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Class Information

nari — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:36:31 GMT

I will be teaching intermediate classes on Mondays from 6-7 p.m. Student interested in joining the L'imprevu student troupe may attend rehearsals immediately following class from 7-8 p.m. . Classes are $17.00/ drop in or $60.00/ month (4 classes). I am currently teaching beginning students at the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, but these classes are not open to the public. If you would like private or semi-private lessons, please contact me. Please PM me or send me a message at limprevu.bellydance@gmail.com for studio location.

L'imprevu Presents Vagabond Cirque

nari — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:37:40 GMT

L'imprevu Bellydance Presents Vagabond Cirque! Benefiting the Houston Area Women's Center Join L'imprevu Bellydance and performance artists from around the state as they transport you back to an adults-only early 20th Century Sideshow and Vaudeville Spectacular! Wander through the newly remodeled Avant Garden as you enjoy continuous live entertainment on three stages. Enter the Red Light Room for Pin Up Bellydance, Flamenco, Burlesque, and a session with the world famous Dr. Sketchy. See hilarious vaudeville and magic shows and vintage dance performances on the Sideshow Stage. Experience incredible live music, gorgeous bellydance, breathtaking fire shows, and various other performances on the Big Top Stage. Interact with characters from the time period, have your fortune told, or have henna drawn on your hands and arms. Have a few drinks and laugh with friends as you are delighted and amazed by a world you never knew existed! Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served; alcohol may be purchased at the bar. L'imprevu: www.myspace.com/limprevubellydance Houston Area Women's center: www.hawc.org All of the L'imprevu flyers are designed by Michael Aschner (http://www.myspace.com/michaelaschner )

L'imprevu~ Vintage Combos Workshop

nari — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:35:37 GMT

Vintage Bellydance Combos for Soloists, Partners, and Troupes Class Description: Get cheeky with Obsidia and Nari of L'imprevu! Learn vintage bellydance combos in a small class setting that will get you moving, thinking, and creating your own combos! You will be introduced to L'imprevu combos that have been adapted for soloists, partners, and groups of three or more. Come to the class as a soloist, with your dance partner, or with your entire troupe, as this format is deisgned for everyone! Participants will walk away from this workshop with usable, adaptable combos for every style of bellydance. Notes will be provided. Dancers should have at least six months of instruction to attend. Space is limited, so sign up soon to get a spot and take advantage of the early bird special! You will need: ~a yoga mat ~bottled water ~a pen and paper for additional notes Date: June 29, 2008 Time: 11:00 a.m.- 1:30p.m. Location: Vagabond Salon Bedford, Texas Cost: $30.00 Until June 15th/ $35.00 from June 16- 28, 2008. Registration Link: http://limprevuvintagecobmos.eventbrite.com

May 20th! L'imprevu Presents Vagabond Bellydance!

nari — Mon, 05 May 2008 03:57:50 GMT

You DO NOT want to miss this show! Anaid from San Antonio will be here! AND Obsidia will join me for some French and Balkan dance as only L'imprevu can do it! And to top it all off, we have a full line up of fabulous local bellydancers that will knock your zills off! See the flyer (designed by my fabulous fiance) for details. See you there!

Vagabond Haflas are Coming!

nari — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 19:40:57 GMT

L'imprevu invites you to Houston to join fabulous bellydancers from around Texas to the soon-to-be-legendary Vagabond Bellydance Haflas! Some of our featured out-of-town guest dancers this year include Obsidia (the other half of L'imprevu), Michelle Manx (Pin up Bellydance), Anaid (Mystique Fusion Bellydance), Visions in Dance, and Bella Natana! Local Favorites such as Urban Gypsy (and their student troupe), Sisters of Avalon, Kasia Ali, and Ayana (Qantara) will also be performing during the summer season! These haflas are designed to create community between all styles and levels of dancers and musicians in the Texas area. So come out, grab your zaghareet and your love of dance , and have the best time you've had in a long time! Come support Texas bellydance starting April 15, 2008 at Avant Garden. The show starts at 8:00 p.m. and never runs late! Anyone interested in performing, please contact Nari at naribellydance@yahoo.com.

Whew!

nari — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 03:09:01 GMT

Michael and I are finally in our new place, but it was no small feat. We are still navigating through a rocky terrain of boxes and artwork, clothing a and kitchen utensils, and what I will be referring to hence as the Michael branch of the Houston Public Library. During our fabulously humid and sweaty move, I bottomed out when pulling out of a parking spot in front of our old apartment. Anyone familiar with the flawless and almost artful construction of the roadways and paved surfaces in Houston will undoubtedly be shocked that someone could damage his or her vehicle by simply reversing it at two miles an hour. So the entire exhaust apparatus and muffler were basically contorted causing a rattling that made my car sound like a lawnmower on steroids. Nice. Here we are, car full of "stuff", rumbling down Kirby Lane like The Beverly Hillbillies as we try to find a place to get the car repaired. Luckily, they were able to bend and maneuver the snaky parts of my car back into their proper positions. Not-so-luckily, I apparently needed new tires. $420.00, thank you very much. And we were on our way. Now the challenge of redefining home through picture placements and furniture rearranging begins. And though I prefer to open my boxes and be surprised by the contents, I acquiesced when Michael created an Excel sheet for our belongings. It will all come together at some point. Home sweet home. Or something like that.

Holy Smokes!

nari — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:33:52 GMT

Non-Smoking Update! Your Quit Date is: Monday, January 01, 2007 at 12:00:00 AM Time Smoke-Free: 151 days, 7 hours, 17 minutes and 33 seconds Cigarettes NOT smoked: 3026 Lifetime Saved: 23 days, 2 hours Money Saved: $723.29

HABDA Hafla Registration Deadline Approaching!

nari — Wed, 30 May 2007 16:00:43 GMT

Reserve your performance spot now! They're disappearing fast, so hurry! This is going to be a fantastic and unforgettable evening of the various styles of belly dance. Don't miss it! Register online at www.habda.org Here's the official information: Get Your Zaghareet Ready for HABDA’S Hip in Houston Hafla! What: Belly dance performances, vendors, refreshments, and prizes! When: Saturday, June 30, 2007 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Where: Sirrom School of Belly Dance www.sirroms.com Cost: $10/advance $15/door Performers get in free Dancers: All level HABDA members are welcome to reserve your performance spot now! Please see the HABDA by-laws for details (Section 6, Paragraph B): www.habda.org/bylaws.html Soloists: 5 minutes or less Troupes: 7 minutes or less Dancers are welcome to perform once (with one troupe or solo) at this special event. All props welcome except live animals and fire. Vending information will be provided soon with the registration form (HABDA members get one free vending spot a year). Not a HABDA member? Go to www.habda.org today and join for only $20/year! Support the local bellydance community and get lots of great perks!

Open Audition Call for Dance from the Heart Theatrical Production and Benefit!

nari — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:21:41 GMT

As a member of the national board for DFTH, I am thrilled to annouce.... Dancer Auditions for the Dance from the Heart National 2007 Annual Benefit Benefiting Houston’s Lighthouse for the Blind and The Alzheimer’s Association Open call for dancers! Dance from the Heart is looking for principal and supporting dancers for its upcoming theatrical production and benefit premiering September 29, 2007. All levels welcome! Audition Criteria: Performance of a two-minute solo (choreographed or improvised)* Zills required (for at least part of the audition piece) Veil and/or cane also welcome as part of the audition. Styles of dance may include Ballet/Modern, Oriental, Folkloric, or Flamenco. Please bring two copies of your music on CD. It should be the only track on your CD and should not be an MP3. Audition Dates and Times: Initial Open Call Saturday, May 12, 2007 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm Callbacks Saturday, May 19, 2007 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm Location: Houston Metropolitan Dance Studio (Studio C) www.houstonmetdance.com maps.citysearch.com/map/view/9839612 Please contact info@dancefromtheheart.org for more information and to register. www.dancefromtheheart.org *Due to time constraints, the two-minute time limit will be strictly enforced.

Woo-hoo!

nari — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:14:30 GMT

Your Quit Date is: Monday, January 01, 2007 at 12:00:00 AM Time Smoke-Free: 90 days, 7 hours, 53 minutes and 30 seconds Cigarettes NOT smoked: 1807 Is this still your Quit Date? YesNo Lifetime Saved: 13 days, 19 hours Money Saved: $431.10

Hug a Stranger...

nari — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 04:42:48 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr3x_RRJdd4&mode=related&search I saw this on the Mahalla Tribe and had to repost it. I love this concept and think it is reprehensible this movement was banned.

Tribal Alchemy 2007- You must attend. It's required.

nari — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:11:48 GMT

Liquid Hips Presents ~Tribal Alchemy 2007~ October 19th, 20th and 21st Rose Marine Theater 1440 North Main Street Fort Worth Texas 76106 Workshops will be held at the Theater Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (Times will be posted soon) Evening show starts at 8:30pm doors open at 8:00pm Pre order Tickets are $15.00 or $20.00 at the door Your Instructors and performers include: ~Elizabeth Strong~ ~Atash Maya~ ~Mira Betz~ ~The MadIam~ ~Gitane~ ~Liquid Hips~ and more! Stay toon for updates on class information as it comes in! Here's just a few: Elizabeth Strong: “9/8 Rhythms and Fancy Footwork of the Turkish Rom” Come prepared to dance your heart out! In this class, we will cover the fundamentals of the firey 9/8 Rom rhythm, and learn basic footwork, hip work and some of the very expressive arm movements that are integral to this dance. We will watch a short clip of source footage, and cultural background will be discussed as well. All levels welcome. “The MadIam” Formally of Domba Fame: SWORD’elesque In the spirit of our forebears in American Belly dance “The MadIam” brings out the original mood of Side shows, vaudeville & traditional burlesque by a style she has developed called SWORD’elesque. SWORD’elesque is a fun and exciting escape for both belly dancers and burlesque performers ranging from the novice to the professional! The techniques are ideal for any occasion from public performances to sensual entertainment, for the solo performers, belly dance troupes and chorus girls. No Sword? Traveling? No Problem! The moves for this class are easily interchangeable for use with a sword or feather boa using a cue system (doing ATS Style bbiiiiiizzzzznatches) for improvisational dance! Get ready to be teased by joining “The MadIam”, and friends for a phenomenal course. Sabrina and Lara of Atash Maya, San Diego: (Special 3 Hr workshop) "Muscle Conditioning for Seamless Movements & Juicy Combos" Dust off those old yoga mats & get ready to sweat! Experience Atash Mayas unique blend of yoga, pilates & Bellydance drills designed specifically to establish core strength & and the ability to appear seamless while performing juicy combinations. It's all coming soon!!!!!! Elizabeth Strong www.strongdancer.com Mira Betz www.miramania.com Atash Maya www.atashmaya.com "The MadIam" formally of Domba fame www.domba.tribe.net Gitane www.indigorosebellydancing.com

PLEASE READ THIS- IT'S IMPORTANT!

nari — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 05:16:08 GMT

Today (Dec 7th), Bristol-Myers Squibb, the pharmaceutical monolith that charges nearly $1,000 for a 30 day supply of one of its HIV/AIDS medications, is donating $1 to the National AIDS Fund for each person who simply visits their website and "virtually lights a candle." The tally is near 871,000 now. Please, please take a minute to "light a candle": www.lighttounite.org This really will take just a second!! :) Please forward this on to other friends!

Please beware, dance sisters.

nari — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 02:30:00 GMT

From a friend on this community: "Some of you may know that an individual has been haunting Tribe and the Bay Area belly dance scene for the last few months. He has approached and propositioned dozens of dancers both locally, and nationwide (online), upsetting many and even scaring a few with his stalker-like behavior. He finds women's phone numbers, home addresses, emails, etc., and starts contacting them, often repeatedly. You can read the full details here: http://mideastpercussion.tribe.net/thread/dac187d1-5662-4b26-8a41-8a56cfa37fe9 (he's the one who started this thread, get a good look and avoid him if you see him locally)." Please beware, dance sisters. A stalker can be a SERIOUS threat. Take any and all precautions to protect yourself from this or any potential stalker. Here is an article I Googled that may offer some sound advice: http://www.wendymcelroy.com/ifeminists/2003/0304.html