Tuesday, Funky Tuesday

First, some Angelo cuteness to report- he waved good night to the monsters in the closet last night! :) In other Toddler wackiness- he figured out how to climb the shelves in the refrigerator to get into the freezer for leftover birthday cake!! He was still balancing the cake with one hand when he brought it to us to get him some cake!!! I am amazed and scared at the same time about this new feat.

Funky weather today- not terribly dark, but rainy and a lot of barometric pressure. It make me brain wobble! Weather, high pollen count, etc. have been contributing to general weirdness in classes the last two weeks, at least it is definitely true on my end and we had a concensus in the continuing class last week. Hopefully my new music will help shake us out of it- pun not intended, but appreciated. ;-)

going to practice my set for the WVU Hafla after class in E. Moore Hall tonight since the contractors are working inside today. Will give me a chance to really swing the cane without worrying about hitting my children!!

I've started my art project for the Somerset Studio Halloween challenge. It is going just fine and not much left to do. Feels strange. I'm sure I'll find more to add. I'm liking it a lot so far and have picked out some more vintage Halloween images to make more "stuff" with. Wouldn't it be cool if I got all manic and finished them all tonight! :) The second two would be simple also... Spring has given me a lot more creative energy and motivation, can you tell? I always have plenty of ideas, but am distracted by things like laundry and cooking and organizing belly dance events. Right now, I'm just super motivated to MAKE STUFF! :-) I seem to always want to make stuff, but it seems more of a need right now.

Time to get ready for nap time!

Upcoming Classes and Workshop, performances

New Beginner classes begin October 20th and 21st. The Tuesday class is through the WVU Creative Arts Program. It is limited to 15. See http://communityarts.wvu.edu/ for registration info.

The Wednesday class will be 6:30-7:30 at the Northern WV Performing Arts Academy off of Greenbag Rd.

Belly Dance for Beginners:

Participants in this class will learn basic posture and fundamental technique of the ancient art of belly dance. Each class begins with a yoga warm-up and continues with a fun and thorough breakdown of basic movements, which set the foundation for this beautiful and empowering art form. Narah will often guide students through a series of movements and combinations, keeping the energy up and teaching them how all the basic movements make a dance. No experience necessary! Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm

Zills- Rhythms with Movement

Students with experience in the basics of belly dance will learn to combine the zills, or finger cymbols, with movement. Narah will also teach basic rhythms to play on the zills, which are important to know for dancing to belly dance music. Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 pm

Both classes are October 21 – 18; 5 weeks/$50 + $5 registration fee (total $55 for one class; $105 for both)

Register with the Northern WV Performing Arts Academy-

950 Parkway Dr., Morgantown; (304) 292-3119; performingartsacademyllc@hotmail.com

More info on Belly Dance and Narah: www.TribalBellyDance.net

Workshop November 14th:

Love Those Layers!

Just as when you layer pieces of a costume, a painter layers different shades of paint, or an interior designer layers elements of cloth and display items, layering belly dance movements gives your dance a rich, sumptuous look and feel. Learn how to break down this complex exercise so you get clean, precise movement that is intentional and therefore beautiful. Narah will cover standard layers as well as her unique signature layers so your layering toolkit will be full. Narah will start the workshop with a yoga warmup and technique drills to ensure a strong basis for your layers. This material is advanced, so beginners are welcome, but should be ready to enjoy a challenge.

The workshop will be held in room A in the WVU student Recreation building.

Workshop times: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm; lunch 12:30 - 2:00; 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

$45 (checks payable to: Kimberly Minardi

1008 Summers School Rd.

Morgantown, WV 26508 or PayPal/credit card $47 to Narah at TribalBellyDance.net)

Please pay ahead of time. (no refunds unless the event is cancelled).

See: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136914858039

Hafla that night in Eisland hall. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141863247890

Performances: October 19th at the WVU Mountainlair - demo with WVU belly dance club for diversity week. Narah will do a history presentation as well as a performance with her student Chris and a solo set. Also see other local belly dancers and Kari Merlina will do a Cabaret belly dance performance! Free event!

November 8th at Patty's Art Spot starting at 1:30 or 2:30. (more exact time TBA) for their one year anniversary party! Two solo sets sure to show variety and fun! Free event!

November 14th - WVU Belly Dance Club Hafla (performances, open floor dancing, food, fun!) after the Love those Layers workshop. $5 Begins 7:30 pm, ends 10:30 pm http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=141863247890

Beginner Bely Dance Session starting Sept. 8th is full, but sign up for the next one starting immediately after.

the upcoming Beginner Belly Dance session is full, but we've added another session that starts October 20th and runs to November 17th. So sorry if you tried signing up and couldn't get in. There are 22 people in the class right now and that's the max we can fit in that room. Be sure to sign up for the next session soon so you don't miss out.

Upcoming performances and events I'll be at:

Oct. 2nd Arts Walk, Morgantown, WV (performance)

Oct. 3rd Sadiqa hosts student and teacher Belly Dance show at the Union Project, Shimmy 4, Pittsburgh, PA (performance)

Oct. 8-11th TribOriginal Asheville, NC www.Triboriginal.org

Nov. 8th Patty's Art Spot's One Year Anniversary party (performance)

Nov. 14th WVU Belly Dance club hosts workshop with me (probably layers) and hafla with performances that evening

Vote for your favorite Bodacious Belly Dance combo or layer!

I have a list of combos and layers I'm planning on teaching for my Pennsic class on 8/2 at noon: Unique Combos and Layers for Middle Eastern Dance. But I want to know what your favorites have been! If you've taken my Bodacious Belly Dance workshops, please tell me what you found to be the most fun, challenging, unique, or whatever your happiest descriptor is. :) I look forward to hearing your responses! They will help me decide _for_sure_ what I'll teach.

Thanks!!

Narah

Eva and Tamalyn in the 'burgh, Jill in DC, Urban Tribal in Morgantown

Summer's shaping up to be extra exciting with lots of belly dance workshops in the area!

*Eva Cearnak in Pittsburgh May 30 and 31: www.Zafiradance.com

*Tamalyn Dallal in Pittsburgh "June 19-21st"
Start Time: Friday, June 19 at 7:00pm
End Time: Sunday, June 21 at 5:00pm
Where: Workshops -- Bodiography  *  Show -- Union Project * Book Lecture -- Joseph Beth Booksellers
To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=79392911892&mid=6c58bcG2093c025G2213076G7 

*Jill Parker in D.C.:3 hour Ooey Gooey Slow & Slinky & Bah Blam Combos workshop with Jill Parker
When: Saturday June 6th 11am-2pm
Where: Saffron Dance 3260 Wilson Boulevard, 
Arlington, VA 22201
(3 minute walk from Clarendon Metro)

Workshop: Ooey Gooey Slow & Slinky & Bah Blam Combos! We'll start
with technique/posture drills, move into slinky gooey movement quality
with a focus on full body integration, extension, form, shape,
expression, then we'll take it up a notch moving into stylized
combinations galore!

How to Pay: $45 in advance, $55 at door
Please confirm your attendance with Tessa at
foxglovesweetheartsbooking@gmail.com
Make checks payable to Tessa Myers and mail to 39 Prague St San
Francisco CA 94112
postmarked by May 20th
Or
Paypal foxglovesweetheartsbooking@gmail.com , $1.50 fee for paypal

Also a 4 day immersion thurs.-sun.!  apply to above address

*Urban Tribal Dance Company in Morgantown, WV July 11th!!!!! 

You must be there!!!!

4 hour workshop and "Hips Around the World" show that evening!

Heather Stants, creative genius, innovator, supremely talented dancer/teacher/director will amaze and inspire you while breaking concepts down in easy-to-digest form!  workshop until June 30th, $70, July 1st on, $85 

PayPal to Narah@TribalBellyDance.net or send check/money order to:

Kimberly Minardi

1008 Summers School Rd.

Morgantown, WV 26508

"Hips Around the World" that evening features Heather and Juli from the Urban Tribal Dance Company, other various Belly Dance forms, Raqs Assaya, Flamenco, Bollywood Fusion and more!!