Hay all Y'all Shimmy Divas!

Had an enjoyable Sat At Oasis HK. There was a welcome Party for Kamillia of Paris. SHe will participate in a Shanghai Event backed by some of Oasis Dancers. Great FUN...Great Food...Great Pix!

 


Catch Ya on the Flip Side!  <3 p="">

Beginners RAQ!

This is from the Floating Lotis Dancers taken last Oct, 2011

Fawzea'a latest insanity coming July 27th. 3 classes will join to do a performance.  It's my own version of Hagalla. Dead easy for beginners, but still a bit of a stretch to put it all together. LoL!  Our "back up"  girls have only started for a few weeks. Some have done ONE show & some will be their first time in a show. May We All Hobble In On Crutches!

I....will attempt to do a Shamadan Solo. Best of luck to me...never tried it before.  ;^D  Lots of pix will be posted...I hope no BLOOPERS.

Happy Summer All!!

Hi All,
It's been a slow year so far in hong Kong, but we endure.
We're now giving certificates with out courses. Pok Oi is the first to join with us. Hope we can interest all of the organizations to use our idea.
Our classes are @ Tsing Yi for Pok Oi, And Tai Po Hui Sport Center.
Call Emily for details in Chi : 65411766 Fufi in Eng : 68414848
Hope to see you soon!

HKCT

Hi every one,
At last, the school I've worked for these past 3yrs.( HK College Of Technology) has done an interview with American Belly Dance Association. We started with House Singers in TST. The students from HKCT performed with me @ the Mediteranian Arts Festival, '07.
Now we work through Rendezvous Arts Center @ Prince Edward Rd, K'ln. The girl in the center is a model brought in for the shoot. Lina is on the right & Fufi (ME) is on the left. You can find more of our work on You Tube. Just search HKCT- HK , or http://www.youtube.com/user/AmBellyDance

The interview will be in HK Economic Times Magazine on July 6th. Hope it will be a good one. ;-D
Ha! First I have to find it, & then have it translated. It'll be in Chinese. ;-D
This will be the 2nd interview this year. Our first appeared in Japan belly Dance magazine. Hope my friends in Japan have a chance to read it!

In this clip, we show a bit of the interview & a class.

Pok Oi Lunar New Year Show - 09

2009 has gotten off to a nice start with the Pok Oi show. They even asked to keep our banner. Great for me since it's my first try @ this type of design. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You to every one who helped me get it together. As well as those who worked so hard with the performance.

The ladies in the blue & red wraps are the Pok Oi students. The girl in the blue pant set is a new addition to the Intermediate class. Of course there's Emily & I'm kitted out in black. We're lucky to get this many on the new year when so many are out of town for the festivities with their families.

Hope you like the clip of the show. This is the first Belly dance show the ladies have performed. I hope they'll continue with us this year, & perform in many shows.

Tsing Yi

Well...things have slowed down @ seasons end. Tsing Yi classes are still on & we may add Hula.
Still not many in the class, but with Emily & I teaching, it may pick up by Feb.

Rend.Arts for HKCT is still a bit slow. I don't think we'll perform this year. Not many to make a good showing. I prefer at least 8 - 12 on a big stage. It's a pity HKCT doesn't encourage an upgrade in the class. HK people will go for the discount & expect to move forward. Unfortunately each new class has so many new students, we stay @ basics with an easy chore. The new book is out at last for the new schedule. I hope we can have a children's class soon. ;-)

Loft Stage is doing well. New students have enrolled. Luckily one was in classes I taught @ The Academy For Performing Arts. That was at least 5 years ago ! WoW, glad she loves the dance.
She's up to my girls level, so I hope she'll perform with us by next year.

Costuming is still a nightmare. Making, Cleaning, Repairing, Seeing that there's enough styles for at least 4 dances. SIGH! Teachers work is never done. Hay...That means I'll never be out of work ;-))

Victoria Park 11-26-08

WoW! It was sooooo hot this show actually got canceled. We did perform, but only the photographers were there & crew. Mostly the elderly come to these things. 3 of the performers became ill from the heat. Some were taken to hospital, so I guess we were lucky. At least we managed through the mishaps. The wrong music to start,Veils getting stuck to the girls, Scarves stuck to my shoe, Hip Wrap falling down....Oops...where am I?... SIGH! Just another day in a live performance. ;-))

Oct. 12, 2008
Aaahhh...What a day!
All these lovely "babies" It would have been heaven for me if I could have played with them all ;-P
The Troupe was invited to perform for the event & we were well received. The wind was horrendous for the first part. Veils & veil fans just wouldn't obey! Thankfully the skirts were heavy or they'd have been around our ears! LoL Forget about the cane dance. I'd need to nail it down for it to have stayed on in that wind. All in all the second part made the day. Only hand scarves & no one dropped any ;-)
We've been invited for the X-Mas event too. Hope the girls are up to the task. As a benefit, this one has my heart. We even got a few ladies up to try a shimmy or two. Hope we can gather a larger crowd next time

TA!

More On Diet

10 Great Detox Foods

Mar 30, '08 4:27 AM for everyone

Hi All, hope this fits in with your summer fun. I use it year ’round.

1. Green leafy vegetables Eat them raw, throw them into a broth, add them to juices. Their chlorophyll helps swab out environmental toxins (heavy metals, pesticides) and protects the liver.

2. Lemons You need to keep the fluids flowing to wash out the body and fresh lemonade is ideal. Its vitamin C, considered the detox vitamin, helps convert toxins into a water-soluble form that’s easily flushed away.

3. Watercress Put a handful into salads, soups, and sandwiches. The peppery little green leaves have a diuretic effect that helps move things through your system. And cress is rich in minerals too.

4. Garlic Add it to everything -- salads, sauces, spreads. In addition to the bulb’s cardio benefits, it activates liver enzymes that help filter out junk.

5. Green tea This antioxidant-rich brew is one of the healthiest ways to get more fluids into your system. Bonus: It contains catechins, which speed up liver activity.

6. Broccoli sprouts Get ’em at your health-food store. They pack 20 to 50 times more cancer-fighting, enzyme-stimulating activity into each bite than the grown-up vegetable.

7. Sesame seeds They’re credited with protecting liver cells from the damaging effects of alcohol and other chemicals. For a concentrated form, try tahini, the yummy sesame seed paste that’s a staple of Asian cooking.

8. Cabbage There are two main types of detoxifying enzymes in the liver; this potent veggie helps activate both of them. Coleslaw, anyone?

into juice to help cleanse your colon, or have 9. Psyllium A plant that’s rich in soluble fiber, like oat bran, but more versatile. It mops up toxins (cholesterol too) and helps clear them out. Stir powdered psylliumpsyllium-fortified Bran Buds for breakfast.

10. Fruits, fruits, fruits They’re full of almost all the good things above: vitamin C, fiber, nutritious fluids, and all kinds of antioxidants. Besides, nothing tastes better than a ripe mango, fresh berries, or a perfect pear.

Ultimate Detox Recipe:
Toss dark, leafy greens in hot, garlicky oil for a cleansing and delicious dish...
Easy Wilted Garlic-Sesame Salad
4 servings, about 65 calories each

1 tsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. spinach, stemmed,
or 1 lb. Swiss chard, stems sliced, leaves torn
or 1 lb. mixture of spinach and watercress
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 tsp. sesame seeds for garnish

Warm oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir until lightly browned, about 45 seconds. Add greens (do in two batches, if necessary) and toss until just wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

ENJOY!!

DIET SOUP

THE DIET!!

for everyone

This diet is fast, fat burning and the secret is that you will burn more calories than you take in. It will flush your system of fat cells? And give you a feeling of well being. The diet centers on the daily consumption of the Basic Fat Burning Soup (recipe follows) made of vegetables and powdered chicken bouillon. The basic Fat Burning Soup can be eaten anytime you feel hungry. Eat as much as you like. Remember that the more you eat this soup, the more you will lose. There are some definite ‘no no’s’ on this diet. First, no alcoholic beverages because they interfere directly with removal of fat buildup in your system. Wait at least 24 hours after any intake of alcohol before you start the diet. Also, no carbonated beverages, including diet sodas. Drink only water, unsweetened tea, black coffee, unsweetened fruit juices, and skimmed milk. Also, no fried food, bread or any products made with flour and no sugar or sweeteners of any kind. When the diet calls for beef, you may substitute chicken as long as it is broiled or baked and you cannot eat the skin. You can also substitute broiled fish for one of the beef days. According to the hospital staff, you can lose 10 to 15 pounds after only several days of strict adherence to this diet. After day three, you will have more energy than when will you began if you did not cheat. You will begin too feels an abundance of energy. Every one's digestive system is different, so this diet will affect everyone differently. After being on the diet for several days, you may find that your bowel movements have changed ¡V so eat a cup of bran or fiber to cleanse your colon. Although you can have black coffee with this diet, you may find that you don't need the caffeine after the third day! Any prescribed medication will not hurt you on this diet. Continue this plan as long as you wish and feel the difference both mentally and physically. The Diet Day 1: East only the basic Fat Burning Soup and fruits. You can eat any fruit except bananas. Cantaloupe and watermelon are lower in calories than most fruits and therefore especially recommended. Remember drink only unsweetened tea, Balliol coffee, unsweetened fruit juice, or water. Day 2: - It's an all veggie day. Eat the Basic Fat Burning Soup with additional fresh or canned vegetables until you are stuffed. Eat the vegetables raw, steamed, or braised in broth from the soup, but do not cook or season them with any oil or butter. Try to eat green leafy vegetables and stay away from beans peas and corn. Eat the vegetables along with the soup. At dinnertime on this day, reward yourself with a big baked potato and add a little butter or olive oil if you like. Do not eat any fruits today. Day 3 ¡V Today is a combination of the first two days. Eat all the basic fat burning soup, fruits (except bananas) and vegetables you want. Do not have a baked potato. Progress after the third day If you have eaten for three days as directed above, and have not cheated, you will find you have lost 5 to 7 pounds. Day 4: - Eat only the Basic Fat Burning Soup and bananas and drink non-fat milk and water. Eat as many as 3 bananas, drink two eight-ounce glasses of non-fat milk, and drink as many glasses of water as you can. Eat as much of the soup as you want. Bananas are high in calories and carbohydrates and so is the milk, but on this particular day your body will need the potassium and the carbohydrates, proteins and calcium to lessen your carvings for sweets Day 5: - Today is beef and tomatoes day. You may have 10-20 ounces of lean beef (or chicken without skin or fish) and a 28-ounce can of whole tomatoes or as any as 6 fresh tomatoes today. Try to drink at least 6-8 glasses of water this day to wash away the uric acid in your body. East the basic Fat Burning Soup at least once today. Day 6: - Now it's beef and vegetable day. Eat to your hearts content all the beef and vegetables you want today. You can even have two or three steaks today if you like with green leafy vegetables but no baked potato. Be sure and eat the Basic Fat Burning Soup at least once today. Day 7: - Eat only brown rice, unsweetened fruit juice and vegetables. Again, stuff yourself. Be sure to have the soup at least once today. Progress after seven days By the end of the seventh day, if you have not cheated on the above diet, you will have lost 10-17 pounds. If you have lost more than 15 pounds, stay off the diet of two full days before resuming the diet gain from the day one. This seven-day eating plan can be used as often as you like. As a matter of fact, if correctly followed, it will clean your system of impurities and give you a felling of well being as never before.

I added & changed a few things to this. 5 onions & 2 shallot bulbs 6 sm/med sz. tomatoes & sm can tomato paste Cabbage: 1/2 med sz. Red & 1/2 White ( I like colour in my food)
SEASONINGS: Oregano, Fresh Parsley, Sage, Thyme,Rosemary, 2 Bay Leaves, Touch of Turmeric Cracked Black Pepper, Cayenne, Celery Seeds & Fresh Lemon Juice to replace Salt No Lipton Soup. Use seasonings to your taste. I never measure them :-) 6 LARGE ONIONS 2 LARGE GREEN BELL PEPPERS 1 BUNCH OF CELERY 1 28-OUNCE CAN WHOLE TOMATOES 1 LARGE HEAD CABBAGE 1 PACKAGE LIPTON SOUP IF DESIRED SEASON WITH SALT PEPPER, CURRY, PARSLEY, OR HOT SAUCE. CUT VEGETABLES IN SMALL TO MEDIUM PIECES AND PUT INTO A LARGE POT WITH THE TOMATOES AND SOUP MIX. COVER WITH WATER. BOIL FAST FOR 10 MINUTES, THEN LOWER THE SIMMER AND CONTINUE COOKING UNTIL THE VEGGIES ARE TENDER THIS SOUP CAN BE EATEN ANYTIME YOU ARE HUNGRY. EAT AS MUCH AS YOU WANT. WHENEVER YOU WANT THROUGHOUT THE DAY BECAUSE EATING THIS SOUP ACTUALLY BURNS CALORIES. THE MORE YOU EAT, THE MORE WEIGHT YOU WILL LOSE. FILL A THERMOS IN THE MORNING IF YOU WILL BE AWAY DURING THE DAY AND TAKE IT WITH YOU TO WORK, SCHOOL OR ON A BUSINESS TRIP.

I'm using this diet & I'm losing inches already. If you dance for a living like I do, you may have lots of muscle under the fat layer. It'll take a bit of time to see the fat disappear, but it will. Just don't be discouraged by no scale results right away. ;-D

Honey Be Good

Honey Be Good - June 05, 2006

for everyone

Hi All!
Good news about HONEY. It may be a bit difficult to find in Hong Kong, but I want to try it. I love buckwheat Soba, & the other benefits are a welcome surprise.

Honey Bee Good
About to sweeten your tea with honey? What kind? It matters.

Until recently, if you asked a nutritionist about the pros and cons of, say, lightly processed "raw" sugar versus honey, table sugar, brown sugar, molasses, fructose, or maple syrup, you'd hear this exasperated chant: "Sugar is sugar is sugar." No longer. Several studies have found that buckwheat honey -- dark, rich, and malty -- has an unusual number of age-fighting antioxidants in addition to serious sweetening power.

Okay, we know you probably don't have a yellow-capped squeeze bear of buckwheat honey in your pantry. But the next time you're in a natural-foods grocery or speciality market, pick up a jar. Although several types of honey have some antioxidant effects, researchers have pronounced buckwheat honey far and away the star. And buckwheat itself (think pancake mixes, Japanese soba noodles) is being investigated as a "functional food," thanks both to its high levels of protein, fiber, and minerals, and its lab-tested ability to reduce body fat and cholesterol and even prevent gallstones. So the next time you're making yourself a cuppa, try sweetening it with something that's got a lot more going for it than sugar's empty calories.

WELCOME!

Welcome to my new blog spot. Since Yahoo absconded with my accounts, I haven't had time to put things back together web wise. I hope this will be an interesting year coming up. This one has given me a few surprises...in work as well as life. I now have 5 girls to dance with.I'm hoping for 3 more as back up so I don't freak out & can just supervise ;-) Costuming is a chore since I need folk as well as oriental. But we manage.


C U Soon!