Name that Troupe!

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So one of my pastimes is belly dancing, and the group of ladies I dance with have just formed their own troupe. Which is highly amusing, on any number of levels. We are very enthusiastic and it is my job to bring the flask.

Anyway, we're a splinter group of the pro-troupe, the Port Belly Project, named for Shreveport, LA, where we are based. We are going to be the student troupe, and we will occasionally dance with/fill in for the real troupe.

Our problem is that we need a name! I've already sicced a few people on the problem, but I would love more input.

Any suggestions?

I would like something funnier/non-serious. We're still belly dancers in the making, and we don't take ourselves too seriously. But I don't know how the others feel, so if you have a pretty name, throw it out there.

On a side note, for anyone in the Shreveport area, I'll be running a short workshop this Wed., at 11:00 AM, at LSUS, for the Write On Writer's group. The public is invited. Just email me at IHeartSelkies(at)gmail(dot)com for more information!

Thanks!

Comments

Zita said…
How about "Swivel Hipsters"

Zita
April 21, 2009 at 7:49 AM
Nicole Peeler said…
I reallllly like the riff on "Hipsters," Zita. Nice one!
April 21, 2009 at 9:57 AM
Anonymous said…
Um---don't you mean "troupe"?
April 21, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Nicole Peeler said…
HA! Yes I do! I'll go back and edit it. That's what I getting for blogging before coffee. . . :-) Thanks!
April 21, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Pat said…
How about the "Belly Busters". For some reason, that's the first thing that came to my mind. And I haven't had my coffee yet either.
April 21, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Nicole Peeler said…
That's cute, Pat! I'll add it to the list for a vote.

And I meant "get." Man, it's that time of year.
April 21, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Falcata Times said…
Hows about:
Shahrazad's Dream
Super Trouper's

My personal favourite:
Hip's of the Desert
April 21, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Nicole Peeler said…
Okay, Super Troopers is my FAVORITE movie, so thats' soooo tempting. And the rest are lovely, I will put them on the list. YAY, thanks guys! I'm rubbish at coming up with names.
April 21, 2009 at 2:05 PM
Davida Dean said…
Hot Hips Rule the land? (as in hot lips houlihan from MASH)

Belly Bangles (walk like an egyptian?)

Sugar Hips

Okay I suck at this BUT - I love belly dancing, after two years of it i have to say its the best thing I ever did for myself.
April 21, 2009 at 8:48 PM
Nicole Peeler said…
Sugar Hips ROCKS. That's hilarious.

These are so great, guys! I'll bring a list to class Monday.

And Davida, I know. It's such a laugh. Love it!
April 21, 2009 at 9:00 PM
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