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Beach Beladi Bash October 2008

2008-05-04T16:36:51Z

Hello Everyone. We are excited to say that the 1st Annual Beledi Beach Bash website is alive and kickin'!
Check out the link to get all the info needed for this great weekend with the wonderful JILL PARKER!

www.beledibeachbash.com

(I'm excited to be teaching and performing with Loud Zoo my Birthday weekend. Join us! Jill)

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Intensive with Jill in July?

2008-05-04T16:36:18Z

I heard there might be a possibility of an intensive in San Fran with Jill in July.... If so any idea on the dates?? Or when that info will be available?
Thanks!!
Daniela

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Class info updated on the website

2008-05-03T03:03:20Z

http://ultragypsy.com/UGLearn.shtml#ODC

Just added: Thursday Yoga for Dancers and Ultra Gypsy format classes at La Solea in SF -- check out Andrea and Marni's Bios for more info

No more Tuesday East Bay classes

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im producing an instructional dvd, want input!!

2008-05-02T03:57:02Z

I want to make a truly helpful dvd and would love input from dancers like yourselves.

what are you looking for in an excellent instructional dvd (and why)?

are you a a beginner, experienced, performing or teaching bellydancer?

where are you located? city state country Is it rural suburban urban?

do you have good quality instruction in your area?

have you studied with me? what did you like about it? what was frustrating?

what got you interested in bellydance?

how did you find out about it?

what do you aspire to in your dancing?

what has helped you learn most?

what has you most frustrated?

if i cant be there with you how can i best help you?

can you think of anything else that seems of value?

thanks so much for your valuable input!

happy dancing,
Jill
www.ultragypsy.com

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Jill Parker Bellydance Immersion May, 10, 11, 12, 2008. San Francisco

2008-04-28T17:19:18Z

Hello All! I'm so excited to offer (the first ever)

Jill Parker Method Bellydance Immersion Workshop May 10, 11, 12, 2008

ODC Dance Commons
351 shotwell street (between 17 &18th)
San Francisco, 94110.
You'll pay through ODC, please call them, 415 863 9830 x 0
$225.00 prepay, $245.00 the week of the immersion

Dance
Yoga
Lectures/Q&A
Community Building

Dance:
Developing strong fluid muscles, healthy alignment and superb technique
Drills & Combos
Concept Exercises
Finding your Creative Voice
Imagery
Supple Movement and Subtlety

Yoga:
Developing healthy practices for longevity

Lectures/ Q&A:
Classic Bellydance
Tribal and Tribal Fusion, the Beginnings
Lineage
Building Sustainable Community
Ethics of Bellydance
Selfcare, Healing, Body Image Healthy Ego
Creativity, Voice
Imagery

Saturday, 10th, 1-2:30 workshop participants will join the public class downstairs.
Break 2:30-4:00, meet in hallway at studio B upstairs at about 4:00
Saturday 4:30-8PM

Sunday, 11th, 2:30-8:00PM, studio B upstairs.
30 minute break, bring snacks for the break!

Monday, 12th, 11:00-4:00PM
30 minute break, bring snacks for the break!

I hope you'll join us!!
www.ultragypsy.com

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Intensive with Jill in May

2008-04-26T18:12:50Z

Hi!

I'd really love to know if there's any news on Jill's intensive in May the weekend before tribal fest. Thanks!

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Workshop , DVD?

2008-04-17T15:03:57Z

Hey Jill! Im from and in Mexico, and would like to know if you have ever come here to teach before? If not, is it in your *close* future plans? *crosses fingers* I absolutely looove and admire your work and would love to learn from ya!

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lil belly dancing gig for a baby shower may 17th

2008-04-16T06:49:21Z

if you're interested in dancing for a couple of hours the afternoon of may 17th, let me know

peace,
Jen

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Spring Performance Workshop with Jill Parker

2008-04-02T22:24:17Z

Saturdays April 5-June 7 2:30-4:00pm

Learn a dynamic percussive choreography and have fun performing it alongside your classmates in a spring performance showcase at ODC Dance Commons 351 Shotwell (betw 17th & 18th), San Francisco, CA 415-863-9830 x100 http://www.rhythmandmotion.com

Pre-reg: $130, Regular: $145, Drop-in $16

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Jill Performance - April 13, 2008 SF

2008-04-02T22:21:41Z

From Jill-

Save the date! Sunday April 13, 9pm, I'll perform a juicy little ditty in a photography show at the lovely & atmospheric POLENG LOUNGE (1751 Fulton St, San Francisco, CA 94117 -- Asian fusion/Philippino food). I hear they have super fun drinks, hope to see you there!

Jill

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Deb's teaching Core of Tribal Fusion this Sunday

2008-03-25T20:49:36Z

If anyone is interested in attending, please tribe message me. Deb will be teaching her Core of Tribal Fusion and 3 hour workshop in Middletown, CA just north of Calistoga this coming Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. I will send the details to you if you are interested just tribe message me. I am really looking forward to it.

Lu Sha

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Tribal Caravan workshops and after-party April 26 in LA

2008-03-21T23:17:49Z

Hey, discount registrations for tribal caravan workshops end March 21.
This year's festival will include an Electric Vardo after-party featuring the workshop instructors and surprises. Check out www.tribalcaravan.com for info or go straight to the registration page at http://tribalcaravan.eventbrite.com/

Interested in vending? I think only a few spots are left, to get in now.

Note that Tribal Caravan 2008 is at a new location in Newbury Park, next to Thousand Oaks.
Directions on the website.

Hope to see you there.

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Coming to WA? Anytime soon?

2008-03-13T03:26:44Z

Thought your workshop in Olympia was fantastic last spring! Jill's drills got my shimmies from point blah to point B - that's for sure! Hope to have you back soon!

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so you think you can pop?

2008-03-11T18:20:39Z

damn! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlQUzsELmKc

(post links of other inspirational dancers if you've got the inclination....)

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TribalCon was awesome!

2008-03-11T01:54:16Z

so glad to study with you ladies! it was really great!!!

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Deb's teaching 3 week series in Marin!!

2008-02-28T01:47:33Z

Hi all... I'm so excited to be teaching a new 3- week series at The WorldDance &FItness studio up in Marin.

THE CORE OF TRIBAL FUSION: 3 week series.
Thursdays, March 13, 20, 27th. 6pm -7:15pm. $15/drop in. or $40 for series.
@ World Dance & Fitness, San Anselmo, CA.

To register, or for more info, call me 510-932-2107, or email debrubin3@yahoo.com.

In this series, we will explore the foundation and stylization of Tribal Fusion Bellydance--from the core. Classes will include a brief warm up, including some of deb's 'special stash' of core integration yoga for bellydance:, drilling of isolations and technique, and learning a choreography.

Each week will focus on a slightly different aspect:

Week 1: Engaging the core: Slow and Slinky.
Learn how to achieve that slow, slinky, sultry ooey-gooey look of Tribal bellydance. Focus will be on strengthening the core, engaging the midline, and increasing flexibility in the hips, spine, and shoulders to support controlled, sultry, snake-like dancing. She has often been coined the ‘Queen of slink”. Come learn Deb’s unique tribal stylization!

Week 2: Rocking the core: popping and locking.
Focus this week will be on isolations, shimmies, and up tempo dancing. Choreography learned this week can be done solo, or in conjunction with prior week’s combo.

Week 3: Dancing outside the Box.
Putting it all together, along with traditional ATS techniques and combos to create a true ‘fusion’ choreography.

Hope you can make it!

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intensives with Jill . . .

2008-02-28T01:23:59Z

does anyone know of any more upcoming intensives or workshops with Jill? i can't find any info on the website.

xo

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Ultra Gypsy Performance at the 3rd Awards of Belly Dance

2008-02-22T03:53:30Z

Hi all!
Could anyone tell me a bit more about Ultra Gypsy's performance in the 3rd Awards video? How long it is, who is dancing and to what music? I am going to purchase the DVD and would like some additional info.
Also, are there any other videos of UG performing other then the Underworld one?

Thanks,
Sophie

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Thursdays

2008-01-08T16:52:04Z

Hi there!
Is the new Advanced Thursday class in Berkeley being offered this week?
Roz

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a tribe of my own

2008-01-07T00:43:46Z

First, let me apologize for not posting this as a listing. I swear to god, I tried. Every single time I post something as a listing, Tribe eats it. So I'm posting this in the topics section of my tribes.

tribes.tribe.net/katherinesummer

This is the place to check out pictures of my latest costumes, vending schedule, and event calendar. If you are interested in your own KatherineSummer heirloom bellydance costume, or if you would like to make an appointment to visit my Oakland studio to see my current selection of gypsywear, please contact me through tribe.

Clients include Ultra Gypsy, Tanja Odzak, L'Anonyme Collective, Gina Grandi, Gibson Pearl, Frederique, Ariellah, and Damage Control Dance Theater.

xokso
www.katherinesummer.com

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Medusa and Machine?

2008-01-06T06:27:06Z

The website is all gone..:(
Is this ever coming out on DVD?

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pics from ToST in seattle

2007-12-30T22:51:41Z

Mega thanks to Poul for these pictures of UG on their PacNow tour from back in April! http://polyrealism.com/photo/ultragypsies/

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Kaihea Benefit - Fire in the Belly

2007-12-29T02:18:39Z

Tix are on sale for a spectaular show with a compassionate cause.

Sharon Kihara, Ariellah, Frederique, Zoe Jakes, Freyja, FatChanceBellyDance, Clandestine
with music by DJ Amar & Beats Antique.

Friday Jan 11 at Club Six (in the Dark Room)
Doors 9pm
60 Sixth St - SF

Tickets at http://kaihea.eventbrite.com
Info about show and Kaihea at www.bansuri.net/solunamar/vardo/show.html
www.electricvardo.com

If you are out of town or not local to SF, you can donate by going to the above ticket link and choose the "cannot attend but wish to donate" option.

On behalf of FatChanceBellyDance, Electric Vardo and Kaihea,
We thank you for your support.

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Jill in Syracuse this December~~

2007-12-22T15:03:47Z

Syracuse, NY Intensive with Jill Parker
Date: Saturday, December 22, 2007
Part I: 10am-12pm; one-hour break; Part II: 1pm-3pm
Cost: $90
Location: Prema Dance Fusion and Yoga Studio in Syracuse, NY

Prema Dance Company is hosting a 4 hour long intensive with Jill Parker, director of Ultra Gypsy. This is a very special treat to have the opportunity to study with Zaghareet Magazine's voted "Instructor of the Year." This inspiring woman has been raising the bar in Fusion Belly Dance as a performer and instructor for 10 years, and led Ultra Gypsy to be voted "Troupe of the Year." In this workshop, be prepared to experience the Techniques, Drills and Thrills from the one and only, Jill Parker! All levels welcome!

Classes will still be held in the Bay Area with Lisa and Andrea.

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2007-12-12T12:43:05Z

Simona Jovic
Dances and music of the Rroma
Humanitary and Cultural Organization "Rroma of the world"
www.simonajovic.com

Dear all,

This is the last call for all those who would like to join my january's trip to India where we will be learning the kalbeliya dance directly from Kalbeliya musicians and dancers in their nomadic village. The trip will take place between January 14th and 21st. To know more about the kalbeliya (or sapera) dance, you can watch this video :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjNNK-KUKg0&feature=related

For those who live in Eastern India, I will be performing the "Road of the Rroma" performance (Dances of the Rroma from India, Afghanistan, Egypt, Turkey, Macedonia, Serbia, Rumania and Hungary) in Orissa :

* In Orissa on January 12th
* In Bhubaneswar on January 22nd

For all information, please contact the organizers : Bhubaneswar Music Cercle lipipusparbn@yahoo.com

I wanted to thank one more time Adriana, Alheli, Veronica and all the other girls for their warm welcome in Mexico city.

Devlesa,

Simona Jovic
contact@simonajovic.com

UPCOMING EVENTS :

* Orissa - INDIA
January 12th, 2008
Performance

* Rajasthan - INDIA
January 14th to 21st, 2008
Kalbelya music and dance tour

*Bhubaneswar - INDIA
January 22nd, 2008
Performance

* Paris - FRANCE
February 9th and 10th, 2008
Workshops

* Paris- FRANCE
February 16 and 17, 2008
Workshops

* Paris- FRANCE
February 23 and 24, 2008
Workshops

* Vranje - SERBIA
March 2008
Humanitary work
If you wish to help rroma children with clothes, medicins, toys or anything, contact me

* Saint-Pierre - REUNION ISLAND
April 2008 (exact dates will be soon confirmed)
Concert & performance with Rromano Horo group

* Saint-Denis - REUNION ISLAND
April 2008 (the exact dates will be soon confirmed)
Workshop : dances of the Rroma from India, Egypt and Turkey

* Skopje (Suto Orizari) - MACEDONIA
May 1st to 8th, 2008
Music and dance tour in Suto Orizari the biggest rroma comunity in Europe
History, language, music and dance with Macedonian Rroma
Ederlezi celebration

* Zeceprajini - ROMANIA
End of may 2008
Humanitary work
If you wish to help rroma children with clothes, medicins, toys or anything, contact me

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Updates to class schedules!

2007-12-07T04:53:32Z

* Andrea Creighton, a long-time Ultra Gypsy dancer and choreographer, is now teaching Tuesday Ultra Gypsy format bellydance classes in the East Bay (Spring/Fall Studio in Berkeley, CA)

* Monday and Tuesday classes that fall on Holidays or Holiday Eves will not be held (Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 31, Jan 1). Stay tuned for updates!

* Jill Parker will be adding a special Intermediate/Advanced class on Thursdays in the East Bay starting in January! (Spring/Fall Studio in Berkeley, CA)

Check out http://www.ultragypsy.com for more info, and search for Ultra Gypsy in Google Calendar for your very own schedule that automatically updates with class cancellation and sub schedules!

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I mIssed it...boo hoo

2007-12-01T22:34:27Z

I heard about Medusa and Machine at the MEMDC, totally enjoyed the workshop, it's a shame I missed the website of Medusa and Machine.

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can anyone tell me . . .

2007-11-22T22:50:56Z

if there is any news of upcoming INTENSIVES (weeklong or other) by members of Ultra Gypsy ANYWHERE in the US???

i'm dying to get me some more instruction from UG!!

xoxoxo

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Nomadiqa Ethnic Fusion and Arabesque Beats

2007-11-12T10:24:21Z

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 dance community. 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 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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F**k it, I'm starting a refugee camp!!! (x-post)

2007-11-09T17:34:13Z

Ok, I love tribe dearly but DAMN these outages seem like dying gasps to me. So, I have created a networking site on Ning just for us, called Tribe Refugee Bellydancers! We will all need a place to meet up, so I started one and now I'm telling all ya'll. I think of this as the place we gather when/if Tribe comes crashing down, so we don't all turn into lost little sheep, baa'ing into the darkness, all alone.

This new networking spot may take the place of Tribe, or it may not. I'm not leaving Tribe til that curvaceous lady sings, but when I do, I hope to see you on this new platform so we can figure out where to go next.

So please!! Spread the word!! Sign up so we can all find each other!! I plan to cross-post this so please be patient if you see this in other tribes...

triberfugeebellydancers.ning.com/

triberfugeebellydancers.ning.com/

triberfugeebellydancers.ning.com/

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Deb's Core Integration/Yoga for Bellydancers NOV. workshop

2007-10-31T01:12:33Z

GUARANTEED TO ROCK YOUR CORE AND TAKE YOUR
DANCING TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Sunday Nov. 18th
12-4pm
@ Shoebox Studio
855 Folsom St. #112, between 4th and 5th
SF.

12-2pm: Core Integration/Yoga for Bellydancers
2-4pm: Now Let's Dance it!

pre-register:
$40 for first workshop./ $65 for both.

call 415-861-5976 or email shoeboxstudio@gmail.com to register.
www.shoeboxsf.com for more info.

DESCRIPTION:
12-2pm: Core Integration, Yoga for dancers:
Drawing from yoga, feldenkrais, pilates, and Deb's personal 'stash', this workshop will focus on core integration, spinal
articulation, and building the foundational strength and flexibility to directly support your dancing technique and prevent injuries. Focus will be on increasing pelvic, hip, spine, and shoulder flexibility, deepening core awareness, and gaining isolated control of all the muscles necessary for bellydance. A necessary foundation for any level dancer.

2-4pm: Let's dance it!
Applying the techniques we focused on it the first workshop, it's now time to integrate it into our dancing. Focus this week will be on deepening our slow, ooey gooey moves to achieve that slinky, sexy, intoxicating look and feel; drilling sharp, pronounced isolations, with new yogic, integrated awareness that will change your dancing at the core!. Also learn healthy ways for laybacks and backbending to save your low back; layering techniques; and 'floating' upper body and posture for stage.

> About Deb:
Debra Rubin (MA, CMT, RYT) is a holistic health counselor, integrative bodyworker, and yoga teacher, with a private practice in Oakland, CA. Trained in both Eastern and Western healing arts, as well as integrative medicine, and various somatic therapies, she has facilitated at healing conferences all over the world, and regularly teaches in the Bay area. A core member and choreographer of UltraGypsy Dance Theater and regular sub for Jill Parker's classes, she fuses 10 years experience in holistic health with 25+ years of performance experience to create a core-integrated yoga class geared specifically for dancers.

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Maui Intensive workshop Notes July 2007

2007-10-12T18:44:38Z

Hey All, I hope you're well.
I apologize for the delay. I have been traveling a lot and have been quite ill.
I had a blast with you all in the Maui Intensive, thanks for being there and thanks to Kajira and chuck for putting it on! It was a highlight of my summer. Hope you find this is helpful and relevant.
Happy Dancing xo, Jill

Releve movements are done with a lock in the lower abs to hold you up and put you in control of the movements...think floating.

Grapevine with chest circles, layers

Up Hips with chest isolations, up down, side to side, chest circles percussive and soft, polyrhythms and isolations

Pelvic undulations: direction, up or down? brush stroke up the wall or down?
Variation: Arabic backwalk, downward direction traveling back. layer shimmies. (don't use butt muscles)

Circlestep footwork, slinky gooey lazy sexy, let the movement spiral up to the hips and chest don't isolate the movement.

Moroccan campfire, Footwork: 1 R cross, 2 L twist, 3 L behind, 4 R open, 5 L cross, 6 R twist, 7 R behind, 8 L open. Keep upper body centered and lifted, lower body travels in a horseshoe shape around campfire, footwork: flat flat ball ball flat flat ball ball. hen on ball pull up from center, hips behind center. keep feet close under you.

Horizontal figure 8 with footwork, gliding floating

Clover turns, think spyrograph, circles inside of circles

Malia Egyptian, flat foot step then twist.
Variation: 2 egyptian steps, 1-2 right twist left, 3-4 left twist right, 5-6 circle right (clockwise), AND (soft hip forward), 7-8 Back Forward hip. repeat on left.

Down hips, tic tocs, barbie imagery, ball socket at waist, lifted.
Variation: out in in, bhangra flat ball ball ball traveling side to side, bhangra flat ball ball

Shimmies:
Marching or ghawazee, vertical horse shoe shape
Hips up or down, right or left?
bouncing
horizontal hip slides
hop
horizontal figure 8
heel toe toe
Choo choo with or without horizontal hip slides, tread lightly on the floor!
Jamilla
Tunisian back or forward, horizontal plane
3/4 Arabic

Multi spotting turns exercise, spot four directions in the room.

Combos:
Arabic hip twist 1/4 turn, chest circle with Arabic pivot turn to the left (counter clockwise)

Facing partner clover turn, end back to back, bouncing shimmy, hop shimmy to face each other, Moroccan campfire 1/4 then 1/2 turns.
(I think I've got this right, my notes were a little cryptic...)

Right Tunisian back hip to the right 4cts, turn over right shoulder, clockwise 4cts, (switch directions) paddle turn left foot planted right foot paddling counter clockwise, spotting over right shoulder on the 1, 3, 5, 7 & 8. repeat on left.

There may be more that didn't make it into my notes.
Please add on if any of you think I've missed anything, thanks!
Jill

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Fall 2007 performance workshops (SF and Berkeley) with Jill Parker

2007-10-12T18:41:35Z

In this listing you'll find info for:

1. San Francisco all levels performance workshop
2. Berkeley Intermediate/Advanced performance workshop

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1. San Francisco Performance Workshop

Location: ODC Dance Commons/Rhythm and Motion, 351 Shotwell between 17 & 18th. 415 863 9830 x 100
When: Saturdays, 2:30 - 4:00pm (no class November 24th)
Dates: October 6th through December 9th
Cost: pre-registration $117.00, late reg $130.50, drop in $16.00/class

What a great way to show your friends and family what you've been doing with your time! After 10 years leading Ultra Gypsy and the tribal bellydance movement Jill Parker has been recognized as the standard bearer both as a performer and instructor. In this essential workshop Jill teaches choreography and provides coaching that made her Zaghareet Magazine's Instructor of the Year. She'll share her insights on the details and attitude that make the steps come alive! Come prepared to learn and grow skills specific to performance with a pioneer of the bellydance theatre form. www.ultragypsy.com

* All Levels Welcome! A couple months experience with the Jill Parker format in classes -or- an equivalent training and permission from Jill at a class) are required to take this workshop. It is highly recommended that attendees take at least one technique class per week in conjunction with the workshop. See you there!!
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2. Berkeley Intermediate/Advanced Solo Performance Workshop

Location: Spring Fall Dance Studio, 2547 8th street, between Dwight and Parker, Berkeley.
When: Tuesdays 8:30 - 10:00 (after Tuesday night class, I reccommend doing them back to back)
Dates: Sept 25th, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, (no class the 30th), Nov 6.
Cost: Sliding scale $100 - $125

In this course we'll explore soloing to classic bellydance music. You will chose a piece of music, we'll workshop many concepts and ideas around performing it with much group feedback and encouragement/coaching from me. At the end of the course you will perform at Ultra Gypsy's Baxtalo Drom at Amnesia in San Francisco.

Please get my approval to attend this workshop (at a class) before showing up, thanks.

Looking forward to it!
Jill www.ultragypsy.com

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Tribal Revolution - new DVD including Ultra Gypsy

2007-10-09T18:44:08Z

Tribal Revolution - NEW DVD!

Tribal Fusion Bellydance Performances - CLICK ON THE LINK FOR A DEMO VIDEO AND DETAILS:

https://www.pekorecords.com/productDetails.php?productId=1199

The constantly evolving world of Tribal Fusion Bellydance is known for its innovative artistry and emotive expressions.

Combining the cultural with the mystical, the dark with the intimate; Revolution presents an unprecedented cast of Tribal Fusion artists.

Costumes inspired by the beautiful and underground meet enigmatic music from musicians such as: Solace, Mosavo, The Toids, Sxip Shirey and more!

Featured dancers and performances:

Mira Betz: “Bound” Cabaribal Solo
The Nekyia: “Zilz and Skilz” Jazz Fusion
Ariellah: “Exiled” Gothic Tribal Fusion
Zoe Jakes: “Zakkara One” Drum Solo and Taksim
Kami Liddle: “Uncovered Ecstasy” Tribal Fusion
Princess Farhana: “Harem Street” Vintage Bellydance
Katie Kay: “Amantsi” Balkan Fusion
Ultra Gypsy: “Haj Khaled” Drum Solo
Aubre: “Khawatem” Tribal Fusion
Domba: “Kpanlogo” Afro-Bellydance Fusion
Olu: “Rumi’s Passion” Tribal Fusion
Subee Djinn: “Rebirth” Tribal Fusion Duet

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New DVD!!! Yeay!!

2007-10-09T15:31:04Z

Hey guys! I see that Hollywood Music Center just released another DVD (Tribal Revolutions) and that our UG gals are on it!!! Woot!!!
Are you girls selling it yourself as well?? I'd love to buy directly from the artists!!!

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how do you shake the blues?

2007-10-08T21:08:11Z

It's cold, foggy, and drizzly outside... This might appeal to some fans of the Pacific Northwest, but the Southern girl in me is missing her sunshine! What do you do to shake off the cold and drearies?

I've been listening to some peppy saidii music, and that's helping a little bit. But I think I need more! And a hot cuppa isn't really doin' it for me quite yet... Whatchu got?

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barbary coast shook it DOWN!

2007-10-04T00:40:37Z

um... ladies??
YOU ROCKED!!!!
last night's show was over the top amazing, spicy, and beautiful--from the costuming, the asthetic, your dancing, your personalities, etc. All you ladies where shining! and wow, that's a light of spotlights to share.

i'm so proud of you, and am officially a groupie.
for anyone who hasn't seen this HOT new project....(Barbary Coast Shakedown) you wanna change that. and quick.
cuz these dancin gurlz are so HOT HOT HOT and spicy, that they might pop right off your griddle if you look away too quick.

anyone take pictures?

and thanks to gina for a great great event.

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places to see a show in san fran...

2007-10-03T02:05:16Z

hay guys~
i will be in san francisco from dec 21 to dec 25 '07. where can i catch a good show? i will be looking more into class opportunities a little closer to that time (fatchance, ultra gypsy etc....any tips there would be appreciated as well;) but i definitely want to make sure i find a show....maybe some restaurant suggestions?

thanks!
~gwyn

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Dance Troope

2007-10-02T16:31:13Z

How do I join a dance troope? Ideally I'd like to find an eclectic group relatively close to me. Anyone know how this all works? I have never been on a troope before (well other than stuff i was on in high school)... any guidance would be helpful.

Thanks
Sabina

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Pants for SALE????

2007-10-01T20:01:00Z

Hello there, I'm just wondering if anyone is making/selling these gorgeous rufflie pants. I couldn't make it to TF this yaer, but I still need me some pants ;)

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Exotica 2004

2007-09-30T01:04:38Z

Everybody...

We are looking for footage of the Exotica show that Robin put on here in Bakersfield in 2004. We desperately need this footage for some research particularly of Robin's performance to a certain Resident Evil soundtrack song. This show included performances from others such us Ultra Gypsy, TU, Urban Tribal, Black Sheep Bellydance, Solace, Clandestine, and Tempest amongst others.

If anyone has any of this footage, please get hold of me asap.

Thanks
Greer

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argh

2007-09-30T00:48:31Z

I had been going to Jill's classes off an on for the past couple of years, and just moved to Portland, and am having withdrawal! Any recommendations for troups/lessons up here? : (

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a secret surprise

2007-09-28T05:51:07Z

pssst... a little birdie says that you should keep an eye open in the next week for some Jill and Rose of your very own....!

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handy tip for hiccups

2007-09-27T16:58:44Z

Use flutters to cure hiccups!

This PSA brought to you by UpWayTooEarlyToday.

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more music for you

2007-09-21T14:58:36Z

Hey guys.. I've picked it up a bit this week due to some personal liberations! :) lots o'Balkan o'bit o'swing...all a bit crazy. Remeber you can subscribe with iTunes. Also, I love it when y'all communicate with me. Let me knowwhat you like.

http://canyella.podomatic.com

PS i am mulling over a West Coast tour next spring Cali-BC - so get in touch if you know of nights I could hook up with!

xxxx
Canyella

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Fall 2007 performance workshops with jill parker

2007-09-15T18:41:07Z

Hey folks keep posted. I will be starting a san francisco (all levels) and east bay (intermendiate/advanced) fall 2007 performance workshop. Details coming here SOON!
xo,
Jill

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Jill! We missed you!

2007-09-15T18:23:29Z

Lots of white light your way darling!

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Maui Tribal Intensive notes??

2007-09-10T18:59:19Z

Were notes been posted and I missed them? This stuff is slowly leaking out of my brain, I'd love to see the notes.

Also... would you mind posting the names of some of the songs used in class?

Miss having y'all around. Maui got much quieter after you left! That was a few, challenging week!

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Say something...

2007-09-10T18:56:54Z

Let's try something. Say something nice about a dancer or ANYONE who has done something that impressed you, touched you, changed your world, made you smile, anything! I want to have a thread of positive vibes. Got any to share?

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Tribal Fusion Article by Heather Stants

2007-09-10T13:49:10Z

“Tribal Fusion” by Heather Stants
edited by Tom Rehor

Tribal Fusion is an evolving dance form and in order to understand its direction one must explore its roots. In the late 1980s and early 1990s the American Belly Dance world was struck by the otherworldly beauty and power of a new form of dance emerging from a community of visionary artists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Carolena Nericcio and her company, Fat Chance Belly Dance, had begun a transformation in American Belly Dance with their creation of American Tribal Style (ATS). This form focuses on the company dancing as a unit, most often in an improvisational format of leaders and followers all attuned to the same movements, cues and combinations. The movement vocabulary as well as the costuming is an eclectic blend of influences from the many cultures throughout North Africa, India, Spain and the Middle East. The ATS costume usually consists of layers of pantaloons, skirts, belts and cholis made of antique textiles and tribal jewelry. The heavy costumes add to the earthiness of the movement style.

The beauty of ATS has spread to dancers nationally and internationally and - like any evolving art form - as it reaches new artists it takes on their characteristics and influences. The latest variant of this "tribal" dance is given the title "Tribal Fusion". A new generation of dancers has discovered ATS and stamped it with their experience and imagination creating a new dance form altogether. "Tribal Fusion" has become a catch-all label for the various representations of this evolving style. Tribal Fusion music choices range from authentic tribal recordings to modern DJ mixed tracks. The costumes may be comprised of layers of authentic textiles and tribal jewelry, scaled down sleek club wear or anything in between. The movement vocabulary may incorporate elements of ATS, modern dance, hip-hop as well as the diverse dances of the world. The performances can be improvisational, tightly choreographed or a combination of the two. Because Tribal Fusion is still in its infancy as an art form, its rules are not yet firmly established. As it continues to evolve, its relation to ATS grows more distant and controversial.

There have been many talented performers who have been making their mark in the world of Tribal Fusion Belly Dance over the past ten years.
The artist who many identify as the pioneer of this new fusion style is
Jill Parker, an original member of Fat Chance Belly Dance. In the late
1990s Jill and her dance company, Ultra Gypsy, began to scale down the tribal costume, expand the movement vocabulary, work with modern DJ mixed music and play with theatrical themes in their performances. This had a significant impact on tribal dancers and opened up the floodgates of Tribal Fusion innovation. In early 2000 Urban Tribal Dance Company was born in San Diego, CA under the direction of Heather Stants, and has since popularized an innovative style inspired by hip hop, modern and interpretive dance, emphasizing flexibility and athleticism with a more streamlined costume to highlight movement. Two of Urban Tribal's original members have also made major contributions to Tribal Fusion costuming. Mardi Love set the trend with her tribal inspired soft yarn belts and cowry shell hair adornments and Melodia Medley created a line of dance pants that have become the standard for the Tribal Fusion community. Another artist to make significant contribution to the evolution of Tribal Fusion is Rachel Brice, widely recognized as the first Tribal Fusion soloist. Her approach to isolations and yoga infused dance training has crossed stylistic boundaries and expanded the number of Tribal Fusion enthusiasts worldwide. Many artists continue to create and expand upon this style, pushing the boundaries of Belly Dance with their theatricality, musical choice, costuming and venue selection. Tribal Fusion continues to be in a state of evolution.

The innovative voices carving out the path of Tribal Fusion have hit on an artistic expression that borrows from cultures of the past and takes them into the future. Tribal Fusion is a new art form with as many interpretations as there are artists performing. Festivals and events dedicated to ATS, Tribal Fusion and other related dance have sprung up all over the United States. The Tribal Belly Dance community has embraced fusion exploration. It could be many more years of pushing boundaries before Tribal Fusion settles into a definitive style, although for now it remains a testament to the enduring qualities of community, creativity and self expression within the world of belly dance.

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glitch now fixed

2007-09-05T02:18:33Z

last episode had techy probs (website's not mine)...all is fine now! Play on! :)

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Is UG already at Burning Man?

2007-08-29T15:00:24Z

Is anyone left to tell me if Jill and everyone still goes to burning man, and if so, do you know where they are camped?
It's my first year, and I'd love to try and visit them!

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blogged

2007-08-21T01:11:33Z

Heehee... Guess where I found an Ultra Gypsy nod? On a blog on the Bush twins: http://thefirsttwins.com/

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classes tomarrow in sf

2007-08-17T20:44:28Z

Does anyone know if Jill will be teaching both classes tomarrow at the ODC or just the first one?

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Bellydance Underworld reviews

2007-08-16T06:39:29Z

http://uk.tribe.net/recommendation/Bellydance-Underworld-DVD/united-kingdom/8a2aa0d9-78f5-4c3c-8f11-17d1d814d3cd

Looks like they're still trickling in... We've heard some sweet things about it so far. We're so glad you liked it! Thanks fellow gypsies for all your support!

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Maui Intensive VIDEO review!! (gonna x-post on the UT & BSBD Tribe)

2007-08-15T22:06:54Z

http://mauitoday.tv/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&id=399,

Isn't Frank an awesome videographer?!
http://people.tribe.net/frankpulaski

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Maui Intensive notes?

2007-08-15T05:26:46Z

Um still awaiting de notes....my brain is also leaking and every time I try and plug it a new leak starts. Help!!!! I am losing contents fast and it ain't pretty. Forget about your brain on drugs, try JIll and Rose withdrawls!!! I'm not sure if the frying egg image works but if you fry it sunny side up and then make it vibration shimmy until the yolk breaks....

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more gypsy music online

2007-08-09T13:36:41Z

http://www.boingboing.net/2007/07/26/mp3_mixtapes_balkan_.html

...(1) A Belgian DJ named Typsy Gypsy (half of the Balkan Hot Stepsoundsystem duo) has uploaded a srsly kickazz 2-part mixtape set featuring a wide array of Balkan, Gypsy, Raï, and Klezmer beats -- all over 150 bpm -- that will make you go hopa.....

Click on the link for links to the mp3s and more!

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rose's thursday class...

2007-08-09T04:56:08Z

is on hold for the summer. i've got a lot of travel (and teaching out of town) this month but classes will resume on Sept. 13th.
same time and location- i'm gonna focus on something special for the whole month of September... check back for more details.
have a great summer!
rose

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A New Fan

2007-08-07T18:13:16Z

I am new to the bellydancing scene (May 07 my first class; my first dance Aug 07) so until last week I have never heard of you. However, I saw Jill perform solo at the IBDC during the launch party and I saw them as a group during the tribal show last night. I think I said it best on my blog but I want to reiterate it here. You girls rocked and kicked ass. Thank you for being so inspiring to a budding tribal dancer.

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balkan gypsy beats

2007-08-02T09:41:06Z

Hey guys...if you like BBB you'll like my podcast i think...check it out...

www.canyella.podomatic.com

xx
Canyella

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sunday july 29th bellydance show @ Mighty in San Francisco

2007-08-01T07:22:39Z

Hey guys, after you check out Tatseena's Fantasy Festival, come to this, its the totally unofficial Tatseena festival after party!

Bellydance Benefit for Opulent Temple

Join us for a very special evening benefiting Opulent Temple, a Burning Man sound camp in its 5th year . This community effort combines the talents of so many wonderful friends and bellydance artist. This will also feature hip djs, an ambient vibe with venders selling exotic things and many more surprises. Perfect for a relaxing Sunday evening! Thanks for your support, come and enjoy the show!

100% benefit!!!!

******Sunday, July 29th******
CLUB MIGHTY
119 Utah Street, San Francisco

$10 pre-sale via paypal to opulenttemplebrc@yahoo.com
Or $15 @ the door

Doors open at 7pm and the show is at 8:30 pm.
The flyer says the doors open at 8, but we can actually get in earlier.

Special Bellydance Guest Artist:
Miss Medeenski
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Fat Chance Bellydance
www.fcbd.com

Frederique
www.bellygroove.com

Crystal Silmi
http://www.crystalsilmi.com

Lapsus
http://www.myspace.com/lapsusdance

Gina Grandi
www.opulenttemple.org

Miss Kelly
Gibson Pearl
Tanja Odzak
Erica Lingrell

*and more to be announced*

with DJs;
Geno Cochino (Bounce Reflex, Operaton Milk The Cow)
Mozaic (Nexus)
Cosmic Selector (Opulent Temple)

PRESALES Available at www.opulenttemple.org
ALSO! Be sure to check us out the Bellydance show at burning man on Thursday night at OT around 9pm.

Thanks in advance for your support!!

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Good luck, Sarah!

2007-07-31T16:57:00Z

Great news - Sarah has been accepted into several great graduate programs in Europe!!!!! She will likely start in the fall after doing some more work towards her documentary on the Kalbeliya gypsies.

Sarah leaves the foggy city tonight to continue her life's passion a little bit closer to the people and culture who have fascinated her so. We will miss her terribly. She has been a core member, choreographer, and instructor in Ultra Gypsy for 7 years (since she was in her teens!) and was a founding member of the new hottest of the hot Barbary Coast Shakedown. And that's just bellydance -- Her commitment to dance and the dance community did not stop there! Among numerous other projects, she also danced with Project Bandaloop (an aerial dance company) and was a dancer and mentor in Destiny Arts, a powerful outreach program that uses dance and arts to empower and inspire local youth. Her input and influence in this community has been tangible and invaluable. We were so lucky to have her.

But most importantly, we are so PROUD of her! I can't wait to see what she else she will bring to the world. I'm certain we haven't heard the last of the lovely Miss Sarah White.

Keep in touch, Sarah! We'll miss you.

xoxo

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Barbary Coast Shakedown...Revealed!

2007-07-29T21:40:25Z

The rustle of petticoats ... the sweet sting of whisky on your lips... the creaky hinge of a saloon door swinging ... a handsome stranger’s boot-click on a hardwood floor...

San Francisco has long been the American gathering place for outlaws, dreamers, and bohemians -- ladies and gents from the wrong side of the tracks, living on the fashionable fringe. On Saturday, July 28, hike up your skirts and fulfill your gold-rush fantasies when the BARBARY COAST SHAKEDOWN presents a spectacular DANCEHALL REVUE at 12 Galaxies in the Mission District, San Francisco.

This bevy of Bay Area beauties -- a new collaboration between members of Ultra Gypsy, Bellyqueen, and others -- brings you an exquisitely crafted show full of sparkly chemistry and inspired soulful expression that’ll surely knock your socks off and leave you aching for more. Rich with color and emotion, the dance numbers by the BARBARY COAST SHAKEDOWN highlight a collaboration that is as enchanting as it is masterful.

Inspired by belly dancing backgrounds, cabaret capers, and bar-room ballyhoo, the BARBARY COAST SHAKEDOWN performs alchemy, taking dance steeped in tradition to a timeless new height.

Special guests the BOXCAR SAINTS bring their own slow-burning, darkly melodic mayhem to the night. From America’s twisted, run-down big-tops to the sad, whiskey-smashed rooms of last-chance losers, BOXCAR SAINTS weave together the roots of old-timey music with south-of-the-border longings and desperate gypsy midnight howls.
More musical and dance guests TBA will round out the evening in a dancehall decorated to titillate partygoers with a sensual saloon-style atmosphere.
Dust off your finery, leave your six-guns with the bartender, and join the BARBARY COAST SHAKEDOWN for an evening of Old West hijinx and hoo-ha.

BARBARY COAST SHAKEDOWN
Saturday, July 28, 2007
10 p.m. door, $10-12
12 Galaxies, 2565 Mission St., San Francisco
(415) 970-9777

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New to San Francisco, hi!

2007-07-29T21:38:08Z

Heya ladies! I just moved here this weekend, coming from Eugene OR. I'm living in North Beach and looking at attending the Academy of Art University this fall. I've been dancing for about 3 years, but only 6 months or so tribal, and it's been forever since I got to take any dance classes, I miss it horribly!

So what all is going on in this town? How is everybody?? Where do I sign up?

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Hi!

2007-07-28T07:50:44Z

How's everyone doing in here?

Tell me something. Anything. Interesting, boring, inspirational, funny, something! It's a gorgeous Friday and I'm stuck in an office!!!!

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Sarah White leaving???

2007-07-27T04:33:55Z

It's true and super sad... Sarah's been a long-time Gypsy, but after she goes to study with the gypsies in India this year, she'll be doing the graduate school thing... It's great for her, but we'll miss her, her smile, her knowledge, and her talents tons. Read her post on Barbary Coast Shakedown to get more info on her *LAST San Francisco SHOW* for a long long time to come.

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Mahalo To Jill & Rose

2007-07-26T19:16:06Z

Kajira and I just wanted to say mahalo nui loa (thank you very much) for coming out to Maui for the Intensive and helping us have a great time!. The fun in da sun week was special and we hope that you two had a great time also.

The show was wonderful and you two are outstanding!

Aloha!!

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seattle showdown at Baxtalo Drom this Friday

2007-07-26T03:20:21Z

Friday July 27th

Come on down to a special little place in San Francisco called Amnesia this Friday and check out Baxtalo Drom, the lucky road, a superfine night of performance, influenced by all things gypsy, Balkan, and bein' on the road.
It's a Seattle Showdown with burlesque beauties-
Miss Indigo Blue,
Fuschia Foxx &
the Shanghai Pearl

DJ ZELJKO will have you shakin’ the floorboards loose with stompin'
good Balkan beats! and we've a few surprises up our sleeves too.

We'll be shakin' it in style with intimate performances all night long so get there early and stay late.

Ultra Gypsy Hosts Baxtalo Drom at
Amnesia on Valencia St @ 20th
$10 cover, we'll be there at 9
Dress tight and get loose!

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Gypsy Caravan movie?

2007-07-24T00:07:03Z

I just heard about this movie a couple days ago. It apparently has a very limited showing here in the San Francisco area... The caption I saw was that it's supposed to be the "Buena Vista Social Club for gypsy music!" or something...!

Check it out-
http://www.littledust.com/films/gypsy_caravan.php

Looks interesting!

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Sat's class

2007-07-19T21:20:15Z

I'm assuming Jill is gone (to HI) this sat. Anyone know who's subbing?

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THIS SAT 7/21: CORE FOUNDATION yoga for bellydance!

2007-07-19T17:39:40Z

> Yoga for Bellydancers
> Date: July 21st
> Time: 1-3 and 3:30-5:30pm
> Rates: $35 for one workshop, $60 for both
>
>
> ROCK YOUR CORE AND TAKE YOUR DANCING TO THE NEXT
> LEVEL WITH THIS ULTIMATE WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE, at a
> great price!!
> This is TWO great workshops in one!

>
> Fresh off UltraGypsy Pacific Northwest tour, and
> newly inspired from teaching JAM-PACKED classes at
> Kosmos World Music and Dance Camp , Deb is excited
> to offer this summer workshop series right here in
> our own backyard! Please register early to
> reserve your spot!
>
> 1:00-3:00pm : Yoga for Dancers: Core integration.
> This workshop will focus on core integration, spinal
> articulation, and building the foundational strength
> and flexibility to directly support your dancing
> technique and prevent injuries. Focus will be on
> increasing pelvic, hip, spine, and shoulder
> flexibility, deepening core awareness, and gaining
> isolated control of all the muscles necessary for
> bellydance. A necessary foundation for any level
> dancer.
>
> 3-3:30pm : Break
>
> 3:30-5:30pm : Let's dance it!
> Applying the techniques we focused on it the first
> workshop, it's now time to integrate it into our
> dancing. Focus this week will be on deepening our
> slow, ooey gooey moves to achieve that slinky, sexy,
> intoxicating look and feel; and drilling sharp,
> pronounced isolations, with new yogic, integrated
> awareness that will change your dancing at the
> core!.
> Also learn healthy ways for laybacks and backbending
> to save your low back, and 'floating' upper body for
> stage.
>
> This is a one day only workshop, so dont miss your
> chance!
>
> SIGN UP NOW: email shoeboxstudio@gmail.com with your
> name & which workshop(s) you're signing up for.
>
> About Deb:
> Debra Rubin (MA, CMT, RYT) is a holistic health
> counsellor, integrative bodyworker, and yoga
> teacher, with a private practice in Oakland, CA.
> Trained in Eastern and Western healing arts, she has
> facilitated at healing conferences all over the
> world, and regularly teaches in the Bay area. A core
> member, and choreographer of UltraGypsy Dance
> Theater and regular sub for Jill Parker's classes,
> she fuses 10 years experience in holistic health
> with 25+ years of performance experience to create a
> yoga class geared specifically for dancers.
>
>

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Gypsy Fusion music (BBB) on NPR

2007-07-12T00:06:41Z

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11464045

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This Was Posted On The Indigo Tribe

2007-07-10T22:53:48Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydMv17AsMJo

It's from 2001,,,, Cool to see how far Jill has evolved.

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Zils and Gypsies

2007-07-09T17:54:32Z

I'm just curious what you Ultra Gypsy ladies think of zils, since I have noticed you do not use them in your performances anymore. Is this a technical or stylistic decision?

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yoga for dancers: JULY 21st

2007-07-04T23:03:48Z

new dates and times!!
ROCK YOUR CORE AND TAKE YOUR DANCING TO THE NEXT LEVEL
WITH THIS ULTIMATE WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE, at a great
price!!

Fresh off UltraGypsy Pacific Northwest tour, and newly
inspired from teaching JAM-PACKED classes at Kosmos
World Music and Dance Camp, Deb is excited to offer
this summer workshop series right here in our own
backyard!
Space is limited-- Please register early to reserve your spot!
$35/ each workshop. or $60 for both. (great deal!)
Email
debrubin3@yahoo.com for registration.

1:00-3:00pm : Yoga for Dancers: Core integration.
This workshop will focus on core integration, spinal
articulation, and building the foundational strength
and flexibility to directly support your dancing
technique and prevent injuries. Focus will be on
increasing pelvic, hip, spine, and shoulder
flexibility, deepening core awareness, and gaining
isolated control of all the muscles necessary for
bellydance. A necessary foundation for any level
dancer.

3:30-5:30pm : Let's dance it!
Applying the techniques we focused on it the first
workshop, it's now time to integrate it into our
dancing. Focus this week will be on deepening our
slow, ooey gooey moves to achieve that slinky, sexy,
intoxicating look and feel; and drilling sharp,
pronounced isolations, with new yogic, integrated
awareness that will change your dancing at the core!.
Also learn healthy ways for laybacks and backbending
to save your low back, and 'floating' upper body for
stage.

.

Debra Rubin (MA, CMT, RYT) is a holistic health
counsellor, integrative bodyworker, and yoga teacher,
with a private practice in Oakland, CA. Trained in
Eastern and Western healing arts, she has facilitated
at healing conferences all over the world, and
regularly teaches in the Bay area. A core member, and
choreographer of UltraGypsy Dance Theater and regular
sub for Jill Parker's classes, she fuses 10 years
experience in holistic health with 25+ years of
performance experience to create a yoga class geared
specifically for dancers.

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looking for music

2007-07-03T01:29:55Z

I love that song Desert Queen by Mosavo that UG danced to in Nouveau Nights vid clip. I am looking for a copy of the song or a cheap used copy of the album. Can anyone help me out? I'd love to buy just the song (ala itunes or emusic but its not on those), but again a cheap used copy would be great. Thanx!

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where do the bellydancers get to play?

2007-07-02T22:18:24Z

ok... so the hip hop kids have the clubs... the goth kids have their clubs... the punk kids have ther clubs... so what about the forgotten bellydancers... where do we get to play? Please advise... I'd love to find a place for us bellydancers to hang out and dance and watch and observe others while being exosed to more music.

thanks!

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Congratulations to Ultry Gypsy! :)

2007-06-29T03:28:49Z

I just saw that Ultra Gypsy was featured in SF Weekly's events section, with a beautiful photo of Jill and Rose on the table of contents page! Yay! You deserve it!

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YOGA FOR BELLYDANCE WORKSHOPS THIS WEEKEND!

2007-06-27T23:47:42Z

KOSMOS CAMP ROCKED! THanks to all of ya'll who woke up at the crack o' dawn to come to class!
I'm inspired by your enthusiasm, and want to keep the juiciness coming your way..
SO: WORKSHOPS THIS SATURDAY IN SAN FRANCISCO!
Pls. come!

Fresh off UltraGypsy Pacific Northwest tour, and newly
inspired from teaching JAM-PACKED classes at Kosmos
World Music and Dance Camp, Deb is excited to offer
this summer workshop series right here in our own
backyard! Guaranteed to rock your core, and take your
dancing to the next level. Space is limited to 10
people. Please register early to reserve your spot!
$35/ each workshop. or $60 for both. Email
debrubin3@yahoo.com for registration.

12:00-2:00pm : Yoga for Dancers: Core integration.
This workshop will focus on core integration, spinal
articulation, and building the foundational strength
and flexibility to directly support your dancing
technique and prevent injuries. Focus will be on
increasing pelvic, hip, spine, and shoulder
flexibility, deepening core awareness, and gaining
isolated control of all the muscles necessary for
bellydance. A necessary foundation for any level
dancer.

2:30-4:30pm : Let's dance it!
Applying the techniques we focused on it the first
workshop, it's now time to integrate it into our
dancing. Focus this week will be on deepening our
slow, ooey gooey moves to achieve that slinky, sexy,
intoxicating look and feel; and drilling sharp,
pronounced isolations, with new yogic, integrated
awareness that will change your dancing at the core!.
Also learn healthy ways for laybacks and backbending
to save your low back, and 'floating' upper body for
stage.

.Location: Shoebox Studios. On Market St. in downtown
SF, between 6th and 7th. 1/2 block from Civic Center
BART, 94103. Call studio at 415-861-5976 for exact
address and directions...

Debra Rubin (MA, CMT, RYT) is a holistic health
counsellor, integrative bodyworker, and yoga teacher,
with a private practice in Oakland, CA. Trained in
Eastern and Western healing arts, she has facilitated
at healing conferences all over the world, and
regularly teaches in the Bay area. A core member, and
choreographer of UltraGypsy Dance Theater and regular
sub for Jill Parker's classes, she fuses 10 years
experience in holistic health with 25+ years of
performance experience to create a yoga class geared
specifically for dancers.

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save the date!!!!

2007-06-22T16:28:11Z

hello gypsies!

please save the following dates, for a good time you won't want to miss!

first is the last show with bellydance superstar Ansuya! Sunday, July 8th at Mighty. Where my girls at????? You guys seriously are CRAZY to miss this show, its the last chance you will have to see Ansuya for a long while in the Bay Area. doors at 7pm, show at 8:30 pm.

ALSO

a VERY special night celebrating the art of bellydance as a 100% BENEFIT for Opulent Temple, a music sanctuary at black rock city nevada. VERY AMAZING if not historical line up of unpresedented talent. More details tba @ www.opulenttemple.org

Thank you in advance for your participation and support of the shows!

Regards,
Gina

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I can't wait...

2007-06-22T16:05:42Z

To see Jill at Kosmos! blush.

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Turkish Roman & Kalbeliya classes

2007-06-22T15:17:19Z

I'm teaching a class!!! Come and see what it's all about every TUESDAY night 7:30-9:00pm at
LA SOLEA DANCE CAFE
3376 19th St.
San Francisco 94110
cross street MIssion
(415) 643-6989

Just drop by and have fun. The space is intimate and relaxing in the Mission with good food, and I'll make sure you get a good workout...

Sarah's class focuses on two rare styles of Gypsy dance. Divided into month-long sessions, she alternates between Turkish Roman 9/8 and Kalbeliya (dance of the Indian snake-charmers). Though different, both capture the spirit of "duende", the fire and essence of Roma expression. Sarah begins with a warm-up rooted in modern/jazz foundations, providing strengthening and conditioning, progressing into drills, choreography, and performance. The students will become familiar with unique rhythms, focus on technique, stage presence, and soak up a bit of history along the way. Sarah's class raises awareness of the ethics of rare dances, bringing to light the issues of marginalized groups through their beautiful and unexposed art forms.

Sarah White is a San Francisco native earning a degree in Performing Arts & Social Justice from Friends World Program, a unique school in which the student travels independently throughout the world studying the issues of their choice. She has completed detailed ethnographic research documenting with over 1000 pages on the arts of indigenous communities. Sarah lived for a year with the Kalbeliya Gypsies in the Thar desert learning and performing the dance of the Indian snake-charmers. After this she studied with a Roman (Gypsy) family in Istanbul, and later moved on to the Zar (a women's trance dance) in Cairo. Sarah has an extensive performance background with training in Aerial, Afro-Cuban Modern, Afro-Hatian, Ballet, Bharatanatyam, Flamenco, Flying Trapeze, Gymnastics, Hip-Hop, Kathak, Martial Arts (Kajukenbo, Wushu), Mexican Folkloric, Modern, Modern/Jazz Blues, Rajasthani Folk (Chari, Sapera, Ghoomar), Rope, Russian Character, Salsa, Tango, Tribal Bellydance (Tunisian, Egyptian, Morroccan), Tribal House-Hop, Turkish Roman, West-African and Yoga. For many years she was in the Destiny Arts Youth Performance Company which addressed issues of race, class, sexism, homophobia and more through dance, martial arts, theater and spoken word. She was the star dancer and actress in Neil Young's internationally touring movie and rock-opera 'Greendale' and is currently a member of Project Bandaloop Youth Group (an aerial dance company) and Ultra Gypsy Dance Theatre Company.

Hope to see you all there...

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Baxtalo Drom, the Lucky Road

2007-06-21T22:43:51Z

Ultra Gypsy Hosts Baxtalo Drom!
at Amnesia in San Francisco

Friday, June 22nd

Come on down to a special little place called Amnesia and check out Ultra Gypsy's sexy fine gypsy punk dance night, Baxtalo Drom (The Lucky Road). We'll be shakin' it in style with intimate performances, dancing, and special guests every month!
This month features music from the talented Eric McFadden. DJ Zeljco will have you shakin' the floorboards loose with stompin' good Balkan beats.
Live performances all night long, so get there early and stay late.

Dress tight and get loose!
$10 at the door
Amnesia
853 Valencia

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Going to Cali

2007-06-20T01:52:00Z

Hi! Im going to Cali in August to study for 2 weeks and Im looking for a place to stay! Can anyone recommend me a room for rent or a extended stay place in the east bay area? Close to all the classes (Jill, Suhaila, Ariellah)???
THANKS

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jill's class this saturday

2007-06-16T09:45:04Z

i'll be subbing for jill while she's loungin' by the pool at kosmos- ok so she won't be lounging poolside the whole time(i wish i was poolside right now though).
i can't wait to get my hands on your glutes!
i'll also have my rosehips skirts with me and i've got some limited quantities of new fabrics- including a yummy eggplant with sparkles ALL OVER that i hand carried back from the garment district in NYC.
SEE YOU THERE!!!
rose

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ROSE OF UG, ANSUYA, TURBO TABLA this Sunday, June 17!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-06-12T03:15:24Z

This Sunday, June 17th at Mighty, come see Rose be a special guest artist with Ansuya & Turobo Tabla!!

Join us celebrating a very special night of bellydance, specialized as a student showcase featuring distinguished guest artist and internationally known Bellydance Superstar ANSUYA and featuring her sweetie Ozzie live on drums!

The venue is amazing and its certain to leave you breathless and totally in awe of the amazing art of this ancient form.

This time, we have a certified Raqs Star, TURBO TABLA, joining us!

Don't miss the show!!

STUDENTS OF THE ANSUYA COMPREHENSIVE:

Aviva

Dharma

Doreet Gordon & Renee Kammier

Esperanza Hempel
Laury

Liliana Sandoval

Martha Jane Zeibig

Rachel Zubrow

Rosario

Sherry Blanchard

Troupe Mahzjai

SPECIAL GUEST SUPERSTAR DJ
Turbo Tabla
www.turbotabla.com

Richie Rich
www.myspace.com/thevenussoundsystem

Amar
www.bansuri.net

SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST:

Super goddesses of the Tribal Fusion Realm

AUBERON
El Circo
www.elcirco.org

ROSE HARDEN
Ultra Gypsy
www.ultragypsy.com

MEDINA
fresh to SF from LA

*****Sunday, June 17th*******

~~~Club MIGHTY~~~~
119 Utah Street, San Francisco
Doors Open @ 7pm, show 8:30 SHARP
$10 presale/$15 @ door available only via www.ansuya.com

LOTS OF VENDERS will be featuring exotic vending from Egypt, Africa, Asia and more of Arabia! Many pretty, amazing things to bedazzle your senses….

www.ansuya.com

Info on a few of our distinguished Belly Dancers:

Zaza has been performing in mainly in the San Francisco burlesque scene for the last couple of years and has been known as Miss Rock-em Shock-em Shimmy and Shake-em

Dharma , of Columbus, Ohio has been studying Middle Eastern and American Tribal Fusion dance for 7 years and has performed all over the country. She also teaches through her company, Shanti-Dance. She has been flying out from Columbus monthly for the San Francisco Ansuya Comprehensive and we are so honored to have her part of the show.
www.Shanti-Dance.com

Aviva(who's name means "springtime" in Hebrew) has been dancing for 6 years. She is based in Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania, and is currently taking classes with Amethyst. Over the years, Aviva has had the pleasure of taking many different forms of dance including:tribal style bellydance, Egyptian and Turkish cabaret, Indian Classical Dance, and Hula. She gets her inspiration from watching too many Bollywood movies. Aviva would like to thank Amethyst for being her teacher,friend and,inspiration.

***************Rose , a native to San Francisco, currently dances, teaches, and travels with Jill Parker and the Ultra Gypsy Dance Company. She has shared her passionfor dancing with Ultra Gypsy for 7 years and has been honored to co-direct for the last few years. Rose is also a founding member of the Bay Area's newest collaboration, the Barbary Coast Shakedown. Although she graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a major in glass sculpture, she now dedicates her time to running and costuming Ultra Gypsy, the Barbary Coast Shakedown, and her clothing line Rosehips. Outside of the belly dance community she can be seen performing with Cyclecide, a touring, bicycle powered carnival, and the Lifesize Mousetrap. Hello dancers! Thank you for signing up to perform in Ansuya's June Salon! **************

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