American Bellydancer film premier, Denver, CO USA
American Bellydancer Special Screening at Denver’s Starz Film Center on Thursday, April 14th
Denver, CO - Embark on a whirlwind journey of the art and practice of belly dance in the USA with acclaimed documentary maker Jonathan Brandeis, during the Denver film premiere of American Bellydancer: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Dance at Starz Film Center (900 Auraria Parkway) on Thursday, April 14th, at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $7 ($5 with student ID) and can be purchased by calling 1800-594-TIXX or by visiting http://www.bellydancesuperstars.tickets.musictoday.com.
Directed by award-winning Jonathan Brandeis, the film takes the viewer to the inside world of belly dance, giving historical perspectives on the art while focusing on belly dance in America with the critically acclaimed Bellydance Superstars and the Desert Roses.
This first-of-its-kind documentary follows the creation and rise of the Bellydance Superstars and the Desert Roses, including high profile performances in Bali, Indonesia, and on the U.S. Lollapalooza Festival tour. The male/female divide, the East/West dichotomy since 9/11, and the controversy surrounding the birth of the world’s first professional Bellydance troupe are all woven together amid interviews and performances, featuring many of America’s icons of the art.
American Bellydancer provides a first person perspective on how the dance and art is viewed in America and around the world. With strong characters such as Jillina, Ansuya and Rachel Brice, plus interviews with Morocco, Suhaila, Tamalyn Dallal, and many other dancers, viewers will learn how belly dance began, and is now transforming into the hottest art form today. These fascinating, outspoken women talk about how empowering belly dance is, how it was created by women for women, and their lives on the road as The Bellydance Superstars and the Desert Roses.
The Bellydance Superstars and the Desert Roses are the brainchild of music business mogul and former Sting manager Miles Copeland, a legendary impresario who has served as manager, agent or record label chief for acts such as The Police, The Sex Pistols, The Bangles, REM, The Go-Gos, The Moody Blues, Blondie, and a host of others.
The dance troupe is currently beginning the second leg of their third North American tour, after returning from their first European tour last fall. For more information, log on to http://www.bellydancesuperstars.com.
Jonathan Brandeis is an Ace Award nominee for Best Short Form ’89, ’90 and ’91, and Best Documentary Series ’96, and has received the Chicago Film Festival National Certificate of Merit. He has worked as creator, executive producer, director, writer, and/or host on projects with American Movie Classics, VH-1, ABC, FX, Lifetime, The Movie Channel, A&E, Cinemax, and many more.
American Bellydancer is one of a select number of films selected for screenings at the 4th Annual Tiburon International Film Festival in Tiburon, California, March 11-17, 2005. The festival seeks to provide top quality films from around the world, with a goal of cultural enrichment and heightened cultural awareness. For more information on the Tiburon Film Festival: http://www.tiburonfilmfestival.com.
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Denver, CO - Embark on a whirlwind journey of the art and practice of belly dance in the USA with acclaimed documentary maker Jonathan Brandeis, during the Denver film premiere of American Bellydancer: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Dance at Starz Film Center (900 Auraria Parkway) on Thursday, April 14th, at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $7 ($5 with student ID) and can be purchased by calling 1800-594-TIXX or by visiting http://www.bellydancesuperstars.tickets.musictoday.com.
Directed by award-winning Jonathan Brandeis, the film takes the viewer to the inside world of belly dance, giving historical perspectives on the art while focusing on belly dance in America with the critically acclaimed Bellydance Superstars and the Desert Roses.
This first-of-its-kind documentary follows the creation and rise of the Bellydance Superstars and the Desert Roses, including high profile performances in Bali, Indonesia, and on the U.S. Lollapalooza Festival tour. The male/female divide, the East/West dichotomy since 9/11, and the controversy surrounding the birth of the world’s first professional Bellydance troupe are all woven together amid interviews and performances, featuring many of America’s icons of the art.
American Bellydancer provides a first person perspective on how the dance and art is viewed in America and around the world. With strong characters such as Jillina, Ansuya and Rachel Brice, plus interviews with Morocco, Suhaila, Tamalyn Dallal, and many other dancers, viewers will learn how belly dance began, and is now transforming into the hottest art form today. These fascinating, outspoken women talk about how empowering belly dance is, how it was created by women for women, and their lives on the road as The Bellydance Superstars and the Desert Roses.
The Bellydance Superstars and the Desert Roses are the brainchild of music business mogul and former Sting manager Miles Copeland, a legendary impresario who has served as manager, agent or record label chief for acts such as The Police, The Sex Pistols, The Bangles, REM, The Go-Gos, The Moody Blues, Blondie, and a host of others.
The dance troupe is currently beginning the second leg of their third North American tour, after returning from their first European tour last fall. For more information, log on to http://www.bellydancesuperstars.com.
Jonathan Brandeis is an Ace Award nominee for Best Short Form ’89, ’90 and ’91, and Best Documentary Series ’96, and has received the Chicago Film Festival National Certificate of Merit. He has worked as creator, executive producer, director, writer, and/or host on projects with American Movie Classics, VH-1, ABC, FX, Lifetime, The Movie Channel, A&E, Cinemax, and many more.
American Bellydancer is one of a select number of films selected for screenings at the 4th Annual Tiburon International Film Festival in Tiburon, California, March 11-17, 2005. The festival seeks to provide top quality films from around the world, with a goal of cultural enrichment and heightened cultural awareness. For more information on the Tiburon Film Festival: http://www.tiburonfilmfestival.com.
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