Sometimes in life you get the fortunate chance to cross paths with someone special that will effect your life deeply.

Sometimes in life you get to have that person for a long time.

Sometimes you don't.

I'm very sad to say that a long time member of Turquoise, Lori Morosoff,succumbed to her long battle of cancer, Sunday February 22, 2009. Lori had deeply effected our troupe and was very much apart of the vision of what Turquoise is. Ever a spunky spirit, she was known for her never ending love and spirit of bellydance. She will be deeply missed, by everyone she came in contact with. Sending my love and thoughts to her children and family.

Lori dance forever.
xo

yes the countdown is on!!!


For all the details...

check out www.bellyfringe.ca

There are still workshop spaces and tickets availble!!

check it out!!!

and SUPPORT!!

sigggghhhhhh.....

went down to do a workshop yesterday with Mardi Love for Valentines.....such a treat to myself.

I have done Mardi's workshops before.....and I alwasy enjoy them so much!! She has such a smooth juicy style of tribal fusion, that really shows off the girly side of the dance form. Which is nice....but at no time does this make it easier. So not so locky and poppy....but softer hits with alot of beutiful smooth stylings.....

soooooooooo nice!!

It was a great day, got to hang out with a fellow troupe mate, Sally!!! Did some shopping and found some finds....spent money at Mardi's workshop on a beautiful necklace she made......

truly a great Valentines to myself!!

and many thanks to the fabulous HelenWheels of Seattle for hosting such a lovely workshop!

Saucy Stylings Tribal Fusion with Martina
at Confidance!

Feb 7
March 7
April 11
$145 plus paypal fees for 3 days
$60 plus paypal fees for drop in.


This workshop series will features all yummy recipe of all saucy tribal fusion stylings. The focus will be on the stylization of tribal fusion with a very delicious choreography that will be learned over the course of 12 hours. This exciting new choreo will be presented by workshop particpants at a special performance hosted by Confidance!

Don't miss out!!!

yep been a little whacked lately....

Just when you think life is cool....it throws you a major curveball.

My hubby got laid off last week....and to just make it all special. Last Sunday my townhouse had a huge electrical fire. My unit was very much damaged and will take the longest to repair. Evrything is coming out of the house for restoration. EVERYTHING. alot of things are too damaged to rescue....so anything plastic or paper is gone. All my costumes were in the room most damged....so those are gone as well.:(

so yeah. shitty week.


But with the darknest always comes light, and many blessings. My children were not there to witness what had happened. They were skiing at the time. When the electrical explosion hit....thankfully it wasn't 2am in the morning, but 5 pm at night. So everyone was awake, and was able to resue all there pets. My community around me has rallied...and really truly I see the true spirit of Christmas and community. all my kids things were damaged....but the schools and dance community has gone crazy to make sure my kids have a Christmas, and clothing and alot of love to get us through this really tough time.

its gonna be a really rough ride for the next bit. My husband has got to find a new job.....we gotta wait out the repairs to our home....

But its gonna be ok.

much love to everyone .....thankyou so much for all your well wishes love and support,

and

Merry Christmas.

f the world could vote for a president????

Thu, October 23, 2008 - 9:16 PM
What would happen if the world could vote in the upcoming US Election????



See the link below.




www.iftheworldcouldvote.com/




This is an interesting site. After you vote check out the results and the breakdown.

its in times lile this that I wish I wasn't so far away from my family....

got an early phone call this morning from my mom that the most kick ass grammy ever is not doing well at all....

she is a diabetic, and It looks like she passed out in her apartment, my poor brother found her late yesterday evening....

so waiting.....waiting ......trying to keep busy....

it doesn't look good, you always know that those amazing loved ones will not be in our lives forever, it just hard to wait with baited breath to see what will happen next.....

praying for you grammy....

will need to work harder...

sigh.

well holy hell...

tribe came back....I really thought this time it was down for the count....

tribe seems to have major downtime once a year...its Funny i went threw some old posts and it really is once a year that i say....

so if you wanna add me or bookmark me to keep in touch, heres my site,

www.bellyfringe.ca

and myspace

www.myspace.com/bellyfringe

and who said computers were supposed to make our lives easier...lemme see I believe it was in grade 3, our gym turned computer teacher was convinced of this silly notion.

and I'm quite sad to have it come to an end.....

my boys are back to school...and I can't help but miss those summer days...

nothing like endless days, beautiful beaches, surf and sand, and time with my family.

whoot whoot!!!

looking forward to hitting San Fran next week!!

gonna get my butt kicked a la Suhaila style.

looking forward to it!!!

12 hours 4 classes.

Its gonna happen...and its happening at Confidance studios for fall 2008!!

stay tuned for more details soon!!!

SIGN UP NOW!!!!!!

Monday

Beginner Bellydance
At Steveston Community Centre from 6:00pm to 7:15PM. This class runs for 4 classes, from July 7th to July 28th.

Intermediate Bellydance(Tribal Fusion)
At Steveston Community Centre from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. This class runs for 4 classes, from July 7th to July 28th.

Tuesday

Beginner Bellydance
At Sungod Recreation Centre from 8:00 to 9:00pm. This class runs for 4 classes, from July 8th to July 29th.

Advance Bellydance(Tribal Fusion)
At Sungod Recreation Centre from 9:00pm to 10:00pm. This class runs for 4 classes, from July 8th to July 29th.

Wednesday

Tribal Fusion Intensive
At Urban Dance Company from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. This class runs for 5 classes, from July 2nd to July 30th.

Thursday

Beginner Bellydance
At South Delta Recreation Centre from 6:00PM to 7:30pm. This class runs for 5 classes, from July 3rd to July 31st.

Intermediate Bellydance
At South Delta Recreation Centre from 7:30PM to 9:00PM. This class runs for 5 classes, from July 3rd to July 31st.

his series is all about Tribal Fusion technique drills and combos.
5 weeks for me to give you some killer Tribal Fusion skills to add to your repetoire.


5 classes, Killer Workout
Wednesdays July 2-July 30th
7-8:30pm
#128-11121 Horseshoe Way,Richmond BC
$80 for all 5 classes
www.bellyfringe.ca to register
or bellyfringe@gmail.com

This weekend!!

if you wanna pop in...feel free to pay at the door!!!

here is all the info....

www.bellyfringe.ca/events

check out Jonquil here on tribe....

people.tribe.net/e7d2accf-...4683427c61

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so I'm here In Las Vegas doing a weeklong with Miss Rachel Brice....and I had to sit today out...which makes me very pissed at myself. But I have shivering under my blankets for the past 24 hours in a fever. Whcih means I have been sleeping non stop, and just woke up to realise I missed her workshops today :( which clearly my body needed to rest.

so In my fever induced state...I remember coming up many thoughts of Las Vegas. Now please if you are from Las Vegas know that I love you very much. Please do not take personally.

so my observations...if you live in Las Vegas. Be prepared to become a heavy smoker. even if your not. if you do smoke save yourself some money and leave your cigs at home.If you have just quit...bonus for you...all you gotta do is wonder over to your nearest casino. Toss some money into slot and for sure in 20 minutes upon entering a casino you would have cosumed the equivelant of about a pack of cigaretttes. Its pretty gross actually....I think I have the lovely bonus of acquiring a smokers cough. Seriously I sound Like I have been smoking for 30 years.

second one. for gods sake who the hell built these hotels anyways??? One would think you need more than a quater inch of drywall between each room. If I wake up to the sounds of oh baby oh baby oh baby with the lovely rythmic banging on my head board one more night...I'm serioulsy going next door to knock on the door with a lovely hispanic accent..."housekeeping" at 7 oclock in the morning. I mean I do not blame the happy couple at all...but really feel these hotel people make stacks of money that perhaps they can splurge out for a couple more inches of drywall.


third one. Ok so whats up with the little old ladies with the bungy cords strapped to their wrist with their credit card on the other end inside the slot machine. I seriously think something is really truly wrong with society that you can pay for your gambling with your credits cards. weird.

fourth. the Starbucks across the street from the hotel is a much happier place than the Starbucks in the hotel. Even the coffee tastes like cigarettes.

ok ok ok enough of my small rantings...Just wanna say though the Las Vegas bellydance gals are first rate. Pretty cool dance community!! They also have loads of great events happening here in Vegas...check it out!

www.bellydanceintensive.com/

and the Lovely Tori of Daughters of Durga she is the fabulos gal who has sponsored the rachel Brice workshops....some of the best I have ever been too! Thanks so much Tori!!

www.daughtersofdurga.com/index.htm


Viva Las Vegas

So I sent in my application to Volunteer!

Vancouver is hosting the 2010 winter Olympics, very exciting for us Vancouver folks!! and they need volunteers loads of them....loads and loads of them.. so I've signed up!!

Its a huge process...and takes many interviews, and you pretty much have to give up your life for 2 months....but it is sooooooooooooo worth it...I really do think its a chance of a lifetime to participate in your community!!

I do so hope I make it through to the first round of Interviews...

wish me luck!!

Ok here are some of the upcoming events..busy Busy!!

Feb.9-Double Trouble Combo Workshop-Scotia Dance Centre,Vancouver

Feb.23- Martina performing at Cues and Tattoes, Seattle

March 2- Turquoise performing at Jim Boz show,Kalypso's Vancouver

March 6- Martina performing at Rachel Brice Tribal Massive showcase hafla- Las Vegas

March 15-Double Trouble Layers Workshop- Fraser Valley Bellydance, Abbotsford

March 29- Fast and the Furious workshop-Meda Bazar at 2pm, Bonsor Community Centre

March 29-Turquoise perform at Meda Bazar, Bonsor Community Centre

May 24-25- Bellyfringe Bellydance and Belly Belly Hip presents- Carolena Nerricio, Scotia Dance Centre

May 24- Turquoise performs at Carolena show- Scotia dance Centre.

June 7- Bellyfringe Bellydance presents- Midsummer Bellies- North Delta Senior secondary, featuring Turquoise's Ruffles and Stripes.

Ok I think thats it for now.....busy busy!!!!

got my butt into the local paper...

www.bclocalnews.com/richmond...7052.html

So the interview was recorded today will air tomorrow (Thursday, January 10th) at 3:30pm. its about my take on bellydance...

You can hear it live on the radio, just go to 107.9FM on the dial. If you have trouble tuning in at home (the signal is much better in a vehichle) you can also go to ttp://www.evolution1079.com/ There is a 'listen live' icon in the top right hand corner.

blessings and peace to all...

www.youtube.com/watch

workshops workshops!!!

Tribal Fusion Bellydance Workshops with Martina

Double Trouble!! 2 Workshops!!!
Scotia Dance Centre

2 Saturdays - January 12th and Febuary 8th
1-3:30 pm

Cost: $40 for each $70 for both

Jan.12- Double Trouble Layers
Feb.9- Double Trouble combos

Register at www. bellyfringe.ca
paypal is available

taken at The Non-Stop Bellydance event presented by Venus Bellydance

www.youtube.com/watch