I've gotten some mixed reactions to the fact that I'm taking pole dancing at Pilates Plus. You know me, I'm not one to hide my hobbies, especially one I'm enjoying. I've gotten those goofy leers, 'ooo... pole dancing, private showing, haha', but thankfully those have been very few. I've gotten some double takes. I've mostly gotten... not outright ( Read more... )

This is your first notice: The first ever Midwest Tribal Mafia, Oct 4th and 5th, 2008. Save the date!!

Also, note, Neta's class at Pilates Plus starts NEXT TUESDAY!!! *dies* I'm so excited! I hear there's a lot of interest. I can't wait to see the turnout, and to dance with lots of new people. 7:15-8:15pm peoples, and totally worth checking out ;)

Upcoming events and classes:

Zoh'ra's Spring Student Showcase
Saturday, April 19, 7:30 PM (Doors open @ 7)
Spring Student Showcase Hosted by Zoh'ra the Bellydancer
Featuring the talents and students of Zoh'ra (Cabaret / fusion), Theresa (ATS, co-founder of Hipnotic) & Jezminda (tribal fusion / eclectic bellydance ( Read more... )

Neta of Hipnotic is starting up her tribal belly dance classes again the week of May 12. She will be teaching at Pilates Plus of Schaumburg. For now it's just a level 1 class, meeting Tuesdays from 7-8pm. Hopefully level 2 will follow soon ( Read more... )

Mmm... I'm not doing it full out anymore, but DAMN belly dance still feels good. Private classes last week and this week too, which is nice cause I get to review ALL the level one moves and dance a bunch at my pregnant pace. Plus Neta was at a workshop this past weekend, so she showed me some of the stuff she learned too. Fun ( Read more... )

I'm large, heavy and tired. I'm achy and sore, and SO very itchy. I'm stressed, and I'm not exactly sure what's to come. I'm hormonal, and I'm worried about the uncertainty.

And right now, I am the happiest I've been in a long, long time. I am such a lucky woman.

Off to belly dance. More later.

Oh, you know what? I almost forgot the most important part - the shopping! ;)

And, indeed, I did. I got like half an outfit - I got an Embroidered Hem Gypsy Skirt in turquoise from Magda, which I am SOOO in love with! I got a set of agate jewelry (necklace, earrings and 2 adjustable cuffs, 1 small and 1 v-shaped) and a purple velvet fringe scarf ( Read more... )

OK, at long last, here is my Tribal Revolution 2007 review!! :D Better late than never, right ( Read more... )