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Wow...

2008-06-30T05:22:29Z

Just heard of your troupe over the weekend...headed to youtube...was blown away! Nice work, ladies!
And your percussionist/music director is freakin' amazing!! I got to meet him and see him perform over the weekend here in BC. What a gem...! And I'm sure there are many guys out there who want his job ;) ...lol...

hope to see you live sometime!

love from Canada....
Kaia

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photos - edwardian ball

2008-02-07T18:33:17Z

http://www.pixievisionproductions.com/gallery/edwardianball2008

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Nekyia Auditions, December 9th

2007-11-27T10:41:42Z

Audition: Skilled Female Dancers/Performers Wanted (downtown / civic / van ness)
Reply to: info@thenekyia.org
Date: 2007-11-19, 1:59AM PST

The Nekyia (www.thenekyia.org) is a hot, up-and-coming SF-based performance company. We present an intoxicating stage show featuring the finest in dance, acrobatics, aerial and fire performance. Described as “uncomfortably sexy”, “full of passion”, and “impeccably professional”, The Nekyia’s powerful stage presence and unrepentant sensuality stir up both delight and controversy. With their saucy hips, back flips, and high kicks, they celebrate a long line of burlesque queens, leg show ladies, video vamps and pin-up nymphs, from Mata Hari to Madonna.

The Nekyia is looking for female dancers/performers to expand their bevy of showgrrrls and accommodate the growing number of requests for their services both locally and nationally.

Dancers must be fully trained in at least one of the following:
Ballet
Jazz
Belly Dance
Latin Dance
Samba

Preference will be given to dancers with additional skills such as:
Aerial
Acrobatics
Fire Performance
Theater
Something else interesting and stage-worthy

All dancers must have previous professional experience, extensive training, and be in very good shape. Strength, flexibility, and a solid understanding of musicality and dance vocabulary are essential.

Auditions will be held on Sunday, December 9th at 1pm. Email info@thenekyia.org for location and further details.

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What's new with The Nekyia

2007-07-17T17:38:30Z

I haven't been on Tribe much lately. Things have been sooo busy! Just thought I'd post a couple of news items and shows.

The Nekyia has added five new dancers to our line-up, each a sparkling jewel of sensuous beauty and raw, sexy grace. Learn more about Shannon, Leah, Tiffany, Rebecca, and Kat at our website, and whet your appetite for our next appearance.

Now available on iTunes, the first Drumspyder album, “The Nekyia Vol. 1”, is a collection of tracks completed in 2006 for The Nekyia dance ensemble and its individual members. There are audience favorites such as “Pure Catnip” as well as brand new tracks debuting this year. You can hear samples on our Music Page or buy the album now at iTunes or at CD Baby.

Right now we are in the middle of a run of shows at The Crucible's Fire Arts Festival. If you're in the Bay Area tonight or tomorrow, you don't want to miss this all-star production of the FIre Odyssey, featuring The Nekyia as sensuous, evil sirens emerging from the watery depths. Also coming up is the next Bohemian Carnival, Rosin Coven's Animal Masquerade at the Great American, and our trip to Seattle with Vau de Vire Society for Bumbershoot. Details below...

The Crucible’s Fire Arts Festival

The Crucible's Fire Arts Arena
1260 7th Street, Oakland, CA
July 11th-15th, 2007

Come see The Nekyia in a completely new role designed specifically for this year’s theatrical and fiery interpretation of Homer’s classic epic, The Odyssey. Curious? You should be…

Bohemian Carnival: San Francisco’s Monthly Indie Circus

Xenodrome
1320 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA
Saturday, July 21 at 10:00pm

The Nekyia will be adding a touch of the sublime to the monthly indie circus orgy of San Francisco, featuring the hot, the sexy, the funky, and the bizarre. Performers include Vau de Vire Society, Gooferman, Xeno, Foo Foo Hah, and The Klown Korps. Prepare to lose yourself in bacchanalian spectacle and obscene beauty.

Rosin Coven’s Animal Masquerade

Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA
Saturday, August 4 at 8:03pm

Rosin Coven, producers of the famed Edwardian Ball, are now hosting this expidition into the Wild Kingdom of San Francisco’s exotic underground. Come explore the ferocious performances of some of your favorite untamed stage animals from Vau de Vire Society, Vagabond Opera, Phat Fly Girls, and of course, The Nekyia.

Speakeasy Cabaret

Red Devil Lounge
1695 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA
Friday, August 24 at 9:00pm

The Nekyia Grrrls get devilish at the swanky Red Devil Lounge, stirring up trouble for a signature San Francisco Speakeasy. Joining us in the mix is the scrumptious Vau de Vire Society as well as live bands Wonder Bread 5 and the Saddle Tramps. Come toss back a cocktail and shake what your momma gave ya.

Bumbershoot

The International Lawn
Seattle, CA
September 1st & 2nd, 2007

The Nekyia will join our co-conspirators in Vau de Vire Society to set fire (literally and figuratively) to the International Lawn stage at Seattle’s Bumbershoot, joined by a host of other SF performers. The festival features too many world famous rock star performers to list. Check out the link below for more information.
www.bumbershoot.com

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Nouveau Nites Show

2007-03-22T22:09:32Z

There are just tooo many words to describe your performance: beautiful, amazing, HOT, sultry, sassy, HOT, mind blowing, inspiring, HOT, original, HOT....see? Oh did I mention HOT? That word doesn't even do you justice! Kristina I've always been a fan of you and your dancing and The Nekyia really presented something special at Nouveau Nites and I'm so glad I was there to see it! It's the advent of Showgirl Bellydance! WOW!!!

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Last Call For Tribal Throwdown Woekshops

2007-03-06T23:51:12Z

Well, we all knew it was coming and now it's happened: Workshops at Tribal Throwdown are filling up and closing.

Already, Zoe's Session 2 class "Exquisitely Slow Isolations and Extreme Undulations" is sold out and 5 more are on pace to sell out by end of week, including classes by Ultra Gypsy's Jill Parker, Urban Tribal's Heather Stants, and Unmata's Amy Sigil. Fresh new offerings such as Mira Betz's "Breaking Through: Advanced Isolations and Layering" and Pepper Von's acclaimed hip hop class are also on the verge.

Do not miss this chance to tap the energy of Kristina Canizares and her unique style of dance!

We don't want anyone to miss out on this unique opportunity to study with the best in our intimate settings, so we strongly encourage you to reserve your space today.

http://www.tribalthrowdown.com/workshops.html

Also, we have a few ideas for late class additions that we're scrambling to get in place, so stay tuned... we've got even more to throwdown in the coming days!

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Come See Kristina Perform

2007-02-25T06:19:14Z

AND support a great cause for a favorite Canadian to all!
And help support a good cause to yours truly! My work visa is up at the end of June and I don't really want to return to Vancouver to live just yet. I Have to shell out a lotta money to Immigration lawyers to stay on here in SF so I'm having a fundraiser to help with the costs!!! There's an amazing line up of folks to perform next Sat night, March 3rd!

Check it out!!!

Saturday March 3rd we're throwing it down at the Xenodrome (on Potrero Between 25th and 26th)
Doors open at 8pm
Show at 10-ish
$15 Donation at the door

~We'll have kicking funky beats supplied by Point Arena's one and only Selector Science!!
~Members of Xeno will be sharing their amazing art::: Ti on Tissue, J9 on Trapeze, and Danielle with her amazing Fire Umbrella!
~Copper Lantern will be bringing their inspiring posse of Fire Performer's that's sure to dazzle and amaze!!!
~Kristina Canizares will be moving and grooving her body in scintillating ways that only she can!!
~Glasalva will be performing with her Wine Glass Organ---how freaking COOL is that?!
~I will be showcasing a new little Fire Clown piece---not your typical clown piece .... it'll be interesting!
~And finally Mark Growden has generously accepted to come and perform! HOORAY!
~Rockstar Bartenders will be filling up your cups all night!!

AND keep your eyes peeled for the Raffle with amazing prizes like a one hour photo session, one hour massage, an accupuncture session, an IPod Shuffle and MORE!!!

This is a rockstar line up of folks...all of whom I'm honoured to call my friends! Gosh. I'm the luckiest woman in the world!!!

All proceeds will go towards my hiring an Immigration Lawyer to help me thru this. If you can't make it in person (I know there's a lotta stuff happening) but still want to donate to the cause feel welcome to send donations via paypal to mystressfyre@canada.com (It's connected to my American account)

San Francisco IS my world. Never before have I been to a place where life just *works*, things fall into place with the grace and ease of being in the right place at the right time. We're so lucky to live here and I intend on staying here as long as I can.

I sincerely hope that you will all join me on Saturday March 3rd!!

Much love
Belva---The Little Canadian that Could!

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Nouveau Nights Nabs New Nekyia Numbers!

2007-02-20T17:10:14Z

(sorry, couldn't resist the unabashed alliteration)

Also can't resist the excitement of Kristina and the Nekyia premiering new material at this upcoming incredible night of new dance!

Coming into its fifth year, the ultimate bellydance afterparty has a new name--Nouveau Nights--reflecting the event's focus on spotlighting new material from some of the biggest names in dance. This year's 2-night event (Friday, March 16th and Saturday, March 17th in the SF Bay Area) features more than 10 debuts, including new pieces from bellydance superstar Zoe, the re-emergence of a new Lapsus, and the live debut of a number from Ariellah's upcoming DVD. Red-hot Unmata is a first-time performer and has created a controversial new production just for Nouveau Nights. Of course, many of the best elements from past shows are also on board, including the new-look Ultra Gypsy. With many talented fresh faces, Jill Parker's veteran troupe promises to surprise even their long-time fans. The nights will also continue to feature the best turntable artists and the unbilled surpise acts that make the whole mix unpredictable!

For complete line-ups, more information, or to reserve your space, please visit:
http://www.nouveaunights.com/

Due to the packed houses at our past events, ticket sales this year will be strictly limited for each night.
Pre-sales are strongly advised; we can not guarantee tickets will be available for purchase at the door!
Based on previous experience: This event will sell out.

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Kristina is teaching at Tribal Throwdown

2007-02-10T17:19:26Z

Kristina is teaching 2 great workshops at Tribal Throwdown on March 17th. Go to www.tribalthrowdown.com to register.

Kristina Canizares with Scott of The Nekyia
"Get into the Groove: Rhythm Laid Bare" 1PM – 2:30PM
Put some bump in your grind and some pop in your wind by deepening your knowledge of rhythm. Footwork, locks, drops, zils -- it all moves to the beat and the better you understand rhythm and meter, the more exciting your improv and choreography. Kristina and Nekyia drummer Scott will show you how to get funky with rhythm, how to layer it, flip it, finesse and ride it like a thoroughbred. We will move up to polyrhythmic layering, when different parts of the body express different rhythms. This is a mixed-level class, if you have zils, please bring them. In the immortal words of Miami Sound Machine: The rhythm is gonna get you!

Kristina Canizares
"Tail-Shaking Tribal Latin Jazz Choreography" 2:45PM – 4:15
If Sally Bowles played Mata Hari at the Copacabana, she would rock this choreography and bring the audience to their knees. Combining the taught precision of tribal with the glitter of jazz and the spice of Latin dance, Kristina's signature style will get your blood pumping and your tail shaking. Warm up, stretch out, and dive in to this hot, juicy dance experience. Trust us: You'll be left sweaty and completely satisfied.

www.tribalthrowdown.com

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Kristina's workshop review

2007-01-25T18:44:50Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/bdreviews/thread/cdd11a15-5fad-4b25-9e5c-734fea3a1d06

Proof that you all need to peek inside Kristina's head and check out the creativity in there!
:-)

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What are we up to these days?

2007-01-08T22:46:12Z

In case you're interested...

The Nekyia has a few sizzling shows coming up as you recover from New year's and the holidays are are looking for some hot, sweaty entertainment to melt away the winter blues:

The Crucible’s Fire Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
The Crucible
1260 7th Street, Oakland, CA
January 10th-13th & 17th-20th

True Love in Real Flames, come see the most famous love story of all time as only The Crucible can present it. Flaming swords, flying angels, breakdancing, martial artists, and beautiful ballet dancers. Kristina will be co-choreographing and appearing in an elaborate ballroom scene that brings fire performance to a whole new level.

Cabaret Verdalet
Great American Music Hall
859 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA
Friday, January 19 at 8:00pm

Cabaret Verdalet is one of San Francisco’s most exciting showcases for all things burlesque. You will enjoy performers from all over the country, strutting their stuff under the spotlights, as well as variety acts and vintage jazz. Come see Kristina unveil her newest body of work… Sexy Saiidi. It’s belly dance. It’s burlesque. It’s a sensual celebration of all things feminine.

The Nekyia at Bohemian Carnival
DNA Lounge
375 11th Street, San Francisco, CA
Saturday, February 17 at 8:00pm

The Nekyia will be adding a touch of the sublime to the monthly indie circus orgy of San Francisco, featuring the hot, the sexy, the funky, and the bizarre. Performers include Vau de Vire Society, Gooferman, Xeno, and more…

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Looking for a Manager

2006-12-03T19:24:47Z

Hello lovely people...

Just wanted to put it out there to the general community that The Nekyia is looking for a manager. It's a very happy occasion that our business is booming and we need someone to help us ride the wave to the sunny shores of success!

A manager would help us with booking, negotiating with the venue, managing shows, and would ideally join us on tours as our primary support staff. Someone with experience and connections in the industry and a genuine desire to succeed would be the perfect fit. We are looking for someone who is professional and organized, well-spoken, likeable, but also knows when to crack the whip and isn't afraid to push when pushing is needed.

Know anyone? Send them my way...

Thanks ya'll

Kristina

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New Website!!!!

2006-11-06T15:33:15Z

Check it out folks...

I'm so excited I could dance a jig, and I don't even know how to jig!

http://www.thenekyia.org

Thanks to the lovely folks at Design Site for putting it together.

Besos,
kristina

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My Superhero thanks!

2006-11-04T02:01:52Z

Holy Afterparty Batman, Kristina rocked! Thanks for being so generous with your time and talents! Hope we get to spend some chillin some day! Gorgeous set!

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Kristina at Gotham Lockdown Afterparty!

2006-10-31T06:46:58Z

Oh yeah! We got her! Come watch Kristina from The Nekyia perform at this years Blood Moon Regale Afterparty! Right after Vicious Mischief at 1811 Del Paso Blvd in Sacramento. check out www.unmata.com or unmata.tribe.net for more info! Cant wait Kristina!

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Pssssttt!

2006-10-24T23:31:54Z

Performance on DVD....Hollywood Music Productions.....Tribal Fusion....as early as December.....

That's all I'm going to say.

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Kristina Workshop!!

2006-09-29T19:51:28Z

Hello, all you fans of The Nekyia! (I hope it's OK to post this as a topic)

Kristina will be teaching her kick-butt workshop From Samba to Saidi at Hips of Fury (www.hipsoffury.net) in just a few short weeks! Fortunately for you, there are still spots open, but hurry!!

You can also see The Nekyia in the Evening Show!! Get your pre-sale tickets!

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Next Oakland Show

2006-09-09T23:39:36Z

This just in...

I have confirmed that we will be performing at Cafe Van Kleef on November 4th. I know it seems like a long time away, but I'm so excited to be back at my all-time favorite east bay bar... just had to share it with ya'll. We'll be having a few amazing special guests on the bill as well.

More details soon.

Besos,
Kristina

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Music Request

2006-09-06T20:58:31Z

Hi there,

I noticed that you fuse belly dance and samba together. I would like to ask for some musical recommendations for an upcoming performance I will doing.

The studio where I take ballroom dance lessons as its winter showcase coming up in December, and my instructor and I will be doing a samba routine. I know there is some difference in street samba vs. ballroom samba as far as the actual dancing goes, but I think some of the music could be used.

I am looking for a piece of music that has a place in its title or related to travel (theme of the show is Destination: Unknown). Any recommendations would be most appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
Jonnelle

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A fan!

2006-08-28T23:37:14Z

Greetings, Nekyia, from a fan! Love the tribe, love the pics of the show and come your next performance, I bet I'll love that too!!! *laughs*

I've been promising Summer I'd catch one for a while! Hi Summer!

Anyhow, good to meet you!
Chris

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The Nekyia and Kan'nal this thursday the 20th!

2006-07-18T16:10:21Z

The Nekyia Opens for Kan'Nal
Thursday, July 20
@ The Independent
628 Dividsadero, San Francisco
www.independentsf.com
Show starts at 9:00pm

After two knock-out performances at The Crucible's Fire Arts Festival last weekend (see attached photo) The Nekyia will be continuing our hottest July yet with an appearance at The Independent with Kan'Nal. The Nekyia will crack open the evening at 9:00pm, taking the stage with our funky desert jazz and saucy belly dance grooves.

On tour from Colorado, Kan'Nal will move your feet and elevate your soul with their deeply spiritual, utterly rockin' sound and multisensory stage show. More info on Kan'Nal is online at www.kannal.org

And, for your dancing pleasure, SF's own Random Rab will be spinning his signature sounds...

So get off the couch and put on your dancing gear, and gyrate with us at a higher frequency.

More info at www.thenekyia.org

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BURLESQUE: meaning from Websters/Wikipedia

2006-07-01T22:59:27Z

Hey, I just want to say your costumes are awesome..and way to go on doing something new with belly dance! I don't have much time to read the entire thread on burlesque. But without even reading anything about your group...my first comment was "hey hunny, come check out the Burleque Belly dancers on tribe."

In the Websters encyclopedia it was summed up as "theatrical entertainment of a broadly humorous often earthy character consisting of comic skits, striptease acts, and songs and dances performed by soloists or a chorus." Syn. Caricature

I also looked up the meaning and included it from Wikipedia.

BURLESQUE: meaning from Wikipedia
The genre's origins are rooted in the 1840s, early in the Victorian era, a time of culture clashes between the social rules of established aristocracy and a working-class society. The genre often mocked such established entertainment forms as opera, Shakespearean drama, musicals, and ballet. The costuming (or lack thereof) increasingly focused on forms of dress considered inappropriate for polite society.

By the 1880s, the genre had created some rules for defining itself:

Minimal costuming, often focusing on the female form.
Sexually suggestive dialogue, dance, plotlines and staging.
Quick-witted humor, lacking complexity.
Short routines or sketches, with minimal plot cohesion across a show.
In the 1930s, a social crackdown on burlesque shows led to their gradual downfall. The shows had slowly changed from ensemble ribald variety performances, to simple performances focusing mostly on the strip tease. The advent of various forms of pornography gradually replaced titillation.

In the 1990s and 2000s, there has been a large-scale revival of burlesque in the United States and Canada with New Burlesque performers like, Dita Von Teese, Grotesque Burlesque, Dirty Martini, Kitten DeVille, Jo Boobs, The World Famous *BOB*, Scotty the Blue Bunny, Tigger, Julie Atlas Muz, Miss Saturn, Miss Indigo Blue, Sparkly Devil, Ruby Valentine Burlesque's Sweetheart, GiO Burlesque Queen of New Orleans, and troupes such as Fluffgirl Burlesque, Red Hots Burlesque, Burning Hearts Burlesque, Starshine Burlesque, The Cantankerous Lollies, Burlesque As It Was, The Velvet Hammer, and Burlesque Houston staging burlesque events. Annual burlesque festivals include the New York Burlesque Festival, Tease-O-Rama, The Vancouver International Burlesque Festival, and Miss Exotic World. New Burlesque evolved out of the exotica/lounge music revival of the 1990s, which generated an interest in lost American pop culture.

The British burlesque revival has also been immense, performers like Kittie Klaw and the Ministry Of Burlesque have led the way and ensured that the popularity of Burlesque is growing by the day.

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Burlesque & Belly Dance

2006-06-09T02:15:41Z

I have seen threads on a number of different tribes lately discussing the appearance of burlesque in the belly dance world. This has been going on for some time now, and has really caught on, but there is still some controversy about the meeting of these two art forms.

After our last two shows a number of people, from audience members to the SF Fire Marshall, said that they thought our show was burlesque belly dance. This surprised me, because we don't take off so much as a hair pin on stage, so what makes The Nekyia burlesque?

For those of you who have seen us perform, I would love to hear your opinion...

Besos,
Kristina

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Fire Arts Expo and Tribalfest... This weekend!

2006-05-18T17:41:20Z

Come and join us at two of the Spring's most interesting festivals:

Burning Man Fire Arts Exposition
At Monster Park (formerly Candlestick Park) - LOT C (FREE parking)
602 Jamestown Ave, San Francisco
Saturday, May 20 @ 10:00 pm
Experience this quintessentially San Francisco art experience, an exciting and incendiary exhibition of innovative and inspiring fire art! The Nekyia will be debuting new samba-belly dance fusion and exciting the crowds with our flaming propane-powered peacock tails.
Visit http://www.blacksheepbellydance.com/tf6/index.html for more info

Tribalfest 06
Sebastopol Community Center
390 Morris Street, Sebastopol, CA
Sunday, May 21, 2006 @ 2:30pm
Yes, it's true. The Nekyia is preparing to make our first foray into the world of belly dance festivals. Come see the set that $teven Raspa described as “Moulin Rouge goes to Baghdad”.
Visit www.burningman.com for more info

Hope to see you there!
Kristina

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10-week workshop in SF

2006-04-14T15:53:15Z

Hey folks,
Kristina will be teaching a 10-week workshop at City Dance in SF starting May 2nd, Contact her here on tribe or info@thenekyia.com to register!
Diana

10 Week Intermediate Belly Dance Fusion Workshop
Every Tuesday 8:00-9:30pm from May 2 - July 11 (no class on July 4)
Classes at City Dance Studios (www.citydance.org)
32 Otis Street (entrance on Colton off Brady), SF
Walking distance from BART... ample parking available

Hip isolations, undulations, shimmies, and snake arms - this class will cover all the sumptuous movements that make up a belly dancer's repertoire. Then you will learn to combine them in new and unusual ways, using inspiration from Brazilian, Cuban, modern, jazz, flamenco, and Indian dance.

This 10-Week Workshop will encourage dancers to express themselves with the movements, relate to the music, and learn complex choreographies that involve a layering, floorwork, and a variety of dance techniques. Students will learn a choreography that combines belly dance with Latin, Brazilian, jazz, and modern movements.

Instructor Kristina Canizares, director of The Nekyia and the Hips of Fury 2005 Ultimate Soloist, is an accomplished dancer and choreographer. She has performed samba, jazz, Latin Cabaret, burlesque, and belly dance and she has a solid fifteen years of dance training.
Learn more at http://www.thenekyia.org

If you are looking for a dance class that will challenge you to relate to your body in a whole new way... this is your class.

Workshop cost: $150
To pre-register email info@thenekyia.org

"Kristina Canizares is a dancer’s dancer, but she is also an artist with a unique creative vision. Her talent is strong and flexible as her body, her choreography is unique, and her performances are full of passion. As an instructor, she breaks down technique impeccably, teaching a high- energy class that leaves students feeling both challenged and hungry for more." -Princess Farhana

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Belly Dance Fusion Classes

2006-04-06T02:17:11Z

Hello...

Just wanted to let everyone know about the belly dance fusion classes that I am teaching in San Francisco and Berkeley. The classes are intimate, fun, challenging, and a great workout... here is the info:

Belly Dance Fusion
Hip isolations, undulations, shimmies, and snake arms - this class will cover all the sumptuous movements that make up a belly dancer's repertoire. Then you will learn to combine them in new and unusual ways, using inspiration from Brazilian, Cuban, modern, jazz, flamenco, and Indian dance (as well as Kristina's bizarre imagination). If you are looking for a dance class that will challenge you to relate to your body in a whole new way... this is your class.

Classes at City Dance Studios (www.citydance.org)
32 Otis Street (entrance on Colton off Brady), SF
Walking distance from BART... ample parking available
For the month of April take both classes at City Dance for the price of one!
Beginner Belly Dance Fusion
Every Tuesday 7:00-8:00pm
This beginner-level class identifies and strengthens the muscle groups used in belly dance, and the movements that those muscles can create. The classes go in ten week cycles with a different emphasis every week. Students are welcome to drop in any time, but are encouraged to stay through all ten classes.

Intermediate Belly Dance Fusion
Every Tuesday 8:00-9:30pm
The intermediate class is designed for belly dancers who already have some understanding of the basic movements (shimmies, undulations, snake arms, and isolations) but are ready to take their dancing to the next step. Classes will involve stretching and strengthening, tips on technique, layering, and drills. They will also encourage dancers to express themselves with the movements, relate to the music, and connect with their audience. Choreographies will be BD Fusion, inspiring students to think outside the box.

Classes at The Beat
2560 9th Street @ Dwight Way, Berkeley
Beginner/Intermediate Classes
Every Monday 6:30-8:00pm
All students are welcome in this mixed level class that will deliver a blood-pumping warm-up, drills appropriate to all levels, and a short choreography. Like the beginner classes, these classes will work in 10-week cycles with each week focusing on a different skill set.

You can also find out more at www.thenekyia.org or on our Tribe at tribes.tribe.net/thenekyiadance

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Fire workshops

2006-03-23T03:25:56Z

Hi! I heard that the Nekyia has special workshops for fire dancing and was wondering what exactly the details of them were. Thanks!

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dance in Turkey

2006-03-23T03:14:42Z

I'm going on tour to turkey/Egypt Spain England with the Nectar temple tour.
I'm looking for a belly dance teacher in any of those countries. As well as a flamenco teacher.

Does anyone have any contacts or advice on how to find one?

gracias Natalia

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See The Nekyia at the Xenodrome Friday night!

2006-02-09T23:41:01Z

The feathery vixens perform at midnight with "others TBA," whoever that group is! Weird name....
:-)

XENO presents a full-on benefit bash...
The Aquarian Ball

Midnight ritual performance by:
PYRONAUTS featuring Vatra, Crystalia and others TBA

Live performance by:
Tiger Honey Pot

Dj's:
Soren
Seven
Carlos
Satsi
Justin

Visuals by:
Satsi

This Friday, February 10th - 9pm to hella late!

Xenodrome
1320 Potrero Ave @ 25th St
(415) 285-XENO

$7 to $21 sliding scale donation requested

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What an amazing night!!!!!

2006-01-30T17:07:21Z

Thank you thank you thank you!

I am still giddy from the amazing show of support that we received on Saturday night. My beautiful students, who inspire me so much and did an amazing job. The jaw-dropping, heart-lifting talents of lovely Liz Strong. The Brass Menagerie, who rocked the place ("sublime," commented my friends who had never heard Balkan brass before). And thank you so much to everyone who turned out in the crappy weather to pack the house. It was an honor to look out and see so many faces from the community and so many new people who were just curious to see what the fuss was about. Thank you also to Ultra Gypsy, my dear dance family who helped to put me on my path, who turned out en force. It meant so much to me.

Since I am on a roll, I also want to thank Aliena, Summer and April. These ladies have worked so hard and trusted me and my crazy ideas. It is a pleasure to work with such talented dancers!

And, of course, wonderful Scott. What would I do without him? How rare to find a monstrously talented philosopher musician with a penchant for ancient mystery cults, revolution, and bizarre polyrythmic fusion. I am a lucky lucky girl!

Now The Nekyia is heading back into the studio to cook up some more goodies. Keep your eyes open, we'll be back soon.

Love K

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The Nekyia Debuts New Work on Saturday

2006-01-30T16:54:03Z

The Nekyia Presents Spectacle & Bacchanalia
The Hotel Utah
Saturday January 28th, 9pm
500 4th Street @ Bryant, San Francisco
Doors at 9:30pm
$13 Suggested Donation
Performers include Kristina’s saucy student troupe, Spice Rack; the gorgeous and captivating Elizabeth Strong accompanied by the musical stylings of the legendary Dan Cantrell; raucous rump-shaking Balkan brass band, The Brass Menagerie; and The Nekyia featuring original music from Scott Sterling (aka Drumspyder), choreography and dance from Kristina Cañizares, and The Nekyia debut of Aliena and Summer.

It is with unparalleled excitement, pride, and humility that I count down the final days until The Nekyia's first event: Spectacle & Bacchanalia, this Saturday evening at The Hotel Utah (details after the manifesto).

This event is the debut of a larger vision for The Nekyia, with multiple dancers, all-original music, and a clearer mission for our creation. This mission is monstrously ambitious (those who know Scott and me won’t be surprised at all to hear that). It is nothing less that the complete transformation of our human consciousness, the seemingly impossible leap into a new realm of connection, wisdom, awareness, and joy.

Being awake in the darkness is terrifying if you are alone, but we are not alone. Through art, dance, music, and beauty we can awaken together, discovering the truth that is hidden in our bodies and the joy that is too often buried by fear and isolation. This is the joy that will sustain us in our fight to preserve the world we love.

We call it Ecstatic Tribalista Groove. Ecstatic, because it comes from an intensity of emotion and energy that is larger than ourselves. Tribalista, because we are just a small part of an international tribe that is evolving parallel to us. Groove, because in the words of the feminist revolutionary Emma Goldman, “If I can’t dance, it’s not my revolution!”

So please, come and join us. The event will raise funds needed to continue building the company and will bring together some of the great talents in our community. It will be rockin’, sexy, sweaty, raw, bumpin’ inspiration.

Besos,
Kristina
www.thenekyia.org

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Nekyia party.....!!!

2006-01-19T20:16:36Z

PSSST….Hey YOU! Yes.....YOU!!!!!! Its time for the Nekyia to introduce their new fusion dance troupe to the masses in an all-out, ridiculously fun Saturday night party!!!!! Come see The Nekyia unveil their new choreographed piece to an original and sassy track by Drumspyder!

Join us on Saturday, January 28th, at the Hotel Utah (500 4th St, SF) for a fundraising party featuring the most titillating entertainment for your eyes and ears with:

Elizabeth Strong (turkish-rom bellydance)
The Brass Menagerie (um, do you even KNOW how fun this band is???)
Spice Rack (HOT!!!)
Kristina Canizares and Scott Sterling performing their award-winning drum-and-zill duet
The Nekyia (of course!)

The show starts at 9:30 and is guaranteed to be thrilling, dynamic, and unique! We’re not your average bellydance troupe, and we want to party with you and your friends!

We’re legit. Visit us at www.thenekyia.org

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Kristina in LA

2005-12-24T17:52:52Z

I was in LA visiting my boyfriend and saw Kristina dance! Holy f*%!ing hell she was so awesome, you should have seen her fabulous outfit and moves. Way better than Napolean Dynamite. The only missing piece was Scott. Glad we got to chat after that crazy performance. Pictures?

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Nekyia's Fundraising Shindig in January!

2005-12-23T20:46:35Z

I am so completely thrilled to announce our first ever fundraiser to celebrate one year of Nekyia. We will be hosting the event at the gorgeous vintage Hotel Utah Saloon (complete with those nifty little swinging half doors). Come by, bring a friend, bring people you don't know, have a beer, laugh and dance...

It is just so EXCITING!

Info below:

The Nekyia's First Fundraising Shindig
The Hotel Utah
Saturday January 28th, 9pm
500 4th Street @ Bryant, San Francisco
To celebrate our first birthday, The Nekyia will be throwing ourselves a party, and you're invited. Be among the first to see our new set featuring an original Drumsypder track and our new dancers, as well as the award-winning drum and zil duet performed by Scott and Kristina. The ever-lovely Elizabeth Strong will also grace the stage with her presence before we shake the building to its very foundations with a rambunctious set from the Bay Area's big brass: The Brass Menagerie. Oh, we are going to have FUN!

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Hips of Fury Ultimate Soloist!

2005-10-28T19:23:16Z

I am so excited!

It is my pleasure to announce that The Nekyia brought home the first Hips of Fury Ultimate Soloist Award on Sunday. The event, held in Southern California, was a competition and showcase for all that is belly dance fusion.

We had the opportunity to meet and watch some of the best belly dancers from that area including Princess Farhana, Doomba!, Devadasi, Tempest, and some hot hot newcomers, Isidis, who won the Ultimate Troupe category.

I had a blast, and I am very excited to go down to LA again next week and film the Hips of Fury DVD, which will be available shortly.

I highly recommend that you all check out this event next year as it is a fantastic showcase for truly innovative belly dance.

Besos,
Kristina

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still auditioning?

2005-09-29T16:49:36Z

i know i saw a listing at one point, but i was wondering if you're still looking for new people or what. thanks! kelly

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Niger Benefit November 10th, 2005

2005-09-26T16:20:32Z

ok you guys..... im helping Carliegh get the word out on this event and ive been given some flyers and tickets.

I will be bringing the tickets to class tonight and they are $25 if anyone is interested in making a purchase.

performances include:

Rachel Brice, Fat Chance, Frederique, and Suhaila

for more information please visit:

dontletmypeopledie.org

Thanks!!
Alia

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8 Week Workshop Starting Monday

2005-09-19T02:47:49Z

hi all!!

can anyone tell me how many people will be participating? i have a friend that wants to do this with me and i just want to make sure that there is room for her.

let me know-thanks!!

Alia

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