What do you pack as an artist and dancer?

Here is some of my list;
Art Journaling supplies
My collage photos
Color artist pencils
Glitter pens
Tennis ball to roll sore muscles
Art journal
Artist's Way
Artist' Way journal
Cymbals

Do you create Art Journaling?

So how do you create your art? How do you discharge feelings? How do you visualize your ideas?
Well there are different ways but Art Journaling is one of them.
I love art journaling! I live improvising, just doodling, just putting together words, shapes in abstract ways.
Have a wonderful, artful life!

Art journaling and collage

I love collaging and art journaling. First I discovered is thru Suhaila Salimour's Level 3 project requirements using Artists Way book. Also Creative Habit by Tharp.
It's fun, creative, personal experience where you put your dreams, goals and creations into the paper by using mix media supplies.
I love this blog so I wanted to share with you. Someday I would love to create some gatherings and workshops with friends for Art Journaling.
http://blog.kimberlywilson.com/

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Ozgen is coming to LA...and show

Ozgen is one of my fav male dancer. I met him first in Istanbul Festival April 2011. He is super cute, friendly, personable and awesome dancer. Loved his stage presence, technique, just overall dance.

I am excited to be invited by Princess Farhana to be in the show.

 Here are details. Come and join us for fun night.

 TURKISH BELLY DANCE STAR OZGEN IN LOS ANGELES!

 Born in Istanbul, Ozgen is an internationally acclaimed performer, one of the best MALE belly dancers in the world, specializing in Turkish “Oryantal” ( Cabaret) style belly dance and Traditional Turkish Romany or Gypsy belly dance. His technique is impeccable and he is also very sexy!

 Ozgen will be in Los Angeles from Wed. Sept 26- Sat. Sept 29 teaching workshops at Dance Garden ( scroll down for workshop info) and PERFORMING ONE NIGHT ONLY! THURS. SEPT. 27, 2012 7:00pm

 OZGEN AT SKINNY'S LOUNGE! With: HELENA VLAHOS, DILEK, RANIA, JENNA PRINCESS FARHANA, MARQUE BISSELL, DEVILLA & ISIS-SIREN-SEKHMET **Emcee Sooz Hall **Mehndi tattoos by The Henna Crone

 ** DRINK SPECIALS ALL EVENING! SKINNY'S LOUNGE 4923 LANKERSHIM BLVD NOHO, CA 91601 (818)763-6581 Doors: 6:45PM Showtime: 7:30PM 12.00 21+ OVER – NO EXCEPTIONS

 *** ARRIVE EARLY TO GET A GOOD SEAT! THERE ARE NO RESERVED SEATS FOR THIS SHOW, AND IT WILL SELL OUT!

 OZGEN WORKSHOPS AT DANCE GARDEN :

 WED. EVENING SEPT. 26, 2012 TURKISH ORYANTAL DANCE WITH OZGEN 6:30 - 8pm Explore fiery Turkish Oryantal belly dance combinations with a touch of Ozgen’s signature style. Learn technique for lots of turns, Turkish style hands and arms, and a touch of fantasy.

 TURKISH ROMANY DANCE WITH OZGEN 8:30 - 10pm Ozgen teaches authentic Turkish Romany (Gypsy) dance with traditional and modern street styling. Learn technique and feeling for Turkish 9/8 rhythm, expanding into combinations and a short choreography. $40.00 in advance for each class/ workshop$50.00 at the door ( space permitting) for each workshop$70.00 in advance for those who want to take BOTH workshops(No discount at the door for those who want to take both workshops)

 Sat. Sept 29, WORKSHOP AT DANCE GARDEN TURKISH ROMANY FUSION DRUM SOLO WORKSHOP, 3:00-5:30pm

 $55.00 in advance, $50.00 with purchase of one or both Wednesday workshops, $65.00 at the door, space permitting

 DANCE GARDEN 3407 Glendale Blvd. LA CA 90039 (323) 660-4556 dancegardenla.com

NEW La Jolla Dance Classes

My new place is really cute, and designed with my eclectic taste.
My new belly dance class starts September 13th Thursday 7pm. $60 for 5, $20 drop in. Very limited space so sign up early
619-459-4894
Call me for address.

Belly Dance Classes, Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition and Suhaila Salimpour Level 3 Workshop

Hello belly dance friends,




First of all I have to apologize for being distance a while. I have a lot of great information to share.



February 13-14th I was at the Long Beach Belly Dancer of the Universe Competition, it is one of the most famous competitions in the world now celebrated 20th year.



I won Egyptian Category, money award and trophy...one more to my collection :)



I won the Universal Category last year, 2009. These two categories are the biggest...so I am so happy and honored to share this news with you.



I attended (Feb 21st-March 6th) my Level 3 workshop with Suhaila Salimpour, and Level 2 with Jamila Salimpour who is 83 now in Suhaila Dance School in Berkeley. She was the most famous pioneer in the West Coast from 50s on... These dynamic and amazing mother and daughter played a big role in my dance career, and still do.



While I was in San Francisco I had few shows that were great, met many people, made friends for future

Hope to post few videos in my website www.sandiegobellydance.biz or youtube: turkishdancer1



My birthday is tomorrow, March 10 but will celebrate with friends this weekend, so you are more than welcome to join the party this Friday at Birdhouse Turkish Restaurant (will be there from 7:30pm to 9pm), then Zorbas....or this Saturday (for a really fun show with Arabina and guest dancer Ferah doing village saidi dance) at Zorbas after 8:30pm...



I am starting my beginner technique belly dance classes next Thursday March 18th at my home studio.

7pm-8:30pm beginners. Saturday March 20th 10am-11:30am I am starting intermediate level technique class, 11:30am -1pm there will be choreoraphy/finger cymbal technique and combos for all levels.

$50 for 5 classes, or $15 for drop in.



Hope to see you in my bday party.

More updates coming soon....

Dilek