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About Me

In 2008 Nationally acclaimed NYC troupe Vadalna Dance Company was reborn in Boston with new dancers, a new vision, and a new full-length theatrical production: Menagerie. In the spirit of the Sanskrit word for "change" which lends them their name, Vadalna walks a continually shifting line between contrasting elements, melding Middle Eastern movement and rhythms with hip-hop and beats of the electronic underground, the ancient with the ultra-modern, the intensely personal with the universal and archetypal. The result is something neither one extreme nor the other, but both, and unique. Vadalna's constant evolution is reflected in Menagerie, in which the self journeys through the light and shadow of the deepest psyche to become a creature more familiar than you think.Now in 2009 Vadalna is proud to announce the GRAND OPENING of VADALNA TRIBAL DANCE STUDIO on October 18th with classes resuming and new ones being offering beginning on October 13th.
Naraya's new DVD is HERE!!!
"Desire" Fantasy Bellydance from World Dance New York
Purchase it HERE for $15!!!
Vadalna is the newest tribal collaboration to transform the East Coast soon to find its home in Boston, MA. Naraya brings her years of experience from Maqamikaze Dance Company and Alchemy Dance Theatre to create a fusion of styles and backgrounds in her newest endeavor. Classical Egyptian cabaret training meets tribal belly dance where tribal fusion and a splash of hip hop make it oh-so-nice. Check it... .. .. ......>

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

People who gots tribal in their veins. Musical artists and performance art types interested in collaborating. A little burlesque and circus reverie never hurt. Fans, students and mad geniuses.

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My Blog

Tribal Belly Dance Classes with Vadalna start Nov. 3rd!

Learn the Art of Tribal Belly Dance with Vadalna Tribal Dance Company!BEGINNERS TRIBAL BELLY DANCE with ShaktiWednesdays 5:00-6:30PMat THE DANCE COMPLEX, 536 Mass Ave CambridgeDrop-in: $13Class Descri...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:22:00 GMT

Don't Wait Until the Day of the Show to Buy Your Ticket!

Last year we sold out both nights! Don't miss the opportunity to see Vadalna's biggest show of the season! Featuring live, original music composed by Mike Rivard of Club d'Elf, aerials by Acronymph...
Posted by on Tue, 18 May 2010 07:31:00 GMT

Menagerie Opens NEXT WEEK!

WOOT! We're almost there! Make sure to buy your tickets soon, we sold out last year!! Buy you tickets at www. cmacusa. org and get ready for an evening full of live, original music from Mike Rivard of...
Posted by on Thu, 13 May 2010 08:14:00 GMT

MENAGERIE with Vadalna Tribal Dance Company

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!Vadalna Tribal Dance Co. presents...MENAGERIEFriday, May 21st & Saturday, May 22nd,Multicultural Arts Center, Cambridge, MAFollowing two sold-out shows in 2009, a newly envisioned ...
Posted by on Wed, 05 May 2010 14:30:00 GMT

UPDATE: Le Serpent Rouge in Boston

The Indigo has just announced a location in Boston! YAY!!!Vadalna is SO EXCITED to be opening for The Indigo's performance of Le Serpent Rouge!!Friday, April 2nd, Boston, MA!! Arts at the Armory191 Hi...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:32:00 GMT

POSTPONED: Aepril's Raqs Gothique Class in Boston

ANNOUNCEMENT: Aepril Schaile's Raqs Gothique Class is CANCELLED tonight, March 9th! April is out sick but will be teaching a make-up class next Tuesday, March 16th. Thanks ladies! Raqs Gothique with ...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:35:00 GMT

So Much Goodness on the Horizon! The Indigo and Belly & Womb..

Vadalna is SO EXCITED to be opening for The Indigo's performance of Le Serpent Rouge!!Friday, April 2nd, Boston, MA!! Location TBA...LE SERPENT ROUGE Le Serpent Rouge: An Evening of Beguiling Dance an...
Posted by on Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:57:00 GMT

Session II Class Schedule for Vadalna Dance Studio

The Winter Class Schedule for Session II is now up!! Vadalna Tribal Dance Studio would like to welcome our incredible new teachers: Aepril Schaile (Raqs Gothic), Bec Conant (Prenatal and Baby & Me Yog...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:03:00 GMT

REMINDER: Vadalna presents *RITUAL* this SUNDAY!!

**RITUAL**ritual - [rich-oo-uhl] - noun: 1. an established or prescribed procedure for a spiritual or other rite; 2. a system or collection of shamanic rites; 3. a book of rites or ceremonies. SUNDA...
Posted by on Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:42:00 GMT

Vadalna presents *RITUAL* featuring DESERT SIN, THE VANGELINE THEATRE, & SARAH JEZEBEL WOOD!

**RITUAL**ritual - [rich-oo-uhl] - noun: 1. an established or prescribed procedure for a spiritual or other rite; 2. a system or collection of shamanic rites; 3. a book of rites or ceremonies.SUNDAY, ...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:48:00 GMT