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Fahtiem
High Desert Hip Fest |
Summer Events
This summer has been a flurry of activity. With a series of
major events that started in May, my dance card was filled. There
were so many exciting workshops, festivals and events throughout
California and Nevada that I put thousands of miles on my truck.
Throughout the summer, my hubby Barry joined me at several
events. If you like the photos on the left, click through to
see more.
So here is a brief overview of some of the best events I attended
over the course of the summer.
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Mesmera
High Desert Hip Fest |
High Desert Hip Fest
The Two
Old Bags of Reno put together a fabulous workshop series
featuring two of the hottest dance instructors anywhere. Fahtiem (pictured
above left), whose elegant performance style lights the room
and rivets the audiences attention every time she steps on stage,
taught an inspiring workshop. Mesmera (pictured left) was hot - hot - hot,
with a sizzling workshop and two show-stopping performances that
rocked the house. I had the pleasure to perform and opened an
incredible showcase of talents from local Nevada teachers, professional
dancers and award winning troupes. It was an outstanding two
days.
See
more photos.
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Style File:
A Visual
Vocabulary Of Middle
Eastern Dance Costume |
Cairo Carnival
I was delighted to vend at Cairo Carnival, sponsored by MECDA. The show was in a new location and
on a new weekend, but was supported by dancers from across Southern
California and beyond. It was a great chance to catch up with
old friends, and the shopping was supreme, with something for
everybody's taste. We debuted the final completed version of
Style File: A Visual Vocabulary of Middle Eastern Dance
at ths event and sold out of our supplies!
More info about this booklet.
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Dondi, as Marilyn.
Winner of
Wiggles and Giggles |
Wiggles of the West
I returned to Reno for the annual Wiggles of the West tournament, sponsored
by the Two
Old Bags. This show is one of my favorites of the year. The
competition was fierce, and there were some lovely talented dancers
vying for cash prizes, gift bags and trophies. The workshops
were very informative. If you ever get a chance to take a workshop
with Artemis
and Siwa
- don't miss it. I also taught the "Stuff and Fluff - bra
making" workshop there and next Costumer's Notes issue will
focus on bra-making.
See more photos.
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Davina Vending,
Asha
Shopping |
Summer Caravan
Wow - I managed to squeeze into this event as a vendor, and boy,
am I glad I went! This is a great show, put together by Shukriya
and her band of helpers from Rakkasah, it's more intimate and with a decided
tribal focus. With so many outstanding dancers throughout Northern
California performing in the line-up, an eclectic assortment
of vendors and a beautiful venue, this was one of my favorite
venues of the year. |
Ireena on
her B-Day |
Ireena's Birthday Bash
Perhaps my favorite performance of the year was this August at
Menara's in San Jose to celebrate the birthday of Ireena, an incredible dancer who splits her
time between Reno and San Francisco Bay Area. The line-up was
quite good, and I was pleased to perform to live music by Walking
Maqsoom. The show was a blast with performances by top dancers
from the around the region. Some of my favorites included the
Persian styling of Parri
and the birthday girl Ireena who brought the house down in
a fantastic finale. These two ladies put on some outstanding
events throughout the Bay Area. |
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Zaina
Hart
Host of
Double
Crown Trounament
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Fall Events
Desert Dance Festival
Presented by Dunia,
Desert Dance Festival is San Jose's largest Middle Eastern Dance
Venue. This year, the show is in a new venue. If you are in Northern
California, drop in and check it out.
Double Crown Tournament
Hosted by Zaina
Hart, this is an exciting dance tournament and I am excited
to head up to Portland OR to give a hand as a vendor and judge.
If you are in the area, stop by my booth and say "Hi."
Festival Fantasia
Ellen Cruz presents Festival Fantasia in
Sebastapol, CA. With strong tribal leanings and set in the breathtaking
beauty of wine country, this events is one of my absolute favorites
each year.
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