Aseela Out of Touch

Hello Dancers,

So sorry I've been so out of touch!  Summer got crazy and my attendance was really low, so I decided to revisit the class plan in the fall.  Now I'm faced with fall, and my schedule still has not settled down!  Especially because my husband is having to work weekends unpredictably.  When I start a new class, I'd really like to be on a consistent, weekly schedule, so it may take awhile to get there.

I hope you all are enjoying the last bits of summer and the hints of autumn.

Cheers,
Aseela

Belly Dance Workshops

Hello Dancers,

Summer has gotten crazy for me, and I just realized I better let you all know that I won't be holding class the 1st Sat in August, because I'll be out of town.  I thought Sat. mornings would be a good time for workshops, but the attendance really dropped off the last few months.  If you are feeling left out, because that time didn't work for you, please let me know your thoughts on a different time.  Also, I'm curious if the once per month versus once per week frequency is an issue?

Cheers,
Aseela
(530) 389-4141

July Belly Dance Workshop

Hello Dancers,

I only have 1 RSVP for the July 9th workshop, and my instructor insurance has expired.  Therefore, I've decided not to hold the July workshop.

Everyone have a great 4th of July, and stay cool!!

Cheers,
Aseela

Next Belly Dance Workshop

Hello Dancers,

The first Sat. of July is the 2nd, which puts it on the weekend of the 4th holiday.  I've got the date marked tentatively on my calendar, but I'm not sure if it's good weekend to hold the workshop or not.  Please let me hear from you, if you are planning to attend.  I need 5 RSVPs to make the class a go.  I'll be out of town June 10-26, so no rush on getting back to me; the week of the 27th will do =)

Cheers,
Aseela

Belly Dance Workshop Sat. June 4th

Hello Dancers,

 

It's almost time for our next Belly Dance workshop!  For June, we are back to the 1^st Sat. of the month; June 4^th.  We'll begin after Zumba ends at 10:30am at Studio Z.  The address is 55 School St. in Colfax, and the workshop costs $10.  We will work on basic moves in the beginning, and then have some fun with our zill, drum and veil dance routines!!

I'm updating my e-mail list, so if you'd like to be taken off this distribution, please reply with a "remove" in the subject.

 

Cheers,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

http://aseeladance.blogspot.com/

Belly Dance Show at Old Pharmacy in Colfax tonight

Hello Ladies,

 

Anyone care to join me at the Old Pharmacy / Greek Bistro for an always interesting mix of food and drink, and Belly Dancer Anne Brannan?  Guys are invited, but I’m leaving mine home with the kids =) 

 

Cheers,

Jenny (aka Aseela)

Cell (530) 210-5995

 

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To: Elan Vitkoff
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Come to Colfax.com The Old Pharmacy Building 5/9 to 5/15   Visit Our Links ComeToColfax.com Follow Us on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook Greek Food & Good Times Blog Sierra Nevada Geotourism Elan Vitkoff 30 N. Main Street Colfax, CA 95713 530-305-4050 Visit and beome a fan of us on Facebook to get the latest events & specials. Click Here to check it out! Plus follow us on Twitter & subscribe to our Greek Food and Good Times Blog     Current Events Th. May 12 - My Girlfriends Garden (MGG) Colfax Chapter meets at 9 a.m. Social Networking Group for Women. Talk with other women, learn about you personal creativity, and grow friendships. Talk, Learn, Grow and blossom. Sat. May 14 - Music @ Mix & Mingle Greek Bistro. 4 pm. Cape Horn talent Gregg Garreston will play original music - acoustic guitar, piano and vocals. Sat. May 14. - Belly Dance Performance. 8 pm. Quarterly event which is fun & family friendly. Anne Brannan from Auburn is the star of the show. Sun. May 15 - Music @ Mix & Mingle Greek Bistro. 4 pm. Tom Wernigg is back by popular demand to play acoustic guitar and sing in his John Denver style.                               Look for these Upcoming Music & Events   Sat. May 21. - Community Potluck Dinner. 6 pm. This will benefit Colfax High School Engineering Art Club. Support the dedicated students in reaching their financial goal to build their 'kinetic art cart' to enter in a competition in Humbolt over Memorial Weekend. Come and see the 'kinetic art cart' at the July 3rd Colfax parade! Sat. June 12 - Late Night in Colfax @ 8 pm. Leticia Ivo is back! ‘Breath of Brazil’ - Romantic American Jazz Ballads, Boleros and more.                                            Sat. June 25 - Beer & Food Pairing and Olive Oil Tasting @ 6 pm. Join 'beer expert' Mike Moore and 'travel the world with flavor' as he teaches you about beer & food pairing. The 'go local' as you taste Placer Grown olive oils from Penryn and Loomis.   Current Music & Events                                                                       Look for these Future Events *Hawaiian Dance Show and Hula classes   *Folk Dance classes  *Salsa Dance classes by Juan       *The return of First Friday Movie Night           *Flamenco Dance Performance   530-305-4050 | http://www.cometocolfax.com

 

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Studio Z OPEN HOUSE Sat. May 7th

Hi Kirstin,

 

May 7^th: I’m over in Grass Valley until roughly 1, but I could follow the Zumba class with a free Belly Dance class at 1:30, or is a demo a better fit?

 

May 21^st: Dutch Flat Pool clean-up is in the morning and usually done by Noon, so Sierra Market early afternoon could work.  I may have to leave by 2:15 though.

 

June 17^th: I’m out of town =(

 

I’ve copied my dancers on this message.

 

Cheers,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

 

 

 

 

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From: Zumba in the Hills - CA [mailto:zumba4you@live.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2011 4:50 PM
To: jenny.flanigan@gmail.com; Michelle Yoga
Subject: CHAMBER MIXER AT STUDIO Z OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND SIERRA MARKET MAY 21

 

Ladies!
 
Three things:
 
In conjunction with the Spring Green Festival, Studio Z will be hosting an open house this Saturday May 7 10:30 - 3 PM. There will be free classes; RIPPED 11-12 & Zumba 12:30 - 1:30 It would be great if you could be around or maybe come by or maybe just share the info with your students. We are also hosting a bake sale and selling recycled grocery & messenger bags to raise money for the children's day camp we are hosting this summer.Hope to see you here!
 
We have been invited to be a part of Sierra Market's Grand re-opening Saturday May 21. I will be doing some Zumba & a little RIPPED, Michelle will be cooling us down with some great Yoga stretches and I would love to have you there too Jenny. We will be able to hand out info on classes also. Let me know if you will be available. It will be early afternoon.
 
Studio Z will be hosting the Colfax Chamber of Commerce Friday June 17 5:30 - 7. Another great time to network. I hope you will both be able to attend so we can continue to build our businesses.
 
Have a great day!
Kirstin
 


Kirstin Dawson
Owner/Instructor
 
Studio Z Dance & Fitness
55 School Street, Class #3 - PO BOX 933
Colfax, CA. 95713
(530) 559 5963
www.zumbainthehills.com
 
Ditch the Workout, Join the Party!
 

Next Belly Dance Workshop - Sat. June 4th 10:30am

Hello Dancers,

 

For June, we are back to the 1^st Sat., June 4^th.  We’ll dance after Zumba ends at 10:30am at Studio Z.  The address is 55 School St. in Colfax, and the workshop costs $10.  We have several fun dance routines to work on, and if there are any newbies, we’ll dedicate the first 45 min to basic moves.

 

Cheers,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

http://aseeladance.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

Colfax Belly Dance April 30th Workshop - Still On, Just Shifted!

Hello Dancers,

 

Turns out our spot is just shifted; Zumba will end at 10:30 instead of 10 on Sat. and then the studio is available for us!  Yoga is going to be before Zumba.

 

Hope to see you at Studio Z on Sat. at 10:30am!  We will still end around Noon.

 

Cheers,

Aseela (530) 389-4141

FW: LIGHT RAIN @ Station House May 8

 

 

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From: Doug Adamz [mailto:doug@dougadamz.com]
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 11:06 AM
To: Doug Adamz
Subject: LIGHT RAIN @ Station House 5/8

 

LIGHT RAIN

Sunday May 8 (Mother's Day) 5-8

The Station House Cafe

11180 State Route One

Point Reyes Station, California 94956

(415) 663-9158

 

Light Rain, in a RARE public performance, will play selections from their four internationally known albums; DARK FIRE, DREAM DANCER, VALENTINE TO EDEN & DREAM SUITE. Pioneers of “New Age” & “World Beat” music; Doug Adamz. Russ Gauthier and Evan Morgan weave sensuous melodies over the compelling rhythms of Bill Amatneek on bass and Tim Bolling on Arabic percussion.

Not only has their music been used by literally thousands of belly-dancers and troupes, but also by the Joffrey Ballet, The Aspen-Santa Fe Ballet, The San Francisco Ballet, The Oakland Ballet, in a film by Robert Altmann called ‘The Company’, and in two Spanish television series. The Kronos Quartet are guest artists on Light Rain’s album, Dream Suite.

This Mother's Day, May 8, is a chance to enjoy their unique style in a small, intimate environment with fantastic food & welcoming hosts in beautiful West Marin County California on a spring day.

FW: Belly dance workshop time slot

Hello Dancers,

 

Studio Z is adding a yoga class after Zumba on Sat. so we need to figure out if a later time (or different day) would work for us.  I’d like to be able to support the 11am Dutch Flat Zumba class, so would a later time on Sat. work?  The next workshop is scheduled for a week from this Sat.; April 30^th.

 

Thanks,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

 

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From: Dawson [mailto:wegt2go@suddenlink.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 12:38 PM
To: 'Aseela Flanigan'
Subject: Belly dance workshop time slot

 

Hi there,

 

Ok so I had to move things around on Saturday. The schedule is now

 

Spin @ 8 – 9

Zumba @ 9 – 10

Power Yoga @ 10 – 11:15

 

That bumps your workshop out a little to 11:30. Will that still work. Would another night work. Like Friday night?

 

Let me know. I’m sorry it affects you. I try hard to keep everyone accommodated. L

 

Kirstin

Belly Dance Workshop - SWITCH to last Sat.!

Hello Dancers,

 

I want to let you all know early that I have to go off course from my “1^st Sat. of the month” schedule, because I have a conflict for the 1^st Sat. in May.  Instead that workshop will be Sat. April 30^th.  I hope you all can make it!  We just had a fun workshop yesterday where we started learning a veil routine, and also worked on the drum and “Intentions” routines!

 

Cheers,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

 

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From: Aseela Flanigan [mailto:aseelaflanigan@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2011 8:39 PM
To: Aseela Flanigan
Subject: Belly Dance Workshop - Sat. April 2, 2011

 

Hello Dancers,

 

It’s time for our 1^st Sat. of the month workshop this weekend!  We’ll start at 10:15am, after the Zumba class.  Location is Studio Z at Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School Street, Colfax, CA.  The cost for the workshop is $10.

 

Since I’m starting to see a real range of ability from beginner students to more practiced ones, I will be gearing the first half to beginners (10:15 to 11am), and then working on more advanced moves and choreography in the 11-Noon hour.  If you decide to come just for the second half, please make sure you give your body a little warm-up before joining in.  If you are a beginner and decide to stay for the 2^nd half, make sure you listen to your body and modify moves as much as you need =)

 

Cheers,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

http://aseeladance.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

Belly Dance Workshop - Sat. April 2, 2011

Hello Dancers,

 

It’s time for our 1^st Sat. of the month workshop this weekend!  We’ll start at 10:15am, after the Zumba class.  Location is Studio Z at Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School Street, Colfax, CA.  The cost for the workshop is $10.

 

Since I’m starting to see a real range of ability from beginner students to more practiced ones, I will be gearing the first half to beginners (10:15 to 11am), and then working on more advanced moves and choreography in the 11-Noon hour.  If you decide to come just for the second half, please make sure you give your body a little warm-up before joining in.  If you are a beginner and decide to stay for the 2^nd half, make sure you listen to your body and modify moves as much as you need =)

 

Cheers,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

http://aseeladance.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

Good place to go dancing?!

Hello Dancers,

 

I really want to go out dancing for my birthday on Friday April 1^st, but I need some ideas about good places.  I don’t want to feel out of place in a room full of twenty-somethings when I’m turning 42!  Please let me know if you know of some good spots.  Could be club dance or a belly dance kind of place!

 

Also, I hope you all will come and dance with me!!

 

Cheers,

Aseela

Updated "Tabla Solo 1" Choreography

Hello Dancers,

 

We worked on the drum solo in workshop today, and I discovered a couple of mistakes in the written choreography I sent out.  After line 12, there is a 4^th set of the hip slides; L-R-L, quick pelvic lock.  And after line 18 there is another set of the body waves with chest and pelvic locks on each end.  The chest lock is first, and on the first set we face the right diagonal, second set we face the left diagonal.  You can edit your sheet or print a new one from the attachment.

 

Next workshop is scheduled for Sat. April 2^nd, 2011!

 

Cheers,

Aseela

FW: Belly Dance Workshop - March 5, 2011

Correction: Sat. March 5^th!

 

 

 

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From: Jenny Flanigan [mailto:jenny.flanigan@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 1:52 PM
To: Aseela Flanigan
Subject: Belly Dance Workshop - March 4, 2011

 

Hello Dancers,

 

The first Sat. of March is just one week away on March 5^th!  Since there has been a lot of snow and issues with power outages, and more weather is on the way, we will just see how this week goes.  Power outage and or snow on the roads in Colfax will cancel.

 

For now, I’ll plan to start at 10:15am, after the Zumba class.  Location is Studio Z at Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School Street, Colfax, CA.  The cost for the workshop is $10.  I’m planning to repeat February’s workshop with the drum choreography and veil, because we had so much FUN!!

 

Since I’m starting to see a real range of beginner students to more practiced ones, I will gearing the workshop for beginners 10:15 to 11am, and then working on more advanced moves and choreography in the 11-Noon hour.  If you decide to come just for the second half, please make sure you give your body a little warm-up before joining in.  If you are a beginner and decide to stay for the 2^nd half, make sure you listen to your body and modify moves as much as you need =)

 

Cheers,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

http://aseeladance.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

Belly Dance Workshop - March 4, 2011

Hello Dancers,

 

The first Sat. of March is just one week away on March 4^th!  Since there has been a lot of snow and issues with power outages, and more weather is on the way, we will just see how this week goes.  Power outage and or snow on the roads in Colfax will cancel.

 

For now, I’ll plan to start at 10:15am, after the Zumba class.  Location is Studio Z at Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School Street, Colfax, CA.  The cost for the workshop is $10.  I’m planning to repeat February’s workshop with the drum choreography and veil, because we had so much FUN!!

 

Since I’m starting to see a real range of beginner students to more practiced ones, I will gearing the workshop for beginners 10:15 to 11am, and then working on more advanced moves and choreography in the 11-Noon hour.  If you decide to come just for the second half, please make sure you give your body a little warm-up before joining in.  If you are a beginner and decide to stay for the 2^nd half, make sure you listen to your body and modify moves as much as you need =)

 

Cheers,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

http://aseeladance.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

Belly Dance at Studio Z

Hello Dancers,

 

We had some fun with a drum solo routine and veil last Sat., and since there was some date confusion, I’m thinking of a repeat for the 1^st Sat. in March.  So bring your veils and some good wiggle in your hips on Sat. March 5^th 10:15am to Noon at Studio Z (55 School St. Colfax)!!  Workshop cost is $10.

 

Don’t forget that the biggest Belly Dance Festival of the West is coming to Richmond; Rakkasah is March 11-13, 2011.

http://rakkasah.com/west/   for more festival and dancer links, check my blog site below.

 

Aseela’s Choreography for “Tabla Solo 1” by Issam

(Each line represents 8 counts)

 

1.       Opening beats (get in position)

2.       Hip Ups (singles), arms raise up (between panes of glass)

3.       Double Hip Ups, arms come down

4.       Back Pops to left, shoulder shimmy on the 7,8 count

5.       Back Pops to right,    “

6.       Back Pops to left,      “

7.       Back Pops to right,    “

8.       Omies (CW), chest pop on 8 (with prep on 7)

9.       Omies (CCW),    “

10.     Hip slides R-L-R, quick pelvic lock up

11.     Hip slide L-R-L,              “

12.     Hip slide R-L-R,              “

13.     Pistons (hip downs) with level change

14.     Shoulder Shimmy (lean forward and back)

15.     Pistons

16.     Chest Slides (slow)

17.     Chest Circles (CW)

18.     Body waves with chest pop and pelvic pop accents

19.     Hip drop kicks while circling CCW to back, rt arm frames down, left up

20.     Hip drop kicks continue circle to front, on 7, 8 switch arms and wt to other side for end pose

 

Cheers,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

http://aseeladance.blogspot.com/

FW: Belly Dance Workshop, Feb 5th, Studio Z

Ack!  I meant “1^st Sat!”

 

=)

 

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From: Aseela Flanigan [mailto:aseelaflanigan@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 10:27 PM
To: Aseela Flanigan
Subject: Belly Dance Workshop, Feb 5th, Studio Z

 

Hello Dancers!

 

The “2^nd Sat.” has snuck up on me…sorry for the late notice!  I’m planning on doing the “drum solo” workshop tomorrow, and am super pumped after seeing an African drumming presentation at Adam’s school today!!  Hope to see all of you at Studio Z tomorrow at around 10:15am, for some dancin’ and good drum beats =)

 

Cheers,

Aseela

Belly Dance Workshop, Feb 5th, Studio Z

Hello Dancers!

 

The “2^nd Sat.” has snuck up on me…sorry for the late notice!  I’m planning on doing the “drum solo” workshop tomorrow, and am super pumped after seeing an African drumming presentation at Adam’s school today!!  Hope to see all of you at Studio Z tomorrow at around 10:15am, for some dancin’ and good drum beats =)

 

Cheers,

Aseela

Belly Dance info from Aseela

Hello Dancers,

 

Thank you to the lovely ladies who came to my 1^st workshop of 2011!!  Let’s get the workshops schedule back on the 1^st Sat. of the month; so mark your calendar for my next one on Sat. Feb 5^th!  We start around 10:15am, after the Zumba class at Studio Z, and the cost is $10.  For Feb., I’m planning to work on DRUM SOLO, so get those hips ready =)

 

Here is the website for Rakkasah West, which is the largest Belly Dance festival in the West! 

 

http://www.rakkasah.com/west/

 

The sandals I wear for dance are Hermes, and I found some on eBay today for $33.95.  You can Google "Hermes Dance Sandals" and see lots of places that carry them.

 

Cheers,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

 

Jan. 15th Belly Dance Workshop

Hello Dancers,

 

Happy New Year!!  Are you ready to shimmy those hips??!!  My next Belly Dance workshop is Sat. Jan. 15^th at 10:15am, after Zumba class, at Studio Z.  Studio Z is located in the Sierra Vista Community Center at 55 School Street, Colfax.  The room is in the back near the baseball field.

 

We’ll review the basic moves from the last class, work on the choreography, and play with the zills (finger cymbals) and veil!  I have some zills and veils for borrowing, but please bring your own, if you have them.  The best material for veils is 3 yards of tissue lame.  Remember to wear comfortable clothing and bring DRY SOCKS or Hermes sandals for ease of moving your feet on the floor.

 

 

Cheers,

Aseela

(530) 389-4141

http://aseeladance.blogspot.com/