2011 Tentative FESTIVAL DATE (to be confirmed):
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Site: 441 East Ojai Avenue
Ojai, CA 93023
12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Day Show / $7.50 general admission
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Night Show / $10.00 general admission
$15 Admission both shows
$4.00 children & senior admission (4 yrs. & under, free)
PERFORMER ADMISSION $2.00 (PAY AT DOOR)
2010 Preliminary Performer Schedule
**Subject to CHANGE**
Time |
Performer | Minutes |
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11:30 |
Set-up for Live music | ||
12:00 |
Byzantium Live Music | 15 |
|
12:15 |
Nilay w/ Byzantium solo, bakersfield | 10 |
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12:25 |
set-up for recorded music | 5 |
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12:30 |
Andrea Loos, Fusion Duet, Camarillo | 6 |
|
12:36 |
Aris, Cabaret Solo, Valinda | 6 |
|
12:42 |
Gypsy Dancers, Troupe, Moorpk | 12 |
|
12:54 |
Etoile, Eyptian Duet, Riverside | 8 |
|
1:02 |
Sister Moon Rising, Troupe, Bako | 12 |
|
1:15 |
Krischana, Cabaret Solo, Sta Ynez | 6 |
|
1:21 |
Gypsy Moon, Duet, Sta Maria | 8 |
|
1:29 |
Cleopatra Club, Egyptian Troupe | 10 |
|
1:40 |
Leyla Atwil, Fusion Solo, Los Osos | 6 |
|
1:46 |
Molecular Midriffs, Troupe T.O. | 10 |
|
1:57 |
Rare Elements, Troupe, Nipomo | 10 |
|
2:07 |
Nikita, Cabaret Solo, San Diego | 7 |
|
2:15 |
Scimitar, Egyptian Troupe, Riverside | 14 |
|
2:30 |
Tandava, Fusion Troupe, Newbury Pk |
10 |
|
2:40 |
Set-up for Live music | 5 |
|
2:45 |
Byzantium | 5 |
|
2:50 |
Yasemin w/ Byzantium | 7 |
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2:57 |
JoAnn Terry, solo, Ojai | 7 |
|
3:05 |
Byzantium Dancers | 10 |
|
3:15 |
Open Floor | 10 |
|
3:25 |
set-up for recorded music | 5 |
|
3:30 |
Turkish Dance w/ Vedat | 20 |
|
3:50 |
Elizabeth Mahina, Tribal Solo, T.O. | 7 |
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3:57 |
Windchimes, Cab Troupe, San Diego | 10 |
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4:07 |
TWNN, Fusion Troupe, LA | 10 |
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4:17 |
Blue Moon Haven, Tribal Troupe, SLO | 12 |
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4:30 |
Kotu Kedi, Belly-hop Fusion, Ojai | 5 |
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4:35 |
Karma the Happy Goth, T.O. | 7 |
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4:42 |
Dark Raven, Modern Fusion, Bako | 12 |
|
| 4:55 | Strawberry Butterfly, Duet, Redlands | 5 |
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5:00 |
Troupe Melangees, Claremont | 12 |
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5:12 |
set-up for live music | ||
5:15 |
Live Music w/ Byzantium | ||
5:22 |
2 Hip Tribal, Troupe, LA | 12 |
|
5:35 |
Zenitram, Duet, Ojai | 5 |
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5:40 |
ATS Tribal Dance Jam | 15 |
|
5:55 |
Open Floor | 7 |
|
6:00 |
Dinner Break - see you in 2 hours | ||
NIGHT SHOW |
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8:00 |
Lumina Dance Co., Raks Sharki, LA | 10 |
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8:10 |
Paulina, solo, Ojai | 7 |
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8:17 |
Tribal Underground, troupe, Bakersfield | 9 |
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8:38 |
Serpentine Sorceress, solo, Las Vegas | 6 |
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8:45 |
Kalima Satori, Troupe, Los Angeles | 15 |
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9:00 |
Amy Sigil, Duet, Sacramento | 12 |
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9:12 |
Set-up for Live Music | 5 |
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9:17 |
Live Music w/ Lissima | ||
9:25 |
Madrid, Solo, Pasadena | 7 |
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9:33 |
Kashmir, Solo, Ls Angeles | 7 |
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9:40 |
Olu, solo, Los Angeles | 8 |
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9:48 |
Elena Villa, Eugene OR | 10 |
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9:58 |
Open floor w/ Lissima & special guests | ||
Performer Information & Registration
Ojai Bellydance Festival welcomes all styles of bellydance ... from Tribal to Traditional, Folkloric to Fusion, Cabaret to Tribaret and everything in between.
STAGE: The festival offers a 10' x 15' wood-floor raised stage and a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
THEME: Live music & improvisation. (Scroll down to LIVE MUSIC section for more info) We also accept recorded music & choreographed performances.
PDF performer application
Due to insurance regulations, we must receive signed HARDCOPY of your application.
PERFORMER CATEGORIES & TIMES
Student Solo: 3-5 minutes
Professional Solo: 5-7 minutes
Student Duet: 5-7 minutes
Professional Duet 8-10 minutes
Student Troupe (3 or more): 10 minutes
Professional Troupe (3 or more) 12-15 minutes
Backstage check-in:
15 minutes before your performance time.
Ojai Belly dance Festival welcomes all styles and skill levels. Questions? Contact the producer
***To be fair to all performers, time limits are enforced. If your act runs overtime, we will fade your music and bring on the next act***
This Festival runs ON TIME ...
You must be back stage and checked-in with the stage manager 15 minutes before your stage time.
Thank you for your co-operation.
"House Bands" & Live Music for dancers:
Byzantium - Day show
Lisima - Night show (the band formerly known as Sol y Luna)
Please indicate if you wish to dance to "house bands" on your application.
If you are a band, please indicate this on your performer application so that we can schedule you accordingly.
Recorded Music:
Please label CD with your NAME (or troupe name) and your performance TIME.
Routine must start on track #1 and run continuously.
The DJ will not "skip" tracks on your CD
iPod option - we might be able to jack-in your iPod to save plastic and CDs. Please ask. Please have dedicated playlist for show and make it first on your playlists.
Dress & Costuming:
We welcome the avant garde, the alternative, and the cutting edge, however ...
1. We do NOT wish to see nipples either male or female
2. We do NOT wish to see your butt crack or pubes
3. We do NOT wish to see your underpants
Conduct & Material:
Day Show - Please keep it tasteful and G-rated. Use "clean" versions of Lyrics Advisory songs.
Night Show - go ahead ... cuss all you want. R-rated ok
Please do NOT touch members of the audience or infringe upon their personal space
Performer admission is $2
Please pay at the door ... do not send payment with your application.
Your name or your Troupe Name will be listed in the Festival Program. A link to your website will be provided on the Festival Page
**As of Feb 1, performer line-up is full.
Please submit application for waitlist or pinch-hitter - likely we will have cancellations or no-shows.**
Waitlist as of 3/14/2010: Twisted Gypsy , Aubre student troupe, Shanti, Camels Tassel