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ebonlockEver had one of those nights where you just can't seem to get your shit together? That was me last night. Now I did make it to Yankee Candles and picked up the requested lilac goodness for those who asked (myself included), managed to eat dinner, clean up after myself, run the dishwasher and water the plants. And that's about it as far as productivity is concerned.
Oh I tried to work on my solo routine after watching Buffy (and dammit, Joss, how dare you hook me back in just as the series is ending?), I really did, but nothing was working. Finally I gave up and tossed my veils back in my bag. If you're not inspired to do it, it doesn't matter how hard you work, you're not going to get anywhere. I probably should've just drilled some moves instead, but I was being obstinate. You're shocked, I can tell.
I'm beginning to think the solo is just never going to be finished and it's starting to depress me. *sigh* Focus on the duet instead, that at least is choreographed.
Luna's upcoming shows
Sunday, June 15, 2003
Teachers' Night with Live Music
El Morocco Restaurant
2203 Morello Avenue
Pleasant Hill, CA
come see some of the Bay Area's
best teachers in performance!
Dinner reservations strongly advised: (925) 671-0132
http://www.elmorocco.net
Sunday, July 20, 2003
Cafe Bellie
Luna presents
an evening of bellydance open stage performances
Luna and students perform a new candle dance for peace
in response to recent world events
plus dozens of other dancers and special guests!
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA
7:30pm, $9
http://www.cafebellie.com
Saturday, July 26, 2003
Summer Caravan
festival of Middle Eastern music and dance
Luna dances at 5:32pm
Scottish Rite Temple
1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA
www.rakkasah.com/summercaravan.html
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Luna's *NEW* Gypsy Workshop Series!
In response to the inquiries of many area dancers who cannot
attend my regular Wednesday night classes, I will begin teaching
my Gypsy/Roma specialties through a series of Sunday evening
special workshops to be held throughout the year in Berkeley.
Class size is limited to 15 for personal attention.
Here's a chance for students and teachers of all styles
to add the traditions of the Roma dances to their art.
Gypsy Fan
Sunday, June 22nd, 2003
6:30-8:30pm
Ashkenaz Community Center
1317 San Pablo Avenue at Gilman, Berkeley
$25
Romantic, flirtatious, passionate, sensual...
An organized approach to working with a fan as a choreographic element.
Over forty moves presented with emphasis on improvisation.
Includes information on choosing and purchasing a fan.
Students receive a detailed handout of the information presented.
Practice fans provided.
map and directions at
www.lunabelly.com/instruction.html
Early registration is advised as space is limited.
(This workshop SOLD OUT at my May 4th Master Class at Sirens In Sanity Studio!)
To reserve your space, please send checks for $25 made out to
"Amy Luna Manderino"
to
1504 D Carleton Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
or, you can send $25 through Paypal to
luna@lunabelly.com
Include your name, phone number and email address.
"Luna - Thank you for a wonderful workshop today.
I appreciate that you continued to go back over material and review with us.
The breakdowns for the moves were well-done, and the pacing of the class was
perfect!"
- Cathy "Sitara" Larripa, Gypsy Fan workshop participant
"I REALLY enjoyed your fan workshop - very well organized and effective."
- Selket (www.selket.net), Gypsy Fan workshop participant
stay tuned for future workshops with Luna on
shawl, tambourine, gypsy skirt, percussive footwork, dancing on glasses,
candles and more...
PLUS
guest instructors!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
It's time again to sign up for
Cafe Bellie!
Ashkenaz Community Center
1317 San Pablo Avenue at Gilman, Berkeley
Sunday, July 20, 2003
7:30-9:30pm
doors open at 7pm for shopping!
www.cafebellie.com
(under construction...)
Thanks to everyone who made the March Cafe Bellie a standing room only success!
Luna presents "Cafe Bellie" a recurring community hafla
and benefit for survivors of domestic violence
created for the budding performer or seasoned pro.
Open to the general public.
Ten dance slots for 10 performances (solo or troupe).
Open floor dancing.
Bellydance costumes for sale.
You must call or email in advance to sign up and bring your own CD or tape of
music.
All styles, all levels, all teachers and all students are welcome.
Vendor space available.
Come watch the show, shop, and sip chai tea!
When calling or emailing to sign up, please include:
your name
your dance name
a description of your dance
your website address (if you have one)
your email address
Phone 510-548-LUNA or email luna@lunabelly.com to sign up.
Strict time limits...
solo - 5 minutes
troupe - 8 minutes
This is a benefit for the local women's shelter so every
dancer is asked to donate
$5
ALL of which will be donated to the shelter.
Also, please bring any clothing and
unused cosmetic or bath items to be donated.
Oh I tried to work on my solo routine after watching Buffy (and dammit, Joss, how dare you hook me back in just as the series is ending?), I really did, but nothing was working. Finally I gave up and tossed my veils back in my bag. If you're not inspired to do it, it doesn't matter how hard you work, you're not going to get anywhere. I probably should've just drilled some moves instead, but I was being obstinate. You're shocked, I can tell.
I'm beginning to think the solo is just never going to be finished and it's starting to depress me. *sigh* Focus on the duet instead, that at least is choreographed.
Luna's upcoming shows
Sunday, June 15, 2003
Teachers' Night with Live Music
El Morocco Restaurant
2203 Morello Avenue
Pleasant Hill, CA
come see some of the Bay Area's
best teachers in performance!
Dinner reservations strongly advised: (925) 671-0132
http://www.elmorocco.net
Sunday, July 20, 2003
Cafe Bellie
Luna presents
an evening of bellydance open stage performances
Luna and students perform a new candle dance for peace
in response to recent world events
plus dozens of other dancers and special guests!
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, CA
7:30pm, $9
http://www.cafebellie.com
Saturday, July 26, 2003
Summer Caravan
festival of Middle Eastern music and dance
Luna dances at 5:32pm
Scottish Rite Temple
1547 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA
www.rakkasah.com/summercaravan.html
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Luna's *NEW* Gypsy Workshop Series!
In response to the inquiries of many area dancers who cannot
attend my regular Wednesday night classes, I will begin teaching
my Gypsy/Roma specialties through a series of Sunday evening
special workshops to be held throughout the year in Berkeley.
Class size is limited to 15 for personal attention.
Here's a chance for students and teachers of all styles
to add the traditions of the Roma dances to their art.
Gypsy Fan
Sunday, June 22nd, 2003
6:30-8:30pm
Ashkenaz Community Center
1317 San Pablo Avenue at Gilman, Berkeley
$25
Romantic, flirtatious, passionate, sensual...
An organized approach to working with a fan as a choreographic element.
Over forty moves presented with emphasis on improvisation.
Includes information on choosing and purchasing a fan.
Students receive a detailed handout of the information presented.
Practice fans provided.
map and directions at
www.lunabelly.com/instruction.html
Early registration is advised as space is limited.
(This workshop SOLD OUT at my May 4th Master Class at Sirens In Sanity Studio!)
To reserve your space, please send checks for $25 made out to
"Amy Luna Manderino"
to
1504 D Carleton Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
or, you can send $25 through Paypal to
luna@lunabelly.com
Include your name, phone number and email address.
"Luna - Thank you for a wonderful workshop today.
I appreciate that you continued to go back over material and review with us.
The breakdowns for the moves were well-done, and the pacing of the class was
perfect!"
- Cathy "Sitara" Larripa, Gypsy Fan workshop participant
"I REALLY enjoyed your fan workshop - very well organized and effective."
- Selket (www.selket.net), Gypsy Fan workshop participant
stay tuned for future workshops with Luna on
shawl, tambourine, gypsy skirt, percussive footwork, dancing on glasses,
candles and more...
PLUS
guest instructors!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
It's time again to sign up for
Cafe Bellie!
Ashkenaz Community Center
1317 San Pablo Avenue at Gilman, Berkeley
Sunday, July 20, 2003
7:30-9:30pm
doors open at 7pm for shopping!
www.cafebellie.com
(under construction...)
Thanks to everyone who made the March Cafe Bellie a standing room only success!
Luna presents "Cafe Bellie" a recurring community hafla
and benefit for survivors of domestic violence
created for the budding performer or seasoned pro.
Open to the general public.
Ten dance slots for 10 performances (solo or troupe).
Open floor dancing.
Bellydance costumes for sale.
You must call or email in advance to sign up and bring your own CD or tape of
music.
All styles, all levels, all teachers and all students are welcome.
Vendor space available.
Come watch the show, shop, and sip chai tea!
When calling or emailing to sign up, please include:
your name
your dance name
a description of your dance
your website address (if you have one)
your email address
Phone 510-548-LUNA or email luna@lunabelly.com to sign up.
Strict time limits...
solo - 5 minutes
troupe - 8 minutes
This is a benefit for the local women's shelter so every
dancer is asked to donate
$5
ALL of which will be donated to the shelter.
Also, please bring any clothing and
unused cosmetic or bath items to be donated.
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Date: 2003-05-15 08:19 am (UTC)It's much easier, weirdly enough, with other folks throwing their two cents in, isn't it? I tend to end up going, "I like that....but that could work too...ooh and I bet that would look nice there." so it changes every single time I do it *G*