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SYTYCD....

Zhia — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:41:42 GMT

I'm curious if anyone caught last nights episode of So You Think You Can Dance? There was a hip hop dance awfully reminiscent of Unmata's Tribal Fest piece. It was danced by Kevin and Karen and choreographed by Tabitha and Napolean. It was good, but Unmata's was WAY better!

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Instructional DVD!!

wee_red_lass — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:00:07 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkNSSxRmF7U

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Rally at the Capital tonight

EricaDatura — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:19:46 GMT

I just read this on facebook.

There's a rally at the capital tonight between 5 and 7 to protest the aniversary of the prop 8 decision.

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COSTA RICA RETREAT with HEather STANTS and Deb Rubin

debrubin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:56:08 GMT

Join us this January in paradise for an extended CORE weekend of workshops.
at the BambooYogaPlay studio in Dominical, Costa Rica
Jan 14-18th, 2010

www.heatherdebcostarica.eventbrite.com for registration and details.

http://bambooyogaplay.com/retreats/ to see our gorgeous host and location!

partial scholarships now available. contact: debrubin3@yahoo.com for limited spots!

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gonna be in Sacramento Nov. 23-25

DeLacey — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:45:06 GMT

lead and guide me (or hire me) oh wise West-Coasters

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HALLOWEEN

Zia — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:59:08 GMT

What are you doing for Halloween???

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Ahhh... BMR Afterglow!

Bo — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:04:11 GMT

I know most of you are at the Bunny Brunch, but we're about to head out of town and I wanted to say "WOW!"

BloodMoon was, as always, awesome. I thought that everyone worked together so well; with so many acts coming in from out of town and meeting each other for the first time, you all still managed to weave together seamlessly! Everyone who made this happen has my giant kudos. It was quite a trip!

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UCLA Thriller Flashmob!!! Michael Jackson tribute

aprilrose — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:58:44 GMT

This happened yesterday at school as I was buying something from the campus store. I looked outside and got sooooo excited!! I wish I would have known the dance so I could jump in!

(Just in case::)
A flashmob is when people plan to spontaneously gather in a public location, perform a dance, then disperse.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoB1pDpc5RA

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found this video

Hilde — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:51:08 GMT

and can't stop thinking about the wicked witch! cant wait to see the video of OZ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCF3ywukQYA

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HAVE FUN THIS WEEKEND!!!

SOOZ — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:11:20 GMT

Tho' I won't be there this year.....I am sooo glad I was able to experience the "Rodeo"! Thanks to Hot Pot and Amy for the love, always love....I'lll be thinking bout y'all this weekend.....BigKisslittlekissBigHuglittlehuglittlekiss.......

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Munchkin Land!

shastagathering — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:04:01 GMT

http://vimeo.com/7123615

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It's BloodMoon Time!!!

Doozer — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:21:22 GMT

I'm so excited, I'm speechless!

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Ride to and from Afterparty?

EricaDatura — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:24:56 GMT

I need a ride Saturday night. Anyone have room in their car?

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Amy Sigil and UNMATA'S Human Rodeo Promotion

Djeynee a.k.a Geneviève — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:41:11 GMT

On youtube, here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ9SCHnCfc0
(available in December)

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Get Your Tickets to OZ!!!!!!!!!

rldecant — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:52:19 GMT

Discount advance show and workshop tickets are available at www.bloodmoonregale.com/

WORKSHOPS:
DJ Amar: The Turntable Tornado Friday 6:00-7:30pm
Learn how to make an impressive sounding mix for your next performance using software that you can download for free. With a few simple steps, you can adjust the tone and volume; cross-fade between tracks; edit songs down to just the parts you need; and add layers using beats and melodies from other songs. With his laptop and projector lighting the way, Amar's knowledge and experience as a professional DJ will have you mixing the perfect set in no time.

Donna Mejia: Air and Water and Fire (Oh My!) Saturday 9:00-10:30am
Donna is one of only a handful of artists authorized to instruct the Brazilian Silvestre Modern Dance Technique, which models dancers' energies on elements of nature: Earth, air, water and fire. The atmosphere is intense and evocative, as dancers grow to possess strength, versatility, speed, elasticity, precision and elegant expression. Athletic clothing and bare feet work best.

Hilde: Yellow-Brick Street Dancing Saturday 11:00-12:30pm
Bring it back to the 90s with this Old-School-inspired street dance workshop. A true fusion dancer at heart, the UK's Hilde plans to put some serious funk into your dance moves with sweet sweet music you probably haven't heard in a supa loooong time. We'll be heading toward that emerald city and working towards putting together a monster combo to music by Sayan Supa Crew. Bring water 'cuz we'll be working it!

Learn more about all of our workshop teachers at unmata.com

SHOWS:
The Friday Pre-Show: How 'Bout a Lil' Fireshow, Scarecrow? features: Fire Dolls, Kamille and Co, Piratechnics, Controlled Burn, Flux, Vulcan Crew, Obsidian Butterfly, and UNMATA

Tix are $10
Capoeira Academy
1811 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento CA
Ignition at 9:00pm

Saturday night, We're off to see the Wizard in OZ a technicolor spectacle starring:
UNMATA as The Dorothy, The Scarecrow, The Tinman, The Lion, and Toto too!
Se7eN becomes Twe12ve
as The Mighty Wind
Donna Meija as That Wicked Witch
Hilde as That Good Witch
Layla as That Dead Witch
Jill Parker and Foxglove Sweethearts
as The Lullabye Guild
Cera Byer and Damage Control
as The Emerald City Court
Danse Du Venture as Monkeys of Flight
Lorraine as Professor Marvel
Modern Gypsy as The Angry Forest
Dahlia Moon as The Gatekeeper
Striipyckz as Tne Lollipop Guild
and
??? as Your Wonderous Wizard

Tix are $20 in advance; $25 at the door
The Colonial Theatre
3522 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento CA
Doors at 6:00pm; Show starts at 7:00pm

There's No Place Like The Afterparty! features: Tatseena, Lorraine, Electric Vardo with DJ Amar & Triptych, Ariel & surprise guest, Nautch Project, Bo, Jackie - Britt - Chelsey, Robin, Deeta and friends, Verbatim, UNMATA

Tix are $10
Capoeira Academy
1811 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento CA
Afterparty starts after the Saturday show...

Go online now and your tickets
Or just come down to Hot Pot and pick them up in person =)

Also don't forget to come support the studio at 2nd Saturday (10/10) for our OZ promo dance and fire show!
1614 Kst Sacramento...in front of Hot Pot Studio!
7pm-9pm

We hope to see you all there!

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Happy Birthday Leona!

EricaDatura — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:57:36 GMT

Happy Bday, Luminous Kitty :)

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Tribe n me are not friends..

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:35:08 GMT

im over this site..

Facebook...

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/profile.php?id=1269001895&ref=profile

LO

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ITS BLOOD MOON TIME FOLKS!!!!!!!

rldecant — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:43:53 GMT

Yes it's true.....IT IS TIME FOR THE BLOOD MOON AGAIN!!!!!!!!

This year we are going to OZ =)

It is going to be a super deeduper show, extremely fun and entertaining with some amazing guest and a couple of surprise guest as well.....who is behind that curtain, heheheheheeee.....guess you'll have to come to the show to find out!!!

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Someone might like these

Elska aka Saxon — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:25:50 GMT

And they're just in time for Life Day!!! I mean Blood Moon...

A twister!
http://www.kawaiinot.com/index.php?p=291

A Cowardly Lion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HcYJKMxpcg

Another "Cow"wardly Lion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUJ1MnvyKOw&feature=related

And I'm throwing this one because I likes it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu5Bfd7898o

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Wrapped bras

Samantha — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:46:22 GMT

When you girls wrap a bra with fabric, is there a particular method to it? I know that sounds lame but I'm thinking if you've done it a few times you discover things NOT to do. LOL. I'm just going to go with trial & error otherwise :-D

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FIRE SPINNING WORKSHOP- TOMORROW @ HP!!

wee_red_lass — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:37:23 GMT

Hey Hot Pot! Come check out Kim, Silence and Kevin's Fire Toys workshop at Hot Pot tomorrow at 4pm.
All levels welcome!
; )
Hope to see you there!

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Oz movies

EricaDatura — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:36:28 GMT

Everyone has seen The Wizard of Oz, but what's everyones favorite spoof, sequel, remake?

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Tonight only! Wizard of Oz in Hi-Def!

wee_red_lass — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:16:10 GMT

http://www.sacbee.com/movies/movie/32970.html

The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Hi-Def Event
Program

NCM Fathom, Warner Home Video and Turner Classic Movies present "The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Hi-Def Event" featuring the first ever High Definition presentation of The Wizard of Oz. This One Night Event will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. (local time). In addition to the feature presentation of The Wizard of Oz, this exclusive event will include a special introduction by Robert Osborne, a classic film historian and host of Turner Classic Movies, followed by "We're Off to See the Wizard," a look into how L. Frank Baum's classic novel was transformed into one of the most beloved films of all time including archival interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and rare musical outtakes. Whether seeing it for the first time or the 100th time, it is only fitting that audiences nationwide will have the chance to enjoy the 70th Anniversary of this multi-generational favorite in movie theatres for an exclusive One Night celebratory event. This presentation is suitable for all audiences. Rated No Rating .

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BMR Tickets!

Bo — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:11:37 GMT

Soooo... Are they lurking about, and how much are they? I'm excited!

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I Hear That Unmata........

ChuckTheDJ — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:26:41 GMT

Will be closing the show at Tribal Fest 10 in May. Following in the giant footsteps of The Indigo - Heather Stants & Urban Tribal and Boom Boom Bollywod that last 3 years.

So plan on staying if you want your Tribal Fest Unmata fix......

But I also hear that Amy may be on stage Friday night for a special dance!!!! Hummm, I know you won't want to miss that! Right?

Tribal Fest 10 "A Decade Of DecaDance" may 12 - 16, 2010

www.BlacksheepBellyDance.com :-) be there or be a rectangle.... wait? What!? never mind....... just be there

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September Second Saturday?

rummani — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:26:39 GMT

say that five times fast...! Anyway, is there stuff at Hot Pot this Saturday (the 12th)?

~ C

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Unmata on Facebook

Djeynee a.k.a Geneviève — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:25:08 GMT

Hello all Unmata's fans.
Unmata's fans group already exists on Facebook, but I built an Unmata Page there too.
****Never enough of support to our beloved dancers***
Please join us, feel free to post pics and subjects.
I'll try to update it as much as possible to make it pleasant for you to visit.
Thanks in advance,
Djeynee

Unmata PAGE here : http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unmata/57714879516

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Happy birthday Rodin!!!!

Melissa — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:48:34 GMT

I hope all your wishes come true on your birthday... 9/9/09.... awesome date, you're parents planned your arrival well. Ha! Muah! Love ya girlie!!!

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Unmata & Primus

roz — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:55:56 GMT

Is there a better video of this? Seeing ya'll keep up w/ Claypool's strumming was just...so...friggin...cool!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPvGdwnIHO8

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Happy Birthday to Luna :D

EricaDatura — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:40:09 GMT

Hope you have a good one :)

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rodeo vids?

kamille — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:46:06 GMT

Any video????? I'm going crazy over here.... I wish I could have been in two places at once. Are any going to come out?

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Room for Rent for future Hot Potter ; }??

AraxieNanshe — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:13:52 GMT

Hello to my favorite belly dancers! I may be relocating to Sacramento from Eugene, Oregon and was wondering if anyone needed or knew of someone who needed a roommate. Going through a break up and need to start doing the things I want to do, things I need to do for myself. I would be going to UC Davis next fall and hopefully be taking some classes at Hot Pot Studios, woot woot! I'm a great roommate, clean, friendly, no pets. If anyone has any information, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks so much!

Araxie Nanshe
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Hafla!!!

Melissa — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:37:04 GMT

OK Hot Potters!!! I can't find the original thread to bump so here is the 411:

Hafla
My house (message me for the addy)
8/30 around 4ish
Ice cream social

Please bring ice cream and toppings to share. We will also need actual food so please bring other food stuff to share too! :-)

I have no idea how many people can make it so maybe post here if you plan to attend so everyone has an idea of how much food to bring.... :-P

That's all I know at the moment... Woot!

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Some girls on in east coast study their subject

Lil April — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:59:55 GMT

Ode to Unmata!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAtXtToEA70

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UNMATA AT TRIBALONDON!!

Hilde — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:45:33 GMT

hey!!

Saw UNMATA on the new tribalondon flyer, how exciting!! we HAVE to hang out in London again! I am definitely coming to the show/workshops and afterparty at my flat woehoeee (read: my boyfriends flat... he won't mind... :)

xxxx see you very soon

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Verbatim and Hot Pot Street Team - Aug 29th Event!

anastasia — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:39:43 GMT

Welllll wellll

We are featuring an array of artists this upcoming Saturday, including Hot Pot's own Street Team and Verbatim!
Also on the bill we have DJ's, Fire Dancers, and more Bellydance!

You'll find food and arts/crafts vendors, body painting, tarot readers, freebie -or- cheapie massages, drum circles, and much more this coming Saturday, August 29th.

End of August Extravaganza/Playa Pre-Compression Partay
August 29th. 5pm - 10pm
at the Cabin - 7505 Greenback Ln. in Citrus Heights

It's $10.00 at the door but if you come in costume -or- come ready to volunteer, you get in free!

We still have one or two open spots for performers, contact me ASAP! to sign up
We are also in need of several volunteers. All accomodations at the fest will be free (food, massage, readings, etc.) if you volunteer

Contact Anastasia for more info! (916) 216-1871

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Belly Documentary screening at HP

Sigil — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:59:07 GMT

Hey cats! We will be sponsoring the Belly Documentary! Cecilia and Chad Rinn are traveling the Documentary around the Nation and we are thrilled that HP will be one of the stops.
Come eat snacks and watch a movie! Friday Aug. 28th. Cost is $10 (cheaper than a movie! right?)
trailer....

and featuring Amy and Shelly from...UNMATA!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrLPFwFlYf8

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Amy's DVD

* A L I N A * — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:43:08 GMT

Sooooo when, where, how?? Any word??

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rodeo photo album

coryallegory — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:43:15 GMT

hey all, I just posted my album from the rodeo! thank you so much for the amazing day...
xo cory marie
SQUAREVOLUTION!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/coryallegory/sets/72157622154664736/detail/

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Human Rodeo and Harlows

Russter — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:35:33 GMT

Well it took me long enough, but here are the links to the pictures I took at the Human Rodeo, as well as for the pictures I took last night at Harlows with Unmata and Vokab Company. No photoshow this time because the new photoshow system is crap compared to how it use to be. I'm going to have to come up with another way to deliver photoshows. In the meantime, here are the links to the two galleries. If you do want to see the photoshow for Harlows, you can find it on my facebook profile page. It will be on the left side. As always, thanks to Unmata for making life an extraordinary thing! Russ

Human Rodeo link:

http://russyoungphotography.smugmug.com/Events/The-Human-Rodeo/9382803_r9BLv#628275833_RyZZP

Here is the link for last night's show at Harlows:

http://russyoungphotography.smugmug.com/Events/A-Night-At-Harlows/9385396_zkitv#628470194_4CBvS

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Verbatim n street teamers, come dance with me at Burning Man

amar — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:06:12 GMT

Who's going? I'm booking performers at hookahdome and have a slot set aside for my favorite sacramento girls during my Tuesday set.
Let me know who's coming and who wants to perform with me.
Amy mentioned some of you are coming, so come represent for Unmata.

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Fantasy Frame Rodeo photos...AWESOME!

Sigil — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:50:35 GMT

www.myspace.com/photography_by_agent

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RODEO...

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:10:57 GMT

I HAD A BLAST COULDNT BE BETTER... IM JUST SAYIN..

MY Favs.. the Bull Matador Piece...
the Rodeo Clowns...
the Indigo....
my mom on stage with the balloon.. im just sayin.
Whats yours?

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Amy!! Read your e-mail!

ChuckTheDJ — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:17:58 GMT

.... yeah....

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The beautiful human spirit!

Melissa — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:25:22 GMT

In a Chinese modern dance competition on TV, one unique couple won one of the top prizes. The lady, in her 30's, was a dancer who had trained since she was a little girl.

Some time later, she lost her entire left arm in an accident and fell into a state of depression for a few years. Someone then asked her to coach a children's dancing group. From that point on, she realized that she could not forget dancing. She still loved to dance and wanted to dance again.

So, she started to do some of her old routines, but having lost her arm, she had also lost her balance. It took a while before she could even make simple turns and spins without falling.Then she heard of a man in his 20s who had lost a leg in an accident. He had also fallen into the usual denial, depression, and anger type of emotional roller coaster. But she determined to find him and persuade him to dance with her.

He had never danced, and to "dance with one leg....are you joking with me? No way!" But, she didn't give up, and he reluctantly agreed thinking, "I have nothing else to do anyway." She started to teach him Dancing 101. The two broke up a few times because he had no concept of using muscle, how to control his body, and knew none of the basic things about dancing. When she became frustrated and lost patience with him, he would walk out.

Eventually, they came back together and started training seriously. They hired a choreographer to design routines for them. She would fly high (held by him) with both arms (a sleeve for an arm) flying in the air. He could bend horizontally supported by one leg with her leaning on him, etc. In the competition, as you will see, they dance beautifully and they legitimately won the competition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3Zh_cwLyLQ

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Rodeo Teaser Photos

gladygirl — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:21:23 GMT

I've edited up a few teaser photos from this weekend's rodeo. You can find the slide show here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gladygirl/sets/72157621996937434/show/

I took almost 4000 photos, so there will be a lot more to come.

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How kick ass ~

Jen — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:42:56 GMT

So I"m at our little local book store here in Salem passing time before hitting the bus home and wander over to the magazine area ~ low and behold I actually see a belly dancing magazine! holy crap! I pick it up and thumb the pages quickly between my fingers and what page does it open up on ? the one with Unmata ! hello! how cool! was soo stoked to see you guys and am soo looking forward to Feb with Reigning Down on Oregon with you girls ~ keep up the great work that you do and us "Zephyr Girls" will be seeing you sooner than we think! yay! mwah!

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Tangerine and Amy's duet in France!

Sigil — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:26:30 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LpR7UYNDLM

thanks for posting Sabrina :-)

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Blood Moon 2009

amar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:12:48 GMT

I'm in the middle of that transition between rodeo withdrawals and getting hyped up about Blood Moon.
Can't wait till October, spending one of my favorite weekends of the year with Unmata and all the wonderful peeps that come out to blood moon. Can't wait to see what y'all come up with this year.

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RODEO SNAPSHOTS by Geisha Moth

Geisha — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:38:46 GMT

2 days ago was the Rodeo and i'm still recovering. Cereal!
This morning it feels like it was just last night ;o))) i can only
imagine what it was like for the dancers and everyone else that
worked so hard and danced their arses off all day... and the
months of preparation for the show!

i took several hundred snapshots will keep posting as i go thru them!
it will probably take me a week... so keep checkin' back for more.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=101484&id=101129349421
feel free to cut-n-paste them anywhere!

i felt so lucky to be able to attend and soak everything in ;o)
WHAT AN AWESOME AWESOME DAY!

A big thanks to ALL that put their hands & heart into this... for it is an event
i will always remember with a smile.

Love ya,
Geisha Moth

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"Tales of Desires" video Q

MusicDance — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:49:23 GMT

I love this video. However, I was expecting it to be an instructional DVD by Unmata, due to talk on earlier posts.

Is there another video coming out that is an instructional DVD by Unmata???

I sure hope so.

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Subconscious Unmata fan

Eve — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:08:55 GMT

This is a friend of mine, and this is his new tattoo:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2829847&id=522461548&ref=nf

The outer spirals of that sun sure look familiar ... ;-) He doesn't move in belly dance circles, but it looks like Unmata fever is spreading to folks who DON'T EVEN KNOW ABOUT THEM YET. Sweet!!

Thanks for an awesome rodeo, gals! I had a great time!

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NEW Geisha Moth UNMATA Wear for RODEO!

Geisha — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:00:12 GMT

*~*~*~**~*~*~**~*~*~*~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*

Howdy Y’all!

NEW Geisha Moth UNMATA Wear @ the RODEO!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_J-qtqFtkU&feature=channel_page

WHO NEEDS TO GET SOME??
Say something “Rodeo-ish” on this thread BEFORE 9pm PST Friday Aug 7th...
and your name will be thrown in for a FREE RAFFLE at my booth! Come see if
i draw your name as a Winner! There will be multiple winners throughout the day ;o)

*~*~*~**~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~**~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

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WEATHER @ the Rodeo!

SOOZ — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:52:59 GMT

O.k. I am sitting here in Southern California, melting in the heat......what is the weather like there in Half Moon Bay? I'm wearing velvet...!!!! (random trivia: LOVE "Velvet Goldmine"!!!!!!)

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Documentary and filming at the Rodeo!

Sigil — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:14:39 GMT

Yay! we are making a documentary of The Rodeo!

Thanks to Suhaila and her video man Luka...its happening.

That means...if you are in The Rodeo in anyway you are consenting to being a part of the Documentary.

also...

that means ABSOLUTELY no video of anything at the event. sorry for that, but it has to happen that way.

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Happy Birthday Melissa =)

rldecant — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:08:07 GMT

We love you and wish you the happiest of birthdays, muah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Cell phone noises at the Studio

Sigil — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:38:38 GMT

So this morning while im doing emails...this vibrating sound is distant... and im searching everywhere for it. find it in the bathroom..it's Kims phone.
10 min. later...this chirping noise....searching....found it on the stars...Gnee's phone.

now....there is a clown honking noise...maer maer...bad spelling for the sound...searching....where is it? who's is it?

I have everybodys phones here if you miss them.

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Is anyone heading back to Sacramento After the show and Afterparty?

Chris — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:51:40 GMT

Hey everyone was wondering if anyone was coming back to sac after the show and afterparty? If so and I could hitch a ride that would be really kewl, and I would be extremely greatful I can't afford a hotel room while there so am trying to find a way home.

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CASH at the Rodeo!!!!!

rldecant — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:11:33 GMT

Hello Yal,

There is going to be games, drinks, tattoos and more, plus you can pay at the gate, but no ATM on site, so please remember to bring cash along or stop by an atm on the way up.

Hear is a link to atms near the ranch!

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=321+Verde+Road,+Half+Moon+Bay+CA&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=54.928982,72.597656&ie=UTF8&view=map&t=h&z=16&iwloc=A

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VENDORS @ the Rodeo!

SOOZ — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:09:42 GMT

Well I know fer sure that Geisha Moth, that purtty lil'girl from Chattanooga is gonna be there, but I reckon there be some mo folks comin' round the mountain?

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UNMATA Rodeo Tickets Available Now!

braddosland — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:04:13 GMT

Ticket sales for UNMATA's once-in-a-lifetime Rodeo (Saturday, August 8, at Long Branch Ranch in Half Moon Bay) go on sale today at http://www.unmata.com/rodeo/

A full day's entertainment, complete with unique performances by Suhaila Salimpour, Rachel Brice, Zoe Jakes, and Mardi Love (you may know them as The Indigo), and, of course, UNMATA! In addition, the day includes free shows by a host of authentic acts including Sooz, Denzel, Striipykz, Dahlia, six-gun Sheriff Joe, firepit fiddlers, a bevy of saloon girls, and the rockin' sounds of Colonel Jimmy and The Blackfish! Add in hearty cowboy chow (including vegetarian options), a full wine/beer bar, saloon gambling (including roulette, craps, blackjack, and the riverboat wheel of fortune), old-tyme photo booth, tattoos by Something Wicked, frilly fineries by local craftsfolk, and-quite simply-too much to list here available for purchase on-site and you have all the makings of a spectacle!

They won't be doing this again and space is very limited; hope to see you there!

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Lost Tickets, Never received tickets???

JINIKO — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:26:05 GMT

Hey Amy,

I bought tickets back in June for the Rodeo and to this day I don't have them. What am I to do. I'm panicing now... PLEASE HELP!!! I plan on being at the Rodeo on time.

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Added Rodeo talent!

Sigil — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:45:45 GMT

Sachay!

we've added Sooz, Joe (Mira's Joe), Damage Control, Origin Tribal Bellydance, Deb Rubin, Raven, Cory from Nautch Project and Square dance madness, Kami Liddle, and.....there's still more.

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booking Verbatim for end of Aug gig

anastasia — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:33:44 GMT

Ello Hot Pot

I am looking to book Verbatim to dance at an event on August 29th if available. The event will host fire performers, dancers, Dj's, Vendors, Visual Artists, and other fun festivities. Amy contact me if you're responsible for the booking and let me know whats up. I would love to have a wide array of bellydancers (there will be live drummers or the option of recorded music) so if anyone else is interested in performing feel free to contact me too.

blessed be!

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Pix from the Compression in Reno July 25

Playarazzi — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 08:12:48 GMT

I went to the all day Compression in Reno last Saturday, here are photos of acrobats, dancers, zombie hoopers and fire performers and fire toys for your enjoyment... Including a couple of Verbatim performers.

Pix are at www.playarazzi.com or www.flickr.com/playarazzi

If you can't catch the Human Rodeo, consider the local Fire Spectacular in midtown Saturday the 8th...

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Check out the Ranch for the Rodeo!

Sigil — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:45:00 GMT

http://www.longbranchfarms.net/

the whole place is ours!

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UNMATA + a great line-up in TALES OF DESIRE - now on DVD

hollywoodmusiccenter — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:40:55 GMT

We are proud to announce the DVD release of Tales of Desire, A Tribal Fusion Bellydance Experience.

Be mesmerized by today's most influential tribal-fusion bellydance artists as they present Tales of Desire, a creative interpretation of desire through dance.

Unmata: Flaco 81
Arish Lam: The Noble and the Wicked
Sherri / Cherchez La Femme: The Alchemy of Salvation
The Nekyia: Kalypso
Mira Betz: Not Without
Steven: Bol Three
She‘enedra Catherine's Mood
Elizabeth Strong: Afghani Song
Aubre and Lumina Bellydance Company: Fosse Fusion
Sabrina Fox: Sentries & Serpents
Damage Control Dance Company: The Hunt
Bonus: Behind the Scenes Footage

Preview this DVD and get your copy now at:

https://www.hollywoodmusiccenter.com/productDetails.php?productId=1436

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Tyra Simoni (my hula teacher :-)

Sigil — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:44:18 GMT

ive never gotten the chance to introduce tribe and the community to my hula teacher of 8 years, Mrs. Tyra Simoni. She makes it look so easy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4RzBqQBBxM&feature=related

(and you totally have to sing when you take her classes)

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Happy Birthday Jazzy!

wee_red_lass — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:02:05 GMT

Happy Bday to you!
; )

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FINALLY - The interview with Amy is UP!

ksea — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:03:04 GMT

Due to some hiccups in getting everything together it took me *far* longer than I had hoped to get this up for you, but at long last I'm thrilled to announce that the kickass conversation with Amy is up in Big Top Magazine!

My sincere apologies for having it take so damn long, but she's so damn cool, I think it was worth the wait - I hope you feel the same way!

You'll find it in the 'Shimmies' section - if you want to, leave a comment and let us know what ya think! www.bigtopmagazine.com

Big Top love and all that squishy stuff,

~ kSea

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Burning Man ticket for sale!!!!!

rldecant — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:01:49 GMT

I have already purchased my ticket and can no longer go =( I thought I would put it out there for all my friends first, so please message me if you are interested!

Thanks

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Happy Birthday ...

lunataylor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:49:02 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjbpwlqp5Qw&feature=player_embedded

:-)

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Carpool to Rodeo

wee_red_lass — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:03:13 GMT

Just a reminder- Hot Pot peeps should try to carpool down to Half Moon Bay!
Maybe we could set up a carpool list at the studio...

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Outfit stuff for the rodeo

JessicaCarter — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:25:06 GMT

Hello =) just letting everyone know that I have an extra pair of size 9 cowgirl boots, they could probably fit a 9 and a half maybe 10 or 8 and a half. If your feet are small for them you can wear two pairs of socks or if they're a bit small wear thin socks. Also if you're looking for denim for the shitkicker piece the thrift town in carmichael has a ton of denim in ALL sizes...well a lot of sizes... If you're looking for squirt guns for the intro piece I got some brightly coloured ones at the 99 cents store but it would be easy to spray paint them to make them look more in character. Just thought i'd let you know... =)

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Camp ground or place too crash around Half Moon Bay?

EricaDatura — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:18:40 GMT

Evie, a friend who's driving and I need a CHEAP place to stay a night or two the weekend of the rodeo. Any ideass?

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Shitkicker

Melissa — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:11:18 GMT

Good morning my fellow Shitkickers! Below is a list of the days there will be extra practices at my house, feel free to come to some or all, whatever blows your skirt up. PM me for the addy if you need it:

6/22 - 6pm
6/27 - noon
6/29 - 6pm
7/6 - 6pm
7/11 - noon
7/13 - 6pm
7/20 - 6pm
7/27 - 6pm

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Rodeo Vision Write-up...PLEASE READ THIS!

Sigil — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:31:55 GMT

The Rodeo Vision

I grew up on a cattle ranch, Angus to be specific. 40acres, 3 ponds, herd of cattle, 2 dogs, 4 cats, rounds of rattlesnake, 1 pig, 4 motorcycles, 1 boat, 3 pickup trucks and 4 horses.

Biscuit. The 15 hand tall brown Quarter Horse. I was 7 years old when my Dad convinced my mother to purchase a mother-daughter Horse combo that were for sale close to the ranch. Flying Star Ranch…my memories are coming back, I forgot that part. My mother worked full time and my Dad was a pilot so he was away on planes for most of my life. Minus a few years when he was laid off and played janitor at my school (my favorite years.) So Biscuit, the daughter of the team at 6 months old, and I had 40 acres and absolutely no chaperone from 7 to 16 years old when I left home. Let the ruckus begin…

She bit me, kicked me, ran me thru fences, into trees, stepped on me and tried to drown me in the pond on a daily basis. After years of abuse she was my best friend and I don’t blame her, we grew up together. These memories are some of the most fulfilling golden nuggets still left bouncing around in my mind. One more story before I get to business.

Biscuit was dark brown and pretty much invisible at night except for the white diamond on her forehead…I almost typed foreheart…awwwww. So school was about a 45 minute drive from the ranch, in “town”, and it got dark early in the winter. By the time I got home from school and then basketball practice, it was late and dark most everyday. I would park my truck at the house and then take my motorcycle down the hill to feed the animals. Here’s where Biscuit comes in. I parked the motorcycle around the corner of the barn and would walk to the hay barn. As soon a I opened the hay door, I would hear it. Biscuit, who I hardly thought was starving after grazing 40 acres on her own free will, would run to the barn. I mean run. I would hear the hooves, but I couldn’t see her. Remember? Dark brown, dark dark brown. She would get closer and closer and the sound of her pounding hooves and heaving breath was incredibly intimidating. She was huge! And I would stand by the door cowering. Just waiting for her to plow right thru me. But she never did. She would stop just in front me, just in front of me. Nostrils flared, ears back and eyes wide open. Wild and completely in control.

This my friends was the inspiration.

The Rodeo Summary

Spend the day on the Ranch! This is a one-time only epic event hosted by UNMATA and Brad Dosland of Taboo Media. Powered by Hot Pot Studios and supported by countless guest artists and die hard fans.

The venue! The Rodeo will be located at Long Branch Ranch, a ghost town recreation complete with small town, mercantile, saloon and a ton more I cant remember. It’s amazing. I mean really. For serious people… it’s perfect.

The event opens at 11am on Saturday August 8th, 2009. Please arrive between 11am and 1pm. Lunch begins at 1pm with outdoor dining and entertainment. From 2-4pm you have the run of the ranch! Game stations, western dance lessons, whip lessons and surprise entertainment will be scattered throughout the town. Bring some extra cash for horseback riding too. At 420pm the stables will open. You will have the opportunity to walk thru and watch the handlers prepare the human horses for the Rodeo. The stables will be open from 420 to 5pm, At 6pm meet at the coral for the Rodeo showcase. The Rodeo showcase will run for one hour from 6-7pm. This showcase includes dance performances by UNMATA, Verbatim, Street Team, Hot Pot Studio and Suhaila Salimpour. Dinner starts at 730pm with outdoor dining and entertainment. 9pm the Saloon opens! All night drinking, gambling and general mayhem! Roulette wheels too! 1030pm the Evening show will begin in the Town Hall across from the Saloon. Featuring Dahlia, Kami Liddle, The Old Ladies, Origin Tribal, The Boiler Bar, Janice Solimeno, Kristen Dosland and The Indigo! Then back to the Saloon to finish out the evening with surprise entertainment and more drinking and gambling! The evening runs until 2am and then we gotta go! Um……..

Please come. I’ve dreamed about this for years. It could quite possibly be one of the biggest things I do artistically in my life. I would love to share it with you. Check out www.unmata.com for tickets. See you at The Rodeo!
Much Luv, Amy Sigil

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fUsiUn UnfUrno

Bo — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:00:14 GMT

I get to go, yay! See you in Seattle!

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Video from Tribal UMRAH

Djeynee a.k.a Geneviève — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:50:25 GMT

I know Amy, you always agree on posting videos as long as it's not workshop... so here's the first one. Some others are now on Facebook from others attendents.

Improve @ Tribal UMRAH Biarritz :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gxsz0oIYZM

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Were HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rldecant — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:44:52 GMT

Hi everyone,

UNMATA is home from Europe and we had a blast! Tribal Umrah was amazing, GeNee and her family were just AWESOME....I can't even express in words how much fun Amy, Kari, Sarah, April Rose and I had in France!!!! I will update you later on the details, soooo tired now and Amy and Kari will give you all the juice from the first two legs of the adventure....Germany and Italy =)

Can't wait to dance with my family at Hot Pot again, love yoy ladies and missed you!!!!!!!!!

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Any word on the GLBT schedule for next year?

akashaafsana — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:18:02 GMT

Wondering what month y'all will be planning to storm through Minneapolis. :)

Akasha

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Hit, Wave, and Roll - Funk styles for bellydancers

Rosanna — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:08:02 GMT

Hey guys,

Just wanted to let you know about my first (and last for the forseeable future) workshop in the Bay Area. I think there's a few Hot Potters already planning to attend so feel free to jump on the bandwagon!!

Hit, wave, and roll - How to funk-ify your bellydancing and applying bellydance technique to funk styles and hip hop.
We will be going over how to utilize bellydance technique to create illusory effects in popping, contracting different muscle groups to create a hit, breaking down boogaloo rolls in bellydance terminology, and flipping arm waves inside and out. I will also be discussing different dance styles that are commonly performed with popping, and the distinction between popping and locking.

Saturday July 18th 3-5pm $30 in advance, $35 at the door.
City Dance Studios
10 Colton St
San Francisco
www.citydance.org/map/
To sign up, you can paypal me at cleoflaptra@gmail.com. Contact me for my snail mail address if you want to send a check (or you can try and find me in person).

I need a certain number of advanced registrations to hold the workshop, so please don't wait too long to register. Any questions, give me a shout.

Hope to see you there!

Rosanna (I performed at the February Student Show)

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Vintage Costume Auction to fund "BELLY" documentary started 7-16-09!

Cecilia — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:58:16 GMT

The Vintage bellydance costume Auction has begun!
(It is a 10 day auction started 7-16-09)

These vintage 1970 bellydance costumes was donated by a retired bellydancer to Full Tilt Boogie to help raise fund for their feature documentary “BELLY”. There is 3 “Costless” brand belts, and one Bar made with REAL COINS, Mirrors, and Chain Tassels. They are AMAZING! I also have 2 costume sets made by a designer named Mesamera who made costumes in the 60s, and 70s. They Check them out! And Please let me know if you have any questions.

All money from these costumes go to support the “BELLY” tour.
http://ftbproductions.com/SB_original%20costumes_catalog_1970.htm

vintage coin bellydance belt & Bra Costless early 1970
110414678284
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110414678284&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D110414678284%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

vintage mirror bellydance belt "Costless" early 1970
110414681652
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110414681652&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D%2B110414681652%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Vintage Mirror/Tassel/coin bellydance Belt "Costless"
110414683922
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110414683922&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D%2B110414683922%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Vintage 70s bellydance circle skirt, bra, veil, hip scarf
110414855333
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110414855333&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp3907.m38.l1313%26_nkw%3D110414855333%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Vintage 70s bellydance belt, bra, skirt, veil, hip scarf
110414860074
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110414860074&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.com%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm38%26_nkw%3D110414860074%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Cecilia Rinn
Full Tilt Boogie L.L.C.
www.ftbproductions.com
starbelly@ftbproductions.com
208-343-0320

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Ride to The Rodeo - from L.A.

Julie_J — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:23:30 GMT

Hey Y'all,
we're driving the SUV up to Half Moon from L.A. on Friday and have room for more riders. Driving back on Sunday.
Pls send message to me on my profile if you wanna join us.

Yee-HA!

Desiree

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Questions about Rodeo

hollyholt — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:02:49 GMT

Will there be workshops at the Rodeo or only performances? Can we camp at the Dude Ranch or am I going to have to book something around there? Does anyone want to ride down with me?

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The Rest od UNMATA is on their way!!!

rldecant — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:27:33 GMT

So Sarah and I leave for France with Tangareen, Plum and Raven Thurday morning! We are super excited and can't wait to see Amy and Kari. April Rose is on her way over from India and we all unit in Paris =)

We will miss Hot Pot bunches, but know you ladies will rock class, dance hard and gear up for the Rodeo....cause when we et back it is crunch time!!!!!!!!

MUAH =)

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Call for Sacramento drummers/dancers/fire fairies!

anastasia — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:46:55 GMT

I am manifesting an amazing mini-faire of sorts, Weds., July 22nd, and I am in search of drummers, dancers, and fire performers.
(also in search of attendees)

for information on the event, check out my blog - we will be having tarot readers, body and face painting, a drum circle, dance circle, a free beginner's bellydance workshop, fire dancing, a potluck, an after-hours hot tub soak, and maybe even some freebie massages!!

if you are interested in performing as a fire dancer or bellydancer (or any other art you have to share) contact me via my tribespace.
also interested in: henna artists, more body painters, tarot readers, massage therapists, and etc.

children and families are most certainly welcome to join the festivities!

again for more info check out my blog, contact me thru tribe, or you may call me - (916) 216-1871

the event is free but we are accepting donations. whatever donations we collect will be divvied up between performers, tarot readers, workshop instructors, and the space.

blessings hot pot familee!

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The end of a decade of Heavy Hips Empowerment, STrength and Community for Women

palikaji — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:09:57 GMT

Yes my lovely sisters of mindblowing, wombcauldron stirring, evolution, revolution, restitution, regenerative, insight catchment, mindful, authentic dance, movement, theatre, prayer, sisterhood web weavers and healers!!!!!!!!! - (whew you all are an awesome community) - Palika is transforming yet again, responding to Gaia's call and Heavy HIps Tribal Belly Dance as school community is officially closing her business doors (never her heart or inner circle though).

On the close of this full moon my garden is bursting with new life, regeneration of energy, elemental forces manifesting in a mandala outside my cave door and I let go, I release and come full into myself as I am now. I'm stepping into a larger body, mind, soul dance practice and prayer of green photosynthesis, of rich brown microbial web soil life, of myceliating fungal networking of repair and regeneration, of polycultural food forest fractal freedom, water witching winding, permaculture prisms and hope for humans as healers to the Gaia landscape instead of destroyers.

I stand whole and bow richer for this incredible gift of visioning, healing, growth, transformation, learning, sisterhood and community that has been a decade of wonder and enrichment as Heavy Hips Tribal Belly Dance - a gift from the Goddess, unsought but heeded when she beckoned. I have been humbled, stretched, pushed, pulled, challenged, excavated, oxygenated, heard, sung to, healed, blown out of my mindset and bodyset, joyed, buoyed, formed and reformed, found, lost, strung out, discovered, appreciated, scorned, blissed out, gifted, stunned, rooted, called, loved and loved some more, recognized, returned, rerooted, caressed, birthed and died, freed, and deeply blessed on this exploration/journey. I offer gratitude, I offer thanks, I bow to the Divine in all who have come to learn, come to heal, come to transform, and come to find their voice and service in the loving womb of Heavy Hips. The groundbreaking Heavy Hips website (on which many built) will remain up as a template and inspiration for women finding their way on the path of dance as prayer, healing, celebration and sisterhood.

While I have been working on the inner levels of release of Heavy Hips for over 3 years now - the physical release of the accoutrements grounds me in the elemental material plane of letting go. I have been a collector of functional art and beauty, both ethnic and handcrafted for over 3 decades. Much of which has been amassed as a Director of a Performance Troupe and Dance School and Bazaar is yearning for new hips to illuminate and empower, new hands to be caressed and protected by, new walls to shine their rich heritage out from.

Thus all is being auctioned and sold on Ebay - new treasures being posted daily. May you give gratitude and haven for these beauties but know that they are not who you are. Here is the link for my listings - you can also search by seller - Mayadevi108.
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/mayadevi108_W0QQ_dmdZ1QQ_in_kwZ1QQ_ipgZ50QQ_sopZ12?_rdc=1

Here is the detailed blurb for the collection.
Its the end of an era! The acclaimed Heavy Hips Tribal Belly Dance Company and School and The Gypsy Closet Bazaar have had their final bloom. My exquisite costume and accessories inventory is up for new stewardship and cherishing. Hopefully by you! Heavy Hips and The Gypsy Closet set the standard for stunning quality vintage textiles and silver and touchable magnificent committment to natural materials such as silk, wool, satins and cotton. All items for sale are gently used unless stated as new and have been cared for by the meticulous hand of Palika. The prices here are set to be a good deal and have been an investment for me. Please respect that quality crafted goods are not available at KMART prices. If you are a vendor and want the entire inventory we can discuss a market discount.

So... Dive in. Relish the opulence of quality collectible vintage tribal mirror cholis of the Kutch and Banjara tribes, collectible ethnic silver and jewelry, silk Flying Skirts spinning skirts that drip with beauty, tribal textiles like saya gosha fringe and tassel hip wraps from Uzbekistan, Tajikastan and Turkmenistan, coin and metal riveted Afghan belts (which are really sleeves from their fabled ethnic dresses), vintage (not new) Banjara mirror belts, Banjara embroidered and embellished tribal skirts, Flying Skirts silk bloomers and cholis and yummie silk veils in jewel tones from LRose Designs, antique silk wedding veils from India, Turkoman and Uzbek coats and more. I'm also selling related media and props - a perfect trio of gourds and brass waterpots, thick stemmed glasses for dancing on, candle glasses and other bits.

In gratitude to Life, Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit, with a prayer to remain in service - I bow with folded hands.
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/mayadevi108_W0QQ_dmdZ1QQ_in_kwZ1QQ_ipgZ50QQ_sopZ12?_rdc=1
http://www.heavyhips.net

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Unmata's instructional DVD-when and where can I get it?

MusicDance — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:11:29 GMT

I saw on Amy's page that she made an instructional DVD and I can't wait to get it. When does it release and where online can I buy it?!? :) I am sooooooo excited!!!!

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Amy & Kari on tour ... tell us?

Djeynee a.k.a Geneviève — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:06:04 GMT

Hi loves!
Please tell us about your trip to Europe. How was Germany? I read somewhere you've been to Köln, did you see this amazing and huge cathedral?
How is Milano? I really dream I could go there one day. Italy is such a rich country in term of architecture. Do you plan to visit some palaces?
Tell us about how both german and italian dancers love your dance, tell us everything.
Miss you and looking forward to France!

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UNMATA / Verbatime & freinds Burn'n up the stage on the 4th!!!!

rldecant — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:16:28 GMT

July 4th come watch UNMATA / Verbatim and friends tear it up before your 4th of July party!!!!!!!

Dancing at 7:30- 8:15 pm
Fire at 9-9:30pm

Were:
Marco's
7221 Highway 49
Coloma, California 95613

Map:
http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=38.79676&lon=-120.889049&zoom=17&q1=7221%2520Highway%252049%2520Coloma%252C%2520California%252095613%2520

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!!!!!!

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Happy Bday to my other 2/3rds

EricaDatura — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:13:49 GMT

Happy Birthday Catherine and Evie :)

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Hello from India!

aprilrose — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:27:57 GMT

I wuv you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Zoe Jakes' Costuming Stolen!

Anne-Marie — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:58:33 GMT

Here is what Zoe posted was stolen and is asking that everyone check flee markets in the Bay area:

stuff lost:
2 pieces of antique assuit, one black one white
1 silver rajastani belt, inch thick
12 assorted rajastani and morrocan bracelets
mardi necklace with white glass centerpiece and vertibrae on each side... Read more
black and white costume covered in hundreds of buttons
balconette bra with keys on front and flowers up side
indian sari bra with row of coins up both sides and turkoman hangings
2 pairs of melodia pants, one nude one black, both glitter
5 pairs assorted heavy indian earrings
3 tuareg rings
1 wild card ring with a bone in it
pair of fluevog boots
striped ruffle shorts
all my make up
small tin with piles of amazing steel cut trim and jet trim
small hair combs

Ladies, from my memory this is seriously ALL of her costuming! Take a look around and help a fellow dancer out!

XOXO
AM

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Southern Oasis Review & Interview with Unmata

Tammy — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:26:26 GMT

Hello All!

Episode 6 of YIP Podcast is up and it has a review of Southern Oasis (workshops and show) and an Interview with Amy and Sarah of Unmata! Next weeks episode will feature Amy and Sarah in our very own belly dance soap opera.... Shimmy Cove!

http://www.yippodcast.com/

Also you can join the YIP Podcast tribe to discuss the episode http://tribes.tribe.net/yippodcast

Thanks ladies for kickin' my butt AND being so awesome!

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Bon Voyage, Amy and Kari!

wee_red_lass — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:45:39 GMT

Hot Pot is gonna miss you, ladies, but we will keep the home fires burning until you return! Have a fabulous time!
;)

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Kami Liddle / UNMATA 2009 tour!

Sigil — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:28:08 GMT

Sachay! Miss Liddle and UNMATA are taking their first tour together. Notice I said "first" Kami :-)

check out the website for all the details www.unmata.com
June 27 28 Germany
July 4 5 Italy
July 10-14 France

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Cowboy Boots!

Zia — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:25:00 GMT

I've been roaming around Sacramento and its outskirts looking for used cowboy boots. I found two pair today at the downtown SPCA thrift store on E street. One of them is a size 7 and the other is the same maybe a wee smaller. The boots were approximately 16-17 bucks. If anyone finds any that are 8.5 please let me know...thanks!

There were 2 really big pair at Thrift Town on Stockton Blvd for 29.99. These were mens and were around a size 10.

Happy Hunting!

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Negative Space Student piece from Kosmos Camp

Sigil — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:21:56 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rT_n7BY5bY

This was a concept we played with in one of my last wkshops at Kosmos Camp. It was so incredibly emotional and fulfilling that we wanted to share it with the entire community. That evening these cats gave me the honor of setting my sacred space.

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Calling all Queer Hot Potters - Sacramento Pride 2009

Natascha — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:08:34 GMT

Hey folks Tomorrow is Sacramento Gay Pride!

Street Team will be there repin' the Hot Pot Hottness to all of Queer Sacramento. Come down to the park. Hang out with us. Hot Pot has a booth plus a private sun shade if you wanna chill with us and some coolers if you want to bring drinks and keep them cool. Cost is $10 for all day fun.

***** Really if your in the Hot Pot your pretty queer.***

"The Sacramento Pride Festival will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Southside Park (6th & T) from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Celebrate change in 2009: Pride Rally and March--Changing the World with Pride! Rally at the California State Capitol West Steps at 9:30 a.m., then join up with the 2009 Sacramento Pride Parade for a march to the Pride Festival at Southside Park. All are welcome to join us in this community-wide celebration of the Pride season, featuring plenty of food and games, live entertainment, curated art show, Butch-n-Nellie's Coffee Grounds, a Kidzone and carnival, volleyball tournament, Beer Garden for adults, and more!"

sacramentopride.org

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