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I loved the last 2 bellydance festivals I visited ... Tribal Caravan and Shaman's Vision. Many thanks to both Desiree and Afra. But I also felt alienated from the "Brave New" Bellydance world ...
Sun, May 18, 2008 - 9:33 AM
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As a Greek American ... the fusion of American & Near Eastern cultures attracted me to bellydance. Bellydance festivals were the only place (other than a Greek Orthodox Church) where I felt a sense of cultural belonging. Instead of being "different" ... at bellydance festials it was actually ... read more
This is totally unrelated to bellydance ... but I do occasionally think about other things };>
Wed, April 16, 2008 - 3:46 PM
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While channel surfing the radio today, I tuned into a Christian rock station (don't get me started on Christians co-opting the devil's music ... couldn't they just stick to gospel?) Anyway, I heard a newscast about a California initiative to "defend" marriage. Defend marriage from what? The newscasters on the Christian rock station seemed to think marriage was threatened by gays marrying... read more
Bellydance has undergone a revolution in the past few years. Modern Tribal Fusion has risen to the forefront. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. But I also hate it sometimes ... when this shallow, co-opt other peoples' culture thing happens. Bellydance is NOT an American invention ... even though we invented American Tribal Style ... the form still has its roots in NEAR EASTERN DANCE.
Fri, January 11, 2008 - 9:44 AM
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Suhaila Salimpour made a great comment (BDTV 2004) to the effect that she had the right to do fusion more than ... read more
Learn the folkloric roots of classic tribal style, zills, and avant garde urban tribal in a friendly supportive atmosphere.
Sun, January 6, 2008 - 9:08 AM
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Monday night classes in Ventura Wednesday night classes in Ojai All levels - beginner through troupe performance. more info posted here: www.neareastdance.com thank you for reading Natasya
This Saturday 12/22
Sat, December 15, 2007 - 11:40 AM
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For any of you who might be in Ojai area and reading this. Dan Sr. is coming down and we will be rockin the toonz, imbibing, and otherwise celebrating the birth of my favorite person on the planet ... Daniel. Party in Ojai 5pm - ??? Call 805-640-5781 or e-mail for address do NOT rely on tribe messages as i only read them once per week Bring musical instrument, food, drink, or dance to share. cheers, natasya
Awesome Tunes ...
My Recent Activity
Ojai Pirate Fair at Lake Casitas
( events » live music ) See Byzantium and many other wonderful dancers and musicians including Sol & Luna, She'enedra, and many more of our wonderful dance friends at the Ojai Pirate Fair on beautiful Lake Casitas.
2 weekends: Sept 20 & 27 www.neareastdance.com... read more
event starts Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 9:00 AM
Acacia Mansion Belldyance Party - Ojai CA
( events » live music ) www.neareastdance.com/Festiva...rty.html
Dear Dance Friends, Please join us for music and dance under a full moon at Ojai's Acacia Mansion. Ojai nights are balmy and clear ... perfect weather to enjoy the Acacia Mansion's gorgeous g... read more
event starts Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 6:00 PM
OJAI BELLYDANCE FESTIVAL - NEW VENUE & PARTY
( events » live music ) Dear Dance Friends,
Due to renovations at our site and issues with air conditioning ... we have changed the Venue. Please join us for music and dance under the full moon and stars at Ojai's Acacia Mansion, a historic Spanish villa often us... read more
event starts Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 6:00 PM
Ojai Bellydance Festival
( events » live music ) Vendor and Performer applications now on-line.
www.neareastdance.com/Festival.html
event starts Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 12:00 PM
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