Raqs America!

[Mintaka]

The schedule is finally posted, yay! So, whos going?

[bintbeled]

me me me me! I'm teaching Saturday morning and signed up for Bozenka's shimmy class afterwards.

[Zana]

Haven't signed up yet but wouldn't dream of missing it!

[bintbeled]

ooh, Zana, is that a new profile picture? Pretty!

[Zana]

Aww, thank you! People get enough exposure to my mouth around here -- I thought it was only fair to expose the rest of my face as well.

Suzana

[SanaaAmel]

Wish I was going I am so sad I can't make it! So be sure to shimmy for me!

[TanyaLV]

Is there an open stage schedule posted anywhere?

[bintbeled]

Originally Posted by TanyaLV

Is there an open stage schedule posted anywhere?

There are sign-up spaces at www.raqsamerica.com. SO much nicer than the Rakkasah call-in!

[Zana]

OK, who else is in? Anybody signing up to dance? The performance schedule looks wide open so far.

So far I'm registered for Lotus, Latifa (finally! yay! *waves madly*), and both Bozenkas. Very excited!

I may be helping out with Saphira's workshops also. If you see me, please come say hey.

Suzana

[hannan]

Argh! I wish I could go to this event or the one in LA, but I'm moving to NC and my first priority is packing boxes. boo-hoo!
-hannan

[Mintaka]

I signed up for Bozenka's shimmies, Ansuya's sword, and PJ's beledi and double veil workshops.

I chose the pay by phone option and the money has been taken out of my account but when I sign into the website it still says unpaid and the receipt they gave me doesnt say paid anywhere on it. Also it looks like all of the workshops that were full a week ago are open again. Does anyone know what is going on? Or what we need o bring with us to get in the workshops? Or the show? Are there actual tickets for the show or do I just bring my little reciept? Sorry for all the questions! Thanks!

[Jahzaal]

I'm going. Thanks for the heads up on the pay by phone option. Sorry to hear that. I planed on paying for everything today. Pay by phone would have been the better option for me as well. I would still bring the receipt as a back up, just in case. You never know. I'm still wondering some of the same things you are. Sorry I couldn't help. Like I said before Keep the receipt handy.

[Vasha_Hatal]

I wish I could make it. Im booked for a bunch of jobs in NYC that weekend. My mom will still be there selling costumes though!

[thaliadances]

I have a slot early Sunday afternoon. I am looking forward to going, it should be fun

Thalia

[Midoria]

I will be learning khaleegy with Latifa! Yay!

[Bellydancefanatic]

I'm going! I have registered for one workshop. I'm hoping to squeeze into some of the others I missed out on. I want to see how good the shopping is, too. I invited my mother, but I don't know if she'll do anything but look around. I'm quite excited.

Originally Posted by Mintaka

I signed up for Bozenka's shimmies, Ansuya's sword, and PJ's beledi and double veil workshops.

I chose the pay by phone option and the money has been taken out of my account but when I sign into the website it still says unpaid and the receipt they gave me doesnt say paid anywhere on it. Also it looks like all of the workshops that were full a week ago are open again. Does anyone know what is going on? Or what we need o bring with us to get in the workshops? Or the show? Are there actual tickets for the show or do I just bring my little reciept? Sorry for all the questions! Thanks!

I noticed the same thing! I wanted to register at the last minute and I forgot the deadline. But everything was taken up then all of a sudden there were a bunch of spaces. I don't know what happened. I was able to register through Sahara for one workshop tonight. I'm bringing my receipt, I suggest you do too as a backup, and your bank statement showing that it was indeed taken out. See ya there!

[akashablue]

Ladies, how was it? Or is it still going on? Sorry just got back from vacation

[Bellydancefanatic]

It was over that Sunday. I liked it. I went mostly for the workshops, and I brought my mother along. She watched the performances while I was in my workshops. She's gaining more respect for Bellydance nowadays.

I expected something bigger actually. I figured since the one in LA is so big and popular that ours would be too. I guess their BD community is larger? But I was NOT disappointed. I have some regrets--I should have bought more stuff!! Did anyone see that Melaya Leff dress in the vending room on the right (not the one with the food)? To die for!

Back on topic! I was just happy that there was a local Bellydance event, and I'm grateful. And I saw Miles Copeland from a distance. Neat!

[ravenadesigns]

I heard there were a lot of no shows due to the cost of gas. I guess a lot of people backed out. Is that true? I should have gone to check it out but decided not too - at the last minute.

[Bellydancefanatic]

Originally Posted by ravenadesigns

I heard there were a lot of no shows due to the cost of gas. I guess a lot of people backed out. Is that true? I should have gone to check it out but decided not too - at the last minute.

If you did, you would have paid $15 just to get in! Well, there was a good amount of people, but in my opinion, I think quite a few backed out.

And remember we were talking and you mentioned vending fees were so high? I don't why they charged so much. It wasn't THAT spectatular when it came to vending. I could count the venders on one hand, though there was quite a bit of a selection among them.

It was still a very nice event. It would have been nice to see you!

[nasila]

Originally Posted by Bellydancefanatic

I expected something bigger actually. I figured since the one in LA is so big and popular that ours would be too. I guess their BD community is larger?

Well, our BD community is no doubt larger, but where did you hear that the "one in LA is so big and popular"?