Tribal Belly Dance with the Gypsy Caravan Dance Company
Updated 1/13/10
Tribal Belly Dance with Paulette Rees-Denis and
the Gypsy Caravan Dance Company
and the Caravan Dance Collective
...our dance is life-affirming; woman-beautiful; and spiritually, physically, and creatively energizing...
This website is full of wonderful tribal dance information: classes, shows, workshops, travels, blogs, dancer specials, music, DVDs, and more... Take your time perusing, enjoy our world, and let us know if you have any questions. We are so glad you stopped by for a visit!
*Come and join our dance classes! We have weekly classes in and around Portland. Please see our updated class dates below, with new sessions every eight weeks. Visit this page too: http://www.gypsycaravan.us/classes.php
Enjoy the fun, workout, and beauty or this amazing dance—we would love to dance with you! Tribal Belly Dance is taking over the world, one hip at a time!
This dance is an esthetically pleasing blend of the folkloric, nomadic, and classical dances of the Middle East, Spain, India, Egypt, but with our contemporary twist as dancers of today. Physically challenging and spiritually grounding, tribal belly dance is about the empowerment of dancers as we improvisationally and collectively dance in our circle, a community of all sizes and ages. It is a dance for every body.
*fantastic above photos taken by photographers: www.kaizennw.com
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New Winter/Spring Tribal Belly Dance session starts March 23rd and 24th, 2010...
Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Portland
NEW FORMAT -- SESSIONS Start every eight weeks!
Tuesdays at SomaSpace, March 23rd...
*6 PM —Beginning Tribal, Levels One and Two
— Feel the power of tribal! Great for new and continuing beginning dancers! Learn tribal basic steps, strength building, using zils (finger cymbals), and have lots of fun!
*7 PM —Advanced- tribal grooves, combos, formations, and more...
SomaSpace 4050 NE Broadway, Portland
Wednesdays at Om Studio, starts March 24th...
*6:00 pm — Beginning Level One and Two, with Karen
— Feel the power of tribal! Great for new and continuing beginning dancers! learn tribal basic steps, strength building, using zils (finger cymbals), and have lots of fun!
*7:00 — Intermediate Level One and Two--Tribal Focus, with Carol
— more steps, playing zils and rhythms, tribal styling, using our tribal language to dance with partners and in our circle!
OM Studio, 14 NE 10th Ave, just off Burnside
Picture this:
A mass of swaying hips, undulating bellies, hands upon hands upon hands with arms moving snake-like, strangely synchronous; wrapping us together in our web of enchanting improvisation. Haunting horns calling you from the desert, earthly drums bring you back to the beginning of time; forlorn melodies sung from the deepest of souls. Woolen yarns, billowing silk, and jangling metal add texture to delight the senses, reminding you of the millions of women who came before us. A tribute to the past, created in the present, borrowing from many cultures and full of today's urban spirit, feel your tribal soul coming to life, echoing our cries for life and freedom.
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Tribal Trance Dance — Friday Night Series
Join Paulette Rees-Denis, Karen Harte, and Lynea Gillen--
Fridays, once a month, 6:30-8pm,
February 5th-- with Karen and Lynea-
Yoga and Healing with Tribal Trance Dance
We will linger in gentle restorative poses, open to each other with partner stretches, dance with out sisters, and enter into sweet stillness through sitting and moving meditations. Bring your journals for writing that stillness. 6:30-8:00 pm, held at Om Studio, 14 NE 10th
$15-$25 sliding scale,
Space is limited, please pre-register!
***Last friday session--March 19th-- Tribal Trance Dance with Paulette and Karen
AT Om Studio
503-490-6628 http://www.gypsycaravan.us/classes.php>
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PLAN NOW!!
May 2010
Teacher Training Level Three and
Collective Soul Level Four
around Portland, OR
Teacher Training Level Three -- May 6, 7, 8
CS4 -- May 10, 11, 12
August 2010--Collective Soul Level One, Teacher Training Level One, Collective Soul Level Two and Level Three around Portland and Paulette's farm!
CS1 August 2/3/4
TT1- Aug 6/7/8
CS2- Aug 9/10/11
CS3- Aug 13/14/15
for more info, click http://www.gypsycaravan.us/certification-programs.php>
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**See some footage from the Caravan Dance Collective's show at Portland's International Women's Day performance at PSU!
Tribal Vision: A Celebration of Life Through Tribal Belly Dance,
by Paulette Rees-Denis Buy Now
Tribal Vision shows us how women have learned to celebrate life and community through the evocative, sensual, and quickly growing dance style of Tribal Belly Dance.
Pamela Smith Hill, a dancer and an author, says,
"Tribal Vision is an inspired, insightful, and important account of the origins of Tribal Belly Dance and the author's personal journey through this brilliant and artistic community. Part of this dance movement from the beginning, Paulette Rees-Denis shares her vision of its past, present, and future. This is a deeply satisfying book for experienced dancers as well as new ones-- and for all readers who simply want to know more about a dance form that revolutionized the meaning of belly dance".
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Reviewed on Amazon.com!
5.0 out of 5 stars Tribal Vision,
December 6, 2009
By Linda M. Holt "Amaryllis Dahlal"
Bravo to Paulette Rees-Denis. This wonderful book is full of magnificent photos and Paulette's personal journey is the perfect book for any person who is interested in Tribal Belly Dance. This book is wonderful reading. I highly recommend adding it to your dance library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Belly Dancers "MUST HAVE"....,
August 18, 2009
By J. Zacharias -
This book is a definite must have for any belly dancer.....whether you are a follower of the Cabaret, Tribal, Gypsy or Fusion style of the dance there is something for everyone in this book. Paulette is one of the keepers of the dance...Please don't take me wrong there are others out there that are also keepers of the dance...Paulette is just one of them. With this book she lays it out....she draws you in...and allows you to feel the spirit of the dance. I have read this book many times since I bought it...I put on some Gypsy Caravan music and I open the book and step into the wonderful world of dance. Thank you Paulette. As Oliver once said..."Can I have some more..."
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"I just received the book, Tribal Vision, by Paulette Rees-Denis. I have only yet read the first 3 chapters, but all I can say is, "WOW!"
This is one of the most refreshing books I have read. It touches on many dance related subjects that are close to heart. It gives a nice history of American Tribal Style belly dance as well as Paulette's own personal history. Tribal Vision also touches on belly dance classes, troupes, and the impact the dance has on women. Several personal insights by various dancers are given, along with beautiful, full-color pictures.
This book is a must read for all belly dancers. It is also a very beautiful book and would just look absolutely gorgeous on any coffee table, but you MUST read it! I especially love the way she talks about the connection belly dance helps women make with themselves and others.
A truly life-changing read".
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NEWS around the Caravan!
2 Fabulous February Souk Specials:
Here are a few goodies for you this month, take advantage of these savings and free offers! Gotta love that…
behind Door #1.
1. For the beginning Tribal dancer:
Buy Tribal Technique DVD Volumes 1 and 2 for only $44.00 (regular price $53.00), plus shipping, and get the Gypsy Caravan documentary film, Tribal Travels, for free!
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Become a fan of my business pages on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paulette-Rees-Denis/71253377401
Thanks!
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Cool... a new review of "Tribal Vision: A Celebration of Tribal Belly Dance," my book! in the UK magazine, Mosaic, Issue #49!
"Sumptuous...Extremely well edited and laid out...a beautiful pictorial biography..." Emma Pyke
Thank you...
Paulette Rees-Denis is thrilled to present a series of workshops with
~~Rachel Brice~~
Yoga, Isolations and Drills Workshops
Saturdays, January 30th, --SOLD OUT
February 6th --SOLD OUT
and
February 13th, 10am-noon--SOLD OUT
These mornings will include A short Viniyoga practice at the beginning and end of class to both prepare and compensate for the drills used in class. We will include some simple and high energy drills focusing on the clean execution of fundamental shapes in Belly Dance. This class will focus on the simple, clean and relaxed, and could be considered physically challenging.
Please bring comfortable stretchy layers for warming up and cooling down. All levels are welcome.
**$25.00 in advance per class, but space is limited and pre-registration in a good thing! ($30 at the door, if not sold out) at Om Studio
Register through Paulette at
You can mail a check, after you confirm your space with Paulette, for one, two or three of the days to:
Gypsy Carvavan, 23808 Blunk Dr. Clatskanie, OR 97016
Or you can paypal to , with a $2.00 handling fee
**Classes at Om Studio, 14 NE 10th st, off E Burnside, Portland, OR…
Gypsy Caravan Dance Company
www.gypsycaravan.us 503-490-6628
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For February D-Quad, can you take those ideas and comments further?
What about what I said, or what she said? How does that inspire or affect you? How do we affect each other’s goals and dreams?
Whatever that means to you, send it in, poem, story, photo, list, and include your bio and a photo if you have one!
Due by January 28th, 600 words or so. Send to
Thank you so much for sharing…and make sure to check out the Anthology from the past year, buying info above..
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make sure to sign up for my monthly enewsletter—
Caravan Trails— Tribal Travels
right here on this web site. That is a great way to learn about events and our growing world-wide tribal dance community.
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Paulette's Tribal Technique instructional DVD series #1-#8...
Take Paulette home with you! (Hint: They are sequential, so best to start with #1.)
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