April 26 at the Zipper Theater

Desert Sin is proud to present "Musée des Femmes - Tales of the Grotesque
and Arabesque" at the Zipper Theater!

Saturday, April 26, 2008
"Musée des Femmes - Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque"
A carnival spectacle retelling the tales of some of the boldest, sexiest,
most intriguing women of history & fiction.

With Desert Sin's Djahari, Cassandra, Sayaka and featuring guest artists
Flambeaux, Autumn Ward, Renata, Mawiyah Raquel, Stevie and Mystery Bird Puppets!


The Zipper Factory
Theater and Tavern
336 W. 37th St.
NY, NY 10018
Tickets available at
www.thezipperfactory.com or call 212.352.3101.
For dinner reservations at The Zipper Factory Tavern, please call
212.695.4600.

www.desertsin.com

"Musee" in New York - Audition Information

Open Call Auditions for Desert Sin's "Musee des Femmes" in New York!

We are doing a pro-bono, one-night performance at the Zipper Theater in Manhattan this April with the opportunity of a future run with deferred pay.

We are looking for one male or androgynous female performer (our Ringmaster) and several female dancers to play the various characters in our production of "Musee des Femmes: Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque". Some of the characters include MataHari, Kali, Saint Joan, and BabaYaga. "Musee" is a dark, yet magical and beautiful retelling of popular female archetypes.

Qualifications:
Women must have a strong dance background (Middle Eastern not required, but the ability to learn quickly), and strong acting ability. If you have any other talents, such as singing, playing an instrument, contortionist, etc we would love to utilize this within the show as well.

The Ringmaster is not required to be a dancer, but strong acting and improv skills is a must. Preferably looks no younger than 35. Any additional talents such as playing any instruments, fire performance, magic, etc is most welcome. The Ringmaster is dark, mysterious, glamorous, domineering, both over the top and subtle, a collector/fetishist of damaged women...be creative as there is room for interpretation.

When:
Tuesday, Feb. 12 between 1-4pm w/ a possible group choreography 2nd audition from 4-5pm. Please RSVP.

Where:
Zipper Theater's downstairs studio
336 W. 37th St. (between 8 and 9 aves)
New York, NY
www.zippertheater.com

Please prepare:
Women Characters - One 3 minute piece that displays your dancing and acting ability. An additional 3 minutes will be allotted to display any additional skills.

The Ringmaster - One 3 minute piece (monologue or movement) that displays a wide-range of emotions. An additional 3 minutes will be allotted to display any additional skills.

doing some shows

I am officially living in New York now. I'm in Brooklyn to be exact. Already loving it.
Working on some more European tours. Putting together a regular rehearsal space for myself and Cassandra and...??? Putting on some little shows. Working on a bigger show.

Websites will be updated very soon. DVDs will be available soon.

Desert Sin can be seen here soon:

February 8th and 9th, 2008 in New York
Dances of Vice Festival
"As always, our aim is to enrich the New York art culture by promoting the music and art we love, and to generate interest and appreciation for the beauty of times forgotten. We are not historical reconstructionists; Dances of Vice seeks to revive the music and performance culture of the past in a modern context, encouraging orginality and creativity."
All modern dandies, decadents, aesthetes, artists, thinkers, and dreamers are invited to join...
Friday, Feb. 8: Pussycat Lounge
Doors: 9pm - Desert Sin's "Ode to Silent Film" @ 10:15pm
Saturday, Feb 9: The Element
Doors: 9pm - Desert Sin's "Ningyo" @ TBA
For tickets and event schedule/information:
www.dancesofvice.com/Festiva...dex.html

Have costumes, Will travel

Cassandra and I are currently in Madrid and heading back to the states soon, HOWEVER, we plan to hit the traveling circuit again come spring (if we have our way). Putting the feelers out there (there, meaning the world) should anyone be able and willing to host us. We are but poor traveling dancers looking for venues and couches. Happy to perform, though with minimal costumes upon us.
More later, but here´s the heads up...look out.

morocco

Our show went well in Spain (as did our workshops) and now we are currently traveling through morroco. We sailed into Tangier then spent the next day in Kenitra where my parents lived some forty years ago. We are currently in Rabat and are heading to Marrakesh today.

So many beautiful people and clothing and etc etc. Truly a delight for the senses.

More later...

one down...

Cassandra and I did our Brooklyn show last night...the problem with doing variety nights is that often the producers are not used to working with dancers and don't understand the importance of HEAT in the dressing rooms. Having to dance after being in a dressing room that's about 50 degrees is not so fun...but our piece went well nonetheless. Cheers.

Tonight we are exploring a 1920's club in Manhattan.

performances

Cassandra and I are doing one of our vignettes in a variety show in Brooklyn this week, and then we're off to Spain:

Friday, November 16 @ 7:30pm
"Vicious Vaudeville"
A variety show with an edge.
Galapagos Art Space
70 North 6th Street
between Kent and Wythe
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211
718 782-5188
frontroom, $8
www.galapagosartspace.com/event...7.html

Nov 24th & 25th 2007
4th Festival Bellydance Marbella
Saturday night performances at Gala Dinner
Saturday Workshop: Acting Thru Dance
Sunday Workshop: Breaking the Rules/Gothic Tribal Style
Marbella, Spain
For more info visit:
www.bellydancemarbella.com

new york

Just putting the word out that I will be joining the lovely Cassandra in New York at the end of this year for an undetermined amount of time (we may also be touring Europe next year). We are working with a theatre on bringing one of our productions to the east coast. Have no fear, Desert Sin will continue to be active on the West Coast as well.

I look forward to meeting so many of the beautiful dancers I've seen at various conventions around the nation in their hometown.

More to come...

Djahari