Advance Troupe: the Wicked Gypsies
When you have completed Level Three, you will have completed a professional quality bio, have competence dancing with zils and veil, and have a personal 15 minute routine complete with Tabla Solo.
At this point, students are invited to become members of the troupe. As members of our troupe, you will recieve countinued education in various dance styles and props, such as Raks al Assaya(cane), Rom, Sword, and Kaliji. You will enjoy special sessions with guest instructors, as well as discounts to a'Halah Dance Company sponsored events.
Advance Troupe is an intense experience, incorporating all techiques learned. Advanced concepts of the dance will be mastered within the troupe. For a student to audition for troupe, you will create full 15 minute routine including tabla solo. The existing troupe votes for new members. Troupe currently meets every Sunday. If you are interested in joining Troupe, please contact Carmen for more information.
Troupe members will also recieve performance opportunities, if desired, in various venues ranging from festivals to Belly Grams.
Audition is required, and will be held during our 13th week recitals.
Troupe dues are only $30 a month.
Who are the Wicked Gypsies?
Wicked Gypsies is an exciting new fusion dance troupe. When you check it out you will find a spicy combination of different forms of dance. Performances are playful and exciting, and all about attitude. Inside, we're a group of serious artists and teachers bringing the world of bellydance back to the audience, making it real, identifiable, and touchable. It's urban, baby, and it rocks.
