BEATS ANTIQUE & ZOE highlight SF MECCA IMMERSION- Aug. 8-12th

topic posted Tue, April 15, 2008 - 4:26 PM by  Raven
Save the Date:

SF MECCA IMMERSION
a "retreat' into the heart of the San Francisco tribal fusion bellydance scene, tribe, music and culture.
3 or 5 day options.
San Francisco, CA
Aug. 8-12th

Come immerse yourselves in the music, culture, asthetic, and scene that is shaping the tribal fusion bellydance explosion worldwide.
Experience where it all began. And come see and feel how it inspires YOU!
This is not a festival. This is an intensive, or immersion rather. An intimate group where you'll get individual attention, top notch dance training, and a rich community experience over extended days together.
3 (or 5) incredible days of dance technique and training from some of the pioneers who have shaped the style. and meet the musicians too!
Music is what shapes a culture, and we got some of the hottest talent who are creating the tunes that are shaping the evolution of tribal fusion.
Workshops on Creating choreography; exploring Fusion; Creating your own Asthetic and Costuming, Core Integration Yoga specifically for Bellydance, Exclusive vending by some of the Bay area's hottest designers, and of course lots and lots of dancing!!
Night time events at our beloved 'special' spots, and performances from some of your favorites, both within the bellydance world, and beyond...

A sneak peak so far....

ZOE JAKES (of the Indigo, BDSS, and Black&Blue Burlesque/Yard Dogs Road Show)
Carolena Nericcio (founder of Fat Chance Bellydance, and ATS style)
Rose Harden (former co-director of Ultragypsy, and founding member of Barbary Coast Shakedown)
Deb Rubin (former member of Ultragypsy, and founder of SattyaBodyHealingARts&Dance Collective)
Damage Control Theater
Brass Menazeri
Beats Antique..
Dan Cantrell... (of the Toids, and Dan Cantrell's gigaband)
and much much MUCH more to be revealed soon…...

Pls. stay tuned for more details, and in the meantime, save the date!
posted by:
Raven
  • ooooohhhh....I wonder if I can get the time off work!!!
    • yes yes! get time off work!

      This is truly shapin up to be a stellar event. to have all these pioneers and artists and visionaries, teachers, performers, venders, and musicians in one place at one time for one weekend all because they love what they do and want to share it with you... well, i just think that's pretty durn special..

      If you're on the fence, and want to see more...
      The daily schedule of events for SF MECCA immersion is now posted online.
      www.sfmeccaimmersion.com


      and p.s. the venders are lookin HOT!!! HOT!!! HOT!! Maybe we should just have a big shopping weekend? Or do you guys really wanna dance? (just kidding)
      JUST ADDED to the Mecca Bazaar:
      da lovely MIRA MANIA DESIGNS! Classic classic Classic. yet modern hip and innovative. can both be true? in mira, the answer is, why yes!
      I know ya'll have seen her mastery on the dance floor.... now imagine that in 'stich' form. This lady knows style and costume design!

      Lee Kobus (one of a kind pieces made with such care, artistry, and love.... Lee-a former UltraGypsy--you may have seen her as one hot robot in medusa and machine.. has been designing unique performance pieces for years and years... from feathered hair clips to glass beaded and buttoned belts, her designs and artistry are not to be missed!) ;

      Black Lotus Designs!~ This bay area designer i actually met up in portland, and i think i bought out her stash of one of a kind wrist cuffs! Such artistry in her work, and she personally sews every stitch. gorgeous bustles, vests, and tops. You may have seen her creations being worn by da lovely and talented Arielleh, and frederique. And if you've gotten close enough recently to my wrists... ME! :) Custom orders available.

      Plus: Rosehips skirts, Medina Maitraya (costume designer for Lucient Dossier and BDSS), HIppStirr belts, Tenley Wagmo Designs, AYYA, katherinesummer designs, Minerva Antennea, Wendy Darling (the creatrix of the beautiful marie antoinette ultragypsy 2007 Cake set bustle-y costumes), as well as merchendise from the Indigo, Brass Menagerie, Beats Antique (NEWEST CD RELEASE will be AVAILABLE!!!), Fat Chance Bellydance, and more!

      ALSO on the roster..... some surprise visitors in the weekend. shhhhhhhhhh!

      i sooo want to spill the beans, but i guess ya gotta be present to win.

      DOH! and how could i forget Five and Diamond from that list! Ya'll know those Wildcard belts? and bags? and that gorgeous Tawalpa jewelry that makes us want to sell our first born son and take out a second mortgage on the house just to be able to sport a coveted pair of the real deal?? Well, they will be in the HOUSE!

      and Five and Diamond has also been generous to offer a 10% off coupon to their store for all SF Mecca participants.
      so save your pennies.... and come get your shop on SF Bay area tribal style!


      lemme know if you have any questions
      deb@sfmeccaimmersion.com

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