Overview:
May, 5th 2010
BELLYFUSIONS Festival – 21st to 23rd January 2011 - Paris (FRANCE)
Following the success of the first and second editions which have gathered nearly 500 persons and 50 artists on stage each time, the BellyFusions festival is now looking for artists and professional companies who would like to take part in it for its third edition planned in Paris from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd of January 2011.
The first French Festival dedicated to fusions in oriental dances, is above all a major event in France, where artists are able to show their latest creations or even experimentations during a special evening show and 2 workshops.
The Festival will be open to a variety of styles such as Contemporary Oriental Dance, Oriental Flamenco, Gypsy Fusion, Oriental Salsa, Bollywood, Indo-Oriental Fusion, Indian Fusion, Bellypopping, American Tribal Style, Tribal Fusion, Gothic Fusion, Burlesque Cabaret etc.
A non-exhaustive list open to all forms of fusions with traditional oriental dances.
APPLICATION FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED on www.bellyfusions.com/candidature_eng.htm
Send us your application form by mail or e-mail between till May, the 15th 2010.
May 11th 2010
MILKA & KHALIDA WEEKEND IN HEERLEN (NL)
UPDATE!! More detailed planning for the MK-Hafla/Bellydance Party added The exact program will be ready soon!!
Schedule:
19:30h doors - shopping time :)
20:30-21:00/21:15 - hafla show part one
21:00/21:15-21:45 disco/party and more shopping time!
21:45-22:15/22:30 - hafla show part two
22:30-23:30 disco/party time!
Note: The show parts (1 and 2) will each be between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the exact duration of the individual performances.
TIP: Don't forget to bring your hip scarfs/costumes and your friends for the disco/party time!! :) Or better yet, you can shop for new ones (clothes, not friends lol ;) at the fabulous bd shops La Bellini, Amira's Bellydance Fantasy and Tribaltique during the breaks!!
Location:
Hotel Tulip Inn, Wilhelminaplein 17
6411 KW Heerlen (NL)
Hafla Performers/guest dancers:
Milka, Khalida, Amira, Amirah, Asiyah, Azaryah, Chadia,Luna,
Duo Kokoro, Hanaa, Iserona, Johanna, Majidah, Rebellyous, Rubina bellydance and Shujana.
Shops:
La Bellini - www.labellini.com
Tribaltique - www.tribaltique.nl and
Amira's Bellydance Fantasy - www.bellydancefantasy.com
Price: 9 Euro (adults) 4,50 Euro (children 6-12)
Ticket reservation: Email milka@milkafusion.nl
with your name, address and number of tickets to reserve!

July, 26th 2011
CAROLENA NERICCIO-FIRST TIME PERFORMING IN GERMANY
The German Tribal association D.A.CH. organises it’s first festival, “Colors of Tribal” in Elsoff (sited in the beautiful “Westerwald”), and many of Germany’s best in Tribal will show their art. Also on stage, Carolena Nericcio, Wendy Allen and Megha Gavin – all related with FCBD, if we may say so. Carolena has already done workshops in Germany, but never before performed here in public. This will be the case on July 29h. If you care for more, please contact http://www.hagalla.de/Texte/DACH Texte/Tribal DACH CoT Die Show.htm - this site is in German language only. If you don’t understand this language, please contact us info@hagalla.de
If you come with the help of GPS this is the address:
Lasterbachhalle Elsoff
Brunhildenhof
56479 Elsoff
Deutschland
GPS 50.5754, 8.12782
July, 26th 2011
PHIL THORNTON RELEASES NEW ALBUM IN GERMANY
World famous composer and musician, Phil Thorton will com to Germany end of July (29th) to Germany, to release his brand new album, “Tribal Spirit”. The event will take place in German town Elsoff (in the beautiful area of the “Westerwald”). He will also be the DJ at the dance party of this event, where he will play sort of best of Phil Thornton. With him will be FCBD’s Carolena Nerricio, Wendy Allen and Megha Gavin. Also you can see (most of) the prime of the German tribal scene. Promoter is the German Tribal association D.A.CH.
(http://www.hagalla.de/Texte/DACH Texte/Tribal DACH CoT Die Show.htm) This site is in German only, if you don’t understand this language, ask us - info@hagalla.de
If you come with GPS this is the address:
Lasterbachhalle Elsoff
Brunhildenhof
56479 Elsoff
Deutschland
GPS 50.5754, 8.12782
September, 16th 2011
PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT … BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Judit Virag and Yvette Nuridsany from Budapest send us this:
Tribal Festival Budapest Vol. 2
This year we are going to organize our festival as a small, friendly, family atmosphere event, and establish a new tradition: I kept our guest, Samantha Emanuel (who was already there at Vol 1) on my mind during the search for the venue, and the place I found hopefully describes her style: wild and romantic.
The Festival takes place in a villa that is sited at the heart of Budapest, with an amazingly helpful staff, beautiful environment, and with useful embellishments like 200 candles, 100 white flowers, and torches in the garden. The entire event with all the workshops, open stage evening, contest will ensure the cheerful ambience.
Time: November.11th –13th 2011. Please take a look at:
http://viragjudit.wordpress.com/fesztivalok/samantha-workshop-en/
The entrance is limited because of the lack of space, please register as soon as you can! Our performers’ line up: Samantha Emanuel (UK), Téglás Krisztina(HUN), Martina Crowe Hewitt (GER), Eliran Amar (Isr), Novák Viktória(HUN), Rustiqua(SK), Khamsa Tribe(HUN), Sciahina(IT), Berill(HUN), Judit Virág (HUN), Alexis Southall(UK), Versus(SK), Alishaba(SK)
Registration: tribalfestbudapest@gmail.com
June, 25th 2012
NEW STATEMENT FROM CAROLENA NERICCIO
To end certain uncertainties the European tribal association DACH wrote a letter to Carolena Nericcio, which we feel honored to publish here:
“Hello Carolena,
I need your advice. There's a big rumor in Germany about ATS®.
Someone spread the statement, that no one is anymore allowed to dance ATS® except the person is "certified". And no one is allowed to teach ATS® without beeing certified. And if someone without a cert is teaching ATS®, and would be discovered, the person will be punished with a penalty of 10.000 dollars.”
And they received the following answer immediately:
„RUMOR! One does not need to be certified to teach. TT is an elective. Heaven knows that ATS® spread worldwide because people just bought my videos (thank you) and started teaching and performing. Please let me know where I can post this info publically to put out the fire.”
We are happy to fulfil this wish!
July, 12th 2012
VIKINGS ALSO DO IT
From Denmark there reaches us the following big news:
"TRIBAL CAFE VIII - Special Edition" /Copenhagen Nov.24-25 2012. We are happy to announce that the workshop program with SAMANTHA EMANUEL is now published and open for registration on our website: http://www.tribaldance.dk/TRIBALCAFEsamantha2012.htm
At the same time we have also started the pre-sale of tickets for the Tribal Cafe VIII-show on November 24. If you wish to apply for a performance spot - please check the same page for details. We hope to greet you all welcome in Copenhagen for this event! Dud Muurmand, Tribaldance Denmark web: www.dudmuurmand.dk and: www.tribaldance.dk
August, 9th 2012
NEWS UPDATE FROM TRIBALDANCE DENMARK
Just a small update to everyone on the huge interest we have had in Samantha's workshops since we opened up registration - and also from lots of fantastic dancers who wish to perform at the Tribal Cafe VIII (November, 24th/25th)- which we are indeed so happy about. Everyone in Copenhagen is really looking forward to this event and to see so many of you here again. I think I can already promise you something special tribal happening.
In case you did not book your workshops yet, we just want to update all of you that we still have spaces - but not very many: right now we are down to the last 5 full weekend packages. So if you have considered booking, please don’t hesitate too long.
You can conveniently register on our website
http://www.tribaldance.dk/TRIBALCAFEsamantha2012.htm and remember,
dont hesitate to ask if there is something we can help you with. :) Dud
October, 17th 2012
ABOUT THE DEATH OF JOHN COMPTON
on Monday, October, 15th 2012, we received the following obituary
"The dance world has suffered another great loss with the passing of an incredible icon. John Compton. As one of the most popular male bellydancers in the United States, he was best known for his work with his tribal folkloric troupe, Hahbi 'Ru, and his memorable performances spanned several decades. He was an amazing performer, talented teacher and a wonderful person, and his wit and wisdom will remain in our hearts forever.
Sharina
Publisher/Editor, Zaghareet Magazine"
www.zaghareet.freeservers.com
December, 6th 2012
SOLD OUT – SOLD OUT – SOLD OUT
Exactly 5,588 visitors were counted at the just ended 20
th Oriental Festival of Europe in
Duisburg, Germany. Whilst many belly dance events in Western Europe faltered in 2012 (some of them not just slightly) Promoters Leyla Jouvana and Roland managed to steer against the tide and not only reached their best numbers of the last years, again, but even bested them. What a triumph for their 20
th anniversary festival! Even the renowned contest “Bellydancer of the World” was sold out! Responsible for this surely were the exiting shows and workshops but also the habitually reliable and wear resistant management of the festival. We congratulate heartfelt and are looking forward to the next 20 years.
December, 23rd 2013
YE FASHION PEOPLE, FLOCKETH TOGETHER IN HANOVER
The “World of Orient” Hanover, Germany, which always has one or two surprises in store, awaits you with a new scoop in 2013 –
the1st International Fashion Award.
With catwalking, marvellous prizes and participants from all over the world. The categories are: Raqs Sharqi, Tribal, Folklore and Training Apparel. The pass word is: “Create the Next Costume Generation – Design tomorrow today!”, so apply now! Hagalla gives you here in a special service the conditions of participation and the forms. Come on, you are just one click away. Application deadline: January 31st 2013.
Participation conditions, Fashion Award.pdf
Registration form, Fashion Award 2013.doc