Hello

With the fast arriving end of 2008, its getting time for the Blossoms to start planning our next Feast of the Senses event - due for Winter 2009. We began Feast of the Senses with a view to creating a Tribal-themed event in Brisbane highlighting both local and regional & interstate talent. We also incorporated an Art display within the venue, and artworks were sold, food was enjoyed and a great time was had by all!

Afterwards we got to thinking, with the view to repeating our event every two years - and expanding on what was offered. We're now looking to run Feast of the Senses as a two-day mini-festival - with a Tribal-focused performance night at a swanky venue (to be finalised) and a day of workshops aimed at the Tribal Bellydancer to enjoy. Ideally this would occur with a Saturday night gala, then all the workshops at our inner-city venue on Sunday kicking off at 10am with a variety of classes on offer running til about 4pm when we'll all join in for a drumming/dancing jam at the end.

I'm looking to offer an all inclusive ticket for any interested attendees - with an early bird price of $100 which will include Gala night entry, and up to 5 workshops on offer. The workshops will be running consecutively so you can get as much or as little as you want - your ticket will provide you entry to any class you wish to book for....there'll also be stalls available with tribal goodies, and food will be available to enjoy in your break. We'll also have space within the market area for you to practice with your dance buddies what you've just learned, or relax with a massage or just chill in the corner over a cup of chai.

I'm trying to lock in two dates right now - with a view to either June 27 & 28 OR July 25 & 26 - if you have something planned or know of another event around this time please let me know, as I'd lock not to compete for our dancing interest where possible. I hope to have dates confirmed by Christmas or sooner, at which time I'll also be able to send out an info pack about areas close to our venues to stay that may suit your troupe. I know theres some great offers on sale via the various airlines so the sooner I can get this info to you the better - flights to Brisbane are bargains right now - you can fly to & from Sydney for approx $200, to & from Adelaide & Cairns for approx $300, to & from Tassie for approx $135 each way, Perth is about $300 each way at the moment.

I'm trying to get interest right now - from Tribal Troupes who'd like to come and perform, Students who think this is right up their alley - as well as some feedback of what you'd like to see on offer from the workshops. We've got some of the workshop content planned but there is still an avenue for additional Tribal workshops if you'd like to present....please talk to me and help make Feast of the Senses 2009 fantastic!!!

Cheers
Dee