Part 5: Dinner shows
More Photos from the New York Theatrical Belly Dance Conference 2010
Photos by Sal Romano, Stacey and Clement Lespinasse, Eric Troudt
posted October 13, 2010
previously posted parts to this serious
part 1: review of panel discussions by thalia
part 2: review of performance at DNA theatre with photos by Thalia
part 3: More photos from DNA performances
part 4: Garmet District Shopping and Workshops
We held the dinner shows at two of the most supportive environments in New York for bellydance: Je’bon Noodle House on St. Marks Place in the East Village and the Lafayette Grill in Tribeca. We made it our goal to give every conference participant the chance to perform, either to recorded or live music from one of our great local bands. How lucky we were to have some of the best and most beloved musicians on the New York Middle Eastern scene accompany us at each of our dinner shows! At Je’bon Noodle House on Friday night we featured Scott Wilson on his multi-necked oud/guitar/saz hybrid with Leni Cohen and Rami El-Aasser on percussion, and on Saturday beatboxer Pete List and guitarist Rob Mastrianni of Beatbox Guitar entertained. For our closing Sunday night party at the more traditional setting of the Lafayette, Souren Baronian played clarinet with a complete ensemble: Haig Manoukian on oud, Mal Stein on drums, and Chris Marashlian on bass guitar. Friday and Saturday were open stage nights and on Sunday a mix of featured troupes, open stage performers and teachers wrapped up the conference with style.
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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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