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a new class

nomadictribal — Thu, 01 May 2008 18:03:49 GMT

You heard it here first. A six week summer class!!

> Consecrate...a moving experience
> Instructor: Ali Arnold
> June 2-July 7
> 7:15-8:30
> $85 for the session (includes a legal copy of the song purchased from iTunes and if you're lucky, a homemade DVD of the choreo)

> Move and Get Moved!

> Consecrate...a moving experience is a six-week session in Tribal
> Bellydance dance. The course will cover tribal bellydance basics
> (posture, slow and fast movements, partnerwork, and floorwork!), will
> offer an introduction to the mythology of Siva, and will give each
> student a chance to spend some time with her mythic self.

>The course will culminate in a performance at the Dragon's Den on July
> 11. (Students are not required to perform, but it is fun!)
>
> For more information, write Ali at ali@nomadictribal.com.

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summer updates

nomadictribal — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:20:37 GMT

the heat is growing, and so is our calendar:

every Friday: Dragon's Den 9-11pm.
Four years running at this weekly gig!

Friday, April 18: SwanRiverYoga GRAND Opening 7pm
See aerial yoga performance too!!! and eat well!!

Saturday, April 19: DramaRama at the CAC, 6-midnight
We go on at 10 on the Freeport Stage. (this is our fourth year performing at DramaRama as n.o.madic tribal, and our sixth year overall!!)

July 19-20: MirageTrio hosts a n.o.madic tribal workshop in Westminster, MD
n.o.madic tribal leaves the South to teach a two-day deal in a much cooler locale. Join us!! We'll teach a review of the basics (postures, movements, formations, cues) on Saturday and our signature moves and combos on Sunday. See www.miragetrio.com for more details.

much love.
ali

p.s., i'm working on a class idea, just fyi. i'll keep you posted.

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Mira Betz hits the south

Mira — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:47:12 GMT

this weekend in Mobile AL
come join us for some booty shakin'-hot makin'- belly dance fun

a whole weekend intensive covering technique (you know you want it), tribal fusion (you know you like it), and old school folkloric styling (you know you need it)...and a show ( you know...yeah you know)

info at http://www.zuridance.org/MiraBetz.htm

so come on down, show me some southern hospitality!

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coming to see you :)

missmolly — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:42:44 GMT

The hubby and I will be in town for quarter fest! I hope you will be dancing on the 11th at the den as I would love to come and see you guys!

MwaH!

~M

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BELLY DANCE SHOW APRIL 26 MOBILE, AL

ZivaDiva — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:44:15 GMT

If any of you want to copy and paste this into your emails, please do so...I just sent out about 100 emails on it:

Sponsored by ZURI DANCE COMPANY (www.zuridance.org or www.myspace.com/zuridancecompany)

FEATURING MIRA BETZ OF CALIFORNIA (www.miramania.com)

DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 26TH, 2008

PLACE: The Ashbury Hotel at 600 West I-65 Service Road South, Mobile, 251-344-8030
http://www.ashburyhotel.com/map.pdf

TIME: 7:00 P.M. doors open at 6:00 p.m.

TICKETS: $12 per person

THIS WILL BE A BENEFIT FOR the homeless shelter 15 PLACE (www.15place.org) in Mobile.

There WILL BE SHOPPING ON SITE.

COME AND ENJOY AN EVENING OF FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT!

Thank you,
ZURI DANCE COMPANY

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getting to know you...

nomadictribal — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:53:40 GMT

I was recently asked to answer the following three questions, and I had such fun in writing my responses that I thought you might want to answer them too....plus, I'm interested in hearing your responses:

1-How long have you danced, what styles?
2--How have you evolved in this thing we call tribal fusion?
3--Who are some of your teachers and influences?

here are my answers:

-How long have you danced, what styles?
I've been studying tribal since 1999. It's the only form of dance I've seriously studied, but I've taken workshops in other styles of bellydance and Indian dance.

-How have you evolved in this thing we call tribal fusion?
All the members of my dance troupe, n.o.madic tribal, were originally students of Megha Gavin, director of Devyani and partner in Tribal Pura, so our roots are in ATS. When Meg moved away in 2003, we stayed true to our ATS roots for a number of years, but after Hurricane Katrina, we really started to explore dance from a newfound perspective and what we found was no longer pure ATS, nor is it Tribal Fusion, although we continue to draw inspiration from both of these sources.

-Who are some of your teachers and influences?
My first teacher was Teresa Tomb of Rakadu Gypsy in Lexington, KY, and even though I've not had the opportunity to study with her in years, I still feel her influence and I still seek to dance with the emotional authenticity she always embodies. My second teacher, as I've already mentioned, was Meg Gavin; she's the one who made a performer out of me, and I'll always be thankful that she had such high expectations and insisted on solid technique. I've taken workshops with a good number of dancers, but the ones whom I consider my teachers are Carolena Nericcio, Amel Tafsout, and the dancers of Kassar. These dancers move me in ways I can only articulate on the dancefloor.

love.
ali

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Next Student Workshops??

Elizabeth — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:41:04 GMT

Hey Ali! Hey Amy!

I haven't received any emails lately. Hope everything is going well.
I was just wondering if / when either of you were doing another student workshop/class?

Thanks, XXOO
Liz

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SAVE THE DATE! Rachel George & Urban Gypsy in NOLA Nov 1-3, 2008

kryss — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:51:12 GMT

Other Happenings: April 4-6, 2008 Amel Tafsout www.meda-la.com
May 31, 2008 Batron Rouge Bellydance Festival 2008 www.bayoushimmy.com

Rachel George & Urban Gypsy Belly Dance Workshops in New Orleans Nov1-3, 2008!

Mark yo' calendars and save yo' pennies. New Orleans is The place to be for Halloween no matter who you are but this year, it's all about the Belly Dancers. Classes will start at the leisurely hour of noon so there's no rush to get home before sunrise. Saturday evening will feature a special performance event...may be casual and may be very formal...we'll see. If you're interested, contact Kryss at perchance2dream@hotmail.com or call 504-382-5199. Class sizes will be limited.

Rachel George is a Multi-Award winning performer and choreographer based in Portland Oregon. Originally a student and winning competition partner of the famous Aziza of Montreal, Rachel has become a sought after performer and workshop instructor throughout the country. Rachel's jaw dropping isolations, impeccable layering and energetic enthusiasm have earned the respect and admiration of of all who have witnessed her awe inspiring technique. Don't miss the opportunity to study with this high caliber performing artist!

* 2007 Entertainer of the Year
* 2006 Miss Bellydancer USA
* 2006 1st Place "Aphrodite"
* Level II Certified Suhalia Salimpour Format

For more information and video of Rachel go to www.rachelbellydance.com

Urban Gypsy has its roots in Houston, Texas ~ where they have nurtured tribal dance and fashioned a path for other tribal troupes to emerge and
grow. Sahira and Zymirrah are founding members of the troupe and also serve as its leadership. In 2006, they had the honor (& thrill!!) of
being the first tribal dancers invited to teach at Ahlan Wa Sahlan, the largest bellydance festival in the world, in Cairo, Egypt. The troupe
consists of six incredibly talented and dedicated dancers, passionate about bringing to life the beauty and grace of our dance.

Zymirrah & Sahira also sponsor the 3rd Coast Tribal Dance Festival annually in in Texas. They are devoted to bringing talented performers
to the 3rd Coast and sharing them with those eager to study our dance. Learn more about Urban Gypsy : http://urbangypsy.tribe.net/ and
www.urbangypsy.cc

To Register & Pay for the Workshop and Pro Training Class, Contact Kryss Statho at 504-382-5199 or perchance2dream@hotmail.com
Want to race through your inbox even faster?

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good to finally see you at the Den

shareena — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:27:51 GMT

Sonya, Heather and I really enjoyed finally getting to see your show at the Den! (it really *is* a den, isn't it?) Always it is great to see you, any where, but I was glad to finally see NO Madic in action at the den. Also loved to get in a little visit. And it was pretty fun to have all the dancers in the audience pulled in for a bit of dancing with ya.

Tribal Heart loves you!

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Bellydance Jewelry Survey

Toby — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:39:36 GMT

Hi all!

I'm conducting a research study about the use of jewelry by the bellydance community! If you are a bellydancer and would like to provide some data for my study please click on the following link:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2bqBCyM3kIdgUH2_2bcDQRxjQ_3d_3d

The survey results will be used as data for my degree research. No personal data will be asked for.

Thanks for participating!
- Toby

*** Check out my tribe, Epic Arts Jewelry and Metalsmithing! ( http://tribes.tribe.net/epicartsjewelry ) ***

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Student performance at DD: thanks!!

Amy — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:05:49 GMT

Thank you to everyone who came on Friday and made it such a wonderful experience...

but a special thanks goes out to Yvonne, Liz, Jenny and Heidi whose dedication and beuatiful progress continue to inspire me. I'm so honored to have been one of your teachers.

Amy

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NO Madic performances at the end of March?? where?

shareena — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:18:21 GMT

As there are some who will be visiting your neck of the woods for the Tribal Pura workshop coming up, and I am happy to say Sonya and I (Tribal Heart) are included, we are wondering when performances of you NO Madic ladies might be scheduled so we could pay a visit. Ali? Can you enlighten us please? Sonya and I would love to see you, on or off the dance floor. I am so excited I actually get to go there!

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uncredited image? Is this Nomadic Tribal?

Audrey — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:05:01 GMT

Hi all!
I was looking to Morocco for a shortbreak, and found these ladies being advertised as the bellydancers!: (it's in the thumbnails, if it doesn't show up immediately, being advertised as "Moroccan Dinner with Belly Dance in Marrakech "

ryanair.isango.com/Product/...2557.aspx

Those of you who have seen/been too Rakkasah know from looking at this background, that this in California, not Morocco!

This group is *so* familiar to me, but I can't place them; I wonder if they know that they're being used on this site? False advertisement, I'd say... I am so curious to know who this group is! I know I've seen them a lot!

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TRIBORIGINAL EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS...

onca — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:17:43 GMT

Ladies & Gentlemen,
Folks have already been asking about registering for Triboriginal, in NC, which is September 18-21, 2008.

In addition to all the usual wholesome goodness, we have added a day of intimate MASTER CLASSES with Zafira on Thursday!

In this case, the early bird gets the marvellous discounts, and helps us to plan ahead for an even better event...

The website is now ready to recieve you.
www.triboriginal.org

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hotel rooms for Ariellah's workshop

slade34 — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:17:48 GMT

People who want to stay at Cabot Lodge-Millsaps, you need to reserve your room this week. The deadline for the $89 is this friday. YOu also need to tell them, when reserving the room, that you are with the gothic bellydance workshop.

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3rd Coast in Dallas/Ft Worth--Jan 2008

nomadictribal — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:45:23 GMT

We're honored to announce that we've been asked to teach a class at the upcoming tribal convention, 3rd Coast. For those who don't know, 3rd C is held in Dallas/Ft. Worth and is hosted by Urban Gypsy. It's hands down the best organized bellydance workshop event I've ever attended.

This year is especially exciting because Kassar is teaching. Aside from our immediate teachers, I think n.o.madic has drawn more inspiration from these two ladies than any other dancers.

We're going to try a crazy challenge: A class entitled 20in2: Twenty New Moves/Combos in Two Hours! Honestly, I don't know if it's doable, but we'll dance our butts off trying. We'll offer up 10 fast and 10 slow movements, all of which are made for improv and honor the roots of ATS in their strength and presentation.

If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask.....
love.
ali

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Ariellah and Black Hearts Ball in Jackson, MS

slade34 — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:05:50 GMT

Ariellah workshop is Sat. Feb 2, 2008. Price until 12/31 is $65. Afterward, it's $75. Workshop is at the Cabot Lodge near Millsaps College in Jackson, MS.

The show is Sat. night at a club called Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson (in the Red Room). The show costs $10 prepaid or $15 at the door. Cash only at the door.

No refunds.

Nomadic ladies, there are currently openings for three more performers at the show. contact Kristina Kelly asap if you want in. Go to www.myspace.com/missihippy or Missihippy@gmail.com or email me.

slade

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benefit for Johanna

nomadictribal — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:45:12 GMT

Johanna (http://people.tribe.net/xenobia) Tampa Bellydancer and friend of n.o.madic tribal recently was diagnosed with breast cancer, underwent a mastectomy, and now braves chemo. She's an incredible dancer, but like so many performers, is without health insurance.

The New Orleans' bellydance community has joined together to produce "For The Love of...A Bellydance Benefit" for Johanna.

This event will take place at the Dragon's Den on Friday, Nov 16 at 8pm. Performances by Kryss Statho of Sisters of Salome, Shannon Wolfe & Christina Christ of Indudala Tribe, Shamsi of Bayou Shimmy, and n.o.madic tribal. These performers have graciously agreed to donate their efforts to the cause, for many of them know all too well what it's like to be artists without insurance.

We're donating our dance; you donate your dough, and together, we can send Johanna a little bit of money and a lot of love.

Again, here are the specs:
WHAT: For the Love of...A Bellydance Benefit
WHEN: Friday, Nov 16 at 8pm
WHERE: Dragon's Den (435 Esplanade)
WHY: For the Love of Bellydance and Johanna
Suggested Donation $10-$50
Every Dollar Goes to Johanna

Please repost and send to you all your friends!! Help us get the word out.
love.
ali

questions? ali@nomadictribal.com or 504.931.8581

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3rd Coast in Dallas/Ft Worth--Jan 2008

nomadictribal — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:59:52 GMT

Just a reminder that the time to register for 3c is drawing near. And if you think it's too late, don't. I just bought my plane tix yesterday, and got a great deal on SouthWest. And if you fly in/out with me, I'll give you a ride in the car I rented.

Love.
ali

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n.o.madic updates and annoucments--classes, shows and more....

nomadictribal — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:53:11 GMT

Whew. So much to tell!!

1. This Friday, Nov 9th:
Amy's class will perform at the Dragon's Den along side n.o.madic tribal. Show starts at 9pm. No Cover

2. Next Friday, Nov 16:
A Benefit for Johanna.
Johanna is a Tampa area bellydancer who was recently diagnosed with cancer and is now undergoing chemo; as a performer, she has no health insurance, so local area dancers Kryss of Sisters of Salome and Shamsi of Bayou Shimmy, along with n.o.madic tribal are donating their performances to this benefit show. Sliding Scale Cover--all proceeds go directly to Johanna.
(We still have room for other performances; if you'd like to participate, let me know ASAP!)

3. Beginning Wednesday, Nov 14--SlowMotionDevotion
A six-week tribal session focusing on moving so slow you transform time.
Teacher: Ali.
Where: Crescent Lotus
When: Wednesdays 6-7:15
Tuition: $85
The course will culminate in a slow choreography that we'll perform at the Dragon's Den.

Questions? e-mail me: ali@nomadictribal.com

love.
ali

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semi-private group lessons in Oct

nomadictribal — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:16:21 GMT

Hello ladies:

I'm currently accepting registrations for a semi-private five-week intensive session to run throughout the month of October on Monday evenings from 6:30-8pm.

The small group intensive is limited to three dancers, who will benefit from a yogic warmup, strength training, and isolation drills in addition to instruction on Tribal movements, combinations, and group improv techniques. The tuition for this five-week long semi-private intensive is $125, payable by check or cash. (Paypal is accepted with a $5 processing fee).

E-mail me at ali@nomadictribal.com for more details.

love.
ali

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Beka of Bellyroll (Maui) and n.o.madic team up tonight!

nomadictribal — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:01:22 GMT

just a quick reminder that Beka of Bellyroll on Maui, HI is in New Orleans this weekend, and she'll be performing tonight at the Dragon's Den as our special guest!!!!

Come support her and show her our special southern brand of aloha.

party starts at 9pm.
no cover.

Dragon's Den is located at 435 Esplanade Ave, upstairs.

love.
ali

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performances & classes

nomadictribal — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:14:48 GMT

This Friday, Oct 5, n.o.madic tribal is opening for Gravity A, a super fun local band, who will be celebrating the release of their first CD. Come early, stay late--and dance, dance, dance!

Tonight, Monday, Oct 1, is the first in a month long series of intensive semi-privates taught by yours truly, and I've still got one spot available. If you're free tonight and want to learn to shimmy, e-mail me: ali@nomadictribal.com

love.
ali

www.nomadictribal.com

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wide-eyed Bellydance tourist in N.O.

beka — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:07:08 GMT

That'd be ME, later this month! I've never been there and I've always wanted to go, since I was 13 and read every Anne Rice book I could find! (commence eye-rolling).

So, I'll be visiting from Maui (anyone need anything from the islands?). Not that I'm complaing, but I do live on an isolated rock in the middle of the pacific! Whenever I get to the mainland I make a point of visiting :

Used Book stores
Thrift & Vintage stores
Indian Restaurants/shops (I NEED bindi's!)
Fabric Stores &
Anything Bellydance Related (shows, classes, stores)

I would sincerely LOVE some recommendations on the above as well as anything distinctly New Orleans-y that I should see/do/eat. Pretty Please? I arrive on 9/20

Oh, I will be coming to the Dragon's Den on 9/21 and Amy's class on 9/26. Looking forward to it!

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new orleans happenings

nomadictribal — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:51:16 GMT

just a heads up:

*This Friday, Sept 14, Gravity A will be playing after us at the Dragon's Den. A super fun band...totally dance-able: http://www.myspace.com/gravitya

*On Friday, Sept 21, Beka of BellyRoll on Maui will be our special guest! Come out and show her our special nola-brand of aloha.

*On Saturday, Sept 22, Global Mala day at the Tree of Life in Audubon Park--a celebration of peace. Local yogis will join worldwide yogis in 108 sun salutations and Michele Baker will lead 108 chants of lokah samasta sukinoh bhavantu (which means may all being everywhere be happy and free).

On Sunday, Sept 23, I'm making a day trip to the beach. (just thought I'd toss that in there!).

On Friday, Sept 28, after our DDen show, we're heading to the Republic to do a show there. Double shimmy!

I think that's it on happenings for September. October will be here soon (and so will Urban Gypsy--yyyyaaaaaaaayyyy!)

love.
ali

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New Class Session

Amy — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:06:46 GMT

Hi all!

I'll be teaching another 8 week session starting next month - we'll be focusing mostly on shimmy variations and learning a drum solo-y choreography for performance at the Dragon's Den on November 2nd. Class is mixed level, so please come join us!

When: Tuesday nights from 7:10-8:10 Sept 11-October 30
Where: Crescent Lotus Dance Studio 3143 Calhoun Street, NOLA
Cost: $15 drop in or $100 for whole 8 week session

Yay,
Amy

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can't wait....

Zymirrah — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:58:12 GMT

just gidddy~!

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The Big C

nomadictribal — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 03:45:20 GMT

I thought it'd be nice for each of us to share a story about Carolena, for with all this talk going around, some folks (maybe even the Big C herself) feel that we've forgotten that she deserves our honor and respect, for she is the teacher to whom all our lineages reach.

This idea occured to me after I wrote to Heather and shared with her the story of my first meeting with Carolena; here's the story I told:

> I first met Carolena in 2002 in TX where I
> attended a workshop, which, naturally,
> culminated in a show, which, naturally,
> culminated in an afterparty. When we walked in--
> I can't remember if Meg came to the afterparty
> or not....maybe she went back to the room to
> freshen up first?--I saw Carolena and Jesse
> sitting at a table all by themselves, so I asked
> if we could join them. They graciously said yes.
> We had drinks, and Carolena lit up a cigarette,
> which I was tickled to see. Lots of dancers came
> by the table, which in my memory was in the
> center of the room and lit from above, such that
> it seemed to be the center of the universe.
>
> Lots of dancers came by to bow at the feet of
> their guru--and lest anyone take that the wrong
> way, let me be clear: I believe in bowing at the
> feet of one's gurus in honor of them and their
> wisdom. Many offered praise for the show FC had
> put on and for the knowledge they'd shared at
> the workshop. After about 20 or so people, I
> asked Carolena how it felt to be put on so high
> a pedestal. What she said next, I'll never
> forget. She said,--and I'm quoting from memory,
> so--She said, What people say about me, the
> show, or the workshop, ultimately isn't about
> me. It's about the experience that the dance has
> given them. If I tell them that the show didn't
> go as planned or that I'm not everything they
> think, I detract from their experience. I steal
> their experience from them.
>
> She gave me cold chills. It was then and there
> that I knew that Carolena was in fact worthy of
> whatever pedestal I'd put her on, that she was a
> role model worth looking up to, and that she was
> a Teacher with a capital T.

I'd love to hear others Big C stories, too.

love.
ali

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welcome new members

nomadictribal — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:30:39 GMT

Well, the big stink I caused over on FC's tribe has had at least one positive effect: We've got lots of new members here. And so, thanks for joining, everyone.

Historically, we've a quiet tribe, but that does not need to be the case, so if you have any comments, questions, or topics for discussion, feel free to speak up. All voices and opinions are welcome.

love.
ali

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we've got a new gig

nomadictribal — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:06:17 GMT

Hey all. A quick post from Maui to let you know that we've got a new gig:

Every other Sunday at Tarantula Arms on Decatur in the Quarter. 9ish. no cover.

This club takes its name, of course, from Tennesee Williams's _Streetcar Named Desire_. Tarantula Arms was the name of the whorehouse where Blanche had been staying before coming to New Orleans--it was her dark dirty secret...the one she wanted illuminated with candlelight only. And since _Streetcar_ was my first intro to New Orleans, you might understand why and how I'm excited about this gig.

okay, so come see us. It's a new club so we're counting on friends and family to show some support until we get the real word out. It's located up on Decatur, between House of Blues and Rotollos Pizzeria in the 200 block on the lake side of the street.

alright, I gotta run to the beach, so no time for answering other posts at the moment, but am sending my aloha across the ocean.

love.
ali

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July 27 show

nomadictribal — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:13:40 GMT

We had a marvelous and joyous time at the Den this past Friday with Amy's 8weekers who did an awesome job. I've posted a few pics to our album, but you can see them all at Michael's website:

littleguy.tv

Congrats and thanks yous to all!!
love.
ali

ps.
I'd post more pics, but Tribe keeps acting up and why oh, why won't they allow us to upload more than one pic at a time???!

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offer: Private Lessons in exchange for Rent $

nomadictribal — Thu, 31 May 2007 17:45:05 GMT

Hello lovely ladies. Summertime is here, and let me tell you, for a school teacher, living ain't so easy. I need to make some cash and quick! I quickly nixed stripping and whoring, so teaching dance to lovely ladies like yourselves is about all I have left. Here's my offer:

*one hour privates in my home, complete with warm-up, strength training, movement drills, and cool-downs = $20/hour for one person; $32 for you and a friend

*one hour privates in your New Orleans' home, complete with all of the above for $35/hour for one; $50/hour for you an a friend

Of course, I'm happy to drive or fly anywhere you may be--especially if you're living in a beachhouse on the Caribbean shores of Costa Rica-- but we'll need to discuss those arrangements privately.

e-mail me to talk more:
ali@nomadictribal.com

love.
ali

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This Friday:: SAHIRA from Urban Gypsy!!!!

nomadictribal — Wed, 30 May 2007 18:44:44 GMT

Just a quick (and totally last minute) note to let you guys know that Sahira from Urban Gypsy (and 3rd Coast) fame will be in NOLA this Friday!!!!!! She promises to come to the Den, and if the mood is right, she might dance a set!!!! So, PLEASE come if at all possible to help set the vibe on the right frequency; we want this lovely lady's feet on our floor.

love.
ali

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Fundamentals and Conditioning Flier

Elizabeth — Wed, 23 May 2007 17:28:51 GMT

Hey Ladies,
I just saw the flier posted in the pics about the class. Who do we contact about the for more information? Payment? Questions? Etc?
Thanks! Liz

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new pics

nomadictribal — Mon, 14 May 2007 04:12:39 GMT

Michael Jee has posted new pics of n.o.madic from April and May. A few are here in our tribe's album; the complete collection are at his website: www.littleguy.tv

thanks, Michael!

love.
ali

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Reina, of Zahava Ocean Springs, conducting Zils workshop

Wed, 23 May 2007 00:37:16 GMT

Reina, of Zahava, and a lovely instructor, will be conducting a Zils workshop at River Rock Yoga Studio in Ocean Springs, MS on June 2 from 12:30 to 2:00pm.
River Rock Yoga Location
2429 W. Commerce St.
Suite B
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
228-818-4522
Cost of the class is the Drop-in fee at the studio!! This workshop was given at the Gulf Coast International Belly Dance Festival and was SOLD OUT!! Don't miss this opportunity for a quality Zils class, from a wonderful instructor!!!

You can view Reina's profile at people.tribe.net/018e6516-...a726f52577

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new videos!!

nomadictribal — Wed, 16 May 2007 22:49:00 GMT

Can you tell I'm off work? I've updated the website AND posted new videos . Check it out: www.nomadictribal.com/gallery.html

love.
ali

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watch this!!

nomadictribal — Wed, 16 May 2007 08:32:32 GMT

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5jkjSF2VwP4

you won't believe it.

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hello ladies of n.o.madic

Paulette — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 15:32:50 GMT

it seems like years since us gypsies have been down your way, just thinking about our last trip to NO and hoping you are all doing well!
hope to see you again some day, maybe we can make it back down your way,
or come on up to portland for a visit!
tribal quest is coming!
be well,
paulette

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new vids on you tube

nomadictribal — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 14:57:04 GMT

Bobby got a few clips of us dancing last Friday with his tiny little camera. The quality isn't as good as it could be, but they give a nice feel of the Den. It's rare that we have footage of our improv, so these are jewels. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5fcG5is4c8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX_Sd4spVqk

lov.e
ali

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COMIN 2 NOLA..YA DONT WANA MISS!!!!

atlantatribal — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 23:01:27 GMT

ALRIGHT LADIES, YOU DONT WANA MISS MY NEXT STOP IN NOLA!
MAY 2 STAR SAPPHIRE BALL WILL BE AT THE BLUE NILE.
WHAT / WHO IS THIS YOU ASK?
STAR SAPPHIRE IS A PERFORMANCE BY MANY EXTRORDINARY PEOPLE FROM SF INCLUDING GOOFERMAN, K SEA FLUX OF VAU DE VIRE, SOME OF NOLA'S CRAZIEST CIRCUS FREAKS AND YOURS TRULY!!!!
MYSPACE.COM/ISASHISHA
MYSPACE.COM/GOOFERMEN
MYSPACE.COM/KSEA_FLUX
*GOT EXTRA SPACE TO HELP CUT SOME STARVIN' PERFORMERS EXPENSE WHILE WE'RE THERE? PLEASE LET ME KNOW!*
WE'LL BE THERE FROM MAY 1-6

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tobias at the Dragon's Den

nomadictribal — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 01:17:14 GMT

it is quite likely that Tobias will be playing this Friday at the Dragon's Den during our set time: 8-10pm. I hope everyone who came to the workshops will come out to support him--and see his amazing hands at work!

love.
ali

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thanks to 3rd Coast !

nomadictribal — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:07:13 GMT

we had a wonderfully fun time at 3rd Coast in Dallas/Ft Worth.

Thanks to all who attended our workshops, saw our performance, and who said encouraging words. And big special thanks to Z and Sahira for working so hard but being so lovely and nice. And they weren't the only ones! Everyone was so nice and friendly; I don't think I've attended a workshop/hafla/nothing where everyone was so smilely and supportive.

yay.
love.
ali

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tobias roberson in NOLA

nomadictribal — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 19:11:15 GMT

Tobias (www.riqq.com --and be sure to check out his new DVD) will be in NOLA on Sunday, March 11 to teach a workshop.

That's the day after Kami Liddle's workshop hosted by Indudala and the same day as the Sisters of Salome's gig at the Hookah Bar and just two days after n.o.madic's gig at the Den, so really...how more reasons do you need to make the trip? I'm especially thinking about you ladies over on the Coast, so let me here from you!!

We're just ironing out the specifics, but Tobias will definitely be helping us get a handle on our zils, and he has some great ideas about how to integrate other rhythms (other than the standard RLR) while performing standard ATS. And if you guys want, we can also get some drumming in, so let me know what you'd like and what you think we need.

And keep checking back here for the specifics (soon, soon!) regarding tuition and workshop description. What we do know right now is that the workshop will be hosted by Cresent Lotus Dance Studio, which is located in New Orleans proper and it will be in the afternoon to give those of you who may be coming from, ah, P'cola or Houston or B'ham a chance to get into town. (Of course, why you wouldn't come two days earlier to go to the Kami workshop is beyond me....).

Let's hear it for some Tobias-love.
love.love.love.
ali

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n.o.madic at DramaRama 14

Amy — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:28:07 GMT

n.o.madic tribal is thrilled to announce that we will be performing at the Contemporary Arts Center for DramaRama 14 on Saturday, April 14th (time TBA)!

The last work n.o.madic tribal debuted at the CAC was for DramaRama 12. This choreography,"Oya", focused on the power of water and hurricanes in the Crescent City. Months later, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated New Orleans. Now, inspired by the rebuilding of our beloved city in the wake of disaster, n.o.madic tribal dance company presents "From the Ground Up", a choreography rooted in the earth. From the Ground Up is a three part work focused on earthy and precise bellydance movements that build a solid physical foundation which ultimately grow into a crescendo of spins - putting hard work into motion and creation. From the Ground Up features original group drum solo choreography and North African music that make a lyrical statement about the power of artistic regeneration, the role of the personal in the political, and the importance of tradition in new developments.

Hope to see all you locals there, and can't wait to see all the other new dance works that will debut that evening!

Amy

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on way!

atlantatribal — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:12:42 GMT

To NOLA in da morning!!! Will be performing at Dragons Den on the 11th as part of Camerons wedding. Also performing on VD at One Eyed Jacks.
Would love to meet you ladies!!! Im going to be stayin with Cam at Isomorph so you can find me there:>
ISA

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n.o.madic performs at the Audubon Hotel Reunion Party

Amy — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:17:21 GMT

Get Mardi Gras started right! After our regular gig at the Dragon's Den this Friday night from 8-10, Soul Sister will be hosting her Chocolate Kitty party - don't miss your chance to groove with her. Then follow us to the Country Club in da Bywatah for the Audubon Hotel Reunion Party, bound to be a spectacular time. n.o.madic takes the stage at midnight, other details below...

Friday, February 16th, kicking off Mardi Gras weekend.
The Country Club, 634 Louisa St (@ Royal in the Bywater, next door to Markey's). 10pm to 4am (after parades)
$5 cover

$30 LIMITED All-Inclusive VIP presale package sponsored by Glazer Liquors & Abita Brewing Co. This includes access to VIP Bar (no waiting) plus drinks. Fine liquors & Abita beers on tap. To purchase VIP Passes, go to PayPal.com and enter KARMAGROVE@HOTMAIL.COM as the recipient and in the 'notes' area, type your FIRST & LAST NAME (pay $30) and you can pick your pass up at the door with proper ID. Make sure you enter your name!!!
21+ no refunds.

ORIGINAL DJS: TRENT DULAUNE — TOM HARVEY — BRYAN SMITH — PABLO ZALDIVAR — CALEB LAW — DAVE GARCIA

Belly Dancers, Drag & other fabulously cheeky vignettes!

So getcha fabulous self into a costume and TAKE IT TO THE DANCE FLOOR!

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Belaharr CD: Music for dance by drummers/dancers

scottswearingen — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 20:41:54 GMT

High y'all,

Belaharr is a drum and dance troupe in Austin. We have a new CD out of the music we perform and dance to, much of it is great for tribal and/or fusion. You might hear something you want to perform to.

You can hear a few of the songs at cdbaby.com/cd/belaharr or www.rythmpig.com (my personal website), and order the CD either place. If you like any of the sample songs and end up dancing to them, let me hear from you because I love to hear which ones people like the most.

And might I add that i hope things are getting somewhat back to normal in the N.O. I visited a couple of times several years ago - my brother lives there - and was heartbroken at what the storm did. A lot of people really did offer up prayers for everyone there.

scott

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3rd Annual Gulf Coast International Belly Dance Festival

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 03:16:41 GMT

Well, it's finally up and running and ready to for everyone to sign up for workshops!!!

We are just so excited about this years International Belly Dance Festival! We have quite a line up performers and great list of workshops.

We will be have beginners to advanced tribal workshops, zills, African Dance and Drumming, Barefoot Flamenco and Polynesian Hula.
So, come check out the website and sign up!!!!

We will have pre-fest party the night before and are planning a yummy dinner at the local Lebanese restaurant following the performances!!

So, come check out the website and sign up!!!!

http://www.priestessdancers.com

~~Cyndi~~

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website updated (finally)

nomadictribal — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 02:18:59 GMT

Whew. I'm the webmaster of our site, and geez...I guess I've been slacking, as I hadn't updated it since October! Well, it's done now.

I put up some info about the benefit show we're doing this Friday at Dragon's Den (http://www.nomadictribal.com) and some new pics http://nomadictribal.com/darkroom.htm
enjoy.

love.
ali

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Artmosphere on January 18

Hayley — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 04:01:32 GMT

Hello
I'd like to invite you all to Artmosphere on January 18. Doors open at 8:30pm with open dance floor, and a performance at 9:00pm by Desert Shadows and Tribal Spice side project; and then more open dance! admission is $3.00. Venue is all ages, Great food, nice bar, and hookahs!! So if any of yall are around Lafayette or want to come out here for the evening, we would love to have you!!
Artmosphere is at 902 Johnston street across from Bordens IceCream.
Hope to see some of you there!

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THANK YOU!!!

missmolly — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 18:53:17 GMT

I just wanted to thank you lovelies for letting me dance with you at the den! It was so wonderful to be able to see and dance with y'all again :) Hopefully next time, I will get to spend more time with you!

Love.
~M

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New Travel Reference Tribe

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 16:00:04 GMT

I have discussed with some other girls, and have created a new tribe.

http://tribes.tribe.net/hometownbellydancesouk

This is for y'all to post WHERE YOU SHOP for bellydance gear AT HOME. Eg, post either under a town already listed, or start another subject with your hometown. What I'm trying to accomplish here is to compile a list of bellydance boutiques in cities so that when one goes traveling, one can refer to one place and one list and find out where to shop when in town.

So tell us about shopping at home, and give some kind of directions if you can, street name or whatever.

Until it gets totally unmanageable, memberships are under approval to reduce spamming. But I think everyone can see the tribe, so it's not really necessary to join the tribe unless you want to post.

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Dragon's Den

Lasair — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 19:00:48 GMT

Ali,

Could ya'll post the location of the Den again please?

Thanks!

Lasair

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n.o.madic tribal on myspace

nomadictribal — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 21:34:20 GMT

well, for better or worse, n.o.madic tribal is now on myspace. I'm not even sure how to tell you to get there, maybe it's

http://www.myspace.com/nomadictribal

???
I confess, I find myspace a bit more than confusing and not good for much except promotion, which is why we did it. we're hoping to alert more New Orleanians to what we're doing at the Den, so if you have a profile over there, befriend us, and you'll get little bulletin posts with reminders about when/where we're dancing next and such. Then, maybe we can befriend your friends, and they'll get little bulletin posts, and well, you get the idea.

The last three weeks at the Den have been awfully sparsly attended. Jackie says it's always like this around this time of year, but I don't know....anyway, we need to do all we can to get some bodies in the place. it's too cold otherwise....thus, the attempt at myspace.

if you have any better ideas, we're listening.

And if you'd like to come see us dance at some place other than the Den, come to the Darkroom (on Sophie Wright) on Dec 2 from 6-9pm. They're having a photography exhibit opening, so there'll be free wine and such. Yaya!

love.
ali

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It's official!

missmolly — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 20:00:31 GMT

We'll be in NOLA from Dec 27 evening and leave Jan 2nd!

I can't wait to see you lovelies!!!

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Movin On Down

atlantatribal — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:44:53 GMT

So its finally Official...I will be moving down to NOLA to join up with the MORPHEUS CIRCUS after New Years! Im super nervous..but excited, so please introduce yourselves ladies and folks on here. I will be staying at Cameron's loft space, which I 'think' they are going to name IsoMorph..however I will be looking to move into a roomate situation soon after settling down.
I have a wonderful cat name Boris who doesnt care if he's indoors or out and I will be spending most of my time performing, touring or working on one of the two! So if any of ya'll know of anybody, or if not..keep me in mind.
I cant wait to start working with some new talent and entertainers. Was talking with Cameron about hosting a workshop when I get down there.
YAY!!!!
Isa
formerly TechnotranceBellydance
now a Morph-ka -teer lol

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Day in the Life of Delirium Tribal, vol. 5

natalieb — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 14:48:26 GMT

Snippets of our trip to New Orleans!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTIeXIVSBH4

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Thank you!

natalieb — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:36:39 GMT

Ok. We're home safely, I'm not so much unpacked as strewn across my living room, and I've survived another birthday. Let me take the time to extend a heartfelt thank you to n.o.madic tribal for inviting us down. It was definitely an experience for all of us, and a very emotional homecoming for me.

If ever you end up this way, let me know. I think you'd have fun at the Art Bar....

much love,
nat

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3rd Coast Reminder

nomadictribal — Wed, 08 Nov 2006 23:03:51 GMT

Zymirrah sent this recently, and I thought I'd pass it along:

It's already November - whew(!) December will fly by and 3rd Coast will
be upon us the first weekend in January! We have workshops on
spinning: zills: head, arm and hand movement: floorwork: drumming:
Poi/Fire Spinning: Bhangra: Veil: Stage Make-up tips: Belly work and
MORE! With this line up - no matter what your dance style is - you
can't go wrong!

3rd Coast Tribal 2007 ~ Fort Worth ~ Jan 4th > 7th, 2007
4 days of classes and 2 Stellar Shows

::Featuring::
Sharon Kihara (Venus) :: inFusion Tribal Belly Dance (WA)::
Tempest ( CA ) :: Liquid Hips ( TX ):: n.o.madic tribal ( LA ) ::
Rick Fink ( TX ) :: Urban Gypsy ( TX ) :: Zafira Dance Company (PA)::
Z-Helene ( TX ) :: Zi'ah of Awalim ( GA )

Details at http://www.urbangypsy.cc/3rdcoast.html
Some classes are full and filling up... get yours while they last!

Lots of NOLA folks (past and present) are going, so it'll be like a mini-reunion. I'm really excited.
love.
ali

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Special Guests: Delirium Tribal THIS Friday

nomadictribal — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 17:55:39 GMT

Natalie Brown, former New Orleanian and n.o.madic tribal member, is now doing her own shimmy up in South Carolina with her troupe Delirium Tribal. They'll be HERE on Friday, dancing at the Dragon's Den. 8-10pm.

In the meantime, you can check them out on tribe and on the web: www.nataliebrown.net

BTW:
I'm hoping all the company members who haven't moved away (Sami, Gena, Liz, Shannon, Kate, Nancy, and Rose) will come out so that we can have an actual reunion. Does anyone know what ever happened with Stephanie Erwin and Bridget Bordelon? Everyone else's stories (Diane, Diana, Phuon, Lauren, Elizabeth, Elisa, Joni among others) I know.

In the coming weeks, we'll be delighted to dance with Dandasha from Chattanooga and Molly who's now in Denver and directing Tribaltique.

yay.
love.
ali

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Reminder about this Halloween Weekend!

nomadictribal — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:06:03 GMT

There's tons going on. Here's what I know:

OCT 27 :: Friday 8-11pm at Dragon's Den
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
n.o.madic tribal (from New Orleans) :: www.nomadictribal.com
Dandasha (Chattanooga) :: www.zanzibarstudio.com
Red Lotus (San Francisco) :: www.redlotusbellydance.com
Urban Gypsy (Houson) :: www.urbangypsy.cc

OCT 28 :: Saturday day
------------------------------------------------------
Urban Gypsy teach their UG style in tribal bellydance workshops in New Orleans, hosted by Amy Hale.
Info at www.atsbyamy.com

There's also a Hadia teacher-training workshop in Baton Rouge. You might check out Charlie's site for info on that one....
www.bayoushimmy.com

OCT 28 :: Saturday night
------------------------------------------------
General merriment on Frenchmen St., celebrating Halloween in NOLA-style.

OCT 29 :: Sunday
----------------------------------------
Recovery followed by a bit of hair of the dog Sunday night at Hookah Cafe as the Sisters of Salome host a bellydance party of their own, complete with Hadia, Hip'notiq, Amy Hale's students (and more???). I'll be there, and I think I'll bring my camera. Watch out.

Where will YOU be?
love.
ali

ps. was in Kruz last week and he's got a good selection of banjara cholis and dupattas. just FYI.

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Friday night

nomadictribal — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:45:50 GMT

We had an incredible show Friday at the Dragon's Den. n.o.madic warmed the stage and then made way for Emily, a former member of Urban Gypsy, who was followed by Urban Gypsy, Red Lotus, Urban Gypsy, and then we all did a crazed improv set. It was truly magical.

This coming Friday, Lenay will be with us!!!

17 November, Natalie and her troupe Delirium Tribal
24 November, Dandasha from Chattanooga

in December (what date was that again, Molly), Molly will be here! And we also hope to have the Sisters of Salome come over one Friday night in December.

So much dancing, so little time.
love.
ali

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updates and thank yous

nomadictribal — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 20:19:51 GMT

Living and working have been keeping me away from Tribe, so first some overdue thank yous:

~Thanks, Shannon! The new pics are awesome. I especially like "Amy's curve."

~Thanks to all who came to the impromtu workshop a few Sundays ago. We had a blast.

~Thanks to Morrighan and her troup Hip'notiq for gracing our stage at the Den a few Fridays ago. They were stunning.

~Thanks to everyone who came to the Hip'notiq+n.o.madic show.

Now, some updates:

+Sami and Liz, former n.o.madic company members, will be joining us in a mini-reunion at the Dragon's Den this coming Friday, Oct 20. Yay!

+Oct 27th, if all goes well, will be a tribal extravagala at the Den: n.o.madic tribal PLUS Dandasha, Red Lotus, Urban Gypsy.

Future Guests:
+Nov 18, Natalie and her troupe Delirium Tribal
+Some Friday in December, the Sisters of Salome

Around Town::
Saturday, Oct 28 :: Urban Gypsy teach a workshop; hosted by Amy Hale
Sunday, Oct 29:: big bellydance party at Hookah Cafe hosted by Sisters of Salome
Nov 4::Shannon of Indudala and Tapas Yoga host a hafla. I think Shannon posted an event to this tribe (and Indudala's) with the info

In the Region ::
3rd Coast Tribal :: Dallas/Ft. Worth :: Jan 4-7
http://www.urbangypsy.cc/3rdcoast.html

love.
ali

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It's official --workshop THIS Sunday 1-3pm

nomadictribal — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:49:16 GMT

Whew. After many telephone calls, it's on:

THIS Sunday
1-3pm

at Cameron's love-a-lishious studio
2134 Magazine St.
(On the corner of Jackson and Magazine, upstairs--
we'll put a sign on the door so you'll know you're in the right place; ring the bell for the third floor if you're late).

Here's the official word--

*************************************************************
THIS SUNDAY--WORKSHOP WITH N.O.MADIC TRIBAL
*************************************************************
A two-hour Tribal Intensive where you can learn
*new fast movements that are all sass
*new circle-up manuevers to change leads
complete with a warm-up, cool down and stretch

Bring your own water and be ready to sweat....
all for $25

1-3pm THIS SUNDAY, October 1st
2134 Magazine St. (On the corner of Jackson and Magazine, upstairs--we'll put a sign on the door so you'll know you're in the right place; ring the bell for the third floor if you're late).

Thus far, I have a space reserved for Liz, Sami, Shannon and two of her students, Amy Hale and two of her students. Do you want be on this list? We have room for at least five more dancers....
save your spot by sending an e-mail to ali@nomadictribal.com
or just show up...

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YES.madic

Lady_Morrighan — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 15:56:54 GMT

Salutations dahlin's

Thank you all for the wonderful evening. It was "hip"!
- I know, I know... I'm a dork (I can't help myself). I have a powerful attraction to bad jokes and terrible puns... I'll try to control myself. HA!

Truely... we have a great big "thank you" in our hearts. No jokes, no puns... just a big "Thanks for sharing with us"!

Everytime I watch you ladies dance I see something new. "it's poetry in motion".

peace & laLoVe

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Age restriction at the Den?

Safira — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 04:26:59 GMT

Does anyone know what the age restriction at the Dragon's Den is? 18 and up? 21 and up? My lil sis wants to come see us dance on Friday night with you lovely ladies, but she's only 18...didn't want her to make the drive and get turned away at the door!

Thanks in advance!

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Im Comin to NoLa;>

atlantatribal — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:48:57 GMT

Soooo, after much contemplation, for mannny months now..Ive decided to come stay in NoLa for a 'bit'. Most of you know Cameron aka Akari...who I work with alot and love deeearly....so me and her will be collaborating on the circus camp and fire/dance intensives (and alottta kickazz shows);>
Hope to be there soon...lookin' forward to meeting and dancing with everybody-
Isa

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keeping up with the info

nomadictribal — Sun, 24 Sep 2006 19:05:53 GMT

Whew. So much happening. How can you keep up??

Well, first, there's here, Tribe. I try to post n.o.madic events as events and as topics here on our Tribe.net site. If you scroll down a bit on the topics list you'll see a post devoted to the upcoming special guests at the Dragon's Den. If you click view all (instead of viewing just posts), you can see the events listings I (and others) put up to let you know what's going on.

Second, there's the website. http://www.nomadictribal.com for the index page, and more specifically, click here to see new shows in the works:
http://www.nomadictribal.com/watch.html

Finally, I'm sending out fancy, smancy e-mail reminders. Click to see old ones here: http://www.nomadictribal.com/history.html and if you'd like to get on (or off) the e-mail list, send me an e-mail at ali@nomadictribal.com

okay.
love.
And see you Friday, yes?

ali

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Next FRiday, Sept 29

nomadictribal — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:57:54 GMT

You are invited to come to the Dragon's Den (435 Esplanade) for a double-booked show, featuring Morrighan and her troupe Hip'notiq.

Morrighan and I met in Kentucky where she was dancing with Rakadu Gypsy (www.meccadance.com) and where I was just a baby taking classes with Teresa Tomb, the director of that troupe. I remember being entranced by Morrighan's ease and quick smile on the dancefloor. That hasn't changed. Come see it for youself next Friday.

Who's Coming??

love.
ali

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Mini family reunion.

natalieb — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 03:53:58 GMT

Cool thing happened this weekend. On Saturday, Diane met us in Augusta for the Arts in the Heart festival, and we threw her onstage with us! That was a lot of fun, and it was good to have an old hand up there to help us out. Couple pics in the gallery.

Love,
nat

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big shows coming soon to the Dragon's Den near you!

nomadictribal — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 05:10:11 GMT

we're honored to be hosting special guests at the Dragon's Den. Here's the schedule (so that you can clear your calendar now!):

--Friday, Sept 29--
Morrighan and Hip'notiq

--Friday, Oct 27--
Urban Gypsy
Red Lotus (maybe?!)
Dandasha

--Friday, Nov 17--
Natalie Brown and Delirium Tribal

We couldn't be more excited. Okay, so who all is coming? Let's hear the roll call.

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possible local workshop, whattaya think?

nomadictribal — Sun, 17 Sep 2006 05:18:08 GMT

Liz has been on us to put together a workshop, and she suggested the Saturday after the Hip'notiq show--so Saturday, 28 Sept. We talked about it today and put together a tentative plan to teach:

++three new combos (all fast)
++and two new ways to circle up (one with a shoulder shimmy and one with the double back)

Who'll come if we teach it that Saturday morning (say 11-1) at Krys's uptown studio on Oak St??

It'll have to be limited to less than 10 people (maybe even fewer) to fit us all in there, but it'll be fun.
Cost: $25 for two hours of non-stop instruction

If you're willing to commit yourself, shoot me an e-mail at ali@nomadictribal.com to let me know that you want a spot. Once we get at least five people who'll definitely come, we'll make it official.

love.
ali

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urban gypsy comes to NOLA???!

nomadictribal — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:32:02 GMT

I just read an exciting post by Amy H. (not n.o.madic's Amy, JTBC) in the NOLA tribe that Urban Gypsy will be in NOLA for Halloween. That's too fun. Z, is it true????

If so, we must talk about having you guys dance at the Den with us on that Friday.

Yaya!
love.
ali

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tonight at the den and more

nomadictribal — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 19:14:48 GMT

tonight, we're opening for Why Are We Building Such a Big Ship, a band that's quickly becoming one of my local faves.

And don't forget, on FRIDAY 29 Sept, Morrighan and her troupe Hip'notiq will be performing. We couldn't be more excited.

I recently sent out a n.o.madic e-mail update. If you didn't get it and wished you had, send me your e-mail, and I'll add you to the list:

ali@nomadictribal.com

love.
ali

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3rd Coast in January

nomadictribal — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 18:21:44 GMT

If you haven't thought about it much, now is time...Pre-registration ends in September, and my guess that some of the classes will fill up before then....

Here's the registration link:
http://www.urbangypsy.cc/3rdcoast.html

hope to see you there.
love.
ali

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NEW pics and Video

nomadictribal — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 01:15:46 GMT

Liz has been taking lots of pics of us on Fridays, and we love her for it. I've put up two new galleries on the website--one from our first night back at the Dragon's Den Post-Katrina and the other from the Grand Reopening of the Dragon's Den.

I plead you to look at them; otherwise, I just wasted my afternoon creating the damnable things: http://www.nomadictribal.com/gallery.html

I also posted the video footage we got (sort of) from our first night back. It's the first link at the top of the gallery page. We put the camera on a tripod and turned it on. The Den was--as usual--dark and the camera wasn't in the most ideal place, but....it is what it is.

love.
ali

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Hip'no'tiq to Perform with n.o.madic::SEPT 29

nomadictribal — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 18:19:02 GMT

Morrighan and her troupe Hip'No'Tiq will be performing as special guests of honor on FRIDAY, Sept 29th at the Dragon's Den (435 Esplanade) from 8-10pm.

Please mark your calendars now.
And yes, Liz, if you'd like to take pics, we'd LOVE it. I'm also hoping that Mary will bring her video camera.

love.
ali

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Dragon's Den schedule for this week

nomadictribal — Mon, 21 Aug 2006 21:13:25 GMT

Aug 21st
2-4-1 Sake, Kung Fu Movies, Reggae Musik
Aug 22nd
MILF night. Just kidding.
Aug 23rd :
Zydepunks, Why are we building such a...., The Gloomadeers
Aug 24th:
Downtempo w/ DJ Matic
Aug 25th:
n.o.madic tribal at 8pm
DJ T-Roy Reggae Explosion

PLEASE come! We miss you.

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n.o.madic to perform in San Francisco on Sunday!!

nomadictribal — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 21:51:30 GMT

As most of you know, n.o.madic's Lenay emmigrated to SF two years ago, and she's been representing n.o.madic on the west coast as well as dancing with Red Lotus, a daughter troupe of Fat Chance. Well, now that I'm *finally* going out there, we're going to have a n.o.madic duo.

Lenay and Sue and Beth (of Clandestine) are responsible to setting this whole show up, and I'm feeling touched and excited and nervous. You may remember Sue from her NOLA visit a while back. We engaged in some guerilla improv at the Den, and there are pics of it in our album here on Tribe. This Sue is also the one we got the movement The Sue from. I'm excited to get to dance with her again--and to dance with Beth for the first time.

yay. So, here are the details (from Beth a la their Clandestine Tribe.net site):

Hey all,
I'm so excited for this show. I hope you all can make it out!!

On 8/6 we're hosting an evening of belly dance at SF's historic bar, The Stud, in honor of n.o.madic tribal's Ali coming to town--let's give a warm Bay Area welcome to our New Orleans sister!

Dancers:
Red Lotus
Clandestine
Azure
n.o.madic tribal

We're also honored to have DJ Layla from Oregon coming to spin--so be prepared to shake your booty!

Doors open at 6:30; dance performances start at 7:30
$5-10 sliding scale
The Stud, 399 9th Street @ Harrison SF, 415-252-STUD
Questions? Contact me here or at clandestinebellydance (at) gmail dot com

Hugs,
Beth

Yay!
don't fear though, the other n.o.madic girls will be keeping the beat at the Dragon's Den on Fridays while I"m out in SF soaking up as much Tribal as I can.

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Food at the Dragon's Den?

Safira — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:05:59 GMT

So excited! We're coming to see you lovely ladies dance at the Den tonight!

But I can't seem to track down a valid phone number for the Dragon's Den and we are unsure if they serve food (I know that they used to deliver food there from the restaurant downstairs...but that restaurant isn't there any longer!). Does anyone know if there is food available at the Den? Just want to make sure we don't get there and go hungry!

Thanks in advance!
Leigh
(One of the Tribe Hip'notiq Ladies!)

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guests at the Den

nomadictribal — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 21:55:01 GMT

I've only got a minute, but wanted to let everyone know about some future guests we'll be having at the Dragon's Den.

This Friday, August 4th, Sami (you remember our Sami!) may be dancing a few numbers with us! We're so thrilled that she's returning to NOLA. Please come out to welcome her home.

In September (exact date to be announced), Morgan and Hip'no'tiq (did I do that right? someone help me!) will be taking the stage for a set. If you've never seen them perform, you're in for a treat.

In October, the weekend of Halloween, we've got Urban Gyspy gracing our stage!!!!!! YAYA.

More to come!
love.
ali

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back at the Den tomorrow and every Friday

nomadictribal — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 01:52:43 GMT

whew. It's Friday already...well, okay, tomorrow. But yes! We're at the Den. This week will be another intimate gathering mostly of friends----no real publicity, because the big party is next Friday (July 21), but we'd love to see all your lovely faces (again to Liz, Anna Marie, Gina, and more). Please come out and support this wonderful homecoming, part deux.

love.love.love.
ali

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new shows::old videos

nomadictribal — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 03:50:54 GMT

The Den *is* officially opening this Friday night at 8pm with n.o.madic, followed by Zydepunks and two other bands. There will be booze, no fear! and it'll be one hell of a homecoming.

we're working on pulling out the swords and maybe baskets too.
i really hope you all will come. we'd like to love up that place like never before.

in other news, i've finally come to the world of video, and I"m working on putting up clips from the vaults--Synergy and Oya!!! a few are already up: http://www.nomadictribal.com/gallery.htm (---you'll see the links up at the top).

love.
ali

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pics from our first night back at the den

nomadictribal — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 04:14:33 GMT

we did dance at the den on friday---it was like two old friends reunited. You can enjoy some pics here:

http://www.nomadictribal.com/reden.htm

Bobby took these...and mostly without flash, so they're ooey-gooey ghosty.

Liz came too and took some pics; she's sent me a few already. I'm gonna add those to the site soon.

love.
ali

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Review: Cammi Vance's NOLA workshop this past weekend

nomadictribal — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 14:16:14 GMT

First, a confession: I did not attend the PURE workshop or the early workshops on Sunday. Tanya's wedding and Lenay&Tish's visit took precedence over dance this weekend, but that's okay. All is yoga when done proper.

That confessed, let me tell you about the Tribal Fusion Combos workshop I *did* attend.

First, Cammi led a wonderful warmup and stretch that challenged us to find our muscles and our bandhas (and more). It felt good. I started to sweat early, which is always a good sign that the warmup is working nicely. In the warmup, Several of the movements we'd learn later were threaded throughout the warmup, ensuring that we'd know those places intimately when the time came.

The combos all involved movements with which I am familiar: Bodywaves (both directions), Umis (sometimes spelled omis), hip work (up & down, and circles), pelvic locks/releases (do these have a name?), chest lifts/drops. She strung together these movements in a short choreo so that we could become comfortable linking these moves in Cammi-esque ways.

It's always interesting to see what movements/motions each dancer finds challenging and to analyze why. Both Lenay and I (with our trad ATS training) found the swivels to the right (which were accompanied by a weight shift onto the right foot) difficult. Why? Because in ATS we rarely swivel to the right (there's no good sight line for following the lead from there). It was fun to challenge ourselves, and I'm now determined more than ever to overcome this hiccup through practice.

Aside from learning this weight shift and getting a bit of Camminfluence, I got to see lots of folks, some of whom I hadn't seen since before the storm and at least one person I've known via e-mail only. That was fun. Myra (from Biloxi) was there, as was Sydney from Lafayette, and Amy H., the new Tribal teacher in NOLA. Of course, seeing Shannon was nice, although I wished I'd gotten a chance to really speak with her. I got to say many hellos, but the goodbyes didn't happen.....everyone seemed to disappear....I think dinner was calling many.

I always look forward to workshops with Cammi, and this one was as enlightening as all past ones have been.

LOVE.
ali

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What I've been up to the last six months:

natalieb — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 17:48:51 GMT

Spreading the ATS love on the East Coast. My new baby troupe, Delirium Tribal, tore up the Art Bar Friday night with three sets. It was only the third time we've performed together. Columbia, SC will never be the same. Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=LadyViola5

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Could it be true: Den to reopen on FRIDAY??!

nomadictribal — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 13:58:20 GMT

Okay, this is the third in a string of promises, but third time is a charm, right? Tark called yesterday to say that if the Den passes its last inspection today at noon, they'll be open for business on Friday night starting with us at 8pm. I'll let everyone know for sure tomorrow, but if it's true, we'd love to share this experience with as many familiar faces as possible, so please tenatively clear your calendar for grand dance blessing of the Den Post-K.

The Dragon's Den has been an established New Orleans business of one kind or another (including opium den) for at least 75 years. I hope that with love, she can continue the tradition full-monty postK.

see you there??
love.
open.
hearted.
ali

ps. Xposted EVERYWHERE

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tribal dance in germany

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 20:27:17 GMT

hello there,
i have recently returned to tribe.net, am a former student of the inspirational leaders of devyani and n.o.madic tribal (and former new orleanian-- i achingly miss that fabulous place-- will be back for visits soon), and am newly residing in bonn, deutchland (germany)... if anyone has any good info about troupes, workshops, and/or costuming in germany/europe, then please feel free to let me know. i am in the process of contacting nea's tribal, but have little information in general as of yet.
vielen dank, many thanks,
laura

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sharing cool sites...

nomadictribal — Tue, 20 Jun 2006 16:15:08 GMT

Found this cool informative site via another post on Tribe, and wanted to share in case you missed it:

http://moderntraditional.com/magazine/index.shtml

and in particular, this page was fun:
http://moderntraditional.com/magazine/tips/bindiright4u.html

feel free to post cool sites you've found....

love.
ali

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DRAGON'S DEN REOPENS and mrore (Just back from Mexico....answering posts)

nomadictribal — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 13:21:14 GMT

FIRST, I'm ECSTATIC to report that n.o.madic tribal will be back at the Dragon's Den (435 Esplanade, upstairs) on Fridays. Times TBA, but probably our regular 8-10 slot, so PLEASE come see us. We very well may be there this Friday, 9 June, but will DEFINITELY be there the follwing Friday for their GRAND REOPENING!!!!

SECOND, I'm hoping to teach a short seminar this summer....a belly workout of sorts--combining movement and exercise for a total flow workout. More details to follow.

THIRD, if you didn't know it already, Tanya and Andrew will be married at the end of this month. Yay!

Fourth, I love New Orleans and am SO happy to be home. If you've called or e-mailed, I'll be in touch soon. So much to catch up on....

love.love.love
ali

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Texas Dance Workshops & MORE on Ebay! ( x-posting)

Zymirrah — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 20:43:09 GMT

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZlatinQ2dbellydancingQ2dgoddess

Urban Gypsy has been offered the opportunity of several lifetimes... an invitation to teach and perform their unique style of improvisational tribal dance at Ahlan Wa Sahlan, the largest belly dance festival in the world in Cairo, Egypt! As with many of the greatest experiences in life, this one is not free, and we are fundraising our shimmies off to raise the money for our flights.

n.o.madic has offered their time to assistant in our fundraising efforts - thanks ladies! This auction is for a one hour lesson for one (or two!) with n.o.madic at 3rd Coast Tribal 2007 in Fort Worth, Texas. n.o.madic is available on Saturday, January 6th and Sunday the 7th when not in workshops. Exact class time will be determined at a later date.

7 days left to bid on some items... only 4 left on others.... click it.. and check it out!

Dance workshops:::
Ansuya, Nouhan Sharif, Vashti, 3rd Coast, Bahia's HOT semiars and Dance Camp

Privates with some of the 3rd Coast Teachers::::
Sharon Kihara, Tempest, n.o.madic and Liquid Hips

... and more sooopa unique costuming items!

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZlatinQ2dbellydancingQ2dgoddess

Thank you to everyone who has donated... and to those tht bid too! You are helping to make Cairo a reality for Sahira and I.

Peace, Luv &v Shimmies,
Z.

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