Tribal Belly Dance with the Gypsy Caravan Dance Company
Updated 8/24/10
Tribal Belly Dance with Paulette Rees-Denis and
the Gypsy Caravan Dance Company
and the Caravan Dance Collective
Welcome to our world of Tribal Bellydance! 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 your visit, and let us know if you have any questions. We are so glad you stopped by for a look!
...our dance is life-affirming; woman-beautiful; and spiritually, physically, and creatively energizing...
*Come and join our dance classes! 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!
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
What is Tribal Bellydance?
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 Fall Tribal Belly Dance sessions start September 1st 2010, at Om Studio in Portland...
This will be a eight week session ($80.00)...
Starting this Fall we will have one Beginning Tribal class on Wednesdays at 6:00pm!
Email to register Carol Vance at
to register
Wednesdays, next session starts September 1st...
*6:00 pm — Beginning Level One/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!
Tuesdays, starting September 1st,
*7:00 PM — Advanced- with Carol, tribal grooves, combos, formations, and more...
classes held at
Om Studio, 14 NE 10th Ave, just off Burnside
see Classes page for pricing and more info http://www.gypsycaravan.us/classes.php
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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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Don't forget to check out all of Paulette and the Gypsy Caravan DVDs, CDs, and THE book for sale!
Tribal Bellydance Intensives with Paulette of Gypsy Caravan--
Bali,
in January 2011!!
Workshops with Paulette, Cinzia of Les Soeurs Tribales, plus yoga and Balinese dance--Jan 10/11th
and Collective Soul Level 1 January 12/13/14
contact:
NEWS:
We just finisihed a great two week dance intensive...Congratulations to dancing graduate of Teacher Trainee Level 1, Dee Thomson from Brisbane, Australia! Also to Collective Soul Level One dancers- Cayte Lawton, Sarah Jones, both from England, Tracy Carlton from California, Brandy Grey from Oregon, and Kat Abiola from Washington!
Congrats to CS2 grads, Darby Bacon from Oregon and Sherry Coffey from Florida, and CS Three certified dancers from Sherry Coffey from Florida, Dee Thomson and Sienna from Australia, and Deirdre MacDonald from Scotland!
Thanks for joining us this August, 2010!
more info in the upcoming newsletter...
for more info, click http://www.gypsycaravan.us/certification-programs.php>
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Read more about my journeys on my
blog: http://www.tribalbellydanceblog.com>
YouTube footage of Gypsy Caravan at tribal fest, 2010!
with the Caravan Dance Collective and the Caravan Soul Collective International dancers!
part one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITas45W458A
part two http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qEWPn1BJiw
**See some footage from the Caravan Dance Collective's show at Portland's International Women's Day performance at PSU, 2009!
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!
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My new shop, Cultivator General Store, has opened in Clatskanie, OR.
It is a beautiful shop, with most of it built by Jeff the husband and amazing carpenter, and designed by moi. A paradise to visit, sip, shop, and be inspired by organic foods, fresh, some local, produce and cheeses, and so much more. With improvisational cooking at its finest by kitchen wiz, Heidi, or myself! Soups, salads, cheese plates, oh my…
I will share tales and photos of the whole process when I can breath again, but for now, I am still here, but lurking with thoughts of garbanzo bean and mushroom stew with a garnish of avocado and a roasted red pepper couli, platters of Oregon’s Rogue blue, Washington’s Beecher’s No Woman Jamaican spiced cheese, and a fried up plate of Holoumi (from Cyprus) with capers and lemon, with a full glass of Goat’s Head Red from down the Cascade Cliff Winery (WA)…I’m a happy girl.
I do plan to give you updates as the store progresses, with a new website in the making, and a blog to follow, but first I must go get off my feet for a spell, and have a sip…
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Shimmy Magazine, interview with Paulette!
Here is a link to a pdf with the Shimmy Magazine’s interview by Hilary Giovales.
And Paulette is the cover girl! Check it out… http://www.bellyroles.com/assets/Paulette%20Interview.pdf
~~~~ Our Gypsy Caravan CDs MIZNA and REMARKABLY REMIXED are back in stock!
Go to our CD pages to order http://www.gypsycaravan.us/shopping/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=62
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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...
A Tribal Dancer’s Anthology
Delicious Divas Dancing Dreams
-- a PDF download
D-Quad 2008-2009, Volume One
a beautiful collection of dancer's words—evocative poems, touching stories, personal thoughts about the dance—from the last year, now available in on PDF download, easy to purhase and inspiring to read!
Click on the link for more info and to buy, only $6.00... http://www.gypsycaravan.us/shopping/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=67&products_id=334>
only $6.00
Volume 2,2009-1010, will be out this fall! Watch for updates. And get this issue while you still can...
To read about Tribal Gone Global,
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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Social Networking
I am all over the internet, connecting with all of you!
facebook, myspace, twitter, linkedin, GoodReads, LibraryThing--lots of fun stuff to peruse...
but mostly I love my blog! http://www.tribalbellydanceblog.com>
and more http://portland.tribe.net/home> Squidoo Shelfari
Find out about this revolutionary dance style, Paulette Rees-Denis' and the Gypsy Caravan's Tribal Style Bellydance. This in-depth documentary follows the dancers and musicians through rehearsals, recording studio sessions, many different performances with stunning costumes, personal interviews with Paulette and all the performers, and see what makes tribal -- art, exciting, stimulating, community building, and so much more...
Produced in 2005, but timeless as the journey continues.
Buy now, only $20.00! http://www.gypsycaravan.us/shopping/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=223
Paulette's Tribal Technique instructional DVD series #1-#8...
Take Paulette home with you! (Hint: They are sequential, so best to start with #1.)
here are some quick peeks:
Updated 8/24/10
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