News from Shoshanna!
News from Shoshannaland for February 2009
Greetings!

Hi there! Here are some fun upcoming events... we always have something fun happening. It was wonderful seeing so many of you at our workshop/show with Deb Rubin & Astryd Farah... what a weekend!
 
Happy Dancing, Shoshanna

By the way, have you checked out the HUMBOLDT DANCER website yet? How about the new REDWOOD RAKS website? You should! :-)
In this Issue...
Belly Dance Project Night
Karmaja at Arts Alive
New Session of Classes!
L Rose Designs Sale
Morris Graves 2nd Sunday
Crescent City Workshops
Redwood Raks Feb 20
More cool events!
Belly Dance Project Night
Pretty flower hairpieces!
Belly Dance Beauty Bootcamp!
Friday, Feb 6, 8pm-12am
Redwood Raks

$5 Suggested Donation to Feed the Heater, Snacks/drinks to share happily accepted
 
THINGS TO BRING:
Hair and Makeup
Materials: Makeup Kit (if you have one), Fake Eyelashes (available at Target) and Glue, Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Smoky Gray for Tribal Face Tattoos, Hair Rubberbands, and Bobby Pins

Flowered Hair Clips
Materials: Hair Clips, Felt, Fake Flowers, Scissors, Strong Glue (Glue Gun or Airplane / Epoxy Glue)

Tribal Headpieces
Materials: 1/4 Yard Heavy Weight (Broadcloth or Upholstery) Cotton, 1/2 Yard Ribbon for Trim, Two Beaded Discs (cheap and in stock at Talisman), Scissors, Needle, and Thread

Call Shoshanna (707) 616-6876 or email here.
 
Premier of New Tribal Group!!
Marjhani
KARMAJA at Arts Alive!
Saturday, February 7th
7pm - 9pm · Gaia Imports

Come see Karmaja, Humboldt County's premier Traditional Tribe, directed by the amazing MARJHANI, and Jenevieve's Girls, mistresses of Gothic Tribal Fusion.

Sponsored by Gaia Imports, your Humboldt County Belly Dance source! Hip scarves, costumes, finger cymbals, jewelry, bindis.....

426 3rd Street, Eureka, 442-2625 or visit their website here!
 
New Session of Classes!
Shoshanna's new session of classes starts
the week of February 16, 2009
Visit this link to learn more!
Lounging Shoshanna

 
L Rose Designs Costume Sale!
L Rose Designs
Semi-Annual Dancewear Sale!
Friday, Feb 6, 7pm-10pm
Saturday, Feb 7, 12pm-4pm

@ Redwood Raks


See all of the wonderful velvet and silk dancewear that are popular with belly dancers all over the country and world and are made right here in Arcata!

You'll even enjoy a 15% discount... please come!

Call Shoshanna (707) 616-6876, email here or visit L. Rose Designs at their website here!
 
Show at Morris Graves!
Morris Graves
Ya Habibi & Karmaja at Morris Graves Museum - free show!
Sunday, Feb 8, 2-4pm

Come see a fun show presented by Morris Graves Museum that features a different dance group every 2nd Sunday for a free family-friendly dance extravaganza!

Bring yourself and/or your little ones to a lively, interactive dance performance... it's free! Starring Shoshanna & Ya Habibi Dance Company and Marjhani & Karmaja.

636 F Street, Eureka, 442-0278, or visit website here.
 
Shoshanna in Crescent City!
Shoshanna
Corrine Fetcho presents Shoshanna in two Workshops
Sunday, Feb 22, 10am-1:30pm

Dazzling Dancing & Captivating Combinations · 10:00am-12:00pm   
$30 before 2/20, $35 after.

Vivacious Veilwork · 12:30pm-1:30pm
$20 before 2/20, $25 after. Veils to borrow / buy.

SPECIAL DEAL: Take both workshops for $40 before 2/20, $45 after. Limited space in veil workshop - register early!
Learn more at this page on Shoshanna's website.

Workshops at Dance with Debbie studio, 658 J St, Crescent City
Call Corrine at (707) 465-5420 to sign up or learn more!
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, REDWOOD RAKS!
Redwood RaksSeems crazy, but Redwood Raks has been around for one year this month! Wow!
Come celebrate our first year in business at an amazing:


Birthday Celebration and Fundraising Show
Friday, February 20, 2009
8:00pm @ Redwood Raks
 
Featuring a spectacular line-up of the area's wonderful dancers, including Shoshanna, Ya Habibi Dance Company, Samba Na Chuva with the Janky Mallets, Humboldt Rockers, The Freelove Circus, New World Ballet, The Widowmakers, Company of African Dance Arcata, and (weather permitting) a fire show by Nightshade Serenade!!! What a night...

Tickets are sliding scale $10-$20 for which you will get:
- Admission to a fantastic evening of dancing
- Birthday cake and tasty treats
- A warm fuzzy feeling that comes with helping Redwood Raks purchase acoustic paneling and generally help make the space even more fabulous than it is already.

Also, check out the NEW Redwood Raks WEBSITE here............ pretty cool!
Other Fun February Upcoming Shows & Events:
  • Amira in a puddle!February 16.... Shoshanna's new session of classes begins! See website here
  • February 18.... Jenevieve starts her 5 week session of classes Wed 7:45pm @ Redwood Raks
  • February 20.... Redwood Raks Birthday/Fundraiser Show! 8pm @ Redwood Raks
  • February 21.... Ya Habibi at Red Fox Tavern with WoMama & Samamore (21+)
  • February 22.... Shoshanna in Crescent City teaching two great workshops! See info here
  • February 26-27.... V-Day Monologue Fundraiser @ Auntie Mo's 7:30pm - See website
  • February 28.... International Cultural Festival at HSU in the Kate Buchanan Room
  • February 28.... Benefit for 3rd grades at Coastal Grove at Arcata Playhouse, 8pm

Get all of the details about these exciting things at my website!

And don't forget these super cool events...
  • APRIL 4: WORKSHOPS WITH OREET
  • MAY 11-12: COOL STUFF WITH KARIM NAGI OF TURBO TABLA
  • JUNE 6: SPRING HAFLA STARRING ZOE JAKES
Oreet!Karim Nagi!Zoe Jakes!