Title: Gothla, The Evoking
Description: Gothla US is the largest Gothic Bellydance gathering in North America, and pulls students, dancers, teachers, vendors, and aficionados from all over the world to celebrate this artform through workshops, performances, shopping, and more! And it is indeed Gothla (as in Gothic + Hafla (a Middle Eastern Dance party) NOT GothLA as in Goth Los Angeles. Gothla. Capiche?
When: March 5th-7th, 2010
Where: The majority of the event will take place at Ursa Minor and Ursa Major rooms at the Cal Poly Pomona "Bronco Student Center", in Pomona California. The address is BRONCO STUDENT CENTER, 3801 West Temple Ave, Building 35, Pomona CA 91768 - (909) 869-2847 / (909) 869-2886
Who: Gothla US is put on by the Gothfia.
What: Gothla US is the largest Gothic Bellydance gathering in North America, and pulls students, dancers, teachers, vendors, and aficionados from all over the world to celebrate this artform through workshops, performances, shopping, and more! And it is indeed Gothla (as in Gothic + Hafla (a Middle Eastern Dance party) NOT GothLA as in Goth Los Angeles. Gothla. Capiche?
How Much? Depends on what you want to do! You can attendee just the festival and/or gala show, sign up for workshops, and participate in our other activities. Participation does not require a membership or buying a weekend pass like some conventions, though we do offer great packages for the whole weekend as well as day-packages.
What's going on:
Friday Night, 7:30pm: Motif @ the Ursa Minor Room. Motif is an experimental gathering, merging music, dance, and ritual, open to Gothla US attendees only. This is NOT a performance - it is a communal interaction. The event will have a formal beginning to awaken our space, and will be guided throughout the evening by the lead dancers and musicians, and have a formal conclusion.Participants are welcome to bring rugs, pillows, and beverages.Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments, dancers - come prepared to dance! This event sold out last year well in advance - be sure to buy your tickets early!
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