maybe it's a little early
but i'm a bm virgin and i'm obsessing, ok? ;)
are there any bellydance theme camps? i'm pretty much flying solo and if there are any i'd like to check them out as a possibility to hook up with.
thanks!
but i'm a bm virgin and i'm obsessing, ok? ;)
are there any bellydance theme camps? i'm pretty much flying solo and if there are any i'd like to check them out as a possibility to hook up with.
thanks!
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Re: 2007?
Thu, January 18, 2007 - 2:07 PMthere's Bahia's Tramp Camp in Texas in April, then in like May or June or July (?)
two in NOrthern California, one is called MIddle Eastern Dance Camp in Mendocino
the other is associated with Jill Parker but I can't remember the name
Dance camps ate an incredible value for the money, I highly recommend them!!!
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one specifically at burning man
Thu, January 18, 2007 - 3:04 PMoh.....DUH!!!!!!!
Sorry, I was wizzing through all my tribes and forgot where I wuz
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Re: 2007?
Thu, January 18, 2007 - 4:31 PMIron Rose has a hafla and a general bellydance theme (at least last year they did).
In the past few years there's been a bellydance invasion of Center Camp. This past year (my first) we got kicked out of Center Camp and danced in front of the Man instead. It was awesome!
I bought my tickets... I'm SO looking forward to this year!
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Mon, February 12, 2007 - 8:17 PMKicked outta center camp?!!
WTF?
Gooooo Burning Bellies!
I knew you could do it!
This year are we gonna live out Ivy/Claires other fantasy and give out free lemonaid and chai in Center camp too?
If not, I wanna start planning this years invasion.
Kat? Ivy?
Shall we attempt to be all "official" like and get us some pre-approved time like in 2005? Or did you all make that move last year and get skunked any how?
Curious minds want to know!
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Tue, February 13, 2007 - 4:58 PMI've got my ticket in hand for my 7th burn! I do hope we can get to planning a belly invasion for 2007! Anything I can do to help, count me in! I'm with Camp SCARAB (Society of Creative Artists and Radio At Burningman) and a deejay for Radio Electra on the playa. I'll be happy to promote it on radio as well.
Burning regards,
Connie
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Re: 2007?
Mon, February 19, 2007 - 2:02 PMYes starting to plan this years invasion is a good idea to me. Every year when I try to organize this early I get little response. But I am glad to see people are interested early this year. Every year we have one issue or another with Center camp. If it is not timing, music, people with a holier than thou breaucratic attitude, or something. How about this year we dont do it in center camp? I am not a real big fan of center camp anyway.. its hot its crowded. Last year we attracted a ton of people out at the man. Thoughts? complaints? Ideas for something new and different are welcome. Maybe instead of Burning bellies we should do burning bhangra (my new favorite form of dance i am taking), or maybe burning bollywood :D although that would be WAY hot.. Lots of water would be required.
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Tue, February 20, 2007 - 11:40 AMI know that there were some bellydancers who were there at Center Camp for the invasion but didn't get connected with the rest of group. We could dance around the man (Tribal Conga line anyone?)
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Sun, April 8, 2007 - 3:08 PM<<Every year we have one issue or another with Center camp. If it is not timing, music, people with a holier than thou breaucratic attitude, or something. How about this year we dont do it in center camp? >>
Rant on:
Personally, I like invading Center Camp™. I think the "important" acts need shaking up and what better way than a shitload of belly dancers barging in to break up the monotony of sexy carnival acts and lanky yoga postures? Seems our dancing draws in a lot of fun, joy and drummers desiring to participate. Heck, the videos thaken in '05 prove that alone!
....and who said we need to have anyones approval anyhow? After 5 years of this thing, you'd think we have a tiny piece of responsibility to the people who look forward to this element of guerilla dancing. We end up parading to the man in the end and the invasion of the center of Center Camp™, IMHO, is simply the staging place for moving out to the man.
I say stay the course, invade the santuary of CenterCamp™, piss off the powers that be and continue on to the man with all the authority as before. ....or would you prefer to continue to be nice, polite, quiet little girls seeking everyones approval???
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Tue, April 10, 2007 - 10:49 AMI agree with Alexiis here-- "Invasion" implies exactly that. They may not want us, but we're coming anyway! So what if it's a clusterf**k? That's part of the fun of chaos and anarchy!
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Mon, April 23, 2007 - 11:17 AMI agree with your rant. However a couple of thoughts.
Kat and Ivy may have to take some BS both before and after due to the invasion and I don't think they need or want that.
So. Suggestions if you continue doing center camp.
A) pick a place on the inner circle, like The Tribe or Spikes and gather there at the set time.
B) wait until you have everyone together and....attack.
C) don't ask permission and don't let them know who is in charge.
D) And if possible time it right so you are being polite to other performances.
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Wed, April 25, 2007 - 10:18 AM<<C) don't ask permission and don't let them know who is in charge. >>
Word.
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Sat, July 7, 2007 - 9:59 AMWhats this about an invasion? Huh whats going on? I know nothing I hear nothing and I am charge of nothing.
Kat who Looks around innocently and makes sure her halo is intact. :D
What????
and I agree drink more water.. does this mean you will be our water boy again this year or are you passing the torch to someone else?
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Mon, July 9, 2007 - 6:34 PM<<Dont you know it is cool to be a belly dancers water boy.... they all swoon at your presence!>>
Swoon?
Hell we pant, beg and stalk the water boys with glee!
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FRIDAY DUSK..!!! Living breathing dancing color wheel
Thu, June 7, 2007 - 11:56 AMGreeting dance sisters. I am planning a LIVING BREATHING DANCING COLOR WHEEL so bring out your veils! (drummer neede too!) More info to follow.
I was plannin to start Friday prior to sunset. When is the invasion this year??? Sorry if I missed it!
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Fri, January 19, 2007 - 8:56 AMHi Caroline,
I started a thread in the Tribal Belly Dance tribe about this: tribalbellydance.tribe.net/thre...4df1a
My first time this year, too.. -am so excited!
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Fri, January 19, 2007 - 9:46 AMcool - i hope i can get in on a hafla at iron rose, but no expectations!
you should join the burning man virgins 2007 tribe. it's great. there are a bunch of us over there going, oh my god! what do i do if...? what does .... mean? does this happen on the playa? and a bunch of veterans answering our questions and soothing our nerves.
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Re: 2007?
Mon, January 22, 2007 - 11:50 AMAny and EVERY bellydancer is welcome to dance at the Iron Rose Hafla, Tuesday night on-playa!
We love beginners for their enthusiasm and charm. We love experienced bellies for their skill and creativity.
We give bellydancers drinks and appreciation!
And the ME musicians that show up?!!!
Hot DAAAAAAaaaaaamn!
Every year it's different, and every year it's better than the last.
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Mon, January 22, 2007 - 1:35 PMYup, yup. The Iron Rose made me feel VERY welcome my virgin year (2005) -- I'd only been dancing about a year and a half, and Heidi was very generous with praise and appreciation. As well as sangria. You don't have to be tribal, you don't have to be trained, you don't have to be anything except ready to show up and have a good time!
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Tue, January 23, 2007 - 12:00 PMWe'll be there again this year! And hubby has become quite a proficient drummer (and he's cute) so he'd be joining in on the fun as well.
I can hardly wait!
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Fri, January 19, 2007 - 5:22 PMSome officious twit didn't think we belonged there... There's more info here: burningbellies.tribe.net/threa...6da5f1
The Invasion is fun, though. And the Iron Rose Hafla kicks boot-ay.
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Mon, January 22, 2007 - 11:43 AMYou might be looking for Iron Rose.
Iron Rose is a registered themecamp (come to the playa EARLY! and leave LATE!) has several bellydance classes and throws a hafla on Tuesday night. ME music day is Tuesday, too (and whenever a dancer wrests the cd player from the clutches of another camper!)
We are not specifically and only bellydance, but it's one of the main joy-spots for us! Usually a good fourth of our campers are bellydancers. The non-ME-dancing campers are extremely supportive.
Iron Rose sometimes pulls together a troupe and soloist or two to dance in the bellydance show thursday night at Opulent Temple. (Is OT going this year, anybody know? Gina?)
For such a small group (30 people or less) Iron Rose has a few extra available spaces for campers this year, what with some Roses getting stricter jobs or kids starting school, etc. We've got pretty easy camper obligations and reportedly know where there is a private loo or two on playa. Roses get things done pre-playa so we can play ON-playa! But, we're kind of selective, in our own way. We like participants.
Any interested folk can ping me, the Iron Rose Whippencracker, for more info.
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Re: 2007?
Sun, February 18, 2007 - 10:27 PMI will not be attending BM 2007. Time for me to move on to other things. But Kat is still planning on attending and I will continue to moderate this tribe.
--Ivy
