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MEDANZ News Middle Eastern Dance Association of New Zealand June / July 2010
The Heroes from Behind the Scenes With Festival just over this is the perfect time to sing the praises of those who we don’t see on stage. Many of us are aware of the work that goes on behind the scenes but how many of us know exactly how much work goes on – with a show there are the obvious unsung heroes of the camera man who provides a visual record of the dance show, the music man or sound technician who keeps the sounds coming and sometimes is even the announcer, then there is the lighting person. They are the main background people we are aware of when in the audience I had thought about writing a piece on being prepared, if it can go wrong - it will, after the Hafla this year with my workshop participants and group members dancing TE AVISO – the objection Tango to no music, one of those beyond our control issues, but I decided that would be better for another time How many of us consider the Organizers who found the venue booked it, advertised the show or event then there is the Stage Manager, who when lucky enough has communication with the lighting sounds and curtain guy to ensure music goes on when needed – when dancers are on the stage or off the stage and cue’s the curtain puller in a big show so it runs smoothly? Then there is the runner who has the job of finding the dancer or dance group that is about to go on – including the situations where they don’t know who the groups are – especially true with MEDANZ as there are groups from all over the country and chances of having met and remembering where everyone is from is slim at best on the first night of festival. I have never had the pleasure of “stage-running“ for a show in festival – however our dancers in MEDANZ shows usually know when they are expected and are ready for their performance calls making the jobs of the background crew that much easier. I do know the stress and the joy of running for a show having done just that at the end of last year for Diane James’ student teacher show – when Belladonna was performing, it is not that I am favouring the stage runner as the unsung hero of this article it is just the one I happen to know more about. The person they had organized to be the runner for this particular show was unavailable, leaving them without one in a sizable back stage area, with having had some prior experience in a smaller venue I volunteered. Stage runner is a rewarding job as you get to meet all the dancers in the show even if it is ever so briefly. It has its ups and downs – up side is you get to see bits of the show from the wings, as well as close ups of some really cool costumes. Down sides are you rarely if ever get to see the whole of any performances, then sometimes when things aren’t going well the dancers can get snappy, all you have to do is remember not to take it personally My first behind the scene job I remember well was the show production Fatina put on called Goddesses in Training, after I moved to Cambridge Fatina invited my group the Desert Gypsy’s (yes I know some of you will be sitting there going it should be gypsies but the spelling mistake is deliberate) up to perform. During this time Fatina handed me an eyeliner pencil and had me check the dancers stage make up, why me? I think it may have something to do with my eye makeup continued on Page 4
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Committee Details
Web Site www.medanz.org.nz
President - Amanda Bound Hm: (06) 758 1097 Cell: (027) 478 9029
User Name: medanz Password: bellyroll
Vice President - Bronwyn Mohring Hm: (03) 471 0247 Cell (027) 234 1024 Secretary - Karen Walworth Hm: (07) 823 7232 Cell: (027) 448 9001
How to contact us MEDANZ Suite 3051 P O Box 13-240 Johnsonville Wellington 6440
Treasurer & Membership - Lynley Murphy Hm: (07) 886 7742 Cell: (027) 454 0478 Linley Duncan Hm:: (07) 552 4352 Cell: (027) 286 3452
Committee : committee@medanz.org.nz
Maarie Hutana Hm: (03) 383 4942 Cell: (021) 261 4539
Librarian: library@medanz.org.nz
Sharnie Riley Hm: (07) 549 1017
Membership : membership@medanz.org.nz
Dianne Thompson Hm:: (07) 378 1127 Cell: (027) 471 7673
Newsletter : newsletter@medanz.org.nz Treasurer : treasurer@medanz.org.nz
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Wow, if you were in Tauranga in April – the place just rocked. It was fantastic to see so many of our association there learning new things and meeting new people. The Hudra was certainly the place to be. Even during the workshop times, there was always something happening and plenty of people wandering around looking at the lovely merchandise on sale. Massive thanks to all those teachers who took the time to present workshops – Festival just wouldn’t happen without you putting forward your suggestions and walking the talk. All the behind the scenes helpers who made the whole event happen – thank you. I have received heaps of positive comments about the whole weekend. Soooo, that leads us to next year’s event. We will be heading back to Tauranga for 2011, and then on to Christchurch for 2012 – yahoo. The new committee is settling in well and our first committee meeting was a very positive one with plenty of great ideas for the upcoming year. One of the things to the forefront is to get the teachers list up to date and back on the website, and also to look at options for giving the website itself a face lift. 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 newsletter@medanz.org.nz. Regards Aaminah
Meet the Committee - Amanda Bound Lets meet some of our committee—and who better to start with than our President: Hi, my name is Amanda Bound or Aaminah and I feel very privileged to be your President for a second year. I am passionate about MEDANZ and middle eastern dance. I am always keen to be learning new techniques and more of the history of our dance form and just love learning or creating new choreographies. My husband is a self employed accountant and I am a Registered Legal Executive working in Estates Administration, Family Trusts and Conveyancing. My boys are growing up and I now have one at University studying a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Marine Biology and Chemistry, and the other at a local tertiary institute studying to be a Chef. I sometimes think I may have been Egyptian in a previous life, because the music just gets into my soul and makes me want to move with it ! June / July 2010
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being quite extreme and very visible even from a large distance! My job then was to ask the dancers especially first time performers - to apply more eye make-up if it was too light or not visible from a set distance I adapted the line “I think you need some more eye liner or would you like me to do it for you” which was the intention behind the black eyeliner pencil . Continuing from Page 1
Funnily enough every dancer I asked came back and checked with me to see if their eye make-up was visible and they didn’t avoid me So a few tips from what I have learnt over the last 11 years belly dancing
BLACK is the only colour you need for your eyeliner - However if you’re very pale blonde and can’t cope with the black I recommend a nice dark brown paired with smoky grey eye-shadow
Line under the eye not inside it makes the eye area wider
To have Lips on stage you can’t go past a nice Vibrant red or hot pink – those lovely browns just get lost under lights and dark reds can go black which is very cool if you’re doing gothic belly dance, and remember a little blush can help keep your cheeks prominent
Having a stage name can reduce performance anxiety when I first started dancing mine was Adilah – which I have since dropped but still I acknowledge she is my inner dancer, however I now use Karen as my dance name. We don’t need to have multiple personality disorders to be dancers but sometimes adapting a stage persona like an actor can help
Always test run your costume and Accessories before performing in public, that is practice all routines you intend to use in your costume with accessories first, some of us are nodding our heads thinking about the time those new earrings got stuck or we shimmied off a belt that didn’t fit right that had miraculously stayed on during less vigorous routines
When in a major show make sure you’re ready to go on in plenty of time and have checked your costumes first – some checks I like to do now –Shimmy’s Hips and shoulders, chest circles, chest pops and - this may seem weird - a little jump on the spot and raise the arms over head while inhaling – this for me I find usually helps prevent the instance of the costume malfunctioning, at least the only time I have ever had a bra go pop while dancing was in class when practicing for a Hafla performance, My worst experience was MEDANZ rehearsals when a hook I had replaced on the bra I was going to use just folded over – it wasn’t the usual hooks I use
& SAFETY PINS are a belly dancers best friend – if something does go oops have someone help you when in a group that’s easy when solo there is bound to be someone willing to lend a hand
SMILE on stage, I am still working on this one too and yes there are the exceptions with music and choreography which call for no smile but they are few and far between
In conclusion Thank you to all our show and workshop organizers and behind the scenes support people without you there would be more stress more headaches and less events! Karen - Desert Gypsys
Karen Walworth (Secretary) My name is Karen Walworth—dance name Karen. I also have my “other “ dance persona—Adilah. I have the honour of being elected the MEDANZ secretary for the coming year and I hope to be able to bring my skills from previous jobs as an administrator to help this role go smoothly. I started belly dancing with Fatina (Liz Irvine) in 1999 and have been a member of MEDANZ since 2000. Dancing has been a passion for most of my life having trained as a ballroom dancer while a teenager. I now teach Middle Eastern dance and run the Waikato based belly dance group Desert Gypsys. I have organised several performances showcasing my student’s talents and well as taught a number of workshops. I look forward to being on the committee and helping make the next year a successful one. Yours in dance Karen Page 4
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Bronwyn Mohring (Vice President)
Hi I’m Fern and I am thrilled, honoured and not a small bit terrified to be not only your VP but also the Librarian this year. I started belly dancing in Dunedin in 1997, I think, (numbers are not my strong point). Upon coming in contact with Fat Chance Tribal Style dance I felt compelled to follow the Tribal path and became one of the founding members of “The Lost Tribe”. Since 1999, a passionate addiction to drumming was also kindled and I soon formed The Unfortunate Repercussions, and I can now be found bouncing between dancing and drumming. I also have a less then secret passion for Turkish Rom 9/8 rhythms and Spanish and Indian fusion. Occasionally you may find me dancing by myself but I have a tribal heart and I’m not really happy unless my dance and drummy buddies are with me. I also really enjoy learning about the history of bellydance and although I perform under the umbrella of Tribal improvisation and Tribal fusion I love many forms of belly dance and have been influenced by many different styles of dancers and drummers. I am more drawn by a teachers skill, passion and warmth then by a specific style. And the less fortunate of you may occasionally see me in the back of a veil workshop tying myself in inelegant knots or performing less then gorgeous arabesques in an Egyptian class. In Dunedin we are also indebted to the wonders of Belly dance DVDs. It sometimes seems uncool or slightly shameful to admit I don’t travel to America or Cairo myself, but instead I learn a lot off DVDs. But today I am coming out of the closest and proudly claiming my DVD addiction. Hey it’s a better option then kidnapping teachers and chaining them in my closet, or hijacking planes. When I’m not dancing you will find me sculpting Clay, that is if I’m not bunking off to play with my horses or scratching in the garden with my chickens.
Oriental, Fusion and Cabaret Belly Dance Classes Did you know that A’mal is currently teaching Oriental and Cabaret belly dance classes in Christchurch? Thursdays, School of Contemporary Belly Dance (SCBD) L3 Oriental 6.30-7.30pm This class focuses on developing good base technique, understanding and interpreting ME rhythms and music, veil and zill work, and developing the inner goddess: transitions, performance and working towards your own/group choreographies. Mixed Level:7.30-8.30pm This is a revolving topic course, delving into some of the many luscious types of bellydance out there. Previous topics have included: Lebanese Belly Dance/Isis Wings Technique and Choreography and The Karsilama Rhythm Current Topic: Turkish Cabaret: Old School bellydance with spins, big hip articulation and heaps of energy (and zills ) Sundays, School of Contemporary Belly Dance-Starting end of May! Advanced Belly Dance and Technique. Time TBC (90 mins): 45 mins of A’mal drills & Technique, followed by some of ChCh’s finest bellydancers who will further work their class in a particular style/technique. A’mal also runs private lessons, workshops and performances to suit nationwide, as an Oriental and Fusion teacher and performer, and as part of the quirky Red Queens.
CONTACT DETAILS A’mal - www.amal.co.nz (Txt: 027 301 5897) June / July 2010
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Kia ora, I’ve been a member of MEDANZ for 8 years and thought now timely to join the Committee and give something back. I’m a daughter, sister, aunty, friend and lover. In my free-time I like to massage, specialising in workplace massage where I have therapists working throughout the country. I’m a yoga teacher, inspired by Anusara Yoga and studying with IYTA. I’m a belly dancer currently working on bringing forward my Kai Tahu and Fijian heritage with my Middle Eastern Dance – a Pacific Fusion. Gendi was my first teacher in 2001, she introduced me to both Oriental and Tribal. I dance with Kiwi Iwi and Red Queens and have been attending Tahitian Hula and Kapahaka classes.
Maarie Hutana
I love teaching belly dance and watching women grow taller as they blossom and begin to feel better in their body. Maarie xx
Hi I am looking forward to my 2nd year on the Committee and working with this lovely group of women with whom I share this passion for dance.
Linley Duncan
Tauranga is my home town, I have lived here for most of my life and have enjoyed belly dancing for over a decade. I lead the group Arabian Spice and teach several belly dance classes a week in and around the Tauranga area. Seeing dancers from my various classes joining together and dancing at haflas, shows and community events is a real delight. We are very excited to be once again hosting the MEDANZ festival next year. As well as being dubbed “Ground Zero” person for festival, I hope to be able to bring the messages from members to committee to facilitate positive change. If you have a ‘wish list’ on how you would like your organisation run or something specific you would like MEDANZ to achieve— please let me know. Linley
Hi I have the honour of being your Chancellor of the Exchequer for the next Lynley Murphy twelve months as well as your current Newsletter Editor. I am married with no children and live in Tokoroa on a “Boutique Farm” running 120 (Treasurer) dairy cattle. Dancing came late in life to me. I just worked it out - I have only been dancing two years (!!!)—seems like it has been a part of me forever. I belong to the Cambridge troupe Desert Gypsys (yes the spelling is correct—and yes it plays havoc with my OCD) with my teacher Karen ( aka our Secretary) as well as our local Tokoroa dance troupe Keshet Sorellenza (the Rainbow Sisterhood) . I am involved also in our local dramatic society but my only claim to previous dance experience was 12 mths in ballet at 8yrs old. But I am making up for it now. And not only have I got the bug but I have also infected my step daughter who is learning down in Wellington. I am looking forward to the coming year working with such a great team. PS keep those articles coming please !
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Hi, my name is Sharnie,
Sharnie Riley
I live in Katikati – the lovely “Mural Town” of New Zealand. Having done a term of belly dancing at college night classes (beginner level) I booked in for several workshops at the MEDANZ Festival held recently in Tauranga and also managed to join the committee! Nothing like jumping in the deep end :-) Since I am relatively inexperienced in the whole dance/committee area I'm sure I will be learning as I go and maybe I can bring a fresh point of view on things as required. A bit of personal background - I am happily married with 3 children, we live on a small lifestyle block with a producing olive grove and a menagerie of animals.
I am a mixed media artist and enjoy creating artworks from a diverse range of elements – clay, glass, mosaic, canvas, metal, paper etc. I sell my art through retail outlets and am never sure what I will be working on next, it just depends on what inspires me at the time. (I absolutely LOVE it and it gets me out of having to have a 'real' job)....... I am a happy, positive person and am looking forward to being part of the MEDANZ Committee for the next 12 months.
When I was born maybe my parents found the need to compensate for the surname Smith because they named me Sherrill Dianne Smith.
Dianne Thompson
That’s right two r’s, two l’s and two n’s. Then to complicate matters more they set about referring to me by my second name Dianne because Dianne Sherrill Smith didn’t sound right. (Also the initials spell something not so nice!) Around the time of my birth Bing Crosby was crooning his version of “Smile for me, my Dianne”. (Possibly has only one n?) Anyway the point to this is that although lovely names, they have caused me problems a great deal of my life. There were many times at school when a cross teacher read my name from a list only to be ignored. Of course any official form states full name etc and then I have to explain to every one who I am. Then at last a form was invented that asked for a ‘preferred name’. Oh bliss! At last I can be me! No sorry most times that doesn’t work either even if you under line it in red ink or highlight it in orange Nah! The phone will go and “can I speak to Sherrill please?” So one might think I would choose Sherrill as my dance name perhaps? Well no and probably because I have been well taught in the art of ambiguousness I decided I would make a play on my now surname, Thompson and the fact that I am a Gemini and use the Hebrew name for the female twin Thomasina. Now that is explained hello lovely Belly Dancers and MEDANZ Members. I have newly been elected to the Committee at the 2010 festival held in Tauranga. I am a member of the Taupo Mirage Middle Eastern Dancers and had my first Bellydance dance lesson at the end of 2005 but didn’t get really cracking until 2006. I got hooked and now bear the traits of a magpie and when I listen to music I am always thinking “Can I Bellydance to that?” Sounds familiar huh? I am happy to be available to serve you all and look forward to helping with next year’s festival so keep your ideas for what tutors you would like and other stuff rolling in. Have happy times everyone Thomasina
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Decisions from the Annual General Meeting For those of you that could not make our AGM, here is a quick run down of what was decided. MEMBERSHIP: if you read your little red Annual Report book, you would have noted that a remit was put forward to standardise the membership year to end on 30 June each year. The purpose behind this was to streamline the workload of the membership secretary. Much discussion ensued believe me. Some felt that having a little bit to do each month was better than having a huge load at one time but—and this is speaking from experience—having it all happen at once means that there is less chance of missing out someone—and you the members will all know that if you haven't received a reminder notice by the end of June then there is something amiss. Unpaid subs will also be easier to monitor and not slip thru the cracks. It also lessens the workload come festival time with renewing members and festival costs getting mixed up and going astray—as so often happens. The remit was passed with an overwhelming majority. So within the next few weeks you should all be getting a renewal notice taking you up to June 2011. For those of you who have paid your sub for the coming year already, you will receive a catch up invoice based on $3 per month between the time your subscription runs out and June 2011. For those of you who have paid more than 12 months in advance, you will not be receiving a catch up notice this year. Which brings me to another point that was raised. If you wish to pay in advance—please feel free to do so— $35 per annum for as many years as you desire. The added advantage of this is that should the sub go up, you save on the increased amount. You may direct credit—bank account details are on Page 2. Introductory members will still be entitled to the reduced rate of $20 for twelve months from the date they joined. Once their 12 months has passed, they too will be issued with a catch up invoice taking them to 30 June. If you have not received a notice before the end of June, please contact the Membership Secretary via the email. In fact any problems regarding your membership, please do not hesitate to contact me. However please be aware that there are going to be teething problems this first year but with everyone pulling together, we should get thru without too many problems. ACCOUNTS It was decided that this year, as it was Janine’s last year we would audit the accounts. This is already underway. LIFE MEMBERSHIP We awarded Glennis Jones a life membership—Kim and Angela spoke glowingly of her invaluable contributions to the association over the years. I understand that our original life member—Diane was also going to speak but was somewhere between Auckland and Tauranga stuck it traffic.
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A WOMAN’S PRAYER Before I lay me down to sleep, I pray for a man who's not a creep, One who's handsome, smart and strong. One who loves to listen long, One who thinks before he speaks, One who'll call, not wait for weeks. I pray he's rich and self-employed, And when I spend, won't be annoyed. Pull out my chair and hold my hand. Massage my feet and help me stand. Oh send a king to make me queen.. A man who loves to cook and clean. I pray this man will love no other. And relish visits with my mother.
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Tribal Style, Tribal Fusion & Base Belly Dance Classes Have you ever wanted to try Tribal Fusion or American Tribal Style, but weren’t sure what classes were out and about? Well every week Pip E-Lysaah teaches classes in both styles in Wellington AND Christchurch. Every Saturday Pip E-Lysaah teaches Tribal Style Level 2, Level 3 and Mixed Level Tribal Fusion at the School of Contemporary Belly Dance in Christchurch. Tribal Style Level 2 covers the essential cues, formations and movements of American Tribal Style, Tribal Style Level 3 steps up the challenge by adding shimmies, levels and 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 drill section, which leaves you warmed and sweaty, and then into the combography portion of the class. Combo-graphy is choreography by combination, learn a combination and then add then together with a modern twist on musical stylings. Saturdays, Christchurch School of Contemporary Belly Dance, Level Christchurch Tribal Style Level 2: 1.30 – 2.30 pm Tribal Style Level 3: 2.45 – 3.45 pm Tribal Fusion: 4 -5 pm
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Every Tuesday Pip E-Lysaah teaches classes in belly dance at the Tarrant Dance Studio on Cuba Street in Wellington. Building Blocks of Belly Dance are revolving six week courses, that cover technique for major parts of the body from ‘ The Belly’ , through ‘Arms and Turns’, ‘Shimmies’ and ‘Travelling’. Tribal Style is a class for those learning Tribal Style Belly Dance, focusing on advanced combinations and technique. She also teaches Tribal Fusion classes through 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 pm
Pip E-Lysaah http://www.hedonistacal.com; http://www.belly.co.nz text: 021 542 013 twitter: pipbellydance
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WHAT’S ON? NEW ZEALAND
Go Tribal in Hamilton A weekend with Red Queen Pip E-Elysaah 10/11 July 2010 Saturday 10 July: Three Tribal Style Workshops working through all aspects of Tribal Style Fast/Slow moves and formations plus Hafla. Sunday 11 July:
More challenging with two Workshops learning about layering and putting together a choreography.
For more details or workshop registration please contact:
Shelley Dawson - 027 717 2699 or 07 8493328 a/h email: daw8son@xtra.co.nz
“Let’s make the most of our fantastic home grown teachers before the world discovers them”
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WHAT’S ON? NEW ZEALAND
THE DESCEND TO ASCEND TOUR: SASHI OF ASCEND TRIBAL DOWN UNDER 2010. In July/August of 2010, Australian and Kiwi dark and gothic belly dancers unite! Sashi of Ascend Tribal Dance will be coming to select cities of Australia and New Zealand to teach her unique Ascend Tribal format and perform her signature style of haunting grace and drama. Official Tour information, dates, locations and further information will be released as it is confirmed. Keep an eye on the Windblown Tribal website: www.tribal.windblown.gen.nz & the Facebook group: ‘Descend to Ascend Tour’
a social event for South Island Belly Dancers visiting North Island dancers are very welcome too
Come join us for an afternoon of dance, music, nibbles and belly laughs Date:
Sunday 1st August 2010
Time:
3 - 6pm
Venue:
North New Brighton Community Hall 93 Marine Parade, New Brighton. Christchurch
Tickets:
$5 performers $15 guests children under 15 years free
Register:
please register your performance with Amy Wilson: 021 257 9084
darkferret@gmail.com
Maarie Hutana: (03) 383-4942
positivetouch@clear.net.nz
the venue is warm and comfortable with stunning views of the ocean the tables will be laden with super-yummy Middle Eastern nibbles space will be created for free-dancing as well as performance “we wish to hold a Hafla that will draw our South Island Dance Community closer together” Amy & Maarie June / July 2010
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WHAT’S ON? NEW ZEALAND
AMERICAN TRIBAL STYLE BELLYDANCE & INDIAN DANCE WORKSHOPS With 2 Highly Acclaimed International Tutors in Akaroa
DEVI MAMAK & APRIL ERZETICH of Ghawazi Caravan, Australia www.ghawazicaravan.com 12th & 13th June 2010
JOIN 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: stu.tracy.miller@xtra.co.nz South Island contact: Margy Morris 03 304- 7804 or 021 02600 952 E: margyathome@clear.net.nz
ATTENTION ALL BELLY DANCE LOVERS and COSTUME CONNOISSEURS The SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY BELLY DANCE is sponsoring a night of
ORIENTAL EXOTIC 30 October 2010 in recognition of the innovation and creativity of Kiwi amateur costumiers For anyone who has put needle & thread to fabric and created that awe inspiring belly dance ensemble, be it a glittering swirl of sequined dazzlement or a dark and eerie gothic statement or garnered pieces of fabric, items of clothing, fur, feathers and flowers, to create a stunning look, then in invitation to submit your creation is extended. There is a category to suit you Whether you are into dramatic ‘tales of the dark’ a creatively constructed costume to enhance the mystique of your tribal fusion dance; or a cohesive group of dancers swirling to that ‘tribal mood’; dancing to the ‘sequined side’ baring bedlah, baubles and beads; or shimmying to an entrancing Egyptian ‘modern minimalism’; a ‘classy newbie’ with that very first attempt rushing down the heady, addictive path of disco dots and shimmering foil…or are you just enamored with an exquisite costume that you would love to exhibit on an ‘open runway’ to all those friends and dancers who share this fun and joyous passion. The night will be filled with dance and dazzle, sequins and shimmer, prizes and pleasure. Will yours be the audience favourite? Awards for your outstanding effort go to the best in each category.*
For details of each category (differing conditions may apply between categories) and submission forms for your piece/s please email secret.henna@gmail.com * excludes ‘Open Runway’, however all entries are eligible for the audience favourite award. Page 14
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WHAT’S ON? INTERNATIONAL
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
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
BRISBANEWINTER WARMUP Hosted by Azziza
Guest Teacher for 2010:
AIDA NOUR
3rd—6th July
www.winterwarmup.com.au June / July 2010
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YES - YOU CAN ADVERTISE IN THE NEWSLETTER ! In addition to keeping a list of available services which MEDANZ will print from time to time, MEDANZ accepts paid advertisements for the newsletter at very reasonable rates: A4 : $20 / issue - $80 per year A5 (landscape): $10 / issue - $40 per year Business Card Size: $5 / issue - $20 per year This is for black and white only. Text and/or graphics should be emailed or sent on disc at least ten (10) days before issue deadline. Acceptable formats are (in preferred order): pub, tif, jpeg, doc, pdf. Resolution must be no more than 200 dpi. The Committee reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse to accept any advertisement for publication.
WHAT’S ON POLICY 1.
All MED related events are entitled to an entry in the WHAT’S ON CALENDAR
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Maximum entry is half a page.
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Brochures, registrations forms, etc may be included in the newsletter if sufficient copies are supplied in a timely manner. Limit of one full A4 sheet per person/event in any one newsletter. Membership numbers available on request.
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