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"There's no such thing as too much Ultra Gypsy. The tattooed, belly-dancing hipsters perform a lot, and still audiences can't seem to get enough of the talented troupe, which is busy inventing its own dance traditions." - Hiya Swanhuyser for SF Weekly |
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2003 was an amazing year for Ultra Gypsy; we performed our Underworld piece for sold out crowds, hosted our first annual post-Rakassah party, and debuted our mesmerizing Zaar number in the desert of the Burning Man festival. You can see a Gallery of photos from the show (when available) by clicking on the show's name. And we're always interested in sharing your photos of Ultra Gypsy in performance. Simply contact our Webmaster for more details... |
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October 1, 2003 Ultra Burlesque at the Utah at the Hotel Utah in San Francisco 9:00pm Come early for the best seats as the ultra hip gyrations of Ultra Gypsy take the intimate stage at the legendary Hotel Utah (one of the girl's favorite watering holes). Also on the bill are those parisian puusycats, The Lollies, and the exotic rhythms of Agogo. Don't miss it! $10 at the door 500 4th Street (one block east of I-80), San Francisco Click here for more information Thursday September 18th, 2003 Platform - Heroes and Villains at The Mezzanine 7:00pm-1:00am; fashion show at 9:00pm Lee and Deb of Ultra Gypsy perform their mind-blowing Robotics piece excerpted form Ultra Gypsy's brand-new Forest Moth set. Enjoy their sexy-creepy, urban dance inspired moves and original costumes by Jinjer Larsen as they open the fashion show portion of Platform, a rollicking multi-disciplinary arts event. 444 Jessie Street (between 5th and 6th Street), San Francisco visit www.plado.org for more information Wednesday, August 27 - Sunday, August 23, 2003 Trance-formation in the Desert: Ultra Gypsy at Burning Man on the playa at Black Rock City, Nevada Procession starts at sunset; check for locations Dust and fire, ritual and catharsis, music and movement. Under the big sky, Ultra Gypsy dancers will be joined by Djun Djun, members of Urban Tribal, gypsy dancer Elizabeth Strong, and the finest musicians our community has to offer. Together we will create an otherworld caravan of dance and music—at once North African nomad and post-industrial vagabond. Our fellow Burners can look for us roaming the playa, along the Esplanade, at Center Camp, the Man, and the Temple of Honor on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday nights. If you find our caravan, you might catch Ultra Gypsy’s acclaimed performance, The Underworld, or see our all-new show, Trance-formation. Watch it once, and you’ll never be the same. Click here for more information Friday, July 25, through Sunday, July 27, 2003 Kosmos World Music & Dance Camp Saratoga Springs Resort, Lake County 9:00pm on Saturday Immerse yourself in music and dance from around the world in this weekend-long camp for musicians and dancers of all levels! Enjoy workshops and performances by well-established instructors teaching everything from flamenco guitar to samba dancing. Ultra Gypsy director Jill Parker will perform with members of Ultra Gypsy on Saturday and teach a two-hour intensive workshop on Sunday. $185 before May 30, $215 after May 30 (includes food and resort amenities) Saratoga Springs (2 1/2 hours north of San Francisco) Click here for more information Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19, 2003 Fire Garden: Dream (click for Gallery pictures) at Herbst Pavillion, at Fort Mason in San Francisco Doors open at 8:00pm; Show starts at 9:00pm Ultra Gypsy presents The Underworld: a Fable of Seduction by Fire. A dark, sensual marriage of belly dance, fireplay, and myth, this piece has captured audiences throughout the Bay Area. Now reinvented for Fire Garden 2003, The Underworld¹s cast of warriors, beauties, and unearthly creatures weaves a tale of seduction, power, and betrayal worthy of the steamiest late night fairytale if it fell down the rabbit hole. Come see the performance that defined a genre, the birth of innovative belly dance theater. Admission is $20 Fort Mason (in the Herbst Pavillion), San Francisco More directions available here Click here or call (510) 601-6269 for more information Saturday, June 28, 2003 Burning Man Flambe Lounge: Beyond Belief (click for Gallery pictures) at The Crucible, in Oakland CA 8:00pm - 2:00am Can’t wait another two months to break out your Burning Man gear? Come see Ultra Gypsy perform—with fire, of course—alongside some of the best pyromaniacs of the playa. Experience metal pours, theme camp demonstrations, processions, irresistible dance music, and lots and lots of fire! $12 with costume finery; $17 without. (dress for indoor and outdoor weather) 1260 7th Street (off I-880), Oakland CA Click here for more information Saturday, June 28, 2003 Opel Productions presents Burning Sol at Kelly's Mission Rock, in San Francisco 10:00pm - 5:00am Join Ultra Gypsy, DJs Cheb i Sabbah and SOULSALAAM, and a host of other performers at this blow-out, all-night, Flambé after-party. In each of the four opulent dance areas, you will find an intoxicating blend of house, trance, and world music for your dancing pleasure. Ultra Gypsy will hit the stage when the party reaches its peak at 2:30am. All proceeds from the event go to support Burning Man art projects. $15 ($5 off for anyone with a stamp from Flambé Lounge) 21-and-over only please 817 China Basin Way (across the channel from PacBell Park), San Francisco Click here for more information Saturday, June 14, 2003 Garage Mahal Benefit at The Gingerbread Warehouse, San Francisco 1:30pm Already gearing up for Burning Man, Ultra Gypsies Jill & Kristina perform to a packed house at this benefit for Garage Mahal’s playa-bound art car, complete with a giant Shiva and bumpin’ sound system. Saturday, May 24, 2003 Ultra Gypsy Goes Carnaval in San Francisco's Mission District 1:30pm This year Ultra Gypsy is in the mix at the largest multi-ethnic community-based artistic celebration in California. Come enjoy the eclectic stew of San Francisco's arts community with a wild mélange of Samba, Salsa, Reggae, Tango, Hip-Hop, Merengue, Calypso, Cha Cha Cha, Cumbia, Mambo, and your favorite cutting-edge Belly Dance. Wear your dancing shoes and don't make any evening plans--you'll be having too much fun! The Main stage is located at 17th and Harrison, San Francisco Click here for more information. Saturday, March 29, 2003 The Crucible Grand Reopening Party (click for Gallery pictures) at the Crucible in Oakland, CA 9:00pm Fire Fire Fire... Ultra Gypsy is going to light it up for our favorite arts organization for the warmest house-warming ever. With two sets, live musicians, and Ultra Gypsy music guru Steve Pagan spinning onstage, this is going to be the blow-out party of the year. Also performing, some of our favorite Bay Area colleagues including Xeno, Capacitor, and the indefatigable Extra Action Marching Band!!! 1260 7th Street (off I-880), Oakland Click here for more information. Friday, March 21, 2003 Party with Ultra Gypsy (click for Gallery pictures) 10:30pm Come join Ultra Gypsy and other Rakkasah dancers at an after-hours party to kick off the Rakkasah weekend. There will be live music and dancing, plus DJs Vordo and Steve Pagan will spin Arabic, ambient, and world music. 1037 Murray Street (take the Ashby exit off I-80, Murray is one block south of Ashby between 7th and San Pablo Avenue), Berkeley, CA Friday, March 21, 2003 Rakkasah Middle Eastern Dance Festival (click for Gallery pictures) at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium in Richmond, CA 8:00pm Take advantage of this unparalleled opportunity to see the astounding variety of belly dance styles at the largest Middle Eastern Folk Festival and Fantasy Bazaar in the world. Don't miss Ultra Gypsy -- we plan to shock the bellydance world yet again with our exciting bellydance theater. Look forward to new costumes and a surprise ending, but be advised, this set is not for the faint of heart... $10 admission (includes 4 hours of performances and a sprawling bazaar) 403 Civic Center Plaza (McDonald Ave exit off I-80), Richmond, CA Click here for more information. Special Ultra Gypsy East Coast Appearance! March 7-9, 2003 The 3rd Annual Spirit of the Tribes (click for Gallery pictures) at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie, Florida Ultra Gypsy Dance Company will be performing two sensuous, heart-stopping sets at the Spirit of the Tribes, the 3rd largest bellydance event on the East Coast and Zaghareet Magazine's best event of the year for the last two years. Jill and the rest of the UG Company will be teaching a special two hour workshop focusing on posture, technique, and musical understanding. Buy your tickets early for this one, it's sure to sell out! Click here for more information and a schedule of events. Sunday, February 16, 2003 The Servants CD Release Party (click for Gallery pictures) at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco 9:30pm - 2:00am Can't get enough of Ultra Gypsy on fire? You've got another chance to catch fire with UG, and rock out to some great music too! $12 cover charge 365 11th Street (off of Harrison at 101), San Francisco Friday, January 31, 2003 Chicks Dig Fire (click for Gallery pictures) at the Odeon Bar in San Francisco 9:00pm - 2:00am You can help Ultra Gypsy fight a case of police profiling. Join us for a fund raising night of fire performance and other sideshow mayhem. Featuring fire and belly dancing by Ultra Gypsy, and the heavy metal musical stylings of DJ Big Daddy. $5-15 donation, 21 and over only 3223 Mission Street (at Valencia), San Francisco Call (415) 550-6994 for more information |
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