iNDiGENOUS
iNDiGENOUS
A Mytho-Poetic Belly Dance Troupe
Santa Clara, California
Site last updated: 6/29/2008
Troupe Mission
The word indigenous comes from the Latin "endo ginere" and translates roughly to "originating from within." It most commonly refers to native peoples of a particular region and depends upon where in the world you are. Bahira and the Troupe chose this name to reflect not only that dancing does indeed come from within ourselves, but that within other cultures, it is also the unifying core which binds us all together as a species on this eclectic planet.
Indigenous takes concepts, music, costume and dance steps from non-Arabic world cultures as well as Middle Eastern Belly Dance and melds them with Story-telling and Imagination to create a Mytho-Poetic or "other worldly" style of dance designed to take the viewer to places beyond the Kasbah. Indigenous strives to capture the audience in its story weaving, to take them to another time and place, yet still hold to the central core and creative spirit of Belly Dance. Myth and dance are ancient and common to all cultures of the world. It is with this ancient common thread that Indigenous weaves its imaginative performances into a unique tapestry of Mytho-Poetic Belly Dance.
Friday, July 25, 2008 5pm - 10pm Traditional
Performance at 7 PM
Saturday, July 26, 2008 10am - 10pm Mytho-Poetic Performance at 2 PM
Sunday, July 27, 2008 11am - 5pm
After 13 years, Goddess Fest has become an annual event that
has grown from a 1 day event to an amazing 3 days in 2008 in Julia Davis
Park at the Band Shell. This is the third year at this location and the
third exciting year of being a multiple day event. These changes reflect the
success and continuing growth of the event. Goddess Fest attracts
thousands of people each year and has tapped into many new communities to
bring them together. This event is a great way to connect with those in the
community and experience new art, alternative healing, psychic readings,
drums, metaphysical books & supplies, gifts, stones, clothing, jewelry, and
SCA merchandise! (NEW! This year: ATM Machines set up around the festival.)
Door prizes donated by Goddess Fest vendors will be raffled off and raffle
tickets will be given free of charge to attendees who buy from Goddess Fest
vendors. There will also be a separate raffle for stunning grand prize(s)
that the community can purchase raffle tickets for.
There will be continuous entertainment throughout the three day event such
as drumming groups, rituals, songs and dances presented by men’s and women’s
groups and of course belly dancing performances. There are bands
scheduled to perform as well, and a very special guest to round out the
entertainment.
For more information go to: Goddess
Fest Boise
Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival 2008
Saturday, September 13 2008
Time TBA
Central Park, Meadow Stage
969 Kiely Blvd, Santa Clara CA
&
Desert Dance Festival 2008
Also on Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 8:09 PM
S.E.S. Hall
1375 Lafayette Street
Santa Clara, CA 95050
More information at Desert Dance Festival
Indigenous also performs traditional style Belly Dance
Indigenous is available for hire at private functions and
corporate gatherings. For booking, rates and more information contact
Bahira at: bahira
bahira.net
Under the dance direction of BAHIRA, Indigenous has, at the present time five members: Bahira, Fara'Asha, Shiva, Sevanti and Zora
Indigenous Photo Gallery