Diosa Belly Dance

MAY 2017
PLANET BELLY e-Newsletter
www.planetbelly.com

~You are a human BEING, not a human DOING. So go DO what you need to BE!~
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GREETINGS!

I want to thank everyone for all your support and guidance since I've been back from New Orleans. My mom is settled into her new home in Sun City West, though we still have many boxes to unpack, items to organize, and pictures to hang. My sister is doing well in her care center. She is always very pleasant and still has her sense of humor, despite her 6-8 month prognosis (for those of you who don't know, she has an inoperable brain tumor). I'm still working on qualifying her for long-term care, but I appreciate the advice and contact information I've received from some of you. I was able to have a consultation with an elder law lawyer, and she was able to steer me in the right direction. My son and daughter are almost done with their spring semester at NAU, and they will be home for the summer in a couple of weeks, so I can't wait! It'll be a wonderful feeling to actually have my whole family together with my mom and sister all in the same place!

As for dancing, there are some changes to the class dates, so please take note! I am also teaching another one-hour belly-hip hop fusion workshop at Beat the Heat on Sunday, August 27th at 11:15 am, so mark your calendars!

CLASS DATES

  • There is no class on May 14th, in celebration of Mother's Day. We will continue having classes throughout May. The last class of the season will be May 28th for both Choreo Cram and ABellyCDrills.
  • As much as I wanted to have summer Bellydays, I will be out of town over half of the summer. I'll be in Italy for two weeks, then off to the San Fran area for another two weeks. There are no classes in June or July.
  • You can still schedule private lessons with me on dates I'm in town (you can share the cost with your buddies for $50/hour).
  • Classes resume on Sunday, August 6th.

Thank you for being a part of my dance community! Be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming events!
~Diosa~



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Diosa steampunk belly dance
Above: Diosa at Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention in Tucson, AZ, March 2017 Photo Credit: Tony Julius Photography

Diosa and Company, Osiris Dance and The Desert Flowers, are available for hire. Dancers have a wide-range of talent and perform at many venues, from eclectic Comicon performances to private parties, surprise birthdays, fundraisers, festivals, and more. Even if you're not looking to hire, we still enjoy your support! Come and join us at any of our public performance events!

Visit this link for more information:
www.planetbelly.com

 

 
CLASS REGISTRATION

MAY
DATES CLASS REGISTER NOW

SUNDAYS
May 7-21-28
no rehearsal on the 14th

 The Desert Flowers Troupe rehearsal
10:30 am - 12:30 pm		 PayPal logo

SUNDAYS
May 21-28
no class on the 14th

Choreo Cram
1:00 pm - 2:20 pm

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SUNDAYS
May 7-21-28
no class on the 14th

 ABellyCDrills (for all levels)
2:30 - 3:50 pm

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JUNE - JULY
DATES CLASS REGISTER NOW

SUNDAYS
6/25-7/2-7/23-7/30

 The Desert Flowers Troupe rehearsal
10:30 am - 12:30 pm		 PayPal logo

SUNDAYS
Keep yourself moving with this drill schedule I provided for you! Click here.

Choreo Cram
1:00 pm - 2:20 pm
ABellyCDrills (for all levels)
2:30 - 3:50 pm

 

AUGUST
DATES CLASS REGISTER NOW

SUNDAYS
August 6-13-20
no rehearsal on the 27th

 The Desert Flowers Troupe rehearsal
10:30 am - 12:30 pm		 PayPal logo

SUNDAYS
August 6-13-20 & Sept. 3
no rehearsal on the 27th

Choreo Cram
1:00 pm - 2:20 pm

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SUNDAYS
August 6-13-20
no rehearsal on the 27th

 ABellyCDrills (for all levels)
2:30 - 3:50 pm

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I accept cash, check, Apple Pay, Android Pay, Samsung Pay, PayPal, or credit card payments.

PLEASE NOTE:

No refunds, credits, or trades. Please discuss with instructor for emergency situations.

Dates and times of classes are subject to change. Classes may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment or unforeseen circumstances.

Children are welcome to enroll for classes at age 10 or older. Please do not bring children who are not enrolled in the classes, for their safety as well as for others. Child care is not available.
Diosa Belly Dance Studio

 

Upcoming Events

Every 2nd Saturday, 6:30 - 9:30 pm

Daddy-O's Desert Caravan Belly Dance Theme 2017

Every 3rd Friday, 6:30 - 9:00ish pm

Bellydance4me Studio Presents:
3rd Friday’s Belly dance & Drum Circle Showcase
at Rotana Mediterranean Restaurant.
830 E. Greenway Pkwy Phoenix AZ 85022

Dine & Drink * The BEST Mediterranean Cuisine in Arizona! Full Bar, Gourmet EVENT Menu.
House wine $3 /glass

Dance & Drum * A Variety of Belly Dancers & Drummers Will Entertain You & RAQ the night away! Open dancing during drum circle.

No Cover Charge!

RSVP:  Guests please reserve your table with Azita by texting or calling 602-471-1075. Please include your name, cell number and the number of guests for your table. 

Guests and Dancers: see details here for this event!

Every 3rd Saturday, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Join Alchemista Bellydance Company every Third Saturday at The Rogue Bar for an evening of Alternative Bellydance! This event will be a motley melange of Dark Fusion/Theatrical Bellydance, Burlesque, Performance Art, Circus Acts, and other dance forms, too. Every month, in addition to featuring full troupe and solo performances from the ladies of Alchemista, we will also feature a local professional fusion dancer,, AND, there will be plenty of open slots for anyone who wishes to sign up at the door and perform that night!

Wanna come down and support the community? Just $5 at the door gets you in for the night. If you're signed up to perform, you don't pay, but we encourage you to bring a friend or two - it's always more fun dancing for a big crowd!

Every last Friday, 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Shahrazad Dance Company hosts an open stage and drum circle at 1001 Nights Restaurant at 706 W Southern Ave, Ste 107, Mesa, 85210. Wonderful food, performances, vending, and Video by Joe Mckiernan and Photos by Andy Rodriguez.

BEAT THE HEAT, Saturday & Sunday, August 26-27

A grassroots, relaxed, friendship-through-dance based event. A combination of classes and performance with elements of games, creativity, and community sharing....think Bellydance Festival meets Burning Man meets Girl Scout Camp! Please find more details and links to sign up for workshops at www.whynotbellydance.com.

I teach a Belly Crunk one-hour workshop on Sunday, August 27th, from 11:15 am-12:15 pm. Last year was such a blast, I hope you can join us this year!!
TIPS for NEW Students
In case you haven't made it to my classes yet, here's the scoop:

Diosa Belly Dance Studio

  • My home studio is located at:
    15944 W. Central St.
    Surprise 85374
    • DO NOT BLOCK neighbors' parking spaces, PLEASE park along 160th Avenue by the mailboxes.
    • Walk up the driveway, head to the left, and follow the path through the gate.
    • The studio door is on the right after you walk through the gate.
    • The studio has AC, but no heater, so come in layers, in case it happens to be a chilly evening (during winter and spring seasons).
LIABILITY WAIVER
Print and fill out this Liability Waiver, and bring it with you to your first class.
WHAT TO WEAR OR BRING?
  • Dance shoes are recommended.
  • Yoga pants, harem pants, and bellywear are acceptable.
  • Crop tops, tanks, and tight-fitting athletic tops are recommended.
  • A bathroom is available if you need to change.
  • Bring a water bottle. Cool filtered water is available to stay hydrated.
PLAY NICE...
  • Make sure to get to the studio at least 10 minutes prior to class for payment and registration.
  • Please put your cell phone on silent mode, and take calls outside of the studio during class.
  • You are welcome to stay while class is in session, but please do not disrupt with loud side-chatter.
  • Join our Facebook group page at Orange Lotus Studio.

 

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