Monday, July 14
NOTA Bene: "None of the Above" belly dancers' working group
Williamsburg or Lower Manhattan location TBD
7 pm
Are you interested in belly dance that doesn't easily fit into a mainstream category? Using, in whole or in part, ethnic, folklore, cabaret or tribal moves to create something that isn't right for an ethnic, cabaret, or tribal venue or audience? Creating work that is alternative and/or fusion, but that doesn't quite fit in with (or is entirely different from) the more familiar goddess, fantasy, archetype, and/or gothic themes? Looking for a creative community?
Hostesses Autumn Ward and Melissa Voodoo invite other "none of the above" artists for an informal meet and greet on Monday, July 14 from 7:00 to 8:30ish. Lower Manhattan or Williamsburg location to be determined based on volume of response.
Our definitions are loose and our scope is broad; our general goal for the evening, though, is to connect innovators who are doing (or want to be involved in) unorthodox performances that happen around the creative margins of the bellysphere. We're hearing from a lot of dancers who say they want to "do something," and we want to connect you. Of course, we are also interested in finding dancers, thinkers, and other movers and shakers for our own projects. (Autumn is developing new theatrical ensemble pieces for 2009, and Melissa is working on a showcase for like-minded performers. We are NOT auditioning or casting at this meeting, but we are looking to shape our plans by learning more about who/what is out there.) So, if you'd like to work with us, come! But, if you're more interested in your own or different projects, also come!
Our specific agenda for the meeting will be to share what resources participants seek and have to offer in terms of:
-talent
-collaboration
-classes and educational opportunities
-venues
-funding
-inspiration
-identity forging
-crossovers with non-ethnic dance, theater, variety, neo-vaudeville, and burlesque
Please RSVP to autumn@autumnward.com if would like to attend, or just want to get on an email list for this group.
Please forward and repost this announcement!
NOTA Bene: "None of the Above" belly dancers' working group
Williamsburg or Lower Manhattan location TBD
7 pm
Are you interested in belly dance that doesn't easily fit into a mainstream category? Using, in whole or in part, ethnic, folklore, cabaret or tribal moves to create something that isn't right for an ethnic, cabaret, or tribal venue or audience? Creating work that is alternative and/or fusion, but that doesn't quite fit in with (or is entirely different from) the more familiar goddess, fantasy, archetype, and/or gothic themes? Looking for a creative community?
Hostesses Autumn Ward and Melissa Voodoo invite other "none of the above" artists for an informal meet and greet on Monday, July 14 from 7:00 to 8:30ish. Lower Manhattan or Williamsburg location to be determined based on volume of response.
Our definitions are loose and our scope is broad; our general goal for the evening, though, is to connect innovators who are doing (or want to be involved in) unorthodox performances that happen around the creative margins of the bellysphere. We're hearing from a lot of dancers who say they want to "do something," and we want to connect you. Of course, we are also interested in finding dancers, thinkers, and other movers and shakers for our own projects. (Autumn is developing new theatrical ensemble pieces for 2009, and Melissa is working on a showcase for like-minded performers. We are NOT auditioning or casting at this meeting, but we are looking to shape our plans by learning more about who/what is out there.) So, if you'd like to work with us, come! But, if you're more interested in your own or different projects, also come!
Our specific agenda for the meeting will be to share what resources participants seek and have to offer in terms of:
-talent
-collaboration
-classes and educational opportunities
-venues
-funding
-inspiration
-identity forging
-crossovers with non-ethnic dance, theater, variety, neo-vaudeville, and burlesque
Please RSVP to autumn@autumnward.com if would like to attend, or just want to get on an email list for this group.
Please forward and repost this announcement!
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More info: Meet, Greet, and Discuss: "None of the Above" Belly Dance
Mon, July 7, 2008 - 2:43 PMMelissa and Autumn's "none of the above" discussion will be happening on Monday, July 14, 7:00 p.m. - 8:30ish, at “We Click” Studios, courtesy of the very gracious Sarah Skinner: 20 West 20 Suite #602, NY NY 10011. The studio phone is 646.233.3767. Sarah’s email for anyone who needs directions: sarah@shakemyday.com. An RSVP to Autumn@AutumnWard.com is helpful (will let us know we've made plans for enough chairs) but not essential.
We've also set up an email list for further communication through google groups. If you'd like to attend the meeting or just stay in the loop, please subscribe yourself!
groups.google.com/group/notabd
After you've subscribed, whether or not you’re planning to join us in the flesh on July 14, please take some time to think about what (if anything) you are looking to get from the event. You don’t have to know! :-) Mere seekers of inspiration are more than welcome. But this is really about YOU and connecting you to like-minded artists to whom you previously weren't connected; we want to know what you're up to; what's in the works; ideas you'd like to realize; and/or what you might be interested in contributing to a group effort. If you’re not able to attend, please consider sending an email to the list and introducing yourself, so we can keep you in mind if we’re discussing complementary interests.
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Re: More info: Meet, Greet, and Discuss: "None of the Above" Belly Dance
Sat, July 12, 2008 - 6:49 AMThanks Autumn-- I just joined the group. -
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Re: More info: Meet, Greet, and Discuss: "None of the Above" Belly Dance
Sat, July 12, 2008 - 10:53 AMI'm 'in' too!!! Won't be able to make it on the 14th...but I'm fascinated by the idea...and...of course...Autumn...
Gia
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