What's New with Desert Wind?
HEY! We have 14 dancers. There are 3 dancers missing from our line up of links. I imagine people are curious about them. Do they eat cheese too? They've been dancing with us for over 3 years and it's time we posted their bios. Here's the scoop: If we don't receive their bio's by the end of January, we will create them. See if YOU can guess who is real...and who is not. UPDATE: ITS ON LIKE DONKEY KONG! A belated welcome to three dancers who shall remain nameless while we play this game. Bailee also has a bio posted now too! All I can say is, that's what happens man!
*NEW BABIES!!
Welcome Taylor, Marika and Paxton!
Keely and Danielle have performed more miracles and we welcome their beautiful daughters to the world of dance. Criss, of Criss Wiebbe Face Design, has created a gorgeous little man for us to snuggle. Criss may not perform with us, but she is responsible for many of our crazy makeup ideas and costumes! All three women swear by hip circles and undulations during labor. Most of us also swear by a certain doula and her talents. Kimber is the bestAHEM. Two more babies due over the next 5 months, stay tuned for updates. Welcome little beauties!
Visit the crazy fun troupe on Facebook and stay up to date with our antics!
Classes begin soon - check our classes pages for details on beginner, intermediate, and children's sessions.
Welcome
Welcome to Desert Wind!
Desert Wind Belly Dance has been operating in Lethbridge for 9 years. We are a fusion troupe, which means we incorporate other styles of dance in to our choreographies and classes. As the "fun" troupe in Lethbridge (yes, we are so-called), we are most interested in spreading the joy of dance to women of all ages, shapes and sizes in classes, and spreading that same joy (along with fiery energy and craziness) to audiences of all ages. "Spreading the Joy" is our motto, our slogan, our definition; we are so fortunate to be asked to share our wily passions with our community.
Jenn
Jenn loves dancing. It's pure and simple and it's her passion.
However, she's also been told she has an extremely short attention span and dances (and lives) to a completely different beat than most. Piece of candy! She loves hunting out new music and cutting/blendiing for shows, and putting on lots and lots of makeup. Jenn will attempt any style, including Michael Jackson or Dolly Parton, if it suits the piece and the audience.
Some say they've been slapped by Jenn, but this is a fabrication and said people should be asked if they danced better afterwards. POW POW POW! Jenn smells the bwudd of Engrishmen and is usually wearing black. She likes bubble gum and Chelsie. And Moe.
Jenn's been dancing since she was a wee little one, and of all her classes jazz was her favorite. Notice any jazz hands in our performances?
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Newsflash
A Few of our Favorite Things...
It's getting COLD out there! Or is it? With this crazy weather, we feel right at home, being certifiable ourselves. Ha!
What do we LOVE right now? Well personally, I love Hot tea, Hindi music, Dubstep, and Pitbull warmups (the dog is actually quite cool too). I love the scattered ideas that invade my thoughts for summer shows and bits of music that I know we MUST dance to one day. Some of us also love yelling 'SUP MAN? Just because its fun. Here's a peek into the kooky minds of Desert Wind. These, my friends, are a few of our favorite things.
Chelsie : Ted talks. Www.ted.com, Walk in closets, Kettle bell swings (makes a nice posterior), Silver things from furniture to earrings, My friend Jenn. Kimber: Playing in the dirt, sweating in the sun, laughing LOUDLY, coolers of Korona, red wine and pottery, trips with girlfriends, bargain racks and thrift stores, snap kicks and pushups. Jennie A good book with lots of smut, great music to dance around my kitchen to, baking bread, soaking up the sun, golfing, chocolate and popcorn. Jenni dancing, digging in the dirt professionaly:), DOGS!, baking, archaeology, good music, ballet and pointe, drinks and good friends. 
Jo-LynnTerry's Chocolate Oranges, 70% off sales with an additional 30% off (shouldn't that be free then?), goodbye kisses from baby, hello kisses from baby, vacations with TV series marathons, "squishey" drinks. Nicole Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens, apparently those are Julie Andrews' favorite things... that #(@*$ stole my ideas so I'll think of some different ones. CBC radio, cats with puffy tails, and new plastic doll smell. Better? Kathleen : hot cuppa tea!Ok, hot tubs are also good! ......I just ordered 4 new bellydance dvd's!
Lacey My favorite things... Zumba! I just started two weeks ago! Love it! Reading is my fave! And cheese! Yes, I too indulge in the delicious dairy delicacy! Often there are more than 3 types in my fridge! Right now I have four! I also love this Fender-pro amp system! I think we should get one for troupe! The sound is phenomenal, and it packs up into one easy to carry system! Danielle Wait...me too :)Wine, great glasses, awesome boots and shoes - well any shoes :). Dark long eyelashes, makeup and lots of shinny and silvery things :) Kandi AldridgeKeely Ruckaber Bailie My 3 beautiful babies, warm summer nights, smell of rain, morning coffee on the deck, campfires, cabins, friends, traveling, fabulous food & wine, chocolate cake, neck kisses, laughing till it hurts.
Adult Bellydance classes begin the third week of January and we cannot wait to dance with you! The Children's class begins in March. Come dance little ones!