So there I am, in all my Goth glory, enjoying the Vampyre Ball in Alameda. I see many other ME dancers there, some in the beautiful beaded gowns from Egypt, ...
The Shareen el-Safy Show scheduled for Sunday evening, December 3, has been canceled due to a scheduling conflict with Ashkenaz. The workshops will still be...
Hi Everyone,<br><br>At long last the labels for the members of the MECDA BAY AREA CHAPTER were sent to me. I mailed out the ballots yesterday so watch for them...
Since Una isn't on the Internet, I'm posting this on her behalf.<br><br>Una is hosting her annual Holiday Classic workshop and show event at Menara Restaurant...
This sounds really interesting. I was wondering if anyone has attended any of the other previous workshops? I am not sure if I can go (I've got to check my ...
The show is usually long, but usually has some good-to-excellent dancers in it. I have heard from people who have attended workshops with both of the teachers...
Oops, forgot to say that Fatima and Jamila are not only excellent dancers, but they are really nice people and really know their stuff when it comes to Arabic...
The only costumer I know of is Dhyanis. Nice flat work beading that she sends to Bali to be done, but she does not reinforce the Bra tops she makes. So, ladies...
Hi All,<br>Aziza! Is not in Reno, close but on the California side of the mountains. Her address is: Aziza!, 5811 Forest Lake Rd., Diamond Springs,<br>CA ...
Hi, Janie!<br><br>Very cool website and I like it a lot. It's great seeing a website without a whole bunch of annoying gifs and with such clear and readable ...
Hi,<br><br>Below are the results of the election for the Bay Area Chapter MECDA counted tonight, 11/27/00, 8:00 pm. Counted by Yolanda Lemus-Page and witnessed...
Bay Area MECDA will have a small informational table at the ShimmyFest in San Ramon this Sunday, December 3. If you would like to meet the new Board of ...
Thanks Izora,<br>I fixed all the broken links to the pictures, so now you can go look. I'm a rookie at this web site stuff - still learning. Costuming I ...
The ShimmyFest was a blast! Nateela did a fabulous job organizing and producing the event. Lots of good dancers, many different styles of dance but I swear, if...
How do you feel about using music such as the "Sharwaza" CD by Solace in performance?<br><br>It seems to me that the music is very percussion oriented rather ...
I feel like the Shawaza music has become "over used" at shows. I've heard it at every event we've attended, several times. I'm just curious, but it seems that...
On delerium: <br><br>I have been listening to them for about 4 years, and i thought it would be cool to dance to their music too, but i always thought that it...
Celebrate Christmas and the Eid (end of Ramadan festival) in San Francisco with an evening of live music and entertainment!<br><br>Sunday, December 24, from ...
If you are looking for something fun to do on Friday night (December 17), I am having a student night at the Cleopatra Resaurant in San Francisco.<br><br>There...
Hi, Abby!<br><br>I have seen dancers and troupes use electronic music in our area; especially if they dance fusion style. I have seen it more often in the Los...
If you are interested in going, make sure to make your reservation soon!<br><br>Leyla, Karima and I will be there. Anyone else planning on going?<br><br>-Izora...
First, thank you Izora on your info on Electronica in dancing.... i'll have to convince my instructor that it's ok :) hehehe...<br><br>Also, i'm trying to...
Hmmmmm...<br><br>Could you make it be your holiday present? You could tell them that nothing would make you more happy than having the ability to share ...
One of my favorite troupes, UltraGypsy, dances to techno/electronic music a lot and I think they are fantastic.<br><br><a href=http://www.ultragypsy.com...
