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Check out Ultra Gypsy's 2003 shows... Click here! Ultra Gypsy is very proud of all their performances and this is the place where you can catch up with all our recent shows. 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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Saturday, December 18, 2004 Life-Size Mousetrap in glamorous Hunter's Point SF, CA Show starts at 9:00pm In 1963, Milton Bradley first released the boardgame Mousetrap, based on the over-the-top contraptions of cartoonist Rube Goldberg. Employing elaborate physics, these devices accomplished mundane tasks through the most elaborate means. Now you have the opportunity to see one of these mechanical marvels on a massive scale, live and in person. Plus, there'll be bellydancers... So you can't go wrong. $5 at the door 702 Earl Street (take Evans off 3rd Street), San Francisco CA Call (415) 285-8103 or click here for more information Friday, December 3, 2004 Cabaret for a Very Good Cause at the Odeon in San Francisco's Mission District Show starts at 9:30pm Ultra Gypsy joins Arabesque in a very special event for a very special cause: The San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Also on the bill for this intimate evening of raucous revelry is the accordian magic of Corn Mo, fresh off his tour with The Polyphonic Spree and David Bowie. Cut loose at an outstanding show while doing your part to make the world a better place. Donation at the door 3223 Mission Street (at Valencia), San Francisco Call (415) 550-6994 for more information Saturday, November 19, 2004 Spark: Florida - Spellbound at the Lippman Performing Arts Center in N. Miami Beach, Florida Show starts at 8:00pm The Spark national tour takes Ultra Gypsy and Urban Tribal to this spectacle of fire, dance, and theatre! The day starts with shopping and workshops taught by troupe directors Jill Parker and Heather Stants, followed by a blow-out show with the two troupes plus Urban Goddess and other local talent. Tickets range from$18-25 17051 NE 19th Avenue (east of 1), North Miami Beach, FL Click here or call (754) 244-4784 for more information Friday, November 12, 2004 Spark: Los Angeles at the Silent Movie Theatre in Hollywood, CA Show starts at 8:30pm Ultra Gypsy and Urban Tribal go Hollywood at this historic venue! Doors open at 7:30 with an hour-long Souk. After the show, a coffee/dessert reception for the artists will be held. In between, some of the hottest belly dance acts in the world will join Ultra Gypsy and Urban Tribal onstage, including the sultry Desert Sin, fusion soloist Freyja, and your hostesses for the evening, Subee Djinn. This amazing evening is followed the next day by a series of workshops taught by Spark troupe directors Jill Parker and Heather Stants. Tickets for the show are $25 in advance or $30 at the door 611 North Fairfax Ave. (1 block south of Melrose), Hollywood, CA Click here for tickets or more information Thursday, November 11, 2004 Just Added! Deshret with Guest DJ Cheb i Sabbah at the El Rio in San Francisco's Mission District Free Lessons at 9:30pm; Shows at 11:00pm and Midnight Arabian Nights at the El Rio have been completely revamped! The evening still kicks off with free dance lessons from Ultra Gypsy's own Jill Parker, but then the night kicks into gear with the hottest tracks from DJ SoulSalaam and special guest DJ Cheb i Sabbah. Jill Parker's Djun Djun troupe opens the show with one of their kinetic sets before Ultra Gypsy ignites the party with another must-see show. Free cover before 10pm; $5 cover after 10pm 3158 Mission Street (one block south of Cesar Chavez), San Francisco Call (415) 282-3325 for more information Saturday, November 6, 2004 Spark: Texas at the Victory Arts Center in Fort Worth, Texas Show starts at 8:00pm Ultra Gypsy joins Urban Tribal in visiting Cynthia Todd and Tribal Feat for the second date of the Spark national tour! As always, the day starts with workshops taught by troupe directors Jill Parker and Heather Stants, followed by a blow-out show with the two troupes plus Tribal Feat and other performers including Dolunay Rose, Urban Gypsy, and Tribal Evolution. Vendors include Ram the Photo Artist, Texas Raks, Desert Dancer Imports, Whose Sari, Spark, Tribal Feat, and Tribal Evolution. $15 show admission 801 West Shaw Street (west of highway 81), Fort Worth, TX Click here or call (817) 801-1123 for more information Saturday, October 30, 2004 World Premiere! Flametal at the La Pena Cultural Center in Berkeley, CA Doors open at 7:30pm Ultra Gypsy will be opening the show when flamenco meets metal to form the unholy Flametal, in the world premiere of guitartist Ben Woods' unique creation. Joining Ben onstage will be Uriah Duffy on bass, Brian Spalding on electric guitar, and Thomas Perry on drums. Tickets are $15 in advance 3105 Shattuck Avenue (3 blocks south from Ashby), Berkeley, CA Click here or call (510) 849-2568 for more information Wednesday, October 6, 2004 World Cyber Games Opening Ceremony at the Civic Center Plaza in San Francisco Ceremony starts at 6:00pm For the first time in America, the World Cyber Games will bring the world's 700 best gamers from over 60 countries to compete and Ultra Gypsy will be joining other dancers, musicians, and martial artists to kick off the massive fragfest in the gala opening ceremonies. Larkin Street at Grove (one block NW of Market Street), San Francisco Click here for more information Saturday, October 2, 2004 Spark: North Carolina in Ashville, North Carolina Showtime TBA Ultra Gypsy joins Urban Tribal in visiting the always-amazing Baraka Mundi for the premiere date of the Spark national tour! The day starts with workshops taught by troupe directors Jill Parker and Heather Stants, followed by a blow-out show with the two troupes plus Baraka Mundi and other local talent. $15 show admission Click here for more information Friday, October 1, 2004 Tema at the El Rio in San Francisco's Mission District Doors open at 8:00pm; Show at Midnight Tema, a soulful, transglobal, ecclectic journey into world rhythms, features music, dancing, performance, and free food catered by We Be Sushi. The beats are a progressive mix of international rhythms infused with deep house grooves & organic hip-hop, soul-stirring vibes, and booty manipulating beats! Resident DJs are Garcia Sinclair (Tight/Karma) and Suresh (Peppa, Six Degrees Records) plus special guests. $7 cover before 10pm; $10 cover after 10pm 3158 Mission Street (one block south of Cesar Chavez), San Francisco Call (415) 282-3325 for more information Thursday, September 30, 2004 Uncrossing XX at the LH Horton Jr Gallery in Stockton Reception opens at 6:00pm Ultra Gypsy will be performing to celebrate the opening of this exhibition dedicated to exploring images that affect contemporary women in America. A series of events including film, lectures, panel discussions, poetry readings and receptions will be held throughout the month, in addition to the featured gallery exhibition. Uncrossing XX includes the work of five artists who have considered how feminine identity impacts life and examines our gender-based cultural expectations. Free and open to the public 5151 Pacifica Avenue (east of San Joaquin Delta College), Stockton CA Click here or call (209) 954-5507 for more information Saturday, August 14, 2004 Exotica at The Venue in Bakersfield, CA Doors open at 6:00pm SF-style belly dance heads south! Phenomenal talent such as Ultra Gypsy, Urban Tribal Dance Co., BlackSheep BellyDance and more, as well as local troupe Tribal Underground. Dancers will perform to a variety of music: world groove/hip hop/techno, along with awesome drumming by Jeremiah Soto and Solikk. Between performers, there will be open dancing for you to get your undulations on. Also at Exotica, incredible clothing, jewelry, and decor for your shopping pleasures! Admission is $15, mention the Blackboard and admission is $10 5060 California Avenue (second floor of the Stockdale Tower), Bakersfield, CA Call (661) 823-7793 for more information Wednesday - Sunday, July 28 - August 1, 2004 Tribal Quest NW Portland OR Lessons on the 31st and 1st; Performance on July 31st Ultra Gypsy Director Jill Parker continues her Northwest tour with a stop at Tribal Quest NW where she joins forces with Carolena Nericcio of FatChanceBellyDance, Suhaila Salimpour, and Rachel Brice to teach and perform. Jill's sold-out workshops will focus on the mechanics of belly dance isolations, technique, drills and short dance combos in a pair of 2-hour workshops. The first is set for Saturday, July 31st, from 3:00-5:00pm. And get up early for the second on Sunday, August 1st, from 10:00-12:00pm. Jill and members of Ultra Gypsy will be performing on Saturday. Portland, OR Click here for more information Thursday - Sunday, July 22 - 25, 2004 Kosmos World Music and Dance Camp (click for Gallery pictures) at Saratoga Springs Resort near Ukiah, CA Lessons throughout the day; Performances at night Ultra Gypsy Director Jill Parker takes her famous style of teaching and performing into the breathtaking woods surrounding Clear Lake and the lush resort at Saratoga Springs. Dancers spend the days learning and performing on finished dance floors, with wall mirrors. Evenings feature performances by students and staff in the immaculate Heart Lodge, and open-floor dancing with late-night live music afterwards. Registration is $250-$275 before May 31st (includes lodging and all meals) 10243 Saratoga Springs Road (just over 2 hours north of SF), Upper Lake CA Click here for more information Saturday, June 19, 2004 The Official Unofficial EDF After-Party and Benefit at Studio Gracia in San Francisco Doors open at 10:00pm; ends at 2:00am Join Jill Parker, members of Ultra Gypsy and other talented members of the Kosmos Camp teaching staff as they party for a good cause! In addition to performances by Ultra Gypsy, Mira Betz of Aywah! and the Shahrzad Dance Academy will also be performing. A special performance by Flamenco legend Ben Woods rounds out the bill, with full-tilt dancing to the latest world beats spun by DJ Swami. Tickets are $10 at the door 19 Heron Street (off 8th Street between Folsom and Harrison), San Francisco CA Click here for more information Saturday, June 12, 2004 Mecca in Kentucky at Blue Moon Saloon in Lexington, KY Doors open at 7:00pm; Show starts at 7:30pm Following her afternoon workshop at the University of Kentucky, Ultra Gypsy Director Jill Parker will be taking her act to the stage at the Blue Moon Saloon and sharing the bill with local favorites, Rakadu Gypsy. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at the door 815 Euclid Ave (East of the University), Lexington KY Click here for more information Sunday, May 16, 2004 Tribal Fest 2004 (click for Gallery pictures) at Sebastopol Community Center in Sebastopol, CA Performance at 3:00pm Imitated but never equaled, Ultra Gypsy is bringing their inspirational interpretation of the North African trance-ritual Zaar dance to this meeting of the tribes. Since the piece debuted in the desert of the Burning Man festival last year, it has won the hearts and minds of anyone who has witnessed the spectacle. If you haven't seen it yet, you don't want to miss out. If you have shared the experience, we know you'll want to be taken to that special place again. Full weekend pass is $20; Single day passes are $12 per day in advance or $14 per day at the door. Children under 12 are free! 390 Morris Street (off Highway 12), Sebastopol CA Click here for more information Thursday, May 13, 2004 ArtSFest Spectra Ball at Mezzanine in San Francisco Doors open at 8pm; Performance at 10:00pm Spectra Ball, the Opening Night Event for ArtSFest 2004, benefits the ArtSFest non-profit organization. Not your ordinary costume ball, Spectra Ball's non-stop entertainment, interactive art installations, food/drinks, and unmatched sensory experience include an unforgettable evening of entertainment and performances by: Xeno, Velocity Circus, Loco Bloco, Ultra Gypsy Dance Theater, Golden Gate Opera, Sun and Moon Ensemble, Printz Dance Project, Circus Center, Somei Yoshino Taiko Ensemble, Alcyone, Felonious and DJ Eric Lacy and DJ SoulSalaam. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door; VIP tickets are available 444 Jessie Street (off Market at 5th), San Francisco CA Click here for tickets or more information Saturday, April 24, 2004 Opium (click for Gallery pictures) at It's Yoga in San Francisco , CA Doors open at 9:00pm An oasis of performance, music and dance... Come chill or dance in a beautiful space with beautiful people like yourself. The evening opens with a Yoga demonstration by It's Yoga, then Ultra Gypsy is joined in a program with performances from Shree Shyam Das on percussion with Nikhil Krishnan on flute and guitar, Trapeze Aerial Rope Dance, lush projections by Spot. And DJs Reza, Shakatura, and Hideyo Blackmoon spin till the doors close. Admission is $15 848 Folsom Street (South of Market, between 4th and 5th), San Francisco CA Click here for more information Saturday, March 20, 2004 Undulation (click for Gallery pictures) Help support Ultra Gypsy at our annual post-Rakassah fundraising party! at StudioZ in San Francisco's SoMa District Doors open at 8:00pm Last year's post-Rakassah event proved to be the Party of the Year in the belly dance scene, and this year's is shaping up to be even bigger. The evening kicks off with a silent auction for an incredible array of goods and services. Then top talent will entertain you 'til the wee hours with performances by Urban Tribal, Belly Groove (with former members of Romani), and Jill Parker's Djun Djun. And Ultra Gypsy will perform an extra special set as well. Renowned DJs Cheb i Sabbah and SoulSalaam will be spinning mad tracks for you to get your groove on all night long. Proceeds go to support Ultra Gypsy's upcoming theatre show and an amazing film project currently in production, so get out and party for a great cause! Admission is $12 before the event and $15 at the door 314 11th Street (across from Slim's), San Francisco Click here for more information Sunday, January 25, 2004 Ethnic Dance Festival Auditions in the McKenna Theatre at San Francisco State University Performance at 10:00am Ultra Gypsy's breathtaking new Zar performance has stunned audiences at Burning Man and most recently at The Crucible's Fire Opera. Now is your chance to catch the frenzy of this ancient ritualistic dance in a comfortable theatre environment for a fraction of the cost. Don't miss this show! All-day admission is only $5 1600 Holloway Avenue (off 19th Avenue), San Francisco $2 parking in Lot 20 off Lake Merced Blvd Click here or call (415) 474-3914 for more information Friday and Saturday, January 16 and 17, 2004 The Crucible’s Fire Opera: Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell at The Crucible, Oakland, CA Friday 6:30pm - 10:30pm (opera starts at 8) Saturday 7:30pm - later (opera starts at 8) Opera, art, dance, and fire—The Crucible celebrates its Fifth Anniversary with a revolutionary interpretation of Henry Purcell’s 1689 masterpiece, fusing fire arts theater with the grand drama of opera. And Ultra Gypsy graces the stage as the sensual and magical Neriads, creating transformation and heartache in the lives of mortals. We will be joining singers from San Francisco Opera, the American Bach Soloists Orchestra & Choir, fellow cutting-edge performers Mark Growden and Xeno, and Crucible artists , as soaring arias interweave with molten metal casting, glowing hot glass working, welding, torch cutting, and fire dancing. Friday
the 16th: Premiere Evening - $125 Every Wednesday Amira Restaurant in San Francisco's Mission District Shows at 8:00pm and 9:00pm Every week, select dancers from Ultra Gypsy and sister troupe Djun Djun deliver fresh performances that compliment the intimate atmosphere and delectable dishes served by this authentic Middle-Eastern restaurant. Amira and Ultra Gypsy make for the perfect evening out! 590 Valencia Street (between 16th and 17th Street), San Francisco Click here or call (415) 621-6213 for reservations or more information |
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