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A Holiday Evening of Belly Dance

A Holiday Evening of Belly Dance

Saturday, December 7, 2024 (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM) (PST)

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Experience fantastic, dramatic and breathtaking belly dance! Plus special guest drummer David Metz from Seattle performs. Enjoy a sparkling evening of raqs sharqi (oriental dance), fusion, and middle eastern folk dance, while toastmaster Jeffrey Copeland shares small bits of history and culture about the music and dance.

Performers for the evening include: 

Rachel Carter - Owner of Rachel Belly Dances in Bellingham. Rachel is a playful performer who may make you feel like dancing along! She brings energy and sparkle to her performance. 

Damiana Dance Company - Led by Cara Cressell and Jen Cerdena, these talented performers bring a modern style of belly dance that was created in the U.S. called Fat Chance Belly Dance (FCBD) style. This style's signature uses cues among the dancers to improvise their dance, while staying in synchrony with each other. Come and watch, you would never know that they are improvising! 

Seattle Guests David B. Metz - The 'dancers' drummer,' David has played middle eastern music and drumming for dancers for many years! Have youc even seen a drum solo? You are in for a treat! A drum solo is a completely improvised duet between a drummer and a dancer. Fun, fast and thrilling, this is not an act to miss! 

Wisteria is a former Bham resident who does it all -- fusion, Egyptian Folkloric and raqs sharqi. She is a captivating performer who dances and teaches in Seattle. Don't miss her, or her legendary hair tosses! 

Cost: $30 Adult, $20 Children.

Purchase advance tickets here 

Website: rachelbellydances.com

FireHouse Arts and Events Center
1314 Harris Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225 United States
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Teresa Dalton
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Saturday, December 7, 2024 (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM) (PST)
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