http://bellydancingmamas.tribe.net/thread/a8c88334-e6e2-4557-9d03-884067e793e3?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://bellydancingmamas.tribe.net/thread/a8c88334-e6e2-4557-9d03-884067e793e3#eee1944d-a40f-4839-8ea1-fd536a299ba1 This is a good event for us dancin' mamas. Darbukistan Independence Days @ Spirit Haven Friends, I'd like to invite you to a very special music, dance and family event that is happening this June 5 - 7. Its called Darbukastani Independence Days (D.I.D.) and it is held at Spirit Haven Farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains. D.I.D. celebrates a contemporary approach to folk music and dance from around the world. It is one of my absolute favorite events! I think is the quality of the people, the stunning atmosphere and the non-stop music by stellar musicians that makes this festival special to me. There are music and dance classes all day and lots of live music through most of the night featuring Turkish, Central Asian, Balkan, Celtic and Appalachian music. Sometimes the Tuvan throat singers even show up! D.I.D. is a truly eclectic environment for learning, sharing and playing. It is a family friendly camping event on a working farm with a 3 acre pond for fishing and swimming, and a small koi pond for gazing. Attendees are nestled in the mountains with wandering peacock, sheep, goats, chickens, whiperwills and there is always a natural firework display in the surrounding trees, thanks to the fireflies. I hope you can join us this year. Here is a little more about what you will find on the farm: http://www.darbukastan.com/about.htm To Register: http://www.darbukastan.com/registration.htm Attached is a post card that has some specific information, but here are some of the basics. Please let me know if you have any trouble viewing or downloading the attachments. $175 includes all classes and meals. It is a camping event- there are bathrooms and showers. Teachers and Workshops Include: Wine & Alchemy: Mark Varelas (Bazouki) Roxanne Bruscha (Sword & Double Sword Dance) Mezmer Society: Onca (Fan & Carnival Choreography) August (Singing and Musical Improvisation) Turku: Ted Monnich (Saz) Carla Monnich (Ecstatic Dance) Denys Proteau (Music Ensemble) Mavi (Savage Bellydance) Jen Speiden of Mandara (Tunisian Dance) Kazuki Kozuru-Salifoska (Dumbek) Draven (Swashbucking) Paul Young (Frame Drum) Zafira Dance Company: (Counting & Choreogrphy to 9) Olivia (Layering & Musicality in Dance) Christine Andrews (Veil Dance) Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:15:16 GMT http://bellydancingmamas.tribe.net/thread/a8c88334-e6e2-4557-9d03-884067e793e3#eee1944d-a40f-4839-8ea1-fd536a299ba1 Christy 2009-04-22T00:15:16Z