Hello Ladies,
Classes at On the Road in Carrollwood are going good, but we all can't wait until we are in ourown space.
Demo is finished on the first 2 of 3 rooms for our new studio and the contractor is coming this week to start ripping out the garage doors and framing in the space, putting up new lights and ceiling tiles etc.
Once he finishes, we can have a painting party and get that done on a Sat or Sun (thanks to those of you who have offered to help with this).
Meanwhile he will be continuing onto the last room which should take much less time. It will also need a new coat of paint and a new floor (Team Studio will do this also--thanks for the offers to help guys).
Its funny. I started ABS in this very space about 25yrs ago. Now we are returning to our roots...and ironically, Steve didn't help with the final build out as he has just had a heart attach, so the students came together to finish the studio....just like we are doing now. Whow!
I am so thankful to have such wonderful friends!
There is still room in the ATS and the Wed 6pm class if anyone wants to join us. Just let me know.
Be dancing with you soon!
Kandy/Kadayif
Classes at On the Road in Carrollwood are going good, but we all can't wait until we are in ourown space.
Demo is finished on the first 2 of 3 rooms for our new studio and the contractor is coming this week to start ripping out the garage doors and framing in the space, putting up new lights and ceiling tiles etc.
Once he finishes, we can have a painting party and get that done on a Sat or Sun (thanks to those of you who have offered to help with this).
Meanwhile he will be continuing onto the last room which should take much less time. It will also need a new coat of paint and a new floor (Team Studio will do this also--thanks for the offers to help guys).
Its funny. I started ABS in this very space about 25yrs ago. Now we are returning to our roots...and ironically, Steve didn't help with the final build out as he has just had a heart attach, so the students came together to finish the studio....just like we are doing now. Whow!
I am so thankful to have such wonderful friends!
There is still room in the ATS and the Wed 6pm class if anyone wants to join us. Just let me know.
Be dancing with you soon!
Kandy/Kadayif
Vlad has quite a following at Beef's. (they know him by name--waitstaff and customers--but they don't know mine haha)..
He can usually be found there on Friday nights (with his Aunt Jan (aka Chandani) and me) His favorite food has been cheese quesadas but lately he has been enjoying hamburgers. In this pix he is enjoying a piece of ice he fished out of my sweet tea. |
Fond memories, of getting ready for GALA--was it two years ago...ugggg. I must have been in a coma in 2020....because here we are in 2021, and unfortunately not preparing for the GALA, but hopefully next year we will be back on track with our productions...
In the mean time we will focus on getting back in the studio and having some informal get togethers and performances. I love you guys! and I so miss classes and performing with you! |
Visions of spooktacular 2018
Fun Fact! Spooktacular was originally the Winter Showcase and one year a couple of dancers asked if we could include some Halloween music numbers in the show.....and as they say---the rest is history!
Place your Avon order online at:
Your Avon.com/Kandy
Check out the new virtual Avon on my web page..it lets you try on colors before you buy.
As always all proceeds help with the studio buildout.
YourAvon.com/Kandy
Aroma Therapy and Stress Headaches
Stress can lead to a variety of types of headaches including tension and even Migraines. The best way to deal with this type of pain is of course to remove the cause of the stress, however, this is not always possible, so we treat it with a multitude of remedies.
Aroma Therapy is a well documented stress reducing practice, whether its applied to the skin, smelled (not sniffed...), or diffused into the air, or added to products we use on our skin.
My favorite oil for tension headaches is Peppermint.
It has been used for thousands of years to treat health problems and found to ease pain from tension headaches, tooth pain and even an upset stomach. It is also frequently used in food and beverages for flavoring and as a fragrance in cosmetics, soaps and candles. It is also frequently used for treatment of coughs, colds, muscle/joint pain, itching and improving mental function.
This herb is a cross between two types of mint (spearmint and water mint) and grows throughout North America and in Europe. It is harvested from the leaves of the Peppermint plant.
A few drops can be massaged into your temples or placed in a diffuser. It gets lost in a hot bath unless you use a large amount, which is of course not practical, but you can always use soaps infused with the oil and move your diffuser to the bathroom when you take you relaxing soak in the tub.
Peppermint oils can be found in many shops so it is readily available. You often find it mixed with other oils in a blend (Lavender, Rosemary, Eucalyptus), but I prefer the pure single oil for my headaches.
I use the dōTERRA brand--mostly because I am a distributor and I know the dōTERRA product is pure oil and fair trade harvested…You can check it out (along with many other oils) on my site--- my.doterra.com/kandy13, or pick it up at any local store or online.
Let me now how it works for you!
Stress can lead to a variety of types of headaches including tension and even Migraines. The best way to deal with this type of pain is of course to remove the cause of the stress, however, this is not always possible, so we treat it with a multitude of remedies.
Aroma Therapy is a well documented stress reducing practice, whether its applied to the skin, smelled (not sniffed...), or diffused into the air, or added to products we use on our skin.
My favorite oil for tension headaches is Peppermint.
It has been used for thousands of years to treat health problems and found to ease pain from tension headaches, tooth pain and even an upset stomach. It is also frequently used in food and beverages for flavoring and as a fragrance in cosmetics, soaps and candles. It is also frequently used for treatment of coughs, colds, muscle/joint pain, itching and improving mental function.
This herb is a cross between two types of mint (spearmint and water mint) and grows throughout North America and in Europe. It is harvested from the leaves of the Peppermint plant.
A few drops can be massaged into your temples or placed in a diffuser. It gets lost in a hot bath unless you use a large amount, which is of course not practical, but you can always use soaps infused with the oil and move your diffuser to the bathroom when you take you relaxing soak in the tub.
Peppermint oils can be found in many shops so it is readily available. You often find it mixed with other oils in a blend (Lavender, Rosemary, Eucalyptus), but I prefer the pure single oil for my headaches.
I use the dōTERRA brand--mostly because I am a distributor and I know the dōTERRA product is pure oil and fair trade harvested…You can check it out (along with many other oils) on my site--- my.doterra.com/kandy13, or pick it up at any local store or online.
Let me now how it works for you!
BEllyDance Combination Practice
So we are not in a formal classroom, or a zoom classroom...there is still no reason not to turn on some music and DANCE!.
It doesn't have to be BellyDance music...you have seen that in many of our shows...just be sure to take a few minutes to warm up and stretch out your muscles before you "get physical".
(here is a video warmup if you would like to use it- https://youtu.be/o6D3CDbSvBk).
Our combination for Feb is as follows: (hopefully next month I will have video for you, but for now--use your imagination)
Proper BellyDance Stance (Bend your knees, tuck your butt, lift your chest, relax your shoulders).
Cross step (R foot x over L)--L hip drop x 2 (4 counts total)
Cross step (L foot x over R )-- R hip drop x 2 (4 counts total)
Basic Egyptian (starting on R foot) (8 counts total)
3 point turn to L (end slightly angled to corner) (3 counts total)
Roll up/chest pop. (if your still a beginner--just do a chest pop) (4 counts w/rollup, 2 without)
There you go... a little BellyDance combination to get you back in the dance.
It doesn't have to be BellyDance music...you have seen that in many of our shows...just be sure to take a few minutes to warm up and stretch out your muscles before you "get physical".
(here is a video warmup if you would like to use it- https://youtu.be/o6D3CDbSvBk).
Our combination for Feb is as follows: (hopefully next month I will have video for you, but for now--use your imagination)
Proper BellyDance Stance (Bend your knees, tuck your butt, lift your chest, relax your shoulders).
Cross step (R foot x over L)--L hip drop x 2 (4 counts total)
Cross step (L foot x over R )-- R hip drop x 2 (4 counts total)
Basic Egyptian (starting on R foot) (8 counts total)
3 point turn to L (end slightly angled to corner) (3 counts total)
Roll up/chest pop. (if your still a beginner--just do a chest pop) (4 counts w/rollup, 2 without)
There you go... a little BellyDance combination to get you back in the dance.
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Coming soon...some of you have asked me to share some information about Crystals and Herbs...so watch for more info to come.
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Famout Egyptian Dancers
who have Helped Shape BellyDance
If we were in classes, as you know, I like to give some history lessons regarding the origin of BellyDance and some of the famous "masters" in the art. So I decided to continue sharing thru our newsletter. Enjoy!
Tahiya Karioka
Tahiya Karioka - (1915-1999)
Tahia Carioca (another spelling fo her name) was born Badawiya Mohamed Kareem Al Nirani in Ismalleya Egypt.
She was one of the dancers of the Golden Age of Egypt". As a teenager, she fled to Cairo due to her overbearing and oftentimes abusive brothers and family where she started her career as a dancer. She started dancing in Badia's troup (Badeia Masabny) and gradually became famous and starred in over 150 movies.
She was married 17 times but was unable to conceive children and eventually adopted a daughter (Atiyat Allah).
She died of a heart attach on Sept 20, 1999 at age 84
You can view some video of her dancing at:
https://www.facebook.com/1467068870047690/videos/809780462851393
and
https://youtu.be/_lhts7c1hK4
Tahia Carioca (another spelling fo her name) was born Badawiya Mohamed Kareem Al Nirani in Ismalleya Egypt.
She was one of the dancers of the Golden Age of Egypt". As a teenager, she fled to Cairo due to her overbearing and oftentimes abusive brothers and family where she started her career as a dancer. She started dancing in Badia's troup (Badeia Masabny) and gradually became famous and starred in over 150 movies.
She was married 17 times but was unable to conceive children and eventually adopted a daughter (Atiyat Allah).
She died of a heart attach on Sept 20, 1999 at age 84
You can view some video of her dancing at:
https://www.facebook.com/1467068870047690/videos/809780462851393
and
https://youtu.be/_lhts7c1hK4