http://aiwabdoc.tribe.net/thread/6fb97ac2-2d36-45da-9e44-23ac1349e2b9?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://aiwabdoc.tribe.net/thread/6fb97ac2-2d36-45da-9e44-23ac1349e2b9#689d611b-f478-49d2-b256-6704ba3980c0 I love Chicago and look for any excuse to go there. I have family there hahahahahahaha Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:19:51 GMT http://aiwabdoc.tribe.net/thread/6fb97ac2-2d36-45da-9e44-23ac1349e2b9#689d611b-f478-49d2-b256-6704ba3980c0 parveneh 2008-10-01T23:19:51Z http://aiwabdoc.tribe.net/thread/6fb97ac2-2d36-45da-9e44-23ac1349e2b9#45021165-7992-4a0a-b1da-c9c17a537f3b Not sure where it will be based just yet. More than likely, it will be in a major metropolitan area that is fond of "new"; maybe Austin, maybe Chicago. Again, this is in the very very baby planning stages! And I hope, once things move along and are more concerete, that venue finding and promotion will be done by everyone on board. Managing will be done by a select few (too many managers equals chaos). Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:48:30 GMT http://aiwabdoc.tribe.net/thread/6fb97ac2-2d36-45da-9e44-23ac1349e2b9#45021165-7992-4a0a-b1da-c9c17a537f3b Kanika 2008-09-30T16:48:30Z http://aiwabdoc.tribe.net/thread/6fb97ac2-2d36-45da-9e44-23ac1349e2b9#2a5a28fe-e8ca-4fb5-bde9-20bab906006f Are you planning for this to be Texas based? Who is going to find the venues? And manage and promote? Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:55:36 GMT http://aiwabdoc.tribe.net/thread/6fb97ac2-2d36-45da-9e44-23ac1349e2b9#2a5a28fe-e8ca-4fb5-bde9-20bab906006f Sanaa 2008-09-29T23:55:36Z http://aiwabdoc.tribe.net/thread/6fb97ac2-2d36-45da-9e44-23ac1349e2b9#6dc136d6-cc9a-412b-a67c-5923a40ef9ca Hey, what do you lovely ladies say to the idea of a professional touring Black Belly Dance group? One that gets together for a season ( a short one more than likely) and tours around the US (for starters). Black Belly dancers from alllll over with various dance styles. I think this would energize and edify us while intriging many. Perhaps most beneficial, it will make black belly dancer way more common place, and allow beginning dance students something to strive to join. It will usher in a new awareness and acceptance of women of color who dance. In this world, when something is different about you, you can either attempt to hide it or flaunt it. I think we all pretty much agree that being a black belly dancer is not too common place (when viewing the belly dance community at large). If we shine a light on this difference, make it bold and beautiful, I believe we can change so many of the negative stereotypes surronding black belly dancers. I dunno, what do you think? We all have our connections and our expertise, if we combine them, what can't we do? So...tell me what you think, if you're up to it. I know I am. Bring on the greys, I can handle it. The project is definately a go! I just need to know how many people are interested and to what extent. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:07:44 GMT http://aiwabdoc.tribe.net/thread/6fb97ac2-2d36-45da-9e44-23ac1349e2b9#6dc136d6-cc9a-412b-a67c-5923a40ef9ca Kanika 2008-09-12T19:07:44Z