Thread: Waking Persephone - Dancing Through the Dark & Unusual, April 13th-15th, 2012 - New England

"Waking Persephone" is an event specializing in exploring the dark and the unusual within the realm of bellydance. This event will take place for the first time April 13th-15th, 2012 in Providence, Rhode Island - the heart of New England. Nothing like it has ever taken place on this scale in New England for the darker side of the dance, and we are thrilled to bring it to you!

It will be a different kind of dark dance event experience, with a core focus on education and exploration, creating community while breaking borders. While there will indeed be performing opportunities, the main goal is an intensive series of classes, lectures, and activities featuring both new and established faces in the genres of dark, gothic, steampunk, experimental, theatrical, and ritual dances. Over the course of 3 days, there will be two shows, live music performances, workshops, master classes, panel discussions, vending, and more!

Our fabulous teaching staff includes Tempest, Anaar, Asharah, Ami Amore, & Celeste, with more being announced! And there's also an opportunity for you to throw your own (top) hat into the ring - We are accepting applications for those interested in teaching at Waking Persephone through November 13th. Info at Waking Persephone: Dancing Through The Dark & Unusual 2012

We are lining up some amazing live music from all over the US for WP including Nathaniel Johnstone (of the Nathaniel Johnstone Band and Abney Park), French & the Punk, Servitor Sanctum 7, and more special guests to be announced!

Vending is also officially open for WP - with just 13 spots total - 8 regular vending spots, 3 artist spots, and 2 services spots. Space is going fast - Waking Persephone: Dancing Through The Dark & Unusual 2012

Workshop registration and performer applications will be up by December 13th.

Complete details available at Waking Persephone: Dancing Through The Dark & Unusual 2012

I can't go to it this year, but I would love to go if you have it again in 2013. This looks fascinating, and I can't wait for the opportunity to meet you and learn from you and the others, Tempest! (And maybe even perform!)

Thanks! Hopefully this will be an annual event, but just have to focus on the first one first :) I am so excited by how it's all coming together, it's going to be amazing :)

Workshop registration is now up! Over 30 workshops to choose from! Waking Persephone: Dancing Through The Dark & Unusual 2012

So excited to be a part of this one! See you soon, Tempest!

Hi folks!

"Waking Persephone: Dancing Through the Dark and Unusual" is almost here, kicking off tomorrow (Thursday April 12th) with our community gathering event "Motif" from 7-10pm, 2nd floor - live music, dance, and ritual - all are welcome!

Just a reminder - buttons for the 30+ workshops and 4 shows will be going down first thing tomorrow morning (Thursday, April 12th). If you want to pay by credit card AND save money, now is the time to purchase your tickets and book your workshops - it will be CASH ONLY at the door for all events (there is an atm on site), and $5 more for the shows and workshops at the door: Waking Persephone: Dancing Through The Dark & Unusual 2012

Friday we kick off at 3pm with workshops, vending, our Friday night show, Saturday more workshops, vending, and evening show, Sunday more workshops, vending, and lunch concert! Complete descriptions of everything at Waking Persephone: Dancing Through The Dark & Unusual 2012

Don't miss it!

blessings,
Tempest