| Teaching and performing at major festivals and events across the country and around the globe, tribal-fusion powerhouse UNMATA's high-energy brand of dance has packed the house and electrified audiences at venues of all sizes. Whether using fire, swords, or just the sweat off their own bodies, UNMATA always satisfies! | |
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Recent UNMATA performances...
Saturday - Sunday March 6-7, 2010 Take It Slow & Move It Fast! at Tri-Cities Academy of Ballet in Richland, WA Saturday Hafla 3:00 pm; Sunday workshops 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Sultana Dancers bring UNMATA to be the featured performer at their 11th-annual hafla, "Too Hot to Handle." Work it out on Sunday with Amy Sigil and UNMATA in two workshops: "Well, We Think It's Slow" and "Fast Like a Nascar." Workshops $65, Hafla is free! 21 Aaron Drive (by George Washington Way) Richland, WA For more info, click here. Thursday March 4, 2010 The Tribal Massive Spectacular at The Railhead, Boulder Station Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas, NV Doors open at 6:15 pm; Show starts promptly at 7:00 pm The Massive Spectacular! is an "epic stage production", where Bellydance Superstars Rachel Brice and Mardi Love are joined by other well known bellydancers and established performance artists such as Heather Stants, Mira Betz, Aradia, Amy Sigil of UNMATA, and more, for a one-of-a-kind, one-night-only extravaganza. $35 in advance; $40 at the door 4111 Boulder Highway , (off 515) Las Vegas, NV For more info, click here. Saturday - Sunday, February 26 - 27, 2010 The Tribal Massive Workshops at BackStage II Studio in Las Vegas, NV 3:00-6:00 pm Saturday and Sunday Fifty-three MASSIVE hours of intimate instruction, including Rachel Brice, Mardi Love, Heather Stants, Mira Betz, and Amy Sigil! This event is SOLD OUT! 3425 Backstage Blvd, (off E. Desert Inn Road) Las Vegas, NV For more info, click here. Friday, February 26, 2010 Baxtalo Drom at Amnesia in San Francisco, CA 9:00 pm Adorn your dusty fedora, put on your dapper duds, and visit our gypsy hideaway when Baxtalo Drom presents Wayfarer's Wonderland -- a night of wine, women, and song; burlesque, belly dance, and Balkan beats! With special guest chanteuse and Mistress of Ceremonies Kitten on the Keys, musical guest Eastern European Marching Band and ecstatic funeral processionists, the mysterious oriental dance of Roman Iste with Miriam Peretz Ensemble, Jessaiah Zure, and special guests, the vaudevillian buffoonery and booty cakes of our girl Spy, Kafana Balkan's Mad Minister of Brass Beats DJ Zeljkon, and the megastars of dance innovation, UNMATA! $5 at the door 853 Valencia Street, (between 19th & 20th) San Francisco, CA For more info, click here. Saturday February 20, 2010 Reigning Down on Oregon at 4-H Center Greider Lodge Building in Salem, OR Workshop 10:30 - Noon; Show 8:00 -10:00 pm Three days of workshops vendors and performances featuring Sabine of Tribalation, Dahlia Moon, UNMATA and more! 5390 Four H Road NW (Between 221 and 99) Salem, OR For more info, click here. Friday February 19, 2010 Queen of Hearts at Marco Fuoco Gallery in Sacramento, CA 7:00 pm Join us for a post-Valentine's look at love: "Queen of Hearts." Featuring performances by: Special Guest Gibson Pearl of San Francisco, Bold Fusion Bellydance, Hot Pot Studio, Folk Infusion, Nancy Asiya, Fajera, Anastasia, and more... Plus exciting art and video installations, as well as a few fun surprises! $5 6764 Folsom Blvd. (Between 65th & Elvas) Sacramento, CA For more info, click here. Saturday - Sunday, February 6 - 7, 2010 Trip' Art at Liberty Gym (Lony Sarl) in Nimes Gard, France Saturday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Amy is touring Europe and we've invited Tjarda and Linda Faoro to teach with her. All these women have so much energy, we are looking forward to their combed passion... Could be explosive! Generous, as well as hard workers, Amy, Tjarda, and Linda support your personal adventure into the challenging art that is dance. Express yourself, your emotions, your feelings (even those you're not even aware of yet)... Our tribe welcomes you as VIP guests so you can devote your time and mind to this journey into yourself. From 30 to 46EUR/workshop (according to duration) or week-end pass from 230 to 200EUR 23 Rue Dhuoda , (Lycée Dhuoda) Nimes - Gard, France For more info, click here. Sunday January 31, 2010 Zulu Lounge at Boardner’s in Hollywood, CA Workshop 4:00 - 6:00 pm; Show 8:00 pm A night of bellydance, entertainment and giving! Featuring DJ Psychotropic and performances by Unmata, Medianoche, Nautch Project, She’Enedra, Aubre and Lumina Dance Co., Monica Dangerpants, Kalima Satori, Jeremy Hahn, Sooz, Edenia, Olu... and more to come! Workshop $30 pre-reg and $35 at the door, Show $12 pre-sale and $17 at the door 1652 North Cherokee Ave. (off Hollywood Blvd) Hollywood, CA For more info, click here. Sunday January 3, 2010 Breakthrough Fusion Competition at Temple Nightclub in San Francisco, CA Competition 5:00 pm; Gala Show 8:00 pm The Breakthrough Fusion Competition is the premiere competition of its kind in the bellydance community. This is a FUSION-ONLY competition - That’s right... No traditional Middle Eastern categories. No traditional music. No ATS! This is about innovation and the future of the art. UNMATA will be performing at the Gala show starting at 8:00 pm. The panel of respected judges, including Miss Amy Sigil, give critique “American Idol” style... on stage, on mic, immediately after the performer finishes. No waiting to receive your score cards in the mail, no confusion in the audience about what the judges might be thinking. This year adding a day of Workshops + a slumber party on Saturday, January 2nd, in addition to the Competition & Show on Sunday, January 3rd. 540 Howard Street (Between 1st and 2nd) San Francisco, CA For more info, click here. Saturday- Sunday December 12-13, 2009 Tribal Fusion Faire at South County Regional Center in Arroyo Grande, CA Saturday 10:00 am -11:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am -7:00 pm Celebrating all tribes with dance, music, food, and shopping! Join us for two fun-filled days of tribal dance workshops, live dance and music performances, enjoy the cuisine of the International Cafe, shop at Ethnic & Cultural Gift Bazaar, and much more... Featuring workshops by Amy Sigil (Unmata), Anaar, Elizabeth Mahina, Karma, Rose Harden, and Zoe Jakes. Live Music by Ras Danny & the Reggae All Stars, and more! Amy Sigil workshops on Saturday at 2:00 pm and 3:45 pm at Dance Obispo, 672 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo. $30 each before 12/1, $35 after. $10/day for Faire tickets 800 Branch Street (near El Camino Real Park ) Arroyo Grande, CA For more info, click here. Saturday November 8, 2009 Belly Dance Fantasy Festival at Canyon View Dining Hall in San Ramon, CA workshop: 12:30 - 1:45 pm Saturday Verbatim performance: 4:35 pm Sunday UNMATA performance: 4:50 pm Saturday Tatseena, The Good Vibrations & Troupe Tareefa present this one-day festival with dancing all day, live music, bazaar shopping, workshops and Moroccan food by Tanjia. $20 for adults, $10 for seniors and kids $20 for the workshop (in advance); $25 for the workshop (at the door). 680 Bollinger Canyon Way, (in the Canyon Lakes Country Club) San Ramon, CA For more info, click here. Friday - Sunday October 16 - 18, 2009 For more info, click here. Saturday October 10, 2009 Blood Moon Oz Pep Rally! Second Saturday Sidewalk Show at Hot Pot Studio in Sacramento, CA 7:00 pm Blood Moon is in the air! This year Hot Pot's getting ready for the tornado trip to OZ! Come join them for 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! 1624 K Street #1, (at 16th) Sacramento, CA Saturday - Sunday October 3 - 4, 2009 Aalim Dance's 2-Day Tribal Intensive at The Dance Co-op in St. Louis, MO workshops: 10:30 am and 1:30 pm Saturday 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Sunday Hafla: 7:30 pm Saturday night Amy Sigil of Unmata will visit St. Louis for the first time ever to teach a two-day intensive with 4 workshop sessions! Saturday Evening Hafla with Tribal and Fusion performances. $45 for one session, $80 for two sessions, $115 for three sessions, $150 for all four (a $30 savings). Hafla: $10 in advance; $15 at the door #30 Art Space at Crestwood Court , (between Sappington & Watson Road) St. Louis, MO For more info, e-mail the organizers. Friday-Sunday, Sept 25-27 2009 Viva UNMATA at Centro Deportivo Villa Olímpica in Mexico City, Mexico 10:00 am - 7:00 pm FAHIROK BELLYDANCE se complace en traer por primera vez a México y desde Sacramento, California a : AMY SIGIL Y SHELLY DECANT de UNMATA ¡¡¡3 Talleres intensivos de Fusión Tribal con 2 CHICAS UNMATA!!! ¡¡¡Al final de los talleres habrá un convivio con las chicas de UNMATA y las participantes donde podrán bailar y compartir su pasión por la danza!!! ¡¡¡Si quieres improvisar o presentar una coreografía esta es una excelente oportunidad para hacerlo!!! 5 horas en total. Cupo limitado. $1800 apartando del 8 de septiembre al día del evento. Insurgentes Sur casi esquina con Periférico México, D.F. For more info, e-mail here. Friday - Monday September 11-14, 2009 Mezdulene's 20th Annual Belly Dance Retreat at Camp Myrtlewood in Oregon Come enjoy nature as we celebrate the sisterhood of our dance with 11 workshops featuring Mezdulene, Halima, UNMATA and more! Plus: campfires, swimming, hiking, dancing, fun and more dancing! Admission with all workshops - $125 ($150 after 8/30/09) Daughters and Granddaughters - $65 ($80 after 8/30/09) Admission with no workshops - $85 ($95 after 8/30/09) 49658 Myrtle Creek Road, (between Coos Bay and Roseburg) Myrtle Point, OR For more info, click here! Saturday September 12, 2009 Second Saturday Sidewalk Show at Hot Pot Studio 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! 1624 K Street #1, (at 16th) Sacramento, CA Friday August 28, 2009 Belly Documentary Screening at Hot Pot Studios in Sacramento,CA 8:00 pm Description: Cecilia and Chad Rinn are traveling the Documentary Belly featuring Amy and Shelly of UNMATA around the nation and we are thrilled that HP will be one of the stops. Come eat snacks and watch a movie! $10 donation 1624 K Street #1, (at 16th) Sacramento, CA For more info, click here! Saturday August 22, 2009 UNMATA dancing with Vokab Kompany at Harlow's in Sacramento,CA 10:00 pm Vokab Kompany has produced one of UNMATA's favorite CDs to get down to in workshops! Now we'll be performing with Vokab Kompany at a local nightlife hotspot in Sacramento. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see UNMATA perform to live music! $10 at the door 2708 J Street, (3 blocks off Business 80) Sacramento, CA For more info, click here! Saturday August 22, 2009 UNMATA’s Rockin Moroccan at Marrakech Moroccan Restaurant in Sacramento,CA 1st Show at 7:30 pm; Second show at 8:30 Enjoy a special evening of great atmosphere, savory food, and the high energy dancing of Sacramento's own UNMATA! 1833 Fulton Avenue, (between Arden and Alta Arden) Sacramento, CA For more info, click here! Saturday August 15, 2009 UNMATA Pocatello at Brindusa-Moore Ballet Academy/The Warehouse in Pocatello, Idaho 10:00am workshop 7:00pm show Chandni Tribe Bellydance is happy to be hosting UNMATA for a fantastic workshop and show! The workshop starts at 10 promptly and goes until 3:00pm with a 1-hour break for lunch around noon. workshop: $65 in advance ($80 at the door) show: $10 Brindusa-Moore Ballet Academy workshops are located at 150 S. Arthur Avenue, (Between W. Center & W. Lewis) Pocatello, ID The Warehouse show is located at 1009 s. 2nd Ave (three blocks off Idaho State campus) Pocatello, ID For more info, click here! Saturday August 8, 2009 The Unmata Rodeo at the Long Branch Ranch in Half Moon Bay, CA A full day's entertainment, complete with unique performances by Suhaila Salimpour, Rachel Brice, Zoe Jakes, and Mardi Love (you may know them as The Indigo), and, of course, UNMATA! In addition, the day includes free shows by a host of authentic acts including Sooz, Denzel, Striipykz, Dahlia, six-gun Sheriff Joe, firepit fiddlers, a bevy of saloon girls, and the rockin' sounds of Colonel Jimmy and The Blackfish! Add in hearty cowboy chow (including vegetarian options), a full wine/beer bar, saloon gambling (including roulette, craps, blackjack, and the riverboat wheel of fortune), old-tyme photo booth, tattoos by Something Wicked, frilly fineries by local craftsfolk, and-quite simply-too much to list here available for purchase on-site and you have all the makings of a spectacle! Full-Day Admission - $49.95 321 Verde Road, (just south of San Francisco) Half Moon Bay, CA For more info, click here! Saturday July 25, 2009 Sunday July 26, 2009 UNMATA's Fusion Unfurno Workshops at Danceland USA in Seattle, WA 11:00 am “Well...we think it's slow...” Welcome to the softer side of UNMATA. We're switching the elixir from jet fuel to chamomile tea and taking some time to smell the roses. This workshop features a selection of UNMATA's rarely seen slow repertoire, vinyasa inspired warm-ups, and a chance to catch your breath. 1:30 pm “Fast like a Nascar” Get your slow like a bumper car - fast like a Nascar! Sigil helps you burn 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! One workshop: $35 (before7/21); $40 (after 7/21) Both workshops: $65 (before 7/21); $75 (after 7/21) 327 NE 91st Street, (at 5th Avenue NE ) Seattle, WA For more info, click here! Saturday July 11-17, 2009 Tribal UMRAH Festival and Showcase at Parvis SudCasino Municipal in Biarritz, France 8:00pm The Basque Country, one of the most beautiful places in France, hosts the Tribal UMRAH Festival, featuring 32 dance and music workshops for levels from beginner to professional. UNMATA joins Ariellah, Djinn Circus, Djeynee, Frédérique, Julie de St Blanquat, Kami Liddle, Quinn Donovan (of GypsyFire), Suhaila Salimpour, Tjarda (of The Uzumé), and musicians of Ensemble Usul in private and semi-private classes and an ocean-front show. The event also includes a night picnic on the beach and Basque country tour. Free show admission 1 Avenue Edouard VII, (north of San Sebastian) Biarritz, France For more info, click here! Saturday, July 4, 2009 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 Thursday - Sunday June 25-28 , 2009 Two in One at Studio Tanz Oase in Dillenburg, Germany June 25 6:00 - 8:00 pm June 26 - 27 2:00 - 4:00 pm & 4:30 - 6:30 pm June 28 2:00 - 4:00 pm Amy Sigil and the unstoppable UNMATA experience will be joining with Superstar Kami Liddle in a series of workshops that'll have you saying Achtung, baby! 35 Euro per session Hindenburgstr.12a, (near Fankfurter Str. 277) Dillenburg, Germany For more info, click here! Sunday June 21, 2009 Santa Cruz Workshops at Santa Cruz Dance Company in Soquel, CA 12:30pm - Overlaying Isolations 3:00pm - Turbo Tribal Tricks The legendary Vashti (over 30 years of experience!) hosts Amy and UNMATA as they deliver a thorough breakdown of basic isolation technique, expanding elements such as core strength and relaxed tension, and then demonstrating helpful exercises necessary to isolate key muscle groups. In the second session, strap-on your jet-packs, 'cuz you'll get the skinny on what happens when you let off a lot of steam while dancing really good, really fast. You will have fun. You will sweat. You will be inspired. And while you're feeding your mind and spirit, feed your body healthy snack and beverages that will be provided to all-day participants. Overlaying Isolations - $35 in advance / $45 at the door Turbo Tribal Tricks - $50 in advance / $60 at the door Both workshops - $75 in advance / $85 at the door Click here for advance registration. 2800 Porter Street, (between Highway 1 and Soquel Drive) Soquel, CA For more info, click here! Wednesday - Sunday June 10 -14, 2009 Kosmos Camp at Cazadero Camp in Northern California The warm summer days at Kosmos Camp are filled with music and dance workshops. Dancers and musicians study with world-renowned professional teachers in a wide variety of styles from different cultures. The open-air venues are breathtaking and the evening shows are inspiring. Camp Tuition Fee includes meals and beverages (except bar drinks), sleeping accomodations, resort amenities, and attendance to all workshops, events, and performances for the entire 5 days / 4 nights of Kosmos Camp. $445 ($200 half scholarships and no-cost full scholarships available) 5385 Cazadero Highway, (off 116) Cazadero CA For more info, click here! Saturday June 13, 2009 Saturday - Sunday June 6-7, 2009 Southern Oasis 2009 at Augusta Ballet School in Augusta, GA 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm Saturday and Sunday workshops 8:00 pm Saturday show Alchemy is excited to be bringing Unmata to Augusta for Southern Oasis all the way from CA for a weekend intensive chock full of workshops that include "The Fast and the Furious" and "Moves You've Hopefully Never Thought of Before". $30 per workshop; $50 per day; $100 for the entire weekend (includes show) show tickets $TBA 2941 Walton Way, (west of Highland Ave) Augusta, GA For more info, click here! Saturday June 6, 2009 UNMATA on the River at Marco's Cafe in Lotus, CA 7:00 pm 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 admission 2941 Walton Way, (near Coloma) Lotus, CA For more info, click here! Saturday May 30-31, 2009 Tribality at Aggie Park in San Antonio, TX 8:45 am and 1:45 pm workshops 8:30 pm show Unmata returns to Texas, landing in San Antonio with some new surprises! Joining them are fellow Texas Tribal beauties, BellaNatana and Pin-Up Bellydance star Michelle Manx! Catch all these ladies for the first time in San Antonio this Summer. Join us as we sweat during workshops and shine during performances. Evening show featuring workshop instructors, professional and student dancers. $35/$45 workshops (registrations close May 25, 2009) $15 show 6205 West Avenue, (north off 410) San Antonio, TX For more info, click here! Friday May 29, 2009 UNMATA’s Rockin Moroccan at Marrakech Moroccan Restaurant in Sacramento,CA 1st Show at 7:30 pm; Second show at 8:30 Enjoy a special evening of great atmosphere, savory food, and the high energy dancing of Sacramento's own UNMATA! 1833 Fulton Avenue, (between Arden and Alta Arden) Sacramento, CA For more info, click here! Thursday May 21, 2009 Tempest Workshops at Hot Pot Studios in Sacramento,CA 6:00-7:30 pm and 7:45-9:15 pm Tempest brings her style of Gothic Bellydance to Hot Pot Studio. The first workshop: "Dancing on the Right Side of the Brain" focuses on unleashing yoru creative side and dancing in the moment. The second workshop: "Dramatic Body Language" will give you practice in using accents to create the drama Gothic Bellydance is know for. $15 per workshop 1614 K Street, (at 16th) Sacramento, CA For more info, click here! Friday May 22, 2009 Wednesday - Sunday May 13-17, 2009 Tribal Fest 2009 at The Sebastopol Community Center in Sebastopol, CA 3:00 - 5:00 pm Wednesday workshop 10:45 am -12:45 pm Thursday workshop 4:20 pm Saturday performance 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. Since its start in 2001, Tribal Fest has grown every year and can be very alternative, cutting-edge, sometimes naughty, and always certain to entertain! Workshops start at $30 each Saturday festival tickets are $20 390 Morris Street, (off 12) Sebastopol, CA For more info, click here! Friday- Saturday May 9-10, 2009 Spirit of the Tribes 2009 at War Memorial Auditorium in Ft. Lauderdale, FL 8:30-10:00 am Saturday workshop 7:30 pm Saturday show Noon- 1:30 pm Sunday workshop In the spirit of these times of change, Spirit of the Tribes 9—The largest tribal fusion event on the east coast—is taking it a step further, adding more classes, expanding to new facilities, and we are thrilled to welcome Sharon Kihara. We want to introduce the strength and innovation of the young generation whose new blood produces progressive, cutting-edge fusion… the gothic industrial, the theatrical, dynamic and cathartic dance styles of the post-punk new-wave era, which is transforming the foundations of tribal fusion belly dance. In addition to 4 days of classes with inspiring teachers, 2 stunning performances, bazaar, and afterparties, we are including a Fun Spirit Competition for troupes in Tribal and Folklore to create a place where a dancer's skill and talent are rewarded. Come see why Spirit of the Tribes was twice voted Best Event and Best Promoter. Workshops $25 each Show tickets $30 in advance or $35 at the door 800 NE 8th Street, (at Holiday Park) Ft. Lauderdale FL For more info, click here! Sunday May 3, 2009 Shaman's Vision Pagan Pathways at Veteran's Memorial Hall in Tehachapi, CA 11:00 am - 1:00 pm The theme of this visionary dance theatre event will be "Pagan Pathways". Once again the poetry will guide the scenario as dancers perform interpretations of the "Pagan Pathways" story-line using their own musical selections. Dance styles include tribal, gothic, story-dance, fusion, and dance of India and Asia. Workshops with world-famous UNMATA'S Amy Sigil and multi-award winning SAAHIRA, Sorceress of the Emerald Winds, highlight the day's schedule. Plus vendors will be on hand with untold treasures. $40 at the door; MEDCA members receive $5 off 125 East F Street, (Between Robinson and Greent) Tehachapi, CA For more info, e-mail here! Saturday May 2, 2009 Big Top's Anniversary Extravaganza & Wanderlust Benefit at Julie's Supper Club in San Francisco, CA 9:00 pm Ladies & Gentlemen, Boys & Girls, Roll up, Roll up, ROLL UP! Big Top Magazine is celebrating the One Year Anniversary of it's existence in this beautiful world by throwing an INCREDIBLE celebration for you, an event that is sure to astound & amaze! Awe Inspiring Performances, Bands to get Your Body Moving, Deliciously Sexy Belly Dancers to make you Squirm With Delight, and SO MUCH MORE! Hand Selected Vendors will bring you their best, incredible prizes offered in an amazing Raffle,and delightful surprises around every corner - this is without question going to be an evening that you do NOT want to miss, and one you will talk about for months and months to come! $17 in advance; $20 at the door 1123 Folsom Street, (at 7th) San Francisco, CA For more info, click here! Friday April 24, 2009 Baxtalo Drom * The Lucky Road at Amnesia in San Francisco, CA 9:00 pm Baxtalo Drom * The Lucky Road show presents a gypsy punk cabaret; live music, dancing girls, and DJs; Balkan beats, Slavic soul, junk bands, vaudeville, bellydancers, burlesque, pirate sing-alongs, hobo wrestling, mermaid fishing, bull fights, bandito shootouts, and so much more... $10 at the door; 21+ only 853 Valencia Street, (between 19th and 20th) San Francisco, CA For more info, click here! Friday April, 17, 2009 Fella-Fem: La Disco- a Tribute to Scissor Sisters and More at Velvet in Oakland, CA 8:00 pm Fella-Fem celebrates creativity and diversity while promoting gender equality, with female and queer artists across a multitude of artistic fields. $12 tickets; 2 for $20 3411 Macarthur Blvd, 94602, (off 580 at 35th) Oakland, CA For more info, click here! Saturday - Sunday, April 18-19, 2009 UNMATA 110% at Club 11 in Asheville, NC 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Saturday workshops 7:30 pm Saturday show 10:00 am and 1:30 pm Sunday workshops Amy Sigil and UNMATA rock Asheville with 2 days of workshops and an incredible show! This Gala show starring UNMATA, SamiTe', The Libravado Sisters Aerial Dance Ensemble, Lisa Zahiya, MelMac Pink, and many other regional performers is guaranteed to be one of the best bellydance-inspired shows you have ever seen! Workshops start at $70 for one day or $120 for both days Show is $12 in advance or $15 at the door 11 Grove Street, (off 240) Asheville, NC For more info, click here! Saturday April 11, 2009 Second Saturday Sidewalk Show at Hot Pot Studio 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! 1624 K Street #1, (at 16th) Sacramento, CA Friday - Sunday April 3-5, 2009 Cues and Tattoos at The Seattle Center and McEachern Auditorium in Seattle, WA 10:00 am Saturday workshop 6:30 pm Saturday show Noon Sunday workshop Troupe Hipnotica is proud to host the 2nd annual workshop event focusing entirely on the use of improv choreography within Tribal Belly Dance. This year is bigger and better than ever, with more workshops, more instructors and more shows! Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn from those who pioneered this style as well as up-and-coming troupes. UNMATA will be joining Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance, Frédérique, inFusion Tribal Bellydance, and more at this event. $30 workshop $18 show workshops at 305 Harrison Street, (at the Seattle Center) Seattle, WA show at 2700 24th Avenue East, (at McCurdy Park) Seattle, WA For more info, click here! Thursday- Sunday March 26-29, 2009 UNMATA Takin Over the World: Holland at Danceworks Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands 7:00 pm Thursday workshop TBA pm Friday night show 3:30 pm Saturday workshop 3:00 pm Sunday workshop Our buddies Tjarda and The Uzume (you may remember them as the Heart Attack that left last year's Blood Moon breathless) are hosting UNMATA and this time the tough love will be getting even tougher, with a bracing dose of Mira Betz added to the mix. workshop prices: Thursday (3 hrs) €50 code: A1 Saturday (2 hrs) €37,50 code: A2 Sunday (2,5 hrs) €42,50 code: A3 workshops at 58A Rotterdam's-Gravendijkwal 58, 3014 Rotterdam, The Netherlands show location TBA For more info, e-mail here! Saturday - Sunday March 21-22, 2009 UNMATA Takin Over the World: Czech Republic Workshops at Krusnohorske divadlo Teplice Show at Studio Stromovka 11:00 am and 1:00 pm Saturday workshops 8:00 pm Saturday show 11:00 am and 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm Sunday workshops All we know about the Czech Republic is that it is a landlocked country in Central Europe, bordering Poland to the northeast, Germany to the west, Austria to the south, and Slovakia to the east. The capital and largest city is Prague The country is composed of the historic regions of Bohemia and Moravia, as well as parts of Silesia. The Czech Republic is a pluralist multi-party parliamentary representative democracy. President Václav Klaus is the current head of state. The Prime Minister is the head of government (currently Mirek Topolánek). As of January 1, 2009, the Czech Republic holds the EU Presidency (Congrats Czechs!). The Czech Republic made economic reforms such as fast privatization and flat tax. And we cribbed all that from Wikipedia. Oh, and they love themselves some UNMATA tough love bellydance. But, then again, who doesn't? Workshops 700 (CZK) or 27 (EUR) in advance and 800 (CZK) or 32 (EUR) at the door Dicount package with all 5 workshops are 3000 (CZK) or 120 (EUR) in advance and 3600 (CZK) or 140 (EUR) at the door Saturday Night Hafla Show is 50 (CZK) or 2 (EUR) workshops at U Cisarskych lazni 4, 415 01 Teplice show at Dubi u Teplic, 13 Dubska street For more info, e-mail here! Friday March 20, 2009 Fella-Fem: Spring Break Beach Party at Velvet in Oakland, CA 8:00 pm Fella-Fem celebrates creativity and diversity while promoting gender equality, with female and queer artists across a multitude of artistic fields. $12 tickets; 2 for $20 3411 Macarthur Blvd, (off 580 at 35th) Oakland, CA For more info, click here! Monday March 16, 2009 Djinn featuring Kaeshi of BellyQueen at Beatnik Studios in Sacramento, CA 7:00 pm Kaeshi, East Coast star of BellyQueen fame, is making a rare west coast appearance in Sacramento. The night before offering her amazing workshops at Hot Pot Studios, she'll be sharing the stage with a whole slew of drummers, DJs and a few Unmats as well. Don't miss it! $10 at the door 2421 17th Street, (suite 100) Sacramento, CA Friday - Sunday March 13-15, 2009 UNMATA Takin Over the World: England at Sallis Benney Theatre and The Dance Station in Brighton, UK 7:30 pm Friday show 12:15 pm and 2:30 pm Saturday workshops 11:00 am, 1:45 pm, and 4:00 pm Sunday workshops Amy Sigil's bringing the unstoppable UNMATA experience to the UK in this series of workshops and show guaranteed to knock your knickers clean off. £8 show tickets £25/workshop - £100 for all 5 Friday show at Sallis Benney Theatre 58-67 Grand Parade, (on A23) Brighton, UK Saturday and Sunday workshops at The Dance Station Unit 4, 57, North Street, (up Kingsway from the theatre) Portslade, UK For more info, click here! Saturday March 14, 2009 UNMATA’s Rockin Moroccan at Marrakech Moroccan Restaurant in Sacramento,CA 1st Show at 7:30 pm; Second show at 8:30 Enjoy a special evening of great atmosphere, savory food, and the high energy dancing of Sacramento's own UNMATA! 1833 Fulton Avenue, (between Arden and Alta Arden) Sacramento, CA For more info, click here! Friday February 20, 2009 UNMATA’s Rockin Moroccan at Marrakech Moroccan Restaurant in Sacramento,CA 1st Show at 7:30 pm; Second show at 8:30 Enjoy a special evening of great atmosphere, savory food, and the high energy dancing of Sacramento's own UNMATA! 1833 Fulton Avenue, (between Arden and Alta Arden) Sacramento, CA For more info, click here! Monday - Wednesday March 2 - 4, 2009 Tribal Massive at Boulder Station Hotel/Casino and BackStage II in Las Vegas, NV 1:00 pm Monday and Tuesday workshops 7:00 pm Wednesday show The UNMATA workshops are already sold out but you can still taste the Tough Love at the Wednesday evening show, featuring UNMATA, Mardi Love, Heather Stants, Mira Betz, Aradia, Sacha, Lava, Daughters of Durga, Kashmir Dance Company, and some chick named Rachel Brice. Show Tickets start at $25 Monday and Tuesday workshops at 3425 Backstage Blvd, (off E Desert Inn Road) Las Vegas, NV Wednesday night show at 4111 Boulder Highway, (at 515) Las Vegas, NV For more info, click here! Saturday February 28, 2009 Hot Pot Studios Student Showcase at Capoeira-Brazilian Arts Center in Sacramento, CA 7:00 pm Hot Pot students show off their skills and hard work in this fun-filled evening of dance. Brand new Amy Sigil and Shelly DeCant group choreographies, rockin' Improv Tribal Style, favorites from all the Hot Pot troupes, and much more, including that groovy goth Ariellah and her Deshret dancers! $10 1811 Del Paso Blvd, (near Arden Way) Sacramento, CA Saturday & Sunday February 14-15, 2009 Tough Love Tribal Weekend at 440 Studios and JeBon in New York City, New York Saturday night show at 8:00 pm Sunday workshops at 11:00 am Turbo Tribal Tricks 2:30 pm Overlaying Isolations Kaeshi Chai from Bellyqueen and Trisha McBride proudly present UNMATA's Amy Sigil preaching a pair of patented workshops, following an evening performance the day before that also features Zafira (Olivia Kissel and Maria Hamer), Trisha McBride, Kaeshi from Bellyqueen and more... Workshops start at $45 with pre-regsitration; discount packages are available. Both workshops only $75 (before January 5th, 2009) Show tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door; $15 for workshoppers Saturday night show at 15 Saint Marks Place, (between 2nd and 3rd Avenue) New York City, NY Sunday workshops at 440 Lafayette Street, (off East 8th near Broadway) New York City, NY For more info, click here! Friday February 6, 2009 Prance 4 Paws Show Fundraiser at Capoeira-Brazilian Arts Center in Sacramento, CA 7:00 pm Shelly's dog Cleo was injured doing her favorite thing in the world - Playing Frisbee - and needs extensive surgery to be able to play and walk again so Origin, Freyja, Michelle and her No Rules dance crew, Gibson Pearl, Bo, UNMATA, and of course the Hot Pot crew are all performing to help this great cause! $10 Sunday February 8, 2009 To reserve your space in either, simply sign up at Hot Pot Studiod, message me at people.tribe.net/rldecant or just show up! If you can't make it out for either of these great events, Cleo would appreciate any donation you can muster: Hot Pot Studios 1614 K Street, Studio 1, Sacramento CA Saturday January 23, 2009 UNMATA 110 Por Ciento at Temple of Dance in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico 10:00 am and 2:00 pm workshops Little is known about UNMATA's foray into exotic Puerto Rico except that anyone who braves the experience will be rewarded with pure sweat and bliss from the hips and lips of UNMATA's own Amy Sigil. 1008 Roosevelt Ave, (on 23) Hato Rey, Puerto Rico Saturday January 17, 2009 Electric Oasis II at King Oscar Hotel & Convention Center in Tacoma, WA 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Turbo Tribal Tricks 1:00 - 2:30 pm Rockin The Tribal Boat 7:00 pm Electric Oasis Show Halima and Gilana present Amy Sigil teaching a pair of her body-rockin' workshops, followed by a evening performance that also features JSDC's new troupe A.G.E. of Creation making their debut performance. Also, Diamonds in the Rough to perform during the festival! Workshops $40 each with pre-regsitration or $45 at the door Both workshops only $75 (before January 5th, 2009) Show Tickets $10 in advance (before January 5) or $15 at the door Festival Dancing/Vendor Shopping - FREE Admission 8820 South Hosmer, (just off 5) Tacoma, WA For more info, click here! Sunday, January 4, 2009 Breakthrough Fusion Competition at Temple Lounge in San Francisco, CA 4:00pm doors 5:00pm competition 8:00pm show Unmata's Amy is one of the panel of judges for this groundbreaking fusion-only competition. That’s right... No traditional Middle Eastern categories. No traditional music. No ATS! This is about innovation and the future of the art. And judges will be giving critique “American Idol” style... on stage, on mic, immediately after the performer finishes. Expect sparks to fly. Afterward UNMATA takes the stage alongside Ariellah, Nanna Candelaria, Crystal Silmi & RaksArabi, Gibson Pearl, and hosts Damage Control Dance Theater. $12 in advance; $15 at the door 540 Howard Street, San Francisco CA For more info, click here. ...and check out UNMATA's 2008 shows! |
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