2010 - Apr May MEDANZ Newsletter

Reasons to be cheerful

It was a dark and stormy night .... yes, I know, you had your nose in a good romance because

you are just back from festival and feeling a little jaded. We are all probably a mix of a little

jaded and happy and exhausted. I will be off Committee, with mixed feelings: I have enjoyed

being part of the constructive changes being made, but have become increasingly aware of how

much my hearing is deteriorating (I just can't hear during teleconferences!).

I applaud those who are the current Committee and hope they can avoid areas of high

drama. Committee bashing can happen, but generally I think we should all contemplate the effort

those members make so that all of us to enjoy wonderful opportunities to learn, extend and

perform. It can be difficult to navigate change whilst dealing with so many differing personalities,

viewpoints, communication styles, etc. But that diversity is also what makes for interesting dance

events. I would like to make the plea that every MEDANZ member do something helpful for the

organisation this year, don't dwell on how it was "way back when" - focus forward to make every

dance event a little better.

So, back to the stormy night. Winter is drawing itself around and sometimes this can be a gloomy

time of year. At the risk of sounding very New Age; take a moment to think of a dance-related

reason to be cheerful, right now. It could be that you came back from festival with a new move

from a workshop; or a new friend, made between the happenings. These are the things that can

make the day feel better. For me (currently a few weeks before festival; with a broken-in-3-places

thumb; not able to teach fan veils at festival; not able to do attend as many workshops as I would

like) feeling frustrated & cross by not being able to DO as much as I normally would. But (and it is

a big one for me) my first thought is that I am healing and this is not a high drama. My reasons

to be cheerful for today:

1: I can hand dance and tell my workmates it is hand physiotherapy!

2: I have a reason to dance instead of doing the housework!

3: I broke my hand and not my foot; harder to dance with a broken foot!

4: After the Burlesque workshop (thanks Raven), I have a new style to focus on

5: New dance style means Anoushka is working on new costumes

……. And the dancers stayed warm inside over the winter, and talked and practiced and danced in

groups, and troupes, and solo, and they all lived (and danced) happily ever after ...

Abjii

April 2010 / May 2010

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PRESIDENT ’ S REPORT…..…..…..….…..PAGE 3

PASSWORD CHANGE …………………….PAGE 3

HANDMADE VS. CHEAPMADE …………….PAGE 4

GIVE A LITTLE RESPECT ………………... PAGE 5

REVIEW - BELLADONNA WORKSHOP…….PAGE 7

DVD ORDER - YALLA! REPRISE ………...PAGE 8

FROM THE MEDANZ FORUM …………...PAGE 9

WESTERN MUSIC / ARABIC MUSIC ... ….PAGE 10

BECOMING A GODDESS ………………...PAGE 12

WHAT ’ S ON NZ………………....PAGES 13 - 14

WHAT ’ S ON INTERNATIONAL……...PAGE 14 - 15

Committee Contact Details

Amanda Bound — President & SecretaryHm: (06) 758 1097Cell: (027) 478 9029

Kim Newton — Vice President & MembershipHm: (09) 483 6074Cell: (021) le chat

Janine Irvine — [email protected]

Louise Flemming — LibrarianHm: (09) 443 7009Cell: (021) 256 4843Email: [email protected]

Andria GoodliffeHm: (07) 570 2445Cell: (021) 022 55898

Bronwyn MohringHm: (03) 471 [email protected]

Linley DuncanHm:: (07) 552 4352Cell: (027) 286 3452

Sharon Denfield

Hm: (07) 570 0054

Cell: (027) 488 2947

Some Committee Members can be contacted by

email at: [email protected]

P.O. Box 3385, New Plymouth 4341

Contributions, including original articles, photos, reviews and letters are very welcome.

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The cut off date for the June / July newsletter is

20 MAY

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There is a definite nip in the air and the nights are getting longer, no wonder I don’t seem to be

achieving as much as I used to – the days have become considerably shorter!!

At the time of writing this report, the AGM and Festival is only two weeks away. A lot of work and effort

has gone into this event, and I am very mindful that the annual Festival is not the sole focus of MEDANZ.

Our association is about the dance and the music in all its forms and the celebration and learning of

those mediums.

As with everything in life – the committee is going through a period of change. It is time to say farewell

to some of our committee members – Andria Goodliffe, Sharon Denfield, Louise Flemming, Janine Irvine

and Kim Newton.

Linley Duncan and Bronwyn Mohring are remaining on the committee for the next year and I am looking

forward to working alongside you both.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of these ladies for their hard work and efforts through

the past year, it has been wonderful getting to know you – even though it is predominantly through the

telephone lines. Thank you for your support, advice and encouragement.

In addition to Linley, Bronwyn and myself, we are also welcoming new committee members – people

who have put up their hand and said I am keen to be involved and help.

As we head towards the AGM we have Lynley Murphy, Karen Walworth, Kim Poletti and Sharnie Riley

who have all volunteered to be committee members – what a pleasure it is to have people volunteer

sooner than being voluntold (thank you Louise for that word, I use it often!).

The fact that people are volunteering their time and not being coerced to be involved, to me highlights

what MEDANZ is all about – people celebrating themselves, each other and the music and dance that

forms the core of our existence.

If you would like to contribute articles, information about upcoming workshops in your area, or anything

else that you think our members would be interested in reading about, please send them to

[email protected].

Regards

Aaminah

As from 1 May - the password to the

Members Only site will change

User Name - medanz

Password - bellyroll


Save Egyptian Jobs:Hand Made vs. Cheap Made

We've all heard the news reports about the damage knock-offs can inflict on an industry. A

designer spends weeks or months perfecting a pattern and within days, an unscrupulous

manufacturer can steal the design and spew out thousands of

mediocre copies for a fraction of the cost. It's unfair and unethical

yet it happens every day. Chinese manufacturers have become

notorious for pumping out cheap knock-offs without regard for the

hard work that went into creating the original design. They find a

quality product and figure out ways to mass produce it in the

cheapest possible way. They have no regard for the impact this

practice has on others.

Creating and selling quality dance products sustains life for many

Egyptian families. For decades, Egyptian women have hand made dance products that are not only

beautiful, but of the highest quality. Their skilled hands sew beads and coins into intricate designs

that enhance the movements of their cultural dances. The beading techniques are passed from

mother to daughter, and the women take pride in their work.

Now, Chinese manufacturers have set their sights on these

Egyptian handicrafts. Don't let the Chinese hijack our art

form! China did not create Middle Eastern dance, music or

culture. Don't let them capitalize on it! Spend a few extra

dollars to buy quality hand-made Egyptian dance products and

save the livelihoods of thousands of Egyptian workers. Please

boycott the cheap knock-offs! Spread the word to your fellow

dancers, students and friends. Spending a few extra dollars to

buy something of quality can extend far beyond the initial

purchase. Not only will the item last longer, but the money

spent will support a tradition of skilled labour creating heirloom-

quality handicrafts.

Thank you for your efforts on behalf of Egyptian workers and the families that depend on their

income.

Ali Hamidzadeh (http://turquoiseintl.com/ )

AND NOW TO NEXT YEAR

Well that’s the MEDANZ Festival done and dusted for this yearwe are now looking to 2011

Any ideas for venues out there?Send your suggestions - with details of facilities, accessibility and

accommodation to [email protected] 30 April 2010


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Windblown Tribal presents

Beginners Tribal Fusion

Bellydance

with Louise & Sarah from

Tribal-Idiom

8 week course beginning

Monday 19 April 2010

6.30—8.00pm

Sunnynook, North Shore

This course is an introduction to tribal fusion style bellydance

Registrations are essential! Maximum of 10 people.

To register or inquire:

[email protected]

Louise 021 256 4843 or Sarah 021 354 525

www.tribal.windblown.gen.nz

GIVE A LITTLE RESPECT

I absolutely love watching blossoms as they unfold. At a showcase, I'm the one you'll see in

the front row smiling broadly at the gal whose very first solo is being performed. This is why I

love teaching belly dance. Nothing is more beautiful than seeing the progress that a dancer

makes, and seeing a woman's confidence and true self emerge through dance.

Ah, but there is the key word: progress. Many years ago there was a troupe that I always

made a point to watch at festivals and what-not because they were semi-local. However, I

began to realize that they were doing the same routine several years in a row, and yet, it

never, ever got any better. The same mistakes were being made, there was never any

improvement in stage presence or technique. So basically, they continued to perform without

ever bothering to actually practice so their audience could have a delight to their senses. By

the second time I saw that routine one year after the first, it should have been tight and at

the very least nearly flawless. That was when I realized they didn't actually care about their audience.

And it's not just about the audience. It's about respect to the culture. If you are going to take belly dance to a certain

level in your life, whether it be by teaching or regular performance, you better know what and more importantly WHY

you are doing it. Even if you are doing a westernized version of belly dance, you still need to honor the original culture

(s). So, if your teacher isn't teaching you what a chiftitelli is, or why Arabs will think you're dancing offbeat if you

interpret the music a certain way, then I suggest you find a different teacher. Or maybe ask her those questions.

Of course, I know some women go to belly dance class because they like the social aspect with the other women, or

they recognize that shimmying is way more fun and effective than a stairstepper. I would still encourage these women

to learn a bit more, but I only get frustrated with them because they are not duly obsessed with it like I am. :) I'm glad

they are finding fulfillment through dance.

Everything comes down to respect. Respect for an audience. Respect for an ancient culture.

Fazieh Raqs Reprinted with her kind permission


Love Beautiful Costumes?

Hip scarves (These are absolutely luscious, not just plain hip

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Galabeyas (Made from fantastic quality stretch lycra with

beautiful sequins and beading. These flatter all body types. Sizes S-XXL).

Dancing Shoes (Better safe than sorry when

performing! Gold and silver leather soles/fabric upperin sizes 37-41 (Euro). Arrive from Egypt late Feb.

Bodystockings (Wow these are amazingly

comfortable. They cover and firm you up without re-stricting movement. Flesh tone, they have clear straps

or can be attached to your bra. Sizes M—XXL.

Isis Wings (Gold and silver. Wings are gorgeous

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Cabaret dresses (made to measure just for you in Egypt.

Your colour/style choice). (Samples arrive late Feb.)

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After a few pc issues – like the computer having a complete meltdown and Christmas and well

just not getting around to it I have put pen to paper –hmm no fingers to keyboard and

have finally gotten into words my reminiscing and my experiences from Belladonna’s

workshops last year… so here goes…

A couple of new tricks reminders of old moves you haven’t used for a while.

What more can a dancer ask of a workshop after 10 years of Belly dance and 20

years of dancing in general.

Well there is always a good time and then learning a new choreography and walking

away with some new ideas and inspirations.

I got all this and the opportunity to catch up with friends with doing Belladonnas workshops. Yes they were a bit close

to Christmas and a bit during the chaotic times in our lives and I have no chance in getting to do workshops in

December like that again this year.

We were treated to two different choreographies over the weekend and a veil and sword workshop – yes it did include

floor work…. Now where did I put my notes?

After drilling our choreography in day one …. Over and over…. We then performed it that night in the show that Diane

James put on …. That adds new meaning to fresh in the mind – and wouldn’t you know it I can hardly remember how

the dance goes … there was a bit of turns a left side group… and a right side … um….. a few travelling steps … or was

that day twos choreography …For the week after it made complete sense like most dances do … now if I ever find my

notes I might just be able to make out what we did again….

The show… Diane James put on a student teacher show, with a lot of dances, and dancers of all levels and Diane did a

great job of making the show happen.…. We started off not knowing if we were performing or not – poor Diane had

people changing things on her even on the night…. Ugh the stress of it all …. And to top it off either there was no stage

runner or the organized one didn’t show? (All normal stresses of putting on a show… but there

are some good rewards to doing it too.) So I ended up helping out by trying to figure out who

was who and give them there curtain calls, when you get to do this you can understand why it

can be hard to get a runner for a show, its not the easiest, but you often get one of the best

views in the venue – either beside the stage or with the stage manager – ok you don’t get to see

everything and you don’t stop much, but it is fun,

Yes I would recommend if you ever get the chance

to be the stage runner – especially if it is for your

dance teacher in a local show, as you will most

likely know all the dancers and ones you don’t

know will be the obvious, I haven’t seen them

before its probably going to be them, just ask if its

not the right group they may even point you in the right direction – take

the opportunity its something you wont regret it.

Anyway we got to dance – one of the last 5 acts, by this time the show

was into its 3rd hour? Some of the audience and dancers had also left but

we still had a very responsive audience and our little dance number went

well, Did I mention never perform in costume and Jewellery that you

haven’t practiced in… but I will leave that for another time rather then

turn this into an epic editorial.

Belladonna Workshop - December 2009

Karen of Desert Gypsys

What do Plastic

Surgeons & Belly

Dancers have in

common?

They both suck, tuck

& lift !

Belly Laughs


ORDER YOUR DVD NOW!!!!!

For expected delivery

within one month

of the Festival !!!!!

ONLY $30:00 (includes P & P)

3 convenient ways to order

Send your name & address to

1) YALLA Reprise DVD orders

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2) email to [email protected]; or

3) order at the Info booth at the festival

3 convenient ways to pay

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2) Pay direct into our bank account -

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FROM TIME TO TIME - WHEN SPACE PERMITS - WE WILL BE BRINGING

YOU SOME OF THE MORE INTERESTING POSTS FROM OUR FORUM.

DONT PANIC THOUGH - ONLY THE NAME OF THE INITIATOR WILL BE USED

So I was wondering, as we now seem to have a nice variety of international and local teachers offeringworkshops on a fairly frequent basis, what boxes do you tick to ensure you attend, or what willimmediately put you off going? Here are some suggestions to get the conversation going:Some positives:I love the teacher, I will go to whatever she offersThis teacher is always good valueI always come out of her workshops with new ideas and/or having worked hardI love the subject of the workshopI love choreography workshopsI need to work on my improvisationI really want to learn more about this aspect of the danceI know the basics of this workshop but I want to know moreI am looking to advance my skills in this areaThe workshop is the right length and could be a good workoutI like workshops that are lecturesI like workshops that have dance and lecture/interactive contentI know I need to work on the basics of my danceI like to be able to show off my skills in this areaShe is an international teacher who dances in my preferred style, so the workshop should be goodThe workshop is almost the same price as my regular class, so I can just go and dance

Some negatives:I can’t stand the teacher, so I won’t goI have been to ONE of his/her workshops before so Idon’t need to go againThe workshop is too expensive for me right now, Ican’t afford itThe workshop is not in the style of belly dance that Iam currently doingThe workshop is likely to be popular, and I don’t likebeing in a crowded room, so I’m not goingThe workshop room won’t have mirrors, and I don’tlearn anything without seeing what I am doing!I don’t like doing improvisation, so this workshop isnot for meThis workshop is all about a choreography, so Iwon’t go to that because I won’t use it, or everyoneelse will us it, or something similar.I have seen that teacher perform and I thought he/

she was crap!The workshop starts too early, I work hard all week so I don’t want to get up that early on the weekend!I have to pay for parking where the workshop is, and I don’t want to do thatI work on a Saturday/Thursday night and so I can’t goI live on the other side of town/or live out of town, so I can’t go to that workshop!

I could of course go on….however I won’t.I would like to get some feedback, but also would like the MEDANZ membership to think long and hardabout supporting their local teachers who put on workshops as well as bringing the international artistsalmost to your front door. They put up a great deal of money sometimes as well as putting together theirown workshops to bring dance and variety into your lives. Hopefully you dance because it brings youjoy, but more than this, you are part of a community in New Zealand, who like your local retailer needsyour support in class and at workshops. So what direction would you like your dance and yourcommunity to go in, and what level of quality you are interested in watching, performing and receiving inyour tuition?

Posted by Shakeelah on Dec 13 2009 (reproduced with her kind permission)

FROM THE MEDANZ FORUM


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What is the Difference between Western Music

And Classical Arabic Music

While there will always be exceptions, the are 5 general differences

between Western Music and the Classical Arabic Music

1. Western Music is played in whole or half tones - Arabic music uses 1/4

and 3/4 tones

2. Western Music uses 8 whole tones and 5 half tones. Arabic music uses

scales of 17, 19 or 24 notes.

3. Western Music uses harmony and chords - ie it is polyphonic. Arabic

music does not and is therefore monophonic.

4. Western music can be sung as a solo, duet or large group. Arabic

music is usually sung solo

5. Western music is traditionally learned by written notation whereas

Arabic music is traditionally learned by ear as an apprentice.


Tribal Style, Tribal Fusion

& Base Belly Dance Classes

Have you ever wanted to try Tribal Fusion or American TribalStyle, but weren’t sure what classes were out and about? Wellevery week Pip E-Lysaah teaches classes in both styles inWellington AND Christchurch.

Every Saturday Pip E-Lysaah teaches Tribal Style Level 2, Level3 and Mixed Level Tribal Fusion at the School of ContemporaryBelly Dance in Christchurch. Tribal Style Level 2 covers theessential cues, formations and movements of American Tribal

Style, Tribal Style Level 3 steps up the challenge by adding shimmies, levelsand layers to the technique, advanced formations and props such as sword,veil and finger cymbols.

Mixed Level Tribal Fusion takes students through an exciting 35 min belly drillsection, which leaves you warmed and sweaty, and then into the combo-graphy portion of the class. Combo-graphy is choreography by combination,learn a combination and then add then together with a modern twist onmusical stylings.

Saturdays, Christchurch

School of Contemporary Belly Dance, Level 1, 82a Lichfield Street,Christchurch

Tribal Style Level 2: 1.30 – 2.30 pm

Tribal Style Level 3: 2.45 – 3.45 pm

Tribal Fusion: 4 -5 pm

Every Tuesday Pip E-Lysaah teaches classes in belly dance at the TarrantDance Studio on Cuba Street in Wellington. Building Blocks of Belly Danceare revolving six week courses, that cover technique for major parts of thebody from ‘ The Belly’ , through ‘Arms and Turns’, ‘Shimmies’ and ‘Travelling’.Tribal Style is a class for those learning Tribal Style Belly Dance, focusing onadvanced combinations and technique. She also teaches Tribal Fusion classesthrough private instruction.

Tuesdays, Wellington

Top Floor, 125 Cuba Street, Tarrant Dance Studio

Building Blocks of Belly Dance: 7.30 – 8.30 pm

Tribal Style: 8.30 – 9.30 pmPip E-Lysaah

http://www.hedonistacal.com; http://www.belly.co.nztext: 021 542 013

twitter: pipbellydance


DURRIYA BELLYDANCE COSTUMES Range of Bellydance costumes and other goodies available

Outfits for practice and performance

SPECIALISE IN PLUS SIZE, TRIBAL FUSION & TRIBAL

I also order on request, so if you have something in mind, just let me know.

Contact louise on 021 256 4843

Or email [email protected]

Www.tribal.windblown.gen.nz

Becoming a Goddess

I am always fascinated to know what makes such a diverse range of women take up belly

dancing, so I decided to share my own feelings on the matter. I have heard it said that

there are 3 main stages of a woman's life – Maiden, Mother and Crone. Now for me to

claim to be a maiden is virgin on the ridiculous so I won't even go

there. I was a mother but now that my brood have flown the nest and

are raising their own young, I suspect that I have been dragged

kicking and screaming into the third category. I'm in denial about

this. Seriously!

I'm not ready to become a crone. Now I know that being a crone has

some advantages. You get to dress exclusively in black, a most flattering colour, and

preferably shapeless garments to boot. (Or even comfortable slippers.) This disguises the fact that your

assets have long since lost the battle of contending with gravity and are on the decline. Crones are also

able to be as rude as they like to people and it is excused as being a charming

eccentricity. Your age is revered and you're also supposed to have accrued wisdom

but despite all this I am in Crone Denial.

I love belly dancing as it gives me the chance to dress in

costumes of gorgeous fabrics and glowing colours, to put

on music with a powerful beat and dance like a teenager

again. Well, maybe in a dark room with the light behind

me. Well all right, if you insist, if you are partially sighted

as well. But it is a most liberating experience.

As far as I am concerned there should be 4 main stages

in a woman's life. The third one, of course, is Goddess and I

aim to be one for quite some time. Care to join me?

By Lynne Roberts (aka Saxie)


WHAT’S ON?NEW ZEALAND

Arabian spice

Mid winter hafla

Sunday 20 June @ 2pm

te puna

tauranga

Thru the Veil

A whole day of workshops followed by a show

Saturday 15 May 2010

8:30am - 11:55pm

For more details contact

Karen on [email protected]

Would you like a daily bit of Bellydance in your Inbox?

Then subscribe to Mahin’s Daily Dance Quickie

at www.shes-got-hips.com


WHAT’S ON?INTERNATIONAL

ETERNAL EGYPT Tour JUNE 2010WITH PRINCESS FARHANA & ZAHRA ZUHAIR

Info: [email protected], [email protected]

This tour is being centred around Ahlan Wa Sahlan, the biggest Oriental Dance Festival in the world!!!

The tour will include lodging at the fabulous Mena House in Giza ( site of Ahlan Wa Sahlan,) and a historic palace to boot!

Plus the Festival's workshops, gala shows, off-site dinner/ Nile Cruise shows, costume & souvenir shopping at Khan Al Khalili,

excursions to Sphinx & Pyramids, Egypt Museum, Citadel, Coptic Cairo, and an optional Nile Cruise in Upper Egypt.

http://www.eternalegypttours.com/

DRUM CAMP 8TH - 11TH JULY

On the Norfolk/Suffolk border, England

More than 30 world-renowned artists in a workshop and performance Festival

www.musicworldwide.org

WHAT’S ON?NEW ZEALAND

AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE BELLYDANCE & INDIAN DANCE

WORKSHOPS

With 2 Highly Acclaimed International Tutors in Akaroa

DEVI MAMAK & APRIL ERZETICHof Ghawazi Caravan, Australia

www.ghawazicaravan.com

12th & 13th June 2010JOIN US IN THIS WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR NEW ZEALAND’S TRIBAL BELLYDANCERS

TO SHARE A WEEKEND OF DANCE!

Devi and April will assist each other, so they will both be present at all workshops

FRIDAY NIGHT – Meet & Greet .

SATURDAY NIGHT - HAFLA & DINNER with a performance by Devi & April

For workshop registrations please contact:

Tracy Miller 07 572 4456 or 0274 781 991 E: [email protected]

South Island contact: Margy Morris 03 304- 7804 or 021 02600 952 E: [email protected]


WHAT’S ON?INTERNATIONAL

BRISBANEWINTER WARMUP

Hosted by Azziza

Guest Teacher for 2010: AIDA NOUR

3rd—6th July

www.winterwarmup.com.au

AHLAN WA SAHLAN

Festival

hosted by Raqia Hassan

27th June—4th July

Cairo, Egypt

Featuring guest teachers:

DR MO GEDDAWY, DINA, MONA SAID

and many others

www.raqiahassan.net

www.bellydanceconference.com/2010

www.sydmedfest.com


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