Category: Rockin’ the Casbah

All about the Bellydance and Big Band show that took place March 19th, 2011 at the Yukon Arts Centre.

Brought to you by the letter Z for Jazz, baby!

Zap! …I really can’t believe the month is over and this is the last A-Z challenge post! No more daily Nita in your inbox! I love the letter Z. There are a lot of great things I could have written about that actually start with a z, but I found out just a few minutes… Continue reading Brought to you by the letter Z for Jazz, baby!

Beni wa Benak

Today is Random Thursday. Since I don’t have any quilting news, I thought I would finally get around to posting this choreography. This is my former dance troupe, Saba Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble, performing Beni wa Benak at the Yukon Arts Centre in March 2011. I originally choreographed this piece as a tool for the… Continue reading Beni wa Benak

Rockin’ the Casbah Finale (finally!)

One by one, I’m finally getting all of the show cuts up here for your viewing pleasure. 🙂 Visiting this show has really made me miss my troupe. This was one butt-kicking dance troupe, let me tell ya! Talk about a talented, fun group of gals. I sure wish they could have stayed together. Anyway,… Continue reading Rockin’ the Casbah Finale (finally!)

Baba Mama

I first heard this song at a show in Saint John New Brunswick in late 2000. I was sitting in the audience, having finished both of my performances, all settled in and enjoying the show when this fabulously energetic music boomed out of the speakers, and in bounced this little dance troupe from Maine.  They… Continue reading Baba Mama

Khaleegi – another video downloaded!

It’s taking me awhile (what an understatement!) but one by one I’m getting these dances onto the website for the enjoyment of all.  Look under the “Galleria” tab to see them all! Here is the women’s Gulf dance that I choreographed for the show “Rockin’ the Casbah” last year. This is me with Saba Middle Eastern Dance Ensemble.… Continue reading Khaleegi – another video downloaded!