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It is so nice to get together with a friend

parveneh — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:20:44 GMT

Just been going through some tough times which did not allow me to be the social butterfly I usually like to be. But after finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel I got together with a great friend at a great Med restaurant in Northridge for a little mezza and some hooka and great conversation. A good evening was had by all!!!

I was interviewed whooo hoooo

parveneh — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:02:00 GMT

I was interviewed for Gilded Serpent and it was recently posted. The interviewer was non other than the fabulous Raven heres the link http://www.gildedserpent.com/art46/ravenvictoria.htm

Performing at the festival

parveneh — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:16:28 GMT

This Sunday put on by these two amazing little sisters. Should be a load of fun

traveling again

parveneh — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:11:07 GMT

So I am on my way back to the continent again, whoooo hoooooo. Hanging out in Germany and which ever way the wind blows me while I am there. Visiting with family, friends and drinking most excellent German wine......mmmmmm that 's the stuff. while I was there last I took a few people through an impromptu beginning belly lesson and now it looks like I may be doing it again only more ladies in an actual class this time. WOW!!! its gonna be a blast. The only thing is that it gets cold there like we don't experience here but that is what wonderful knit scarves, layered clothing and ugg boots are for only to be followed by more German wine. I am counting down the days until I leave, its gonna be a blast!!!!

I had a lovely time last night

parveneh — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:09:42 GMT

Sandra hosts a showcase at the Desert Rose Hookah lounge in North Hollywood and it is such a delightful place to be on a Saturday night. lovely dancers from all over and all varieties of dancing with great people there to watch and support. It is 25.00 for the show and a delicious buffet from the owners restaurant which they bring in and cook fresh right there on the grill. What a lovely time to enjoy the dancing, to dance or just to sit on the patio splitting a hookah with a friend and talking into the night. The owner Amir is a very lovely person and so welcoming. The show case happens on the 2nd Saturday and now on the last Saturday of every month as well

Egypt December 2008

parveneh — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:29:59 GMT

Heres the itinerary and there will be a visit to the Nubian Village in Aswan as well on about the 5th day of the journey. contact me for registration information. I can send at your request: DAY 1, Dec 5, FRI : JFK to CAIRO Evening departure from JFK to Cairo. In flight meals, snacks, and drinks served during the flight. DAY 2, Dec 6, SAT : Arrive CAIRO Arrive in Cairo. After customs and immigration, our representatives will meet and greet you, assist with your luggage and transfer you to the deluxe Intercontinental Pyramids Park Hotel in Cairo. Dinner at hotel. (Meals D) DAY 3, Dec 7, SUN : CAIRO You will have a full day excursion with lunch, visiting the famous Egyptian Museum where archaeological pieces dating as far back as 3000 BC are in exhibit; where you will see the famous treasure of King Tut-ank-amon. You will also visit the Alabaster Mosque, the Coptic District, and the Ancient Citadel which was built in 1176. Time permitting you will visit jewelry and ornament wholesalers. Dinner on your own. (B-L) DAY 4, Dec 8, MON : CAIRO Today, you will have a full day excursion with lunch, visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. You will drive around the Pyramid of Chephren, the Pyramid of Cheops (also known as the Great Pyramid or Khufu), and the Pyramid of Mykerinos. You will have time to walk around Cheops, and take pictures. Then visit the Sphinx, the collasal one-piece sandstone man-headed lion-bodied statue. Then continue to Memphis, the capital of Old Kingdom; and then Sakkara, to visit the Step Pyramid, the first monumental stone structure in Ancient Egypt. Return to hotel. Dinner on your own. (Meals B-L) DAY 5, Dec 9, TUE : CAIRO / Abu Simble / ASWAN After breakfast at the hotel you will be transferred to the Cairo airport for a flight to Abu Simble. Abu Simble is considered to be one of the most impressive sites in Egypt. Here you will visit the two temples built by Ramses II as a high-architect before he became a Pharaoh. The 100 foot high Great Temple is world famous, which features 4 statues of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari, each 65 foot high. Next to the Great Temple is the temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. Both temples were originally carved in a mountain. In 1965 they were moved 600 feet and raised 65 feet, thanks to an international project to save them from the flooding caused by the construction of the High Dam. You will then take a second flight to Aswan, and be transferred to either Aswan Isis Hotel for dinner and overnight; or if space-available to your cruise ship MS Carnival. (Meals B-D) DAY 6, Dec 10, WED : ASWAN / KOM OMBO (Cruise) After breakfast a full-day excursion in Aswan including a Felucca Sailing on the Nile River and later visiting Temple of Philae, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk site. In the evening we will sail Kom Ombo for an excursion to the Ancient Site there. Lunch and dinner are aboard the cruise boat MS Carnival. (Meals B-L-D) DAY 7, Dec 11, THU : KOM OMBO / Edfu / ESNA (Cruise) As you have your breakfast we will sail to Edfu. Upon arrival in Edfu, a fun excursion begins first by taking a horse-drawn-carriage ride in Edfu, and then visiting the Edfu Temple. Later in the afternoon we will sail to Esna, where boat will dock for overnight. (Meals B-L-D) DAY 8, Dec 12, FRI : LUXOR (Cruise) This morning we will cross the locks on the Nile in Esna -providing a fun and small scale canal-crossing experience. We will continue to sail north to Luxor. Excursions in Luxor include, Luxor and Karnak Temples and visit to the West Bank of the Nile with Thebes, Valley of Kings, Valley of the Queens and Collossi of Memnon. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor. (Meals B-L-D) DAY 9, Dec 13, SAT : LUXOR / CAIRO Transfer to Luxor airport for flight to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel in Cairo. Rest of the day is free at leisure in Cairo. This afternoon we will arrange a 3-hour belly-dancing class with a reknowned Egyptian Belly Dancer. (B) DAY 10, Dec 14, SUN CAiRO / JFK Transfer to Cairo airport for flight back home to the U.S. (B) RATES $2,249 per person in triple occupancy $2,299 per person in double occupancy $2,799 per person in single occupancy Fuel surcharges included in the above, but subject to change until ticketing. Airport taxes and security fees of approx $120 per person is additional, subject to change until ticketing.

What a wonderful time

parveneh — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:18:07 GMT

the workshop with Khadijah went off without a hitch, what a lovely, talented and generous person Khadijah is. How fortunate we were to be graced with her capabilities and her first had knowledge of the culture and the dance it comes from. The workshop was fun and relaxed with good positive energy amongst the participants. It was a real treat. We have to do this again!!!

Khaleeji Workshop Jan 13, 2008

parveneh — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:09:37 GMT

With Khadijah of Colorado. Limited space for attendants and vendors sign up early.

Okay I saw this somewhere and thought it was cute

parveneh — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:21:30 GMT

I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just gonna ask where they're going and hook up with 'em later.

Hafla airing on Cable Time Warner in South LA and Inglewood California

parveneh — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:17:48 GMT

channel 24 in South LA and channel 35 in Inglewood as follows: 8/13 /2007 9:00 pm Alexiis and Brandi 8/20/2007 9:00 pm Cynthia and Shirin 8/27/2007 9:00 pm Troupes Melangees 9/09/2007 9:00 pm Ravenmoon, Jessica, and Marguerite Kusuhara If you cannot catch the show in your area, I have clips of the shows loaded up on youtube. www.youtube.com/parveneh and I will post new listings as they are created. Enjoy.

Nakish

parveneh — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 17:04:17 GMT

I just met the most amazing, graceful, gracious and stunningly beautiful Nakish. One awesome lady who was a pioneer in the dance. She was in So. Cal and I got to meet her. It was so refreshing to talk to with it. It was a wonderful opportunity.... I cannot wait for the intensive workshop in 2008. If you are not aware of who she is then you need to go to the Gilded Serpent and read the interview of Nakish by Sausan.

So it looks like

parveneh — Wed, 02 May 2007 15:41:32 GMT

There is a strong possibility that I may be moving to Madrid later next year (God willing) I am excited about the possibility but I would like to know what the bellydance community is like there. Perhaps this will be my opportunity to learn Flamenco...who knows.

So a little further on this journey

parveneh — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 06:51:18 GMT

Started out in L.A. and got sidetracked by super heavy spring storms and Tornado threats, downed in DFW for and day and a half because of weather the first night and mechanical problems the second night which caused us to get a 5 hour delay of take off time. But as one of my co travelers said. "It is better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air instead of in the air wishing you were on the ground." Arrived in Frankfurt subsequently a day and 5 hours later than planned but it was worth it. Frankfurt is a bustling city..but I am staying in the villages with quaint narrow little roads and old converted farmhouses that were built in the 1800's or before... it is very very quiet at night and you can walk down the street at 12 am and not be disturbed. The wines are to die for mmmmmmm. And there is nothing better than a macchiato and a shot of schnapps to finish off a good German meal. Next on the agenda is Paris (The City of Light) OMG the Eiffel Tower awaits and then some castle visiting and a cruise down the Rhine River. More to come. There will be photos trust me!!!!

Happy Birthday.....

parveneh — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 13:23:38 GMT

To Meeeeeeeeee, Happy Birthday to Meeeeeeeeeeee.... today is the day that I enetered this place called planet Earth many moons ago. whooooooooooooooooo hooooooooooooooooooooooo

What a wonderful time we had ......

parveneh — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 06:36:38 GMT

I want to thank Canece, Elizabeth, Ayse, Donavon and Jeff for another fabulous show. We had a blast making show #13. Awesome performers all and excellent peeps to be with. Thank you all for your performances and just being you!!!!

More stuff on You Tube

parveneh — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 20:05:55 GMT

Thanks to the nimble fingers and wonderful computer skills of Donavon,there will be at least 2 more of the shows loaded up on YouTube. Donavon.... YOU ROCK!!! A man of many talents.

Hafla is on You Tube

parveneh — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 06:52:45 GMT

Thanks to the diligent and talented work of Donavon I now have a 6 minute segment of one of the shows on YouTube. This is just a test one... the show will be loaded in 4 segments thanks to wonderful wonderful Donavon of many talents. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69NQKh-lx_0 ttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04-DrRaQErY check it out

Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning Warning

parveneh — Fri, 29 Dec 2006 05:31:15 GMT

Be Wary of this individual or this company soliciting business VARUN SOLANKI or gauriartncraft@ india.com or Bellydance Wares in India they do not deliver they take the money and run and do not respond to any questions after order is placed. Do NOT trust them. I have done business with many international companys and this is the first time I have been ripped off. They take your money and do NOT deliver the goods. They give the international business community a bad name... Be Aware that they are crooks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ahhh Morocco

parveneh — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 03:25:36 GMT

Started the journey off in Casablanca where we got to see a brief tour of the city from the huge Hassan II Mosque on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean where we felt the brisk sea breezes blowing in against us and watched the winter waves crashing against the shore to the town square that everyone frequents on a Sunday afternoon. The people were delightful and amazing. I was constantly spoken to in French or Arabic from the time I hit the ground and I realized they all thought I was just coming home, What a connection!. Rabat the capital was great but I think Fez was one of my favorites with its sprawling Medina that has been around for many many centuries since the medieval times. It is a beehive of activity and a veritable labyrinth that one could get easily lost in without a guide. There were some real treasures to be seen in the Medina from the beautiful Medersa to the tiny little Synagogue in the old Mellah. We went to Volubilis which is a very old Roman ruin and one of the best I have seen as they have taken great care to preserve it. I saw some of the best mosaics there it was awesome. This old Roman city is situated on a hill top over looking a sweeping valley in the Atlas Mountains and you can almost visualize how it probably was back in the day when this city was a hub of activity. We spent the day passing through the Atlas Mountains on the way to Marrakech where we saw fertile plains, sweeping valleys and quaint little towns like Ifrane which looks more like a Swiss skiing village. Marrakech has a charm all its own from the super hotels on the main boulevard to the awesome medina and the djmaa al fna square where you can see everything from acrobats, snake charmers, singers, dancers, vendors you name it. There was not enough time to see everything and there was soo much to see. I will have to go back but this time I want to go south to Erg Chebi where the dunes lie. After all if one goes to Morocco one does need to see the Sahara yes?

Okay folks

parveneh — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:19:56 GMT

I am on my way to Morocco..... the country...not the dancer hahahahahaha. Sunday morning (God willing) I will be landing in Casablanca and the adventure begins again. I will post pics when I return and hope to find lots of goodies to buy.

Just spent a wonderful weekend

parveneh — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 05:27:16 GMT

Learning from one of the best Cory Zamora!!! Took a trip to Fresno California and took private lessons with Cory learning veil techniques. She is the absolute expert on veil work. tying it and working it into the dance in such an artful way. The trip was worht it and it was time and money well spent!!! She is one awesome dancer!!!

Okay time to toot my horn a little okay okay

parveneh — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 00:17:40 GMT

A WHOLE lot!!! Guess who is the featured guest on Hipdrop this month?????? MEEEEEEE hahahahahahahahahahah www.hipdrop.com check it out. Aneaj was a dear!!!

Totally Jazzed!!!

parveneh — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 05:13:05 GMT

Okay so I taped my 11th show the other evening with 3 wonderful musicians, Donavon whom we all know, and two newly introduced to me Okay Cihaner and Vedat Gorsoylu. Okay plays the Ney and the Kaval and Vedat is a master of the Sas (sic) It was a wonderful musically flavorful show that was also informative and educational. Now the total kicker is that I received a very enthusiastic call from a woman whose family is from Turkey. She was very excited about the show and gave me great kudos. It is always wonderful to get feedback from viewers. like that. She said she called all of her family and friends to get them to watch. Yeah thats what we like

So this is the 10th show I have taped

parveneh — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 08:19:07 GMT

yaaaayyyy tonight was really good I worked with Freya and Najah two excellent dancers and excellent people to boot.. It was a real pleasure..we had a blast and this show will air for the first time on August 24th. On to the next taping.... lets see hmmmmmm whos gonna be my next project. :-) Now to sleep with me!!!!! after all.. it is 1:00 am (yawwwwwwwwwn)

Well I am just about done

parveneh — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:45:00 GMT

Okay everybody.... I am closing in on my MBA!!!! lelelelelelelelelelelelelelelelele In fact my commencement ceremony is in September with roughly 6 units to go and I will actually be finished with everything in the first week of December. I dont want to wait to do the commencement next June so I am getting it out of the way now. Cause who knows where I will be by then. But all I gotta say right now is .... Im WALKING!! Whoooo hooooooooooooooo. It is and has been a lot of hard work and it seems to have whizzed by but I can see a big light at the end of the tunnel.