Spring is... springier!
Asharah
Spring has finally sprung here in the Washington, DC, area of the United States, and it’s beautiful and sunny… perfect weather for travel and for moving!
Last month was grey and rainy, but it took me to some amazing places. Gothla US in Pomona, California, was successful and is always a great joy to participate in the production of this annual event. Nearly everyone I have talked to about it tell me that it feels more like home than most festivals… all of the dark misfit dancers together in one place. After that, I headed east to Switzerland, not only to teach two workshops, but also to visit a dear friend of mine who, with her husband, two cats, and child-on-the-way, moved to the land of chocolate and cheese several years ago. My several days there were filled with walks, cheese, and relaxation. From there, I took the train through the Alps and into Milan, Italy, where I taught three workshops and performed at Gothla.it. What a fantastic weekend! The sponsors, Silvia and her crew, took amazing care of both me and fellow instructor Morgana, and I met so many amazing dancers and people. One of the things I love about my job is that I, the little girl who didn’t have many friends growing up, now have friends and contacts all around the world! What a trip, yeah?
From there I drove down to my future home, Columbia, South Carolina, for the Columbia Alternacirque outdoor season opener. The opening night wasn’t without challenges: a new backdrop, new lights, a taller stage, and near gale-force winds which threatened to blow away not only the backdrop but the stage to which we had tied it…. not to mention that it threatened to blow out all of the spectacular fire props! But, we did it, even if we were freezing cold in the wind and 40°F temperatures. My visit to Columbia also resulted in signing a lease on a rental home with my best friend and partner in crime/dance/adventure, Natalie Brown. We will have a small dance studio in the new place, available for private lessons and group lessons for up to 4 people at a time. It will be my first-ever in-home studio!
Back up in the DC area, I had my intensive, which we had to postpone because of low registration… so… those of you who keep asking for an intensive with me: What can I do next time to make sure that it’s easier for you to register? Location, price, time of year? Let me know. Without you, I am nothing, dear students!
What’s on the horizon? Moving, of course…and a few other events that you might want to know about… in New Orleans, Charlottesville, Virginia.; Louisville, Kentucky.; Washington DC; Barcelona, Spain; Oahu, Hawaii; and Las Vegas, Nevada. Check it all out here…..
For now… I hope to see some of you soon, somewhere on my travels. Happy spring!
-------------------April 17, New Orleans, Louisiana
The Shady Dames of New Orleans with the Mezmer Society and Natalie Brown
Accordions, canes, fans, and fringe… oh
my! The dynamic duo known as Onça and August, also known as the Mezmer
Society, have invited us along for a weekend of wild ruckus! It all
starts at 8pm. $10. Location: Allways Lounge (we think)
For more information, check out the
Crescent Lotus website.
April 24, Charlottesville, Virginia
Workshops and performance hosted by Fire in the Belly
Friends and fellow dancers of Fire in the Belly are bringing me to Charlottesville, Virginia, for a weekend of workshops and performance! Watch this page for more details, or visit the Fire in the Belly fan page on Facebook.
April 25, Washington, DC
Performance at April’s DC Tribal Cafe
Yes, folks, it’s true… I’m moving. And I suspect my performance at Tribal Cafe this month will be a bittersweet farewell to the DC dance community that has treated me so well and supported me for so long… all these years. But life’s too short to be sad. Let the celebration ensue! It all starts when the doors open at 6pm, and the show starts at 7pm. $10 at the door. Don’t be late, or you won’t be able to sit! 2471 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-2060
May 8-9, Barcelona, Spain
Workshops and performance
This Spanish girl returns to her
ancestors’ homeland to teach and perform in Barcelona, Spain! COMO
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apellidos, telefono de contacto, DNI y talleres que solicitas
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Danse Mécanique – Saturday, May 8, 2:30pm
– 6:30pm
Tribal Fusion Technique Intensive – Sunday, May 9, 11:30am – 2:30pm
May 9, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawai’i
Workshops
Whoever said that a working vacation wasn’t worth it hasn’t ever worked in Hawai’i. Dr. Beth Biller will be sponsoring a workshop with me somewhere on Oahu… we haven’t finalized the details yet, but when we do, I’ll post them here and on my fan page on Facebook (scroll down to the bottom of this page if you haven’t seen it yet).
June 5-6, Three Rivers Sanctuary, Louisiana
Workshops and performance
Two days of workshops at the lovely Three Rivers Sanctuary, right outside New Orleans. Registration and information to be announced soon!
July 3-4, Louisville, Kentucky
Workshops and performance
The third annual Gothalyptic festival in Louisville, Kentucky! Details will be posted soon… and did I mention that OMG Donna Mejia will be teaching as well? Because, OMG, Donna Mejia will be there…. if you haven’t experience the magic of Donna, visit her website and study with her as soon as you can.
September 9 – 12, Las Vegas, Nevada
Workshops and performance at the Las Vegas Belly Dance Intensive
We will be lighting up “The Strip” at the 2010 Las Vegas Bellydance Intensive & Festival, to be held at the Flamingo Hotel September 9-12, 2010! Register today! The full package is available now and includes all the classes, tickets to both shows, a gift bag, and priority placement in the festival for those wishing to perform.
Join Aradia, John Compton, Princess Farhanah, Fahtiem, Asharah, and Moira Chappell as well as 30 other instructors who will be teaching a cumulative total of 72 hours of instruction. There will be shopping, performances, lunch and lectures, and a Vegas-style cocktail party.
For registration and more details, visit the LVBDI website!
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asharah - modern tribal bellydance
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