NIGHTMARE ON YELM STREET

DRAGONVEIN STUDIOS

presents

 

NIGHTMARE ON YELM STREET 2023

an exquisite weekend of monsters and magic

 

The theme for the weekend and the name of its

highly anticipated Theatrical Bellydance Show...

 

"CHIMERA: MONSTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD"

 

the event features

~stunning Dinner-Theatre Gala Show
~national & international Stars
~dynamic Workshops
~fabulously fun Hafla Party
~exciting Fusion Bazaar
 

October 21-22, 2023

Yelm, WA

SATURDAY NIGHT GALA SHOW

“CHIMERA: MONSTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD”

 

A full-length Theatrical Fusion Bellydance Show choreographed and directed by Moria Chappell featuring the sensational Super Beth, the elegant Moria & her passionate troupe Wild Saffron, and the rakishly handsome

over-the-top Elliot Artois.

This 45-minute dinner-theatre dance performance

features dark sirens, bone-yards, apparitions, and most especially the mysterious Chimera who continually

shape-shifts to reveal herself in all manner of

monstrous and alluring forms.

 

The show's myriad of excellent dancers perform

Bellydance Fusion Theatre at its finest!

Moria Chappell will star in her

spell-binding choreographies:

“Siren”

“Bone-yard”

“Golden Goddess”

GALA SHOW VENUE

Nisqually Valley Moose Lodge

1117 W  Yelm Ave

Yelm, WA

(360) 458-3381

MORIA'S WORKSHOPS

STAGE MANDALA

taught by Moria Chappell & Super Beth

2~Hour Workshop

Saturday October 21
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

 

 

Group Concept-Building & Execution

(FCBD® Focus)

 
Regardless of the number of other dancers a dancer is performing with, understanding the concept or message, staging and audience, are critical factors for a successful performance.

 

 

In this workshop, we will discuss how to craft a performance by examining geometric pathways for group movement, coupled with the dancer(s) on stage, the staging itself, and other factors that help the audience connect with the vision.

 

We will put our new skills to use with the dancers in class to build a unique performance based on the FCBD® improv movement format to perform for an audience.

 
Please note, if performing for a show, costume requirements will be provided for the performance.
 
Recommended Level:
Intermediate/Advanced Dancers & Performers
(some FCBD/ATS experience is recommended)
 
Participants will have the amazing opportunity to perform with Super Beth in the Hafla portion of the show.

MUSCULAR MANDALA

taught by Moria Chappell & Super Beth

2~Hour Workshop

Saturday October 21
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Using Moria's knowledge of sacred geometry, dancers will examine the use of shape and energy to channel the Cosmic Divine in order to unite with the audience on a visceral level as a single entity. 

 

The experience can be achieved whether performing as a soloist or as an interwoven group.
 

Dancers will learn how Moria's popular Muscular Belly Dance Technique can be applied to Group Improvisational Dance Combinations.  In conjunction with Super Beth, Moria will assist dancers to identify and develop their strength and flexibility.

 

MUSCULAR MANDALA enables dancers to experience familiar Group Improvisational Combinations in a whole new way while learning new ways to open and stretch the intercostal muscles, strengthen the scapulae to support overall structure, lengthen and strengthen the obliques, ilio-psoas, and rectus abdominus to achieve larger, smoother, and physically therapeutic bellydance movements.

 

Dancers will also work through a number of Super Beth's signature group improvisational combinations as well as universally recognized and practiced Group Improv Combos as the vehicle to dive deeper into the muscles and allow more enhanced access to personal muscular capacity while going deeper and more fluidly through improvisational combinations.

 

During MUSCULAR MANDALA, dancers will explore innovative ways to develop physical stylings within a Group Improvisational Combination context.

 

ALL dancers from ALL styles are welcome

and encouraged to attend.

DANCING WITH CANDLES

2~Hour Workshop

Sunday October 22
12:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Learn the ancient and beautiful art of dancing with candles.

 

DANCING WITH CANDLES focuses on essential arm patterns, wrist articulation, balancing points, and dance combinations that seamlessly allow dancers to move with flames (electric candles will be used in class). 

Moria will demonstrate fundamental candle-dance combinations and teach innovative movement patterns to demystify how to best dance with candles.

 

She will also reference and teach essential candle-dance techniques from artistically rich cultures around the world including ancient Indian Temple Dance, Asian court dances, performance pieces found throughout the Middle East and North Africa, and old European Folk Dance.

 

Previous experience in candle dance is not required.

Dancers from ALL STYLES and ALL LEVELS are welcome.

WORKSHOP LOCATIONS

201 E Yelm Ave

Third Floor

Yelm, WA

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

“CHIMERA: MONSTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD”

is a spectacular show featuring stellar performers.

 

Three of its extraordinary luminaries include...

MORIA CHAPPELL

 

 

Moria Chappell is the creator of the Nightmare Theatrical Show “CHIMERA: MONSTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD,” an all new performance experience.

As a world-renowned performance artist, dance instructor, ancient dance researcher, artistic director, and costume designer, Moria specializes in Fusion & Experimental Belly Dance, Temple Dance, and Indian Odissi Classical Dance.  She has performed, taught, and researched ancient dance in more than 50 countries over her 22-year dance career.


Known for her archetypal approach to performance craft, her style is both feminine and fierce, ancient and modern, sacred and strange.

A popular performer and much sought after international teacher, Moria has developed a unique methodology and approach to belly dance control founded in her trademark teaching style: Muscular Belly Dance Technique (MBDT).

 

MBDT synthesizes the intensity and precision that epitomizes Fusion Belly Dance isolation and individualism. 

SUPER BETH

 

Super Beth is the owner of Tamarind Studio and director of Tamarind Belly Dance in Milwaukee, WI. 

 

A founding member of the troupe, she began her studies in belly dance in 2005.  She is known for her high energy performance and instruction, her passion for student growth, and innovative group work.

In addition to being a 1st generation certified teacher of Zoe Jakes' Dancecraft® format, Super Beth has studied with Carolena Nericcio, creator of ATS® and Director of FatChanceBellyDance® (FCBD®) in San Francisco and was granted Sister Studio status in 2008.

 

Super Beth has had the extreme pleasure to study and dance with ATS® (FCBD®) legends and emeritus Kristine Adams, Kae Montgomery, Anita Lalwani, Wendy Allen, and Sandi Ball, and other creators of movements accepted into the ATS® (FCBD®) format: Megha Gavin of Devyani and Devi Mamak.

Super Beth has been a sell-out headliner and is widely sought out to teach both domestically and abroad as the creator of the Tamarind Troupe Transformations® dance format with the group's own unique, improv-based repertoire of tribal movements, group formations, and prop work. 

ELLIOT ARTOIS

Avid Equestrian and Drag performer, Elliot Artois puts the 'gore' in 'gorgeous.'

 

This blood-soaked fantasy in 10" platforms never fails to entice the senses with his delicious blend of killer mixes and looks to die for.

 

Elliot is the Dark Siren that has been lurking in your dreams since the 90's.  A sultry, androgynous, someone you might see painted on the cover of a gritty romance novel...  Elliot is glam, Goth, and Mischief all rolled into one.

 

He is not one that is easily categorized—his looks are mysterious and mesmerizing.  He's a man who knows how to make an impression, whether he's walking down the street, riding his horses, or performing at a club.  Elliot's piercing eyes and charismatic smile will take your breath away.

 

But don't let his charm fool!  Don't blink!

Savor each moment because it might be your last.

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