Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:25:10 GMT <![CDATA[More Shimmy Bellydance]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:25:10 GMT Jen posted this link on Facebook... I just wanted to share this with others.

Dancing Makes You Smarter

]]> <![CDATA[Dancing makes you smarter]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:01:11 GMT

I have been studying Orientalism lately, getting ready for an intensive with Mira Betz. I just came across an excellent Turkish orientalist artist and love his work! Just wanted to share...

Please visit Kamil Aslanger to see some beautiful artwork. Choose "GalerI" on the menu.

]]> <![CDATA[Orientalism]]> Fri, 01 May 2009 02:54:55 GMT Thank you, thank you to everyone who supported this event! We had a fantastic turnout and the show was great. Lots of inspirational performances and things went so well, it is hard to believe.

Just a little run-down of how it all played out...
1. Jen and & I arrived at the Lyric with all of all materials, props, etc. in tow.
2. We got our first look at the new Community Arts & Information Office. What a great resource this will be for Blacksburg and the NRV!
3. We got as much as we could set up & started prepping our costuming & makeup.
4. Heather arrives with more materials, supplies, costuming, etc.
5. Our stage managers arrive & we begin teching what we were unable to do last weekend.
6. Stage, video, displays, programs, etc all set up & ready to go.
7. The shows begins around 7:05 pm.
8. Other than a minor music glitch, the show flowed smoothly from start to finish.
9. Lots of positive feedback from the crowd of ~160 people (at last count, I think).
10. Lots of great support for the new CAIO through the donations!

All of us involved are still on quite a Muse "high". What a wonderful experience to be a part of!

]]> <![CDATA[Muse was a success!]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:51:07 GMT Well, we're down to the wire with Muse! Posters are being printed, the program is in the works and we are trying to clean up all the loose ends. I was hoping that someone would be interested in doing a story about our little show, but no such luck. Oh well, maybe we'll rate next time!

We have our tech rehearsal on Sunday so we'll get a sneak peak to see how this all came together.

muse poster
]]> <![CDATA[Down to the wire!]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:17:27 GMT The Lyric mentioned us in their blog!

Advertising for the program is coming along nicely. I think we have close to 15 advertisers so far. A couple of those businesses have also donated some gifts so we will now be including a raffle along with the show.

This has been a great project to work on so far and I am so excited to be a part of it!

]]> <![CDATA[More Muse Updates]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:21:29 GMT We had a very inspiring meeting with our muses this past Saturday. It was great to meet everyone in person and we had a chance to discuss any special needs, etc. Flyers were distributed for any of the performers' promotional needs. Everyone seems to be very excited about this project!

Press releases have gone out to various local television and radio stations along with newspapers.

]]> <![CDATA[Quick update on Muse!]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2009 05:26:13 GMT I wanted to link to this very interesting article from Gilded Serpent about Badia Masabny. Fascinating reading for those of you who are interested in the history of Raqs Sharqi.

]]> <![CDATA[Badia Masabny]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:24:27 GMT The official advertising has begun. I have created a flyer and tablecards and I am working on a poster (waiting on a picture to wrap that up). From there, I will begin work on the program. The advertising packet is out on the streets to see who might be interested in advertising in our program.

We will be having an artist get-together next Saturday to introduce ourselves, meet one another, talk personally with everyone and get to know their needs. We're all very excited to see this coming together! Heather, Jen and I have been talking about something like this for years now!

]]> <![CDATA[Muse Updates]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:01:36 GMT So I purchased this beautiful bedlah on a whim because I fell in love with the brown/blue snake print fabric. A very pretty warm brown with a cool blue. Unfortunately, it does not fit me properly so it needs a new home. I have never worn it except to attempt to put it on. FYI - the colors in the last 3 pics are more accurate.

Bra 33" end to end
Unpadded C/D cups 7" horz x 7" vert
Halter style straps 11" each

Skirt 37" length
Upper hip 28" unstretched 33" stretched
Lower hip 34" unstretched 40" stretched
Waist straps 20" each

Accessories
Headband
2 sleeves

Asking $275 plus shipping. Paypal accepted! Please email me at danielle@moreshimmy.com if interested!

Egyptian bedlah
bra
bra2
skirt
]]> <![CDATA[Bedlah for Sale]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:05:31 GMT Jennifer and I will each be performing a solo set at Gillie’s in Blacksburg (www.gilliescuisine.com and www.myspace.com/gilliesmusic) on Saturday, February 28th. Jennifer will be performing at 7 pm and Danielle at 7:45 pm.

No cover charge! Come enjoy some delicious Gillie's food while watching some beautiful dancing.

Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions. Hope to see several of you there!

]]> <![CDATA[Mandara performing at Gillie's Restaurant Saturday Feb 28th]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:14:46 GMT