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25 - Hold That Tan
7 - s� & �vents
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Message
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Greetings SAMEDA Members!
Well can you believe it? Its May- our fifth month of the year 2007 and our 10th annual SAMEDA Faire is just
around the comer! Please note this exc:eptional faire is quickly filling up. We have a limited number of spots
for Rachel Brice's evening workshop available (5:00 -7:00 pm). Rachel's morning workshop is sold out. Also,
performers, please contact Ana Goebel to reserve your spot before the waiting list develops.
The next two month's messages will be dedicated to enriching our level of professionalism in danc:e. It is an
evolving skill that we should all continue to improve.
Recently, I spoke to a restaurant owner regarding the belly danc:ers at their venue. I was pleased to hear
that on average, danc:ers arrived promptly and were prepared. However, I also learned some etiquette skills
needed improvement. Some complaints included dancers swatting customers with hair, veils or props, exhibiting underwear, picking up tips from the floor, making rounds for tips too early in the show and playing
inappropriate music.
It is important to remember that when we perform, we are representatives of the Middle Eastern Danc:e community. Thus, it is our responsibility to behave and to perform in a manner that truly engages our audience
and shines with professionalism. This includes our danc:e performanc:e and our behavior, at all times, while
we are at a venue. It is similar to a danc:e competition in that you are observed and / or judged at all times. It is
a 'win-win' situation when we present an exciting show and our 'off stage' etiquette is equally elegant.
Often, we juggle time commitments and forget the important details that really matter. To begin with, let's
talk about costuming. At home, check costumes for frays, tears, stains, undergarment issues. There is nothing
more distracting than having bright colored underwear peeking out of a dancer's costume or wearing a tattered costume. Before you perform in a new costume, practice dancing in it in front of a mirror. You may have
to modify dance moves according to your costume style. You want to be 'picture' ready when you perform.
This applies to your jewelry and props as well. Make sure your jewelry, zills, cane, sword or other props are
clean, well maintained and professional. A tattered cane or rusty looking zills is distracting. Your attention to
detail is important and conveys the message '1 am polished".
lips for hair, nails, makeup - please see Meleah' s monthly articles for great tips. One important step is to
secure hair accessories and to practice with them before you leave the house. Otherwise, your hair tosses at
the show may take on a new eventful life! Also, with summer months approaching, bring a small clean hand
towel and place it in a discreet comer where you can freshen up during danc:e sets.
These are just a few important preparations to accomplish before you danc:e away. There will be more to
follow in next month's Papyrus. In the meantime, I hope this month's message provided some insight to
enriching your dance. May your commitment to this exquisite art be filled with joy!
Shokran,
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Rachel .E>rice
Members) Corner
Tribal Improvisations for Combinations and
Choreography
http://www.rachelbrice.com
Welcome! New Members
Diana Aragon-Wiesner Agnieszka Folwarczny Kim Pelt
Mary Duff
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Kenny Nunnery
Anita Agunos
Virginia Sutherin
Marula
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Egyptian Technique and Meaning
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16 Riena Ballesteros
22 Liz Davidson
29 Lucy Oliver
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23 Mariela Gamsie
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Fusion
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' Improvisations for Combinations and Chore; ography for all-levels of dancers. Bring finger
, cymbals and a yoga mat. Rachel Brice is known
for her powerful isolations and dynamic stage
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·Sahra Saeeda
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dancer, and instructional videos. www.meleah.com. (619) 280-8424.
Please send your submissions for THE: PAPYRUS to:
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; Learn to communicate through your dance
by enhancing the depth and emotion in your
, moves. International Master Artist Sahra
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.•: of dance that exudes emotion. You will learn insight and methods to improve your dance style
while expressing the joy of dance
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to develop and master skills that aid a dancer
. in performing to non-metric taqsim, one of the
most powerful segments to a show. You will
learn to identify rhythm changes and synch
movements to music.
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SAM EDA FAIRE 2007
Get Involved Today!
Attend a SAMEDA meeting to voice your opinions,
contribute ideas, and make SAMEDA a great organization
for yourself and fellow dancers.
Sunda~) July 15
10:00am - 6:00pm
Scottish Rite Center
Upcoming Meeting Dates & Time:
May 20 @ 9:00am
June 24 @ 9:00am
featuring workshops b,:J:
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Ra ch e I .5 rice (IO:OOam-12:00pm)
Angelika Nemeth c:,,00-5,oopm)
Meeting Location:
Attire by Lea - 6787 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115
Due to unforeseen circumstances, dates may change.
Please call Ana Goebel at (619) 660-6965 for the latest dates and times.
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Announcements
• SAMEDA has received requests to host workshops. We love the enthusiasm!
Please tmderstand that all hosted workshops are on a volunteer basis and are
fund-raisers initiated by your interest. To volunteer to host a workshop, please
contact e [email protected].
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• SAMEDA FAIRE NEWS: Ticket sales and workshop registration for this year's
faire began on March 1. Register at www.sdsameda.com. Performance signups
have now begun. Contact Meleah at (619) 280-8424 for more information.
• Attention: Mr. Ted Goldberg. Please contact SAMEDA ASAP.
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• May 6 - JDrum solos workshop with Talia and Frank Lazzaro. Intermediate and
advanced technique to live drum solo sequences. See page 8 for more information.
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• DEADLINE is June 1! Please get your July items in NOW.
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• Teacher needed to take over beginning class and maybe a level 2 class at Camp
Pendleton. Oass was established about 4 years ago. Teacher is moving. You get 60%
of earnings, 30% goes to rent and advertising. If you are interested, please contact
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Phrasing of Music
Here is one suggestion that may or may not help you to understand a piece of
music. Listen closely to the music and sketch what you hear. Slowly you will see
a pattern emerge. This pattern will assist you to understand the dynamics of the
song, to see how it uses theme and variation, which should be correlated to your
combinations.
Exercise
Choose a simple, short song. Work first with the rhythm. Invent some movements and combinations that come naturally. Then use theme and variation as
listed above to connect and alter the movements. Play and experiment! Feel free!
Enjoy it!
Then, instead of focusing on the rhythm, pay attention to the melody, or the
instrumentation, and do the same exercise.
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Studying other people's choreography is not always easy, because each person
feels the music in a different way. But, it is a very good discipline and you will
always learn something from it, either a new movement or a new feeling, or an
idea you may never have had before. Also, once you work with choreography,
either your own or someone else's, you will be better at improvisation! To dance
well while improvising (no choreography to direct you) is the hardest challenge
we oriental dancers have to face!
Custom costuming and on-site alterations!
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guitar. Keep movement smooth ar\d continuous with a violin or flute. Undulate with the accordion. Think of the instrument itself, and how it makes
sound, and emulate it with your body.
Project at different levels. Focus down, up, to the side, out, in. give and take.
Expand and contract. Imagine dar\cing for the people in the front row, in the
center of the theater, and in the balcony.
Theme and variation: Change height (bow down, plie, go to one knee, floor
work, toss veil up), direction (do you always have to face the audience?), repetition (helps the audience see continuity to the routine), reverse (a movement
or a series of movements).
Connect movements and combinations fluidly. If the connection is not fl.owing easily, don't do it.
Be aware of traveling patterns. Use your whole dance area, not just one corner. Move in a straight line from side-to-side or downstage / upstage. Move in
a square, zigzag, figure 8 or circle.
Pay attention to the phrasing of the music, to repetition and variation, as
described below. Pattern your combinations similarly.
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Jasmin Jahal is an internationally recognized artist of Egyptian style Oriental dance and one
of the first Americans to teach at the Ah/an We Sahlan Dance Festival in Cairo, Egypt. Visit
her on the web at www.JasminJahal.com.
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The Secret to Being a Great Choreographer
There is non e! The ability to create an exciting, dynamic dance routine is possible. All you need is: mastery of oriental dance technique, knowledge and
acceptance of your capabilities and limits, understanding of the oriental culture
and music, a good ear for rhythm and instrumentation, and the ability to visualize the effect and feelings you wish to portray. Sound impossible? No! First, you
must do all the training you can to be the best dancer you can be. Then and only
then can you work on being a choreographer.
Choreography is a talent like dance which can be learned, practiced and improved. However, also like dance, choreography is an art. Few dancers and few
choreographers will ever be considered great artists. To be great takes a certain
natural talent.
Just because you are an excellent dancer, does not mean you will be an excellent
choreographer. But you can be a good one!
Choosing Music
Select a piece of music you really like and which makes you want to move every
time you hear it. Then, listen to it a lot, so that you become very familiar with
rhythm, melody, accents, changes and instrumentation. If words are sung, it is
nice to know the translation, but not always necessary.
When to Choreograph
Find time when you are alone, without interruption (tum off the telephone!),
and feel relaxed and calm. Your mind should be stress free. Also, find a place in
which you have room to move freely. A mirror is helpful. Remember: You cannot
force yourself to be creative. Even if the time and the place is right, inspiration
may not be there. You should then give up and try another day.
The Levels of a Dance Routine
The opening and closing should always be strong.
Movements
• Choose movements that you are good at and comfortable with.
• Keep in mind that you do not need to use every dance movement you know
in every dance you perform.
• Avoid being robot by using feeling and emotion. Is the song happy or sad?
Are you calling your lost love? Are you angry at betrayal? Are you flirting?
• The instruments suggest what movements to do. Shimmy with a kanoon or
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shows & Special E:vents
Discover Egypt gives visitors an opportunity for interactive learning about ancient
Egyptian civilization. Permanent exhibit. $3-$6. Daily, 10am-4pm. Museum of Man,
1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. www.museumofman.org.
Wednesdays - John Bilezikjian appears bi-monthly at The Greek Village. Belly dancing,
Greek and international music, and open dancing the entire night. $10. 6:30-9:30pm.
6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. Call (760) 603-9672 for reservations.
Fourth Wednesday of the month - Award-winning band Al Samoud hosts a Belly Jam at
Ali Baba Family Restaurant. Open dancing and delicious Persian food. 421 East Main St.,
El Cajon. (619) 442-3622. www.alibabakabob.com. [email protected] or (619) 602-0069.
Second Thursday of the month - Urban Tribal Dance Company and special musical and
dance guests perform feats of fusion fabulousness at the Kava Lounge. Doors open at 8pm,
$5 suggested donation. 2812 Kettner. www.urbantribaldance.com.
Third Thursday of the month - Live Music & Belly Dance Showcase. 8pm. Claire de Lune
Coffee Lounge, 2906 University Ave., North Park. Contact Frank Lazzaro at (760) 942-1326.
First Friday of the month - Gypsy Night Bellydance Showcase featuring the amazing
musical stylings of M. Mehdi and many beautiful dancers! 8pm. The Other Side
Coffeehouse, 4096 30th St. Genevieve, (619) 263-1476.
Second Saturday of the month - Belly dancing with Sarasvati Modem Tribal. 9&10pm.
Egyptian Tea Room, 4644 College Ave. (619) 265-7287.
Sundays - DJ Paul and Suzanna present a Belly Dance Showcase at Kolbeh Restaurant
(dancers receive dinner). 7:00pm. 9514 Miramar Road. To perform, call (760) 727-6454.
Fourth Sunday of the month - Tribal and cabaret bellydancers perform to live music by
Middle-Earth. 7:30pm. The Turquoise Cafe Bar Europa, 873 Turquoise St., Pacific Beach.
(858) 488-4200.
May 5 - Baile Habibi: Sohaila's 9th Annual Dance Extravaganza. Come see Sohaila's
Shining Stars, and featured guest performer Yazmina Zarod and her Sahara Stars. Dance to
the sounds of Manny Cepeda' s Ritmo Caribe. Enjoy the music of the Soul Sisters. General
admission tickets are $40, VIP are $45. Appetizers, dinner, dessert, coffee / tea included.
Doors open at 6pm. Royal Palace, 1340 Broadway, El Cajon. Contact Sohaila at
(760) 743-1235 or visitwww.sohailaintemational.com for more information.
May 26 - Suhaila Salimpour presented by Meleah. Buffet and show featuring Suhaila and
her daughter Isabella, her assistant Kendra, and some of our top local talent. 7pm. Greek
Palace Restaurant, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, 92123. $25. Contact Meleah at
(619) 280-8424 or [email protected]
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Priority ffor California-based events. If space permits, we will place
out-of-state events.
• May 11-1!.3 -Angelika Nemeth and Sahra C. Kent present Aszmara from New York.
www.asz:mara.com. Gasses held at Imperial Dance Studio (www.imperialdance
studio.com). Concerts at the Curtis Theatre (www.curtistheatre.com) in the Brea
Gvic and Cultural Center. For more information, contact Angelika Nemeth at
(949) 786-3111 or [email protected].
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• Second Sundays -Artist's Support Group for all creative people. Noon-2pm. Kypris,
(760) 522·2554.
• May 6 - Drum Solos workshop with Talia and Frank Lazzaro. Learn intermediate
and advanced belly dance technique to live drum solo sequences. $25 in advance,
$30 at the door. 1:30 to 3:30. Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second Street,
Encinitas. Call (760) 586-6626 to register.
• May 26 & 27 - Suhaila Salim pour workshop presented by Meleah. Eight hours
of intensive training including Suhaila and Jamila Salimpour format, drum solo
choreography, and folkloric fusion. $150 before May 1. $165 after May 1. 1:30 to 4:30
(May 26) and 11:30 to 5:30 (May 27). Mission Valley YMCA, 5505 Friars Road, 92110.
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As she prepared for her grand finale at the Faire, her eyes would change,
her posture would change, her insides would change and her spirit would
change. S1he never gave us a cue, but the musicians would all wait for that
"look" that she didn't give that meant she was emotionally preparing for her
entrance. I think that getting into this state was painful for my mother and
she could only bring herself to this moment once a year. At this moment, she
was not my mother, but her own woman, which was something I wasn't able
to witness Yery much. Everything she did off stage was for my father and
his family and for the sake of the family, so this moment was so personal that
I felt like I was being introduced to this woman, my mother, once a year. We
all felt like a fly on the wall and it really didn't matter to her if anyone was
watching or not.
Her fingertips began her dance. As her hands started to move her body
stood still waiting to follow. I'm not sure how the musicians would get
enough energy to play their instrument since we all stood hypnotized and
holding our breath. I really can't tell you what my mother use to do in her
dance, but 1 do know that her elegance, wisdom, and beauty was so strong
and mature that nothing I every saw before or since came close to that magic.
I would see for just these few minutes the freedom that I use to wish she
could live with all the time. Life got in the way, her business got in the way,
her company got in the way, and my father in and out of the hospital got in
the way, but for these cherished seconds it was just "Jamila Salimpour" dancing for the love of the dance and the love of her feminine qualities.
When she felt she was finished dancing, she would slowly exit the stage as
the musicians would keep playing. The other Bal Anat cast members would
sheepishly dance their little solo and exit the stage quickly for the end of
the session. No one really said much backstage to my mother. I think that
getting to see her dance on the last day was a little reminder of how far they
all had to go in the art. It took my mother some time to "come down" from
her own experience and I never spoke to her until I could see in her eyes that
she had returned. She would look at me and smile to give me notice of her
return and I would smile back as if to great an old friend who had been on
vacation.
I always look back at the last day of the Renaissance Faire with a fond
memory. Not many people can say they were able to see Jamila Salimpour
perform. We all felt lucky to have had that experience. Other than watching her dance in our living room, this was a highlight in my youth. I wonder if Isabella can see in me the love for the dance as I could always see in
my mother. The difference is that I don't have to hide my destiny and my
mother always did.
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l3elly Dance classes
TEACHERS: please notify the editor of all class types, dates, and times.
North Count~ & 5e~ond
Angelika Nemeth (949) 786-3111 • Tustin Community Services
• Beginning ................................................................................. M ............... 6:30-8:00PM
• Intermediate/Advanced ............................................................ M ............. .. 8:15-9:45PM
Golden West College, Huntington Beach (714) 895-8306
• Beginning ................................................................................. Tu Th ............... 10:00AM
Orange Coast College (714) 432-5072
• Three-week evening workshops .............................................. Tu W Th
Academy of International Dance (714) 550-9285
• Beginning ................................................................................ Sa .......... . I I :ODAM-Noon
• Intermediate/Advanced ............. ............................................... Sa............. Noon-I :30PM
Catharae Smith (909) 982-6475 • [email protected] • weekday evenings in Redlands,
San Bernardino, Rialto, Corona, Montclair, La Verne, Walnut
Effie Horning (760) 630-7063
• Private coaching by appointment
Fahtiem (626) 810-9470 • wwwjahtiem.com • Rowland Heights Wardlow Park,
3457 Stanbridge, Long Beach
• Beginning .............................................................. ...................M ............... 6:15-7: l 5PM
• Intermediate .............................................................................. M ............... 7 :20-8:20PM
• Advanced ............................................................... ................... M ............... 8:30-9:30PM
The Dancer's Studio, 5772 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
• Mixed levels ................................ .... ..... ........................... ........ .Tu ............ 9:15-10:15PM
Bloom.field Park, 21420 Pioneer Blvd. & 215th St., Lakewood
• Mixed Levels ........................................... ................................. w ............... 6:30-7:30PM
Kimberly's Dance Studio, 815 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello
• Mixed Levels ..... ................................ ........ ................... ............ w............... 8:30-9:30PM
La Mirada Resource Center, 13710 La Mirada Blvd.
• Beginning ................................................................................. Th .............. 7:30-8:45PM
• lntermediate .............................................................................. Th ............ 9:00-10:00PM
Puente Hills YMCA, 1606 S. Stimson Ave., Hacienda Heights
• Mixed Levels ......... .. ...... ........................................................... Sa............. Noon-I :OOPM
East L.A. College Women's Gym
• Mixed Levels ............................................................ ................ Sa............... 2:00-3:30PM
Frank Lazzaro (760) 942-1326 • wwwfrankdrums.com • Encinitas
Imari • Shake It Up Dance Fitness, 1275 S. Santa Fe #103, Vista , (760) 724-4348
• Beginning/Intermediate ........................................................... M .... ........... 7:00-8:00PM
• Beginning .................................................................................Tu ............ .. 8:15-9:15PM
Jheri St. James (949) 494-5031 • Laguna Beach Recreation Department (949) 497-0761
• Level 1 ... ................................................................................. Tu ............. 7:45-8:45PM
• Level 1 ................. .. ................ ................................................. F ........... 10:30-ll :30AM
• Level 2 ... ................ ............ ..................................................... Tu .. ........... 8:45-9:45PM
• Level 3 ... .......................................................... ........... ............ Th ............. 7:00-8:00PM
• Level 4 .................................................................................... Th .. ........... 8:00-9:30PM
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Jberi St. James (949) 494-5031 • San Juan Capistrano Adult Education (949) 493-0658
• Level 1 ... .......................... .... ........................ .. ......................... W .............. 6:30-7:45PM
• Level 2 ... ...... .. ........................ .. .... ........................................... W .............. 7:45-9:00PM
Katerina (951) 699-5606 • Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd.,
Temecula
• Beginning ................................................................................W .... .. .... .. .. 6:00-7:00PM
• Intermedliate/Advanced .. .... ............... ............ ........................... W .............. . 7:10-8 :20PM
Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula
• Beginning .......... ............... ............................ .. .............. .. .. ... .... Th ............. 7:10-8:lOPM
Loreena (858) 451-WRLD(9753) • [email protected] • 12540 Oaks North Drive
# B3, Rancho Bernardo
• Beginning ................................................................................. F ............... . 5:00-6:00PM
• Intermedliate/Advanced ................................................... .. .... ... F ................ 6:00-7:00PM
Marguerite (310) 370-5155 • www.gypsymagic.com • Lauridsen Ballet Centre,
Torrance, CA
• Beginning/Intermediate .................... ............... ............... .. ..... .. Tu ............ 7:00-10:00PM
Mesmera (323) 669-0333 • Los Angeles Area• www.mesmera.com • Studio A, 2306
Hyperion, Silverlake • between Scotland & Tracy • (Park on street, enter gate,.first studio
on left)
• Basic/Intermediate Technique ........... .. ........................ ...... ....... M W .......... 6:30-7:30PM
• Int/Adv Technique and Creative Resources ............................. M W .. .... .... 7:45-9 :15PM
.'.ACC Community Services (323) 669-1031
• Basic Technique ........... .... ... ... .... ...................... ............... .. .... ... Th .............. 6:00-7 :00PM
• Basic Technique .. ..................................................................... Sa........... 10:00-11 :OOAM
• Basic Technique ................. ........................ .............................. Sa .... ....... 11 :OOAM-Noon
Call for reservations and directions
• Int/Adv Technique and Creative Resources ................ .............F ............ 10:00-11 :30AM
• Int/Adv Technique and Creative Resources ............................. Sa ............ .. . 1:00-2:30PM
Milana (858) 794-1885 or (858) 245-7188 • milanabellydance.com • Milana 's Studio,
Del Mar
• Beginning (all ages) ............................. ... .. .. .............................Tu .............. 6:00-7 :00PM
• Semi-private and private sessions by appointment
Morwenna Assaf (760) 757-4470 • www.DancerAndDrummer.com • [email protected] • Art/Dance Academy, 1401 S. El Camino Real #105, Oceanside
• Basic Drum.ming for Dancers ............ .. ....................................M ....................... 6:00PM
• Elementary ............................................................................... M ....................... 7 :OOPM
• Drumming for Drummers ........................................................ M .................... .. . 7:00PM
• Intermediate .............................................. ............................... Tu ........ .. ............ 7:00PM
• Introduction ... ..................... .. ......... .................... ... ... .. ... .. ..........Th ...................... 6:00PM
• Advanced .. .......... .... ..... ....... .......... ......................... ..................Th ...................... 7:00PM
• Beginner 1 & 2 (Fun & Fitness Belly Dance) ......................... Sa ..................... 10:00AM
• Elementary, Intermediate & Advanced Technique ................. .Sa ..................... 11 :OOAM
Nicki Vaccar (760) 634-3680 • [email protected]
Carlsbad Parks & Recreation, 2997 Glasgow Dr., Calavera Hills (760) 602-4680
• Beginning .. .. ................................. .... ................... ....... ........... .M ............... 7:1 5-8: 15PM
• Beginning/Intermediate ......................................................... .. M ............... 8: l 5-9:30PM
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home at the Faire because my real home was at times unbearable. The costumes, the smells, the theater, the people, and mostly how happy my mother
was enough to last me until the next year. When I think back on my childhood and the daily life I led, I mostly remember the weekends at the Faire
and the images and memories that were positive and helped build my spirit.
As the gates opened for the last day, the people crowded onto the grounds
as if each moment was to be savored on this last day. Back then you could
not tell the workers at the Faire apart from the observers since everyone
came in costume and spoke in an Elizabethan accent. It always added to the
grand theater quality that I missed when I returned to Faire as an adult. My
mother had a wooden wagon built for me and she would wheel me around
all day in it. The days were long and my little legs would always give out.
I would take naps, eat, and even play with my friends in that wagon and
someone would always walk in front of the wagon and yell "make way for
the Princess" as the streets would part and we would make our way through
the crowds. My mother would stand on the side of the wagon while someone else pushed me. She would fan herself with a huge peacock fan that
seemed to go in slow motion. Between shows, I would fall asleep with the
sounds of the Faire as a lullaby. After being awakened I would eat the fresh
foods that were always special for the Faire and to this day I miss the fresh
fruit ices, the turkey leg (that I could barely hold), the Sheppard's pie, and of
course my mother's favorite, fish n chips .
By the time, we would reach the back stage of the last performance I was
ready to dance. We always did three shows a day all on a different stage.
But the last show was on main stage and since it was the last show of the
year my mother danced.
My mother didn't dance during the Faire or much at any other place either.
By the time, I could remember my mother, she had stopped dancing for good
and was mostly teaching and directing Bal Anat. The last day of the Faire
was special since we all knew, even though never a word was ever spoken,
that my mother would dance the last show and end the year with her movement. The last show had no rules. The dancers would dance and add a little
extra. The musicians would play a little longer. Then the time would come
that the dancers and musicians would all hold their breath and hope that she
(my mother) didn't change her mind and would become the finale .
My mother was more than half the average age of the dancers in Bal Anat.
She had me at the age of 40 and my father being the dominant Persian male
that he was, forbade her to dance the day after they got married. It was more
like a threat really, and something that my mother never forgave him for until this day. My mother loved her time dancing in night clubs and missed the
fact that she was not able to stop dancing at her own pace, but was forced
by my father. He was just being a caring husband and only wanted the best
for her and of course, how she appeared to his friends was also very important. Nothing personal was meant by his threat, but I always knew that my
mother missed her freedom in the dance that the stage had brought her.
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Mimoriis of thi fairi
by Suhaila Salimpour
Nicki Vaccar (cont.) • Encinitas Parks and Recreation Community Center, 1140
Oakcrest Park Dr. (760) 943-2260
• Beginning ... ...................................................................... ........ Th .......... 10:00-11 :OOAM
• Intermediate .............................................................................. Th .............. 7:30-8:30PM
• Intermediate/Advanced ............................................................ Th .............. 8:30-9:45PM
• Beginning ................................................................................. Sa ............ 11 :OOAM-noon
San Dieguito Adult Education, Earl Warren Jr. High, Solana Beach (760) 753-7073
• Beginning .............. ................................................................... Tu .............. 6:30-7:30PM
Sheerah (858) 755-1432 • Studio 4 at Center for the Arts, Escondido
• Basic ......................................................................................... M ............... 8:35-9:35PM
Mira Costa College, Cardiff
• Basic ......................................................................................... Tu .............. 5:30-6:30PM
East Del Mar/Carmel Valley
• Basic ..................................... ....................................................W ............... 6:45-7:45PM
• Intermediate/Gypsy ............ .................................... .................. Th .............. 6:45-7:45PM
Sohaila (760) 743-1235 or (760) 519-9615 • [email protected] •
Sohaila s Studio, Escondido
• Children's ............................................................... ..................Sa ............... l :00-1 :45PM
Credited Course at Palomar College, San Marcos (Enroll through Palomar College)
(760) 744-1150
• Near & Middle Eastern Dance ................................................. Sa ...... 10:00AM-l 1:50AM
Venture Class at Palomar College, San Marcos (Call Palomar College Venture Services
to Enroll) (760) 744-1150
• Beg/Int (Dance Studio 0-2 - Palomar College) ........................ Sa ......... 12: 15PM-1 :30PM
• Beg/Int (Dance Room 704 - Escondido Campus) .................... Tu .......... 6:45PM-8:00PM
Poway Adult Education classes at Rancho Bernardo Swim and Tennis Club/Highland
Ranch Elementary School (858) 668-4000
Jamila d&nclns with Bal A naf
It was the last day of the Faire and I remember feeling the cool air on my
face. I would sleep in the back seat of my mother's old VW bug as she drove
early in the morning with the window slightly open. As I lay with my eyes
closed, I could feel the soft wind hinting at the reminder that fall was approaching, I could hear the sounds of coins on occasion from my mother's
costume. If I needed an extra feeling of security, I would only have to open
my eyes a sliver. My mother was driving while dressed in full assuit. It was
soothing to know that we were both out of the house and on the way to the
Renaissance Faire.
The Renaissance Faire ran for eight weeks and late into October. It was only
at the end of the Faire did I know that the climate would change and the feeling of needing that extra sweater would become more apparent. It was the
end of one creative force and the beginning of another of nature's mysteries.
The last day of the Faire was always bitter sweet. We always began the Faire
knowing this day will come, but when it arrived, the sadness of having to
return to reality until the next year always seemed so lonely. I always felt at
• New! Stretch Class ............................................................. ...... M ...... 10:30AM-11 :30AM
• Beginning/Intermediate (RB) ............... .............. ... ...... ............. M ......... 11 :45AM-1 :OOPM
• Beginning/Intermediate (HR) ....... .... ...... .......................... ...... .. M ........ .. ..... 6:30-7:45PM
• Intermediate/Advanced (HR) ................................................ ... M ............... 7:45-9:00PM
Zyba Academy of Artistic Dance, Studio 4 at Center for the Arts, Escondido
• Beginning/Intermediate ............. ........................................ ....... W ............... 7 :30-8 :25PM
• Intermediate/Advanced ............................................................ W ............... 8:30-9:30PM
City of Escondido, Mathis Center (760) 839-4691
• Beginning/fun & fitness ........................................................... W ............... 1:00-2:00PM
Talia (760) 586-6626 • www.taliamedance.com • Camp Pendleton
• Beginning ............................................. ...... .............................. M ............... 7:00-8:00PM
• Level 2 .................... .................................................................. M ............... 8:00-9:00PM
Escondido, Sohaila s Dance Studio
•Advanced/Professional.. ............................... ........................ .... Th .............. 6:30-7 :30PM
Tina Enheduanna (949) 842-5989 • www.enheduanna.com • [email protected]
Laguna Hills Community Center
• Level 3 ............... .... ......... ........................................................ .. Su ............ 12:15-1 :30PM
• Level 2 .............. ..... ....................... ................. ........... ................Su .............. l:30-2:45PM
•Levell ...................................................................................... Su ....... ....... 3:00-4:15PM
San Clemente Community Center
•Level 1........... ...........................................................................M ............... 6:30-7:45PM
• Level 3 ............................................................................... ....... M ............... 8:00-9: 15PM
• Leve) } ............................................................................... ....... W ............... 6:45-8:00PM
• Leve) 2 ...................................................................................... W ............... 8:00-9:}5PM
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Yasmina (760) 631-1114 • www.pinkgypsy.com/yasmina
• Beginni111g/lntermediate ....................................... ............... ...... W .............. 6:00-7:OOPM
• Beginni111,g/Intermediate ... .........................................................Th ............. 6:00-7:00PM
Zahirah (909) 214-1023 • "Zahirah's Studio, Temecula
• Beginninig .................................................................................Tu ........ 10:30AM -Noon
• Beginni111g .................... ............................................................. W .............. 7:00-8:30PM
• Beginni111g ........... ............... ............. ............................. ............. Sa...... I I :OOAM -12:30PM
• Intermediate .............................................................................. Sa ............ 12:45 -2:15PM
Angie's Dance, Hemet
• Beginning ................................................................................. M ............... 7:00-8:30PM
Zy (619) 886-4612 • [email protected] • Encinitas, CA
• Beginning ........... ........................................... ...........................Tu ............. 7:35-8:35PM
• Beginning/Intermediate ............... ............................................. Su .......... 9:05-10:05AM
Metro
Alexa (858) 336-8886 • Mira Mesa Recreation Center
• Beginning .............................................................................. M ............... 7:00-8 :OOPM
• Advanced ..................................... ........ ..................................... M ............... 8:00-9:00PM
Standley Park Recreation Center
• Beginning ................ ........ .. .............................. ......................... Th .............. 6:30-7:30PM
• lntermediate ....................................... .......................................Th .............. 7:30-8:30PM
Amarna (619) 255-5717 • [email protected] • South Park
• Beginning - Private/Semi-Private by appointment
Ana (619) 660-6965 • www.anabellydancer.com • Attire by Lea Studio, 6787
El Cajon Blvd.
• Beginning/Intermediate ............................................................ W ............... 7:00-8 :OOPM
Azizeh (858) 484-4751 • Frogs Club, Carmel Mt. Road
• Beginning/lntermediate ............................... ................ .. ........... W ........... 10:45-11 :45AM
• Beginning/lntermediate ........................... ...... ..................... ...... F ................ 4:30-5 :30PM
Dilek, Turkish Delight (619) 459-4894 • www.turkishdancer.com • [email protected] •
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla
(858) 457-3030
• Beginner Technique in Arabic and Turkish Style .. ...................W ............... 5:30-6:30PM
Stage Seven School of Dance, 3980 30th St.
• Basic/Beginner Technique in Arabic and Turkish Style ........... Su .. ........... .4:00-5:00PM
• Intermediate lmprov/Choreo in Arabic and Turkish Style ....... Su .............. 5:00-6:00PM
• Private coaching for Arabic and Turkish Style by appointment
Frank Lazzaro (760) 703-1487 • www.frankdrums.com • World Beat Center, 2100 Park
Blvd., Balboa Park
• Egyptian drumming .... .............................................................. M ... ............ 6:00-7:00PM
• Mixed level dance to live drumming ....................................... M .......... ..... 7:00-8:00PM
Heather Stants (619) 261-8676 • www.urbantribaldance.com • NTC Promenade Dance
Place, 2650 Truxtun Rd. , Studio 201
• Advanced Fusion Choreography ................................ .............. M ............... 6:00-7:OOPM
• Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique .........................................Tu .............. 7:00-8:00PM
• Intermediate Tribal Fusion Technique ...................................... Tu .............. 8:00-9:00PM
Abstracted from its roots, the sa'idi rhythm has become favored in current Arabic popmusic. The sa'idi rhythm is very much like one of the standard rhythms found in western
rock and roll-D • TDD • T• . (Read dum as a bass drum and tek as a snare drum in this
example) The difference is that in the rock pattern, the first tek is set on beat number two
instead of the and of beat one as it is in sa'idi.
There are many examples of traditional performance available to listen to. Hossam
Ramzy's Kouhail CD is highly recommended. As for modem applications, listen to Arabic
popular music, for example, Amir Diab' s recordings of Hikayatey, Bahibak Aktar, and
Betuhashney on his Amarain CD, or Ala Nar by the Sarni Nossair Orchestra.
Richard has been a drum accompanist for belly dancers since 1988. He is an independent scholar,
composer, writer, teacher, multipercussionist, recording artist/engineer, and visual artist. His book
(a 15+ year project), The Complete Dumbek, is due to be published in 2007 by Anaphase II. He is a
drum instructor at MuzikMuzik in El Cajon, CA.
Contact: [email protected], and www.Cyberlepsy.com/Anaphase.htm.
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by Meleah
Maintain that sun-touched look all year long with self-tanner on the body and
bronzer on the face. Use a silky mineral powder or bronzer to even out a tan or
create one. Use a powder brush and dust on shoulders, collarbones, and under the
chin.
Use broad strokes to blend color from the center of your cheeks outward. Create a
natural hollow under blush by brushing up from the center, between the jaw and
cheekbone outward toward the ear.
Create warmth by brushing bronzer along the hairline. Bronzer can also be used
as eye shadow. Dust it up and out along the lid onto the brow bone. Follow with
golden shadow for a sexy sun-kissed look.
20 years of experience. She carries her own line of cosmetics, formulated for the dancer,
and instructional videos. www.meleah.com. (619) 280-8424.
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Thi <vancing ®rum:
~a'idi
by Richard Adrian Steiger
A standard rhythm in belly dance music, Maqsum should be familiar to the dancer. The
Sa'idi (pronounced, sa-EE-dee) rhythm is named after the cultivated region of the Nile
Valley between Cairo and Aswan called Sa'idi (Upper Egypt). In its original performance
context the sa'idi rhythm is used for the Egyptian ritual combat dance called tahtib--a
dance of men and horses (kouhail, purebred Arabian stallion). Performances take place
with the male dancers either standing on the ground, or on the backs of dancing horses,
whirling, waving, and striking the ground with a staff about 4 feet long called the naboot.
The rhythm is also used for a less aggressive "stage" form called raks asaya (or assabaya)
performed by women. Most scholars concur that it is a feminine parodic caricature of the
male tahtib dance. Woman dancers use a small 'T' cane (the asaya) instead of the staff. In
both forms of dance, the implement (staff or cane) functions as a percussion instrument
used to strike the ground or stage. The hits are timed to either coincide with or against
the rhythm. Note that although sa'idi is the traditional rhythm played for tahtib and raks
asaya, other rhythms such as baladi and maqsum are also used.
The sa'idi rhythm is traditionally played outdoors on the narahsan, a two-sided bass
drum. It is held on a strap around the neck and played with sticks-the right hand striking bass tones with a rounded beater, and the left hand tapping out complex overtonesaturated treble drumnotes with a long, thin, dowel. The melody is played on a very loud
double-reed oboe called the mizmar sa'idi (one lead and at least two drone players). The
dumbek and a large tambourine called the mazhar are sometimes used along with the
narahsan.
The standard sa'idi rhythm
and drumnote sequence
is derivative of maqsum
(DT •TD• T•) with adum
replacing the tek on the and
of beat number two: DT • D
D• T• . In the following diagram, baladi, maqsum and
sa'idi are compared. The
dum on the and of beat two
changes the pitch sequence,
but not the rhythm itself.
There are variations of sa'idi
(usually with more dums).
For example, sa'idi can be
played as DD •DD• T• (a
kind of modified baladi).
Note that dancers often
confuse sa'idi with baladi or
maqsum, and play their zill
pattern to fit baladi instead
of sa'idi. For extensive infomation and sound examples
of zill patterns see: www.
ZillsonFire.com.
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Ballet Basics Studio, 2323 Broadway, Studio 105
• Exploring lmprov with Julie Lively ............ .. ..... .. .................. .. M ............... 7 :30-8:30PM
• Advanced Tribal Fusion Technique .................... .. .................... W ..... .......... 7:00-8:15PM
• Mixed Level Conditioning and Technique .............................. .Th .......... 10:30-11 :45AM
• Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique .......... .. ... ................. .. .... .. .Sa ............. Noon-1 :OOPM
• Intermecliate Tribal Fusion Technique ..................................... .Sa............... 1:00-2:00PM
Jasmina (619) 298-3576 • Mission Valley YMCA, 5505 Friars Rd.
• Beginning ...................................... ... ..................................... .. Sa ............... 1:30-2:30PM
• Intermediate ................................ ........................................... .. Sa ............... 2:30-3:30PM
Lilli th ( 617) 721-7921 • [email protected] • The Arts and Entertainment
Center, 3026 University Avenue
•Beginning .... .................... ....... ..... ...... ................. ..... ... ............ ..Tu .............. 6:00-7 :OOPM
Loreena (858) 45!-WRLD(9753) • [email protected] • Attire by Lea Studio,
6787 El Cajon Blvd.
• Beginning .................................................. ................. ............ .. Sa....... 11 :OOAM-12:00PM
•Intermediate/Advanced ..................................... ...... .. ...............Sa... ........ l 0:00-11 :OOAM
Mira Mesa, 10225 Barnes Canyon Rd., Suite CJOO
• Beginning .................. ...... .. ............ ......................................... .. Su ... .. ......... 5 :00-6:00PM
• Intermediate/ Advanced ........................................... .... .. .......... .Su .............. 6:00-7 :OOPM
Lucia (619) 405-2308 • www.luciadance.com • Dancing Unlimited Studio, 4569
3(J" St., North Park
•Beginning ............................................... ........................ .......... Sa ............ 9:00-10: l 5AM
•Intermediate ............. ........................ .......... .... ............. .............. Sa ........... 10:20-11 :45AM
Attire By Lea, 6787 El Cajon Blvd., El Cajon
• Beginning ........................................................................ .... ..... M ............... 6:30-7 :30PM
• lntermediate ................................................................ .. .......... .. M ............... 7:30-8:30PM
Luisa (619) 299-1129 • Dancing Unlimited, 4569 3(11' St., North Park
• Multi-Level/Choreography ......... .. ................................... .......Th .............. 6:15-7 :30PM
Mariela (619) 307-0964 • www.marielabellydancer.com • [email protected]
• Kava Gallery & Studio, 2804 Ketmer
• Beginning ...... ............. ........ ........................ .......... .. ................. Sa .. ............. 2:00-3:00PM
• Intermediate ........... ........ .. ............................................... .. ........ Sa ............... 3:00-4:00PM
World Beat Center, Balboa Park
• All levels to live drumming by Frank Lazarro ....................... .. M ............... 7:00-8:00PM
Marula (619) 295-0637 • Mission Valley YMCA, 5055 Friars Rd.• 4 week sessions •
Childcare available on site
• Beginning ............................................................................. ... Sa............. 12:00-1 :OOPM
• Intermediate .............................. .............. ........................... .... ... Sa ............... 1:00-2:00PM
Meleah (619) 280-8424 • San Diego School of Ballet, 2650 Truxtun Rd., Point Loma
• Beginning foundations ............................................................. W ... ............ 7:45-8:45PM
•Intermediate/Adv. technique, zills ....................................... ... .. W ............... 6:40-7:40PM
Stage 7 Studio, 3980 3(J" St., North Park
• lntermediate ... ......................................................... ..... ............. Th .. ....... ... .. 7:30-8:30PM
Taoist Sanctuary, 4229 Park Blvd., North Park (alternating Fridays)
• Mixed level , choreographic methods, performance technique F ................ 6:30-7:30PM
Richard Steiger (619) 283-6325 • Drumming & Lecture/Demos
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Sahar Samil (858) 717-5839 • www.sahardance.com • [email protected] •
Academy of Egyptian Dance, Sorrento Valley (near UTC)
• Level I (Easic Technique) ............................... .. ...... ........ ...... ... Tu .... .... .... .. 6:00-7 :00PM
• Level II @3eginner Technique) .... .. ......... ............. .. ................ ...Tu .. .. .......... 7:00-8:00PM
• Level ill (Intermediate Technique & Choreography) ..............Th ..... ......... 6:30-7:30PM
• Level N (Advanced Technique & Choreography) ........ ....... ...Th ............ .. 7:30-8:30PM
Scherazade (858) 581-0135 • 3234 ldlewild Way, Clairemont
• Multi-LeYel ............. .......... .... .......... .. ..... ....... .. .............. ..... ... ...M ............... 7:00-8 :30PM
• Sword, cane, Isis wings .................. ........ ........ ......... .. ...............Th .... .. ........ 8:00-9 :30PM
Talia (760) 586-6626 • www.taliamedance.com • UCSD, Rimac Center, La Jolla
• Beginnimg ....... ........ ................ ......... .........................................M ... ........ 10:00-11 :30AM
Theresa (61 9) 521-0849 • Stage 7 Studio, 3980 30th St., North Park (back; enter
from alley)
• Beginning/Intermediate ............... .. .. .............. .. ..... ......................M ............... 7 :00-8:30PM
Yaarajaan S:tudiosffhe Ethnic Dance Academy (858) 531 -6832 • www.yaarajaan.com
• www.the-'eda .com • www.davidofscandinavia.com • 5433 Linda Vista Rd., Ste. C
For class info, see ad this issue
Patrisha teaches:
• Danz Orientale (Turkish Style) .......... ... ....... ................ ......... .. Tu .... ........ .. 7:30-9:00PM
• American Cabaret.. .... ................ .......... .. .. .. ............................... W ............. .. 7:30-9:00PM
E:ast Count~
Ana (619) 660-6965 • www.anabellydancer.com • Spring Valley Com. Center, 8735
Jamacha Blvd., (619) 479-1832
• Beginning/Intermediate ....................... .. .......... .. .. .. ........ ...........Tu .............. 7:00-8 :00PM
Cyrena (619) 698-9421 • Patrick Henry High School, 6702 Wandermere Dr.
• Beginning ... ....... ............................................... .. .. ..... ........ ...... w ............... 6:00-7 :15PM
• Multi-Level ............................ ................................ ..... .. ....... .... W ............. .. 7:15-8 :30PM
Alondra's, 2990 Jamacha Rd., #102, El Cajon, (619) 660-9048
• Beginner Technique in Arabic and Turkish Style .. ...................Th .............. 7:30-8:30PM
• Intermediate Improv/Choreo in Arabic and Turkish Style .... .. .Th .............. 8:30-9:30PM
Jamila (619) 466-8233 • Jamila's Studio
6:00PM
• Advanced ....................... .. ..... .. ..... ........... .. .. ............. .. ... .. .......... W
7:30PM
• Beginning .. .... .................... ..... ... ................ .. ............................. W
7:00PM
• Advanced ........... ...... ........... ............... ....................................... Th
Jasmina (619) 660-4350 • Cuyamaca College, 900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy., Room
R205, El Cajon.
• Beginning .......... ... .................................. .. ............................... Tu ........ .. .... 4:30-5:30PM
• Intermediate ........ ... ................... ......................................... ......Th .............. 4:30-5:30PM
Rubia's Dance Studio, (619) 579-6197, 1480 Jamacha Rd., El Cajon
• Beginning ..... ............................ ................ .. .................. ........... M ..... ..... ..... 7:30-8:30PM
• Intermediate ....... ... .... ...... .. ..... .. ......................... .. ..... .. ........ ...... M ............... 8:30-9:00PM
Rubia 's Dance FX, (619) 445-6197, 2754 Alpine Blvd. Suite C, Alpine
• Beginning ...................... ... ......................... ................. .. ...........W ...... ... ...... 7:00-8 :00PM
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Linda (619) 517-6312 • Women's Fitness World, 733 Broadway, El Cajon
• Beginning ............................... .................................................. Sa....... 11 :30AM-12:30PM
Sabah (619) 448-6501 • Santee Elementary School, Bldg. CSD2
•Beginning ...... ............................. ................... ............. .............. Sa........... l 0:15-11: l 5AM
• Continuing ..................... ............................ ............................... Sa........... ll:15-12:15PM
Healing Therapies, 9578 Murray Drive, La Mesa
• Continuing ..................................................... ......... ..................w ............... 5:30-6:30PM
• Beginning ........... ......................................................................W ............... 6:30-7:30PM
South Count~
Cecilia Martinez (619) 271-8538 • Loma Verde Dance Room, 1420 Loma Verde Lane,
Chula Vista
• Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced (Youth ages 6 to 16) .......... M ............... 6:00-6:50PM
• Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced (Adult ages 16 to 99) ......... M ............. .. 7 :00-7 :50PM
• Preschool Belly Dancing (Ages 4 to 5) ....................................W ............... 3:30-4:00PM
Montevalle Park and Recreation Center, 840 Duncan Ranch Rd. , Chula Vista
• Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced (Adult) .................... ..........Tu .............. 7:00-7 :50PM
Parkway Dance Room, Chula Vista
• Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced (Adult) ..............................W ............... 6:30-7 :20PM
Salt Creek Dance Room, Chula Vista
• Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced (Youth) ................... ... ....... Sa............. .. 2:00-2:50PM
•Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced (Adult) .............................. Sa............. .. 3:00-3:50PM
Linda (619) 517-6312 • Women's Fitness World, 310 Third Ave., Chula Vista
• Beginning ....................... .. ............ ................................ ............. Su .......... 11 :OOAM-Noon
Marianna (619) 261-0832 • www.marianna.cc • International Dance Company, 555 H
St. #2029 (in the Chula Vista Mall) (619) 427-DANCE
• Beginning (Improvisation) ........................................... .... ......... Tu ............ .. 7:30-8 :30PM
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Beginning Series 1 ........................ Th ...................... 6:00-7:00PM
Intermediate ........ ........................... Th ..................... .7:00-8:00PM
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The EDA Annual Student Recital
(Open to the public)
Junel.2007
Worl dbeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
The EDA proudly presents
the second EDA Annual Student Recital
with students of the EDA
Private students
the EDA Bhangra Project
The EDA Melaya Leff Project
& The EDA Diploma Program first year students
under the direction of DaVid of Scandinavia
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Show: 7 - 8:30 pm
Cover charge : $10 per person
Refreshments available
Donations welcome
For class schedule and more info:
www.the-EDA.com
858 531 6832 I 34
info@the-eda .com
On Saturday, March 10th from 5pm to 7pm, in Mission Valley, local troupes came
together as a team and presented a brilliant fundraiser show for the YMCA's Annual Support Campaign.
Variety was abundant throughout the show with creative costuming, dance styles,
choreography and talent being represented through 10 different troupes. The flow
of the show was professional with each performance on time and ready to present
their choreography to a very full house.
All of the troupes were volunteers and contributed to the show' s success by applying their unique talents. Because of their generosity, we were able to contribute
$1,100.00 to the Annual Support Campaign.
The Annual Support Campaign provides vital programs and services to more than
8,200 people in our community by providing financial assistance for children and
families that cannot afford to participate, funding new community Outreach programs, providing youth sports, and many other opportunities that would otherwise not be experienced by those less privileged.
I would like to extend very big thank you to all of the performers, assistants and to
the members of the audience for making the show such a wonderful event.
Many, many thanks to these generous and talented troupes: Atash Maya, Blue
Lotus, Glitter Dance Company, Mesa College Belly Dance Company, Oriental
Jewels, Raks el Anwar, Raks el Nejoume, Terpsichore in Veils, Yasmina's Yems and
Zygotex.
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She also wants her students to know they should not let anyone tell them that the way
they perform a particular move is wrong unless the comment has to do with posture
or something else that could damage your body. "This is a dance style," she says, "not
chemistry! Everyone has their own way of dancing. It's a matter of stylization. It's
not wrong, just different." For example, when Mariela teaches snake arms, she tells
students to keep their arms away from their bodies for framing, but in new tribal style,
a dancer places her arms down by her body. For Mariela, this idea is important because
many people get frustrated feeling that they can't execute a move properly. Mariela
wants people to have fun with the movement. She tells her students, "It's dance! Don't
beat yourself up over it!" Mariela says that once a dancer becomes professional, there's
a fine line between having fun and a "This is my job" mentality. As stated earlier, Mariela has crossed that line herself. She doesn't want other people to feel that way.
'(I Night of ®ivini ®anci III
by DaVid of Scandinavia
Within a year, Mariela should finish her doctorate in Psychology. After she begins her
practice, she says that she may advise her patients to dance because it's a beautiful
outlet. She says, "Sometimes I feel dance does more for a person than formal therapy!"
Once a dancer has developed a foundation in dance class, then she can just move surrender to the rhythm. The execution of the move is forgotten. It releases the dancer
within you, and you become the dance!
You can contact Mariela at her web site: www.marielabellydancer.com or call (619) 307-0964.
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On March 17th Patrisha Productions and Lucia Enterprises served the San Diego
dance scene with their 3rd fabulous show featuring several local dancers and
troupes along with the local favorite band - Moayed and the D reams - this time
with Andy, Santo, Steward and guest drummer Walid Assaf. The famou s Harry
Saroyan emceed the show. Vendors such as Ana and Scottie Schultz were present
among others and added an extra spark to the event.
The performers did a commendable job: Ana brought the house down with her
ever-blooming charm, Raqs El Anwar being as truly loyal to their wonderful
repertoire, Iryna impressed yet again with her elegance, the Raks Cairo Ensemble
was sassy and hot with their feather boas, the EDA Bhangra Project featured
athleticism and big smiles, the ever so graceful Lucia made all the dancers in the
audience drool over her fully covering dress, but the breathtaking Estrella made
all hearts skip a few beats as she danced to Moayed and the Dreams and had the
tips rain over her as if a monsoon had hit the stage. I let my spaceman outfit by
Aphrodite's Closet have its debut. Walid Assaf's birthday was celebrated as well
with a well tasting cake helping the dancers maintain their figures.
The organizers were happy to see the support of the Chaldean community alongside the dance community in spite of it being St. Patrick's Day weekend.
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.M.ariita
by Nimahlina
"Emerge from technique, surrender to the rhythm,
release the dancer, become the dance"
-Mariela's Motto
Mariela, with encouragement from her Spanish
mother, began studying Flamenco at the age of
14. Although she loved dancing, she never felt
that Flamenco was right for her. A few years later,
she expressed this sentiment to a friend who was
taking belly dance at the same dance studio Mariela was attending in Los Angeles (LA). The friend
then suggested Mariela try belly dance. She did
and immediately loved it feeling that the softness
of Middle Eastern dance was a good fit for her
Mariela then began studying belly dance with Jenaeni Rathor of LA, which was not
only a good fit but was a great opportunity because Jenaeni had pioneered the American Cabaret style in the 60' s. These classes also enabled her to meet Ansuya of Belly
Dance Superstars (BOSS) fame, who was Jenaeni' s daughter. Later, Ansuya and her
mom co taught until Jenaeni retired. Then Ansuya took over the classes and in 1998,
revised the dance company, Yaleil, which Jenaeni had originally established. Jenaeni
and Ansuya were Mariela's primary teachers, but throughout the years, Mariela
took classes and workshops with a variety other teachers to broaden her knowledge
of dance. Mariela's dedication to her studies paid off because it wasn't long before
Ansuya surprised Mariela by inviting Mariela to join the company. Mariela couldn't
believe it beaause she had never performed professionally and had no idea that such
an opportunity would be presented to her so early on in her dance career.
Of course, Mariela accepted the invitation and danced with the company in many venues around !Los Angeles. She still feels honored to have been a part of this group. They
seemed to have enjoyed the collaboration as well because they asked her to participate
in their important "Gypsy Sugar" theater production in Ojai, California, an event that
Mariela will always remember because this event was her first big, important performance on sta:ge.
While she h ad been studying belly dance, Mariela had also been attending college. By
the ti.me she graduated, she was feeling burned out with everything and was in need
of a change. She took a break from all the hard work by vacationing in Maui and loved
it there. Forhmately, for her, circumstances came together that allowed her to tum a
vacation into the chance to live in Maui for an extended period. When Mariela arrived
on this smalll island, just after the tragedy of 9 I 11, she immediately met a woman who
asked her to p articipate in a show to benefit the families of those who died in that attack. At this fundraiser, Mariela met another woman who owned a dance studio. This
woman, Naclr.a, asked Mariela to teach belly dance. Even though Mariela had never
taught befo~ she arnepted the job.
At first, she &It a little apprehensive, but she decided to focus on teaching what she
knew and discovered that teaching felt natural. She enjoyed it so much that she ended
up teaching al three different studios and taking private students. Happily, she got yet
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another break. Mariela co directed a theater production that featured several forms of
dance in addition to belly dance. That production was video taped and ran on local television stations. It played for over a year and people still recognize her from that show.
Mariela is grateful that she successfully earned a living teaching belly dance in Hawaii,
which was not easy because Hawaii is all about Hula.
She enjoyed her time on the islands. However, she wanted to see the country of her ancestors, so Mariela left Hawaii to spend six months traveling through Spain where she
was followed by the good luck that always seems to accompany her. Without her seeking it, people approached Mariela asking her to teach workshops, which she agreed to
do. Even though she is bilingual, she had never taught in Spanish, so explaining moves
was difficult because she didn't know belly dance vocabulary in Spanish. Nevertheless,
it was a fun and positive experience.
After this trip, having recovered from her bum out, Mariela decided to move to San
Diego to begin graduate school. Here, Jillina, choreographer of Belly Dance Superstars,
introduced Mariela to Angell Estrada who had been a member of Jillina' s company.
Mariela and Angell decided to dance together and co founded a fusion dance company
called Dunya Dance Theater. At that time, Angell was teaching, but Mariela wasn't.
However, they decided to perform together and put up a web site from which they got
many requests to perform at private gigs. Even after becoming a professional dancer,
Mariela continued to study taking classes with many other instructors - most consistently with Jillina and Heather Stants, director of Urban Tribal Dance Company. She also
began performing collaboratively with other local dancers, including Heather Stants,
Leilainia and Dondi, at corporate functions and private parties. After Angell, who had
been teaching at the World Beat Center, moved away, Frank Lazzaro, Middle Earth
band member and dumbek instructor at the Center, asked Mariela to take over Angeli's
class there. She has been teaching at that Balboa Park site for more than two years.
Additionally, she has been teaching at the Kava Lounge Gallery & Studio on Saturdays
for about two years. This opportunity came to her through a friend who is the owner of
that establishment.
These openings came to Mariela through networking. She doesn't do many public
events and has never cared about making a name for herself. As much as she loves belly
dance and its community, she doesn't view this as her future career. However, she'll
probably continue dancing and teaching until she's finished with her doctorate in Clinical Psychology. In the meantime, dancing is helping her pay her way through school.
Her mom seems to want to keep Mariela dancing too, for her mom keeps making her
beautiful costumes; every time Mariela sees one of her mom's new glittering creations,
it inspires her to continue performing in spite of those days when her body hurts and
she's feeling that performing is a chore. Her other inspiration is her loyal students
who brighten her day. Because of them, she can't see herself giving up teaching - just
performing although she might dance at friends' parties for the fun of it even after she
retires from dancing professionally
Even as she speaks about her impending retirement, Mariela expresses a desire to
continue supporting her students while encouraging them to take dance classes from
different teachers because, she says, dance is not only about the moves you learn in
class; It's as much about the stylization of the dance as it is about the moves. Once you
have learned the moves and been exposed to a wide variety of stylizations, then you
can build your own style. Mariela says that for a dancer to develop her own style, she
must study with a variety of teachers, if not, there is a tendency to become a mirror of
your teacher.
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by Nimahlina
"Emerge from technique, surrender to the rhythm,
release the dancer, become the dance"
-Mariela's Motto
Mariela, with encouragement from her Spanish
mother, began studying Flamenco at the age of
14. Although she loved dancing, she never felt
that Flamenco was right for her. A few years later,
she expressed this sentiment to a friend who was
taking belly dance at the same dance studio Mariela was attending in Los Angeles (LA). The friend
then suggested Mariela try belly dance. She did
and immediately loved it feeling that the softness
of Middle Eastern dance was a good fit for her
Mariela then began studying belly dance with Jenaeni Rathor of LA, which was not
only a good fit but was a great opportunity because Jenaeni had pioneered the American Cabaret style in the 60' s. These classes also enabled her to meet Ansuya of Belly
Dance Superstars (BOSS) fame, who was Jenaeni' s daughter. Later, Ansuya and her
mom co taught until Jenaeni retired. Then Ansuya took over the classes and in 1998,
revised the dance company, Yaleil, which Jenaeni had originally established. Jenaeni
and Ansuya were Mariela's primary teachers, but throughout the years, Mariela
took classes and workshops with a variety other teachers to broaden her knowledge
of dance. Mariela's dedication to her studies paid off because it wasn't long before
Ansuya surprised Mariela by inviting Mariela to join the company. Mariela couldn't
believe it beaause she had never performed professionally and had no idea that such
an opportunity would be presented to her so early on in her dance career.
Of course, Mariela accepted the invitation and danced with the company in many venues around !Los Angeles. She still feels honored to have been a part of this group. They
seemed to have enjoyed the collaboration as well because they asked her to participate
in their important "Gypsy Sugar" theater production in Ojai, California, an event that
Mariela will always remember because this event was her first big, important performance on sta:ge.
While she h ad been studying belly dance, Mariela had also been attending college. By
the ti.me she graduated, she was feeling burned out with everything and was in need
of a change. She took a break from all the hard work by vacationing in Maui and loved
it there. Forhmately, for her, circumstances came together that allowed her to tum a
vacation into the chance to live in Maui for an extended period. When Mariela arrived
on this smalll island, just after the tragedy of 9 I 11, she immediately met a woman who
asked her to p articipate in a show to benefit the families of those who died in that attack. At this fundraiser, Mariela met another woman who owned a dance studio. This
woman, Naclr.a, asked Mariela to teach belly dance. Even though Mariela had never
taught befo~ she arnepted the job.
At first, she &It a little apprehensive, but she decided to focus on teaching what she
knew and discovered that teaching felt natural. She enjoyed it so much that she ended
up teaching al three different studios and taking private students. Happily, she got yet
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another break. Mariela co directed a theater production that featured several forms of
dance in addition to belly dance. That production was video taped and ran on local television stations. It played for over a year and people still recognize her from that show.
Mariela is grateful that she successfully earned a living teaching belly dance in Hawaii,
which was not easy because Hawaii is all about Hula.
She enjoyed her time on the islands. However, she wanted to see the country of her ancestors, so Mariela left Hawaii to spend six months traveling through Spain where she
was followed by the good luck that always seems to accompany her. Without her seeking it, people approached Mariela asking her to teach workshops, which she agreed to
do. Even though she is bilingual, she had never taught in Spanish, so explaining moves
was difficult because she didn't know belly dance vocabulary in Spanish. Nevertheless,
it was a fun and positive experience.
After this trip, having recovered from her bum out, Mariela decided to move to San
Diego to begin graduate school. Here, Jillina, choreographer of Belly Dance Superstars,
introduced Mariela to Angell Estrada who had been a member of Jillina' s company.
Mariela and Angell decided to dance together and co founded a fusion dance company
called Dunya Dance Theater. At that time, Angell was teaching, but Mariela wasn't.
However, they decided to perform together and put up a web site from which they got
many requests to perform at private gigs. Even after becoming a professional dancer,
Mariela continued to study taking classes with many other instructors - most consistently with Jillina and Heather Stants, director of Urban Tribal Dance Company. She also
began performing collaboratively with other local dancers, including Heather Stants,
Leilainia and Dondi, at corporate functions and private parties. After Angell, who had
been teaching at the World Beat Center, moved away, Frank Lazzaro, Middle Earth
band member and dumbek instructor at the Center, asked Mariela to take over Angeli's
class there. She has been teaching at that Balboa Park site for more than two years.
Additionally, she has been teaching at the Kava Lounge Gallery & Studio on Saturdays
for about two years. This opportunity came to her through a friend who is the owner of
that establishment.
These openings came to Mariela through networking. She doesn't do many public
events and has never cared about making a name for herself. As much as she loves belly
dance and its community, she doesn't view this as her future career. However, she'll
probably continue dancing and teaching until she's finished with her doctorate in Clinical Psychology. In the meantime, dancing is helping her pay her way through school.
Her mom seems to want to keep Mariela dancing too, for her mom keeps making her
beautiful costumes; every time Mariela sees one of her mom's new glittering creations,
it inspires her to continue performing in spite of those days when her body hurts and
she's feeling that performing is a chore. Her other inspiration is her loyal students
who brighten her day. Because of them, she can't see herself giving up teaching - just
performing although she might dance at friends' parties for the fun of it even after she
retires from dancing professionally
Even as she speaks about her impending retirement, Mariela expresses a desire to
continue supporting her students while encouraging them to take dance classes from
different teachers because, she says, dance is not only about the moves you learn in
class; It's as much about the stylization of the dance as it is about the moves. Once you
have learned the moves and been exposed to a wide variety of stylizations, then you
can build your own style. Mariela says that for a dancer to develop her own style, she
must study with a variety of teachers, if not, there is a tendency to become a mirror of
your teacher.
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She also wants her students to know they should not let anyone tell them that the way
they perform a particular move is wrong unless the comment has to do with posture
or something else that could damage your body. "This is a dance style," she says, "not
chemistry! Everyone has their own way of dancing. It's a matter of stylization. It's
not wrong, just different." For example, when Mariela teaches snake arms, she tells
students to keep their arms away from their bodies for framing, but in new tribal style,
a dancer places her arms down by her body. For Mariela, this idea is important because
many people get frustrated feeling that they can't execute a move properly. Mariela
wants people to have fun with the movement. She tells her students, "It's dance! Don't
beat yourself up over it!" Mariela says that once a dancer becomes professional, there's
a fine line between having fun and a "This is my job" mentality. As stated earlier, Mariela has crossed that line herself. She doesn't want other people to feel that way.
'(I Night of ®ivini ®anci III
by DaVid of Scandinavia
Within a year, Mariela should finish her doctorate in Psychology. After she begins her
practice, she says that she may advise her patients to dance because it's a beautiful
outlet. She says, "Sometimes I feel dance does more for a person than formal therapy!"
Once a dancer has developed a foundation in dance class, then she can just move surrender to the rhythm. The execution of the move is forgotten. It releases the dancer
within you, and you become the dance!
You can contact Mariela at her web site: www.marielabellydancer.com or call (619) 307-0964.
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On March 17th Patrisha Productions and Lucia Enterprises served the San Diego
dance scene with their 3rd fabulous show featuring several local dancers and
troupes along with the local favorite band - Moayed and the D reams - this time
with Andy, Santo, Steward and guest drummer Walid Assaf. The famou s Harry
Saroyan emceed the show. Vendors such as Ana and Scottie Schultz were present
among others and added an extra spark to the event.
The performers did a commendable job: Ana brought the house down with her
ever-blooming charm, Raqs El Anwar being as truly loyal to their wonderful
repertoire, Iryna impressed yet again with her elegance, the Raks Cairo Ensemble
was sassy and hot with their feather boas, the EDA Bhangra Project featured
athleticism and big smiles, the ever so graceful Lucia made all the dancers in the
audience drool over her fully covering dress, but the breathtaking Estrella made
all hearts skip a few beats as she danced to Moayed and the Dreams and had the
tips rain over her as if a monsoon had hit the stage. I let my spaceman outfit by
Aphrodite's Closet have its debut. Walid Assaf's birthday was celebrated as well
with a well tasting cake helping the dancers maintain their figures.
The organizers were happy to see the support of the Chaldean community alongside the dance community in spite of it being St. Patrick's Day weekend.
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The EDA Annual Student Recital
(Open to the public)
Junel.2007
Worl dbeat Center, 2100 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
The EDA proudly presents
the second EDA Annual Student Recital
with students of the EDA
Private students
the EDA Bhangra Project
The EDA Melaya Leff Project
& The EDA Diploma Program first year students
under the direction of DaVid of Scandinavia
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Show: 7 - 8:30 pm
Cover charge : $10 per person
Refreshments available
Donations welcome
For class schedule and more info:
www.the-EDA.com
858 531 6832 I 34
info@the-eda .com
On Saturday, March 10th from 5pm to 7pm, in Mission Valley, local troupes came
together as a team and presented a brilliant fundraiser show for the YMCA's Annual Support Campaign.
Variety was abundant throughout the show with creative costuming, dance styles,
choreography and talent being represented through 10 different troupes. The flow
of the show was professional with each performance on time and ready to present
their choreography to a very full house.
All of the troupes were volunteers and contributed to the show' s success by applying their unique talents. Because of their generosity, we were able to contribute
$1,100.00 to the Annual Support Campaign.
The Annual Support Campaign provides vital programs and services to more than
8,200 people in our community by providing financial assistance for children and
families that cannot afford to participate, funding new community Outreach programs, providing youth sports, and many other opportunities that would otherwise not be experienced by those less privileged.
I would like to extend very big thank you to all of the performers, assistants and to
the members of the audience for making the show such a wonderful event.
Many, many thanks to these generous and talented troupes: Atash Maya, Blue
Lotus, Glitter Dance Company, Mesa College Belly Dance Company, Oriental
Jewels, Raks el Anwar, Raks el Nejoume, Terpsichore in Veils, Yasmina's Yems and
Zygotex.
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Linda (619) 517-6312 • Women's Fitness World, 733 Broadway, El Cajon
• Beginning ............................... .................................................. Sa....... 11 :30AM-12:30PM
Sabah (619) 448-6501 • Santee Elementary School, Bldg. CSD2
•Beginning ...... ............................. ................... ............. .............. Sa........... l 0:15-11: l 5AM
• Continuing ..................... ............................ ............................... Sa........... ll:15-12:15PM
Healing Therapies, 9578 Murray Drive, La Mesa
• Continuing ..................................................... ......... ..................w ............... 5:30-6:30PM
• Beginning ........... ......................................................................W ............... 6:30-7:30PM
South Count~
Cecilia Martinez (619) 271-8538 • Loma Verde Dance Room, 1420 Loma Verde Lane,
Chula Vista
• Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced (Youth ages 6 to 16) .......... M ............... 6:00-6:50PM
• Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced (Adult ages 16 to 99) ......... M ............. .. 7 :00-7 :50PM
• Preschool Belly Dancing (Ages 4 to 5) ....................................W ............... 3:30-4:00PM
Montevalle Park and Recreation Center, 840 Duncan Ranch Rd. , Chula Vista
• Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced (Adult) .................... ..........Tu .............. 7:00-7 :50PM
Parkway Dance Room, Chula Vista
• Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced (Adult) ..............................W ............... 6:30-7 :20PM
Salt Creek Dance Room, Chula Vista
• Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced (Youth) ................... ... ....... Sa............. .. 2:00-2:50PM
•Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced (Adult) .............................. Sa............. .. 3:00-3:50PM
Linda (619) 517-6312 • Women's Fitness World, 310 Third Ave., Chula Vista
• Beginning ....................... .. ............ ................................ ............. Su .......... 11 :OOAM-Noon
Marianna (619) 261-0832 • www.marianna.cc • International Dance Company, 555 H
St. #2029 (in the Chula Vista Mall) (619) 427-DANCE
• Beginning (Improvisation) ........................................... .... ......... Tu ............ .. 7:30-8 :30PM
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6787 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92115
Beginning/Intermediate ................ .. M ....... .............. ... 6:30-7:30PM
Intermediate ................................... M ............. ........... 7:30-8:30PM
Yoga ........... ................................... Tu .......... ...... 11 :30AM-12:30PM
Beginning/Intermediate .................. W ....................... 7:00-8:00PM
Beginning Series 1 ........................ Th ...................... 6:00-7:00PM
Intermediate ........ ........................... Th ..................... .7:00-8:00PM
Intermediate ........ ... ........................ Sa ........ .. ......... 10:00-11 :ODAM
Beginning ....................................... Sa ................... 11 :ODAM-Noon
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Sahar Samil (858) 717-5839 • www.sahardance.com • [email protected] •
Academy of Egyptian Dance, Sorrento Valley (near UTC)
• Level I (Easic Technique) ............................... .. ...... ........ ...... ... Tu .... .... .... .. 6:00-7 :00PM
• Level II @3eginner Technique) .... .. ......... ............. .. ................ ...Tu .. .. .......... 7:00-8:00PM
• Level ill (Intermediate Technique & Choreography) ..............Th ..... ......... 6:30-7:30PM
• Level N (Advanced Technique & Choreography) ........ ....... ...Th ............ .. 7:30-8:30PM
Scherazade (858) 581-0135 • 3234 ldlewild Way, Clairemont
• Multi-LeYel ............. .......... .... .......... .. ..... ....... .. .............. ..... ... ...M ............... 7:00-8 :30PM
• Sword, cane, Isis wings .................. ........ ........ ......... .. ...............Th .... .. ........ 8:00-9 :30PM
Talia (760) 586-6626 • www.taliamedance.com • UCSD, Rimac Center, La Jolla
• Beginnimg ....... ........ ................ ......... .........................................M ... ........ 10:00-11 :30AM
Theresa (61 9) 521-0849 • Stage 7 Studio, 3980 30th St., North Park (back; enter
from alley)
• Beginning/Intermediate ............... .. .. .............. .. ..... ......................M ............... 7 :00-8:30PM
Yaarajaan S:tudiosffhe Ethnic Dance Academy (858) 531 -6832 • www.yaarajaan.com
• www.the-'eda .com • www.davidofscandinavia.com • 5433 Linda Vista Rd., Ste. C
For class info, see ad this issue
Patrisha teaches:
• Danz Orientale (Turkish Style) .......... ... ....... ................ ......... .. Tu .... ........ .. 7:30-9:00PM
• American Cabaret.. .... ................ .......... .. .. .. ............................... W ............. .. 7:30-9:00PM
E:ast Count~
Ana (619) 660-6965 • www.anabellydancer.com • Spring Valley Com. Center, 8735
Jamacha Blvd., (619) 479-1832
• Beginning/Intermediate ....................... .. .......... .. .. .. ........ ...........Tu .............. 7:00-8 :00PM
Cyrena (619) 698-9421 • Patrick Henry High School, 6702 Wandermere Dr.
• Beginning ... ....... ............................................... .. .. ..... ........ ...... w ............... 6:00-7 :15PM
• Multi-Level ............................ ................................ ..... .. ....... .... W ............. .. 7:15-8 :30PM
Alondra's, 2990 Jamacha Rd., #102, El Cajon, (619) 660-9048
• Beginner Technique in Arabic and Turkish Style .. ...................Th .............. 7:30-8:30PM
• Intermediate Improv/Choreo in Arabic and Turkish Style .... .. .Th .............. 8:30-9:30PM
Jamila (619) 466-8233 • Jamila's Studio
6:00PM
• Advanced ....................... .. ..... .. ..... ........... .. .. ............. .. ... .. .......... W
7:30PM
• Beginning .. .... .................... ..... ... ................ .. ............................. W
7:00PM
• Advanced ........... ...... ........... ............... ....................................... Th
Jasmina (619) 660-4350 • Cuyamaca College, 900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy., Room
R205, El Cajon.
• Beginning .......... ... .................................. .. ............................... Tu ........ .. .... 4:30-5:30PM
• Intermediate ........ ... ................... ......................................... ......Th .............. 4:30-5:30PM
Rubia's Dance Studio, (619) 579-6197, 1480 Jamacha Rd., El Cajon
• Beginning ..... ............................ ................ .. .................. ........... M ..... ..... ..... 7:30-8:30PM
• Intermediate ....... ... .... ...... .. ..... .. ......................... .. ..... .. ........ ...... M ............... 8:30-9:00PM
Rubia 's Dance FX, (619) 445-6197, 2754 Alpine Blvd. Suite C, Alpine
• Beginning ...................... ... ......................... ................. .. ...........W ...... ... ...... 7:00-8 :00PM
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Thi <vancing ®rum:
~a'idi
by Richard Adrian Steiger
A standard rhythm in belly dance music, Maqsum should be familiar to the dancer. The
Sa'idi (pronounced, sa-EE-dee) rhythm is named after the cultivated region of the Nile
Valley between Cairo and Aswan called Sa'idi (Upper Egypt). In its original performance
context the sa'idi rhythm is used for the Egyptian ritual combat dance called tahtib--a
dance of men and horses (kouhail, purebred Arabian stallion). Performances take place
with the male dancers either standing on the ground, or on the backs of dancing horses,
whirling, waving, and striking the ground with a staff about 4 feet long called the naboot.
The rhythm is also used for a less aggressive "stage" form called raks asaya (or assabaya)
performed by women. Most scholars concur that it is a feminine parodic caricature of the
male tahtib dance. Woman dancers use a small 'T' cane (the asaya) instead of the staff. In
both forms of dance, the implement (staff or cane) functions as a percussion instrument
used to strike the ground or stage. The hits are timed to either coincide with or against
the rhythm. Note that although sa'idi is the traditional rhythm played for tahtib and raks
asaya, other rhythms such as baladi and maqsum are also used.
The sa'idi rhythm is traditionally played outdoors on the narahsan, a two-sided bass
drum. It is held on a strap around the neck and played with sticks-the right hand striking bass tones with a rounded beater, and the left hand tapping out complex overtonesaturated treble drumnotes with a long, thin, dowel. The melody is played on a very loud
double-reed oboe called the mizmar sa'idi (one lead and at least two drone players). The
dumbek and a large tambourine called the mazhar are sometimes used along with the
narahsan.
The standard sa'idi rhythm
and drumnote sequence
is derivative of maqsum
(DT •TD• T•) with adum
replacing the tek on the and
of beat number two: DT • D
D• T• . In the following diagram, baladi, maqsum and
sa'idi are compared. The
dum on the and of beat two
changes the pitch sequence,
but not the rhythm itself.
There are variations of sa'idi
(usually with more dums).
For example, sa'idi can be
played as DD •DD• T• (a
kind of modified baladi).
Note that dancers often
confuse sa'idi with baladi or
maqsum, and play their zill
pattern to fit baladi instead
of sa'idi. For extensive infomation and sound examples
of zill patterns see: www.
ZillsonFire.com.
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Ballet Basics Studio, 2323 Broadway, Studio 105
• Exploring lmprov with Julie Lively ............ .. ..... .. .................. .. M ............... 7 :30-8:30PM
• Advanced Tribal Fusion Technique .................... .. .................... W ..... .......... 7:00-8:15PM
• Mixed Level Conditioning and Technique .............................. .Th .......... 10:30-11 :45AM
• Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique .......... .. ... ................. .. .... .. .Sa ............. Noon-1 :OOPM
• Intermecliate Tribal Fusion Technique ..................................... .Sa............... 1:00-2:00PM
Jasmina (619) 298-3576 • Mission Valley YMCA, 5505 Friars Rd.
• Beginning ...................................... ... ..................................... .. Sa ............... 1:30-2:30PM
• Intermediate ................................ ........................................... .. Sa ............... 2:30-3:30PM
Lilli th ( 617) 721-7921 • [email protected] • The Arts and Entertainment
Center, 3026 University Avenue
•Beginning .... .................... ....... ..... ...... ................. ..... ... ............ ..Tu .............. 6:00-7 :OOPM
Loreena (858) 45!-WRLD(9753) • [email protected] • Attire by Lea Studio,
6787 El Cajon Blvd.
• Beginning .................................................. ................. ............ .. Sa....... 11 :OOAM-12:00PM
•Intermediate/Advanced ..................................... ...... .. ...............Sa... ........ l 0:00-11 :OOAM
Mira Mesa, 10225 Barnes Canyon Rd., Suite CJOO
• Beginning .................. ...... .. ............ ......................................... .. Su ... .. ......... 5 :00-6:00PM
• Intermediate/ Advanced ........................................... .... .. .......... .Su .............. 6:00-7 :OOPM
Lucia (619) 405-2308 • www.luciadance.com • Dancing Unlimited Studio, 4569
3(J" St., North Park
•Beginning ............................................... ........................ .......... Sa ............ 9:00-10: l 5AM
•Intermediate ............. ........................ .......... .... ............. .............. Sa ........... 10:20-11 :45AM
Attire By Lea, 6787 El Cajon Blvd., El Cajon
• Beginning ........................................................................ .... ..... M ............... 6:30-7 :30PM
• lntermediate ................................................................ .. .......... .. M ............... 7:30-8:30PM
Luisa (619) 299-1129 • Dancing Unlimited, 4569 3(11' St., North Park
• Multi-Level/Choreography ......... .. ................................... .......Th .............. 6:15-7 :30PM
Mariela (619) 307-0964 • www.marielabellydancer.com • [email protected]
• Kava Gallery & Studio, 2804 Ketmer
• Beginning ...... ............. ........ ........................ .......... .. ................. Sa .. ............. 2:00-3:00PM
• Intermediate ........... ........ .. ............................................... .. ........ Sa ............... 3:00-4:00PM
World Beat Center, Balboa Park
• All levels to live drumming by Frank Lazarro ....................... .. M ............... 7:00-8:00PM
Marula (619) 295-0637 • Mission Valley YMCA, 5055 Friars Rd.• 4 week sessions •
Childcare available on site
• Beginning ............................................................................. ... Sa............. 12:00-1 :OOPM
• Intermediate .............................. .............. ........................... .... ... Sa ............... 1:00-2:00PM
Meleah (619) 280-8424 • San Diego School of Ballet, 2650 Truxtun Rd., Point Loma
• Beginning foundations ............................................................. W ... ............ 7:45-8:45PM
•Intermediate/Adv. technique, zills ....................................... ... .. W ............... 6:40-7:40PM
Stage 7 Studio, 3980 3(J" St., North Park
• lntermediate ... ......................................................... ..... ............. Th .. ....... ... .. 7:30-8:30PM
Taoist Sanctuary, 4229 Park Blvd., North Park (alternating Fridays)
• Mixed level , choreographic methods, performance technique F ................ 6:30-7:30PM
Richard Steiger (619) 283-6325 • Drumming & Lecture/Demos
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Yasmina (760) 631-1114 • www.pinkgypsy.com/yasmina
• Beginni111g/lntermediate ....................................... ............... ...... W .............. 6:00-7:OOPM
• Beginni111,g/Intermediate ... .........................................................Th ............. 6:00-7:00PM
Zahirah (909) 214-1023 • "Zahirah's Studio, Temecula
• Beginninig .................................................................................Tu ........ 10:30AM -Noon
• Beginni111g .................... ............................................................. W .............. 7:00-8:30PM
• Beginni111g ........... ............... ............. ............................. ............. Sa...... I I :OOAM -12:30PM
• Intermediate .............................................................................. Sa ............ 12:45 -2:15PM
Angie's Dance, Hemet
• Beginning ................................................................................. M ............... 7:00-8:30PM
Zy (619) 886-4612 • [email protected] • Encinitas, CA
• Beginning ........... ........................................... ...........................Tu ............. 7:35-8:35PM
• Beginning/Intermediate ............... ............................................. Su .......... 9:05-10:05AM
Metro
Alexa (858) 336-8886 • Mira Mesa Recreation Center
• Beginning .............................................................................. M ............... 7:00-8 :OOPM
• Advanced ..................................... ........ ..................................... M ............... 8:00-9:00PM
Standley Park Recreation Center
• Beginning ................ ........ .. .............................. ......................... Th .............. 6:30-7:30PM
• lntermediate ....................................... .......................................Th .............. 7:30-8:30PM
Amarna (619) 255-5717 • [email protected] • South Park
• Beginning - Private/Semi-Private by appointment
Ana (619) 660-6965 • www.anabellydancer.com • Attire by Lea Studio, 6787
El Cajon Blvd.
• Beginning/Intermediate ............................................................ W ............... 7:00-8 :OOPM
Azizeh (858) 484-4751 • Frogs Club, Carmel Mt. Road
• Beginning/lntermediate ............................... ................ .. ........... W ........... 10:45-11 :45AM
• Beginning/lntermediate ........................... ...... ..................... ...... F ................ 4:30-5 :30PM
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Dr., La Jolla
(858) 457-3030
• Beginner Technique in Arabic and Turkish Style .. ...................W ............... 5:30-6:30PM
• Basic/Beginner Technique in Arabic and Turkish Style ........... Su .. ........... .4:00-5:00PM
• Intermediate lmprov/Choreo in Arabic and Turkish Style ....... Su .............. 5:00-6:00PM
Frank Lazzaro (760) 703-1487 • www.frankdrums.com • World Beat Center, 2100 Park
Blvd., Balboa Park
• Egyptian drumming .... .............................................................. M ... ............ 6:00-7:00PM
• Mixed level dance to live drumming ....................................... M .......... ..... 7:00-8:00PM
Heather Stants (619) 261-8676 • www.urbantribaldance.com • NTC Promenade Dance
Place, 2650 Truxtun Rd. , Studio 201
• Advanced Fusion Choreography ................................ .............. M ............... 6:00-7:OOPM
• Beginning Tribal Fusion Technique .........................................Tu .............. 7:00-8:00PM
• Intermediate Tribal Fusion Technique ...................................... Tu .............. 8:00-9:00PM
Abstracted from its roots, the sa'idi rhythm has become favored in current Arabic popmusic. The sa'idi rhythm is very much like one of the standard rhythms found in western
rock and roll-D • TDD • T• . (Read dum as a bass drum and tek as a snare drum in this
example) The difference is that in the rock pattern, the first tek is set on beat number two
instead of the and of beat one as it is in sa'idi.
There are many examples of traditional performance available to listen to. Hossam
Ramzy's Kouhail CD is highly recommended. As for modem applications, listen to Arabic
popular music, for example, Amir Diab' s recordings of Hikayatey, Bahibak Aktar, and
Betuhashney on his Amarain CD, or Ala Nar by the Sarni Nossair Orchestra.
Richard has been a drum accompanist for belly dancers since 1988. He is an independent scholar,
composer, writer, teacher, multipercussionist, recording artist/engineer, and visual artist. His book
(a 15+ year project), The Complete Dumbek, is due to be published in 2007 by Anaphase II. He is a
drum instructor at MuzikMuzik in El Cajon, CA.
Contact: [email protected], and www.Cyberlepsy.com/Anaphase.htm.
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by Meleah
Maintain that sun-touched look all year long with self-tanner on the body and
bronzer on the face. Use a silky mineral powder or bronzer to even out a tan or
create one. Use a powder brush and dust on shoulders, collarbones, and under the
chin.
Use broad strokes to blend color from the center of your cheeks outward. Create a
natural hollow under blush by brushing up from the center, between the jaw and
cheekbone outward toward the ear.
Create warmth by brushing bronzer along the hairline. Bronzer can also be used
as eye shadow. Dust it up and out along the lid onto the brow bone. Follow with
golden shadow for a sexy sun-kissed look.
20 years of experience. She carries her own line of cosmetics, formulated for the dancer,
and instructional videos. www.meleah.com. (619) 280-8424.
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Mimoriis of thi fairi
by Suhaila Salimpour
Nicki Vaccar (cont.) • Encinitas Parks and Recreation Community Center, 1140
Oakcrest Park Dr. (760) 943-2260
• Beginning ... ...................................................................... ........ Th .......... 10:00-11 :OOAM
• Intermediate .............................................................................. Th .............. 7:30-8:30PM
• Intermediate/Advanced ............................................................ Th .............. 8:30-9:45PM
• Beginning ................................................................................. Sa ............ 11 :OOAM-noon
San Dieguito Adult Education, Earl Warren Jr. High, Solana Beach (760) 753-7073
• Beginning .............. ................................................................... Tu .............. 6:30-7:30PM
Sheerah (858) 755-1432 • Studio 4 at Center for the Arts, Escondido
• Basic ......................................................................................... M ............... 8:35-9:35PM
Mira Costa College, Cardiff
• Basic ......................................................................................... Tu .............. 5:30-6:30PM
East Del Mar/Carmel Valley
• Basic ..................................... ....................................................W ............... 6:45-7:45PM
• Intermediate/Gypsy ............ .................................... .................. Th .............. 6:45-7:45PM
Sohaila (760) 743-1235 or (760) 519-9615 • [email protected] •
Sohaila s Studio, Escondido
• Children's ............................................................... ..................Sa ............... l :00-1 :45PM
Credited Course at Palomar College, San Marcos (Enroll through Palomar College)
(760) 744-1150
• Near & Middle Eastern Dance ................................................. Sa ...... 10:00AM-l 1:50AM
Venture Class at Palomar College, San Marcos (Call Palomar College Venture Services
to Enroll) (760) 744-1150
• Beg/Int (Dance Studio 0-2 - Palomar College) ........................ Sa ......... 12: 15PM-1 :30PM
• Beg/Int (Dance Room 704 - Escondido Campus) .................... Tu .......... 6:45PM-8:00PM
Poway Adult Education classes at Rancho Bernardo Swim and Tennis Club/Highland
Ranch Elementary School (858) 668-4000
Jamila d&nclns with Bal A naf
It was the last day of the Faire and I remember feeling the cool air on my
face. I would sleep in the back seat of my mother's old VW bug as she drove
early in the morning with the window slightly open. As I lay with my eyes
closed, I could feel the soft wind hinting at the reminder that fall was approaching, I could hear the sounds of coins on occasion from my mother's
costume. If I needed an extra feeling of security, I would only have to open
my eyes a sliver. My mother was driving while dressed in full assuit. It was
soothing to know that we were both out of the house and on the way to the
Renaissance Faire.
The Renaissance Faire ran for eight weeks and late into October. It was only
at the end of the Faire did I know that the climate would change and the feeling of needing that extra sweater would become more apparent. It was the
end of one creative force and the beginning of another of nature's mysteries.
The last day of the Faire was always bitter sweet. We always began the Faire
knowing this day will come, but when it arrived, the sadness of having to
return to reality until the next year always seemed so lonely. I always felt at
• New! Stretch Class ............................................................. ...... M ...... 10:30AM-11 :30AM
• Beginning/Intermediate (RB) ............... .............. ... ...... ............. M ......... 11 :45AM-1 :OOPM
• Beginning/Intermediate (HR) ....... .... ...... .......................... ...... .. M ........ .. ..... 6:30-7:45PM
• Intermediate/Advanced (HR) ................................................ ... M ............... 7:45-9:00PM
Zyba Academy of Artistic Dance, Studio 4 at Center for the Arts, Escondido
• Beginning/Intermediate ............. ........................................ ....... W ............... 7 :30-8 :25PM
• Intermediate/Advanced ............................................................ W ............... 8:30-9:30PM
City of Escondido, Mathis Center (760) 839-4691
• Beginning/fun & fitness ........................................................... W ............... 1:00-2:00PM
Talia (760) 586-6626 • www.taliamedance.com • Camp Pendleton
• Beginning ............................................. ...... .............................. M ............... 7:00-8:00PM
• Level 2 .................... .................................................................. M ............... 8:00-9:00PM
Escondido, Sohaila s Dance Studio
•Advanced/Professional.. ............................... ........................ .... Th .............. 6:30-7 :30PM
Tina Enheduanna (949) 842-5989 • www.enheduanna.com • [email protected]
Laguna Hills Community Center
• Level 3 ............... .... ......... ........................................................ .. Su ............ 12:15-1 :30PM
• Level 2 .............. ..... ....................... ................. ........... ................Su .............. l:30-2:45PM
•Levell ...................................................................................... Su ....... ....... 3:00-4:15PM
San Clemente Community Center
•Level 1........... ...........................................................................M ............... 6:30-7:45PM
• Level 3 ............................................................................... ....... M ............... 8:00-9: 15PM
• Leve) } ............................................................................... ....... W ............... 6:45-8:00PM
• Leve) 2 ...................................................................................... W ............... 8:00-9:}5PM
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Jberi St. James (949) 494-5031 • San Juan Capistrano Adult Education (949) 493-0658
• Level 1 ... .......................... .... ........................ .. ......................... W .............. 6:30-7:45PM
• Level 2 ... ...... .. ........................ .. .... ........................................... W .............. 7:45-9:00PM
Katerina (951) 699-5606 • Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Rd.,
Temecula
• Beginning ................................................................................W .... .. .... .. .. 6:00-7:00PM
• Intermedliate/Advanced .. .... ............... ............ ........................... W .............. . 7:10-8 :20PM
Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol St., Temecula
• Beginning .......... ............... ............................ .. .............. .. .. ... .... Th ............. 7:10-8:lOPM
Loreena (858) 451-WRLD(9753) • [email protected] • 12540 Oaks North Drive
# B3, Rancho Bernardo
• Beginning ................................................................................. F ............... . 5:00-6:00PM
• Intermedliate/Advanced ................................................... .. .... ... F ................ 6:00-7:00PM
Marguerite (310) 370-5155 • www.gypsymagic.com • Lauridsen Ballet Centre,
Torrance, CA
• Beginning/Intermediate .................... ............... ............... .. ..... .. Tu ............ 7:00-10:00PM
Mesmera (323) 669-0333 • Los Angeles Area• www.mesmera.com • Studio A, 2306
Hyperion, Silverlake • between Scotland & Tracy • (Park on street, enter gate,.first studio
on left)
• Basic/Intermediate Technique ........... .. ........................ ...... ....... M W .......... 6:30-7:30PM
• Int/Adv Technique and Creative Resources ............................. M W .. .... .... 7:45-9 :15PM
.'.ACC Community Services (323) 669-1031
• Basic Technique ........... .... ... ... .... ...................... ............... .. .... ... Th .............. 6:00-7 :00PM
• Basic Technique .. ..................................................................... Sa........... 10:00-11 :OOAM
• Basic Technique ................. ........................ .............................. Sa .... ....... 11 :OOAM-Noon
Call for reservations and directions
• Int/Adv Technique and Creative Resources ................ .............F ............ 10:00-11 :30AM
• Int/Adv Technique and Creative Resources ............................. Sa ............ .. . 1:00-2:30PM
Milana (858) 794-1885 or (858) 245-7188 • milanabellydance.com • Milana 's Studio,
Del Mar
• Beginning (all ages) ............................. ... .. .. .............................Tu .............. 6:00-7 :00PM
• Semi-private and private sessions by appointment
Morwenna Assaf (760) 757-4470 • www.DancerAndDrummer.com • [email protected] • Art/Dance Academy, 1401 S. El Camino Real #105, Oceanside
• Basic Drum.ming for Dancers ............ .. ....................................M ....................... 6:00PM
• Elementary ............................................................................... M ....................... 7 :OOPM
• Drumming for Drummers ........................................................ M .................... .. . 7:00PM
• Intermediate .............................................. ............................... Tu ........ .. ............ 7:00PM
• Introduction ... ..................... .. ......... .................... ... ... .. ... .. ..........Th ...................... 6:00PM
• Advanced .. .......... .... ..... ....... .......... ......................... ..................Th ...................... 7:00PM
• Beginner 1 & 2 (Fun & Fitness Belly Dance) ......................... Sa ..................... 10:00AM
• Elementary, Intermediate & Advanced Technique ................. .Sa ..................... 11 :OOAM
Nicki Vaccar (760) 634-3680 • [email protected]
Carlsbad Parks & Recreation, 2997 Glasgow Dr., Calavera Hills (760) 602-4680
• Beginning .. .. ................................. .... ................... ....... ........... .M ............... 7:1 5-8: 15PM
• Beginning/Intermediate ......................................................... .. M ............... 8: l 5-9:30PM
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home at the Faire because my real home was at times unbearable. The costumes, the smells, the theater, the people, and mostly how happy my mother
was enough to last me until the next year. When I think back on my childhood and the daily life I led, I mostly remember the weekends at the Faire
and the images and memories that were positive and helped build my spirit.
As the gates opened for the last day, the people crowded onto the grounds
as if each moment was to be savored on this last day. Back then you could
not tell the workers at the Faire apart from the observers since everyone
came in costume and spoke in an Elizabethan accent. It always added to the
grand theater quality that I missed when I returned to Faire as an adult. My
mother had a wooden wagon built for me and she would wheel me around
all day in it. The days were long and my little legs would always give out.
I would take naps, eat, and even play with my friends in that wagon and
someone would always walk in front of the wagon and yell "make way for
the Princess" as the streets would part and we would make our way through
the crowds. My mother would stand on the side of the wagon while someone else pushed me. She would fan herself with a huge peacock fan that
seemed to go in slow motion. Between shows, I would fall asleep with the
sounds of the Faire as a lullaby. After being awakened I would eat the fresh
foods that were always special for the Faire and to this day I miss the fresh
fruit ices, the turkey leg (that I could barely hold), the Sheppard's pie, and of
course my mother's favorite, fish n chips .
By the time, we would reach the back stage of the last performance I was
ready to dance. We always did three shows a day all on a different stage.
But the last show was on main stage and since it was the last show of the
year my mother danced.
My mother didn't dance during the Faire or much at any other place either.
By the time, I could remember my mother, she had stopped dancing for good
and was mostly teaching and directing Bal Anat. The last day of the Faire
was special since we all knew, even though never a word was ever spoken,
that my mother would dance the last show and end the year with her movement. The last show had no rules. The dancers would dance and add a little
extra. The musicians would play a little longer. Then the time would come
that the dancers and musicians would all hold their breath and hope that she
(my mother) didn't change her mind and would become the finale .
My mother was more than half the average age of the dancers in Bal Anat.
She had me at the age of 40 and my father being the dominant Persian male
that he was, forbade her to dance the day after they got married. It was more
like a threat really, and something that my mother never forgave him for until this day. My mother loved her time dancing in night clubs and missed the
fact that she was not able to stop dancing at her own pace, but was forced
by my father. He was just being a caring husband and only wanted the best
for her and of course, how she appeared to his friends was also very important. Nothing personal was meant by his threat, but I always knew that my
mother missed her freedom in the dance that the stage had brought her.
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As she prepared for her grand finale at the Faire, her eyes would change,
her posture would change, her insides would change and her spirit would
change. S1he never gave us a cue, but the musicians would all wait for that
"look" that she didn't give that meant she was emotionally preparing for her
entrance. I think that getting into this state was painful for my mother and
she could only bring herself to this moment once a year. At this moment, she
was not my mother, but her own woman, which was something I wasn't able
to witness Yery much. Everything she did off stage was for my father and
his family and for the sake of the family, so this moment was so personal that
I felt like I was being introduced to this woman, my mother, once a year. We
all felt like a fly on the wall and it really didn't matter to her if anyone was
watching or not.
Her fingertips began her dance. As her hands started to move her body
stood still waiting to follow. I'm not sure how the musicians would get
enough energy to play their instrument since we all stood hypnotized and
holding our breath. I really can't tell you what my mother use to do in her
dance, but 1 do know that her elegance, wisdom, and beauty was so strong
and mature that nothing I every saw before or since came close to that magic.
I would see for just these few minutes the freedom that I use to wish she
could live with all the time. Life got in the way, her business got in the way,
her company got in the way, and my father in and out of the hospital got in
the way, but for these cherished seconds it was just "Jamila Salimpour" dancing for the love of the dance and the love of her feminine qualities.
When she felt she was finished dancing, she would slowly exit the stage as
the musicians would keep playing. The other Bal Anat cast members would
sheepishly dance their little solo and exit the stage quickly for the end of
the session. No one really said much backstage to my mother. I think that
getting to see her dance on the last day was a little reminder of how far they
all had to go in the art. It took my mother some time to "come down" from
her own experience and I never spoke to her until I could see in her eyes that
she had returned. She would look at me and smile to give me notice of her
return and I would smile back as if to great an old friend who had been on
vacation.
I always look back at the last day of the Renaissance Faire with a fond
memory. Not many people can say they were able to see Jamila Salimpour
perform. We all felt lucky to have had that experience. Other than watching her dance in our living room, this was a highlight in my youth. I wonder if Isabella can see in me the love for the dance as I could always see in
my mother. The difference is that I don't have to hide my destiny and my
mother always did.
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l3elly Dance classes
TEACHERS: please notify the editor of all class types, dates, and times.
North Count~ & 5e~ond
Angelika Nemeth (949) 786-3111 • Tustin Community Services
• Beginning ................................................................................. M ............... 6:30-8:00PM
• Intermediate/Advanced ............................................................ M ............. .. 8:15-9:45PM
Golden West College, Huntington Beach (714) 895-8306
• Beginning ................................................................................. Tu Th ............... 10:00AM
Orange Coast College (714) 432-5072
• Three-week evening workshops .............................................. Tu W Th
Academy of International Dance (714) 550-9285
• Beginning ................................................................................ Sa .......... . I I :ODAM-Noon
• Intermediate/Advanced ............. ............................................... Sa............. Noon-I :30PM
Catharae Smith (909) 982-6475 • [email protected] • weekday evenings in Redlands,
San Bernardino, Rialto, Corona, Montclair, La Verne, Walnut
Effie Horning (760) 630-7063
Fahtiem (626) 810-9470 • wwwjahtiem.com • Rowland Heights Wardlow Park,
3457 Stanbridge, Long Beach
• Beginning .............................................................. ...................M ............... 6:15-7: l 5PM
• Intermediate .............................................................................. M ............... 7 :20-8:20PM
• Advanced ............................................................... ................... M ............... 8:30-9:30PM
The Dancer's Studio, 5772 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
• Mixed levels ................................ .... ..... ........................... ........ .Tu ............ 9:15-10:15PM
Bloom.field Park, 21420 Pioneer Blvd. & 215th St., Lakewood
• Mixed Levels ........................................... ................................. w ............... 6:30-7:30PM
Kimberly's Dance Studio, 815 W. Whittier Blvd., Montebello
• Mixed Levels ..... ................................ ........ ................... ............ w............... 8:30-9:30PM
La Mirada Resource Center, 13710 La Mirada Blvd.
• Beginning ................................................................................. Th .............. 7:30-8:45PM
• lntermediate .............................................................................. Th ............ 9:00-10:00PM
Puente Hills YMCA, 1606 S. Stimson Ave., Hacienda Heights
• Mixed Levels ......... .. ...... ........................................................... Sa............. Noon-I :OOPM
East L.A. College Women's Gym
• Mixed Levels ............................................................ ................ Sa............... 2:00-3:30PM
Frank Lazzaro (760) 942-1326 • wwwfrankdrums.com • Encinitas
Imari • Shake It Up Dance Fitness, 1275 S. Santa Fe #103, Vista , (760) 724-4348
• Beginning/Intermediate ........................................................... M .... ........... 7:00-8:00PM
• Beginning .................................................................................Tu ............ .. 8:15-9:15PM
Jheri St. James (949) 494-5031 • Laguna Beach Recreation Department (949) 497-0761
• Level 1 ... ................................................................................. Tu ............. 7:45-8:45PM
• Level 1 ................. .. ................ ................................................. F ........... 10:30-ll :30AM
• Level 2 ... ................ ............ ..................................................... Tu .. ........... 8:45-9:45PM
• Level 3 ... .......................................................... ........... ............ Th ............. 7:00-8:00PM
• Level 4 .................................................................................... Th .. ........... 8:00-9:30PM
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Priority ffor California-based events. If space permits, we will place
out-of-state events.
• May 11-1!.3 -Angelika Nemeth and Sahra C. Kent present Aszmara from New York.
www.asz:mara.com. Gasses held at Imperial Dance Studio (www.imperialdance
studio.com). Concerts at the Curtis Theatre (www.curtistheatre.com) in the Brea
Gvic and Cultural Center. For more information, contact Angelika Nemeth at
(949) 786-3111 or [email protected].
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presents itheir style in a special two-hour workshop. Kava Gallery Studio adjacent to
Kava Lounge, 2812 Kettner. (619) 261-8676. [email protected].
• Second Sundays -Artist's Support Group for all creative people. Noon-2pm. Kypris,
(760) 522·2554.
• May 6 - Drum Solos workshop with Talia and Frank Lazzaro. Learn intermediate
and advanced belly dance technique to live drum solo sequences. $25 in advance,
$30 at the door. 1:30 to 3:30. Performing Arts Workshop, 1105 Second Street,
Encinitas. Call (760) 586-6626 to register.
• May 26 & 27 - Suhaila Salim pour workshop presented by Meleah. Eight hours
of intensive training including Suhaila and Jamila Salimpour format, drum solo
choreography, and folkloric fusion. $150 before May 1. $165 after May 1. 1:30 to 4:30
(May 26) and 11:30 to 5:30 (May 27). Mission Valley YMCA, 5505 Friars Road, 92110.
Contact Meleah at (619) 280-8424 or [email protected]
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Technique, comb inations, choreographies , backg round
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Special treat are guest instructors;
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by Jasmin Jahal
Reprinted with permisson
The Secret to Being a Great Choreographer
There is non e! The ability to create an exciting, dynamic dance routine is possible. All you need is: mastery of oriental dance technique, knowledge and
acceptance of your capabilities and limits, understanding of the oriental culture
and music, a good ear for rhythm and instrumentation, and the ability to visualize the effect and feelings you wish to portray. Sound impossible? No! First, you
must do all the training you can to be the best dancer you can be. Then and only
then can you work on being a choreographer.
Choreography is a talent like dance which can be learned, practiced and improved. However, also like dance, choreography is an art. Few dancers and few
choreographers will ever be considered great artists. To be great takes a certain
natural talent.
Just because you are an excellent dancer, does not mean you will be an excellent
choreographer. But you can be a good one!
Choosing Music
Select a piece of music you really like and which makes you want to move every
time you hear it. Then, listen to it a lot, so that you become very familiar with
rhythm, melody, accents, changes and instrumentation. If words are sung, it is
nice to know the translation, but not always necessary.
When to Choreograph
Find time when you are alone, without interruption (tum off the telephone!),
and feel relaxed and calm. Your mind should be stress free. Also, find a place in
which you have room to move freely. A mirror is helpful. Remember: You cannot
force yourself to be creative. Even if the time and the place is right, inspiration
may not be there. You should then give up and try another day.
The Levels of a Dance Routine
The opening and closing should always be strong.
Movements
• Choose movements that you are good at and comfortable with.
• Keep in mind that you do not need to use every dance movement you know
in every dance you perform.
• Avoid being robot by using feeling and emotion. Is the song happy or sad?
Are you calling your lost love? Are you angry at betrayal? Are you flirting?
• The instruments suggest what movements to do. Shimmy with a kanoon or
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shows & Special E:vents
Discover Egypt gives visitors an opportunity for interactive learning about ancient
Egyptian civilization. Permanent exhibit. $3-$6. Daily, 10am-4pm. Museum of Man,
1350 El Prado, Balboa Park. www.museumofman.org.
Wednesdays - John Bilezikjian appears bi-monthly at The Greek Village. Belly dancing,
Greek and international music, and open dancing the entire night. $10. 6:30-9:30pm.
6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. Call (760) 603-9672 for reservations.
Fourth Wednesday of the month - Award-winning band Al Samoud hosts a Belly Jam at
Ali Baba Family Restaurant. Open dancing and delicious Persian food. 421 East Main St.,
El Cajon. (619) 442-3622. www.alibabakabob.com. [email protected] or (619) 602-0069.
Second Thursday of the month - Urban Tribal Dance Company and special musical and
dance guests perform feats of fusion fabulousness at the Kava Lounge. Doors open at 8pm,
$5 suggested donation. 2812 Kettner. www.urbantribaldance.com.
Third Thursday of the month - Live Music & Belly Dance Showcase. 8pm. Claire de Lune
Coffee Lounge, 2906 University Ave., North Park. Contact Frank Lazzaro at (760) 942-1326.
First Friday of the month - Gypsy Night Bellydance Showcase featuring the amazing
musical stylings of M. Mehdi and many beautiful dancers! 8pm. The Other Side
Coffeehouse, 4096 30th St. Genevieve, (619) 263-1476.
Second Saturday of the month - Belly dancing with Sarasvati Modem Tribal. 9&10pm.
Egyptian Tea Room, 4644 College Ave. (619) 265-7287.
Sundays - DJ Paul and Suzanna present a Belly Dance Showcase at Kolbeh Restaurant
(dancers receive dinner). 7:00pm. 9514 Miramar Road. To perform, call (760) 727-6454.
Fourth Sunday of the month - Tribal and cabaret bellydancers perform to live music by
Middle-Earth. 7:30pm. The Turquoise Cafe Bar Europa, 873 Turquoise St., Pacific Beach.
(858) 488-4200.
May 5 - Baile Habibi: Sohaila's 9th Annual Dance Extravaganza. Come see Sohaila's
Shining Stars, and featured guest performer Yazmina Zarod and her Sahara Stars. Dance to
the sounds of Manny Cepeda' s Ritmo Caribe. Enjoy the music of the Soul Sisters. General
admission tickets are $40, VIP are $45. Appetizers, dinner, dessert, coffee / tea included.
Doors open at 6pm. Royal Palace, 1340 Broadway, El Cajon. Contact Sohaila at
(760) 743-1235 or visitwww.sohailaintemational.com for more information.
May 26 - Suhaila Salimpour presented by Meleah. Buffet and show featuring Suhaila and
her daughter Isabella, her assistant Kendra, and some of our top local talent. 7pm. Greek
Palace Restaurant, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Boulevard, 92123. $25. Contact Meleah at
(619) 280-8424 or [email protected]
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• SAMEDA has received requests to host workshops. We love the enthusiasm!
Please tmderstand that all hosted workshops are on a volunteer basis and are
fund-raisers initiated by your interest. To volunteer to host a workshop, please
contact e [email protected].
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have now begun. Contact Meleah at (619) 280-8424 for more information.
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Here is one suggestion that may or may not help you to understand a piece of
music. Listen closely to the music and sketch what you hear. Slowly you will see
a pattern emerge. This pattern will assist you to understand the dynamics of the
song, to see how it uses theme and variation, which should be correlated to your
combinations.
Exercise
Choose a simple, short song. Work first with the rhythm. Invent some movements and combinations that come naturally. Then use theme and variation as
listed above to connect and alter the movements. Play and experiment! Feel free!
Enjoy it!
Then, instead of focusing on the rhythm, pay attention to the melody, or the
instrumentation, and do the same exercise.
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Studying other people's choreography is not always easy, because each person
feels the music in a different way. But, it is a very good discipline and you will
always learn something from it, either a new movement or a new feeling, or an
idea you may never have had before. Also, once you work with choreography,
either your own or someone else's, you will be better at improvisation! To dance
well while improvising (no choreography to direct you) is the hardest challenge
we oriental dancers have to face!
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guitar. Keep movement smooth ar\d continuous with a violin or flute. Undulate with the accordion. Think of the instrument itself, and how it makes
sound, and emulate it with your body.
Project at different levels. Focus down, up, to the side, out, in. give and take.
Expand and contract. Imagine dar\cing for the people in the front row, in the
center of the theater, and in the balcony.
Theme and variation: Change height (bow down, plie, go to one knee, floor
work, toss veil up), direction (do you always have to face the audience?), repetition (helps the audience see continuity to the routine), reverse (a movement
or a series of movements).
Connect movements and combinations fluidly. If the connection is not fl.owing easily, don't do it.
Be aware of traveling patterns. Use your whole dance area, not just one corner. Move in a straight line from side-to-side or downstage / upstage. Move in
a square, zigzag, figure 8 or circle.
Pay attention to the phrasing of the music, to repetition and variation, as
described below. Pattern your combinations similarly.
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Tribal Improvisations for Combinations and
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Greetings SAMEDA Members!
Well can you believe it? Its May- our fifth month of the year 2007 and our 10th annual SAMEDA Faire is just
around the comer! Please note this exc:eptional faire is quickly filling up. We have a limited number of spots
for Rachel Brice's evening workshop available (5:00 -7:00 pm). Rachel's morning workshop is sold out. Also,
performers, please contact Ana Goebel to reserve your spot before the waiting list develops.
The next two month's messages will be dedicated to enriching our level of professionalism in danc:e. It is an
evolving skill that we should all continue to improve.
Recently, I spoke to a restaurant owner regarding the belly danc:ers at their venue. I was pleased to hear
that on average, danc:ers arrived promptly and were prepared. However, I also learned some etiquette skills
needed improvement. Some complaints included dancers swatting customers with hair, veils or props, exhibiting underwear, picking up tips from the floor, making rounds for tips too early in the show and playing
inappropriate music.
It is important to remember that when we perform, we are representatives of the Middle Eastern Danc:e community. Thus, it is our responsibility to behave and to perform in a manner that truly engages our audience
and shines with professionalism. This includes our danc:e performanc:e and our behavior, at all times, while
we are at a venue. It is similar to a danc:e competition in that you are observed and / or judged at all times. It is
a 'win-win' situation when we present an exciting show and our 'off stage' etiquette is equally elegant.
Often, we juggle time commitments and forget the important details that really matter. To begin with, let's
talk about costuming. At home, check costumes for frays, tears, stains, undergarment issues. There is nothing
more distracting than having bright colored underwear peeking out of a dancer's costume or wearing a tattered costume. Before you perform in a new costume, practice dancing in it in front of a mirror. You may have
to modify dance moves according to your costume style. You want to be 'picture' ready when you perform.
This applies to your jewelry and props as well. Make sure your jewelry, zills, cane, sword or other props are
clean, well maintained and professional. A tattered cane or rusty looking zills is distracting. Your attention to
detail is important and conveys the message '1 am polished".
lips for hair, nails, makeup - please see Meleah' s monthly articles for great tips. One important step is to
secure hair accessories and to practice with them before you leave the house. Otherwise, your hair tosses at
the show may take on a new eventful life! Also, with summer months approaching, bring a small clean hand
towel and place it in a discreet comer where you can freshen up during danc:e sets.
These are just a few important preparations to accomplish before you danc:e away. There will be more to
follow in next month's Papyrus. In the meantime, I hope this month's message provided some insight to
enriching your dance. May your commitment to this exquisite art be filled with joy!
Shokran,
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21 - T� f..xtrava�
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25 - Hold That Tan
7 - s� & �vents
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