January 13, 2007
Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall
To benefit the PA Humane Society and funding for visiting Belly Dance instructor
Students of Kari
Students of Kari Merlina perform a piece representing the element "air". This elegant veil piece was originally performed at the Elements show in early 2006.
Narah, Jala, Nandita, Kari, Olivia and Maria
The focus of the piece is a celebration of the ancient, sacred connection women have through birth, the energy of their bodies, and the elements. Narah's baby, the inspiration for the performance, is due in March.
Joanna Abel
Choreography by Joanna Abel. She is accompanied by jazz musicians Phil Salvato, Ron Wilson and Ron Bosetti performing the song "Jordu" by Duke Jordan.
Norman Papernick and Jenda Domaracki
Norm and Jenda are thrilled to finally be dancing on the same stage together. Involvement in this creative community has inspired them to create a fusion of their skills with a traditional Scottish wedding song titled "Rith-Ill Ale"
Bonnie Trucco, Rita Wilson and Amanda Budai
Bonnie, Rita and Amanda make their second appearance as Terpsichori, which in Greek means "Muse of the Dance". They are joyfully dancing to Cybele from Jeremiah Soto's Shawaza.
Students of Maria
The piece, choreographed by Maria Hamer of Zafira Dance Company for her intermediate/advanced class, is a fusion of modern, jazz and bellydance to a contemporary song. The music is "Black Cherry" by artist Goldfrapp.
Tribe Taksim
This piece is performed to a medley of music using American Tribal Style Belly Dance created by Carolena Nericcio of Fat Chance Belly Dance.
Intermission
Students of Kari
This piece is performed to "Der Bauch" from the CD Mystic Grooves. This choreography will showcase the variety of movement within Belly Dance.
Astarte and Shanti
Two of a trio who perform together at a variety of events.
Nawal
She dances to La Azon, sung by Mohamad Foad and choreographed by Jillina.
Students of Olivia Kissel
In this piece Olivia experiments with many different dance styles to create a performance that blurs the boundaries between earthy and elegant; old and new. The music is "Bratsilvania" by Beirut.
Megan Nagy
This choreography was heavily influenced by the incomparable Heather Stants of Urban Tribal Dance Company.
Kafif Music and Dance
Performing to the song Sipsi Village, Kafif Music and Dance Company fuses original choreography and lively rhythms and melodies from the Middle East, Africa, India and all along the Silk Road.
Olivia Kissel and Maria Hamer of Zafira Dance Company
In this piece Olivia and Maria wanted to show the interaction and relationship between two dancers, as well as the attitude. The music is "Nubian" by artist Raquy and the Cavemen.
Kari Merlina, Sterling Painton, Joanna Abel and Samniang Promlee
Kari, Sterling, Joanna, and Samniang are delighted to present a contagious performance that encompasses both traditional and contemporary Belly Dance.
Curtain Calls and Free Dance
