ARTEMIS’ NEWS:  

I have lots of workshops lined up for 2010 and the calendar is pretty full.There are still lots of dates free for 2011. As for my future retirement from touring in the next few years....I announced this years ago and have had some interesting replies. I have heard from people who expressed their sadness that I had quit dancing. I HAVE NOT, NOT, NOT QUIT DANCING NOR DO I INTEND TO!!!! I DO intend to retire from touring and this will take place some time WITHIN THE NEXT 3 YEARS. I have no idea of the exact date but I am notifying you in case you have thought of inviting me for a future workshop. I am accepting bookings for 2011 and beyond. I intend to keep dancing a great deal until and AFTER I retire from touring. After I quit touring, I will continue teaching and coaching locally, and I will be writing and researching dance indefinitely. But after 37 years of dancing and 18 years on the road, I prefer to be home more. I miss my husband and now my parents need more of my help as they grow older. In addition to touring, I am turning my attention towards my future DVDs, to symposiums in the academic circles and to writing (and FINALLY rewriting) my articles, manuscripts and books.

I am looking for workshops in the following areas plus I LOVE TO COME BACK TO PLACES WHERE I HAVE ALREADY BEEN. In the last 18 years, I have taught and/or performed in hundreds of workshops in 11 countries and 34 states in America.  I thought it would be fun to be able to say that I have hit all 50 states, so that leaves only 16 more states! Therefore, I am particularly interested in performing and teaching workshops, master classes or specialty classes in the all the places where I have been before AND in the remaining states: Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Utah, Arkansas, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Mississippi, South Carolina, Vermont and New Hampshire. I also want to go to or return to teach and perform in England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Russia, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, New Zealand, Switzerland and France (I can teach in French as well as English). If you want me to come to these states or countries, please contact your local sponsors and ask them to let me know. .I have lots of new Turkish and Rromany (Gypsy) material and other material that is not specifically Turkish (such as drum solo, veil, taksim, improvisation skills, finger cymbals, rhythms and more). Please go to the workshop section of this site for a list of my workshop topics.

My new finger cymbal CD, “Zill Speak” is done and the companion CD " “Sagat Speak” is also now done. Both of these CDs have great books inside and they are available through Sands of Time at Yasmin's Serpentine Communications.

I have two articles out. They are or will be on Gilded Serpent. "Journey into Womanhood" is there now at:

http://www.gildedserpent.com/art43/artjourny.htm

I have a new series of articles out on the life story of the legendary musician Freddie Elias.

I will be hosting another Totally Turkish 5 day intensive in Maryland July in my home studio in Maryland (scroll down for more details). If you are interested, please let me know ASAP as it is almost sold out. Attendees are invited to stay at my house pajama party style so they can save money (room permitting). There is a $100 discount for people who have already taken the 5 day intensive and who want to repeat it. I am also allowing day trippers.

I have a brand new weeklong workshop on Rromany dance, music and culture throughout the world.

And I continue working on my new Turkish Oriental and Rromany instructional and documentary DVDs.

Classes and private lessons, and studio rental at Studio Artemis: The Studio Artemis location is in Silver Spring , MD 20910. Telephone (301) 565-8891 artemisdances@yahoo.com. Please register directly with me for my classes. Always check the website for last minute changes and note the inclement weather policy is that if the Montgomery County schools are closed, the studio is automatically closed (and please mind the parking rules). My classes are on Mondays and the mixed level class is from 7:30 - 8:45. I offer private lessons by appointment only at Studio Artemis. I charge $70 an hour and my evening and weekend slots are booked over a month in advance (weekday slots are easier to arrange). Feel free to call or email to set up an appointment. The fee for private lessons out of town is determined on an individual basis. Contact me at artemisdances@yahoo.com to register or for inquiries. You can rent Studio Artemis for rehearsal space or for teaching SMALL groups (remember parking is limited). The price is approximately $25 an hour by appointment only. This private studio has beautiful sprung wooden floors, big mirrors, a CD and cassette player, a DVD and video player, central AC and heat, spring water and a private bathroom.

Classes at Joy of Motion: I teach regular ongoing classes at Joy of Motion in Bethesda. Call (301) 986-0016 or go to http://www.joyofmotion.org for details, semester dates and to enroll.


NEWS FROM FOLK TOURS
Tayyar's new Turkish Rhythms CD is now out. To read a review of it, you can go to:
http://www.gildedserpent.com/art45/Joettereviews3CDs.htm You can buy these CDs from me. Tayyar is available to teach workshops, classes and seminars and he will stay in the US now for a while.
      

2010 PERFORMANCE AND WORKSHOP CALENDAR FOR ARTEMIS AND FRIENDS

March 24 - 28, Artemis will teach a 5 day intensive on Turkish Oriental dance and Turkish Romany (Gypsy) dance) at Studio Artemis in Maryland, cost for the intensive is $380 but day trippers are allowed. Big $100 discount to those who have already taken the intensive and who want a refresher, Contact Artemis at artemisdances@yahoo.com

March 20, Artemis will teach a two hour Sacred Dance Workshop at Joy of Motion, Bethesda, Maryland location, contact www.joyofmotion.org

April 10 – 11, Artemis will teach and perform in Olympia, Washington, contact berubej@comcast.net

April 25, Artemis will teach and perform in Boston, Contact Za-Beth at www.za-beth.com

May 2 Artemis will teach a Finger Cymbal and Belly Dance Rhythm Workshop at Joy of Motion, Bethesda, Maryland location, contact www.joyofmotion.org

May 15 – 16, Artemis will teach and perform at Tribal Fest, 3rd weekend in May in California, contact Kajira at www.blacksheepbellydance.com.

May 29 – 30, Artemis will teach in Miami at Spirit of the Tribes, contact Maja at www.majanile.com

May 28 – May 31,  The 7th Annual Folk Tours Middle Eastern Camp for Dancers and Musicians in Pennsylvania, Featuring world class dance and music teachers include: Nourhan Sharif, Eva Cernik, Mohamed Shahin, Aszmara, Mimi Fontana, Ibrahim Tunc, Tayyar Akdeniz,  Souren Boronian, Sami Abu Shumays, Ali Kayha, Rachid Halihal. Seido Salifoski, Mike Uzatmaciyan, Ossama Farouk, Umut Yasmut and Nezih Antakli . Contact www.folktours.com

June 5 – 6, Artemis will teach and perform in New Brunswick, Canada.Contact www.desertmagick.ca

June 25 - 27, Artemis will teach two workshops: "So You Wanna be a Star" - on how to put on a professional show and "How to Work with a Band," these workshops will culminating with your performance with a band and a video critique. The workshops are at Studio Artemis in Maryland and the performances are at Alf Laylah Wa Laylah in Virginia. SOLD OUT! This workshop will be repeated October 22 – 24. Contact Artemis at artemisdances@yahoo.com Contact Artemis to be on the wait list.

June 27, Artemis 16th annual student recital at Alf Leyla in Virginia. Artemis and many of her students will perform AND Special Featured Guest Performers are Bonita, Miaisa, Samira shuruk and Yasmin! This is going to be a GREAT show! There will be vending by Cleopatra's Closet and a swap meet will take place. Bring your dance related treasures to sell or swap. Contact Artemis at artemisdances@yahoo.com for details ABOUT THE RECITAL and swap meet. But for directions and the address of the location, go to: http://www.samirashuruk.com/Alf_Laylah_Hafla_DC.html

The location of the recital is: Alf Laylah Wa Laylah
13975 Metrotech Drive Chantilly, VA
Call the restaurant at 703-378-6677 for reservations. 

July 4th - July 11th, The 6th Annual Folk Tours Alaturka  Dance & Music festival in Istanbul. Master dance teachers include Sema Yildiz, Zinnur Karaca, Reyhan Tuzsuz, Emel, Ahmet Ogren and Tayyar Akdeniz.all from Turkey and Mohamed Shahin from Egypt. Contact www.folktours.com

July 10 – 11, Artemis will teach and perform in Minneapolis. Contact: www.bellydanceamina.com

July 21 - 25, Artemis will teach a 5 day intensive on Turkish Oriental dance and Turkish Romany (Gypsy) dance at Studio Artemis in Maryland, Cost for the intensive is $380 but day trippers are allowed. Big $100 discount to those who have already taken the intensive and who want a refresher, contact Artemis at artemisdances@yahoo.com ALMOST SOLD OUT! Contact Artemis to be on the wait list.

July 25, Come and see Yasmin and her students perform with a band at Alf Laylah Wa Laylah  in Virginia. Contact Yasmin for information: serpentinevideo@yahoo.com

August 21 and 22, Artemis will teach and perform in Baltimore at Bellypalooza. www.bellypalooza.com

September 10 pm and also repeated September 11 during the day, a four hour workshop on Sacred Dance and its history at Studio Artemis in Maryland, contact Artemis at artemisdances@yahoo.com BOTH SESSIONS ARE SOLD OUT Contact Artemis to be on the wait list.

September 12, a six hour workshop on How to Be a Teacher - including everything from preparing lesson plans, setting up your business, attracting students, handling difficult people and situations and more, everything on the subject from A to Z  at Studio Artemis in Maryland. This workshop is only offered every 4 or 5 years and IS NOT open to everybody. You must apply directly to Artemis for a list of prerequisites if you want to attend. Space is limited and it will sell out so register early.  Contact Artemis at artemisdances@yahoo.com SOLD OUT Contact Artemis to be on the wait list.

October 2 – 3, Artemis will teach and perform in Pittsburgh, Contact: www.karimerlina.com

October 10, Artemis will teach a one day seminar on Romany (Gypsy) music, dance and culture from many different countries. This includes 4 hours in lecture and DVD footage on the Roma in Studio Artemis, in Maryland.  Contact Artemis at artemisdances@yahoo.com

October 22 - 24, Artemis will teach two workshops: "So You Wanna be a Star" - on how to put on a professional show and "How to Work with a Band," these workshops will culminating with your performance with a band and a video critique. The workshops are at Studio Artemis in Maryland and the performances are at Alf Laylah Wa Laylah in Virginia. But for directions and the address of the PERFORMANCE location, go to: http://www.samirashuruk.com/Alf_Laylah_Hafla_DC.html. The performances will be at: Alf Laylah Wa Laylah
13975 Metrotech Drive Chantilly, VA Call the restaurant at 703-378-6677 for reservations. Contact Artemis at artemisdances@yahoo.com for all other questions. THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT Contact Artemis to be on the wait list.

November 5 – 7, Artemis and Aegela will teach and perform in a Turkish and Egyptian intensive in Ohio. www.aegela.com ALMOST SOLD OUT!