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Recent UNMATA performances...

Friday - Sunday, May 3 – 5, 2013
Cairo in Columbus
at McConnell Arts Center and Crowne Plaza Columbus North Hotel in Columbus, OH
Workshops: Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Sunday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Shows: Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm
A 3-Day Celebration of Bellydance featuring Tribal Fusion Bellydance Badass Amy Sigil! Two days of workshops and two shows starring UNMATA. Featuring local and national, award-winning professional and amateur bellydance artists!
Workshops: $85/ $95 per day, Show: $20 / $25
Workshops: 6500 Doubletree Avenue (Off Schrock Road) Columbus, OH
Shows: 777 Evening Street (Off W Dublin Granville Road) Worthington, OH
For more info, click here.

Thursday - Sunday April 25 - 28, 2013
Elevation 2013
at Table Mountain Inn, Golden Community Center and The Buffalo Rose in Golden, CO
Workshops: Thursday 9:45 – 11:45 am, Friday 8:30 – 10:30 am, Saturday 12:30 – 2:30 pm, Sunday 3:45 – 5:45 pm
Gala Show: Saturday doors 7:15 / show 7:45 pm
Elevation 2013 promises four joyful days of tribal belly dance fusion. World renowned teachers and performers along with hundreds of dancers, from beginners to advanced, will gather in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains to experience the communal bliss of dancing, learning, laughing and opening our minds and hearts to ourselves, to each other and to the spirit of the dance.
Workshops: $40, Show: $25
Workshops: Table Mtn Inn 1310 Washington Aveue (between 13th and 14th Streets) Golden Comm Ctr 1470 10th Street (by Linos Park) Golden, CO
Show: 1119 Washington Avenue (between 11th and 12th Streets) Golden, CO
For more info, click here.

Saturday March 30, 2013
Rubellious: Ruby Beh Hits Sacramento
at Hot Pot Studios and Marilyn's in Sacramento, CA
Workshop: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Showcase: doors 7:00 pm / show 7:15 pm
Hot Pot Studios welcomes Ruby Beh to give us a ferotious 4 hour workshop! Showcase featuring Ruby Beh, HP Homies, and some great new choreos from the amazing Hot Pot Studios teachers. This venue is 21 and over.
Workshop: $40 online
Show: $10 at the door
Workshop: Hot Pot Studios 1614 K Street #1 (between 16th and 17th in the breezway) Sacramento, CA
Show: 908 K Street (between 9th and 10th) Sacramento, CA

Saturday - Saturday March 2 - 9, 2013
The Tribal Massive & The Massive Spectacular
at BackStage II Studio and The Railhead, inside Boulder Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV
For workshop times and details, click here.
The Massive Spectacular: Thursday doors 6:15 / show 7:00 pm
The Tribal Massive™ participants travel from distant corners of the globe to study with super-star master level dance instructors. The Massive Spectacular!™ is an "Epic Stage Production"™, where Kami Liddle, Zoe Jakes, Jill Parker, Mira Betz, The Lady Fred, Amy Sigil of UNMATA, Sera Solstice, Sharon Kihara, and more iconic dancers from around the globe perform an unparalleled one-night-only extravaganza.
Workshop prices: Click here for details
The Massive Spectacular: Adults $35, Students $25, Children (12 & under) $5
Workshops: 3425 Backstage Blvd (off Boulder Highway) Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular: 4111 Boulder Highway (on Boulder Highway) Las Vegas, NV
For more info, click here.

Wednesday February 27, 2013
Club Bellydance
at The Gulid Theatre in Sacramento, CA
Doors 7:00 pm / Show 7:30 pm
This exciting show features Bellydance Superstars Sabah, Moria, Sabrina Fox (AKA Batman, to you Blood Moon enthusiasts), Stefanya and Lauren. UNMATA, Ruby Beh, Michelle Joyce, Calamity Sam, Adriane and Henna and Kohl rock the house in the first act. Bellydance Superstar dancers bring us brand new ideas and choreography in the second act. World renoun dancers coming together in Sacramento for one night only!
$20 presale / $25 door
2828 35th Street (off Broadway) Sacramento, CA
For more info, click here.

Tuesday December 25, 2012
Anti-Xmas Workshop
at Hot Pot Studios in Sacramento, CA
4:20 pm
It's time to celebrate the Hot Pot way! Amy Sigil kicking our asses with a funky fresh combo up front, Raven leading a dice game for family and friends in the back, and we all bring something yummy to share. Whether you just don't celebrate the day, family is crazy and need to get away, or you want to hang with homies and play... Dance, dice, food, Olé!
FREE!
1614 K Street #1 (Between 16th & 17th, in the Breezeway) Sacramento, CA

Saturday - Sunday November 10 - 11, 2012
Master Class Series with UNMATA
at Sahara Dance Central in Washington, DC
Saturday and Sunday 1:30 - 5:30 pm
Featuring Superdancer and Idowhatiwant… as well a a Choreography Intensive. Sigil Style.
Both days: $200 / $250 after November 1
$100 / $130 each after November 1
4433 Wisconsin Avenue, NW (Tenleytown Metro) Washington, DC
For more info, click here.

Saturday - Sunday, July 28 – 29, 2012
SBDA Presents: Amy Sigil
at Phenomenom Studios in Springfield, MO
Workshops: Saturday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 - 3:00 pm
That’s riiiiggghhhtttt! The world’s biggest bellydance BADA$$ is coming to Springfield! Come experience what the rest of the planet already knows is the coolest thing EVER: Doin’ it UNMATA Style! Amy Sigil of UNMATA, Mother of the HOT POT family, will be bringing you everything you need to cut through the haze, get your brain buzzing, spice up your improv, and dive head first into innovative concepts that could only come from the mind of a Sigil. Not a tribal dancer? That’s cool! We have choreography too! PLUS the group improv. gives loads of inspiration for staging in group pieces. We DARE You to come try it out! You won’t be sorry. Fate favors the risky, you know.
$65 / workshop, $130 - $200 Workshop Packages, $10 Show
405 N. Washington Ave. Springfield, MO
For more info, click here.

Friday - Sunday, June 29 – July 1, 2012
Dance From Within
at Dharma Ridge in Santa Cruz, CA
Friday 6:00 pm – Sunday 6:00 pm
Dance From Within is an annual Yoga and Bellydance retreat in the Santa Cruz mountains focused on integrating a dancer's technique and training with their own self expression. Workshops with Kami Liddle, Amy Sigil, Ashley Lopez Aruna Ross and Chandala Shiva. Beats by DJ Amar.
$375
Located in the Santa Cruz (CA) Mountains between Soquel and Los Gatos. It is approximately 20 minutes from HWY 1 and HWY 17 off of Old San Jose Rd. Address and directions will be given upon registration.
For more info, click here.

Saturday - Saturday February 25 - March 3, 2012
The Tribal Massive & The Massive Spectacular
at at BackStage II Studio and The Railhead, inside Boulder Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV
For workshop times and details, click here.
The Massive Spectacular: Thursday 6:30 pm
In its seventh year, held in the Entertainment Capitol of the World, The Tribal Massive is an intensive 8-days of comprehensive bellydance workshops packaged in a “5-Star Boutique Experience”! The Massive Spectacular!™ is an "Epic Stage Production"™, where Bellydance Superstars Kami Liddle and Zoe Jakes of Beats Antique fame, are joined by internationally renowned belly dancers such as Jill Parker, Mira Betz, The Lady Fred, UNMATA, Aradia of LV, and more iconic dancers from around the globe, for an unparalleled one-night-only extravaganza of Le Danse Oriental.
Workshop prices: Click here for details
The Massive Spectacular: Adults $35, Students $25, Children (12 & under) $5
Weekend Packages: $280 - $360
Workshops: 3425 Backstage Blvd (off Boulder Highway) Las Vegas, NV
Spectacular: 4111 Boulder Highway (on Boulder Highway) Las Vegas, NV
For more info on workshops, click here. For more info on the show, click here.

Friday - Sunday February 17 - 19, 2012
Reigning Down on Oregon
at 4-H Center John Gray Hall in Salem, OR
Workshop: Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Haflas: Friday and Saturday 8:00 - 10:00 pm
Fire Show: Friday 10:00 - 10:30 pm
Reigning Down on Oregon is an annual belly dance retreat. We have amazing workshops of all varieties, including a free makeup workshop, fantastic vendors with a dazzling array of goodies, two open haflas, a fire show, lodging in fairytale like cottages, and delicious prepared meals.
Workshop: $40
Hafla: $5
Weekend Packages: $280 - $360
5390 4-H Rd. NW (approximately 15 minutes outside of Salem) Salem, OR
For more info, click here.

Saturday February 11, 2012
I Love Hot Pot Tribal Workshops
at The Gateway Foundation for Theatre and Dance in Pocatello, ID
11:00 am - 1:00 pm, 2:00- 4:00 pm
Don't miss this great opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Hot Pot ITS, as well as Amy Sigil original ITS combos. These workshops will help you understand the language of ITS from the originator of this fast-paced and fun style of bellydance.
$45 for one workshop; $75 for both workshops
575 S. 2nd Street (between E Benton and E Halliday) Pocatello, ID

Saturday - Sunday January 28 - 29, 2012
Belly Dance Tucson Workshops
at Midtown Movement Studio in Tuscon, AZ
Workshops: Saturday 9:00 - 11:00 am, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 - 3:00 pm,
Show: Saturday 7:00 pm
Belly Dance Tucson is honored and thrilled to host the amazing, edgy, high-energy Amy Sigil, founder of UNMATA, for an 8-hour intensive workshop weekend. Plan to sweat and break it down, UNMATA style.
$190 - $225 Includes full weekend: (8 hours) of workshops with Amy, entrance into the show or the option to perform in the show.
Show tickets: $10 pre-sale, $12 door
2629 E Broadway Blvd (corner of Tucson/Broadway Blvds) Tuscon, CA
For more info, click here.

Sunday December 25, 2011
Anti-Xmas Workshop
at Hot Pot Studios in Sacramento, CA
4:20 pm
It's time to celebrate the Hot Pot way! Amy Sigil kicking our asses with a funky fresh combo up front, Raven leading a dice game for family and friends in the back, and we all bring something yummy to share. Whether you just don't celebrate the day, family is crazy and need to get away, or you want to hang with homies and play... Dance, dice, food, Olé!
FREE!
1614 K Street #1 (Between 16th & 17th, in the Breezeway) Sacramento, CA

Thursday December 1, 2011
The Cell
at The Vagabond Ballroom in Oakland, CA
8:30 pm
Avante Garde. Dark Fusion. Ritual. Performance Art.
The Cell was created as a dance salon for all those dark and eclectic bits of dance and performance art that just can’t be performed anywhere else. This event is for MATURE AUDIENCES only. If you do not like loud music, theatrics including blood or partial nudity, you should not attend this event. Featuring Lisa Hyde, UNMATA, Karmaja, Miero, Danielle & Jeanette. Produced and hosted by Deidre Anaid.
$10
830 Isabella Street (between San Pablo and West Grand) Oakland, CA
For more info, click here.

Sunday, November 13th, 2011
Cheb I Sabbah Cancer Treatment Fund Benefit
at 1015 Folsom in San Francisco, CA
8:00 pm
We are honored as a community to gather in a time of need and in celebration of Cheb i Sabbah's life and health. Please join Ten15 Folsom, Greenfest & An-Ten-Nae Presents, for an evening of music, dance, togetherness and so much more to be announced.
$15
1015 Folsom (off 6th) San Francisco, CA
For more info, click here.

Sunday, November 13th, 2011
Master Class Series with UNMATA
at Sahara Dance Central in Washington, DC
2:30 - 6:30 pm
Need a jump start? The"Overhaul My Improv!" workshop features two improvisational combinations snatched directly from UNMATA’s vocabulary. Complete with cues and ready for stage.
Then, get your slow like a bumper car with the "Fast Like NASCAR!" workshop. Sigil helps you get from 1st to 5th gear in under 2 hours flat! Content includes a mini choreography that is racetrack ready. Ladies and gents… start your engines!
Ok, you can talk the talk. But now it’s time to walk the walk! Let’s turn up the volume and get down to business! These workshops are all about being here. Right now. Leave your notebooks at the door... tthis is your chance to dive head-first into the moment.
$110 through Sept. 30 / $130 after Sept. 30
4433 Wisconsin Avenue NW (near Tenleytown Metro) Washington, DC
For more info, click here.

Friday - Sunday November 4 - 6, 2011
Beledi Beach Bash 3: Unmata
at Treasure Island Community Center in Treasure Island, Florida
Workshops: Friday 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm & 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Show: Saturday 8:00 pm
For the First time in Tampa Bay, and in Florida, we present Amy Sigil and Unmata in an intensive weekend! Six workshops over three days, including a workshop on Lyrical Dance Fusion with Evelyn Tosi as well! This amazing weekend is held on Treausre Island, just across from the beach, and includes VIP tickets include a Friday night meet 'n greet by the pool and a Saturday night Gala show! The weekend ends with Tampa Bay's largest drum circle right on the beach at sunset on Sunday, a great way to unwind after the weekend! The question is: Are you ready!
Show $20; Workshops $45
One Park Circle (at Park Place... If you land on Boardwalk, you've gone too far) Treasure Island, FL
For more info, click here.

Saturday - Tuesday October 29 - November 1, 2011
VLC Tribal Fest 2
at Teatro colegio El Pilar and Universitat de Valencia campus de Tarongers in Valencia, Spain
Show: Saturday 8:00 pm
Workshops: Sunday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm,
Monday 12:15 -2:15 pm,
Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 pm
This will the second edition of this big event of Tribal Bellydance in the University of Valencia, to be held in the city of Valencia onOctober 28th to November 1st of 2011. A weekend where you can learn from international and national teachers coming from San Francisco, Holland, Hungary, Israel, Canada, Slovakia, Italy, Barcelona and more.
Show: 15€/ 18€ door, Workshops: 30€
Show: Calle de Gregorio Gea, 15 Workshop: Avd. Albalat dels Tarongers, s/n
Valencia, Spain
For more info, click here.

Saturday October 14 - 16, 2011
The 2011 Blood Moon Regale
at Hot Pot Studios and the Colonial Theatre in Sacramento, CA
It's that Blood Moon time of year! This year, break a leg and join an amazing cast of performers exploring the world of superstition, including:
Frank Farinaro, Sooz, Khani Zulu, Lorraine, Heather "Shoop" Shoopman, Cera Byer and Damage Control Dance Theater, Tatseena, Dahlia, Claire Furlotte, Layla, Danse Du Venture, Modern Gypsy, EDT, Lisa Smith, Striipyckz, UNMATA, Verbatim, & Hot Pot

For more info, click here.

Saturday October 8, 2011
Second Saturday Sidewalk Show: Blood Moon Pep Rally
at Hot Pot Studios in Sacramento, CA
7:00 pm
It's the Blood Moon Pep Rally! Every month, art galleries in the Sacramento area keep their doors open late and invite the public to participate in the Second Saturday Art Walk. Visitors can grab a bite to eat, walk from gallery to gallery viewing brand new art works, hear live music and explore the region's vibrant art districts. Hot Pot Studios hosts a free sidewalk show featuring UNMATA, Verbatim, Street Team, and various special guests. Don't miss the fire show performed by UNMATA and friends after the sun goes down!
FREE!
1614 K Street #1 (at 16th) Sacramento, CA

Saturday - Sunday October 1 - 2, 2011
Can I get an Amy Sigil!?!
at Historic Grant Ave Theatre and Kim Robards Dance in Denver, CO
Show: Saturday 7:30 pm
Workshops: Saturday 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - noon, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Yes you can! A weekend full of workshops with Amy Sigil and a show packed with local performers and UNMATA!!! Dat's Right!
Show: $20
Workshops: $40 each, entire series $140
Show: 216 S. Grant Street (at E Cedar Ave) Denver, CO
Workshops: 1387 South Santa Fe Drive (at W 14th Ave) Denver, CO
For more info, click here.

Sunday September 24, 2011
UNMATA on the River
at Marco's Café in Lotus, CA
7:00pm
Marco's is an outdoor restaurant brimming with great food, great people and surrounded by the gorgeous rivers of Coloma California. Dine outdoors and enjoy a fantastic dance and fire show on the patio.
Free
7221 State Highway 49, (near Coloma) Lotus, CA

Friday - Sunday September 23 - 25, 2011
UNMATA and Samantha Emanuel in Brighton
at Sallis Benney Theatre and The Dance Station in Brighton, England
Show: Friday 7:30 pm
Workshops: Saturday 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm and 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Don't miss this action packed weekend with shows and workshops by Amy Sigil and Samantha Emanuel!
Show: £ 13
Workshops: £ 28
Unit 4, 57 North Street, Portslade (West Street) Brighton, England
For more info, click here.

Saturday - Sunday September 10 - 11, 2011
Amy Sigil Workshops
at Plesni studio FEVER in Zagreb, Croatia
Saturday & Sunday 11 am - 1 pm and 1:15 - 3:15 pm
Four amazing workshops with Amy Sigil in this fun-filled weekend! Two levels of ITS (Improvisational Tribal Style), partnering and Sigil's life-changing Static workshop.
solo workshops: 260 kuna (each) // 35 € (each),
all four workshops (discount price) 900 kuna // 120 €
Radnika cesta 1/a Zagreb, Croatia
For more info, click here.

Saturday September 10, 2011
Second Saturday Sidewalk Show
at Hot Pot Studios in Sacramento, CA
7:00 pm
Every month, art galleries in the Sacramento area keep their doors open late and invite the public to participate in the Second Saturday Art Walk. Visitors can grab a bite to eat, walk from gallery to gallery viewing brand new art works, hear live music and explore the region's vibrant art districts. Hot Pot Studio hosts a free sidewalk show featuring UNMATA, Verbatim, Street Team, and various special guests. Don't miss the fire show performed by UNMATA and friends after the sun goes down!
FREE!
1614 K Street #1 (at 16th) Sacramento, CA

Saturday August 13, 2011
Second Saturday Sidewalk Show
at Hot Pot Studios in Sacramento, CA
7:00 pm
Every month, art galleries in the Sacramento area keep their doors open late and invite the public to participate in the Second Saturday Art Walk. Visitors can grab a bite to eat, walk from gallery to gallery viewing brand new art works, hear live music and explore the region's vibrant art districts. Hot Pot Studio hosts a free sidewalk show featuring UNMATA, Verbatim, Street Team, and various special guests. Don't miss the fire show performed by UNMATA and friends after the sun goes down!
FREE!
1614 K Street #1 (at 16th) Sacramento, CA

Saturday and Sunday, July 23 - 24, 2011
Compression! Art and Fire
at Reno City Plaza and Achieve Fitness in Reno, NV
Performance: Saturday 6:35 pm,
Workshops: Sunday 12:30 - 2:00 pm and 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Join Controlled Burn for a celebration of fire and performing arts as part of Reno’s annual Artown celebration. In the heart of downtown Reno’s City Plaza, you will be treated to a mezmorizing evening of exotic and thrilling fire performance, dance, and exhibitions of amazing fire art.
An added treat! Asha World Dancers hosting Amy Sigil workshops the day after the festival in addition to the exciting performances on Saturday. Experience Amy's tough love bellydance in these two fun and exciting workshops!
Festival: Free!; $44 one workshop; $75 for both
Festival: 10 North Virginia Plaza (on 430 at the Truckee River) Reno, NV
Workshops: 600 S Center Street (1 block off 430) Reno, NV
For more info, click here.

Wednesday - Sunday, July 13 - 17, 2011
Tribal Umrah 2011
at Institut del Teatro and Teatre Sala Calassanç in Barcelona, Spain
Workshop schedule here; Show: Saturday 10:00 pm
Tribal Umrah is an International Festival of Tribal Fusion Bellydance and hosts artists from U.S. and Europe. The first edition, in 2009, was in Biarritz and in 2010, Nîmes, France. This year we have the opportunity to host it in our city, Barcelona. The idea is to connect all the sister dancers coming from all over Europe and to promote this form of dance.
This year features 80 hours of classes, a free show open to the public, a professional show in a theater, outings to connect participants and also artists, fun activities to promote our city, to dance and thrilling non stop for 5 days.
Workshops: 30 Euros
Show: 15 Euros
Margarida Xirgu s/n. 08004 Barcelona Area : Poble Sec (off Carrer de Lleida) Barcelona, Spain
For more info, click here.

Saturday June 9, 2011
Second Saturday Sidewalk Show
at Hot Pot Studios in Sacramento, CA
7:00 pm
Come watch an amazing show with Hot Pot ITS, Street Team, Verbatim, UNMATA and special guest Linda Faoro while they tear it up for Sacramento 2nd Saturday right in front of Hot Pot Studio on K Street. After we get you all warmed up with some kick ass dancing we will officially light you on fire with our fire show, so come prepared for some fun and excitement!
FREE!
1614 K Street #1 (at 16th) Sacramento, CA

Saturday - Sunday, July 2 - 3, 2011
Tribal Festival
at Krušnohorské divadlo in Teplice, Czech Republic
Show: Saturday 8:00 pm
Workshops: Saurday and Sunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Tribal dancers and fans will meet again in a beautiful spa town of Teplice for two days of the best Sigil has to offer. Join us and use this opportunity to study with the amazing Amy Sigil of UNMATA or just enjoy the gala show on Saturday night.
Two workshops : 1890,- CZK / 78 EUR
Complete weekend: 3 590,- CZK / 149 EUR
U Císařských lázní 761/4 (near Apoteca) Teplice, Czech Republic
For more info, click here.

Friday - Sunday June 24 - 26, 2011
Vertigo Tribal
at MOMA Studios in Milan, Italy
Show: Friday night
Workshops: Saturday and Sunday 3:30 - 6:30 pm
Les Soeurs tribales end the academic year with an all tribal event to make your head spin. Amy Sigil founder of aggressive Unmata from California and refined Uzume from Amsterdam.
Workshops: € 180 - € 230
3 Via Pienza 11 (off Via della Chiesa Rossa) Milan, Italy
For more info, click here.

Saturday June 11, 2011
Second Saturday Sidewalk Show
at Hot Pot Studios in Sacramento, CA
7:00 pm
Come watch an amazing show with Hot Pot ITS, Street Team, Verbatim, UNMATA and special guest Linda Faoro while they tear it up for Sacramento 2nd Saturday right in front of Hot Pot Studio on K Street. After we get you all warmed up with some kick ass dancing we will officially light you on fire with our fire show, so come prepared for some fun and excitement!
FREE!
1614 K Street #1 (at 16th) Sacramento, CA

Sunday & Monday, May 29 & 30, 2011
Bellydancer of the Year
at El Cerrito High School Performing Arts Theater in El Cerrito, CA
Competition: Sunday 1:00 pm
Show: Sunday 7:00 pm
Workshop: Monday TBA
Join us Memorial Day Weekend for the 38th Annual Belly Dancer of the Year Pageant! New Tribal Categories! New Fabulous Location! Tribal categories first place prize $500, featuring Judges Carolena Nericcio, Mira Betz, Cera Byer, UNMATA and more. Workshops with Zafirah of Montreal and Shelly DeCant & Kari VanderZwaag of Unmata, 2004 Troupe of the Year!
$100 competition fee, Workshop & Show TBA
540 Ashbury Avenue (Between Lincoln and Cental Avenues) El Cerrito, CA
For more info, click here.

Wednesday - Sunday, May 18 - 22, 2011
Tribal Fest 11
at Sebastopol Community Center in Sebastopol, CA
Workshops: Wednesday 12:15-2:15 pm and Saturday 2:00 – 4:00 pm
UNMATA performs Saturday evening
Tribal Fest, your not-to-miss event of the year! If you go nowhere else, come here and be amazed! Tribal Fest is the first and largest event of its kind anywhere. It started in 2001 and grows every year. It is very alternative, cutting-edge, sometimes naughty and always certain to entertain! UNMATA considers this New Yea's Eve, the launch of the upcoming year's new set.
Workshops: $43, Show: $20
390 Morris Street (Off CA 12) Sebastopol, CA
For more info, click here.

Saturday May 14, 2011
Big Bellydance Show
at Avery Theater in Etna, CA
7:00 pm
Come celebrate the beauty of the dance with us at one of the premier gala bellydance events on the West Coast! The Big Bellydance Show will be bigger and better than ever. Our all-star cast includes some of the most talented and renowned bellydancers in the West! The love and passion of the dancers for their art ensures an enthralling evening of exotic music and dance.
$13 in advance, $20 at the door
430 Main Street (Between Collier Way and Diggles Street) Etna CA
For more info, click here.

Friday & Saturday April 29 & 30, 2011
Dance N.O.W.
at Aladdin Theater in Portland OR
and Broadway Performance Hall in Seattle, WA
8:00 pm (Portland)
9:00 pm (Seattle)
DANCE Not.One.Way.
A full-length Theatrical Belly Dance, Tribal, Bollywood and Bhangra Dance Production starring UNMATA, Belly Dance Soulfire & Blue Lotus Dance Co. Two enchanting and exciting evenings of powerful and splendid Dance Performance Art! Traditions Upheld, Boundaries Broken, Magic Made!
Portland: $18 presale, $23 door
Seattle: $25 presale, $30 door
Portland: 3107 SE Milwaukie Avenue (off SE Powell Blvd.) Portland OR
Seattle: 1625 Broadway (between E Pine and E Howell Streets) Seattle WA
For more info, click here.

Thursday - Sunday April 21 - 24, 2011
Russian Tribal Federation Tribal Festival
at DK MAI and Health resort "Svetlana" in Moscow, Russia
Workshops:
Beginner 8 hours, Basic 10 hours, Pro 11 hours
Show: Saturday 7:00 pm
For the 4th time, Russian Tribal Federation invites you to the main tribal event of the year in Russia. The festival includes 15 professional workshops from American and Russian teachers at three different levels: beginner, experienced, advanced. The main event of the Festival is the Gala-show that gathers all the best tribal dancers from Russia and CIS countries as well as star guests from abroad on one stage. On the 24th, the Festival closing party will show the talent and diversity of tribal in Russia, including new avant-garde trends of the style.
The Festival also hosts the 2nd "Russian Tribal Awards" ceremony, emphasizing analysis of the level of participants by professional experts and recommendations to improve performing skills, although winners will receive valuable prizes. Don't miss this opportunity to see the U.S. tribal stars. Join our large and friendly community of Festival participants and guests.
Workshops:
Beginner 8 000 RUB. Basic 10 800 RUB. Pro 11 300 RUB
Show: 500, 700 RUB. VIP - 1000 RUB
Seattle: $25 presale, $30 door
Dubosekovskaya street, 8 (Fakul'tetskyi Pereulok street) Moscow, Russia
For more info, click here.

Saturday April 8, 2011
Tribal at the Nile
at The Nile Bar and Grill in Bakersfield, CA
Workshop: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Show: 12:00 - 9:00 pm, UNMATA closes the show
Tribal Moon Rising presents Tribal at the Nile "Duality," a weekend of workshops and performances for the Bakersfield Bellydance Community. Featuring workshops by Roxanne, Dana J, Edenia, Heather Shoopman and Amy Sigil of UNMATA.
Workshop: $30, Show: $10
1710 19th Street (Off Highway 178, Right on F Street, Left on 19th Street) Bakersfield CA
For more info, click here.

Saturday, April 2, 2011
April Birthday Bash Hot Pot Show!!!
at Capoeira Arts Academy in Sacramento CA
7:00 pm
It's time for Hot Pot Studio's annual Spring Showcase and Birthday Celebration for the gaggle of Aries in our lives! All levels of Hot Pot Students will be performing the oldies, the goodies, and the newbies. UNMATA, Verbatim, Street Team, and special guests will make this an evening you won't want to miss. Come check out the new Capoeira Arts Academy location and enjoy Sacramento's Best!
$10
Seattle: $25 presale, $30 door
600 Broadway (near Southside Park) Sacramento CA
For more info, click here.

Friday - Sunday March 25 - 27, 2011
Cues & Tattoos
at The Seattle Center and Mohai Museum in Seattle, WA
Instructor Showcase: Friday 7:00 pm
Workshops:
Saturday 5:15 - 7:15 pm
Sunday 9:00 - 11:00 am
Troupe Hipnotica is proud to host the 4th annual workshop event celebrating the use of improv choreography within Tribal Belly Dance. This year is bigger and better than ever, with 21 workshops and 4 performances! Don't miss this amazing opportunity to learn from those who pioneered this style as well as up and coming troupes.
Instructor Showcase: $20
Workshops: $35 each
Workshops: 305 Harrison Street (Cross Street 5th Avenue) Seattle, WA
Showcase: 2700 24th Avenue E (off E. Hamlin Blvd) Seattle, WA
For more info, click here.

Friday - Sunday March 18 - 20, 2011
Invaders of the Heart
at James A. Little Theatre and Railyard Performance Center in Santa Fe, NM
Shows: 7:00 pm Friday and Saturday
Workshops: Saturday 1:00 - 3:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Invaders of the Heart 13 "Revelation" is an annual belly dance event held downtown Santa Fe, NM in the historic Railyard District. Produced by Myra Krien's Pomegranate Studios this year's event features two workshops with renowned belly dance artist Amy Sigil's Unmata and a professional theatrical production featuring over 30 dancers. Rich in dance diversity, extravagant costuming, and inspired choreography, this show has "WOW" factor. The weekend is affordable, fun and a wonderful excuse to visit the beautiful city of Santa Fe in the Land of Enchantment!
Show: $25
Workshops: $40 Door
Package for one Show and two Workshops: $90
Workshops: 1611 Paseo de Peralta (between Chili Line Rd and Guadalupe St) Santa Fe, NM
Showcase: 1060 Cerrillos Road (crossstreet S St. Francis Drive) Santa Fe, NM
For more info, click here.

Saturday - Saturday February 26 - March 5, 2011
The Tribal Massive & The Massive Spectacular
at Backstage II Studio and The Boulder Station Casino in Las Vegas, NV
Workshops:
Sunday, February 27 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Friday, March 4, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Show: Thursday, March 3, 7:00 pm
The Tribal Massive & The Massive Spectacular! A 5-star boutique experience! A week-long immersive experience with an epic stage show. Featuring workshops and performances by Rachel Brice, Mardi Love, Zoe Jakes, Urban Tribal, UNMATA, Mira Betz, Frederique, and Aradia.
Workshops: $90 - $120 each, Week-long Int/ Adv Level: $799,
The Massive Spectacular: $35
3425 Backstage Blvd. (Off Boulder Hwy) Las Vegas, NV
For more info, click here.

Friday - Sunday February 18 - 20, 2011
Reigning Down on Oregon Retreat
at the 4H club in Salem, Oregon
Workshop Saturday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Show 7:00 pm
Reigning Down on Oregon is an annual belly dance retreat. We have amazing workshops of all varieties, a free yoga session, fantastic vendors with a dazzling array of goodies, an open hafla, a fire show, an instructor showcase, lodging in fairytale like cabins, and delicious prepared meals. This, our second year, features workshops from the following instructors: Zephyr, Leslie Rosen of Raqs Serpentine, Unmata, Katy Houseman, Dahlia Moon, Aubre Hill, Saqra and Cira. Lodging will be in very cute cabins which are only a few minutes drive from the main hall. Each cabin has one-two bathrooms with showers, large living area with couches, microwave, and separate bedrooms each with four bunk beds. They also have porches and are located in the same neighborhood and nearby the dining hall. Clark Dining Hall is a large, rustic facility featuring a floor-to-ceiling fireplace. Freshly prepared meals are available at a reasonable price.
Individual Workshops $40
Unlimited Workshops $250 before 2/1/11
Unlimited Workshops + 1 night lodging + 3 meals $290 before 2/1/11
Unlimited Workshops + 2 nights lodging + 5 meals $325 before 2/1/11
5390 4-H Road NW (15 minutes outside of Salem, off Brush College Road NW) Salem, OR
For more info, click here.

Friday - Sunday February 11 - 13, 2011
Seminario son Suhaila Salimpour y UNMATA
at Arte Factory in Mexico City, Mexico
Workshop Saturday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Suhaila Salimpour and UNMATA are kickin ass and takin names! Three days, eighteen hours, blood, sweat, tears... and a whole lot of fun! Don't miss this rare opportunity to study with these bellydance powerhouses. Amy and Suhaila will train you like a soldier, and keep you coming back for more.
18 hours with Suhaila Salimpour & Amy Sigil: 5,800 Pesos
12 hours with Suhaila Salimpour: 4,500 Pesos
6 hours with Amy Sigil: 2,700 Pesos
Watteau #13, colonia Nonoalco Mixcoac (off Holbein) Mexico City, Mexico
For more info, e-mail fahirok@gmail.com.

Saturday & Suday January 29 - 30, 2011
Intensive Weekend with UNMATA
at Crawford Dance Studios in Salt Lake City, Utah
Saturday 12:30 - 2:00 pm & 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Sunday 2:30 - 4:00 pm & 4:15 - 5:00 pm
Coming to Salt Lake City, Utah from Sacramento, California comes the highly acclaimed belly dance performance artists… UNMATA to heat things up in the dead of winter and to bring you some serious inspiration for your practice. You won’t want to miss what Amy Sigil has to offer.
$145 all inclusive, $165 after January 1, 2011
2698 South Redwood Road Suite Q (between Research Way & Redwood Elementary School) Salt Lake City, Utah
For more info, click here.

Sunday January 9, 2011
Breakthrough Fusion Competition
at Temple Nightclub in San Francisco, CA
Finals 2:00 pm, Showcase 8:00 pm
An evening of the best in Fusion Bellydance, featuring performances by Breakthrough Fusion hostess Cera Byer and her Damage Control Dance Theatre, Breakthrough judge Amy Sigil and Unmata, special guests, and encore performances by both the solo and troupe winners of the afternoon Breakthrough Fusion finals. Keeping the flow going throughtout the evening will be DJ Amar. Before the showcase, you won't want to miss the Breakthrough Fusion finals, when the hottest new talents show you where this artform is heading. And after each performance, the celebrity judges critique each act right there on the stage for added drama!
$16 in advance; $20 at the door (includes both Finals and Showcase)
540 Howard Street (Between 1st and 2nd Streets) San Francisco, CA
For more info, click here.

...and check out UNMATA's 2010 shows!