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If you want exotic world music, complex rhythms, folk dance, belly dance, swords, veils, and swirling skirts… If you want whimsy, majesty, and mischief…
Then you want Bellissimonde: The eclectic best of all possible worlds! |
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BELLISSIMONDE |
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Bellissimonde presents an eclectic pastiche of music and dance. Our music is from Turkey, Greece, Armenia, Egypt, Spain, North Africa, Ireland, the Balkans, and the Americas. Intriguing melodies, complex rhythms, traditional folk tunes, some original pieces, energy, and improvisation mark a Bellissimonde musical performance. And it’s all delivered with amazing guitar and percussion.
Folkloric dance, belly dance, joy, and creative expression are the foundations for Bellissimonde dancers. But almost anything’s fair game: a few reels, a little can can, some bhangra, some creative stretches…. In addition, we present original choreography, rituals, and authentic dance movement from Greece, Turkey, Egypt, No. Africa, India, the Balkans, and Spain. But, mostly, our dance springs from the music itself: fluid, complex, intriguing, and fun!
A Bellissimonde performance doesn’t strictly reflect the cultures we appreciate. But audiences say we capture the soul of the countries represented in our music and dance. We remind them affectionately of Home.
Bellissimonde performs at festivals, restaurants and private parties in the Pacific Northwest. Oregon venues include: Art in the Pearl, Artichoke Music’s Backgate Stage, Cherrywood Village Retirement Community, International Day Festival, Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market, McMenamins (Edgefield, Grand Lodge, and Kennedy School), Mississippi Pizza, Oregon Zoo, Portland Community College, Portland Pirate Festival, Portland Rose Festival, Portland State University, Salem Art and Music Festival, West Linn Art Festival, and Wilsonville Festival of the Arts.
Logo/Trademark: Inanna McGraw Photo: Jeff Obermann |
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For troupe, performance & CD info, contact: Pat Scott, Bellissimonde Director PO Box 8376, Portland, OR 97207-8376 |
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Photos: Jeff Obermann |
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Join us! Sept. 4, 5:30pm, Portland Pirate Festival, St. Helens, OR Sept.10, West Linn Art Fair Sept. 24, Lake Oswego Farmers Market |