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Shimmy 4 - Sunday, October 4, 2009 - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!

2009-09-20T15:28:04Z

Shimmy 4 - Pittsburgh's annual student & teacher Belly Dance Event!!
Hosted by Sadiqa
www.sadiqabellydance.com

Sunday, October 4, 2009 ~ 6 to 8:00pm (doors open at 5:30)
Father Ryan Arts Center
http://www.fatherryanartscenter.org/directions.html

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!!
$10 entrance fee
$5 for children 12 and under (ticket must be purchased directly from Sadiqa)
Paypal: http://www.karimerlina.com/shimmy4.html
and for cash or check purchases, please contact Joanna or Kari at
sadiqa@sadiqabellydance.com
NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE EVENT IS CANCELLED.

For more information: http://www.karimerlina.com/shimmy4.html
sadiqa@sadiqabellydance.com

Hope to see you there!!!

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my own designed darbuka

2009-03-17T07:24:59Z

Hi all
Just wanted to let you know that my own designed Darbuka are on the last 15 .I don't know if i will make more and if i will they will be much more expensive buydarbuka.com .
I started giving an online live lessons with skype so i will be able to give answers to all your questions about teq' and rhythms of all styles around and check your playing and fix all your mistakes .
all the best kobi hagoelko@zahav.net.il

Here are some new tubes . Enjoy .

www.youtube.com/watch

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all the best kobi hagoel

kobi-hagoel.blogspot.com/
www.youtube.com/user/kob111

to buy kav hatefer online: <a href="phobos.apple.com/WebObject.../viewAlbum
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Classes!!

2009-01-29T03:55:22Z

Khafif Studio Classes - Spring session begins February 27th!

See everyone soon!!

LEVEL 1 Technique: Foundations for Belly Dance

* No Prerequisite, on-going classes
* Fridays 7:00-8:00 -- Studio -- Normal Location Sq. Hill
* February 27 - May 8 (No class April 3)
* $90 for the session, $10 Drop-ins

Mixed Level Technique:

* Previous belly dance experience, on-going classes
* Fridays 8:15-9:15 -- Studio -- Normal Location Sq. Hill
* February 27 - May 8 (No class April 3)
* $90 for the session, $10 Drop-ins

Mixed Level Choreography:

* Previous belly dance experience
* Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 -- Studio -- Normal Location Sq. Hill
* March 17 - June 16

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Ever notice that Khafif totally ROCKS!!!!

2009-01-27T23:07:07Z

Khafif.... you kept us dancing all night long.... Workshops all day? Sore legs/ sleepy feet? Couldn't stop us once you took the stage!!!

I can't thank you enough for your music and dancing and the fun that you bring with it! You are awesome!!!!

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Northern Oasis Hafla. Jan 09

2009-01-26T23:49:30Z

The Northern Oasis Hafla rides again!

We miss having our friends over to play music and dance all night, so we're finally hosting another hafla at our place. Details below:

Bring your instruments and your favorite hip belts or scarves, and
come over to our place to shimmy and play music all night long with
friends. We'll have tasty middle eastern snackage and our usual
homemade chai, and lots of room to dance, play music, or just lounge
and show off your jewelry:-)

When: Saturday, January 24th, 2009, beginning at 7pm
Where: AEcern (Safiya & Nott's house), Kitchener, Ontario (write to me if you want details/directions)

Coming from afar? Crash space available (let us know in advance, if possible- we do have several out-of-town/international guests coming already). Children, friends, partners welcome! Send me mail on tribe if you have questions...

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Why are we guys living so far away from each other?

2009-01-23T21:02:43Z

Hi guys, it's been a while since we saw each other.

I saw this funny video that for a weird reason reminded me of Claire (not sure why)

http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1896959

Hope you guys have fun and hope to se you you guys really soon and hopefuly not a galaxy far far away...

Khafif rocks!! ;-)

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TribalCon single day passes closing...

2009-01-23T17:16:53Z

Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that the single day passes will be closing after this weekend. There are still about 10 full weekend passes left and then the workshops will be completely sold out. There are still show tickets available and the After Party food from Nicola's is still available to purchase, we will let everyone know ahead of time when we will be closing those down.

We are all very grateful that even during these hard economic times everyone is still coming out to support these amazing artists!!!!

Decatur, GA Feb 19-22
www.tribalcon.com

Our AMAZING list of instructors this year includes....

Ariellah (CA) www.ariellah.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=D2DCIrdoxsM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=v_wjoli327w

Mira Betz (CA) www.miramania.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF7-cc1U4g8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diWbuuYgonA

Asharah (Washington, DC) www.asharah.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bvgzRKIPShM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zERHZz_k7wA

Donna Mejia (CO) www.donnabodyvision.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=87FXlgOUiJs

Megha of Devyani (AL) www.devyani.net
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26_xlvv8wXs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpB4oArrT_Y

Kevin "Nevik" Hartnell (OH) www.legionofdoumbek.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=chzKvhkN2SY

Onca and August of the Mezmer Society (NC) www.barakamundi.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0mgpDLQ_9wU
http://youtube.com/watch?v=a_nUHr-8n3w&feature=related

Jen Speiden of Mandara (WV)
http://www.mandaradance.com
http://www.innerawareness.net

Jas of Khafif (PA) www.khafif.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq_tLi_dReY

Denys Proteau (PA, SC) www.turkumusic.com
http://www.turkumusic.com/promo2.avi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3SbGPfKZWY

Awalim Tribal Dance Co. (GA) www.awalim.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czSp8QT5UpY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vzXrNnIEGE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R335wdIdMS8

~ Live Music After Party @ hotel after the show on Saturday night catered by Nicola's Lebanese Restaurant!

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CCAC Classes

2009-01-20T20:55:26Z

I need help! I need someone to take over my Monday night South Hills Campus CCAC classes that start in February. Please let me know if you want more info or are interested. Thanks!

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Pgh Bellies Weather!

2009-01-09T22:23:45Z

hey guys!

I've heard from our Pittsburgh Bellies and it looks like everyone is still going to give it a go!

Some out of towners are coming in to the hotel tonight to have the trip done and over with as there seems to be a break in the weather here now! The hotel has rooms available tonight and can put you under the Pittsburgh Bellies room rate if you want to come in early...

So, we're still on, but please travel safe, and know that Erie understands if you can't make it! We sure will miss you though and will plan another event for like, summer!

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Registration is up! Pittsburgh Bellies...in Erie!

2008-12-29T04:41:00Z

Registration is up!

Find all the juicy details & Register here:
www.theflemingschool.com/pitts...es.htm

Early Bird ends, Jan 1st at Midnight!

Pittsburgh Bellies…in Erie!
Featuring:
Sadiqa www.SadiqaBellydance.com
Khafif www.khafif.com
Sitara Nasrin www.SitaraNasrin.com
Zafira www.ZafiraDance.com

Workshops:
Saturday & Sunday, Jan 10th & 11th 2009, between 9am and 3pm, at Long's Selinger location, www.LongSchoolofDance.com

Show:
Saturday night at The Bel-Aire Hotel Ballroom. 6pm doors, 7pm show

AfterParty/Open Dance/Drum/Jam with Khafif:
Sat night after the show! 10pm-1am

Hotel:
The Bel-Aire. Room block is under “Pittsburgh Bellies” and rooms must be reserved by Dec 24th to receive our special $69.99 rate!
Call the Bel-Aire to make your room reservation soon as space is limited! (814) 833-1116 Indoor pool & hot-tub; hot breakfast in the morning on the pool terrace; Victor's onsite restaurant/bar!
.2 mi across the street from the workshops location.
www.clarionhotel.com/hotel/pa339 .

Sunday Buffet at Casablanca Grill:
Sunday, 3-5pm
www.CasablancaGrill.net
All-you-can-Eat Sunday dinner with our Pittsburgh Bellies!
.4 mi down the street from the workshops location … We're taking over the block!

Workshop schedule & descriptions, instructor bios/details, vendor/performer/advertising information, online registration & more now available:

www.theflemingschool.com/pitts...es.htm

See Yinz there!!!!!

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Safa in Cambridge, ON

2008-12-04T21:25:36Z

Join Safa at the Khizmet Bellydance Studio in Cambridge, ON on December 14th for two workshops, Tribal Introductions and Silnky Bootcamp.

Tribal Introductions: Never tried tribal before? Want to dip your toe in? This beginner level class will cover belly dance vocabulary from a tribal standpoint, including some partner work and combinations.

Slinky Boot Camp: Kick your slink into high gear with slinky bootcamp! We'll stretch, pound, and pummel our muscles into giving us the smoothest and most graceful moves possible.

Talk to Khizzy at 519-249-9729 to register or for more details!

ALSO: See Safa perform at Khizmet's Showcase on Saturday, December 13! Show starts 7 pm (doors open at 6:30) and is at 640 Ellis Road in Cambridge, ON. Hopefully after seeing me dance, you'll still want to come to the workshops! :)

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TribalCon Early Bird reg ends this Sat!

2008-12-04T20:42:20Z

TribalCon V
Feb 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2009
www.tribalcon.com

Early Bird Registration ends Dec 6th - A great Holiday gift for the dance or music enthusiast in your life; $240 gets you the entire three days including both the Fri live concert/hafla and Saturday dance show, a 2009 TribalCon logo T shirt, AND priority seating at the Sat show! This is a significant discount to the regular prices. Register online at www.tribalcon.com and payment is due within 30 days of registration by PayPal or check.

T shirts sales with TribalCon 2009 artwork by Safiya closes Dec 6th!!!!! No t-shirts will be available at the event.

Full Weekend Passes include:
- All three days of workshops (music and/or dance)
- Thursday evening lecture with Donna Mejia
- Friday live music concert and hafla (live music and dance party)
- Saturday show ticket
- Saturday After Show Party at hotel (food purchased separately)
Special Early Bird Pricing Until Dec 6th Weekend Pass $240, includes free t-shirt and priority seating for Saturday show
Weekend Pass before Dec 6th $240, after Dec 6th $285
All Day Passes before Dec 6th $95, after Dec 6th $115
Saturday Show before Jan 11th $15, after Jan 11th $20
INDIVIDUAL DAYS DO NOT INCLUDE SHOW TICKET

Our AMAZING list of instructors this year includes....

Ariellah (CA) www.ariellah.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=D2DCIrdoxsM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=v_wjoli327w

Mira Betz (CA) www.miramania.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF7-cc1U4g8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diWbuuYgonA

Asharah (Washington, DC) www.asharah.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bvgzRKIPShM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=zERHZz_k7wA

Donna Mejia (CO) www.donnabodyvision.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=87FXlgOUiJs

Megha of Devyani (AL) www.devyani.net
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26_xlvv8wXs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpB4oArrT_Y

Kevin "Nevik" Hartnell (OH) www.legionofdoumbek.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=chzKvhkN2SY

Onca and August of the Mezmer Society (NC) www.barakamundi.com
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0mgpDLQ_9wU
http://youtube.com/watch?v=a_nUHr-8n3w&feature=related

Jen Speiden of Mandara (WV)
http://www.mandaradance.com
http://www.innerawareness.net

Jas of Khafif (PA) www.khafif.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq_tLi_dReY

Denys Proteau (PA, SC) www.turkumusic.com
http://www.turkumusic.com/promo2.avi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3SbGPfKZWY

Awalim Tribal Dance Co. (GA) www.awalim.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czSp8QT5UpY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vzXrNnIEGE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R335wdIdMS8

~ Live Music After Party @ hotel after the show on Saturday night catered by Nicola's Lebanese Restaurant!

~ Special note: Hotel reservations need to be in by January to receive the special TribalCon discount of $109. No restrictions on amount of people per room! The address is: 130 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030, Ph: (404) 371-0204,
$109 per room.. just mention TribalCon! All events easy walking distance in beautiful downtown Decatur! No rental car needed! Direct access to Marta Trains & Airport and surrounded by great inexpensive restaurants.

~Two ballrooms full of shopping!

~Watch Claire's 2 videos of past TribalCons to get a taste of of all this at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5kBfAqzB30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9SrMzn0LaM

~list of performers in our mind-blowing Saturday show!!!
Delirium
Lumani and the Lizards
Black V
Majda
Daniela
Jahara Phoenix
Blue Damsel
Romka
Gypsyville
and of course all our amazing teachers!

TribalCon will sell out! Don't miss this phenomenal event!! Take advantage of our amazing offer including the show and a T-shirt with all three days of music and dance workshops! Early Bird Special ends Dec 6th this year so don't miss out!

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Halloween Hafla 2008 misc portraits

2008-11-26T18:57:44Z

i'm working on a color project. here are some portrait stills from fri's hafla.
feel free to download.

p

http://web.me.com/pnorris/Site/Halloween_Hafla.html

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Vaudeville anyone???

2008-11-17T01:24:20Z

Zafira Dance Company Presents:
Vaudeville Carnivale 3!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=EZ_4-tdPawI

The Rex Theater
1602 E Carson St Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 381-6811
Doors: 7:30/ Show: 8PM

*OVER 21*
unless accompanied by parent

$10 in adv/$15 after Nov 28th(midnight) , paypal tax added
Visit Zafiradance.com for tix

Featuring Performances By:

Mezmer Society NC (luscious cabaret & balkan ruckus)
Mavi of Romka in DC(haunting Kali dance)
Mizz. Phat MandeePA, with her Phabulous voice
Mr. Buddy Nutt PA, the one man band- will be bringing back his musical saw
Mab, Just Mab DC, Highly entertaining sideshow girl!
Zafira PA, our hostesses with mostesses (with some NEW! performances for our fellow Yinzers)

Vending, Ambience & Libations with:

Mr. Arm of the Secret Society of Odd Acquisitions PA, (house-of-wonders sculpture and photography)
Father Dunn and his treasure chest of jewels and wonders of the world.... you'll want to buy it all!
Your Inner Vagabond PA, with tasty complimentary goodies!
The Rex Theater's Bar & Lounge

*****************************************************************

Click here to find out about
Mezmer Society Pittsburgh workshops Nov. 29 & 30!

**Registration fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled **
http://www.zafiradance.com/mezmer.html

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KHafif- NOVEMBER 15th!

2008-11-12T01:04:47Z

Khafif Music & Dance

plays

The Royal Place Restaurant
2660 Library Road
Overbrook, PA
412.882.8000

Saturday, November 15th, 2008
begins 9:30

Balkan
Middle Eastern
Romani
Folk
Belly Dance Music

www.khafif.com

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Pittsburgh Bellies... in Erie!

2008-11-10T17:00:17Z

The Pittsburgh Bellydance scene... so alive, so vibrant, so... NATIONALLY recognized!!!

And this January, your favorite Pittsburgh Bellies are coming to see US! (And to kick our butts, YINZ!)

Sadiqa www.SadiqaBellydance.com , Khafif www.khafif.com , Zafira www.ZafiraDance.com , and others TBA!!!

Workshops: Saturday & Sunday, Jan 10th & 11th 2009, between 9am and 3pm, at Long's Selinger location, www.LongSchoolofDance.com , and the Bel-Aire Hotel, across the street from Long's, www.clarionhotel.com/hotel/pa339

Show: Saturday night at The Bel-Aire Hotel Ballroom

Saturday night room block is under: Pittsburgh Bellies. Call the Bel-Aire to make your room reservation soon as space is limited! (814) 833-1116 Our rate: $69.99 plus tax. Indoor pool and Victor's onsite restaurant/bar!

Save the date for now ... schedule/details, vendor/performer information, (we'd love to have you in the show!) and online registration coming soon to:

www.TheFlemingSchool.com

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Happy Halloween!

2008-11-08T20:59:16Z

Hope to see everyone at our Halloween Hafla TONIGHT!
Performances begin at 8, at Your Inner Vagabond in Lawrenceville! See our poster in the photos section for details.
My monkey and I are in costume already, and it's only 10:30am!
WOOOO HOOOO!
-Pippi

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Halloween Hafla 2008 Video

2008-11-07T17:50:02Z

Thank you again for letting me videotape.
i was out of town until this sunday evening - so i got a late start posting the video.
I will try to get it all done by tuesday evening.

here is the location of the video:
http://www.youtube.com/user/pnorris63

i am posting in the order of appearance.
if for any reason - you want this not posted... please let me know and i'll remove it immediately.

paula
cleveland, ohio

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Halloween Hafla 2008, Photos

2008-11-03T19:36:19Z

Did anyone get any pictures? There was some absolutely *amazing* costuming that I've been jawing on to "mundane" folks about. I'd love to be able to send them links!

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Early Bird Prices for Mezmer Society: Ends Halloween!

2008-10-29T21:02:08Z

Mezmer Society Workshop Earlybird ends Oct 31st!!!!

www.zafiradance.com/mezmer.html

plus we have a kick ass line up for the show, our third installment of....

Vaudeville Carnival (trois)
Rex Theater
Sat Nov. 29
8 pm
$10/ 15 Advance/ Door
*UNDER 21 MUST BRING A REAL PARENT!

w/
Mezmer Society NC (luscious cabaret & balkan ruckus)
Mavi of Romka DC (haunting Kali dance)
Belladonna and Kendra DC (gender bending drag theater)
Mr. Arm of the Secret Society of Odd Acquisitions PA (house-of-wonders sculpture and photography)
Mizz. Phat Mandee with her Phabulous voice
Mr. Buddy Nutt , the one man band- will be bringing back his musical saw
and of your hostesses Zafira PA (with some new performances for our fellow Yinzers)

www.zafiradance.com/mezmer.html

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we miss you!

2008-10-03T16:22:16Z

hey guys! we miss you so much!

When are we going to see each other ?
and dance to your music... laugh, have fun?

sending love to all of you
xxx

Chanty

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SCA- Known World Dance Symposium 2009

2008-10-03T03:13:40Z

For all our SCA friends out there, I'm happy to announce that the Known World Dance Symposium, a fabulous event that takes place every other year in places all over the "Known World" (it's been in various US locations, as well as the Australian continent!), will be held in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Kingdom of Ealdormere) from July 2nd-5th, 2009. This event focuses on dance, and to a lesser extent music, from the Middle Ages, and is packed with fabulous classes on actual dances, theory, history, along with opportunities to dance all night long, and generally geek out with people who are passionate about dancing!
There will be a focus on both European and Middle Eastern styles of dance, with classes during the days and haflas at night. We are currently in the process of looking for teachers for dance and music tracks. If you're interested in teaching Middle Eastern dance, performing, helping out, playing music, teaching music or coming out and learning and partying with us, please contact me or Lord Darius (info below) for more information! We'd love to see you in Ealdormere next July!

Please see the flyer below for more information & feel free to contact me with any questions or to get involved!
-Safiya
coordinator of the Middle Eastern Program

Start Planning Now….
You Don’t Want to Miss It…
Pack your dancing shoes and your passport…

Ealdormere will Proudly Host

Known World Dance Symposium 2009
July 2 to 5, 2009

At McMaster University, Hamilton in Canada!

KWDSvii.org

Check the web site for more details as they evolve.

You can also contact Lord Darius the Dancer at: KWDSvii@gmail.com

Or by phoning 1-877-384-4938 it’s toll free!

European Dance Classes, Music Classes, Middle Eastern Dance Classes,

Theory and Discussions too

Where in the Known World is Hamilton?

Only 45 minutes west of the Big City of Toronto,
1hour and 20 minutes west of Buffalo New York,
3 hours east of Detroit Michigan
4 hours north from Pennsic!

Where would I stay?
McMaster University Residence Space will be available

Visitors Inn, on Main St. West in Hamilton is only a 5 min drive from the event site.

Hamilton Inn, also on Main St. West is very close too.

Or make a new friend and crash with a local.

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Khafif's Halloween Hafla 2008

2008-09-28T22:09:53Z

Friday, October 31st

Doors open@7:30
Performances begin@8:30

Your Inner Vagabond, 4130 Butler St (@42nd)
Pittsburgh

Wear costumes! Eat treats!
Beware the Black Ship!

For more info, contact us here, or at khafif at khafif.com
Performer line-up coming soon...

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Shimmy 3 - tickets on sale now!!

2008-09-26T16:26:06Z

Hosted by Sadiqa ~ www.sadiqabellydance.com
Shimmy 3 - Pittsburgh's Annual Student/Teacher Belly Dance Exhibition
Saturday, October 11th - 7:00pm
Venue: Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall - Carnegie, PA
www.carnegiecarnegie.com

ADVANCED TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!! $10
Paypal: http://www.yogaandbellydance.com/shimmy3.html
For cash or check contact: sadiqa@sadiqabellydance.com

At the door: $15
Children 12 and under: $5

For more details and tickets:
http://www.yogaandbellydance.com/shimmy3.html

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Khafifis at Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival

2008-09-12T02:14:16Z

Darcy & Jaya perform as part of the Sisters of Ameretat at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival!
Three weekends left, September 13th-14th, 20th-21st, 27th-28th
Shows are at 11:30, 1:30 and 3:30

Festival runs from 10:30a.m. until 6:30p.m.
* Rain or Shine * FREE Parking * No Pets Please
Admission: $14.95(adults) - $6.00(children ages 5-12)
FREE Admission to children under 5
Just Southeast of Pittsburgh!, East on I-70, exit 51A, Route 31

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Kabile concert this Friday- 9/12!

2008-09-11T19:07:50Z

Don't miss this great group!

KABILE
Bulgarian Music

Friday, September 12, 2008
8 pm
Adults - $10.00 ** Children 12 & under – free

Your Inner Vagabond Coffeehouse
4130 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

This multi-talented group of six musicians perform the hauntingly expressive melodies, irregular rhythms, and fiery dance tempos of their native Thrace, in southern Bulgaria on traditional instruments: kaval (folk flute), gaida (bagpipe), tambura (guitar), tapan (large drum) and accordion. Their vocalist Donka Koleva was the featured singer in the film "Everything is Illuminated".

Information on this and on the other upcoming Balkan/Roma concerts in Pittsburgh, check out http://www.fluffygravy.com
Questions on this concert, places to stay, contact Lynette Garlan!

ABOUT THE MUSICIANS...

IVAN HANDZHIEV (vocals, accordions) is a native of the village of Lesovo in the Jambol region of Thrace. He began singing as a small child with his mother and other village singers and started playing accordion at age 9. He attended the Philip Koutev Secondary School in Kotel, then went on to the Plovdiv Conservatory. Ivan is a master of the ornamentation and improvisation technique unique to the Thracian style and has been on the faculty of the Philip Koutev Secondary Music School for over 25 years. (N.B. --- When Larry Weiner heard Ivan sing he thought he was one of the finest Bulgaria singers he'd ever heard)

NIKOLAY DOCTOROV (kaval) is from Varna on the Black Sea coast. He is a graduate of the Philip Koutev Secondary Music School in Kotel and the Plovdiv Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts. He has performed with the Bulgarian State Folk Ensemble “Philip Koutev” and the Horovod Ensemble in Varna, and is the director of the folk music orchestra Spectar. Nikolay is also the conductor of several regional folk ensembles and is currently on the staff of the “Anton Strashimirov” (post-secondary) High School in Varna.

DZHENKO ANDREEV (gajda) is a gajda player from the village of Hanovo in the Yambol region of Thrace. As a boy, he studied with local teachers and later attended the Philip Koutev Music High School in Kotel, where he developed his local style. Specializing in the traditional melodies from his village, Dzhenko has been a soloist with the Sliven Ensemble, and has performed with them in Bulgaria and abroad for over 20 years.

DONKA KOLEVA (vocals) is a native of the village of Tuzha in the Stara Zagora region of Bulgarian Thrace. She graduated from the Musical Folklore High School in Shiroka Luka, and performed for three years with the Sliven Folk Dance and Music Ensemble. She was the director of the Folk Song Chorus of Sopot, has been a featured soloist on Bulgarian Radio-TV. Donka has participated in many singing competitions in Bulgaria and Europe. Donka's voice has been featured on numerous recordings, and in 1997, her recording of "Javore" was named "Song of the Year" in the Bulgarian national radio competition.

ANGEL KRASTEV (tupan) was born and raised in Yambol in Bulgarian Thrace. He learned to play tupan from the village masters and as a child participated in many music festivals. In high school he formed a popular bitov band that was much in demand for festivals, weddings and other public events. He has served as a soloist with the Yambol Ensemble since 1973.

And joined by Pittsburgh’s, STOYAN KOSTOV – Master of the Tambura and Guitar!

Supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts.
Check out upcoming events at http://www.fluffygravy.com

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Safa on ShimmyCast!

2008-08-24T02:01:43Z

There will be an interview with Safa on ShimmyCast, Anala's popular podcast (available from iTunes), starting probably tonight or tomorrow! Wanna hear Safa talk about shimmies, yoga, and hear all the bleeped out things she says? Go download ShimmyCast. Wanna hear her giggle maniacally and get distracted by delicious bedlah? ShimmyCast! Want ice cream? Can't help you with that one.

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Thank you Khafif!!!!

2008-08-18T01:05:58Z

As always Khafif's music is stuck in my head as I move through my mundane tasks this week, trying to keep some of the Pennsic magic with me. Thank you so much for patiently learning our song this year and being great about rehearsals! And the light in Neefa eyes when she mimed cradling a baby in her performance at the Cure Sallee will stay with me forever. So many lovely memories from Pennsic this year... me, Pacita, Narah and Zimra having y'all all to ourselves late at the O'Choda party...listing to y'all at Clovenshield while I trounced the guys at Bean...getting to see all the different instruments at the period instrument party...Jas being patient with me learning the davul...the amazing red vardo...the wagon train and being 6 of 10... just as Stayce said it was a very relaxing but full Pennsic, one of the best in my 16 years.

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Khafif back from Pennsic!

2008-08-13T13:29:23Z

We have all returned to our respective homes after a fantastic week of playing music and dancing at Pennsic:) This was a wonderfully low-key vacation for me with lots of opportunities to play music, but very few obligations: all play and no work! Our few pre-scheduled events were wonderful, as always- the Cure Salee was a high energy event, crammed together on stage with lots of friends, although this year playing music on the way to the battlefield might have been my favorite (Bacon Ciao! has been stuck in my head for days).

If you have Pennsic pictures related to Khafif or music/bellydance/middle eastern events, please feel free to post them. I was so excited this year just to *do* everything, that I didn't bring the camera out of the tent once to stop and take pictures.

Khafif will be seen all over the place in the next few weeks (we'll post a schedule soon), but we're also preparing for our Halloween Hafla at Your Inner Vagabond, on Friday, October 31st, so mark it in your calendars!

-Safiya

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Moria Chappell in St. Albans, WV October 11

2008-08-07T00:48:58Z

Join Jenna Brooke Smith Saturday, October 11 as she brings Moria Chappell to St. Albans, WV for a workshop and show!

Moria will be teaching her intense Tribal Belly Dance Boot Camp in which students will learn the drills and exercises for intense muscular isolation, 4 different shaped shimmies, and conditioning to develop the glutes for crisp hip work. Hip, head, belly, chest and shoulder isolations will be drilled as well as fluid transition from move to move and traveling with isolation. Fundamental spinning technique will also be covered such as spot turns, paddle turns and cross-step turns. Combos, posture, fluid arms and creative poses will be highlighted as the days' workshop culminates in a tribal fusion choreography. Students will learn the tribal technique of stretching, toning, and drilling to gain muscular technique that places the dancer in control of their body as well as variations on classic tribal combinations. Also, students will learn costuming secrets for the stage! All levels are encouraged to attend! 

Workshop Location: Ayash Sports Complex, 2400 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans, WV 25177
Time: Registration 9:00-10:00, Workshop begins 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1 hour break for lunch, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: Early Bird Special - $75 (includes price of show) by September 8, $80 (includes price of show) Sept. 9 - Oct. 10, $85 at the door.

Saturday night there will be a show! For those of you interested in performing, let me know (dancers must attend workshop in order to perform).

For more information and to pre-register, contact Jenna at redcrow@suddenlink.net

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JILL PARKER Deadline...

2008-07-28T19:57:07Z

Hip Expressions presents the first annual...
BELEDI BEACH BASH

Featuring
JILL PARKER intensive weekend!

Join belly dancers - cabaret, tribal, fusion and more - in a community event on the fabulous Sun Coast of Florida!

The first deadline for the Early Early Bird Special is FAST approaching!
Oct 17 - 19, 2008
Treasure Island, Florida (Tampa Bay Area)

Friday - meet & greet and JILL's BIRTHDAY! Pool and Beachside
Saturday - Workshops all day with JILL, and evening Firecracker Show & Rockin' Afterparty
Sunday - Workshops all day with JILL, and evening Sunset Drum Circle on the beach

$160 package price before Aug 1 (Early Early Bird)
$180 package price before Sept 1 (Early Bird)

Space is limited... Sign up today at www.beledibeachbash.com!
Make hotel reservations now - beach hotels FILL UP!!!

Now accepting applications for vendors and performers...

www.beledibeachbash.com

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Pennsic

2008-07-26T20:14:15Z

As of today (Saturday the 26th), most Khafifis will begin the annual migration to Pennsic. Some of us will be there the first week, some the second, and some the entire time. One or two won't make it this year:-( Those of us who will are hoping to dance and play music with lots of you! Please come up and say hi at shows or haflas, or on the road- Pennsic is all about meeting up with old friends and new:)
-Safiya-

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Balkan/Romani Upcoming Events! Fall 2008

2008-07-23T15:33:31Z

Upcoming concerts this fall:

Friday, September 12, 2008, 8 pm: Kabile, Bulgarian Wedding Band - Very talented group of Bulgarian Musicians on tour and in Pittsburgh for one night to play traditional Bulgarian music for listening and dancing. Instruments include accordion, kaval (flute), gudulka (violin), tambura (lute) and tupan (drum). Donka Koleva, featured singer in the film "Everything is Illuminated", is their vocalist.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 7:30 pm: KAL - Serbian Romani Band - Kal puts bhangra beats, Argentine tango, waltz, Balkan blues, Montenegran rap, accordion, flamenco guitar, Middle Eastern rhythms, and Turkish clarinets, with dance floor beats and rock attitude into their concerts. Nationally known group on a short US tour and stopping in Pittsburgh!!! This band is hot, hot, hot. Don't miss them!! A rare Pittsburgh treat!

Location: Your Inner Vagabond Coffeehouse and Performance Space, 4130 Butler St, Pittsburgh (Lawrenceville).

Tickets only $10; Children 12 & under free

Hope you can join us! Lynette

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Taxim - student/teacher showcase and swap meet - this Friday!!

2008-07-19T14:19:26Z

Taxim - Friday, July 18th at Your Inner Vagabond
Featuring students and teachers of the tri-state area!
Swap meet too!!

Show starts at 7pm
$5 entrance fee

Your Inner Vagabond - Lawrenceville, PA
www.yourinnervagabond.com

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Claire's on the road even more

2008-07-17T23:16:12Z

Claire's teaching in:

Pittsburgh, PA: July 20 and 21
Indianapolis, IN: July 23
Tulsa, OK: July 26
Amarillo, TX: July 27
Albuquerque, NM: July 29
Berthoud, CO: August 2/3
Boulder, CO: sometime in August
Moab, UT: August 16
Black Rock City, NV: August 23-Sept. 2

More dates a-comin!

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BellyDance Is Beautiful 3 TONIGhT!! 7-05-08

2008-07-17T12:54:52Z

Hello everyone!

Just a friendly reminder to everyone not to forget to come to an awesome Pittsburgh BellyDance Show! Advance ticket options are no longer available, but you cna still buy tickets at the show door tonight!

BellyDance Is Beautiful 3!

* TONIGHT!

Saturday July 5th, 2008
**Registration fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled**

Registered names for the show will be on a list at the door/no tickets will be mailed

PAYPAL HAS BEEN TAKEN DOWN, FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO'D LIKE TO PURCHASE TICKETS CAN DO SO AT THE SHOW DOOR TONIGHT

Venue:
Your Inner Vagabond!

Show time: doors 7:30/8PM show
Show fee: $10/$15 (door)

PAYPAL HAS BEEN TAKEN DOWN, FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO'D LIKE TO PURCHASE TICKETS CAN DO SO AT THE SHOW DOOR TONIGHT

************************************************************
Line-up:
FEATURING Your hostesses Zafira Dance Co members

Our Phabulous emcee Phat Mandee

The amazing local talents of:
Sadiqa!
Khafif!
Narah! (WV)
Melanie Wood from Kassar!

... our old FABULOUS friend Joyce!

....AND AN OPEN JAM!

**********************************************************

**Registration fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled **

--
Zafira Dance Company
Awarded Troupe of the Year 2007! ~Zaghareet Magazine
Pittsburgh, Pa
http://www.zafiradance.com
http://zafira.tribe.net/
http://www.myspace.com/zafiradancecompany

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More Music! w/Khafifis & Friends

2008-07-02T21:26:23Z

Plenty of chances to hear Eastern Watershed in Pittsburgh coming up soon!!

ABOUT Eastern Watershed:
http://easternwatershed.org/
http://www.myspace.com/easternwatershed

Eastern Watershed EVENTS:

*Sunday, July 6th at the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival, Cabaret Stage - 6 to 7:30 pm. Admission charged.
http://www.artsandheritage.com/entertainment.htm#Sunday

*Thursday, August 21st at the Third Pres. Church in Squirrel Hill, corner of Murray and Forbes. 7- 8:30 pm . Free.
http://www.sixthchurch.org/ThirdThursdayConcerts.htm

*Sunday, August 24th as part of the Carnegie Library's World Kaleidoscope Series - 2 - 3 pm on the Bamboo Deck. Free
http://www.clpgh.org/events/details.cfm?event_id=32131

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Balkan Music Tonight!

2008-07-01T14:26:27Z

From Lynette:

The Balkan Babes (accompanied by the Bubs) will be singing for the Tuesday Night Folk Dance Group on 7/1/08 and we will have a very special guest - Nikolay Kolev - master of the Bulgarian gudulka (Bulgarian violin) player. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear Nikolay play! His website: http://www.gadular.com/

The Tuesday Night Folkdance Group meets at the Friends Meeting House in Shady Side (4836 Ellsworth Avenue). Teaching runs from 7:30 - 8:30pm, Babes and Nikolay at 9 pm or so.

Tell your friends!

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Neefa in Ontario: Workshop Details

2008-07-01T13:56:56Z

Traveling the Romani Trail

By request, Neefa will be focusing this workshop on one of her long-standing passions, the diverse and yet still connected Romani dance traditions which are at the heart of modern bellydance. Below is her class description and registration details. For more information, contact her next week when she returns from California. Hope to see you there!
~S~

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Traveling the Romani Trail
Known in the past as Travelers, Tinkers, and Gypsies, the people who collectively call themselves Roma have left their mark on culture, and have been impacted by the societies around them while still maintaining their identities. Come and learn dance movements from the Roma migrations as well as build cultural knowledge and increase your dance repertoire. Authentic movements from Rajasthan, Turkey, the Balkans, as well several other areas will be covered. Please be sure to bring along your finger cymbals/zills. For the ladies, a full skirt to dance in will also be helpful.
For more information about Neefa please go to: www.khafif.com/khafif/neefa.html and Khafif please visit www.khafif.com

Sunday June 29th, 2008
1-3:30
Cost $35
BeeHive Room at Hespeler Memorial Arena
640 Ellis Rd West
Cambridge, On (just off of Townline Rd and 401)
www.arenamaps.com/arenas/1505.htm

Please register in advance. Contact info@rhaehana.com or call 519-589-4802 to register or for more details!

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Fabulous Safa!

2008-06-27T14:31:48Z

Just wanted to let everyone know on how fantastic Claire is! She came to see us dance at St-Basile during our national day La St-Jean-Baptiste and arrived while we were trying to fix a problem with a missing member. Now she knows not to answer "I wish I could help" because I gave her my back up costume and some makeup! LOL You read right, dear Claire did a solo in our final piece and she did it brillantly! She was fantastic, we were so lucky to have her, it was real fun! I just hope she is not traumatised with me now! LOL

Thanx Claire, you are the greatest!

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More Safa tour dates

2008-06-20T20:14:42Z

June 27/28: Burlington, VT
July 4/5: Halifax, NS
August 2/3: Moab, UT

Anyone live in a small town along the East Coast and want a workshop?

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This week-end!

2008-06-11T03:43:44Z

Can't wait to see you guys this week-end at Marie-Chantal & Mathieu's house!

You'll see the whole family as I bring with me my 2 daughters, my dear fiance and my sister!
and of course a few dancing belts as well!

:-)
hope the sun will be there with us!
Chanty

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Neefa in Invoketress' Belly Blush Show!

2008-05-23T16:09:18Z

See Neefa alongside Ishra & Invoketress Dance Theatre, Bella Luna, Khizmet & Karma, Stephanie Gamble, and all Ishra's blushing students at Invoketress' Belly Blush show in Guelph this June!
Invoketress' shows are always beautiful, and a lot of fun to watch or be a part of. Come check out the vending as well: I'll be there with my art and also some Khafif merchandise!

Friday, June 27th, 2008
8:00pm

Italian Canadian Club
135 Ferguson
Guelph, ON

$12 in advance, $15 at the door

For more info or tickets, 519.846.5156
Tickets also available at the Bookshelf, 41 Quebec St., Guelph

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Khafif dates in Canada!

2008-05-06T19:11:30Z

Upcoming 2008 Workshops with Neefa and Safa in Ontario & Quebec:

London, ON with Safa
May 17, 1-2 pm, Byron Library -- Introductory Bellydance

Toronto, ON with Safa
May 31, Arabesque -- time & topic TBA

Cambridge, ON with Neefa
June 29, Beehive Room @ Hespeler Arena -- 1-3:30pm, topic TBA

Montreal, QC with Safa
June 15, 3:30-5:30 pm -- Beautiful Bellydance- Graceful Technique and Lovely Stylings (Location TBA)

More details shortly, when Safa returns from Guatemala!!

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Khafifis in disguise!

2008-04-28T11:18:33Z

Along with performing with Khafif, several of us belong to other bands or dance performance groups, or perform as soloists. This thread is to let you all know when and where you can see or hear us perform outside of Khafif!
Hope to see you at a show:)

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Safa on tour!

2008-04-28T11:17:40Z

Sorta. :)

I'll be teaching bellydance workshops across the country over the next few months, starting in Canada:

May 16, 1-2 pm: Byron library, London, ON -- Introduction to Bellydance
May 31, time TBA: Arabesque Academy, Toronto, ON -- Topic TBA but it'll be awesome :)
June 15, 3:30-5:30 pm: Studio 303, Montreal, Quebec -- Beautiful Bellydance...gorgeous, graceful stylings to improve your technique, make you more expressive, and give you the arms we're all lusting after

More coming!

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May 10th with Khafif

2008-04-21T16:45:00Z

Khafif will be participating in two great cultural events on Saturday, May 10th, 2008.
A full day of Khafif and wonderful cultural opportunities on a beautiful spring day in Pittsburgh!
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Khafif will be performing for Iranian Culture Day at Joseph-Beth Booksellers on the South Side, between 2:00pm and 4:00pm, interspersed with readings from two Iranian authors, Trita Parsi and Fatemeh Keshavarz, and joined by several other Iranian culture associations. Please join us for this fantastic cultural event!
http://www.josephbeth.com/Default.aspx?StoreId=9&TabIndex=0&Tabid=1&p=y
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After a brief stop in a phone booth somewhere in Oakland to change out of our Persian coats, Khafif will be performing from 5:00 to 5:30pm at Ten Thousand Villages International Fair Trade Day at their Squirrel Hill store, as part of a great line-up of performers from Pittsburgh's Middle Eastern and African music and dance communities. Come hear African and Middle Eastern music all afternoon, along with some great bellydance!
Updated schedule info should be available soon at:
http://Pittsburgh.tenthousandvillages.com/php/stores.festivals/store.homepage.php
~~~~

Hope to see you at one or both!

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April 11th And 12th?

2008-04-14T17:42:46Z

Does anyone know of any interesting performances or activities on the weekend of the 11th through 13th? I'll likely be driving one of my wards and several of her friends to an Anime convention and staying at the Radisson Hotel Green Tree. I expect to spend some time in the pool and at the fitness center, but don't plan to be stuck in a hotel all weekend with a bunch of teenage girls!

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Thank you to beautiful Berna !

2008-04-09T20:59:42Z

Just wanted to shout out a very special thanks to the lovely Berna and Barb for coming to our Qaina event here in Akron Ohio this past Saturday. Berna taught a very fun class on expression and emotion and performed a fabulous cane routine in the evening show ! : )
We love you, Girlies !!! : ) * Hugs *

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lots of pictures from YIV's grand opening!

2008-04-06T17:47:05Z

I took a bunch of pictures from YIV's grand opening! There are a couple of really pretty ones of Jaya.

http://picasaweb.google.com/smilingvegan/GrandOpeningYourInnerVagabond

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Earth Hour TONIGHT!

2008-03-29T20:33:19Z

Just a reminder of Earth Hour, Saturday at 8pm, your local time. Turn your lights off for an hour and watch the stars come out! http://www4.earthhourus.org/

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keeping in touch w our neighbors

2008-03-21T21:03:38Z

Hey guys, here's links to join Erie Pa Bellydance and Shimmy for a Cure...come say Hi!

Erie <3 Pittsburgh!

http://tribes.tribe.net/eriebellydance

http://tribes.tribe.net/charitybellydanceevent08

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Bellydance Art for Sale Again!

2008-03-21T14:55:21Z

I'll be selling my art at Rhaehana's Spring Recital, at the Continental German Club in Cambridge. I'll have some prints and some brand new originals! Come see me and take home some art to celebrate the dance you love!:)

Details:
Rhaehana Dance and Friends Student Bellydance Recital!!
Sunday April 6th, 2008 Doors open at 2pm, Show starts at 2:30pm
at the Continental German Club, Cambridge, ON.
1005 Main St. East, off of Franklin Blvd. in Galt.
Performances include:
Rhaehana and her students
Invoketress Dance Theatre
Valizan and students
Zanubiyah
Sahar and the Jewels of the Nile
Bahlam Raks
Jannah Dances
Mesmerize
Mirage
Haft Vadi
Khizmet
and introducing Rhaehana's student troupe Bella Luna Dance!

Come on out and see what we have been doing over the long winter months!
Tickets $8 advance, $10 at the door. Children 12 and under $5, Under 3 free.
For more information contact info@rhaehana.com or call 519-589-4802
Tickets can be purchased from Rhaehana Dance, Khizmet Bellydance, and Continental German Club
in advance.

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Last Day to Pre-Register for Mira Betz!!

2008-03-13T16:50:06Z

Don't miss this GOLDEN opportunity to Study with the talented Mira Betz. Her unique blend of Traditional, Cabaret & Tribal belly dance styles ~ is worth a million.

She'll share her knowledge, expertise & experiences to help create the growth of belly dance and YOU as a DANCER!!

We highly recommend the Lecture/Discussion Workshop so that you can enhance your knowledge of the inner workings of the belly dance performance world!

Mira Betz
Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, 2008
~Sponsored by Sadiqa ~
(formerly Purple Matilda)

THREE Fabulous Belly Dance Workshops &
Only 1 More Day for Early Bird Registration!

Register Today at:
www.yogaandbellydance.com/schedulefeespay.html

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Khafif Guest Musicians @ Tribally Yours!

2008-03-13T15:11:04Z

Safiya & Brock perform with La Chanteraine @ Tribally Yours in Montreal (actually cozy Saint-Bruno), QC, Saturday, March 8th, 2008.
Look for us in the Gala, and also at the after party. We're thrilled to be invited to play with these fantastic (and fun) musicians, and to play for the lovely Trib'elles.

Location:
Centre Marcel-Dulude
530, boul. Clairevue Ouest
Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Québec
www.lestribelles.com

Also look for Safiya performing with a karameliscious Karma at the Friday night Hafla.

~S~

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Don't miss the opportunity.....

2008-03-08T22:13:09Z

***Early Bird Registration for workshops with Mira Betz in Pittsburgh, PA ends March 13th.***
Don't miss the opportunity to learn from the lovely and talented Mira Betz!!!
~ Hosted by Sadiqa
Register today!! www.yogaandbellydance.com/schedulefeespay.html

Taxeem (April 12, 2008 - 9:45 to 11:45am):
An articulate workshop designed to enhance the poise and fluidity of the taxeem, with an emphasis on arms and hands, introducing dancers to movement vocabulary beyond the “Tribal Frame” as well as polishing transitions. We will address such issues as timing, musical and personal interpretation, illusions of the boneless dancer, and sensual vs sexual.

Hot and Spicy (April 12, 2008 - 1:00 to 3:00pm):
An exhilarating and inspirational workshop, designed to be accessible to all levels, with a playful array of drills, combos and hot new moves. Through a series of technical drills and improvised combos students will engage in such topics as dynamic phrasing, musicality, personal expression and the art of creating your own combos.

The Art of Professional Performance (April 13, 2008 - 12:00 to 2:00pm):
This innovative workshop is open to dancers of all levels and backgrounds. After hours of preparation in classes, practice in front of the mirror, and rehearsal, how are you presenting yourself as a professional performer? This workshop offers the tools both practical and theoretical to break into or enhance your professional appearance. It will provide insight into job seeking, costuming, make-up tips, promotional packages, as well as explore the illusive notions of stage presence, charisma, "handling" the audience and much more. This workshop is tailored to the participants present. Bring any promotional material you have on yourself, dance photos, your make-up, a costume you are working on, and dress in comfortable clothing.

Don't forget......Sterling Painton will start off the April 12th event with Yoga Stretches for Belly Dancers from 8:30 to 9:30. Also, we will have an on-site buffet lunch for $5. And lastly......Mira Betz and Sadiqa (formerly PurpleMatilda) will perform at Zafira Dance Company's Speakeasy Cabaret Evening Show on April 12th. For more info and tickets: www.zafiradance.com

Pre-register for all 3 workshops, yoga and on-site lunch now until March 13, 2008!!!
www.yogaandbellydance.com/schedulefeespay.html

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wow! pics!

2008-02-27T21:54:09Z

hey nevik, thanks for posting the new photos of our lovely claire at tribalcon!

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Only 3 more weeks.....

2008-02-22T17:30:39Z

Only 3 more weeks for the Early Bird Registration for Mira's workshops in Pittsburgh, PA.
Register today!! yogaandbellydance.com/schedul...pay.html

Taxeem (April 12, 2008 - 9:45 to 11:45am):
An articulate workshop designed to enhance the poise and fluidity of the taxeem, with an emphasis on arms and hands, introducing dancers to movement vocabulary beyond the “Tribal Frame” as well as polishing transitions. We will address such issues as timing, musical and personal interpretation, illusions of the boneless dancer, and sensual vs sexual.

Hot and Spicy (April 12, 2008 - 1:00 to 3:00pm):
An exhilarating and inspirational workshop, designed to be accessible to all levels, with a playful array of drills, combos and hot new moves. Through a series of technical drills and improvised combos students will engage in such topics as dynamic phrasing, musicality, personal expression and the art of creating your own combos.

The Art of Professional Performance (April 13, 2008 - 12:00 to 2:00pm):
This innovative workshop is open to dancers of all levels and backgrounds. After hours of preparation in classes, practice in front of the mirror, and rehearsal, how are you presenting yourself as a professional performer? This workshop offers the tools both practical and theoretical to break into or enhance your professional appearance. It will provide insight into job seeking, costuming, make-up tips, promotional packages, as well as explore the illusive notions of stage presence, charisma, "handling" the audience and much more. This workshop is tailored to the participants present. Bring any promotional material you have on yourself, dance photos, your make-up, a costume you are working on, and dress in comfortable clothing.

Don't forget......Sterling Painton will start off the April 12th event with Yoga Stretches for Belly Dancers from 8:30 to 9:30. Also, we will have an on-site buffet lunch for $5. And lastly......Mira Betz and Sadiqa (formerly PurpleMatilda) will perform at Zafira Dance Company's Speakeasy Cabaret Evening Show on April 12th. For more info and tickets: www.zafiradance.com

Pre-register for all 3 workshops, yoga and on-site lunch now until March 13, 2008!!!
www.yogaandbellydance.com/mirab...p.html

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BDIB2 Khafif Video!

2008-02-18T18:27:52Z

From the lovely Paula Norris, comes this lovely video of Khafif performing at last weekend's Bellydance Is Beautiful 2 show, organized by Zafira. Check it out!

Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krNrME_TD2M
Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQC3VK9SHZQ&feature=user

BTW, for anyone who was following this thread earlier, it was accidentally deleted, but feel free to resume discussions...:)

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Help Bring Gogol Bordello To Pittsburgh!

2008-02-14T19:41:30Z

Go on this site and type in Pgh PA & if there are enough requests, they will come.

eventful.com/performers/...518-5/demand

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Hey all you khafifers join this tribe!.................... it's sexy.......,,

2008-02-14T17:51:24Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/jlcimages

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Last-minute Zill Workshop

2008-02-13T19:37:49Z

Come learn finger cymbals from Safa this Sunday the 16th, from 10am-noon! $20, bring your own finger cymbals. Contact Claire at 412-610-9165 to find out workshop location!

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Bellydance is Beautiful II Pics

2008-02-03T19:55:33Z

Thanks to Paula for the lovely photos of us performing at Bellydance is Beautiful II, at the Rex in Pittsburgh, put on by Zafira. Anyone else with pictures, feel free to post!
~S~

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Intermediate Master Class: Balancing!

2008-02-01T22:43:00Z

For those who have been waiting for the next master class, it's here! Join Safa at the WSCC in Swissvale (www.wsccpgh.org) on Sunday, February 10 from 10am-12pm for an intermediate master class in Balancing! Ever wanted to learn to put something on your head and still look pretty? Now's your chance to wow the world with your balancing prowess!

PLEASE bring something to balance (a basket or tray works fine if you don't own a sword :) and kneepads or legwarmers in case we add some floorwork. We will be workshopping balancing ideas and brainstorming some fun combos, as well as learning basic and intermediate balancing techniques.

Register by email at safadancer@gmail.com or by phone at 412-610-9165.

Thanks!

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OT: A small favor?

2008-01-23T15:42:00Z

Hey guys, I hope everyone is doing well. I was wondering if you could help me? I am trying to launch myself as a pro shooter. I set up a google listing and I want it to set apart from the others in my area. Since I have worked with your troop, I was hoping maybe some of you might grant me a favor?

If you could, would you mind writing me a short, honest review of my work? It doesn’t have to be complicated, and if you’re too busy, then please don’t worry about it.

All you need do is go to this link: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=creative+point+of+view,&near=Greensburg,+PA&fb=1&cid=0,0,3446567768647081455&ll=40.297825,-79.555821&spn=0.013944,0.039911&z=15&iwloc=A&om=0

Next to the name Creative Point of View on the left panel is a link that says “More info.” Click that and you’ll see a larger window with a link for leaving reviews. It says, “Leave a review” and is in the upper left of that panel.

If you can, I thank you in advance. If you cannot, then no problem and no worries, I understand about being busy.

Regards,
Ron

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Posted some new photos

2008-01-22T15:34:35Z

... from three fairly recent events: September's Canadian Odyssey with Les Trib'elles, November's Trek to Nebraska to teach at Tribal Dreams, and January's La Cultura Egyptian Dinner at Pitt Greensburg.

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Khafifis in paper...

2008-01-19T03:59:36Z

Two appearances of Khafif or Khafif members in two different papers, in two different countries! This is how we begin our takeover of North America:)

First, an advance article (from Jan 3rd) in the Trib about Khafif's performance tomorrow (Saturday, Jan 19th) at Pitt-Greensburg's La Cultura Dinner, where we'll be doing an Egyptian set:
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/living/fooddrink/s_545545.html

Second, in January's _Snap! Cambridge_ (Ontario) features Karma as their front cover photo (and a half page of pics inside) featuring among others, yours truly, from Khizmet Studio's Winter show/recital.
www.snapcambridge.com

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Graceful Arms and Torso intermediate master class!

2008-01-16T23:32:07Z

Join Safa at another intermediate master class, on Sunday January 20 at the Wilkins School Community Center (www.wsccpgh.org) in Edgewood! Class is from 10am-noon, and cost is $20. Note: this is a different class from the previous graceful arms and torso workshop taught over the summer (well, not completely different 100%, but lots of new material).

Class will be held in the dance studio at the WSCC. Please call Claire at 412-610-9165 for more details or to register! Hope to see you there!

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Khafif at Sharon Kihara Show!!

2008-01-16T20:10:14Z

Zafira presents....
Sharon Kihara SHOW!
BellyDance is Beautiful II
A Benefit for Kaihea of DC

Performances Include: Miss Sharon, Zafira(pa), Khafif(pa), Melanie Wood of Kassar(Pa)Narah Bint Durr (WV), Kari Merlina of Purple Matilda (pa), Amethyst (pa), & more!!!

$12/$15 after Jan 24th

Doors 7:30/ 8PM Show

The Rex Theater
1602 E Carson St
Pittsburgh, Pa 15202
http://www.zafiradance.com/sharon.html to get your tickets today!!!

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New Intermediate Workshop Series!

2007-12-27T03:59:19Z

Join Safa for the start of an exciting new year with the first in the Intermediate Workshop Series! "Bellydance Bootcamp" will get you back in shape after all those holiday cookies and help you keep your New Year's resolutions with style! Join her at the Khafif Studio (6711 Beacon St.) on Saturday January 5 at noon for a two-hour workshop that will get your buns moving and your blood pumping...it may be cold outside, but we'll shimmy it off! Workshop is $20, please register by calling 412-610-9165 or send email. Class will not happen unless I have five attendees registered -- you don't have to pay in advance, just let me know you're coming.

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Merry Merry Happy Happy!

2007-12-21T18:10:45Z

Choose your own winter holiday, then get out there and celebrate! Or stay in and celebrate! Whatever! Enjoy:)
XOXO to all of our friends out there,
from Khafif Music & Dance 2007
Neefa, Lynette, Safa, Jim, Jaya, Jas, Berna, Safiya, Ron & Dom!

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More Bellydance Art

2007-12-11T20:46:17Z

For sale this Sunday at Kassia's Hip Circle Holiday Hafla! Event details:

Hip-Circle Holiday Hafla ~ Student Recital, Hafla & Potluck

We have 14+ unique vendors selling their unique imported and hand-crafted items just in time for the Holiday gift season! Enjoy good food and great bellydance!

Sunday, December 9
@ Knox Presbyterian Church, #53 Church St., St Catharines, ON

Doors Open 6:15 PM (this is strictly observed)

Dinner 6:30 PM
Admission: $5 donation and a dish for the food table for the pot-luck meal

Performances 7 PM
- Featured dancers from Cambridge, ON in multiple dances... RHAEHANA DANCE
- Hip-Circle Students
- Hip-Circle Bellydance Ensemble
- Kassia

'Free' Dance 8-ish PM
- everyone is invited to jump up and join us for a Dance Party at the end of the night...
try out some of your latest grooves!

Please remember that this is a social and performance event for WOMEN ONLY, we invite you to join us with your female friends and family for a dynamic evening of food and dance.

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Khafif Teaching at Tribal Dreams this weekend

2007-11-25T02:57:31Z

Members of Khafif are teaching and performing in Lincoln, NE this weekend for the Tribal Dreams Festival (Nov 16-17-18, 2007)! Join Neefa & Berna for some delicious Silk Road dance and Jas & Lynette for some rockin' middle eastern music classes!
More info on the other fabulous instructors, vendors, organizers, and registration details can be found at:
http://tribes.tribe.net/tribaldreamsfestival

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Raquy & the Cavemen this Friday at YIV

2007-11-20T00:15:32Z

Black Friday Raqs
A Day of Festive Shopping &
an Evening with Raquy & the Cavemen

Your Inner Vagabond Coffeehouse & World Lounge
4130 Butler @ 42nd, Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh 15201

Friday, November 23, 2007

4PM to 8:30PM
Shopping Bazaar - YIV will open for Black Friday holiday shoppers with an in-house bazaar, featuring vendors & craftspeople specializing in exotic and unique gift ideas from around the world for the Globalista on your holiday list. FREE

6:30PM to 8:30PM
Darbuka workshop with Raquy Danzinger – A master percussionist from New York City, Raquy will lead an all-levels workshop. $20 (includes show)

8:30PM to 2AM
Raquy & the Cavemen with special guest Ishtar – From New York City, Raquy & the Cavemen fuses traditional Middle Eastern percussion and instrumentation with modern hard-rock vibrations. Open floor dancing and jamming will follow the performance. $10. Entry includes a sumptuous spread of desserts, savories and exotic soft beverages including teas and coffees from the menu of YIV.

More info at www.YourInnerVagabond.com

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Valizan returns to Khizmet Studio to teach ATS!

2007-11-19T18:47:13Z

After a fun and successful workshop last spring (look for the footage on YouTube!), Valizan finally makes a triumphant return to MizzKhizz's studio in Cambridge with a weekly class in American Tribal Style (ATS) bellydance.

ATS mixes Bellydance, Flamenco and Indian dance in a group improvisation format that forgoes set choreography for dancing “in the moment” while celebrating the bounce of a hip. Learn the basics of ATS, from cueing to formations, posture to working as a team, and the palette of moves that make this a fun form to dance with friends.

This flavour of bellydance, started 20 years ago by Carolena Nericcio of FatChance Bellydance in San Francisco, is where the modern tribal movement began. Jill Parker, Rachel Brice, Kajira Djoumanha, Paulette Rees-Denis all learned from FatChance Bellydance before breaking out and creating their own fusion and ATS styles.

Classes commence Tuesday January 8th, 2008 at 5:30 pm. at the Khizmet Studio in Hespeler, ON.

Valizan began teaching American Tribal Style bellydance at Arabesque Academy in 2004. He recently completed the FatChance Bellydance General Skills Certification and the Arabesque Academy Professional Course. He also performs ATS with his troupe, Shades Of Araby.

Valizan will be handling registration himself, so please contact him at valizan at Pathcom dot com for more information.

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Fans in Ontario!

2007-11-19T03:53:17Z

Hope our Ontario fans are planning to come out this Friday to Ishra's Mish Mash Belly Bash, at the beautiful River Run Centre in Guelph. It's going to be a great show, filled with some of the funkiest fusion folks around, including lots of friends of Khafif: Khizmet & Karma, Rhaehana, Shades of Araby, Ishra & Invoketress, Audra Simmons... and more, more, more!

I'll be performing with Khizmet & Karma, and I hope to see you all there!

-S-

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Zoe Jakes in da 'burgh! Early Bird Rates end this Friday, Nov. 2

2007-11-15T21:07:33Z

Awww....YEAH!
Zoe Jakes comes to Pittsburgh

1 Day- 2 Hot Workshops!
Early Bird Special ends Nov. 2!

Sunday Dec. 2, 2007
Breath Yoga Studio
1113 E. Carson St
Pittsburgh’s Historic South Side

Fast & Furious 1- 3 pm
$40 early bird/ $50 after Nov. 2
All levels welcome!!

Release your Inner Spaz! 3:30 – 5:30pm
$40 early bird/ $50 after Nov. 2
Some experience recommended.

Both workshops:
$65 Early Bird/ $75 After Nov. 2

Visit: http://www.zafiradance.com/zoeworkshop.html
For more detailed descriptions and to register.

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Nomadiqa Ethnic Fusion and Arabesque Beats - Repost

2007-11-15T12:03:09Z

Hi Folks,
We recently released a debut album. It's a mix of electronic and arabian styles. We're hoping it might appeal to the tribal and belly dance community, and also people that are into this sort of vibe and music. Please feel free to have a listen on myspace where we have four full tracks available to listen online.

http://www.myspace.com/nomadiqa

It would also be great to promote it through the network of tribal and/or belly dance teachers who might be interested to sell it at a class or bazaar. We can offer it at wholesale prices with plenty of capacity for the seller to make a decent profit on top of the wholesale price.

Please contact info@nomadiqa.com for further details. Sorry for the self promotion.

Hope to hear from you.

Many thanks,

Nomadiqa
http://www.nomadiqa.com

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Halloween Hafla!

2007-11-13T18:45:02Z

Join Khafif and our friends (Zafira, Gypsy Soul, and more) for the Halloween Hafla on October 27th at Your Inner Vagabond's new location, at 4130 Butler St @ 42nd in Lawrenceville!

Doors open at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8 pm -- enjoy an hour or so of marvelous dancing and then open the floor for music and dance jam! Bring your spookiest hip scarf and most ghoulish doumbek, and party the night away (or at least until midnight...the witching hour). The event will be catered by Your Inner Vagabond, so enjoy delicious Turkish treats and coffee as well as some special Halloween snacks.

Event is $10 at the door. Contact Claire at 412-610-9165 for details!

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Vaudeville Carnivale Tickets ON SALE NOW!!!

2007-11-13T16:44:21Z

Visit: www.proartstickets.org or 412-394-33533 for advance tickets

Zafira Dance Company's
Vaudeville Carnivale .:Deaux:.
Where the Bourgeois meet La Boheme!

Sat. Nov. 24, 2007
Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Pittsburgh, PA

8pm/ doors open @ 7pm
$15 Advance/ $18 Door
$10 Students /$5 Children under 10
www.proartstickets.org or 412-394-33533 for advance tickets

Join us for an evening of tantalizing performances, food, drink and artistry that will delight your soul. Our city’s finest entertainers & legends come out for this spectacular fundraising event for Pittsburgh’s own Zafira Dance Company and the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater. Prepare yourself for a stunning spectacle of epic proportions!!!

Magnificent performances that will inspire and delight you!

Daring delicacies to tempt your taste buds, Your Inner Vagabond will set up their Turkish Coffee house. Savory treats and libations for sale and by donation.

Don’t forget your purse! We will have a bizarre bazaar with artwork, clothes and jewelry to outfit your inner gypsy!

Wear your finest and get an Old-Tyme Photo Portrait of you and your loved ones!

Artists & Performers include:
 The Man. The Legend.... Bob Ziller… Circus Barker Emcee
 Kill the Unicorn (Torchlight Jazz, Gospel, Calypso Art Band)
 Ana Vey (Tri- Hop Gypsy Jazz)
 Liz Hammond (AKA the UkeLady)
 Phat Mandee (Singer Songstress)
 Zafira (Steal your heart, saucy, ragtime bellydance)
 Kassar (Otherworldly, Athletic, Devine Dance Divas)
 Sarah & Katrina (Vintage Ballet Performances)
 Erin Carey (Aerialist Extraordinaire)

Tickets on sale now! www.proartstickets.org or 412-394-33533

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How to Avoid the Bummer Life

2007-11-09T15:48:57Z

watch these videos :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCN2PVqOAkg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tRyE6a-vuo

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New Pictures

2007-11-06T20:05:19Z

...from the Halloween Hafla, by Kevin Ross. Anyone else have good pictures of any of the Halloween Hafla action this year? Please post!

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How to Avoid the Bummer Life - part 2

2007-11-05T02:40:16Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C0tEnKO5KU

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Delicious Bellydancer Art for Sale

2007-11-02T03:47:51Z

At Rhaehana's show on November 18th, in Cambridge, Ontario!

Catch some workshops with the lovely Kassia in the afternoon, and a fantastic show in the evening, with all the local coolios! I'll be there at a table, with some brand new, original pieces and some prints as well!
-Safiya-

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Calling all Gypsies, Tramps and Queens!

2007-10-31T01:39:31Z

Come and play w/ us!

Zafira Dance Company Hosts

Vaudeville Carnivale .:Deaux:.
Where the Bourgeois meet La Boheme

Sat. Nov. 22, 2007
Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Pittsburgh, PA

8pm/ doors open @ 7pm
$15 Advance/ $18 Door
$10 Students /$5 Children under 10

Join us for an evening of tantalizing performances, food, drink and artistry that will delight your soul. Our city’s finest entertainers & legends come out for this spectacular fundraising event for Pittsburgh’s own Zafira Dance Company and the Kelly Strayhorn Theater. Prepare yourself for a stunning spectacle of epic proportions!!!

Magnificent performances that will inspire and delight you!

Daring delicacies to tempt your taste buds, Your Inner Vagabond will set up their Turkish Coffee house. Savory treats and libations for sale and by donation.

Don’t forget your purse! We will have a bizarre bazaar with artwork, clothes and jewelry to outfit your inner gypsy!

Wear your finest! Old-Tyme Photo Portraits of you and your loved ones!

Artists & Performers include:
 The Man. The Legend. Bob Zillah… Circus Barker Emcee
 Kill the Unicorn (Torchlight Jazz, Gospel, Calypso Art Band)
 Ana Vey (Tri- Hop Gypsy Jazz)
 Liz Hammond (AKA the UkeLady)
 Phat Mandee (Singer Songstress)
 Zafira (Steal your heart, saucy, ragtime bellydance)
 Kassar (Otherworldly, Athletic, Devine Dance Divas)
 Sarah & Katrina (Vintage Ballet Performance)
 Erin Carey (Aerialist Extraordinaire)

Visit www.zafiradance.com for more information and to purchase tickets! Tickets on sale soon!

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THANKS!

2007-10-30T17:08:32Z

Khafif loves you, Halloween Hafla attendees! You made it a great event and we can't wait to see everybody next year...muchas smooches to everyone who came and jammed, wore some funky costumes, ate some candy, and generally packed Your Inner Vagabond till bursting.

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Thanks everyone for such a great week-end!

2007-10-30T03:10:59Z

Thanks guys! for the wonderful time we had!
it was worth the 8 hour drive!!

thanks Stacey and Brock for having us at your beautiful house !
Like I repeat over and over again, it was a family reunion, a BIG gypsy family!
with music and dance and love.

hope you can make it to our Tribally yours in March!

bisou, as we say in french
(kiss)
Chanty

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Workshops, Performances and Zombies...OH MY!

2007-10-23T17:28:43Z

Lots a dance this weekend, I love it.

Join me (Olivia) for the next installment of the Fall Shimmy Series.
This Saturday 10/ 27

Creapy Combos and Freakish Floorwork
12-2 pm at Breathe Yoga Studio
$20 adv/ $25 door... you can pay online now!!!!
Visit www.zafiradance.com for more details!!!

Then later that night, Olivia performs at LABCO Dance Company's Black Box Theater with other contempory choreographers.
7pm Sat 10/27
2pm Sun 10/28
Breathe Yoga Studio
$5

And, As if that wasn't enough: Zafira joins Gypsy Soul, Khafif, and Purple Matilda at Khafif's Halloween Hafla at Your Inner Vagabond.
$10
8pm
Your Inner Vagabond
42nd & Butler St, Lawrenceville
****Fawn and I will be performing a new choreography at the Hafla... it was one of those rare occasions where SHE asked ME to work on a dance w/ her.... I can't wait!

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Cane Workshop this Sat! 9/29

2007-10-23T17:25:54Z

Join me for a 2 hr Cane Workshop this Saturday at Breathe Yoga Studio.

Years ago, Christine, Elizabeth (Khafif), Jen and I were known as the cane dance girls in Ghawazee. We performed several cane dances at countless festivals and art events for years. I recently took a fabulous cane workshop by Majda of Awalim that reminded me of how much I LOVE the cane dance. So, I've unearthed some of the moves/ technique and styles from back in the day, and I have added a bit of new material, too. Please join me for this upbeat, fun workshop based on Egyptian cane dances and the saucy Saidi rhythm.

I hope to see you there!

Cane Workshop w/ Olivia: Part of the Fall Shimmy Series

Breathe Yoga Studio
Sat. Sept. 29
12 -2 pm
1113 E. Carson St
Pittsburgh's Historic South Side

www.breathe-yogastudio.com to register
$20 advance/ $25 Door

Visit www.zafiradance.com for upcoming workshops and performances!

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Wanna go to DC?

2007-09-26T21:21:13Z

I'll be performing at Tribal Cafe in DC this Sunday, anyone want to go and play????

Details:
Come on down and Play!!!!
I'll have Vids, T-shirts and some Indian Gear!

September 30, 2007
DCTribal Café!
Presenting: Belladonna (www.Belladonnadance.net)
Ariel
Olivia of Zafira Dance Company (www.ZafiraDance.com)
DJ MELLIE MEL will be spinning your favorite music in between sets!

All in one night! Who wants to miss all this stuff?

WE’ll treat you to ½ price burgers and $2 off Yuenling drafts! Get there early for the best seats! This is DC’s best monthly belly dance show!

Sunday, September 30, 2007
Asylum Bar & Lounge
2471 18th Street, NW
Washington DC 20009
$10
6-9pm (show starts at 7pm!)
PICTURES and More info at: groups.myspace.com/DCTribalCafe
DCTribal Cafe sponsored by www.DCTribal.com
Asylum's awesome vegan and vegetarian menu can be found at www.asylumdc.com!
Questions? Email mavi@romkadance.com or check out our website at www.romkadance.com

Easy to access, paid parking is available 1/2 way down the block on 18th Street (on the same side as asylum)! There is another lot near the corner of 18th and Columbia in between the gas station and Adam's Mill Bar

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Shades Of Araby have their own Tribe!

2007-09-25T22:09:11Z

After our recent show at Tribal:PURA in Milwaukee, we were inspired to put up a tribe of our own.

http://tribes.tribe.net/shadesofaraby

Be welcome!

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Khafif & Zafira in the Tribune Review

2007-09-19T11:30:26Z

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/living/s_527528.html

from saturday's edition...
nice picture in the paper version, if anyone has it.
woo-hooooooo!
-s-

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Khafif in Ontario

2007-09-13T12:16:08Z

The fantastic Khizmet has invited Khafif and Les Trib'elles of Montreal to perform with her troupe Karma at the Royal Medieval Faire in Waterloo, ON, on Saturday, September 15th. Catch our performance at 2pm! Khiz & Karma, Les Trib'elles, and Khafif's dancers will be performing to music provided by Khafif and some special mystery guests.

Later that night, come on over to our place for our traditional house party, the Northern Oasis Hafla, and dance all night long to the live band (or join the band: as always, everyone is welcome!:)

Hope to see you there! Message me privately for addresses & details.
-Safiya

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les Trib'elles on the Gilded Serpent

2007-09-13T03:38:44Z

I just want to share this nice moment with you guys!

You can see a photograph of us at the IBCC in Toronto. You can also see our friends Shades of Araby ans other amazing performers.

Les Trib'elles
http://www.gildedserpent.com/art40/TorontoFristage.htm

For Shades:
http://www.gildedserpent.com/art40/TorontoThurstage.htm

Very cool!!

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Gypsy Show this Wed. (9/12).. at Belvederes ... w/ Olivia of Zafira

2007-09-12T13:28:25Z

Come to Belvedere's in Lawrenceville for a night of sultry gypsy music and dance with:
Ana-Vey (Gypsy Jazz)
E Muzeki (Turkish & Greek gypsy grooves)
and Olivia of Zafira Dance Co. with her saucy moves!

Belvedere's
41st & Butler St
8 PM
$7

www.zafiradance.com
www.emuzeki.com
www.myspace.com/ana-veyband

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Khafif is Beautiful!

2007-09-12T02:50:09Z

Thank you all so much for performing at the Bellydance is Beautiful show this weekend.
I loved the music and the dance.
You made me pee my pants w/ glee!

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Zaghareet Golden Belly

2007-09-10T11:23:16Z

Thanks to you guys, Khafif WON the Zaghareet Golden Belly Award for Best-Kept Secret! Thank you so much for your nominations and votes and we get a little plaque and hopefully some adulation (kidding, kidding). So, since we are the best-kept secret, we're not allowed to tell anyone about ourselves (shhhhh) so go out and say nice stuff about us!

Thanks so much, and wheeeee!

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Photo Shoot?

2007-09-04T14:54:01Z

Just trying to touch base with you all. We need to set up some dates for shooting. My calendar is booking up FAST....

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Shades Of Araby are online!

2007-08-29T02:41:27Z

Yes,

Sofia, Maral and I finally have an online presence as Shades Of Araby now have a website!

http://shadesofaraby.valizan.com/

I have been crazy busy so Maral whipped up this beautiful site. Hopefully soon we'll actually have some decent videos to put up...

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Uber mega thanks!

2007-08-28T03:11:02Z

The Naughty Nomads owe super thanks to you for playing for us in our first opportunity to dance in the Cure Sallee!

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