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Mira and Mexico

Jalene — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:26:46 +0000

Getting ready to head off to Mexico for my birthday! What’s better than getting the hell out of wet, cold Seattle for the week? How about combining it with an intensive study with one of my all time favorite dancers and costume designers– Mira Betz! I took some sessions with her at Kosmos a few years ago and I have been trying to get back to studying with her ever since. I was finally able to save up enough $$$. And as an EXTRA bonus the intensive is in Mexico. I’m looking forward to some warm days and some hard work (that doesn’t involve a computer). Here’s some youtube love:

Flawless Floorwork DVD with Ruby

Jalene — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:55:22 +0000

Just got this Cheeky Girls Productions‘ DVD and I LOVE IT! Ruby‘s instruction is clear and comprehensive. And it’s also a great way to develop strength.

Event Recommendation: FLAMENCO DE RAIZ

Jalene — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:18:13 +0000

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 • 2 Shows – 7pm & 9:30pm

From Seville, Spain, flamenco singer Rafael de Utrera and percussionist Juanma Lucas join Eric and Encarnación from Seattle’s Children of the Revolution for an evening of flamenco puro. This will be an intimate performance, featuring cante jondo (deep or profound song), dance numbers, and original flamenco compositions.
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Elizabeth Strong is in Seatte

Jalene — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:42:17 +0000

There’s going to be a great show this evening at Heaven Nightclub in Seattle. Plus, it’s early enough that I can still get home in time to prepare for tomorrow’s dress rehearsal.

Turkish Style Bellydance & Finger Cymbals Workshop with Ruby

Jalene — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:59:08 +0000

Really wish I could take this workshop with Ruby, but I have rehearsals on Sunday. I am a big fan of Turkish style bellydance.

Arab Festival • August 1 & 2

Jalene — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:59:16 +0000

Arab Festival taking place from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday and 11:00 am to 6:00 pm on Sunday, at the Seattle Center. This bi-annual festival is produced by the Arab Center of Washington in partnership with Seattle Center. The Arab festival is part of the Festál series of free ethnic events that honors the richness and diversity of the Pacific Northwest.

I wish I was going to be here. There are a ton of FREE performances and workshops.

Afro-Brazilian Grooves – Friday, July 31

Jalene — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:51:02 +0000

An evening of dance, community, and fun to benefit the Fremont Abbey Arts Center. Featuring Brazilian band, the infectious samba of Janelle Campoverde’s Afro-Brazilian dance students, and rumba dances by Cuban master José Carrión.

Where: The Fremont Abbey Arts Center, on the corner of N. 43rd and Fremont Avenue
When: 7-9pm
Why: The Fremont Abbey Arts Center is a non-profit community center hosting educational arts and cultural experiences for all ages. It’s mission is to help people express themselves and develop through the arts, thereby improving their lives and our society as a whole. The Abbey is a beautifully restored 1914 brick church, newly remodeled with a lot of volunteer labor. Janelle Campoverde’s Afro-Brazilian dance classes helped with some of the remodeling and are now happy to call it home. But the beautiful room where we dance needs additional work to improve the acoustics and moderate the thermostat, and we’re doing this benefit to support completing this work.

You can also donate online anytime at www.fremontabbey.org/donate.html

Unmata in Seattle July 25-26

Jalene — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 20:15:38 +0000

One of my favorite fusion dance troupes will be in Seattle teaching dance workshops and also doing two shows Saturday night. For info and tix check out http://www.dahliadanceproductions.com/

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to go. My teacher, director, and friend Heather Rastovac is moving to the Bay Area for school and this will probably be the last time I get to spend some quality time with her before she goes.

Here’s a clip of Unmata from Tribal Fest 09: