Bloomington Belly Dances 2016 - Different Drummer Belly Dancers

Different Drummer Belly Dancers
and
Iron Kitten Productions
Present
Bloomington Belly
Dances
2016
March 4, 2016
7:30 pm
Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts
Bloomington, Indiana
Act 1
Act 1
Dark Side Tribal — Banga by Sabahiya & Brooklyn Baladi by Djinn.
Dark Side Tribal is a community of American Tribal Style® dancers in
Bloomington, IN. As a Fat Chance Belly Dance® Sister Studio they are
committed to spreading the joy and sisterhood of belly dance. Dark
Side Tribal is celebrating its 10th year as a troupe. With 7 currently active
members, and 5 alumni on both coasts, Dark Side Tribal is proud to
be a Bloomington Original! Dark Side Tribal teaches weekly classes in
Bloomington and would love to share their passion with you!
Nodet Darka — Shake Time by Hamdi El’Hkayyatt. Please clap & dance
along if you wish!
Ohana Hula Club — Lovely Hula Hands by Robert Alexander Anderson—
performed by the UkeTones; Pearly Shells (old Hawaiian music) with lyrics
by Webley Edwards; Princess Purple by Harry Owens; He Mele No Lilo by Mark
Keali’I Ho’omalu, performed by composer with the Kamehameha School
Children’s Chorus. Dancers: Ayesha Ansari, Shahana Ansari, Shirin Ansari,
Rebecca Ross Delong, Avery Norris, Maria Schoenemann, Darrelyn Valdez,
Chrissy Whitford, Krista Wilhemsen, and Reina Wong. The Ohana Hula Club
is proud to bring you the music and dance of the Hawaiian Islands. The hula
is an ancient form of Polynesian dance that has evolved from chants that
were offerings to the Hawaiian Royalty and the gods, to what today is a
fluid form of movement set to songs of the Hawaiian Islands for all to enjoy.
ABOUT the UkeTones: The Uketones, Bloomington’s only ukulele band,
will entertain with music from across the genres and generations.
Verna Vendetta — I See Fire by Jasmine Thompson. Inspired by Lady
Galadriel v. Sauron in The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.
Amita Vempati — Satrangi Diamonds Remix by DJ Tesher (Original songs
by A.R. Rehman, Drake). Amita Vempati is a member of Dark Side Tribal.
Along with various types of belly dance, she has studied classical Indian
music from Hindu and Sufi traditions. Under the instruction of and with
encouragement from her Dark Side troupemates, her act tonight presents
a modern fusion and interpretation of those forms.
¡Baila! ¡Baila! — Dancers: Baofen Lin, Darrelyn Valdez, Mary Ann Hope, Tanja
Bisesi. Directed by Bette Lucas. Capriccio Espagñol, Mov.5 by Rimsky Korsakov.
Website: www.facebook.com/flamencoandbellydanceclasses/
Anaelle — May It Be by Enya. Some of the lyrics of May it Be are in J.R.R
Tolkin’s Elven language Quenya. Tolkien’s son once described Quenya as
“language as he wanted it, the language of his heart.” May you find the
language of your heart.
Wild Orchid Belly Dance — Golden Earring by Junk Parlor, Drum Intro
by Salaam. Dancers: Virginia, Morgane, Audrey, Kimmy, Sara and Katelyn.
Wild Orchid Belly Dance is a student troupe directed by Virginia Hojas, of
Dark Side Tribal. These dancers have only had six classes together and are
thrilled to share their newly discovered passion with you.
Carmela Senior — Utopia by Bang La Decks. This is Carmela’s 5th year
performing at BBD, she hopes you enjoy watching her dance as much as
she has enjoyed preparing it for you!
¡Baila! ¡Baila! — Dancers: Darrelyn Valdez, Mary Ann Hope, Baofen Lin,
Tanja Bisesi, Michelle Hartz. Directed by Bette Lucas. Clavel Mañanero Fosforito - Bette & Mary Ann - Escobilla por Alegrias – palo seco - entire
company.
Jeana Jorgensen — Ej Lasko by Ethno in Transit. Jeana wishes to thank
Margaret and DDBD for offering these performance opportunities for
creative growth, exploration, and community building. Website: www.
jeanajorgensen.com
Different Drummer Belly Dancers — Anaelle, Beckie, Michelle, Laura,
Verna, and Margaret. Spice Up Your Life (Stent Radio Version), This song is
dedicated to Claire McKinley! She was the main guide for Margaret and
her husband Scott when they visited the set of Avengers: Age of Ultron
on May 1, 2014. (Margaret won the set visit in an auction.) During this
amazing day, Claire said she loved the Spice Girls. Claire, this one’s for you.
Website: www.ddbd.org
Intermission - 10 Minutes
Act 2
Act 2
Dark Side Tribal — Festival of Spring by Dayanisma. Dark Side Tribal is a
community of American Tribal Style® dancers in Bloomington, IN. As a Fat
Chance Belly Dance® Sister Studio they are committed to spreading the
joy and sisterhood of belly dance. Dark Side Tribal is celebrating its 10th
year as a troupe. With 7 currently active members, and 5 alumni on both
coasts, Dark Side Tribal is proud to be a Bloomington Original! Dark Side
Tribal teaches weekly classes in Bloomington and would love to share
their passion with you!
The Caravanserai Dancers — Directed by Bette Lucas.
Dancers: Beckie DeLong, Michelle Hartz, Melissa Larimer, Noriko
Kohlenburg, Carole Nowicke, Lara Dollens. Egyptian Ella by
Walter Doyle, performed by Andrey Makarevich & Evgeny Boretz.
Website: www.facebook.com/flamencoandbellydanceclasses
Melissa Larimer — Rahu by David Starfire with Cheb i Sabbah & Raju.
Melissa is a Certified Dancing for Birth™ Instructor. She has been helping
Bloomington mamas shake, shimmy and sway through pregnancy, birth and
postpartum since 2011. She thoroughly believes in the power of the hips!
Website: www.FloraMassage.com
Michelle — Downtown by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Michelle’s doing a
poi routine because fellow DDBD member Beckie peer pressured her into
it (I can’t let her outdo me!). The song inspiration comes from Michelle’s
sister, who made her listen to it because it’s ridiculous.
Belly Belly — Rock el Casbah by Rachid Taha & Tae Tae Dom Dom by
Marwa.
Laura McCain Reed — Dance or Die by Janelle Monae featuring Saul
Williams. “So the darkness shall be the light, and the stillness the dancing.”
-T. S. Eliot
Bette Lucas — Set Al Hosen by Setrak Sarkissian. Thank you, Margaret!
Website: www.facebook.com/flamencoandbellydanceclasses/
Indy Tribal — O Mama by Dikanda and Mariez Moi by Vishten. Indy Tribal
is an American Tribal Style Belly Dance troupe directed by DDBD alum
Jeana Jorgensen. Joining her tonight for this improvised dance are troupe
members Maria, Tracie, April, and Rachel. Enjoy! Website: www.indytribal.
com
Eszter Edl — An Eznak Ya
Website: www.shakeyourbelly.net
Maalem
performed
by
Rola.
Amara bint Mara — Déjà vu by Elie Attieh. Amara will be performing
an original choreography to Déjà vu, by Elie Attieh. Actually, this is the
second choreography she has created for this piece of music—which
seems rather appropriate, given the title.
Margaret Lion — At Last by Mack Gordon & Harry Warren; Sung by Cindy
Lauper. “This song is dedicated to my beloved husband, Scott Hutchinson.
2016 marks 20 years of wedded bliss. I now know what happily ever after and
true love means. Thank you for being in my life, being my love, and being my
husband, Scott. I look forward to many, many, many more years.” –Margaret.
Website: www.ddbd.org
Different Drummer Belly Dancers — Anaelle, Beckie, Michelle, Laura,
Verna, and Margaret — Bang, Bang A D&B Tribute to Jessie J., Ariana Grande,
& Nicki Minaj by sarajane. Just how much fun is this song? Very. Enjoy.
Audience Participation
Yes this means you. After the, join the performers on
stage and finish off this evening with a big group dance.
No choreography to learn, no experience required. Just
get up and dance!
Bloomington Belly Dances
and our dance community thank you.
Be well and Dance On!
Special
Thanks To:
All the dancers who dedicated their time and
talent to this show.
Yalla Habibi!!
The Crew:
 Mike Kersulov—Tech Director
 Mike Squires—Sound
 Brock Osborne from State Farm
 K200 Stage Crew Volunteers
 Michelle Hartz at Baugh Enterprises
 Ivy Tech State College
 Scott Hutchinson for a life of love, laughter, and
support. I couldn’t have done this without you.
You are my beloved. - Margaret Lion
Special Thanks to
Our Supporters!
The below people and groups helped make this
event possible through their financial contributions:
How to Cheer On Belly Dancers
Belly dancers love an involved audience. Below are some honored ways to
participate with the dancers and encourage them.
 Clap—both to the beat of the music or when you enjoy a move
 Words - Say/shout any or all of the following:
• Yalla Habibi! - I was told this means “Oh dancer you are so beautiful!
Keep dancing!”
• Yalla! – Short version of Yalla Habibi!
• Huzzah! – It’s like saying well done.
• Aqua Aqua! – Borrowed from Baila! Baila! Flamenco. Means “Oh dancer
you are so hot, I need water!”
 Sounds – Make any of the following:
• Zaghareet (will be demonstrated before the show) – Make a high
pitched sound in your mouth then wiggle your tongue back and forth or
up and down very fast. Means you are really enjoying the show!
• Yip! – Say the word fast in a high pitched voice. Means you are
enjoying the show.
 Hiss– This is specific to Bloomington as we know that when you do this
you mean we are very sensual.
2017 – We are moving!
Dancing for Birth™ Instructors of Bloomington, Indiana –
Website: dancingforbirth.com/instructors/#IN
Flora Massage and Wellness Services –
Website: www.floramassage.com
and
Iron Kitten Productions
Bloomington Belly Dances
will become
Nashville Indiana Shimmy and Shake
Our show will be
Friday, March 24, 2017
in the Brown County Playhouse in Nashville, Indiana.
See you then and there!
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