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In
This Issue
· Review
of Poi Seminar
· New
beginner classes with T-N-T
· New
date for Tribal Spirit 2009
· Upcoming
Midwest Shows and Seminars
Tassels-N-Toes
Banat Casablanca
Tribal Attitude
Tribe Unda
Daughters Of The Dance
Raks Sharki Links
Thais
Karida
Luna Bonita
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July 11 Poi Seminar with Drusophila Review
On July 11 T-n-T hosted a small Poi Seminar taught by Drusophila. Joe Spanier and Mike Guymon.
We all had a wonderful time, learned a lot of new things and had great time with our sisters! We here at T-N-T are hoping
to add this beautiful art form to our dance. We would also like to thank Mary and Lida at Merrilee Studios in Metamora IL for the venue for this fun seminar! "POI" is the
Maori word for "ball" on a cord. The indigenous Maori people of New Zealand used poi to increase their flexibility and strength
in their hands and arms as well as improving coordination. Wahine (female) dancers perform the Maori POI,
a dance performed with balls attached to flax strings, swung rhythmically. The POI dance was originally used
by the Maori women for keeping their hands flexible for weaving and by the men for strength and coordination required during
battle. POI are also used as a training aid for other ancient weapons like the Mere or Patu (Short club).
Upcoming Shows and Seminars
July 25 – Tribe Unda will be hosting a Belly Dancer Picnic at College Green Park. Festivities will begin at 12:00
– 3:00. 600 E. College St. Iowa City IA. Bring a dish and belt, lets have a great time!
July 26 – Tribal Attitude will be hosting a drum/sill workshop taught by Shoshanna of Tassels-N-Toes in Burlington IA.
July 25 – Karida Zahava School Of Dance – Laurel Victoria Gray teaching Bollywood, Springfield, IL
August 22 – Springfield IL Thais’
Banu’s Parks Troupe Mirage will be dancing at the Illinois State Fair. There will be two performances. The first will be
at the ethnic stage at 12:00. The second will be at the Lincoln Stage at 1:50 . The Ethnic stage will host ethenic dances
and costumes; the Lincoln Stage will host Raks Sharki dances and costumes.
August 29 – Shimmy for Shakes at Double D’s Ice Cream Shop in Pekin IL. Tassels-n-Toes will be raising money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund. We will be dancing on and between
2 p.m. and 4 p.m. During that time we will be accepting donations for Tal’s Tribe and a portion of sales will be donated
to the cause.
September 26 – CFCU Variety Show.
This year Tassels-n-Toes will be representing the diversity council of CEFCU. Please join us for an evening of great entertainment.
It will be held at the Peoria Players theater and is open to the public.
October 17 - Pangaea dance is having a show titled Belly Boo on Oct 17th at 7 pm at the High Dive in Champaign . This is a non-traditional
show in honor of Halloween!
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