Leave Thurs Morning - Arrive Friday Night!

Flew across the International Date line for the first time.
My First Time in Asia

...and....REAL KIM CHEE!
(yum!)

In Seoul, South Korea right now, getting ready to teach a few workshops.
What EXCELLENT Hosts I have. They are looking out for me at every turn. And Seoul is really kool! Okay, big dumb American here - I speak nothing of the language, and pretty much only here to teach dance. Have an interpreter (the nephew of the promoter), which is great because they took me to a real korean restaurant. No wait...how do you say that. A restaurant in Korea that's not a tourist spot...? Yeah. That's it.

mmm...kim chee

Okay, off to teach!
Wish me luck with that there language barrier!
Too bad I didn't have time to learn the following in Korean:
Right, Left, Foot, Hip, Shoulder, Arm, ASS MOMENTUM!

I am SO bad with Names!!!

It would really be great in my industry if I had a better memory for names. Unfortunately, a mind is a terrible thing.

I *used* be GREAT remembering every little detail. Now many of them escape me in deference to a more sort of experiential existence!

Unfortunately for me, i spoke to two people at Saqra's showcase last weekend: one was in Eugene with the Middle Eastern Dance Guild and one was in the Dalles, OR. Looks like I'm heading to Portland in Fall for some workshops and I wanted to connect to leap frog a couple of additional workshops in the area.

If you know anyone, pass it along, eh? ;)
Thanks!

Geez - I'm such a DOOF!

I DID IT!!!

Wow, can't believe it.
After all these years!

For those of you who don't know my history, I grew up the fat dumpy pear-shaped kid with the greasy hair, physics books and Dungeons & Dragons paraphernalia.

Somewhere in my training as a dancer, I worked on my stamina by going to a gym (they YMCA in NE Portland at first) to work on my stamina. I went from 225 to 190, and then since I had the momentum started doing weight machines.

Many many routines, interests and dedications later, I actually got up to 255# of muscle somewhere in the last half of my 30's. Although I got close, I never was able to reach that 18" bicep measurement tho.

Fast forward to years later - moving to San Diego, busy with work/dance and a few injuries kept me from really dedicating myself the way I was inmy 30's. After recovering from the last injury in Sept, I jumped on the lifting routine again. Took me from Sept to about the Belly Cruise in Feb to finish a 3 month cycle! LOL

Then did some cutting, and started on a new program closer to the ones I designed that I know I get excellent results from. It's a 3 week cycle, including a final week of SuperSetting.

Well, yesterday I was supersetting bis/tris.
Now, granted I always measure *after* the gym, which gives a slightly inflated view since the muscles are pumped. However, I measure basically the same time, to measure the gain. It's only an indicator of progress rather than a number.

But I'm VERY happy with the number.
After trying for years, I did it: 18" biceps.
I'm at 251 with a 34" waist.
Not bad for a 40-something, eh?

Last Chance Online Registration for Morocco Workshops in San Diego & LA - 4/21-22

Today and tomorrow are your last chances to register ONLINE for Morocco workshops Saturday 4/21 in San Diego and Sunday 4/22 in North Hollywood!
Sat and/or Sunday, register at the door.

Workshop Space still available!

visit www.BellyDanceSanDiego.com for the latest info
or call 877-682-5873

BellyDanceSanDiego.com Proudly Presents
Internationally Acclaimed Middle Eastern Dance
Performer, Instructor, Historian, Author

MOROCCO

in Workshops In San Diego AND Los Angeles
April 21 & 22, 2007

Saturday April 21 - San Diego
11:00am-2:30pm (3 1/2hrs) - Oriental Routine "Ala Kefek" - $55
3:30pm-5:00pm (1 1/2 hrs) - Saidi Technique - $35
Both for $80

Saturday San Diego Workshops held at
North Park Lion's Club
3927 Utah St (Just off University)
San Diego, CA

Sunday April 22 - Los Angeles (North Hollywood)
11:00am-2:30pm (3 1/2hrs) - Oriental Routine "Bas Boussa" - $55
3:30-5:30pm (2hrs) - Comparative Karsilama (9/8) - $40
Both for $85

Sunday Los Angeles (North Hollywood) workshops held at
Madilyn Clark Studios
10852 Burbank Blvd
(in the NoHo Arts District)
North Hollywood, CA

FOR MORE INFO CALL 877-682-5873
Register Online (PayPal) or download registration forms at www.BellyDanceSanDiego.com

Don't miss this opportunity to study with one of the world's leading historians on Middle Eastern Dance!!

4/14 - Sassy Choreography Workshop in San Diego

Presenting a Sassy Choreography for Group Performance by Jim Boz

Workshop
Saturday 4/14 - 3pm-Burnout
Vernetta's Dance Studio - 3927 Utah Street (Just off University) - San Diego
$15 for members of the Jim Boz School of Dance/$25 all others

This workshop open to all members of the Jim Boz School of Dance, Sandstorm, Banat Majnoonat and anyone interested in learning a group choreography for possible audition for the troupe. Our next group performance is in June at Cairo Carnival. Want to join us? Come on down and learn the choreography!

Interested parties not currently scheduled for auditions or members of the troupe, please call 877-682-5873 to verify available space and opportunity.

BellyDanceSanDiego Presents MOROCCO - Workshops in San Diego AND Los Angeles

BellyDanceSanDiego.com Proudly Presents
Internationally Acclaimed Middle Eastern Dance
Performer, Instructor, Historian, Author

MOROCCO

in Workshops In San Diego AND Los Angeles
April 21 & 22, 2007

Saturday April 21 - San Diego
11:00am-2:30pm (3 1/2hrs) - Oriental Routine "Ala Kefek" - $55
3:30pm-5:00pm (1 1/2 hrs) - Saidi Technique - $35
Both for $80

Saturday San Diego Workshops held at
North Park Lion's Club
3927 Utah St (Just off University)
San Diego, CA

Sunday April 22 - Los Angeles (North Hollywood)
11:00am-2:30pm (3 1/2hrs) - Oriental Routine "Bas Boussa" - $55
3:30-5:30pm (2hrs) - Comparative Karsilama (9/8) - $40
Both for $85

Sunday Los Angeles (North Hollywood) workshops held at
Madilyn Clark Studios
10852 Burbank Blvd
(in the NoHo Arts District)
North Hollywood, CA

FOR MORE INFO CALL 877-682-5873
Register Online (PayPal) or download registration forms at www.BellyDanceSanDiego.com

Don't miss this opportunity to study with one of the world's leading historians on Middle Eastern Dance!!

It's HERE! Belly Dance with Jim Boz!

It's here! Yes, the awaited release. Some of my faves in Middle & Near Eastern and related music!

Some Oriental, some Americanized, some taxims, some drum solos...and all yummy!

BELLY DANCE WITH JIM BOZ CD

Available now at www.JimBozShwag.com

Wait a few days and I'll update the inventories on the tshirts! :)

Excited, intimidated, excited...THRILLED!!!

From Josephine Wise, in my InBox this morning. Updates on the UK gig:

The International Bellydance Congress 2007
28th, 29th, 30th September 2007


Stop press :
Natacha Atlas and Transglobal Underground are coming
to the Congress!

Natacha Atlas
Natacha has been a favourite artist of bellydancers all over the
world for her amazing fusion of Middle Eastern vocals with Western
sounds. Her shimmering voice lifts the spirit and lets you fly
into a land of dreams. We have all danced to tracks from her
albums 'Diaspora', 'Halim', 'Gedida' and 'Ayeshteni'.
She'll be performing a full gig for us on Saturday night!

Natacha has been singing and bellydancing professionally since
she was sixteen, and has appeared all over the world, including
Glastonbury, WOMAD and many international festivals. She has had
a long and happy association with Transglobal Underground, who
also helped her make her first solo album, Diaspora. In parallel
with the success of her solo albums she remained a full time
Transglobal member until 1999.


Transglobal Underground
Tim Whelan And HamidMan Tu, founder members of Transglobal
Underground, will be with us all weekend. As our resident DJs
they will transform our nightclub, 'The Zone' with fusion sounds
(including their own) late into the night every night, and you
never know what they'll get up to on Saturday?..


3 Congress Nights

Don't forget that we will have 3 nights of entertainment for you,
all packed with international stars, many of whom have never
performed in the UK before. You can't afford to miss this unique
opportunity!

FRIDAY
SHOW: Oriental Fantasy 'Talisman' with Beata & Horacio Cifuentes

Followed by your chance to dance to:
Awtar Zehebiya Egyptian Orchestra in the theatre
DJs Tim & Hami in The Zone nightclub

SATURDAY
SHOW: 'East Meets West' with Suhaila Salimpour, Nourhan Sharif,
Jim Boz, Frederique and many more.

Followed by your chance to dance to:
Natacha Atlas in the theatre
DJs in The Zone nightclub

SUNDAY
SHOW: 'Cairo to Casablanca' with Randa Kamel, Leila Haddad,
Khaled Mahmoud, Samasem, Shafeek and many more.

Followed by your chance to dance to:
Awtar Zehebiya Egyptian Orchestra in the theatre
DJs Tim & Hami in The Zone nightclub

Workshops & Seminars
We will have the largest number of workshops and seminars in
Europe with a matchless line up of teachers including the
legendary RAQIA HASSAN, RANDA KAMEL, SUHAILA SALIMPOUR,
BEATA & HORACIO and many more.

You can't afford to miss it: everything in one place!

3 international dance shows full of top professional dancers
and stars!
Over 75 seminars and workshops (over 140 hours) with the most
famous teachers in the world!
Open stage for you to perform!
Costumes for sale by famous costumiers!
More Arabic Dance CDs, Bellydance DVDs and dance gear than you
can possibly buy!
Dancing until the small hours at our Haflas & parties with
live music and DJs!
Masterclasses for professional dancers!
Tabla workshops!
Much more than this ? check out the website for details

Be there! This is the place to see and be seen

You can perform a new dance, discover a new teacher, buy a new
costume and make new contacts with other dancers, musicians and
teachers in your field.

Book early and save £££s

Make your booking today at the early price and enjoy savings on
both the congress and accommodation. Remember the price goes up
on 30th April, so what are you waiting for?

Just About Official

Should be ready for Rakkasah - My New CD Compilation

Belly Dance with Jim Boz

featuring 11 tracks that I teach, have taught, or will be teaching to!

Handy, eh?

Pick up your copy at Rakkasah or at my shwag site (www.JimBozShwag.com) once it gets released and updated!

جيم باصنيّاك ، واجب ٢/٢٠/٢٠٠٧

أَنا إسمي جيم باصنيّاك
أَنا إسمي جيم باصنيّاك. أَنا أمريكيّ. أَنا مِن مدينة لوس أَنجيليس في وِلاية كاليفونيّا في الوِلايات المُتحدة الأَمريكيِّة. أَسكن في مدينة سان ديّاجو في مِدينة رانشو سان ديّاجو. أَنا راقص و أَنا أعلم الرقص. أَنا دائماً مشغول بالعمل جِداً، في النَهار و في المَساء. والدي و والدتي أمريكيّين و هُما مِن لوس أنجيليس أيضاً. والدي إسمُهُ روبرت. يسكن في وِلاية واشينطن. والدتي إسمُها روزماري. هي تسكن في ولاية فلوريدا في مدينة ميلبورن. لي عمّة. إسمها ستيلا. تسكن في مدينة لوس أنجيليس في منطقة سان بيدرو حَيثُ تعمل مستشفى. عندي سَيّارة فضِّيّة و أربعة كِلاب مَجنونة. عندي أَيضاً حاسوب صَغير، و عندي بَيت كبير و عندي درّاجة ناريّه كبيرة سَوداء. لَيسَ عندي عطل طَويلة أَو تِلفاز كبير أَو فيل زَهِريّ كبير. أَنا أَحبّ شُّرْب القهوة في الصباح. أَنا أَحبّ مُشاحَدة الازُهرا في حديقتي في النسيم. أَنا أَحبّ دِّراسة اللغة العربية. أَنا لا أَحبّ الطَقس الغائِم و الأَمَطار. أَنا لا أَحبّ الرُطوبة. و أخيراً، أَنا لا أَحبّ كِتابة الواجبات الطويلة.