This week YIP is back with a slightly longer-than-usual episode...we just couldn't stop talking! This week's show also brings you the insights of Majda Anwar, dancer and teacher extraordinaire! Your YIP Crew also finally chats about how Propapalooza went, Tammy gets nostalgic about pregnancy, Mary talks up a truly awesome UK band and throughout the entire show HILARITY ENSUES!! Well...we had fun, anyway... :-P





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On This Episode:

Bellydance Health, Fitness and Anatomy (tribe.net) - "Laybacks and neck pain"

The Belly Whisperer (blog) - "Preggo Bellydancing"

Tempest's Teapot (blog) - "Gathering Muses"

Shira.net (tribe.net) - "Your Smart Phone and Dance"

ATS (tribe.net) - "Which troupes do you draw inspiration from?"

Tamarind Tribal Belly Dance

Silver Wolf Clan

Red Lotus Bellydance

Ujbaba Tribal (YouTube channel)

Ghawazi Caravan

Belly Dance Troupe Name Generator

Carovana Tribale - This links to their blog, which is in Italian (fyi)

Persephone Dance Company - Video of Tribal Fest 2010

Ray Dowler (Drummer)

FatChance BellyDance video (coolio floorwork part starts at 6:15-ish)

Double Take Bellydance - "Tomboy to Tribal Diva? A Workshop Review..."

The Bellydance Blog - "a bit of (con)fusion!"

Tribal Pilgrims (blog) - "Arcomnia"

If you gals/guys haven't seen the movie "Clue" you totally should! Hiiiilarious!

Arcomnia band member's piano and didge shop - Pied Piper Pianos

Arcomnia homepage!!! They got a website since we first heard about them! Yay!

1. Go to the Merchandise page

2. Reach band member Graham by clicking on the "alternative payment" option

3. Enjoy your CDs, because they are AWESOME!!!

Lotus Dance Studio

Majda Anwar

The Day Late and Dollar Shortkestra (Facebook)

Yasmina Ramzy - Professional Dance Course

Arabesque Dance Company

Dr. George Sawa - Music Appreciation for Bellydance

10 Songs Every Bellydancer Should Know (CD) - Buy on Amazon

Colors of Enchantment (book by Sherifa Zuhur) - buy on Amazon

Images of Enchantment (book by Sherifa Zuhur) -buy on Amazon

Shira.net

Live streaming bits from Propapalooza

Leigh Ammon (FCBD sister studio)

Melodic Mousai performance (YouTube)

Johanna and Hip Expressions

KarieSue Creations

Lisa Stern - Jewelry Business - Trademark Equestrian Center of Apopka

Laura Barselou - Contact her for a makeup consultation!

Beachcomber's Bazaar - Get your sparkle and henna on!

FlipS!de Creations (by Tara) - Etsy store

SAK Comedy Lab

Phoenicia

Zanbaka

Kit "from Canada" McAllister

Naima of Naima's Bellydance Blog - Here's the necklace she donated (and made herself!)

Urban ReThink

The Virgin Olive Market

The Center for Contemporary Dance

DeAnna Freeman





Around Town:

September 8-11 (Las Vegas, NV) Bellydance Intensive and Festival featuring Ariellah, Christina King, Jill Parker and more!

September 23-25 (Birmingham, AL) Devyani is hosting Colleena Shakti.

September 23-25 (London, UK) Shimmy in the City featuring workshops with Jillina, Anasma,Khaled, and more.





Featured Artist:



Artist: ARCOMNIA - Purchase both albums here!



Album #1: Arcomnia

Songs: Kyrie, Andro, Sama



Album #2: Star of the Sea

Songs: Salva Nos/Puer Natus, Romuald's Return, Morena Me Llaman





Additional Music:



Artist: Solace - or Amazon

Album: The Gathering Season

Songs: Huda, Harvest Moon, Eyes Like Cats, Aenaem, Hujayni, Saaba, Sudan