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of the tribe

Dance as Healing – There Are No Words
16 Jul 2009

Dance as Healing – There Are No Words

by Shay | 0

Below is an article I wrote for the now-defunct Caravan Trails quarterly newsletter which used to be produced by Paulette Rees-Denis of Gypsy Caravan. I was author of a regular column called “Of the Tribe”, for which I wrote short … Read More

healing, of the tribe, writings
Tribal Style: Getting our Terms Straight
1 Jul 2009

Tribal Style: Getting our Terms Straight

by Shay | posted in: ethics, musings | 0

More blasts from the past today! After I found that old class outline, I also found a repository of some of my old articles from various publications. Below is an article I wrote for the now-defunct Caravan Trails quarterly newsletter … Read More

authenticity, growth, of the tribe

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I had never taken a belly dance class in my life (especially ATS), and was totally nervous about starting, especially because my previous dance experience didn’t allow waggles and shimmies! Thankfully, I met Shay. She is a DELIGHTFUL instructor –She makes a genuine and earnest effort to help “disarm” a lot of newbie woes, AND makes class a total joy with her abilities (seriously, an AMAZING dancer),… Read More

S.G.

You are fun, entertaining, and genuine. I really enjoyed learning from you–you are one of the best workshop teachers I have ever taken from! Thank you. Read More

K.T. - Winnipeg, Manitoba

I was hesitant to join the class because I have never danced before.  I’m self conscious about my dancing skills but by the end of the first class I had no reservations.  Shay was encouraging and patient with me and all the other students.  I felt like we had the perfect time to spend on each movement we learned.  By the end of the course I felt more confident… Read More

Heidi P. - Seattle, WA (TeachStreet)

The instructor, Shay, is very knowledgeable, positive and welcoming. She made it a great experience for students of all shapes, sizes and ability levels. Glad I learned about this great place with such a fantastic Living Social deal. Read More

K. - Seattle, WA (LivingSocial)

Just basking in the after glow of an amazing weekend! Just returned from a weekend workshop with Sharon Moore and her friend Gen in Kamloops B.C. The music, moves, atmosphere, exercise, socializing, purchasing and buying some more… it’s all such a wonderful memory! I loved it, loved it, and then I really enjoyed myself! I figured out awhile ago that Egyptian wasn’t it for me, although beautiful I was looking for something different and Sharon Moore… Read More

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