ABSFest THIS Weekend!!!

Asheville's Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, June 27-29, 2008

2nd Annual ABSfest comes to Asheville!

ABSfest, the Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival, offers three days of performance, workshops, and networking, in gorgeous Asheville, North Carolina. ABSfest has something for everyone.

Centrally located in a friendly neighborhood with a colorful history of vintage entertainment subculture, the venues also have easy access to parking, great food, galleries, and boutiques.

Friday, June 27 - The Red Carpet Opening Gala at the Fine Arts Theatre
Saturday, June 28 - The ABSferst Spectacular Cabaret at the Orange Peel Social Aid & Pleasure Club
Saturday and Sunday - Workshops at the Orange Peel, and the Movement & Learning Center

DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL ACCESS PASSES AND BULK WORKSHOP REGISTRATION.
For more information, read on, visit us at www.sideshowburlesque.org, or call 828 232 2980.


FRIDAY RED CARPET GALA!

FINE ARTS THEATRE
Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC
9:30pm untill...

See the ABSfest Artists walk the Red Carpet to the opening ceremonies, where the notorious Rebelles, burlesque matriarchs of Asheville, will be honored.
Enjoy live performance with Bootstraps Burlesque, The Jahara Phoenix Dance Company & more!
See the SouthEastern Premiere of 'Underbelly', a documentary about 2007 ABSFest headliner, burlesque & bellydance star, Princess Farhana!

$12. Tickets at the Fine Arts Theatre Box Office or at www.sideshowburlesque.org.
Call 828 232 2980 for more information.


SATURDAY SPECTACULAR CABARET!

ORANGE PEEL SOCIAL AID & PLEASURE CLUB
Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC
Doors open at 7pm, Show at 8pm, After-Party at 10:15pm.

This is the Big One. Last year's show blew the roof off the Orange Peel.
See strip-tease on the high trapeze, bodacious bullwhip, glass-walkers, contortionists and bawdy beauties from around the nation.
Vendors will ply you with costuming, leather, and other Special Goodies.

Starring:
Trixie Little & the Evil Hate Monkey of Baltimore, MD
Bendy Lindsey of Tennessee
Panty Raid! of Nashville
Hooping queen MelMacPink of Asheville,
The Mystic Oracle
...and so many more!

With last year's extraordinary MC, Mab Just Mab of Washington, DC
The AfterParty will feature yet more Luscious Cabaret and Balkan Ruckus with The Mezmer Society.

$25. Tickets at the Orange Peel or at www.sideshowburleqsue.org.
Call 828 232 2980 for more information.



YOU Be the Star! WORKSHOPS!

INSTRUCTION ~ Get Stimulated!
ABSfest brings teachers from around the nation to offer INSTRUCTION to one and all.

Classes in Business, History, Stagecraft, Burlesque, and the Circus Arts. So affordably priced at $20 each or $90 for five, you can get your fabulous freak on and still get those martinis. See sidebar for more workshop information!

More about Workshops

Workshop Specifics ~
Pre-registration is encouraged. Walk-ins accepted. All levels welcome!

Saturday:
9-10:30 - Burlesque 101 with Panty Raid!
10:30-12 - Sassypants Bellydance with DeLacey
12-1:30 - Hula Hoops with MelMacPink
12-1:30 - Stage Make-up with DeLacey of Gypsy Hands
1:30-3 - Bullwhip with Dante of the Bullwhip Academy
1:30-3 - "Creating the Biz" with Big Mamma D's House of Burlesque
3-4:30 - The Science of Powerful Choreography with The Mystic Oracle
4:30-6 - Fire Performance & Safety with Unifire Theatre

Sunday:
9-10:30 - History of Burlesque with Syrens of the South
10:30-12 - Showcraft with Mab Just Mab
12-1:30 - Acrobalance & Partner Stretches with Bendy Lindsey
1:30-3 - Boylesque (aka MANtease) with the Evil Hate Monkey
3-4:30 - Advanced Burlesque with Trixie Little
4:30-6 - Swashbuckling with Arcane Pain Management

Registration is:
$20 for each workshop
$90 for 5 workshops
$200 for all workshops & shows
No refunds available but registrations can be transferred!





The Fest is Your Oyster - Weekend Passes

ALL ACCESS PASSES = Total Burlesque Immersion!

$200 gets it all! Entry to ALL the ABSfest workshops, the Vaudeville Bus Tour with the Artists & Paparazzi, Friday's Red Carpet Gala, and the Saturday Spectacular.

Could it get any better than that?

Lyrical and Bellydance Fusion

OMG, this show is going to be HOT!! I just had an AWESOME rehearsal with Lawrence today - I get to do lifts and everything!!! I have always loved lyrical dance and this new artistic exploration is really letting me stretch my wings. I love bellydance so much and I feel that the two work so well together. Y'all, I'm sooooo excited - I can't even express in words how much I'm looking forward to sharing it with everyone!

Nicola's Restaurant
presents

"East Meets West: an Evening of Lyrical and Bellydance Fusion"
with

Oracle
and
Lawrence Jackson
of the Jahara Phoenix Dance Company

Share the modern vision of these two award winning dancers and
choreographers as they take you and a journey through the spiritual
and entertaining journey through the art of dance.

Friday, May 30th
7:30pm
$15

Tickets are available through Oracle or Delphi Dance & Yoga/Studio
Dance and Fitness
Email Oracle at oracle@delphidance.com for more information

East Meets West: An Evening of Lyrical and Bellydance Fusion

Nicola's Restaurant
presents

"East Meets West: an Evening of Lyrical and Bellydance Fusion"
with

Oracle
and
Lawrence Jackson
of the Jahara Phoenix Dance Company

Share the modern vision of these two award winning dancers and
choreographers as they take you and a journey through the spiritual
and entertaining journey through the art of dance.

Friday, May 30th
7:30pm
$15

Tickets are available through Oracle or Delphi Dance & Yoga/Studio Dance and Fitness
Email Oracle at oracle@delphidance.com for more information

Beware of Performance Scams on Craigslist

Scammers are getting really tricky.

I answered an ad I found in Craigslist for a family looking for entertainment for their event. I responded and "Michael" and I spent several weeks going back and
forth about the event. He liked our look and resume and hired us. The gig was in Oklahoma which raised a red flag so I kept a skeptical eye on this gig - but I also kept a hopefull eye on this gig.

Once I got a fedex tracking number for the deposit I informed my troupe - still keeping a skeptical eye - but if it was on the level, I didn't want the girls to find out three days before we were supposed to fly out. He was starting to give me more information about the event - black tie, event programs, etc. It truly was sounding on the level.

Well, I received the deposit for $2500 but was sent an email last night that I received 2 other groups deposits and would need to send some back. I would have to cash the check and wire transfer $1500 to a third party. SIRENS!! RED FLAG!! yeah..... I went to BofA where the check was issued just to find out if that account was
actually for real and to warn BofA of this scam. Well, the account exists but no money was in it. So, I emailed him back telling him "there were no funds, perhaps he can send me a money order". :) I didn't want him to know for sure that I was on to him because I'll be taking his name, and all the other names I have now to the authorities. There may be nothing they can do, but at least the names and events are recorded.

So, anyway - I googled "Duff Family Reunion" and apparantly they have also listed this event in the Austin Craigslist but the email is different. This whole thing makes me feel a little stupid for even being strung along like I did - but it could be worse! I could be out $2500!! I learned some valuable lessons here and I believe I was meant to learn from this and grow as a Director.

So there's the scoop. I'm still going through craigslist and
creative loafing - just a little wiser now.

the important lessons here? Never accept checks, talk to the client on the phone, and have the contract filled out ASAP or else the date will not be held by us...

Yellow Brick Road

Delphi Dance & Yoga in partnership with
Studio Dance and Fitness present

Yellow Brick Road

Featuring an array of performances in Bellydance, Lyrical, Jazz, and African
inspired by “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank Baum
with the instructors and students of Delphi Dance & Yoga and Studio Dance and Fitness

Sunday, March 16th
7:00pm dinner
8:00pm show
Nicola’s Restaurant
1602 LaVista Road Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30329

$18 adults
$15 seniors/students
$12 children (8-15)
children 7 and under free
(price includes dinner)

Tickets available at Studio Dance and Fitness after Sunday, February 10th
770-822-5825
162-D Crogan St
Lawrenceville, GA 30045

Theatrical Bellydance workshop with Oracle

Jendayi's Atlanta Bellydance Studio presents

THEATRICAL BELLYDANCE
with
O R A C L E

Saturday, January 12, 2008
10:00AM - 3:00PM
$40 pre-register / $45 at door

Participants will be coached on the detailed technique of Tribal Fusion Bellydance—introducing Oracle's unique style of "Theatrical Bellydance." Also covered in the workshop will be theatrical and dramatic presentations of props such as basket, sword, and fire. Floor work and standing modifications will also be demonstrated.
Oracle will teach a short choreography while
reviewing the day's workshop.

Materials Needed: Notebook, pencil, and knee pads

For more information contact:
Janice Maxwell at Jendayi's Atlanta-Bellydance Studio
2800 Holly Springs Parkway Ste 210 Canton, GA 30115
Phone: 678-528-9559
www.atlanta-bellydancing.com
classes@atlanta-bellydancing.com

Mrs North Gwinnett

That's right gang - the illustrious Oracle has entered into the pageant world! I've never done pageants before - so I figured "what the heck - I'll give it a whirl!"

Of course, pageants take money which is where sponsorship comes into play. If you're interested in making a small sponsorship donation, please contact me and we'll chat.

Below is my pagent info:

MEET MRS. NORTH GWINNETT COUNTY
Oracle was named Mrs. North Gwinnett County in 2007 and is excited to be competing in the 2008 Mrs. Georgia pageant. The pageant will be held at the Gwinnett Center on February 24th, 2008.

PLATFORM
Oracle belives that today's society is unaware of proper diet and nutrition - striving only to be thin. As Mrs. Georgia, she would work to inspire the public to look beyond the media's influence to be "skinny" and to encourage everyone to strive for the more positive goal of health. Oracle is currently working on her Lifestyle and Weight Management certification from the American Council of Excersize.

SPONSORSHIP
If you are interested in sponsoring Oracle or advertising in the Pageant program, please contact her at oracle@delphidance.com

Oracle is proud to be Mrs. North Gwinnett County, and hopes to encourage people throughout the state to reach for health, and participate in healthy activities to acheive this goal.

New Schedule for Bellydance, Yoga, Pilates classes

*Schedule Change
**New Class

Mondays
6:00pm - Hooping
7:00pm - Mat Pilates
8:00pm - Bellydance Basics

Tuesdays
10:00am - Mat Pilates
11:00am - Cardio Cheer
2:00pm - Bellydance Basics
6:30pm - 90min Iyengar Style Yoga
8:00pm - Bellydance Basics

Wednesdays
*10:30am - Bellydance Basics
6:00pm - Mat Pilates
7:00pm - Bellydance Basics
8:00pm - Beyond Bellydance Basics

Thursdays
*10:00am-Raks Dansa - World Dance Fitness
6:00pm - Raks Dansa- World Dance Fitness
7:00pm - Mat Pilates
8:00pm - Raks Assaya (August 9th - September 13th)

Fridays
*6:00pm - Tai Chi
7:00pm - Yoga Blend

Saturdays
10:00am - Iyengar Style Yoga
11:00am - Pregnancy Combo Class with Oh Baby! Fitness (September 15 - October 6)
12:00pm - Bellydance Basics
1:00pm - Bellydance Choreography

Class Descriptions
For all classes, please wear comfortable clothing such as yoga pants and a tank top. Shoes are optional. Sessions are ongoing ulness otherwise specified.

Bellydance Basics - In this one hour class we focus on proper body alignment and posture, identifying simple Middle Eastern rhythms, increasing overall strength and flexibility, understanding isolations, and developing movement awareness. Students learn the basic traditional bellydance movements as well as belly dance terminology

Bellydance Choreography - This one hour class builds on the basic movements taught in Belly dance Basics. Dance combinations are explored utilizing group formations along with basic Zill Rhythms. Floor work and props are also covered. Students must bring knee pads, finger cymbals, and a veil. 8 weeks in Bellydance Basics required.


Iyengar Style Yoga - Iyengar yoga focuses particularly on three aspects. Correct body alignment allows the body to develop harmoniously in an anatomically correct way so that the student suffers no injury or pain when practicing correctly. As all bodies are different and people have different weaknesses and strengths. Mr Iyengar has also developed the use of props to help the body into the correct positions required. Props are objects like wooden blocks, chairs, blankets and belts that help one adjust or support oneself in the different postures so that one can work in a range of motion that is safe and effective.

Mat Pilates - The classic. Breathing, core strength, and cool music. This series of matwork will re-shape and re-energize your body, especially those abs, legs, and arms.

Raks Dansa - Our signature World Dance Fitness class uses a blend of African, Caribbean , and Latin movements to create a unique high-intensity workout that will leave you wanting more!

T'ai Chi / Qigong (Chee Gon) — T'ai Chi is a link of unchanging movements, called “forms”, that have passed through centuries of tradition, without equipment. This class will address breathing patterns, stability (strength) and mobility (flexibility) through moving, balanced meditation. You will learn how to feel more invigorated, more energized, and more balanced from this natural choreographic flow of wellness

Hatha Yoga - Gentle, stretching exercises designed to strengthen, relax, and revitalize the body, mind, and spirit. Instructors lead a series of exercises, teach correct breathing, and guide relaxation techniques - all to assist in the process of untangling the myriad of knots stored within your physical and emotional being. Hatha Yoga tunes the glandular and nervous systems, limbers the spine, increases circulation, and tones internal muscles and organs. Students leave their Hatha Yoga classes feeling relaxed, refreshed and revitalized.

Yoga Blend - A perfect and balanced blend of Hatha Yoga, Pilates, and Meditation—guaranteed to refresh your body and soul

Hooping - Hula hooping has evolved into an exciting dance form that combines a great cardio workout with the benefits of core training, flexibility, & coordination! You'll have so much fun in this class, you won't realize you're working out!

Cardio Cheer - Gimme a C! This class is perfect for former cheerleaders as well as those of you who hated them. Get your revenge in this high-impact and high-energy workout that incorporates cheer moves as well as intensive strength exercises. Great for the abs, glutes, and especially the arms!

Studio Jam - Part hip hop, part jazz, and part aerobics, this workout will have you smiling while you're sweating. Class consists of a complete warm-up with strength work followed by floor work and simple choreography.

Jump Rope - We took out the nursery rhymes, but left all the fun! This class will help you gain stamina while burning calories and toning legs and arms.



Delphi Dance & Yoga and Studio Dance and Fitness
have partnered to offer our clients something different— something better. We provide a warm, friendly environment where individuals can learn to dance, meet new people, have fun - all while improving upon their own personal fitness goals. We offer a varied dance and exercise program with price options for all levels of interest.
Our instructors are some of the most popular and sought after dancers and teachers in the Atlanta area which provides our students with up-to-date steps, technique, and access to the latest dance trends. Delphi Dance & Yoga welcomes men, women, and children and maintains an atmosphere of friendship and acceptance.

All bodies welcome!
No previous dance experience necessary

ATS Certification

4 SPOTS AVAILABLE!!!

What?
General Skills for ATS is a 15 hour intensive course
Curriculum includes:
-Functional anatomy as it applies to dance
-Music theory
-Instruction of all FCBD steps and concepts
-One on one critique
-Drills
-Ample time for questions and answers

Who?
Dancers and teachers who:
-Want a complete knowledge of the FCBD vocabulary of steps, ATS theory, cues, formations and performance concepts
-Perform and teach Fusion (ATS blended with another style)
-Do not teach or perform fusion and are interested in continuing in the FCBD Teacher Training Program

When?
October 26th-28th, 2007

Where?
Delphi Dance & Yoga
162-D Crogan St
Lawrenceville, GA 30045

How Much?
$600 (payment plans available)

Wellness Workshop

Nutrition for Every Body
Wellness Workshop with Brenda De La Garza
Hosted by Delphi Dance & Yoga

Friday, April 6th
7:00pm - 9:00pm
25$
current students receive $5 off

Delphi Dance & Yoga is proud to present it's first Wellness Workshop. Discover the secrets of healthy eating as Brenda discusses what our foods are made of, chemical additives, food combining, and more...

Pre-registration is encouraged since space is limited! Contact oracle@delphidance.com to register

Brenda is a Naturopathic Doctor, Certified aromatherapist, Certified Yoga Teacher, and Iridologist. She received her certification in Aromatherapy in the Spring of 2001 and began her studies in Naturopathy in the same year with Trinity College of Natural Health out of Warsaw Indiana. Brenda received her Doctorate in classical naturopathy from Trinity College in December of '04. She's established a private practice utilizing the science of Iridology (study of the iris of the eye) as a method to provide feedback to patients. She studied Iridology in California under Ellen-Tart Jensen, former president of the International Iridologists Practitioners Association other wise known as IIPA. Brenda has also
formed a line of natural skin care products which she customizes for all her patients and utilizes homeopathy, essential oils, flower and tree essences. Through many years of testing and investing in whole food supplements and vitamins, Brenda is able to provide some of the
best supplements on the market all of which are pharmaceutical grade.