ShimmySTL: The Surprising History of Bellydance in St. Louis
Did you know that a belly dancer at the 1904 World's Fair balanced a chair in her teeth while shimmying? Or that a St. Louis woman opened a school for "Salome Dancers" in 1908? Or that in the 1970s, bellydance was so popular in St. Louis that you could see a show at Famous Barr or attend an amateur night at a local club?
In this show you'll see documentary footage and live performances, plus get a sneak preview of coming attractions from this year's STL Fringe Fest.
You'll experience... • The 1904 World's Fair • Early 20th century Salome craze (Salomania!) • St. Louis's famous Gaslight District • How bellydance took over the world (and the STL) in the 70s • The First Lady of Bellydancing in St. Louis • The St. Louis restaurant scene around Y2K • The St. Louis Renaissance Fair • The Egyptian Style that swept the nation in early 2000s • New styles of bellydance that have emerged in the 21st century
Don't miss it!
Presented by STLFringe. Produced by Lauren Zehara and Dance Hipnotique.
Featuring (in order of appearance): Lisa Michelle Ami Amore Lauren Zehara Dance Hipnotique: Lorelei, Layla, Zayna, Salwa, Aalim Dance Company, Belly Dance Mirage, Chuvani Bellydance & Sheherazade Drums, Lynn, Tandava Bellydance, RaMuanni
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2385135-0
