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Tribality
Saturday, May 30th 2009
6205 West Ave, San Antonio TX 78213
For the first time ever, San Antonio welcomes Amy Sigil and UNMATA with their tough love bellydance, along with BellaNatana and Michelle Manx! Come join us for a day full of workshops and an evening performance featuring workshop instructors, professional and student dancers!
Updates
5/21/09
There's 9 days to go, but there are only 2 days left to register online!
There are still spots available for all of the workshops, so sign up now.
This is your last chance to purchase workshop and show tickets at
the online prices. You've still be able to register and buy tickets at the
door, but all prices will go up on the day of, so get 'em now and save!
Also, if you've already got your tickets and you plan on arriving early, be sure to contact Anaid at mystiquefusionbellydance@gmail.com for information on the Friday night meetup and festivities!
3/17/09
We would like to welcome Urban Gypsy
as our special guests for the evening.
2/27/09
All performance spots have been filled. However, if you are still interested
in performing, you can still contact Anaid at mystiquefusionbellydance@gmail.com
to be added to our waiting list.
2/21/09
Big news! The ladies from
L'Imprevu Theatrical Bellydance
have signed on as co-hosts of the event!
L'Imprevu is the unexpected in bellydance. Lusciously innovative, gorgeously creative, and wickedly entertaining, L'Imprevu presents distinctly theatrical bellydance vignettes unlike any other Texas bellydance troupe.
Together, Mystique Fusion and L'Imprevu will work to bring you the best and most memorable bellydance experience in Texas!
1/28/09
Attention performers: There are only 5 performance slots available. Please
keep in mind that those who register are given performance preference. The
deadline for all submissions is April 1st.
For those who plan on registering for workshops, please be aware that the
number of discounted tickets for all 4 workshops is limited.
Register now and don't miss
your opportunity to save.
1/19/09
A complete list of performers will be available after April 1st.
We are still accepting applications for vendors at this time. Please see the
vending details below.
Workshops
Workshop descriptions are below. For complete registration details, please go here. Also, check out our discounted price for attending all four workshops.
Amy Sigil, director / choreographer of UNMATA, and owner of Hot Pot Studio in
Sacramento, CA, has been spreading her high octane performances and workshops
around the globe for the last 7 years and has been dancing for 13 years. She
likes her dance Fasty and her music Loudy! She is an athlete; a full force
tough love dancer, with 110% heart for the game. Her workshops will make you
sweat till you bleed and UNMATA will make you smile till you scream!
Influenced by her studies in Bellydance, American Tribal Style, Hula, and Hip
Hop, Amy brings you...SIGIL Style...not just a dance style; a life style.
www.unmata.com
Fasty Loudy
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8:45 - 10:45 AM
Sigil strikes again with an UNMATA combo that will rock your body and ring your ears! You know these grrls, they move fasty and like their music loudy! Bring water...no, bring extra water, and maybe a towel. What you walk away with from this workshop will be moves that keep you in the new and the know. Beginner to advanced levels welcome.
Overlaying Isolations
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1:45 - 4:45 PM
Amy's Art of Overlay is at the heart of this intermediate to advanced belly dance workshop designed to add expressive layers and distinction to your dance style. Although controlled simultaneous movement is a complex idea, this class provides a simple approach certain to bring impressive results. Beginning with a thorough breakdown of basic isolation technique, Amy will expand such elements as core strength and relaxed tension, and then demonstrate helpful exercises that are necessary to develop the awareness needed to isolate key muscle groups. Then she will teach and drill an isolation combo that incorporates the artistic flare unique to Amy Sigil and UNMATA. Prerequisites: Because this class is designed for the intermediate to advanced dancer, a sufficient understanding of balance and timing is prerequisite.
Moves with Movement
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11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Want to play? Are you looking for some new moves and news ways to change up formations? Come join us and learn a few new I.T.S. moves and how to use them to spice up your performance. We plan on having way too much fun for our own good. Hope to see you there!
Michelle’s love for dance started at the age of six when she began
participation in ballet and tap classes. She became interested in bellydance
when her mother enrolled in a bellydance class in the 70's and with her
background in anthropology, the study of ethnic dance was a natural
progression. Michelle has studied the art of bellydance since early 2002,
including Suhaila Salimpour technique (currently working towards her Level
II Certification), Jamila Salimpour Format (Level I certified), various forms
of Tribal Bellydance, and Egyptian Cabaret. She has also supplemented her
knowledge of dance and movement by taking Bharata Natyam and yoga classes. She
currently teaches Tribal Fusion Bellydance in Austin, Texas. Michelle performs
as a solo artist and is also a member of the bellydance collective Raks Helwa.
One of her favorite venues of performance is at tattoo conventions, where she
developed her signature style of incorporating the glamour, poses, and facial
expressions of the pinup girls of the 40’s and 50’s into her Tribal Fusion
style. In 2008, Michelle had the honor of debuting her 'Pin-up Bellydance'
workshop at Tribal Fest 8. Michelle will be featured in a re-enactment scene
in the upcoming documentary 'Andy Paris: Bubblegum King' as the dancing 'Green
Woman' which is scheduled to be released in 2009. She can be contacted at
info@pin-upbellydance.com.
www.pin-upbellydance.com
Pinup Bellydance Props: Boa Glamour
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5:00 - 7:00 PM
This workshop will focus on using the feather boa to add instant glamour and a touch of sass to your bellydance performance. The class will begin with a warm-up section, followed by a demonstration of the classic pin-up poses, and how to use the boa to frame the body and accentuate dance movement. In addition, participants will learn entrances, exits, and a boa choreography with a pin-up girl flair. Please bring a feather boa and a yoga mat.
Performance
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8:30 - 10:30 PM
$15 in advance
$20 day of show
We are not requiring workshop registration in order to perform. However, those who register will be given their choice of performance time. Please be aware that space is VERY limited as this is only a 2 hour show. For more information, send an email to Anaid at mystiquefusionbellydance@gmail.com. Performers do not need to purchase a ticket for the evening show.
Vending
We are proud to announce that Ararat of Austin will be the official food vendor.
Check back for a complete list of vendors.
For vending information, please contact Anaid at
MystiqueFusionBellydance@gmail.com.
FAQ
Eat
Ararat will be vending
their tasty Middle Eastern cuisine, including some vegetarion choices,
throughout the day and evening festivities.
For a list of nearby places to eat, including supermarkets, take a look here.
Hotels
We do not have an official hotel, but we've compiled a list of nearby locations. If you're looking for hotels not listed here, take a look at the Airport / Hwy 281 & I-410 areas or the Vance Jackson & I-10 area.
What to Do
- The Alamo
- The Riverwalk
- Tussaud's Plaza Wax Museum
- Tower of the Americas
- The Missions
- The Market Square
- Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- Sea World
And a few nearby shopping areas...
- Northstar Mall
- Shops at La Cantera
- Alamo Quarry Market
- Rivercenter Mall
And for even more stuff to do, check out
www.visitsanantonio.com.
Arriving early?
A pre-Tribality meetup on Friday evening is TBA.