Ninth Spiral presents "Meridian"

Meridian

A night of improvisational exploration: the synapse between music, dance, and video.

Three musicians will be creating electronic/experimental music live throughout the evening. Several dancers will interpret and perform to this music. This will be the merging of improvisation on a new level.


Friday, May 1st, 2009 at 9:30 pm.

Price: $10 in advance

Melrose Lightspace
7600 Melrose Ave., Ste. N
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Performers:
Rhythm In Mind, 3am, Michael Feldman
Malice Dreaming, Heather Coker, SuperKate, April Rose


www.ninthspiral.com

ninthspiral@gmail.com

Sciamachy on March 14!!!!!

I'm extremely excited about my new production company, Ninth Spiral. I'm constantly inspired by the amazing artists around me. I have begun the adventure of bringing them together to create some amazing shows.

My first show is on Saturday, March 14, 2009. That's two weeks from now. I have an unbelievable cast of performers and I hope you're able to share this experience with me. This show will present dancers, musicians, and singers.
Make sure to get your tickets early!!!

Sciamachy::: fighting a shadow

An evening of live art: Dance & music.
Inspired by the battles we fight within ourselves.

Saturday, March 14, 2009
Showtimes: 7pm & 9pm

Price: $15

Featuring:
SuperKate
Malice Dreaming
Rory Vallis
Elysium Dance Theatre
Nikii Henry
Liz Hoefner & Yorgos Adamis
Lucas Rodenbush
Timur & the Petrovic Blasting Co.

For information and tickets go to:

www.ninthspiral.com

sciamachy.eventbrite.com

Hope to see you there!!!
SuperKate

new year....... NEW SHOWS!!!!

So many awesome things happening in the new year!! Several months ago I got a creative bug that I couldn't shake even if I wanted to. But trust me, I absolutely don't want to shake it. I've never felt this excited and scared in my life. I have so many ideas and I'm trying to find ways to get them out as quickly as possible, and at the same time wanting all the ideas to be beautifully polished too.

Ninth Spiral is my new production company. As much as I love being known as SuperKate, I feel this name is more professional. This is where much of my creative energy will be fueled through from here on out. I have at least 3 shows planned for this year alone. And that does not include productions that I'll be involved with as SuperKate. I'm surrounded by an incredible number of artists and I can't wait to tap into their passions.

My first production of the year is called "Sciamachy." It will be on Saturday, March 14. You can go to www.ninthspiral.com for more information and ticket sales. I've gathered a great group of artists for this show so far. And I have a few more to add to the list soon. This show is meant to showcase different artistic disciplines. I personally will not really be performing any bellydance. I have two pieces in the show and am extremely proud of both of them. One of them is the piece I performed at Shadowdance in Oakland. So now everyone in LA has the opportunity to see it.

On top of my regular jobs, currently I have 3 of them, I've joined up with Zoo District theatre company. I'm stage managing their production of Murray Mednick's "The Destruction of the 4th World." I've definitely missed the theatre world. It's exciting and inspiring sitting in rehearsals. Watching and listening to the actors and directors dissect the play, its words, and find meaning and purpose. This show will start previews on March 19 and open the following week. It's running in rep with another show for the following 3 weeks.

Not sure if you noticed, but I'm producing a show just days before the theatre production is running in front of audiences. Was this a crazy bit of scheduling?? Yes. Was it necessary for my sanity??.....Yes. I'm confident that I'll be able to handle everything, and this will be an incredibly busy few weeks. Did I mention that I will be in tech for the theatre production the day after my show? Woooohooooo!!!! Living in live theatre!! My soul is smiling.

SuperKate's Washington DC Debut!!!!

I'm extremely excited about Belly Horror this weekend!! I'll be performing during both shows, and teaching a workshop.

Please spread the word!!

80s/90s Extravaganza!!!!

Just in case you weren't at Tribal Fest.......


www.youtube.com/watch

NEW Tribal Fusion Bellydance Classes!!!

Explore the passion and fun of bellydance! SuperKate has been studying and performing tribal fusion bellydance for several years. She’s danced solo around the U.S., performed with Rakadu Gypsy Dance, and is currently a member of Subee Djinn. SuperKate has also studied other dance forms, from jazz and Romany Gypsy to hip-hop and Bhangra. All types of dance can be incorporated into tribal fusion.

Basics classes focus on muscle strengthening, technique, and the breakdown of movements. She wants to give her students both the elegance and strength of bellydance.

****** TUESDAYS********
Ongoing classes every Tuesday 7:30-9 pm.
Madilyn Clark Studios
10852 Burbank Blvd
North Hollywood, CA

$15 for a drop-in. First class for only $5. And 10-class card for $135.

*******SUNDAYS*******
Starting Sunday, January 27th, 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm.
Annie's Yoga Studio
4521-A Van Nuys Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(Across the street from Gelson's Market)
818.788.5960
info@anniesyoga.com

I will be running this class in a session format. So please sign up
ahead of time. It's an 8-week session for $96 pre-paid.

I will still focus on technique and muscle development. And throughout
the course of the class you will learn a short choreography.

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SuperKate is also available for private lessons for individuals and groups.

For more information email superkate9@gmail.com.

Only in Japan :)

TOKYO (AP) - Japanese are staying cool as a cucumber this summer with "Pepsi Ice Cucumber" - a new soda based on the crisp green gourd.
The soft drink, which hit stores here on Tuesday, doesn't actually have any cucumber in it - but has been artificially flavored to resemble "the refreshing taste of a fresh cucumber," said Aya Takemoto, spokeswoman of Japan's Pepsi distributor, Suntory Ltd.
"We wanted a flavor that makes people think of keeping cool in the summer heat," Takemoto said. "We thought the cucumber was just perfect."
The mint-colored soda is on sale just for the summer and only in Japan, Takemoto said. She said initial sales were brisk, and Suntory aims to sell 200,000 cases over the next three months.

See this Amazing Show and Take the Workshops!!!

Thursday May 24th 8:45 PM
members of The Toids, Brass Menazerie, and Rumen Sali Shopov
with dancers Zoe Jakes and Elizabeth Strong

Studio Iqaat
3515 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
$10




This thursday night May 24th will feature an amazing line up of musicians from the Bay Area. Members of bay areas hottest Balkan Bands The Toids ( www.toids.org), Brass Menazerie ( brass.menazeri.com/) Ensemble Sali (featuring Rumen Sali Shopov) will combine with the dancing talents of Elizabeth Strong ( www.strongdancer.com)and Zoe Jakes ( www.bellydancezoe.com/) to present a dynamic and transcendent night of traditional and original music and dance. The musical ensemble will offer you a dynamic selection of Romany (Gypsy) music, folkloric music from the Balkans and Turkey, as well as Original music from composer Dan Cantrell. The sublime dancing of Zoe Jakes and Elizabeth Strong, fusing elements of Tribal Belly Dance, Middle Eastern Dance, Romany(gypsy) dance and original choreography is surely a treat not to miss.


Studio Iqaat
3515 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065


To sign up for workshops, contact SuperKate.
superkate9@gmail.com 323-719-5879


AND WORKSHOP INFORMATION!!!!!!!

Thursday, May 24
7 pm - 8:15 pm Fast Combos with Zoe Jakes $20 (workshop and performance $28)


Sat. May 26, 1-3pm Turkish Rom Dance with Elizabeth Strong

$30 adv./ $35 door (preregister with Super Kate: superkate9@gmail.com )
Studio Iqaat

Workshop description:
9/8 Rhythms and Fancy Footwork of the Turkish Rom with Elizabeth Strong:

Come prepared to dance your heart out! Please wear yoga pants, a simple hip sash and a comfortable top. In this class, we will cover the fundamentals of the firey 9/8 Turkish Rom ("Gypsy") rhythm, and learn basic footwork, hip work and some of the very expressive arm movements that are integral to this dance.

We will watch a short clip of source footage, and cultural background will be discussed as well. All levels welcome.

More SuperKate Performances

Feb. 2: Taxim in Eagle Rock (with Subee Djinn)

Feb. 16: Fusion Sessions at Studio Iqaat

March 17: Tribal Throwdown (with Subee Djinn)

April 13-15 at Tribal Caravan

May 18 at Tribal Fest
- A new creation

Subee Djinn Performing at Tribal Cafe

That's right! Subee Djinn will be adding to the love of dance and celebrations this weekend. We will be performing on Sunday at 4:10 pm.

We're looking forward to seeing you all there!!

Love,
Superkate & Nikii