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Halloween with Bella Diva Dance

This October, we’ve got some great events for you to dance til you drop. Come party with us during the spookiest time of the year.

Two Chances to Celebrate Halloween with Boo-la Diva Dance!

No tricks here, just treats and lots of dancing! Halloween is just around the corner, and we have prepared some terror-ific dance events for you to enjoy. Get ready for some thrilling surprises and the most fun you will have this season.

Broadway Halloween Party in DenverBroadway Halloween Parade

Saturday, Oct. 21st
6 PM to 7 PM 
Broadway Avenue 3rd Ave.

Join us on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 6:00 PM for the First Annual Broadway Halloween Parade presented by the Broadway Merchants Association and City Council Lucky District 7. The parade will feature spooky floats, marching bands, and dancers traveling down Broadway from E 3rd Ave. to Alameda Ave. The Bella Diva Dancers will be featured participants in full force & hungrier than ever! This event is FREE to the public and kid-friendly.

Check out the info and map of the parade route.

Night of the Dancing Dead in DenverNight of the Dancing Dead

Wednesday, Oct. 25th 8 PM
The Clocktower Cabaret

For one night only, your favorite divas will be transformed into the Dancing Dead with Naughty Pierre acting as Master of Scare-o-monies. There will also be plenty of fun for the audience! COME IN COSTUME for the chance to win great prizes, including tickets to other fantastic Clocktower shows & classes with Bella Diva Dance.

We will also have you up and dancing, learning some of the most famous (and easy!) steps to Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller. Body painter Alisia Silliman will be on site transforming the cast and crew into zombies and ghouls.

Tickets can be purchased via the website or by calling the box office at 303.293.0075.

This show will sell out so reserve your seat today!

Don’t run away from the fun. We’ll be waiting for you!

A Weekend of World Music and Dance with Shahrzad Khorsandi

Persian dance workshop in Denver

Persian Dance & Music Weekend Coming to Denver! Oct. 5-7, 2017

The Denver Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Clarinoodle Productions LLC, and Bella Diva Dance present a weekend of world music and dance with Shahrzad Khorsandi from San Francisco, California and the Farabi Ensemble from Westminster, Colorado.

WORKSHOP: Thursday, Oct 5th 6:30-9:00 PM – 2.5 Hrs

$40 in advance, $50 at the door if space is available. Class limited to 22 participants.

On Thursday, Oct 5th, Bella Diva Dance School will be offering a Persian dance master workshop with Shahrzad, where students will learn fundamental Persian dance technique and aesthetics that will be staged into a choreography to be performed the following day at the Mercury Café, during the weekend showcase with the Farabi Ensemble.

Persia, bordering Central Asia and the Middle East, is the home of Classical Persian Dance. This dance style is a fluid yet rhythmic dance form, which emphasizes the use of hands and wrists. The movement and positioning of the body reflect the rich and refined aesthetics of Persia. The focus of this course is on the shape of the hands, movement of the wrists and feet, isolation and coordination of arms and legs, and capturing the Persian aesthetics in the body line. Nomenclature of the movements will be presented in Farsi. Pre-recorded Classical Persian music will be used in class from Colorado’s own Farabi Ensemble and other selections.

Persian dance workshop Denver

Shahrzad’s unique style of Contemporary Persian Ballet captures and combines the unleashed expression of contemporary dance with the refined, poetically potent aesthetics of ancient Persia, resulting in choreography that is both conceptual and organically expressive.

This master class explores Persian aesthetics manifested in fundamental body positions, lines, and transitions. Specific movement vocabulary will be presented and drilled in simple movement phrases that allow the dancer to integrate the technique and style into their body. This course is perfect for those new to Persian dance and seasoned Persian dancers, who seek a foundational technique class to become more grounded in the style.

Register Online Now!

Evening of Persian Culture, Music, & Dance: Friday, Oct 6th 7:30-9:30 PM

The Ballroom at the Mercury Cafe
2199 California St. Denver CO 80205

Honoring Mehregan, the Persian Harvest Festival, an evening of live music and dance performances by Shahrzad and Bella Diva Dance.

Advanced Tickets: $20.00 General Seating
$10.00 Students
At the Door: $30.00

Get Your Tickets Today!

 

 

Let’s start October strong with great world dance activities we can enjoy together. Join us this upcoming weekend while we dance and learn about Persian culture!

The Art of Persian Dance

The Art of Persian Dance

With fluidity and rhythm, this dance showcases the rich and refined aesthetics of the Persian culture.

A Background Check on Persian Dance

The body positioning, movement, and use of the hands do a great job of conveying what this culture is about. As you can imagine by the name, Persian dance was born in the region that borders the Middle East and Central Asia called Persia. Dance had great social and religious relevance for this ancient culture.

It is the irony of history that ever since the revolution in 1979, this art form has been prohibited in the same country that once upon a time performed a central role for its expansion and advancement.

Source: Iran Chamber

Persian Dance: The Origins

History estimates that the rise of this type of dance was around the same time that Mithraism came to be. This cult is related to the worship of Persia’s god of sun and light, known as Mithra, who sacrifices a bull to promote the vigor of life. Persians held a ritual where they had to get baptized in the blood of a bull, and later, a dance was performed by only men. This act was considered the earliest form of Iranian dance.

Persian Dance Genres

Persian Dance at Bella Diva Dance
Come learn about Persian culture next Oct 5th at Bella Diva Dance School

 

Classical: Also known as the classical court dance. Even when it’s not actually performed at a court, this genre involves solo improvised dances that often use that signature movement of the hands and arms that convey a flirty vibe.

Social: This is a more informal type of dance which is usually performed as part of social celebrations in places where public dance is permitted.

Folk: Regional dances, mostly related to religious or spiritual rituals. It’s not some much about performing for an audience, but for the pleasure of those dancing it.

Join Our Persian Dance Class with Shahrzad Khorsandi

On Thursday, Oct. 5th, Bella Diva Dance School will be offering a Persian dance master workshop with Shahrzad, where students will learn fundamental Persian dance technique and aesthetics that will be staged into a choreography to be performed the following day at the Mercury Café during the weekend showcase with the Farabi Ensemble.

Want to learn all about this captivating style of dance? Register online today!

Join Us at the Denver International Festival

Bella Diva at the II Denver International Festival

BELLA DIVA & DENVER COMING TOGETHER TO EXPERIENCE CULTURES FROM AROUND THE WORLD!

Join us on the II Denver International Festival

When? 

Sat. August 5th, from 10 AM – 8 PM

Where?

Civic Center Park

The Mile High City is home to more than two million Denverites, representing hundreds of countries and cultures from around the world. The Denver International Festival is a celebration of the best traditional food, music, and art from our own backyard. Come dance, eat, drink and play in the heart of Denver at Civic Center Park.

II Denver International FestivalJoin us for the 2nd annual Denver International Festival on Saturday, August 5th from 10 AM – 8 PM. This FREE community event will feature 30+ restaurants and food trucks, vendors, beer garden, live music and dance performances, DJs, and live interactive art. This family-friendly festival will also feature cultural displays, games, health and wellness activities, and a kids’ village.

The Denver International Festival will not only be the city’s largest celebration of global art, music, and food but is also giving back to less fortunate communities in our own backyard and around the world. The annual benefit concert during the festival will raise money and awareness for a different non-profit organization each year. This year, they have partnered with Youth on Record.

Youth on Record’s vision is for youth to discover how their voice and value can create a better world. Their programs empower teens in some of Denver’s most vulnerable communities to make life choices that positively impact their future by teaching them to develop the coping tools, inspiration, and wherewithal to succeed in today’s world and to become leaders of their community.

Bella Diva Dance will have two performance sets at 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Bella Diva Dance to perform at the Denver International Festival 2017

A Cultural Celebration You Don’t Want to Miss

We are super excited to participate in this wonderful event in Denver. This is one more chance we have to share the beauty of cultural richness through dance. You know we’ll put everything we have into our performances, just for you. Come join us on this amazing celebration!

Bella Diva Dance and Michelle Obama at TOGETHER in Colorado

BDD at togetHer in Colorado

TOGETHER: The Women’s Foundation of Colorado’s Celebration Featuring a Conversation with Former First Lady Michelle Obama

BDD at togetHer in ColoradoCome TOGETHER with The Women’s Foundation of Colorado for an evening featuring a conversation with the former first lady, Michelle Obama. Join fellow community members to celebrate 30 years as the only community foundation in the state focused on women and girls.
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This event will raise funds to power their research, public policy advocacy, and grantmaking that TOGETHER propel Colorado women and girls from promise to prosperity.

This event is non-partisan and non-political.
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Michelle Obama will appear in a live conversation format, with WFCO President and CEO Lauren Casteel moderating.

“Mrs. Obama has inspired many girls with her story and her fierce commitment to creating access to education for girls,” Casteel said.
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“We are thrilled that she is joining us.”

The value of each ticket is $125. Your ticket purchase price that exceeds $125, less fees and taxes, is a charitable contribution to WFCO, and is therefore tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Don’t Miss the Original Flash Mob By Bella Diva Dance

BDD at togetHer in ColoradoBella Diva Dance has the honor of performing an original flash mob choreography, created by Caitlin Brozna-Smith and curated by the Athena Project, to introduce the former first lady to the stage. The dance was inspired by the idea of women raising each other up, supporting one another through life and looking past the exteriors of our different religions, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and life experiences to celebrate what human elements bring us TOGETHER.

Details:
Tuesday, July 25th
Doors at 4:00 PM
Program starts at 5:30 PM

Pepsi Center
1000 Chopper Circle
Denver, Colorado 80204
P: 303.405.1100 / Box Office: 303.405.1111 option 0

Find your tickets here

A Summer Jam-Packed with World Dance Events

We could not be happier to be able to share all these great dance events with you. We are lucky to have you as our audience. Don’t miss any of our amazing performances this summer.

Bella Diva Dance at the 31st Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival

BBD Colorado Black Arts Festival Parade

Join Us at the 31st Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival

Annual Colorado Black Arts FestivalWhen? Saturday, July 8th 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bella Diva is excited to once again celebrate the Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival Boogaloo Celebration Parade. Exciting dance teams, drill teams, community built floats, costumed characters, specialty classic cars, local dignitaries, and special guests will excite the crowds of all ages. We will be parading from 22nd and Downing Street up to 20th and York Street. Review stands will be located on 22nd and York Street with exceptional views of all performances not to be missed.

Art in Motion - Colorado Black Arts Festival ParadeYou Can’t Miss “Art in Motion”

The Colorado Black Arts Festival is excited to present the best of visual and performing arts to celebrate its 31st annual festival on July 7-9, 2017 in historic Denver City Park West. This year’s festival theme, “Art in Motion,” reflects the wonderful artistic contributions African-Americans have contributed to American culture.With nearly 60,000 visitors over the three day event, the Colorado Black Arts Festival is an incredible opportunity to sell products or services, engage festivalgoers, and promote your business or organization. The Watu Sakoni (People’s Marketplace) is a highly anticipated part of the festival where visitors can get unique finds from as far away as Africa to handcrafted items made by local artisans and vendors. Visual artists showcase an array of works to an audience who appreciate art centered on the African diaspora. Non-profits and special exhibitors round out the offerings to visitors.

Go to our Facebook event page and mark it on your calendar. Saturday, July 8th, is a day you will not want to miss.

Stay Tuned For More Bella Diva Dance Events This Summer

Bella Diva Dance will bring all the fun and excitement of world dance to you this summer. We’re super excited to share this with the Denver community. Have you checked our upcoming events yet?

Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival

A Sunday Full of World Dance Celebrations

Bella Diva Summer Dance Events

More Amazing Dance Events This Summer

Bella Diva Bootcamp Sampler Day! – Sunday, July 2nd, 12:30-4 PM

You have spoken and we have listened. At Bella Diva Dance School, we offer a wide array of exciting world dance classes and if you have ever wanted to check them all out, now is your chance. Sunday, July 2nd, will be your day to sample them ALL in a four-hour workshop setting that we’ve titled the Bella Diva Bootcamp. We will off15-minuteute mini-lessons of every class we offer. Only $15.00 for 3.5 hours of dancing (a $60 value), from Belly Dance, to Samba, Bollywood, BollyX, Latin Ballroom. Hula, Afro-Caribe, Middle Eastern Drumming, and Yoga. With this approach, you will be able to find what dance you connect with and sets your dance soul on fire. Come dance with us and bring a friend. Don’t worry, snacks and water will be provided so you can keep your energy level up and burn the dance floor.
Bootcamp Sampler schedule for July 2nd:
12:30-12:45 PM KIds’ World Dance with Candice and April
12:45-1:00 PM Bollywood with Jill
1:00-1:15 PM BollyX Fitness with Grace
1:15-1:30 PM Hot Hula Fitness with April
1:30-1:45 PM Egyptian Cabaret Belly Dance with Laura
1:45-2:00 PM Middle Eastern Drumming with Theo
2:00-2:15 PM BREAK
2:15-2:30 PM Latin Ballroom with Grace
2:30-2:45 PM Tribal Infusion Belly Dance with Micaela
2:45-3:00 PM Brazilian Samba with Erin
3:00-3:15 PM Adult Contemporary with Erin
3:15-3:30 PM BREAK
3:30-3:45 PM Afro-Caribe with Alina
3:45-4:00 PM Vinyasa Yoga with Jill

 

Bella Diva Dance 3rd Anniversary3rd Anniversary Celebration – Sunday July 2nd 6-8:30 PM

If you love dancing as much as we do, we hope you still have enough gas in your dance tank after the Bella Diva Bootcamp, because we’ll be waiting for you to join us as Bella Diva Dance & Communitas celebrate three years in our beautiful Glendale studio! The day will be full of events to sample all the dance we do. The evening will be all about toasting to our community who has made it all possible. Thank you for thriving with us! There will be appetizers from around the world, cocktails & drinks, desserts, as well as little body treats. This is FREE and open to the public. Please share with your friends and family. We can’t wait to share this special time with you.
If you thought our summer events could be coming to an end, think again. We still have more in store for you. Stay tuned.

This Summer, Get Your Carnaval On!

Join Us On A Summer Night Full Of Brazilian Flare

Rio Carnaval June 2017Get ready to celebrate summer Bella Diva style as we bring the magic of Rio to Denver. We cannot wait to share an evening full of Brazilian music, dance, comedy, trivia, and lots of delicious caipirinha cocktails with you. It is guaranteed to be a wonderful, one-night Saturday show, hosted by none other than Naughty Pierre. You definitely cannot miss out on this amazing and exciting event.

“Rio Carnaval” at the Clocktower Cabaret  – Saturday, June 24th 8 PM

A special, one-time Saturday night show! Fasten your seat belts as Bella Diva Dance transports you to Brazil during their “Rio Carnaval” to celebrate all things Brazil.

This Carnaval-inspired night will be filled with Samba, lively music, world dance performances, brightly feathered beauties, traditional Caipirinha cocktails, audience trivia games, & a samba lesson.

*Cocktail service and seating begin at 7 pm.
Just returned home from day one of the PrideFest and “Holy Dancing Feathers, Batman,” just when I thought I had seen it all. WOW! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Bella Diva Dance!! These ladies are not to be missed.
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Summer Rio Carnaval 2017

A Prime Time Carnaval in Denver

Ages 18+
What night would be complete without the hilarious stand-up from the Clocktower’s own Naughty Pierre? This is your chance to see your favorite Bellas on a WEEKEND evening. Don’t miss this prime-time party!

More Summer Fun Coming Your Way

Bella Diva Dance events are jam-packed with great energy and even more fun, and our Rio Carnaval is no exception. Summer is just getting started, and so are the amazing events we have prepared for you this season. We are already super excited to share this with you. Stand by for more incredible performances from our Bellas. You’re bound to have the best time!

Why Student Showcases Are So Important For Community & Confidence Building

Join the Best World Dance Studio in Denver

Why Student Showcases Are So Important For Community & Confidence Building

Student showcases are a wonderful way for families and friends of the dancers to come together and encourages feelings of mutual support and pride. Performing can be a wonderful experience, but at the same time, it can be scary! Our commitment at Bella Diva Dance is to ensure that the experience is as rewarding as possible with a special team mentality. Every experience (good and bad!) will teach us something, and patience, encouragement, and support on all sides are important. Practice makes perfect, and performing isn’t any different. The more one does it, the more relaxed one will become on stage or in front of other people. Everyone will always feel nervous or get “butterflies” in their stomach before going on, but her/his performance will eventually become more relaxed and confident. Ultimately, the confidence you gain from performing will spill over into other areas of your life… sometimes in ways that you don’t even realize!

Dancers build lasting memories and friendships with one another. Maybe it’s the work or long hours together, or maybe it’s because you’ve each given so much of yourself, but it always happens. Wherever you go, when you spot that other dancer in the room (and you will), you’ll know you have something in common. That shared experience is part of a rich history of tradition and innovation that unites dancers all over the world. And, because dance is tied deeply to the roots of our communities and cultures, dance builds awareness and appreciation of the differences and similarities between people. This makes you a better citizen of the world.

 

Bella Diva Semi-Annual Student Showcase

Bella Diva World Dance School is proud to present our Semi-Annual Student Showcase Saturday, June 10th, 2017, at the DL Parsons Theatre in Northglenn.

We are thrilled to showcase over 75 of our students who will be performing choreographies from their weekly group classes, including Belly Dance, Brazilian Samba, Indian Bollywood, BollyX, Hot Hula, Polynesian, Afro-Caribe, Bharat Natyam, Latin Ballroom, and our Kids’ World Dance & Bollywood classes!!

Doors will be open at 6:30 PM and showtime is at 7:00 PM. Refreshments and snacks will be sold in the lobby during intermission.

Special Guest Artists include Tim Merz and Booth Dance, Rafi’ah & The Sirens Orientale, and Georgia Michelle & Students.

Tickets:

$15.00 at the studio or through the website

$20.00 at the door

(Kids 10 and under & Seniors over 65 are $10.00)

300 tickets are available. It will sell out. Reserve your tickets today.

Come out to support these world dancers!

Belly Dance Classes in ColoradoJoin the Best World Dance Studio in Denver

Bella Diva Dance School is located at the Glendale Center on E. Mississippi Ave and Birch St, near Colorado Blvd. We offer a wide diversity of dance classes: Belly Dance, Samba, Yoga, Bollywood, BollyX, Hot Hula Fitness, Bharat Natyam, Middle Eastern Drumming, Afro-Caribe, and Kids’ World Dance. Our instructors are all highly qualified, certified and experienced and will guide you through the learning process. Wait no more; start dancing today!

The Most Exciting Dance Events of Spring

Spring Dance Events in Denver

Looking for great Spring events in Denver? 

Come check out Bella Diva Dance’s events of the season

We have prepared some amazing shows for you this Spring and we’d love for you to join us! Get ready for the best entertainment in Denver by Bella Diva Dance.

Grand Design Presents: World Music and DanceBella Diva at the Aurora Mall Town Center

Sunday, April 30th, 3:00 PM

Grand Design Presents: World Music and Dance

14200 E. Alameda Ave, Aurora, CO 80012

Grand Design presents original performing arts programs for community cultural enhancement featuring established artists and budding local talents. On April 30th, Bella Diva Dance will present a FREE Bollywood performance by our Kids’ class and our performing company, in addition to a Bollywood dance lesson. The performances will take place on the lower level in the center court by Dillard’s.

 

18th Annual Indian Dance Festival18th Annual Indian Dance Festival

Saturday, May 6th, 3:00 PM

Grandview High School

20500 E. Arapahoe Rd., Aurora, CO 80016

 

Student Teacher Showcase 2017

Semi-Annual Teacher/Student Showcase

Wednesday, May 17th, 8:00 PM

New Divas are on the RISE!

Clocktower Cabaret

1601 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO 80202

You are invited to attend our intimate Teacher/Student Showcase that will feature our beautiful & talented students, many of whom will be dancing side by side with their teachers from their weekly classes at Bella Diva Dance. This event will feature solos, duets, small groups, and company numbers, celebrating & preparing for our Semi-Annual Student Showcase that will be held Saturday, June 10th, at the D.L. Parson’s Theatre.

This show will be co-hosted by Naughty Pierre and Caitlin Brozna-Smith

Tickets: Only $15.00 Purchase HERE

These shows are just part of all the amazing things we have in store for you this year. Stay tuned for our upcoming performances. Bella Diva Dance produces events that are full of excitement and fun. You don’t want to miss out on any of them! We are sure you’ll have a wonderful time!