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September 13 & 14, 2008
Saturday & Sunday

Welcome to Desert Dance Festival 2008

Performers
You may register by telephone only.

Call-in date: Sunday, June 29, 2008 - 12 noon - 5:00 pm PST
- Live & Tape Music Registration: (510) 667-9333

One dance performance registration per call.
- Solo/Duet - 8 ½ minutes
- Troupe (groups of 3 or more) 11 ½ minutes

Workshops
DDF will be offering intensity-filled, dynamite workshops and mini-workshops!
Advance Workshop registration: 2 hour workshop $40 per workshop ($45 at the door)
Advance Mini-Workshop registration: 1 hour workshop $25 per workshop ($30 at the door)

Workshop teachers:
~ Amy Sigil
~ Ava Fleming
~ Shareen el Safy
~ Zaina Hart

Mini-Workshop teachers:
~ Armando "Uncle Mafufo"
~ Leyla Lanty
~ Mary Ellen Donald

You will have the chance to learn dance and music from some of the best performers in the business!

Vendors
The S.E.S. Hall, will play host to the 2008 Desert Dance Festival, limited space on top floor and basement vending areas, easy-access loading and a centralized location to any number of great restaurants and hotels. DDF also provides a courtesy listing in the program for all vendors. Secure your space for this year's festival by pre-registering by mail, using the registration form located at www.DesertDance.com or by sending your request to Dunia at Duniadancer@earthlink.net.

Advertising
Scarab Productions will offers a SPECIAL EDITION magazine size festival program. This is an inexpensive way to make the most of your appearance at the Desert Dance Festival and a great way to offer your coupons and valuable information on Belly Dancing! Go to www.DesertDance.com for the Program Advertising Registration form or contact Yolanda at YolandaBellyDancer@yahoo.com; send electronic ad to Yolanda.

Performance DVD
A great keepsake of your performance at the Desert Dance Festival! Solo, Duet and Troupe, DVD at $30. Pick up your Performance DVD from Cheeky Girls Productions! at the Desert Dance Festival. Sorry … NO video Cameras Allowed! For more information contact Michelle at michelle@cheekygirlsproductions.com.

For update on DDF 2007 Performance DVD Refund please click here.

Volunteers Welcome!
Volunteer for the Desert Dance Festival. Come to our Annual Volunteers' Picnic on Sunday, August 10, 2008, 12 noon, address to be announced. We appreciate the help we will receive at DDF and wish to show our gratitude. You can sign up for your favorite job and orientation on the same day. Announcer (by Audition) / Video Assistant / Front Desk / Sound Assistant / Stage Assistant / Stage Manager. If you would like to volunteer please return the attached sign up sheet and we will send you more information, or contact our Volunteer Coordinator Lu Lu at 650-906-2757 or email LuLuMeDance@yahoo.com, or go to www.DesertDance.com for registration form.