Electric Maid ATS Mixer
March 14, 2010
3-6pm
$8 suggested donation (metro friendly location, Takoma Park, DC/MD)
Kallisti Tribal presents the Electric Maid ATS Mixer! For the curious to the experienced in American Tribal Style Bellydance. Have you taken or observed a few classes, danced from video, or attended Tribal Pura or General Skills certification workshops? Have you wished there were more opportunities to just play and exchange this dance vocabulary with others? The Mixer is a low-key event for dancers to flex their improv muscles outside of class or performance in an intimate, sharing community arts venue. No pressure, no recital, no judgement, no costumes, just time to mingle and dance with the far flung MD/DC/NoVa community. Dancers should come prepared to freely improv with others based on their comfort level in American Tribal Style (ATS) as established by Fat Chance Bellydance (FCBD).
Dancers will self-select at the door their dance experience level (newbie/some experience/skilled),
from which trios will be selected lottery style to mix it up and dance together on a small stage or open floor to short sets of dj'd music! Depending on the space arrangements, some larger chorus or circle arrangements may also be possible. While all brands of tribal improv are welcome, we suggest leading only with ATS moves so that we can dance with the confidence and ease that comes with sharing a single vocabulary. Here are some examples of the moves and principles, and there are many videos to study from on DVD and youtube, and of course, our local ATS teachers who've posted their class offerings in these forums!
Get ready to hafla like we wanna!
Watch this space for more details!
*Please note, this is not an FCBD studio-affiliated event.
Instruction
Fundamentals of American Tribal Style Bellydance
Wednesdays 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
ONGOING classes
Level 1 Review Class, February 24th, only $10!
NEW 6-week session begins Wednesday, March 3rd
$84 session
$17 drop-in
Expressions in Motion, 756 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230
You may also contact me to pay by check or cash.
This class follows the FCBD Level 1 Format
Tribal bellydance is a fun and empowering dance form that creates camaraderie among women, celebrates the feminine form, and builds core strength. This class will be specific to American Tribal Style (ATS) as established by Fat Chance Bellydance. ATS utilizes non-verbal cues to allow a group of dancers to improvise and dance together in the moment.
Over six weeks, you will learn basic tribal bellydance posture and movements, as well as the cues and formations to dance in a group improvisationally. Each week will also include drills and conditioning as a foundation to build the strength and flexibility to execute movements safely and gracefully. Other topics, such as costuming, dance history, and music appreciation will be presented.
No dance experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable, close-fitting attire, and a quiet hip scarf (no coins) if you like. You will need zills by week three of the session.
Kallisti at Artdromeda!
Submitted by Flissy on Mon, 11/30/2009 - 10:33Kallisti is excited to be a part of merri(MOVE)ment and the Artdromeda festival in Pigtown! We have shared dance space with the staff of EXM for years, and it is such a treat to finally be able to perform with them. It will be a fun lineup featuring capoeira, ballet, jazz, latin, and contemporary dance, and we'll breaking out our ZILLS for this show!
merri(MOVE)ment
Saturday, December 5th
5:30 pm
FREE!
Expressions in Movement
756 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
Charm City Tribal Performance
Submitted by Flissy on Wed, 10/07/2009 - 11:14Kallisti Tribal performed at Charm City Tribal at Joe Squared on May 30, 2009. This is Flissy's first performance with the troupe!
Charm City Tribal is is a group of performers and artists dedicated to growing the strength, beauty, and creativity of the tribal bellydance community in Baltimore. They host quarterly events at Joe Squared in Baltimore that feature local talent, followed by a drum circle and open dancing. The next event is November 6th at 9:30 pm. Visit www.charmcitytribal.com for more information.
The Third Annual Kallisti Tribal Inappropriate hafla
Submitted by Flissy on Sun, 08/23/2009 - 14:25
Saturday, September 12, 2009
1pm to 5pm
131 Brightside Ave, Pikesville, MD 21208.
This is an outdoor event, so plan accordingly. Come a bit early to snag a space with some shade (bring your own chairs/blankets/whatever you need to sit and be comfy). Parasols, sun block, and bug spray recommended. Everyone is encouraged to being food/drinks to share, or at least to take care of yourself. Also, feel free to bring hula hoops, poi, bubbles, or any other fun lawn toys for general hanging out.
NO KIDS ALLOWED!!!!
Though we love the kiddies, this hafla is for adults only. Since some content may not be suitable for children, we are asking that no one under 16 years old attend. Not that we're planning for crazy, full on nekkid (It is Lyra's backyard and she wants to be able to look her neighbors in the eye, haha), we want performers to feel comfortable with doing more risque or racy pieces. So, sorry, but the little ones need to stay at the homestead.
We still have space for a few dancers! Please contact Amy if you're interested!
Bark Victory! August 23rd in DC
Submitted by Flissy on Wed, 08/12/2009 - 19:25Bark Victory! will hold a fundraiser to benefit PETS-DC on August 23rd at the Velvet Lounge. Performers will include Kallisti Tribal, rocking accordionista Eric Voboril, acoustic rocker Tom Goss, musical comedy trio Eva Brontosaurus and alt. rockers Candy Coated Pain Pills. The Velvet Lounge is located at 915 U St., N.W. Doors open at 7:30PM and the show starts at 8:00PM. Admission is $10.
PETS-DC helps people living with HIV/AIDS and other disabling conditions take care of their companion pets by providing exercise for the animal, pet food, grooming, veterinary care and, when necessary, foster care.
For more information about Bark Victory! or this specific event please call 323-788-8970, email them, or visit them on the web.
Call for Dancers for the 3rd Annual Kallisti Tribal Inappropriate Hafla
Submitted by Flissy on Thu, 08/06/2009 - 22:33
That's right! It's time to bare all and do all those dance routines we'd never dare show to the unsuspecting general public! Step right up and complete an application if you'd like to dance!
About Kallisti Tribal
Kallisti Tribal is a home grown Baltimore troupe that draws from a solid base in American Tribal Style belly dance while honoring the influence of other dance and movement traditions. Amy, Flissy, Lyra and Nora have melded their influences together in a style Amy calls "ATS-esque", which may also be knows as Tribal Group Improv or Improv Tribal Style. They use their dance vocabulary to create an improvisation choreography on the fly, taking cues from the music and each other, bringing you the joyful dance that is distinctly Kallisti Tribal.
