We are so psyched to have so many fantastic events on the horizon... In the next few weeks alone we've got a Spotlight workshop with Cait Capaldi, our 2nd annual Dia de los Muertos-themed TEMPLE, and the second evening of our new monthly community night Cafe Raqs! There's something for everyone. Read on for all the info.
Spotlight Series: CAIT CAPALDI Saturday, October 27th  The North East has an incredible amount of local talent. Have you noticed? :-) Three times a year Vadalna honors that talent through our newest Spotlight Series, a workshop series honoring some of the North East’s most amazing belly dance artists. This Fall Vadalna features CAIT CAPALDI! Saturday, October 27th 12-2pm The Dance Complex, Studio 1 536 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA $35 in advance; $40 at the door To register visit www.vadalna.com/thespotlight Workshop description: Sure, those movements are lovely, but where’s that energy? One of the most important aspects of performance, whether it be dance, music or sculpture is the energy in which you send to your audience members. Where does this energy come from? How do you sustain it, and most of all, how do you connect it to your audience? This workshop will challenge dancers to take that extra step and tap into that energy which makes a lasting effect on audience members and leaves that powerful sense of reverberation in the theater. We will investigate those moments of connection through combinations and exercises designed to explore the energy and strength of strong visual lines and the idea of opposition, as well as the importance of personality, presence and sauciness. We will also examine specific body isolations, as well as pop and lock accentuations, specifically focusing on the head and upper body. Be prepared for a little Flamenco twist. For online registration and Cait's bio, please visit www.vadalna.com/thespotlight Cait will also be performing at TEMPLE on October 24th, so read on for all the details! TEMPLE: Dia de los Muertos Wednesday, October 24th  Vadalna Tribal Dance Co. and EXCESS Boston present... TEMPLE: Dia de los Muertos Tribal Bellydance - Burlesque - Cirque World Electronica - Ambient - Down Tempo Wednesday, October 24th $9 Cover 21+ 10pm-2am Themed Attire Encouraged! @ UNDERBAR (use Royale entrance) 279 Tremont Street, Boston MA Evoking an atmosphere of the ancient melded with the ultramodern, TEMPLE is a monthly celebration of fusion and innovation. TEMPLE embraces an eclectic community with a wide range of bellydance, burlesque, and circus arts performers, set to the trance-inducing sounds of Boston's finest world electronica, ambient, and down tempo DJs. Co-hosts Vadalna Tribal Dance Co. and EXCESS welcome performers: CAIT CAPALDI BEN REYNOLDS DIVINE FILTH VADALNA TRIBAL DANCE CO. Music provided by resident DJs d.j. lavoie & DJ Dirge Ambient performances by THE BOSTON CIRCUS GUILD Can't wait till the 24th? Join us at www.facebook.com/TempleBostonfor community, pictures, performer bios, setlists, and more. And don't miss Temple regular B.K.'s Temple Spotify station! (Thanks, B.K.!) Café Raqs Sunday, October 28th  The fourth Sundays of the month are heating up at Somerville’s Armory Café! Café Raqs is New England’s exciting new monthly dance revue celebrating the beauty and diversity of the Boston bellydance and Tribal dance community. Featuring dance artists of all levels and representing multiple styles, this community-based event will showcase the talents of some of New England’s favorite and most well-known dancers as well as up-and-comers looking to make their mark on the scene. Come in and savor the delights of these local artists while you indulge in coffee, wine, tea, and other café treats! October 28th and the fourth Sunday of every month 7-9pm The Café at Arts at the Armory 191 Highland Ave, Somerville MA $5 suggested donation—tips welcome and appreciated! The Format: Each night we will welcome
∙ 2 beginner-level dancer (1 year or less of belly dance training) ∙ 2 intermediate-level dancers (approximately 2 years or more of belly dance training and who have not performed in many professional venues as of yet) ∙ 1-2 advanced-level dancers (3+ years of dance experience and have performed multiple times in professional venues) ∙ 1-2 Wildcard Slots – sign up at the door! Interested in performing? All levels of experience and style are welcome! Please send us your name, belly dance experience, and video (if you have one) to: Bevin at Bebhinnvictoria@gmail.com or Naraya at naraya@vadalna.com. Are you a teacher interested in having your class perform at Café Raqs? No problem! Just send us your name, class description, and preferred performance date to Bevin at Bebhinnvictoria@gmail.com or Naraya at naraya@vadalna.com. |