Thread: 2008 Monthly Sphinx Haflas (IL)

ok I think we have a line-up for the July Hafla!
I still can't say Mango!
Maybe we can say 'The July Sphinx Hafla at Mango'?
kinda catchy- huh?

* Zafirah
* Sayyidah
* Mavi
* Rebecca Fall
* Devona-Ankhsunamon
* Anisah
* Galatea

open dancing-

* Goddess Mari
* Rebecca Fall
* Fotia
* Jawhara
* Zayna
* Essam

more open dancing!

Whoo hoo! I just can't wait to see y'all!

I think I might have to drop by just so y'all can explain Mango to me

~~Kimahri

It's like me starting to call you Ruth Ann. That's about how much sense it makes as well.

Nilaja

I know.

they're calling it "Mango" in the hopes that there will be lots and lots of cleavage!

(Isn't there an Arabic song that is about "Mangos"...but its really about boobs? Kind of like "El Enab"...its about "grapes"...but yeah...its really about something else...lol)

Zayna, you still have me for a solo in August right? It will be my first solo in front of "people"...eep... I know I contacted you about it awhile ago. Hoping you remembered me.

Originally Posted by Kimahri

I think I might have to drop by just so y'all can explain Mango to me

~~Kimahri

Mango is just the Sphinx having an identity crisis. ..c:: It's supposed to be going "islands" -- but you can't tell which just by looking at the new black-light friendly walls faux painted to give one the impression of sitting on a lanai or veranda or someplace overlooking, um, maybe the ocean? The faux colonial lanterns don't give off enough light to make it clear, and the faux vines wrapped around the faux arches are generic vines. Maybe there will be more foliage this month . . . or maybe boats on the, um, ocean, or a faux skyline of Miami. Maybe . . .

But the pyramids and the Sphinx are definitely gone. ..cr.:

Wonder what they'll do about the {gasp} food!! Maybe there will be MANGOS for dessert?? Maybe . . .

Hey Donna - I'm taking Tahitian lessons from a video! Think I'll be able to do something before the year is out? .p::

Originally Posted by yasmindiab

I know.

they're calling it "Mango" in the hopes that there will be lots and lots of cleavage!

(Isn't there an Arabic song that is about "Mangos"...but its really about boobs? Kind of like "El Enab"...its about "grapes"...but yeah...its really about something else...lol)

Nawww, that's not right. If they were thinking of cleavage they would have called it "Casabas" !! Or "Watermelons" !! Mangos are too small.

If I had my druthers, they would have called it "Bananas" -- as long as we're talking body parts, that is.

Originally Posted by bonnywhiteford

Hey Donna - I'm taking Tahitian lessons from a video! Think I'll be able to do something before the year is out? .p::

OK, I need to see a demonstration! Saturday, yes??

I will render my opinion then. ..l;,

This from someone whose Tahitian caboose slowed down years ago. ..c::

Originally Posted by donnadiva

Mango is just the Sphinx having an identity crisis. ..c:: It's supposed to be going "islands" -- but you can't tell which just by looking at the new black-light friendly walls faux painted to give one the impression of sitting on a lanai or veranda or someplace overlooking, um, maybe the ocean? The faux colonial lanterns don't give off enough light to make it clear, and the faux vines wrapped around the faux arches are generic vines. Maybe there will be more foliage this month . . . or maybe boats on the, um, ocean, or a faux skyline of Miami. Maybe . . .

But the pyramids and the Sphinx are definitely gone. ..cr.:

Wonder what they'll do about the {gasp} food!! Maybe there will be MANGOS for dessert?? Maybe . . .

sounds a tad cheesy. I could handle mangoes( quite sure there is actually supposed to be that e there) for dessert, unless they make us cut and depit them. very messy. Is one of my fave fruits. Just won't buy the at jewel food stores, they go rotten in a day.

Originally Posted by Devona-Ankhsunamon

sounds a tad cheesy. I could handle mangoes( quite sure there is actually supposed to be that e there) for dessert, unless they make us cut and depit them. very messy. Is one of my fave fruits. Just won't buy the at jewel food stores, they go rotten in a day.

Why don't we just call them "Hooters?" Oh that name has been taken! ..l;,

Hey Dana, I don't think I'll be ready on Saturday! <LOL> And from what I've seen you still move that caboose pretty good! ,r:;

I'll second that.

Originally Posted by bonnywhiteford

Why don't we just call them "Hooters?" Oh that name has been taken! ..l;,

Hey Dana, I don't think I'll be ready on Saturday! <LOL> And from what I've seen you still move that caboose pretty good! ,r:;

OK, so if we have a little down time on Saturday, I'll teach everyone how to hit the pineapple, hit the coconut, hit the papaya, and hit the banana!! We'll mix it up and make a little fruit salad!! Tahitian Style!! ..l;,

Originally Posted by donnadiva

OK, so if we have a little down time on Saturday, I'll teach everyone how to hit the pineapple, hit the coconut, hit the papaya, and hit the banana!! We'll mix it up and make a little fruit salad!! Tahitian Style!! ..l;,

Count me in!!! ..g.:

stupid low carb / sugar diet... I can't have fruit!! >:(

Originally Posted by theesfield

stupid low carb / sugar diet... I can't have fruit!! >:(

Ya don't hafta eat it - ya just hafta make it! hehehe

OMG.. Im so embarrassed.. I just outted my deeply seated oral fixation tendency...everything goes in the mouth!! :) OF COURSE you don't have to eat it! I knew that!! :)

Hello all,

I am really excited to come see everyone dancing at the Hafla tomorrow night, and I have a quick silly question. Does the restaurant serve alcohol? If not, are you allowed to bring your own wine? Can't find any info on this, and the restaurant is not answering the phone.

Thanks!
Khalisah

Originally Posted by khalisah

Hello all,

I am really excited to come see everyone dancing at the Hafla tomorrow night, and I have a quick silly question. Does the restaurant serve alcohol? If not, are you allowed to bring your own wine? Can't find any info on this, and the restaurant is not answering the phone.

Thanks!
Khalisah

They have a full bar. Wine is $5 a glass, but it's a pretty small pour IMO.

Great - thanks much for the info. :)

And now I have a question of my own - does anyone know if there's a reduced cost for kids? I'm bringing my 10 year old, and I'm hoping to not have to pay the full $20 for he since she's not likely to eat much.

Originally Posted by laura 2

And now I have a question of my own - does anyone know if there's a reduced cost for kids? I'm bringing my 10 year old, and I'm hoping to not have to pay the full $20 for he since she's not likely to eat much.

Ask Eva at the door. It's quite possible that she will charge less for her - especially since they'll know you're a regular hafla-goer. Definitely doesn't hurt to ask. I know Mara from my troupe regularly brings her kids (tonight, too) and she's never mentioned she had to pay full price for them -- and she's got 3! Tonight she's only bringing Desdemona.

Well....it was still 'Sphinx' for this month!
maybe 'Mango' or 'Mangoes' will happen by next month!?!?!?

Thanks to everybody who came out this holiday weekend!

Khalisah- it was very nice to meet you!
I hope you and your group had a good time ..g.:

Originally Posted by nakiajizeem

Zayna, you still have me for a solo in August right? It will be my first solo in front of "people"...eep... I know I contacted you about it awhile ago. Hoping you remembered me.

Yes! I still have you down for the August Hafla!
I can't wait! ..g.:

What an awesome night! The WI Belly Dance crew had the best time evah! I think I have them hooked on Sphinx (Mango) Hafla's now.

We had a great time at the hafla! My cousin is dying to start bellydancing and is searching for a teacher near Andersonville. I had so much fun, too. The dancers were all fabulous, and it was really fun joining in for the open dancing. We're already talking about planning another trip to chicago later this year and will plan around attending this hafla! Thanks to everyone for being so very welcoming!

Khalisah

Another great nite Zayna!!! Thanks for squeezing me in! It's been soo long since I was able to make it to the Sphinx/Sphango/Mango---it was nice to be there!
Great job ladies!

Is there a thread that has pictures? Because everyone looked just gawjus! I loved the way Zayna and Donna were rooting for everybody in the DJ booth too! And Donna, I am a horrible kidder - I was just bustin' your chops about the music length for the Shimmy benefit

Originally Posted by khalisah

My cousin is dying to start bellydancing and is searching for a teacher near Andersonville.
Khalisah

I talked to your cousin a little bit in the ladies room, and she was such a sweetie. We'd love to welcome her into the fold, for sure.