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All My Hard Work.....and the best students a teacher can have!!!

shaynaz — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:17:36 GMT

Ok, so I finally got busy with posting up on youtube the video footage of my students Recital. It was held at Ohlone College Smith Center Theater. From my previous bloggin, these choreographies took a lot from me. We all worked so hard on getting these choreographies down, and our costumes finished. I want to thank all my students for their dedication and hard work!!! You all are the best... Thank you Azra Lori Mimi Najma Maria Amara Laura Jennifer Farah Kanako Bei Melissa Ellen go to my profile and i have posted the youtube videos http://people.tribe.net/shaynaz

Im in the news...

shaynaz — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:04:15 GMT

well kinda..in a newsletter thru my yoga studio!! it was fun being interviewed and more fun seeing what Farah wrote! thanks farah!!! ;) http://www.lifestretchyoga.com/chakramjul08.html

What I am listening to now.... Azam Ali

shaynaz — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:19:06 GMT

she is AMAZING... I loved her singing in VAS. She's got her own collection of albums as well as with a group called Niyaz a fusion group. Such an amazing voice and amazing fusion of music. For all my wonderful fusion style friends, a few of her songs would be a cool piece to dance to. my playlist http://www.playlist.com/node/36829870 wish there was more up on here but hey you can hear a few... http://www.azamalimusic.com/ one of my favorites to listen to is called Spring Arrives...aaaahhhh....

Yah!!! here is a very nice photo I got in my new costume I MADE

shaynaz — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:58:41 GMT

This is the beauty that Ive been working on for months! This is my masterpiece!! what do you think?? Not to mention the masterpiece of a photo!! taken by Pixie!!! more photos in my photo section!!!

My creativity is on vacation!!!

shaynaz — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:35:07 GMT

After coming up with 2 choreographies for a group of 14, costumes for 4 of them, a costume for myself for pixie photoshoot, My creativity will be on vacation. Do not ask me for costume alterations, for a costume to be made by a certain time, for a new choreography, or anything else in that nature. For my creativity has come to a stop. I cannot create when i am completely and utterly out! if you know what I mean. It will come back, I know it will but not anytime soon!

Coming down off my adrenaline rush....

shaynaz — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:29:05 GMT

I AM SO SO SO SO TIRED!!!! Its only 9:30pm and Im actually thinking of going to sleep!!!... I am coming down off my adrenaline rush from this weekends performances. We were performing 2 times on friday, 4 on saturday and 2 on sunday!!! I love Ohlone College Smith Center stage!!!! I love the stage!!!! aaaahhhhh.... i want more but not today! LOL..... We rocked the house all 4 recitals! My students are amazing and worked so hard at rehersals. It really showed!!! I will post a video up soon!!! And more photos of when we were on stage once I get those!!! photo is of us back stage... from back starting to the right Kanako, Ellen, Maria, Mimi, Julie, Melissa, Jennifer Middle row starting from right Lori, Laura, Farah, Bei Front Row Azra, Shayna (me), and Najma

I am on an adrenaline rush right now

shaynaz — Sat, 31 May 2008 05:04:48 GMT

Just got back from my recital and it was just AWESOME!!!! I love the stage!! I love the stage!! I love the stage!!! I love my students!! they all rock! Ill be posting pictures once I get them from my students!! Now I got 2 more for tomorrow and 1 on sunday!!!

im done! im done! im done! im done! im done!! i think

shaynaz — Mon, 19 May 2008 22:53:16 GMT

ha ha... i finished my masterpiece. i wanted it done by today cuz im had a photoshoot with pixie!!! i finally finished it! i think...i want to add some foo foo's to the sleeves but i had no time left...cuz i still needed to bead up some braclets and ankets, which btw, i forgot to put on!!! ill post pictures when i get them back....but hot damn....i am done!!! what a feeling huh???? aaaaahhh...... time to relax..no way...i gotta sew up some costumes for 2 of my students for the recital. LOL...

skirt is done...

shaynaz — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:29:26 GMT

ok i can at least say 2 things are done with my costume....the skirt and the hair piece!!!!

almost there i can see the light.....just a bit

shaynaz — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:50:22 GMT

my bra is almost done....just needs fringe and if i have time to do the scroll work on the side straps i will.....must get the belt finished first....skirt trimming sewen on and jewlery done.... almost almost...btw, i got my head piece done last night!!! iiiiiii this costume is a master piece......i know i said that about my baby blue...but this one tops it for sure..... i used seed beads along with swarovski crystal beads...i found a great deal on ebay,..... will post pix when i get them done!!! i cant wait to show and tell......

Free Make-up workshop

shaynaz — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:45:41 GMT

My Mary Kay Director, Adriana, will be teaching a class on stage make-up. She is a professional make up artist as well as a pro bellydancer. What better way to learn from a professional make-up artist and dancer!! and its free!!! This is your chance to learn from a professional. Please come and learn some new ways on how to apply make-up for the stage!!! Bring your make up bags as well!!. Samples will be provided to you and of course all items that we use from Mary Kay will be available for sale. Both classes will be at the Centerville Community Center 3355 Country Drive, Fremont in the craft room....the room to your right when you walk in from the front door. Sunday May 4th 2-4pm Friday May 9th 6-8pm Please PM or email me to let me know you will attend. shay at shaynaz dot com

Red Pharonics SOLD

shaynaz — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 00:58:13 GMT

I love this dress....i hate to see it go but i want Jasani's leapard bella! ..g.: i got this dress when i was pregnant a little present to myself so i can wear it after baby!! its just beautiful...i love it love it love it! its all red and gold sequins with some rhinestones on it. its in good condition with small looks of wear in the bra area. measurements are as follows... bra 42 D cup cup measures from left to right by going into the deepest part of the cup is 10"..top to bottom is 8"... straps X in the back and fasten in the front and are 25" long total length from bra up to floor is 45" dress is mermaid hemline slit is on the left leg at 26" unstretched waist is 34" my waist is 47" hip 39" my hips are 48" the dress fits me perfectly. it could actually fit someone a bit larger then me. ive worn this dress at a size 18 and also when i was a size 20. its stretchy. and could probably fit someone who is a size 22. this comes with a stretchy hip scarf for around the hips belt is 38" not stretched fits my 48" hips and has room for about 50" maybe to 52". the belt shows more signs of wear at the top where the elastic is. this also comes with boyshorts to wear underneath i cannot find the arm gaunlets at this moment to give measurements but i will find them before it is shipped to you. I paid $674 for this dress and im asking $500 OBO plus shipping. Shipping within the USA will be priority mail flat rate box with insurance which will be $18. Outside the USA rough estimate will be $50 for usps international or $85 for UPS. Please email me your address and i can get you an exact quote on shipping. I prefer payment thru paypal. http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o262/shaynazz/wings.jpg wings not included http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o262/shaynazz/shay5.jpg if you need more pictures let me know.

no yoga this week...

shaynaz — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:33:51 GMT

its driving me nuts that i cant go this week. Im stuck with a bad cold that leaves me coughing constantly. I dont want to ruin everyone else's practice cuz of my cough. Oh i cant wait for this cold to go away.....

tribe chat

shaynaz — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:04:15 GMT

anyone used it??? how does it work?

i need to stop surfing tribe and start

shaynaz — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:31:26 GMT

working on my costume! i really want to get my costume done and finished but for some reason id rather be here! what is it about this place???

80's style coming back???? WTF.....

shaynaz — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:24:18 GMT

ok so ive noticed a few fashion stuff going on..... peg leg jeans are coming back in full force. everywhere i turn they are there. Not to mention the high waisted jeans or pants. i really really dont want to see the high waisted pants come back. i hate high waisted pants. I also see jean skirts with leggins. oh my do we have to repeat the 80's style...??? i know they say every 20 years the styles come back but do they have to????? pretty soon i will start to see flourescent clothes, bootie boots, oversized collars shirts with big a$$ belts.....and cant forget the enourmous hair.....iiiiiiiiiiiii

WTF....

shaynaz — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:32:46 GMT

i stopped voting after the third season because its a bunch of bullship. They already know who will win this contest and which contestant will leave each week. Dont waste your time and money on voting because its a crock of shit! Why do they get rid of Amanda...Amanda before Kristi. Someone please tell me??? i just dont understand. American Idol sucks when it comes to the boot! trust me its not because of "America Voted". if "america voted" off Chris Daughtry then why the hell did his album sell more then the Idol who won.?? you tell me people....

So....I chose my red costume!!!

shaynaz — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:22:48 GMT

when it came down to it...i chose my red costume! when i get my pictures in the mail, i will post them up! ;)

Advertising/promoting...you people need to get it together

shaynaz — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:49:11 GMT

you know what really irritates me as a customer......more then anything! is when someone is promoting an event or workshop. I click on the link for more info and there is no info!! a few people have done this and there was a repeat offender just recently. If your not up and ready for people to go to your website, dont advertise it. I get a newsletter about an event...it says click here for more info...i click here and all i get is the same info on the newletter. What kills me is that there is no pricing!! thats the most important thing when i go to see how much workshops are or shows. Again, if your not sure about it, or dont know yet. dont advertise til you do. What is the deal, why dont you have your pricing up? why dont you have the dates set? why dont you have the info up so when i do click on that click here button its there!

My friend Azra....

shaynaz — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:28:21 GMT

my friend azra...she cracks me up! if you know her, you know what i mean! we went to the dancers by dancers show on sunday night! we sat in the second row!!! she still brings out her binoculars to watch the dancers! i dunno about you but when she did that at my recital last year, she was in the FRONT row! and using them. I just gotta laugh!....

Veil Poi workshop with Michelle Joyce Sun Mar 2nd

shaynaz — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:57:18 GMT

Hi there everyone, Im just sending out a reminder that there is a Veil Poi workshop with Michelle Joyce on Sunday March 2nd in Newark. At Steps Styles and spotlights dance studio 40983 Encyclopedia Cir, Newark, CA Come to this 2 hour workshop and learn the new technique of Veil Poi with Michelle Joyce! There will be poi kits that you can buy at the workshop. If you already have your set bring it with you! There also no need to buy a set if you dont want to just bring 2-tube socks and 2-tennis balls!!! $35 in Advanced Pay now thru paypal please go to www.shaynaz.com/mj.html

Bay Area Sunset Thursday night

shaynaz — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 06:12:11 GMT

anyone from the bay area get to see this evenings sunset???? I wish I had my camera with me this evening!!! it was so awesome!! did anyone get pix???? it was just beautiful salmon color then changed and had some mauves and burgandies and then it was like a bright orange like lava color!!! Then you look off to the east and see pink clouds! Just beautiful....... aaahhhh im a sunset gal! I love it!

Red silver topkapi costume for sale

shaynaz — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:05:18 GMT

i got a red and silver topkapi costume that i bought from a bhuzzer while i was pregnant! it was a had to have at the time and made me even happier when i got it just to look at it in person! now that its been a while and i still havent lost weight, i need to sell it. it comes with bra, belt, mermaid skirt, arm gaunlets and a necklace, chiffon/beaded veil. Belt is 2 pieces at 18" each. right now its sewen on one side and hooks on the other. its set at 34" at this time. the bra is 34-36 C/D cup. The straps have a little stretch to it so thats why i put the range. Not stretched is 34. it also had looped fringe around it which i took off. The extra fringe that i took off will be included in the package. skirt was attached when it came but i took it off the belt so its separate. its velvet with chiffon. ill get the measurements later tonight. Price $450 includes shipping within the usa, outside usa please add $40 for express mail or $80 for ups or fedex. . i prefer payment thru paypal. please email me at shay at shaynaz dot com photos can be seen here http://s122.photobucket.com/albums/o262/shaynazz/red%20topkapi/

Costume for sale

shaynaz — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:24:24 GMT

costume for sale...i dont want to sell but i must in order to pay a bill. i got it from Anatolia Imports at Rakkasah! A costume that fit me off the rack!! which was rare! Bra is 38" but can go larger since its stretchy and I have added to the strap in the back cup size is D. measurement from side to side going down into the deepest part of the cup is 8-1/2, from top to bottom is 7" skirt/belt combo.... unstretched 30" but it fit my 50" hips at rakkasah. still fits me at 48" without falling. could fit at 46" if you add more pull to the elastic. length is 35" front and 37" back black velvet with silver, orange, black beads and sequins and tons and tons of rhinestones! i hate to give this one up. $700 includes shipping within the usa. Outside usa $80 with insurance express shipping by ups or fedex. tummy cover not included. It does come with 2 chiffon veils. one rectangular and one circle more pictures in my profile or you can go to this link. http://s122.photobucket.com/albums/o262/shaynazz/anatolia%20costume/

have to sell a costume but...

shaynaz — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 06:07:38 GMT

ok so i have to sell a costume! I need the money. My problem is I pretty much sold all the ones that Id want to sell off! I do have one thats been sitting a while that id love to sell but no one wants it! What to do?