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Bellydance Evolution
Texas Tour | August 2024

 

BDE's The Jungle Book 

 

Meet the Cast

  

 

Tickets to The Show

 

August 16 in Houston 

Join us at Match Houston for a double header performance of BDEx's Alice in Wonderland and BDE's The Jungle Book. Show time: 7:30
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August 18 in Austin 

Save the Date: Join us at The Long Center's Rollins Theater for a double header performance of BDEx's Alice in Wonderland and BDE's The Jungle Book. 

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August 22 
in San Antonio 

Join us at The Jo Long  Theater for
BDE's The Jungle Book. 
Show Time: 6:30pm
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For Dancers of All Levels

Workshops with the Cast & Directors

 
 
 

Houston Workshops

Use the code EARLYBIRD at checkout to save 15% on all workshops! Offer Expires July 17! 

Workshops are Saturday, August 17 at Ballam Studios in Houston, TX

          

Sat: Aug 17 Houston Workshop Package

Register for all the workshops and SAVE! Spend the day dancing with Bellydance Evolution!  

$160.00 USD

Luna - Mystic Drum

Experience the allure of oriental dance meeting the heartbeat of a drum solo. Dive into diverse rhythms, sounds, and dance styles in this mystic and epic workshop.

$45.00 USD

Jillina - Sensational Sharqi

Time to Rak your Sharqi! This choreography is full of exciting steps beautifully blended with expression and technique.  Move to various tempos and explore the rich instrumentation, This is a unique choreography to add to your vocabulary.

$75.00 USD

Shannon - Bollywood

Explore the colorful world of India! Experience the eclectic fusion of Indian Classical & folk dances with today’s contemporary styles of dance in what is popularly known as Bollywood. This workshop will focus on learning signature dance moves most often used in Hindi films. Get ready to move, sweat, and have fun!

$45.00 USD

Kapua - Ori Tahiti

Journey with Kapua to the Polynesian islands, Tahiti to be exact, where you will experience the cultural art form and basics of Ori Tahiti, also known as Tahitian dance! Enjoy the power of traditional drumming and embrace the feeling of moving island style!

$45.00 USD

 

 

Austin Workshops

Use the code EARLYBIRD at checkout to save 15% on all workshops! Offer Expires July 17!

 

Workshops are Saturday and Sunday, August 17 & 18 at Balance Dance Studios in Austin, TX.

          

Sat: Aug 17-Sun Aug 18 Austin Workshop Package

Register for all the workshops and SAVE! Spend the day dancing with Bellydance Evolution!  

$215.00 USD

Viri - Playful Shaabi

Embark on a playful and lighthearted journey through Shaabi dance with Viri Reyes. Discover a fresh take on familiar movements as you explore delightful combinations and variations. Viri's unique approach infuses every step with joy and creativity, promising a dynamic workshop that will leave you inspired and smiling.

$45.00 USD

Sabah - Theatrical Ballet

Bellydance Evolution style includes elements of theatrical ballet for grace, shapes, and aesthetics.  Energy down to through the feet, long lines of the legs, strong arm pathways, and controlled turns are just some elements that will be discussed and put into dynamic combinations fusing both balletic elements and Raqs Sharqi in what is popular in the BDE style.

$45.00 USD

Luna - Contemporary Fusion

Blend the grace and elegance of oriental dance with the expressiveness and freedom of contemporary style. Explore the richness of movements and emotional connection by combining these two forms of dance.

$45.00 USD

Jillina - Darbuka Delight

Powerful & Percussive! This drum solo will explore intricate hip technique, various types of shimmies as well as challenge you on isolation technique. Learn how to control your body and translate the music through your moves.

$75.00 USD

Kapua - Unleash Your Rhythm

Join Kapua for 'Unleash Your Rhythm,' a dynamic workshop focusing on dance improvisation, music connection, and flow states. Dive into techniques to connect deeply with your inner rhythm, the music, and fellow dancers. Through interactive exercises, discover newfound freedom and joy in your movement expression.

$45.00 USD

Shannon - Tahitian for Bellydancers

Let's take a trip to the French Polynesian islands and learn the art of ‘Ori Tahiti’ or Tahitian dance! This class will focus on giving you a strong foundation of this graceful yet dynamic cultural dance form. We will cover basic vocabulary, technique and understand similarities and differences between movements that exist in both Tahitian and Bellydance. We'll also learn a fiery "Otea" drum choreography to put all of your new skills together. All levels welcome!

$45.00 USD

About Bellydance Evolution

MISSION

Jillina’s Bellydance Evolution (BDE) is an entertaining, cultural dance theatre company, residency program and arts engagement organization serving dance and theatre enthusiasts, international communities, and dancers of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Bellydance Evolution explores, celebrates, and re-imagines Middle Eastern and world dance for the 21st Century. We work to lift spirits, open hearts, and inspire minds. 

To carry out the mission, BDE:
Produces and performs exciting cultural and theatrical dance shows
Delivers an international residency program
Teaches authentic and innovative dance workshops
Provides engaging access to the benefits of dance

BDE serves: 
Dance and theater enthusiasts
Middle Eastern community
Dancers of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and means

ABOUT

Bellydance Evolution (BDE) was created in 2009 by world-renowned choreographer, Jillina Carlano. The company takes a revolutionary approach to the art of dance, presenting theatrical dance shows with a storyline, much like a ballet. BDE features top artists in the fields of Middle Eastern dance and music, Tahitian dance, freestyle, contemporary, tribal-fusion and ballet, each bringing their unique vision to the production.

​In addition to performances, BDE members offer classes and workshops both on tour and at home, allowing a variety of people to explore the art form --- from non-dancers who want to explore a new way of expression, to dancers who wish to explore a new genre, to practicing bellydancers who want to sharpen their craft.