turkishdancer.com Frank Lazzaro always has performance opportunities for dancers and musicians! http://www.frankdrums.com Leilainia is an extraordinary promoter with great performance opportunities http://theshimmysisters.com Sabrina throws the best showcase parties! http://sabrinabellydancer.com Resources and instructors I've mentioned in class FatChanceBellyDance student zils just $12 a set for silver or brass tone! See me in class. Coin belts just $20 to turn any outfit into a belly dance costume! See me in class. Bindis illuminate your third eye for just $1! See me in class. Eye Kandy glitter eye makeup sold by my sister-in-law along with those sparkly Rhinestone bracelets I'm always wearing: http://www.myspace.com/eyekandygirl FatChanceBellyDance: directed by Carolena Nericcio, creator of American Tribal Style http://fcbd.com Frédérique: gorgeous dancer with phenomenal isometric fitness training for dancers http://www.theladyfred.com Mira Betz: her performance intensive absolutely changed my life, her workshops and classes will take any dancer to the next level http://miramania.com Rachel Brice: the goddess of Tribal Fusion and Viniyoga http://www.RachelBrice.com Sabrina Fox: my hero and inspiration! Director of Atash Maya http://www.myspace.com/atashmaya Suhaila Salimpour: of the infamous Salimpour Method http://www.suhailainternational.com Zoe Jakes: wildly beautiful star of The Indigo http://theindigo.net The Oasis: stay tuned to Politti's upcoming events for opportunities to study with the finest instructors in the world http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming events.html Eventide Music Productions: delicious selection of belly dance music, check out their site and order through me to save on shipping and handling http://www.empcds.com Goddess Kaffeina: San Diego's best organic, fair trade coffees and tea. I can bring any order to class for you! http://GoddessKaffeina.com Indirani sells brilliant fire and belly dance accessories for San Diego dancers http://indirani.com/catalog Yoganic: your first class is free, tell them I sent you! http://www.yoganic.net Didn't really mean to sign up for this list? Wish you were on it? Please tell me! Don't see your favorite local event or resource listed here? Please let me know. I'd love to share it. Brightest blessings, Bonnie

Bellydance in July

BonnieMargay — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:20:51 GMT

Gorgeous dancers and friends, Great news for those of you who’ve been asking about music: I just picked up every CD in the Eventide Music Productions catalog for you to purchase in class (for just $15 each). I finally have zil bags for you, too, along with finger cymbals, coin belts, and bindis. July is such an exciting month in San Diego, with everything heating up and so many fun things happening outdoors. I am off to assist Frédérique at Tribal Umrah in France this month; what a dream come true! I know you will love my helpful friends taking charge of my Tuesday and Thursday evening classes while I’m away. Thursday 2 July 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Tribal Fusion Belly Dance with Tara Kearney at Hazard Center YMCA 7610 Hazard Center Dr (Mission Valley) http://www.tarabellydance.com $8 members/$10 non members 7:30 pm Roots dance classes with Karen Tapia - blending belly dance, Afro Cuban, Modern, and freestyle – Café India 3760 Sports Arena http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=100640941550 8:30 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html Friday 3 July 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 and 10:00 Nomads belly dance showcase featuring Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters at Portugalia 4839 Newport Ave (Ocean Beach) $10 http://leilainia.com/events.html 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 4 July Sabrina Fox’s Saturday classes are on vacation this month. 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 5 July The Arabesque belly dance showcase has been cancelled indefinitely due to lack of participation. Please support local dance events. Your community is what you make it. Monday 6 July 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Raine of Atash Maya $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 6:00 Lesson $10 and 7:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday 7 July 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 8:00 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters belly dance show with Dan Rockett and DJ Blue at Winston’s 1921 Bacon St (Ocean Beach) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html Wednesday 8 July 7:00 Drills and Choreography with Steven Eggers at Café India 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $120 pre-reg for 5 week session http://steveneggers.com 9:00 Sabrina’s bellydance showcase at Lestat’s 3343 Adams Ave (Normal Heights) http://sabrinabellydancer.com $5 Thursday 9 July 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html I’m off to Tribal Umrah, but you will love Sarah! 7:00 Tribal Fusion Belly Dance with Tara Kearney at Hazard Center YMCA 7610 Hazard Center Dr (Mission Valley) http://www.tarabellydance.com $8 members/$10 non members 7:30 pm Roots dance classes with Karen Tapia - blending belly dance, Afro Cuban, Modern, and freestyle - Cafe India http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=100640941550 8:30 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html Friday 10 July 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 11 July 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 9:00 Saraswati Modern Tribal Showcase at the Egyptian Tea Room 4644 College Avenue (near SDSU) http://www.myspace.com/saraswati_modern_tribal Please contact Juliet or Tracy about performance opportunities! 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Monday 13 July 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Raine of Atash Maya $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 6:00 Lesson $10 and 7:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday 14 July 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Heather Garcia will take good care of you while I’m in France! Bring kneepads. Thursday 16 July 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Sarah will teach you exactly what you’re hoping to learn you while I’m assisting at Tribal Umrah! 7:00 Tribal Fusion Belly Dance with Tara Kearney at Hazard Center YMCA 7610 Hazard Center Dr (Mission Valley) http://www.tarabellydance.com $8 members/$10 non members 7:30 pm Roots dance classes with Karen Tapia - blending belly dance, Afro Cuban, Modern, and freestyle - Cafe India http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=100640941550 8:00 Middle Earth’s monthly belly dance showcase at Claire de Lune 2906 University Ave. (North Park) $5 http://www.frankdrums.com/schedule.html 8:30 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html Saturday 18 July 8:00 Shamanic Trance Dance at Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga Studio 3301 Adams Ave (North Park) $20 pre-reg http://www.eclectictradition.com/trancedance/ Sunday 19 July 10:00 am – 6:00 SAMEDA Faire at NTC Promenade’s McMillin Events Center and Dance Place San Diego featuring workshops with Steven Eggers, Tonya and Atlantis, lots of shopping and performances at 2650 Truxtun Road (Point Loma) http://www.sdsameda.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66&Itemid=73 1:00 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters featured at the Pride Stage at the San Diego Pride Festival at Marston Point, Sixth Ave & Laurel St (Balboa Park) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html 7:00 Bellydance Kaleidoscope showcase at the Oasis featuring Michaella, Sababa, Nakshedil, Veronika, Desdemona, Etoile, Bey'Abi, Elizabeth Mahina, Edenia, and Sabrina Moyes at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html Monday 20 July 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 Tuesday 21 July 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Heather Garcia will treat you right while I’m in Paris! Thursday 23 July 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Sarah will thrill you with drills while I’m in Paris! 7:00 Tribal Fusion Belly Dance with Tara Kearney at Hazard Center YMCA 7610 Hazard Center Dr (Mission Valley) http://www.tarabellydance.com $8 members/$10 non members 8:30 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html Friday 24 July 9:00 Spinster’s Ball, another brilliant show by Malice Dreaming Productions, at Studio A Dance 2306 Hyperion Ave (Los Angeles) $11 adv/$20 door http://www.malicedreaming.com/news.html Saturday 25 July 12:00 three-hour “Living for Layering” workshop with Frédérique at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) $45 pre-reg http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 8:00 Super Saturdays Showcase featuring Frédérique at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html $10 9:00 Spinster’s Ball, another brilliant show by Malice Dreaming Productions, at Studio A Dance 2306 Hyperion Ave (Los Angeles) $11 adv/$20 door http://www.malicedreaming.com/news.html Sunday 26 July 12:00 three-hour “Advance your Technique with Frédérique” workshop at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) $45 pre-reg http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html 8:00 Middle Earth Ensemble at The Turquoise 873 Turquoise St (Pacific Beach) $10 http://www.frankdrums.com/middleearth.html Monday 27 July 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 Tuesday 28 July 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Thursday 30 July 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 7:00 Tribal Fusion Belly Dance with Tara Kearney at Hazard Center YMCA 7610 Hazard Center Dr (Mission Valley) http://www.tarabellydance.com $8 members/$10 non members 7:30 pm Roots dance classes with Karen Tapia - blending belly dance, Afro Cuban, Modern, and freestyle - Cafe India http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=100640941550 8:30 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters perform a traditional belly dance dinner show at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://www.leilainia.com/events.html Friday 31 July – 5 August SF Mecca Immersion (San Francisco) intensive featuring workshops by Carolena Nericcio, Jill Parker, Deb Rubin, Zoe Jakes, Lee Kobus, Cera Byer, Ariellah, and Rachel Brice! http://www.sfmeccaimmersion.com Performance opportunities! Ana coordinates performances at Haji Baba 619.660.6965 or http://www.anabellydancer.com Dilek directs Arabina Dance Company and is looking for experienced dancers trained in the Suhaila Salimpour format or willing to train 619.459.4894 http://www.turkishdancer.com Frank Lazzaro always has performance opportunities for dancers and musicians! http://www.frankdrums.com Leilainia is an extraordinary promoter with great performance opportunities http://theshimmysisters.com Sabrina throws the best showcase parties! http://sabrinabellydancer.com Resources and instructors I've mentioned in class FatChanceBellyDance student zils just $12 a set for silver or brass tone! See me in class. Coin belts just $20 to turn any outfit into a belly dance costume! See me in class. Bindis illuminate your third eye for just $1! See me in class. Eventide Music Productions: delicious selection of belly dance music, see me in class to save on shipping and handling http://www.empcds.com Eye Kandy glitter eye makeup sold by my sister-in-law along with those sparkly Rhinestone bracelets I'm always wearing: http://www.myspace.com/eyekandygirl Indirani sells brilliant fire and belly dance accessories for San Diego dancers http://indirani.com/catalog FatChanceBellyDance: directed by Carolena Nericcio, creator of American Tribal Style http://fcbd.com Frédérique: gorgeous dancer with phenomenal isometric fitness training for dancers http://www.theladyfred.com Mira Betz: her performance intensive absolutely changed my life, her workshops and classes will take any dancer to the next level http://miramania.com Goddess Kaffeina: San Diego's best organic, fair trade coffees and tea. I can bring any order to class for you! http://GoddessKaffeina.com Yoganic: your first class is free, tell them I sent you! http://www.yoganic.net Didn't really mean to sign up for this list? Wish you were on it? Please tell me! Don't see your favorite local event or resource listed here? Please let me know. I'd love to share it. Brightest blessings, Bonnie

Love of my life ♥

BonnieMargay — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:46:53 GMT

Here is my crazy Geisha Moth contest entry--writing and photographing something positive and beautiful from my life--in which each word could only start with the six letters L O V E M Y (from my first two words from my response to the first part of the contest). Not enough people entered this very creative challenge for there to be a prize, but it was really clever and fun! ♥ Oh, my lovely Laura, marvelous love of my life! Laura’s vaudevillian escapades evoke loud enthusiastic lengths of outrageous laughter, obviously enlivening everything, leaving your eyes leaking, your energy vibrating. Laura’s vivacious yarns make everything more exuberant, more vivid, more memorable. Laura especially loves lingering over everyday miracles like vibrant yellow marigolds, velvety violets, exotic vacation locales, estuaries, mountaintops, oceans, equestrian escapades, outdoor ventures everywhere. Laura enjoys meditating on each yummy moment of lightness, mindfully multiplying lovingkindness exponentially over everyone, manifesting exquisite visions of loving equality everywhere. Yes, our marriage vows mean living love out loud, opening others’ minds, encouraging examination of everything obstructing equality, eventually valuing love over every old mindset, vividly envisioning love emerging victorious over everything. Each luxurious moment of loving Laura leaves me more open, more youthful, more optimistic, much more expectant of extraordinary outcomes. Every voluptuous morsel of our enchanted life lifts me, encourages me, melts me open, validates my love of learning even more, lets love organically motivate every one of my micromovements! Laura’s elaborate love magically makes me magnificent, lucky, victorious, even elegant, exceptionally enlightened. May you each enjoy luck, magic, vision, love like ours – making your life meaningful each moment!

Belly dance events

BonnieMargay — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:01:23 GMT

Gorgeous dancers and friends, If you thought June was shimmy-licious already, you're going to love what’s coming up! Dilek is looking for dancers for this Sunday at Zorba's 6:30 Father's Day show. Your stage set would be about seven minutes long, performing to your own CD; there is a dressing area available, and you get a free buffet. Yum! Please contact her at http://www.turkishdancer.com for a great performance opportunity. Wednesday 17 June 7:00 Advanced Special Topics, June Series with Heather Stants 2323 Broadway, Studio 105 (Golden Hill) $15 or 4/$50 http://urbantribaldance.tribe.net/thread/e3b3febc-e20d-44ba-b8a6-499a9d4fbd20 7:00 Drills and Choreography with Steven Eggers at Café India 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $120 pre-reg for 5 week session http://steveneggers.com Thursday 18 June 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 8:00 Middle Earth’s monthly showcase at Claire de Lune 2906 University Ave. (North Park) Gloria, Heather, Kamila and Tarciana perform $5 http://www.frankdrums.com/schedule.html 9:00 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters at the Stage Saloon 762 Fifth Ave (Downtown) http://leilainia.com/events.html Friday 19 June 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 FatChanceBellyDance’s exquisite “Devotion” show with Colleena Shakti, Devyani Dance, Teresa Tomb and Rachel Brice at the Climate Theatre 285 9th St (San Francisco) $25 http://fcbd.com/performance 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 20 June 12:30 Advanced Tribal with Sabrina Fox at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $14 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm 2:00 and 8:00 FatChanceBellyDance’s exquisite “Devotion” show with Colleena Shakti, Devyani Dance, Teresa Tomb and Rachel Brice at the Climate Theatre 285 9th St (San Francisco) $25 http://fcbd.com/performance 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 7:00 Iza Moon Dance Collective at Café La Maze 1441 Highland Ave (National City) $45 includes 3-course dinner with drinks http://www.myspace.com/izamoondancers 8:00 Summer Solstice Shamanic Trance Dance at Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga 3301 Adams Ave (Normal Heights) RSVP required $20 pre reg http://www.eclectictradition.com/trancedance 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 21 June 11:00 am AfriBellyDance classes with Karen Tapia at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 or $40/4 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm Monday 22 June 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 6:00 Lesson $10 and 7:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday 23 June 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Wednesday 24 June 7:00 Advanced Special Topics, June Series with Heather Stants 2323 Broadway, Studio 105 (Golden Hill) $15 or 4/$50 http://urbantribaldance.tribe.net/thread/e3b3febc-e20d-44ba-b8a6-499a9d4fbd20 7:00 Drills and Choreography with Steven Eggers at Café India 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $120 pre-reg for 5 week session http://steveneggers.com Thursday 25 June 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Friday 26 June 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 27 June 12:00 Drum Intensive with Jeremiah Soto at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html $45 pre reg 12:30 Advanced Tribal with Sabrina Fox at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $14 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm 1:00 – 4:00 Drum Solo Bellydance workshop with Sonia and Issam of the Bellydance Superstars at YMCA 5505 Friars Rd (Mission Valley) $60 adv/$65 at door http://www.bellydancesuperstars.com Register with Frank Lazzaro 760.703.1487 or flazzaro@msn.com 4:00 Drum workshop with Issam at YMCA 5505 Friars Rd (Mission Valley) $20 adv/$25 at door http://www.bellydancesuperstars.com Register with Frank Lazzaro 760.703.1487 or flazzaro@msn.com 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters at Ali Baba’s Cave 10920 Roselle St (Sorrento Valley) http://leilainia.com/events.html 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 28 June 11:00 am AfriBellyDance classes with Karen Tapia at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 or $40/4 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm 8:00 Middle Earth Ensemble at The Turquoise 873 Turquoise St (Pacific Beach) $10 http://www.frankdrums.com/middleearth.html Monday 29 June 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 6:00 Lesson $10 and 7:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday 30 June 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Performance opportunities! Ana coordinates performances at Haji Baba http://www.anabellydancer.com Dilek directs Arabina Dance Company and is looking for experienced dancers trained in the Suhaila Salimpour format or willing to train http://www.turkishdancer.com Frank Lazzaro always has performance opportunities for dancers and musicians! http://www.frankdrums.com Leilainia is an extraordinary promoter with great performance opportunities http://theshimmysisters.com Reza wants to feature you at a monthly showcase at Tee Rose Studios http://www.arabesquebellydancingcompetition.com Sabrina throws the best showcase parties! http://sabrinabellydancer.com Resources and instructors I've mentioned in class FatChanceBellyDance student zils just $12 a set for silver or brass tone! See me in class. Coin belts just $20 to turn any outfit into a belly dance costume! See me in class. Bindis illuminate your third eye for just $1! See me in class. Eye Kandy glitter eye makeup sold by my sister-in-law along with those sparkly Rhinestone bracelets I'm always wearing: http://www.myspace.com/eyekandygirl FatChanceBellyDance: directed by Carolena Nericcio, creator of American Tribal Style http://fcbd.com Frédérique: gorgeous dancer with phenomenal isometric fitness training for dancers http://www.theladyfred.com Mira Betz: her performance intensive absolutely changed my life, her workshops and classes will take any dancer to the next level http://miramania.com Rachel Brice: the goddess of Tribal Fusion and Viniyoga http://www.RachelBrice.com Sabrina Fox: my hero and inspiration! Director of Atash Maya http://www.myspace.com/atashmaya Suhaila Salimpour: of the infamous Salimpour Method http://www.suhailainternational.com Zoe Jakes: wildly beautiful star of The Indigo http://theindigo.net The Oasis: stay tuned to Politti's upcoming events for opportunities to study with the finest instructors in the world http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming events.html Eventide Music Productions: delicious selection of belly dance music, check out their site and order through me to save on shipping and handling http://www.empcds.com Goddess Kaffeina: San Diego's best organic, fair trade coffees and tea. I can bring any order to class for you! http://GoddessKaffeina.com Yoganic: your first class is free, tell them I sent you! http://www.yoganic.net Didn't really mean to sign up for this list? Wish you were on it? Please tell me! Don't see your favorite local event or resource listed here? Please let me know. I'd love to share it. Brightest blessings, Bonnie

June events

BonnieMargay — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:37:15 GMT

Gorgeous dancers and friends, Thank you so much to those of you who joined me in tonight's class, a very sweaty hour of drills totally inspired by Zoe Jakes. Her intensive in January was challenging and wonderful! (You'll see links for Zoe and other dancers I've mentioned under "Resources" below.) There's so much sparkly delicious belly dance happening in the first half of June, you're not even going to believe it: Friday 5 June 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 and 10:00 Nomads showcase featuring Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters with special guest Moh Aleleche at Portugalia 4839 Newport Ave (Ocean Beach) $10 http://leilainia.com/events.html 8:30 Heather at Sadaf 828 Fifth Ave (Downtown) http://www.sadafrestaurants.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 6 June 12:30 Advanced Tribal with Sabrina Fox at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $14 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com Sunday 7 June 11:00 am AfriBellyDance classes with Karen Tapia at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 or $40/4 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm 2:00 Arabesque Belly Dance Showcase (this supportive venue is perfect for new as well as experienced performers, and they need you!) at Tee Rose Studios 1446 Front Street, Suite A (Downtown) http://www.arabesquebellydancingcompetition.com/studio_space.php Monday 8 June 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 6:00 Lesson $10 and 7:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday 9 June 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Bring your finger cymbals, or I have them for sale for just $12 a set. Wednesday 10 June 7:00 Advanced Special Topics, June Series with Heather Stants 2323 Broadway, Studio 105 (Golden Hill) $15 or 4/$50 http://urbantribaldance.tribe.net/thread/e3b3febc-e20d-44ba-b8a6-499a9d4fbd20 Bring kneepads this week 8:00 Bellydance Showcase with live music by Frank Lazzaro and Cairo Beats at Lestat’s 3343 Adams Ave (Normal Heights) $5 http://sabrinabellydancer.com/showcase.html Thursday 11 June 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Friday 12 June 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 13 June The brilliant Pixie of Pixie Vision Productions is in San Diego for photo shoots today! http://www.pixievisionproductions.com 11:30 Cairo Caravan bellydance festival, workshops with Rachel Brice, Sherri Wheatley, Fahtiem, and Bahaia aboard the Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy (Long Beach CA) http://www.mecda.org/Caravan_09.html $6 entrance/$8 parking/$60 per workshop 12:00 Isolation workshop (3 hours) with Ariellah at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html $60 pre reg 12:30 Advanced Tribal with Sabrina Fox at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $14 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 Super Saturdays Showcase workshop with Ariellah at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html $10 9:00 Saraswati Modern Tribal Showcase at the Egyptian Tea Room 4644 College Avenue (near SDSU) http://tribes.tribe.net/modernsaraswati 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 14 June The brilliant Pixie of Pixie Vision Productions is in San Diego for photo shoots today! http://www.pixievisionproductions.com 10 am Conditioning workshop (3 hours) with Ariellah at The Oasis, 3673 Highland Ave (Highland CA) http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html $60 pre reg 10:30 am Cairo Caravan bellydance festival, workshops with Rachel Brice, Sherri Wheatley, Fahtiem, and Bahaia aboard the Queen Mary 1126 Queens Hwy (Long Beach CA) http://www.mecda.org/Caravan_09.html $6 entrance/$8 parking/$60 per workshop 11:00 am AfriBellyDance classes with Karen Tapia at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $12 or $40/4 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm Performance opportunities! Ana coordinates performances at Haji Baba 619.660.6965 or http://www.anabellydancer.com Dilek directs Arabina Dance Company and is looking for experienced dancers trained in the Suhaila Salimpour format or willing to train 619.459.4894 http://www.turkishdancer.com Frank Lazzaro always has performance opportunities for dancers and musicians! http://www.frankdrums.com Leilainia is an extraordinary promoter with great performance opportunities http://theshimmysisters.com Reza wants to feature you at a monthly showcase at Tee Rose Studios http://www.arabesquebellydancingcompetition.com Sabrina throws the best showcase parties! http://sabrinabellydancer.com Resources and instructors I've mentioned in class FatChanceBellyDance student zils just $12 a set for silver or brass tone! See me in class. Coin belts just $20 to turn any outfit into a belly dance costume! See me in class. Bindis illuminate your third eye for just $1! See me in class. Eye Kandy glitter eye makeup sold by my sister-in-law along with those sparkly Rhinestone bracelets I'm always wearing: http://www.myspace.com/eyekandygirl FatChanceBellyDance: directed by Carolena Nericcio, creator of American Tribal Style http://fcbd.com Frédérique: gorgeous dancer with phenomenal isometric fitness training for dancers http://www.theladyfred.com Mira Betz: her performance intensive absolutely changed my life, her workshops and classes will take any dancer to the next level http://miramania.com Sabrina Fox: my hero and inspiration! Director of Atash Maya http://www.myspace.com/atashmaya Suhaila Salimpour: of the infamous Salimpour Method http://www.suhailainternational.com Zoe Jakes: wildly beautiful star of The Indigo http://theindigo.net Eventide Music Productions: delicious selection of belly dance music, check out their site and order through me to save on shipping and handling http://www.empcds.com Goddess Kaffeina: San Diego's best organic, fair trade coffees and tea. I can bring any order to class for you! http://GoddessKaffeina.com Yoganic: your first class is free, tell them I sent you! http://www.yoganic.net Didn't really mean to sign up for this list? Wish you were on it? Please tell me! Don't see your favorite local event or resource listed here? Please let me know. I'd love to share it. Brightest blessings, Bonnie

Growing pains

BonnieMargay — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:23:20 GMT

As much as it broke my heart on Tuesday that the California Supreme Court upheld Proposition 8, which took away the right to marry from all same-sex couples in the state, at the same time I knew all along that the legal argument was a terribly weak one. The question before the court was not whether my specific demographic deserves marriage equality, it had nothing to do with that. The only argument was whether Proposition 8 created enough of a change in the state constitution to be considered a revision instead of an amendment. The reason that this is such a weak argument is that amendments to our state constitution have included changes as dramatic as giving women the right to vote, the reinstatement of the death penalty, and an explicit right of privacy. As much as these amendments changed laws and rights and lives, they were still amendments and not revisions to the California Constitution. It was a good try, and had to be pursued just to check that technicality, but really never stood a chance. I was reminded by a friend on the phone today that this is all a part of the natural expansion and contraction that makes up the progress of civil rights. Like breathing, contraction is not the same as going backwards, it is just part of the rhythm. Though it feels awful in my guts to know there was no easy way out of this ugly voting away of human rights, no deus ex machina in black robes coming down from the sky to wave a gavel and grant me equality, it felt really good to read the arguments by the various justices. Very thoughtful and brilliant people we have in charge of the details here, really. I especially loved the one dissenting opinion by Justice Moreno (summarized by Boyce Hinman of http://calcomui.org ): Justice Moreno concludes that Proposition 8 is not a lawful amendment to the California Constitution because it alters the equal protection clause to deny same-sex couples equal treatment, explaining that "requiring discrimination against a minority group on the basis of a suspect classification strikes at the core of the promise of equality that underlies our California Constitution and thus 'represents such a drastic and far-reaching change in the nature and operation of our governmental structure that it must be considered a "revision" of the state Constitution rather than a mere "amendment" thereof.' " Justice Moreno points out that the equal protection clause is "inherently countermajoritarian" and observes that "there is no 'underlying' principle more basic to our Constitution than that the equal protection clause protects the fundamental rights of minorities from the will of the majority." In Justice Moreno's view, "[d]enying the designation of marriage to same-sex couples cannot fairly be described as a 'narrow' or 'limited' exception to the requirement of equal protection," but adds that "even a narrow and limited exception to the promise of full equality strikes at the core of, and thus fundamentally alters, the guarantee of equal treatment . . . Promising equal treatment to some is fundamentally different from promising equal treatment for all. Promising treatment that is almost equal is fundamentally different from ensuring truly equal treatment. Granting a disfavored minority only some of the rights enjoyed by the majority is fundamentally different from recognizing, as a constitutional imperative, that they must be granted all of those rights." Justice Moreno declares that "Proposition 8 represents an unprecedented instance of a majority of voters altering the meaning of the equal protection clause by modifying the California Constitution to require deprivation of a fundamental right on the basis of a suspect classification." He states that "[t]he rule the majority crafts today not only allows same-sex couples to be stripped of the right to marry that this court recognized in the Marriage Cases, it places at risk the state constitutional rights of all disfavored minorities" and "weakens the status of our state Constitution as a bulwark of fundamental rights for minorities protected from the will of the majority." At least we can be certain that they understand the grave consequences of this hateful proposition, even though they had to conclude it was an amendment and not a revision. So now it is time to visualize California gloriously redeeming herself as the very first state to repeal a marriage ban at the ballot. It is time to register every young person who doesn't know yet how much of a difference they can make at the polls next year. It is time to motivate the disenfranchised to participate in the crazy electoral process. This is what the struggle for civil rights looks like. It is slow, and it hurts, but it is coming. Nothing can stop us.

You asked for it -- even more info!

BonnieMargay — Thu, 28 May 2009 07:41:30 GMT

Gorgeous dancers and friends, Alice Walker said that "hard times require furious dancing," and I really appreciated your enthusiasm in class after that heartbreaking decision from the California Supreme Court. Wanted to answer your questions and give you enough time to plan out the beginning of June. Please consider watching or participating in the Arabesque showcase on Sunday 7 June; Reza is still looking for performers. For those of you who asked for more information about the gorgeous puja we reviewed, here is some footage of my dear friend Sooz's student troupe Azuluna performing the FatChanceBellyDance moving meditation together, facing in towards each other in a circle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtB71ByMWSI (The puja starts around 4:12 and goes until almost the 5 minute mark) For anyone who can make it up to the Bay Area in June, FatChance is performing a special show celebrating sacred dance from 12 - 20 June, called "Devotion: Weaving the Fabric" featuring FatChanceBellyDance, Devyani Dance Company, Colleena Shakti, Teresa Tomb, and live music by Helm. More information here: http://fcbd.com/performance If you are one of the students who asked about private lessons, thank you for asking! I offer private instruction locally for just $40 an hour (plus the cost of the space, if any). You are welcome to split that cost with other dancers. I am happy to work on anything specific or come prepared with my own lesson plan. I love bartering in any way that makes dance more affordable for you. I am currently trading dance lessons for voice lessons, French lessons, costuming, and massage. If money is keeping your from your creative dreams, just email me and ask how we can make it work. Here are some wonderful belly dance events and classes happening in San Diego for the next week or so: Thursday 28 May 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Friday 29 May 7:00 “Middle East Meets West” concert at St. Peter’s, 1627 Jamacha Way (El Cajon) http://www.grossmont.edu/music/GSO/Concert%2010%20-%2008-09%20season.htm 8:00 Middle Earth Ensemble at Old Time Music 2852 University Ave (North Park) with dancing by Shalimar and Genevieve $20 http://www.frankdrums.com/middleearth.html 8:30 Belly dance dinner show -- Turkish night! -- at Zorba’s 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 30 May 12:30 Advanced Tribal with Sabrina Fox at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $14 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 31 May 12:00 World Beat International Dance and Music Festival – Day of the Drum at Seaport Village Embarcadero North $0 http://www.worldbeatculturalcenter.memberlodge.com/Default.aspx?pageId=220623&eventId=44546&EventViewMode=EventDetails 1:00 AfriBellyDance workshop with Karen Tapia at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $35 http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/event.php?eid=76363818056 Monday 1 June 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Tribal Belly Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 6:00 Lesson $10 and 7:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday 2 June 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Wednesday 3 June 7:00 Advanced Special Topics, June Series with Heather Stants 2323 Broadway, Studio 105 (Golden Hill) $15 or 4/$50 http://urbantribaldance.tribe.net/thread/e3b3febc-e20d-44ba-b8a6-499a9d4fbd20 Thursday 4 June 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Friday 5 June 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 8:00 and 10:00 Nomads showcase featuring Danyavaad and the Shimmy Sisters at Portugalia 4839 Newport Ave (Ocean Beach) $10 http://leilainia.com/events.html 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 6 June 12:30 Advanced Tribal with Sabrina Fox at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $14 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 7 June 2:00 Arabesque Belly Dance Showcase (this supportive venue is perfect for new as well as experienced performers, and they need you!) at Tee Rose Studios 1446 Front Street, Suite A (Downtown) http://www.arabesquebellydancingcompetition.com/studio_space.php Performance opportunities! Ana coordinates performances at Haji Baba 619.660.6965 or http://www.anabellydancer.com Dilek directs Arabina Dance Company and is looking for experienced dancers trained in the Suhaila Salimpour format or willing to train 619.459.4894 http://www.turkishdancer.com Frank Lazzaro always has performance opportunities for dancers and musicians! http://www.frankdrums.com Leilainia is an extraordinary promoter with great performance opportunities http://theshimmysisters.com Sabrina throws the best showcase parties! http://sabrinabellydancer.com Tribal SD Style is always dancing and planning haflas http://tribalsdstyle.com Resources and instructors I've mentioned in class FatChanceBellyDance student zils just $12 a set for silver or brass tone! See me in class. Coin belts just $20 to turn any outfit into a belly dance costume! See me in class. Bindis illuminate your third eye for just $1! See me in class. Eye Kandy glitter eye makeup sold by my sister-in-law along with those sparkly Rhinestone bracelets I'm always wearing: http://www.myspace.com/eyekandygirl San Diego Performer: great calendar and info http://www.sandiegoperformer.com San Diego Belly Dance: meet up page at http://www.meetup.com/SanDiegoBellyDance FatChanceBellyDance: directed by Carolena Nericcio, creator of American Tribal Style http://fcbd.com Frédérique: gorgeous dancer with phenomenal isometric fitness training for dancers http://theladyfred.com Mira Betz: her performance intensive absolutely changed my life, her workshops and classes will take any dancer to the next level http://miramania.com Rachel Brice: the goddess of Tribal Fusion and Viniyoga http://RachelBrice.com Sabrina Fox: my hero! Director of Atash Maya http://www.myspace.com/atashmaya The Oasis: stay tuned to Politti's upcoming events for opportunities to study with the finest instructors in the world http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming events.html Eventide Music Productions: delicious selection of belly dance music, check out their site and order through me to save on shipping and handling http://www.empcds.com Goddess Kaffeina: San Diego's best organic, fair trade coffees and tea. I can bring any order to class for you! http://GoddessKaffeina.com Yoganic: your first class is free, tell them I sent you! http://www.yoganic.net Didn't really mean to sign up for this list? Wish you were on it? Please tell me! Don't see your favorite local event or resource listed here? Please let me know. I'd love to share it. Brightest blessings, Bonnie

Belly dance events and resources!

BonnieMargay — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:24:40 GMT

Gorgeous dancers and friends, I'm back from a week of assisting at Rachel Brice's intensive and the master classes of Frédérique and Carolena Nericcio at Tribal Fest in Sebastopol. I learned so many inspiring things that I would love to share with you, and look forward to seeing you again soon! Here's what's happening in San Diego for the rest of the month: Thursday 21 May 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html 8:00 Middle Earth’s monthly showcase at Claire de Lune 2906 University Ave. (North Park) Cyrene, Marissa, Theresa and Sultana Rose perform to live music by John Bilezikjian and Dave Dhillon $5 http://www.frankdrums.com/schedule.html 9:00 DJ Ganesh at Kava Lounge 2812 Kettner Blvd. http://KavaLounge.com Friday 22 May 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 23 May 12:30 Advanced Tribal with Sabrina Fox at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $14 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 24 May 10am Frame drum workshop with Miranda Rondeau at Goddess Studio in Escondido $55 (private address given upon registration at http://www.goddess-studio.com/ ) 1:30 Belly Dance Fan workhop with Princess Farhana at Dance Garden http://www.dancegardenla.com/ 3407 Glendale Blvd (Los Angeles) $35 8:00 Rachel George and Sabrina Fox with Middle Earth Ensemble at The Turquoise 873 Turquoise St (Pacific Beach) $10 http://www.frankdrums.com/middleearth.html Monday 25 May 6:00 Middle Eastern Drumming with Frank Lazzaro $12 and 7:00 Dancing to Live Drumming with Sabrina Fox $14 at the World Beat Center 2100 Park Blvd (Balboa Park) http://sandiego.tribe.net/event/Tribal-Bellydance-Drumming-Class-w-Sabrina-Fox-Frank-Lazzaro-San-Diego/san-diego-ca/dee42063-c239-485b-b497-cd5b04f086d1 6:00 Lesson $10 and 7:00 Belly Dance Party Showcase at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Tuesday 26 May 6:30 American Tribal Style Belly Dance with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Thursday 28 May 6:30 Tribal Belly Dance Drills with Bonnie at Culture Shock 2110 Hancock St, Suite 200 http://goddesskaffeina.com/dance.html Friday 29 May 7:00 “Middle East Meets West” concert at St. Peter’s, 1627 Jamacha Way (El Cajon) http://www.grossmont.edu/music/GSO/Concert%2010%20-%2008-09%20season.htm 8:30 Belly dance dinner show Turkish night at Zorba’s 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $0 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Saturday 30 May 12:30 Advanced Tribal with Sabrina Fox at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $14 http://www.cafeindiasd.com/events.htm 6:30 and 8:30 Belly dance dinner show at Zorba’s Greek Buffet 100 Broadway (Chula Vista) http://www.zorbasgreekbuffet.com 10:00 Belly Dance Dinner Show at Haji Baba 801 C St. (Downtown) $20 http://www.hajibabasandiego.com Sunday 31 May 12:00 World Beat International Dance and Music Festival – Day of the Drum at Seaport Village Embarcadero North $0 http://www.worldbeatculturalcenter.memberlodge.com/Default.aspx?pageId=220623&eventId=44546&EventViewMode=EventDetails 1:00 AfriBellyDance workshop with Karen Tapia at Café India, 3760 Sports Arena Blvd $35 http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/event.php?eid=76363818056 Performance opportunities! Ana coordinates performances at Haji Baba 619.660.6965 or http://www.anabellydancer.com Dilek directs Arabina Dance Company and is looking for experienced dancers trained in the Suhaila Salimpour format or willing to train 619.459.4894 http://www.turkishdancer.com Frank Lazzaro always has performance opportunities for dancers and musicians! http://www.frankdrums.com Sabrina throws the best showcase parties! http://sabrinabellydancer.com Tribal SD Style is always dancing and planning haflas http://tribalsdstyle.com Resources and instructors I've mentioned in class FatChanceBellyDance student zils just $12 a set for silver or brass tone! See me in class. Coin belts just $20 to turn any outfit into a belly dance costume! See me in class. Bindis illuminate your third eye for just $1! See me in class. Eye Kandy glitter eye makeup sold by my sister-in-law along with those sparkly Rhinestone bracelets I'm always wearing: http://www.myspace.com/eyekandygirl San Diego Performer: great calendar and info http://www.sandiegoperformer.com San Diego Belly Dance: meet up page at http://www.meetup.com/SanDiegoBellyDance FatChanceBellyDance: directed by Carolena Nericcio, creator of American Tribal Style http://fcbd.com Frédérique: gorgeous dancer with phenomenal isometric fitness training for dancers http://theladyfred.com Mira Betz: her performance intensive absolutely changed my life, her workshops and classes will take any dancer to the next level http://miramania.com Rachel Brice: the goddess of Tribal Fusion and Viniyoga http://RachelBrice.com Sabrina Fox: my hero! Director of Atash Maya http://www.myspace.com/atashmaya The Oasis: stay tuned to Politti's upcoming events for opportunities to study with the finest instructors in the world http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming events.html Eventide Music Productions: delicious selection of belly dance music, check out their site and order through me in class to save on shipping and handling http://www.empcds.com Goddess Kaffeina: San Diego's best organic, fair trade coffees and tea. I can bring any order to class for you! http://GoddessKaffeina.com Yoganic: your first class is free, tell them I sent you! http://www.yoganic.net Didn't really mean to sign up for this list? Please tell me to remove you! Want to be on it? Tell me to add you! Don't see your favorite local event or resource listed here? Please let me know. I'd love to share it.

Journey of gratitude

BonnieMargay — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:04:30 GMT

Affirmations for a reluctant traveler: ♥ I am on the right path. ♥ My sense of sanctuary travels with me. ♥ Adventure nourishes my creative spirit. ♥ My loved ones need me to follow my creative bliss. ♥ I am a shining example of nurtured creativity. ♥ My love reaches all the way across the world. ♥ Every breath is a loving connection. Written on the flight leaving home last week: Each tiny step on my healing journey is navigated by my creative dreams. No matter how afraid or skinless I might feel, every forward movement is met with a resounding YES! from the universe. Though it seems easier to rest inside what is comfortable and familiar, I am summoned by love to move towards the things that scare me most. And so, even the shakiest terrifying baby steps are a love song to myself; even the most tearful and impossible labors are a prayer of courageous triumph. Each moment of visibility, movement, nourishment, clarity and connection forgives the horrors of the past. As I push through that old paralysis of fears, quiet the harsh internal critic, and become the perfect sanctuary I was always meant to be, I open my heart more and more to divine grace. Though travel has drained my energy in the past, today I let each adventure energize and refresh my creative spirit. And even when I am away from my beloved, there is a deep wisdom of the perfect love waiting for me there at home. I feel her gorgeous curves cuddling and holding me warm and safe, her arms around me always lifting my heart, her sweet kisses softly curling my mouth into a smile. Her love drapes tenderly all over my skin like my favorite cotton shirt, resonates through me like a delicious low hum. Even the worst pains of distance are a celebration of how much precious joy awaits me in her arms, her eyes, her heart, our loving home. Adventure feeds my soul, and I am fiercely courageous!

Belly dance resources!

BonnieMargay — Sat, 09 May 2009 04:38:13 GMT

Just put together this list for students in my new classes that started this week. If you're interested in receiving emails like this in the future, please contact me with your email address in a private message to let me know! If you don't see your San Diego event or resource on this list, please let me know about it or tell me about your mailing list. Thanks so much for helping to build the dance community of your dreams. Love, love, triple love, Bonnie Here are just a few of the great dance events in San Diego this week, followed by more great resources for you to explore: Friday 8 May 2009 Therapy at Kava Lounge (deep house music with live percussion) 2812 Kettner, no cover, 21+ Haji Baba belly dance dinner show $37.99 ($20 without dinner) 801 C Street Sene Africa at Claire de Lune (live West African music) 2906 University $5 Saturday 9 May 2009 Belly dance drum solo workshop with Talia and Frank Lazzaro at Dance North County 2-4p, 535 Encinitas Bl $40 Belly dance showcase at Egyptian Tea Room 9pm 4644 College Ave Haji Baba belly dance dinner show $37.99 ($20 without dinner) 801 C Street 5 Fists of Shaolin at Kava Lounge, Shaolin Dojo Kung Fu exhibition with five ninja DJs, 2812 Kettner, 21+ Greek and belly dance dinner shows at Zorba's 6:30 and 8:30pm 100 Broadway in Chula Vista Sunday 10 May 2009 Kolbeh's belly dance dinner show 7pm $0 9514 Miramar Road Monday 11 May 2009 Haji Baba Belly Dance Party 6pm Lesson 7pm Showcase 801 C Street Tuesday 12 May 2009 American Tribal Style Belly Dance at Culture Shock 6:30pm 2110 Hancock Street, Suite 200. Guest instructor while I'm at Tribal Fest this week is Heather Garcia of Maha Dansari. You will love her yoga warm up! Wednesday 13 May 2009 Belly dance showcase at the Bluefoot Bar 3404 30th Street $5 8pm Thursday 14 May 2009 Tribal Belly Dance Drills at Culture Shock 6:30pm 2110 Hancock Street, Suite 200. Guest instructor while I'm at Tribal Fest this week is Kim Pelt. Kim is made of yummy. Resources and instructors I've mentioned in class Student zils just $12 a set for silver or brass tone! See me in class. Coin belts just $20 to turn any outfit into a dance costume! See me in class. Bindis illuminate your third eye for just $1! See me in class. Eye Kandy glitter eye makeup sold by my sister-in-law along with sparkly Rhinestone bracelets I'm always wearing: Eye Kandy Girl http://www.myspace.com/eyekandygirl San Diego Performer http://www.sandiegoperformer.com/ great calendar and info FatChanceBellyDance http://fcbd.com/ directed by Carolena Nericcio, creator of American Tribal Style. I'll be assisting at her workshops at Tribal Fest. Frederique http://www.theladyfred.com/ gorgeous dancer with phenomenal fitness training for dancers, I'll be assisting at her workshops at Tribal Fest and Tribal Umrah in France! Mira Betz http://miramania.com/ her performance intensive absolutely changed my life, her workshops and classes will take any dancer to the next level Rachel Brice http://www.rachelbrice.com/ the goddess of Tribal Fusion and Viniyoga, I'll be assisting at her workshops and intensives at Tribal Fest and around the globe! The Oasis http://www.oasisdancestudio.net/upcoming%20events.html stay tuned to Politti's upcoming events for opportunities to study with the finest instructors in the world Eventide Music Productions http://www.empcds.com/ delicious selection of belly dance music; I'll ask about picking up CDs for you while I'm at Tribal Fest Geisha Moth http://tribes.tribe.net/geishamoth fun innovative dance costuming at affordable prices Goddess Kaffeina http://goddesskaffeina.com/ San Diego's best organic, fair trade coffees and tea. I can bring any order to class for you! Yoganic http://www.yoganic.net/ San Diego's sustainable yoga studio, your first class is free, tell them I sent you!

Bonnie's classes finally starting on Tuesday, 5 May!

BonnieMargay — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:40:30 GMT

Come celebrate this Cinco de Mayo with delicious Flamenco-inspired belly dance in my brand new Tuesday evening class at Culture Shock! Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM: American Tribal Style (ATS) Belly Dance is a modern style of dance created by FatChanceBellyDance director, Carolena Nericcio. ATS is an eclectic blend of classic Egyptian, Folkloric, Flamenco, and Indian influences that uses specific cues, combinations, formations and nonverbal communication to create brilliant improvisational dancing. It was such an honor to train with Carolena herself at the FatChanceBellyDance studios in San Francisco for my certification! Please bring water, finger cymbals and something fun to tie around your hips. Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:30 PM: Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Drills. I have passionately studied with the finest performers and instructors on earth, and am so excited to bring you the highlights of all of the information I have gathered over the years. We will focus on everything it takes to have the finest possible posture, arms, strength, balance, and technique. I will also sneak in my favorite bits of hard-to-find information about belly dance history, ethics, events and resources. Please bring water and a notebook. Culture Shock Dance Center 2110 Hancock Street, Suite 200 San Diego CA 92110 619.299.2110 http://www.cultureshockdancecenter.com Culture Shock classes are $14 drop in, but purchasing a class card for even four classes brings the price all the way down to $11.50 an hour. What a bargain! More information on class prices: 1 for $14 (drop in) 4 for $46 ($11.50 each) 8 for $88 ($11.00 each) 16 for $168 ($10.50 each) 20 for $200 ($10.00 each) 30 for $285 ($9.50 each) 40 for $360 ($9.00 each) Bonnie Margay Burke dove headlong into her creative dreams in American Tribal Style (ATS) Belly Dance and Tribal Fusion Belly Dance in 2005. She has studied intensively with the finest performers and instructors in the world almost every day since then, including Mira Betz, Kami Liddle, Heather Stants, Mardi Love, Frédérique David, Rachel Brice, Carolena Nericcio, Zoe Jakes, and especially her gorgeous inspiration, Sabrina Fox. Bonnie loves offering private instruction in the sanctuary of her home. Her passion for learning is an extraordinary blessing that transforms the experience for everyone involved. She is thrilled to professionally assist the brilliant workshops and intensives of the exquisite Frédérique David of Belly Groove fame and the incomparable Rachel Brice of The Indigo Dance Company. She has recently assisted with workshops and intensives throughout California, as well as in Nevada and Costa Rica, and looks forward to being Frédérique's Girl Friday in the south coast of France this summer! Working hard to bring you finger cymbals and coin belts at a deep discount so you can sparkle and jingle wherever you go! ♥

Balancing the bellydance budget

BonnieMargay — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:16:21 GMT

Thank you for asking how I can afford this brilliant career in dance studies! I consider all of it an absolute necessity for my spirit. My favorite expert on freeing yourself from debt and saving money in every way is Mary Hunt. I love her daily newsletter and tips. The library has all of her books on prosperity. Here is her website: http://www.debtproofliving.com/ The wonderful thing about the anxiety I've always lived with is that I have squirreled away a percentage of every dollar I have ever earned, and I have always been aggressively determined to stretch every cent I spend. My fears about the poverty and lack I grew up with have shaped me into an extraordinary provider. I believe that my daily spiritual practice of gratitude for every single blessing helps to multiply my prosperity because I celebrate it in every exchange and try to be as generous as I can in the creative dreams of the beautiful women around me. That means that I am free of debt and all of its costs, but it also means that I skip most of the fun impulse buys that bring some people a great deal of joy. Every dime is a choice, every time, and I try very hard to invest carefully in what I value the most. Every corner I can possibly cut is prosperity. Every time I can be resourceful enough to reuse or repurpose or repair or borrow or create or trade instead of making a new purchase is wealth. Every month I earn dividends on savings instead of paying fees and interest and APR and penalties on debt is a cash infusion. I pay off my credit balance in full every month, so it costs me nothing and I benefit from all their rewards programs. I have stubbornly minimized the expenses of of rent, utilities, gasoline, food, and household necessities to around $800 a month. This includes cosmetics, clothes, toiletries, groceries, and entertainment. I no longer spend money on any alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. Everything I can refrain from spending on new purchases of any kind is a gift to myself, because my number one priority every day is following my creative dream path. Anything I can possibly do without is a great source of wealth. That means that my dance budget is actually bigger than my life budget. Totally outrageous, right? I know! So, I always purchase workshops at the early bird discount price or the crazy buy-the-whole-package-deal price, but I always make sure to go if I have an opportunity to study with someone who can inspire me to grow. I tend to skip all of the here's-my-old-choreography workshops and jump on anything that can improve my technique, guide me closer to performance, teach me how to choreograph or train myself, show me how to execute movements in healthier ways, and push me really far outside of my comfort zone so that I am moving forward. Some dancers, like Mira Betz, have such a discerning eye for what it takes to shape a great dancer that I know I will study with them at any cost! When I take a workshop, I really squeeze every damn drop of juice out of it. I am getting every penny's worth by doing the prep work, taking notes, moving through the technique, asking hard questions, retyping all of my notes, and then working with all of that in my personal practice. At home, I push hard through books like The Artists' Way, The Creative Habit, The War of Art, and anything about dance or creative inspiration. (I get all of my media through the public library to cut those costs dramatically, unless I know I need to use the book every day, and then I buy it.) When an artist inspires me, I express my unabashed gratitude and really examine what it is about them that I admire so that I can incorporate those values in my life. I try to purchase directly from the artist as much as possible instead of through a third party (like Amazon or BDSS). Travel is my biggest expense, much more than workshops and intensives, so I am a bit nutters about finding super cheap air offers, accumulating free Southwest flights as much as possible, really working hard to find generous hosts instead of paying for hotels, getting crazy deals on rental cars or using public transportation, and buying my food at the grocery store instead of restaurants and overpriced health food boutiques. I am the ideal house guest for every host, expressing gratitude in every way and staying aware of what they love the most to figure out the most delightful possible hostess gift to send with my thanks. I try hard to spend money on small businesses that reflect my values, even though math says it would be cheaper to shop at a megastore. I don't *need* bath salts from Queen Mab's Garden, but I buy them and then stretch them wildly by using my Epsom salts and then just a smidge of Kim's salts as a self blessing. Then I wash and dry the containers carefully and bring them back to purchase refills. I don't *need* Sabrina to work her magic on my hair, and I think she would prefer that I stop buying dance cards from her, but I am investing my money and love in her career because she is such an inspiration to me. I love trading for pants, so that people who want them but cannot afford them can dress the part. I barter and trade with small business owners if they want to. I promote them whenever it makes sense to, to help grow their prosperity. Investing in my beloved friends is a gorgeous multiplication of abundance, and that pays a great deal towards my personal goals. Every time I show up at a belly dance event, I do my best to tip the dancers, participate in the raffles and fundraisers, encourage the audience and the dancers with zaghareets, clapping, an engaged posture and a loving expression. Even when I feel burnt out or selfish about personal time, I try to create the community and the audience of my dreams by being it. I volunteer for anything I can and promote as much as possible. Every dollar I spend is an investment in what I love. The more I crack open my heart and take wild personal risks, the more the universe showers me with wealth. All of these things are part of budgeting to me, because everything I invest my energy in is what I am promoting to the world. So I might be the only Tribal dancer without a cute little $300 holster purse, but I am going to spend that $300 on some phenomenal workshops and then kick ass with all of that information. I wish you wild creative success and wealth beyond measure!

New Creative Succulence from Susan Kennedy!

BonnieMargay — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:27:37 GMT

My favorite creative spirit and inspiring author is offering new gifts for her birthday month of April! 10% off all Couching Sessions! http://www.planetsark.com/couching.htm Couching is Susan's brilliant combination of coaching, therapy and mentoring. She has an extraordinary genius for exploring movement towards creative bliss. I recommend her services with all my heart. ♥ Her online transformation experience is a brand new multimedia feast of juiciness at http://www.planetsark.com/transformation_experience.htm If you enroll in this splendid 30-day adventure before her birthday on 19 April, you get a whole bundle of extra goodies for healing and transformation!

The Sun

BonnieMargay — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:21:52 GMT

by David Whyte This morning on the desk, facing up, a poem of Kavanagh's celebrating a lost love. "She was the sun," he said, and now she still lives in the fibre of his arms, her warmth through all the years folding the old man's hand in hers of a Sunday Dublin morning. Sometimes reading Kavanagh I look out at everything growing so wild and faithfully beneath the sky and wonder why we are the one terrible part of creation privileged to refuse our flowering. I know in the text of the heart the flower is our death and the first opening of the new life we have yet to imagine, but Kavanagh's line reminds me how I want to know that sun, and how I want to flower and how I want to claim my happiness and how I want to walk through life amazed and inarticulate with thanks. And how I want to know that warmth through love itself, and through the sun itself. I want to know that sun of happiness when I wake and see through my window the morning color on the far mountain. I want to know when I lean down to the lilies by the water and feel their small and perfect reflection on my face. I want to know that gift when I walk innocent through the trees burning with life and the green passion of the pasture's first growth, and I want to know as lazily as the cows that tear at the grass with their soft mouths. I want to know what I am and what I am involved with by loving this world as I do. And I want time to think of all the unlived lives: those that fail to notice until it is too late, those with eyes staring with bitterness, and those met on the deathbed whose mouths are wide with unspoken love. Every year they kept me faithful and help me realize there is more to lose than I thought and more at stake than the mere possibility of a recognized heroism. They remind me why I want to be found by love, why I want to come alive in the holiness of that belonging, and like Kavanagh I want to be courageous in my terrors. I want to know in life or death all the ways the warmth of that great rose fire sun in its heaven has made me. And everything that made me has been a sun to my growing, that is the article of my faith, even the darkness of that soil that went before the time of light was another kind of sun. What I am is what I have been grown by, the sun, that great love, all the many small loves and that one love too who waited so long to find me and who has always walked by my side folding my remembering hand in hers.

What it's like to wake up wealthy beyond measure

BonnieMargay — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 22:06:21 GMT

Yesterday was the first day in weeks that rising wasn't a snarking and gagging my way through a heavy chest and head full of phlegm to clear airways, sputtering and coughing to consciousness already exhausted. Today I am *finally* blessed with the precious gem of health after being so sick for three weeks, and I am so grateful for each clear breath today. The back yard shines a gorgeous wealth of gold and green through the freshly washed blinds after a weekend of spring cleaning; the whole pride of fresh dandelions brilliantly rears their golden manes just for me. I woke to a jackpot of kisses from my beloved wife. There is absolutely no amount of money I would trade for her; she is my love of a lifetime and each kiss makes me a billionaire, every touch could pay off the national debt, her loving glances fill my coffers scandalously full. I rise to the best organic, fair-trade, bird-friendly coffee in the world http://GoddessKaffeina.com and a feast of whole oats cooked in apple juice with seeds and cranberries, seasoned with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cardamom. My daily investments are paying off like never before! I write out my morning pages in purple ink in my latest purple journal. I am finally doing the daily work of getting the hell out of my own way, freeing myself to pursue my creative dreams with all of my energy. I have never known internal spaciousness like this before; I am lifting off the paralyzing criticism and harsh negative beliefs that held me. I am letting go of the endless anxiety of To Do lists scratching out my energy line by line. I am emptying out this nonsense that ruled my time, so now I can fill my days all the way up with creative energy in action. Even my action plan for this week is a riot of prosperity: solidifying lesson plans for all of my new private students, creating my solo choreography for Mira's performance intensive, working through a Suhaila Salimpour DVD from the library, practicing giving my posture and arms lessons in French before Tribal Umrah in July, arranging a barter for my very first voice lessons, going to classes for drumming and dancing and yoga, feeding the bunnies in the park, purchasing airfare for intensives in April, May, July and August, clearing out old donations and recycling to make even more room for fresh energy in our life. I am wealthy beyond measure, and it doesn't even matter what's in the bank!

Push through the dark

BonnieMargay — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:44:09 GMT

From "The Heretic's Daughter" by Kathleen Kent "People will ask those who have lived beyond terrible trials, ' How did you come to get beyond your loss?' as though the survivor who suffered the loss should simply stop up their nose until breath is starved from the lungs. It is true that some people will lose their desire for life and refuse food and drink after the death of a beloved, or if there is too much pain and injury of the body. But a child, so recently come into the world from the void of creation, can be more resilient than the strongest man, more strong willed than the hardiest woman. A child is like an early spring bulb that carries all the resources needed within its skin for the first push through the soil towards the sun. And just as a little bit of water can start the bulb to grow, even through fissured rock, so can a little kindness give a child the ability to push through the dark."

Anger

BonnieMargay — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:22:15 GMT

From Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way" Anger is fuel. We feel it and we want to do something. Hit someone, break something, throw a fit, smash a fist into the wall, tell those bastards. But we are *nice* people, and what we do with our anger is stuff it, deny it, bury it, block it, hide it, lie about it, medicate it, muffle it, ignore it. We do everything but *listen* to it. Anger is meant to be listened to. Anger is a voice, a shout, a plea, a demand. Anger is meant to be respected. Why? Because anger is a *map*. Anger shows us what our boundaries are. Anger shows us where we want to go. It lets us see where we've been and lets us know when we haven't liked it. Anger points the way, not just the finger. In the recovery of the blocked artist, anger is a sign of health. Anger is meant to be acted upon. It is not meant to be acted out. Anger points the direction. We are meant to use anger as fuel to take the actions we need to move where our anger points us... When we feel anger, we are often very angry *that* we feel anger. Damn anger!! It tells us we can't get away with our old life any longer. It tells us that old life is dying. It tells us we are being reborn, and birthing hurts. The hurt makes us angry. Anger is the firestorm that signals the death of our old life. Anger is the fuel that propels us into our new one. Anger is a tool, not a master. Anger is meant to be tapped into and drawn upon... Sloth, apathy, and despair are the enemy. Anger is not. Anger is our friend. Not a nice friend. Not a gentle friend. But a very, very loyal friend. It will always tell us when we have been betrayed. It will always tell us when we have betrayed ourselves. It will always tell us that it is time to act in our own best interests. Anger is not the action itself. it is action's invitation.

The boring truth about living your dream

BonnieMargay — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:45:09 GMT

From Suzanne Falter-Barns' How Much Joy Can You Stand? "The popular belief is that inspiration 'strikes' us, like a lightning bolt from the sky. Actually, it's the other way around. In reality, we strike inspiration much the way miners strike gold. By ceaselessly working, reworking and reworking the old territory, sooner or later we'll run into a little nugget of something wonderful, something better. The more we dig, the more we'll find, until -- if we're very lucky and very persistent -- we hit the mother lode. In reality, creative work is no different than swinging a pick. For every day of incredible divine intervention, there are probably ten spent sifting through the dirt... Each day spent digging puts you that much closer to the gold. And over time, if you keep at it, a curious thing happens: you begin to love sifting through the dirt. Some of your happiest moments can come during the seventh and eighth rewrites of a novel, when you're reinventing your character's walk for the umpteenth time. Happiness can be found in the small hours of perpetual sanding you've put in on a fine piece of furniture, when the wood grain begins to be as smooth as silk, and you begin to feel the rightness of what you set out to do. Finally, you can understand all those curious twists and turns you took and see the larger, greater picture that they form. And this is when all your doubts about your goal begin to blow away... This is also the point when you come close to sensing the divine in your work. It does not arrive heralded by trumpet-blowing cherubim or even in a blast of nonstop inspiration. Rather, the divine steals over you in the small, humdrum hours of your undertaking -- during the checking, refining, editing, and polishing. The divine creeps in during yet another unexceptional night in your workroom, exactly when you least expect it."

Dancing as Liberation

BonnieMargay — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:16:06 GMT

by Victoria Day There are countries where it is a punishable crime to dance. Women must cover their heads, never raise their voice in song and never ever display such immoral conduct as dancing. Those who forbid the dance forbid life. If they tied me in ropes Held a gun to my head And forbid me to dance I would dance in my head. If I woke up tomorrow Without limbs that would move I would dance in my soul. If dance was taken from me I would snatch it back. I would dance with my eyes. I would dance in my breathing. I would dance completely still. I would dance with the atoms moving inside me. I would dance in the mingling of voices around me Layering transcending swooping into each other. I would dance in the red-blushed sky that caresses the tree line. I would dance on the call of the geese that cut through the sky above me, my winged partners in the dance. If dance was taken from me I would snatch it back. I would dance passion. I would dance pain. I would dance magick. I would dance at my labor and dance at my rest. I would dance my power. I would dance my palpable joy of existence. In some countries it is illegal to dance. It is illegal to display such immoral conduct. Dancing is an act of liberation. It is for those who must dance in stillness that I open myself up and dance.