received this request for dancers...
Call for Middle Eastern Dancers and Musicians
We are seeking performers for one, possibly two, days during our upcoming art
show, Songs of the Sand: Visual perspectives on the Middle East . This
exhibition is running at the Gallery of Social and Political Art located at 55
Boylston Street, Boston MA. The Gallery is open October 21 st through December
3rd and is free and open to the public on Wednesdays (5-8), Saturdays (2-6), and
Sundays (2-6). The opening is Saturday, October 21st from 6-9.
Due date for Submission: Please submit all information electronically to
skyeschulte@gmail.com by 5:00 Sunday, September 17th.
Performance Specifics
Date of performance: Saturday, October 28th (we will schedule 1 other date in
November or December if there is enough interest)
Time: 2:00-6:00
Performance times: 15 minute, 30 minute, and 60 minute sessions
What we are seeking:
1) Short talks (~15 min.) on various aspects of Middle Eastern Dance and
Music. This could be a discussion about the different styles of dance,
different instruments, etc. (We are also looking for speakers who have lived or
traveled to the region who would be willing to talk about their experience and
thoughts)
2) Middle Eastern/Oriental/Bellydancers to showcase different styles of
dance. This could also include dancing with zills/finger cymbals, scarves,
canes, etc.
3) Musicians performing live Middle Eastern music and percussion both
solo and with dancers.
Compensation: The Gallery of Social and Political Art is a non-profit
organization and is not able to provide monetary compensation, however all
participating performers or speakers will receive the following:
· Name, performance, Web site, and other contact information will be
included in the show program and on the show Web site.
· Space on the information table to leave contact information and
other materials
· Ability to have a tip jar available during your performance
Please provide the following information
Contact information including name, e-mail address, telephone number, mailing
address, Web site. If there are multiple performers or musicians please
include one primary contact person.
Resume (focus on performances, experience, etc.)
Short description (Please provide a brief description of how you would like
to participate including the style/type of dance/music; specific instruments or
dancing props you would plan to use; titles/themes for your proposed
dances/musical pieces/talk;
Please indicate time and date preference
I am available on Saturday October 28th YES NO
I am available on a different Wednesday, Saturday, or Sunday during the show?
YES NO (Please indicate other days that would work for you)
I would like to perform for 15 minutes YES
NO
I would like to perform for 30 minutes YES
NO
I would like to perform for 45 minutes YES
NO
I would like to perform for 60 minutes YES
NO
Please indicate equipment and music needs
For speakers - what audiovisual needs do you have?
For dancers - will you plan to dance to a CD or live music? If live music,
do you have someone in mind or already have a relationship with musicians?
For musicians - do you prefer to play without dancers, with dancers, or have
no preference?
For dancers and musicians
Would you be interested in providing basic instructions/lesson in dance or
playing of instruments? YES NO MAYBE
Please send information electronically to Skye Schulte at
skyeschulte@gmail.com by 5:00 Sunday, September 17th.