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Previous events
Saturday, July 11: The big parade in Burlington. 6 PM.
but stuff is going on all day.
http://celebratechamplain.org/content/view/174/115/
Saturday, August 8? (not sure yet)
Dunya teaching dance structure for choreography and improv.
Imagery, symbolism,etc. Very cool. Big Party afterward!
Saturday, September 19th: Amity brings Lotus Niraja of DC Raq-On.Net
Saturday, September 26: Erin Narey's Hypzotique Bellydance Circus at Catamount Arts! 8pm
What, nothing in October? Hmm....
Saturday, November 7: Amity brings Melina of the daughters of Rhea Raq-On.Net
Saturday, November 23: Gina's Sixth Annual Belly Dance Showcase GinaDances.com
Maybe a final show/party Dec 12? we'll see...
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THANKS!
Middle Eastern Nights
Mosaic Ensemble, 9/20-21/09 and
Mosaic Ensemble from Boston, w/ Fred Elias
Presented by Earth-Goddess Productions, in association with Catamount Arts, 115 Eastern Ave, St. Johnsbury, VT. First event in NEW Catamount Theatre. Woo-hoo!
Concert, Saturday, Sept. 20, 7:30 PM
Evening Concert w/ Dance performance by Alia Thabit. Recital with workshop participants. Open Floor Dance Party. Dance till you drop!
Concert: Advance Tickets: $10. Catamount members, $8. Kids, $5. Door: $12. Catamount members, $10. Kids, $5 Tickets available at Catamount Arts, (802) 748-2600, M-F, 1-6 PM
Arabic Music & Dance Workshops, 9/20 & 21
Saturday, Sept 20
2-3:30 Principles of Middle Eastern Music (Freddy & Mike): Maqam, Taqsim (improvisation), Rhythms (suitable for dancers as well as musicians)
2-3:30 Dancing to Live Music (optional dancer class w/Alia)
4-5:30 Dancer- Musician Interaction for Live Performance (Freddy, Mike, & Alia)
Sunday, Sept 21
11 :30AM - 1 :30 PM. Semi-private Arabic Music Master Classes (Freddy & Mike)
Violin, Hand Drum, Sax/Clarinet, Oud, or adapt your own.
**Musicians must be proficient on their instruments.** Space very limited. Please call Alia for availability (802) 324 0564
Advance purchase: Saturday, $60. Sunday Master Class, $50.
Full Weekend, $100 (includes Concert). Must purchase by September 4.
Door purchase (space permitting): $70/$60/$120
All events at Catamount Arts 115 Eastern Ave, St. Johnsbury, VT.
Send Checks to Alia Thabit, 16 North Ridge Road, West Burke, VT 05871. For Credit Card payment, please call Catamount Arts, (802) 748-2600, M-F, 1-6 PM, or email Alia@earth-goddess.com to request paypal invoice.
The Mosaic Ensemble performs Arabic, Turkish, Greek, & Armenian music at festivals, concerts, nightclubs, etc. Frederick Elias, virtuoso violinist, is of Lebanese heritage. Trained at the Boston Conservatory of Music, he combines his knowledge of Western classical and popular music with his love for Arabic, Greek and Armenian music. Freddy has pleased audiences for almost six decades. He has appeared at Lincoln Center in New York and the Chicago Opera House, enjoyed a two-year stint in Las Vegas, and performed for King Saud and Prince Khalid of Saudi Arabia. Mike Gregian is a master musician with 35 years of professional experience, performing at belly dance hot spots, including the Averof, the Athenian Corner and the Middle East Restaurant. He’s a drummer (Middle Eastern, Greek and Armenian) as well as clarinetist and saxophonist. Costa Maniatakos has played oud with the Ensemble for over a decade.
Bellyqueen!
Boston, Toronto, Michigan, Chicago, New York City, and
Lyndonville, VT! How cool is that?
Bellyqueen in concert at the LI Auditorium (MAP)
Sunday, October 5, 2008 (Thank you, Lyndon Institute and Catamount Arts for making this show possible!). $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Doors open at 6:30, show at 7 PM. Tickets available at Catamount Arts,
802 748-2600
Bellyqueen™ Dance Theater is a professional world dance company based in New York City, co-founded by both Amar Gamal and Kaeshi Chai, who also serves as artistic director. The Bellyqueen dance repertoire encompasses a range of Middle Eastern dance, from the traditional "Raks Sharqi" (bellydance) format to folkloric styles, blended with other dance forms including ballet, modern, jazz, gypsy, flamenco, chinese, afro-haitian and popping (hip hop). Bellyqueen's diverse choreographies are developed through the group's unique collaborative process, drawing upon each member's extensive background in performance art. Visit the bio page to find out more about the individual dancers of Bellyqueen.
Through its commitment to high-quality production and artistic integrity, Bellyqueen explores and expands the rich world of Middle Eastern dance as a theatrical performance art that can be universally appreciated by audiences of all backgrounds, genders and ages
The Bellyqueen troupe believes in the equality of all races. They sincerely hope that one day, all cultures can live free from discrimination, and in peace with one another, regardless of what color their skin is. Another Bellyqueen goal is to help educate people about the benefits of bellydance and it's healing powers, particularly for body image, self esteem and expression.
Bellyqueen is a sponsored project at "The Field", a not-for-profit, tax exempt, 501(c)(3) organization. Gifts made through that organization are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Love to everyone!
Alia