June 2001

Transcription

June 2001

..
~
---~,'J----~
~, ,~ ..,,
~
S AN D1tca t\RtA M 1DDLI'. !'..ASH.RN D ANCI'. t\ssac1rna1
\\Ii,.' Th~ Pap)'FUs
\11rf
~····
so ea cs
SAM ED A's News
&
Views
Jutte 2001
~
"C
Q)
.....
Cl)
Q)
:::::,
O'
Q)
CD
I'--
Cl::'.
......
en
C:
N
0
.....
u
...... <(
~()
CD
<( ......
0 X
w
~
<(
U)
-
~
Q)
0 ·-
CO O
ci.
0..
C:
ro
U)
~ •...,,,c-..
Q)
~
'
_) J(l;,rt:f,r
Cl) ....-/
Q) .
....
"C
"C
~ l<(
,£.'['
~
............i·.,.....
H eat her Stants &
Urban Tribal Dance Compan~
(Cover story page 16)
(
T H E. FAFYRUS
2
June 200 I
)
5 A M E._DA Advertising R a t e Sh ee t
SAMEDA Monthly News
the official publication of the
San Diego Area Middle Eastern Dance Association
Chief Officer:
SAMEDA Board Members
President :
Sohaila
(760) 743-7501
Vice President :
Meleah
(619) 280-8424
Treasurer:
Cindy Scheidt
(619) 334-8745
Secretary:
Newsletter Editor:
Donna Dutton
(858) 689-1142
Lynn Perry
lynnard8 @hotmail.com
Assisting Editor:
Meleah
(619) 280-8424
Member Chair:
Susan Teal
Advertising Director:
Nerissa Bell
[email protected]
Marketing Director:
Dave Dhillon
(619) 284-5367
Proofreader:
Richard Steiger
(619) 283-6325
[email protected]
Newsletter Assembly Persons:
Vicki Deriso • Susan Teal
SEND NEWSLETIER SUBMISSIONS, ADS, AND FLYERS
(SEE BACK COVER FOR ADVERTISING RATES) TO:
SA M EDA• PM B #51 • 3401 Adams Avenue, Suite
A• San Diego, CA 92116-2490 • [email protected]
All S A MEDA business correspondence & membership
goes to the following address:
SAM EDA• P. 0. Box 16821 • San Diego, CA 92176
[email protected]
i1fttttflttif.l,ti,/¥f,lii,titilttiW
~~----------~----~--
of each month . Due to
occasion a I space constraints, non-time-sensitive items may be
held over till the next issue.
Submissions should be typed or /egib/yhandwritten--preferably
double-spaced with adequate margins. Submissions on disk are
acceptable (even preferred) in PC platform. Disks will be returned
if you include a postpaid mailer. Due to the new streamlined format,
we accept typeset material onlyfor advertisements.
If you scan your own photos, please do not halftone themscan them as "grayscale" (16 grays) or "black and white photo"
in your scanning program .
All Fees are per issue and reflect a SAMEDA member
discount. 10% discount on 3 or more issues.
All ads must be paid for in advance.
For further information, contact
Jolie Lucas, Director of Advertising at (619) 294-9400
Add $10.00 per item for llOll-members
$7.00
Class ified ads
6 lines or less
Non-member
Business card ad- one issue
Half- page ad
Full page ad
(inside front or bac k cover)
Flyer insert (27 5 copies)
EXTRAS:
Creation of a fly er master
Creation of a camera ready ad
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
$ 15.00
$25.00
$35.00
$30.00
$20.00
$20.00/$30.00
WEB SITE Advertising
First page on the SAMEDA website-monthl y
Templ ate webpage setup (one-time fee)
~
$5.00
$35.00
All ads submitted must be on white paper
and clean for scanning. Text must be
crisp & legible, original photos if possible.
Otherwise, if extra typesetting needs to
be done, an extra charge of $10
will be added.
~
(
. 26
.
THCTAf'YRUS
June 200 I
)
(
THE. f' Af'YRUS
June 200 I
[ : Mcmbml' Comer
7,
0
t
i=;(
_!,!
·-
~
'
~
\I}
<(
C
·-
~
D
""::'-.
I
'.Q
I
I
V
.s '~
,Q-
J::.
I
llJ
cS ~ ~
~ Q QQ
I .:::::: L !Ci :l3
<C · -
-~ 1
E
C
~
~ ~ ~
l<(
oB
tUOC:.iJ:-s
I
Q,
r f". ~CLZ
V
J<[_
v
iLJ
D
<(
vj
~-
'"
~.
5
Z
-d
v
E-£~
C:: C v
~
~
C C
rll (IJ
·.:::,
...,.
£3
L.
t.)
....t)
t
~
I
o
!9
'J)
vr,;i
,
C
,O
_
l/J
O
(Q '40-
tLJ
.S
..:.\J
C
V
:? 1:
l'Jt'.) ~
c v
C
~
·s
;:i u
....... _..i:
IJ
'.J)
C
~
81=1
C
....
-~ <(
<J
~
,!2
L..
~
1.J
C:
0
C
.is
z5 ..0~
(;• .BEE
E
0 t:
•J)
I
1
-£
r::J
-{3E~o
1.1)
*
0
tS()
0
.
v
1,...u
(IJ+l
Q....c:. v'-c :,;
-u
'!!·
2
<'I:
r,:i~
•\)
I
I
t\)
z
L..
-gu_g~
I
ij
Q ~ ,~ ~' l ·i i ~ j
I
L.
ii
1
3
I o....
5l---.5 0 ...c
.., !'J..Nr
k_ 1)1 .) ~ •
~ ~
~
N
t;
-e
o/)
I
I
0
~°""2c....X
C
rt)
,
3-)
- .... o ..-,L.
~ 0 q ~
2
A'
I
L.
:l
.B""DJ!o
~ is ~ ·--::
u
I-
_:: '
fil°j .iij
C c
0
I
L..
~ ~
0
_:,/.
~
~
"'5:
-5
~
3
'\J
.
"=
~
-0
"
~
V
{i_ ..
~
!;; ('J
.B
,.
V
C:
(C
I
~
i.l
L..
I
--u
-q =-i·
-~
i:;5 C:. z ~ 'J
ti
u
'D.
~
~
~
Welcome Back To ~AM [ DA
az
-<(
Renewing Membet~
C
..J
0
•.I)
Effie Homing (Sanura)
Marc Biagi (Marcos)
Lynda Hughey
Diane Volk - Nadeija
~
tU
>
w
2
'£.!
t:
: i~ M[MB[R~I-HP ~P[CIAL /If! ' :.
....i
•
~
iU
"t
••
•
Join SAMEDA or renew your existing membership at the SAMEDA •
• Faire and save $5.00. New memberships and renewals will be $15 .00 •
•• at the Faire only.
•
C:,
•
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
ii:
z
•
(;
.~
V
of)
z
;Ji Q
~
...,r.:
~
:J
.
ti.
b0
-C-C
0
~ ~
~
r-j
g,
> ~
V
~
lLl
g,~ ~ 2
..J2 <':i V
c... ' I
Dr. Meris Von Jenef
Tony Starkweather
Mesmera
Sahra Kent
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
~
L1J
1...
Lenore Wellnitz
Cheri Joseph
...)
:i
113
L..
'!)
i..
iJ
<(
II,.)
o F _1
Q
u
~~
:]
r,Jew Membet~
D
u (:l
i'J
<.l <<1l
I.:
~
F
E<:e
0 Ci
'i: tLJ
2
z
(' ·
)
Welcome To ~AM[DA
....c
I
- 00::,
~ 1J).
-u<:t"'~
...J
2
~
iU
V
v
I
8...
L..
-u
--0
<
....
'
)
I
t-
~
z
0
Mission Statement
SAMEDA is dedicated to provide educational and performance opportunities for
those interested in the art of Middle Eastern dance and to promote this art to the general
public by sponsoring seminars, workshops, and events, which are available to all.
SAMEDA is also dedicated to the production of a monthly newsletter
containing listings of such events and item s o f re lated interest as well as
providing a public forum in whi ch the membership is en co uraged to parti cipate .
Article II of the Bylaws.
( .
4
-~·~I.·,
~~~
THE. f AFYRUS
June LOO I
Connl!Ctl!d'?
...- 1,L-,
~.-7
SAMEDA WEBSITE: ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• www.sdsameda.com
SAMEDA ........... ......... ........................ . [email protected]
Aleia ...... . .
[email protected]
MorwennaAssaf ............... .
[email protected]
Atlantis ..... ... .
tonya-and-atlantis.com
John Bilezikjian ..
[email protected]
Vicki Deriso ..
[email protected]
Dave Dhillon ........ .... .
. [email protected]
Dondi ... .. ...
. www.dondidahlin.com
Donna Dutton .. .. .
.... [email protected]
Elle ............... .. .
[email protected]
Fahtiem ... .
www.fahtiem.com
Theresa Freese
[email protected]
Claudia lmmerzeel
[email protected]
Arnie Larner ....... .
[email protected]
Frank Lazzaro
... ....... [email protected]
Jasmina ............ .
. [email protected]
Jolie Lucas
[email protected]
Nora Luchs
[email protected] .ca.us
Mariah .... .. ... ... .
.. .... . [email protected]
Marguerite
www.gypsymagic.com
Marula ... .. .
....... [email protected]
Meleah .... .
....... www.meleah.com
Mesmera ..
.... www.mesmera.com
Niki .............. ...... ...... .
.. .. ... . nikista 1 @aol.com
Lynn Perry ......... ..... ..
.. .. [email protected]
Larysa Shmorhay ..
.. [email protected]
Jheri St. James .... .
[email protected]
Francena Sherburne
[email protected]
Sabah ........ .................... .
Sohaila ... ............. ..... .......... ..
..... .. .... www.sohaila.net
Heather Stants ...... ...... .. ........ ......... www.urbantribaldance.com
Tonya & Atlantis .......... .. .............. . www.tonya-and-atlantis.com
Zarifa ............. .. ............... ....................... ... ... brteresa @aol.com
)
(
THE f AFYRUS
June 200 I
c·
25
Mabrouk!
)
:]
Congratulations to Anistacia Stacey Miller on her debut solo at Greek Village.
Thank you to Marni a who goes beyond support fo r all her students!
Anistacia Stacey Miller
(Satare)
.II-= ====
=
=
= .= ,= =
=
... ._
II
::11 Insi(jlhls aJ Inspiralions ::
0
II
II
II
II
by Tonya Chianis
II
II
II
, , - - - - - - - - - = = :.""'
Almost half way through the year, le t June be the month to work on Dance
Transitions. Take the various steps of the dance, such as walks, li ft steps, turns,
etc., and do them two at a time until you are completely comfortable with them. Then
add another step, then ano ther. In thi s way you are ass ured of hav in g good clean
dance transiti ons, which are the tradem ark of accomplished dancers.
AFFIRMATION: MY STEPS ARE SMOOTH AND CLEAN, AS I FLOW
THROUGH THIS DANCE WITH PERFECTTRANSmONS .
Rev. Ron Fox
.
.
~-
.
g.
.
.
:
3~
- -·
~Q)
~
Ql
~
-'$'
~
~
. . . wg~~$
w
)>
ffi
~
~
~~
t;
m()~!i>"~OmC~
~om iil ~mm 2 . m
,30
,ON<O
w-om)>-(1)~Ql ~
m::nl,ulN
ro~~
O(l)wi.'liW
ro~ '1'
...... -o '
~
......
@m
w
N
Ql m
N
:
g :
(I)
:
~~
(/) :
:
~ : ~ . :
iil .
o :
- :
(I)
Dlen
~ .a
CD
m ..,
~~
Ocl,
(I)
:
~en l"1]
~~O
Ql
•
en· O l::
(/) Q) ::D
-~· ~:
~- Ql< :.
(/)
0 ()
o ro ..
0Dl ::
~
::I .
~
i
C
-t
:D
m
en
"O
C
0
0
~
~
......
~
g
~
-::J
.
'£
-
w
~
.
~o
~~
. t
O,f\)-....,1~~
fcl '£ ~ ~ ~
I\) -
.
ro m ro
crJ
';'JO~ WO
m-m--
J\J
.
(l)CDQlo=r:< - · -, :, ":: .
5·~ O . Dl :
Q). ~
: ~ :
a(l)f::l=re
a-
~ ;p ~ a?
~
~g.Q)<~~
ODJ~(l)~C:
Ql~
CD[
~
ai;;- ~ =
'£"' . . .
m~~N~mm~w~mro~w~~m~~m~w~~~~Nro~w~~w~~
Nro~N
mN~WN~•vw~~w ......
rowmmwN
~~Nw~9w~ 7 mw9
~~~m~ 7
7 ro~m7 7 9 ~ ~ ~ ...... 0 7 ~~
o
~
~o~romw
~
~w~
~m
~ro
mt
mg
~
~
~~
~
w~
~~~~~
~ro
w
......
omwwNw
m
...... o
m
...... ~
owomo
~o
-w-~------m-....,1--....,1---oowN--~--0000-----m-rowwmwo~mw~
mm~mOOOO~~W~~ro~Noo~wNNN~wN~~W~moo~m~m~~
...... wmmmmmmom~ 0 ~wmmNrowwm_.W~mwmNmommmmm
w~o?rorooowo~~m
0 ~roow??~oo~wo~~mrowNo?oo
:
: :
sa ::
~(l)O~~nQJQJDlDJDlo~Dlo~~(l)DlQlDJDlc~(l)~!DlDJo~=o
(l)QJ~~-(l)~~=~~~en~3~-en-en2:::1~~·
DJ-3~~~. Dl~
~g~ _ 5 · (l)~C3~DlQl(l)~
Q)
3(1)~-~~Q)~Dl3=~aQla~ :
Ul (I) •
~ Ql ~ Ql
~ ~ Ql ~ ~
Ql (I) Ql ~ C
~ - · Ql (I) - · ~ - · (I) :
Ql~Dl: ~NQl~(/)
C(l)Dl
~~
(I)
~
3
Qlen~.
: :
Q)
Q)
~
Q)
s:
a
Q)
~
a
(I)
Q)
Q)
(I)
Q)
DJ : :
(I)
(I)
"lJ
<
.
[
~
~
v, .
:
:
Q)
:
:
::
::
::
o·
::
::
~
'i>
z
en
n
en
s:
C
n
m
:D
en
~
z
-,.
"
-·
u::
-,.
C'D
r.,
-t0
-,.
C,
(j)
v:, '
V,
C:
-<
?J
v
)>
rn
v
-i
::r
"'00
C
:J
0
L
"'00
:J
0
C
L
(j)
C:
-<
?J
)>
v
v
-i
::r
rn
-+
N
-,.
C'D
3
-,.
0
-h
C'D
C,
)>
rn
s:
)>
(I:,
-;r To obtain copies write:
TONYA CHlANIS
PMB 343, 5318 East Second Street
Long Beach, CA 90803-5354
www.tonya-and-atlantis .com
$6.95 add $1. 00 for shipping and handling (USA)
* ** ****** , ,
* **
*
"A wonderful book of inspiration. One need not be a dancer to appreciate tne deep spirituality of
this groat woman.•
"On these pagos, through her spiritual connection to dance, Tonya graciously created stepping
stones for our own journey. This book seNes as a beacon to brighten our path.·
Marta Schill , President Middle Eastem Culture and Dance Association
Rev. Margie Clark
"Tonya Is a st.ar becavse she dances with passion and tsachos with compassion. She is a friend
1vhos heart is open to all. Who Tonya Is, makes It possible fordancors around her to experience
transformation. May this little book inspire you to catch the vision of your greatness and BXpress It
through your d8!1C8. •
~I(l)(l)(/)(1)(/)(/)(/)(/)(1)::IJ>-uzz~~o~~~rLLLL~oo)>~~)>)>
"Positive thoughts will help clear
the way to accepting only good,
through your studies , your
performances and your life."
Tonya Cliianis
l .., ilb , pub.I 1,IM"-t h-.. .............U., •llli- AllMILI)
Ton"la Chl.a.nl,. R.Sc.P.
A pocket book of Poetry, Rhymes, Affirmations and Helpful Hints
by Tonya Chianis, R.Sc.P.
lttsig'hts attb lttspiratiotts
for Dattcers
* A Powerful Addition For Your Dance Bag
_ss11,_eJ1:.ttt1*
A po<kLI 1,o.;k of T'o.tl1'\j. lttt\jH1U.
AffirtttAtt.fflt ..,.~ Hdpful Hltttt
b'j
-:
( .
6
THE..FAFYRUS
June 2001
l!UllmlmfflAITT
1. . .,. ,.
)
(
June 200 I
tidi!ildi!IBIEl!J
RnnoU11CC111C11ts
• w~~~J
Greek Palace-2 for 1 dinners with SAMEDA membership card. Holidays/
events excluded. Call for more info.
•
•
SAMEDA wants to acknowledge your birthdays I Let us know your birthday
month & day!
I..O
I'm looking for people who are knowledgeable about traditional middle-eastern
dances or folk dances. Please call me Nicki 760-634-3680 or e-mail:
Nikistal @aol.com.
Cl)
Looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to help coordinate SAMEDA parties. If
interested, please email [email protected].
Please note Art/Dance's new name: Art/Dance Complex, Arabic Dance Academy.
Scottie is looking for vendor helpers for the Bedouin Bazaar, Oct. 13 & 14. If
interested, call her at (858) 581-0135.
Scherazade's Souk has new music, costumes, and lots of new stuff - make an
appointment to shop (858) 581-0135.
June 24-Belly dance yard sale at Scottie's, 3234 Idlewild Way in Clairemont.
From 11 to4(858)581-0135.
MECDA is holding a shimmython at the Cairo Camivale on June 2nd & 3rd.
The proceeds benefit Foster Care Educcation at Rio Hondo College. If you
would like to participate, SAMEDA will sponsor you. Please contact Susan
Teal(619)444-4197.
April Gallaty is looking for belly dance instructors. She will be here this summer
to attend a women's fitness camp in La Jolla. In speaking with the camp director,
there is a possibility of having belly dance instruction as part of the camp
curriculum. If any instructors are interested, please contact Nancy Lenhart at
www.campla-jolla.com and tell her that you were contacted by April Gallaty.
Marula's YMCA Belly Dance class will be performing at the Del Mar Fair on
Sunday, June 15th at 3 :00 p.m. on the San Diego Showcase Stage.
c:
•
Classifieds
:J
Beautiful costumes, well cared for, for sale: aqua/silver $350; fuschia/silver $350;
dark green/gold $350; Madame Alba gold/maroon $450. Fit sizes 8-10. Leave
message at (858) 486-1952, e-mail: [email protected]
t-
-]
O"I
•
]
.s
C'd
§
=
~
"'O
~
.g
t;I)
t;I)
~
af
~
0
]
..s::
C)
c2
~
~
.g
--.....
Cl)
0
THE.. f AFYRUS
2)
)
(
22
Tr1E._ FAFYRUS
June
wo 1
)
(
THE_ f AFYRUS
June 200 I
So . . . where are they today? To the best of my knowledge:
Richard Barham : Died in May 1998.
Lou Sayegh: Now lives in Las Vegas and has retired from performing.
Jacqueline: I saw her performing IO years ago at the Hajii Baba nightclub on La
Brea in Hollywood.
Tony Karasek : Still lives in the San Diego area. I believe he still performs and
teaches Indian sitar and tabla and travels with Ravi Shankar on concert tours.
Dave Dhillon: Still performing at club dates and private parties. Also does sporadic
teaching on doumbek and continues to play bongos with Latin musician buddies
including doing some CD tracks on their albums.
Delilah : Lives in Seattle, WA and has her own venue called Visionary Dance
Productions. She arranges annual retreats in Hawaii and has produced several
videos. She says to feel free to visit her website at "Visionary Dance.com". I usually
see her at the Cairo Carnival every year.
[ : ~ Shl,ws
7
:J
& 8pccidl 6ffllts ..
• Sundays, June 10 & 17 and Thursdays, June 14 & 28- Jamila's Belly Dance
Dinner Showcases at Greek Town Restaurant, 431 "E" Street, San Diego (Gaslamp
District) at 7:00 p.m . To schedule dancing, call Jamila at (619) 466-8233; for
reservations, (619) 232-0461 .
• June 24 - Summer Student Concert at Hajji Baba restaurant downtown . Call
Marnia (619) 298-2599 or Jasmina (619) 334-8745 to register.
• July 22 - the SAMEDA Faire - in a NEW location • the Scottish Rite Center in
Mission Valley ::::music, dancing, food and fun :::: Vendors call Susan (619) 444-4197;
dancers call Meleah (619) 280-8424. Volunteers please call Vicki (858) 271-2710.
Sultana: Still resides in San Diego. She has a serious "significant other" in her life and
she travels with him on both business and pleasure trips around the U.S. and Mexico.
Jamila ( Jill): She married a Portuguese fisherman, quit the business and started
a family.
Romany: Her dance name is now Elle and she lives in North County and
teaches dance .
Alexandra: Completed college and has gone on to become Professor Crawford. She
is a museum curator and teaches History of Civilization at a local university.
Dezerae: I lost track of her although I noticed that she was listed as an instructor in
the Papyrus newsletter for awhile, however, not lately.
Rossah, Athena, Ashgara, Katrina and Ann Marie??? I don't know where they are.
We had a wonderful time over the years at Sultan's Lounge . Management was
always respectful and accommodating and the lounge employees were always
upbeat and friendly. Our musicians and dancers were true professionals filled with
creative spirit and accomplishment. We were like one big happy family and it was a
pleasure to go to work every night. The show closed in mid 1979.
In my next retrospective, I'll share what I remember with you, regarding the
many bellydance clubs around the San Diego area that have come and gone over
the last 30 years or so. If you were involved in the dance community at that time,
and want to contribute to these articles, i.e., humorous anecdotes, updates, personal
experiences, etc. , feel free to contact me via email or phone (both numbers are listed
in the Papyrus) or drop a note c/o the SAMEDA post office box number.
)
Jurt=.f;· ;birth~a;{3
"
Theresa Freese - June 21
SAMEDA BOARD MEETING
• Sunday, June 10th at Dave Dhillon's home
2464 Haller Street in North Park
Call (619) 284-5367 • ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!
SAMEDA Faire, future rummage sale
come join us & get involved -- it's fun!
( -··
THE. f' Af'YRU5
8
June 2.00 1
Bdli Dara Claooes
TEACHERS PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE NOTIFY THE EDITOR
ON ALL CLASS TYPES, CLASS DATES, AND CLASS TIMES
North County & Beyond
Aleia (760)721-0080
•Beginning Cabaret
M
6:00-7:00
• Intermediate Cabaret
T
7:00-8:30
•Private coaching by appointment, Carlsbad
Arnalya (760)432-6574
4 Women Only Fitness Club, Poway
•Beginning
M 10:45-1 1:45
•Beginning
T
8:00-9:00
4 Women Only Fitness Club, San Marcos
•Beginning
w 7:30-8:30
Escondido Center for the Arts
•Int/Adv
Th 7:30-8:30
Angelika Tustin (949) 786-3111
Tustin/Community Services (714) 573-3326
Costa Mesa/Orange Coast College (714) 432-5735
Golden West College, Huntington Beach (714) 895-8306
Irvine/Learning Tree University (949) 442-0690
Morwenna & Walid Assaf-Art/Dance Academy Complex (760)757-4470
1837A S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside
•Intro to Middle Eastern dance
M
6:30-7:30
6:30-8:00
•Choreography, Arabic style
T
•Drumming
w 6:00-7:00
• Improvisation
w 7:00-8:00
•Gypsy, Zambra morro
w 8:00-9:00
•Technique, Arabic
TH l 0:30-12:00
•Bellydance for fun & fitness
TH 6:30-7:30
SA l :00-2:00
SA 2:00-3:00
Gotta Dance, 30th St., North Park
M
5:00-6:15
Academy of World Dance in Arts, Rancho Bernardo
•Arabic style
TH 8:30-9:30
)
(
June LOO I
THE. f' Af'YRU5
21
J
We presented two shows Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30 and 11 :30
p.m. and three shows on Friday and Saturday at 9:30, 11 : 15 and 12:45. Shows were
timed to last around an hour eac h. We opened with several in strumentals from
different countries, presented the first dancer for no more than 20 minutes ... then
Tony would be featured on sitar solo (and sometimes tabl as). At this point, the
feature dancer came out a nd did another 20 minute show. Each dance routine
included specific solos with violin, sitar, and doumbeks. We worked from six different
showbooks put together by Richard and we rehearsed periodically to refine routines
and music or to add new songs.
There was a potpourri of wonderful dancers at the Sultan 's Lounge during our
3 1/2 years there. Dezerae was a favorite of everyone. She came to us from the King
Luis Lounge near Old Town which had Arabic music and bellydancing on Tuesdays.
Others included Rossah (did floor work with sword), Athena, a beautiful blonde
who also did a sword routine, Romany, Ashgara, Alexandra, Katrina Dakis , Ann
Marie (from Los Angeles). When Sultana left to work for the Haji Baba in Mission
Valley, our number one dancer became Delilah who also could dazzle an audience in
her own way as Sultana did in hers .
We also had speciality nights . We would welcome instructors and their students
and would afford them the opportunity work with live music (as opposed to always
usi ng pre-recorded music). We also hosted weekday contests which culminated
after six weeks of competition. The six finalists competed for I st prize which was $50
in cash , a dozen roses, a free professional photo and a weekend for 2 with dinner
included at an affiliate hotel in Van Nuys (near Magic Mountain) .
Working conditions were very decent. Dressing rooms were just off the
showroom and were secure enough that we could leave our instruments and
costumes there each night. Originally, the weekly paycheck was made out to Richard
and he would pay us with his personal check (he was always very prompt and
concientious about money and his checks were always good as gold). Later, when
we renegotiated the contract (we were on a two week option) we got paid through
the hotel's payroll with all deductions taken out which provided each of us with
continuing Social Security, unemployment compensation and group medical.
Although tips were sparse (because the bosses did not like the customers to
approach the entertainers for fear of endangering their lounge licensing), we would
be booked by clientele that liked our show and would hire us for private parties . Our
nightly clientele consisted of hotel guests, other entertainers, diners from the
downstairs restaurant, local dan ce s tudents , singles clubs members, and an
assortment of American Arabic, Armenian , Greek, and East Indian people . We were
also on a nightclub tour company agenda who would bring in a mini-bus full of
customers twice a week while making their rounds to other famous San Diego show
clubs like the Stardust Hote l Reef Lounge with an underwater ballet behind the bar.
The Bali Hai on Shelter Is land with a full Tahitian/Hawii an sho w and Mickey Finn 's
in Hill crest famo us for a Fire house-Five type Di xieland show.
(
20
cfi
er
~e
T HE_ f AFYR.US
Jun e 200 I
)
CZ"~e W~1 We We,·e
J{~h·osrecHve
ii
r-S\-41 t ~ ~,
cl2C\-4 ~e
S
!/)~ve !J)};,,llo~
19]) -19]9
In the J960's and I 970's, San Diego's Hotel Circle was alive with a variety of
nightclub and lounge entertainment, ranging from Latin salsa, piano bar, underwater
mermaid shows, country western, pop vocal and ballroom dance. It was the hotspot area of town much like the Gaslamp Quarter is today. One of the smaller
properties had an upstairs drink and dance lounge called the Purple Turtle. Due to
falling patronage and high costs, the manager decided to try something different.
He approached Richard Barham who had been the oudist from the old Vacation
Village bellydance show (and former decorator of the Fez nightclub in Hollywood)
and asked if he could create the same magic at his hotel? Richard went to work and
repainted the room, and put up Arabic tapestries and artifacts, added a dance
runway that extended from center stage into the middle of the room (much like a
fashion show runway) and provided floor cushions as seating around this runway.
He added overhead stage lighting using amber and pink gels along with a blacklight
and color wheel. An entry marquee was added with dancers' photos and showtime
information. We also placed lifesize cutouts of the feature dancer in the hotel lobby
and had announcements in the hotel guest rooms. Cocktail waitresses were dressed
in harem costumes to provide atmosphere and the bartenders wore colorful costume
vests. There was a seating host at the door who also collected a $2.00 cover charge
(and a two drink minimum). We were concerned that this format might not be well
accepted by the general public and hotel guests, but within 30 days the lounge
sales had doubled ... we were a "HIT" and we officially renamed the place ...
SULTAN'S LOUNGE
The show opened in November 1975. Initially, two entertainers from Los Angeles
were on stage along with local performers. On doumbeks, Louie Sayegh from the
7th Veil in Hollywood, and a tiny dynamic and fiery feature dancer, Jacqueline. Both
Louie and Jacqueline were given hotel rooms in which to live 5 days a week and a
50% discount in the hotel restaurant. The second dancer on the bill was a beautiful
local performer named Sultana. The show leader and MC was Richard Barham on
oud , violin and vocals and Tony Karasek on electric bass and a variety of East
Indian instruments . Within 60 days, both the out-of-town entertainers returned to
Los Angeles. Louie was replaced by Dave Dhillon and Sultana moved to the feature
dancer pos iti o n. The second dance position was filled by Jamila (Jill) .
(
J un e 200 I
THE_ f AFYR.US
9
Effie H orning (760) 630-7063
•Private coaching by appointment
Jheri (949) 494-5031 • Laguna Beach
• Beg. Belly Dance
• Int. Belly Dance
Frank Lazzaro (760) 942-1326 • Encinitas
•Drumming
•Private lessons by appointment
T
Su
8:00-9:30
5 :00-6:30
M
7:00-8:30
Mariah (760) 727-4545 • Yoga Studio Carlsbad
•Yoga
•Yoga
• Yoga
•Belly
- Beginning
all levels
all levels
dance - beg/int
Sohaila (760) 743-1235 • Escondido • Sohaila's Studio
•Beginning belly dance
•Choreography class
•Int/adv improvisation/technique
Sohaila's Studio
• Int improvisation/technique
•Intermediate belly dance
Poway Adult Education
•Beginning belly dance (IO week class)
Learning Annex seminars once a month. Call for info.
Private coaching by appointment
SA 1:00-2:15
SU 9:00-10:15
9:00-10:15
T
TH 7:00-8:15
T
T
T
12:00-1:00
8:00-9:00
7:00-8:00
s
I 0:00-11 :00
6:30-7:30
7:30-8:30
TH
TH
M
7:00-8:30
Kathy Stradley (909) 699-5606 • Temecula Community Rec. Center
W
6:00-7:00
W
7: I0-8:20
•Intermediate/Advanced belly dance
Tonya (562)434-3987
Golden West College • 714-891-3991
•Mixed level belly dance
T
6:30-8:00
So. Calif. Dance Academy (562) 434-3987
TH 7:30-8:30
Cenitos College, (562) 860-2451, ext. 2521
F
7:00-8:30
Santa Monica College (310) 434-3400
S 10:00-Noon
Nicki Vaccar (760) 634-3680 • Carlsbad Parks & Recreation
•Mid Eastern Beg.
M
7 : 15-8: 15
)
(
IO
T HE. f A FYRUS
Jun e 2.00 I
• Mid Eastern Beg/Inter.
San Dieguito Adult Ed
•Mid Eastern Beg.
•Mid Eastern Beg/Interm
•Flamenco, Beg/lnterm
•Flamenco, Beg.
Coast Athletic Club (Encinitas)
•Mid-Eastern Technique/Int.
•Mid-Eastern Adv/Perform ance
San Dieguito Adult Ed - March Workshops
•Mid Eastern Beg.
•Greek Folk I & 2
Greek Village Restaurant -- Free (twice a month)
•Greek Dance lessons
M
8: 15-9:30
T
T
W
W
7:00-8:00
8:00-9:00
5:00-6:00
6:00-7:00
TH
TH
7:15-8:15
8: 15-9:45
S
9:00-10:30
S l 0:30-12:00n
Su
)
(
.Jun e 2. 0 0 I
TH E f A FYRUS
19
INSTRUCilONAL VIDEO
" Bell yda nce Fitness for Beginners" Veena & Neena
" Pri vate Lesson with Ruby Jazayre"
"The Cymbal Dance" Hahbi'Ru
"Weadirt Tohgor" Shareen el Safy
Ballots will be sent to the voting members ofIAMED. Deadline for voting is July JO,
2001. The Awards will be presented at the Fifth Annual Awards of Bellydance
ceremony on Saturday, August 18 , 200 I at the Performing Arts Center of California
State University Northridge. The Awards of Bellydance weekend is August 16- 19
and will include workshops by IAMED's 2000 Dancer of the Year Dali a Carella and
Leyla & Roland from Germany. Joining these stars in performing at the Awards
Show are Judeen, Katia, Reza Farnoush, Sabura, Sakti, Azar and Lori Belil ove of the
Isadora Duncan Foundation.
6:00-7:00
For a complete list of the 200 I nominees and information about voting membership
please see our website at "http://www.bellydance.org".
Metro
Suzy Evans, President
Luisa (619) 299-1129 • Dancing Unlimited, 4569 3Q•h St, North
,_.,..
Park & La Jolla Rec Center
• Intermediate belly dance
.f
/.
J
. -1
, .l
(.
.•'/
(
- j
/
L--:.1
: 1..•
- - ~:.......L_
M
7: 15-8: 15
Mahara (619) 688-9467 • Oasis/Robinson's May in Mission Valley
•Beg. belly dance for women over 50
),
, .... \
Layla Sidonia (619) 229-8250 • Tierrasanta Rec. Center
•Ethnic Arabic & Egyptian Dance Basics
)
F
~AM~DA Co~tutnf!t Li~t
l 0: 15-11 :45
Marola (619) 298-2599
Mission Valley YMCA, 5055 Friars Road
•Beg. belly dance
S
•Adv. Beg/Int. belly dance
S
Mission Valley YMCA - MPR Room
•Int/Adv. belly dance
M
Meleah (619) 280-8424
Centre City Ballet, 928 Ft. Stockton, Mi ssion Hill s
•Beg, foundations of belly dance
W
•Int/Adv technique & combinations, zi ll s, double veil W
Gotta Dance Studi o, 3982 30th St., North Park
•Beg/Int use of props
TH
Taoist Sanctuary, 4229 Park Blvd., North Park
F
•Inte rmed iate tec hniqu e & zills
1:30-2:30
2:45-3:45
Aleia
(760) 721-0080
Abhi-lrena Perakh ..... .. .
(760) 751-3436
Morwenna Assaf
8:30-9:30
B.D. Patterns .....
·· ·· ··· ··· (760) 757-4470
.... . (619) 444-4197
Cristobal ..... ... .... .. .. .. .... ... ....... ... ..... .... ............. .. .. ... .. ...... 697-9121
Theresa Freese .............................................................. 521-0849
7:30-8:30
6:25-7:25
Gypsy Wear (Rebecca Long) ..... ................... .... .... ... ...... 579-9526
Nicki Vaccar .. ............ ......... ... .... ........... .. ........... .... (760) 634-3680
Scherezade's Souk ...................................... .. ....... (858) 581-0135
7:30-8:30
Sohaila .............. ........................................... ......... (760) 743-7501
Zarifa ... .... ...... ... .. .. .... ..... .... .. .... ........ .. .. ...... ........... . (619) 453-0811
I :30-2:30
[
I8
.
THE. f AFYR.US
June 200 I
)
THE_ IN TERNATIO NAL ACADEMY OF
MIDDL E EASTERN DAN CE_
200 I AWARDS OF E:>ELLYDAN CE NOMINEES
DANCER OF THE YEAR
CABARET DANCER
Cassandra
EvaCernik
Laurel Victoria Gray
Suzanna Del Vecchio
An s uya
Dondi
Ghaz.al
Sulisha
MODERN EGYPTIAN DANCER
ETHNIC DANCER
Jamila Al Wahid
Jasmin Jahal
Margo Abdo O'Dell
Sohaila
Carolyn Krueger
Habiba
Momo Kadous
Shahrazad
DANCE COMPANY
CHOREOGRAPHER
Jawaahir
Jillina & the Sahlala Dancers
Sese & the Cairoettes
Ultra Gypsy
Atlantis
Morocco
Raqia Hassan
Yousry Sharif
(
June 2.00 I
11~~=1
THE. FAFYR.US
Scherazade (858) 581 -0135 • 3234 ldlewild Way, Clairemont
•Priv ate coaching by appointment
Heather Stants (619) 696-3788 • 2323 Broadway, San Diego
•Beg. tribal belly dance
W
7:00-8:00
•Int. tribal belly dance
W
8:00-9:00
Richard Steiger-Drumming (619) 283-6325
Theresa (619) 521-0849 • Centre City Ballet, 928 Ft. Stockton
•Beg . thru Int. belly dance
M
7:00-8:30
Charlotte Zinn (619) 522-8911 • Coronado Adult School
•Int. belly dance 3/21 to 5/2
W
7: 15-8:30
E as t County
Amy J aneke (Shirin) (619) 667-1333 • La Mesa Rec Center
INSTRUCTOR
PROMOTOR
Kajira Djoumahna
Mahmoud Reda
Morwenna Assaf
Raqia Hassan
Eileen Bauer/Med-Dance List
Salome
Shareen El Safy
The Gilded Serpent
MUSIC CD O R TAPE
" HALAWAH" Reda Darwi sh
" KATIA IN YOUM EL FARRAH" Aboudi Badawi
''TAMALLY MAAK" Amr Diab
"TRIBUTE TO FARID EL ATRASH" Movses Pan oss ian (producer)
ENTERTAINMENT VIDEO
"Dances of Iran " R obyn Friend
" DeAnn 's Dream" DeAnn Adams
" Infinito" Tamalyn Dalla!
" Fes tival on the Nile XX" Beledi Producti ons
•Belly dancing
TH
6:30-7:30
Ana Goebel (619) 660-6965 • Spring Valley Rec Center
Cyrena (619) 698-9421 • San Carlos Rec Center, 6445 Lake Badin Ave.
M
6:00-7:15
M
7: 15-8:30
•Multi-level belly dance
J amila (619) 466-8233 • La Mesa
Santana Adu It High School
w 6:00-7:00
•Hawaiian
7:00-8:00
W
8:00-9:00
W
• Private coaching by appointment
Jasmina (619) 660-4350 • Cuyamaca College, Room R205
Summer Sessions
•Beg . sess ion
T
4:30-5:30
• Int. sess ion
TH 4:00-5:30
Sabah (619) 448-650 I • Santee Elementary School, Room CSD2
•Summer session
F
TBA
•Int. session
S 10:15-11:15
•Beg. sess ion
S 11 :30- 12:30
[
I2
THE.. f' Af'YRUS
June
mo 1
)
(
June
mo 1
THE.. f' AFYRUS
jg,ell1
by Karen Malfara
';,.t\~CIZ
Wednesdays-Tanya and Atlantis present their Original Belly Dance Showcase
from 8:45-11 :30 p.m. at the Los Angeles Harbor Sheraton Hotel , 60 I S. Palos Verdes
St., San Pedro. For show information, call Tonya at (310) 434-3987; for reservations,
call (310) 519-8200.
Thursdays- Mediterranean Kebab Room , 610 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, 8:00 pm
to 11 :00 pm. An Evening of Belly Dancing with guest dancers, dancing to Turkish ,
Armenian, Arabic, Greek & Persian music performed by John Bilezikjian , Var
Daghdevirian & Cyriana. Open dancing & Greek folk dancing. To reserve a dance
slot, call Cyriana (909) 987-1670. Show includes 5 solo dance spots. Student dancers
are encouraged to dance as well as instructors & professionals. Troupes welcome,
live music or taped show could be arranged . Reservations call (626) 357-0512.
June 24-July 1-Shareen el Safy 's retreat at Shambala Ranch • "The Spirit of
Egyptian Dance." Call (805) 962-9639.
August 16-19-IAMED Awards Weekend Event in Los Angeles - show, workshops,
field trips, costume classes, Egyptian nightclubs, and more! Contact Suzy Evans
(818) 343-4410 or email : [email protected], website: www.bellydance.org.
Scattering skirts
Undulate rhythmically.
Riotous colors
Swirl in unison
Bared midriffs
Roll with sensual motions.
Alluring arms
Flutter hypnotically.
Feet glide
Laced up in sandals.
Cymbals sing
Off tips of fingers.
C
«IQ~
:J
Thursdays-Garet Bedrosian and Judith Greer Essex offer a women 's expressive
arts therapy group on Thursday evenings. Explore and discover yourself through
the arts. Call Garet at (619) 295-8002 or Judith at (619) 239-1713.
June 24th-Bellydance/yoga workshop from I :00-3:30 p.m. at Yoga Studio Carlsbad.
Cost is $35. For information call Mariah (760) 727-4545.
July 8th- Jamila is sponsoring Enheduanna in a seminar from 12:30 p.m . to 2:30
p.m. at the Pride of Polynesia Dance Studio, 6506 El Cajon Blvd. , San Diego. Cost is
$20 in advance and $22 at the door. Her topic will be interpretation of modem music.
She has studied with Nourhan Sharif and Tayyar Akdeni z. Call Jamila at (619) 4668233.
Eyes glitter
Through translucent veils.
Hips mesmerize
Under bejeweled scarves.
Buttocks shimmy
With Scintillating energy.
Bells jingle
Blending with drum beats.
Apparent abandon
Is carefully planned.
I
7
)
[ ~-~-1 { - -
.
THE. FAFYR.US
k.~~K
June 2001
)
[
RESTAURANT. TAVERNA
THE. FAFYR.US
1?
)
SAME DA FAIRE 2001
Restaurant & Taverna
l~~A~~
June 2001
Dance, Dine & Drink
in the Greek Fashion
Sunda_y, Jul_y 22nd
at the Scottish fZite Center
189 5 Camino del fZio South
Be Greek once a week
in Mission Valle_y
to: 4.m. fo
5:00
:p.m.
Want everyone to see your ad in the
SAMEDA FAIRE program?
Contact Lynn at [email protected]
Two exciting workshops this year featuring Dave Dhillon with
"Percussive Rhythms for Dancers" and Heather Stants with
"Tribal Style Bellydance".
An exciting new location! Right off Interstate 8 in Mission Valley!
Professional instructors & student bellydance performances are welcome. Please
contact Kostas or Emilia to make arrangements • Call (760) 603-9672 • LIVE MUSIC
r-i
"A;~~ii;~;~;;~-rFREE~GAN:KI~
I
I
I
Lamb Shanks • gyro Plate • Pastitsio • Chicken Souvlaki
Reg. $12 .95 & up Sun-Tues-Wed-Thurs 5-Spm
I
I Dine-in only.. N~t valid with other specials or coupons. I
I
Limit 2 per coupon, 4 per table.
with purchase of2
lunch or dinner entrees
$6.95 value
I
I
~--------------~--------~
Not valid with other specials
6030 PASEO DEL NORTE • CARLSBAD • (760) 603-9-0PA (672)
CATERINGAVAILABLE • PARTIESWELCOME •PATIODININGAVAILABLE
Hours : Mon 11 am-3pm , Tues thru Thurs 11 am-3pm & 5-1 Opm
Fri & Sat 11 am-midnight, Sun 11 am- I I pm
• Dinner served until close on weekends
•See our menu onlioe at SaoDiegoReader.com!
• Open Dancing • Vendors Extraordinaire • Food •
2 Exciting Workshops • Fun • Formal Stage
• Raffle for Prizes! • Live Music
• Ifyou are interested in dancing, please call Meleah at (619) 280-8424
• Ifyou are interested in vending, please call Susan at (619) 444-4197
• Ifyou are interested in volunteering, please call Vicki at (858) 271-271(
• Volunteers receive free ad.mission for 3 hours of work-we
need help in: selling raffle tickets, SAMEDA information
booth, dressing room, vendor assisting, runners, package check
- please call Vicki (858) 271-2710
1+
(
Love,· rSt,:"·7:
of
THE. f AFYRU5
June 2001
)
l-le~t7e,· rSt~ttts
6l)~..,,e COtt-,r~tt7
:Focus ott
U,-~~tt '[ ,-,~~,
By Kristin Cavanaugh
The 2001 Art Walk in Little Italy came alive this year with energetic performances
by the Urban Tribal Dance Company in front of the Gargoyle Cafe on India Street.
As foot traffic stopped to veiw what was causing such a commotion on the sidewalk,
Frank Lazzaro and Jeremiah Soto provided live drumming. Heather Stants and Urban
Tribal wowed the audience with their amazing stylization. Not only was this a day of
expression for painters, photographers, and other artists, it also marked the one
year anniversary of Urban Tribal Dance Company.
Heather's interest in tribal style began when she met Stephanie Barto in a cabaret
class taught by Samantha Serquet. The two soon left to focus more on tribal dance
together. Tribal belly dance developed in the late 1980's and early 1990's by Carolena
Nericcio of Fat Chance Belly Dance in San Francisco (other tribal groups have
expanded from this format). With Carolena's encouragement, Stephanie became the
first Fat Chance Belly Dance certified instructor to start tribal classes. For eight
months the classes were videotaped and, under Carolena's helpful eye, refined to
maintain the essence of tribal style. In addition to studying with Stephanie and
Carolena, Heather has also worked with Jill Parker (original member ofFat Chance,
now with Ultra Gypsy), and other members ofFat Chance Belly Dance. In November
of 1999, Heather met the women who would become Urban Tribal Dance Company,
of which she is creative director. She currently teaches tribal belly dance in San
Diego. From listening to Heather's experiences in tribal dance, it is clear that the
success and growth of individual dancers relate entirely to the support of their
community and reliance on the group as a whole.
I was thrilled to learn so much about tribal style-everything from where it originated
to the costuming and performances. Tribal style is a fusion of many different types of
dance, and is not authentic to any one country. While many of its movements stem
from various Middle Eastern styles, it also includes elements of gypsy imagery,
flamenco, and Indian. Within the dance troupe itself, personal style combines wth an
improvisational format to create a unique and vibrant dance experience. The focus is
on the group in tribal, not on individual dancers or solo performances. Urban Tribal
Dance Company uses movement cues based on a strict vocabulary while dancing.
Even when one or two dancers work together, the other women act as a chorus behind
them, accenting the music with zill-work and lively zaghareets.
Tribal costuming is as individual as the dance troupes themselves. It is an
eclectic mix and match of pantaloons, full skirts, tasseled and mirrored belts, cholis,
Afghani jewelry, turbans, scarves, and great make-up! Seeing Urban Tribal at Art
(
THE. f AFYRU5
June 2001
15
]
Walk provided me with a better visual understanding of Heather 's descriptions. A
Frank and Jeremiah began drumming, Urban Tribal Dance Company emerged fron
the cafe door to the storefront area. Each woman was a vision of personal style
with beautifully ornate head turbans, and full-skirts bejeweled with mirrors an1
tassels. The jewelry adorning their wrists accented the graceful arm movement
throughout the performance.
Heather's advice for dancers is simple: Dancers should not limit themselves ti
one particular style or teacher. Learn as much as you can and blend this into you
own personal style. She also encourages dancers to support one another, so th
true sense of community can shine through and stifle any temptation to b,
competitive and catty.
Heather performs with Urban Tribal Dance Company on the first Saturday ofth
month at the Gargoyle Cafe on India Street. She will also be teaching a tribal bell:
dance workshop at The SAMEDA Faire on Sunday, July 22, 2001.
.
Make/./p ~
a\ Advice
00
o,,.
~':,"
i
~e,
Q..'o
i
(t)
ii1
"'{\
-a:i
',
•. °'m''''
..,j,,';;;,;p:i:f·-. ~
',;"
.
''\-~~'ii•''•.. ·~·
"~~,.. .;1 Aele.t\L,,"»1
u rI I
'
Is Here .
- New Spring Colors
- Glitter Body Art
- 24-hour Lipstick
6 19-2 80- 8424
1+
(
Love,· rSt,:"·7:
of
THE. f AFYRU5
June 2001
)
l-le~t7e,· rSt~ttts
6l)~..,,e COtt-,r~tt7
:Focus ott
U,-~~tt '[ ,-,~~,
By Kristin Cavanaugh
The 2001 Art Walk in Little Italy came alive this year with energetic performances
by the Urban Tribal Dance Company in front of the Gargoyle Cafe on India Street.
As foot traffic stopped to veiw what was causing such a commotion on the sidewalk,
Frank Lazzaro and Jeremiah Soto provided live drumming. Heather Stants and Urban
Tribal wowed the audience with their amazing stylization. Not only was this a day of
expression for painters, photographers, and other artists, it also marked the one
year anniversary of Urban Tribal Dance Company.
Heather's interest in tribal style began when she met Stephanie Barto in a cabaret
class taught by Samantha Serquet. The two soon left to focus more on tribal dance
together. Tribal belly dance developed in the late 1980's and early 1990's by Carolena
Nericcio of Fat Chance Belly Dance in San Francisco (other tribal groups have
expanded from this format). With Carolena's encouragement, Stephanie became the
first Fat Chance Belly Dance certified instructor to start tribal classes. For eight
months the classes were videotaped and, under Carolena's helpful eye, refined to
maintain the essence of tribal style. In addition to studying with Stephanie and
Carolena, Heather has also worked with Jill Parker (original member ofFat Chance,
now with Ultra Gypsy), and other members ofFat Chance Belly Dance. In November
of 1999, Heather met the women who would become Urban Tribal Dance Company,
of which she is creative director. She currently teaches tribal belly dance in San
Diego. From listening to Heather's experiences in tribal dance, it is clear that the
success and growth of individual dancers relate entirely to the support of their
community and reliance on the group as a whole.
I was thrilled to learn so much about tribal style-everything from where it originated
to the costuming and performances. Tribal style is a fusion of many different types of
dance, and is not authentic to any one country. While many of its movements stem
from various Middle Eastern styles, it also includes elements of gypsy imagery,
flamenco, and Indian. Within the dance troupe itself, personal style combines wth an
improvisational format to create a unique and vibrant dance experience. The focus is
on the group in tribal, not on individual dancers or solo performances. Urban Tribal
Dance Company uses movement cues based on a strict vocabulary while dancing.
Even when one or two dancers work together, the other women act as a chorus behind
them, accenting the music with zill-work and lively zaghareets.
Tribal costuming is as individual as the dance troupes themselves. It is an
eclectic mix and match of pantaloons, full skirts, tasseled and mirrored belts, cholis,
Afghani jewelry, turbans, scarves, and great make-up! Seeing Urban Tribal at Art
(
THE. f AFYRU5
June 2001
15
]
Walk provided me with a better visual understanding of Heather 's descriptions. A
Frank and Jeremiah began drumming, Urban Tribal Dance Company emerged fron
the cafe door to the storefront area. Each woman was a vision of personal style
with beautifully ornate head turbans, and full-skirts bejeweled with mirrors an1
tassels. The jewelry adorning their wrists accented the graceful arm movement
throughout the performance.
Heather's advice for dancers is simple: Dancers should not limit themselves ti
one particular style or teacher. Learn as much as you can and blend this into you
own personal style. She also encourages dancers to support one another, so th
true sense of community can shine through and stifle any temptation to b,
competitive and catty.
Heather performs with Urban Tribal Dance Company on the first Saturday ofth
month at the Gargoyle Cafe on India Street. She will also be teaching a tribal bell:
dance workshop at The SAMEDA Faire on Sunday, July 22, 2001.
.
Make/./p ~
a\ Advice
00
o,,.
~':,"
i
~e,
Q..'o
i
(t)
ii1
"'{\
-a:i
',
•. °'m''''
..,j,,';;;,;p:i:f·-. ~
',;"
.
''\-~~'ii•''•.. ·~·
"~~,.. .;1 Aele.t\L,,"»1
u rI I
'
Is Here .
- New Spring Colors
- Glitter Body Art
- 24-hour Lipstick
6 19-2 80- 8424
[ ~-~-1 { - -
.
THE. FAFYR.US
k.~~K
June 2001
)
[
RESTAURANT. TAVERNA
THE. FAFYR.US
1?
)
SAME DA FAIRE 2001
Restaurant & Taverna
l~~A~~
June 2001
Dance, Dine & Drink
in the Greek Fashion
Sunda_y, Jul_y 22nd
at the Scottish fZite Center
189 5 Camino del fZio South
Be Greek once a week
in Mission Valle_y
to: 4.m. fo
5:00
:p.m.
Want everyone to see your ad in the
SAMEDA FAIRE program?
Contact Lynn at [email protected]
Two exciting workshops this year featuring Dave Dhillon with
"Percussive Rhythms for Dancers" and Heather Stants with
"Tribal Style Bellydance".
An exciting new location! Right off Interstate 8 in Mission Valley!
Professional instructors & student bellydance performances are welcome. Please
contact Kostas or Emilia to make arrangements • Call (760) 603-9672 • LIVE MUSIC
r-i
"A;~~ii;~;~;;~-rFREE~GAN:KI~
I
I
I
Lamb Shanks • gyro Plate • Pastitsio • Chicken Souvlaki
Reg. $12 .95 & up Sun-Tues-Wed-Thurs 5-Spm
I
I Dine-in only.. N~t valid with other specials or coupons. I
I
Limit 2 per coupon, 4 per table.
with purchase of2
lunch or dinner entrees
$6.95 value
I
I
~--------------~--------~
Not valid with other specials
6030 PASEO DEL NORTE • CARLSBAD • (760) 603-9-0PA (672)
CATERINGAVAILABLE • PARTIESWELCOME •PATIODININGAVAILABLE
Hours : Mon 11 am-3pm , Tues thru Thurs 11 am-3pm & 5-1 Opm
Fri & Sat 11 am-midnight, Sun 11 am- I I pm
• Dinner served until close on weekends
•See our menu onlioe at SaoDiegoReader.com!
• Open Dancing • Vendors Extraordinaire • Food •
2 Exciting Workshops • Fun • Formal Stage
• Raffle for Prizes! • Live Music
• Ifyou are interested in dancing, please call Meleah at (619) 280-8424
• Ifyou are interested in vending, please call Susan at (619) 444-4197
• Ifyou are interested in volunteering, please call Vicki at (858) 271-271(
• Volunteers receive free ad.mission for 3 hours of work-we
need help in: selling raffle tickets, SAMEDA information
booth, dressing room, vendor assisting, runners, package check
- please call Vicki (858) 271-2710
[
I2
THE.. f' Af'YRUS
June
mo 1
)
(
June
mo 1
THE.. f' AFYRUS
jg,ell1
by Karen Malfara
';,.t\~CIZ
Wednesdays-Tanya and Atlantis present their Original Belly Dance Showcase
from 8:45-11 :30 p.m. at the Los Angeles Harbor Sheraton Hotel , 60 I S. Palos Verdes
St., San Pedro. For show information, call Tonya at (310) 434-3987; for reservations,
call (310) 519-8200.
Thursdays- Mediterranean Kebab Room , 610 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, 8:00 pm
to 11 :00 pm. An Evening of Belly Dancing with guest dancers, dancing to Turkish ,
Armenian, Arabic, Greek & Persian music performed by John Bilezikjian , Var
Daghdevirian & Cyriana. Open dancing & Greek folk dancing. To reserve a dance
slot, call Cyriana (909) 987-1670. Show includes 5 solo dance spots. Student dancers
are encouraged to dance as well as instructors & professionals. Troupes welcome,
live music or taped show could be arranged . Reservations call (626) 357-0512.
June 24-July 1-Shareen el Safy 's retreat at Shambala Ranch • "The Spirit of
Egyptian Dance." Call (805) 962-9639.
August 16-19-IAMED Awards Weekend Event in Los Angeles - show, workshops,
field trips, costume classes, Egyptian nightclubs, and more! Contact Suzy Evans
(818) 343-4410 or email : [email protected], website: www.bellydance.org.
Scattering skirts
Undulate rhythmically.
Riotous colors
Swirl in unison
Bared midriffs
Roll with sensual motions.
Alluring arms
Flutter hypnotically.
Feet glide
Laced up in sandals.
Cymbals sing
Off tips of fingers.
C
«IQ~
:J
Thursdays-Garet Bedrosian and Judith Greer Essex offer a women 's expressive
arts therapy group on Thursday evenings. Explore and discover yourself through
the arts. Call Garet at (619) 295-8002 or Judith at (619) 239-1713.
June 24th-Bellydance/yoga workshop from I :00-3:30 p.m. at Yoga Studio Carlsbad.
Cost is $35. For information call Mariah (760) 727-4545.
July 8th- Jamila is sponsoring Enheduanna in a seminar from 12:30 p.m . to 2:30
p.m. at the Pride of Polynesia Dance Studio, 6506 El Cajon Blvd. , San Diego. Cost is
$20 in advance and $22 at the door. Her topic will be interpretation of modem music.
She has studied with Nourhan Sharif and Tayyar Akdeni z. Call Jamila at (619) 4668233.
Eyes glitter
Through translucent veils.
Hips mesmerize
Under bejeweled scarves.
Buttocks shimmy
With Scintillating energy.
Bells jingle
Blending with drum beats.
Apparent abandon
Is carefully planned.
I
7
)
[
I8
.
THE. f AFYR.US
June 200 I
)
THE_ IN TERNATIO NAL ACADEMY OF
MIDDL E EASTERN DAN CE_
200 I AWARDS OF E:>ELLYDAN CE NOMINEES
DANCER OF THE YEAR
CABARET DANCER
Cassandra
EvaCernik
Laurel Victoria Gray
Suzanna Del Vecchio
An s uya
Dondi
Ghaz.al
Sulisha
MODERN EGYPTIAN DANCER
ETHNIC DANCER
Jamila Al Wahid
Jasmin Jahal
Margo Abdo O'Dell
Sohaila
Carolyn Krueger
Habiba
Momo Kadous
Shahrazad
DANCE COMPANY
CHOREOGRAPHER
Jawaahir
Jillina & the Sahlala Dancers
Sese & the Cairoettes
Ultra Gypsy
Atlantis
Morocco
Raqia Hassan
Yousry Sharif
(
June 2.00 I
11~~=1
THE. FAFYR.US
Scherazade (858) 581 -0135 • 3234 ldlewild Way, Clairemont
Heather Stants (619) 696-3788 • 2323 Broadway, San Diego
•Beg. tribal belly dance
W
7:00-8:00
•Int. tribal belly dance
W
8:00-9:00
Richard Steiger-Drumming (619) 283-6325
Theresa (619) 521-0849 • Centre City Ballet, 928 Ft. Stockton
•Beg . thru Int. belly dance
M
7:00-8:30
Charlotte Zinn (619) 522-8911 • Coronado Adult School
•Int. belly dance 3/21 to 5/2
W
7: 15-8:30
E as t County
Amy J aneke (Shirin) (619) 667-1333 • La Mesa Rec Center
INSTRUCTOR
PROMOTOR
Kajira Djoumahna
Mahmoud Reda
Morwenna Assaf
Raqia Hassan
Eileen Bauer/Med-Dance List
Salome
Shareen El Safy
The Gilded Serpent
MUSIC CD O R TAPE
" HALAWAH" Reda Darwi sh
" KATIA IN YOUM EL FARRAH" Aboudi Badawi
''TAMALLY MAAK" Amr Diab
"TRIBUTE TO FARID EL ATRASH" Movses Pan oss ian (producer)
ENTERTAINMENT VIDEO
"Dances of Iran " R obyn Friend
" DeAnn 's Dream" DeAnn Adams
" Infinito" Tamalyn Dalla!
" Fes tival on the Nile XX" Beledi Producti ons
•Belly dancing
TH
6:30-7:30
Ana Goebel (619) 660-6965 • Spring Valley Rec Center
Cyrena (619) 698-9421 • San Carlos Rec Center, 6445 Lake Badin Ave.
M
6:00-7:15
M
7: 15-8:30
•Multi-level belly dance
J amila (619) 466-8233 • La Mesa
Santana Adu It High School
w 6:00-7:00
•Hawaiian
7:00-8:00
W
8:00-9:00
W
• Private coaching by appointment
Jasmina (619) 660-4350 • Cuyamaca College, Room R205
Summer Sessions
•Beg . sess ion
T
4:30-5:30
• Int. sess ion
TH 4:00-5:30
Sabah (619) 448-650 I • Santee Elementary School, Room CSD2
•Summer session
F
TBA
•Int. session
S 10:15-11:15
•Beg. sess ion
S 11 :30- 12:30
(
IO
T HE. f A FYRUS
Jun e 2.00 I
• Mid Eastern Beg/Inter.
San Dieguito Adult Ed
•Mid Eastern Beg.
•Mid Eastern Beg/Interm
•Flamenco, Beg/lnterm
•Flamenco, Beg.
Coast Athletic Club (Encinitas)
•Mid-Eastern Technique/Int.
•Mid-Eastern Adv/Perform ance
San Dieguito Adult Ed - March Workshops
•Mid Eastern Beg.
•Greek Folk I & 2
Greek Village Restaurant -- Free (twice a month)
•Greek Dance lessons
M
8: 15-9:30
T
T
W
W
7:00-8:00
8:00-9:00
5:00-6:00
6:00-7:00
TH
TH
7:15-8:15
8: 15-9:45
S
9:00-10:30
S l 0:30-12:00n
Su
)
(
.Jun e 2. 0 0 I
TH E f A FYRUS
19
INSTRUCilONAL VIDEO
" Bell yda nce Fitness for Beginners" Veena & Neena
" Pri vate Lesson with Ruby Jazayre"
"The Cymbal Dance" Hahbi'Ru
"Weadirt Tohgor" Shareen el Safy
Ballots will be sent to the voting members ofIAMED. Deadline for voting is July JO,
2001. The Awards will be presented at the Fifth Annual Awards of Bellydance
ceremony on Saturday, August 18 , 200 I at the Performing Arts Center of California
State University Northridge. The Awards of Bellydance weekend is August 16- 19
and will include workshops by IAMED's 2000 Dancer of the Year Dali a Carella and
Leyla & Roland from Germany. Joining these stars in performing at the Awards
Show are Judeen, Katia, Reza Farnoush, Sabura, Sakti, Azar and Lori Belil ove of the
Isadora Duncan Foundation.
6:00-7:00
For a complete list of the 200 I nominees and information about voting membership
please see our website at "http://www.bellydance.org".
Metro
Suzy Evans, President
Luisa (619) 299-1129 • Dancing Unlimited, 4569 3Q•h St, North
,_.,..
Park & La Jolla Rec Center
• Intermediate belly dance
.f
/.
J
. -1
, .l
(.
.•'/
(
- j
/
L--:.1
: 1..•
- - ~:.......L_
M
7: 15-8: 15
Mahara (619) 688-9467 • Oasis/Robinson's May in Mission Valley
•Beg. belly dance for women over 50
),
, .... \
Layla Sidonia (619) 229-8250 • Tierrasanta Rec. Center
•Ethnic Arabic & Egyptian Dance Basics
)
F
~AM~DA Co~tutnf!t Li~t
l 0: 15-11 :45
Marola (619) 298-2599
Mission Valley YMCA, 5055 Friars Road
•Beg. belly dance
S
•Adv. Beg/Int. belly dance
S
Mission Valley YMCA - MPR Room
•Int/Adv. belly dance
M
Meleah (619) 280-8424
Centre City Ballet, 928 Ft. Stockton, Mi ssion Hill s
•Beg, foundations of belly dance
W
•Int/Adv technique & combinations, zi ll s, double veil W
Gotta Dance Studi o, 3982 30th St., North Park
•Beg/Int use of props
TH
Taoist Sanctuary, 4229 Park Blvd., North Park
F
•Inte rmed iate tec hniqu e & zills
1:30-2:30
2:45-3:45
Aleia
(760) 721-0080
Abhi-lrena Perakh ..... .. .
(760) 751-3436
Morwenna Assaf
8:30-9:30
B.D. Patterns .....
·· ·· ··· ··· (760) 757-4470
.... . (619) 444-4197
Cristobal ..... ... .... .. .. .. .... ... ....... ... ..... .... ............. .. .. ... .. ...... 697-9121
Theresa Freese .............................................................. 521-0849
7:30-8:30
6:25-7:25
Gypsy Wear (Rebecca Long) ..... ................... .... .... ... ...... 579-9526
Nicki Vaccar .. ............ ......... ... .... ........... .. ........... .... (760) 634-3680
Scherezade's Souk ...................................... .. ....... (858) 581-0135
7:30-8:30
Sohaila .............. ........................................... ......... (760) 743-7501
Zarifa ... .... ...... ... .. .. .... ..... .... .. .... ........ .. .. ...... ........... . (619) 453-0811
I :30-2:30
(
20
cfi
er
~e
T HE_ f AFYR.US
Jun e 200 I
)
CZ"~e W~1 We We,·e
J{~h·osrecHve
ii
r-S\-41 t ~ ~,
cl2C\-4 ~e
S
!/)~ve !J)};,,llo~
19]) -19]9
In the J960's and I 970's, San Diego's Hotel Circle was alive with a variety of
nightclub and lounge entertainment, ranging from Latin salsa, piano bar, underwater
mermaid shows, country western, pop vocal and ballroom dance. It was the hotspot area of town much like the Gaslamp Quarter is today. One of the smaller
properties had an upstairs drink and dance lounge called the Purple Turtle. Due to
falling patronage and high costs, the manager decided to try something different.
He approached Richard Barham who had been the oudist from the old Vacation
Village bellydance show (and former decorator of the Fez nightclub in Hollywood)
and asked if he could create the same magic at his hotel? Richard went to work and
repainted the room, and put up Arabic tapestries and artifacts, added a dance
runway that extended from center stage into the middle of the room (much like a
fashion show runway) and provided floor cushions as seating around this runway.
He added overhead stage lighting using amber and pink gels along with a blacklight
and color wheel. An entry marquee was added with dancers' photos and showtime
information. We also placed lifesize cutouts of the feature dancer in the hotel lobby
and had announcements in the hotel guest rooms. Cocktail waitresses were dressed
in harem costumes to provide atmosphere and the bartenders wore colorful costume
vests. There was a seating host at the door who also collected a $2.00 cover charge
(and a two drink minimum). We were concerned that this format might not be well
accepted by the general public and hotel guests, but within 30 days the lounge
sales had doubled ... we were a "HIT" and we officially renamed the place ...
SULTAN'S LOUNGE
The show opened in November 1975. Initially, two entertainers from Los Angeles
were on stage along with local performers. On doumbeks, Louie Sayegh from the
7th Veil in Hollywood, and a tiny dynamic and fiery feature dancer, Jacqueline. Both
Louie and Jacqueline were given hotel rooms in which to live 5 days a week and a
50% discount in the hotel restaurant. The second dancer on the bill was a beautiful
local performer named Sultana. The show leader and MC was Richard Barham on
oud , violin and vocals and Tony Karasek on electric bass and a variety of East
Indian instruments . Within 60 days, both the out-of-town entertainers returned to
Los Angeles. Louie was replaced by Dave Dhillon and Sultana moved to the feature
dancer pos iti o n. The second dance position was filled by Jamila (Jill) .
(
J un e 200 I
THE_ f AFYR.US
9
Effie H orning (760) 630-7063
Jheri (949) 494-5031 • Laguna Beach
• Beg. Belly Dance
• Int. Belly Dance
Frank Lazzaro (760) 942-1326 • Encinitas
•Drumming
•Private lessons by appointment
T
Su
8:00-9:30
5 :00-6:30
M
7:00-8:30
Mariah (760) 727-4545 • Yoga Studio Carlsbad
•Yoga
•Yoga
• Yoga
•Belly
- Beginning
all levels
all levels
dance - beg/int
Sohaila (760) 743-1235 • Escondido • Sohaila's Studio
•Choreography class
•Int/adv improvisation/technique
Sohaila's Studio
• Int improvisation/technique
Poway Adult Education
•Beginning belly dance (IO week class)
Learning Annex seminars once a month. Call for info.
SA 1:00-2:15
SU 9:00-10:15
9:00-10:15
T
TH 7:00-8:15
T
T
T
12:00-1:00
8:00-9:00
7:00-8:00
s
I 0:00-11 :00
6:30-7:30
7:30-8:30
TH
TH
M
7:00-8:30
Kathy Stradley (909) 699-5606 • Temecula Community Rec. Center
W
6:00-7:00
W
7: I0-8:20
•Intermediate/Advanced belly dance
Tonya (562)434-3987
Golden West College • 714-891-3991
T
6:30-8:00
So. Calif. Dance Academy (562) 434-3987
TH 7:30-8:30
Cenitos College, (562) 860-2451, ext. 2521
F
7:00-8:30
Santa Monica College (310) 434-3400
S 10:00-Noon
Nicki Vaccar (760) 634-3680 • Carlsbad Parks & Recreation
•Mid Eastern Beg.
M
7 : 15-8: 15
)
( -··
THE. f' Af'YRU5
8
June 2.00 1
Bdli Dara Claooes
TEACHERS PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE NOTIFY THE EDITOR
ON ALL CLASS TYPES, CLASS DATES, AND CLASS TIMES
North County & Beyond
Aleia (760)721-0080
•Beginning Cabaret
M
6:00-7:00
• Intermediate Cabaret
T
7:00-8:30
•Private coaching by appointment, Carlsbad
Arnalya (760)432-6574
4 Women Only Fitness Club, Poway
•Beginning
M 10:45-1 1:45
•Beginning
T
8:00-9:00
4 Women Only Fitness Club, San Marcos
•Beginning
w 7:30-8:30
Escondido Center for the Arts
•Int/Adv
Th 7:30-8:30
Angelika Tustin (949) 786-3111
Tustin/Community Services (714) 573-3326
Costa Mesa/Orange Coast College (714) 432-5735
Golden West College, Huntington Beach (714) 895-8306
Irvine/Learning Tree University (949) 442-0690
Morwenna & Walid Assaf-Art/Dance Academy Complex (760)757-4470
1837A S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside
M
6:30-7:30
6:30-8:00
•Choreography, Arabic style
T
•Drumming
w 6:00-7:00
• Improvisation
w 7:00-8:00
•Gypsy, Zambra morro
w 8:00-9:00
TH l 0:30-12:00
TH 6:30-7:30
SA l :00-2:00
SA 2:00-3:00
Gotta Dance, 30th St., North Park
M
5:00-6:15
Academy of World Dance in Arts, Rancho Bernardo
•Arabic style
TH 8:30-9:30
)
(
June LOO I
THE. f' Af'YRU5
21
J
We presented two shows Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30 and 11 :30
p.m. and three shows on Friday and Saturday at 9:30, 11 : 15 and 12:45. Shows were
timed to last around an hour eac h. We opened with several in strumentals from
different countries, presented the first dancer for no more than 20 minutes ... then
Tony would be featured on sitar solo (and sometimes tabl as). At this point, the
feature dancer came out a nd did another 20 minute show. Each dance routine
included specific solos with violin, sitar, and doumbeks. We worked from six different
showbooks put together by Richard and we rehearsed periodically to refine routines
and music or to add new songs.
There was a potpourri of wonderful dancers at the Sultan 's Lounge during our
3 1/2 years there. Dezerae was a favorite of everyone. She came to us from the King
Luis Lounge near Old Town which had Arabic music and bellydancing on Tuesdays.
Others included Rossah (did floor work with sword), Athena, a beautiful blonde
who also did a sword routine, Romany, Ashgara, Alexandra, Katrina Dakis , Ann
Marie (from Los Angeles). When Sultana left to work for the Haji Baba in Mission
Valley, our number one dancer became Delilah who also could dazzle an audience in
her own way as Sultana did in hers .
We also had speciality nights . We would welcome instructors and their students
and would afford them the opportunity work with live music (as opposed to always
usi ng pre-recorded music). We also hosted weekday contests which culminated
after six weeks of competition. The six finalists competed for I st prize which was $50
in cash , a dozen roses, a free professional photo and a weekend for 2 with dinner
included at an affiliate hotel in Van Nuys (near Magic Mountain) .
Working conditions were very decent. Dressing rooms were just off the
showroom and were secure enough that we could leave our instruments and
costumes there each night. Originally, the weekly paycheck was made out to Richard
and he would pay us with his personal check (he was always very prompt and
concientious about money and his checks were always good as gold). Later, when
we renegotiated the contract (we were on a two week option) we got paid through
the hotel's payroll with all deductions taken out which provided each of us with
continuing Social Security, unemployment compensation and group medical.
Although tips were sparse (because the bosses did not like the customers to
approach the entertainers for fear of endangering their lounge licensing), we would
be booked by clientele that liked our show and would hire us for private parties . Our
nightly clientele consisted of hotel guests, other entertainers, diners from the
downstairs restaurant, local dan ce s tudents , singles clubs members, and an
assortment of American Arabic, Armenian , Greek, and East Indian people . We were
also on a nightclub tour company agenda who would bring in a mini-bus full of
customers twice a week while making their rounds to other famous San Diego show
clubs like the Stardust Hote l Reef Lounge with an underwater ballet behind the bar.
The Bali Hai on Shelter Is land with a full Tahitian/Hawii an sho w and Mickey Finn 's
in Hill crest famo us for a Fire house-Five type Di xieland show.
(
22
Tr1E._ FAFYRUS
June
wo 1
)
(
THE_ f AFYRUS
June 200 I
So . . . where are they today? To the best of my knowledge:
Richard Barham : Died in May 1998.
Lou Sayegh: Now lives in Las Vegas and has retired from performing.
Jacqueline: I saw her performing IO years ago at the Hajii Baba nightclub on La
Brea in Hollywood.
Tony Karasek : Still lives in the San Diego area. I believe he still performs and
teaches Indian sitar and tabla and travels with Ravi Shankar on concert tours.
Dave Dhillon: Still performing at club dates and private parties. Also does sporadic
teaching on doumbek and continues to play bongos with Latin musician buddies
including doing some CD tracks on their albums.
Delilah : Lives in Seattle, WA and has her own venue called Visionary Dance
Productions. She arranges annual retreats in Hawaii and has produced several
videos. She says to feel free to visit her website at "Visionary Dance.com". I usually
see her at the Cairo Carnival every year.
[ : ~ Shl,ws
7
:J
& 8pccidl 6ffllts ..
• Sundays, June 10 & 17 and Thursdays, June 14 & 28- Jamila's Belly Dance
Dinner Showcases at Greek Town Restaurant, 431 "E" Street, San Diego (Gaslamp
District) at 7:00 p.m . To schedule dancing, call Jamila at (619) 466-8233; for
reservations, (619) 232-0461 .
• June 24 - Summer Student Concert at Hajji Baba restaurant downtown . Call
Marnia (619) 298-2599 or Jasmina (619) 334-8745 to register.
• July 22 - the SAMEDA Faire - in a NEW location • the Scottish Rite Center in
Mission Valley ::::music, dancing, food and fun :::: Vendors call Susan (619) 444-4197;
dancers call Meleah (619) 280-8424. Volunteers please call Vicki (858) 271-2710.
Sultana: Still resides in San Diego. She has a serious "significant other" in her life and
she travels with him on both business and pleasure trips around the U.S. and Mexico.
Jamila ( Jill): She married a Portuguese fisherman, quit the business and started
a family.
Romany: Her dance name is now Elle and she lives in North County and
teaches dance .
Alexandra: Completed college and has gone on to become Professor Crawford. She
is a museum curator and teaches History of Civilization at a local university.
Dezerae: I lost track of her although I noticed that she was listed as an instructor in
the Papyrus newsletter for awhile, however, not lately.
Rossah, Athena, Ashgara, Katrina and Ann Marie??? I don't know where they are.
We had a wonderful time over the years at Sultan's Lounge . Management was
always respectful and accommodating and the lounge employees were always
upbeat and friendly. Our musicians and dancers were true professionals filled with
creative spirit and accomplishment. We were like one big happy family and it was a
pleasure to go to work every night. The show closed in mid 1979.
In my next retrospective, I'll share what I remember with you, regarding the
many bellydance clubs around the San Diego area that have come and gone over
the last 30 years or so. If you were involved in the dance community at that time,
and want to contribute to these articles, i.e., humorous anecdotes, updates, personal
experiences, etc. , feel free to contact me via email or phone (both numbers are listed
in the Papyrus) or drop a note c/o the SAMEDA post office box number.
)
Jurt=.f;· ;birth~a;{3
"
Theresa Freese - June 21
SAMEDA BOARD MEETING
• Sunday, June 10th at Dave Dhillon's home
2464 Haller Street in North Park
Call (619) 284-5367 • ALL MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!
SAMEDA Faire, future rummage sale
come join us & get involved -- it's fun!
( .
6
THE..FAFYRUS
June 2001
l!UllmlmfflAITT
1. . .,. ,.
)
(
June 200 I
tidi!ildi!IBIEl!J
RnnoU11CC111C11ts
• w~~~J
Greek Palace-2 for 1 dinners with SAMEDA membership card. Holidays/
events excluded. Call for more info.
•
•
SAMEDA wants to acknowledge your birthdays I Let us know your birthday
month & day!
I..O
I'm looking for people who are knowledgeable about traditional middle-eastern
dances or folk dances. Please call me Nicki 760-634-3680 or e-mail:
Nikistal @aol.com.
Cl)
Looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to help coordinate SAMEDA parties. If
interested, please email [email protected].
Please note Art/Dance's new name: Art/Dance Complex, Arabic Dance Academy.
Scottie is looking for vendor helpers for the Bedouin Bazaar, Oct. 13 & 14. If
interested, call her at (858) 581-0135.
Scherazade's Souk has new music, costumes, and lots of new stuff - make an
appointment to shop (858) 581-0135.
June 24-Belly dance yard sale at Scottie's, 3234 Idlewild Way in Clairemont.
From 11 to4(858)581-0135.
MECDA is holding a shimmython at the Cairo Camivale on June 2nd & 3rd.
The proceeds benefit Foster Care Educcation at Rio Hondo College. If you
would like to participate, SAMEDA will sponsor you. Please contact Susan
Teal(619)444-4197.
April Gallaty is looking for belly dance instructors. She will be here this summer
to attend a women's fitness camp in La Jolla. In speaking with the camp director,
there is a possibility of having belly dance instruction as part of the camp
curriculum. If any instructors are interested, please contact Nancy Lenhart at
www.campla-jolla.com and tell her that you were contacted by April Gallaty.
Marula's YMCA Belly Dance class will be performing at the Del Mar Fair on
Sunday, June 15th at 3 :00 p.m. on the San Diego Showcase Stage.
c:
•
Classifieds
:J
Beautiful costumes, well cared for, for sale: aqua/silver $350; fuschia/silver $350;
dark green/gold $350; Madame Alba gold/maroon $450. Fit sizes 8-10. Leave
message at (858) 486-1952, e-mail: [email protected]
t-
-]
O"I
•
]
.s
C'd
§
=
~
"'O
~
.g
t;I)
t;I)
~
af
~
0
]
..s::
C)
c2
~
~
.g
--.....
Cl)
0
THE.. f AFYRUS
2)
)
Rev. Ron Fox
.
.
~-
.
g.
.
.
:
3~
- -·
~Q)
~
Ql
~
-'$'
~
~
. . . wg~~$
w
)>
ffi
~
~
~~
t;
m()~!i>"~OmC~
~om iil ~mm 2 . m
,30
,ON<O
w-om)>-(1)~Ql ~
m::nl,ulN
ro~~
O(l)wi.'liW
ro~ '1'
...... -o '
~
......
@m
w
N
Ql m
N
:
g :
(I)
:
~~
(/) :
:
~ : ~ . :
iil .
o :
- :
(I)
Dlen
~ .a
CD
m ..,
~~
Ocl,
(I)
:
~en l"1]
~~O
Ql
•
en· O l::
(/) Q) ::D
-~· ~:
~- Ql< :.
(/)
0 ()
o ro ..
0Dl ::
~
::I .
~
i
C
-t
:D
m
en
"O
C
0
0
~
~
......
~
g
~
-::J
.
'£
-
w
~
.
~o
~~
. t
O,f\)-....,1~~
fcl '£ ~ ~ ~
I\) -
.
ro m ro
crJ
';'JO~ WO
m-m--
J\J
.
(l)CDQlo=r:< - · -, :, ":: .
5·~ O . Dl :
Q). ~
: ~ :
a(l)f::l=re
a-
~ ;p ~ a?
~
~g.Q)<~~
ODJ~(l)~C:
Ql~
CD[
~
ai;;- ~ =
'£"' . . .
m~~N~mm~w~mro~w~~m~~m~w~~~~Nro~w~~w~~
Nro~N
mN~WN~•vw~~w ......
rowmmwN
~~Nw~9w~ 7 mw9
~~~m~ 7
7 ro~m7 7 9 ~ ~ ~ ...... 0 7 ~~
o
~
~o~romw
~
~w~
~m
~ro
mt
mg
~
~
~~
~
w~
~~~~~
~ro
w
......
omwwNw
m
...... o
m
...... ~
owomo
~o
-w-~------m-....,1--....,1---oowN--~--0000-----m-rowwmwo~mw~
mm~mOOOO~~W~~ro~Noo~wNNN~wN~~W~moo~m~m~~
...... wmmmmmmom~ 0 ~wmmNrowwm_.W~mwmNmommmmm
w~o?rorooowo~~m
0 ~roow??~oo~wo~~mrowNo?oo
:
: :
sa ::
~(l)O~~nQJQJDlDJDlo~Dlo~~(l)DlQlDJDlc~(l)~!DlDJo~=o
(l)QJ~~-(l)~~=~~~en~3~-en-en2:::1~~·
DJ-3~~~. Dl~
~g~ _ 5 · (l)~C3~DlQl(l)~
Q)
3(1)~-~~Q)~Dl3=~aQla~ :
Ul (I) •
~ Ql ~ Ql
~ ~ Ql ~ ~
Ql (I) Ql ~ C
~ - · Ql (I) - · ~ - · (I) :
Ql~Dl: ~NQl~(/)
C(l)Dl
~~
(I)
~
3
Qlen~.
: :
Q)
Q)
~
Q)
s:
a
Q)
~
a
(I)
Q)
Q)
(I)
Q)
DJ : :
(I)
(I)
"lJ
<
.
[
~
~
v, .
:
:
Q)
:
:
::
::
::
o·
::
::
~
'i>
z
en
n
en
s:
C
n
m
:D
en
~
z
-,.
"
-·
u::
-,.
C'D
r.,
-t0
-,.
C,
(j)
v:, '
V,
C:
-<
?J
v
)>
rn
v
-i
::r
"'00
C
:J
0
L
"'00
:J
0
C
L
(j)
C:
-<
?J
)>
v
v
-i
::r
rn
-+
N
-,.
C'D
3
-,.
0
-h
C'D
C,
)>
rn
s:
)>
(I:,
-;r To obtain copies write:
TONYA CHlANIS
PMB 343, 5318 East Second Street
Long Beach, CA 90803-5354
www.tonya-and-atlantis .com
$6.95 add $1. 00 for shipping and handling (USA)
* ** ****** , ,
* **
*
"A wonderful book of inspiration. One need not be a dancer to appreciate tne deep spirituality of
this groat woman.•
"On these pagos, through her spiritual connection to dance, Tonya graciously created stepping
stones for our own journey. This book seNes as a beacon to brighten our path.·
Marta Schill , President Middle Eastem Culture and Dance Association
Rev. Margie Clark
"Tonya Is a st.ar becavse she dances with passion and tsachos with compassion. She is a friend
1vhos heart is open to all. Who Tonya Is, makes It possible fordancors around her to experience
transformation. May this little book inspire you to catch the vision of your greatness and BXpress It
through your d8!1C8. •
~I(l)(l)(/)(1)(/)(/)(/)(/)(1)::IJ>-uzz~~o~~~rLLLL~oo)>~~)>)>
"Positive thoughts will help clear
the way to accepting only good,
through your studies , your
performances and your life."
Tonya Cliianis
l .., ilb , pub.I 1,IM"-t h-.. .............U., •llli- AllMILI)
Ton"la Chl.a.nl,. R.Sc.P.
A pocket book of Poetry, Rhymes, Affirmations and Helpful Hints
by Tonya Chianis, R.Sc.P.
lttsig'hts attb lttspiratiotts
for Dattcers
* A Powerful Addition For Your Dance Bag
_ss11,_eJ1:.ttt1*
A po<kLI 1,o.;k of T'o.tl1'\j. lttt\jH1U.
AffirtttAtt.fflt ..,.~ Hdpful Hltttt
b'j
-:
( .
4
-~·~I.·,
~~~
THE. f AFYRUS
June LOO I
Connl!Ctl!d'?
...- 1,L-,
~.-7
SAMEDA WEBSITE: ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• www.sdsameda.com
SAMEDA ........... ......... ........................ . [email protected]
Aleia ...... . .
[email protected]
MorwennaAssaf ............... .
[email protected]
Atlantis ..... ... .
tonya-and-atlantis.com
John Bilezikjian ..
[email protected]
Vicki Deriso ..
[email protected]
Dave Dhillon ........ .... .
. [email protected]
Dondi ... .. ...
. www.dondidahlin.com
Donna Dutton .. .. .
Elle ............... .. .
[email protected]
Fahtiem ... .
www.fahtiem.com
Theresa Freese
[email protected]
Claudia lmmerzeel
[email protected]
Arnie Larner ....... .
[email protected]
Frank Lazzaro
... ....... [email protected]
Jasmina ............ .
. [email protected]
Jolie Lucas
[email protected]
Nora Luchs
[email protected] .ca.us
Mariah .... .. ... ... .
.. .... . [email protected]
Marguerite
www.gypsymagic.com
Marula ... .. .
....... [email protected]
Meleah .... .
....... www.meleah.com
Mesmera ..
.... www.mesmera.com
Niki .............. ...... ...... .
.. .. ... . nikista 1 @aol.com
Lynn Perry ......... ..... ..
.. .. [email protected]
Larysa Shmorhay ..
.. [email protected]
Jheri St. James .... .
[email protected]
Francena Sherburne
[email protected]
Sabah ........ .................... .
Sohaila ... ............. ..... .......... ..
..... .. .... www.sohaila.net
Heather Stants ...... ...... .. ........ ......... www.urbantribaldance.com
Tonya & Atlantis .......... .. .............. . www.tonya-and-atlantis.com
Zarifa ............. .. ............... ....................... ... ... brteresa @aol.com
)
(
THE f AFYRUS
June 200 I
c·
25
Mabrouk!
)
:]
Congratulations to Anistacia Stacey Miller on her debut solo at Greek Village.
Thank you to Marni a who goes beyond support fo r all her students!
Anistacia Stacey Miller
(Satare)
.II-= ====
=
=
= .= ,= =
=
... ._
II
::11 Insi(jlhls aJ Inspiralions ::
0
II
II
II
II
by Tonya Chianis
II
II
II
, , - - - - - - - - - = = :.""'
Almost half way through the year, le t June be the month to work on Dance
Transitions. Take the various steps of the dance, such as walks, li ft steps, turns,
etc., and do them two at a time until you are completely comfortable with them. Then
add another step, then ano ther. In thi s way you are ass ured of hav in g good clean
dance transiti ons, which are the tradem ark of accomplished dancers.
AFFIRMATION: MY STEPS ARE SMOOTH AND CLEAN, AS I FLOW
THROUGH THIS DANCE WITH PERFECTTRANSmONS .
(
. 26
.
THCTAf'YRUS
June 200 I
)
(
THE. f' Af'YRUS
June 200 I
[ : Mcmbml' Comer
7,
0
t
i=;(
_!,!
·-
~
'
~
\I}
<(
C
·-
~
D
""::'-.
I
'.Q
I
I
V
.s '~
,Q-
J::.
I
llJ
cS ~ ~
~ Q QQ
I .:::::: L !Ci :l3
<C · -
-~ 1
E
C
~
~ ~ ~
l<(
oB
tUOC:.iJ:-s
I
Q,
r f". ~CLZ
V
J<[_
v
iLJ
D
<(
vj
~-
'"
~.
5
Z
-d
v
E-£~
C:: C v
~
~
C C
rll (IJ
·.:::,
...,.
£3
L.
t.)
....t)
t
~
I
o
!9
'J)
vr,;i
,
C
,O
_
l/J
O
(Q '40-
tLJ
.S
..:.\J
C
V
:? 1:
l'Jt'.) ~
c v
C
~
·s
;:i u
....... _..i:
IJ
'.J)
C
~
81=1
C
....
-~ <(
<J
~
,!2
L..
~
1.J
C:
0
C
.is
z5 ..0~
(;• .BEE
E
0 t:
•J)
I
1
-£
r::J
-{3E~o
1.1)
*
0
tS()
0
.
v
1,...u
(IJ+l
Q....c:. v'-c :,;
-u
'!!·
2
<'I:
r,:i~
•\)
I
I
t\)
z
L..
-gu_g~
I
ij
Q ~ ,~ ~' l ·i i ~ j
I
L.
ii
1
3
I o....
5l---.5 0 ...c
.., !'J..Nr
k_ 1)1 .) ~ •
~ ~
~
N
t;
-e
o/)
I
I
0
~°""2c....X
C
rt)
,
3-)
- .... o ..-,L.
~ 0 q ~
2
A'
I
L.
:l
.B""DJ!o
~ is ~ ·--::
u
I-
_:: '
fil°j .iij
C c
0
I
L..
~ ~
0
_:,/.
~
~
"'5:
-5
~
3
'\J
.
"=
~
-0
"
~
V
{i_ ..
~
!;; ('J
.B
,.
V
C:
(C
I
~
i.l
L..
I
--u
-q =-i·
-~
i:;5 C:. z ~ 'J
ti
u
'D.
~
~
~
Welcome Back To ~AM [ DA
az
-<(
Renewing Membet~
C
..J
0
•.I)
Effie Homing (Sanura)
Marc Biagi (Marcos)
Lynda Hughey
Diane Volk - Nadeija
~
tU
>
w
2
'£.!
t:
: i~ M[MB[R~I-HP ~P[CIAL /If! ' :.
....i
•
~
iU
"t
••
•
Join SAMEDA or renew your existing membership at the SAMEDA •
• Faire and save $5.00. New memberships and renewals will be $15 .00 •
•• at the Faire only.
•
C:,
•
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
ii:
z
•
(;
.~
V
of)
z
;Ji Q
~
...,r.:
~
:J
.
ti.
b0
-C-C
0
~ ~
~
r-j
g,
> ~
V
~
lLl
g,~ ~ 2
..J2 <':i V
c... ' I
Dr. Meris Von Jenef
Tony Starkweather
Mesmera
Sahra Kent
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
~
L1J
1...
Lenore Wellnitz
Cheri Joseph
...)
:i
113
L..
'!)
i..
iJ
<(
II,.)
o F _1
Q
u
~~
:]
r,Jew Membet~
D
u (:l
i'J
<.l <<1l
I.:
~
F
E<:e
0 Ci
'i: tLJ
2
z
(' ·
)
Welcome To ~AM[DA
....c
I
- 00::,
~ 1J).
-u<:t"'~
...J
2
~
iU
V
v
I
8...
L..
-u
--0
<
....
'
)
I
t-
~
z
0
Mission Statement
SAMEDA is dedicated to provide educational and performance opportunities for
those interested in the art of Middle Eastern dance and to promote this art to the general
public by sponsoring seminars, workshops, and events, which are available to all.
SAMEDA is also dedicated to the production of a monthly newsletter
containing listings of such events and item s o f re lated interest as well as
providing a public forum in whi ch the membership is en co uraged to parti cipate .
Article II of the Bylaws.
(
T H E. FAFYRUS
2
June 200 I
)
5 A M E._DA Advertising R a t e Sh ee t
SAMEDA Monthly News
the official publication of the
San Diego Area Middle Eastern Dance Association
Chief Officer:
SAMEDA Board Members
President :
Sohaila
(760) 743-7501
Vice President :
Meleah
(619) 280-8424
Treasurer:
Cindy Scheidt
(619) 334-8745
Secretary:
Newsletter Editor:
Donna Dutton
(858) 689-1142
Lynn Perry
lynnard8 @hotmail.com
Assisting Editor:
Meleah
(619) 280-8424
Member Chair:
Susan Teal
Advertising Director:
Nerissa Bell
[email protected]
Marketing Director:
Dave Dhillon
(619) 284-5367
Proofreader:
Richard Steiger
(619) 283-6325
[email protected]
Newsletter Assembly Persons:
Vicki Deriso • Susan Teal
SEND NEWSLETIER SUBMISSIONS, ADS, AND FLYERS
(SEE BACK COVER FOR ADVERTISING RATES) TO:
SA M EDA• PM B #51 • 3401 Adams Avenue, Suite
A• San Diego, CA 92116-2490 • [email protected]
All S A MEDA business correspondence & membership
goes to the following address:
SAM EDA• P. 0. Box 16821 • San Diego, CA 92176
[email protected]
i1fttttflttif.l,ti,/¥f,lii,titilttiW
~~----------~----~--
of each month . Due to
occasion a I space constraints, non-time-sensitive items may be
held over till the next issue.
Submissions should be typed or /egib/yhandwritten--preferably
double-spaced with adequate margins. Submissions on disk are
acceptable (even preferred) in PC platform. Disks will be returned
if you include a postpaid mailer. Due to the new streamlined format,
we accept typeset material onlyfor advertisements.
If you scan your own photos, please do not halftone themscan them as "grayscale" (16 grays) or "black and white photo"
in your scanning program .
All Fees are per issue and reflect a SAMEDA member
discount. 10% discount on 3 or more issues.
All ads must be paid for in advance.
For further information, contact
Jolie Lucas, Director of Advertising at (619) 294-9400
Add $10.00 per item for llOll-members
$7.00
Class ified ads
6 lines or less
Non-member
Business card ad- one issue
Half- page ad
Full page ad
(inside front or bac k cover)
Flyer insert (27 5 copies)
EXTRAS:
Creation of a fly er master
Creation of a camera ready ad
$ 10.00
$ 10.00
$ 15.00
$25.00
$35.00
$30.00
$20.00
$20.00/$30.00
WEB SITE Advertising
First page on the SAMEDA website-monthl y
Templ ate webpage setup (one-time fee)
~
$5.00
$35.00
All ads submitted must be on white paper
and clean for scanning. Text must be
crisp & legible, original photos if possible.
Otherwise, if extra typesetting needs to
be done, an extra charge of $10
will be added.
~
..
~
---~,'J----~
~, ,~ ..,,
~
S AN D1tca t\RtA M 1DDLI'. !'..ASH.RN D ANCI'. t\ssac1rna1
\\Ii,.' Th~ Pap)'FUs
\11rf
~····
so ea cs
SAM ED A's News
&
Views
Jutte 2001
~
"C
Q)
.....
Cl)
Q)
:::::,
O'
Q)
CD
I'--
Cl::'.
......
en
C:
N
0
.....
u
...... <(
~()
CD
<( ......
0 X
w
~
<(
U)
-
~
Q)
0 ·-
CO O
ci.
0..
C:
ro
U)
~ •...,,,c-..
Q)
~
'
_) J(l;,rt:f,r
Cl) ....-/
Q) .
....
"C
"C
~ l<(
,£.'['
~
............i·.,.....
H eat her Stants &
Urban Tribal Dance Compan~
(Cover story page 16)

June 2001

Transcription

Similar documents

Sahara

2009-2010 Facts

The History of Middle Eastern Dance, Part 1.

Dinner Dance Dinner Dance - Franciscan Sisters of Chicago

SWING CATS WORKSHOP and DANCE

Luvabulls Dance - Bulls Blog- BULLS.com

ODC Contact flyer KEpifano Dec 2013

oi$nlry until tebruany 1 $4.99

layout 307

2015 Cherry Blossom Flyer-LR - RHCCC