Part 3 of 2: More Performance Photos
The NY Theatrical Belly Dance Conference 2010
Photos by Sal Romano, Stacey and Clement Lespinasse, Brian Feister and Brian Lin
posted October 13, 2010
Our stage shows took place Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at Dance New Amsterdam, a beautiful studio and performance space just north of City Hall. Performers included featured soloists and troupes selected by a panel of teachers, as well as all of the conference teachers themselves. A diversity of styles and approaches were represented onstage, from traditional to fusion to fantasy. The shows were stage-managed by Sophia Ma and Kai-Ti Kao.
-Page 1 of this group of photos from the DNA shows appeared with Thalia’s review here,
More photos coming of the dinner shows, workshops, the shopping trip-
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Blanca performs "Conjurer of Tricks," about an abandoned child who becomes the victim of a magician.
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Eugenia Hu from Boston performs 00101101…2, in which a battered and abused robot learns to express itself.
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Groove Merchant Drum & Dance Ensemble from New Jersey perform "Barefoot Baile." Choreography by Alexia (Kim Leary) Bottom: Danielle Goldovitz, Marie Temple, Lisa Dragoset Middle: Donna Manalo, Naylon Larane, Suzanne Onesti, Back: Donna Sullivan, Kirsten Mascioli.
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Yael Becker and members of P.U.R.E. New York tell the story of a woman battling an eating disorder. From front: Yael Becker, Maria Vaz and Kaeshi Chai.
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Part 1: The Panel Discussions
Part 2: The Performances – Review by Thalia and Part 1 of the photos from the DNA shows
-More photos coming of the dinner shows, workshops, the shopping trip-
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- 9-1-10 Expanding Traditional and Innovative Approaches, Report from the Theatrical Belly Dance Conference, Part 1: The Panel Discussions
As with any new label applied to the genre, a question of definition consistently arises from fans and skeptics of the burgeoning theatrical belly dance category. Wisely, the organizers have incorporated panel discussions in the Conference’s roster of events since its formation. - 10-12-10 Part 2 of 2: The Performances, The New York Theatrical Belly Dance Conference 2010, A Five Day Exploration of Dance Styles, Intention, and Content
Some of these "theatrical" works focused more on staging and aesthetics; some used narrative; others focused overtly on intention and meaning; and, a minority stayed true to traditional cabaret or folkloric modes. - 1-16-10 The Muwashahat with Mohamed Shahin and Karim Nagi
The Muwashahat genre is inspired by tenth century court poetry of Arab-Andalusia, developed when Arab intellectual and artistic culture flourished in Spain. The rhythms are complex. - 8-12-08 Review: "Allure of the East:Orientalism in New York, 1850-1930" at the New York Historical Society
This small one-room exhibit with its narrow geographic focus–the city O. Henry dubbed “Baghdad-on-the-Subway”–presents much for dancers to consider. As belly dance continues to gain popularity, what is this continuing "allure" of the Orientalist inspired arts? When is attraction to this aesthetic drawn from a desire to understand other cultures and when is it driven by desire to market ourselves? - 2-13-09 Tarot:A Fantasy Belly Dance Concert
The large, well rehearsed cast–musicians, temple maidens, acolytes, and servants with a variety of props–deftly played up the campy quality of the piece, contrasting the work’s darker messages about the fickle cycles of gain, loss, and impermanence - 10-6-10 Overcoming Public Assumptions, The Birth of Bellydance in Jakarta
One thing I often encounter is the public’s assumption that ‘bellydance’ will tone your stomach and muscles and that it is for weight loss. Another is that bellydance is a vulgar, erotic dance used for seducing men. I am still trying to get the message to the public that both are untrue. - 10-5-10 Reptile Illness, What is Wrong with My Snake?
Reptiles are good at hiding their illness because in the wild they would be easy prey. This makes it challenging for those of us who have them in our homes. - 10-4-10 From the Street to the Virtual Cafe, The History of Shaabi
There were several movements throughout the world that seemed to simultaneously create music in the genre called "cassette culture". Most notably this type of music was evident in England and the U.S. with punk music, in Jamaica with Reggae, in Algeria with Rai and in Egypt with Shaabi music. - 10-1-10 Ask Yasmina #14: Pro Dancer vs Religion, Importance of Training, Khaleegy Music
Then, I would speak to them about being authentic. If Bellydance was chosen with conviction, love and integrity, then their relationship with God would remain real and honest and maybe one day they might win back the respect of her family. It was still a huge risk, but at least, they could have comfort in living an authentic life. - 9-26-10 A Dancer’s Perspecitive: 2010 Yaa Halla Y’all Belly Dance Competition
Yaa Halla Y’all is an action-packed, four-day event for all styles of
Belly dance: Tribal, Alternative, and Cabaret.
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