Mirage Belly Dance Troupe

Okay, we know that Halloween falls in the middle of the week, so take it
easy this week, don’t overload on the sugar and get a get a good night’s
rest so you can enjoy the real treats at this week’s Mirage show. This
Thursday, November 1 we have a sweet and sassy show lined up for all of you
which is guaranteed to give you a rush that Halloween candy can’t (and we’re
much easier on the hips!). This week guests include Sahhira, Tamara, and
Melissa Amira and Troupe Amar.

Parking is available for $3 in the parking garage at 25th and San Antonio
after 6 p.m. so you’ll have plenty of time to find a spot and meander over
for our free 7:30 show.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our remaining fall shows…personally
I think you’ll want to make all of them (it will help you get on Santa’s
“nice” list…).

November 15: Guests include Desert Flowers, Rania’s Class, Eve, Drakon,
Candy, Sisters of Isis and closing the show, the fabulous Bahaia.

December 6: Guests include Yamina, Dana, Michelle, Najla’s Class, Kan
Zaman Dancers, Angie, Eshta and closing the show, one of the most sought
after Arabic Lounge singers … Mahmoud Velveeta, accompanied by the lovely and enchanting Susu Creamcheese.

I’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone soon, have a safe and spooky
Halloween!

Najla

Join us this Thursday evening for a truly special evening at Mirage. We’ve
always worked at planning our shows, and inviting guests to spend the
evening dancing on our stage. This week however, we’re turning the tables a
little by giving up our stage to one of our favorite dancers…so she can
create a special show. We did this because Mirage is more than a dance
troupe, it really is a venue and a part of the Austin Belly Dance
Community. And, we were curious to find out what would happen if Mirage
didn’t do Mirage…and we became the guests instead!

So, we asked the beautiful and talented Sonya to come up with a night of her
own, on our stage! She invited Belaharr (live music of course!) and guests
Jasmine and Alana Shea (this will be their first performance on our
stage), for this exciting evening. And, with our new stage and backdrop
you’ll feel transported for a night of dancing and drumming under an exotic
tent. You’ll want to come early and get a good seat for this one, because
if you’re lucky (and on the front row) we may even share treats!

The free show starts at 7:30 p.m., at the Texas Union Showroom at 24th and
Gualupe, this Thursday October 18, 2007. Parking (for cars and camels…)
is just a short walk away at 25th and San Antonio in the parking garage next
to Whole Earth Provision. Mirage fans and special guests can get a special
deal and pay only $3.00 after 6:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing everyone
(I’ll be counting…) this week.

Lots of swirling color happened at the October 4 show, with two beautiful veil choreographies on display. And for folks who saw the lovely photo of Rania in The Daily Texan, this was the show! Enjoy, and we’ll see you on the 18th for a really unique show with ALL live music!

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Mirage is very pleased to be a part of the upcoming Artopium Roving Festival. This edition of the festival is titled “The Eastern Mystics Edition” and will be at Hot Mama’s Espresso Bar, sponsored in part by Ararat! Join us Saturday, October 13 for an evening of great food and great dancing!

Mirage dances at 7:20. Jeanette, Katarina, and Najla will all be there, accompanied by our special guests Michelle, Thalia, and Zanj. We hope you’ll be able to join us!

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Here are the details, from Ararat’s MySpace page:

Come and vibe on the chill sounds of Middle Eastern Music while eating yummy Ararat food hot off the grill, sipping your delightful drink from Hot Mama’s Espresso Bar, lounge in the hookah bar and kick back to watch the exotic fire and belly dancing before your eyes. Take a while to puruse the large art bazaar and buy everything from paintings, prints and sculpture, to jewelry, clothing, and more.

Get a psychic reading and a henna tattoo or just watch amazing henna artists create beautiful works on Artopium models……

The bazaar and main performances will be in the courtyard of the Pedernales Lofts, with a grassy area nearly the size of a soccer field. Which means plenty of room for hoola hooping, fire spinning and picnicking! There will also be plenty of seating under a large covering with chairs & tables or on rugs & pillows.

Tickets: Free all day admission for those who arrive before 2:00 pm.
After 2:00 it is $7 at the gate.

Do you want to learn more about Mirage, view photos and see all of our wonderful friends?  Then check out  Troupe Mirage on MySpace. It’s another great resource for finding out all about our latest events.  So, add us as a friend today!

The seasons are starting to change, and if you really want to experience all the glories of fall…there’s no better place than Mirage! Really, it’s one of Mother Nature’s true miracles, when Bellydancers trade in their summer sequins for fall rhinestones, and if you’re lucky you can watch as we start stockpiling hordes of veils, coins and hip scarves to keep us shimmying though the long winter months!

Come join us for another fabulous and might I say, spicy show this Thursday evening, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. In addition to your favorite Mirage dancers, we have really amazing and beautiful guests! This week’s show features Hope, Zanj, Adalia, Roubina, and Desert Flowers. So, come join the fun at 7:30 p.m. in the Texas Union Showroom located at 24th and Guadalupe. Our shows are always free (tips appreciated) and family friendly…so bring the whole crew out this week.

We’ll see you there!

Mirage has announced our Spring show dates for 2008. Come and check out Austin’s American Belly Dance Showcase! All shows are free and family-friendly, located in the heart of Austin — the Texas Union on the UT campus. Dates for the spring semester are:

• January 24
• February 7
• February 21
• March 6
• March 20
• April 3
• April 17
• May 1