Venting

Im a mean ol' Lion =)

rldecant — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:45:56 GMT

We are off to see the Wizard the wonderful Wizard of OZ =) This year Blood moon is going to OZ. We have amazing guest performers such as Donna Majia, Hildie from the UK, Damage Control, Lorraine, Layla and all the Hot Pot classes! There is a rock'n fire show Friday 10/16, workshops on the morning of the 17th, the Theater show at 7pm that evening and then the After party. It is an entire weekend of magic, fun and laughs =) Go to http://www.bloodmoonregale.com/ to sign up for workshops, buy tickets to the show or just get some more info! Tickets are also available at Hot Pot Studio, so just stop by =) Hope to see you all there! ! ! ! !

Burning Man Ticket for sale!!!!!!!!!!!

rldecant — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:15:05 GMT

Unfortunately I can not make it this year =( I have the ticket and was ready to go, but got an opportunity later in the year I just can't pass up....Taiwan and South Korea with Amy for UNMATA workshops and shows, exciting!!!! I just can't swing this many days off work and know that Burning Man will be there next year for me, while the opportunity to travel to Asia with UNMATA may not be! So I thought I would put this out to all my friends before I advertise somewhere else. Please message me if you are interested! Thanks, Shelly

UNMATA's Human Rodeo!!!!

rldecant — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:06:09 GMT

The Rodeo Vision by Amy Sigil I grew up on a cattle ranch, Angus to be specific. 40acres, 3 ponds, herd of cattle, 2 dogs, 4 cats, rounds of rattlesnake, 1 pig, 4 motorcycles, 1 boat, 3 pickup trucks and 4 horses. Biscuit. The 15 hand tall brown Quarter Horse. I was 7 years old when my Dad convinced my mother to purchase a mother-daughter Horse combo that were for sale close to the ranch. Flying Star Ranch…my memories are coming back, I forgot that part. My mother worked full time and my Dad was a pilot so he was away on planes for most of my life. Minus a few years when he was laid off and played janitor at my school (my favorite years.) So Biscuit, the daughter of the team at 6 months old, and I had 40 acres and absolutely no chaperone from 7 to 16 years old when I left home. Let the ruckus begin… She bit me, kicked me, ran me thru fences, into trees, stepped on me and tried to drown me in the pond on a daily basis. After years of abuse she was my best friend and I don’t blame her, we grew up together. These memories are some of the most fulfilling golden nuggets still left bouncing around in my mind. One more story before I get to business. Biscuit was dark brown and pretty much invisible at night except for the white diamond on her forehead…I almost typed foreheart…awwwww. So school was about a 45 minute drive from the ranch, in “town”, and it got dark early in the winter. By the time I got home from school and then basketball practice, it was late and dark most everyday. I would park my truck at the house and then take my motorcycle down the hill to feed the animals. Here’s where Biscuit comes in. I parked the motorcycle around the corner of the barn and would walk to the hay barn. As soon a I opened the hay door, I would hear it. Biscuit, who I hardly thought was starving after grazing 40 acres on her own free will, would run to the barn. I mean run. I would hear the hooves, but I couldn’t see her. Remember? Dark brown, dark dark brown. She would get closer and closer and the sound of her pounding hooves and heaving breath was incredibly intimidating. She was huge! And I would stand by the door cowering. Just waiting for her to plow right thru me. But she never did. She would stop just in front me, just in front of me. Nostrils flared, ears back and eyes wide open. Wild and completely in control. This my friends was the inspiration. The Rodeo Summary Spend the day on the Ranch! This is a one-time only epic event hosted by UNMATA and Brad Dosland of Taboo Media. Powered by Hot Pot Studios and supported by countless guest artists and die hard fans. The venue! The Rodeo will be located at Long Branch Ranch, a ghost town recreation complete with small town, mercantile, saloon and a ton more I cant remember. It’s amazing. I mean really. For serious people… it’s perfect. The event opens at 11am on Saturday August 8th, 2009. Please arrive between 11am and 1pm. Lunch begins at 1pm with outdoor dining and entertainment. From 2-4pm you have the run of the ranch! Game stations, western dance lessons, whip lessons and surprise entertainment will be scattered throughout the town. Bring some extra cash for horseback riding too. At 420pm the stables will open. You will have the opportunity to walk thru and watch the handlers prepare the human horses for the Rodeo. The stables will be open from 420 to 5pm, At 6pm meet at the coral for the Rodeo showcase. The Rodeo showcase will run for one hour from 6-7pm. This showcase includes dance performances by UNMATA, Verbatim, Street Team, Hot Pot Studio and Suhaila Salimpour. Dinner starts at 730pm with outdoor dining and entertainment. 9pm the Saloon opens! All night drinking, gambling and general mayhem! Roulette wheels too! 1030pm the Evening show will begin in the Town Hall across from the Saloon. Featuring Dahlia, Kami Liddle, The Old Ladies, Origin Tribal, The Boiler Bar, Janice Solimeno, Kristen Dosland and The Indigo! Then back to the Saloon to finish out the evening with surprise entertainment and more drinking and gambling! The evening runs until 2am and then we gotta go! Um…….. Please come. I’ve dreamed about this for years. It could quite possibly be one of the biggest things I do artistically in my life. I would love to share it with you. Check out www.unmata.com for tickets. See you at The Rodeo! Much Luv, Amy Sigil

Tempest in Sacramento!!!!

rldecant — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:05:09 GMT

Come check it out. Great workshops and a show!!!!!

UNMATA Blog.....

rldecant — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:24:18 GMT

UNMATA is going to start a reglar blog posting on our web site =) I wrote the first one. They are nothing crazy, but a little snipit about were we are at, how things are going, what we are excited about....stuff like that! So go check it out at http://www.unmata.com/ we will all be writing them, just taking turns....so check in regularly and see what we have to say! Muah!!!!

Looking for Line Dancing & Lasso Intructors

rldecant — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:25:50 GMT

HELLO =) So I am looking for individuals in the community that can themselves or have connections to the Line dancing and Lasso worlds. I would like to find one Line dancing instructor to teach a small workshop and one Lasso instructor to teach a small lesson. If you or any one you know can help please contact me with the info =) Thanks, Shelly

OFF TO AMSTERDAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rldecant — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:37:36 GMT

Well I am off to meet Amy in Amsterdam. I miss her soooo much and can't wait to see her. Plus Amsterdam and The Uzume, can't get much better =) I will miss Hot Pot terrible of course but will be excited to share the experience when I get back too! The rest of UNMATA and Verbatim will keep the studio bouncing with Hot Pot fun, so make sure to show your support. These classes are going to be a blast! I'll post lots of pics upon my return, MUAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Djinn and Kaeshi of BellyQueen in Sac!!!!!

rldecant — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:05:12 GMT

Monday March 16th we are rocking Sacramento with a fabulous live show by Djinn and special guest Kaeshi of BellyQueen. The stage will also be visited by UNMATA, Verbatime and more!!!!! Show: Monday March 16th 7-9pm Beatnik Studios 2421 17th street ste 100 Sacramento 95818 We are also going to get things hoppp'n with some awesome workshops from Kaeshi and Pete List on Tuesday!!!! Workshops: Tuesday March 17th 6-8pm Kaeshi workshop.....workshop description to be announced =) $20 8:30-9:30 Pete List does Beat Box $15 $30 for both workshops!!!! All workshops are held at... Hot Pot studio 1614 Kst #1 Sacramento 95814 Hope to see you all there!!!!!

Hot Pot Student show!!!

rldecant — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:36:39 GMT

Come join Hot Pot Studio for a night of fun and dancing!!! All of the classes will be performing as well as some new debuey peices from Street Team and Verbatim....you won't want to miss it. UNMATA just might catch you in there wake as well =) When: Feburary 28th doors: 7pm show: 730pm $10 at the door Where: Capoeira-Brazilian Arts Center 1811 DelPaso blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815

Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rldecant — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:58:34 GMT

THANKYOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Friday nights show was more than successful =) All the dancers were amazing, Bo, Jackie, Gibson Pearl and Masheeka, Michelle, Freyja and the UNMATA/Verbatim/Street Team gang were all fabulous and I appreciate you so much! Oh and you can’t forget the most amazing MC ever- Raven. She said she wasn’t an auctioneer, but yeah right she blew it up!!!! Thanks for making the night run so smooth and fun, I know Cleo holds a special place in your heart and we appreciate your awesome love, energy and support so much. The vending was such a rad addition as well. Melissa and Dave busted ass at the Hot Pot booth and video, love you two and thanks so much from the fam! Geisha Moth I just don’t even know what to say…..you absolutely rock my world. The games, raffles and auctions you put together made the night more than I could have even imagined. The heart you put into this brings tears to my eyes. Cleo, Bubba and I can’t begin to express our gratitude for your selfless act! And Pamela in Washington… WOWOWOWOWOWOOW!!!! Thank you for your gracious donation for the tough love bone. The excitement and heart of that auction was incredible =) Special thanks to Something Wicked Tattoo for their super generous offer of one hour of tattoo time by Steve-O the owner (Hubby of Rebecca from Verbatim, love these two, and tattoo artist of so many Hot Potters—myself included), which we auctioned off at the show. To our surprise one of our students and good friends Jayne was the highest bidder. Muah! Thank you! Patrick from the Capoiera studio, Thank you for the use of your space and all your support! We love your studio and always appreciate the backing your studio gives to Hot Pot and UNMATA! The workshop on Sunday was also a huge success, we sweated, laughed and danced our butts off =) Thank you to everyone who attended and helped support Cleo! I had a blast dancing with you all. Overall this entire experience was mind blowing. The power and support of this community is heart warming, inspiring and truly humbles me. I had no idea and can’t even begin to express the thanks and emotions evoked from this experience! Cleo is anxiously awaiting her reunion with her Frisbee and greatly appreciates everyone’s help!!! Her surgery is $3000 and we need $1500 by her surgery date on the 19th. Over $150 has been donated on line; $100 cash was mailed in and donated by a wonderful mystery supporter in L.A…..thank you so much. Plus this weekend yielded $1000, bringing us amazingly close to our surgery date goal! If you are still interested in making donations go to http://www.unmata.com/unshows.html#prance4paws Thanks again for all your help and support we couldn’t do any of this without each and every one of you!!!!!

UNMATA's Prance 4 Paws Fundraiser!

rldecant — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:22:25 GMT

Come join UNMATA and special guests for a fundraiser show and workshop to benifit my dog, Cleo! Cleo was injured doing her favorite thing in the world - Playing Frisbee - and needs extensive surgery to be able to play and walk again =( Your Contributions Are Much Appreciated!!!!!!!!! Show: Firday February 6th Doors at 8pm Show at 8:30pm $10 Location: 1811 Del Paso blv. Sacrameto, CA 95815 Performances by: Freyja, Michelle from No Rules dance, No Rules dance, Gibson Pearl, Bo, UNMATA and offcourse the Hot Pot crew! Workshop: Sunday February 8th 10am-12pm $15 at Hot Pot Studio: 1614 K Street, Studio 1, Sacramento CA. Come get your butt kicked learning some fun combos and drillingthe basics with Shelly (me) of UNMATA. You will leave soar, smiling and asking for more! Then we could all go have lunch together after wards! Sign up at Hot Pot, message me at people.tribe.net/rldecant or just show up! If you can't make the events but would still like to help go to www.unmata.com/ and ckick the DONATION button, any help is appreciated =)

Breakthrough Fusion Competition!!!!

rldecant — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:09:51 GMT

Come out to SF on Sunday January 4th for a bad ass competition with live onstage judge comentary! After watch a spectacular show with performances by Ariellah Gibson Pearl Nanna Candelaria Crystal Silmi & RaksArabi Damage Control Dance Theater ...and UNMATA! for more details about the sjhow and competition go to: http://www.breakthroughdance.com/ Hope to see you there!

UNMATA in SF 12/20!!!!!

rldecant — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:54:07 GMT

Hey come to the city and have some fun with UNMATA!!!

Shadow Dance!!!

rldecant — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:53:25 GMT

Come out to SF and watch a great show with me =)

Blood Moon teaser video!

rldecant — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:52:39 GMT

So if you didn't get to go or you did and just can't get enough, hear is a small teaser from Blood Moon 08...Disease 101 http://vimeo.com/2077450 password: disease Videos of the show will be available through Hot Pot in December =) Hear is UNMATA, Verbatim and Street Team at the after party: http://www.vimeo.com/2091097 And hear is a snip-it of UNMATA doing fire at Radiation Terapy: http://vimeo.com/2063774 Hope you all enjoy!!!!

Attention all PYROS!!!!

rldecant — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:04:55 GMT

This Friday night you don't want to miss an amzing fire dance show. Watch dancers spin fire around and amaze you with their skill and frighten you with their trics =) Featured performers: Controlled burn Lorraine Fire Dolls Obisidian Butterfly Flux UNMATA and many more!!!! LOCATION: 1811 DelPaso Blv Del Paso Hieghts CA $10 cover starts at 9pm Go to: http://www. bloodmoonregale. com/ for more information!!! Also check out the Saturday showcase at the Colonial theater 10/25, at 7pm......it is going to be contagious =)

UNMATA in SF 9/26!!!!!!

rldecant — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:28:06 GMT

Check out UNMATA performing Pony Play on Friday Spet 26 in SF! A MUST SEE! Venue and performance details: http://www. myspace. com/fatcitysf

Blood Moon 08'

rldecant — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:32:31 GMT

Wooohoooo its time again for the Blood Moon!!!!! This year is a heavy hitting theme and you won't want to miss it =) Get more details at: http://www.bloodmoonregale.com/

HOT POT LOVE!!!

rldecant — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:30:20 GMT

HOT POT Hot Pot is…… My home away from home My sanctuary My sanity My release That safe place were I can be accepted That familiar feeling The door that’s always open And the birth of more inspiration and magic than imaginable Smiling faces to great you Warm laughter pouring in your ears Sweat aromas twirling about And the moist sticky air letting you know this place means business!! Beautiful faces Awesome company Hard work And fun…what more could a person want out of a dance studio??? ……Not really sure Because I think we have it pretty dam good hear. With the best fucking teacher around A fabulous community built through the enchantment Warm sunshine splashing in the window Well life just doesn’t get much better than this =) __________________ I love Hot Pot studio and all the wonderful ladies that make it soooo special. You all have a unique place in my heart and life just would be if it wasn’t for all of you!!!! Thanks to Amy, my bestest friend and super dance teacher, this place is hear for us all to enjoy. LOVE YOU ALL….MUAH!!!

Counterfeit!

rldecant — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:23:40 GMT

WHEN: 8pm Friday July 18th WHAT: COUNTERFEIT (Fusion bellydance performance and party) WHERE: Peacock Lounge, 552 Haight St., San Francisco TICKETS: $15 adv, $20 door PUBLIC INFO: (510) 593- 5591 www.rockabellydance.com CONTACT: Kamille Hitz (510) 593- 5591 rockakamille@yahoo.com YOU'VE HEARD OF COVER BANDS. NOW BELLYDANCERS ARE GETTING INTO THE ACT! Never before attempted Tribal Fusion Bellydance groups making covers of famous bellydance stars¦great dancing, great music and fun! Is it real? Or Counterfeit! Join us for an evening of bellydance coverstars, where we honor the distinct stylization of the hottest performers in the fusion bellydance scene. All your favorite dance stars will be there..... but they will actually be someone else! Watch Unmata take on the slow slinkiness of Urban Tribal, or Modern Gyspy take on the fantastic feathers of Ooh La La¦.. And when youre feeling the music kick up your heels to DJ Amar. Origin as The Indigo Unmata as Urban Tribal Rockabelly as Zafira Damage Control as Unmata Clandestine as Fat Chance Belly Dance Origin as The Indigo Modern Gypsy as Ooh La La Gibson Pearl as Elizabeth Strong More coverstars to come.... Who would you be? RockaBelly is a Rock Fusion Bellydance company, founded in San Francisco in 2004, that specializes in bellydancing to rock and American aesthetics. ### If youd like more information about this event, or to schedule an interview with Kamille Hitz, please call her at (510) 593-5591 or email her at rockakamille@yahoo.com

Zoe in Sacramento!

rldecant — Thu, 29 May 2008 16:50:40 GMT

Summer Student Showcase with Featured Artist Zoe Jakes! Here's the schedule! Friday June 13th Showcase The Brickhouse 2837 36th St (at Broadway) Sacramento CA 7pm and $10 Guest include: Hot Pot Studio, Damage Control, UNMATA, Evil Eye Bellydance, Shahlah Sutra, Street Team Debut, Bo and Zoe Jakes...! WORKSHOPS!!!! Saturday June 14th Workshops are $20 at HP. 10-11:30am Get your Kicks and Spins! We will incorporate other elements into spins and kicks, drawing a wee bit from tango, Ballet and Classical indian Kathak, exploring things like leg extension and stomping. Lots of focus on quick spins as well, basic exercises for turning techniques, and how to train yourself to stop on a dime, which always looks impressive. Spotting basics, as well as non spotted turns, will be covered, and techniques for using legs and arms to initiate a turn. Lets make those legs and footsies pretty, shall we? 1-2:30pm unleashing the inner spaz!!!! Fancy kicks, tight spins and those elusive concepts to take pops and locks to the next level by mixing the liquid smoothness of a snake with hits and stops that look almost inhuman. All in easily digestable (sure!) Combination form. This workshop will focus on ways to perform with passionate expression while maintaining control and grace. These concepts will be fully broken down using short combinations as examples so the student is able to get a real understanding of the mechanisms behind them. Prepare to wrap your mind around weird movement that doesn't fit with convention! There are only spots for 20 girls so sign up quickly please. Sign up by personal messaging Amy Sigil (http://people.tribe.net/f5bb0586-93f6-447a-8860-9ac34ab8814d) Saturday Night!!!!!! 2nd Saturday ARt Walk and street performance! Come catch Hot Pot. plus guest dancers and Zoe on the street! FIRE! FIRE! Show starts at 7pm.

UNMATA @ TF 08

rldecant — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:49:46 GMT

I know I already linked this on the UNMATA tribe, but I am so proud of our performance I couldn't help but spread it alittle more =) This was an amazing weekend of freinds, fun and dance....Tribal Fest is the New Year of bellydance for UNMATA and we brought the house down this year!!!!! Part I (I.T.S.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp3RI5F9uMo Part II (Choreographies) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INEWYJ9Ezls Thanks everyone for your support!!

The Truth

rldecant — Mon, 05 May 2008 21:45:02 GMT

Inspiring words form my freind melissa's blog: "True character of a person is defined by what you are willing to do when the spotlight has been turned off, the applause has died down and no one is around to give you credit."

RAQUY & The Cavmen

rldecant — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:01:22 GMT

Come support the Sacramento dance community and the world famous middle eastern band Raquy & The Cavmen. This evening of drumming, dance and fun is a must go!!!!!! This is a show you do not want to miss!!!!!!

STRESS

rldecant — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:31:19 GMT

stress kills, stress drains I try to breath through I try to maintain sometimes I conquer but oh so few to be so anxious welling up inside, trying to find a way will I expolde can I maintain stress kills I get stressed or anxious about so much. As I have gotten older I have found ways to deal and manage, but it is always an underlying factor! One of th points in my life I can't seem to kick the stress is in travel. I travel all the time with UNMATA, so it isn't the smaller weekend trips anymore, but the larger ones....longer or far away. I get so stressed/anxious starting about two weeks proior. I worrie about finaces, the dogs, the fish, Bubba, my parents.......all things I can't do much about =( Sometimes I can take a deep breath and push it down, but this trip to Taiwan is proving to be a little more difficult. I am sooo excited about the trip and so thankful for the experiance, but I feel my anxiaties and stress stifulling these emotions. Once a wise woman once told me to take it one bird at a time (meaning one step at a time) and for the most part that works, but right now I am so jumbeled I am having a hard time figuring out what each step is........well I guess I am glad I have yoga tonight...hopefully that can release some of the tension in my chest and help me take that first step=)