ASTRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A magical week of dance/sleep-deprivation/(and for some cast members) absinthe-induced delirium has at last concluded with a fabulous closing night and cast party. We danced our hearts out for ASTRA and the artistic satisfaction is high. We received marvelous reviews from people who attended the show, including a "Top Pick" rating by the LA Times! Yay us! I can hardly believe our first run has already closed! We have been working towards this for so long, and now I feel relieved and a little sad that is is over. However, we are constantly looking for appropriate new venues, and I am excited to begin work on the show again once we have our next booking, so am trying to take this time to re-focus, rest and re-connect with everyone since I have been pretty unavailable lately. (sorry about that...)
I am also using this time to really hone my dance technique, artistic expression, and some of my lesser-used skills ( like modeling and doing voiceover work on the side), and organize and establish a technical base for future work.
ALSO, I will be particpating in some local events: I will be singing with Alec Christopher Marken & Deep Stirrings at the Neighborhood Cup this Saturday. (www.myspace.com/deepstirrings He is still building the site, but there is a little video and some pics and audio clips already)
DETAILS: 4/11 Sat. 8pm-10:15pm The Neighborhood Cup - Aliso Viejo www.theneighborhoodcup.com

I will also be dancing at a book release party for local dancer and author DeAnna Cameron!! She has written a story about a Victorian woman who discovers bellydance.... can't wait to read it! DeAnna is a lovely person, and she is using this party to raise awareness and funds for the organization Women for Women, which offers assistance to women around the world.
These are some seriously amazing people I just love and respect to bits! PLEASE come support them!!
signing off for now,
Sarah

Tribal Fest Number 9 May 2009

Here is a HUGE Tribal event coming up next year- plan now if you want to go!
Ban-dal will be there, soaking up the workshops, shopping and general dance-obsessiveness everyone there shares : )

bsbd.tribe.net/thread/206...c4a1109a015 www.BlackSheepBellyDance.com bsbd.tribe.net

TEACHERS:
Amy Sigil of Unmata - CA
Ariellah - CA
Asharah - VA
Aubre of Lumina Bellydance Co. - CA
Carolena of FatChanceBellyDance - CA
Colleena of the Shakti School - INDIA
Daniela - FL
Deb Rubin - CA
Frédérique - CA
Grace of Deviant Dance - OR
Heather of Urban Tribal Dance Co.- CA
Jill Parker of Ultra Gypsy - CA
Kajira Djoumahna of BlackSheep BellyDance - HI
Karim Nagi of Turbo Tabla - EGYPT & US
Kiki Kuan of Tribal Sky - TAIWAN
Lava of Sisters of Alchemy - BC, CANADA
Lee Ali - CA
Mardi Love of The Indigo - CA
Marjhani of Oojahm - CA
Michelle Manx - TX
Onça & August of the Mezmer Society - NC
Paulette Rees-Denis of Gypsy Caravan - OR
Patricia Passo - SPAIN
Princess Farhana - CA
Rachel Brice of The Indigo - CA
Romka - WA, DC
Sabine of Tribalation! - OR
Samantha Riggs of Boom Boom Bollywood - AZ
Sashi of Ascend Tribal Dance - CA
Sera Solstice - NY
Shakra - WA, DC
Suhaila - CA
TABU - NV
Tatseena of Good Vibrations - CA
Tempest - NJ
Tori King of Daughters of Durga - NV
Zafira - PA
Ziah Ali of Awalim - GA
Zoe Jakes of The Indigo - CA

This is all the info I have right now- more to come!!

Nov 29th
NEWSFLASH!!!!
The much-hinted at, "long-awaited BIG NEWS" is here!!!
And it just got better, because now it is a "two-parter!!"
Part 1:
I got a part in an LA Dance company for an upcoming show (details TBA)
This is going to be very eclectic- you are gonna love it!
Part 2:
Souhail Kaspar has just released his first instructional video for dancers to learn the foundation of raqs sharqi!!! Why is this my news? Well, yours truly is a dancer in the video :)
I have videos available for purchase here and on my websources page. Just contact me at bellyssimadancer@yahoo.com, and tell me how many you need. They will also be available at my classes if students request them.

November 10, 2008

OK!!! With the Gypsy Groove showcase behind me, what could be next? A Bellydance MEETUP!! The OC Bellydance connection is having a meetup November 25th at Sophia's Greek Restaurant in Placentia and I am one of the dancers who will attempt to distract you from your luscious food :) Details coming soon.....