Don't miss this Long Island New York Workshop with Freyja!!

Thank you Mimi Fontana and the Lovely Ladies from Manhattan Tribal!!!

Last night at JeBon, Manhattan Tribal Salon went down and it was SO COOL!
Zan MC'd (we love her muchly) and Mimi's hard work as a teacher shone through like a bright star! This lovely lady and all her girls did a spectacular event last night and I was so honored to be there! Thanks for everything- Can't wait to do it again!

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Manhattan Tribal Salon Tommorow Night!!!

June 20th
Friday - doors at 7:00 show starts at 8pm
Manhattan Tribal Salon
@ JeBon - 15 St.

Marks Place, NYC 10003
Excellent food and drink at great prices - come join us after work for dinner,
drinks and dancing! Check out the Je'Bon Website

Performances by Manhattan Tribal, Mimi's student troupes Taxseem & Hipslide,
plus special guests Katie B.

of Chrysaora, and Vorona from New York, MC Zan
Asha of Chovexani....more details coming soon!
Reservations strongly recommended - our last event was sold out.


Please reserve via email to: jebonusa@yahoo.com
$15 cover $10 minimum

Up Close and Personal with Vorona...

These are just some random things about me.... SO here you have it, folks. Complete blackmail.

-My favorite phrase to use after I've been sweating in dance class or a workshop: "Jesus! I smell like a WHOPPER!"

-The way I like to PG-13 my curse words: I add an "L-E-S" to the end of most of them and it doesn't sound so bad... Example:
Shittles or Fuckles

-My favorite foreign language is Russian

-My favorite show is Family Guy

-My favorite vacation past-time is rock climbing parts of the Appalachian Trail

-I love going fishing

-Things that I STILL think are funny are: Farts, Changing the lyrics to hit songs, and prank calling people

-A random thought that ALWAYS crosses my mind is, "Heeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyy, eeeets AAAAAAmmmmmaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr............."

-If I ever win the lottery I would: Still finish college and probably adopt a shitload of kids

-My bad habits are: Biting my nails and drinking too much wine at in-opportune times.

-I miss: AAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

-If I had the power to cross breed some folks, I'd crossbreed Dane Cook, Frederique, Christopher Walken, Dita VonTeese, and Jack Nicholson... Hell YEEEEAAAAHHHHH....

-My favorite book when I was a young lass was, "Harold and the Purple Crayon".

-In Kindergarten my teacher separated me from everyone else for three months for talking too much

-My Favorite movie is "Brotherhood of the Wolf"

-I LOVE to take naps

-I have dreams that I remember almost every night

-I've wanted very badly to play "Master Exploder" at my wedding

-I cry ALL the time

-I'm becoming my mother

-I love Harry Houdini

-I recently watched "Bridges of Madison County" and bawled my eyes out

-I'm currently under review to work as an auto mechanic

-My Dad is my hero

-I've never felt so painfully shy than when I took a lesson with Mira Betz

-My favorite instrument to perform to live is the Hurdy Gurdy

-When I see Ariellah and Asharah dance live, it reduces me to a complete blubbering mess 'o emo-nonsense

-Please don't tell them I said that.

-The End.

Morphing...

I'm wondering if anyone else has been feeling this way??

I can't quite put my finger on it, but something is in the air. An awakening perhaps. Lately I've been super, super emotional on
so many levels. Things from performances I've witnessed in the recent past to how I feel and relate to certain individuals has been with me and digested in my mind on almost a "super plane". I was speaking to a dear college professor of mine today and we were discussing a few topics about energy and the life force. She was giving me different examples of how true passionate and loving energy manifests itself through others and it grows when those that feel this energy from someone else use it as their own. As of late, I've had an increasing desire to show love and openness on so many different levels. After leaving some, I even feel regret for not revealing myself as a being for fear that someone will never have the chance to know the real "ME". Even within dance, I don't want some people to know me strictly as a dancer because in some ways I believe it carries a conception, I want people to know what's in my heart. I can only hope and pray that through my attitude, it shines through and people feel like they can make a connection to me. I'm wondering if anyone else has been experiencing this greater need for connection and greater awareness....

I will tell you this... I feel like I'm morphing inside and it's a little overwhelming.

May's DC Tribal Cafe

Sometimes...

when I see Sooz dance, this is what I feel like...

Saying goodbye, but only for a moment

Well, as of late and as most of you know, my life has taken on some very challenging and diverse paths to take. I feel extremely blessed and at the same time a bit overwhelmed (but overwhelmed in a very good way). My wedding date is approaching so near in the future, I'm attending college full time and have a heavy study load, I'm working two jobs, Performing and Traveling, and I'm doing all I can to be a student of "LIFE". As I write you these words, I have to admit, it's very hard for me to type this and I just got done crying about it. More than anything that makes up my life within dance, I've always loved my students. My students inspire me to do greater things as a teacher and a performer and from them, I learn very valuable lessons.
Within Tribal Fusion Bellydance, I've had some of the most rewarding, spiritually moving experiences. When I first came to New York, I didn't know anyone and it was a struggle for me to find my way. I've found a beautiful way with each and everyone of you girls and everyday I thank you for giving me the opportunity to be your teacher.
For a few months now I've been internally battling with some decisions I need to make regarding teaching classes and working on some other responsibilities in my life. It breaks my heart to have to say good-bye for a little while, but right now I have to put teaching on hold. I'm planning to resume in full effect after February of 2009. I know you all understand, but know when I say this is one of the hardest decisions I've had to make in a long time. I am still be available for private lessons weather they be individual or small group and workshops.
Again, I thank you for the open-arms and the love. You have all been the light of my life.

With Compassion and Faith I Thank You for being a part of my dreams,
Vorona

From My Heart...

I wanted to take a moment to speak to all of you from my heart. I wanted to open myself and reveal what it is that I love about dance, what I love about people, what I love about life, and why I am so blessed. Before I left on my trip I read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. If you've read that book, you can fully understand how I see my life these days. I'll start by telling one story that I remember from the afternoon at Tribal Caravan was when I got off the stage and ran around the side of the building to go get some water and an excited woman had stopped to tell me how much she enjoyed my performance. She was with her daughter who she said absolutely loved it and when I turned to crouch down to hug her daughter she signed, "Thank You" and her mother told me she was deaf. Tears came to my eyes and I kissed her on her head, I signed back, "From my heart, I thank you". To think my body language could speak out to a girl who could not hear the music moved my soul.
That was just the beginning of what I had experienced on my journey to the west coast. I laughed 'till I cried, I cried because I was moved, and I cried when I said, "Goodbye". I can say that I've never had these experiences from home, but I aspire to set an example in New York of what I've been shown in California. The kindness and hospitality, the open-mindedness and expression, and the beauty of dance that comes from within so many... I've taken it all with me and locked it away in my heart forever. I'm inspired to be a better woman as a result and I desire to be a shining light in the world. I will continue to be a positive force in the dance community no matter what crosses my path.
I have so many of you to thank for the true example that you set that continues to generate a positive light for other dancers. With that kind of community, I have been blessed and fortunate to open doors to paths that allow me on stage and kindred friendships off the stage. I have opened doors to a lovely tomorrow and my future is all the brighter as a result. I extend my gratitude and thanks to those who I have met that have touched my heart and those of you who I will meet along the way. This is just the beginning and I'm excited about moving forward in this world. Another story I'd like to tell you is that of Amar's Father, Sachdev. When I visited his parents while in Oakland, I was told his father plays an amazing flute. Excited, I told his father I couldn't wait to hear him play. In the morning, he sat down with a serene focus and began to play as I sat beside him. I closed my eyes and began to meditate. The world felt still and the tears ran down my cheeks because the music was a confirmation that for the first time in my life I felt like I had complete peace. It was then I truly knew what complete LOVE was with no boundaries on all levels.

Please join me for Shahrazad's Showcase @ SULTANA May 24th 2008

An amazing evening of beautifully talented artists awaits you at

160 North 4th St
Williamsburg, Brooklyn NY

9 pm - 1 am
$10 Admission

Hope to see you there!