EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES
RAQTOBERFEST 2010
WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL & SHOWCASE
FREE! FAMILY-FRIENDLY! FUN! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
October 16, 2010 - 3 to 10pm
at the Packing House Arts Space
500 West First St.
Claremont, CA 91711
FREE! FAMILY-FRIENDLY! FUN! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
October 16, 2010 - 3 to 10pm
at the Packing House Arts Space
500 West First St.
Claremont, CA 91711
BELLY DANCE! INDIAN BANGRA! FOLKLORICO! POLYNESIAN! TRIBAL DANCE JAM!
Featuring Marjhani-Goth, LaSole-Flamenco, Raku-Indian, Troupe Melangees-Tribal,
and Scimitar Dance Company-Folkloric/Traditional Belly Dance!!!
Glitter Gypsies, Kalima Satori, Roz and the Kids, Charise, Jackie, Freya, Politti & many more dancers will also perform!
DANCE PERFORMANCES from 6-9pm. All
dance styles welcome to perform in the indoors atrium stage area. The performance area is a wooden floor 18' wide by 12' deep. Performers can enter from stage left or right. Chairs will be provided, and some audience members will view from the 2nd floor balcony. Dance slots are $1 per minute and available for 5, 7 or 10
minutes. All donations benefit the Claremont Forum. The Forum is a non profit-communicty organization promoting individual and social well-being through education, the arts, and wellness program, and the proud sponsor of the nationwide Prison Library Project. Dancer donations will be targeted to support the education of women in prison.
If you are interested in performing at Raqtoberfest, please download and complete the application. If spaces remain, you may sign up the day of the event after 3pm. Bring your music on a single CD organized for your performance. Dance time limits will be strictly enforced to give a variety of dancers the opportunity to perform. Videotaping and photography will be allowed.Featuring Marjhani-Goth, LaSole-Flamenco, Raku-Indian, Troupe Melangees-Tribal,
and Scimitar Dance Company-Folkloric/Traditional Belly Dance!!!
Glitter Gypsies, Kalima Satori, Roz and the Kids, Charise, Jackie, Freya, Politti & many more dancers will also perform!
Download Performer Application
DRUM CIRCLE with OPEN DANCING from 3-5pm on the outdoor patio.
TRIBAL DANCE JAM from 5-6 pm.
Come with your drums, percussion instruments, zils, and dance clothes. The tribal dance jam is available to any individuals or groups of dancers familiar with synchronized improvisation styles -such as ATS, CTS, ITS, or whatever - who wish to dance in communion with others to live drumming. No registration required. For more info email Raqtober@gmail.com
VENDING. International Arts, ethnic crafts and world dance attire will be sold in the festival bazaar. Intuitive Card Readings, Henna, and other fun activities onsite. If you're interested in vending, contact us. Spaces are $10 for a space suitable for a 6ft table or rack, $30 for a 10x10 space. Set up is convenient and available anytime between 8am and 3pm. All vendors must be done by 10pm. Atrium space is open to all attendees and includes electricity and wireless internet access.
Download Vendor Application
FOOD AND DRINK. Yummy healthy Mediterranean food available from Casablanca Restaurant onsite. Exquisite wines from the Wine Shop. Thai cuisine, world beers and burgers, vegan, italian, continental, and Mexican food - all available within a 5 minute walk of the venue.
ACCESS. Claremont, CA is just east of LA; accessible by Metrolink, the 10 and the 210 freeways, a 10 minute drive from Ontario Airport. Free parking available in the lot adjacent to the event location and throughout the Claremont Village.
The Claremont Packing House is a historic building converted to artist space. There are numerous galleries inside the space that will also be open during this event. We look forward to seeing you here!
You may reach us by emailing Raqtober@gmail.com, or by calling 909-626-2200.
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Troupe Mélangées Performances 2010
We love meeting and greeting friends and family who come to share our love of the dance and support many of the community service projects we help. So if you attend any of these shows, be sure to come and say Hi!
August 14
Hafla
TM performs Saturday in the afternoon - silk veils, and retro-tribal.
The event will be in Fullerton, CA.
August 21
Atomic Raq-It
TM performs Saturday at 3 in the afternoon - 60's fever while rollin' on the river with Proud Mary.
The event will be in Rialto, CA.
Sep 4-Oct 2
LA County Fair, Pomona.
Specific date TBD.
October 16
TM'S OWN RAQTOBER FESTIVAL
Performers, vendors, drummers, yummy food and fun at the
first annual RaqTober World Dance festival and showcase in the Claremont Village.
Oct 23
Village Venture, Claremont.
Dec 17-19
Tribal Fusion Faire, San Luis Obispo.
Be sure to see past performances on the Troupe Mélangées YouTube channel.
