Issue 3 - High Desert Bellydance Guild

HIP CIRCLES Summer 2012
Spring Showcase 3 of 3
ShapeShifter Tribal Fusion
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Gala are on-line at the
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Sahara
Then we were back to cabaret style with Sahara in solo
performance! This local instructor took full command of
the stage, combining a relaxed and friendly approach with a
subtle passion and expert control of her moves, all while
looking out to make lots of contact with the audience.
ShapeShifter Tribal Fusion, a new and exciting troupe
led by Leia Napoli, brought their recent Spring Fest routine
indoors — but with fans in place of fire. In contrast to their
very fast-paced performance at the previous Winter Showcase,
the moves this time were slow and fascinating, carefully
drawing the audience in, showing another dimension
for this troupe. Costumes were red-print halter tops and
black pants.
Our hostess, Rasha, took her turn in dramatic fashion,
with a red, ruffled skirt and gold veil. Her music, “Denise’s
Bolero” by Pangia (oud backed by strings), was slow, sensual
and rich, so fitting for Rasha’s way with veil work.
Now two dancers appeared in duet for the first time:
long-time member Sahirrnee, now joined by her granddaughter,
Hadassah, in a fun-and-friendly cabaret style.
How fascinating to watch these two in moves that mix and
match! Costumes sparkled with black and fuchsia.
To make our program complete the troupe, Sahara’s
Dream, appeared as Sahara and Phoenix in duet. Costumes
were full red skirts and matching sleeves, topped by
shiny silver on bras and belts. Their routine had all of Sahara’s
trademark choreography: fast, accurate combinations,
closely-intertwining floor patterns, complete with zills,
veil work and a drum solo!
Thanks to all who danced and helped to prepare for
the April Showcase, it was a full and fun evening of dance,
with a great variety of styles and moods. Innovation Theatre
proved to be a comfortable, roomy space for both dancers
and audience, open to all ages. ↂ
Rasha
Sahara’s Dream
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