YIP Podcast

Your YIP Crew brings you a super special interview with legendary dancer John Compton of Hahbi 'Ru! Music from Greg Ellis and Africa North (the place, not the person?) will be delighting your ear. Also we give out some aMAZing advice to some of our YIPpers (you're welcome) and lots of other cool stuff happens! You're gonna love it! Trust me!! YIP!!


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On This Episode:
The Tribal Way - "My New Years Resolution - To Smile!"
Princess Farhana - "Flash Dance: What's Going On Under That Costume?"
Belly Dance Troupe Talk (tribe.net) - "I need some advice please!!"
FatChance BellyDance - Volume 9 DVD!!!
Hot Pot Studios (home of UNMATA!!!)
College Park Yoga - Crazy contortionist pose!!
Rakkas - The Male Side of Belly Dance (Facebook)
Keiya Mavita and Kali Shakti Sisters Belly Dance (Facebook)
Baraka Mundi
Onca O'Leary
Awalim
Gypsy Hands
Florida Tribal Dance
Shine On Yoga
Allure Dance Studio
Greg Ellis
Azam Ali



Interested in learning more? Check out some articles on John Compton at The Gilded Serpent and The Best of Habibi - fun extra reading...both cover some of the same territory, but both have great extra stuff, as well!)
Articles on The Gilded Serpent by (or about) Rita/Rebaba


Jill Parker
Jamila Salimpour - Bal Anat (Article on The Gilded Serpent)
Bert Balladine (Gilded Serpent articles, including a memorial article with a ton of awesome pictures)
Hahbi 'Ru at Tribal Fest 2010 - the Yemen "hand dance" starts at minute 3:00 (it's awesome!!)
Selections from Manners and Customs of the Modern Egyptians - Amazon


Farideh (Cathryn Balk)
Sharlyn Sawyer
de Young Museum
Sirocco


A bit of history about Finnoccio's - on the site Queer Music Heritage
Slide show of Finnoccio's pictures from '78-'83 (I spotted John at least twice - at 2:36 and 3:30 and there are also several of the ventriloquist, Keny Stewart)
Memories of performing at Finnoccio's - by female impersonator David de Alba
Articles on The Gilded Serpent by (or about) Mish Mish (a.k.a. Pamela Sklavos-Jaque)
Scene from the movie "A Man With Bogart's Face" with Mish Mish(she's the dancer in blue)
Steve Shehan & Baly Othmane
Setona
Mahmoud Fadl


Around Town:
January 21-28 (Pura Vida, Costa Rica) Sahara Dance presents the 7th Annual Tribal Belly Dance and Yoga Retreat with Rachel Brice.
February 5-12 (Louisiana, Florida, Bahamas) ATS Belly Dance Cruise! Need I say more? Tribal:Pura, Studio classes, Gala show, and open dance sessions.
February 23-26 (Decatur, GA) TribalCon - workshops with Ariellah, Dave Machek, Tamalyn Dallal, and more. Saturday Passes are now sold out!
February 25-March 9 (Las Vegas, NV) Tribal Massive - workshops with Heather Stants, Zoe Jakes, Amy Sigil, and more.



Featured Artists:

Artist: Greg Ellis - Amazon or
Album: Kala Rupa
Songs: Form 2, Form 3, Form 8

Album: Africa North (Compilation) - Amazon or
Song #1: "Amin Amin" by Steve Shehan & Baly Othmane
Song #2: "Rera" by Setona
Song #3: "Maqsoum" by Mahmoud Fadl


Additional Music:

Artist: Solace - Amazon or
Album: The Gathering Season
Songs: Huda, Harvest Moon, Eyes Like Cats, Aenaem

Artist: Greg Ellis - Amazon or
Album: Kala Rupa
Songs: Form 7, Form 9

In this episode of YIP Mary and Tammy talk about their New Year's resolutions and the blogs that are continuing to entertain and inform. This episode also brings us the melodious voices of not one, not two, but THREE special guests! Heather Stants joins us for a brief cameo to chat about music; Asharah tells us about her beginnings and her journey so far through Suhaila's certification program; and (surprise guest!) Jesse Manno from the ensemble Sherefe (Boulder, CO) Skypes in to talk about his awesome group! So much cool stuff in this episode it'll blow your MIND!!


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On This Episode:
Dallas Observer article via the fab Shira
Fans of YIP! Podcast - Facebook group
Hot Pot studios (and UNMATA!)
YIP! Podcast (tribe.net) - "When did you consider yourself a dancer?"
Bellydance Revolution mixes
Sweater Shrug things are from Threaded Visions!
Fl!pside Creations (on Etsy)
Bellydance Paladin (Asharah's blog) - "I just loved her costume..."
Deep Roots Dance (Shay Moore's blog) - "Fabulous Tribal Styling for Super Short Hair"
Heather Labonte Modern Bellydance (blog) - "Tendu"
Tempest's Teapot - "A challenge to the community"
The Bellydance Blog - "How the dancer lost her mojo, and found it again..."
Balkanology
Shantel
www.allthelyrics.com
Asharah - The Bellydance Paladin
Hahbi 'Ru
Kim Leary
Suhaila Salimpour
Magnatune.com
Sherefe
Beth Quist


Around Town:
There is not an Around Town on this episode, however you can Join our Email List and find out everything currently going on!


Featured Artists:

Artist: Shantel - Amazon or
Song #1: "Disko Partizani" - Disko Partizani
Song #2: "Glazart Sea" - Auf der anderen Seite (The Edge of Heaven soundtrack)
Song #3: "Mahalageasca" (Shantel & Mahala Rai Banda) - Bucovina Mixtape Vol. 1

Artist: Sherefe -Amazon or
Album: Sala Sala
Songs: W'nindum Al'Ashra L'Ghalia, Dort Beygir, Thracian Rucenitsa


Additional Music:

Artist: Sherefe - Amazon or
Album: Sala Sala
Songs: Baliklar Derya icinde, Tris Frangopoules, Evlerinin Onu Mersin, Nedir Bu Telasin Kaslarin Kayrasina

Artist: Shantel - Amazon or
Album: Disko Partizani
Songs: Disko Partizani, Andante Levante

Artist: Beth Quist - Amazon or
Album #1: New Moon
Songs: Deep Well, New Moon
Album #2: Shall We Dance
Song: Ritual

This episode brings the melodious voice of Olivia Kissel to your very own living room! Or car...or iPod...or what-have-you...anyway, she's awesome! You're going to love her! Tammy relays some shocking (SHOCKING) news to me (you all probably knew about it ages ago...I'm always the last to know!), I recommend some music and Tammy talks about some super cool upcoming events!

Note: I interviewed Olivia in February of this year (2011) and since then Zafira (her troupe) has disbanded to pursue adventures as soloists. :-)


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On This Episode:
Olivia Kissel
TribalCon
Carnycast
Potential Cast
Twin Peaks Podcast
Upside Down and Halfway to Happyland (Joss Whedon stuff) - Episode with Tammy!
Deep Roots Dance (Shay Moore's blog - formerly Double Take Bellydance) - "Doing vs. Teaching"
Princess Farhana (blog) - "One Zill Up"
Gilded Serpent Article concerning Dallas Observer faux pas
Ozma's awesome response to the Dallas Observer article
Dallas Observer's apology on FB
Ghawazi Caravan
Ghawazi Caravan at Earth Spirit Festival
Ghawazi Caravan performing at the Evernight Gothic Bellydance Event
Carolena N. and Devi M. duet (yummy!)
Rachel Brice's music mix
Eskmo (a.k.a. Brendan Angelides) - Facebook page
Cold November Rain by Guns N' Roses
John Hodgman on The Daily Show
Unmata at Tribal Fest (the fight section starts just after the 11:30 minute mark)
Eclipse Fusion performs to "Trust In Me"
Cracked Pot on Facebook
Basement Jaxx


Around Town:
November 26th (Orlando, FL) Orlando PURE presents PURE Reflections: Beauty Reimagined. It is a multimedia dance-theater show exploring and challenging concepts of beauty and body image, in particular, the negative influence of unrealistic media images on our view of ourselves and each other, and how our practice of dance in a supportive community creates a healing environment to foster positive feelings about our bodies.
December 10-11 (San Luis Obispo, CA) Tribal Fusion Faire - workshops withAmel Tafsout, Tempest, Seba, and more.


Featured Artists:

Artist: Eskmo - Amazon or
Album: Eskmo
Songs: We Got More, Become Matter Soon For You, Moving Glowstream

Artist: Basement Jaxx - Amazon or
Album: Zephyr
Songs: Peace of Mind, Hip Hip Hooray,


Additional Music:

Artist: Ensemble Al Asdeka - Amazon or
Album: Oasis
Songs: La Roza Linda, Dance of the Tamir Agha, Lake of Clouds, Noches

Artist: Solace - Amazon or
Album: Opium Head
Songs: Bol Two, Weeping Tree, Sleeping Sober

Song: The Syncopated Clock - Amazon or
Artist: Arthur Fieldler and the Boston Pops Orchestra
Album: Leroy Anderson: Greatest Hits

Song: Dragnet Theme Song - Amazon or
Artist: Soundtrack and Theme Orchestra
Album: TV Themes: Classic Police and Detective

Song: Sexy and I Know it - Amazon or
Artist: LMFAO
Album: Sorry for Party Rocking

This episode of YIP brings you the wonderfully serene and fantastically funny (yeah, you heard me!) Heather Stants! The fab H.S. talks about her journey to dance, her movement philosophy and her love of yoga! YIP Podcast Executive Producer - Dan - steps in to help out with the interview, Mary (that's me) get's lazy (again) and indulges herself with a soooo non-traditional mix of music, Tammy keeps everything moving along, and we all live happily ever after! Yay!


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On This Episode:
Check out more from our executive producer (Dan) on his podcast Radio Rickshaw
"Darkness Falls" trailer - Yech....creepy Tooth Fairy movie
"Tattoo Adventure of a Tribal Farmgirl" by Paulette Rees-Denis
Makeup and Hair for Dancers (tribe.net) - "Hair for a VERY hot day!"
The Belly Whisperer
Tempest's Teapot - "FYI - MIA"
Beats Antique video "Revival"
I couldn't remember right off where I got "fer sure!" from...but this SNL skit was it!
Blood Out
The Kentuckiana Middle Eastern Dance Review - "Confessions of a Belly Dance Hoarder..."
Tribal Pilgrims - "Video of the Week - Pedralta World Fusion Bellydance"
Watch "The LXD" on Hulu
Cali Swag District - "Teach Me How to Dougie" - Glee actors teach you how to dougie
Take That (Official Website)
Kelis - "Milkshake" video - "Bounce" video (Calvin Harris feat. Kelis)
"Sucker Punch" trailer
Radio Bastet
Urban Tribal Dance Company - "66 Meters" (by Indian Ropeman) Performance
Florida Tribal Dance
Stephanie Barto of Read My Hips
"What is Tribal Style Bellydance" A short documentary
The Tribal Massive
Dana Rae Pare of Infinite Yoga
Nauli (yoga exercise)
The Glitch Mob


Around Town:
There is not an Around Town on this episode, however you can Join our Email List and find out everything currently going on!


Featured Artists:

Mary's Trio of Self-Indulgence...
Song #1: "Teach Me How to Dougie" by Cali Swag District - on or Amazon
Song #2: "Love Love" by Take That - on Amazon
Song #3: "Bounce" by Calvin Harris feat. Kelis - on or Amazon


Artist: The Glitch Mob - on or Amazon
Album: Drink the Sea
Songs: Bad Wings, Fortune Days, Drive It Like You Stole It


Additional Music:

Artist: Middle Earth Ensemble - on or Amazon
Album: Middle Earth Ensemble
Songs: Ya Gameel, Oud Taqsim, Shatty Ya Dinny, Mudejar, Moroccan Roll, Ya Mustafa, Isaac and Ishmael

This week YIP is back with a slightly longer-than-usual episode...we just couldn't stop talking! This week's show also brings you the insights of Majda Anwar, dancer and teacher extraordinaire! Your YIP Crew also finally chats about how Propapalooza went, Tammy gets nostalgic about pregnancy, Mary talks up a truly awesome UK band and throughout the entire show HILARITY ENSUES!! Well...we had fun, anyway... :-P


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On This Episode:
Bellydance Health, Fitness and Anatomy (tribe.net) - "Laybacks and neck pain"
The Belly Whisperer (blog) - "Preggo Bellydancing"
Tempest's Teapot (blog) - "Gathering Muses"
Shira.net (tribe.net) - "Your Smart Phone and Dance"
ATS (tribe.net) - "Which troupes do you draw inspiration from?"
Tamarind Tribal Belly Dance
Silver Wolf Clan
Red Lotus Bellydance
Ujbaba Tribal (YouTube channel)
Ghawazi Caravan
Belly Dance Troupe Name Generator
Carovana Tribale - This links to their blog, which is in Italian (fyi)
Persephone Dance Company - Video of Tribal Fest 2010
Ray Dowler (Drummer)
FatChance BellyDance video (coolio floorwork part starts at 6:15-ish)
Double Take Bellydance - "Tomboy to Tribal Diva? A Workshop Review..."
The Bellydance Blog - "a bit of (con)fusion!"
Tribal Pilgrims (blog) - "Arcomnia"
If you gals/guys haven't seen the movie "Clue" you totally should! Hiiiilarious!
Arcomnia band member's piano and didge shop - Pied Piper Pianos
Arcomnia homepage!!! They got a website since we first heard about them! Yay!
1. Go to the Merchandise page
2. Reach band member Graham by clicking on the "alternative payment" option
3. Enjoy your CDs, because they are AWESOME!!!
Lotus Dance Studio
Majda Anwar
The Day Late and Dollar Shortkestra (Facebook)
Yasmina Ramzy - Professional Dance Course
Arabesque Dance Company
Dr. George Sawa - Music Appreciation for Bellydance
10 Songs Every Bellydancer Should Know (CD) - Buy on Amazon
Colors of Enchantment (book by Sherifa Zuhur) - buy on Amazon
Images of Enchantment (book by Sherifa Zuhur) -buy on Amazon
Shira.net
Live streaming bits from Propapalooza
Leigh Ammon (FCBD sister studio)
Melodic Mousai performance (YouTube)
Johanna and Hip Expressions
KarieSue Creations
Lisa Stern - Jewelry Business - Trademark Equestrian Center of Apopka
Laura Barselou - Contact her for a makeup consultation!
Beachcomber's Bazaar - Get your sparkle and henna on!
FlipS!de Creations (by Tara) - Etsy store
SAK Comedy Lab
Phoenicia
Zanbaka
Kit "from Canada" McAllister
Naima of Naima's Bellydance Blog - Here's the necklace she donated (and made herself!)
Urban ReThink
The Virgin Olive Market
The Center for Contemporary Dance
DeAnna Freeman


Around Town:
September 8-11 (Las Vegas, NV) Bellydance Intensive and Festival featuring Ariellah, Christina King, Jill Parker and more!
September 23-25 (Birmingham, AL) Devyani is hosting Colleena Shakti.
September 23-25 (London, UK) Shimmy in the City featuring workshops with Jillina, Anasma,Khaled, and more.


Featured Artist:

Artist: ARCOMNIA - Purchase both albums here!

Album #1: Arcomnia
Songs: Kyrie, Andro, Sama

Album #2: Star of the Sea
Songs: Salva Nos/Puer Natus, Romuald's Return, Morena Me Llaman


Additional Music:

Artist: Solace - or Amazon
Album: The Gathering Season
Songs: Huda, Harvest Moon, Eyes Like Cats, Aenaem, Hujayni, Saaba, Sudan