Assorted Stuff

It was a great practice tonight and I especially enjoyed seeing all of Anna's new purchases from JoAnn Fabrics. She found some beautiful polyester chiffon that looks like sari material for veils. She got 3 yards for only $15. She also found patterns for tops, skirts, and harem pants for $1.

We also had a brief discussion about dance names. You don't have to have a name but it's fun to find one that truly fits you and your personality. If you google "dance names" or go to shira.net (see link below) you can find lists of names. Also, baby name websites have tons of information including the origins of names. I also want to spotlight each of us here on the blog with a brief bio and picture. We can rotate the bios every week or so. Please be thinking about what you might want to include in your bio.

Shimmy on!
rassi

Wednesday at 5:15 p.m.

The Monday evening class will be meeting on Wed. May 30 at 5:15 p.m. at the studio. This will be our last meeting until the last week in June when we are planning to perform. We will begin again in July with a make-up workshop, costuming ideas, new choreography, and a schedule of more performances.

See you all Wed.
rassi

Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Monday evening class will be meeting for the next two Wednesday's at the studio. Please bring your calendars so we can plan our next performance. We really want to try to include everyone who wishes to perform. We'll also run through the 3 group dances and discuss an upcoming performance make-up workshop. Anyone with any costuming ideas (cheap but nice) please feel free to share. We're going to take the month of June off and then get together again in July on an informal basis. During June, I'm planning on working on new group choreographies and getting new class material together. I'm very excited about continuing our venture into the belly dance world!

Happy Shimmies,
rassi

Male Bellydancer Clip

I just posted a link at the bottom of the page to YouTube. Tito is an incredible Egyptian bellydancer and I thought everyone would enjoy this clip. His fluidity is what Egyptian style is all about.

Enjoy!
rassi

Reminder!

No class on Monday night but Monday night girls are practicing at 5 pm at the barn for the performance on Saturday. Keep in mind that you only have to dance in the dances that you feel comfortable doing. No pressure, just fun! Let me know if you want to do a solo.

rassi

Link Below to A'Kai Silk Veils

Jes has some gorgeous veils right now for very reasonable prices. The opps veils and student veils are cheaper but just as beautiful. Check it out!

hugz,
rassi

Congratulations, Ladies!!!

Wow! What a great performance, ladies! Cookie, Anna, and Debbie were lovely as always. Anna and Debbie rocked their solos. And what can I say about Tara and Eva....they did a fantastic job with their first time out!

A special thank you goes to Angie, Roma, and Debbie's husband who provided moral support and photography. We love you guy

The next gig(s) are in the planning stages. See you all Monday.

Shimmy On,
rassi