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Solstice Ensemble

About Me

Solstice is an ensemble of NYC dancers led by East Coast Tribal maven, Sera, that use bellydance in combination with electronic music to produce choreographies that speak of bold, feminine expression. The ensemble is Sera Solstice, Danielle, Jessica , Kayla Jo and Sarah "Jezebel" Wood. PAST PERFORMANCES 6/13/08: Primordiale at Cosm. With Sarah Johannson Locke and Alchemy Tribal Collective, Hannah Thiem and Copal, Mikio, Nyxxys,more. 6/7/08: Rakkasah Spring Carivan, Somerset, NJ 5/17/08: Tribal Fest California. 5/10/08: Rhapsody, hosted by Crystal, with Bellydance Superstars Kami Liddle and Sonia, with Djinn, Alchemy, Kaeshi, and many other stellar NYC performers. 4/25/08: Spirit of the Tribes, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, alongside many tribal stars. 3/22/08: "Awakening" @ Morocco's Studio- a night of performances including Sera, Solstice, Sera's Students, special guest Fayzah and Aurea Dancers; Music by Mikio, and more. 2/9/08: "Excursion" @ Supreme Trading, Williamsburg, Brooklyn; Sera & Solstice performance followed by fashion show by Wheylan. 11/15/07: JeBon with Djinn and Kaeshi, hosted by Kaeshi 11/3/07: “Concrete Jungle” Burning Man Decompression Party with The Solstice Project @ Queens Museum of Art. 10/13/07:Rakkasah East , with The Solstice Project. 9/16/07: Night of 1000 Goddesses, hosted by Zan Asha, with mesmerizing performances by many goddesses including Ariellah, Romka, and Chovexani. 8/28/07:Bellycode-The Language of East Coast Tribal. A night of East Coast Tribal Performances featuring Sera, Solstice, The Solstice Project, Fayzah, Gemma, Tessa, Sera's students and many other excellent performers. Live music by Djinn and DJ Mikio of Freek Factory. 7/11/07: Live improv with Djinn, East Coast Tribal, Galapagos Artspace, Brooklyn. 5/18/07: Tribal Fest 7! Sebastopol, CA. Truly an amazing experience, performing right after icons like The Indigo and Black Sheep. 5/5/07: Spring Caravan. 4/16/07: Freek Factory vs Sub Swara at Element, Hosted by Seraperformances by Sarah Locke and Alchemy, Gemynis, Kassar, & Kaihea. 1/27/07: Liquid Tribal at Grand Space, Hosted by Sera and DJ Haj. 11/18/06: Hybrid @ Galapagos Artspace, Hosted by Sarah Locke and Alchemy. 11/4/06: Burning Man Decompression Party "Fearless" at 3rd Ward Brooklyn. 10/28/06: The Witch's Ball with Chovexani and many others. 10/27/06: Cosm Masquerade Ball with Serpentessa, Jehan, and Mikio of Freek Factory. 9/16/06: Night of 1000 Goddesses, hosted by Zan Asha 9/16/06: Night of 1000 Goddesses, hosted by Zan Asha. 8/06: Tempting the Fates at St. John the Divine, hosted by Vadalna. 7/19/06: Washington Square Park, with Bellyqueen, Alchemy, Chovexani, and others.

My Interests

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For info about Sera, East Coast Tribal dancers, classes, and upcoming shows, check out: BoldBellyDance.com East Coast TribalSera’s MySpace

My Blog

Springtime Bellydance Classes at Solstice Studio!

Springtime Bellydance Classes at Solstice Studio!Hosted by:East Coast Tribal DescriptionHello Dear Friends,Solstice Studio welcomes you to:Springtime Bellydance ClassesBeginning Next weekClasses every...
Posted by on Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:44:00 GMT

Upcoming performances:

OCTOBER 2ND AND 3RD, SERA SOLSTICE AND SOLSTICE ENSEMBLE WILL PERFORM AT:METAMORPHOSIS - A FANTASY BELLYDANCE CONCERT Fantasy Bellydance, with its dreamy, exotic, highly artistic, non-traditional danc...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:12:00 GMT

Disorient's Dance Party tomorrow night, with Sera Solstice midnight performance and more...

Dear Friends,We are back in action after an inspiring break to savor the last of summer.  This weekend there is much much to do!Please come out to support!  I hope to see you there!Peace and Love,Sera...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:01:00 GMT

For dancers of all levels:

Solstice Studio: The Home of East Coast Tribal · Workshops:Bold Bellydance homepageClassesLocationWorkshops:InstructorsPerformancesCont acttestimonialsImagesSolstice Dance EnsembleAbout Serathoughts on...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:11:00 GMT

Solstice Studio opens for Fall Session on September 14th!

Solstice StudioclassesWorkshopsInstructorsHello Dear Friends,Solstice Studio opens for Fall Session on September 14th!    Solstice Studio66 West 39th street, at 6th Avenue3rd floorNew York, NYHere is ...
Posted by on Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:53:00 GMT

A Bold Expression of Modern Feminine : August 15th, 7pm--10pm

Bold Bellydance Presents:East Coast TribalA Bold Expression of Modern Feminine August 15th, 7pm--10pmPerformance, Dance Party, and Student showcase featuring Solstice Ensemble Sera Solstice Darshan K...
Posted by on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT

TODAY AND SATURDAY! (on Saturday with Beats Antique!)

East Coast Tribal events and performance:Upcoming:Thursday June 11th: Shaking the Trees, a Fundraiser for PUREA Bellydance Benefit for PURE to adopt 3 trees in Prospect ParkDancers: Amantha, Elekra, J...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:56:00 GMT

East Coast Tribal: Bellydance Technique and Performance classes (New session begins Feb. 23rd)

http://www.boldbellydance.com/Contact Info: [email protected] Studio: The Home of East Coast Tribal66 West 39th, at 6th avenue, 3rd FloorNew York, NYClasses are designed to challenge the...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:33:00 GMT

Create A Solo Dance: East Coast Tribal Solo Salon: with Sera Solstice

         Time and PlaceStart Time: Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 7:00pmEnd Time: Friday, April 17, 2009 at 8:00pmLocation: Solstice Studio: The Home of East Coast TribalStreet: 66 West 39th, at 6th a...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:31:00 GMT

Workshops

Sera: Bold Bellydance · Instructors East Coast Tribal Soloist Salonwith Sera SolsticeWould you like to create a solo or duet?  A solo dance helps you to focus your personal practice of dance, and to f...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:07:00 GMT