PAST WORKSHOPS & SHOWS


show | NY THEATRICAL BELLYDANCE CONFERENCE - SHOW

Saturday 7/10/2010 | 9:00 pm

where: DNA Theater 280 Broadway 2 floor (Entrance on Chambers), NYC

 

I am honored and humbled to present "Escalate" a group piece with the talented dancers Ayshe, Elisheva, Kaitlin Hines, Katherine Wen, Yasmine and Zobeida.

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workshop | NY THEATRICAL BELLYDANCE CONFERENCE - WORKSHOPS

Saturday 7/10/2010 | 10:00 am

where: 440 Studios - 440 Lafayette - NYC

 

I'm excited to be part of the Theatrical Bellydance Conference. Here's my class schedule, but take advantage of all the different teachers. You can sign up for the full day or the entire conference.

You will be receiving a complete 4-course program each day, tailored by the teaching team, who are working together to provide material that adds up to, in the words of one of last year’s workshop attendees, “more than just the sum of its parts.”

Saturday - Path C
10:00am BLANCA - The Sensual Bellydancer
11:30am RANYA RENÉE - Embrace your Mistakes!
2:30pm AEPRIL SCHAILE - The Energy Body in Dramatic Motion
4:00pm SAMARA - Theatrical Energy Through Space Design, Focus and Projection

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workshop | NY THEATRICAL BELLYDANCE CONFERENCE - WORKSHOPS

Friday 7/9/2010 | 2:30 pm

where: 440 Studios - 440 Lafayette - NYC

 

I'm excited to be part of the Theatrical Bellydance Conference. Here's my class schedule, but take advantage of all the different teachers. You can sign up for the full day or the entire conference.

You will be receiving a complete 4-course program each day, tailored by the teaching team, who are working together to provide material that adds up to, in the words of one of last year’s workshop attendees, “more than just the sum of its parts.”

Friday - Path B
10:00am ANASMA - Presence, Intention and Emotions From Inside Out
11:30am AEPRIL SCHAILE - Embodying Mythical Archetypes
2:30pm BLANCA - The Sensual Bellydancer
4:00pm SAMARA - Theatrical Energy Through Space Design, Focus and Projection

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show | NY THEATRICAL BELLYDANCE CONFERENCE - SHOW

Thursday 7/8/2010 | 8:00 pm

where: DNA Theater 280 Broadway 2 floor (Entrance on Chambers), NYC

 

I will be performing a solo piece on Thursday July 8 but also check out the other shows, each one will be unique!

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Blanca dancing at Lafayette



show | BLANCA, DIANYAH & LYDIA AT THE GRISLY PEAR

Sunday 6/13/2010 | 8:00 pm

where: The Grisly Pear - 107 MacDougal St, NYC

minimum: $20

 

Live Music by Scott Wilson & Efendi
Bellydance by Blanca, Dianyah & Lydia
$20 minimum, no cover

THE GRISLY PEAR
107 MacDougal Street between Bleeker & West 3rd
West Village, NYC


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workshop | The Dancing Spirit presents BELLYDANCE WORKSHOPS with Ayshe and Blanca

Friday 5/7/2010 | 12:00 am

where: Tiverton, Rhode Island

 

To register contact Barbara: barb@thedancingspirit.com
Tel. 401 338 9905

Info coming soon.



show | FESTIVAL ISIS ALL STARS SHOW at ALTOS DE CHAVON AMPHITEATER

Saturday 3/20/2010 | 7:00 pm

where: La Romana, Dominican Republic

 

Festival Isis All Stars Show at Altos de Chavon Amphitheater on Saturday March 20 at 7:00pm.
Artistic Director: Chiqui Haddad.

In Concert: “Alabina”
Star Dancers: Randa Kamel, Mohamed El Hosseny, Mohamed Shahin, Saida, Asi Haskal, Diana Tarkhan, Yamil Annum, Oscar Flores, Susanna Del Vecchio, Vanessa Angulo, Ayshe, Blanca, Sera Solstice, Sahar Sami, Jannelle Cortes, Francesca Maria.

workshop | SYLVIA RICHARDS presents FESTIVAL ISIS DE BAILE ORIENTAL - BELLYDANCE RHYTHMS WORKSHOP

Friday 3/19/2010 | 5:00 pm

where: La Romana, Dominican Republic

 

BELLYDANCE RHYTHMS WORKSHOP

Musicality is a precious quality essential for mastering the dance. In this workshop you will learn to identify, feel and dance to the basic Middle Eastern rhythms used in belly dance. You will learn how to create different dynamics with your body, as well as groups of movements and accents that suit each of the rhythms. Learn the secrets behind seamless transitions and successful improvisation in a fun and informative workshop.

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show | FESTIVAL ISIS - CLEOPATRA'S NIGHT

Wednesday 3/17/2010 | 8:00 pm

where: La Romana, Dominican Republic

 

Cleopatra's Night with Randa Kamel @ La Palapa, Casa de Campo's Marina - Middle Eastern DJ and live music!

Dinner and belly dance party featuring:
- Dancers Blanca, Jannelle Cortes, Oscar Flores, and others
- Live Music, & Middle Eastern DJ



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workshop | SYLVIA RICHARDS presents FESTIVAL ISIS DE BAILE ORIENTAL - BELLYDANCE RHYTHMS WORKSHOP

Wednesday 3/17/2010 | 9:00 am

where: La Romana, Dominican Republic

 

BELLYDANCE RHYTHMS WORKSHOP

Musicality is a precious quality essential for mastering the dance. In this workshop you will learn to identify, feel and dance to the basic Middle Eastern rhythms used in belly dance. You will learn how to create different dynamics with your body, as well as groups of movements and accents that suit each of the rhythms. Learn the secrets behind seamless transitions and successful improvisation in a fun and informative workshop.

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From the Horse's Mouth logo

show | FROM THE HORSE'S MOUTH - magical tales of real dancers

Saturday 2/27/2010 | 8:00 pm

where: | 92Y, 1395 Lexington Ave, NYC

cover: $15

 

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE.

Created by Tina Croll and Jamie Cunningham, From the Horse’s Mouth is a celebratory dance/theater production. In each production, 30 performers – outstanding dancers and choreographers of all ages and all dance traditions – tell personal stories from their lives, then perform movement of their own choosing - first alone, and then in interaction with another dancer. The stories range from humorous to poignant and reveal personal moments of loss, joy, frustration, and triumph.

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Read more about this show.note: I will only be performing on Saturday.



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show | SERENA ODYSSEY- at American Theater of Actors

Friday 2/26/2010 | 8:00 pm

where: ATA, 314 W. 54th Street, NYC

 

PLEASE NOTE: I WON'T BE PERFORMING IN THIS SHOW. BUT YOU CAN STILL GO AND ENJOY IT!

A Bellydance Tribute to Serena.
An enchanting odyssey through the many visions of Serena, from the nostalgia of the Egyptian Gardens, the naughty thrills of the 1920s, to the operatic grandeur of Salome.




Blanca's students at 92Y show, 2009

Blanca's students Rie and Zoe performing at the 92Y student show, Feb. 14 2009


show | BLANCA'S STUDENTS AT 92Y SHOW

Saturday 2/13/2010 | 6:00 pm

where: Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Ave, NYC

cover: $15

 

Dance students from all disciplines taught at 92Y participate in this incredibly fun performance. Blanca's bellydance students will be offering a veil number danced to a beautiful Turkish song.

Kaufmann Concert Hall at the 92Y
1395 Lexington Ave @ 92nd St
NYC


Blanca dancing at Spring Caravan 2008

show | BLANCA, ANASTASIA, BRENNA and GISELLE perform at RAKKASAH EAST

Saturday 10/17/2009 | 7:50 pm

where: Somerset, NJ

 



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workshop | RAKKASAH EAST presents SENSUAL BELLYDANCE WORKSHOP

Monday 10/12/2009 | 7:00 pm

where: Somerset, NJ

 

SENSUAL BELLYDANCE: GAINED IN TRANSLATION

Have you ever felt disappointed after performing? Come to a workshop that will boost your confidence while teaching you to move with more style, grace and poise. Make your bellydance steps more expressive, sensual and meaningful. Then crystallize your new skills by learning a a series of combinations that can be applied to your own routines. Don't let your hard work get lost in translation: learn to unlock the essential power within.

show | MARATHON 75

Saturday 10/10/2009 | 6:00 pm

where:

cover: $10

 

Immerse yourself in a weekend of dance as more than 50 artists kick off our anniversary year performance series. Each hour features a group of five choreographers and a 10-minute break. Admission is good for one full marathon day; seating on the hour.

Blanca will be performing "Moonwatch" with Anastasia, Brenna and Giselle. Zenaide will follow with a wonderful group number!


VU show

show | Venus Uprising presents METAMORPHOSIS - FANTASY BELLYDANCE CONCERT

Saturday 10/3/2009 | 8:00 pm

where: Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St, NYC

 

With Anasma, Autumn Ward, Ayshe, Blanca, Jeniviva and Mystic Hips, Michelle De Vine and Mahalat, Neon, Ranya Renee, Sarah Skinner, Sera and Solstice, Sherene Vismaya, Tanna Valentine and special appearance by Aszmara.


VU show

show | Venus Uprising presents METAMORPHOSIS - FANTASY BELLYDANCE CONCERT

Friday 10/2/2009 | 9:00 pm

where: Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St, NYC

 

With Anasma, Autumn Ward, Ayshe, Blanca, Jeniviva and Mystic Hips, Michelle De Vine and Mahalat, Neon, Ranya Renee, Sarah Skinner, Sera and Solstice, Sherene Vismaya, Tanna Valentine and special appearance by Aszmara.


Blanca dancing at Lafayette

show | BLANCA at THE CUPPING ROOM

Tuesday 9/8/2009 | 9:00 pm

where: The Cupping Room, West Broadway & Broome, NYC

cover: no cover!

 

Live Music by Mal Stein, Michael Hess and Robert Bogosian
Bellydance by Blanca
no cover

The Cupping Room
West Broadway & Broome, NYC


Blanca dancing at Lafayette

show | BLANCA at THE CUPPING ROOM

Tuesday 7/21/2009 | 9:00 pm

where: The Cupping Room, West Broadway & Broome, NYC

cover: no cover!

 

Live Music by Mal Stein, Michael Hess and Robert Bogosian
Bellydance by Blanca
no cover

The Cupping Room
West Broadway & Broome, NYC


VU show

show | VINTAGE BELLYDANCE

Friday 6/26/2009 | 9:00 pm

where: Dance Forum - 20 East 17th St, bet Broadway & 5th Ave, Second Fl

 

Vintage Bellydance: A return to the glamorous roots...

Featuring six classic solos:
Jeniviva
Blanca
Yasmine
Sherene Vismaya
Kristina Melike
Anasma Vuong

Tix $20 / $25 at the door

Purchase your ticket now:
www.vintagebellydance.com


Blanca dancing at GP

show | BLANCA AT THE GRISLY PEAR

Sunday 5/31/2009 | 8:00 pm

where: The Grisly Pear - 107 MacDougal St, NYC

minimum: $20

 

Live Music by Scott Wilson & Efendi
Good food! Bohemian atmosphere!

$20 minimum, no cover

THE GRISLY PEAR
107 MacDougal Street between Bleeker & West 3rd
West Village, NYC


Love Potion DVD

dvd | LOVE POTION Dance Workout DVD by World Dance NY

Tuesday 5/26/2009 | 12:00 am

where: amazon.com

 

* Bellydance workout: beginner-intermediate
* detailed breakdown of every step
* includes a basic bellydance vocabulary practice flow for absolute beginners
* melodic, evocative, sensual music
* Neon, Blanca, Sarah Skinner
* if you liked "Luscious," you'll love the "Love Potion"!




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workshop | The Dancing Spirit presents BELLYDANCE WORKSHOPS with Ayshe and Blanca

Thursday 5/7/2009 | 12:00 am

where: Tiverton, Rhode Island

 

To register contact Barbara: barb@thedancingspirit.com
Tel. 401 338 9905

Info coming soon.




Blanca dancing at Spring Caravan 2008

show | BLANCA performs at SPRING CARAVAN

Saturday 5/2/2009 | 4:00 pm

where: Somerset, NJ

 



dvd | FANTASY BELLYDANCE - by World Dance NY

Tuesday 4/28/2009 | 12:00 am

where:

 

Performances by Anasma, Fayzah, Neon, Kittarina, Elisheva, Blanca, Ayshe, Irina, Zobeida, Autumn Ward, Tanna, Sira and more.



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workshop | The Dancing Spirit presents SENSUAL BELLYDANCE WORKSHOP

Saturday 4/25/2009 | 12:00 pm

where: Tiverton, Rhode Island

 

To register contact Barbara: barb@thedancingspirit.com
Tel. 401 338 9905

1. SAT APRIL 25, 12:00-3:00 PM
SENSUAL BELLYDANCE WORKSHOP
The Dancing Spirit Studio
1759 Main Rd, Tiverton RI
$55 for 3-hour workshop
In this workshop you will learn:
- Amazing techniques to move with more style, grace & confidence in dance and everyday life.
- Tips and techniques to make your dance more connected and expressive.
- A series of poses and gestures that express the femininity that bellydance is all about.
- A short routine to apply your new skills and steps.
- Choreography notes will be provided.
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2. SAT APRIL 25, 6:30 -on
BELLYDANCE SHOW & PARTY
6:30 Holy Trinity Church, Upstairs Hall
1956 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI
$12 Adults, $8 kids - 18 yrs
- Performances by Blanca, Barbara and more!
- Blanca LOVES to get everyone up dancing.
- Invite your friends and family to this great hall on the water.
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3. SUN APRIL 26, 12-2 PM
CHOREOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
The Dancing Spirit Studio
$40 for 2-hour workshop + materials
- In this workshop you will learn the beautiful NYMPH choreography which features hand veils.
- These rare and ethereal hand veils create a magical effect as you dance.
- Study materials are included.
- Hand veils available on sale.
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As a teacher, Blanca incorporates her desire to share and her ever-increasing knowledge of dance technique, body awareness, and the healing / esoteric arts to develop new methods that will accelerate her students' training and increase their confidence.

To register contact Barbara: barb@thedancingspirit.com
Tel. 401 338 9905




Blanca dancing at Lafayette


show | LIVE MIDDLE EASTERN MUSIC AT LAFAYETTE G&B

Friday 4/10/2009 | 11:30 pm

where: 54 Franklin St, NYC

 

Lafayette Grill
54 Franklin St, bet Broadway and Lafayette
NYC
I'll be dancing at 1 AM


Blanca dancing at GP Poster

show | BLANCA AT THE GRISLY PEAR

Sunday 3/29/2009 | 8:00 pm

where: The Grisly Pear - 107 MacDougal St, NYC

minimum: $20

 

Live Music by Scott Wilson & Efendi
Bellydance by Blanca, Nabilah Zahar, Anastasia and Zoe
$20 minimum, no cover

THE GRISLY PEAR
107 MacDougal Street between Bleeker & West 3rd
West Village, NYC


Blanca dancing at Lafayette

show | BLANCA at THE CUPPING ROOM

Tuesday 3/17/2009 | 9:00 pm

where: The Cupping Room, West Broadway & Broome, NYC

cover: no cover!

 

Live Music by Mal Stein, Michael Hess and Robert Bogosian
Bellydance by Blanca
no cover

The Cupping Room
West Broadway & Broome, NYC


New Year's Eve at Je'Bon

show | NEW YEAR'S EVE AT JEBON

Wednesday 12/31/2008 | 7:00 pm

where: 14 St. Marks Place, bet 2nd & 3rd Ave, NYC

cover: $25. MAKE YOUR RESERVATION!!

 



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workshop | Mango Tree Fitness presents: SENSUAL BELLYDANCE workshop with BLANCA

Saturday 11/8/2008 | 2:00 pm

where: Mango Tree Fitness, Watertown CT

cover: $40 pre-registration, $50 door (3-hour workshop)

 

Mango Tree Fitness presents:
SENSUAL BELLYDANCE
workshop with BLANCA

Saturday, November 8
2 - 5 PM

Blanca returns to share her secrets to the languid, effortless, and intoxicating quality of her dance style through helping you express your individual sense of sensuality. You will also learn one of Blanca’s beautiful choreographies that express female sensuality.


Tarot - a fantasy bellydance concert

show | Venus Uprising presents TAROT - A FANTASY BELLYDANCE CONCERT

Sunday 11/2/2008 | 8:00 pm

where: Merce Cunningham Studio

 

Venus Uprising presents
TAROT
a fantasy bellydance concert

THE CARDS:
The Fool - Blanca
The Magician - Neon and Blanca
The High Priestess - Sarah Locke & Alchemy Tribal
The Empress - Ayshe
The Emperor - Toshi Hamada
The Lovers - Neon
The Lovers - Yoshina
Adjustment - Irina Akulenko
The Hermit - Tanna
The Wheel of Fortune - Sarah Skinner, Kajza and the Sisters of Salome
Lust - Sarah Skinner and the Sisters of Salome
The Hanged Man - Alicia and Heather of BellyCraft
Death - Fayzah and group
Judgment - Autumn Ward & group
Temperance - Andrea Anwar
The Devil - Anasma
The Tower - Sherene Vismaya
The Star - Elisheva & Kittarina


Tarot - a fantasy bellydance concert

show | Venus Uprising presents TAROT - A FANTASY BELLYDANCE CONCERT

Saturday 11/1/2008 | 8:00 pm

where: Merce Cunningham Studio

 

Venus Uprising presents
TAROT
a fantasy bellydance concert

THE CARDS:
The Fool - Blanca
The Magician - Neon and Blanca
The High Priestess - Sarah Locke & Alchemy Tribal
The Empress - Ayshe
The Emperor - Toshi Hamada
The Lovers - Neon
The Lovers - Yoshina
Adjustment - Irina Akulenko
The Hermit - Tanna
The Wheel of Fortune - Sarah Skinner, Kajza and the Sisters of Salome
Lust - Sarah Skinner and the Sisters of Salome
The Hanged Man - Alicia and Heather of BellyCraft
Death - Fayzah and group
Judgment - Autumn Ward & group
Temperance - Andrea Anwar
The Devil - Anasma
The Tower - Sherene Vismaya
The Star - Elisheva & Kittarina



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Rhode Island

workshop | Rakkasah East presents: DRUM SOLOS for DANCERS AND DRUMMERS

Sunday 10/19/2008 | 9:00 am

where: Rakkasah East, Somerset, NJ

cover: before Sept 15 $35 / $40

 

Dancers will learn movement for drum solos as well as listening skills. Drummers will learn how to put together a drum solo that is interesting and fun in this exciting and informative workshop..

show | SERENA STUDIOS FALL BASH - PARTY WITH LIVE MUSIC

Friday 9/19/2008 | 9:00 pm

where: McGee's - 240 W 55th St (bet Broadway & 8th Ave)

cover: $10

 


I'll be dancing to the live music of Scott Wilson's band. This is a great party and it sells out. Make sure you get your ticket in advance and get there at 8:30 PM.


Zodiac Bellydance

show | ZODIAC BELLYDANCE

Saturday 9/13/2008 | 8:00 pm

where: Merce Cunningham Studio

 

13 original solos inspired by the unique archetypal essence of each Zodiac sign.

Forget what you think you know about Bellydance—ZBD transforms the lexicon of the dance by fusing the ancient, mystical elements of the dance form with post-modern longings for immediacy, explosive emotion, distinctive physicality, theatrical acuity and thematic rebellion.

Zodiac Starlets:

Jeniviva-Aries
Blanca-Taurus
Elisheva and Kittarina: Gemini
Yasmine: Cancer
Irina: Leo
Ayshe/Zahra: Virgo
Mariyah: Libra
Sherene Vismaya: Scorpio
Sira: Sagittarius
Tiffany Bisconer: Capricorn
Anasma: Aquarius
Kristina Melike: Pisces


Zodiac Bellydance

show | ZODIAC BELLYDANCE

Friday 9/12/2008 | 9:00 pm

where: Merce Cunningham Studio

 

13 original solos inspired by the unique archetypal essence of each Zodiac sign.

Forget what you think you know about Bellydance—ZBD transforms the lexicon of the dance by fusing the ancient, mystical elements of the dance form with post-modern longings for immediacy, explosive emotion, distinctive physicality, theatrical acuity and thematic rebellion.

Zodiac Starlets:

Jeniviva-Aries
Blanca-Taurus
Elisheva and Kittarina: Gemini
Yasmine: Cancer
Irina: Leo
Ayshe/Zahra: Virgo
Mariyah: Libra
Sherene Vismaya: Scorpio
Sira: Sagittarius
Tiffany Bisconer: Capricorn
Anasma: Aquarius
Kristina Melike: Pisces



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New York City
Rhode Island

workshop | Mango Tree Fitness presents: DRUM SOLO: Technique, Musicality & Showmanship workshop with BLANCA and CARMINE

Sunday 9/7/2008 | 2:00 pm

where: Mango Tree Fitness, Watertown CT

cover: 3-hour workshop: $50 pre-registration, $70 door (3-hour workshop)

 

The drum solo is the climax of any belly dance show. If this part of the show makes you nervous, have no fear! Come learn its inner workings in a workshop that will greatly improve your dance skills for all types of music and shows.


In this workshop you will:

  • Demystify the basic Middle Eastern rhythms and get familiar with their particular feel.
  • Learn to play and feel the rhythm.
  • Learn to respond to the drum with your body, using it as an instrument.
  • Learn groups of movements and accents that suit the rhythms.
  • Learn the art of keeping a balance between high energy and poise.
  • Learn to improvise and communicate with the drummer when dancing to a live drum solo.
  • This workshop will also greatly improve your musicality, improvisation skills and showmanship for all other types of bellydance music and shows.



Read about our past workshops:
New York City
Rhode Island

workshop | Venus Uprising presents DRUM SOLO: TECHNIQUE, MUSICALITY & SHOWMANSHIP

Saturday 9/6/2008 | 3:30 pm

where: Dance Forum - 20 East 17th St, bet Broadway & 5th Ave, Second Fl

cover: 3-hour workshop: $55 prepaid / $70 door

 

The drum solo is the climax of any belly dance show.
In this workshop you will:

  • Demystify the basic Middle Eastern rhythms and get familiar with their particular feel.
  • Learn to play and feel the rhythm.
  • Learn to respond to the drum with your body, using it as an instrument.
  • Learn groups of movements and accents that suit the rhythms.
  • Learn the art of keeping a balance between high energy and poise.
  • Learn to improvise and communicate with the drummer when dancing to a live drum solo.
  • This workshop will also greatly improve your musicality, improvisation skills and showmanship for all other types of bellydance music and shows.

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class | SENSUAL BELLYDANCE VARIATIONS - SUMMER COURSE

Friday 6/27/2008 | 6:00 pm

where: 92nd St Y / Harkness Dance Center - Lexington Ave at 92nd St, lower dance studio, NYC

 

SUMMER COURSE STARTS FRIDAY JUNE 20
6 - 7:30 PM
NO CLASS on July 4

TONS of hip work.
Learn how to make your drum solo moves sensual.
Learn how to tell a story when you dance.
Learn how to keep a balance between high energy and poise.

Come and have FUN with us!



Read about our past workshops:
New York City
Rhode Island

workshop | Venus Uprising presents DRUM SOLO: TECHNIQUE, MUSICALITY & SHOWMANSHIP

Friday 6/6/2008 | 12:00 pm

where: 440 Studios - 440 Lafayette - Studio 4F - NYC

cover: $55 prepaid / $70 door

 

The drum solo is the climax of any belly dance show.
In this workshop you will:

  • Demystify the basic Middle Eastern rhythms and get familiar with their particular feel.
  • Learn to play and feel the rhythm.
  • Learn to respond to the drum with your body, using it as an instrument.
  • Learn groups of movements and accents that suit the rhythms.
  • Learn the art of keeping a balance between high energy and poise.
  • Learn to improvise and communicate with the drummer when dancing to a live drum solo.
  • This workshop will also greatly improve your musicality, improvisation skills and showmanship for all other types of bellydance music and shows.

Complete info coming soon.


Luscious: the Bellydance Workout DVD


dvd | LUSCIOUS: THE BELLYDANCE WORKOUT Instructional DVD by World Dance NY

Tuesday 5/27/2008 | 12:00 am

where: amazon.com

 

This workout is made 100% of bellydance moves, it is beginner level, but it offers a perspective of challenge and growth. Each section of the workout consistently builds on the dance vocabulary introduced in the previous section through combinations. It's an "instructional workout" because of the method of introducing dance vocabulary and because there is an extensive tutorial section breaking down each move used in the workout. The program is designed to be "very bellydance." We hope that it will be lavish, overflowing with deep, rich and feminine movement - so that it can be enjoyed as a beauty ritual.

Blanca dancing at Lafayette

show | LIVE MIDDLE EASTERN MUSIC AT MEZZO MEZZO

Saturday 5/24/2008 | 11:30 pm

where: 54 Franklin St, NYC

minimum: $20

 

Mezzo Mezzo NY features LIVE weekly Middle Eastern Music and Bellydance Performances by some of the best talents from NY areas` ME Music and BD community. Saturday Night May 10 2008 Features LIVE Bellydance Performance by: Blanca , and Musicians : Elias Sarkar (Violin/Vocals), Chris Marashlian (Bass), Robert Boghosian (Oud), Nick Mandoukos (Guitar/Vocals), Amir Naoum(Tabla)

930pm-130am,
NO Cover/$20 Minimum Per Person @ Table Minimum.
31-29 Ditmars Blvd (corner 33rd St/Ditmars Blvd), Astoria, NY 11105
Reservations (718) 278-0444.
For more info please e mail, cm@creativeartistsproductions.com



show | RHODE ISLAND HAFLA - The Dancing Spirit

Saturday 5/3/2008 | 6:00 pm

where: The Meeting House at Tiverton Four Corners, Tiverton, RI

cover: $10

 


workshop | The Dancing Spirit presents DANCE AND DRUM WORKSHOPS

Saturday 5/3/2008 | 10:30 am

where: Tiverton, Rhode Island

cover: $100 (5-hr workshop)

 

The drum solo is the climax of any bellydance performance. If this part of the show makes you nervous, have no fear! Come learn its inner workings in a workshop that will greatly improve your dance skills for all types of music and shows.
In this workshop you will:

  • Demystify the basic Middle Eastern rhythms and get familiar with their particular feel.
  • Learn to play and feel the rhythm.
  • Learn to respond to the drum with your body, using it as an instrument.
  • Learn groups of movements and accents that suit the rhythms.
  • Learn the art of keeping a balance between high energy and poise.
  • Learn to improvise and communicate with the drummer when dancing to a live drum solo.
  • This workshop will also greatly improve your musicality, improvisation skills and showmanship for all other types of bellydance music and shows.

Please bring: Coin sash, zills (finger cymbals), doumbek if you have one (bring an extra one if you have!).

Details


Cult of Myth

show | Venus Uprising presents CULT OF MYTH - FANTASY BELLYDANCE CONCERT

Saturday 4/26/2008 | 8:00 pm

where: 280 Broadway, 2nd Floor (entrance on Chambers), NYC

cover: $25 adv / $35 door

 

With Autumn Ward, Alyra, Ayshe, Blanca, Jeniviva, Neon, Sherene Vismaya, Sarah Skinner, Tanna Valentine, Tempest and more to come.


Cult of Myth

show | Venus Uprising presents CULT OF MYTH - FANTASY BELLYDANCE CONCERT

Friday 4/25/2008 | 8:00 pm

where: 280 Broadway, 2nd Floor (entrance on Chambers), NYC

cover: $25 adv / $35 door

 

With Autumn Ward, Alyra, Ayshe, Blanca, Jeniviva, Neon, Sherene Vismaya, Sarah Skinner, Tanna Valentine, Tempest and more to come.



show | Music Off The Walls: Brooklyn Philharmonic presents SHADES OF BABYLON

Sunday 3/30/2008 | 2:00 pm

where: Brooklyn Museum, Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor

 

To Purchase Single Tickets for Music Off The Walls concerts at the Brooklyn Museum, contact Brooklyn Philharmonic Patron Services:
Phone: (718) 488-5913
Fax: (718) 488-5901
Email: patronservices@brooklynphilharmonic.org

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class | SENSUAL BELLYDANCE VARIATIONS

Friday 3/28/2008 | 6:00 pm

where: 92nd St Y / Harkness Dance Center - Lexington Ave at 92nd St, lower dance studio, NYC

 

Plus, each week we will learn a new sensual bellydance combination:

MAR 14: TAKSIM - no rhythm... we'll work of feeling the music and being in the moment.

MAR 21 and 28: FLOORWORK - feel like an odalisque.



Blanca & Jeniviva

Blanca & Jeniviva on the cover of GOTHIC BELLYDANCE REVELATIONS

show | GOTHIC DJAM at JE'BON WITH JENIVIVA AND BLANCA

Wednesday 2/27/2008 | 7:00 pm

where: 14 St. Marks Place, bet 2nd & 3rd Ave, NYC

cover: $10

minimum: $5

 

7:00-7:45 PM - Screening of Bellydance films.
7:45-8:15 PM - Sensual Bellydance class with Blanca
8:30-10:30 PM Music and Dance with Djinn, Jeniviva, Blanca, plus YOU take the stage!


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class | SENSUAL BELLYDANCE VARIATIONS

Friday 2/15/2008 | 6:00 pm

where: Lexington Ave at 92nd St, lower dance studio

 

18 sessions: $220.00
single class: $16
ten-class card:$145

Every class will include hip work and veil practice.
Plus, each week we will learn a new sensual bellydance combination:

FEB 15: RHUMBA - romantic, dreamy, elegant
FEB 22: MASMOUDI - passionate, rich, intriguing
FEB 29: CIFTETELLI - mysterious, dramatic and so sensual!
MAR 7: CIFTETELLI 2 - with veil work
MAR 14: TAKSIM - no rhythm... we'll work on feeling the music and being in the moment.
MAR 21 and 28: FLOORWORK - feel like an odalisque. [BRING KNEEPADS]

Blanca with Dennis Dunaway

show | DANCING WITH DENNIS DUNAWAY PROJECT

Friday 1/25/2008 | 10:00 pm

where: The Cutting Room - 19 West 24th St, NYC

cover: $10

 

Blanca dancing at Lafayette



show | LIVE MIDDLE EASTERN MUSIC AT LAFAYETTE G&B

Friday 1/18/2008 | 11:30 pm

where: 54 Franklin St, NYC

 

Lafayette Grill
54 Franklin St, bet Broadway and Lafayette
NYC
I'll be dancing at 1 AM

 

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BlancaDance - Bellydance by Blanca based in New York City. Blanca is a professional Middle Eastern Dancer available for bookings. Go to events to see where she will perform next. Belly Dance, Belly Dancer, Bellydancer, BLANCA SENSUAL BELLY DANCE BELLYDANCE NEW YORK CITY