open belly at pinhook!

The Devoted Belly Dance Collective, practitioners of the Tribal Fusion style, will be performing at the Pinhook's Open Belly Dance Night this Tuesday (8/4) at 8 pm.

I haven't seen them, but found this video online:



Got the tip from Devoted member Julia Milton Corley, who teaches belly dance at Hillsborough Yoga. (She's also a licensed massage therapist.)

Other dancers are expected to turn out. Ululations!


Update added 8/5:

Open Belly Dance Night was a very laid-back, friendly gathering of friends and devotees. It will be repeated, I'm told, and I can see this event attracting a following.

For now, I found it pleasant to be in Durham's trendiest bar when it wasn't crammed to the gills. I raised my glass with one local attorney/indie rock demigod who was working late at a downtown office.

My low-light video doesn't do them justice, but you can still make out some movement:



Rotating in the lead: Nandana, Emily Beaman, Julia Milton Corley, Suzanne Kennedy. They make up some of the membership of The Devoted, as well as other local belly dance ensembles.


Link:
Some info on the various styles American Tribal belly dance

Valentine's Day Roundup

Some Latin parties and events happening this weekend in honor of Valentine's Day--click on links to take you to more information:

--From Jason Laughlin of Tangophilia:

"Tangophilia's regular 2nd Saturday milonga at Triangle Dance Studio resumes this month with a Valentiney (sweets and winey) theme, and an introductory no partner required lesson at 8pm. Sunday afternoon, make a very short trip down to the Holly Springs Cultural Center to enjoy a special concert with Carolina Clarinet. Cecilia Pagani and I will be performing to the music of "History of Tango" by Astor Piazzolla and "It Takes 4 to Tango" by Daniel Dorff."

--From the Cobo Brothers:

"2nd SATURDAY VALENTINE "BLACK & RED" LATIN NIGHT
Copa Night @ George's Garage
February 14th, 2009

"Everyone dressed in BLACK and/or RED will be entered into a raffle with a chance to WIN dinner for 2 at Parizade's Mediterranean Flavors at play Restuarant, tickets to Bachata Sensation "Toby Love" concert, gift certificate for Cobobrothers Dance Academy classes, and more to be confirmed."

George’s Garage
737 Ninth St.
Durham, NC 27705
Copa starts @ 11:00pm
21 & OVER
$12 Cover
$8 Ladies before 11:30 pm
Dressy Attire (at management discretion): No Jeans, Sneakers, Hats, or T-Shirts"

--From Salsa4You:

Romantic Evening Oasis Valentine's Event presented by Colorful Waves Belly Dance Troupe
"An oasis of dance! Gourmet Desserts and Coffees, Candle Light, Live Music and Special Showcase of Dance Performances.
Date: February 14, 2007
Time: 7:00 - 10:00
Where: Triangle Dance Studio (2603 S. Miami Blvd.)
Contact: 919-803-1281
Website: www.colorfulwaves.com

--From Ricardo Diquez of the Tropic Orchestra:

"We cordially invite you to Valentine's Day with The Tropic Orchestra. Live music and DJ playing classic salsa and romantic favorites. Carmen's Cuban Cafe, 108 Factory Shops Rd, Morrisville (near the Airport and Outlet Mall).

--From Angie Xiomara at Triangle Salsa Meetup:

RUEDA Practice and Lessons
"Ruedardu.org is a group who loves to have fun and dance Casino Rueda. Our goal is to bring awareness. Lesson and practice will be at Triangle Dance Studio, Sunday, 4:30-6:00 pm, $5."