In case any of you are local and are interested in any of the notices
below....

Lydia...*



enroll before August 21st to receive tuition discount!
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Tribal Bellydance
with Lydia, director of Tanjora Tribal Bellydance

weekly classes in all levels of
American Tribal Style
and Tribal Fusion Bellydance

Cynthia Merrill's School of Performing Arts
4750 N. Blackstone Ave Fresno, CA 93726
559-222-6539

Fall 2004 session now enrolling!
18 weeks beginning Aug. 31st



* Tribal Bellydance Level 1 (Beginning): Thursdays 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Basic concepts in Tribal Fusion (a blend of Traditional and Tribal
Bellydance), oriented towards solo dancing. Fast and slow hip and torso
movements, shimmies, bellyrolls, zills, veilwork, posture and
alignment, plus an introduction to American Tribal Style group dancing.


* Tribal Bellydance Level 2 (Intermediate): Thursdays 7:30pm - 8:45pm
Continued study in Tribal Fusion and ATS Bellydance. Formations,
cueing, switching leads, eye contact, body language, rhythm, and other
basic ATS concepts will be covered, as well as intermediate level hip
and torso movements, shimmies, bellyrolls, zills, and work with props.
Prior instruction Tribal Bellydance Level 1 or other previous
bellydance training is recommended for enrollment.


* Tribal Bellydance Level 3 (Advanced): Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Continued exploration of concepts in Tribal Fusion and American Tribal
Style Bellydance. Complex steps, formations, and rhythms for duets,
trios, and larger groups, plus performance preparation and advanced
work with props.
Prior instruction in Tribal Bellydance Level 2 is required for
enrollment.



American Tribal Style Bellydance is a format for group improvisation
with two or more dancers, and is a blend of Egyptian bellydance and the
folkloric dances of the Middle East and North Africa, with stylistic
influences from Flamenco and Indian Kathak dance.
Tribal Fusion Bellydance combines the elements of American Tribal
Style with traditional Bellydance, reviving ancient traditions in a
modern context. It includes solo dancing that expresses individual
musical interpretation.
As the emphasis in this dance is one of women's power, dignity,
strength, mystery, and sensuality, it is a dance form that women of all
body types and ages can enjoy. Lydia's instruction emphasizes posture
and alignment, spatial awareness, and communication between dancers, as
well as developing stamina, grace, and clarity of movement and line.

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Do you play hand drum?
Do you dig Tribal Bellydance?
Here's your chance to join in the fun!

Doumbek players wanted*

for a live ensemble (similar to Helm, Bal Anat, Domba!, or Riqq Shah)

to accompany Tribal Bellydance performances

*also wanted: djembe, riq, muzzar, tar, mizmar, zurna, ney, saz, oud,
rebab, or other drums and instruments!

Interested in participating?
Contact Tanjora Tribal Bellydance at tanjora@...,
call 906-1494, or send an audition tape to: 4067 W. Shaw #101 Fresno,
CA 93722



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The Guild of Banat Tanjora is now accepting applications for new
members - dancers, musicians, and other performers - to entertain at
Renaissance Faires.

Email tanjora@... for more info!!!

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