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Shira

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joined on 11/14/05
last updated 04/17/08
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New stuff on Shira.net (in Belly Dancing - the Shira.net Tribe) I've recently added some new goodies to www.shira.net. Here goes:

* "Do I Need to Shave My Armpits?" Article can be found on the "advice and how-to" menu at www.shira.net/advice.htm

* Translation to the Greek song "Nina Nai Nai." ... read more
discussion post on Fri, May 9, 2008 - 11:25 PM
Sahra's 3-day Egyptian folkloric intensive coming to Iowa! (in Tribal Attitude) Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble will present Sahra's three-day Journey Through Egypt intensive program on Egyptian folkloric dance in Iowa City, Iowa July 18-20, 2008. Although Sahra is teaching other workshops in other parts of the Midwest this... read more
discussion post on Thu, May 8, 2008 - 11:20 PM
Here are more details! (in Quad Cities Bellydance!) Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble will present Sahra's three-day Journey Through Egypt intensive program on Egyptian folkloric dance in Iowa City, Iowa July 18-20, 2008. Although Sahra is teaching other workshops in other parts of the Midwest this... read more
discussion post on Thu, May 8, 2008 - 11:19 PM
Sahra's 3-day Egyptian folkloric intensive coming to Iowa! (in MidWest Bellydance) Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble will present Sahra's three-day Journey Through Egypt intensive program on Egyptian folkloric dance in Iowa City, Iowa July 18-20, 2008. Although Sahra is teaching other workshops in other parts of the Midwest this... read more
discussion post on Thu, May 8, 2008 - 11:17 PM
Sahra's 3-day Egyptian folkloric intensive coming to Iowa! (in Iowa Phun Lovers) Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble will present Sahra's three-day Journey Through Egypt intensive program on Egyptian folkloric dance in Iowa City, Iowa July 18-20, 2008. Although Sahra is teaching other workshops in other parts of the Midwest this... read more
discussion post on Thu, May 8, 2008 - 11:17 PM
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Samia Gamal & Farid Al-Atrache Mugs, Coasters, Etc. ( for sale » household ) This is my Cafepress store with assorted items featuring a screen shot o... read more
listing posted Sat, December 1, 2007 - 1:22 PM
Tahia Carioca Mugs, Notecards, Magnets, and More! ( for sale » household ) I have opened a new Cafepress store that sells items with Tahia Carioca'... read more
listing posted Sat, December 1, 2007 - 11:33 AM
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Kahraman Near East Dance Ensemble will present Sahra's three-day Journey Through Egypt intensive program on Egyptian folkloric dance in Iowa City, Iowa July 18-20, 2008. Although Sahra is teaching other workshops in other parts of the Midwest this year, Iowa City is the only Midwestern location where she will be teaching her 20-hour folkloric program that culminates in a certification.

Date & Time: Friday, July 18, 2008 - Sunday, July 20, 2008
Location: Kahraman Dance Studio, 330 East ... read more
Thu, May 8, 2008 - 10:20 PM permalink - 1 comment
 
Two nights ago, while I was petting my cat (I was lying on the floor, at his level), the rascal came up to my face and started licking my nose and cheek! Last night, after I settled into bed for the evening, he jumped up onto the bed next to my face and started to lick my nose again! I'm starting to wonder whether this is going to become a nightly ritual...
Thu, May 8, 2008 - 3:13 PM permalink - 8 comments
 
The technology curse that started in March 2007 is still plaguing me. (Look in my older blog entries for details of the past incidents.)

The current incident: the DVD writer in my computer appears to have a hardware problem and need repair. I've had trouble burning disks using three entirely different programs on my computer, and all failed. One gave me a diagnostic message saying there was a problem with my hardware. The problem appears to be intermittent - occasionally I can manage ... read more
Thu, April 17, 2008 - 7:02 AM permalink - 3 comments
 
I've been working with Pimsleur's Arabic CD's since late March. I listen to the CD's when I'm driving around in my car, which averages about 15-30 minutes a day, about 3-4 days a week. Today I reached the end of lesson #4 (end of CD #2). I've gone back and done a LOT of rewinding/review. In fact, even though I reached the end of lesson 4 today, I plan to go back to its beginning and repeat the entire lesson.

Stuff I've learned so far:

Do you understand Arabic/English?
Yes, I unders... read more
Tue, April 15, 2008 - 2:09 PM permalink - 4 comments
 
I've been wanting to enhance my "Evolution of Egyptian Dance" lecture/video presentation with a clip or two showing the type of entertainment OTHER THAN belly dance that was representative of Egyptian cabarets and nightclubs in the first half of the 20th century. Ie, the environment into which Badia Masabni brought her vision for "raqs sharqi". I've found a couple! One is a sizzling tango performance from "The Belly Dancer and the Politician", and the other is a VERY silly duet by two wome... read more
Thu, April 10, 2008 - 8:08 AM permalink - 1 comment
 
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"Beware of Laundry Machines by Whirlpool (incl Maytag, Amana)"
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My Testimonials

May 21, 2007
Shira:

Thank you for letting me post my private life on your Tribe website.

All the encouragement that I received from members of your site was invaluable. I was able to get over the hurt, anger, and pain thanks to you and your long time friendship!

Hopefully, we can meet again in the near future. You are such an asset to the belly dance community!

Hugs,

Azeeza
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