Remember, that I’ll be away for work for the next two weeks and that the next class session starts the week of May 22nd. I’ll be offering Beginner Level 1 & 2 as well as intermediate. Please see the Newport Parks and Rec website for more details (www.newportparksandrecreation.net).

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Ahhhh, coastal Oregon and rain are like salt and pepper…always together. The brave students decided to participate in the parade despite the drizzle. Of the 16 that had signed up, 11 brave souls showed up in full bellydance gear ready to show Newport that bellydance is back! Stay tuned for pictures of this soggy fun event!

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Excellent news…I found out Friday that we were accepted to do the Loyalty Days Parade in Newport on May 6th! Come out and see myself and my students “shake” things up at this year’s parade. Parade is 12-2pm and it travels down Hwy 101 from the north end of town near Safeway south for two miles. I love parades!!!

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I will be dancing this Sunday, April 30th at about 1:35pm at the Cosmic Pizza in Eugene. The Girl Scouts are organizing a “carnival” event to benefit the survivors of Katrina and have chosen the Mercy Corps as the organization that will accept the money raised. Variety of performances including Sabine, Razia, Tribalation and Sister Celebration from Eugene as well as a bluegrass band, juggler, girl’s choir, skits, flute duet and a rock band. Shows are from 1-5pm. Visit www.cosmicpizza.com for more information!

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Organizing a big event like this takes some finesse! My dance time slot for Saqra’s Annual Showcase has changed to approximately 6:40pm on Saturday. This is actually good because now I can attend the workshop I paid for AND have time to change…thank you Saqra!

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Okay my Beginner Level II bellydancers…zills are in!!! Please bring your checkbooks or cash to class this week. I did buy extras in case some of you have changed your minds. Zill training will begin this week!

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After much confusion, I have received the Loyalty Days Parade application!!! This parade seems to be a bit larger than I expected so students if you know persons with a truck and/or a large flat trailer please let me know. In addition, my ideas of using a boom box to play music have been dashed by the largeness of the parade! A boom box won’t cut it so, if you know anyone with a sound system that can play from a vehicle let me know soon! We’ve got to hear the music in order to dance!!! Time is of the essence because parade is only open to the first 90 applicants!!! Mark your calendars…Loyalty Days Parade is May 6th!!!

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Can you believe it…a henna artist in Newport?!?! Well, the woman is a wonder! I stopped in last week to get a sample done and had a blast. I’m working with her to hopefully host a henna workshop just before the Loyalty Days Parade so students can have their hands or feet done. Her work is great, prices are very reasonable, she has tons of designs to pick from and even has guilding mediums and gems that she can apply! Stop in today and treat yourself! Baraka Body Art is located inside “The Hot Spot” at 434 SW Coast Hwy in Newport (541)961-1698. Fridays and Saturdays 11am-5pm.

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Jambo has got their long awaited bellydance merchandise in. I stopped by a couple weeks ago and they have PLENTY of hip scarves for everyone! They also brought back skirts, scarf skirts, coin and beaded tops for your bellydance needs. Jambo is located at 458 SW Bay Blvd in Newport (541)574-0027.

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A new class session begins Tuesday, March 21st and Thrusday, March 23rd. Beginner Level 1 classes are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-8pm. Beginner Level 2 classes are held every Thursday from 8-9pm. All classes are held in the dance studio at the Newport Parks and Rec Center in Newport, Oregon. Registration begins March 17th.  If you would like to view the class format and what will be covered in class, select the icon “Class Descriptions” listed above or visit www.newportparksandrecreation.net and select “Fitness Classes” for more info regarding class cost, session length, etc.

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