http://zahira.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Zahira SuJong en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:51:55 GMT 2010-01-02T00:51:55Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977783248 http://www.nagwafouadcup.com September 11th - 13th in Seoul, South Korea The guest show starts after the Professional competition which is included in the show ticket. the pro . . . Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:33:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977783248 Zahira SuJong 2009-08-21T21:33:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977783197 Sorry it has been soooooo long since I have posted.... well just about anything! I have been a little bit busy. 1. Moved from El Paso, Texas to Winnipeg, Manitoba CANADA in the middle of January. . . . Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:21:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977783197 Zahira SuJong 2009-08-21T21:21:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641389 Hi there Gather Art & Dance enthusiests! Sorry it has been soooooo long since I have posted.... well just about anything! I have been a little bit busy getting a new start on Life! . . . Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:08:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977641389 Zahira SuJong 2009-03-30T15:08:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977404794 This is posted of behalf of and with the permission of the author. Saz'hrah or Sarah is the founder and director behind Enchanted Darkness, a yearly bennefit show for the Child Crisis Center of . . . Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:27:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977404794 Zahira SuJong 2008-07-23T16:27:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977404774 Q: "I heard that Enchanted Darkness gala show is a charity show. Is this really true?"  Yes, All profits from ticket sales at Enchanted Darkness: The Masquerade   will . . . Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:04:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977404774 Zahira SuJong 2008-07-23T16:04:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977404762 Enchanted Darkness is a Masquerade, dinner and dramatic experimental bellydance event held annually in El Paso, TX. We aim to being together a fantastic collaboration of the most dynamic and profound . . . Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:50:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977404762 Zahira SuJong 2008-07-23T15:50:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977355932 Zahira SuJong & the Ethereal Belly Dancers will be performing at the 2008 Fantasy Renaissance Fair in Cloudcroft, NM... June 28th & 29th For . . . Wed, 28 May 2008 20:20:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977355932 Zahira SuJong 2008-05-28T20:20:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977349489   Hey Y'all! Can you tell I have bin Drivin' across Texas! First let me say, I am sooooooo sorry I have been gone so long from Gather. I have Been busy, but now I am BACK,.... Scary, . . . Tue, 20 May 2008 16:58:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977349489 Zahira SuJong 2008-05-20T16:58:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977255614 The Culture Connection is a workshop, faire, art talk and performance show EVENT this Coming Saturday In El PAso Texas. The focus is on Middle Eastern Dance, American Tribal Dance and African . . . Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:57:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977255614 Zahira SuJong 2008-02-11T15:57:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977168565 Tuesday,October 30, 2007 Update From Jennifer So, here I sit waiting. Remember those interpol notices that should have already been posted a month ago? Still . . . Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:45:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977168565 Zahira SuJong 2007-11-05T22:45:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977106971 These Children were recently kidnapped by their father, and illegally taken out of the USA to Dubai.   As you read this you will see that their kidnapping could have been prevented at many levels . . . Wed, 05 Sep 2007 03:59:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977106971 Zahira SuJong 2007-09-05T03:59:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977078695 Yes hi, I know I haven't posted much this month on gather.... been a little busy! There was the Renaissance Fantasy Faire in Cloudcroft, NM I have pictures up at http://www.kbworksstudio.com/dance_studio.htm  . . . Tue, 07 Aug 2007 17:10:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977078695 Zahira SuJong 2007-08-07T17:10:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977050942 The Renaissance faire in Cloudcroft, New Mexico was fun! The people up there make it a free event. I wish only I could have been up there the entire weekend! I put up some pictures from the Ren Faire . . . Mon, 09 Jul 2007 03:19:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977050942 Zahira SuJong 2007-07-09T03:19:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977042138 Cloudcroft Renaissance Fantasy Faire Come one come all...      Trolls, faeries, brownies, sprites, nymphs, knights, guardians and other old world folk to the ultimate faire 9,000 . . . Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:18:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977042138 Zahira SuJong 2007-06-28T15:18:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977016875 5 th ANNUAL HAFLA AT THE GRAPEVINE   FRIDAY JUNE 8TH: 6pm-10pm (HAFLA is a mid-eastern party or celebration) The Grapevine is located at about 3900 W. Picacho.  Las Cruses, New Mexico . . . Fri, 01 Jun 2007 05:18:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977016875 Zahira SuJong 2007-06-01T05:18:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977014068 Zahira SuJong Took 3rd place in the professional competitions at Desert Fire 2007 in El Paso Texas March 3rd!   Nancy and Leah (very tallented dancers) took first and second place respectively. . . . Wed, 30 May 2007 04:23:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977014068 Zahira SuJong 2007-05-30T04:23:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976995159 Shake & Bake Dance Festival August 2-5, 2007 featuring... *FAHTIEM of Los Angeles! *AMAYA of Albquerque! *PARRI of San Jose! *Rozanna of New Mexico *Susu of Cairo Cat Fame *Ava Fleming of Arizona . . . Tue, 08 May 2007 05:07:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976995159 Zahira SuJong 2007-05-08T05:07:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976973252 Shake & Bake Dance Festival benefiting the Animal Humane Society!  August 2-5, 2007   featuring... *FAHTIEM of Los Angeles! *AMAYA of Albquerque! *PARRI of San Jose! *Rozanna of . . . Wed, 02 May 2007 03:30:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976973252 Zahira SuJong 2007-05-02T03:30:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976937785 Eternal Treasures is hosting a Full Moon Dance! A FREE BELLY DANCE EVENT Hostess Sarah - Jewel of the Nile in Radium Springs, New Mexico. 398 Hurt Road, Radium Springs, NM Phone: 505-526-1153 Radium . . . Wed, 21 Mar 2007 16:08:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976937785 Zahira SuJong 2007-03-21T16:08:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976937688 Floralia Dance Festival Featuring Virginia from Miami Florida April 27 - 29, 2007 in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico USA Workshops all day on the 28th & 29th Gala Show 8PM Sat April 28 Kenneth . . . Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:29:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976937688 Zahira SuJong 2007-03-21T14:29:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976935843 There are a number of sites that can hook you into teachers and events in your area. Here are a few that can get you started.  If you find others post them in coments or send me a note! Below are . . . Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:27:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976935843 Zahira SuJong 2007-03-19T17:27:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976929592 We all had a great time at Desert Fire 2007! Yours truelly took 3rd place in the Professionals Category Desert Flame! For other event high lights, or to get a poster or limited edition print of "Anala . . . Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:41:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976929592 Zahira SuJong 2007-03-12T15:41:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976910178 NEW SURPRISE DRUMMING WORKSHOP Just added! Refat will once again be teaching a drum workshop. Dumbeck/Arabic drum workshop with Refat Saturday, March 3rd, 10-11:30am at El Paso Scottish Rite, 301 W. . . . Wed, 14 Feb 2007 05:52:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976910178 Zahira SuJong 2007-02-14T05:52:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976895867 It’s in the works! That basically describes me and my work. Always changing, progressing, evolving and growing, but often keeping an aspect of certain elements in technique or style.  This . . . Sat, 27 Jan 2007 16:38:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976895867 Zahira SuJong 2007-01-27T16:38:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976892663 Tasha Banat , Zakia Hamwee & The Near East Arts Alliance are proud to present the DESERT FIRE 2007 Belly Dance Competitions and Gala Show March 3rd, 2007 at the El Paso Scottish Rite Theater, . . . Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:54:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976892663 Zahira SuJong 2007-01-23T17:54:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976880727 Zakia Hamwee, Tasha Banat   and    The Near East Arts Alliance   are proud to present   Desert Fire 2007 Belly Dance Competitions, Workshops March 2nd - 4th, 2007 . . . Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:18:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976880727 Zahira SuJong 2007-01-09T17:18:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976880701 Amaya’s Annual Oriental Potpourri Workshop & Show February 2, 3, & 4,  2007    Featuring the Top Teachers in New Mexico! Leyla Najma, Cyndy Hefner, Michelle Morrison, Maria . . . Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:59:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976880701 Zahira SuJong 2007-01-09T16:59:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976876784 Hey fellow Gatherers!   If you are wondering why my contact name went from Kristina Butler to Zahira Sujong - no I am not schitzo (that they can prove) it is just I decided to switch to using my . . . Thu, 04 Jan 2007 19:28:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976876784 Zahira SuJong 2007-01-04T19:28:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976874847 Hi Y'all! Sorry there hasn't been much new put up over the holidays. I have been swamped since the week f the hafla (Dec. 16) which was a BIG Success!  Everyone had a lot of fun! We got . . . Tue, 02 Jan 2007 18:13:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976874847 Zahira SuJong 2007-01-02T18:13:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976855768 Belly Dance Belly dance or as it is known in the Middle East and North Africa, Raqs Sharqi (Dance of the East), is a beautiful and ancient art form that traditionally adorns family and community celebrations. . . . Thu, 07 Dec 2006 01:46:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976855768 Zahira SuJong 2006-12-07T01:46:34Z