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      <title>Shimmy 4 - Pittsburgh, PA - This SUNDAY October 4th!!!</title>
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										&lt;div&gt;Shimmy 4 - Pittsburgh's annual student &amp;amp; teacher Belly Dance Event!! &#xD;
Hosted by Sadiqa &#xD;
www.sadiqabellydance.com &#xD;
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Sunday, October 4, 2009 ~ 6 to 8:00pm (doors open at 5:30) &#xD;
Father Ryan Arts Center &#xD;
www.fatherryanartscenter.org/dir...html&#xD;
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!! &#xD;
$10 entrance fee &#xD;
$5 for children 12 and under (ticket must be purchased directly from Sadiqa) &#xD;
Paypal: www.karimerlina.com/shimmy4.html&#xD;
and for cash or check purchases, please contact Joanna or Kari at &#xD;
sadiqa@sadiqabellydance.com &#xD;
NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE EVENT IS CANCELLED. &#xD;
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For more information: www.karimerlina.com/shimmy4.html&#xD;
sadiqa@sadiqabellydance.com &#xD;
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Hope to see you there!!!&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:22:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2009-09-29T02:22:20Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Shimmy 4 - Pittsburgh, PA - Sunday, October 4th - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!</title>
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										&lt;div&gt;Shimmy 4 - Pittsburgh's annual student &amp;amp; teacher Belly Dance Event!!&#xD;
Hosted by Sadiqa&#xD;
www.sadiqabellydance.com&#xD;
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Sunday, October 4, 2009 ~ 6 to 8:00pm (doors open at 5:30)&#xD;
Father Ryan Arts Center &#xD;
http://www.fatherryanartscenter.org/directions.html&#xD;
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TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!&#xD;
$10 entrance fee&#xD;
$5 for children 12 and under (ticket must be purchased directly from Sadiqa)&#xD;
Paypal:  http://www.karimerlina.com/shimmy4.html&#xD;
and for cash or check purchases, please contact Joanna or Kari at&#xD;
sadiqa@sadiqabellydance.com&#xD;
NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE EVENT IS CANCELLED.&#xD;
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For more information:  http://www.karimerlina.com/shimmy4.html&#xD;
sadiqa@sadiqabellydance.com&#xD;
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Hope to see you there!!!&#xD;
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:32:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2009-09-20T15:32:04Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Last Day to Pre-Reg...</title>
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										&lt;div&gt;Today is the last day for Early Bird registration for the Elizabeth Strong workshops!!!  Don't miss the opportunity to save a couple bucks and study with the lovely and talented Belly Dance Superstar! &#xD;
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Saturday, March 21, 2009 ~ Pittsburgh, PA &#xD;
Hosted by Sadiqa - www.sadiqabellydance.com &#xD;
Workshop venue: Sterling Yoga - www.sterlingyoga.com &#xD;
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Pre-reg today! www.karimerlina.com/elizabethstrong.html&#xD;
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Workshops: &#xD;
Upper Egyptian Fusion - The more you know, the more confidently you will express your voice. This class provides a basis in Upper Egyptian repertoire, and then integrates traditional folkloric movements with Classic Egyptian and modern Tribal Fusion movements. This workshop is sure to broaden your repertoire and give you the chance to enjoy earthy, folkloric movements with Belly Dance. &#xD;
10:30 to 12:30pm - $40 ($50) &#xD;
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Fancy Footwork of the Turkish Roman: This all levels workshop in Turkish Roman Dance will cover everything from toes to head, arms to belly. The styling's of Turkish Roman Dance are elusive and expressive. Enjoy, as you expand your dance vocabulary and explore the energizing 9/8 rhythm! &#xD;
1:30 to 3:30pm - $40 ($50) &#xD;
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Both workshops: $70 ($90) &#xD;
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Start off the fun event by taking yoga with Sterling Painton &#xD;
9 to 10:15am - $10 - www.sterlingyoga.com &#xD;
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Pre-reg today! www.karimerlina.com/elizabethstrong.html&#xD;
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Finish off the day with the fantastic evening performance Elegant Engagement featuring performances by Elizabeth Strong, Sadiqa, Narah, Hot Lunch, The Sparkle Gang, Neseli and more!!! Show will be held at the 3rd Street Gallery in Carnegie www.3rdstreetgallery.net. Purchase tickets for this intimate setting while still available. &#xD;
7:30pm - $15 - light refreshments &#xD;
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Pre-reg today! www.karimerlina.com/elizabethstrong.html&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2009 15:31:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2009-03-08T15:31:14Z</dc:date>
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      <title>The perfect Valentine's Day gift.....</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/61a116a0-13ba-454e-99c2-fad3299918a2</link>
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										&lt;div&gt;Workshops and evening show with Elizabeth Strong!!! Don't miss the opportunity to study with the lovely and talented Belly Dance Superstar! &#xD;
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Valentine's Day Special......Register February 13th or 14th and recieve a Sadiqa T-Shirt free (while supplies last)!!! &#xD;
www.karimerlina.com/elizabethstrong.html&#xD;
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Details: &#xD;
Saturday, March 21, 2009 &#xD;
- Workshops at Sterling Yoga www.sterlingyoga.com &#xD;
- Evening performance featuring Elizabeth and members of the Pittsburgh Belly Dance Community at the 3rd Street Gallery &#xD;
Hosted by Sadiqa &#xD;
www.sadiqabellydance.com &#xD;
**No refunds unless the event is cancelled** &#xD;
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Workshops: &#xD;
10:30 to 12:30pm - Upper Egyptian Fusion - The more you know, the more confidently you will express your voice. This class provides a basis in Upper Egyptian repertoire, and then integrates traditional folkloric movements with Classic Egyptian and modern Tribal Fusion movements. This workshop is sure to broaden your repertoire and give you the chance to enjoy earthy, folkloric movements with Belly Dance. $40($50) &#xD;
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1:30 to 3:30pm - Fancy Footwork of the Turkish Roman: This all levels workshop in Turkish Roman Dance will cover everything from toes to head, arms to belly. The styling's of Turkish Roman Dance are elusive and expressive. Enjoy, as you expand your dance vocabulary and explore the energizing 9/8 rhythm! &#xD;
$40($50) &#xD;
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Both workshops: $70($90) &#xD;
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Evening show with light refreshments: $15 &#xD;
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Start off the fun event by taking yoga with Sterling Painton - $10 &#xD;
9 to 10:15am. www.sterlingyoga.com &#xD;
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:58:09 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2009-02-13T15:58:09Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Happy Holidays from Sadiqa and Sterling Yoga!!</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/688f872f-dd29-4a38-943b-7a53888edf48</link>
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										&lt;div&gt;Happy Holidays from the ladies of Sadiqa and Sterling Yoga.  Treat your loved one with a fantastic gift!  Gift certificates and merchandise are available for very reasonable prices.  Check the following links for more details.  Please contact Sadiqa with any questions.  sadiqa@sadiqabellydance.com&#xD;
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gift certificates:  http://www.yogaandbellydance.com/giftcertificates.html&#xD;
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Sadiqa Merchandise:&#xD;
http://www.yogaandbellydance.com/sadiqamerch.html&#xD;
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Upcoming events:&#xD;
Check out Sadiqa at Belly Funk&#xD;
Belly Funk - Belly Dance Funk for All&#xD;
Hosted by Joanna Abel of Sadiqa and 3rd Street Belly Dance&#xD;
Tuesday, December 30th&#xD;
Shadow Lounge - 7:00 to 9pm&#xD;
$5 entrance fee - 21 and over only&#xD;
http://www.shadowlounge.net/  &#xD;
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Come learn from Sadiqa in Erie, PA!&#xD;
Pgh Bellies in Erie (featuring: Sadiqa, Zafira, Khafif and more!!)&#xD;
Hosted by The Fleming School&#xD;
http://www.theflemingschool.com/&#xD;
Saturday, January 10th - evening show featuring Sadiqa&#xD;
Sunday, January 11th - Traditional Feel with Contemporary Appeal Workshop&#xD;
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For more details:  kari@sadiqabellydance.com&#xD;
www.sadiqabellydance.com&#xD;
www.pghbellydancers.com&#xD;
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:35:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2008-12-04T17:35:28Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Shimmy 3 - Pittsburgh, PA - Saturday, October 11th</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/5f189ad7-d0bb-4d14-897a-6f9ffbcbb34b</link>
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										&lt;div&gt;Hosted by Sadiqa ~ www.sadiqabellydance.com&#xD;
Shimmy 3 - Pittsburgh's Annual Student/Teacher Belly Dance Exhibition&#xD;
Saturday, October 11th - 7:00pm&#xD;
Venue:  Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall - Carnegie, PA&#xD;
www.carnegiecarnegie.com&#xD;
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ADVANCED TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!  $10&#xD;
Paypal:  http://www.yogaandbellydance.com/shimmy3.html&#xD;
For cash or check contact: sadiqa@sadiqabellydance.com&#xD;
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At the door:  $15&#xD;
Children 12 and under:  $5&#xD;
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For more details and tickets:&#xD;
http://www.yogaandbellydance.com/shimmy3.html&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:34:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2008-09-26T16:34:30Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Events with Sadiqa - September and October 2008</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/949bfdb1-3100-47f7-9624-f5fef96a55b8</link>
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										&lt;div&gt;Friday, September 5th ~ 7pm&#xD;
Carnegie Arts and Heritage Festival&#xD;
Featuring performances by Sadiqa and 3rd Street Belly Dance&#xD;
http://www.carnegieartsandheritage.com/music.html&#xD;
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Saturday, September 6th ~ Noon - Morgantown, WV - REGISTER TODAY!&#xD;
Workshops with Kari and Narah&#xD;
http://www.tribalbellydance.net/workshops.htm&#xD;
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Friday, September 12th and Saturday, September 13th - 7pm - REGISTER TODAY!&#xD;
Belly of Gold - A Belly Dance Dinner Theatre&#xD;
Featuring performances by Sadiqa and 3rd Street Belly Dance&#xD;
http://www.3rdstreetgallery.net/bellydance.htm&#xD;
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Saturday, October 11th - 7pm&#xD;
Shimmy 3 - Sadiqa's Annual Student/Teacher Exhibition&#xD;
Tickets available this week!! Check site for details.&#xD;
http://www.yogaandbellydance.com/shimmy3.html&#xD;
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Saturday, October 25th - Sacramento, CA&#xD;
Unmata's Blood Moon Regale - Disease 101&#xD;
Sadiqa has SCARLET FEVER!!&#xD;
http://www.unmata.com/&#xD;
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Friday, October 31st &#xD;
Khafif's Halloween Hafla&#xD;
http://www.khafif.com/khafif/Schedule.html&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:10:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2008-09-01T15:10:47Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sadiqa has Scarlet Fever!</title>
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										&lt;div&gt;Sadiqa is proud to announce that they will be part of Unmata's annual event the Blood Moon Regale. &#xD;
This year's topic is Disease 101!! Sadiqa will portray Scarlet Fever. &#xD;
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Details: &#xD;
Blood Moon Regale 8 - DISEASE 101 &#xD;
October 24 25 26 of 2008 - Sacramento, CA &#xD;
www.unmata.com &#xD;
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UNMATA and Hot Pot Studio present The 8th Annual Blood Moon Regale DISEASE 101 &#xD;
Featuring but not excluded to: SHAKRA (Wash. DC), The Uzume (Netherlands), Urban Tribal, UNMATA, Damage Control, SeVen, Ariellah, Frederique, Sooz, Origin, Lorraine, Sadiqa, Lisa of Ultra Gypsy and Striipyckz ....... and ....... &#xD;
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Workshops with SHAKRA and The Uzume. &#xD;
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here's a little teaser. &#xD;
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Urban Tribal takes on Obsessive Compulsive &#xD;
Frederique has Polio &#xD;
Ariellah suffers from schizophrenia &#xD;
Origin has crabs &#xD;
Shakra has lice &#xD;
Sadiqa has Scarlet Fever &#xD;
and UNMATA battles ADDICTION!&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:30:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2008-08-21T00:30:35Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Workshops with Kari and Narah - Morgantown, WV - 9/6/08</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/917bc09a-becd-4aca-bed3-5d1ff5ae2599</link>
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										&lt;div&gt;Saturday, September 6, 2008 &#xD;
Morgantown, WV &#xD;
- further details TBA &#xD;
www.tribalbellydance.net/workshops.htm&#xD;
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Workshop with Narah: &#xD;
Bodacious Belly Dance Moves, Combos and Unique Layers for Tribal Fusion Belly Dance &#xD;
Join us to spice up your solos or troupe numbers with these most excellent moves and combinations. Narah's original ideas will keep you moving through improvisation, add dynamics to any choreography and bring out the best in Improvisational Choreography. &#xD;
Also... Keep your Belly Dance prowess fresh with these unique layers. It is doubtful that you have seen them in other workshops... (you'll have to come to find out ;) ). We will break them down so you can drill properly. You'll have great party tricks after this workshop! Be sure to practice those foundational movements beforehand! You can use the Narah and Jala Tribal Fusion Belly Dance Technical Foundation Instructional DVD, available in the market place. Beginners welcome, but it is going to be an advanced paced workshop, so enjoy the challenge! &#xD;
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Workshop with Kari: &#xD;
Flamenco Elements for Belly Dancers &#xD;
In this workshop, Kari of Sadiqa will touch on the core elements for lovely Flamenco arms and hands with a little bit of movement to spice up your Belly Dance style. She will finish off the workshop with a short choreography to help the dancer understand how to apply the technique properly. This workshop is suitable for all levels. This workshop will start off with a brief warm up. Yoga mats are encouraged, but not required. &#xD;
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Workshop with Narah: $25 in advance/$35 at the door &#xD;
Workshop with Kari: $25 in advance/$35 at the door &#xD;
Both workshops: $45 in advance/$65 at the door &#xD;
**NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE EVENT IS CANCELLED &#xD;
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Payments accepted: Pay Pal to Narah@TribalBellyDance.net (please add $2 to cover fees) UNTIL SEPTEMBER 5TH &#xD;
If you do not have a Pay Pal account, you can still use your credit card. When you go to the Pay Pal page, there will be a small-font statement saying something like "don't have a Pay Pal account?" or "use your credit card to send money". Click on it and fill out the form. &#xD;
Or check/money order to: &#xD;
Kimberly Minardi &#xD;
1008 Summers School Rd. &#xD;
Morgantown, WV 26508 &#xD;
Please check the website or join Narah's mailing list to stay updated. &#xD;
www.tribalbellydance.net&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:55:56 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2008-08-14T21:55:56Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Belly of Gold - A Belly Dance Dinner Theatre</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/9ebc38cd-4a16-4a1c-9670-35be16243c3b</link>
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										&lt;div&gt;Hosted by Joanna Abel of Sadiqa and 3rd Street Bellydance &#xD;
Featuring performances by Sadiqa and friends &#xD;
When: September 12th and 13th &#xD;
Where: 3rd Street Gallery - Carnegie, PA &#xD;
220 3rd Street, Carnegie, PA 15106 &#xD;
For more details: joanna.​abel@​hotmail.​com or 412-708-8838 &#xD;
www.3rdstreetgallery.net/bellydance.htm&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:20:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2008-08-09T16:20:39Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Bellydance is Beautiful 3 - THIS Saturday at YIV featuring Sadiqa!!</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/74287c99-7c8b-4bb5-87f4-6344af03302d</link>
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										&lt;div&gt;BellyDance Is Beautiful 3!&#xD;
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* Saturday July 5th, 2008&#xD;
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To BUY TICKETS:&#xD;
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www.zafiradance.com/bdib3.html&#xD;
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**Registration fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled**&#xD;
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Registered names for the show will be on a list at the door/no tickets&#xD;
will be mailed&#xD;
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Venue:&#xD;
Your Inner Vagabond!&#xD;
&#xD;
Show time: doors 7:30/8PM show&#xD;
Show fee: $10/$15 (door), paypal tax added&#xD;
&#xD;
************************************************************&#xD;
Line-up:&#xD;
FEATURING Your hostesses Zafira Dance Co members&#xD;
&#xD;
Our Phabulous emcee Phat Mandee&#xD;
&#xD;
The amazing local talents of:&#xD;
Sadiqa!&#xD;
Khafif!&#xD;
Narah Bint Durr! (WV)&#xD;
Melanie Wood from Kassar!&#xD;
********************************************************************************&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:30:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>kari_merlina</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-07-04T14:30:44Z</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Don't miss.....</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/431d092a-ccca-458c-8418-c4f600ed6e6f</link>
      <description>&lt;a href="http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/431d092a-ccca-458c-8418-c4f600ed6e6f"&gt;  						          &lt;img class=" picThumb" src="http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/d70/76a/d7076a99-7f8d-4cab-9819-c306483966fc.thumb" width="65" height="43" alt="" /&gt;
    &lt;/a&gt;
										&lt;div&gt;Pittsburgh Underground TONIGHT at 7pm.&#xD;
Hosted by Sadiqa - www. sadiqabellydance. com&#xD;
Venue: Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall&#xD;
www. carnegiecarnegie. com&#xD;
$15 at the door&#xD;
- children 12 and under $5&#xD;
&#xD;
Celebrating Pittsburgh's 250th birthday with music, spoken word and dance!&#xD;
&#xD;
Featuring:&#xD;
John Thomas Menesini - Spoken Word and our Master of Ceremonies!!&#xD;
Haywood and friends - Jazz&#xD;
Trini and Sean - Tango&#xD;
Balafon - West African Music and Dance&#xD;
B.J. York - Music and Flamenco Dance&#xD;
Margot B. Dance Company - Hip Hop Dance&#xD;
Cultivator - Reggae&#xD;
Ishtar - Turkish Bellyrock &#xD;
Icarus Witch - Rock&#xD;
Sadiqa - Belly Dance&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jun 2008 12:10:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>kari_merlina</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-06-28T12:10:11Z</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Pittsburgh Underground ~ Saturday, June 28, 2008</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/05f87e0b-68ee-44ec-9f66-fca145403037</link>
      <description>&lt;a href="http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/05f87e0b-68ee-44ec-9f66-fca145403037"&gt;  						          &lt;img class=" picThumb" src="http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/e07/1a5/e071a5bb-6696-46c8-a845-a1fcd1fb3c05.thumb" width="65" height="49" alt="" /&gt;
    &lt;/a&gt;
										&lt;div&gt;Hosted by Sadiqa - www.sadiqabellydance.com&#xD;
Sadiqa members: Kari Merlina, Sterling Painton and Joanna Abel&#xD;
Venue:  Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall - www.carnegiecarnegie.com&#xD;
Show starts at 7pm!!!&#xD;
&#xD;
Celebrating Pittsburgh's 250th Birthday with music, dance and spoken word.&#xD;
Featuring all local artists to include:&#xD;
&#xD;
Dance:&#xD;
Balafon - West African&#xD;
B.J. York - Flamenco&#xD;
Margot B. - Hip Hop&#xD;
Sadiqa - Belly Dance&#xD;
Trini and Shawn - Tango&#xD;
&#xD;
Music:&#xD;
B.J. York&#xD;
Ishtar&#xD;
Icarus Witch&#xD;
Man on the Street (Cultivator)&#xD;
&#xD;
Spoken Word:&#xD;
John Thomas Menesini&#xD;
&#xD;
Tickets on sale now via Paypal until Friday, June 27th.&#xD;
&#xD;
http://yogaandbellydance.com/pghug.html&#xD;
$10 in advance&#xD;
$15 at the door&#xD;
$5 - children 12 and under&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:38:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>kari_merlina</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-06-17T00:38:37Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Pittsburgh Underground - Saturday, June 28th</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/05bad561-6e8d-4d26-8d3c-a0cd5ac6925d</link>
      <description>&lt;a href="http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/05bad561-6e8d-4d26-8d3c-a0cd5ac6925d"&gt;  						          &lt;img class=" picThumb" src="http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/56f/09f/56f09f9a-c27a-4103-b093-9a76b095a544.thumb" width="65" height="69" alt="" /&gt;
    &lt;/a&gt;
										&lt;div&gt;Hosted by Sadiqa&#xD;
Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall&#xD;
Show starts at 7pm&#xD;
**tickets on sale now&#xD;
$10 in advance&#xD;
$15 at the door&#xD;
$5 - kids 12 and under&#xD;
http://yogaandbellydance.com/pghug.html&#xD;
Music ~ Dance ~ Spoken Word&#xD;
www.sadiqabellydance.com&#xD;
&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:45:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>kari_merlina</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-06-04T16:45:20Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Ishtar and Sadiqa this Friday at Your Inner Vagabond</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/5a5fd4d4-946a-47ed-acaf-cc442b7b31b5</link>
      <description>&lt;a href="http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/5a5fd4d4-946a-47ed-acaf-cc442b7b31b5"&gt;  						          &lt;img class=" picThumb" src="http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/0fa/797/0fa79785-da2f-4f58-982b-2f3c1d2601c4.thumb" width="58" height="78" alt="" /&gt;
    &lt;/a&gt;
										&lt;div&gt;Friday, June 6th at Your Inner Vagabond  www.yourinnervagabond.com&#xD;
Show starts at 9pm (2 sets) - $7 entrance fee&#xD;
Hosted by Ishtar - featuring performances by Kari, Sterling and Joanna of Sadiqa!!&#xD;
www.ishtar-music.com&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:42:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>kari_merlina</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-06-04T16:42:49Z</dc:date>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>My Classes</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/5aa3c5e2-d8af-4a96-be44-b567a8304ba4</link>
      <description>&lt;a href="http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/5aa3c5e2-d8af-4a96-be44-b567a8304ba4"&gt;  						          &lt;img class=" picThumb" src="http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/4b0/c0a/4b0c0a9d-9827-41f1-8874-3d558368c879.thumb" width="65" height="43" alt="" /&gt;
    &lt;/a&gt;
										&lt;div&gt;The new session for the Saturday Point Park University class will be&#xD;
from May 10 to June 14. Class is from 12 to 1pm. Please note that the&#xD;
very first class on May 10th will be from 11am to 12pm. Click on the&#xD;
link to register for classes.&#xD;
http://www.pointpark.edu/default.aspx?id=1281&#xD;
&#xD;
Don't forget the on-going Tuesday evening class at the Joy School of&#xD;
Dance in Crafton, PA. Class is from 7:30 to 8:40.&#xD;
www.joyschoolofdance.com&#xD;
&#xD;
For more information on Kari and/or Sadiqa:&#xD;
www.sadiqabellydance.com&#xD;
&#xD;
&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:57:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>kari_merlina</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-04-28T16:57:30Z</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Sadiqa - Art All Night - time change</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/fdf09c4a-9b89-4d93-9a20-d1131d6c6dc4</link>
      <description>&lt;a href="http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/fdf09c4a-9b89-4d93-9a20-d1131d6c6dc4"&gt;  						          &lt;img class=" picThumb" src="http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/831/f75/831f7527-0610-45cc-8f5c-07eb2f49b050.thumb" width="65" height="50" alt="" /&gt;
    &lt;/a&gt;
										&lt;div&gt;Sadiqa will perform at 7:45pm (originally 7pm) for the Art All Night event in&#xD;
Lawrenceville, PA on Saturday, April 26th.&#xD;
Come check us out!&#xD;
http://www.artallnight.com/&#xD;
&#xD;
www.sadiqabellydance.com&#xD;
&#xD;
&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>kari_merlina</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-04-25T17:00:06Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Sadiqa - Art All Night - 4/26/08</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/dece11ae-8c37-4f20-a812-b59a1cab77ff</link>
      <description>&lt;a href="http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/dece11ae-8c37-4f20-a812-b59a1cab77ff"&gt;  						          &lt;img class=" picThumb" src="http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/bd3/ad8/bd3ad8a6-84cb-4117-8f03-076b60efc776.thumb" width="65" height="50" alt="" /&gt;
    &lt;/a&gt;
										&lt;div&gt;Sadiqa will perform at 7:45pm (originally 7pm) for the Art All Night event in Lawrenceville, PA on Saturday, April 26th.  &#xD;
Come check us out!&#xD;
http://www.artallnight.com/&#xD;
&#xD;
www.sadiqabellydance.com&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:04:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>kari_merlina</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-04-17T17:04:36Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Mira Betz in Pittsburgh this weekend!!!</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/017ad5b5-c287-423e-9d12-a74dcbe1c124</link>
      <description>&lt;a href="http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/017ad5b5-c287-423e-9d12-a74dcbe1c124"&gt;  						          &lt;img class=" picThumb" src="http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/957/bf0/957bf04f-cdf3-4dad-86ac-5a01a698875f.thumb" width="45" height="77" alt="" /&gt;
    &lt;/a&gt;
										&lt;div&gt;Tomorrow is the last day to register on-line for workshops with Mira Betz.  Don't miss the opportunity to study with this very talented and elegant Belly Dancer!!  &#xD;
~ Hosted by Sadiqa ~&#xD;
www.sadiqabellydance.com&#xD;
Register now:&#xD;
http://yogaandbellydance.com/mirabetzworkshop.html&#xD;
&#xD;
 SCHEDULE for April 12th (Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall):&#xD;
  **Doors open at 8:00am&#xD;
 Yoga with Sterling Painton - 8:30 to 9:30am&#xD;
 Taxeem - 9:45 to 11:45am&#xD;
 LUNCH - 11:45 to 1:00pm&#xD;
 Hot and Spicy Combinations - 1:00 to 3:00pm&#xD;
**additional fee for yoga and lunch&#xD;
     &#xD;
 SCHEDULE for April 13th (venue is at organizer's home):&#xD;
 The Art of Professional Performance (lecture) - 12:00 to 2:00pm&#xD;
&#xD;
Sadiqa and Mira Betz will be featured performers at Zafira's Speakeasy Cabaret "Hideous Kinky" on the evening of April 12th.  The show will be at the Greybox Theatre in Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh), PA.  For more details and tickets:  www.zafiradance.com/mira.html&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>kari_merlina</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-04-10T16:47:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Last Day to Pre-reg for Mira - Pittsburgh, PA</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/d7d64bb9-8207-4fb7-939e-a8686c123bb1</link>
      <description>&lt;a href="http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/d7d64bb9-8207-4fb7-939e-a8686c123bb1"&gt;  						          &lt;img class=" picThumb" src="http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/f71/714/f71714b7-2ad9-4ab7-808f-1d4ca73c4295.thumb" width="45" height="77" alt="" /&gt;
    &lt;/a&gt;
										&lt;div&gt;Don't miss this GOLDEN opportunity to learn from the fantastic Mira Betz.&#xD;
Last day to Pre-register!!!&#xD;
&#xD;
www.yogaandbellydance.com/schedulefeespay.html &#xD;
&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:51:35 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>kari_merlina</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-03-13T16:51:35Z</dc:date>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>Mira Betz!!</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/7d309077-872f-4251-892a-fd5c3327418d</link>
      <description>&lt;a href="http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/7d309077-872f-4251-892a-fd5c3327418d"&gt;  						          &lt;img class=" picThumb" src="http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/40a/4e5/40a4e511-061f-487b-9326-57254e3873d5.thumb" width="52" height="78" alt="" /&gt;
    &lt;/a&gt;
										&lt;div&gt;***Early Bird Registration for workshops with Mira Betz in Pittsburgh, PA ends March 13th.***  &#xD;
Don't miss the opportunity to learn from the lovely and talented Mira Betz!!! &#xD;
~ Hosted by Sadiqa&#xD;
Register today!! www.yogaandbellydance.com/schedulefeespay.html&#xD;
&#xD;
Taxeem (April 12, 2008 - 9:45 to 11:45am): &#xD;
An articulate workshop designed to enhance the poise and fluidity of the taxeem, with an emphasis on arms and hands, introducing dancers to movement vocabulary beyond the “Tribal Frame” as well as polishing transitions. We will address such issues as timing, musical and personal interpretation, illusions of the boneless dancer, and sensual vs sexual. &#xD;
&#xD;
Hot and Spicy (April 12, 2008 - 1:00 to 3:00pm): &#xD;
An exhilarating and inspirational workshop, designed to be accessible to all levels, with a playful array of drills, combos and hot new moves. Through a series of technical drills and improvised combos students will engage in such topics as dynamic phrasing, musicality, personal expression and the art of creating your own combos. &#xD;
&#xD;
The Art of Professional Performance (April 13, 2008 - 12:00 to 2:00pm): &#xD;
This innovative workshop is open to dancers of all levels and backgrounds. After hours of preparation in classes, practice in front of the mirror, and rehearsal, how are you presenting yourself as a professional performer? This workshop offers the tools both practical and theoretical to break into or enhance your professional appearance. It will provide insight into job seeking, costuming, make-up tips, promotional packages, as well as explore the illusive notions of stage presence, charisma, "handling" the audience and much more. This workshop is tailored to the participants present. Bring any promotional material you have on yourself, dance photos, your make-up, a costume you are working on, and dress in comfortable clothing. &#xD;
&#xD;
Don't forget......Sterling Painton will start off the April 12th event with Yoga Stretches for Belly Dancers from 8:30 to 9:30. Also, we will have an on-site buffet lunch for $5. And lastly......Mira Betz and Sadiqa (formerly PurpleMatilda) will perform at Zafira Dance Company's Speakeasy Cabaret Evening Show on April 12th. For more info and tickets: www.zafiradance.com &#xD;
&#xD;
Pre-register for all 3 workshops, yoga and on-site lunch now until March 13, 2008!!! &#xD;
www.yogaandbellydance.com/schedulefeespay.html&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:16:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>kari_merlina</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-03-08T22:16:27Z</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Only 3 more weeks.....</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/727ed7da-a55f-48b3-aa3b-6ac758b884f0</link>
      <description>&lt;a href="http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/727ed7da-a55f-48b3-aa3b-6ac758b884f0"&gt;  						          &lt;img class=" picThumb" src="http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/26b/6c7/26b6c71e-79dd-4030-ae60-246d5e2c5fe2.thumb" width="45" height="77" alt="" /&gt;
    &lt;/a&gt;
										&lt;div&gt;Only 3 more weeks for the Early Bird Registration for Mira's workshops in Pittsburgh, PA. &#xD;
Register today!! yogaandbellydance.com/schedul...pay.html&#xD;
&#xD;
Taxeem (April 12, 2008 - 9:45 to 11:45am): &#xD;
An articulate workshop designed to enhance the poise and fluidity of the taxeem, with an emphasis on arms and hands, introducing dancers to movement vocabulary beyond the “Tribal Frame” as well as polishing transitions. We will address such issues as timing, musical and personal interpretation, illusions of the boneless dancer, and sensual vs sexual. &#xD;
&#xD;
Hot and Spicy (April 12, 2008 - 1:00 to 3:00pm): &#xD;
An exhilarating and inspirational workshop, designed to be accessible to all levels, with a playful array of drills, combos and hot new moves. Through a series of technical drills and improvised combos students will engage in such topics as dynamic phrasing, musicality, personal expression and the art of creating your own combos. &#xD;
&#xD;
The Art of Professional Performance (April 13, 2008 - 12:00 to 2:00pm): &#xD;
This innovative workshop is open to dancers of all levels and backgrounds. After hours of preparation in classes, practice in front of the mirror, and rehearsal, how are you presenting yourself as a professional performer? This workshop offers the tools both practical and theoretical to break into or enhance your professional appearance. It will provide insight into job seeking, costuming, make-up tips, promotional packages, as well as explore the illusive notions of stage presence, charisma, "handling" the audience and much more. This workshop is tailored to the participants present. Bring any promotional material you have on yourself, dance photos, your make-up, a costume you are working on, and dress in comfortable clothing. &#xD;
&#xD;
Don't forget......Sterling Painton will start off the April 12th event with Yoga Stretches for Belly Dancers from 8:30 to 9:30. Also, we will have an on-site buffet lunch for $5. And lastly......Mira Betz and Sadiqa (formerly PurpleMatilda) will perform at Zafira Dance Company's Speakeasy Cabaret Evening Show on April 12th. For more info and tickets: www.zafiradance.com &#xD;
&#xD;
Pre-register for all 3 workshops, yoga and on-site lunch now until March 13, 2008!!! &#xD;
www.yogaandbellydance.com/mirab...p.html &#xD;
&lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:33:13 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>kari_merlina</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-02-22T17:33:13Z</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>And then there was three......</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/67730e98-608a-4cb2-a3d3-7dab04dde44b</link>
      <description>&lt;a href="http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/67730e98-608a-4cb2-a3d3-7dab04dde44b"&gt;  						          &lt;img class=" picThumb" src="http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/020/4a8/0204a8e7-ffc5-476f-91b6-368ac28042c2.thumb" width="65" height="51" alt="" /&gt;
    &lt;/a&gt;
										&lt;div&gt;The bellydance quartet of PurpleMatilda has re-established itself as Sadiqa (or "girlfriend" in Arabic). While we'll miss the creativity of the foursome that included our dear friend Samniang Promlee, Sadiqa will continue to shine through with its lively choreography, grace and style.&#xD;
&#xD;
My long time email purplematilda@yahoo.com will still be in use.....as purple will always be my favorite color and you know how I feel about Matilda the beagle!  &lt;/div&gt;</description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:29:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>kari_merlina</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2008-02-12T02:29:30Z</dc:date>
    </item>
    <item>
      <title>PurpleMatilda - upcoming performances, events and classes</title>
      <link>http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/6cc329d1-f064-47a5-943d-7d49523f614b</link>
      <description>&lt;a href="http://people.tribe.net/kari_merlina/blog/6cc329d1-f064-47a5-943d-7d49523f614b"&gt;  						          &lt;img class=" picThumb" src="http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/291/478/291478b5-2eff-4587-95ab-be66af04d970.thumb" width="65" height="51" alt="" /&gt;
    &lt;/a&gt;
										&lt;div&gt;http://www.yogaandbellydance.com/purplematilda.html&#xD;
&#xD;
Friday, January 25th - Globalista Jam (Lawrenceville)&#xD;
PurpleMatilda performs a set at Your Inner Vagabond's monthly event Globalista Jam.&#xD;
www.yourinnervagabond.com&#xD;
&#xD;
Saturday, January 26th - Bellydance is Beautiful (Southside)&#xD;
Benefit show with Sharon Kihara hosted by Zafira - solo by Kari Merlina&#xD;
http://www.zafiradance.com/sharon.html&#xD;
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Saturday, February 9th - 3rd Street Hafla (Carnegie)&#xD;
Hafla hosted by 3rd Street Belly Dance (Joanna Abel of PurpleMatilda) &#xD;
- performances by PurpleMatilda, students of Joanna Abel and more........&#xD;
www.3rdstreetgallery.net/Belly...ng.htm&#xD;
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Saturday, February 16th - Khalil's (Oakland/East Liberty)&#xD;
Solo performance by Joanna Abel&#xD;
http://www.khalils.com/&#xD;
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Saturday, February 23rd - Earth Within and Without (Morgantown, WV)&#xD;
Sierra Club benefit show hosted by Tadashi Kato - solo by Kari Merlina&#xD;
http://www.mtpocketstheatre.com/&#xD;
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Friday, April 11th - Hafla (non performance) at 3rd Street Gallery&#xD;
Hosted by PurpleMatilda in honor of Mira Betz.&#xD;
http://www.yogaandbellydance.com/performancesande.html&#xD;
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Saturday, April 12th - Workshops with Mira Betz&#xD;
Hosted by PurpleMatilda - Early Bird Registration: Jan 1 to March 13th&#xD;
Workshop topics:  Taxeem and Hot &amp;amp; Spicy Combinations&#xD;
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This just in.......additional workshop The Art of Professional Performance with Mira Betz on Sunday, April 13th.  This will be a lecture/discussion only.....registration and more info to come soon. Limited space available for this workshop.  Mira Betz will also be available for private lessons on Sunday, April 13th.  Please contact Kari for more information:  purplematilda@yahoo.com&#xD;
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On-Going Yoga Classes with Sterling Painton:&#xD;
http://www.yogaandbellydance.com/bio-sterling.html&#xD;
January through March 2008&#xD;
Mondays:  11 to 12:15pm - Yoga for All Levels&#xD;
Mondays:  6 to 7:15pm - Beginning Yoga&#xD;
Tuesdays:  6:30 to 8pm - Intermediate Yoga&#xD;
Wednesdays:  9:30 to 11am - Yoga for All Levels&#xD;
Thursdays:  7:30 to 9pm - Beginning Yoga&#xD;
Sunday:  9:45 to 11am - Yoga for All Levels&#xD;
Specialty Classes with Sterling Painton:&#xD;
Energizing AM Yoga - Saturdays - 9:30 to 11am on:  2/2, 2/16, 3/15, 3/29&#xD;
Relaxation AM Yoga - Saturdays - 9:30 to 11am on:  2/9, 3/8&#xD;
80’s Yoga - Sundays - 1:30 to 3pm on:  1/27, 3/2&#xD;
Partner Yoga - Wednesday - 2/13 - 7pm&#xD;
Partner Yoga - Sunday - 3/16 - 1:30pm&#xD;
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Belly Dance classes with Kari Merlina:&#xD;
http://www.yogaandbellydance.com/karihome.html&#xD;
Tuesdays - 7:30 to 8:40 - Beginner/Intermediate&#xD;
Joy School of Dance&#xD;
Saturdays - 12 to 1pm - Beginner&#xD;
Point Park University&#xD;
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Belly Dance class with Joanna Abel:&#xD;
http://www.yogaandbellydance.com/joannaabel.html&#xD;
Thursdays - 6:30 to 7:30pm&#xD;
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										&lt;div&gt;Hosted by 3rd Street Belly Dance (Joanna Abel of PurpleMatilda) &#xD;
3rd Street Hafla at the 3rd Street Gallery in Carnegie, PA &#xD;
www.3rdstreetgallery.net/Belly...ng.htm&#xD;
Saturday, February 9th &#xD;
6 to 10pm &#xD;
$5 entrance fee &#xD;
BYOB &#xD;
**light refreshments&lt;/div&gt;</description>
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