Aug 2012: Raqs LA - Glendale, CA
May 16-20, 2012: Tribal Fest 12 - Sebestapol, CA
Jun 1-3, 2012: Cairo Caravan '12 - Long Beach, CA
Sep 6-9, 2012 Las Vegas Belly Dance Intensive 2012 - Las Vegas, NV
Dec 2012 Tribal Fusion Faire - San Luis Obispo, CA
Raqs LA is organized by Miles Copeland and the Belly Dance Super Stars. As with all belly dance festivals, there are workshops (taught by the Belly Dance Super Stars), vendors from all over and performances all day. There is usually a large Belly Dance Super Star performance on that Saturday night. I've never been to the performance. But I have been to a workshop taught by Valentina (Unity). The Sook (or Marketplace) wasn't that cool. But, alas, that was several years ago. If they have it this year and they have instructors I want to learn from, I will go since it is in the LA area.
I never been to Tribal Fest, but I have always wanted to go. Alas, not having money, nor a car has hindered me from going. I am determined this year, if it is my budget, to go all the way to Sonoma County, by myself. I will dance, learn and shop til my heart's content, or rather, till my pocketbook tells me to stop. They are having it the weekend of my graduation and I have family coming down to support me. With the hotels close to the location filling up quickly and my lack of driving skills, as much as I want to go, I think I'm gonna have to pass this year.
Cairo Caravan is organized by the Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Association (MECDA). It is held now at the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. This is obviously much, much closer to my home. I have already gotten my performance date (Friday, June 1 at 6:45pm) and booked my reservation for my stay. I check on June 1 at 4pm. Check out time is Noon on Sunday, June 3. I hope they have a Bell Desk.
Every year that I have heard about the Las Vegas Belly Dance Intensive I have not been able to attend because of school. Same with the Tribal Fusion Faire. Next year, there will be no school, but there will be lack of funds. I have already committed to Cairo Caravan. If I don't do anything for my birthday, then I will try to commit to one more.
OR....
I could go to San Francisco for spring break and take classes with Fat Chance Belly Dance, Suhaila and other fantastic dancers who call San Francisco home.
Decisions, Decisions...
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