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Save the date!

2008-05-03T11:37:22Z

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to post a reminder to save the date for the Raquy and the Cavemen hafla on August 16th. There will be a dance workshop taught by Melissa Lopez. We have yet book a solid location yet. We are hoping to have a venue large enough to have space available to vendors.
There are more details to come, I will keep you posted!

Gail

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Mira, Liz, and Zoe Workshop Details

2008-04-30T16:23:22Z

...The Dynamic Trio!!!!!

Liz Strong, Mira Betz, and Zoe Jakes @ Mecca!!!
Workshops and a Performance!!
July 5-6, 2008

Mira Betz

Saturday, July 5th- Mira Betz Workshop-
Isolations and Layering- Hot Diggady!
class time: 12:30pm- 3:00pm

Ever feel as though your learning curve has reached a plateau? This workshop is a rousing motivational tool to enhance one’s personal practice. Mira will begin with a thorough breakdown of basic isolations and will gradually increase into multiple layering designed to bewilder the brain and electrify the body. Add spice to your dance, take a step to the next level, this workshop is an asset to any dancer. All levels welcome to the party!
class fee: $50 (by June 30th, $60 after)

Sunday, July 6th- Liz Strong Workshop
TURKISH ROMAN FUSION:
class time: 12:00noon- 2:30pm
The more you know, the more confidently you will express your unique voice. Expand your dance vocabulary, and explore the energizing 9/8 rhythm! Learn the dance in its true
form, and then fuse it to other dance elements. Turkish Rom dance is richly expressive and playful, passionate and fun. Students will dance the pure formto traditional music in 9/8 time signature. Then we will use non-traditional music to create a scintillating, original fusion choreography, drawing on the technique and knowledge of the folkloric form.

Please bring a notebook, and wear yoga pants, a simple hip sash and a comfortable top.
class fee: $50 (by June 30th, $60 after)

*short break from 2:30-3:00pm

Sunday, July 6th- Zoe Jakes Workshop

Unleashing the inner spaz!!!!
class time: 3:00- 5:30pm
Fancy kicks, tight spins and those elusive concepts to take pops and locks to the next level by mixing the liquid smoothness of a snake with hits and stops that look almost inhuman. This workshop will focus on ways to perform with passionate expression while maintaining control and grace. These concepts will be fully broken down using short combinations as examples so the student is able to get a real understanding of the mechanisms behind them.
class fee: $50 (by June 30th, $60 after)

*Dynamic Trio Special- get all 3 workshops for 1-3-0 (that's $130)!! must register and receive payment by May 30th, 2008

Registration: By Mail: Please include: Name, email, address, and phone
Make check payable to: "Mecca"
451 Chair Ave. Suite B Lexington, Ky. 40508
By PayPal: Please include: Name, email, address and phone
Make payable to: info@meccadance.com

Big Big Show featuring Zoe, Mira, Liz, and More- Saturday Night, July 5th- (details tba)

Here's some info on the girls and some video reference if you need:

Zoe Jakes- Zoe is a proud member of the indigo which recently was on the road touring their
show Le Serpent Rouge. She has been touring with Bellydance Superstars since
the fall of 2005 and can be seen performing on their new Tribal Fusions DVD.
Combining talents with David Satori and Tommy Cappel to create Tribal
Derivations last spring, Zoe discovered she enjoyed creating music, and a new cd will be out may of 2008. When not with the Indigo, she tours with The Yard Dogs Road Show,
a cartoon circus sideshow of wacky dimension, and has been seen tearing it up
with the Extra Action Marching Band.
An innovative dancer, Zoe has been said to have her own unique take on Tribal
bellydance. She takes her influence from Art Nouveau, tango, Breakdance, and
Indian classical dance. Zoe was recently nominated for Zaghareets best
interpretive artist 2007. She loves unicorns and has never once doubted their
existence.

Liz Strong- Elizabeth Strong grew up in a tradition of dance and music. As a young girl she was inspired by the music and dancing of the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Her amazingly emotional and personal style has captivated audiences in the Bay Area and abroad. Elizabeth believes that the heart is the source of dance and that dance is an expression of our relationship with life and culture. A life-long dancer, Elizabeth formally began studying and performing Middle Eastern dance in 1996 at the age of 18.
(for extended bio- http://strongdancer.com/biography.html)

Mira Betz- The multi-faceted career of Mira Betz is a testament to her passionate artistry and desire for continual growth. Active in theater, dance and the performing arts for 20 years, Mira Betz has become a sought after dancer, choreographer, costumer, and teacher. Nominated "Instructor of the year" by Zaghareet Magazine, Mira is a valued instuctor at prestigeous festivals and camps across the nation, as well as at the Malonga Arts Collective in Oakland California. Mira is currently facilitating the Barbary Coast Shakedown, a collaboration of Middle Eastern dance professionals pairing performance with intensive dance instruction.
(for extended bio- http://www.miramania.com/bio.htm)

YouTube Views:
mira: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diWbuuYgonA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF7-cc1U4g8&feature=related

liz: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=616itVHBNZA (liz and mira)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhAsRUs43Dg&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzqM41IQkhw&feature=related

zoe: http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=zoe+jakes&search_type=
(many options)

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Say what, suga free?

2008-04-21T05:25:50Z

Just saw this:

http://tribes.tribe.net/fatchancebellydance/thread/c51efd24-9a25-4bea-a972-5f99a9a86a62

How cool.

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Raks Knoxvillia show pics are up!!

2008-04-17T10:50:47Z

http://to-gary.com/gallery/WS2.htm

Show Gary some love, he does such amazing work!!
He also does this really cool thing with poetry and thumbnails.
Just point at the thumbnails from start to finish, and a poem will unfold!!

Also check out the pics from our last photo shoot while you're there...

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knoxville

2008-04-12T13:33:44Z

loved your show in knoxville y'all are beautiful

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Early Workshop Warning- Mira, Liz, and Zoe up in there!!

2008-04-08T21:12:17Z

Mark your calendars!!

Weekend of July 5-6th, 2008

the girls are back in town!!!!

Liz Strong, Mira Betz, and Zoe Jakes!!!

kisses, kisses, dahlings!

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Rakadu in Knoxville show, yo!

2008-04-08T20:46:53Z

Can't wait to see these diva's downtown, in Knoxville for the Zafira workshop and show!!!!

This is exactly what Knox needs!!!!

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Taletha Workshop- April 12th- "Delectably Dark Combinations"

2008-03-17T21:30:07Z

Delectably Dark Combinations will show you how to let your inner vamp shine through. You will learn combinations designed to enthrall, intimidate, and stop the hearts of your audience members all without appearing to break a sweat!

Biography:

Taletha began her professional belly dance career in 2004 and has quickly become one of Kentucky ’s most recognized and acclaimed Middle Eastern dance artists.
She earns her living as a solo performer and instructor of belly dance (also known as Raks Sharqi or Oriental Dance) in Louisville , KY. In addition to Egyptian style belly dance, her repertoire also includes Central Asian dance, the folk dances of the Middle East, American Cabaret style belly dance, and Gothic belly dance.
She is a member of the successful Middle Eastern folk and Central Asian dance ensemble, The Crescent Moon Dance Company, as well as co-founder of TL2 Productions, a partnership dedicated to bringing the joy of dance and music to Louisville , KY and Southern Indiana .
More recently, Taletha has become founder and artistic director for Middle Eastern and Experimental dance ensemble, Asrar Al Badra, a group which serves to help provide a creative outlet and performance training for her students. She has also put her experience as a classically trained flautist to work as a member of Ahel El Nagam, a music group devoted to playing Middle Eastern music.
Taletha’s abilities have earned her the opportunity to teach and perform not only in Louisville , but also in Lexington , Cincinnati , Indianapolis , Dayton , Columbus , Denver , Reno , and Seattle . Her performances have reached people from all walks of life. She has performed for major corporate functions, museums, cultural events, and even tattoo conventions. These opportunities have given Taletha recognition locally, and are also beginning to get the attention of people on a national and international level.

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Yay TribalCon!

2008-02-01T14:47:58Z

I just wanted to say that I'm so excited that Rakadu will be performing at TribalCon! I can't wait to see you ladies there! :)

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Happy Birthday, MEL!!!!

2008-01-17T05:28:00Z

Cheers everyone!!

let's take a moment to give thanks for the grace, the beauty, and gentle soul that is our lovely, Mel!!!

thank you soo much for all your years of dancing and collaborating, crying, cheesy poofing, bouncy seating, and most importantly laughing with me and all the beautiful girls of the Rocket Dew!!!

love,
mutha duck

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Not So Early Warning- Workshops this week at Mecca

2008-01-07T20:35:20Z

Quick notice and wonderful surprise dance workshops this week!! We are blesses to have our dear dancer friend Lady Morrighan from New Orleans in town this week and she's agreed to grace the studio with her beauty, her humor, and expertise in the field of dance and performing! Lady Morrighan is one of the original ladies of Rakadu and has most recently made a life for herself in New Orleans with her beautiful beLLy teaching belly dance and exotic dance workouts.

Lady's website: www.boundlessfusion.com

Wednesday, Jan 9th, 7:15-8:45pm, Exotic Dance Workshop w/ Lady Morrighan
"dancing for your teddy bear"
class fee- $15
...great fun class in sexy dancing. ladies should bring a men's button down shirt and a skirt (both items should be removable). these items can be layered over leggings and dance pants, so everyone's modesty stays in tact (and for the warmth of it!).

Thursday, Jan 10th, 6:30-8pm, Ooey Gooey Egyptian Belly Dance w/ Lady Morrighan
class fee- $15
*special note- Thursday's Improv Class will be cancelled on Jan 10th to make time and space for this workshop.

you may register in advance for these classes by going on-line to PayPal.com make payment to info@meccadance.com
(please indicate which class you'd like to take)
you are also welcome to pay at the door.

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Happy New Year to Rakadu!

2008-01-07T03:35:00Z

*HUGS AND SMOOCHES*

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Lawrenceburg KY: 2 beagle pups URGENT foster needed!topic posted Today, 4:00

2007-12-19T00:02:23Z

Lawrenceburg KY: 2 beagle pups URGENT foster needed!topic posted Today, 4:00 PM by Katana delete entire topic

Lawrenceburg KY: 2 beagle pups URGENT foster needed!
Body: Lawrenceburg KY: 2 beagle pups URGENT foster needed!
Body: These two beagle mix pups are desperate for a foster home! They have mange and are being treated, but they need to get out of the shelter before their time runs out. Keep in mind that animal control and the Humane Society are two completely separate entities with two separate buildings and we can only pull animals into our building as space allows, and right now we are FULL! This means that these two girls are still in the animal control building and they can be euthanized at any time, unless we can get them to safety. Please contact Donna ASAP if you can foster these little girls for a couple of weeks. ahs_40342@yahoo.com or (502) 839-8339.

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Kentucky

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Kitiera- Modrom Belly Dance Workshop- Dec 30th

2007-12-13T19:08:49Z

Greetings Dance Lovers!

Finish the year with this spicy gypsy workshop with Kitiera!! (details and class description below)

Sunday, Dec. 30th- Modrom Belly Dance Workshop w/Kitiera
class time- 12pm-4pm
class fee- $40 in advance, $50 @ door
register on-line through PayPal: www.paypal.com
make payments to: info@meccadance.com
or register via check: make payment to "Mecca" and send to: Mecca Live Studio & Gallery 451 Chair Ave. Suite B Lexington, Ky. 40508
*please include name, address, email, phone along with your payment

MODROM BELLY DANCE
Modrom is short for Modern Romani. The name reflects its true nature: a “gypsy” dance: a dance that absorbs elements from different forms, melding them together into a unique concoction that is completely its own nature. The name also reflects the emotionally charged aspect of the form, where musicality and theatrical delivery are as important as any other component of technique. It is foremost a blend of Egyptian raqs sharqi, Romani, and modern jazz dance. It is also flavored by Indian, Ballet, Spanish, and Turkish dance.

“I look to the Romani people as my inspiration. They incorporated little bits of what they loved from all the cultures they traveled through and then created something completely their own. We may not be Rom, but we can try to dance with as much passion, spirit, and fearlessness as they do. In this genre, we cobble together a completely individual and unique message. We expose our soul and gaze defiantly outward from our place of power. Under the stage lights, we escape our birth and are only what we create.” -Kitiera

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
This workshop will begin with technique and drills for Modrom. A short break down of music theory and musicality follows, and the day ends with combinations and choreography. Bring finger cymbals! You may wish to bring a yoga mat for the warm up. Dress to sweat! (yoga/ active wear is recommended) *also recommended to dress in layers that can be paired down as you get warmed up.

KITIERA
Raised in Lexington, KY, Kitiera's 15 year journey with Middle Eastern Dance has led her across the US. She was a popular performer and instructor in Seattle, WA before moving to Berkeley, CA in 2006 to study intensely at the Suhaila Salimpour School of Dance. She is currently certified level II in Suhaila's format, an instructor at the Salimpour studio, and a member of the Suhaila Dance Company and Bal Anat. She is also the creator and artistic force behind Modrom Belly Dance. www.kitiera.net

Mecca Live Studio & Gallery
451 Chair Ave. Suite B
Lexington, Ky. 40508
859 254 9790

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I wish you could come!

2007-12-03T05:22:01Z

http://NEtribaldance.tribe.net/photos/8d5f710c-f22b-424b-8e31-04e1bc44a700

Well, if you do come, I will put you in the show, and people will scream for a workshop with Rakadu. Yes they will. Come on!

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Save Da Puppies!

2007-11-21T17:39:19Z

Anderson Humane in Lawrenceburg has too many beagles and are needing to make room..could anyone use a cute little beagle to love? I'm posting their bulletin from myspace but the pics won't transfer over, go to myspace and look up anderson humane and there they be..
Anderson Humane Society

Date: Nov 21, 2007 5:51 AM
Subject: L-Burg KY: Beagle rescue desperately needed!
Body: If any rescues out there have room for just one of these dogs, please please let us know. We are running out of room and we'd love to get some of these sweet dogs moved before animal control has to face "the inevitable". Dogs are very sweet, well-behaved, and extremely loyal dogs so please forward this e-mail in hopes of finding a home for them!

This week we got in three beagles and two beagle mixes. Plus, we already had one mix and two purebreds before! So we now have a total of eight beagles at the shelter (with more coming in every day) and we'd love to find them all homes. Most are very young and would makes great family pets, so please spread the word! Contact is:

Anderson Humane Society
1410 Versailles Road
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-833
ahs_40342@yahoo.com
www.andersonhumane.org

#37 Sunny: "Hello there. My name is Sunny, and I'm a little bitty beagle mix who just got to the shelter on September 26th. Me and my buddy, Taffy, were hanging around down on Bond Lillard Road for a couple of days and somebody called them to come pick us up. Sure hope my owner comes to get me. They're running out of room!" Thank you to an anonymous donor, who sponsored a portion of Sunny's adoption fee. Now she can go home at a reduced rate!

#80 Betty Jo (Miracle): "Hi. My name is Betty Jo and my story is a miracle in the making. Me and Chip (he's here too) were out running around and a car just came right out of nowhere. We were both hit. He was brought here and I was taken to the vet, where animal control was told I had been euthanized. But guess what? I'm right here. A little worse for the wear, but alive!"

#81 Honey: "For all of you who saw those cuddly little beagle puppies on here last week, you can now see how cute they'll be when they grow up! Cause I'm their momma. I'm only about a year old and I sure hope as many people want me as had wanted them!"

#101 Maddie: "Hi. I'm Maddie and I'm one of the many dogs here at the animal shelter who is waiting for our owners to show up. From what I hear though, they usually don't come and we're stuck here hoping to be adopted before our time runs out. I'm a very sweet, fat little girl and I'm hoping I'm one of the lucky ones who will find a new family."

#92 Heidi: "Hi. I'm Heidi and I'm a scared little beagle mix who came to the shelter on November 12th. I'm friendly as can be, but the lady with the camera scares me when she takes my picture. I must have been on my own for a while cause my ribs are showing and I really need to gain some weight."

#93 Toby: "Hello. I'm Toby and I'm sharing a kennel with a fat little beagle girl named Maddie. I got here a couple of days before her, but they let us share a kennel when she got here so neither of us would be so lonely. I'd love to have a home with another dog so I'd have a buddy to play with all the time."

#96 Woody: "Hey there! I'm Woody and I'm a cutie patootie little beagle boy who came to the shelter back on November 14th. They picked me up running loose down near Beaver Lake. I'm only about four months old and I'm really anxious to meet my new family."

#99 Milo: "Hi. My name is Milo and I'm a cute little beagle pup who is here sharing a kennel with my beagle buddy Woody. We're about the same age, four months, and we get along really well. I sure hope whoever adopts me already has a dog so I'll have a new friend when I leave here."

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WE'RE TAKING BACK THE 80S!!

2007-11-11T04:47:02Z

ITS A SK80’S PARTY!!

Who: Everyone's invited

What: What the heck is a sk80s party?..Remember back in the middle school days when your mom dropped you off at Champs to go roller skating and you thought you were cool..well we're doing it again. Come decked out in your finest 80s gear and relive your past!

Where: Champs Rollerdome & Laser Tag

When: Saturday, November 24, 2007 Fun begins at 7pm for laser tag & their new resturaunt. Prime time extended skate ends at 1am.

Why: Because We're taking it back darnit! Those "Emo" kids...they're punkers nothing new, its what we were...fashionable stove pipe jeans...we wore them first..Champs..they can tear it down and rebuild a new one for the new generation..but it was ours first. We're taking back the snack bar, taking back the floor, and if you're super lucky..you just might get to hook up with a floor guard..because that defines you as ultimate cool.

Cost: Prime time extended skate is $12.00, Laser tag is $8 first game, $5 each additional game, each game lasts 20 minutes. Don't forget to rent your speed skates (there's no other way to go, don't get the ugly brown ones) -$5.00

So come on out and help crash the younger generation's big night out and show em' how its done 80's style. Bust out your aquanet, sweater vests..tightroll your jeans, and don't forget the crimping iron and join Travis and I in REVENGE OF THE SK80S!

*disclaimer* any individual who are driving from out of town are more than welcome to crash at our place and finish the drive the next day. I'll make a big ol' breakfast in the morning just like the old days :)

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Jody Larsen's Pics from Thriller

2007-11-03T14:53:53Z

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jodylarsen/sets/72157602789590086/detail/

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Nov 10 - 11: Habiba brings Egyptian Gypsy and Andalucian dance to Louisville KY!

2007-10-31T02:21:38Z

MEDSOK of Louisville KY presents:
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HABIBA
International teacher and performer of Ghawazi (Egyptian Gypsy) & Andalusian Dance
Sat Nov 10th & Sun Nov 11th 2007

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Workshop details, directions, maps and registration forms can be found on line at www.MEDSOK.org.

Join us on SATURDAY, Nov 10th for a day of ‘real’ tribal belly dance, Egyptian style! Habiba will teach the hypnotic, joyful dance style of Egypt’s ‘Invaders of the Heart’, the Ghawazi. The Ghawazi carried on the gypsy tradition of entertaining for hundreds of years, and, until the last of the famous practitioners retired, they were hired for all feasts and weddings in Lower Egypt. The dance form is relatively simple and repetitive, relying on interesting formations of two to five dancers and on the charm of each individual dancer. The Ghawazi are famous for their side-to-side shimmy movement, which is performed with effortless grace and power and which is layered into most of their signature combinations.

The five-hour workshop will teach fifteen steps ( horse stomps, shimmies, figure 8s, circles, travelling steps and hops), history and costumes, one group choreography, and one choreography that can be done solo or with a group. Bring your zills and Habiba will demonstrate how the ghawazi play them while dancing.

The workshop will be followed by an evening CONCERT with Habiba as the featured performer. Habiba will be joined by local and regional dancers and troupes in a 2-hour concert of the good, the great & the best!

Then join us again on SUNDAY, November 11th, for a 2.5 hour workshop on Andalucian dance, originally performed in the noble houses of medieval Andalusian Spain and throughout the Arab world. The dance emphasizes the elegant arm and hand movements of the court dancer and is performed with a graceful, floating elegance with just a hint of what would become flamenco hundreds of years later. This workshop will include technique, movements for the typical rhythms encountered in Andalusian music, a short choreography, history, costumes, and how to incorporate Andalusian dance into your belly dance routine.

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Saturday events will be held at the Riverbend Winery, 120 S. Tenth St (between Main & Market) in Louisville KY.
- Doors open at 9 am for shopping. Vending by Cat's Paw Coin Belts.
- Workshop 10 am - 4 pm, with lunch at 12 pm.
- Concert: Doors open at 7 pm. Concert 8 pm - 10 pm. Cash bar.

Sunday event will be held at Ruric-Amari's belly dance studio on Lexington Road inside Distillery Commons (corner of Payne and Lexington, and easy to get to from all interstates) in Louisville KY.
- Doors open at 9 AM for coffee & tea
- Workshop 10 - 12:30 PM.

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Sat Workshop w/ free lunch (registered BEFORE 11/05): $55/members, $65/non-members
Sat Workshop (registering AFTER 11/05- no lunch!): $55/members, $65/non-members
Sat Concert performers: 14 maximum performances, first come first served.
Concert tickets are free for performers, $5 for MEDSOK members, and $10 for all others, even if bought by a MEDSOK member.
Sunday Workshop: $30/members, $35/non-members

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Make checks payable to MEDSOK and mail to: Maura Enright, PO Box 6516, Louisville KY 40206

Workshop details, directions, maps and registration forms can be found on line at www.MEDSOK.org.
Registration questions? Contact Maura Enright at MEDSOK_07@att.net.

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Thriller Time!!

2007-10-03T16:11:59Z

Greetings faithful zombies! Its about that time for the annual Thriller showdown in big LexVegas! Our apologies for the late notice of things, but our planning efforts have been thwarted somewhat by various things. We are in full force now, however, so get your gross things out and get ready to play!

This year, we'll also be participating in the global "Thrill the World" event: www.thrilltheworld.com to break the GWR--a vision we had joked about when we created the event, which has now blossomed into a crazy madness! Very exciting!

I do have a bit of bad news too...we are seeking a Michael and an Ola this year. Our amazing Micah Isaacs, who has played the part of Michael since the creation of this event, is not able to join us this year. It is breaking my heart to do it without him, but If you know anyone interested, let us know.

Okay...the times for the dance rehearsals are:
Saturdays Noon-1p.m. and Mondays 6-7p.m. at Mecca Studio, 451 B Chair Avenue (right off South Broadway).

If you have questions, PM me or contact the studio: www.meccadance.com . Feel free to pass this along to anyone you might think interested.

Rockon, Zombies!

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A Dedication for Rakadu

2007-09-28T21:25:37Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtJRNyPK-lc

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pictures please!!

2007-09-24T03:25:26Z

alright ladies! i just moved to SF - which is better for my dancing in the long run - HOWEVER, i *just* missed the workshop last weekend! pretty please, post some photos, so i can kindof feel like i was there! ..... with sugar on top!....

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Mick Jeffries photos from The Indigo Show @ The Moon

2007-09-23T17:03:15Z

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrtoastey/sets/72157602099484128/

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Jody Larsen's Pics from The Indigo Show @ The Moon

2007-09-23T17:00:05Z

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jodylarsen/sets/72157602076843045/

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Too much school spirit? (o:{

2007-09-21T18:35:11Z

First and foremost, I had a great time... It was the first time I had seen the indigo perform live... However, back in march, at the dame, the crowd was buck-wild... People were jumpin up n down, and bangin' on the floor... like crazy monkeys... it was awesome! But at the moon, my best friend gypsy and I were told to hush... I am not joking... LOL... We then realized we'd become the spaz-tastic spartan cheerleaders, from SNL... Granted a portion of my enthusiasm was induced by wine, but come on, I'm a gypsy, watching really awesome gypsies, what were we supposed to do? Sit on our hands and duct tape our mouths? Anywho, I was clealy over projecting my "happy aura," for that I appologize to any I may have offended... :) For future reference, bring your duct tape...

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Drum Circle's new workshop and facilitator

2007-09-19T20:01:01Z

Rich Spirit Drums
Rich Spirit Borthwick
Maker of fine percussion and wind instruments
sharing his skills with the community by offering Ashiko construction workshops, School Presentations, CD's and drum repair

1-888-622-DRUM (3786)....1625 Baltimore Ave.....Cincinnati OH 45225.... spirit@mind.net

Is now our drum making workshop and one of our facilitators.

Check "HEALING THE EARTH, HEALING OURSELVES FESTIVAL WEBSITE":
Website: http://geocities.com/beyondyonderrd/festival
September 27th-29th

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Computer Rebellion currently in progress- works to your advantage!

2007-09-07T20:29:04Z

hi gang,

i apologize profusely for my lack and or slow communication via the airways. my computer has been rebelling against online actions for the past month or so. it's visited the nerd doctor and had new parts and so forth added, but continues to fight with the online.

i am trying to catch up as my computer allows and let everyone know that i have indeed received your registrations for the Indigo Workshops and show next weekend. so if you have not heard word from me, you will.

also, because of this, i want to extend the early registration rates for the workshops up to the day of the classes!!! so yey!! if you've been on the fence about coming, please know that i will honor the early bird class rates up through next weekend's activities.

hope all are well.

peace,
teresa

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Indigo workshop info for Sept 15th and 16th!!!

2007-08-29T19:53:15Z

Rachel, Mardi, Zoe and Tobias will each be teaching 3 hours. That's 12 hours of instruction in two days.

The order of classes will be: Rachel Sat. AM, Tobias Sat. P.M., Zoe Sun. AM, Mardi Sun. PM. Specific times will be provided as soon as Teresa's computer is up again.

$65 per class for early registration (received at least 7 days prior to the event)
$75 per class the week of the workshop or at the door (if space is available)

$200 all four classes early registration (received at least 7 days prior the the event)
$265 all four classes the week of the workshop or at the door (if space available)

You can register for these classes by paypaling the funds to info@meccadance.com. Make sure to put which class or package you are paying for in the comment section. You can also send a check to Mecca Dance 451 Chair Ave. Suite B Lexington, KY 40508

Teresa's computer is down right now so if anyone has been emailing her with questions she should be able to get back to you very soon!

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a wee byrdie told me...

2007-08-04T02:21:38Z

that you were gonna be the hostesses of some fabulosity in September?? could it be?

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a special treat for the zombies!!!

2007-07-23T14:14:24Z

1,500 plus CPDRC inmates of the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center, Cebu, Philippines at practice! This is not the final routine, and definitely not a punishment! just a teaser

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnk7lh9M3o&mode=related&search=

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'lyssum round the town

2007-06-13T13:45:10Z

Hey y'all.

You may have heard; my house burned down up in Massachusetts, my summer project in Kenya fell through, and that leaves me here in Lexington recuperating til August. I'll be joining Rakadu while I'm here (yay!) and I'm available for private lessons too (isolations, contortion, basics, or whatevs). Other classes at Mecca TBA ...

(o:
~'possum

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PIX: Raquy and the Cavemen/Rakadu at Natashas!

2007-05-09T14:32:49Z

Hi kiddos:

Got some pretty decent shots at Natashas of the Raquy workshop and perf...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrtoastey/sets/72157600189539692/

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PIX JUST IN! mick's pix online from Spirit 07

2007-05-07T22:19:55Z

they up, y'all..

Alison, how the hell did I not get any pix of you? solly!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrtoastey/sets/72157600187182651/

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The CAravan is coming

2007-05-06T14:20:55Z

Gypsy Caravan is coming to MUNCIE IN!!!!
Here is all the new info on GC
I have tried to post this as an event and it goes through only to be gone the next day?!?!?!?!?
Anyway I hope this stays on!!
visit www.dancingravens.com for more info

Workshops and a Gala Show
with
Paulette Rees Denis
&
Gypsy Caravan
June 2nd & 3rd
Muncie Civic Theatre
Muncie, Indiana
June 2nd

Workshop #1
-Props - Tribal Sword, Veils, Baskets, Skirts 11am to 1pm $45.00
on your own for lunch
Workshop #2
-Tribal Combinations/ Variations- using simple
and complicated moves to add spice and variety 2pm to 4pm $45.00

Gala Show Featuring Gypsy Caravan, Shaiten Kauwa,
Black Rose Caravan and possibly you. $10.00 for non performing folk doors open at 7:30pm

June 3rd
Workshop #3
-Faster Moves- step it up for punch and energy let your dance become re-energized 10am to 12pm $45.00

Workshop #4
-Tribal Trance - different ways and methods of using dance for trance and healing. A bit of ritual and prayer in the tribal dance way! 12pm to 1pm $35.00

Special Weekend Package
Everything including a ticket for the Gala Show
$150.00 Savings of $30.00

There are pay pal options on the Website however, if you do not have pay pal you can mail everything to Laughing Monkey c/o Shaiten Kauwa 1716 N Wheeling Ave STE 3 Muncie In 47304
Please indicate if you would like to perform and which seminar/s you are taking oh and a number or e-mail I can reach you at!!

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Raquy on Sunday

2007-05-04T15:29:57Z

Are there still spaces available in Raquy's drum workshop on Sunday??

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THIS JUST IN: PhotoLaptop Mick to join Rakadu at SPIRIT!

2007-04-29T02:30:40Z

Hey bellydudes:

I'm delighted to report that I am honored to accompany youse and yr bellies to SPIRIT OF THE TRIBES in Ft. Lauderdale, thanks to the ceaseless proddings of sRi TaraSita. I'll be acting as some sort of laptop adjunct musician slash entertainment consort slash cocktail consultant slash errand guy.

ALSO: Spread the word to yr. peeps that yr. non-creepy married guy friend, Mickington, will be there with his kick-axe photo shit blowin' up. Oh, yes, there will be slide shows and laptoppings. Oh, yes, there will be Sarah Silverman and Firefly viewings. Oh, yes, there will!

See you soon! Get back to yr. workshop!

Mickster... http://www.mickjeffries.com

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Beaux Arts Ball

2007-04-19T19:36:32Z

Very excited about the upcoming ball... Can't wait to see our crazy-sexy gypsies! This will be my first year to attend. Hope to see everyone and their mother out makin' mischief on saturday! Woof! }:)

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Photos from Rachel Brice Weekend by Mick Jeffries

2007-04-16T19:29:06Z

photo credit for recently posted pics goes to Mick Jeffries who basically documented the event from the moment we piced Rachel up from the airport in Louisville.

his Flicker link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrtoastey/sets/72157600060122751/

thanks, Mick!!!

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Tempset at Safiyyah's benefit June 2nd Lou, Ky

2007-04-14T02:07:25Z

Yes it is true!!! our special guest star!!!! Tempest.

Need I say how excited Safiyyah is to have her at her benefit?

Louisville Ky June 2nd 2007

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Another Post to say Thank You!!!

2007-04-05T13:29:28Z

Thanks everyone who came for the workshops, the performance, and who performed in the show. I'm sorry I'm incredibly tired in a good way, but my brain is lacking the eloquence to write glorious thank you properly. suffice to say, this was such an unforgettable and special weekend.. andreally, i laughed, i cried all in goood ways!! thanks everyone for making everything so special!!!

xxooo
teetee

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a post to say Thank You

2007-04-03T21:46:46Z

The workshop was invaluable! Information I will use for the rest of my life. Thank you for creating the space for learning, for inviting me to perform, all to which the result has been making new friends and advancing my dance.

Thank you!

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Awesome Performance!

2007-04-03T21:46:00Z

I loved all the dancing last night. Scimitar dancing, sabi diri, Rakadu & of course, Rachael Brice.
I can't wait to see pictures.

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RAKADU AND MECCA AND LECCA

2007-04-03T14:23:23Z

thank you for having this party....you were great hostessessessess!!! i love lecca, she just made herself at home on my mat so often...

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Want to be a part of...

2007-03-20T16:10:40Z

Safiyyah's Benefit? Saturday,June 2nd, Louisville Ky
We still have room for more Belly Dancers in The benefit. If you want to help out by performing in Safiyyah's benefit, we have Snakes Rising, Il Troubadore, George and Firas, and Dale. Three sets of the greatest music you could ever want to dance to.
Lots of spots.
Let me know Personal message me.
~~Wiggles~~

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Hotel Info for Brice Workshop

2007-03-17T07:34:28Z

Best Western Regency
phone is 859-293-2202
address is 2241 Elkhorn Road, 40505
$49 + tax when mentioning the Mecca Rate, any room type
3 miles from downtown

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SOLD OUT!!- Rachel Brice Workshops

2007-03-13T19:00:14Z

Hey gang,

Rachel's Workshops on March 31st and April 1st are currently Sold Out! We will no longer accept any more reservations for the classes. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, you may email me at- info@meccadance.com

thanks,
teresa

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Dancing Lotus Lounge featuring Rachel Brice @ The Dame- March 31st

2007-03-01T14:39:52Z

March 31st @ The Dame
156 west main downtown lex 40508
doors- 10pm
tickets- $15
preshow- begins at 10:30pm
www.dameky.com

featuring-
special guests: Rachel Brice of The Indigo and Belly Dance Super Stars
Rakadu Gypsy, world fusion belly dance performance company, lexington
Sabi Diri, contemporary african, afro-surinamese dance company, lexington
PezHead, blip, sound, and mystery genius, lexington
Las Guapas, flamenco performance group, lexington
sri taraSita of Rakadu Gypsy
and more

Preshow, beginning at 10:30pm- featuring many beautiful dancers and dance companies from around the country!!!

this will be an incredible show, you just wait. lives will be altered!!! the universe will not be the same!!! look for high energy crumping from Sabi Diri, exquisite Flamenco from Las Guapas, spellbinding belly dance, the ever amazing miss Rachel Brice in a never before seen duet with PezHead!!! and so much much more you don't even know!!

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Rachel Brice Seminar- The Info- Part 1

2007-02-28T18:02:20Z

Hi everyone,

here's that information you've been waiting for with regards to Rachel Brice's seminar on March 31st and April 1st!!: presenting: Choreographer's Cafe

* Please wear comfortable stretchy clothes, bring a yoga mat, snacks, water, and a notebook.

DAY 1- Saturday, March 31st
timeslot 12-4pm
fee: $75, early registration rate (must register by Feb. 28th)
$85, (registered after Feb 28th)
Introduction to Creating Fusion Choreography:

Choreographies are made up of sections, as are musical pieces. In this workshop, the participant will learn a technique for structuring a choreography, and will be given ideas for thematic development and abstract musical interpretation. Participants will create their own combinations to be used with combinations/sections taught in class.

Day 2- Sunday, April 1st
timeslot: 12-4pm
fee: $75, early registration rate (must register by Feb. 28th)
$85, (registered after Feb 28th)
Combinations for Improvisation and Choreography

Intermediate/Advanced: Students will learn two or three combinations that can be used in improvisational dance or inserted into a choreography. Combinations will be taught to be used for a slow piece of music, then applied to faster pieces. Class will begin and end with yoga asana-based dance movement preparation. Please wear comfortable stretchy clothes, bring a yoga mat, snacks, water, a notebook and finger cymbals.

*Performance with Rachel- details to be announced (apologies, waiting on venue details.)

Registration Form:
Name: _____________________ Address: ________________________
City: _________________ State: _____________________
Phone: ______________ e-mail: ____________________
Saturday workshop: _________ Sunday Workshop: _____________
Performance (tba): _________ Total enclosed: ___________
_____ Yes, I would like to be included on Mecca’s email list for events.

You may pay by check (made out to Mecca), mailed to Mecca Live Studio & Gallery. 451 Chair Ave Suite B. Lexington, Ky. 40508

or via PayPal: make payments to: info@meccadance.com

Let me know if you have any questions. I'll be happy to help.

thanks,
teresa tomb
mecca studio
www.meccadance.com

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performers info for preshow entertainment for Rachel Brice at The Dame

2007-02-26T21:24:42Z

hi gang,

for those attending rachel's workshops who'd like to perform...

okay, there will be a short preshow (half hour) preceding the show with Rachel Brice at The Dame on March 31st. if you or your troupe is interested in performing please contact me at info@meccadance.com to confirm.

your performance:
limited to 5 minutes max
give me a short description, so i can place you in a cohesive order
your name or troupe name
music needs to be on cd or emailed to me in mp3 format 2 weeks prior to the show
*no fire, (sorry, venue won't allow)

have i left anything out??
let me know if i have.

peace, love and shimmies,
tee

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It's a small world after all....

2007-02-21T16:26:16Z

Yes.....it is a small, small world after all.....

Add yourself to the HIpdrop Buddy Map and see how small the world really is...

www.buddymapping.com/maps/hipdrop

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Rakadu Village

2007-02-07T14:14:45Z

we should visit.

http://wikimapia.org/815851/

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Rachel Brice Returns!!- March 31st and April1st

2007-01-29T18:59:08Z

she's back and she's more Rachel than ever!!

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come to MA fercrissakes!

2007-01-29T14:29:11Z

You keep teasing me with all these KY performances, unfair! Can't you trot those perty talented asses of yours up here for MY entertainment? Sheesh, what do I have to DO??

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Thrilling Pics from this year's Thriller!!

2007-01-21T23:27:26Z

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrtoastey/sets/72157594343196568/

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Baby Ensmann the third?

2007-01-16T04:35:07Z

Has he/she joined us yet in this wide world?!

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Jungle Shimmy 2006 (it's only the BEGINNING!)

2007-01-09T19:47:04Z

So here's a little itty bitty bit of a collage that Dave and I put together:

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

Now I know ya'll can't wait to see the whole thing!

Amma

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Rakadu Performas at Natasha's Cafe, Friday Dec 29th

2007-01-02T17:14:17Z

showtime- 9pm
... the snow gypsies of Rakadu will sure to wow your winter wonderland and fill your heads with visions of sugar plum faeries!! friday night will no doubt be much much fun!! Dancing this evening will be Eva, Mel, Susie, Queenie, Teresa and Alyssum!! come out come out!!

Rakadu Gypsy @ Natasha's Cafe
Friday, December 29th
showtime- 9pm
110 Esplanade
downtown Lexington
for reservations ring: 859 259-2754

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Ring in the New Year with Rakadu at Natasha's

2006-11-28T19:52:11Z

well, at least get ready to ring in the New Year... Rakadu performs at Natasha's Cafe, Friday December 29th @ 9pm. as usual, yummy food, yummy dancers, delicious music, dangerous boutique... it's all there...

Natasha's Cafe
110 Esplanade
Downtown Lexington
beetnik.com
859 259 2754

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Woo with UT

2006-11-20T19:16:53Z

Our own Julie Lively who now dances with Urban Tribal....peel your eyes for the second solo in this vid...dat's hur!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pb1AUGwPA6Q

(and Nikki made the pants too......aww, seeing my friends' creative energy in this performance made me cry!)

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Kira's in Dayton

2006-11-16T15:48:44Z

Heya! Had a great time at the recent Hafla and Workshop thanks to Tarasita! I picked up a new stretch or two, a few good moves, tips on technique, etc.... But mostly, I'm happy to say that I left feeling re-inspired. Teresa's mastery gave me a much needed jolt!

Gracias amigo :)
Jan

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why we should go to Israel despite conflict

2006-11-14T21:49:04Z

BAMBA.

These little tasty snackeroonies are cheesypoofs that taste like peanut butter instead of cheese. Just expanded my world of poofiness!!!! A friend of mine from Israel brought these back for me, but I think we should make a class trip to go get some ourselves, because I already ate the whole bag. Or we can order a bunch:

http://www.judaicawebstore.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=o-0038

!THEY'RE AWESOME!

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Thriller Time!!

2006-10-04T20:13:17Z

Yep that time again!! This year Thriller is scheduled for Oct. 22nd at 7pm in downtown Lexington, Ky.
All are invited to participate. Rehearsals are open to any and all with the notion to dance like a zombie!

Rehearsal schedule:

Tuesday and Wednesday evenings- 6-7pm up until the production
Saturday afternoons- 2-3pm

location- Mecca Studio
451 Chair Ave.
Lexington, Ky. 40508

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Shake and Chakra workshop

2006-10-02T17:04:49Z

what is the price and times for this workshop?

s' il vous plait...

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Hafla Pura-- Postview

2006-09-29T19:14:16Z

Alright already, I know you're probably dancing as I type this, but Ah'm ready for some pictures! Anyone? Jody? Mick? I know someone's got some beautiful shots. please share!

missing you guys som'n fierce.
alyssum

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Hafla Pura and Workshop Pura

2006-09-20T16:42:18Z

Thank you, Rakadu, for being such wonderful hostesses!
Carolena Nerricio AND Megha were wonderful teachers and worked with one another seamlessly. They were both fun and laid back.

I found a sister in Carolena, who is also a tattoo art enthusiast. She was not only completely approachable, but also approached me on a couple of occassions to chat about tattoos and things. She has a warm and accepting prescence about her that I found to be all emcompassing. She couldn't walk into a room without everyone in it noticing.

Rakadu was uber as usual! I got to see Ayana Gypsy too and I see why they were involved in this experience!

Thanks again for the incredible experience!
*SMOOCH*

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Ravenfest

2006-09-19T19:24:19Z

I just wanted to let everyone know that I added a pay with paypal obtion to the events page for Ravenfest!!!!!!
Hope to see you all there
www.dancingravens.com

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Hafla Pura- Preview

2006-09-13T16:45:55Z

Mecca premieres its 1st dance performance in its own space this weekend with Hafla Pura featuring performances by Carolena Nericcio, director of FatChanceBellyDance of San Francisco and Megha director Devyani Dance Company.
This will be Carolena's 2nd trip to Kentucky to teach workshops and perform. Carolena is internationally renowned for her Tribal Pura style of Belly Dance and has mentored many of the biggest innovators in the world of belly dance these days including Rachel Brice and Jill Parker of Ultra Gypsy.
Megha and Caroelna will be teaching workshops at Mecca on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Registration is still open.
for more information go to: http://www.meccadance.com/events.html

The evening showcase not only features the beauty of Carolena and Megha, but includes performances by local dance companies: Sabi Diri, Foxfire Hypnotica, and Rakadu Gypsy, as well as Cincinnati's Anaya Gypsy and Taletha from Louisville, Ky.

Oh, but this isn't just a showcase of some of the most talented bodies in dance today, this is a gathering for mirthful spirits and minds. Doors open at 8pm with joyous musings spilling forth from Mick Jeffries' Laptop Lounge, spend a moment to take in the atmosphere of Mecca, enjoy a glass of wine, a snack perhaps. (you may byob if you like) Show goes up at 9pm, sit back and be captivated. Following the show at 11pm, The Big Maracas will bring the night to its full circle with music and your chance to dance! How could you not dance after a show like that??

Halfa Pura @ Mecca Live Studio & Gallery
451 Chair Ave.
Lexington, Ky. 40508
859 254 9790

advance tix: $15, $18 @ door (*mention this article and receive advance ticket price at the door)
more info@ www.meccadance.com

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Tribal Pura Workshops and killer show @ Mecca!!

2006-09-01T20:01:45Z

Coming Up very soon, yikes!!
Most incredible workshops with Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance and Megha Gavin of Devyani Dance Company!!
Saturday and Sunday, September 16-17th
you can go to our website for details and registration form: www.meccadance.com/events.html

And don't forget the most incredble showcase on Saturday night!! featuring performances by Carolena and Megha, Rakadu Gypsy, Anaya Gypsy, Sabi Diri and Taletha, plus!! cocktail hour with Laptop Lounge and afterwards dancing to The Big Maracas!!!

Fun starts at 8pm with Laptop Lounge 'til 9pm, Showcase du Dance 9pm-11pm, Big Maracas and open dancing @ 11pm!!!

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selling Sharon workshop registration

2006-08-15T18:46:04Z

very very unfortunately, I am having to sell my registration for Sharon's worshop in Toronto. *sniff sniff*
I had to do an unplanned emergency-move into a different apartment, and cannot afford to go now. *sniff sniff*

The dates are September 7, 8, 9 - THREE days of Ms. Kihara-mazing aaaaaand a show on Friday night, and lunch everyday are ALL INCLUDED!! She's gonna be teaching some yoga, some Suhaila, some Indigo stuff and a fun choreography. The workshop is at 190 Richmond Street East, east of Jarvis, and there are still some inexpensive hotels available around there. Toronto is beautiful in September, and Sharon is incredible any time of the year!

Please Tribe me if you're interested!

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so nice to see you...

2006-06-29T19:14:35Z

just a quick note: so love-ly to see you this past weekend at Andri&Josh's celebration. the dancing was so moving and wondermus that I laughed and cried. When you, T, entered the crowd with your lovely blessing, the child next to me asked, "What's she tossing on us?" I said, "the love of her heart," to which he responded, "I feel it." "Me too," I said, and zaghareeted. He then zaghareeted too.

Beauty.
Thank you.
love.open.hearted.
ali

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Tribal Dance-a-Go-Go Pics

2006-06-06T14:15:19Z

I've posted the pics I took last night at the Dame at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jodylarsen/sets/72157594155761921/

Does anyone else have any they would like to share?

- Jody

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? about Natasha's

2006-06-05T00:04:29Z

Is Miss Rachel gonna be there or gonna be dancin' ? Anyone know?

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Lucky ladies

2006-06-03T11:08:25Z

Hey my beautiful Kentucky sisters! I just wanted to say you are so lucky to have Rachel B. coming your way. I hope you guys have a blast. I'm sure you will learn alot. I love how this saced dance connects us all!
Namaste, Ali

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intensive stuffs

2006-05-29T14:49:09Z

hey gang,

i've started a couple of threads on mecca's tribe for the intensive week and so forth. if you have any questions or discussions you'd like to share with those attending the intensive direct your verbage there!!

smooches,
teetee

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Rachel Brice Intensive- June 2-6

2006-05-29T13:03:22Z

Rachel Brice Intensive June 2-6th @ Mecca

InFusion Tribal Dance-a-Go-Go featuring Rachel Brice and Rakadu Gypsy, Saturday June 3rd... details TBA

Intensive Hafla and Mecca 1st Monday @ Natasha's Cafe 8pm , Monday June 5th
112 Esplanade downtown Lexington
ring- 859 259 2754
(Hafla is open to all dancers from the Intensive who'd like to dance. Please indicate your desire to dance at the Hafla along with your registration. Performances are limited to 5 minutes. Please have your music available on cd. We also plan to have live music for open dancing. )

We are now ready to begin registration for Rachel Brice's Intensive in June. Rachel will be with us for 5 days of intensive yoga and dance drills. Among some of the material that will be covered during the intensive are the following subjects: Introduction to Tribal Fusion Choreography, Constructing a Personal Practice, Yoga for Upper Body Strength and Flexibility, Leading with the Chest, Locks and Isolations, A Practice for Excruciatingly Slow Dancing, and Yoga for Backbends and Floorwork.
Rachel also likes to cater to those dancers attending the workshop and is open to taking requests during the intensive.

A typical day during the intensive would run as follows:
10:00 am- 2:30pm Yoga stretch and belly dance conditioning drills followed by:

Focused topic on tribal belly dance technique and/or combinations

Workshop Topics Detail-

Rachel Brice will teach 25 hours of challenging and rigorous tribal belly dance. Participants will learn to develop a daily tribal dance practice, while mastering techniques for stage presence and performance. Prepare to sweat!

Introduction to Tribal Fusion Choreography:
Choreographies are made up of sections, as are musical pieces. In this workshop, the participant will learn a technique for structuring a choreography, and will be given ideas for thematic development and abstract musical interpretation. Participants will create their own combinations to be used with combinations/sections taught in class.

Emphasizing Posture
Assured posture, powerful arms and isolated hip work are three key elements of a strong performance. In this class, we will begin and end with Yoga Asanas that open the chest, strengthen the upper back, create flexibility in the shoulders, and we will work on isolations and posture while practicing drills.

Constructing a Personal Practice
A guide to help dancers construct a personal practice, incorporating drills and stretches to access the muscles used for Bellydance. Principles of alignment and assessing your practice will be discussed. Please bring a new notebook that will become your practice journal.

A Practice for Excruciatingly Slow Dancing
In this workshop we will cover the basics for dancing slowly, including developing consciousness in the muscles required for isolations. The emphasis will be on developing flexibility and stamina. Please bring a notebook.

Leading with the Chest
This fast-paced workshop will include drills for high-energy dancing with a focus on posture.

Yoga for Backbends and Floorwork
Flexibility and strength are required to safely execute the infamous full layback, and these can be acquired by a consisitent, well thought-out practice. Participants will work on their own practice, and later, in pairs to learn how to guide themselves and others into safe floorwork.

For all workshops:

You will need: Comfortable stretchy pants, a form-fitting tank top or sports bra, and a warm tee shirt or sweatshirt. If you wish, bring a hip scarf and skirt for the dance portion of class. Bring water, you may sweat a lot. Handouts will be provided. For specified workshops, you may need a notebook or a Yoga mat, check workshop descriptions for details.

If you would like to prepare for the material to be covered in class, Rachel recommends purchasing and/or borrowing any of the following: Tribal Fusion: Yoga Isolations and Drills, The Fat Chance Series, Suhaila's new series, and Erich Schiffmann/Ali MacGraw's Yoga Mind and Body.

Intensive Fee and Registration:
fee: $525.00

name-
address-
e-mail-
phone-
Hafla performance (please indicate whether you'd like to dance at the Hafla on Monday June 5th)-

you may register on-line through www.paypal.com - via check or credit card: payable to info@meccadance.com

or by mail: make checks payable to Mecca
Mecca Live Studio & Gallery
451 Chair Ave.
Lexington, KY. 40508
859 254 9790
www.meccadance.com

Hotel Information: University Inn, about 1 1/2 miles from Mecca, at $76.50 + tax per room. They are holding a block for us of 30 double bed rooms which individual persons can call in and request the rate of "Mecca Dance" until May 2nd. The block will open up for public sale after that date, and the rate will increase (dramatically I assume).

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Alyssum vs White Trash

2006-05-23T19:07:38Z

Ok, if you have a second, go read my blog. We entered a 'dance competition' last night at a white trash hip hop bar... in Worcester MA (wustah) and, well, go read on..."Essence of Worcester- or, how a 5 star bellydancer lost to White Trash"
hahahahhaha! you're gonna laugh.

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OMG....

2006-05-23T16:14:43Z

for our resident contortionists.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1CITKXovAY&search=ross%20sisters%20acrobats%20singing%20contortionists%201944

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Workshops with Mira Betz and Liz Strong

2006-05-08T17:57:48Z

Weekend of June 2-4th @ Mecca 451 Chair Ave. Lexington, Ky. 40508 859-254-9790

Mira Betz- Mira Betz received her B.F.A. from the California Collage of Arts and
Crafts. Active in theater and the performing arts for 18 years and a
life-long dancer, Mira began her training in Middle Eastern dance in her
early teens. As a founding member, choreographer, and solo performer of
Aywah! Ethnic Dance Company for 10 years, she developed a solid foundation
of contemporary, traditional, as well as ritualistic dance forms.
In spring 2006 she has been in a fruitful collaboration with the talented
Elizabeth Strong, choreographing for Jill Parker and her company Ultra
Gypsy. They are all now launching the "Barbary Coast Shakedown" a touring
seminar coupling performance with intensive dance intruction. Mira has
had the pleasure of performing at such infamous venues as the Hollywood
Bowl in LA, The Fillmore in San Francisco, The Knitting Factory in NYC
and many more. Her dance background includes training in Salsa, Modern,
Jazz, and Flamenco.
www.miramania.com

Mira will be teaching 2 workshops while she is in Lexington from June 2-4th.

1) Friday evening, June 2nd from 7-9pm- Moroccan Schikhatt -A Dance for Women by Women

The Moroccan Schikhatt is a village dance of the berbers of
Morocco.Emerging out of the seemingly restrictive segregation of society
keeping women and men seperate, this is a dance of celebration, joy, knowlegde and sex
education. In this workshop we will learn big easy movements, rhythm, a
song, and emphasize sisterhood. This dance is about having fun, not being
perfect; letting go and enjoying music. No previous dance experience
necessary, just a willingness to liberate.

workshop fee- $35 in advance, $40 @ door

2) Saturday afternoon, June 3rd, 3-4:30pm- The Art of Professional Performance

This innovative workshop is open to dancers of all levels and backgrounds.
After hours of preparation in classes, practice in front of the mirror,
and rehearsal you are ready to get out there and perform, or you have been
out there for a while and want to bump up your game. This workshop offers
the tools both practical and theoretical to break into or enhance your
professional appearance and stage presence. It will provide insight into
job seeking, costumery, make-up tips, promotional packages, as well as
explore the illusive notions of stage presence, charisma, handling the
audience and much more. Bring any promotional material you have on
yourself, dance photos, your make-up, comfortable clothes for movement and
an open mind.

workshop fee- $35

Liz Strong- Elizabeth Strong believes that the heart is the source
of dance and that dance is an expression of our
relationship with life and culture. A life-long
dancer, Elizabeth formally began studying and
performing Middle Eastern dance in 1996
at the age of 18. Her love for Middle Eastern dance
compelled her to seek the source in North Africa,
Eastern Europe and Turkey. In Istanbul in 2000, she
met Roman ("gypsy") men and women with whom she
studied the Turkish Roman dance form, most notably
Reyhan Tuszuz and Reyhan's daughter, Meltem. She has
recently returned from her third visit abroad wherein
she continued her study of Roman dance, and "Oriental"
or bellydance.

Elizabeth has taught and performed extensively
throughout the West Coast. Her teachers and
inspirations include Katarina Burda, Suhaila
Salimpour, Mira Betz, Rachel Brice, Suzi Tekbilek,
Sahara, Jill Parker, and Jon Compton. Her current
projects include collaberation with top Bay Area
musicians and performers such as Zoe Jakes, Mira Betz,
Rachel Brice and the Indigo, and Jill Parker and Ultra
Gypsy, and the Toids.
www.strongdancer.com

Liz will teach a workshop on Sunday evening, June 4th @ Mecca

Sunday, June 4th, 6-8pm- Turkish Roman ("gypsy") Dance:

All levels welcome. This class will focus on Turkish
Roman dance to the 9/8 rhythm and will include
technique and cultural background. This dance form is
very expressive, intense and fun! Students are
encouraged to wear yoga pants, a plain hip sash, and a
comfortable top.

workshop fee- $35 in advance, $40 @ door

you may register on line through paypal- make payable to info@meccadance.com or through regular post: send check payable to "mecca" to Mecca Live Studio & Gallery 451 Chair Ave. Lexington, KY. 40508

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Sat/Sun attendance only at Rachel Brice-Anyone?

2006-05-06T12:35:34Z

I have arranged to attend the Rachel Brice Intensive at Mecca but unfortunately after I signed up I found out that Sat and Sun were booked with my troupe SO I was wondering if anyone is interested in purchasing my spot for those two days at a great price of $210 while I attend Thurs, fri and Mon.
Please let me know!
Fatin

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My spot in the RB intensive up for grabs :(

2006-05-04T01:55:09Z

I unfortunetly have to back out of going to the intensive (wahhh!!) so my spot is up for sale. Its in Lexington, KY June 2-7 (fri-Tues) and the cost is $525. I can forward the details of the intensive to those interested. Please only serious inquiries. This is a fabulous opportunity that I hate missing, but sometimes life gets in the way... My email is seawitch0313@juno.com , my tribe messages go there too. Hope I just made someone very happy, lol...

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Troupe Name Generator

2006-04-28T14:49:26Z

I borrowed this from a listing in Northeast Tribal tribe....
http://www.carmine.com/randomness/BellydanceTroupeNameGenerator.asp
Hilarious!

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Columbus Bellydance Tribe - new!

2006-04-24T18:57:26Z

Hello :)
If you gotsa moment, check out this new tribe:

http://tribes.tribe.net/columbusbellydance

It's a forum for all things Columbus Bellydance. I hope to make it a place where we can post about all your gigs n' such as well as upcoming thangs like workshops in the area.

Majida

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Wowsers!

2006-04-22T18:24:46Z

Jajira posted this on OH Belldance Tribe. Freakin' Awesome, Mang!

http://www.ezprezzo.com/videoclips/belly_dancing_girl.html

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This Weekend's performances- April 21-22

2006-04-21T20:17:08Z

Friday April 21st at Triangle Park, 9pm. -Rakadu Gypsy will be performing with FoxFire Hypnotica as part of the Gypsy Slam portion of the Women's Writer's Conference,

more info: http://www.uky.edu/WWK/kywwc/itinerary.php?thursday

Saturday, April 22nd- Rakadu will perform a short set during the "Cabaret" night at Natasha's Cafe, around 9:30pm

more info visit: www.beetnik.com

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Belly Dancing Seminar With Laylia in Northern KY

2006-04-19T05:02:46Z

Belly Dancing Seminar With Laylia in Northern KY

We have asked Laylia (www.laylia.com) to come to our studio to break down belly dancing movements and teach layering! If you have not seen her, go see her performance videos at http://www.myspace.com/laylia_of_da_wiggle

Time Saturday May 6th 1-3pm 2006
Cost $25 Cash (no checks or credit Debt)
Location Jang's Ultimate TaeKwonDo Center
933 Dudley Road, EDGEWOOD, KENTUCKY 41017,
859-341-7623
Studio- mirrored
Parking-good
bathrooms-good
Vending machines- none

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Costume Porch Sale! Sat. 11:30-1:30 @ 713 Cramer Ave!!!

2006-04-12T15:26:19Z

Porch Sale - Saturday April 15th 11:30a-1:30p @ 713 Cramer Ave.

I am selling some of my fabulous Rakadu costuming !!! Yes, that's right! Some really great pieces and some great deals.

Skirts
Pantaloons
Cholis (practice and performance)
Indian Cholis
Red Indian mirrored choli, skirt, plus dupida (sp?) set
Large Rings (Queenie style!)
Necklaces
Bracelets
Bindis
scarves, fringe hip scarves, and more!

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The Toids- Mar 31st

2006-03-27T14:51:27Z

Rakadu Gypsy will be opening for The Toids this FRiday, March 31st @ The Dame in downtown Lexington!! It's an early show, doors open @ 7pm!!

more details: www.meccadance.com

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Tobias Roberson- Drum and Zils Workshops

2006-03-27T14:50:13Z

Tobias will teach a Drum Workshop and a Finger Cymbal Workshop on Monday April 3rd at Mecca.

Drum Workshop from 6-7:30pm
Finger Cymbals from 7:30-9pm

come come!! get yourself challenged!!

more details: www.meccadance.com

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