Arabia Exotica 2002: The Wild Heart Speaks. Bellydance DreamStories a Go-Go! Groundbreaking Dance Fusion Performance

Combining the ancient art of Bellydance, modern Hip-Hop, Trance Dance, Jazz Fusion, Karate and Performance Art, the current boundaries of American Dance are being pushed to the limit, re-designed, re-invented and altogether freshly imagined in this breakthrough show. Audience members are encouraged to wear Fantasy Costumes and DANCE from their own WILD HEARTS.

Sunday, October 27th, 2002
8 p.m.
Gitana Nightclub: 260 E. Magnolia, Burbank
Tickets: $15 (21 & over)
Reservations a MUST: (818) 558-0801
Full bar / Food available
Dance Party follows at 10 p.m.

The colorful, exotic worlds of Fantasy Bellydance, Techno-Trance, Fire Dance, Hip-Hop, Go-Go dance and Martial Arts come together seamlessly in this knock-out show, guaranteed to excite, delight and down right amaze the audience that night! Entering its second year, Leelas Arabia Exotica shows pack houses all over the Southland, receiving critical and artistic recognition from both the dance & media communities. Dramatically costumed in fantastic techno/ethnic fusion, covered with sequins, beads, rhinestones, feathers and mirrors, accompanied by an array of music including Rock, Pop, Arabic, Classical, Medieval Polyphony,Trip Hop and more, over 40 performers weave the dances inspired by their Wild Hearts into a shimmering, glittering feast for the senses!

Anchored by the performances of award-winning Bellydance Troupe Leela with SaloméJihad, the show offers opportunities for many of our local dance stars to stretch out into the more alternative sides of their creative expression; see Mésmera, international star and reigning Bellydance Queen, along with Anahata, Farhana, Desert Sin, Yaleil! and The Mutaytor, an ingenious, outrageous Performance Drum and Dance ensemble born at Burning Man.

Just before Halloween, this event invites the imagination to come out and PLAY! Wear a Fantasy Costume, join the spectacular Dance Party after the show, and let YOUR Wild Heart SPEAK!